Key Points Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived under President Donald Trump, these outsize gains have also been accompanied by historic bouts of volatility. The Middle East conflict has investors on edge, with wars often leading to impacts far from where battles are being waged. However, one economic data point indicates growing skepticism for Wall...
Key Points Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have thrived under President Donald Trump, these outsize gains have also been accompanied by historic bouts of volatility. The Middle East conflict has investors on edge, with wars often leading to impacts far from where battles are being waged. However, one economic data point indicates growing skepticism for Wall Street's bull market rally. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The stock market has been booming since the end of the financial crisis 17 years ago. Aside from the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month 2022 bear market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have been relatively unstoppable. Of note, the stock market has performed exceptionally well under President Donald Trump. While 26 of the previous 33 presidential terms have featured gains for the Dow Jones Industrial Average or S&P 500, annualized returns under Trump have been among the best of any president, looking back over a century. 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 » But these outsize gains under Donald Trump have also been accompanied by historic bouts of volatility. The aforementioned COVID-19 crash, in which the S&P 500 lost 34% of its value in 33 calendar days, and his Liberation Day tariff and trade policy announcement in early April 2025 that saw the S&P 500 endure its fifth-steepest two-day percentage decline since 1950, are perfect examples. The beginning of the Iran war on Saturday, Feb. 28, is another event under President Trump that's clearly heightened stock market volatility and put investors on edge. But when examining the stock market objectively and with a wider lens, there's a much bigger worry...
Global oil prices could breach the $100 (£74) a barrel mark within days, and reach $150 a barrel by the end of the month, without a solution to the severe disruption in crude flows through the strait of Hormuz, Goldman Sachs has warned. Oil exports via the vital trade route linking the world’s biggest oil producers to buyers in the global market have fallen further than the US investment bank ha...
Global oil prices could breach the $100 (£74) a barrel mark within days, and reach $150 a barrel by the end of the month, without a solution to the severe disruption in crude flows through the strait of Hormuz, Goldman Sachs has warned. Oil exports via the vital trade route linking the world’s biggest oil producers to buyers in the global market have fallen further than the US investment bank had initially expected after the US-Israeli attack on Iran a little over a week ago. Goldman Sachs had anticipated that flows of crude through the strait would fall to 15% of normal levels but Iran’s effective blockade on tankers passing through the narrow waterway mean that only 10% of oil cargoes that usually transit the trade route have been able to pass. The bank, an influential oil commentator, warned that its analysis of trade flows last week suggested the impact was 17 times larger than the peak April 2022 hit to Russia production after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, which pushed the oil price to $110 a barrel. “Based on these new data, developments and the size of the shock, we now think that oil prices would likely exceed $100 next week if no signs of solutions emerge by then,” it said in a note on Friday night. “We now also think it’s likely that oil prices, especially for refined products, would exceed the 2008 and 2022 peaks, if strait of Hormuz flows were to remain depressed throughout March.” The international oil benchmark briefly climbed above $120 a barrel in 2022 and reached highs of $145 a barrel in 2008, in both cases leading to severe consequences for the global economy. The oil price pushed above $90 a barrel late last week, amid the highest weekly gains since the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, and included a $10 increase on Friday alone. Oil has risen further on brokerage IG’s weekend markets, where US crude traded at more than $94 a barrel on Sunday. That indicates the oil price will rise once financial markets reopen. “The grace period given by ...
Leila Melhado/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I downgraded Gerdau ( GGB ) to "HOLD" in my last article in December of 2025 . While initially seeming like a poor rating, the subsequent decline despite an otherwise positive sector has, if not made me correct, at least somewhat nuanced my rating for the business. It showcases the degree of volatility that seems to be inherent to this company (and s...
