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Canadian authorities at the request of American law officials arrested Huawei's global CFO Wanzhou Meng for allegedly violating Iran sanctions. The news shook markets Thursday, as investors fear U.S.-China trade tensions could pick up. How worried should investors be? That depends who you ask....

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Nov. 12, 1979, President Jimmy Carter halted Iranian petroleum imports in the name of national security. Where The Market Was The S&P 500 traded at $103.51, and the Dow Jones...

The U.S. is targeting Iran’s energy, banking and shipping industries with the restoration of all sanctions previously lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday. The campaign is meant to accelerate Iran’s economic decline as part of the American...

After hitting a multiyear high just one month ago, U.S. light crude has lost nearly 20 percent and has shown a pattern that hasn't been seen in some time, according to energy expert John Kilduff. Rare Correlation To Stocks Crude oil and other commodities are historically an asset class for...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Oct. 31, 1978, Iran’s oil workers organized a strike following failed negotiations over wages and political change. An energy crisis ensued. Where The Market Was The S&P...

It was another big week for oil investors, with both WTI and Brent crude hitting their highest prices since 2014. Here’s a look at the latest key numbers from the oil market and some of the headlines that were moving oil prices this week. Weekly Reports On Tuesday, the American Petroleum...

The oil market is entering a difficult environment, with President Donald Trump demanding that OPEC and major oil-producing nations increase supply, according to S&P Global Platts writer Herman Wang. This comes just weeks ahead of a new round of sanctions against Iran that lower the global...

The tanker group as a whole is "uniquely positioned" to take advantage of a likely increase in oil production and potentially significant IMO 2020 tailwinds, according to Wells Fargo. The Analyst Wells Fargo's Michael Webber upgraded the following stocks DHT Holdings Inc (NYSE: DHT)...

Oil prices traded lower Tuesday morning and saw heavy selling pressure last week. With the price of WTI hovering around the $67 mark, the upside case for $100 a barrel still can't be ruled out, according to Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. What Happened...