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US stock markets today (April 28, 2026): Dow holds firm, Nasdaq weakens as AI doubts and oil spike shake tech

US markets opened on a mixed note Tuesday, with the Dow Jones holding modest gains while the Nasdaq retreated as pressure on technology shares offset strength in defensive names and select consumer stocks.By 9:59 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 57.59 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 49,225.38. The S&P 500 slipped…

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Heavy blow for oil exporting groups! UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions: What it means

Collectively, OPEC nations account for roughly 36 per cent of global oil output. (AI image) In a significant move which may have implications for the world oil market, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will pull out of OPEC and OPEC+ alliances. The move comes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis which…

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How rising crude prices amid Strait of Hormuz closure may spell gains for Indian upstream oil companies

Wars and geopolitical conflicts often have unexpected impacts for economies. Countries are struggling with tight energy supplies and companies in the Gulf are forced to rethink their production volumes. The key question is, what impact will the Middle East conflict have on Indian companies?While most Indian retailers are facing losses amid supply concerns, the Iran…

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Strait of Hormuz blockade persists, but India’s imports of Russian oil are down from highs seen in March – here’s why

Nearly all Indian refiners, except Numaligarh Refinery, are now importing Russian crude. (AI image) India’s imports of crude oil from Russia have dropped from the highs seen in March when the supply disruptions from the Middle East caused by the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure prompted refiners to step up buys from…

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Iran running out of space to store its crude oil; is the real financial crisis still coming?

The Middle East conflict has already been rattling global oil flows, draining supplies, tightening reserves and pushing crude prices higher across markets. But Iran, one of the key flashpoints in the crisis, seems to be dealing with a different kind of pressure altogether. Instead of just struggling with disrupted exports, the country is now staring…

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‘Return of the pirates’: Iran accuses US of ‘armed robbery on high seas’ after oil tanker seizures | World News

Iranian official Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the United States of effectively legitimising piracy after it seized two vessels allegedly carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean.Describing the move as a serious breach of international law, Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, said it amounted to “the outright legalization of piracy and armed robbery on…

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Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty opens in red, stays above 24,050; BSE Sensex drops over 100 points as oil prices rise to $110; what’s the outlook?

The record-setting rally in US equities lost some momentum on Monday as fresh uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran weighed on investor sentiment over the weekend. At the same time, oil prices moved sharply higher. The S&P 500 managed a modest gain of 0.1 per cent, closing at yet another all-time high. The advance was…

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Oil prices climb towards $110: Brent crude, WTI continue to rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices continued their rally on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as market sentiment remained cautious due to stalled peace efforts between US–Iran. The Middle East conflict, which has now touched the two month mark has disrupted the crucial Strait of Hormuz, limiting oil flows across the globe. WTI Crude was trading at…

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M/T Nasha: How Iran is racing to store oil using ‘ghost ship’ as Kharg Island nears capacity

As the United States continues to tighten its blockade on Iranian oil flows, Tehran is repeatedly scrambling to manage excess crude, with its key export hub Kharg Island rapidly approaching storage limits.Tehran is now reportedly moving to expand crude storage at Kharg Island by reactivating the 30-year-old crude carrier M/T Nasha, signalling mounting pressure on…

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