Leila Melhado/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I downgraded Gerdau ( GGB ) to "HOLD" in my last article in December of 2025 . While initially seeming like a poor rating, the subsequent decline despite an otherwise positive sector has, if not made me correct, at least somewhat nuanced my rating for the business. It showcases the degree of volatility that seems to be inherent to this company (and similar ones), as well as what could be expected going forward. If you were to ask me, I would argue that Gerdau's share price level has been supported by excessive buybacks and one-time and volatile EBITDA growth. Regional performance is a big part of the reason why Gerdau "moves as it moves." During December, company operations in the USA saw record steel shipments, when we saw a bit of a positive "blip" in automotive as well as the energy sector (which is still positive). This was further enhanced by a number of "BUY" rating upgrades. I saw UBS raise its price target by about $4.6 - which means that the company, based on the UBS rating, can be considered a "BUY" -because GGB is currently trading at about $3.56. Looking at the analyst forecasts for this company, you could be excused for thinking that there's a significant upside to the business. The current S&P Global forecast comes to a 260%+ AEPS growth in 2026, followed by impressive growth in 2027-2028. It would essentially mean that the company recovers from the 2021-2025 negative trajectory it's been in, and "reverts to growth", if this makes sense. That Gerdau is volatile is not something that should have escaped, or should escape, anyone. F.A.S.T Graphs Gerdau valuation Obviously, I wouldn't agree with this assessment of the business potential. Let me first explain to you why the company in fact declined so much after the peak we saw. Gerdau - Volatility on display in Brazilian steel So, the reason for the recent decline in Gerdau from the highs seen in GGB in January, when the company traded at close to the UBS ta...
韩国产业通商资源部长官Kim Jung-kwan周日表示,若韩国国会下周如期快速落实美方要求的对美投资相关立法,美国大概率不会对韩加关税。 此前,美国总统唐纳德・特朗普以韩国迟迟未履行去年贸易协议中承诺的对美3500亿美元投资义务为由,威胁将韩国输美商品关税上调至25%,此后韩美双方就此展开磋商。 Kim Jung-kwan发表电视讲话称:“美方对韩方即将推动批准对美投资法案的计划表示感谢,据我从...
韩国产业通商资源部长官Kim Jung-kwan周日表示,若韩国国会下周如期快速落实美方要求的对美投资相关立法,美国大概率不会对韩加关税。 此前,美国总统唐纳德・特朗普以韩国迟迟未履行去年贸易协议中承诺的对美3500亿美元投资义务为由,威胁将韩国输美商品关税上调至25%,此后韩美双方就此展开磋商。 Kim Jung-kwan发表电视讲话称:“美方对韩方即将推动批准对美投资法案的计划表示感谢,据我从美方获悉的信息,若贸易协议中商定的事项得以落实,美方不会正式宣布加关税。” 责任编辑:陈钰嘉
THEGIFT777/iStock via Getty Images Sibanye Stillwater ( SBSW ) is a lesser-known precious metal mining name based in South Africa. Its one-year return of 295% has been stunning, and is supported by surging precious metal prices and meaningful company restructuring. We've been writing on a series of precious metal mining names, such as Pan American Silver ( PAAS ) and SSR Mining ( SSRM ), aiming to...
THEGIFT777/iStock via Getty Images Sibanye Stillwater ( SBSW ) is a lesser-known precious metal mining name based in South Africa. Its one-year return of 295% has been stunning, and is supported by surging precious metal prices and meaningful company restructuring. We've been writing on a series of precious metal mining names, such as Pan American Silver ( PAAS ) and SSR Mining ( SSRM ), aiming to uncover companies with strong fundamentals amidst a commodity bull market. Data by YCharts A turnaround year in the numbers: FY25 SBSW released its FY25 results on February 20, which clearly marked an inflection point of its business. Its revenue rose 16% Y/Y to R129.7 ($7.3B), while its adjusted EBITDA climbed 189% to R37.8B ($2.1B), a three-year record high. As such, its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded from 11.7% to 29.2%. GAAP EPS remained a loss at -R1.83, mostly driven by a R14B non-cash impairment charge across Keliber (R7.8B), Kloof (R3.7B), and its U.S. PGM operations (R4.3B). These were partially offset by reversal of impairment charges at Beatrix, Driefontein, and Burnstone due to higher gold prices. Cash generation matters more—impairment charges are calculated on long-term price assumptions and mine life adjustments, which are not necessarily reflective of current market conditions. That said, net cash from operating activities was R21.4B ($1.2B) in FY25, up more than double from FY24's R10.1B. Four diversified precious metal segments Sibanye Stillwater is diversified across its four core segments, which all benefited from the 2025 commodity rally. SA PGM is the largest contributor, with adjusted EBITDA of R16.7B ($933M), growing 125% Y/Y. The 4E basket price rose 28% to R31,110/oz ($1,740/oz), while production of 1.8M 4E ounces met guidance for the ninth consecutive year. Supported by a 41% ramp-up at the K4 shaft, underground production rose 2% while surface production fell 29% due to adverse rainfall, tailings facility transitions, and third party volumes de...
