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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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Oil prices, Target earnings, the new iPhone and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. While the war in Iran continues to unfold, today also brings the first midterm primary elections in the U.S. Here are the races to watch. Stock futures are plunging this morning following a mixed session on Wall Street. Here are […]
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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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CNBC Daily Open: Markets digest U.S.-Iran war as conflict spreads
A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Contributor | Getty Images What you need to know today The first flights out of Dubai were cleared to depart since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, but service is […]
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South Korea defense stocks soar with heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace surging 22% as traders react to Iran war
A Cheongung missile launcher is displayed during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2025) at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on October 17, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images South Korean defense stocks saw massive gains on Tuesday after the country’s markets returned from a public holiday, as […]
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Asia-Pacific markets extend losses as Iran conflict rages on; oil prices rise
A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Contributor | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Tuesday, as the conflict in Iran continues to rage on for a fourth day. Oil prices extended gains after Iran reportedly […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: MongoDB, Plug Power, Credo Technology & more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. MongoDB — Shares plunged 23% in extended trading. MongoDB said it sees first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of between $1.15 and $1.19 and revenue of between $659 million and $664 million. Analysts polled by LSEG expected earnings of $1.21 per share and $662 million in revenue […]
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Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday’s market turmoil
Mom-and-Pop investors rushed into a pair of trades on Monday following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Retail investors sent millions of dollars on a net basis into the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) and Palantir in the first hour of Monday’s session, according to VandaTrack. But the broader market didn’t see the […]
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Berkshire Hathaway shares drop more than 4% after poor fourth-quarter results, no bold moves by new CEO Abel
Key Points Shares of the Omaha-based conglomerate fell after Berkshire reported operating earnings of $10.2 billion in the fourth quarter – a nearly 30% decline from the year-ago period. Berkshire ended 2025 with a cash pile of more than $370 billion. Some on Wall Street had hoped for more aggressive signals on capital deployment. Source
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