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These U.S. natural gas exporters benefit from disruption to Qatar LNG supply in Iran war
U.S. natural gas exporters are poised to benefit from the big disruption in global supply caused by the escalating war in the Middle East. Qatar halted production of liquefied natural gas Monday after Iran struck two key facilities in retaliation for the massive U.S.-Israel airstrikes that killed the Islamic Republic’s head of state, Ayatollah Ali […]
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Wall Street playbook says buy when war breaks out. How this time could be different
Investors are wondering if buying the dip when war breaks out will work this time around as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran grows. The old Wall Street adage “buy the cannons, sell the trumpets” suggests that traders might race to pick up stocks in reaction to war headlines, expecting a rebound. But the […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MongoDB, Pinterest, NRG Energy, Kontoor Brands & more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. AeroVironment — The drone maker’s stock jumped 9% after AeroVironment said it is still in talks with the U.S. Space Force for the SCAR program contract. Negotiations had been paused in order to revise the terms to speed up delivery times. The company said it is […]
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We’ve been active with trades during the Iran war fallout. Jim Cramer explains our approach
Jim Cramer on Tuesday morning explained why the Investing Club is trying to strike a delicate balance with its moves during the stock market fallout from the Iran war. “Those who flee in moments like this can never get back in,” Jim stressed during the Morning Meeting, as Wall Street sold off sharply on the […]
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What’s next for global markets as oil surges and stocks plunge on Middle East conflict
Assets from stocks to bonds sold off across the globe on Tuesday, as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East fueled risk-off sentiment. It came as the U.S.-Iran war entered its fourth day , marked by more missile and drone strikes across the region and a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump that the conflict […]
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Blackstone’s Gray: Market ‘noise’ fueled record redemptions from world’s largest private credit fund
Key Points Blackstone president Jon Gray defended the quality of loans within the firm’s flagship private credit fund after investors as concerns in the sector are growing. Source
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The momentum trades of 2026 are breaking with gold, silver and South Korea down big
Key Points Gold, silver and South Korea were down big Tuesday amid fears the war in Iran could go on for longer than expected. Each of these trades were huge momentum plays in 2026, as investors nervous about their exposure to U.S. large cap tech sought out different asset classes. Bullion getting caught up in […]
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Dow drops 1,200 points as oil surges, bond yields climb in response to deepening Iran conflict: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. equities tumbled on Tuesday, undoing a Monday equity comeback, as oil prices spiked again and traders began to worry the U.S.-Iran conflict could drag on longer than anticipated. The Dow […]
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New York Fed’s Williams says tariff burden falls ‘overwhelmingly’ on U.S. businesses and consumers
Key Points American consumers and businesses are taking most of the hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, New York Fed President John Williams said in remarks that counter White House claims. A study Williams cited on the issue has generated a fair amount of controversy over the past few weeks, with White House economist Kevin […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Target, Best Buy, On Holding, MongoDB & more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Target — The big box retailer jumped more than 3% on better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter. Target earned an adjusted $2.44 per share, which topped the $2.16 per share analysts polled by LSEG were anticipating. Revenue of $30.45 billion came in just below consensus. Best […]
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