Oil Jumps On Iran Strikes, Nasdaq 100 Falls On Hot Inflation: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks fell broadly on Wednesday as inflation surged to 4.2% year-over-year and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices up 3.3%. Technology stocks led losses amid valuation concerns, while energy stocks rallied. The Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.4%, the S&P 500 fell 0.9%, and the Dow declined 1.2%. Fed rate-hike odds increased following the inflation data.

06/10/2026, 1:13 PM • Benzinga

Small Caps Rally, Oil Sinks 8% After Trump's 5-Day Iran Strike Pause: What's Moving Markets Monday?

U.S. equities staged a broad relief-driven rebound after President Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Oil prices crashed nearly 8%, with WTI crude falling to around $90.39 per barrel. The S&P 500 rose 1.37%, the Dow gained 1.72%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index outperformed with a 2.58% gain. Consumer discretionary and travel stocks led gains, while energy stocks lagged.

03/23/2026, 1:18 PM • Benzinga

Murphy USA CEO Sells $1.7 Million in Stock -- Here's What Investors Should Know

Murphy USA's President & CEO Malynda K West sold 4,051 shares worth approximately $1.7 million on January 7 through a net exercise of stock options. The transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in August, indicating administrative rather than opportunistic timing. Despite the sale reducing direct holdings to 117,388 shares, West maintains a substantial $50 million stake. The company continues to demonstrate strong operational performance with robust cash flow, merchandise growth, and aggressive capital returns through stock buybacks and dividend increases.

01/12/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

ARKO Corp. Appoints Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer

ARKO Corp. announced the appointment of Galagher Jeff as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Jeff brings extensive experience from leadership roles in finance and strategy across multiple retail and convenience store organizations.

12/01/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Argent Capital Management Loads Up on Murphy USA (MUSA) With 43K Shares in Q3 Buy

Argent Capital Management added 43,216 shares of Murphy USA in Q3 2025, valued at approximately $17.11 million, bringing their total holdings to 130,640 shares worth $50.72 million despite the stock's recent underperformance.

10/14/2025, 7:26 PM • The Motley Fool