What a Short-Seller’s Conviction Might Mean for Wall St.
A federal jury found Andrew Left, who rose to fame by betting against companies, guilty of securities fraud. Other short-sellers are worried.
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Oil Prices Spike as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire
Oil prices climbed as investors weighed a renewed exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran against signs that both sides remain engaged in negotiations.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Agreement
Oil prices and stock markets fluctuated as investors assessed tentative signs of a pact to extend a cease-fire.
Stocks and Bonds
Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.
United States Politics and Government
Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions of the computer company’s shares raise questions.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Fall After U.S. Strikes Iranian Drones
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Oil Prices Fall as Uneasy Truce Holds Between U.S. and Iran
Traders are weighing signals that a more lasting agreement may be within reach against recent flare-ups in hostilities.
Automobiles
Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker’s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of “the destruction of a legend.”
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
SpaceX’s Unconventional Corporate Arrangements Favor Elon Musk
The ways it set up its board and Mr. Musk’s pay appear to benefit him at the expense of other shareholders, corporate governance experts said.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal
Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Oil Prices Fall on News of Possible Iran Deal
S&P 500 futures were up slightly in what may be a sign that investors and analysts are waiting to see if a deal is finalized.
Stocks and Bonds
Britain vs. Bonds
Bond markets have been putting fear into the hearts of politicians for a long time. Britain has become the latest case study.