Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Brown-Forman, Entergy, Meta Platforms, Carnival, Argan & More
Entergy surged over 8% after announcing a $2 billion savings partnership with Meta for a Louisiana data center. Brown‑Forman jumped 6% as it entered merger talks with Pernod Ricard, while Carnival trimmed its full‑year EPS guidance to $2.21, sending cruise stocks lower. Meta’s shares fell more than 3% amid two court defeats and company‑wide layoffs, contributing to its worst weekly performance since October. Meanwhile, Argan posted a 35% rally on Q4 earnings beat, and Unity Software rose over 8% after raising its Q1 EBITDA guidance.
Economist Nouriel Roubini: Trump Is Likely to Escalate the Iran War — Risking '1970s Stagflation'
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini warned that President Donald Trump is likely to intensify the war with Iran, despite a recently extended pause on energy‑facility attacks. Roubini argues that escalation could trigger oil shocks and a return to 1970s‑style stagflation if...
AI Humanoid Robots Will Soon Invade Our Economy. Jefferies Gives Stocks to Play the Coming Wave
Jefferies predicts a decade‑long boom in humanoid robots, driven by an aging workforce, shrinking interest in manufacturing jobs, and rapid AI‑semiconductor advances. The firm highlights five equities poised to benefit: Tesla, which is pivoting to humanoid production and retains a...
BTS Comeback Draws a Smaller Crowd than Hoped, Hitting Parent Company Hybe's Shares
Hybe Co., the parent of K‑pop megastar BTS, saw its stock tumble 15% after the band’s comeback concert in Seoul attracted just over 100,000 fans, far short of the 260,000 expected. The free event marked BTS’s first live performance in...
Saudi Aramco Boss Pulls Out of Major International Energy Conference Due to Iran Conflict, Source Says
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser cancelled his planned appearance at CERAWeek in Houston, citing the ongoing Iran conflict. The war has shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, prompting Aramco to cut roughly 2 million barrels per day...
OpenAI's Data Center Pivot Underscores Wall Street Spending Concerns Ahead of IPO
OpenAI is abandoning plans to build its own data centers, opting instead to lease cloud capacity from partners like Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon after a severe weather‑related outage in Texas highlighted construction risks. The shift comes as the company prepares...
Nissan’s New Hybrid Is a U.S.-first that Mixes EV Driving with a Gas Engine
Nissan will debut a U.S.-first series‑hybrid version of its Rogue compact SUV later this year, branding the powertrain as e‑Power. The system uses a 1.5‑liter turbocharged gasoline engine solely as a generator to charge a modest battery that drives the...
Bank of America Says These Stocks Have Plenty of Upside, Including One Magnificent Seven Name
Bank of America’s research team has highlighted a slate of buy‑rated stocks, ranging from tech giant Meta Platforms to emerging‑market bottler Coca‑Cola Andina. The analysts cite strong free‑cash flow, robust earnings growth and attractive valuations as catalysts, noting Meta’s AI‑driven...
Iran War-Induced Fertilizer Shortage Threatens Republicans in Farm States Ahead of Midterms
The war in Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz, halting the flow of roughly half the world’s nitrogen‑rich urea fertilizer. U.S. corn growers see prices jump from about $350 to $600 per ton, squeezing margins just before planting. Democrats...
Stock Futures Tick Higher, but S&P 500 Heads for Fourth Losing Week in a Row Amid Rising Oil Prices: Live...
U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing some war‑related concerns. Despite the bounce, the S&P 500 is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly decline, with the Dow...
Goldman Sees Risks of Market Correction Rising — and Bonds Won't Help Weather It
Goldman Sachs warns that equity markets face a heightened correction risk amid oil price spikes, the Iran conflict, and AI‑driven disruptions, with major indices already in the red for 2026. The firm cautions that traditional bond buffers will be less...
Copper Joins Gold in Broad Commodities Sell-Off. There's a Worrying Reason Behind It
Broad commodity prices plunged on Thursday as the U.S.–Iran conflict pushed oil higher, sparking inflation and rate‑rise concerns. Gold slipped nearly 6% and silver 8%, while industrial metals such as copper fell 2% and palladium 5.5%. The sell‑off reflects fears...
Epstein Files: House Panel Subpoenas AG Pam Bondi to Appear for Deposition
The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena for Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14, 2026. The hearing will focus on the Department of Justice’s adherence to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation signed...
Nissan Joins Toyota, Honda in Plans to Export U.S. Cars to Japan
Nissan announced it will begin exporting the Murano SUV, built in Smyrna, Tennessee, to Japan early next year, marking the first American‑made Nissan sold in Japan since the 1990s. The move follows recent regulatory changes that allow U.S.‑produced vehicles to...
Airlines Raise Revenue Guidance Despite Rising Fuel Costs, Citing Growth in Demand
U.S. airlines Delta, American and JetBlue lifted first‑quarter revenue guidance despite a $400 million fuel cost hit each, citing unusually strong passenger demand. Delta now expects high‑single‑digit revenue growth, American raised its outlook to over 10 % growth, and JetBlue upgraded its...
