Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict
Summary
Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks and U.S. military buildup escalate Middle East tensions. In markets, Alphabet and Tesla shares tumble due to negative cash flow from heavy AI and future-tech spending. Meanwhile, a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell supplies sickens dozens, and Nike struggles with declining sales in China.
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Headlines: Oil Prices, Tech Stocks, and Nike in China
Middle East Tensions: Houthi Attacks and US Military Response
FDA Investigates Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell
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Alphabet Shares Drop on High AI Spending and Negative Cash Flow
Tesla Earnings: Robotaxi Delays and Musk on SpaceX Merger
ST Microelectronics and Nokia Stock Movements
Chinese Car Sales Surge in Europe, Pressuring VW and BMW
Nike Consolidates Online Sales in China Amid Analyst Skepticism
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Publishers Rethink Google Access Due to AI Search Changes
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