You don't have to hunt for speculative growth stocks to outperform the S&P 500 index. Looking within the famed benchmark can lead you to plenty of winners that have solid long-term fundamentals. Alphabet (GOOG 0.87%) (GOOGL 0.75%) may be one of the smartest growth stocks to buy with $3,000. The company is gaining market share in key industries and has high profits and a strong balance sheet that s...
You don't have to hunt for speculative growth stocks to outperform the S&P 500 index. Looking within the famed benchmark can lead you to plenty of winners that have solid long-term fundamentals. Alphabet (GOOG 0.87%) (GOOGL 0.75%) may be one of the smartest growth stocks to buy with $3,000. The company is gaining market share in key industries and has high profits and a strong balance sheet that support expansion into new opportunities. Alphabet's opportunities translate to greater profits... Alphabet is one of many companies investing significant capital and resources in artificial intelligence (AI). Its self-driving Waymo vehicles demonstrate the high potential AI has, but these investments require significant upfront capital before they generate meaningful profits. This barrier to entry gives Alphabet an incredible advantage since the company has immense profits. For instance, the company reported $132 billion in net income throughout 2025. That figure was up by more than 30% year over year. The elevated net income is also supported by rising revenue, which was up by 15% year over year throughout 2025. That growth rate accelerated to 18% year over year in Q4 2025. Alphabet also has $126.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and securities. That cash is part of the $206 billion in total current assets. ...as these opportunities expand across high-growth areas Waymo has the potential to contribute significantly to future revenue growth rates and rising profitability. Alphabet's Gemini AI model can also generate substantial profits in the long run through its subscription model. Gemini already has more than 750 million monthly active users, making it an important part of Alphabet's future. The company is willing to play the long game. For instance, Google Cloud reported its first profitable quarter 15 years after its 2008 launch. Now it's a key revenue growth engine that delivers impressive profits. Expand NASDAQ : GOOGL Alphabet Today's Change ( -0.75 %) $ -2.25 Cur...
(RTTNews) - Samsung Electronics is heading into a crucial labor showdown as its unionized employees prepare to vote on whether to stage a strike. The ballot, organized by the company's three largest unions, will run from Monday through March 18. Together, these unions represent about 89,000 of Samsung's 130,000 workers. If approved, the strike would last 18 days, beginning May 21 and continuing un...
(RTTNews) - Samsung Electronics is heading into a crucial labor showdown as its unionized employees prepare to vote on whether to stage a strike. The ballot, organized by the company's three largest unions, will run from Monday through March 18. Together, these unions represent about 89,000 of Samsung's 130,000 workers. If approved, the strike would last 18 days, beginning May 21 and continuing until June 7, according to several media reports. The move has already stirred controversy. Union leaders have reportedly warned that employees who refuse to join the walkout could face disadvantages, a stance that has sparked debate over whether workers are being unfairly pressured. The warnings have added tension to what is already a significant labor dispute, raising questions about how the company and its workforce will navigate the weeks ahead. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Saudi Aramco jumped the most since May 2023 on Sunday as the Iran war entered its second week, prompting supply disruptions that may send oil prices higher when global markets reopen. Shares of the state-backed oil giant climbed as much as 4.9% intraday in Riyadh, on the first day of trading for the stock since Brent crude prices topped $90 a barrel on Friday. Brent, the global benchmark, may clim...
