International oil benchmarks rallied as military attacks in the Middle East threaten global energy supplies.
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Prediction Markets
Fallout From Conflict in the Middle East
Defense Stocks Stand to Gain. What Comes Next.
The U.S. attack on Iran will have implications for defense and energy stocks.
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Why Travel Stocks Are the Worst Hit Today
Airlines and cruise operators were among the worst hit stocks ahead of the open Monday as the travel sector faced up to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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The Media
Streaming Is Going to Cost More. That’s the Price of Mergers.
Paramount’s winning bid for Warner Bros. should give Netflix a run for its money. But it won’t be cheaper for TV watchers.
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Income Inequality
Tax the Rich. Why That Chant Is Louder Than Ever.
A tax professor argues for replacing the estate tax with an inheritance tax and reforming the federal income tax code to include investment gains.
American Airlines Stock Is Ready for Takeoff
The stock has underperformed other airlines for too long. Time to buy the shares.
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Coherent Stock, Lumentum Soar on Nvidia Deals. Here’s What to Know.
Nvidia will invest $2 billion in each company and secure optical networking capacity as it builds out AI infrastructure, sending Coherent and Lumentum shares higher.
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Largest U.S. Pension Takes Stake in a Hot Semi Stock, Buys More Nvidia and IonQ
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, better known as Calpers, manages over $614 billion worth of assets.
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Block Is the Latest AI Scaremonger. Why Markets Must Stick to the Fundamentals.
Nvidia suffers worst day in almost a year, China gets relief from Trump’s tariffs, Netflix calls it quits on Warner Bros. bidding war, and more news to start your day.
Nvidia Stock Is Still Under Pressure After Earnings
Nvidia shares were falling Friday as the stock struggled to bounce back from its 5.5% slump in the previous session.
March 2, 2026
Tech Giants Are Paying Up to Power AI. These Utilities Will Be Big Winners.
Electric companies are gaining the upper hand in deals with Alphabet, Amazon, and others.
Long Read
Worried About Citrini’s Report? Just Watch Star Trek.
Markets have reasons to fear uncertainties about AI. Sci-fi thought experiments might offer guidance, Mark Rosenberg writes in a guest commentary.
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Expect Gold, Treasuries, and Other Safe Assets to Rise After Iran Attack. Why Investors Shouldn’t Panic.
Investors should assess the Middle East conflict carefully before reacting, Matt Gertken writes in a guest commentary.
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GE Vernova’s CEO Gives His How-To on Riding the AI Power Surge
Scott Strazik has seen the electricity business charge up since he took the reins in 2021. “This was a pretty boring industry if I am honest.”
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CoreWeave’s CEO Explains Why This Is Not Your Father’s Tech Company
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn’t your typical tech company.
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Why I Waited Until 70 to Collect Social Security
The writer had the means to delay claiming his government benefits. Not everyone can.
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Your Trust Is Out of Date. How to Fix It.
With passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, trusts that were created years ago to shield wealth from onerous federal estate taxes may be unnecessary.
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Hackers Are Attacking Wealth Management Firms Including Mercer, Beacon Pointe. What’s at Risk.
Denver-based registered investment advisory firm Mercer Global Advisors is one of the latest wealth management firms targeted by profit-seeking hackers.
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Bank, Brokerage Stocks Recover Lost Ground After Last Week’s Selloff—Despite Iran Conflict
Shares of consumer bank Wells Fargo, wealth manager Morgan Stanley, and other financial services companies were rising Monday.
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