U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Thursday as oil prices surged amid escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns over global supply disruptions.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 739 points (-1.6%), while the S&P 500 dropped 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.8%. Energy markets rallied after warnings that the Iran conflict could trigger the largest supply disruption in global oil history.
U.S. crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude surged over 10% to $96.50 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF)
Shares of Petco Health & Wellness soared 35% after the pet retailer posted stronger-than-expected earnings and upbeat guidance.
Firefly Aerospace (FLY)
Firefly Aerospace jumped about 12% after the company successfully launched its Alpha Flight 7 rocket mission, boosting investor optimism around its space technology business.
CF Industries Holdings (CF)
CF Industries Holdings climbed nearly 7% to a new record high as fertilizer stocks rallied on supply concerns tied to the Middle East conflict.
The Mosaic Company (MOS)
The Mosaic Company gained roughly 5%, also benefiting from rising fertilizer prices amid shipping disruptions.
UiPath (PATH)
Shares of UiPath dropped around 8% after the automation software company issued a cautious outlook despite recent earnings results.
Dollar General (DG)
Dollar General fell about 6% after the discount retailer forecast slower sales growth for 2026, raising concerns about weakening demand among budget-conscious consumers.
Honda Motor (HMC)
Honda Motor declined more than 5% after warning it could incur up to ¥2.5 trillion ($15.75B) in charges tied to restructuring its electric-vehicle strategy.
Tesla (TSLA)
Tesla dropped over 3%, leading declines among the major tech megacap stocks.
U.S. equities closed mixed Wednesday as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on broader sentiment, while select corporate developments drove sharp moves among individual stocks.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.6%, and the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged 0.1% higher. Energy shares outperformed after crude prices surged, even as the International Energy Agency announced plans to release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves.
West Texas Intermediate crude jumped roughly 5% to $87.65 per barrel, driven by supply concerns tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Oracle Surges on Strong AI Outlook
Shares of Oracle Corporation (ORCL) rallied about 9%, making it one of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500. The cloud and enterprise software giant beat quarterly earnings expectations and raised its long-term revenue outlook, citing strong demand for AI infrastructure. The company also reported a massive increase in its backlog tied to AI-related contracts.
CF Industries Rallies on Fertilizer Supply Concerns
Fertilizer producer CF Industries Holdings (CF) climbed roughly 8.5%, leading the benchmark index. The stock benefited from expectations that global fertilizer supply could tighten as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows due to regional conflict.
Nebius Jumps After Nvidia Investment
Shares of Nebius Group (NBIS) surged more than 16% after Nvidia (NVDA) announced a $2 billion investment in the AI infrastructure firm to expand cloud capacity for artificial intelligence workloads.
Energy Stocks Advance with Oil Prices
Refining and energy companies moved higher as crude rallied.
Valero Energy (VLO) rose about 5%
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) gained roughly 4.5%
Phillips 66 (PSX) added around 4%
Fair Isaac Plunges After Debt Offering
Shares of Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) dropped roughly 10%, the steepest decline in the S&P 500. The credit-scoring firm announced a $1 billion senior notes offering aimed at refinancing debt, disappointing investors already concerned about rising competition in the credit-scoring market.
Campbell’s Slides on Weak Snacks Business
Food manufacturer The Campbell’s Company (CPB) fell about 7% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings and lowering its full-year guidance, citing softness in its snacks segment and shipment disruptions from severe weather.
U.S. stocks staged a sharp comeback Monday, erasing steep early losses as oil prices retreated and easing concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions. Investors initially reacted to a surge in crude prices tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, but sentiment improved later in the session after comments from President Donald Trump suggesting the conflict could be nearing resolution.The Nasdaq Composite led the rebound, rising 1.4%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 0.5%, finishing nearly 240 points higher after being down nearly 900 points earlier in the day.
Several stocks posted strong gains during the session:
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) surged 44% after announcing a partnership with Novo Nordisk to sell its popular weight-loss medications on the company’s telehealth platform.
SanDisk (SNDK) jumped nearly 12%, leading gains among semiconductor and memory stocks.
Western Digital (WDC) rose about 7% amid renewed interest in storage-chip companies.
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) climbed roughly 6% following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that will allow the company to keep its Ticketmaster division.
While the market ended higher overall, some sectors struggled earlier in the day as investors reacted to rising oil prices and recession concerns.Financial stocks were among the biggest laggards:
Franklin Resources (BEN) fell around 5.5%
Capital One Financial (COF) dropped about 4.5%
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) declined roughly 4%
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