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Reports of Trump Seeking End to Iran War Could Lift Wall Street at the Open: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
U.S. stock futures are signaling a strong start for markets on Tuesday, suggesting equities may open sharply higher after retreating later in the previous session. Early gains could be fueled by reports that President Donald Trump is considering bringing the conflict in the Middle East to a close. According to a Wall Street Journal report,…
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Microsoft to invest more than $1 billion to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in Thailand
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) said it plans to invest over $1 billion in Thailand during the next two years to strengthen cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure across the country. The technology company announced Tuesday that the investment will be used to expand its data center presence and support programs aimed at developing local digital and AI…
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Futures rise while oil stays elevated amid Iran conflict — key market drivers: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. equity futures moved higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the final trading day of the first quarter, supported by reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may be considering ending the military campaign in Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Energy markets, however, stayed under pressure after a Kuwaiti oil…
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Mobix Labs (MOBX): Doubling Down on the “Drone Wars” Economy
For retail investors following the defense tech space, March 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal month for Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX). The company just dropped two major updates that signal a strategic shift from being a “component supplier” to becoming a “systems intelligence” player. This article is disseminated in partnership with Mobix Labs Inc. It…
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Oil Shock and Tech Weakness Push S&P 500 to Third Straight Loss
U.S. stocks finished Monday’s session mixed as surging oil prices and persistent weakness in the technology sector overshadowed tentative hopes for diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict. Brent crude shattered the $107 threshold during the session, ultimately settling near $113 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for roughly 21 million barrels per day of…
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Bargain Hunting May Spark Early Rebound on Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures
U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher open on Monday, suggesting equities may recover some of the ground lost during last week’s sharp sell-off. Early gains could be driven by bargain hunting, as some investors take advantage of lower valuations following the recent market weakness. The downturn last week pushed the major U.S. indices…
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iPhone demand remains resilient in China despite weaker smartphone shipments, report says
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone continues to outperform Android competitors in China even as overall smartphone shipments decline, with Android brands facing rising inventory levels and increasing prices, according to a Jefferies report citing February data from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Total smartphone shipments in China dropped 12.6% year-on-year in February after a…
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Eli Lilly strikes $2.75 billion drug discovery partnership with InSilico
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) has entered into a drug discovery collaboration with Hong Kong-listed InSilico that could be worth up to $2.75 billion, the companies said on Sunday. As part of the agreement, InSilico will receive an upfront payment of $115 million. The company may also earn additional milestone payments that could lift the total value…
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J&J reports one-year ICOTYDE psoriasis trial results show sustained efficacy
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has released one-year results from Phase 3 clinical trials indicating that its psoriasis treatment ICOTYDE maintained strong skin clearance outcomes through 52 weeks. Data from the ICONIC-ADVANCE 1 and 2 trials showed that complete skin clearance rates improved over time. In the studies, clearance increased from 41% to 49% and from…
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Oil climbs, futures rise as Iran war enters second month — what’s moving markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to the major U.S. equity indices moved higher, as investors assessed the outlook for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices remained above $100 per barrel amid reports of U.S. troop deployments to the region and speculation that President Donald Trump is weighing a possible operation to extract uranium from Iran.…