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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has launched an investigation into Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:FICO) over the company’s pricing of credit scoring in the mortgage market.

On Monday, Hawley sent a letter to FICO announcing his intent to scrutinize the company’s recent price increases for credit scores. The Missouri senator also called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch a parallel investigation.

In his letter, Hawley argued that the escalating cost of credit scores is placing an undue burden on homebuyers in an already inflated market.

“These price increases are most damaging to the Americans who can least afford them. First-time homebuyers bear a disproportionate burden of the cost,” he stated.

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Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is undervalued, according to Cerity Partners’ Jim Lebenthal.

Lebenthal made the comments on the latest edition of CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades.”

Oracle, on March 10, reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY2027 sales guidance above estimates.

The Austin, Texas-based company posted third-quarter revenue of $17.19 billion. Oracle beat analyst estimates of $16.91 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. Adjusted earnings grew 21% year-over-year to $1.79 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.71 per share.

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Traders reportedly placed bets amounting to more than $500 million in the oil market minutes before a significant post by President Donald Trump concerning “productive” Iran talks.

Approximately 6,200 Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures contracts were traded between 6.49 am and 6.50 am New York time on Monday, just 15 minutes before Trump’s post on Truth Social. These trades had a notional value of $580 million, as per calculations by the Financial Times.

Trading volumes for Brent and WTI surged at the same time, 27 seconds before 6.50 am. S&P 500 futures also saw a price jump shortly after the oil trade, with trading volumes significantly increasing during that period. The entities behind these well-timed trades remain unknown.

These trades mirror the recent pattern of large, profitable bets on prediction market Polymarket regarding the timing of U.S. attacks on Iran and Venezuela. Some traders have expressed frustration over these unusually timed large trades. One portfolio manager described the situation as “really abnormal,” adding, “Somebody just got a lot richer,” according to the publication.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and CME Group did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.

Iran Calls It Market Manipulation

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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.2% on Tuesday.

Shares of Hesai Group – ADR (NASDAQ:HSAI) fell sharply in pre-market trading after reporting fourth-quarter results.

Hesai reported quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share, down from 17 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company reported $143.100 million in sales, up from $98.606 million in the same period last year.

Hesai Group shares dipped 6.6% to $22.00 in pre-market trading.

Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.

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China’s push into the overseas market is rapidly reshaping the global supply chain for critical minerals. The country’s grip on raw materials and the energy transition is tightening, raising concerns about Western competitiveness.

A report by Climate Energy Finance (CEF) shows that since 2023, Chinese firms have deployed more than $120 billion across lithium, copper, nickel, rare earths, and bauxite projects worldwide.

The control over these minerals is increasingly viewed through the lens of national security and military competition, as recent concerns over the tungsten price spike show.

“China grasped this reality earlier, and pursued it more systematically than many others,” Prof. Marina Zhang from the University of Technology Sydney said in the report.

According to CEF, China put more than $220 billion into downstream industries. These include battery manufacturing, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure – forming a vertically integrated system. China now controls about 90% of global rare earth refining, roughly 60% of lithium processing, and more than 70% of …

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga’s extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.

Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.

CMS Energy Corp (NYSE:CMS)

  • Dividend Yield: 3.06%
  • Keybanc analyst Sophie Karp maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $79 to $83 on March 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%
  • Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $74 to $79 on Feb. 23, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
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KB Home (NYSE:KBH) will release earnings for its first quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, March 24.

Analysts expect quarterly earnings of 54 cents per share. That’s down from $1.49 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for KB Home’s quarterly revenue is $1.09 billion; it reported $1.39 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On Jan. 28, KB Home named Robert McGibney as president and chief executive officer.

KB Home shares gained 4% to close at $53.19 on Monday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

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A 48% rally usually raises questions. In Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) , it’s raising conviction. The LNG exporter has surged 48% year-to-date and nearly 30% in the past month, and now the chart is stepping in to confirm what the price action already hinted at.

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A Golden Cross—where the 50-day moving average breaks above the 200-day gauge—has just formed. It’s a classic bullish signal, but in this setup, it lands with more weight.

LNG Golden Cross Momentum Setup

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C$ unless otherwise stated 

TORONTO, March 24, 2026 /CNW/ – Manulife Investments today announced the March 2026 cash distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and ETF series of Manulife Mutual Funds, including Manulife Alternative Mutual Funds (Manulife Funds), that distribute monthly and quarterly. Unitholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable on April 15, 2026.

Details of the distribution per unit amounts are as follows:

Manulife ETF/Fund Name

Ticker

Distribution
Amount
(per unit)
($)

Distribution
Frequency

Manulife Smart Short-Term Bond ETF

TERM

0.025777

Monthly

Manulife Smart Core Bond ETF

BSKT

0.022721

Monthly

Manulife Smart Corporate Bond ETF

CBND

0.029858

Monthly

Manulife Smart Global Bond ETF

GBND

0.022564

Monthly

Manulife Smart Enhanced Yield ETF

CYLD

0.160000

Monthly

Manulife Smart U.S. Enhanced Yield ETF – Unhedged

UYLD.B

0.160000

Monthly

Manulife Smart U.S. Enhanced Yield ETF – US Dollar

UYLD.U

0.160000*

Monthly

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Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) CEO Mike Wirth said Monday that oil and gas futures prices remain disconnected from the physical supply shortages rippling through global markets following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, even as prices have climbed roughly 60% since the Iran war began.

‘Fundamentals Are Very Tight’

Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Wirth said the supply disruptions from the strait’s closure, which typically channels close to 20% of the world’s daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas, have not been fully reflected in market prices.

“The fundamentals are very tight out there,” he said. “The markets are trading on scant information.”

Wirth noted that critical flows of fertilizer for agriculture and helium for semiconductor manufacturing also pass through the strait, compounding the supply crunch.

The comments come as United Airlines

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Qatar LNG offline for 3-5 years. India forcing coal plants to max output. Consensus is behind the curve.

Five straight losing weeks for the S&P. Since the Iran war started, the S&P is down 5.4%, the Dow 6.9%, and the Nasdaq 7.3%. Markets bounced today on renewed Iran diplomacy chatter, but the pattern has been the same for weeks: risk-on for a few hours, then reality sets back in.

Last week the Fed held rates at 3.50-3.75%. 11-1 vote. Governor Miran dissented, wanted a 25bp cut. Powell called inflation “somewhat elevated” and acknowledged Middle East implications for the outlook. He also confirmed he has no intention of leaving the board, even as his term as Chair nears its end.

The company: Peabody Energy

Peabody Energy ($BTU) is the largest private-sector coal company in the world. Based in St. Louis, $4.5 billion market cap, net cash balance sheet with roughly $575 million in cash against $321 million in long-term debt. Total liquidity exceeding …

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump, arguing the president’s positions on airport security funding, Iran policy and voting legislation are creating overlapping political risks.

Schumer Warns Of ‘Triple Knot’ Crisis

On Monday, Schumer posted on X that Trump is “tying himself in a triple knot,” pointing to three issues he says could create widespread disruption and controversy.

“Donald Trump is tying himself in a triple knot,” Schumer wrote.

He added, “1. Refusing to fund TSA and causing chaos at our airports 2. Starting a reckless war of choice in Iran 3. Pushing a voter suppression bill to disenfranchise over 20 million American citizens.”

He continued, “And each day he ties the knot tighter.”

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has issued a recall for over 254,000 SUVs as the company’s recall woes continue to raise questions about the company’s quality control practices.

Ford Issues Fresh Recall

Ford recalled the 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator and the 2025 Aviator. Ford also recalled the 2024-2025 Nautilus. Other than the Lincolns, Ford also recalled the 2025 Explorer SUV.

The issue affects over 254,640 units and stems from a defect with the Image Processing Module A (IPMA), which may unexpectedly reset and result in a loss of the rearview camera image.

The issue also affects ADAS features like “pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring,” the NHTSA acknowledgment said. Ford dealers will update the IPMA free of charge, or the issue will be fixed via an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update.

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The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the RSI is below 30, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here’s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.

Hurco Companies Inc (NASDAQ:HURC)

  • On March 6, Hurco Cos posted a first-quarter loss of 54 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 67 cents per share. Greg Volovic, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our orders have picked up considerably in the U.S. despite the increase in tariffs, overall gross profit (as a percentage of sales) has improved reflecting cost reductions and containment, and continued working capital efficiency reflects our steadfast focus on a strong balance sheet. We have made meaningful progress to …

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Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) will release earnings for its third quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, March 24.

Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of 96 cents per share, up from 91 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Worthington’s quarterly revenue is $349.41 million (it reported $304.52 million last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

On Dec. 16, Worthington reported mixed second-quarter financial results and announced it will acquire LSI Group.

KB Home shares gained 4% to close at $53.19 on Monday.

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In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) against its key competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Meta Platforms Background

Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm’s “Family of Apps,” its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta’s overall sales.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Meta Platforms Inc 25.72 7.03 7.74 11.07% $31.22 $48.99 23.78%
Reddit Inc 53.80 9.19 12.93 9.08% $0.24 $0.67 69.65%
Pinterest Inc 31.02 2.56 3.08 5.79% $0.31 $1.09 14.32%
FuboTV Inc 3.44 1.41 0.26 -1.76% $0.01 $0.11 249.37%
CarGurus Inc 17.53 8.74 3.80 13.29% $0.1 $0.22 58.17%
Grindr Inc 29.40 49.79 5.61 34.35% $0.03 $0.09 29.04%
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc 16.25 1.25 1.60 2.28% $0.07 $0.27 3.24%
Ziff Davis Inc 37.69 0.93 1.23 0.02% $0.08 $0.35 -1.48%
Yelp Inc 11.08 2.08 1.10 5.23% $0.06 $0.32 -0.54%
Tripadvisor Inc 32.44 1.79 0.70 -5.62% $-0.0 $0.38 0.0%
Average 25.85 8.64 3.37 6.96% $0.1 $0.39 46.86%

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In today’s rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Microsoft Background

Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Microsoft Corp 23.97 7.28 9.36 10.2% $58.18 $55.3 16.72%
Oracle Corp 27.71 13.23 6.99 11.65% $8.16 $11.1 21.66%
Palo Alto Networks Inc 91.14 14.16 11.79 4.78% $0.64 $1.91 14.93%
ServiceNow Inc 66.44 8.95 8.75 3.31% $0.76 $2.73 20.66%
Fortinet Inc 34.20 49.49 9.31 51.3% $0.69 $1.52 14.75%
Nebius Group NV 995.93 6.26 54.51 -5.3% $0.01 $0.1 55.85%
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd 15.72 5.63 6.10 10.21% $0.22 $0.59 9.95%
Gen Digital Inc 21.67 5.46 2.77 8.02% $0.57 $0.97 25.76%
UiPath Inc 23.33 3.11 4.10 5.21% $0.02 $0.34 17.03%
Dolby Laboratories Inc 24.15 2.20 4.34 2.04% $0.1 $0.3 -2.88%
Monday.Com Ltd 33.69 3.10 3.25 6.1% $0.01 $0.3 24.59%
CommVault Systems Inc 42.07 16.39 3.18 8.33% $0.03 $0.25 19.5%
Qualys Inc 17.88 6.19 5.30 9.75% $0.06 $0.15 10.11%
Teradata Corp 19.96 10.80 1.56 16.48% $0.08 $0.26 2.93%
BlackBerry Ltd 83 2.64 3.71 1.87% $0.02 $0.11 -1.25%
Average 106.92 10.54 8.98 9.55% $0.81 $1.47 16.68%

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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) in comparison to its major competitors within the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company’s performance in the industry.

Micron Technology Background

Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Micron Technology Inc 19.08 6.29 7.89 21.0% $18.48 $17.75 196.29%
NVIDIA Corp 35.84 27.13 19.94 31.11% $51.28 $51.09 73.21%
Broadcom Inc 62.87 19.12 22.98 9.12% $11.15 $13.16 29.47%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc 77.66 5.25 9.57 2.44% $2.86 $5.58 34.11%
Texas Instruments Inc 34.61 10.55 9.74 7.03% $2.07 $2.47 10.38%
Analog Devices Inc 57.07 4.51 13.14 2.46% $1.52 $2.04 30.42%
Qualcomm Inc 25.88 5.94 3.13 13.57% $4.11 $6.68 5.0%
Marvell Technology Inc 29.37 5.51 9.57 2.79% $0.75 $1.15 22.08%
Monolithic Power Systems Inc 83.70 14.97 18.63 4.95% $0.21 $0.41 20.83%
NXP Semiconductors NV 24.33 4.86 4.01 4.53% $0.98 $1.81 7.2%
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc 27.65 2.02 3.61 1.68% $0.73 $0.51 0.0%
ON Semiconductor Corp 206.52 3.08 4.11 2.33% $0.45 $0.55 -11.17%
Astera Labs Inc 101.53 15.46 26.09 3.41% $0.07 $0.2 91.77%
First Solar Inc 13.37 2.14 3.91 5.62% $0.7 $0.67 11.15%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd 88.72 6.63 12.48 2.78% $0.13 $0.09 11.26%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd 57.75 10.49 18.28 10.03% $0.16 $0.28 201.49%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 103.74 12.71 16.84 3.64% $0.07 $0.15 24.52%
Lattice Semiconductor Corp 4615.50 17.69 24.39 -1.08% $0.01 $0.1 24.16%
Rambus Inc 44.22 7.40 14.40 4.81% $0.09 $0.15 18.09%
Average 316.13 9.75 13.05 6.18% $4.3 $4.84 33.55%

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In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in relation to its major competitors in the Automobiles industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company’s performance in the industry.

Tesla Background

Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling a sports car and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and an auto insurance business.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Tesla Inc 352.64 17.40 14.17 1.04% $2.91 $5.01 -3.14%
General Motors Co 23.16 1.12 0.40 -5.22% $0.42 $-1.12 -5.06%
Ferrari NV 31.71 12.86 7.09 9.89% $0.69 $0.93 3.79%
Thor Industries Inc 14.29 0.98 0.43 0.41% $0.1 $0.25 5.34%
Winnebago Industries Inc 26.83 0.79 0.34 0.45% $0.03 $0.09 12.32%
Workhorse Group Inc 0.04 0.91 0.21 -28.77% $-0.01 $-0.01 -4.97%
Average 19.21 3.33 1.69 -4.65% $0.25 $0.03 2.28%

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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) in comparison to its major competitors within the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company’s performance in the industry.

NVIDIA Background

Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence to run large language models. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
NVIDIA Corp 35.84 27.13 19.94 31.11% $51.28 $51.09 73.21%
Broadcom Inc 62.87 19.12 22.98 9.12% $11.15 $13.16 29.47%
Micron Technology Inc 19.08 6.29 7.89 21.0% $18.48 $17.75 196.29%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc 77.66 5.25 9.57 2.44% $2.86 $5.58 34.11%
Texas Instruments Inc 34.61 10.55 9.74 7.03% $2.07 $2.47 10.38%
Analog Devices Inc 57.07 4.51 13.14 2.46% $1.52 $2.04 30.42%
Qualcomm Inc 25.88 5.94 3.13 13.57% $4.11 $6.68 5.0%
Marvell Technology Inc 29.37 5.51 9.57 2.79% $0.75 $1.15 22.08%
Monolithic Power Systems Inc 83.70 14.97 18.63 4.95% $0.21 $0.41 20.83%
NXP Semiconductors NV 24.33 4.86 4.01 4.53% $0.98 $1.81 7.2%
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc 27.65 2.02 3.61 1.68% $0.73 $0.51 0.0%
ON Semiconductor Corp 206.52 3.08 4.11 2.33% $0.45 $0.55 -11.17%
Astera Labs Inc 101.53 15.46 26.09 3.41% $0.07 $0.2 91.77%
First Solar Inc 13.37 2.14 3.91 5.62% $0.7 $0.67 11.15%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd 88.72 6.63 12.48 2.78% $0.13 $0.09 11.26%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd 57.75 10.49 18.28 10.03% $0.16 $0.28 201.49%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 103.74 12.71 16.84 3.64% $0.07 $0.15 24.52%
Lattice Semiconductor Corp 4615.50 17.69 24.39 -1.08% $0.01 $0.1 24.16%
Rambus Inc 44.22 7.40 14.40 4.81% $0.09 $0.15 18.09%
Average 315.2 8.59 12.38 5.62% $2.47 $2.99 40.39%

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BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) CEO and Chair Larry Fink said Social Security remains “one of the most effective poverty-prevention programs in history” but fails to help Americans build long-term wealth.

“The issue is: Social Security provides stability, but it doesn’t allow most Americans to build wealth in a way that grows with their country,” Fink wrote in his annual chairman’s letter released Monday.

Push For Investment Shift

In his annual letter, Fink argued that the problem lies in the system’s structure. Social Security operates on a pay-as-you-go model, with surplus funds invested in U.S. Treasury bonds that generated about 2.6% returns in 2025.

By comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 index gained roughly 16% over the same period.

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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said he believes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has already been achieved on an episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, released on Monday

Fridman proposed defining AGI as an AI capable of building and running a billion-dollar tech company, asking whether that milestone could arrive within 5–20 years. Huang was direct: “I think it’s now. I think we’ve achieved AGI.”

Huang’s threshold doesn’t require permanence. In his view, an AI that builds a viral app, earns a billion dollars, and subsequently shuts down still qualifies — drawing a comparison to dot-com era companies that were short-lived but undeniably real.

“I couldn’t have predicted any of those companies at the time either,” he said, when asked what that breakthrough might look like.

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President Donald Trump on Monday shifted gears and announced a 5-day pause on all U.S. strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, soon after saying the U.S. will not back down from the Iran war.

Trump had issued the warning amid threats from the Islamic Republic that it would target the energy and water systems of Gulf neighbors. Trump had issued an ultimatum to hit Iran’s electricity grid unless Tehran fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Trump Holds Talks With Iran

Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Monday, said that the U.S. and Iran had held “very good and productive conversations,” toward “a complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.

Iran Dismisses Trump’s Truce Talks

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Crunchyroll, the popular subscription-based anime streaming service owned by Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY), is investigating a reported cyberattack that may have exposed the personal data of millions of users.

