The Week in Numbers: oil prices up, Apple prices down

The Week in Numbers: oil prices up, Apple prices down STORY: From war-fuelled oil prices to consumer-friendly Macbook prices... This is the Week in Numbers.:: The Week in Numbers:: 16%  Over 16% was the amount Brent crude surged by as oil prices headed for their largest weekly gain since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The gains followed the start of t... STORY: From war-fuelled oil prices to consumer-friendly Macbook prices... This is the Week in Numbers.:: The Week in Numbers:: 16%  Over 16% was the amount Brent crude surged by as oil prices headed for their largest weekly gain since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The gains followed the start of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.The conflict has halted tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries roughly one-fifth of the world's daily oil supply.::12% 12% was how much South Korean shares fell on Wednesday...posting the biggest one-day drop in the index's 46-year history.Half a trillion dollars in value was wiped out amid fears the surging oil price could cripple Asia's fourth-largest economy.But shares then recovered most of their losses the next day in a week of wild volatility. :: $100 billionOver $100 billion is Broadcom's prediction for its AI chip sales next year. That signaled rapid share gains in the market dominated by Nvidia.Parnassus Investments' Todd Ahlsten says the firm looks well placed: "Clearly with Hock Tan, their CEO talking about $100 billion in sales for custom silicon, fantastic opportunities there and really a big driver of Broadcom and we think this is quite durable."Broadcom stock rose around 5 percent on the news. :: $79 billion$79 billion will be the combined debt after the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger...ruling out any plan to divest or spin off the cable assets.The companies will fold their streaming services, including Paramount+ and HBO Max, into a single platform.Paramount CEO David Ellison gave the update on a call with analysts.:: $599And $599 is the price of Apple's new MacBook Neo, unveiled this week. The lower-priced laptop marks one of the tech giant's most aggressive entry points into the price-sensitive PC market in years. And could help Apple broaden its reach among students and first-time buyers.The Neo will compete with Google-powered Chromebooks and Market Context Stock market movements reflect investor sentiment, corporate earnings, and macroeconomic conditions. Investors should conduct thorough research and consider long-term fundamentals when making investment decisions. Key Takeaways Analyze company fundamentals and market trends for informed decisions Stay informed about economic indicators and central bank policies Maintain diversification across sectors and asset classes Published: March 6, 2026 | Source: Yahoo Finance