Dow Jones Giants Amazon, Caterpillar Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points

The global aluminum market is being squeezed by two powerful forces at once: conflict in the Middle East and rising US tariffs. Industry executives say disruptions to production and shipping in the Gulf region are removing significant supply from global markets just as tariffs are already pushing prices higher for American buyers. Jean Simard of the Aluminium Association of Canada warns the full impact of blocked shipments and damaged smelters has yet to hit North America, while Norsk Hydro exec

Oklahomans will soon vote on a measure to double the minimum wage, an election issue that may reflect the economic mood and inflation outlook across parties.

Athleta’s expected recovery has been pushed out for three straight years, as an attempt to widen its appeal ended up “appealing to no one in particular.”

The dominance of a few technology giants in the benchmark S&P 500 Index is now carrying over into the niche market for dividend futures and options.