Key Points Nasdaq-100 ETFs have lost a bit of their luster in 2026. The AI trade is likely to still be a bullish long-term catalyst for stock prices, but many investors are focused on the short term. Catalysts for stocks in the Nasdaq-100 make it worth investing in now. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › After three straight years of huge gains, the Nasdaq-100 index has got...
Key Points Nasdaq-100 ETFs have lost a bit of their luster in 2026. The AI trade is likely to still be a bullish long-term catalyst for stock prices, but many investors are focused on the short term. Catalysts for stocks in the Nasdaq-100 make it worth investing in now. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › After three straight years of huge gains, the Nasdaq-100 index has gotten stuck in 2026. Concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) could negatively disrupt the global economy and about valuation levels have turned the index from a leader to a laggard. It's traded in a fairly tight range this year, so it hasn't necessarily experienced a pullback, but it's not adding to returns the way it once did. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Things have been a bit better recently, though. From Feb. 27 -- the last market day before the Israel-U.S. war against Iran started -- through market close March 9, the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq-100, is beating the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). We shouldn't draw any major conclusions from just a few trading days. But after 2026's relative struggles for tech stocks, it's worth asking if the Nasdaq-100 rally has run out of steam or if there's still room left to run. Let's break down the major catalysts for the tech sector right now. Tech still expected to lead in earnings growth Investments into AI paid off for the "Magnificent Seven" companies in 2025. Both earnings and revenues accelerated even as questions arose about whether all of that spending is ultimately going to be worth it. But 2025 isn't expected to be the end of it. The tech sector is expected to deliver the biggest earnings and revenue growth of all of the 11 S&P 500 sectors in 2026, according to some estimates. In 2027, the earnin...
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Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) announced a multiyear agreement with NVIDIA to accelerate advanced optics technologies for next generation AI infrastructure. NVIDIA is making a significant investment in Lumentum as part of the collaboration focused on opti...
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) announced a multiyear agreement with NVIDIA to accelerate advanced optics technologies for next generation AI infrastructure. NVIDIA is making a significant investment in Lumentum as part of the collaboration focused on optical interconnects and manufacturing capacity. Lumentum is joining the S&P 500 index, increasing its visibility with institutional and index-tracking investors. Lumentum focuses on optical and photonic products that sit at the core of data centers and communications networks, a part of the market that has become increasingly important as AI workloads scale. By aligning with NVIDIA on advanced optics, the company is positioning its products for use in high bandwidth, AI focused data center buildouts where reliable, high speed connections are essential. The S&P 500 inclusion adds another layer of attention for NasdaqGS:LITE, as index funds and benchmarked portfolios adjust their holdings. For you as an investor, this combination of an AI infrastructure partnership and index membership highlights Lumentum as a company to watch as demand for AI related hardware and connectivity continues to evolve. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Lumentum Holdings by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Lumentum Holdings. NasdaqGS:LITE Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 We've flagged 4 risks for Lumentum Holdings. See which could impact your investment. Quick Assessment ⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target : Lumentum trades at US$640.69 versus a consensus target of US$660.32, roughly 3% below analyst expectations. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation : Simply Wall St estimates the shares are trading about 25.4% below fair value, signalling a valuation gap. ✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of roughly 16.1% shows i...
Torsten Asmus Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday said that they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue. "We are the ones who will determine the end of the war," a spokesperson said, according to state media. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that U.S. attacks could rise sharply if Iran sought to block tanker traffic thr...
Torsten Asmus Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday said that they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue. "We are the ones who will determine the end of the war," a spokesperson said, according to state media. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that U.S. attacks could rise sharply if Iran sought to block tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fifth of the world's oil supply. “We will hit them so hard that it will not be possible for them or anybody else helping them to ever recover that section of the world," Trump said at a news conference on Monday. In a later Truth Social post, Trump repeated his warning. "If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far," he said. The Iran war has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, leaving tankers stranded for over a week and forcing producers to curb output as storage fills up. Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) eased 4.8% to $ 94.34 a barrel at press time, w hile U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (CL1:COM ) fell 5% to $90.15. Both contracts faced some resistance at $120/bbl and have since fallen back. After speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said the United States will waive oil-related sanctions on "some countries" to ease the shortage. According to a Reuters report citing multiple sources, that could mean a further easing of sanctions on Russian oil, which could complicate efforts to punish Moscow for its war in Ukraine. More on Crude Oil Futures, State Street® Energy Select Sector SPDR® ETF, etc. Rates Spark: The Epic Fury Calms Peak Crude Oil? Quick Look At S&P 500 EPS Data Was Last Week The Tipping Point For Stocks? Crude oil drops below $90 after Trump says Iran war could end 'very soon' 3 Things to look out for on Tuesday
In early March 2026, 3M Company launched Brite by Scotch-Brite, a new design-forward line of cleaning tools now available at Target, Walmart, and Amazon, featuring colorful scrubbers, dishwands, palm scrubbers, and matching Drain & Dry Stands. By turning everyday sponges and scrubbers into counter-worthy accessories promoted across social media and a "Sparkle Squad" of ambassadors, 3M is leaning i...
