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Gold Slips as Strong Dollar Offsets Safe-Haven Demand Amid Iran Conflict

Gold prices fell Tuesday as a surging U.S. dollar outweighed safe-haven buying fueled by escalating U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran. Spot gold declined 1.4% to $5,252.05 an ounce, while U.S. futures dropped

03/03/2026

Finance

Target Forecasts 2026 Sales, Profit Above Estimates as Turnaround Gains Momentum

Target forecast stronger-than-expected annual sales and profit on Tuesday, signaling early progress under CEO Michael Fiddelke’s strategic overhaul. Shares of Target rose 4% in premarket trading, offering relief after four consecutive years

03/03/2026

Finance

Tesla Spain Sales Jump 74% in February as EV Demand Accelerates

Tesla recorded a sharp rise in Spanish sales in February, underscoring strong electric vehicle demand across the country. New registrations climbed 73.7% year-on-year to 1,595 vehicles, according to data released Monday by

02/03/2026

Finance

Aston Martin Job Cuts Signal Urgent Shift in Luxury EV Strategy

Aston Martin is cutting 20% of its workforce after net losses surged more than 50% last year, deepening concerns over its financial stability. The Gaydon-based carmaker blamed mounting pressure on U.S. tariffs

02/03/2026

Finance

Oil Surges, Stocks Slide, Dollar Rallies as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Oil prices jumped sharply Monday as widening conflict in the Middle East fueled safe-haven demand and rattled global financial markets. Brent crude surged 8.3% to $78.50, briefly topping $82, while U.S. crude

02/03/2026

Finance

Toyota Raises $30 Billion Bid for Toyota Industries, Secures Elliott Support

Toyota has increased its offer for Toyota Industries to 20,600 yen per share, valuing the deal at $30 billion. The revised bid ends a months-long standoff with activist investor Elliott Investment Management,

02/03/2026

Finance

ASML Expands Beyond EUV to Power Next-Gen AI Chip Manufacturing

ASML is charting an ambitious strategy to expand beyond EUV lithography, targeting new tools to capture booming demand for artificial intelligence chips. The Dutch firm remains the sole supplier of EUV systems,

02/03/2026

AI

Keystone XL Revival Plan Awaits Trump Approval Amid Pipeline Expansion Race

Canadian firm South Bow has proposed reviving parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline, potentially boosting Canada’s U.S. crude exports by more than 12%. The project requires approval from President Donald Trump

02/03/2026

Technology

Dollar Surges as Iran Conflict Sparks Safe-Haven Rush, Oil Spike

The U.S. dollar climbed Monday as escalating strikes between the U.S., Israel, and Iran triggered safe-haven demand and pushed oil prices higher. Investors are monitoring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz after

02/03/2026

Economy