As New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces $7 Billion Budget Hole, Free Parking May Be History
New York City confronts a roughly $7 billion budget shortfall as Mayor Zohran Mamdani looks beyond taxing the wealthy. With 97% of its 3 million curbside spots offered free, officials are reviving the idea of charging for parking to tap a dormant...
Peruvian Stocks: Why They May Be an Unexpected Winner of the AI Boom, Iran War
Peruvian equities have outperformed global peers in 2026, with the S&P Peru Total Index climbing 23% year‑to‑date and 75% over the past twelve months. The rally is driven by soaring copper, gold and silver prices as AI‑powered data centers boost commodity...
U.S. Launches Rescue Efforts After Military Refueling Plane Crashes over Iraq
The U.S. Central Command confirmed that a KC‑135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, stating the loss was not caused by hostile fire. A second KC‑135 landed safely, and rescue teams are searching for survivors....
The Market Won't Bottom Until Investors Get More Scared. Watch This 'VIX' Level
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked to 35.3 amid the U.S.–Iran conflict and has settled near 26, indicating lingering market fear. The S&P 500 has slipped about 3 % since the war began, while Brent crude surged to roughly $100 per barrel,...
Dow Slides 300 Points as Oil Prices Move Higher Again Amid Iran Conflict: Live Updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 300 points as oil prices surged toward $90 a barrel amid heightened Iran‑Israel tensions. The International Energy Agency announced a record release of 400 million barrels to cushion supply disruptions, further fueling market volatility....
Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Oracle, Nebius, Campbell's, Serve Robotics, Cadre and More
Oracle surged 10% after posting strong fiscal Q3 results and raising its FY2027 revenue outlook by $1 billion to $90 billion, outpacing analyst forecasts. AI‑focused Nebius jumped 15% when Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment to expand its cloud capacity, while Campbell’s fell...
Inflation Has Broken the Steady 60/40 Portfolio. Bank of America Gives Other Ways to Diversify
Bank of America warns that the classic 60/40 portfolio is faltering in 2026 as inflation and stagflation push stocks and bonds into positive correlation, eroding the model’s defensive edge. The iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF has barely moved YTD...
Iran War Threatens Catastrophic Consequences for the Oil Market, Aramco CEO Says
Saudi Aramco announced full‑year 2025 adjusted net income of $104.7 billion, surpassing analyst expectations despite lower oil prices. The company returned $85.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and a $3 billion share‑buyback, while reporting $136.2 billion in operating cash flow. Crude prices, which fell...
China’s Nudge, a U.S. Permission, an Iranian Rapprochement — India’s Balancing Act on an Economic Thread
India is walking a diplomatic tightrope as escalating Iran‑U.S. tensions threaten its oil supplies while it seeks to preserve economic stability. Beijing has called for deeper BRICS coordination, but New Delhi has remained silent on the Iranian attack, emphasizing dialogue...
European Markets Head for Positive Open as Oil Prices Slide
European stock futures surged 1‑2% on Tuesday as oil prices retreated after President Trump suggested possible action to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Brent crude slipped 6.8% to $92.25 per barrel, easing pressure on energy‑sensitive equities. The rally could...
Higher Energy Prices Mean This Stock's Big Dividend Will Get Even Larger. Investor Harrington Is a Buyer
Kinetik Holdings, a Permian‑focused midstream energy firm, is poised to profit from the recent surge in oil and natural‑gas prices. The company currently offers a 7.1% dividend yield and plans to raise the payout 3‑5% annually, with coverage ratios improving...
Fed Governor Miran Says Job Losses in February Add to the Case for More Interest Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the February jobs report, which showed a loss of 92,000 non‑farm payrolls, strengthens the case for additional rate cuts. He argued that inflation is not a pressing problem and that monetary policy is currently...
This Airline Stock Is the Most at Risk From Higher Jet Fuel Prices as U.S.-Iran War Continues, Says Rothschild
Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded American Airlines to neutral and cut its price target to $12.5 from $17, citing heightened exposure to jet‑fuel price spikes amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict. The analyst highlighted that a 10‑cent per‑gallon increase in fuel...
Jim Cramer Has a Clear Message for Investors During Iran War: Stay in the Game
CNBC host Jim Cramer told investors not to panic amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict, emphasizing that staying invested is more effective than trying to time the market. After an opening slump that saw the Dow down over 1,200 points and...
Top Wall Street Analysts Recommend These Dividend Stocks for Enhanced Returns
Top Wall Street analysts highlighted three dividend‑paying energy stocks—Williams Cos., MPLX and Energy Transfer—each offering attractive yields and growth catalysts. Williams raised its quarterly dividend 5% to 52.5 cents, delivering a 2.84% yield, while analysts see 12‑13% EBITDA CAGR through...
