Yahoo Finance Senior Producer John Hyland tracks Tuesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories.Disney (DIS) stock is under pressure due to shifts in its OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) partnership, as well as Epic Games's layoff announcement.Meta (META) is in focus amid reports of potential layoffs across Reality Labs and other key teams.

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Doug Burgum, US secretary of the interior, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. F. Carter Smith | Bloomberg | Getty Images HOUSTON — Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Wednesday that the U.S. recently brought back $100 million of gold from Venezuela. Burgum visited Venezuela with oil and mining executives earlier this month to meet with interim President Delcy Rodriguez. "There hadn't been a shipment of precious metals between Venezuela and America in over 20 years," Burgum told energy executives at S&P Global's CERAWeek conference in Houston. "At the end of the two days, we were able to bring home $100 million of gold — physically, the gold," the Interior secretary said. U.S. refiners will use the gold for commercial and consumer purposes, he said. The U.S. captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid in January, leaving the rest of the regime largely in place. The Trump administration is cooperating closely with Rodriguez, vice president under Maduro. The Interior secretary said he met with Rodriguez for 10 hours during his trip. President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela's energy sector. The South American nation is believed to possess the largest crude oil reserves in the world. Minerals and metals Beyond petroleum, however, the U.S. also sees a major opportunity to develop Venezuela's mineral and precious metal resources, Burgum said. The country also has vast coal resources that contain critical minerals, he said. "The mining opportunity — that's an industry that's been in complete collapse in Venezuela and they know that. It's down to just artisanal miners controlled by gangs, [with] probably some of the worst environmental practices in the world," Burgum said "They want a clean environment, they want to have modern investment, they want to see growth in their country," the Interior secretary said of the Rodriguez government. ...

Apollo Global Management Inc. ’s insurance arm was the second-biggest borrower last year in the Federal Home Loan Bank system, a Depression-era program designed to shore up mortgage lending that has morphed into a go-to — and controversial — source of cheap financing for banks and other financial institutions. Athene Holding Ltd. owed the FHLB $23.3 billion in loans, known as principal advances, as of Dec. 31, second only to Truist Financial Corp. and ahead of every major US bank. That’s up from 2024 , when Athene was the seventh-biggest borrower in the system with a balance of $15.6 billion. The US Congress set up the FHLB system in 1932 to make it easier for savings and loan associations, insurers and banks to access funds so they could finance more mortgages, though borrowers aren’t required to use the money for that specific purpose. Over time, the system has grown into a liquidity backstop for large institutions, with loan balances totaling $677 billion as of the end of 2025. The top 10 borrowers accounted for 25% of that amount. Insurance companies like Athene, which specializes in annuities, have been expanding their use of the system. Insurers’ FHLB borrowing has grown about 25% over the past two years and has tripled since 2013, data shows. Representatives for Apollo and its Athene arm didn’t respond to a request for comment. The FHLB system has faced criticism as the program has taken a more expansive role in the financial system, including during the 2023 regional banking crisis, when failed lenders including Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were found to have tapped the program for billions.

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Installed in my home, Bert is a conversation starter like no other. It usually begins with: ‘What on earth is that thing?’ I came across something that makes me happy every day. It’s a figurine of a cheery chef chap holding up a menu board in one hand and giving a big thumbs up with the other. I found it in a reclamation yard in Old Hill in the Black Country. It’s run by a bloke called Bert, who’s very funny in a bone-dry kind of way. The first time I met him he told me he was also a West Brom fan and asked me about our poor season. I told him I couldn’t face discussing them. Half an hour later, as I was negotiating a price for something, I asked him if there was a discount for West Brom fans. He looked at me and said, “You didn’t want to talk about them a minute ago.” There was no discount. Anyway, I decided to name my chef statue after him. Technically I suppose it’s more of a statuette but that’s a bit feminine-sounding for Bert. I was charmed by Bert – both Berts, actually, but here I refer to the statue – the moment I saw him but, as is the way of these things, I didn’t buy him because, you know, where do you put such an object? A week or two passed, though, and his cheeky little face kept coming to mind. So I went back to buy Bert from Bert and he was mine. And mine he will remain until death doth us part. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...