Hackers Claim Access Through Third-Party Support Worker

The platform told BleepingComputer that it is aware of the claims and is actively collaborating with top cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation.

The statement followed claims by a threat actor who contacted BleepingComputer last Thursday, asserting they breached Crunchyroll on March 12 at 9 p.m. ET by accessing the Okta SSO account of a support agent.

Threat actors targeted a support agent employed by Telus International, a company that manages Crunchyroll customer support tickets.

Hackers allegedly infected …

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) has announced its next-generation XuanTie C950 5-nanometer processor, marking a significant stride towards agentic AI.

On Tuesday, Alibaba revealed the 3.2 GHz server chip at an internal conference. The chip, constructed using open-source RISC-V chip architecture, was hailed as “the highest performing RISC-V CPU in the world” at the conference hosted by DAMO Academy, Alibaba’s research arm, Reuters reported.

The XuanTie C950 delivers over three times the performance of its predecessor, the XuanTie C920. However, Alibaba has not revealed which foundry manufactured the chip. Built on the open-standard RISC-V architecture, it enables designers to tailor instruction sets and optimize performance for specific AI workloads—an advantage that is key to advancing AI agents.

Alibaba is ramping up its in-house chip efforts through T-Head, focusing on the Zhenwu 810E series for AI training and inference. Its XuanTie chips target high-performance cloud computing and agentic AI, alongside the launch of Wukong, an enterprise platform designed …

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed raising taxes to fund the U.S. military campaign in Iran as “not at all” under consideration, calling the idea “ridiculous,” in an exclusive interview on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday.

“Why would we do that?” Bessent said. “We have a trillion dollars in this year’s budget for the military.”

War Costs Surge As Administration Confident

The remarks came as the war’s costs have climbed. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation, confirmed the operation has already cost $12 billion, up from $11.3 billion presented to lawmakers covering just the first six days of fighting, including $5.6 billion in munitions in the first two days alone.

Hassett said the administration has what it needs for now and is …

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President Donald Trump has suggested a potential joint control of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Trump, while addressing the press in Florida on Monday, indicated that the strait could reopen soon if talks with Iran are fruitful. However, he remained ambiguous about the potential partners in control, hinting it could be “maybe me and the Ayatollah.”

“Whoever the Ayatollah is,” added Trump.

Trump also mentioned that recent strikes in the conflict had targeted much of Iran’s senior leadership, hinting at a possible regime change. “Very serious form of regime change,” he stated, adding that the weekend discussions showed promise for easing tensions.

Speaking about the negotiators, Trump said, “We’re dealing with some …

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DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) CEO Tony Xu has shared that the platform will help drivers with cashbacks and weekly payments to help offset rising fuel costs.

Emergency Relief Program

DoorDash, in a post on X on Monday, touted the platform’s emergency relief program, which would offer a 10% cashback at any time with a DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card. “Dashers can fill up at any U.S. gas station whether they are on a dash or not,” the official statement from the food delivery platform said.

The platform will also offer weekly relief payments to drivers 125 miles or more while actively on deliveries. The weekly payments range from $5 and go up to a maximum of $15 based on miles driven.

Tony Xu Touts New Program

“We’ve heard loud and clear from Dashers that rising gas prices are hitting their wallets,” the DoorDash co-founder said in the post. He also said that the cashback …

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Monday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 600 points during the session after Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure—a move that sent crude oil prices falling sharply and triggered a rapid unwinding of the war premium embedded across asset classes.

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) shares gained over 4% on Monday after the company announced new enhancements to help strengthen device trust, improve cyber resilience and detect threats in AI data platforms.

On the economic data front, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to …

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the renowned author of The Black Swan, has issued a critique of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, arguing that the administration’s economic projections regarding the escalating conflict with Iran are mathematically illiterate and dangerously optimistic.

The ‘Fat Tail’ Delusion

Taleb’s remarks followed an interview where Secretary Bessent attempted to downplay the long-term economic fallout of U.S. military strikes against Iranian power plants and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

When pressed on surging energy costs, Bessent, in a conversation with CNBC, suggested the hardship would be fleeting. “I don’t know whether it’s 30 days… 50 days… or 100 days,” Bessent stated, “but to have 50 years of peace in the Middle East and know that the Iranian regime is defanged” is worth the “temporary elevated prices.”

Taleb immediately dismissed this timeline as a failure to understand “Fat Tails”—a statistical concept where extreme, high-impact events are far more likely than standard models predict.

By treating a global war as a temporary fluctuation, Taleb argues Bessent is ignoring the “risk of ruin” that could turn a 50-day estimate into a decade of systemic chaos.

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Investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary criticized government-subsidized Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) chips used in robots, calling a recent malfunction a warning about the risks of poorly supported technology.

Robot Malfunction Sparks Criticism

On Sunday, O’Leary posted on X, referencing a viral video showing a robot malfunction near a tray of fries.

“This is not funny, and I’ll tell you why,” he wrote.

He added, “This is what happens when you use government-subsidized Intel chips. You don’t wanna put them inside a robot. We should have never funded that company. It should have died.”

O’Leary went on to suggest safety measures for robots, saying, “Maybe the idea of a kill switch is not a bad idea. Like, just pull one of its eyes out, it stops right there. That’s the way it should be.”

He also highlighted the specific flaw in the chips, noting, …

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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

  • Wall Street expects Core & Main Inc. (NYSE:CNM) to report quarterly earnings at 42 cents per share on revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Core & Main shares rose 0.2% to $48.50 in after-hours trading.
  • Slide Insurance Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) disclosed a new $125 million share buyback program. Slide Insurance shares …

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The S&P 500 posted its best session since early February on Monday, rising 1.15% to close at 6,581, after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. and Iran had held “very good and productive conversations” toward a resolution of hostilities and announced a five-day pause on military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.

The Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd is firmly bearish heading into Tuesday’s open. The “S&P 500 Opens Up or Down on March 24?” market is at 73% “Down” and 27% “Up,” with $41,024 in traded volume.

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Economist Mohamed El-Erian has highlighted a critical pressure point in the private credit market following Apollo Global Management‘s (NYSE:APO) decision to restrict investor withdrawals from its $25 billion debt fund.

A ‘Notable’ Shift In Private Credit

“This is notable news… given Apollo’s standing in private credit,” El-Erian posted on X, reacting to reports that Apollo Debt Solutions capped withdrawals at 5% of outstanding shares Monday after redemption requests surged to 11.2%.

The gating exposes a growing structural mismatch: funds offering periodic liquidity to retail investors while holding highly illiquid direct loans.

When redemption demands spike during periods of market stress, asset managers are increasingly forced to implement withdrawal limits to prevent catastrophic fire sales.

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Unusual bursts of trading in U.S. stock and oil futures early Monday have drawn scrutiny after occurring shortly before President Donald Trump announced a pause in potential military action against Iran.

Futures Spike Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Iran Post

At approximately 6:50 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-mini futures saw a sharp spike in volume on the CME Group, standing out in otherwise quiet premarket conditions, CNBC reported.

Around the same time, West Texas Intermediate crude futures also recorded a noticeable jump in activity.

Roughly 15 minutes later, Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. had engaged in talks with Iran and would halt planned strikes on energy infrastructure — a move that sent stocks sharply higher and oil prices tumbling.

Stocks Jump, Oil Drops As Trade Timing Raises Questions

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Major U.S. indexes closed higher Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.38% to 46,208.47, the S&P 500 gaining 1.15% to 6,581, and the Nasdaq advancing 1.38% to 21,946.76.

These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR)

Palantir’s stock closed up 6.78% at $160.90, reaching an intraday high of $161.08 and a low of $153.24. The stock is trading closer to its 52-week high of $207.52 than its low of $66.12. 

Palantir shares rose on Monday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump signaled a pause in military action, alongside news that the Pentagon will formally adopt Palantir’s Maven AI system, securing long-term funding.

The stock also showed improving technical momentum, with shares up over 63% in the past year, as investors position ahead of the upcoming May earnings report.

Urban-gro Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO)

Urban-gro’s stock surged 182.11% to close at $6.15, with an intraday high of $7.23 and a low of $3.06. The stock’s 52-week high is $19.76, and its low is $2.02. …

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, March 24.

Analysts expect quarterly earnings of 68 cents per share. That’s up from 52 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Smithfield Foods’ quarterly revenue is $4.15 billion; it reported $3.95 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On Feb. 16, Smithfield Foods initiated approval process for up to $1.3 billion state-of-the-art packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Smithfield Foods shares gained 1.6% to close at $23.48 on Monday.

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Robert Kiyosaki is doubling down on one of his most extreme warnings yet, arguing that a larger financial crisis may be approaching and that even small investors should begin shifting toward hard assets.

In a recent post on X, the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author said the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis were never fully resolved, warning that rising global debt and risk in private credit markets could trigger a sharper downturn this time.

“I hope I am wrong,” Kiyosaki wrote. “Yet I am afraid that crash is now arriving.”

He pointed specifically to what he described as growing fragility in the financial system, suggesting that if major credit markets unwind, the impact could be “fast and destructive,” with retirement accounts among the most exposed.

But it was not just the macro warning that stood out.

Kiyosaki paired that outlook with a directive aimed at everyday investors. “If you do not have a spare $10, stop eating for one day” and use it to buy silver.

The comment reflects a core theme that has defined his investing philosophy for years. In his view, the biggest risk is staying entirely exposed to financial assets tied to the broader system.

Rather than relying on traditional portfolios, Kiyosaki continues to advocate for direct ownership of assets like gold and silver, arguing that they carry less counterparty risk during periods of financial stress.

That perspective is gaining traction in a …

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Vanguard is entering the space with a planned launch of its US High-Yield Corporate Bond Index ETF (VCHY), according to a recent SEC filing. Expected to debut in June, the fund will track Bloomberg’s US High Yield $250MM 2% Issuer Capped Index, marking a notable expansion of the firm’s fixed-income lineup. The move comes long after industry heavyweights like BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors launched their flagship high-yield ETFs in 2007.

Analysts expect VCHY to undercut peers on fees, consistent with Vanguard’s playbook. The iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:HYG) and SPDR Bloomberg High …

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Private equity firms Bain Capital and Apollo Global Management are among several firms holding discussions about the potential purchase of Continental AG‘s industrial unit, ContiTech.

Industrial components manufacturer ContiTech is valued at $4.1 billion, Bloomberg reported. Deutsche Bank AG and Perella Weinberg Partners are running the sale process.

The process is understood to be ongoing and plans are subject to change.

Meanwhile, other private equity firms such as Advent, CVC Capital Partners have joined together to make an offer for the business. Platinum Equity, KPS Capital Partners and Clearlake Capital are also holding discussions in the bidding process.

In January, the company appointed Christian Kotz CEO and chairman of the board.

Nikolai Setzer stepped down from his role after more than 16 years as a board …

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Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:FENC) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, March 24.

Analysts expect the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based company to report quarterly earnings at 4 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 6 cents per share. The consensus estimate for Core & Main’s quarterly revenue is $14.73 million, versus $7.92 million a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

On March 16, Fennec Pharmaceuticals announced a settlement agreement resolving PEDMARK patent litigation.

Fennec Pharmaceuticals shares gained 1.8% to close at $7.45 on Monday.

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NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on April 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 10, 2026. The ex-dividend date is April 10, 2026.

The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, March 23, 2026. The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid, including today’s distribution, from the following sources: net investment income, net realized capital gains (short-term and long-term), and return of capital. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock and are based on accounting principles generally accepted in the US, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.

Current Distribution

% of the Current
Distribution

Total Cumulative
Distributions for the
Fiscal Year to Date

% of the Total Cumulative
Distributions for the Fiscal
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Gold (NYSE:GLD) fell as low as $4,100 on Monday before recovering above $4,400, erasing all of its 2026 gains after the metal’s worst week since 1983.

The sell-off has wiped more than 20% from January’s all-time high of $5,590, and Daniel Ghali, senior commodity strategist at TD Securities, says the safe haven crown has changed hands entirely.

“The dollar has been the ultimate safe haven during this conflict,” Ghali said, “That is detrimental to gold since over the last year, gold has been the ultimate safe haven.”

The Trade That Broke

The logic appears straightforward. The war pushed oil above $100, which may be reigniting inflation and eroding rate-cut expectations. The dollar and Treasury yields have both climbed. Gold pays no yield, so in …

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Remember the empty streets, boarded up stores, and bare shelves of 2020? Something like that appears highly likely, should there not be any major positive developments in the Middle East (which looks quite unlikely).

Luckily, rather than guessing, we can look at hard data and actual numbers:
During the 2nd quarter of 2020, the global economy came to a screeching halt. Freeways empty, shipping halted, bare shelves, closed up shops and ‘non-essential worker’ lockdowns.

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s Q2 2020 GDP print, the US economy shrank by 32%, just in Q2 alone. A third of the US economy- gone.

Because COVID was such a rapid & unexpected shock, there was a huge imbalance between the supply of oil and the demand for it.

This is the sort of economic collapse that was required to destroy the demand for oil. All in all, during Q2 of 2020 (height of the COVID lockdowns), demand for oil fell by 23 million barrels per day (‘bpd’).

Given that the clearing mechanism for such an imbalance between supply and demand is price, oil prices famously had to go to -$40 to clear the market.

Negative $40 per barrel. That was what was required to clear the 23 million bpd loss of demand due to the global economy screeching to a halt.

So what about today? What’s the situation now?

The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20 million barrels per day of crude oil and products (according to the IEA), is effectively closed. There is no physical blockade (though there may be mines)- but the strait is effectively closed with traffic down 97% and 20 million barrels of oil taken offline.

20 million barrels of oil supply were taken offline, just from this one chokepoint. Remember, supply = demand (with prices as the clearing mechanism).

But we didn’t just see a supply reduction from the Strait- you need to store oil somewhere. This is called “inventories.”

Due to the outbound flow being stopped, refineries started filling inventories. When the tanks fill …

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In an economy where up seems to be the only direction for consumer prices, the egg has become the outlier. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s February 2026 Food Price Outlook reported that almost every food category is getting more expensive—except for eggs, the one staple Americans are buying more of to save money. For many households, that shift toward cheaper proteins is happening alongside rising balances on short-term debt as basic costs crowd out the monthly budget. 

That’s why more borrowers are looking at ways to restructure what they owe—from cutting spending to using consolidation loans to turn high-rate balances into a single payment with clearer terms.

The Egg Collapse

While overall food prices are forecasted to rise 3.1% this year, retail egg prices are predicted to plummet by 27.4%.

This isn’t a minor dip—it’s a market correction following several years of volatility. 

In late 2024 and early 2025, an aggressive outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza devastated egg-layer flocks nationwide. The resulting supply crunch sent prices much higher, forcing consumers to treat a carton of eggs like a luxury item. 

That has since changed. 

According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service: 

  • Production rebound: Confirmed HPAI cases tapered off in April 2025, allowing producers to …

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Defense electronics is one of the most attractive areas within aerospace and defense for private equity investments, given recent developments in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, and other regions.

Pitchbook reported that the private equity market saw 27 deals in defense electronics in 2025, up 93% from the prior year and the second-highest deal count going back to 2017.

“Electronics-intensive capabilities are capturing a heavy share of global defense procurement dollars. We see spending in this area expanding as militaries prioritize sensing, electronic warfare, resilient communications, and edge computing over force expansion,” the report stated.

The global defense electronics market was estimated at approximately $185 billion in 2025, growing at roughly 5% annually through 2035, according to Precedence Research.

Some of the leading defense electronics investors include J.F. Lehman & Co, Vance Street Capital, Audax Private …

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Political risk guru Ian Bremmer has banned Eurasia Group employees from betting on Polymarket, Kalshi, and other prediction markets.

Bremmer’s firm advises institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, said prediction markets are “corrosive for civil society, probably more dangerous than social media for democracy” and represent a “clear conflict” for anyone pursuing objective analysis on global affairs.

He also said that other US political leaders will be sharing similar thoughts in the coming weeks.

The political pressure is already building from multiple directions. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced bipartisan legislation today targeting prediction market sports betting at the federal level, directly aimed at Kalshi and Polymarket’s U.S. platforms.

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi last week for allegedly operating an unlicensed gambling business.

The Integrity Blitz

Polymarket published enhanced market integrity rules across its DeFi platform and CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange last Thursday.

After a year of insider trading controversies, class action lawsuits, and growing bipartisan

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is understood to be holding conversations with Helion Energy as the artificial intelligence company seeks to buy fusion energy.

Fusion energy, which mimics the Sun’s process of energy creation, offers AI companies like OpenAI a potential source of abundant clean energy. Altman is reportedly in discussions to lock in a fixed share of Helion’s output, starting at about 12.5%, sources told Axios.

The proposed agreement would give OpenAI access to roughly 5 gigawatts of power by 2030, with plans to scale that up to 50 gigawatts by 2035.

Helion aims to achieve “scientific breakeven,” where the energy produced surpasses the energy consumed, a milestone no private firm has yet reached, according to Axios.

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Shares of QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE:QS) are trading higher Monday. The move comes as the broader market gains momentum.

The Nasdaq has climbed 1.59%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.54%.

Oil Prices Plunge On Geopolitical Shifts

Auto-related stocks are trading higher following a sharp drop in energy costs. WTI crude oil futures tumbled over 10% on Monday, falling to around $87 per barrel.

This shift followed news that President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to halt planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.

Trump cited “very good and productive” discussions between the U.S. and Iran over the last 48 hours. Lower oil prices …

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt is flagging a highly unusual technical signal in gold he calls the “Nine Red Birds” pattern, hinting that the latest bout of selling may be nearing exhaustion and that a reversal could be forming.​

What Are ‘Nine Red Birds’?

In a social media post on Sunday, Brandt pointed to the Nine Red Birds pattern on the daily chart for gold futures contracts. 

Brandt’s “Nine Red Birds” label refers to a sequence of nine consecutive daily declines on a candlestick chart, where each session prints a red candle and pushes the trend sharply lower. 

He noted that over more than 50 years of futures trading, he has seen this configuration only a handful of times, underscoring how rare the setup is. 

The pattern itself is not a classic textbook formation such as a head-and-shoulders or a wedge, …

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Blackstone’s (NYSE:BX) flagship private credit fund, BCRED, experienced a monthly downturn in February. This marked the fund’s first loss in over three years. 

