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Pedestrians walk past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on July 22, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow

While soaring oil prices generated the most attention, Wall Street stocks endure a downcast session after markets panned earnings reports by Google parent Alphabet and Tesla.

August 2, 2026

People looking at a Tesla car on display at a showroom in Beijing, China, on May 10, 2020. (File photo: AFP)

Tesla shares slump nearly 15% after earnings flop

Shares of Tesla sank nearly 15% Thursday after results from Elon Musk's electric vehicle company missed analyst expectations amid questions over huge capital spending plans.

July 23, 2026

Pakistan Stock Exchange enables financial inclusion for minors

According to the new guidelines, minors aged 18 or younger can now open trading accounts; the move is expected to help broaden participation in Pakistan’s capital markets by younger generations.

November 7, 2025