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Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Hubs, Sending Oil Past $112 and LNG Supply into Crisis
Oil prices spiked above $112 a barrel following Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, crippling LNG output and raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began.
S&P 500 Tests Critical 200-Day Support Amid Oil Spike and Fed Uncertainty
The S&P 500 closed just above its 200-day moving average at 6,624.70, with technical analysts warning a break below 6,600 could trigger a sharp selloff. The market faces pressure from surging oil prices and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Micron's AI-Driven Earnings Surge Overshadowed by Hefty Capex Hike
Micron Technology reported record quarterly results and a strong forecast, yet shares declined as the company announced significantly higher capital expenditures to expand capacity for AI memory chips.
Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears and Hawkish Fed Stance
Global equity markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.36%, while Asian and Indian benchmarks saw steeper declines.
NIO Shares Slide Amid Broader Market Retreat Despite First Quarterly Profit
NIO's U.S.-listed shares declined 2.35% to $5.82, extending losses despite reporting its first-ever quarterly net profit. The drop coincided with a broader market retreat after the Federal Reserve's latest policy update.
Palantir Shares Dip Despite Navy Contract Expansion, AI Competition Heats Up
Palantir Technologies shares declined 1.5% to $152.77 on Wednesday despite adding supplier Keel to its U.S. Navy ShipOS project. The drop coincided with broader software weakness and news that OpenAI will supply AI models to defense agencies.
Macy's Shares Surge on Q4 Beat, but Tariff and Margin Pressures Loom
Macy's shares climbed 4.8% to $17.72 following stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results, though management issued cautious 2026 projections amid tariff pressures and store closures.
Swarmer Soars Post-IPO as Battle-Tested Drone Software Captures Investor Interest
Swarmer shares skyrocketed 77% to $55, building on a 520% first-day pop from its $5 IPO price. The drone software firm, with over 100,000 combat missions in Ukraine, faces significant financial challenges and customer concentration risks.
MARA Stock Drops Amid Bitcoin Decline and Fed Uncertainty
MARA Holdings shares declined alongside Bitcoin after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, with the company posting a significant annual loss and executives filing to sell shares.
Bitmine Shares Drop 7.8% as Ether Slumps Following Fed Decision
Bitmine shares declined 7.8% in extended trading Wednesday, pressured by a 5.9% drop in ether following the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. The company holds 4.6 million ETH and reported $11.5 billion in total assets.
Opendoor Shares Slide Amid Fed's Hawkish Stance, Housing Market Strain
Opendoor Technologies shares dropped 5.0% to $5.28 after the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, exacerbating pressure on its home-flipping model. Broader market declines and persistent high borrowing costs contributed to the selloff.
AI Disruption Threatens Entry-Level Jobs, CEOs Warn of Graduate Unemployment Spike
Top executives from ServiceNow and BlackRock caution that artificial intelligence is rapidly displacing entry-level white-collar positions, potentially pushing graduate unemployment into the mid-30 percent range within years.