Morgan Stanley Says Stocks Like Nvidia Have More Room to Run in March
Morgan Stanley’s equity research team highlighted a shortlist of overweight stocks it believes have significant upside heading into March, including AI leader Nvidia, power‑equipment maker Cummins, Singapore‑based Grab Holdings, Nasdaq, and Citigroup. The bank cited strong earnings momentum, rising AI...
Dow Closes More than 500 Points Lower After Hot Inflation Report, Mounting Concerns About AI Impact
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 521.28 points, or 1.05%, to finish at 48,977.92 after a hotter‑than‑expected producer price index showed 0.5% inflation in January. The broader market fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.43% and the Nasdaq off 0.92%, as...
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Says Markets ‘Got It Wrong’ on AI Threat to Software Companies
Nvidia reported a 73% jump in fiscal Q4 revenue to $68.13 billion and projected FY Q1 revenue of $78 billion, comfortably beating analyst estimates. CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC that market fears of AI agents cannibalizing enterprise software are misplaced, arguing that...
Stocks Making the Biggest Moves After Hours: Workday, Cava, Lucid Group and More
After‑hours trading on Tuesday saw mixed reactions across sectors as Workday’s Q1 subscription outlook missed forecasts, dragging its stock down nearly 10%, while Lucid Group’s wider‑than‑expected loss and a 12% U.S. workforce cut pushed its shares lower than 4%. Conversely,...
Traders Brace for Trump's New Tariff Plan, Possible Iran Attack and Nvidia Earnings
Wall Street is bracing for President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled his earlier IEEPA tariffs unlawful. The decision could spark lengthy refund litigation for importers and may give the Federal Reserve...
S&P 500 Rises, Dow Gains 200 Points After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Emergency Tariffs: Live Updates
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs, sending the S&P 500 up 0.69% to 6,909 and the Dow up 230 points. The decision lifted a macro headwind for import‑dependent consumer‑discretionary firms, with Nike, Yeti and SharkNinja posting gains....
Stocks Slide as Traders Assess Walmart Earnings, Potential Iran Conflict: Live Updates
U.S. stock futures were largely flat on Wednesday night after the major indexes posted gains, with the Dow down 0.09%, the S&P 500 down 0.09% and the Nasdaq down 0.1%. Investors focused on Walmart’s upcoming fourth‑quarter earnings, a widely watched...
What’s Behind a Big Jump in January Property Tech Funding
Property‑tech companies secured roughly $1.7 billion in January 2026, a 176 % jump from the same month a year earlier. The average deal size more than doubled to about $34 million, reflecting a shift toward larger, later‑stage rounds. Generative AI is identified as...
Cloud Startup Render Raises Funding at $1.5 Billion Valuation as AI-Built Apps Boom
Render announced a $100 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $1.5 billion, reflecting the surge in AI‑generated applications. The San‑Francisco startup reports revenue growth exceeding 100 percent and a developer community of more than 4.5 million users. It runs on AWS and...
Hedge Fund Manager Rob Citrone Is Short U.S. Stocks. Here's Why
Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, disclosed that his fund is shorting major U.S. stocks, citing concerns over escalating capital expenditures on artificial intelligence. He argues that many large-cap companies are over‑investing in AI without clear pathways to profitability....
AI Whac-a-Mole Takes over the Stock Market. JPMorgan Says These Stocks Are Insulated
Artificial intelligence initially propelled record‑high equity rallies, but its influence has shifted to a disruptive force that is knocking down stocks sector by sector. JPMorgan’s research now highlights a "whac‑a‑mole" pattern where AI‑driven trading rapidly targets vulnerable industries. The bank...
Danaher to Buy Masimo in $9.9 Billion Deal in Diagnostics Push
Danaher announced a $9.9 billion cash acquisition of Masimo, offering $180 per share. The price reflects a 38.3% premium to Masimo’s closing price before the announcement. The transaction aims to broaden Danaher’s diagnostics portfolio and integrate Masimo’s non‑invasive monitoring technologies. Completion...
Genuine Parts to Split Into Industrial and Auto Businesses; Sees Weak FY26 Profit
Genuine Parts Company announced it will separate into two publicly traded entities – an Automotive Parts Group and an Industrial Parts Group – after reaching a settlement with activist shareholder Elliott. The split is designed to give each business a...
Here Are the 3 Big Things We're Watching in the Stock Market This Week
We're awaiting earnings from Palo Alto Networks and Texas Roadhouse.
The AI ‘Scare Trade’ Is Tearing Through Markets. Bernstein Picked 8 Stocks that Can Weather the Storm
Analysts at Bernstein have highlighted eight stocks they consider as AI disruption-proof.
Instacart Jumps 7% on Strong Results as CEO Calls Grocery Competition Fears 'Overblown'
Instacart reported fourth‑quarter revenue that beat expectations and a 14% rise in gross transaction value, its strongest growth in three years. Orders reached 89.5 million, surpassing StreetAccount forecasts, and the company projected GTV of $10.13‑$10.28 billion for the year, above analyst estimates....