The 0.4% decline comes amid growing investor concerns about the liquidity pressures within the sector, Reuters reported.

The Morningstar LSTA index, which tracks publicly traded leveraged loans, fell by 0.8% in February, reflecting broader market challenges.

Despite the decline in performance, BCRED has delivered a 9.5% annualized total return since its inception for Class I shares. It outperformed the leveraged loan market by 100 basis points this year. 

BCRED, a non-exchange-traded business company, expects to invest at least 80% of its total assets in private credit …

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GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares are trading higher Monday. The move comes as the broader markets show strength. The Nasdaq rose 1.10%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.16%.

Investors are focusing on GameStop’s fourth-quarter earnings. The company reports these results on Tuesday. Analysts estimate earnings per share (EPS) of 31 cents. Revenue expectations sit at $1.47 billion.

GameStop carries significant momentum into this report. The company has beaten EPS estimates in six consecutive quarters.

In the third quarter, it reported an EPS of 24 cents. This surpassed the 18-cent analyst estimate.

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OpenAI offered a compelling proposition to private-equity firms, presenting a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5% as it seeks to establish joint ventures aimed at expanding enterprise AI adoption. 

This move comes as OpenAI competes with Anthropic, which has not offered similar returns, to secure partnerships with buyout firms, Reuters reports.

OpenAI’s strategy includes providing early access to its latest AI models, enticing investors like TPG and Advent.

Both companies are seeking to partner with private-equity firms to quickly deploy AI tools across numerous private companies, enhancing the adoption and integration of their models. This strategy aims to solidify customer loyalty and prepare the companies for potential public offerings as early as this …

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The war in the Middle East has started to impact economic confidence and monetary policy decisions in Europe. Germany and the euro area sentiment fell sharply in March. The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) kept rates unchanged on Thursday, citing the war.

As markets digest the geopolitical shock, this week’s data releases will help clarify whether the downturn in sentiment is spilling into real economic activity. The Euro Area, France, Germany, and the UK will release key manufacturing data this week alongside business and consumer confidence indices.

Weekly Chart: Germany’s Economic Sentiment Plummets

Germany’s ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment plummeted by 58.8 points to -0.5 in March 2026. That is down from 58.3 in February, ZEW said on March 17. This was far below market expectations of 39. The conflict in the Middle East has impacted sentiment.

This marks the third-largest monthly decline in the indicator’s history. This followed a 65.6-point drop in April after the US announced new tariffs. After Russia invaded Ukraine, the index fell 93.6 points in March 2022.

Source: ZEW

“The ZEW Indicator has collapsed,” ZEW President Professor Achim Wambach said. “The escalation in the Middle East spikes energy prices and increases inflationary pressure. This heightens the risk for the German economy that the emerging trend of economic recovery will slow down.”

The expectations for the eurozone declined strongly in March, plummeting into negative territory and coming in at -8.5 points. Compared to February, the indicator is lower by 47.9 points. The assessment of the economic situation deteriorated to -29.9 points. This is 16.3 points below the previous month’s reading.

Why it matters: Germany’s sentiment reversal is an early signal of how the Middle East conflict is feeding into the economic outlook. The fall in expectations suggests that firms and investors are already pricing in weaker growth, higher energy costs, and a more cautious policy stance from central banks.

Geopolitics: Trump Steps Back from Iran Threat

As sentiment weakens, geopolitical developments continue to drive market volatility.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US and Iran have held “productive conversations.” He will hold off on any military strikes against Iranian energy sites for five days. He walked back his threat to strike if Tehran did not allow the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

However, Iran’s foreign ministry said there was “no dialogue” between Tehran and Washington, state‑affiliated media reported. It added that Trump’s statement was “part of efforts to reduce energy prices and buy time for the implementation of his military plans.” Iran had vowed to retaliate by striking energy targets across the Middle East.

Oil prices fell after Trump ordered the military to postpone strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. Brent crude was last down more than 7% at $103.5 a barrel. WTI crude futures plunged more than 10% to around $88.5 per barrel.

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Despite a Supreme Court ruling aimed at reining in executive trade powers, U.S. households are facing a massive spike in trade-related costs. 

The average U.S. family is on track to pay more than $2,500 in tariff-related costs this year—a 43% increase from the $1,745 average estimated during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to data recently released by the Joint Economic Committee. 

The report suggests that rather than providing the expected inflationary relief, the administration’s immediate pivot to new, legally compliant tariffs has kept the tax burden on consumers at historic highs, forcing more households to juggle everyday bills, higher prices and existing debt all at once.

The $330 Billion Consumer Tax

The committee’s estimates are based on tariff revenue recorded in January. If the levels hold steady through December, the total cost passed on to American families will exceed $330 billion for the year. 

The surge comes in the wake of a high-profile Supreme Court decision that struck down the bulk of Trump’s initial tariff agenda as illegal. 

But the victory for trade advocates appears to have been short-lived. Following the ruling, the administration moved to rapidly enact a Plan B of new tariffs. 

Treasury Secretary …

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Prominent economist Peter Schiff made a bold call on Monday, drawing a direct parallel between gold’s current selloff and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.

Writing on X, Schiff said, “In the early months of the 2008 GFC, gold crashed 32%, about 40% of its prior bull-market gain.”

He argued the setup looks identical today. Gold nearly hit $4,100 Monday, down 27% from its peak — also roughly 40% of its gain since the $2,000 level. His conclusion: “A 178% surge from that low puts gold at $11,400.”

Bear Market Follows Record High

Gold hit an all-time high of $5,589 in January. It has since shed over 22%, last trading at $4,357.29. The U.S.-Iran conflict sent oil above $112, stoking …

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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced a partnership with six major U.S. energy companies to build a new class of AI data centers designed to tap up to 100 gigawatts of underutilized capacity across the U.S. power grid.

The chipmaker announced the collaboration at CERAWeek 2026 in Houston alongside Emerald AI and six energy partners: AES Corp (NYSE:AES), Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CEG), Invenergy, NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE), Nscale Energy & Power and Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST).

For the four publicly traded names in the deal, the partnership may offer a new revenue stream: selling flexible power services to AI data centers, on top of the demand tailwind that has already pushed Constellation and NextEra to Big Tech-level valuations.

What’s Happening

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Steve Eisman, the fund manager from The Big Short, says a credit cycle is emerging and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) may be sitting at the center of it.

“There is no doubt in my mind that a credit cycle is emerging,” Eisman said on his weekly podcast.

He devoted a significant chunk of the episode to SoFi’s securitization problems, calling them “potentially a disaster.”

How The Trigger Works

Eisman broke the mechanics down.

SoFi makes consumer loans, pools them into securitizations, and sells the debt to investors.

SoFi charges borrowers 10%, pays securitization investors 5%, and keeps the spread. That spread is SoFi’s entire margin.

When losses breach a preset level called the cumulative net loss trigger, SoFi stops getting paid.

Eisman cited Bloomberg data showing SoFi’s SCP 2025-1 securitization hit CNLs of 2.97% against a trigger of 2.60%.

Everything now goes to securitization investors until they’re made whole. He added that the 2025-2 deal looks likely …

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The Iran war is pushing oil prices higher—but markets may already be positioning for what comes next. Oil price has surged sharply since the conflict escalated, lifting energy stocks and reviving inflation concerns. But while oil majors have gained, the bigger move may be happening elsewhere.

Battery Stocks Are Outpacing Oil

China’s battery giants— BYD Co., Ltd. (OTC:BYDDF) (OTC:BYDDY) , Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) and Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.—have added more than $70 billion in market value at the Chinese stock market since the conflict began, with their China shares rising roughly 19–22% over the period, Financial Times reported.

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares are climbing Monday. The rally follows a mix of geopolitical relief and significant military contract news.

Trump Signals Military De-Escalation

The broader market recovered after President Donald Trump signaled a five-day pause on planned U.S. strikes. Trump described recent discussions with Iranian officials as “very good and productive” via Truth Social. This follows a tense weekend involving an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Pentagon Solidifies Maven AI Program

Contextualizing the gains, Reuters reported Friday that the Pentagon will formally adopt Palantir’s Maven Smart System. Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg issued the directive on March 9. The move locks in …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • Benchmark analyst David Williams initiated coverage on Odysight.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:ODYS) with a Speculative Buy rating and announced a price target of $10. Odysight shares closed at $7.07 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert initiated …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • Barclays analyst Betty Jiang upgraded APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and announced a $35 price target. APA shares closed at $39.11 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • Wolfe Research analyst Andy Chen upgraded MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday night that he would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn’t reopened within 48 hours.

By Monday morning, he said the U.S. had held “very good and productive conversations” with Iran and postponed all strikes on energy infrastructure for five days.

Iran’s foreign ministry denied any dialogue had taken place, saying Trump’s announcement was designed to lower energy prices.

West Texas Intermediate futures cratered more than 10% to around $89 a barrel. The S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) ripped nearly 2%.

Gold erased its entire 2026 gain, plunging over 6% to $4,285 in what may be the biggest weekly drop since 1983.

Someone Saw It Coming

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Gold’s latest pullback may look like just another leg lower — but under the surface, the technical setup is starting to flash something far more interesting.

Source: TradingView

Momentum has now cracked to its weakest level in over a year, with the RSI (relative strength index) slipping into oversold territory for the first time since 2023.

That kind of reset doesn’t happen often — and when it does, it tends to ripple across instruments like SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:GLD) and gold miner funds such as VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:GDX).

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Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares are gaining on Monday.

Broader Market Tailwinds

Investor sentiment is shifting as geopolitical concerns show signs of stabilization. The Nasdaq is up 1.83% while the S&P 500 has gained 1.72%.

The NVIDIA AI Partnership

Comcast announced a field trial to run AI workloads at the edge of its network last week. The project utilizes NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) GPUs.

Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer of Comcast, stated, “By bringing NVIDIA GPUs directly into our edge cloud, we can explore what becomes possible when AI inference happens only milliseconds from end users.” The initiative targets 65 million homes and businesses.

Upcoming Earnings Catalyst

Traders are looking ahead to April 23. The company will report quarterly results then. Analysts estimate earnings per share of 85 cents on revenue of $30.45 billion.

Technical Analysis

Comcast is trading 4.8% below its 20-day SMA and 0.4% above its 100-day SMA, a setup that suggests short-term pressure but a tentative attempt to hold the intermediate trend line. Shares are down 20.15% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their …

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SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares are gaining ground Monday morning. The digital lender is recovering from a volatile week.

Bearish sentiment previously clouded the stock following a critical short-seller report.

Battle With Muddy Waters

SoFi stock faced heavy pressure last week. Muddy Waters Research, led by Carson Block, labeled the company a “financial engineering treadmill.” The firm alleged SoFi’s 2025 adjusted EBITDA was inflated by 90%.

Block suggested the true figure was $103 million. This sharply contradicts the reported $1.05 billion. The report further questioned “Enron-esque” off-balance-sheet structures.

SoFi management fired back on Wednesday. They characterized the claims as a “fundamental lack of understanding” of their business. The company may pursue legal …

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U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 800 points on Monday.

Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 1.87% to 46,429.56 while the NASDAQ jumped 1.96% to 22,071.52. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.75% to 6,620.06.

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Leading and Lagging Sectors

Consumer discretionary shares climbed by 3% on Monday.

In trading on Monday, energy stocks rose by just 0.3%.

Top Headline

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.11 in February versus a revised reading of +0.20 in the previous month.

Equities Trading UP
           

  • Apogee Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:APGE) shares shot up 19% to $78.50 after the company announced 52-week maintenance data from Part A of its Phase 2 APEX clinical trial of zumilokibart, a potential best-in-class anti-IL-13 antibody, in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) institutional adoption hinges on companies actually using the network to solve business problems, with Franklin Templeton’s Roger Bayston predicting the tipping point comes when businesses integrate blockchain into operations.

The Usage Thesis

Bayston drew a parallel to Warren Buffett buying Dairy Queen stock because he consumed Dairy Queen products. 

“I don’t think yet a lot of institutions understand how they can use these distributed ledger technologies inside of their information-based businesses,” he said on the Paul Barron podcast.

The breakthrough moment arrives when companies start using the XRP network to solve actual business problems—creating efficiencies or new opportunities. 

When businesses need to use XRP to append records onto the network and recognize the total addressable market potential, that’s when institutional investment follows.

Franklin Templeton reached this conclusion by trying to use distributed ledger technologies in their own securities business. 

Once they unpacked how blockchains work, they realized these systems will be used by lots of information-based businesses over time, making the underlying …

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AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) shares are declining in the premarket session on Monday. The move stems primarily from profit-taking following a massive Friday rally.

Nasdaq futures are up 1.74% while S&P 500 futures have gained 1.86%.

Trump Signals De-Escalation

The pullback follows a shift in geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump signaled a de-escalation via a Truth Social post.

Trump said he ordered a five-day pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. He described recent discussions with Iranian officials as “very good and productive.”

On Monday, after Trump’s signal, crude oil and natural gas futures plummeted. Crude oil futures were down 9.25% to $89.14, and natural gas futures …

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Analysts expect Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) to report quarterly earnings of 96 cents per share when it releases third-quarter (Q3) results on Tuesday, March 24.

That’s up from 91 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Worthington’s quarterly revenue is $349.41 million (it reported $304.52 million last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

With the recent buzz around Worthington and its completed acquisition of LSI Group, investors may be eyeing potential dividend gains. As of now, Worthington has an annual dividend yield of 1.60%, with a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share (76 cents per year).  Here’s how investors can exploit the dividend yield to pocket $500 monthly.

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Senate Democrats have urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to investigate the foreign funding involved in the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) by Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY).

Senate Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y), Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D‑IL), and Senators Cory Booker (D‑NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D‑CT), Mazie Hirono (D‑HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D‑RI), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), have written to Carr and voiced concerns regarding the foreign investment from China and Gulf states in the merger.

“This constellation of foreign investment from China and from Gulf states, with complex and sometimes competing relationships with the United States, demands rigorous, not perfunctory, review,” wrote the Senators.

The senators stressed that the current deal structure limits their ability to influence the governance or management of the merged company. Yet, the significant equity contributions from these foreign investors, along with a report of …

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Airline and cruise stocks caught a massive tailwind Monday morning. WTI crude oil futures collapsed over 10% to approximately $88.50 per barrel.

This sharp decline follows a shift in Middle East geopolitical tensions.

Investors moved back into the travel sector as energy costs retreated. Fuel represents one of the largest overhead expenses for carriers. Lower crude prices directly expand profit margins for the industry.

Trump Signals Five-Day Military Pause

The market reversal began after President Donald Trump signaled a de-escalation via a Truth Social post. Trump said he ordered a five-day pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.

The President described recent discussions with Iranian officials as “very good …

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The American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO) stock is flashing signs of being potentially underpriced as its business performance outpaces its recent stock chart.

The Disconnect Between Price And Fundamentals

Following a record-breaking fourth quarter, AEO’s Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings‘ value score rose week-on-week from 88.87 to 89.71. This upward shift in relative worth comes in stark contrast to the stock’s recent market action, where shares have tumbled 34.70% year-to-date.

The value metric evaluates a stock’s relative worth by comparing its market price to fundamental measures of the company’s assets, earnings, sales, and operating performance. At an 89.71 value score, the underlying math suggests the market’s recent sell-off has made AEO’s fundamentals cheaper relative to its peers.

However, other Benzinga Edge metrics highlight the stock’s current hurdles. AEO holds a low quality score of 5.31, a composite ranking that evaluates a company’s operational efficiency and financial health.

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President Donald Trump early Monday announced a 5-day pause on all U.S. strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure after reporting “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran — sending oil futures down more than 8% and Dow futures surging more than 900 points.

The development marks the sharpest de-escalation signal since Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28.

What Did Trump Say Monday? And What Did He Say Earlier?

President Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday that the U.S. and Iran had held “very good and productive conversations” over the past two days toward “a complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.

He said he had instructed the Department of Defense to postpone all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, “subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”

The remarks mark a notable shift in tone after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran on Saturday, warning that failure to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats would trigger U.S. strikes on key Iranian energy assets.

“If Iran doesn’t fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various power plants, starting with the biggest one first.”

However, shortly after Trump’s post, Iran’s Fars News Agency, said Tehran has had no direct contact with the United States, neither directly nor through intermediaries.

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On CNBC’s “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Bryn Talkington, managing partner of Requisite Capital Management, named CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBRE) as her final trade.

CBRE will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 23.

Analysts expect the Dallas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share. That’s up from 86 cents per share in the year-ago period. Analysts also expect CBRE to report quarterly revenue at $10.22 billion, up from $8.91 billion a year ago.

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U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 1,000 points on Monday.

Shares of Valneva SE (NASDAQ:VALN) fell sharply in pre-market trading.

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Valneva disclosed topline results from Phase 3 VALOR clinical trial of investigational 6-Valent OspA-based Lyme disease vaccine candidate PF-0730740.

Valneva shares dipped 14% to $8.88 in pre-market trading.

Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.

  • LiveWire Group Inc (NASDAQ:LVWR) shares dipped 14.6% to $1.04 in pre-market trading after dipping 10% on Friday.
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The second in a series of reports on Digital Asset Risk applies Integrated Composability Risk (ICR) to tokenized mutual funds.

NEW YORK, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chartis Research and Metrika today announced the release of ‘Digital Asset Risk: ICR for Tokenized Fund Infrastructure,’ a collaborative industry report that presents a risk management view on tokenized mutual funds (TMFs) as institutional adoption accelerates.

The report extends the Integrated Composability Risk (ICR) framework introduced in the …

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Gold and silver’s dramatic rally has reversed just as quickly, catching investors off guard. From their late-January peaks, gold has now dropped about 25.5%, while silver has plunged nearly 50%, pushing both into technical bear markets alongside copper.

The sharp move has rippled through the mining sector, wiping out much of this year’s earlier gains. Barrick Mining Corp. (NYSE:B) is down 15.74% year-to-date, while Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) has slipped 5.35%. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM) has held up better than peers, still up 6.08% this year, though it too has retreated significantly from its early-March highs.

