Wall Street ended sharply higher Monday, fueled by gains in AI-related stocks, with Meta Platforms climbing after a report that it is preparing for sweeping layoffs, while oil prices retreated amid ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East conflict.[#item_full_content]
Oil Surges Past $118 as Supply Fears Shake Markets
Marzo 19, 2026
Oil prices pushed higher Thursday while stock markets across Asia declined, as escalating attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar heightened concerns about
