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US stocks declined on the 11th (local time) as Iran maintained a hardline stance on reopening the Hormuz Strait despite reports of imminent agreement. Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary General Mohsen Rezaei stated Iran will not open the strait unless the US ends the war and u

According to API data for the week ending August 7, U.S. crude oil production rose to 34,000 barrels per day, compared to a decline of 112,000 barrels per day in the prior week.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. crude oil imports reached 835,000 barrels in the week ended August 7, up sharply from 172,000 barrels in the prior week.

According to API data, US crude product imports reached 196,000 barrels per day for the week ending August 7, 2026, compared with negative 206,000 barrels per day in the previous week.

The median American worker has $955 saved for retirement, according to recent social media commentary highlighting the gap between average and median savings figures. This figure contrasts sharply with the common citation of average retirement savings, which is inflated by a small number of

Nebius ($NBIS) is expected to report earnings before the market opens tomorrow, with analysts projecting an EPS of -$0.72 and revenue of $569 million, representing a 441% year-over-year increase. The company beat EPS expectations by 55% in its last quarterly report. Investor Michael Burry has

According to CNBC, General Motors finalized a revolving purchasing agreement valued at up to $4.5 billion with Procura Auto Parts on Friday, aiming to prevent supply chain disruptions. The deal will be funded through a bank syndicate led by JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander, which will prepay

U.S. API gasoline inventories fell 1.531 million barrels for the week ending August 7, compared to an expected decline of 1.578 million barrels and a prior-week increase of 1.56 million barrels.

According to API data, U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 9.072 million barrels in the week ending August 7, compared to a previous increase of 2.69 million barrels. The result exceeded market expectations of a 500,000-barrel

According to API data, U.S. refined oil inventories declined by 596,000 barrels for the week ending August 7, falling short of the expected decline of 1.6 million barrels and comparing to a previous week decline of 1.232 million barrels.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. Cushing crude oil inventory fell to 1.571 million barrels in the week ending August 7, down from 2.358 million barrels in the prior week.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. heating oil inventories rose to 424,000 barrels in the week ended August 7, up from a decline of 118,000 barrels in the previous week.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta called recent reports that Paramount may leave the state unless he settles a lawsuit challenging its Warner Bros. merger "blackmail."

According to Jin10, on August 12, container ship Seaspan Benefactor paid approximately $4 million in competitive bidding fees to skip the queue and transit the Panama Canal, nearing historical highs. Wait times for large vessels transiting the canal have stretched to about 10 days, the longest

According to Kioxia Holdings' shareholder disclosure on August 11, a special purpose company (SPC2) backed by Bain Capital held 14.19% of Kioxia, surpassing Toshiba's 14.06% stake to become the company's largest single shareholder. SK Hynix indirectly became the key investor behind this shift

CRWV reported Q2 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driving a 7% post-report stock gain. The company posted revenue of $2.58 billion against an estimated $2.56 billion, marking a 112% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1.51 billion with a 59% margin and operating

CRWV's Q2 earnings beat expectations, with stock rising 7% following the release. Revenue came in at $2.58 billion versus $2.56 billion expected, up 112% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.51 billion with a 59% margin, while operating income was $128 million. Revenue backlog expanded to $104

According to a recent Bloomberg interview, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck reaffirmed the company's goal to achieve the first flight of its Neutron rocket in 2026, though acknowledging the timeline is becoming tight. Beck emphasized that while the maiden flight is important, the 10th flight represents the

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported Q4 results that missed revenue expectations but exceeded profit forecasts by significant margins. Revenue reached $11.1 billion, below the $11.56 billion consensus but up 93% year-over-year, while earnings per share of $1.70 beat estimates of $0.96 by 77%. The co

According to SEC filings, Elon Musk's close associate Gracias holds a 6.5% passive stake in SpaceX as of June 30, 2026.