Benzinga – Markets/News

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Real-time news and analysis that frequently references unusual options activity, futures, and vol moves.

Michael Burry Blames Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for Housing Stagnation
NewsMar 29, 2026

Michael Burry Blames Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for Housing Stagnation

Investor Michael Burry issued an open letter accusing government‑sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of throttling new home construction, despite data showing ample residential square footage per capita in the United States. He argues that the GSEs' underwriting standards...

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Real Estate's Best Buying Opportunity in Years
NewsMar 29, 2026

Real Estate's Best Buying Opportunity in Years

Commercial real estate is entering a bottoming phase as vacancy and refinancing pressures ease and credit spreads stabilize. REITs are trading at deep discounts to net asset value, and insiders are quietly accumulating positions. The ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF...

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In FormFactor 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
NewsMar 27, 2026

Here's How Much $100 Invested In FormFactor 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) delivered a 29.68% average annual return over the past decade, outpacing the broader market by 17.76% on a yearly basis. The company’s market capitalization now sits at roughly $7.63 billion. A $100 investment made ten years ago would...

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Jim Cramer: Bitcoin, Gold 'Failed' As Crisis Hedges—All He Saw Were Margin Calls
NewsMar 25, 2026

Jim Cramer: Bitcoin, Gold 'Failed' As Crisis Hedges—All He Saw Were Margin Calls

Jim Cramer argued that neither Bitcoin nor gold acted as effective crisis hedges during the recent U.S.–Iran conflict, observing only margin calls and forced selling. Gold has slumped 27% from its January peak and is down about 12% since the...

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US-Iran War Updates March 24: Iranian Missile Hits Tel Aviv, IRGC Warns Israel Of Heavy Strikes (UPDATED)
NewsMar 24, 2026

US-Iran War Updates March 24: Iranian Missile Hits Tel Aviv, IRGC Warns Israel Of Heavy Strikes (UPDATED)

On March 24, 2026, reports surfaced that an Iranian missile struck Tel Aviv, prompting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to warn Israel of further heavy strikes. Iranian official Mohammad‑Bagher Ghalibaf tweeted that no negotiations with the United States have...

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Nasdaq Tumbles 2% Amid Rate-Hike Fears: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
NewsMar 23, 2026

Nasdaq Tumbles 2% Amid Rate-Hike Fears: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

The Nasdaq Composite slid 2% to 21,647 points on Friday, driven by heightened market anxiety. The CNN Money Fear & Greed Index dropped to 14.6, keeping the reading in the “Extreme Fear” zone. Investors are pricing roughly a 50% chance...

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Ross Gerber Warns Inflation's Persistence Diminishes Market Optimism For Stocks And Bonds
NewsMar 21, 2026

Ross Gerber Warns Inflation's Persistence Diminishes Market Optimism For Stocks And Bonds

Market strategist Ross Gerber warned that persistent inflation is dampening optimism for both equities and bonds. He observed a surge in selling pressure, indicating investors are turning more bearish. Gerber stressed that inflation is unlikely to subside soon, undermining the...

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Scale AI Launches 'Voice Showdown' To Rival OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic In Voice AI Models
NewsMar 21, 2026

Scale AI Launches 'Voice Showdown' To Rival OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic In Voice AI Models

Scale AI unveiled Voice Showdown, a new platform that benchmarks voice AI models against rivals such as OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic. Users interact with models via Scale's ChatLab in Dictate (speech‑to‑text) and Speech‑to‑Speech modes, with a Full Duplex mode slated...

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Weekend Round-Up: Oracle's Q3 Earnings, Adobe's CEO Transition, Meta's Potential Job Cuts And More
NewsMar 15, 2026

Weekend Round-Up: Oracle's Q3 Earnings, Adobe's CEO Transition, Meta's Potential Job Cuts And More

Oracle posted a strong Q3 fiscal 2026, delivering $17.19 billion in revenue and $1.79 earnings per share, beating forecasts and highlighting multi‑year AI tailwinds. Adobe’s first‑quarter results showed $6.40 billion in revenue, a 12% YoY rise, with subscription revenue up 13% as...

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Kevin O'Leary Says Iran's Strait Of Hormuz Threat Shows World Still Depends On Oil, Alternative Energy 'Didn't Deliver'
NewsMar 15, 2026

Kevin O'Leary Says Iran's Strait Of Hormuz Threat Shows World Still Depends On Oil, Alternative Energy 'Didn't Deliver'

Kevin O'Leary warned that Iran's threat to mine the two‑mile‑wide Strait of Hormuz underscores the world's ongoing reliance on oil. He highlighted that oil is the only commodity used across every sector, including by adversarial nations. O'Leary noted that securing...

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In United States Oil Fund 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
NewsMar 13, 2026

Here's How Much $100 Invested In United States Oil Fund 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The United States Oil Fund (USO) posted an average annual return of 22.29% over the past five years, outpacing the broader market by 11.45% on an annualized basis. Its market capitalization now sits at $1.88 billion. A $100 stake made five...

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Private Credit Vs Geopolitical Risk: The 2026 Showdown
NewsMar 13, 2026

Private Credit Vs Geopolitical Risk: The 2026 Showdown

In 2026, escalating Middle‑East conflict has reignited oil‑price volatility while the private‑credit market grapples with heightened redemption pressure. Economists warn that these seemingly separate shocks can compound, tightening liquidity across capital markets. War‑related fiscal outlays—about $365 billion annually—provide a short‑term economic...

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Digital Realty Trust: A 34% Dividend Buffer Meets AI Data Center CapEx Cycle
NewsMar 10, 2026

Digital Realty Trust: A 34% Dividend Buffer Meets AI Data Center CapEx Cycle

Digital Realty Trust posted 2025 Core FFO of $7.39 per share, delivering a roughly 34% dividend buffer against its $4.88 payout. The REIT maintains a 4.9× leverage ratio and BBB ratings from S&P, Moody’s and Fitch, keeping credit risk low....

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Gavin Newsom Take A Jibe At Trump As Crude Oil Soar Past $100 For First Time In 4 Years: 'We...
NewsMar 9, 2026

Gavin Newsom Take A Jibe At Trump As Crude Oil Soar Past $100 For First Time In 4 Years: 'We...

Crude oil breached $100 per barrel on March 8, its first four‑year high, driven by tighter inventories, OPEC+ output cuts, and Middle East tensions. The price surge coincided with a political jab from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who mocked former...

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Decoding Realty Income's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Decoding Realty Income's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Benzinga identified eight uncommon options trades on Realty Income (NYSE: O), indicating heightened activity from capital‑rich participants. The trades split 50% bullish and 25% bearish, with calls totaling about $176,000 and puts $180,000, all clustered between $60 and $75 strike...

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A Closer Look at GE Vernova's Options Market Dynamics
NewsFeb 26, 2026

A Closer Look at GE Vernova's Options Market Dynamics

Benzinga’s scanner identified 105 uncommon options trades on GE Vernova (GEV), indicating heightened interest from large‑capital investors. The activity is split, with 31% bullish and 40% bearish sentiment, while calls represent roughly $4 million and puts about $2.6 million in notional value....

By Benzinga – Markets/News