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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Wall Street Rises as Earnings Pour In and Jobs Data Looms

 

U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday morning, signaling a potentially record-breaking session as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and braced for key economic data later this week.

  • S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, building on a streak of five consecutive all-time closing highs.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up 0.2%.
  • Nasdaq 100 futures led gains with a 0.5% increase, driven by strength in tech stocks.

This week marks a pivotal moment for markets, with the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting kicking off and the JOLTS job openings report for June expected later today. These will culminate in Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the labor market.

Meanwhile, earnings season continues to dominate headlines:

  • Spotify and UnitedHealth disappointed investors with weaker-than-expected results.
  • Boeing and Starbucks are under scrutiny for signs of turnaround and tariff impact.
  • Tech giants Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are set to report later this week.

Adding to the market’s complexity is President Trump’s looming deadline for international trade deals, which could trigger blanket tariffs if unmet. Despite these uncertainties, optimism around a potential extension to the U.S.-China trade truce has buoyed stocks like Nvidia, which surged after news of a massive chip order from TSMC.

With consumer confidence and home price data also on deck, investors are navigating a week packed with catalysts that could reshape market momentum.


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