Saudi Aramco jumped the most since May 2023 on Sunday as the Iran war entered its second week, prompting supply disruptions that may send oil prices higher when global markets reopen. Shares of the state-backed oil giant climbed as much as 4.9% intraday in Riyadh, on the first day of trading for the stock since Brent crude prices topped $90 a barrel on Friday. Brent, the global benchmark, may climb further in the days ahead after the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait started reducing oil production amid a near-closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, adding to interruptions affecting worldwide energy supply and exports. “For Aramco, we believe that the gain in oil prices would offset a decline in exports,” said Junaid Ansari , head of research and strategy at Kamco Investment Co. “We also believe that Aramco should be able to re-route a bulk of its shipments to the Red Sea. It’s just about logistics and handling the excess capacity.” Last week, the state oil producer raised the price of its main oil grade for buyers in Asia for April by the most since August 2022 amid the turmoil in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain said they intercepted Iranian attacks overnight into Sunday, even after the Islamic Republic’s president said he had instructed the military not to target any nation that isn’t striking his country. A senior Iranian official later said Tehran has the right to hit states hosting US military bases. Prior to the weekend’s developments, several traders warned that oil prices could reach $100 within days — unless there was some de-escalation of hostilities or change to constraints in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of the world’s energy exports. While Aramco has been redirecting oil cargoes to Red Sea facilities at Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s west coast to avoid the chokepoint, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cautioned on Friday that the company’s capacity to do so may be limited. Read More: Traders Warn $100 Oil Is Immine...
Yvette Cooper has rejected Tony Blair’s assertion that the UK should have supported Donald Trump’s initial airstrikes on Iran, saying Britain had to “learn the lessons” of mistakes made in Iraq. At a private lunch event on Friday, the former Labour prime minister said Keir Starmer “should have backed America from the very beginning” and let the Trump administration use British airbases, adding: “I...
Yvette Cooper has rejected Tony Blair’s assertion that the UK should have supported Donald Trump’s initial airstrikes on Iran, saying Britain had to “learn the lessons” of mistakes made in Iraq. At a private lunch event on Friday, the former Labour prime minister said Keir Starmer “should have backed America from the very beginning” and let the Trump administration use British airbases, adding: “If they are your ally and they are an indispensable cornerstone for your security … you had better show up when they want you to.” Blair’s intervention comes as Trump intensifies his criticism of Starmer over the lack of immediate UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying on social media: “We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!” Asked about Blair’s comments, Cooper told Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips on Sky News: “I just disagree.” The foreign secretary added: “There are some people in politics who think that we should always agree with the US whatever. There are other people in politics who think we should never take action with the US again whatever the circumstances. I don’t think either of those positions is in the UK national interest, and it is the responsibility for Keir Starmer to act in the UK’s national interest for British citizens.” Asked if she was calling Blair “a poodle”, she said: “I think the point is to make sure that, actually, we learn the lessons from some of the things that went wrong in Iraq, and I think that is exactly what Keir Starmer has done.” Blair, who has been fiercely criticised over the past two decades for his decision to join the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, made the comments at a private Jewish News event on Friday, adding that he had already made his criticism clear to the government. He told those at the event that alliances were tested “when it’s hard”, saying the bases were needed for refuelling and adding that the conflict was “not like Vietnam”, the Mail on Sunday reported. “It’s not like the Ir...
The post Best eToro Alternatives in March 2026 by Jordan Robertson appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. In recent years, eToro has become a popular brokerage platform for trading stocks, cryptocurrencies and other financial assets. However, if you’re looking for an alternative to eToro, you can take a look at several other brokerage platforms. In this ar...
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Key Points Nvidia's growth is accelerating, and the supply of AI accelerator chips is constrained. The GPU leader's stock is attractively priced by some metrics. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Before Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) released the results for its 2026 fiscal fourth quarter last week, I thought the only way that the stock would rise in the report's wake was if management provided a stel...
