Intel's 18A Process Debuts in Commercial PCs as Market Headwinds Loom
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel's 18A Process Debuts in Commercial PCs as Market Headwinds Loom

Intel's 18A manufacturing technology makes its commercial debut in PCs shipping Tuesday, with Dell among the first vendors. The launch comes as Gartner forecasts a 10.4% drop in global PC shipments for 2026.

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Wolfe Research Upgrades CrowdStrike, Sees AI-Driven Cybersecurity Spending Surge
Technology Sarah Chen

Wolfe Research Upgrades CrowdStrike, Sees AI-Driven Cybersecurity Spending Surge

CrowdStrike shares advanced in premarket trading following an upgrade by Wolfe Research, which anticipates heightened cybersecurity investment driven by new AI threats. The firm set a $450 price target.

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Nvidia's Valuation Dips to Multi-Year Low Despite Surging AI Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Nvidia's Valuation Dips to Multi-Year Low Despite Surging AI Demand

Nvidia shares are trading at their lowest forward price-to-earnings multiple since early 2019, nearly 20% below October's peak, despite a 70% earnings growth forecast and major new AI chip orders from Amazon and Mistral.

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India's Banking System Braces for Year-End Holiday Disruptions
Economy Daniel Marsh

India's Banking System Braces for Year-End Holiday Disruptions

A series of bank holidays in India, coinciding with the financial year-end, is set to impact branch-based transactions like salary processing and cheque clearing from March 28 to April 3. Digital services will continue uninterrupted.

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Markets Under Pressure as Oil, Yields, and Volatility Converge
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Under Pressure as Oil, Yields, and Volatility Converge

U.S. stock indices slid into correction territory following a sharp sell-off, pressured by surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and heightened market volatility. Major banks offer divided outlooks on the path ahead.

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Sysco Acquires Jetro Restaurant Depot in $29.1 Billion Strategic Expansion
Markets Daniel Marsh

Sysco Acquires Jetro Restaurant Depot in $29.1 Billion Strategic Expansion

Sysco has agreed to purchase Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1 billion, a move that significantly expands its footprint in the cash-and-carry wholesale segment serving small foodservice operators.

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Dollar Index Nears 10-Month Peak Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears
Forex Rebecca Torres

Dollar Index Nears 10-Month Peak Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar strengthened toward a 10-month high as Middle East tensions fueled demand for safe assets. Brent crude surged past $115, amplifying inflation concerns and complicating policy for Asian central banks.

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Oil Surges on Middle East Escalation, Brent Eyes Steepest Monthly Gain Since 1988
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Surges on Middle East Escalation, Brent Eyes Steepest Monthly Gain Since 1988

Oil prices surged Monday with Brent crude approaching $116 a barrel, set for its largest monthly gain since 1988, as military hostilities in the Middle East intensified and threatened critical global shipping routes.

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Indian Markets End Fiscal Year with Steep Losses as Oil, Rupee Weigh
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets End Fiscal Year with Steep Losses as Oil, Rupee Weigh

Indian equities concluded their most challenging month since March 2020, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 tumbling over 11% in March. The rupee breached the 95-per-dollar threshold for the first time, while surging oil prices and sustained foreign outflows intensified market pressures.

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Indian Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears, Oil Spike
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Markets Plunge on Geopolitical Fears, Oil Spike

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 600 points, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in Brent crude oil prices above $115 per barrel.

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Coherent Gains Spotlight Following Nvidia Partnership, Exec Highlights AI Data Center Role
Technology Sarah Chen

Coherent Gains Spotlight Following Nvidia Partnership, Exec Highlights AI Data Center Role

Coherent Corp's senior vice president emphasized the broad industry impact of its Nvidia partnership at a Pittsburgh summit. The company reported a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.69 billion for its fiscal second quarter.

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Ciena Stock Volatile Amid Insider Sale, AI Networking Demand in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Ciena Stock Volatile Amid Insider Sale, AI Networking Demand in Focus

Ciena Corporation shares gained 3.5% Friday as a Form 144 filing revealed an insider sale plan, coming after the company reported record quarterly revenue and raised its 2026 sales forecast driven by AI networking demand.

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