Stocks Rebound as Oil Retreats, Fed Meeting Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Rebound as Oil Retreats, Fed Meeting Looms

U.S. equity indices advanced Monday, breaking a three-week decline, while crude oil prices pulled back. Market focus shifts to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week.

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Super Micro Rises on AI Server Focus Amid Margin Pressure
Technology Sarah Chen

Super Micro Rises on AI Server Focus Amid Margin Pressure

Super Micro Computer's stock advanced as Nvidia's GTC conference highlighted AI server demand, though the company faces margin compression and negative operating cash flow.

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Schwab Bolsters Financial Advice as Major Funds Reduce Holdings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Schwab Bolsters Financial Advice as Major Funds Reduce Holdings

Charles Schwab expanded its financial education platform with new planners as regulatory filings showed two investment firms reduced their positions in the brokerage. Schwab also reported strong February asset growth.

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Nokia Shares Advance Ahead of Q1 Report as AI Network Strategy Faces Scrutiny
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Shares Advance Ahead of Q1 Report as AI Network Strategy Faces Scrutiny

Nokia shares gained approximately 1% in Helsinki trading, extending a 31% rally for 2026. The company's AI-focused network strategy faces a key test with first-quarter results due April 23, following mixed analyst sentiment.

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American Airlines Shares Decline Amid Fuel Spike and Government Shutdown Strain
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Airlines Shares Decline Amid Fuel Spike and Government Shutdown Strain

American Airlines shares dropped to $10.30 Monday, underperforming peers, as surging fuel prices and airport staffing concerns from the government shutdown weigh on the carrier. The company previously warned of a Q1 loss.

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Nvidia Gains Ahead of GTC as Investors Await AI Roadmap Details
Technology Sarah Chen

Nvidia Gains Ahead of GTC as Investors Await AI Roadmap Details

Nvidia shares advanced Monday ahead of CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at the GTC conference, where details on new AI chips and inference strategy are anticipated.

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Wheat, Oil Surge on Export Data and Middle East Tensions
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Wheat, Oil Surge on Export Data and Middle East Tensions

Agricultural commodities advanced Friday, led by wheat on robust export sales, while crude oil prices jumped due to Middle East supply concerns. Indian equities slumped to multi-month lows.

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Soybeans Recover Midday; Infinity, PDD Show Deep Undervaluation
Markets Daniel Marsh

Soybeans Recover Midday; Infinity, PDD Show Deep Undervaluation

Soybean futures recovered from early losses Friday. Separate analyses suggest Infinity Natural Resources and PDD Holdings are significantly undervalued. Baytex Energy reported a major 2025 loss.

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Hit 22-Month High as Crude Rally Intensifies
Commodities Rebecca Torres

U.S. Gasoline Prices Hit 22-Month High as Crude Rally Intensifies

The national average for regular gasoline reached $3.675 per gallon on Saturday, the highest level since May 2024, driven by Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel and tightening supply conditions.

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Natural Gas Futures Slide on Warm March Outlook, EIA Trims 2026 Forecast
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Natural Gas Futures Slide on Warm March Outlook, EIA Trims 2026 Forecast

U.S. natural gas futures declined sharply Friday, pressured by forecasts for mild late-winter weather reducing heating demand. The Energy Information Administration reduced its 2026 Henry Hub price outlook due to elevated storage inventories.

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Bitcoin Tests $74K Resistance Amid ETF Inflows and Geopolitical Tensions
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Tests $74K Resistance Amid ETF Inflows and Geopolitical Tensions

Bitcoin retreated to $70,587 after failing to breach $74,000, despite sustained ETF inflows. Macro pressures from elevated oil and reduced Fed cut expectations weigh on sentiment.

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Drone Strike at Fujairah Sends Oil Above $103, Deepening Hormuz Supply Crisis
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Drone Strike at Fujairah Sends Oil Above $103, Deepening Hormuz Supply Crisis

Oil prices climbed as a drone attack disrupted operations at the UAE's Fujairah port, intensifying fears over Strait of Hormuz supply routes. Brent crude settled at $103.14 a barrel.

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