South Korea stocks crashed 18% in two days. Could it happen here?

South Korean stocks quickly fell from grace following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. But Wall Street doesn’t see that as a harbinger for anything that’s to come in the U.S. The benchmark Kospi Index tumbled more than 12% Wednesday — its worst-ever single day of trading. Korean stocks have plunged more than 18% … Read more

Japan, South Korea stocks plunge as oil prices top $100 amid escalating US-Iran war

Asian markets tanked Monday after oil prices soared to more than $100 for a barrel, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Pedestrians stand in front of a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (REUTERS) Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more … Read more

Oil prices surge, stocks drop after weak update on U.S. job market : NPR

Michael Gagliano works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP NEW YORK — Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again Friday because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to … Read more

Is Ondas Inc. (ONDS) One of the Best Hot Stocks Under $20 to Buy?

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) is one of the best hot stocks under $20 to buy. On February 23, Northland Securities maintained a Buy rating on Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) with a price target of $16. Citi Updates SMCI to $52 PT, Stays Neutral Amid AI Optimism, Margin Concerns In a separate development, Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) announced on … Read more

Asia airline stocks drop while energy shares rise as Iran conflict escalates

The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued on March 1, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after U.S.-Israeli strikes. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Airline stocks led losses in Asia on Monday as Middle East … Read more

Best growth stocks to buy with $1,000 as TSMC, Meta stand out; what do analysts favor?

Investors looking to put a modest sum to work in the stock market may still find opportunities despite equities trading near record highs. According to an analysis published by The Motley Fool, two market leaders, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) and Meta Platforms, stand out as growth stocks with strong competitive advantages and exposure to long-term … Read more

Cybersecurity stocks drop on Anthropic AI disruption fears

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz speaks at the Wall Street Journal Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, California, on Oct. 21, 2019. Martina Albertazzi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cybersecurity stocks dropped for a second day on Monday as investors fretted over new artificial intelligence security tools that threaten to displace the sector’s longstanding business models. … Read more