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US stocks rise after encouraging economic updates and an easing of oil prices

By STAN CHOE
Mar 04, 2026 10:23 am - The U.S. stock market is recovering Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
Soaring power prices have US politicians searching for solutions

By Mark Chediak
Mar 04, 2026 10:21 am - U.S. politicians are scrambling to tame the soaring cost of electricity that threatens to upend this year’s congressional elections.
US sinks Iranian warship as Iran vows to destroy military and economic infrastructure in Mideast

By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY
Mar 04, 2026 8:01 am - A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the Middle East.
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Mar 03, 2026 1:44 pm - Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war.
Dow drops 400 after trimming an earlier plunge of 1,200 as oil prices leap even higher

By STAN CHOE
Mar 03, 2026 8:59 am - A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran. But the big moves that rocked markets in the morning eased substantially as the day progressed.
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

By DAVID McHUGH
Mar 02, 2026 3:08 pm - Energy prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and damage to production facilities raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
The Biz Week That Was: Data center interrupted, Bears tug of war, and the state’s new nuclear goals

Daily Herald report
Feb 28, 2026 12:50 pm - Lisle seeks details on work at data center property Lisle was forced to take legal action to halt construction at a data center after the company that operates the f...
What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

By DÁNICA COTO
Feb 26, 2026 11:07 am - A speedboat carrying 10 people approached Cuba’s north shore and opened fire on Cuban soldiers when they confronted the vessel, according to the Caribbean island's government.
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?

By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY
Feb 25, 2026 8:58 am - A recent executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker set a new goal to begin development on new nuclear power plants by 2033, with the intention of bringing online enough energy to power up to two million Illinois homes. Illinois power and utility regulators will have 60 days to issue a notice to identify potential developers that want to build new plants and existing plant owners that want to expand existing facilities.
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

By MICHAEL PHILLIS and DYLAN LOVAN
Feb 20, 2026 1:52 pm - The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost the fossil fuel industry by paring back clean air and water rules.

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