https://planckstandard.com/markets/ Markets news: stocks, bonds, oil, crypto and the Federal Reserve. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:04:28 GMT https://planckstandard.com/assets/logo-512.pnghttps://planckstandard.com/markets/ https://planckstandard.com/article/oil-prices-drop-on-iran-deal-but-further-declines-remain-unc.html https://planckstandard.com/article/oil-prices-drop-on-iran-deal-but-further-declines-remain-unc.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:22:06 GMT Markets Energy markets respond cautiously to U.S.-Iran framework agreement as analysts question whether significant price relief will materialize. https://planckstandard.com/article/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-soars-.html https://planckstandard.com/article/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-soars-.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:36:56 GMT Markets SpaceX stock gains 19% on its first trading day, pushing Musk's combined wealth from SpaceX and Tesla holdings to roughly $1.05 trillion. 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Pharmaceutical companies bet on new approaches to crack into the lucrative weight loss market currently controlled by two industry giants. https://planckstandard.com/article/inflation-surge-hits-businesses-as-iran-war-drives-wholesale.html https://planckstandard.com/article/inflation-surge-hits-businesses-as-iran-war-drives-wholesale.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:32:25 GMT Markets Wholesale inflation reached its highest level since late 2022 as fuel price increases from the Iran conflict ripple through the economy. https://planckstandard.com/article/election-advertising-spending-on-track-for-record-high-in-20.html https://planckstandard.com/article/election-advertising-spending-on-track-for-record-high-in-20.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:53:53 GMT Markets High-profile races in California, Texas and other key states are driving unprecedented advertising expenditures earlier in the election cycle than ever before. 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Elon Musk's space and AI conglomerate completes long-running public offering process, expected to generate thousands of new millionaires among employees. https://planckstandard.com/article/spacex-employees-planning-major-spending-sprees-as-ipo-creat.html https://planckstandard.com/article/spacex-employees-planning-major-spending-sprees-as-ipo-creat.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:14:59 GMT Markets Soon-to-be wealthy SpaceX workers already mapping out purchases of luxury homes, watches, and private jet travel despite share sale restrictions. https://planckstandard.com/article/inflation-surges-to-42-in-may-hitting-three-year-high-as-wag.html https://planckstandard.com/article/inflation-surges-to-42-in-may-hitting-three-year-high-as-wag.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:43:45 GMT Markets Consumer Price Index report shows dramatic increase from previous months while workers struggle with purchasing power as wages fail to keep pace with rising costs. 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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:35:13 GMT Markets The banking giant's move suggests long-running AI agents are close to clearing security and governance hurdles that have slowed adoption inside major companies. https://planckstandard.com/article/jpmorgan-chase-to-deploy-advanced-ai-agents-in-major-banking.html https://planckstandard.com/article/jpmorgan-chase-to-deploy-advanced-ai-agents-in-major-banking.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:19:27 GMT Markets The move suggests long-running AI agents are close to clearing security hurdles that have slowed adoption inside large financial institutions. https://planckstandard.com/article/novo-nordisk-and-eli-lilly-battle-for-glp-1-pill-market-as-m.html https://planckstandard.com/article/novo-nordisk-and-eli-lilly-battle-for-glp-1-pill-market-as-m.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:10:06 GMT Markets The pharmaceutical giants are preparing to compete for senior customers as Medicare prepares to cover oral versions of popular weight-loss medications. 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https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-cuts-annual-outlook-citing-negative-media-commenta.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:39:16 GMT Markets Athletic apparel company expects situation to worsen before improvement as weak guidance signals broader challenges ahead. https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-slashes-annual-outlook-as-product-launches-disappo.html https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-slashes-annual-outlook-as-product-launches-disappo.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:06:32 GMT Markets The athletic wear company expects conditions to worsen before improving, citing failed product introductions and damaging publicity coverage. https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-slashes-annual-outlook-amid-product-launch-failure.html https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-slashes-annual-outlook-amid-product-launch-failure.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:58:49 GMT Markets Athletic apparel giant warns situation will worsen before improving, citing negative commentary and disappointing new products. https://planckstandard.com/article/stocks-plummet-on-rate-hike-fears-after-strong-jobs-report-s.html https://planckstandard.com/article/stocks-plummet-on-rate-hike-fears-after-strong-jobs-report-s.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:13:05 GMT Markets S&P 500 falls more than 2.6% in its worst single-day drop of 2026, ending nine consecutive weeks of gains as investors worry about Federal Reserve action. https://planckstandard.com/article/broadway-achieves-record-19-billion-season-as-live-entertain.html https://planckstandard.com/article/broadway-achieves-record-19-billion-season-as-live-entertain.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:32:51 GMT Markets Tony Awards weekend caps unprecedented year for theater industry, highlighting consumer shift toward experience-based spending amid economic uncertainty. https://planckstandard.com/article/broadway-hits-record-19-billion-season-as-consumers-splurge-.html https://planckstandard.com/article/broadway-hits-record-19-billion-season-as-consumers-splurge-.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:19:44 GMT Markets Theater district's record-breaking year reflects broader trend toward experience-based spending, with Sunday's Tony Awards expected to drive further ticket sales. https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-cuts-annual-outlook-amid-product-disappointments-a.html https://planckstandard.com/article/lululemon-cuts-annual-outlook-amid-product-disappointments-a.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:33:27 GMT Markets Athletic wear company expects conditions to worsen before improving, citing negative commentary and failed product launches. https://planckstandard.com/article/global-stock-surge-creates-2-million-new-millionaires-in-sin.html https://planckstandard.com/article/global-stock-surge-creates-2-million-new-millionaires-in-sin.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:55:59 GMT Markets Worldwide millionaire population jumps 7.9% to 25.3 million as soaring equity markets boost 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https://planckstandard.com/article/morgan-stanley-opens-1-trillion-wealth-management-platform-t.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:49:46 GMT Markets Investment bank becomes first major Wall Street firm to integrate external AI tools into wealth management operations. 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