The pain has been less severe among diversified mining giants, but they have not been immune to the broader selloff. BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP) remains up about 5.70% year-to-date, and Rio Tinto …

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Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ:ULBI) shares experienced a surge as the company’s performance score jumped from 13.14 to 65.86 on a week-over-week basis.

X5-SuperLite Launch Powers Medical Carts

Ultralife unveiled the X5-SuperLite at the HiMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The battery powers up to two USB-C devices simultaneously, can be hot-swapped in three seconds, and is expandable for larger device setups.

The Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show that the company’s short, medium and long-term trends have all turned …

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Shares of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc (NASDAQ:FFAI) gained 54.8% to $0.42 in pre-market trading after the company gained regulatory clarity as SEC ended years-long investigation with no penalties or enforcement action against company or related persons.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric shares jumped 54.8% to $0.42 in the pre-market trading session.

Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.

Gainers

  • Mangoceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:MGRX) surged 64.6% to $0.27 in pre-market trading after dipping around 55% on Friday. Mangoceuticals recently announced it filed a lawsuit against Clarity Ventures.
  • Firefly Neuroscience Inc (NASDAQ:AIFF) gained 27.4% to $1.95 in pre-market trading after dipping 30% on Friday.
  • WeShop Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:WSHP) gained 19.1% to $13.89 in pre-market trading. WeShop recently announced that holders of the WeShop Performance Incentive Grants have exercised their grants to purchase the Company’s Class A ordinary shares.
  • Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:ZYBT) gained 18.8% to $0.84 in pre-market trading.
  • Above Food Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:ABVE) gained 16.3% …

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Investor Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management thinks that self-driving cars would demonstrate the first real-world adoptions of physical AI.

‘Buckle Up,’ Says Gene Munster

Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday, the investor shared an article by the Wall Street Journal, which discussed the advent of self-driving cars. “Buckle up,” the investor said, adding that the “first wave of physical AI” adoption at scale would be autonomous vehicles.

To back up his prediction, the investor cited developments in self-driving technology made by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo.

“Tesla’s FSD is making major gains, and Waymo is going from 6 cities at the end of 2025 to likely 25 by the end of 2026,” Munster said in the post.

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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman and Michael Burry are urging President Donald Trump to end the government conservatorship of Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC), warning that the ongoing seizure of the companies’ profits is “outright theft” that threatens the stability of the broader U.S. banking sector.

The ‘Net Worth Sweep’ Controversy

In a detailed public statement, Pershing Square’s Ackman argued that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (F2) have fully repaid their $193 billion government bailout, plus an additional $25 billion.

Despite this, the Treasury continues to hold the original liability on its balance sheets due to the Obama-era “Net Worth Sweep,” a unilateral amendment that directed 100% of F2’s profits to the government.

Ackman condemned the sweep as an unconstitutional maneuver designed to prevent F2 from ever recapitalizing, calling it the “outright theft of the forever profits of both companies.”

He clarified that shareholders are not seeking a handout, but are simply asking the government to honor the original bailout terms and properly account for the …

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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) in relation to its major competitors in the Professional Services industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Automatic Data Processing Background

ADP is a global technology company providing cloud-based human capital management solutions, enabling clients to better implement payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration. Additionally, ADP provides human resources outsourcing solutions that permit customers to offload some of their traditional HR tasks. The company operates through two segments: employer services and professional employer organization services. Employer services consist of the company’s HCM products as well as a la carte HRO solutions. PEO services contain ADP’s comprehensive HRO solution, where it acts as a co-employer with its customer. As of fiscal 2025, ADP serves over 1.1 million clients and pays over 42 million workers across 140 countries.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Automatic Data Processing Inc 20.05 13.14 4 16.64% $1.65 $2.47 6.16%
Paychex Inc 20.94 8.56 5.55 10.07% $0.7 $1.15 18.28%
Paycom Software Inc 15.45 3.83 3.41 6.61% $0.21 $0.46 10.2%
Paylocity Holding Corp 26.47 5.52 3.75 4.56% $0.1 $0.28 10.39%
Korn Ferry 12.25 1.60 1.13 3.27% $0.12 $0.64 7.17%
Robert Half Inc 17.51 1.85 0.43 2.48% $0.04 $0.49 -5.79%
Trinet Group Inc 11.82 33.14 0.37 -1.22% $0.03 $0.17 -2.27%
Upwork Inc 13.42 2.33 2.01 2.48% $0.04 $0.15 3.62%
Barrett Business Services Inc 13.43 2.92 0.59 6.82% $0.02 $0.07 5.35%
Kforce Inc 13.46 3.86 0.35 4.02% $0.01 $0.09 -3.42%
Fiverr International Ltd 18.30 0.89 0.88 2.83% $0.04 $0.09 3.38%
Average 16.3 6.45 1.85 4.19% $0.13 $0.36 4.69%

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In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) against its key competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Analog Devices Background

Analog Devices is a leading analog, mixed-signal, and digital-signal processing chipmaker. The firm has a significant market share lead in converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers; more than half of its chip sales are to industrial and automotive end markets. ADI’s chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Analog Devices Inc 56.57 4.47 13.03 2.46% $1.52 $2.04 30.42%
NVIDIA Corp 35.24 26.68 19.61 31.11% $51.28 $51.09 73.21%
Broadcom Inc 60.53 18.41 22.13 9.12% $11.15 $13.16 29.47%
Micron Technology Inc 19.96 6.58 8.25 21.0% $18.48 $17.75 196.29%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc 77.14 5.21 9.51 2.44% $2.86 $5.58 34.11%
Texas Instruments Inc 34.35 10.47 9.67 7.03% $2.07 $2.47 10.38%
Qualcomm Inc 26.19 6.01 3.17 13.57% $4.11 $6.68 5.0%
Marvell Technology Inc 28.64 5.37 9.33 2.79% $0.75 $1.15 22.08%
Monolithic Power Systems Inc 83.11 14.87 18.50 4.95% $0.21 $0.41 20.83%
NXP Semiconductors NV 24.07 4.81 3.97 4.53% $0.98 $1.81 7.2%
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc 27.09 1.98 3.54 1.68% $0.73 $0.51 0.0%
ON Semiconductor Corp 204.34 3.04 4.07 2.33% $0.45 $0.55 -11.17%
First Solar Inc 13.57 2.17 3.97 5.62% $0.7 $0.67 11.15%
Astera Labs Inc 95.11 14.48 24.44 3.41% $0.07 $0.2 91.77%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd 84.45 6.31 11.88 2.78% $0.13 $0.09 11.26%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd 56.81 10.32 17.98 10.03% $0.16 $0.28 201.49%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc 99.08 12.14 16.08 3.64% $0.07 $0.15 24.52%
Lattice Semiconductor Corp 4430.50 16.97 23.41 -1.08% $0.01 $0.1 24.16%
Rambus Inc 43.47 7.27 14.16 4.81% $0.09 $0.15 18.09%
Average 302.43 9.62 12.43 7.21% $5.24 $5.71 42.77%

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil and the U.S. military strikes on Tehran’s infrastructure

Last week, the Treasury Department relaxed certain sanctions on Iran, thereby permitting the sale of Iranian oil that was previously stranded at sea. On Sunday, Bessent, on “Meet the Press” on NBC News, explained that this move was designed to tackle the escalating energy costs.

He also announced that this decision is expected to introduce approximately 140 million barrels of oil into the global markets, thereby relieving temporary supply pressures instigated by Iran.

Despite the ongoing conflict, the decision to economically empower Iran was questioned by some experts. To this, Bessent responded that the oil was always meant to be sold to China at a discounted rate. He referred to the decision as “jujitsuing the Iranians” by turning their own oil against them.

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Amidst the fast-paced and highly competitive business environment of today, conducting comprehensive company analysis is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) in comparison to its major competitors within the Software industry. By analyzing critical financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company’s performance in the industry.

Adobe Background

Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Adobe Inc 14.46 8.85 4.26 16.39% $2.51 $5.54 3.29%
Palantir Technologies Inc 239.17 48.78 86.37 8.71% $0.58 $1.19 70.0%
Salesforce Inc 25.05 3.05 4.50 3.26% $3.27 $8.69 12.09%
AppLovin Corp 44.06 69.90 27.60 61.09% $1.34 $1.47 65.88%
Intuit Inc 29.64 6.61 6.38 3.61% $1.14 $3.61 17.36%
Synopsys Inc 64.52 2.64 9.15 0.22% $0.69 $1.77 65.52%
Cadence Design Systems Inc 69.93 14.31 14.65 7.27% $0.59 $1.25 6.2%
Autodesk Inc 47.42 17.18 7.40 10.64% $0.58 $1.79 19.4%
Datadog Inc 403.48 11.86 13.27 1.3% $0.08 $0.77 29.21%
Roper Technologies Inc 24.91 1.83 4.84 2.15% $0.86 $1.43 9.67%
Workday Inc 52.49 4.48 3.82 1.74% $0.39 $1.92 14.52%
Zoom Communications Inc 12.40 2.30 4.84 7.06% $0.28 $0.95 5.31%
PTC Inc 22.06 4.64 6.31 4.34% $0.25 $0.57 21.36%
Trimble Inc 37.35 2.63 4.42 2.69% $0.25 $0.7 -1.38%
Tyler Technologies Inc 48.64 4.07 6.58 1.79% $0.12 $0.26 6.29%
HubSpot Inc 300.94 6.61 4.40 2.78% $0.1 $0.71 20.42%
IREN Ltd 28.69 5.46 16.28 -5.77% $-0.23 $0.11 59.02%
Guidewire Software Inc 146.80 8.63 10.52 2.09% $0.03 $0.21 26.53%
Bentley Systems Inc 44.53 9.64 8.39 4.92% $0.1 $0.32 11.94%
Average 91.23 12.48 13.32 6.66% $0.58 $1.54 25.52%

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In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) alongside its primary competitors in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Airbnb Background

Airbnb is the world’s largest online alternative accommodation travel agency; it also offers booking services for boutique hotels, experiences, and hotel-like services. Airbnb’s platform offers over 9 million active accommodation listings. Listings from the company’s 5 million-plus hosts are spread over almost every country in the world. In 2025, 42% of revenue was from North America, 39% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 10% from Latin America, and 9% from Asia-Pacific. Transaction fees for online bookings account for all its revenue.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Airbnb Inc 31.89 9.40 6.54 4.06% $0.27 $2.29 12.02%
Royal Caribbean Group 16.89 7.11 4.03 7.49% $1.57 $2.02 13.21%
Carnival Corp 11.94 2.72 1.27 3.49% $1.45 $2.42 6.6%
Viking Holdings Ltd 26.46 27.71 4.67 31.67% $0.45 $0.71 27.76%
Expedia Group Inc 23.97 22.44 2.11 15.64% $0.59 $3.2 11.4%
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd 20.60 3.91 0.92 0.65% $0.55 $0.92 6.4%
Choice Hotels International Inc 12.36 24.77 2.85 38.3% $0.12 $0.21 0.1%
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc 45.21 2.54 0.73 3.59% $0.25 $2.34 3.82%
Global Business Travel Group Inc 24.82 1.78 0.99 5.29% $0.14 $0.45 34.01%
Average 22.78 11.62 2.2 13.27% $0.64 $1.53 12.91%

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In today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) against its key competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry.

Apple Background

Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple’s iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple’s other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple’s sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.

Company P/E P/B P/S ROE EBITDA (in billions) Gross Profit (in billions) Revenue Growth
Apple Inc 31.39 41.28 8.49 52.0% $54.07 $69.23 15.65%
Western Digital Corp 27.70 13.97 10.09 27.66% $2.11 $1.38 25.24%
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC 46.47 200.71 9.08 299.49% $0.85 $1.18 21.51%
Everpure Inc 113.87 14.30 5.86 7.04% $0.1 $0.7 9.79%
NetApp Inc 16.96 17.23 3.06 31.16% $0.51 $1.21 4.39%
Logitech International SA 18.43 5.52 2.75 11.36% $0.31 $0.61 6.06%
Super Micro Computer Inc 14.99 1.76 0.47 5.93% $0.55 $0.8 123.36%
Diebold Nixdorf Inc 28.13 2.28 0.70 4.49% $0.11 $0.28 11.66%
Turtle Beach Corp 14.57 1.71 0.72 14.73% $0.02 $0.05 -18.69%
Average 35.14 32.19 4.09 50.23% $0.57 $0.78 22.91%

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Geopolitical tensions crushed the more popular cryptocurrencies last week, but a few defiant underdogs bucked the trend.

Siren Surges Over 300%

BNB Chain (CRYPTO: BNB)-based Siren exploded 335% over the week, fueled by its listing on exchanges such as Binance Futures and Hashkey.

The memecoin, which draws inspiration from the legendary sirens of Greek mythology, hit an all-time high of $3.83 on Sunday, and its market capitalization ballooned from $456 million to $2.2 billion over the week.

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XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) is reportedly establishing a dedicated Robotaxi division within the company, signalling that it is ramping up efforts to execute a planned commercial Robotaxi rollout in the future.

A Robotaxi Division

The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival has established the division as a tier-one organization, which will collaborate with various other divisions like R&D testing and product definition, according to a report on Monday by CnEVPost, citing anonymous sources.

Xpeng didn’t immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.

The division would help Xpeng accelerate the rollout of its planned Robotaxi. The company’s CEO, He Xiaopeng, had said that the …

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In a bid to streamline his executive duties, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), is reportedly in the process of developing a personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent.

The AI agent, currently under development, aims to fast-track Zuckerberg’s access to information, bypassing the usual personnel layers, reported the Wall Street Journal on Sunday.

An additional AI tool, dubbed “Second Brain”, is also gaining popularity within the company. Created by a Meta employee, it can index and query documents for projects and is described as an “AI chief of staff”.

Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.

Big Bet On AI-Driven Future

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Gold prices dropped to less than $4,400 an ounce on Monday as they fell for a fourth week. The precious metal fell by 3.8% to near $4,320.30 an ounce as it erases its previous gains.

This comes as the U.S.-Iran war continues to worsen. President Donald Trump recently threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if they did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatened to attack important US and Israeli installations in the region if its energy facilities are hit.

Last time, the value of gold declined as sharply as this in a week was in 1983. In that year, oil-producing countries in the Middle East sold their gold reserves as their oil revenues declined. The same region has caused a similar crash in the market as it did over 40 years ago.

The key question now is, how did this derail gold’s earlier bullish run? While we have enjoyed record highs in the asset since last year, it is now falling faster than expected. In other words, how exactly are the Middle East oil tensions actually weighing the precious metal down ?

Why Exactly Do Gold Prices Drop When Oil Tensions Rise

Normally, in times of turmoil, investors tend to invest in gold, as it is expected that it will hold its value in case of a rise in inflation, a fall in currencies, or a crisis.

However, rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict are causing central banks across the globe to reassess their interest rate outlook. The factor is particularly important because of its impact on assets.

This is mainly because gold does not pay …

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The S&P 500 enters the new week under immense pressure after falling nearly 1% on Friday to hover near four-month lows. Despite a brief mid-week bounce on hopes of a diplomatic resolution, the market is bracing for a potential “Apocalypse Now” scenario, according to Ed Yardeni, as a critical geopolitical deadline looms.

The Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd has turned sharply bearish heading into Monday’s open. The “S&P 500 Opens Up or Down on March 23?” odds currently show just a 30% chance of an “Up” open. Early trading volume for the Monday bet has surged to $132,516.

Why That Number Matters

The primary driver is a dramatic escalation in rhetoric from the White House. On Saturday evening, President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the U.S. would “obliterate” Iranian power plants …

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared fresh details about the upcoming Terafab AI chip project, touting it as a major leap in his enterprises’ AI capabilities.

Terafab Invites Doubts

On Sunday, user @markusdd5 posted on X that the Terafab project, given its scale, could be unsuccessful. “I assign a major probability to this either failing or delaying much beyond the intended timeline,” the user said in the post.

He went on to explain that chip production is a complex process and is the “farthest humanity has ventured down the tech tree,” adding that he shared this opinion not to root against Musk, but to “manage expectations.”

Elon Musk Weighs In

Responding to the user, Musk remained bullish and optimistic about the Terafab goal, sharing that while several companies have successfully produced chips, “no companies have ever made fully reusable rockets or achieved SpaceX scale,” he said.

The billionaire then went on to say that the …

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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

  • Wall Street expects Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC (NYSE:CMCL) to report quarterly earnings at 59 cents per share on revenue of $71.90 million for the quarter before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Caledonia Mining shares fell 6% to $20.16 in after-hours trading.
  • United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) announced plans to reduce scheduled capacity by about 5% in the second and third quarters. The Chicago-based carrier will be targeting weaker, off-peak routes such as midweek …

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Odds of a U.S. ground invasion of Iran have surged on the cryptocurrency prediction market, despite President Donald Trump’s assertion that military objectives are nearly complete.

Will US Troops Enter Iran?

The probability that U.S. troops physically enter Iran by the end of April surged from 42% to 57% in a week on Polymarket. The odds of U.S. boots on the ground before year-end rose to 72%, up from 63% the week before.

Nearly $23 million has been wagered on the outcome. U.S. military personnel must physically enter Iran’s land territory to qualify. Operations limited to air or sea will not qualify.

Polymarket, based on Polygon 

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Bill Ackman blasted the U.S. Treasury’s handling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Sunday, arguing the government rewrote the rescue terms through the Net Worth Sweep and diverted all quarterly profits to itself even after the companies had already repaid the bailout. Earlier, in separate remarks calling the trade his top idea for 2026, Ackman outlined a step-by-step path to exit conservatorship that he said could stabilize housing finance and deliver substantial returns for taxpayers.

In a lengthy post on X, Ackman outlined his central argument, saying shareholders are not seeking a “gift” from Washington but are instead asking the government to honor the original senior preferred stock agreement and properly account for the payments.

He contrasted the 2008-era bank rescues, citing a 5% coupon plus warrants equal to 15% of face value, including a $10 billion Treasury investment in Goldman Sachs with warrants on $1.5 billion of common stock, with what he described as harsher terms imposed on the two mortgage firms.

