Economics

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures gain as Apple CEO exit, Iran talks in focus

US stock futures climbed on Tuesday as investors weighed tentative signs of progress toward potential US-Iran truce negotiations alongside leadership changes at Apple (AAPL).

21 Apr 2026-16:55
Germany economic outlook falls as Iran war fuels energy fears

Economic expectations in Germany continued to decline in April as the ongoing Iran war raised concerns over potential energy shortages and discouraged new investment activity, according to the latest ZEW survey published on Tuesday.

21 Apr 2026-16:46
UnitedHealth shares surge after profit beat, outlook hike

UnitedHealth Group reported quarterly earnings on Tuesday that exceeded Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year profit forecast, as the company kept costs under control and benefited from improved government payments for its health insurance operations.

21 Apr 2026-16:14
EU warns of catastrophic impact if Hormuz remains closed

EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has warned that the consequences for Europe and the wider world would be catastrophic if freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is not restored.

21 Apr 2026-15:42
Qantas slashes airfares to boost weak demand

Qantas is cutting airfares on domestic flights despite sharply rising aviation fuel prices, as it seeks to boost bookings amid a broader decline in consumer sentiment.

21 Apr 2026-13:46
Space sector investment hits record on SpaceX IPO hype

21 Apr 2026-13:24
Elon Musk boosts SpaceX stake with $1.4 billion purchase

21 Apr 2026-12:40
IEA calls ongoing energy crisis ‘biggest in history’

21 Apr 2026-12:34
China's Changan targets Top-10 global carmaker status by 2030

China’s Changan said on Tuesday that it aims to become one of the world’s top-10 automakers by 2030, while increasing its global sales by more than two-thirds, joining other Chinese carmakers setting ambitious expansion targets overseas.

21 Apr 2026-12:29
Gold edges lower as markets await US-Iran talks

21 Apr 2026-11:36