investingLive Americas market news wrap: Risk rout intensifies with oil near $100

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Line-ups confirmed for Europa League last-16 clash

Catch up with all the team news ahead of Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland in the Europa League Nottingham Forest continue their Europa League campaign against FC Midtjylland in the last-16. The Tricky Trees came through a tough play-off fixture against Fenerbahce, cruising past their Turkish opponents despite their struggles in the Premier League this […]
Steve Martin and Martin Short Will Resume Touring After Daughter’s Death

Martin Short & Steve Martin Two-Man Show Returns After Katherine Short’s Passing Published March 12, 2026 1:15 PM PDT Martin Short and Steve Martin are set to resume their popular two-man show … after taking a hiatus following the tragic death of Katherine Short. A source with knowledge tells TMZ … the comedy icons will […]
Iran says its not going close Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s UN envoy, comments reported via Reuters: We are not going to close Strait of Hormuz but it is our right to preserve ‘peace and security’ in the waterway Oil implications (should be a headwind, a welcome one!). The Strait is almost as good as closed now anyway given the war risks. This article was […]
Who Will Top Next Winter’s Free Agent Hitting Class?

Tarik Skubal is the overwhelming favorite to be next offseason’s top free agent. The two-time defending AL Cy Young winner is probably the best pitcher on the planet. He’s almost certainly not signing an extension with the Tigers. As long as he stays healthy during his walk year, Skubal should become MLB’s first $400MM+ pitcher. […]
GOP senator proposes vote to nix filibuster amid elections bill debate

Sen. Ron Johnson said Thursday he wants the Senate to vote on nixing the legislative filibuster, as an effort to convince fellow Republicans to bypass it altogether is running into a brick wall. The Wisconsin Republican’s suggestion comes as the Senate will next week begin consideration of a partisan election bill known as the SAVE […]
Rapper 42 Dugg Cleared of Threats to Pregnant Woman After Witness a No-Show in Court

Rapper 42 Dugg Case Dismissed … Faced Charges of Threats to Pregnant Woman Published March 12, 2026 1:17 PM PDT Rapper 42 Dugg is off the hook after he was charged with making malicious threats to a woman in Michigan … TMZ has learned. According to court docs, the “Grace” rapper — real name Dion […]
Stocks tumble as oil surges 8%, pressure spreads across sectors

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower today as a surge in oil prices—up roughly 8% on the day—sparked renewed concerns about inflation, economic growth, and rising input costs across large parts of the economy. The spike in crude came amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of potential disruptions to global supply routes. […]
Report, result and goals as Villans take slender lead home

Aston Villa secured a narrow but valuable 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League tie, with Ollie Watkins’ second-half header the difference in France. Lille started brightly in front of a vocal home crowd and looked the more threatening side during the early stages. Villa gradually settled after the initial […]
Tuberville shares social media post suggesting Muslims are ‘the enemy’

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Thursday shared a social media post calling Muslims “the enemy,” joining a growing number of sitting GOP members to share Islamophobic rhetoric. Tuberville on Thursday retweeted a post that showed a picture of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani sitting cross-legged on the floor surrounded by people that was juxtaposed with […]