Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Thursday as investors weighed the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the potential for disruption to crude flows, against an amply-supplied global market.

Amazon.com has been accused by a U.S. labor board of illegally refusing to bargain with a union representing drivers employed by a contractor, the agency announced on Wednesday.

The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report showed U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in September, ahead of Friday's highly anticipated jobs data.

In light of the current spike in gold prices, there is a debate as to whether Bitcoin is a dependable store of value. The chart illustrates how Bitcoin's price has decreased, while gold has seen a huge pump recently.

HSBC Global Research has adjusted its position on the EUR-AUD currency pair, setting a lower target and stop-loss levels for its sell trade idea.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) shares dropped about 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company withdrew its annual revenue target, keeping investors guessing on the timeline for a turnaround at the sportswear giant under incoming CEO Elliott Hill.