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U.S. Stocks Rise as SpaceX Spurs AI Relief Rally

U.S. stocks rose as strong earnings from Elon Musk's SpaceX eased concerns about the profitability of the artificial-intelligence business, sparking gains for chip makers.

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NYSE Just Extended Options Trading Hours. It's Only the Beginning.

The New York Stock Exchange said plans to open up options trading for roughly two hours before the market's typical 9:30 a.m. ET opening bell and then again for 15 minutes after the 4 p.m. ET closing bell.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

Commercial crude oil stocks decreased by 3.1 million barrels last week. Analysts had expected crude stocks to be down by 300,000 barrels.

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Canada to Provide Steel, Auto Sectors With Billions to Ease Trade Crunch

It is Canada's latest dollop of federal aid for companies that have faced financial strain since President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on foreign-made metals and automotives.

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Soaring Energy Prices Spur U.K. to Approve Controversial Gas Field

The decision brings an end to an approvals process that had stalled on climate concerns, and primes operations to kick off within weeks.

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The Real Energy Bottleneck Isn't Crude-It's Fuel, Says Kuwait CEO

The biggest bottleneck to the global trade of energy is no longer crude oil, according to the head of Kuwait's state oil company.

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Oil Futures End Mixed as Traders Weigh Supply Recovery Against Shipping Risks

Oil prices settled mixed as optimism about a recovery in Middle East oil exports was offset by continued threats against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

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NYSE Is Getting Trounced in the Battle for Wall Street's Biggest IPOs

Anthropic is expected to bring the Nasdaq another blockbuster listing, following SpaceX. And the Texas Stock Exchange is also emerging as a threat.

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U.K. Inflation Jumps Again, Strengthening Case for Rate Hike

Inflation rose further above the Bank of England's target as policymakers prepare for a meeting that is expected to yield a first rate increase since the start of the Iran war.

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Healthcare Stocks Are Rallying, and Flashing a Warning for the Rest of the Market

The sector is trading at a premium as investors seek safety from AI jitters.

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U.K. Government on Track to Cut Borrowing Ahead of Budget

The government cut borrowing in the first six months of its fiscal year-but at a slower pace than planned-underlining the challenges posed by rising prices and interest payments.

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More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War

Experience and big paydays have created a more resilient tanker fleet. Oil traders worry it isn't sustainable.

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Bank Indonesia Holds Key Rate as MSCI Downgrade Threat Weighs on Markets

Indonesia's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady but raised its deposit facility rate Wednesday.

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October 21, 2026 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)