Key Points Nvidia's growth is accelerating, and the supply of AI accelerator chips is constrained. The GPU leader's stock is attractively priced by some metrics. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Before Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) released the results for its 2026 fiscal fourth quarter last week, I thought the only way that the stock would rise in the report's wake was if management provided a stellar outlook. I was wrong, though. Nvidia provided both an outstanding report and a stellar outlook, and the stock still fell after earnings. In previous articles, I did note that with the market in high anticipation, it could be challenging for Nvidia to meet its bar for satisfaction under any circumstances. There are nearly insurmountable fears about the future that are propelling negative investor sentiment, and there's little the company can do to quell those fears. 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 » It creates a strange dynamic for investors. Nvidia stock looks cheap, trading at only 17 times one-year forward earnings. That looks like a bargain price for a company growing as fast as Nvidia is. But the market doesn't seem to be interested in pushing the stock higher. Can Nvidia stock bounce back? And could it double your money by 2030? A nearly flawless performance By all accounts, Nvidia had a phenomenal fiscal fourth quarter. In the period, which ended Jan. 25, revenue increased 73% year over year, and earnings per share were $1.62, up from $0.89 last year and beating Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.54. In its fiscal 2027 first quarter, management is guiding for revenue to increase 77% year over year, keeping up the momentum. Even more, it sees a clear path forward. Demand for its wares remains strong, and it's launching new, more powerful products to generate higher engagement an...
The stock market has been booming since the end of the financial crisis 17 years ago. Aside from the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month 2022 bear market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.95%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.59%) have been relatively unstoppable. Of note, the stock market has performed exceptionally well under President ...
The stock market has been booming since the end of the financial crisis 17 years ago. Aside from the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month 2022 bear market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.95%), S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 1.59%) have been relatively unstoppable. Of note, the stock market has performed exceptionally well under President Donald Trump. While 26 of the previous 33 presidential terms have featured gains for the Dow Jones Industrial Average or S&P 500, annualized returns under Trump have been among the best of any president, looking back over a century. But these outsize gains under Donald Trump have also been accompanied by historic bouts of volatility. The aforementioned COVID-19 crash, in which the S&P 500 lost 34% of its value in 33 calendar days, and his Liberation Day tariff and trade policy announcement in early April 2025 that saw the S&P 500 endure its fifth-steepest two-day percentage decline since 1950, are perfect examples. The beginning of the Iran war on Saturday, Feb. 28, is another event under President Trump that's clearly heightened stock market volatility and put investors on edge. But when examining the stock market objectively and with a wider lens, there's a much bigger worry for Wall Street -- one that carries a $7.8 trillion tag. The Middle East conflict has investors on edge Wars are unfortunate events that can cost people their lives and displace families. While the intangible costs of conflict are far greater than any monetary repercussions, the reality is that wars can lead to impacts far from where battles are being waged. The decision by President Trump and Israel to mount an offensive against Iran can lead to unintended consequences for the U.S. economy and/or the stock market. Topping the list is the potential for the spot price of crude oil to soar. According to the Energy Information Administration, approximately 20 to 21 million barrels of crude oil and petrol...
Key Points Fear driven by huge capital expenditures is a likely opportunity for Amazon investors. Ollie's has built a rapidly-expanding retail empire on closeout and overstock merchandise. With new leadership, Target may finally stop missing the mark with consumers. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Earnings season has nearly come to an end for most of America's retailers, and many of the one...
Key Points Fear driven by huge capital expenditures is a likely opportunity for Amazon investors. Ollie's has built a rapidly-expanding retail empire on closeout and overstock merchandise. With new leadership, Target may finally stop missing the mark with consumers. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Earnings season has nearly come to an end for most of America's retailers, and many of the ones that reported over the last few weeks were some of the top chains. This was an area of focus, particularly amid an uncertain economy. Fortunately, the reports highlighted some opportunities for investors. As prospective shareholders ponder various choices, these three consumer discretionary stocks are arguably excellent picks to pursue in the current economy. 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 » 1. Amazon As the company that pioneered e-commerce and cloud computing, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become the country's second-largest retailer. Its cloud computing arm, AWS, has long generated the majority of Amazon's operating income. To that end, the company may have unnerved investors by pledging $200 billion in capital expenditures for this year alone. Moreover, it has typically traded at a premium valuation, likely leading to the stock's slower growth recently. Retailing is a low-margin business, so having AWS is an advantage because it can help subsidize AI. Also, its businesses such as digital advertising and third-party seller services likely help raise its margins. As for Amazon's valuation, its price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 30 closely approximates the S&P 500 average. Considering that its $78 billion in net income in 2025 grew by 31% compared to year-ago levels, that earnings multiple arguably looks inexpensive. Investors should also note that Grand View Research forecasts a compound annu...