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Racide Scott Modell, CEO of energy and geopolitical analysis firm Rapidan Energy Group, warned that the U.S. and Iran are headed toward military escalation despite market optimism about a potential ceasefire. In an interview with CNBC, Modell argued that oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) should be higher given the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and that the physical realities of supply shortages will soon override the current narrative of de-escalation. The analyst dismissed the reported 15-point peace plan sent by the U.S. to Iran, noting that both nations hold “very, very extremist positions” that remain “entrenched.” Modell pointed out there are no indications of substantive talks occurring, stating, “There’s no way that President Trump can back out of this without opening the strait. So opening talks is a nonstarter for the Iranians at this point.” While oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) have trended lower, Modell credited this to what he called a “master class in verbal intervention by the president” aimed at keeping markets calm. However, he cautioned that this approach has limits, predicting that “physical realities of markets, shortages, lack of tankers, fighting over barrels is going to take over.” Modell highlighted that the U.S. has amassed its largest military concentration in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, with thousands of troops now in theater. He suggested military action could begin as early as Friday, with potential moves to seize islands and initiate suppressive fire against Iranian positions disrupting tanker traffic. Iran has demanded five key points in exchange for ending the war while treating the Strait of Hormuz as what Modell described as their “own tollbooth”—a position he characterized as a “nonstarter” for the U.S. administration. The closure of the critical shipping lane has created an inflection point where military action appears to be the only remaining option. The analyst predicted that market sentiment would ...

The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits. (Image credit: Apu Gomes)

jewhyte The narrative surrounding Microsoft's ( MSFT ) 365 and Copilot offerings needs to improve for the tech giant's stock to move higher, investment firm UBS said, following recent meetings with investors. “At 19x CY26E non-GAAP EPS we remain Buy-rated, but acknowledge that the narrative around M365/Copilot needs to improve in order for the stock to really re-rate higher,” analyst Karl Keirstead wrote in a note to clients. As such, Keirstead lowered his price target to $510 from $600. The recent efforts from OpenAI ( OPENAI ) and Anthropic ( ANTHRO ) to move into knowledge work hits at Microsoft's “sweet spot,” but investor focus has shifted to how durable and what kind of growth can come from 365 and Copilot, Keirstead explained. Upon meeting with Microsoft's investor relations team, Keirstead said the Windows giant pointed to usage trends and seat trends picking up in the fiscal second quarter. And notably, recent moves, such as Copilot Cowork, a new E7 bundle, and switching up the leadership, “signal a more aggressive stance and sense of urgency inside Microsoft,” Keirstead added. Aside from 365 and Copilot, Microsoft “sounded very bullish about Azure demand” but did not offer updates on revenue growth and capacity additions beyond what it has already told investors, Keirstead explained. More on Microsoft Microsoft: Fortress Balance Sheet, Deep Value Microsoft: I'm Pounding The Table On This Market Misunderstanding Microsoft: Agentic AI May Be The 2-In-1 Recovery Catalyst Microsoft revamps HR department: report OpenAI plans to discontinue its video generation app Sora

jewhyte The narrative surrounding Microsoft's ( MSFT ) 365 and Copilot offerings needs to improve for the tech giant's stock to move higher, investment firm UBS said, following recent meetings with investors. “At 19x CY26E non-GAAP EPS we remain Buy-rated, but acknowledge that the narrative around M365/Copilot needs to improve in order for the stock to really re-rate higher,” analyst Karl Keirstead wrote in a note to clients. As such, Keirstead lowered his price target to $510 from $600. The recent efforts from OpenAI ( OPENAI ) and Anthropic ( ANTHRO ) to move into knowledge work hits at Microsoft's “sweet spot,” but investor focus has shifted to how durable and what kind of growth can come from 365 and Copilot, Keirstead explained. Upon meeting with Microsoft's investor relations team, Keirstead said the Windows giant pointed to usage trends and seat trends picking up in the fiscal second quarter. And notably, recent moves, such as Copilot Cowork, a new E7 bundle, and switching up the leadership, “signal a more aggressive stance and sense of urgency inside Microsoft,” Keirstead added. Aside from 365 and Copilot, Microsoft “sounded very bullish about Azure demand” but did not offer updates on revenue growth and capacity additions beyond what it has already told investors, Keirstead explained. More on Microsoft Microsoft: Fortress Balance Sheet, Deep Value Microsoft: I'm Pounding The Table On This Market Misunderstanding Microsoft: Agentic AI May Be The 2-In-1 Recovery Catalyst Microsoft revamps HR department: report OpenAI plans to discontinue its video generation app Sora

jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It has only been two months since the publication of my previous coverage of Paychex, Inc. ( PAYX ). Despite its attractive valuation then, the stock price downtrend persisted and crossed below the $100 mark to its one-year low. I can’t blame the market due to the continued macroeconomic volatility and some uncertainty brought upon by AI. Yet, PAYX’s robust growth, intact fundamentals, and strategic concentration on SMEs position it well against these challenges. Technicals adhere to it as new buying opportunities emerge. Q3 2026: Growth And Margins Are Attractive In my previous coverage, I’ve already expressed my concerns about the external market forces that may affect the performance of Paychex, Inc. Macroeconomic volatility and RTO, or return-to-office, policies were additional concerns. But once again, PAYX proved that there’s no stopping yet as it sustains its growth with well-managed efficiency amid its expanding operating capacity. We have seen this in its most recent performance. In Q3 2026, its operating revenue amounted to $1.81B , up by 19.8% YoY from $1.51B. This YoY growth was higher than in my previous coverage at 18.2%. In fact, this was its strongest YoY performance in the eight quarters , proving that its continued expansion has become more fruitful. As you can see, both its revenue components increased. The impact of its Paycor acquisition continued to materialize. But most importantly, PAYX maintained strong customer retention with over 800,000 clients. Likewise, its total expenses rose by 24%, which completely offset revenue growth. But this wasn’t automatically a bad thing. After all, revenues were still high enough to cover the whole amount. We should also consider the impact of inflation on its cost pressures. More interestingly, its cost of service, which is mainly the direct cost of its operations, only increased by 11%. The huge bulk came from its SG&A expenses, which should not be surprising ...

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Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock via Getty Images U.S. large-cap communication services stocks have fell in 2026, with the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLC ) down about 5.2% year-to-date through March. In light of this, below is a list of the top 10 large-cap communication services stocks with market capitalizations of $10B or more, ranked by their year-to-date performance. The list is topped by FuboTV ( FUBO ), with a commanding YTD performance of 376.98%, far outpacing the rest of the field. The New York Times Company ( NYT ) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ( ASTS ) are the primary runners-up, with YTD gains of 21.23% and 19.76%, respectively. The top 10 features a diverse mix of companies across the communication services sector. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ( LYV ) represents the movies and entertainment industry, while Charter Communications, Inc. ( CHTR ) and EchoStar Corporation ( SATS ) come from the cable and satellite space. The bottom half of the list includes several names with negative YTD performance, including Electronic Arts Inc. ( EA ), Comcast Corporation ( CMCSA ), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ( WBD ), and Omnicom Group Inc. ( OMC ). Here is the list: FuboTV Inc. ( FUBO ), YTD perf: 376.98%, Quant rating: Sell 1.50 The New York Times Company ( NYT ), YTD perf: 21.23%, Quant rating: Hold 3.26 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ( ASTS ), YTD perf: 19.76%, Quant rating: Hold 3.30 Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ( LYV ), YTD perf: 7.16%, Quant rating: Hold 2.85 Charter Communications, Inc. ( CHTR ), YTD perf: 4.24%, Quant rating: Buy 3.99 EchoStar Corporation ( SATS ), YTD perf: 1.97%, Quant rating: Hold 3.44 Electronic Arts Inc. ( EA ), YTD perf: -1.33%, Quant rating: Hold 3.05 Comcast Corporation ( CMCSA ), YTD perf: -2.24%, Quant rating: Hold 3.30 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ( WBD ), YTD perf: -5.34%, Quant rating: Hold 3.39 Omnicom Group Inc. ( OMC ), YTD perf: -6.64%, Quant rating: Strong Buy 4.58 Communication Services ETFs: ( XLC ), ( VOX ), ( IYZ )...

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