Dow CEO Says Petrochemical Supply Disruptions to Persist in 2026

Apr 23, 2026 | Markets

Dow Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of petrochemicals, expects supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran to persist throughout the remainder of 2026, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Fitterling. “The conflict in the Middle East has created...

Microsoft Offers Buyouts to About 7% of US Workers

Apr 23, 2026 | Markets

Microsoft Corp. is offering voluntary retirement to thousands of its employees in the US. About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said...

Goldman Issues Stark Message on S&P 500

Apr 23, 2026 | Markets

AI-linked stocks now make up nearly 45% of the S&P 500, a rise that shows how far the market has leaned into the artificial intelligence trade since late 2022, according to a Wednesday Goldman Sachs note. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and other large AI names have helped...

Dip Buyers Are Running Back to Stocks Despite $100 Oil

Apr 23, 2026 | Markets

The reflex to buy stocks is kicking back into gear. Market Snapshot Brent crude oil futures $104.02 +2.1% S&P 500 futures 7,134.00 -0.5% Stoxx Europe 600 Index 611.11 -0.5% South Korea Kospi Index 6,475.81 +0.9% US 10-year Treasury yield 4.32% +0.02 Market data as...

India Contracts Fertilizer at Nearly Double Pre-War Price

Apr 23, 2026 | Markets

India, the world’s top importer of urea, has booked the nitrogen-based fertilizer at sharply higher prices than in a previous tender as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies and pushes global benchmarks higher. Indian Potash Ltd., which imports the crop nutrient...