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• The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite have officially entered correction territory, each falling more than 10% from their recent peaks, signaling sustained market weakness across major indices. • The S&P 500 declined 25.13 points to close at 6,343.72, down 0.4%, while deepening losses to 9.1% below its record set in early 2026; the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7% to 20,794.64. • Wall Street has recorded its fifth consecutive week of losses, driven by rising geopolitical tensions from the US-Iran conflict combined with aggressive Trump administration tariff measures heightening market uncertainty.

• U.S. stocks edged higher on March 30, 2026, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2% in afternoon trading after its worst week since the war with Iran began. • The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 257 points, or 0.6%, while the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 also advanced amid ongoing market volatility. • Oil prices continued climbing due to uncertainty over the timeline of the U.S.-Iran war, contributing to swinging trading sessions on Wall Street.

• Alcoa shares surged 11-12% and Century Aluminum 13.6% as aluminum prices reached near four-year highs due to Middle East infrastructure strikes. • Iranian missile strikes hit critical metal industry infrastructure, disrupting supply and driving the commodity rally amid the widening conflict. • The gains in metal stocks contribute to broader market recovery, underscoring sector sensitivity to geopolitical supply shocks.

• Every Magnificent 7 stock has fallen into double-digit losses from 52-week highs, with Microsoft down roughly 32% from its October peak, marking its worst start to a year in history, as the group enters correction territory. • Oil prices surged following Operation Epic Fury beginning February 28, reigniting inflation expectations and shifting rate outlook; markets now price in greater likelihood of rate hikes by year-end rather than cuts. • Excitement around AI infrastructure spending has waned amid concerns over combined capital expenditures for Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta expected to exceed $650 billion in 2026, up 60% from 2025.

Markets in Asia and Europe move higher, while crude hovers at about $100 a barrel amid cautious optimismBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has dipped and Asian stock markets moved higher after reports that Donald Trump has sent a 15-point framework for peace to Iran, amid hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.Oil prices had fallen by 4% in the early hours of Wednesday, with brent crude futures sinking below $100 a barrel and even moving as low as $97.57 as trading was influenced by the prospect of an end to the conflict easing the squeeze on oil supply. Continue reading...

• Morningstar identifies three core stocks as overvalued on March 24, 2026, recommending investors scale back holdings. • Estee Lauder shares declined after reports of Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group exploring a takeover, while Puig shares rallied in Madrid. • The analysis urges taking profits amid high valuations, with Estee Lauder in turnaround mode showing minimal reaction to news.

• S&P 500 dropped 0.80%, Dow Jones fell 0.83%, and Nasdaq 100 declined 0.98% in early trading on March 24, 2026, amid Middle East tensions. • Crude oil surged over 4% to $91.80, up $3.67, as Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied US negotiations, contradicting President Trump's claims of productive talks. • Citi analysts warn prolonged conflict could push oil to $200 per barrel, heightening inflation fears and pressuring equities.

• U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, March 23, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.4% or 631 points to 46,208.47 amid hopes of easing Middle East tensions. • Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.4% to 21,946.76 led by Albemarle Corporation's 3.5% gain, while S&P 500 gained 1.2% or 74.52 points to 6,581.00 with all 11 sectors positive. • Consumer Discretionary (XLY), Materials (XLB), and Technology (XLK) sectors rose 2.5%, 1.5%, and 1.5% respectively; VIX fell 2.4% to 26.15 on higher trading volume of 27.94 billion shares.

• Micron Technology reported blowout earnings results, while Nvidia issued a stunning outlook for its Blackwell and Rubin AI products, yet the broader market has not responded positively to either announcement. • Morningstar increased Micron's fair value assessment following its earnings beat, and upgraded Nvidia's fair value based on the company's AI product roadmap expansion. • The muted market response to strong tech earnings reflects ongoing concerns about macroeconomic headwinds, including geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve policy decisions that are weighing on investor sentiment.

• US equities poised to open lower on March 23, 2026, following declines in overseas markets after a rough prior week. • Russell 2000 index up over 3% in early indications amid broader market volatility. • New comments from Trump stirring some optimism for potential conflict resolution, though sentiment remains cautious.

• The FTSE 100 fell 1.44% on Friday to close at 9,918, down approximately 9% since the Iran conflict began and at its lowest level since December 2025, reflecting broad market weakness across UK equities. • The FTSE 250 mid-cap index declined 1.01% on the day and has dropped 11.3% since the start of the conflict, hitting its lowest level since November 2025, indicating selling pressure across market capitalizations. • Oil prices climbed despite geopolitical uncertainty, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising 2.8% to $98.50, though the Brent-WTI spread has widened sharply, signaling market stress and supply concerns.

