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As the US–Iran clash intensifies, investors are scrambling to protect portfolios and even profit from markets reshaped by the conflict.The confirmation Sunday by Iranian state media of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US–Israeli strikes has sent shockwaves through global markets, amplifying rotations into energy, defence, and infrastructure/energy‑transition names that can see stronger cash flows, steadier demand or accelerated policy support.Crude oil prices, already near seven‑month highs due to US–Iran tensions, could spike by $10 or more, according to various estimates.Prior conflicts that have threatened oil supplies have led to near‑term rallies in shares of energy producers, while also…
A person using a laptop and mobile phone. Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesApplications are now open for the fourth edition of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies list, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista.Each year, CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names, across segments including payments, wealth technology, insurance and more. Last year’s iteration included heavyweights such as Mastercard, Stripe and Visa, as well as many newer scaleups. Credit rewards company Bilt, payments upstart TerraPay and insurance platform Entsia made their debuts on the list. The World’s…
US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the Islamic regime’s retaliatory attacks have triggered global concerns of escalation into a broader conflict.
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley said Saturday that the university is working to bring three former women’s basketball players, including WNBA veteran Tiffany Mitchell, home from Israel as joint missile strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran continued. Staley shared a message on X revealing that Mitchell, who played last season for the Seattle Storm; former Phoenix Mercury forward Mikiah Herbert Harrigan; and former Team USA guard Destiny Littleton were all in Israel at the time of the strikes. Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks during…
NewsFeedVideo shows the moment an Iranian man accused Israel of war crimes as he cradled the partial remains of a girl killed in an attack on an elementary school. At least 108 children were killed in the attack on the school in Minab, south of Iran.Published On 1 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Israel releases video of airstrikes in Iran The Israel Defense Forces released video it says shows its strikes against Iranian soldiers who were arming missile launchers in Western Iran to fire at the Jewish State. (Credit: IDF) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s announcement Saturday that the U.S. military began a major combat operation in Iran was met with immediate questions about whether the president improperly bypassed Congress, which has the sole authority to declare war under the Constitution.Trump characterized the joint operation with Israel to take out Iranian leaders and eliminate Iran’s weapons supply…
Perth Lynx lost their third grand final in five years on Sunday and the players were left devastated as the came to terms with the defeat, but their coach had one clear message amid the heartache.
JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR: Garuda Indonesia has temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha “until further notice”, the company said in a statement, following United States-Israel airstrikes and Iran’s retaliation.”Garuda Indonesia continues to actively coordinate with aviation authorities and relevant stakeholders to monitor the evolving situation,” the company said in a statement on Sunday (Mar 1).The airline’s other international routes continue to operate normally, Garuda said, adding that it did not “traverse any airspace affected by the conflict”.On Sunday, Malaysia’s national carrier Malaysia Airlines also announced it had suspended all flights to and from Doha, and Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah and Madinah until…
The crossing with Egypt is considered vital for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of critically ill patients.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 1 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIsrael has closed Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt amid the joint Israeli-United States attacks on Iran.“Several necessary security adjustments have been implemented, including the closure of the crossings into the Gaza Strip, among them the Rafah Crossing, until further notice,” Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said in a statement.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe…
Potential impact of Iran strikes on oil, gas prices – CBS News Watch CBS News Some Americans are concerned about how attacks on Iran could impact the economy. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan discusses the potential impact.
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