Ackman said Treasury’s support for the pair totaled $193 billion in senior preferred stock, plus $2 billion of commitment fees, carrying a 10% coupon and accompanied by warrants for 79.9% of each company. He added that the companies have paid Treasury $301 billion, which he said includes a blended 11.6% interest rate and full return of the $193 billion principal, plus $25 billion more than the contract required.

Why Ackman’s Push For Fannie Freedom Matters

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Naval Ravikant, a well-known venture capitalist and influencer, once stated that when he looks back on his life, he has only one piece of advice for his younger self — relax and don’t stress.

No Point Living Up To People’s Expectations

Appearing on the Tim Ferriss show on Oct. 29, 2015. Ravikant, then 40 years old, revealed he actually spent some time thinking about what he would tell his 30-year-old self.

“The advice was along the lines of chill out, don’t stress so much, not so much anxiety and everything will be fine,” he said. “Don’t try and live up to other people’s expectations.”

Ravikant stressed the importance of saying “no” to things, protecting time …

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Kevin O’Leary on Saturday said that investors are pricing in a quick resolution to tensions tied to the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the next month is the key window the market is watching. He warned that a longer disruption could hit global growth hard, with oil prices acting as the main transmission channel.

In the post on X, O’Leary said he believes the available data points toward the issue being addressed within about 30 days. In the same post, he framed the strait as a narrow chokepoint and said a prolonged blockage would be far more damaging.

Why Hormuz Disruptions Could Spark Global Chaos

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As the weekend wraps up, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines in the tech and finance world. Here’s a quick roundup of the most significant events that occurred over the past few days.

Apple’s New Mac Sees Record Launch Week

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) had a stellar launch week for its new MacBook Neo, with a significant number of first-time users. The new budget-friendly laptop is priced at $599, or $499 for students, and has garnered substantial interest from both new and existing customers. This could potentially boost Apple’s presence in the education market and contribute an additional 0.5% to its overall revenue, according to industry feedback.

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Google Tests Gemini AI App For Mac

Alphabet.Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is working on a dedicated Gemini AI …

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The week brought a series of significant developments, including a potential shift in the Fed’s interest rate policy, a controversial statement from a top White House advisor, and a historic slump in the gold market. Here’s a quick overview of the stories that made headlines.

Trump’s Iran War Is Bringing Rate Hikes Back On The Table

President Donald Trump‘s aggressive push for interest rate cuts has been met with an unexpected response from the bond market. The ongoing war in Iran has led to a surprising prediction – a potential rate hike by the end of the year. This comes as a stark contrast to the 60 basis points of cuts that were anticipated less than three weeks ago.

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Trump Advisor Sparks Outrage

Kevin Hassett, the top economic adviser at the White House, made a …

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The week was filled with explosive news stories. From a bold move by Malaysia to a surprising hint from President Donald Trump, here are the top political stories from the weekend.

Malaysia Declares US Trade Deal ‘Null And Void’

Malaysia has made a bold move by declaring its trade deal with the U.S. invalid. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump’s tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were illegal in February.

Malaysian Trade Minister Johari has emphasized the need for Malaysian exporters to comply with labor and environmental standards to avoid potential disruptions. 

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Trump Hints At Former President’s Regret Over Iran Strategy

Trump has hinted that one of his predecessors expressed regret over their Iran strategy. Trump shared this during a meeting of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center, which he chairs.

Trump stated, “I’ve spoken to a …

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Japan is contemplating the possibility of deploying its military for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Japan Weighs Minesweeping Role

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that the country might consider using its military for minesweeping in the waterway if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Iran war, Reuters reported, citing his remarks during a Fuji TV programme.

Japan’s military operations are limited by its postwar pacifist constitution. However, laws enacted in 2015 permit the deployment of its Self-Defense Forces abroad if an attack—including one on a close ally—poses a …

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Saturday shared his thoughts on the future of business and the growing role of AI agents in a series of X posts.

Cuban Warns AI Could Shake Up US Market

Cuban suggested that AI could dramatically reshape the marketplace, proposing a “trust system” in which vendors would need to post a bond before selling products in the U.S.

He also warned that AI agents might identify top-selling products on platforms like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and influence market trends.

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban took to X to weigh in on the ongoing AI revolution and its potential effects on the workforce.

AI Mirrors PC Revolution

In his post, Cuban drew comparisons between the challenges white-collar workers faced during the rise of personal computers in the 1980s and the hurdles employees encounter today with AI.

He stated that personal computers were expensive and not easily accessible, making it difficult for many workers to adapt.

By contrast, he said, today’s workers can access AI learning tools online, giving them a much better chance to acquire new skills and remain competitive.

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On Saturday, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber, said market selling pressure is starting to build, arguing it has become difficult to stay optimistic while inflation remains stubborn. He also warned that persistent price increases can be a headwind for both equities and fixed income.

In a post on X, Gerber said that he sees sellers stepping in and described the setup as “Hard to be bullish at the moment.” He tied that view directly to inflation, adding, “Inflation is real and not going away soon.”

Gerber framed the shift as a change in who is controlling the tape, with downside activity becoming more visible. In his view, that dynamic makes it tougher for risk assets to find sustained support.

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The world is “on the brink” of a capital war, according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio. 

Speaking at the World Government Summit, Dalio said that the five “big forces” that have historically signaled the collapse of world orders are shifting. The multilateral system established in 1945—defined by the United Nations, World Trade Organization and a U.S.-dominated monetary framework—is rapidly fracturing. For investors, that raises uncomfortable questions about how much of their wealth is tied to paper systems that can be frozen, devalued or restructured in a hurry.

“The monetary order is changing, breaking down in a certain way,” Dalio said. 

Dailio said the transition from a multilateral to a unilateral, power-based world order is well underway, blaming the massive accumulation of debt and the proliferation of fiat systems as primary catalysts for the instability. It’s the kind of backdrop that has more investors revisiting hard assets and, in some cases, reallocating a slice of their savings into physical gold and silver through specialists like Preserve Gold.

From Trade Wars to Capital Wars

While much of the current …

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A new report from West Health and Gallup shows how routine healthcare costs are reshaping household finances for tens of millions of Americans. 

Instead of drawing on savings, many are borrowing, cutting back on basics or postponing major decisions to stay current on medical bills.

According to the survey, about 1 in 7 Americans had to borrow money in the past year to cover healthcare expenses. That translates to an estimated tens of billions of dollars in medical borrowing, much of it on credit cards or personal loans, for routine care rather than big-ticket procedures. For households already carrying other balances, some are now looking at consolidation tools that match borrowers with lenders for a personal loan aimed at simplifying payments and potentially lowering their rate.

The report also found that 15% of Americans have rationed prescriptions—skipping doses, splitting pills or not filling a prescription—in order to manage costs. That behavior shows up across income groups and carries clear clinical risks, since untreated or under-treated conditions often lead to more intensive and expensive care later. 

In practice, that means the same families juggling co-pays and deductibles are also deciding which bills to prioritize each month, a calculation that could call on a restructure of high-interest medical and household debt into a single, fixed-rate loan.

In total, about one-third of adults—more than 80 million people—reported making at least one significant trade-off in the last year to pay for healthcare. Those decisions range from cutting back on everyday …

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Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories.

Markets ended the week under pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions and rising inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite struggled to maintain momentum, with volatility increasing as the ongoing Iran conflict pushed energy prices higher and complicated the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Investors reacted cautiously to the combination of persistent inflation and slowing economic signals, raising doubts about the timing of any potential rate cuts.

Inflation fears intensified as the war-driven oil shock continued to ripple through global markets, reinforcing expectations that interest rates may stay elevated for longer. The disruption of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz — which typically handles about 20% of global oil flows — has fueled concerns about sustained price pressures and tighter financial conditions. Strait of Hormuz This backdrop has led to increased volatility across equities, with investors reassessing risk amid higher yields and uncertain monetary policy direction.

Sector performance reflected the shifting macro landscape, with energy stocks benefiting from higher crude prices while rate-sensitive and consumer-focused sectors lagged. Broader market sentiment remained fragile as traders weighed geopolitical risks, inflation data and central bank expectations, suggesting that markets could remain choppy in the near term as multiple macro headwinds converge.

Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week’s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls

“FedEx Tops Q3 Estimates, Freight Spin-Off Remains On Track,” by Adam Eckert, reports that FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) delivered a third-quarter earnings and …

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Scale AI has released Voice Showdown, a platform for evaluating voice AI models, as it seeks to compete with rivals such as OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic.

Voice Showdown is the first global preference arena for voice AI. This new methodology involves users interacting with voice models via Scale’s platform ChatLab to provide a real-world context for these evaluations, the company noted in a press release.

The model has two evaluation modes: Dictate, where users speak and text appears and Speech-to-Speech, a back and forth conversation. 

The company is in the process of developing a third mode, Full Duplex, “where interruptions, barge-ins, and overlapping speech emerge naturally and cannot be reduced to side-by-side preference judgments,” the company …

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Retail investors talked up five hot stocks this week (March 9 to March 13) on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI buzz, and corporate news flow.

Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), CF Industries Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CF), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), spanning software, semiconductors, online retail, agriculture and fertilizers, and AI reflected diverse investor interests.

Super Micro Computer

  • The U.S. federal government charged three individuals tied to Super Micro Computer—including co-founder and board member Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw—for allegedly conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars worth, around $2.5 billion, of restricted Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI servers and high-performance GPUs to China in violation of U.S. export controls. The scheme reportedly involved shell companies in Southeast Asia, falsified documents, fake “dummy” servers to evade audits, and even using hair dryers to swap serial numbers, with shipments peaking at about $510 million in just weeks during 2025.
  • Some retail investors were questioning multiple fallacies at SMCI, with its issues in earnings reporting in 2024 and 2025 to the current issue of chip smuggling.
A comment on r/WallStreetBets subreddit.
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  • The stock had a 52-week range of $27.60 to $62.36, trading around $23 to $30 per share, as of the publication of this article. It fell 23.22% over the year and fell 32.79% over the last six months.
  • SMCI had a weaker price trend in the short, medium, and long term, with a solid value ranking, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings.

Micron Technology

  • MU reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings this week, driven by explosive AI-driven demand for memory chips, with revenue surging to $23.9 billion, adjusted EPS at $12.20, and record highs across DRAM, NAND, HBM, and business units. Guidance for the third quarter was exceptionally strong at ~$33.5 billion in revenue with ~81% gross margins and EPS around $19.15, signaling continued …

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Bridgewater Associates billionaire founder Ray Dalio warned that global monetary and geopolitical systems are breaking down.

Speaking at the 2026 World Government Summit in Dubai last month, Dalio outlined a world “on the brink” of a capital war, where money and financial systems are weaponized through sanctions, capital controls and debt leverage. In a world like that, deciding how much to keep in domestic markets, foreign assets and safer havens is the kind of allocation choice a financial advisor is trained to make with clients every day.

The only way for investors to survive the shift is to look beyond traditional borders, Dalio said. 

The Five Forces of History

Dalio said the world is repeating a cycle last seen in the 1930s. He built his opinion on the 

“five big forces,” a framework he developed by studying the last 500 years of history:

  1. Debt and money: Central banks printing money to cover massive debt burdens.
  2. Internal conflict: Growing wealth and values gaps leading to irreconcilable political differences.
  3. Geopolitical shifts: The transition …

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Grammarly’s artificial intelligence tool Expert Review is under fire after writing experts claim they did not give the company permission to use their names or provide expert feedback on their behalf.

In a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Julia Angwin — a contributing opinion editor at The New York Times — alleges that the Expert Review tool used her name and others’ without prior consent.

“Grammarly structured the Expert Review tool so that its customers would believe that the “experts” like Ms. Angwin were providing their perspective, insight, feedback, and comments on the users’ writing or, at a minimum, that the experts were associated with feedback and comments being provided,” the lawsuit stated.

The lawsuit also states that Angwin and other journalists, authors and editors have “suffered economic injury,” due to the fact that they were not compensated …

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX have already merged in everything but name, according to a new analysis from Sherwood News, the financial media outlet spun out of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD).

The piece, published today, lays out the case that Elon Musk’s empire is converging fast. Tesla poured $2 billion into xAI. SpaceX absorbed xAI in a $1.25 trillion all-stock deal. Tesla then converted its xAI shares into a SpaceX stake, per FTC filings dated March 11.

Chamath Says Forget The IPO

Chamath Palihapitiya doesn’t think SpaceX will go public at all. He thinks Musk will fold it into Tesla instead.

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Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s giant Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub have handed U.S.-based natural gas names an abrupt tailwind, as traders scramble to reprice a market that suddenly looks much tighter for years, not months. 

Bank of America said the Qatar disruption could “revive a bullish U.S. natural gas outlook,” arguing that U.S.-based exporters and upstream producers tethered to LNG demand are poised to be the structural winners of this new regime.

Here’s a look at how U.S. natural gas stocks performed this week. 

Cheniere Energy 

Liquefaction pure-play Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) has been a first stop for investors seeking exposure to a potential multi‑year rerating in U.S. LNG capacity. 

The stock has extended its recent uptrend, with shares trading around the mid‑$280s on Friday and up more than 12% this week as the Qatar headlines hit, outpacing the broader energy complex. 

The move underscores how markets see established Gulf Coast export capacity as a direct …

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has flagged new national security risks tied to Anthropic’s hiring of foreign personnel, including workers from China.

What Are The Implications Of Foreign Hiring Risks?

Anthropic employs “a large number of foreign nationals to build and support its LLM products, including many from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which increases the degree of adversarial risk should those employees comply with the PRC’s National Intelligence Law,” the court filing stated.

While other major U.S. artificial intelligence labs working with the DoD may have similar risks, their strong security practices and history of responsible, trustworthy behavior help reduce those risks. “Anthropic’s case, however, is different,” Pentagon undersecretary Emil Michael wrote in the declaration.

“Anthropic’s leadership demonstrated an intent to prevent the U.S. military’s lawful use of their LLM product, Claude, despite the company’s publicly stated knowledge that adversarial nation states have a practice …

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U.S. equities fell to their lowest level since November on Friday as surging energy prices from the ongoing Middle East conflict deepened stagflation fears, with the S&P 500 shedding nearly 1% and the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to its highest point since July 2025.

In an official statement, Iran reiterated its hardline stance on the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will not engage in any discussions while under attack.

WTI crude surged past $97 per barrel, while Brent hit $110, up 50% since the start of the war, as energy infrastructure attacks headlined by the strike on Qatar’s South Pars LNG field and Kuwait’s key refineries continued to rattle traders.

The 10-year Treasury yield responded by jumping 12 basis points to 4.38%, its highest since July 2025. The 2-year note rose 9 bps to 3.89%, and the 30-year yield climbed to 4.95%.

Interest-rate markets now price in a roughly 50% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike by October.

Across U.S. equity markets by midday Friday, losses were broad-based, with all major benchmarks trading lower and volatility rising.

The S&P 500 fell 0.8% to 6,554 points, hovering near four-month lows. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 165 points, or 0.4%, to 45,855.

The Nasdaq 100 dropped 1% to 24,100 while the small-cap Russell 2000 underperformed, down 1.35% to 2,460.

Meanwhile, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) jumped 5.8% to 25.46, signaling a pickup in market stress.

Precious metals sold off sharply — gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Shared

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Boaz Weinstein runs Saba Capital Management, a $5 billion hedge fund best known for picking fights with closed-end fund managers.

Now he’s picking a bigger one.

He’s tendering to buy shares in Blue Owl Capital Inc’s (NYSE:OWL) private credit BDC at 65 cents on the dollar.

Blue Owl’s retail investors have been trying to cash out of the fund, but redemption requests are piling up faster than the fund can pay.

Weinstein is stepping in with a lowball bid, betting that some investors would rather take 65 cents now than wait years in a queue.

The Pitch

Weinstein’s argument on Bloomberg’s Money Stuff podcast was blunt.

Retail investors were promised they could pull 5% of their money per quarter from these funds. That promise, he said, is “fire insurance that doesn’t work if there’s actually a fire.”

The fire is here. Cliffwater’s fund saw redemption requests spike from 4% to 14% in one quarter.

Blackstone Inc’s

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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) filed a second amended S-1 for its spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, setting the ticker MSBT for the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust on NYSE Arca with a $1 million seed investment.

The MSBT Filing Details

The filing discloses a basket size of 10,000 shares and an initial seed of 50,000 shares expected to raise about $1 million. 

Morgan Stanley bought two shares early this month for audit purposes.

BNY Mellon will handle the fund’s cash and administrative functions, while Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) will serve as prime broker and custodian of its Bitcoin holdings.

The amendment signals progress but does not guarantee approval. If approved, the Morgan Stanley ETF …

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Velo3D Inc (NASDAQ:VELO) shares are trading lower on Friday. The move follows a volatile week for the 3D printing technology firm. The company is set to report earnings on Tuesday.

Market Downturn Pressures VELO

Macroeconomic factors are weighing heavily on the stock as the Nasdaq fell 1.09% during Friday’s session. Similarly, the S&P 500 shed 1.06%.

Recent Debt Conversion Impact

The slide follows a pullback that began Thursday. Shares are giving back gains from a recent rally. That rally was driven by insider debt conversions. CEO Arun Jeldi, on March 11, converted $5 million in debt at $16.38 per share. Director Ken Thieneman converted $10 million at …

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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 1% on Friday.

The Dow traded down 0.56% to 45,765.84 while the NASDAQ fell 1.18% to 21,829.08. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.80% to 6,553.81.

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Leading and Lagging Sectors

Energy shares climbed by 1% on Friday.

In trading on Friday, consumer discretionary stocks fell by 1.3%.

Top Headline

Xpeng Inc – ADR (NYSE:XPEV) shares fell around 6% on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued soft first-quarter delivery guidance.

The company delivered 22.25 billion Chinese yuan ($3.18 billion) in quarterly revenue, a 38.2% year-over-year (Y/Y) jump that landed just shy of the $3.32 billion analyst consensus forecast.

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  • Scholastic Corp (NASDAQ:SCHL) shares shot up 12% to $38.20 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results. Also, the company announced a $200 million …

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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he was planning to vote against the central bank’s decision to hold rates steady this week after February’s jobs report showed 92,000 payroll losses.

