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IRS Direct Deposit Snag Delays Refunds for Over 800,000 Taxpayers
The IRS has issued more than 830,000 notices to taxpayers with invalid direct deposit information, potentially delaying refunds by over 10 weeks. Lawmakers are questioning how unbanked individuals can access funds faster.
Nexstar Completes $6.2B Tegna Takeover, Faces Legal Challenges
Nexstar Media Group has closed its $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, becoming the largest owner of local television stations in the United States. The deal received regulatory approval but is now facing antitrust lawsuits from several states and DirecTV.
Wall Street Holds Breath as Oil Retreats, Fed Stance in Focus
U.S. equity futures posted modest gains early Friday as a pullback in crude oil prices offered some relief. The tentative move higher follows a broad market decline that pushed the S&P 500 below a key technical level.
Mortgage Rates Climb, Squeezing Spring Housing Momentum
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.22% this week, contributing to a 10.9% drop in overall loan applications as refinancing activity slowed. Purchase applications showed slight weekly growth but remain volatile year-over-year.
Indian Markets Rebound Sharply on Easing Oil Prices and IT Rally
Indian equity indices staged a strong recovery on March 20, 2026, with the Sensex jumping 891 points. The rally was fueled by falling crude oil prices and a surge in IT stocks.
Novo Nordisk Shares Dip Despite FDA Nod for Higher-Dose Wegovy
Novo Nordisk shares declined in Copenhagen trading even after U.S. regulators cleared a higher-dose version of its Wegovy obesity treatment. Competitive pressures from Eli Lilly and looming generic competition in India weighed on investor sentiment.
Verizon Stock Retreats From Recent High Amid Reporting Shift and Rival Pressure
Verizon Communications stock retreated further from its 52-week high, slipping 0.2% to $49.48. The move comes as the telecom giant faces criticism over a planned change to its financial reporting structure.
Planet Labs Surpasses Forecasts, Eyes AI Growth with Nvidia
Planet Labs announced fourth-quarter revenue of $86.8 million, a 41% increase, beating analyst estimates. The company also provided an optimistic revenue forecast for fiscal 2027 and highlighted its deepening AI collaboration with Nvidia.
Quantum Computing Stocks Slip as Investors Seek Tangible Revenue Over Long-Term Potential
Rigetti Computing shares declined alongside peers IonQ and D-Wave Quantum, highlighting investor impatience for revenue growth over technological promises. A new UK quantum funding package failed to lift the sector.
Opendoor Shares Slide Amid Rising Mortgage Rates, Housing Slowdown
Opendoor Technologies shares declined 2.6% after U.S. 30-year mortgage rates climbed to 6.22%, the highest since December. The company warned first-quarter revenue could drop roughly 10% sequentially.
Snap Shares Extend Decline Amid Tech Selloff, Ad Pressure Persists
Snap Inc. shares declined again Thursday, marking a third straight loss amid a broader selloff in technology stocks. The stock now trades 56% below its July high as the company grapples with pressure on its core advertising business.