Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised pointed questions on Thursday about NATO’s strategic utility to the United States, citing Spain’s denial of Washington’s access to its bases during recent military operations against Iran. “When you have NATO partners denying you the use...

The United Kingdom is deploying HMS Dragon, a Type-45 guided-missile destroyer, to the Middle East as part of a UK-France-led multinational coalition planning naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz once ceasefire conditions stabilize. HMS Dragon Headed To Hormuz “The pre-positioning of...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly meeting Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Washington to discuss Iran negotiations and other issues amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The meeting will also cover U.S.-Qatar relations, liquefied natural gas markets and...

The trading activity of members of Congress continues to be closely monitored by retail investors, especially when disclosures show the buying and selling of defense stocks as Middle East tension continues. • General Dynamics stock is trading near recent highs. What should traders...

It’s been a dramatic week, with President Donald Trump making some significant statements regarding Iran, the EU and arms sales to the Middle East. Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top political stories. Trump Says ‘Can’t Imagine That It Would Be Acceptable...

Iran has reportedly lost about $4.8 billion in oil revenue since the U.S. naval blockade took effect on April 13, the Pentagon estimated Friday, as nuclear negotiations remain at a stalemate. A Pentagon official familiar with the assessment confirmed the figure to The Hill, first reported by Axios...

The Pentagon announced Friday it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, escalating a deepening rift between President Donald Trump and NATO allies over the Iran war. The news comes alongside Trump informing Congress that Iran hostilities "have been terminated....

Gas prices have hit new four-year highs nationwide, with Friday's national average coming in at $4.42. Residents in California are paying $6 or more per gallon. The surge in gas prices could be the start of "demand destruction" and lead to fewer chances of a Federal Rate cut in 2026 and could even...

Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:BKR) is factoring a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure into its financial guidance, with CFO Ahmed Moghal telling investors Friday the waterway may not fully reopen until the second half of the year. “There’s still a great deal of uncertainty regarding,...

QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) loaded the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export cargo from the Golden Pass terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas, on Thursday, marking a key commissioning milestone for the $10 billion-plus joint venture amid escalating Middle East tensions. QatarEnergy,...

Carson Group Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick started 2026 with a bullish outlook—and he's sticking with it despite geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict. Here's how he frames the outlook and why he still favors the bull case. Ryan Detrick Ignores Most Headlines, Looks To Data And...

Energy giant Haliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) could highlight increased attention on the oil sector with rising prices when the company reports first-quarter financial results Tuesday before market open. Here are the earnings estimates, analyst ratings and key items to watch. Haliburton Q1 Earnings...

Investors are in for a big week with many companies reporting quarterly earnings. Among the biggest sectors that could see stocks volatile with earnings this week is the defense sector. Here's a look at some of the sector's largest companies reporting and why the timing is important. Defense Stocks...

The U.S. is reportedly eager to strike a swift deal with Iran, a move that has caused unease among European allies. The Trump Administration may accept a “bad initial” Iran deal for a quick win, leaving complex issues for “endless downstream problems," a senior European diplomat...

President Donald Trump and Iran have reportedly made progress in recent talks, but significant gaps remain, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran closed on Saturday, a day after briefly reopening it. Key Sticking Point In Talks Despite the ongoing conflict, both sides have acknowledged...