“I thought that’s it, I’m dissenting,” Waller told CNBC’s Squawk Box. But the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging crude prices convinced him otherwise.

Brent crude traded around $107 Friday morning, up roughly 55% from pre-war levels near $68. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), which tracks WTI crude futures, has surged since the conflict began Feb. 28.

The Fed Cannot ‘Look Through’ This Oil Shock

Waller drew a line between temporary price disruptions and what the Iran war is producing. A “high and persistent” oil shock would not have a transitory impact on inflation, he said, meaning the Fed cannot dismiss it the way it dismissed post-pandemic supply chain noise.

The FOMC voted …

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Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) shares are down on Friday as the company announced its plan to acquire CoolIT Systems, a leader in advanced liquid-cooling technologies for AI data centers.

This news comes amid a challenging market environment, with major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing declines.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ecolab will pay approximately $4.75 billion in cash for CoolIT, which is expected to generate around $550 million in sales over the next 12 months.

As of December 2025, the company had cash and equivalents worth $646.2 million and long-term debt of $7.365 billion.

This acquisition aims to enhance Ecolab’s Cooling-as-a-Service offering, helping AI data centers improve performance and reduce water usage.

The acquisition is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Ecolab expects its first quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.69 to $1.71, reflecting a 13% to 14% increase compared to the previous year.

The broader market is experiencing downward pressure, with the S&P 500 down 1.04% and the Nasdaq falling 1.06%. Ecolab’s decline aligns with this …

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Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) shares are trading lower Friday. The move comes as major indices face selling pressure. The Nasdaq Composite has dropped 1.09%, while the S&P 500 has shed 1.06%.

Broader Market Headwinds

The decline in Bloom Energy follows a period of significant outperformance. The stock remains up 62.84% year to date. Investors appear to be locking in profits as macroeconomic sentiment shifts.

AI Data Center Demand

Despite Friday’s slide, Bloom’s fundamental narrative remains tied to AI infrastructure. Data centers use Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells to bypass utility grid delays. These systems provide 24/7 power using natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen. The company positions this …

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Shares of i-80 Gold (NYSE:IAUX) are trading lower on Friday after the company said it would advance its gold projects through a $250 million offering of convertible senior notes. This move comes amid a mixed market day, with major indices declining.

The company priced its offering of unsecured convertible senior notes due 2031, upsizing from an initially planned $200 million to $250 million, with an option for additional notes. The proceeds are earmarked to advance various stages of its gold projects, refurbish the Lone Tree processing plant, and fund resource expansion and infill drilling.

In addition to the offering, the notes will bear a cash interest rate of 3.75% per annum, with an initial conversion price set at approximately $1.93 per share, representing a 37.5% premium over the previous closing price. This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s financial position and support its growth initiatives in the competitive gold mining sector.

The broader …

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Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ:ORBS) invested an additional $40 million in OpenAI, bringing total commitment to $90 million and adding Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR) Chairman Tom Lee to its board.

The OpenAI Investment

OpenAI now represents approximately 30% of Eightco’s total treasury position. 

The company’s holdings include 277.2 million WLD tokens, 11,068 ETH, and $76 million in cash and stablecoins. 

Eightco holds nearly 10% of current WLD supply in circulation, positioning it as the largest public market participant in the Worldcoin ecosystem.

“Access to high-growth private companies has historically been limited to institutional investors, and we’re proud to offer retail investors meaningful exposure to one of the most important AI companies in the world,” said Kevin O’Donnell, CEO of Eightco.

The company recently announced $125 million in new funding commitments led by $75 million from …

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Long-duration stocks faced heavy selling pressure Friday as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.33%. Investor Gary Black, Managing Partner of The Future Fund LLC, issued a “duration risk alert” on X.

He noted the yield sat at 3.95% before the war began.

Yield Spikes Hit Growth Names

Black highlighted that rising rates impact companies like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) most. These “long duration” stocks see their future cash flows discounted more heavily when yields rise.

Black said that if Brent crude prices remain elevated and higher 10-year Treasury yields persist, losses could continue.

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DocuSign Inc (NASDAQ:DOCU) shares are gaining momentum Friday.

This follows the release of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Tuesday. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.01 per share. This beat the analyst consensus of 95 cents per share.

• Docusign shares are trending higher. What’s pushing DOCU stock higher?

Revenue Growth and IAM Success

Total revenue reached $836.86 million, up 8% year-over-year. This surpassed the $827.84 million estimate. The Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform showed significant strength.

“In 2026, customers using IAM represented over $350 million in ARR,” said CEO Allan Thygesen.

Analysts Maintain …

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Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) on Thursday reported downbeat fourth-quarter sales results.

The company reported revenue of $44.78 million, missing the consensus estimate of $53.68 million.

CEO Steve Altemus said 2025 was a “transformational year” for the company, pointing to the completion of its second lunar mission, expansion into national security space programs and acquisitions, including KinetX Aerospace and Lanteris Space Systems, as part of efforts to expand scale and growth opportunities.

Intuitive anticipates …

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Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) on Thursday posted upbeat earnings for its fiscal second-quarter and issued a cautious outlook.

Accenture issued a softer-than-expected full-year earnings forecast and a cautious revenue outlook for the third quarter.

The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $2.84. The company reported sales of $18.04 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.84 billion.

Accenture raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $71.763 billion to $73.157 billion, up from its prior forecast of $71.066 billion to $73.157 billion, but below the analyst consensus estimate of $73.917 billion.

The company now expects fiscal 2026 GAAP earnings per share of $13.25 to $13.50, compared with its …

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Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ:CING) shares were down during Friday’s premarket session but recovered later. The company’s recent financial report highlighted both operational advancements and ongoing challenges.

The stock’s volatile move comes as broader markets experienced mixed performance, with the S&P 500 futures down 0.6% and the Healthcare sector remaining flat.

Cingulate reported a net loss of $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly up from a loss of $6.2 million in the same period the previous year.

Additionally, the company announced the granting of a European patent for its ADHD treatment, CTx-1301, which is expected to bolster its intellectual property portfolio and support future commercialization efforts.

The company also secured a $12 million private investment to …

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The Fed holds firm, Micron crushes earnings and still gets punished, and the Iran war just hit Qatar’s gas supply.

Happy Friday. Here’s an observation about this week: oil spiked toward $100, gold crashed 6%, and a company that beat earnings estimates by 40% got sold off. If that doesn’t capture the mood, nothing does.

S&P 500 closed at 6,606 (-0.3%), Nasdaq 22,090 (-0.3%), Dow 46,021 (-204 pts). WTI crude near $97, Brent $106. Gold cratered to $4,570. Bitcoin slipped to $69,700. VIX touched 26.8 before settling at 24.9.

The Rundown

WAR/OIL › Iran struck Qatar’s LNG production facilities overnight, wiping out roughly 17% of the country’s output and prompting evacuation warnings across Gulf energy sites. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now on alert. WTI crude touched $99 intraday before pulling back to roughly $97. Brent traded above $106. Israeli PM Netanyahu signaled late in the session that the war may end sooner than expected, which helped stocks claw back from session lows. But with Hormuz traffic still down an estimated 70%, the supply picture isn’t fixed by optimism alone.

FED › The Fed held rates at 3.50-3.75% yesterday and projected just one more cut for the rest of 2026. Powell was blunt about the Middle East: higher energy prices will push up inflation, and that could delay any easing. February PPI already came in hot before the war’s full effects hit. The market heard “higher for longer” and traded accordingly. Two consecutive losing days for all three major averages, with the S&P now sitting below its 200-day moving average for the first time since last spring.

EARNINGS › Micron (MU) reported a quarter that would’ve been a celebration in any other tape. EPS of $12.20 crushed the $8.66 estimate. Revenue of $23.86 billion beat by $4 billion. The company guided even higher for Q3. Stock dropped 5.6%. Meanwhile, Accenture (ACN) missed EPS by 24% and rallied 4.1%. In this market, positioning matters more than the print. Guidance and forward visibility are the only things getting rewarded.

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Linkers Industries Ltd (NASDAQ:LNKS) shares are falling on Friday. The stock traded around 85 cents following a massive 51.36% jump during Thursday’s session.

Investors appear to be locking in profits after the stock closed Thursday at 88 cents.

• Linkers Industries stock is feeling bearish pressure. What’s behind LNKS decline?

SEC Filing Details Unit Offering

The price action follows a Form F-1 registration statement filed on Monday. Linkers Industries is offering up to 18.25 million ordinary units at approximately $0.9864 per unit.

Strategic Expansion in …

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Infosys Limited (NYSE:INFY) shares are up on Friday as the company is launching an AI-powered Race Centre in partnership with Formula E.

• How is INFY stock currently doing?

This initiative aims to enhance fan engagement through real-time insights and innovative technology, contributing positively to the stock’s performance despite a mixed market backdrop.

The new Race Centre, powered by Infosys Topaz, is designed to provide fans with immersive experiences during race days, integrating AI-driven insights and interactive features.

This launch marks a significant step in Infosys’ role as Formula E’s Official Digital Innovation Partner, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging technology in sports.

The platform will deliver features such as AI commentary, weather tracking, and race control updates, enhancing how fans engage with the sport. As Formula E continues to grow, this partnership positions Infosys at the forefront of digital transformation in motorsport, appealing to younger, tech-savvy audiences.

Infosys Intel AI Partnership

Earlier this month, the company announced a strategic collaboration with Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to enhance enterprise AI deployments.

The collaboration focuses on optimizing AI performance and scalability, leveraging Intel’s high-performance compute platforms alongside Infosys Topaz Fabric.

This partnership aims to facilitate the …

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) partner OpenAI is merging ChatGPT, its Codex coding platform, and the Atlas browser into a single desktop “superapp,”.

The move comes as executives internally describe the company as operating under a “code red.”

OpenAI hit roughly $25 billion in annualized revenue as of February but is projecting $14 billion in losses this year and doesn’t expect to turn cash-flow positive until 2030.

OpenAI’s ‘Side Quest’ Problem

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s chief of applications, told employees the company had been “spreading our efforts across too many apps.”

The Atlas AI browser launched in October 2025 to lukewarm reception. MIT Technology Review called it “cynicism masquerading as software.” The Sora video generator and a hardware device followed. None generated consumer enthusiasm.

Simo told an all-hands meeting last week they couldn’t afford “side quests” given Anthropic’s rapid success winning enterprise and coding customers. Sam Altman, …

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Russia is poised to be a major beneficiary of the US‑Israeli military operations against Iran, despite ongoing efforts to curb Moscow’s revenue from its so‑called shadow fleet by the European Union (EU) and the US.

The three-week conflict has tightened global energy markets, disrupted LNG flows, and weakened sanctions enforcement. These developments will strengthen Russia’s position as a major oil and gas exporter as countries scramble to find energy supplies.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have threatened the flow of 60 million tons of oil and 7 million tons of LNG per month. This war has rattled international energy markets.

Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices in Northwest Europe are up 96% in the last month.

The price rally directly translates into stronger state revenues for Moscow.

Russia’s average fossil fuel export earnings have totaled an estimated €510 million per day, a week after Israeli-US airstrikes on Iran, Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said on March 12. That is 14% more than February’s daily average, it said.

“The benefit could be meaningful in the short term because Russia gains both from higher prices and from some easing in the practical enforcement of sanctions,” Carole Nakhle, founder of Crystol Energy, said. “But the upside is still constrained.”

Russian crude held on tankers fell to 118.3 million barrels this week, from 132.9 million barrels at the end of February, Kpler data showed. This suggests that cargoes have moved to buyers more quickly.

Europe May Increase Russian LNG Imports

The war, with no clear signs yet of ending, may force Europe to increase its imports of Russian LNG. This would slow plans by the European Union (EU) to phase out imports of LNG by January 1 next year.

Iranian attacks ‌against Qatar have knocked out 17% of its LNG export capacity. This caused an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue. This will threaten supplies to Europe, QatarEnergy’s CEO and state minister for energy affairs told Reuters on Thursday.

“EU gas security now depends more on the global LNG market,” Brussels-based Bruegel analysts wrote on March 11. “If global gas demand rises or supplies are disrupted, the risk will show up in higher prices and stronger competition for cargoes, rather than in physical shortages.”

In February, the five largest EU importers of Russian fossil fuels paid Russia …

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On March 19, 2026, Gold and silver erased over $3 trillion in market value. Whenever this happens, the first instinct is to panic. While that is valid, it’s important to ask the most important question: “Why?” 

Beyond the headlines, this moment signals something deeper that every investor must pay attention to. 

How A Bullish Run Turned Into A Sudden Breakdown

To understand today’s sell-off, you have to understand the extraordinary run that preceded it.

Gold surged nearly 96% in the 12 months leading up to its January 28, 2026, peak of $5,595 per ounce, an all-time high. Silver did something even more dramatic, rising approximately 278% in the same period, briefly touching $121 per ounce. 

The increase in price levels of gold and silver had strong reasons, such as:

With such a dramatic price surge, both metals were already aggressively overbought, and from market history, it’s widely known that prices don’t move in a straight line, no matter how solid the underlying reasons are. 

The sharp decline in the price levels of gold and silver further proves that the market always sells off after a massive rally, and vice versa.

What’s Fueling The Sharp Sell-Off In Gold And Silver

The single most powerful force weighing on gold and silver prices right now is renewed fear of prolonged high interest rates. The anticipated nomination of Kevin Warsh, known for his firm anti-inflation stance, as Federal Reserve Chair has fundamentally reset rate-cut expectations.

Markets that were pricing in two …

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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) shares saw upward momentum Friday morning. The move follows a regulatory filing by Silver Lake.

Silver Lake Reveals Aggregated Stake

According to an Amendment No. 13 to Schedule 13D filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Silver Lake Group and its affiliates reported a massive position.

The group may be deemed to beneficially own 50,240,830 shares of Class C Common Stock. This figure represents approximately 13.6% of the class.

Details of the SPV-2 Holding

Specifically, SL SPV-2, L.P. reported shared voting and dispositive power …

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FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) on Thursday reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

The company reported third-quarter revenue of $24 billion, beating analyst estimates of $23.42 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company posted third-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.25 per share, beating estimates of $4.13 per share.

“Team FedEx delivered another quarter of strong financial results and excellent service for our customers, powered by disciplined operational execution, the resilience of our global network, and the accelerating impact of our advanced digital solutions,” said Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx.

FedEx now expects revenue to be up 6% to 6.5% in fiscal 2026, versus prior guidance for growth of 5% to 6%. The company …

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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has spent years selling the robotaxi ambition. Now, that ambition is facing something more tangible—a 50,000-vehicle deployment plan backed by Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) and Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (NYSE:UBER).

This isn’t another prototype or pilot. It’s scale.

Rivian and Uber say they plan to roll out up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis across 25 cities spanning the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2031.

That immediately shifts the conversation from “who has the best tech” to “who gets there first at scale.”

From Vision to Deployment

Tesla’s approach has been clear: build a vertically integrated autonomy stack and deploy it across millions of vehicles over time. The bet is that once Full Self-Driving is solved, scale follows naturally.

But Rivian …

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Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) on Friday announced the delivery of its new dual-fuel LPG and ammonia gas carrier, “Areion.”

The “Areion,” a 93,000 cubic meter vessel, is set to join Dorian’s Helios LPG Pool, enhancing the company’s fleet of low-emission ships to over 20%.

The delivery was financed through a $62.9 million loan from Citibank and Nordea, which includes a commercial tranche with a margin of 1.80% over SOFR, showcasing Dorian’s commitment to advancing its environmental initiatives.

The addition of “Areion” is significant as it operates on LPG and fuel oil, equipped with a hybrid scrubber to minimize emissions. This strategic move aligns with Dorian’s goal to optimize fuel choices and enhance earnings while promoting emission-free port operations.

Technical Analysis

The stock is currently trading 1.46% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 6.67% above its …

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is reportedly in discussions with several Chinese companies to acquire solar manufacturing equipment worth $2.9 billion.

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, a leading maker of screen-printing equipment for solar cell manufacturing, is among the top contenders to supply machinery for the project and is currently seeking export approval from China’s commerce ministry, reported Reuters on Friday.

Other potential suppliers include Shenzhen S.C New Energy Technology and Laplace Renewable Energy Technology. The $2.9 billion worth of equipment, including screen-printing production lines, will require export approval from Chinese regulators. However, the specifics of the equipment requiring approval and the duration of the approval process remain uncertain.

Chinese suppliers have been asked to deliver equipment by autumn, some to Texas, for Elon Musk’s planned solar capacity, which will mainly support Tesla, with a portion powering SpaceX satellites, as per …

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Despite a brutal $820 billion wipeout in the U.S. stock market and surging oil prices, BlackRock Inc.‘s (NYSE:BLK) CIO of Global Fixed Income, Rick Rieder, believes the Federal Reserve’s current holding pattern on interest rates is the right move.

The ‘Episodic’ Nature of Supply Shocks

The heavy pullback in U.S. equities is a reaction to a “convergence of pressures,” according to John Murillo, Chief Business Officer at B2BROKER. He said that the $820 billion market loss reflects a “rapid repricing episode” driven by thinning liquidity and shifting positions, rather than a sudden deterioration in core economic fundamentals.

Rieder also emphasized the critical distinction between short-term commodity pain and long-term economic trends.

In a recent post on X, Rieder noted that while near-term inflation expectations have jumped due to energy and geopolitical supply shocks, these events tend to be “episodic.”

Rather than signaling a return to sticky, uncontrollable inflation, Rieder explained that these sudden spikes “act more like a tax on consumers.”

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The most oversold stocks in the health care sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the RSI is below 30, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here’s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.

Inspire Medical Systems Inc (NYSE:INSP)

  • On March 5, Stifel analyst Jonathan Block maintained Inspire Medical Systems with a Buy and lowered the price target from $95 to $85. The company’s stock fell around 7% over the past five days and has a 52-week low of $53.11.
  • RSI Value: 29.9
  • INSP Price Action: Shares of Inspire Medical fell 3.1% to …

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The Federal Reserve kept the interest rates unchanged for the third time on Wednesday, in line with market expectations. The last time the Fed announced a rate cut was in December 2025.

The Federal Open Market Committee, in its statement, noted that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, inflation remains elevated.

