05:03 AM EST, 11/27/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Crude oil prices edged higher, after dropping following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, as markets contemplated the development's potential impact. Brent crude rose less than 0.1% to US$72.85 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude gained less than 0.1% to US$68.82/b at last look early Wednesday. The ceasefire cleared the way...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday. U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index and S&P 500 surging to fresh record levels during the session. Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported upbeat earnings for its third quarter. Kohl's...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Demand for options protection against an equity market crash is rising, even as a post-election rally takes U.S. stocks to record highs. Worries over the possibility of a contested election dissipated following President-elect Donald Trump's victory earlier this month, helping the S&P 500 climb to an all-time high. The Cboe Volatility Index, one measure of investor...

Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc ( CRWD ) closed at $364.3 apiece on Tuesday and fell by more than 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday. Technical analysis pointed towards a bullish trend after the Texas-based cybersecurity technology company reported its third-quarter earnings. What Happened: Despite the fallout from a faulty software update in July, the company reported its highest-ever revenue...