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Wealth Managers Boost Leveraged Nasdaq ETF Bets Ahead of Market Correction
SEC filings reveal several wealth management firms significantly raised their holdings in leveraged Nasdaq-100 ETFs like TQQQ and QLD in late 2025. These bets are now under pressure as the Nasdaq Composite has entered correction territory.
Pfizer Shares Reach New Peak Amid Divergent Views on Future Growth
Pfizer shares surged to a 52-week high of $28.30, driven by robust quarterly results and promising oncology data. Analysts remain divided on whether the stock's rally is sustainable given looming growth challenges.
Biogen to Acquire Apellis in $5.6B Deal, Adding Rare Disease Portfolio
Biogen has entered an agreement to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for approximately $5.6 billion in cash. The deal provides Apellis shareholders $41 per share upfront, with potential additional payments based on sales performance of the eye drug Syfovre.
Gold Posts March Rebound but Faces Worst Monthly Drop Since 2008
Gold prices climbed in early New York trading Tuesday but remained on track for their steepest monthly decline since 2008. Brent crude oil rose sharply after the Strait of Hormuz was closed due to the Iran conflict.
Rocket Lab Gains German Nod for Mynaric Takeover, Shares Rally
Rocket Lab received German regulatory clearance to acquire Mynaric in a $75 million deal, sending its shares up 6.7%. The acquisition establishes Rocket Lab's first European base in Munich.
JPMorgan Commits $80 Billion to Small Business, Expands Private Capital Unit
JPMorgan Chase unveiled a decade-long $80 billion lending program aimed at small businesses and is expanding its private capital team to serve companies staying private longer.
Blackstone Enlists Top Golfer Fleetwood in Wealth Management Expansion
Blackstone has appointed professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood as its inaugural global brand ambassador, a strategic move to attract high-net-worth individual investors. The firm's private wealth unit now oversees $302 billion in assets as competition for affluent capital intensifies.
Oil Soars on Hormuz Closure, Gas Tops $4; Wall Street Eyes $150
Oil prices surged with Brent crude approaching $115 a barrel after an attack on a Kuwaiti tanker closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global supply. The U.S. national average for gasoline has surpassed $4 a gallon.
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Marvell to Expand AI Networking Partnership
Nvidia has committed $2 billion to Marvell Technology, deepening their partnership in custom AI chips and high-speed networking. Marvell projects fiscal 2027 revenue near $11 billion following record 2026 sales.
Oracle Restructuring Hits India as AI Spending Plan Reaches $50 Billion
Oracle has begun workforce reductions in India as part of a broader restructuring effort, with estimated costs reaching $2.1 billion. The company continues its aggressive $50 billion capital expenditure plan for artificial intelligence data centers.
Indian Markets Begin Fiscal Year Under Pressure as Crude, Currency Weigh
Indian equities enter the new fiscal year under significant strain, with benchmarks recording their steepest annual declines since 2020. The rupee hit a historic low while Brent crude prices hovered near $115, exacerbating inflation and trade deficit concerns.
Michigan Regulators Approve $276M Consumers Energy Rate Increase
Michigan regulators have granted Consumers Energy a $276.6 million annual rate increase, raising typical residential bills by $6.46 per month starting May 1. The decision funds grid upgrades but drew criticism from the state's attorney general.