Trump Wanted Powell To Announce Rate Cuts

President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post earlier this month, called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to announce rate cuts “immediately.”

“Where is the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell, today? He should be dropping Interest Rates, IMMEDIATELY, …

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AXT Inc. (NASDAQ:AXTI) surged 1.26% to $58.82 in after-hours trading on Thursday.

The late-trading session jump follows a 19.13% gain in the regular session, with the stock closing at $58.09, according to Benzinga Pro data.

The moves came as AXT reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025.

Q4 2025: Margins Improve Despite Revenue Dip

Fourth-quarter revenue for AXTI fell to $23.04 million from $28.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, constrained by fewer-than-expected export permits.

Generally accepted accounting principles gross margin improved year over year to 20.9% from 17.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Net loss also narrowed to $0.08 per share versus $0.12 a year ago.

CEO Morris Young said, “We are pleased to report that we have received some permits to date …

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Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video of himself as “The Dogefather” with a Shiba Inu dog on Thursday.

‘Dogefather’ Is Here!

In the video, Musk parodies the iconic “Godfather” scene by petting a Shiba Inu while musing about his Doge’s wedding and private keys.

“You don’t even think to call me the Dogefather,” Musk’s AI version said, mimicking Al Pacino’s character saying in the movie, “You don’t even think to call me the Godfather.”

Musk’s Love For DOGE

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Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks extended their gains on Thursday as Israel says it’s “holding off” future strikes against Iran’s critical energy sites.

Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. ET)
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.84% $70,370.30
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)
               		 -1.80% $2,189.10
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)                          -0.39% $1.45
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)                          -0.65% $89.47
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)              -0.78% $0.09423

Bitcoin Consolidates After Correction

After a steep drop yesterday, Bitcoin stabilized in the $70,000 range, with trading volume staying low. Ethereum also settled around the $2,100 zone after pulling back from $2,300.

Bitcoin’s dominance stood at just over 58%, while Ethereum accounted for 10.7% of cryptocurrency market total capitalization.

Shares of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) closed down 1.67% and 1.26%, respectively.

Over $400 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours, predominantly long positions, according to Coinglass data.

Open interest in Bitcoin futures fell 0.36% in the last 24 hours, roughly mirroring the drop in spot price.. Meanwhile, Binance’s derivatives traders, including retail and whale, remained bullish on the leading cryptocurrency.

“Extreme Fear” sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index.

Top Gainers (24 Hours) 

Cryptocurrency (Market Cap>$100 M) Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. ET)
UnifAI Network (UAI)     +46.98%     $0.5999
Zano (ZANO)                   +19.77%     $8.67
Kite (KITE)            +13.72%     $0.2133

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.44 trillion, following a decline of 3.60% over the last …

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Wall Street experienced a significant technical shift as the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all dipped below their 200-day moving averages on Thursday morning. This rare simultaneous occurrence has sparked discussions among investors, reminiscent of past market selloffs. Despite the initial bearish signal, historical data suggests potential for recovery over time.

For the session, the Dow slipped 0.44% to 46,021.43, the S&P 500 edged down 0.27% to 6,606.49, and the Nasdaq fell 0.28% to 22,090.69.

These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)

Super Micro Computer’s stock rose by 1.45%, closing at $30.79. The stock reached an intraday high of $31.52 and a low of $29.79, with a 52-week range between $62.36 and $27.60. In the after-hours trading the stock crashed nearly 12% to $27.14.

Super Micro Computer said three individuals linked to the company were charged in an export-control violation conspiracy, though the firm itself was not named as a defendant. It placed two employees on leave, cut ties with a contractor, and said it was cooperating with the investigation.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said that three individuals were charged with conspiring to illegally divert billions of dollars’ worth of U.S.-made AI servers to China in …

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“We’re not the securities and everything commission anymore,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins told a crypto conference on Tuesday, minutes after his agency and the CFTC jointly classified Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and 15 other tokens as digital commodities, not securities.

The crowd cheered. Bitcoin was trading near $75,400.

The classification resolved one of the biggest legal question hanging over crypto.

Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), and 12 others now fall under lighter CFTC commodity oversight instead of the SEC’s enforcement-heavy securities regime.

That distinction unblocks ETF approvals, clears exchanges to list without legal risk, and opens the door for institutional allocators who were sitting on the sidelines.

By Thursday morning it was at $69,370. Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), …

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Cursor is launching a new AI model for software development that will reportedly rival OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.

Composer 2, a third-gen coding model, is anticipated to exceed Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 on several major coding benchmarks, Bloomberg reports. The coding model is designed as an AI agent that can autonomously handle complex, time-consuming coding tasks for users.

Sualeh Asif, Aman Sanger, Arvid Lunnemark, and Michael Truell founded Anysphere in 2022. Cursor introduced its AI assistant in 2023, designed to streamline coding and debugging for developers, making their workflow faster and more precise. 

Anysphere saw extremely fast growth, reaching $100 million in …

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Roundhill WeeklyPay™ Universe ETF (WPAY) to be renamed Roundhill Top WeeklyPay™ ETF (TOPW)

NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, has announced several significant changes to the Roundhill WeeklyPay™ Universe ETF (WPAY). 

The Fund will be renamed to the Roundhill Top WeeklyPay™ ETF (TOPW) to reflect upcoming strategy changes. Specifically, revised inclusion criteria will target WeeklyPay™ ETFs for which the underlying sits among the 25 largest single stocks by market capitalization in the U.S. WeeklyPay™ ETFs that fall outside of that criteria will no longer be included in the Fund.

In addition, the Fund will now rebalance using a modified market-cap weighting approach and its rebalance schedule will shift from monthly to quarterly.

The changes are set forth below and are anticipated to go into effect following the market close on March 20, 2025.

Current Fund Name

Current Fund Ticker

New Fund Name

New Fund Ticker

Roundhill WeeklyPay Universe
ETF

WPAY

Roundhill Top WeeklyPay ETF

TOPW

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Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) is taking a cautious stance on private credit, with President Christian Stracke indicating the investment firm is avoiding much of the loan supply currently coming to market.

The process of working through weaker assets in the sector is likely to extend over several years, particularly as investors continue to withdraw capital, Stracke told Bloomberg in an interview. The $1.8 trillion private credit market is facing a critical liquidity test as redemption limits and bankruptcies are cracking investors’ confidence. 

A considerable about of loans available in the private-credit market currently are “pretty bad” and are not priced at levels that are attractive for the firm, he added.

JPMorgan, BlackRock

As a result, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:

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Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify the status of Dubai’s commercial air taxi infrastructure.

eVTOLs are becoming a centerpiece of the air-taxi narrative, with investors focused on certification timelines and aircraft performance. But that focus may be misplaced. The bigger risk isn’t whether these aircraft can fly—it’s whether they’ll have enough places to land.

The Air Taxi Trade May Be Missing The Real Risk

“Without vertiports, there is no Advanced Air Mobility,” Skyports Infrastructure CEO Duncan Walker told Benzinga in an exclusive email interview. eVTOLs are designed for short, urban trips, but without a dense network of landing and charging sites in convenient locations, the model quickly breaks down.

If passengers need to spend 30 minutes reaching a vertiport, the time advantage disappears, Walker noted.

Certification Isn’t The Finish Line

For Vertical Aerospace Ltd (NYSE:EVTL) , certification remains …

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Hyperliquid’s (NASDAQ:PURR) oil perpetual futures contract hit $1.7 billion in daily trading volume as non-crypto traders sought 24/7 oil exposure during the Iran war, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) analysts said on Thursday.

The Weekend Oil Trading Surge

Trading in Hyperliquid’s West Texas Intermediate crude oil (CL-USDC) contract spiked earlier this month as the Iran war escalated over a weekend when traditional venues like CME were closed. Open interest rose to roughly $300 million.

The contract is margined in USDC and offers leverage of up to 20x, making it accessible to traders seeking exposure. 

Daily trading volume reached around $1.7 billion at its peak, surpassing all products except Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

“This traction is likely to grow over time and extend to other assets beyond commodities as decentralized exchanges exploit …

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President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday he won’t send troops to the Middle East and said he ordered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop striking Iranian energy infrastructure.

The comments came after a rapid overnight escalation: Israel hit Iran’s South Pars gas field on Wednesday, and Iran retaliated with missiles targeting LNG facilities in Qatar, refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and gas infrastructure in the UAE.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the U.S. has struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and sunk more than 120 Iranian ships, even as Trump maintained he won’t deploy ground forces.

Iran’s strategy appears to be attrition: keep the Strait shut, spread the pain across Gulf allies, and wait for the economic pressure to force Washington to the table.

What Prediction Markets Say

Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran ceasefire market, with $22.2 million in volume, gives just 6% odds of a deal by March 31. …

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Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) on Thursday launched new AI-driven capabilities for its Adaptive Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), developed with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Avanade, to improve threat detection and business resilience.

The update integrates with Microsoft Security tools to centralize data, enhance visibility and speed up response times using agentic AI and advanced analytics.

Accenture said the move addresses rising cyber risks, noting 74% of CEOs worry about their ability to minimize attacks.

“Cybersecurity teams have long faced significant challenges in managing massive datasets, and scaling security management tools and overcoming staffing resource limitations,” said Harpreet Sidhu. “With Accenture MxDR for Microsoft, we’re helping organizations harness agentic AI-powered solutions to supercharge cyberattack detection and proactive remediation…”

Microsoft said the partnership will help customers reduce complexity and strengthen defenses.

“We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with Accenture… to help organizations reduce complexity, strengthen defenses and scale resilience,” said Steve Dispensa of Microsoft.

Q2 Results

In the premarket session on Thursday, Accenture reported quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $2.84.

The company reported sales of $18.04 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.84 billion. Sales increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency.

Accenture raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $71.763 billion to $73.157 billion, …

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) shares traded higher on Thursday after the company posted an earnings beat and continued to show steady demand across its brands.

The results offered investors some reassurance, even as analysts said questions still linger over margins, costs, and consumer spending trends.

Quarterly Metrics

The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 2.95, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94. Quarterly sales of $3.345 billion (+5.9% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $3.333 billion.

Growth in revenues was driven by a blended same-restaurant sales increase of 4.2% and sales from 31 net new restaurants.

Darden’s consolidated same-restaurant sales growth was led by a 7.2% increase at LongHorn Steakhouse. Olive Garden posted 3.2% growth, while Fine Dining and Other Business delivered gains of 2.1% and 3.9%, respectively.

“Across all our brands, we’re seeing historically high team member and manager retention, which is enabling consistent execution and strong guest satisfaction,” said Darden President …

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EVA Live (NASDAQ:GOAI) shares are up on Thursday following a strong earnings report that highlighted significant revenue growth and a swing to profitability.

• EVA Live stock is showing exceptional strength. What’s behind GOAI gains?

The stock’s rally occurs as broader markets are experiencing declines, with major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both down over 0.7%.

The ad-tech company reported 82.6% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $17.037 million for 2025, compared to $9.330 million in 2024. Additionally, EVA Live achieved a net income of $8.127 million for the year, reversing a loss of $3.753 million in the previous year.

Operating expenses totaled $8.82 million in 2025, down from $13.06 million in 2024. As a share of revenue, operating expenses fell to 51.75% from 139.92%, reflecting improved scale and cost efficiency.

The number of active clients also rose by 25% during the year, showcasing the growing adoption of EVA Live’s technology and marketing platform. Management attributed this growth to higher advertiser spending and improved operational efficiencies, positioning the company well …

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Precious metals faced a sell-off on Thursday. iShares Silver Trust (AMEX:SLV) and other silver assets plummeted as investors reacted to a hawkish shift from global central banks.

Silver dropped as low as 10% toward $65 per ounce, marking its lowest level since mid-December, according to data from Trading Economics.

Central Banks Turn Hawkish

The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England held rates steady this week. However, they adopted aggressive tones regarding inflation risks.

U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted a hike remains possible, though unlikely for now. This …

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is facing a critical regulatory hurdle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) escalated its investigation into Full Self-Driving (FSD) on Wednesday.

The probe now moves from a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to an Engineering Analysis (EA). This move impacts approximately 2.4 million vehicles.

Analyst Warns of Robotaxi Narrative Collapse

Gordon Johnson, an analyst at GLJ Research, said on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, that an EA represents a confirmed pattern and active vehicle testing. “We are now at engineering interrogation. One step from a mandatory recall,” Johnson stated.

The analyst believes the stakes are existential for Tesla’s valuation. “You cannot build a $1.2T [trillion] robotaxi company on software the …

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The man who built Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:UBER) into the world’s largest ride-hailing company says Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Waymo is winning the self-driving race, but they may not have the stomach to finish it.

Travis Kalanick told the All-In Summit in Austin this week that Waymo is “obviously ahead” and called it “the existence proof” that autonomous driving works, but he flagged a weakness that should matter to GOOGL investors: “Their issue is manufacturing and scale and urgency and fierceness.”

On Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Kalanick called the company’s camera-only approach to self-driving “hard mode times 100.” Unlike Waymo, which uses lidar and radar alongside cameras, Tesla is betting it can achieve full autonomy with vision alone.

Kalanick said the whole thing comes down to timing. He’s waiting for what he called “the ChatGPT moment for …

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Forward Industries (NASDAQ:FWDI) will repurchase 6.16 million shares for $27.4 million using a $40 million loan from Galaxy Digital at 3.4% APR, increasing SOL-per-share by 29% annualized.

The Share Repurchase Math

The transaction reduces Forward’s common shares outstanding from 83.14 million to 76.98 million, the company announced Thursday.

As of March 18, Forward holds 7.01 million SOL with 105.89 million fully diluted shares outstanding, resulting in SOL-per-share of 0.0662 versus 0.0624 on December 31.

The company borrowed $40 million at a weighted average annual interest rate of approximately 3.4% with an average weighted maturity of 4.9 months. 

The facility is secured by fwdSOL held in the company’s treasury.

“By repurchasing shares at a discount to both our net asset value and current market price, and by securing attractively priced financing that allows us to maintain staking rewards on our collateral, we are able to return a meaningful block of shares to our treasury while continuing to …

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It wasn’t the exodus of capital, but the speed at which sentiment reversed that startled the market. Billions of dollars are now leaving a $1.8 trillion industry that, until recently, looked like a dependable engine of steady returns.

At the center of the turmoil sits the contradiction embedded in its very design. Private credit relied on long-term, locked-up capital structures. Investors accepted illiquidity in exchange for premium yields.

The Most Predictable Surprise

Yet, the industry eventually aggressively expanded into retail channels and retirement accounts. This customer base came with expectations of accessibility that it was never built to meet. When investors began demanding their money back, the mismatch between structure and promise became impossible to ignore.

“This was the most predictable, least predicted crisis ever,” Stephanie Pomboy, founder of Macro Mavens, told Kitco.

“When they started doing things like secondaries and continuation funds, and then the private credit guys said, ‘We really should let retail investors get a piece of this action,’ it was clear they were trying to offload risk onto the next patsy,” she added, touting an anticipation of the policy response.

The AI Connection

High-profile bankruptcies, including Tricolor and First Brands, put the sector on notice. The situation challenged assumptions that defaults would remain low. Meanwhile, shifting macroeconomic conditions and fading confidence in the ability to sustain high returns weakened the core appeal.

“Concerns really started in the private credit market earlier this year, where we saw some …

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Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:SIG) shares traded higher on Thursday after posting strong fourth-quarter results and raising its dividend.

The stock surged more than 13% during the session. Heavy trading supported the move. High short interest, above 26% of the float, likely added buying pressure.

Trading volume reached about 1.54 million shares. This was well above the 100-day average of 870,236 shares. As a result, activity remained elevated.

The company has a short float of 5.51 million shares. This represents 26.72% of its tradable float. Therefore, bearish positioning remains very high.

Quarterly Results

Signet reported solid demand across key categories. However, margins showed some pressure.

Adjusted earnings per share came in at $6.25. This beat the analyst estimate of $6.11. Revenue reached $2.345 billion, slightly above expectations of $2.342 billion.

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Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ:TEAM) shares are trending upward on Thursday.

The move follows strategic cost-cutting measures and a recent workforce reduction. Investors are weighing a 10% cut in the global workforce against long-term AI goals.

• Atlassian stock is trading near recent lows. What’s ahead for TEAM stock?

Wells Fargo Maintains Bullish Stance

Wells Fargo analyst Ryan MacWilliams maintained an Overweight rating on Atlassian on Tuesday. Macwilliams lowered the price forecast from $155 to $120.

AI Shift Triggers Massive Layoffs

The company recently announced it will eliminate roughly 1,600 jobs worldwide. This represents about …

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New Street Research analyst Pierre Ferragu added Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) to the firm’s best ideas list for 2026 on Thursday, arguing the stock could double from current levels by 2027.

The thesis rests on a combination of earnings revisions, a compressed multiple, and Nvidia’s plan to return 50% of its free cash flow through buybacks and dividends. Ferragu said Nvidia’s $1 trillion cumulative revenue guidance for Blackwell and Rubin products is “in the bag” by the end of 2027 and that the market isn’t pricing in enough enthusiasm.

He projects more than $20 in earnings per share and rates the stock a Buy with a $275 price target, implying roughly 53% upside from Thursday’s price around $180.

Twelve Notes In Two Days

The call arrives amid a flood of analyst activity tied to Nvidia’s annual GTC developer conference in San Jose this week.

Rosenblatt’s Kevin Cassidy raised his target from $300 to $325, now the highest on the Street. …

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MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) shares are trading lower during Thursday’s session. The rare earth miner is facing a dual threat of macroeconomic instability and internal selling pressure.

Geopolitical Tensions Rock Markets

Global markets are reeling from escalating Middle East conflicts. Reports indicate an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field. Additionally, Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility sustained damage.

The Nasdaq has dropped 0.72% while the S&P 500 shed 0.58%. The S&P 500 Materials sector is sliding 2.4% in response.

C-Suite Offloads Shares

Company-specific pressure is mounting following small insider selling. According to Benzinga, CFO Ryan Corbett sold $2.76 million in stock …

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Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced an expansion of its medical cannabis portfolio in Australia, despite a challenging market environment.

The expansion includes new products under its Redecan and Good Supply brands, aimed at enhancing treatment options for healthcare professionals and patients.

