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Mortgage Rates Hover Near Multi-Year Highs as Housing Data Sours
Mortgage rates held near recent peaks on Monday, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.49%. New home sales tumbled 17.6% in January to the lowest level since late 2022.
IonQ's Revenue Lead Highlights Quantum Computing's Uneven Growth
IonQ's 2025 revenue reached $130 million, significantly exceeding D-Wave's $24.6 million and Rigetti's $7.1 million. The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) holds over $3.5 billion in assets, though its direct holdings in U.S. quantum stocks remain below 3%.
Swarmer Shares Plunge 30% Post-IPO, Highlighting Volatility Risks
Swarmer's stock tumbled over 30% in Friday's session, a sharp reversal after its Nasdaq debut. Despite the drop, shares trade significantly above the initial offering price set last week.
Brent Crude Surges to Multi-Year High on Middle East Supply Disruptions
Oil prices closed the week at a nearly four-year peak as escalating Middle East conflicts and Iraq's force majeure declaration on oilfields intensified supply fears. Brent crude settled at $112.19 per barrel.
Oil Prices Defy U.S. Release, Hit Multi-Year Highs Amid Supply Crisis
Global oil benchmarks surged to multi-year highs as supply disruptions in the Middle East overwhelmed a U.S. move to release stranded Iranian crude. Brent settled at $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022.
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.
Gulf Attacks Propel Oil, Widen Brent-WTI Gap to 2015 High
Oil prices experienced extreme volatility Thursday following Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $119 a barrel. The attacks have damaged Qatar's LNG export capacity and widened the key Brent-WTI spread to its largest margin since 2015.
Brent-WTI Spread Widens to 11-Year High Amid Gulf Supply Shocks
Brent crude prices jumped nearly 7% following Iranian missile strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, while U.S. benchmark WTI saw muted gains. The divergence pushed the discount for WTI versus Brent to its widest level in over a decade.
Kohl's Michigan Closure Highlights Turnaround Struggles Amid Weak Traffic
Kohl's has shuttered a store in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, amid a 2.8% decline in comparable sales and a 5% drop in foot traffic last quarter. The retailer faces mounting pressure as budget competitors like Ross Stores attract more shoppers.
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.
B2Gold Slips on Goose Mine Delays, Higher Costs as Gold Retreats
B2Gold Corp shares declined almost 5% Friday after its annual filing highlighted ongoing execution risks at the Goose mine in Nunavut and projected higher costs for 2026, coinciding with a drop in gold prices.
VIX Plunges from 14-Month High as Bitcoin Tops $70K, Oil Crashes 11%
The Cboe Volatility Index fell to 24.93 after hitting 35.3 Monday. Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 as oil prices tumbled, leaving major U.S. stock indexes mixed.
S&P 500 Holds Near Highs as Oil Volatility and Fed Outlook Fuel Market Debate
The S&P 500 declined slightly as a dramatic drop in oil prices and shifting Federal Reserve expectations created uncertainty. Wall Street is divided on whether the market is entering a deeper correction.
Aviva Resumes Share Buyback Amid Stock Decline, Analysts Highlight Valuation Gap
Aviva has recommenced its £350 million share repurchase program, purchasing 20,000 shares for cancellation, even as its stock price declined. The insurer reported a 25% surge in 2025 operating profit, bolstered by its takeover of Direct Line.
Rentokil Posts Higher Profit, Boosts Termite Provision as Chair Plans Exit
Rentokil Initial announced a 4% increase in adjusted pretax profit for 2025, driven by improved North American performance. The company also significantly raised its provision for termite damage claims and revealed its chairman will step down.
Robinhood Debuts High-Fee Platinum Card in Bid for Affluent Investors
Robinhood Markets introduced an invite-only Platinum credit card with a $695 annual fee and expanded into family wealth planning with custodial and trust accounts. The move aims to attract wealthier clients and reduce reliance on volatile trading revenue.
Micron Launches High-Density AI Server Memory, Nvidia Backs Efficiency Push
Micron Technology has started shipping samples of its new 256GB SOCAMM2 low-power server memory module, designed specifically for AI data center workloads. The module scales to 2TB per CPU and consumes significantly less power than standard DDR5.
UK Auto Market Hits 22-Year February High, But EV Adoption Lags Mandate
UK new car registrations reached a 22-year high for February, climbing 7.2% to 90,100 units. However, battery-electric vehicle adoption at 24.2% remains significantly below the 2026 regulatory target of 33%.
CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates
Shares of workplace software provider CXApp Inc. rose approximately 10% in pre-market trading after the company released analytics showing high desk no-show rates at a large enterprise tech client. The data underscores ongoing challenges with office space utilization in hybrid work environments.
Ondas Invests $10M in World View for High-Altitude ISR Partnership
Ondas Holdings has made a $10 million strategic investment in World View Enterprises, forming a partnership to create multi-domain ISR solutions. The collaboration aims to merge World View's stratospheric balloons with Ondas' drone and counter-drone technology.
CrowdStrike Posts Strong Q4, Guides Higher Amid AI Security Focus
CrowdStrike Holdings reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded profit expectations and raised its annual recurring revenue target. The cybersecurity firm also issued forward-looking revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 and disclosed new share repurchases.
American Express Boosts Dividend 16%, Shares Edge Higher
American Express increased its quarterly dividend by 16%, sending shares modestly higher. Investors now focus on the company's upcoming earnings report for details on consumer spending and credit health.
Lean Hog Futures Drop, Dollar Surges to 5-Week High
Lean hog futures declined Monday as trading volumes remained thin, while the U.S. dollar rallied to a five-week peak fueled by inflation concerns and rising Treasury yields.
Tesla Shares Edge Higher Amid Mixed European Sales Signals
Tesla shares closed marginally higher on Monday following the release of mixed European vehicle registration data for February. Key markets like France and Spain posted significant gains, while others saw declines.
ASX 200 Hits Record High on Energy Surge, Financials Slump
The Australian benchmark index edged up to a new record close, driven by energy shares following a surge in oil prices. Financial stocks experienced their worst session in months.
Kingsoft Cloud Shares Drop on Higher Related-Party Lease Caps
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited shares declined 5.6% in early trading following an SEC disclosure of higher related-party transaction caps for property services and leases. Investors are monitoring upcoming Hong Kong disclosures and U.S. payroll data.
Shell Shares Near 52-Week High as Hormuz Disruption Sends Oil Soaring
Shell shares closed at 3,073.5 pence, up 1.6% and near a 52-week high, as Brent crude jumped up to 13% after attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest April output increase.
Shell Shares Near High as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Sends Oil Soaring
Shell shares gained 1.6% to 3,073.5 pence, nearing a 52-week high, as Brent crude jumped up to 13% following attacks disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. FTSE futures declined 0.6% in early trading.
PepsiCo Nears 52-Week High Ahead of Dividend and Key Economic Data
PepsiCo shares gained 1.29% to $169.74 Friday, closing just under its 52-week peak. The company faces retailer pressure on ingredients while preparing for its March 31 dividend payout.