July 9, 2026
Dividends
Defensive Dividend Stocks Outperform S&P 500 as Middle East Tensions Drive Flight to Income
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, defensive dividend stocks are gaining traction as safer investments, outperforming the S&P 500.
By Catherine Walsh
Economy
Fed Rate-Hike Bets Surge as Iran War Keeps Inflation Elevated
Fed officials signal one more rate hike amid rising inflation pressures linked to geopolitical tensions.
Tyler Brooks
Analysis
Chip Sector Euphoria Battles War Weariness as Semiconductor Rally Faces Macro Headwinds
Marcus Rivera
Markets
S&P 500 Slides as Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Over,' Reigniting Geopolitical Risk Premium
The S&P 500 dips as geopolitical tensions rise following Trump's declaration on the Iran deal, impacting oil prices and market sentiment.
Diana Kowalski
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Earnings
Venture Global's Q2 LNG Liquefaction Fees Jump 69% as Iran War Drives Energy Price Windfall
Sarah Chen • Jul 9
Politics
Trump Halts US Trade with Spain Over NATO Spending Dispute — New Tariff Shock Adds to Market Uncertainty
James McAllister • Jul 9
Economy
Northern Trust's Strategic Divestiture: Insights for Value Investors in Wealth Management
Tyler Brooks • Jul 7
Markets
Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Attacks: Implications for North American Energy Stocks
Diana Kowalski • Jul 7
Analysis
Orezone Gold's Acquisition of Casa Berardi: A Strategic Move for TSX Investors
Marcus Rivera • Jul 7