This initiative underscores Tilray’s commitment to the Australian market, a key growth area, according to Rajnish Ohri, President of International at Tilray Brands. The expanded portfolio will offer medical cannabis flower, extracts, vapes, and pastilles, enhancing access to high-potency, patient-focused solutions.

While the broader market is down, with the Materials sector down 2.18%, Tilray’s stock movement appears more influenced by general market trends than by company-specific issues.

Technical Analysis

The stock is trading 11.3% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 30% below its 100-day SMA, indicating a bearish trend in the short- to medium-term. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased …

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Program strengthens deterrence and supports confidence in Canada’s investment industry

TORONTO, March 19, 2026 /CNW/ – The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) announced the upcoming launch of its Disgorgement Distribution Program. The Program builds on CIRO’s existing ability to seek disgorgement orders, following a finding of registrant misconduct. In certain cases, the Program will now enable CIRO to distribute funds collected pursuant to a disgorgement order to investors who have been financially harmed by registrant misconduct.

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Major League Baseball on Thursday signed an exclusive multi-year deal making Polymarket its official prediction market partner.

The deal gives Polymarket sole rights to use MLB trademarks and logos, with promotional space on the league’s website and at games.

Front Office Sports reported the agreement may be worth between $150 million and $300 million over three years, though financial terms were not officially disclosed.

MLB And CFTC Make History

MLB also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the first between the federal regulator and any professional sports league.

The MOU covers information sharing, fraud prevention and game integrity monitoring.

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, who said last week that the CFTC does not “discriminate between sports and politics and corn,” said the agreement adds “additional tools” to protect prediction markets from …

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Firefly Aerospace Inc (NASDAQ:FLY) shares are under pressure during Thursday’s trading session. The decline comes as the company prepares to release its fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 earnings after the market closes today.

The downward move is primarily due to a combination of anticipated quarterly financial results and a severe sell-off in the broader market. The aerospace player is facing stiff resistance from the macroeconomic environment. The Nasdaq has dropped 0.87%, while the S&P 500 has shed 0.62%.

Despite today’s dip, Firefly recently confirmed its Alpha Flight 7 mission successfully reached orbit. The rocket deployed a technology demonstrator for Lockheed Martin Corp …

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Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) shares are trading higher on Thursday, benefiting from ongoing global LNG supply disruptions while also gaining investor support following announcements of higher long-term orders from Thailand.

Apart from Cheniere, energy company Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG) is also gaining on Thursday.

In fact, shares of natural gas-related companies are trading higher amid Iranian strikes on Qatari energy infrastructure and a 30% increase in European natural gas prices to over 70 euros ($80.65) per MWh.

According to Benzinga Pro, LNG stock has gained over 25% in 2023. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF …

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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) on Wednesday posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings despite slightly topping revenue estimates.

The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 64 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 73 cents. Quarterly sales of $4.437 billion (down 8% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $4.417 billion.

“We started the year expecting that our investments, divestitures, and unfavorable timing comparisons would drive declines in our sales and earnings results through our first three quarters, even as we improved our volume and market share. And that’s what we’ve seen play out,” said General Mills Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening.

The firm …

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) let the hyperscalers and frontier AI labs fight over who builds the best chatbot. Then it charged them rent.

Analysis firm AppMagic estimates generative AI apps paid Apple nearly $900 million in App Store fees in 2025, with three-fourths coming from OpenAI’s ChatGPT alone.

xAI’s Grok was a distant second at roughly 5%.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Apple is on pace to cross $1 billion in AI revenue this year from commissions alone.

The Toll Road Vs. The Money Pit

The contrast with the AI builders is hard to ignore.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are on track to spend close to $700 billion combined on AI …

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Anduril Industries is set to launch its massive Arsenal-1 weapons manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ohio.

Assembly lines expected to become operational within weeks, founder Palmer Luckey revealed to Axios. The facility, designed for rapid mass production of advanced aerial and maritime drone systems, is progressing ahead of its original July 2026 target.

The final site survey is underway, while the first main building—spanning about 1 million square feet—has been completed. Exterior construction on a second building is also finished. 

Located adjacent to Rickenbacker Airport, Arsenal-1 provides direct access to two 12,000-foot runways and features a 75-acre private apron that can accommodate military-scale aircraft. This location ensures swift delivery of components and systems to customers, a press release stated.

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U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points on Thursday.

Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.76% to 45,872.27 while the NASDAQ fell 1.25% to 21,876.31. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.93% to 6,563.00.

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Leading and Lagging Sectors

Energy shares climbed by 0.7% on Thursday.

In trading on Thursday, materials stocks fell by 2.5%.

Top Headline

U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 8,000 from the previous week to 205,000 in the second week of March, compared to market estimates of a 2,000 gain.

Equities Trading UP
           

  • Serina Therapeutics Inc (NYSE:SER) shares shot up 74% to $2.21. The company announced it entered into a $30 million private placement.
  • Shares of China Natural Resources Inc (NASDAQ:CHNR) got a boost, …

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The Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) futures have pulled back notably, reflecting a shift in short-term market structure. Following a steady advance from Sunday’s open, price action has reversed, increasing focus on nearby support zones and liquidity areas. Current conditions are defined by compressed ranges and elevated sensitivity to key levels.

Price is now approaching critical downside liquidity, with the potential to test not only Sunday’s lows but also the prior week’s lows from March 8. This places emphasis on how the market behaves within established support zones, rather than directional assumptions.

In …

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Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL) on Wednesday delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook.

Quarterly adjusted earnings per share of $2.69, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.51. Quarterly net revenue of $8.28 billion, down by 23.1% year-over-year (Y/Y), outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $7.74 billion.

Jabil expects fiscal third-quarter 2026 net revenue of $8.100 billion-$8.900 billion compared to the analyst estimate of $8.037 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.83-$3.23 against the consensus estimate of $2.89.

The company, known for leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and automation to improve manufacturing and supply chain operations, projects fiscal 2026 net revenue of $34 billion (up …

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Decent Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:DXST) shares are under pressure during Thursday’s pre-market session.

Strategic Shift to Senior Care

While historically known for wastewater treatment, the company is pivoting. On March 5, it launched an AI-powered senior care platform through its subsidiary, Suncare (Shanghai) Health Technology Co., Ltd.

Chairman Dingxin Sun noted the aging population is a “significant structural opportunity.” The company is targeting China’s silver economy, estimated at $4 trillion. To date, the …

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Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares are trading higher during Thursday’s premarket session following a billion-dollar partnership announcement with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER).

The news comes as the broader market is experiencing a mixed performance, with major indices showing losses.

Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, contingent on achieving specific autonomous milestones.

The investment represents a significant capital boost relative to Rivian’s $5.387 billion in full-year 2025 revenue, up 8% from $4.970 billion in 2024, underscoring the deal as strategic funding support.

Rivian had long-term debt worth $4.44 billion as of December 2025.

The initial commitment includes a $300 million investment, aimed at deploying thousands of Rivian R2 robotaxis across 25 cities by the end of 2031.

The partnership is expected to accelerate Rivian’s path to level 4 autonomy, with initial deployments planned for San Francisco and Miami starting in 2028.

The collaboration could lead to the purchase of up to 40,000 additional autonomous vehicles by 2030, enhancing Rivian’s position in the autonomous vehicle market.

The broader …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • Evercore ISI Group analyst Jonathan Chappell downgraded CSX Corp (NASDAQ:CSX) from Outperform to In-Line and raised the price target from $40 to $41. CSX shares closed at $39.64 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • Raymond …

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SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares are trading lower during Thursday’s premarket session. The digital lender faces a combination of heavy short-seller allegations and broader market weakness.

The decline follows a turbulent week for the fintech firm. Broad market indices are also under pressure. Nasdaq futures fell 0.71% Thursday morning. S&P 500 futures shed 0.59% in tandem.

Muddy Waters Alleges’ Financial Engineering’

The primary catalyst remains a report released on Tuesday from Muddy Waters Research. Led by Carson Block, the firm labeled SoFi a “financial engineering treadmill.”

The report alleged that SoFi’s 2025 adjusted EBITDA was inflated by 90%. Muddy Waters suggested the true figure was $103 million. This contradicts the reported $1.05 billion. Block also questioned “Enron-esque” off-balance-sheet structures.

SoFi Management Fires Back

SoFi characterized …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • Clear Street analyst Greg Pendy initiated coverage on Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $88. Rocket Lab shares closed at $69.48 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • Truist Securities analyst Srikripa Devarakonda initiated coverage on Inventiva (NASDAQ:IVA) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $13. …

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.

  • Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo upgraded Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and cut the price target from $33 to $31. Carnival shares closed at $24.16 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.
  • Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter upgraded Tandem Diabetes …

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Shares of Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 EPS guidance above estimates.

Five Below reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.73 billion, beating estimates of $1.70 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company posted adjusted earnings of $4.31 per share for the quarter, beating estimates of $3.98 per share.

Five Below shares jumped 7.2% to $227.80 in the pre-market trading session.

Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.

Gainers

  • LI Bang International Corporation Inc (NASDAQ:LBGJ) surged 55.2% to $0.047 in pre-market trading.
  • Actelis Networks Inc (NASDAQ:ASNS) gained 39.3% to $0.38 in pre-market trading after the company announced strong quarterly sales.
  • OceanPal Inc (NASDAQ:SVRN) gained 31.1% to $0.29 in pre-market trading. The after-hours spike coincided with a wave of Securities and Exchange Commission Form 3 filings disclosing new insider ownership across multiple executive and director roles.
  • Sunation Energy Inc (NASDAQ:SUNE) gained 27.1% to $1.83 in pre-market trading after reporting fourth-quarter results.
  • Spectral AI Inc (NASDAQ:MDAI) gained 22.6% to $1.47 in pre-market trading after the company announced it received funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development …

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The anticipated ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) fee for SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) from a U.S.-Japan project has been slashed by over 90% due to intervention from Tokyo officials amid growing concerns over the $550 billion joint investment plan between the U.S. and Japan.

SoftBank’s Role In The Deal

SoftBank was originally slated to earn fees from building and operating a $33 billion gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The project marks the first outcome of a trade deal in which Japan secured tariff relief from Washington in exchange for a $550 billion investment in the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The fee was intended to compensate it for its role as project developer, as it does not hold any equity in the power plant. The facility would be entirely financed by Japan and jointly owned by the U.S. and Japan through a special-purpose vehicle created under the trade agreement.

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Jailed cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried lauded on Wednesday the effectiveness of Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

SBF Endorses Analysis Backing Military Campaign

Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, posted on X an Al Jazeera op-ed titled “The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why,” describing it as an “excellent” article.

The piece, penned by Muhanad Seloom, Assistant Professor of International Politics and Security at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, argued that the operation has succeeded in “dismantling” Iran’s capacity to wage war, including its missiles, drones, and air defenses.

“The assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated the apex of the authorisation pyramid. His son Mojtaba’s appointment as his successor, a dynastic transfer without precedent in the Islamic Republic, signals institutional fragility, not continuity,” the report read.

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Investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary said the real winners in business will be those who pair AI with critical thinking and storytelling, warning that leaders who rely solely on technology risk irrelevance.

AI And Storytelling Are Key To Business Success

On Wednesday, in a post on X, O’Leary shared an interview with Fox News and emphasized that execution, not technology, determines business success.

“If you’re a CEO and you’re just pushing a button to generate garbage, you’re dead in the water,” he wrote.

He added, “I don’t care if you have a liberal arts degree or an MBA; if you can’t tell a story that actually moves the needle on customer acquisition, you’re worth zero.”

O’Leary highlighted the rise of creators who combine storytelling with AI skills, noting that some employees who once earned $48,000 a year now generate $600,000 in measurable impact for companies.

In a clip, he said, “The number one inflation is creators, like storytellers, writers that actually have …

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British motoring journalist James May of Top Gear fame has listed his likes, as well as issues with the Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model 3.

James May Lists His Problems With The Tesla Model 3

In a video released on YouTube on Wednesday, May first outlined that he liked the “quiet” and “refined” nature of the Model 3. He also hailed its performance, adding that EVs can achieve high performance with a more powerful motor and a bigger battery.

Coming to the issues, May shared that he did not like that Tesla was associated with CEO Elon Musk, adding that he did not “care” about the billionaire. He also shared the complicated driver’s assistance system controls, like turning off the lane departure warning system, which involved three separate steps …

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The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposal by Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) allowing certain stocks to be traded and settled in tokenized form on the exchange.

SEC Greenlights Proposal For Blockchain-Based Stocks

The SEC found that the proposal was “consistent” with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and rules governing national securities exchanges, according to a filing. The initial scope includes Russell 1000 constituents and exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

Nasdaq proposed to the SEC in September that its member firms be permitted to tokenize “certain” equity securities and exchange-traded products.

The proposed changes will enable investors to choose whether they want the …

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The S&P 500 fell 1.36% on Wednesday to close at 6,624.70 after a hotter-than-expected PPI report, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s cautious inflation comments stoked fears that the U.S. economy is heading toward stagflation — lower growth and higher prices simultaneously.

The Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd is bearish heading into Thursday. The “S&P 500 Opens Up or Down on March 19?” market sits at 55% “Down,” 45% “Up,” with over $54,000 in early traded volume.

Why That Number Matters

The inflation picture deteriorated sharply on Wednesday. February PPI came in at 0.7% — more than double the 0.3% consensus — before energy prices from the Iran …

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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst identified on Wednesday a bullish reversal pattern for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) similar to the one that preceded massive memecoin rallies previously.

Will History Repeat?

Ali Martinez took to X, highlighting a fractal pattern on Dogecoin’s monthly chart that mirrored the previous two bull cycles. The setup delivered over 9,000% gains for DOGE in the 2017-18 cycle and a staggering 30,693% in 2021-22.

“Once you see this Dogecoin fractal, you can’t unsee it,” Martinez said, suggesting a similar explosive rally to $10, though without giving a specific timeline.

Where’s The Volume?

Fractals are 

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 750 points during the session as investors digested the latest economic data and comments from the Fed chief.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for the third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected by market participants.

The FOMC statement noted that while economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace, job gains have remained low and inflation remains somewhat elevated.

In earnings, Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL) stock fell around 1.4% on Wednesday after the manufacturing services provider delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year …

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With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

  • Wall Street expects Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) to report quarterly earnings at $2.84 per share on revenue of $17.83 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Accenture shares rose 0.1% to $195.20 in after-hours trading.
  • Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) reported better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Micron posted second-quarter revenue of $23.86 billion, well above analyst estimates of $19.94 billion, according to …

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Despite the unpredictable wildcard of an Iran war and concerns regarding software companies amid the rapid rise of fears around artificial intelligence (AI), Evercore Founder and Senior Chairman Roger Altman remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, noting that foundational strengths and technological advancements outweigh current geopolitical fears.

Dismissing The ‘SaaS Apocalypse’

Addressing the rapid evolution of AI in a conversation with CNBC, Altman pushed back against doomsday predictions surrounding the tech sector.

While he acknowledges AI will be “very transformative,” he believes the market’s focus on what AI might destroy has gone too far. When asked if the market is facing a “SaaS apocalypse“—the idea that AI will decimate software-as-a-service companies—Altman was definitive.

“I don’t see that,” he said, pointing out that software stocks have historically bounced back from sharp corrections. “At the moment, I don’t see AI as a force that should undermine markets and cause economic forecasts to be marked down. In fact, I think that it’s likely to be positive.”

These statements come as top U.S. software stocks like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL), and Salesforce Inc.

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As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate and oil prices surge amid uncertainty surrounding crude oil supply chains, investor Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki, on Wednesday, urged people to switch to electric vehicles.

Thousands Of Dollars Saved

In a post on the social media platform X, Gerber touted EVs as a cost-effective solution to the ongoing gas price surge. “Just buy an EV and your cost of living will go down by thousands of dollars a year,” the investor said in the post. Gerber also shared that “driving a gas car” was up to “4-5 times more expensive” than driving an EV counterpart. “Lots of great EVs at a good prices online,” he said.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has predicted that the automaker’s upcoming AI5 self-driving chip will match the capabilities of more expensive, powerful AI chipsets amid a push towards artificial intelligence.

AI5 Will Punch Far Above Its Weight

On Wednesday, user Phil Beisel compared the architecture of Tesla’s AI5 chip with NVIDIA Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) Blackwell chip, noting that Tesla’s “half reticle” design could give AI fabs a major boost if it can match the latter’s capabilities. “A reticle defines the imaging area of a lithography machine, fitting two chips per shot effectively doubles yield,” Beisel said.

Responding to Beisel, Musk shared his take on the matter. “AI5 will punch far above its weight,” he said, outlining that its capabilities were possible because Tesla aims to “make maximally effective use of every circuit.” Musk also said that while the upcoming chip could see applications in data centers, it’s “primarily optimized for AI edge compute in Optimus and Robotaxi.”

Musk then shared that despite the advancements, there was room for improvement. He said that a single AI6 chip could match a dual SoC AI5 within “the same half reticle and same process node.”

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Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST) CEO Ron Vachris offered inflation-weary shoppers a rare bit of stability this week, saying the retailer’s iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is not going up in price anytime soon.

Vachris Reassures Fans On Combo Price

In a video posted to Costco’s Instagram on Wednesday, Vachris sat in a Costco food court eating the quarter-pound all-beef hot dog and, before taking a bite, said, “$1.50, for this hot dog?”

Asked if the price was going up, he replied, “The hot dog price will not change as long as I’m around.” When prompted to describe it, he added, “Amazing. Amazing quality. Amazing value. That’s $1.50 well spent.”

Costco Defends A Near-Mythic Bargain

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The odds of the Iranian regime surviving the ongoing U.S. military offensive have surged sharply since the beginning of the month.

Chances Of Islamic Republic Holding Power Spike

Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket now assigns a 73% probability that Iran’s current ruling system, led by the Supreme Leader and Guardian Council, will remain in power through June 30, up from 47% at the start of the month.

Over $377,000 has been staked on the outcome, which would resolve to “No” only if the Islamic Republic ceases to hold sovereign authority. Otherwise, it resolves to “Yes.”

Meanwhile, the odds that Mojtaba Khamenei loses his position as …

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