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Is crude & diesel the next gold? Strategist answers
06.04.2026 12:08
Investing.com -- Jefferies hiked its long-term oil price forecasts, contending that the forward curve no longer reflects the structural realities facing global energy markets, as supply constraints tighten and geopolitical risk to energy infrastructure intensifies.
Why The Narrative Around Cresco Labs (CNSX:CL) Is Shifting After Trimmed Price Target
06.04.2026 01:13
Cresco Labs is back in focus after analysts adjusted their price target to CA$2.25 from CA$2.50, alongside a refreshed fair value estimate of CA$2.44. The new target sits closer to updated valuation work and keeps a Speculative Buy label in place, indicating a mix of perceived upside and meaningful execution risk. Read on to see what this shift could mean for your thesis and how to stay aligned with the evolving analyst narrative. Stay updated as the Fair Value for Cresco Labs shifts by...
Does the Iran War herald nuclear momentum?
05.04.2026 08:45
Investing.com -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is fundamentally altering the global energy security narrative, shifting the spotlight from volatile hydrocarbons to the structural resilience of nuclear power, according to a report from Bernstein.
Vietnam’s Q1 growth cools as Middle East energy shock drives $3.6B trade deficit
04.04.2026 04:14
Investing.com -- Vietnam’s economic momentum slowed in the first quarter of 2026 as the escalating conflict in the Middle East severely impacted energy security and triggered a sharp rise in domestic inflation.
Trump may shift from leadership to regime change if midterms slip: strategist
03.04.2026 13:34
Investing.com-- Markets are now caught between two competing paths for the Iran conflict—near-term de-escalation or a deeper, more damaging escalation—with political incentives in Washington playing a key role, according to BCA’s chief geopolitical strategist Matt Gertken. Gertken said he is not “stubborn or dogmatic” about how the conflict ends, but argues that recent developments do not support hopes for a quick ceasefire. Iran struck two oil tankers on March 31 and April 1, while the U.S. is
Deutsche Bank Upgrades Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) to Buy, Sees Opportunity after Selloff
02.04.2026 01:14
Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) is included among the 13 Best Diversified Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On March 30, Deutsche Bank upgraded Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) to Buy from Hold. It raised its price target to $98 from $90. The firm said the recent selloff has created a buying opportunity. The analyst described Colgate as having […]
Fed’s Musalem: current rates "will remain appropriate for some time"
01.04.2026 13:56
Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said Wednesday that risks are rising to both inflation and employment, and officials should be prepared to adjust interest rates in either direction depending on how the economy evolves.
Soaring gas prices to push U.S. inflation to nearly 4% in coming months: BofA
01.04.2026 13:54
Investing.com -- Bank of America is warning that surging energy prices will drive U.S. headline inflation close to 4% in the coming months, with price pressures seen persisting well into next year.
Markets are too aggressive on Fed hikes, Goldman says
01.04.2026 12:07
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs is pushing back on market pricing for Federal Reserve rate hikes, arguing that traders are overestimating the risk that rising oil prices will force the central bank to tighten policy.
Colgate Palmolive (CL) Valuation Check After Deutsche Bank Upgrade And Growth Narrative Reassessment
31.03.2026 00:15
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) is back in focus after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy, citing the company’s franchise quality, long-term 2030 Strategy investments, and resilience during periods of market volatility. See our latest analysis for Colgate-Palmolive. Colgate-Palmolive’s 1-day share price return of 1.71% and 7.82% 90-day share price return sit against a 13.53% 30-day pullback. The 1-year total shareholder return of a 6.25% decline contrasts with 3-year and 5-year gains above 20%...
What is the impact of oil shock scenarios on fixed-income markets
29.03.2026 11:43
Investing.com – Oil shock scenarios stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could have wide-ranging consequences for global markets, with Europe likely to bear the brunt of the impact, according to UBS.
Colgate Lawsuits Put Mouth Rinse Labels And Oral Care Story In Focus
29.03.2026 00:14
Colgate-Palmolive, NYSE:CL, is facing lawsuits alleging misleading packaging for certain mouth rinse products. A federal judge has allowed two separate cases to move forward, following earlier packaging changes agreed with regulators. The claims focus on mouth rinse labeling and are distinct from prior toothpaste related matters. For investors watching Colgate-Palmolive, NYSE:CL, this legal update comes at a time when the shares trade around $84.29 and recent returns have been mixed. The...
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27.03.2026 15:00
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Barclays warns ‘Trump put’ losing impact amid policy swings
27.03.2026 11:01
Investing.com -- Barclays told clients in a note on Friday that recent market resilience driven by de-escalation signals from U.S. President Donald Trump may be fading as policy uncertainty intensifies.
Barclays favors U.S. equities as energy shock meets AI-driven earnings
26.03.2026 11:06
Investing.com -- Barclays says investors should “fear the headlines, but trust the cycle,” arguing that an unusual mix of an energy shock and an AI-driven earnings boom supports staying overweight U.S. equities.
GS flags inflation threat as oil risks rise with Iran war
24.03.2026 11:01
Investing.com -- The conflict involving Iran continues to pressure global oil markets, prompting Goldman Sachs to warn in a note Tuesday that the United States faces a renewed inflation threat driven largely by energy prices.
2 Consumer Stocks with Solid Fundamentals and 1 We Ignore
23.03.2026 11:39
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But recently, the industry has failed to do its job as it shed 8.5% over the past six months. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 held its ground.
United shares slip as airline cuts flights on soaring fuel costs
23.03.2026 10:30
Investing.com -- United Airlines shares moved lower in premarket Monday after the carrier said it will cut additional unprofitable flights over the next two quarters, as it braces for a prolonged period of elevated jet fuel prices tied to the Iran war.
Spike in oil prices seen as ’a clear risk for consumer equities’
22.03.2026 11:31
Investing.com — A sharp rise in oil prices amid the escalating Iran conflict is emerging as a clear risk for consumer equities, with analysts warning that the biggest threat lies in margins rather than immediate demand destruction.