• US stock indexes opened lower on March 18, 2026, following accelerated Producer Price Index (PPI) data for February, with Russell 2000 down 0.84%, Dow Jones -0.42%, S&P 500 -0.28%, and Nasdaq -0.23%. • The Cboe Volatility Index rose 3.76% to 23.21, while US 10-year Treasury yield increased 2.2 basis points to 4.224%, and gold futures fell nearly 3% to $4,860.40. • Investors await Federal Reserve's afternoon decision expected to keep rates steady but provide economic insights amid inflation concerns and Iran conflict escalation.

• U.S. stocks ended higher on March 17, with the Dow Jones up 0.1% to 46,993.26, S&P 500 up 0.25% to 6,716.09, and Nasdaq up 0.47% to 22,479.53. • Energy sector led gains at 1.02% amid oil surge tied to Middle East tensions, while health care lagged down 0.92%. • Investors await Federal Reserve policy guidance from its latest meeting, boosting market sentiment despite volatility.

• Ondas Holdings, Nvidia, and Accenture are among the best-performing tech stocks this week according to Wall Street analyst ratings, with Ondas up 3.64%, Nvidia up 1.65%, and Accenture up 1.35%. • The strength in these stocks reflects investor confidence in AI infrastructure (Nvidia), enterprise AI services (Accenture), and specialized communications technology (Ondas Holdings). • Tech sector momentum continues amid optimism about AI deployment and enterprise technology spending across multiple verticals.

• Technology stocks surged on March 16 as inflation fears subsided, with the SPDR Select Sector Technology ETF rising nearly 2%, though it remains down year-to-date amid ongoing doubts about AI boom sustainability. • Micron Technology shares rallied after announcing plans to build a second manufacturing site in Taiwan to produce high-demand AI memory products, while Nebius signed a five-year, $27 billion deal with Meta to supply AI infrastructure capacity. • Cybersecurity experts warn that data breaches and hacking tactics have become weapons of war alongside traditional military hardware, raising risks for civilian companies caught in cross-fire.

• West Texas Intermediate crude topped $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 in early Monday trading, while Brent held above $102, driven by ongoing Middle East conflict in the Strait of Hormuz entering its third week. • Several tankers successfully transited the waterway over the weekend, lifting market sentiment; however, WTI pulled back to $95 by late trading, down over 3%, as President Trump pressured NATO allies to help break Iran's blockade. • The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose as investors weighed the dual impact of potential Hormuz reopening against inflation concerns; Federal Reserve officials begin a two-day policy meeting this week amid uncertainty over rate path decisions.

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measuresSri Lanka is introducing a shorter four-day working week to preserve its shrinking fuel and gas reserves, as the Middle East conflict continues to severely disrupt energy supplies in the region.Countries across south Asia are facing crippling shortages of fuel and LPG gas, which are used for everything from home cooking to cremating bodies, as most supplies have been held up in the Gulf since the US and Israel began bombing Iran. Continue reading...

UK's elimination of offshore wind tariffs announced March 13, 2026, creates tailwinds for US renewables including wind, solar, ESS, and nuclear sectors. Domestic companies stand to gain from enhanced global competitiveness and supply chains. This development counters broader market caution with sector-specific optimism. Investors monitor policy spillovers to US energy incentives.

American Airlines shares dropped 31% year-to-date, United Airlines 23%, and Delta Air Lines 16% amid skyrocketing fuel prices from Iran tensions. Cruise operators Carnival Corporation and Norwegian Cruise Line faced similar pressures from higher energy costs. This contrasts with defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman rallying on expanded orders. Investors anticipate prolonged impacts on travel sectors unless conflict resolves swiftly.

Wall Street closed lower on Friday with all three major indexes ending the week in the red, while the Russell 2000 hit its lowest level of the year, despite strong corporate earnings and solid guidance reportedly supporting broader market trends. Meta Platforms shares fell nearly 4% following a report that the social media giant has postponed the release of its AI model Avocado to at least May, signaling potential delays in the company's AI product roadmap. Ulta Beauty shares slumped more than 14% as rising costs deepened margin concerns, with the company's new CEO flagging potential global cost impacts. The mixed market performance reflects investor uncertainty about technology sector growth prospects amid ongoing economic and competitive pressures.

US equity futures fell sharply on March 13, 2026, extending a market slide amid Brent oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel due to escalating tensions from the US-Israel war with Iran. Chevron shares rose 30% year-to-date while ConocoPhillips dipped slightly in premarket trading, reflecting energy sector volatility. The rally in oil prices deepened fears of a global inflation spike, with experts warning it poses the biggest risk to macro sentiment. Markets anticipate further volatility as the Trump administration advances second-round tariff investigations on 60 economies.