In early March 2026, 3M Company launched Brite by Scotch-Brite, a new design-forward line of cleaning tools now available at Target, Walmart, and Amazon, featuring colorful scrubbers, dishwands, palm scrubbers, and matching Drain & Dry Stands. By turning everyday sponges and scrubbers into counter-worthy accessories promoted across social media and a "Sparkle Squad" of ambassadors, 3M is leaning into home décor and lifestyle branding within its core consumer segment. With recent share price pressure and ongoing attention on its legal liabilities, we’ll explore how this Brite by Scotch-Brite launch influences 3M’s broader investment narrative. We've uncovered the 14 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don't just survive market storms, but thrive in them. What Is 3M's Investment Narrative? To own 3M today, you need to believe the core industrial and consumer franchises can keep generating solid cash flows while the company works through its heavy legal and balance sheet overhangs. Recent pressure on the share price, modest 2026 guidance, and sizeable PFAS and earplug liabilities mean near‑term catalysts still sit more with legal developments, cash generation, and capital allocation than with new products. The Brite by Scotch-Brite launch is a good reminder of 3M’s consumer brand muscle and design capability, but as a single product line it is unlikely to move the needle relative to the scale of these commitments or its US$24,948m revenue base. Instead, it modestly supports the case that 3M can still refresh its brands while investors focus on debt, dividends, and legal outcomes. However, the scale and duration of those legal commitments is something investors should not overlook. Despite retreating, 3M's shares might still be trading 31% above their fair value. Discover the potential downside here. Exploring Other Perspectives MMM 1-Year Stock Price Chart Six Simply Wall St Community fair value views span roughly US$142 to US$218 per share, underlining how far apart...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened on a positive note Tuesday as crude oil prices slumped nearly 10 percent on signs of possible easing oil sanctions and comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that the Iran war could be short-lived. Trump also said he would have the U.S. Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Media reports suggest that the U.S. is considering coordinating sales of oil ...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened on a positive note Tuesday as crude oil prices slumped nearly 10 percent on signs of possible easing oil sanctions and comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that the Iran war could be short-lived. Trump also said he would have the U.S. Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Media reports suggest that the U.S. is considering coordinating sales of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 355 points, or half a percent, at 77,921 while the broader NSE Nifty index surged 109 points, or half a percent, to 24,136. Among the top gainers, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement and Indigo climbed 2-3 percent. Cochin Shipyard rose 1.3 percent, Hyundai Motor India added half a percent, Motilal Oswal surged 1.7 percent, Nippon Life India jumped nearly 2 percent and Vishal Mega Mart rallied 2.5 percent after an announcement that the NSE will add them to the F&O segment from April 1, 2026. Dixon Technologies soared 4.6 percent. The company has executed a share subscription and shareholders' agreement with HKC Overseas Limited. Torrent Power advanced 1.6 percent after raising Rs. 2,000 crore through a private placement of non-convertible debentures. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Even by the roller-coaster standards of the global oil market , Monday’s extreme swings tested traders’ limits. Benchmark contracts for oil — the world’s most traded commodity — surged as much as 29% following a weekend of unrelentingly negative news from the deepening crisis in the Middle East. With Persian Gulf drillers locking in oil output, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz at a ne...
Even by the roller-coaster standards of the global oil market , Monday’s extreme swings tested traders’ limits. Benchmark contracts for oil — the world’s most traded commodity — surged as much as 29% following a weekend of unrelentingly negative news from the deepening crisis in the Middle East. With Persian Gulf drillers locking in oil output, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz at a near standstill and no sign of a resolution, Brent contracts soared in heavy volumes to a peak of almost $120 a barrel in the first few hours of trading, to highs last seen in the middle of 2022. Then the mood abruptly shifted — forcing traders to make a dramatic turn. Oil’s two most traded contracts were in the red toward the end of the session. “I’m enjoying the volatility but it’s exhausting,” said Toby Copson , a China-based portfolio manager at Davenport Energy, which trades oil and gas. “It’s been all hands on deck. Not many us are getting much sleep. Fundamentally, we know the drivers, but we’re being stress-tested by headlines and tweets.” Moves by the Group-of-Seven nations to pave the way for a coordinated release of crude from strategic reserves initially cooled early gains, then came comments from President Donald Trump that the conflict could end soon. Even with scant detail, it was a change of tone that rapidly cooled the market. For Brent, it was the largest-ever drop from an intraday maximum to a closing price, the sort of swings seen during the Covid pandemic. Traders typically thrive on volatility, but oscillations as intense as Monday’s are relatively infrequent. This week’s dramatically changing headlines and huge moves in asset prices have left even veterans rattled — recalling the upsurge in commodities triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and, before that, the historic day in 2020 when West Texas Intermediate briefly traded below zero. “It was downright panic trading,” said Nick Twidale from AT Global Markets, who — with 27 years of market ...
Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after March 12 would be increased. Travellers on flights between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Banglades...
Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after March 12 would be increased. Travellers on flights between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal will face the sharpest increases, with charges rising 35.2 per cent from HK$284 (US$36) to HK$384. Advertisement Flights between the city and East or Southeast Asian destinations – such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Singapore – will be subject to charges of HK$212, up HK$50 or 30.8 per cent. The announcement came less than two weeks after the current fuel surcharge levels took effect on March 1. Advertisement Fuel surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and long-haul destinations – including North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East – will rise from HK$589 to HK$739 per trip, a 25.5 per cent increase.
Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with...
Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a private US-based military company led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince. Haiti’s prime minister’s office, defence minister, national police, Vectus, and the US State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The US charge d’affaires in Haiti told a Senate committee last month that the State Department had licensed Vectus to export its services to Haiti. A spokesperson for the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force in Haiti declined to comment. Advertisement HRW’s Americas director, Juanita Goebertus, told Reuters that the rights group had documented unlawful use of lethal force, saying Haiti’s partners should stop collaborating with its security forces until they implement safeguards to protect civilians. Haitian security forces guard the area near the National Palace in Port-au-Prince. Photo: Reuters “Haitian authorities should urgently rein in the security forces and private contractors working for them before more children die,” she said. Despite Kenyan, US and UN support, armed gangs have expanded well beyond the capital and security forces have yet to capture a major gang leader. The gangs have killed thousands, displaced over a million and crippled the economy.