The Trump administration announced a $20 billion reinsurance program aimed at reviving shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has all but stopped amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The US International Development Finance Corp. said Friday it is deploying maritime reinsurance, including war risk, in the Gulf region to stabilize commerce. The facility will insure losses up to about $20 billion “on a rolling basis” and will apply only to vessels for now, according to a statement. The announcement comes days after President Donald Trump ordered DFC to offer insurance “at a very reasonable price” to ensure the flow of energy and other commercial trade in the Gulf as oil prices soar. His comments came after some governments, including the US, had suggested insurance availability was blocking transit. Trump also said the US military may escort ships in the Strait but no plans have yet been announced. The strait carries about a fifth of global oil flows, as well as gas, fertilizer and other products. Iran has threatened to strike vessels seeking to transit the waterway, fueling a surge in prices for oil and other fuels. “DFC and Treasury are coordinating closely with CENTCOM on next steps in the implementation of this plan,” the development agency said, referring to the US military’s central command. The DFC said it has identified “best-in-class, preferred American insurance partners.” Even before the DFC announcement, private insurance companies were continuing to offer premiums for vessels looking to move through the region. The Lloyd’s Market Association said on Thursday offers are being made, while broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said the London insurance market is willing and able to cover ships looking to pass through the strait. Insurers have expressed interest in partnering with DFC to offer the reinsurance, according to an agency official. The structure of the program reflected extensive conversations the agency had with insurers, the official said...

master1305/iStock via Getty Images The U.S. markets have remained quite resilient this week despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the associated spike in oil prices. The narrative around the AI revolution remains intact and serves as the key driver of GDP growth in the United States. U.S. Consumer Sentiment (FRED) Consumer spending is holding up despite lousy consumer sentiment readings, although retail sales were flat in December and down 0.2% month-over-month in January. This is largely due to the bifurcated U.S. economy, which has become known as this K-shaped economy. The top 10% of American households by income now account for roughly half of all U.S. consumer spending. As long as the stock market and real estate markets continue to hold up, this cohort should continue to spend confidently. Awealthofcommonsense.com However, most of the rest of the consumer base is struggling. And while the AI revolution has dominated the economic and equity headlines in recent years, the U.S. consumer still drives roughly two thirds of GDP in the country. In today's column, I will highlight four concerning signs that the majority of consumers are seeing ever increasing stress. #1 - Personal Savings Rate Following the onset of Covid and the pandemic lockdowns, Congress pumped trillions of dollars of additional largesse into the U.S. economy via legislation. A decent chunk of this was via Covid stimulus payments. This bolstered the personal savings rate in the U.S. by a huge measure, as can be seen below. U.S. Savings Rate (FRED) However, these funds have now been depleted, and the U.S. savings rate stands at a minuscule 3.6%. Higher tax tax refunds this year and recent measures like no tax on the first $25,000 annually of tip income should help over the next couple of quarters, but only marginally. #2 - Consumer Loan Delinquencies & Sign Of Desperation New York Fed, Equifax Consumer loan delinquencies are rising on student, auto, and credit card debt, as can be ...

Hood River Capital Management exited its entire stake in Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) , selling 1,908,011 shares in the fourth quarter for an estimated $109.65 million based on quarterly average pricing, according to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing. According to a recent SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Hood River Capital Management LLC liquidated its entire position in Varonis Systems during the fourth quarter of 2025. The firm sold all 1,908,011 shares for an estimated transaction value of $109.65 million, based on the average share price during the quarter. The quarter-end value of the stake decreased by $109.65 million, reflecting both the share sale and stock price movement. Varonis Systems is a leading provider of infrastructure software focused on securing and managing enterprise data both on-premises and in the cloud. The company leverages advanced analytics and automation to help organizations protect sensitive information and intellectual property. Its scalable platform and broad product suite position it as a key player in enterprise data security and compliance. Continue reading

Key Points Palantir won an important legal battle last month, but the details were sealed. Documents made public yesterday show that the judge barred the company's former employees from using Palantir's proprietary data and poaching its staff. This victory helps Palantir maintain its competitive advantage. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies(NASDAQ: PLTR) stock charged sharply higher on Friday, climbing as much as 5.8%. As of 3:13 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 4.6%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) software and data mining specialist higher was a court case that went in the company's favor. 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 » Order in the court Palantir has been embroiled in a bitter court battle with several former employees who left the company to join competing AI start-up Percepta. Palantir alleged that Percepta CEO Hirsh Jain, co-founder Radha Jain (not related), and employee Joanna Cohen violated Palantir's confidentiality agreement, stole proprietary data, and engaged in staff poaching. In a confidential decision handed down last month, U.S. District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled that the three former Palantir employees "likely" violated the terms of their agreement not to use confidential information and to hire away Palantir staff. At the time, the judge sealed the decision to allow Palantir and Percepta to redact sensitive personal and business information. The verdict was made public late yesterday, showing that the judge ordered Palantir's former employees to cease using the company's data and refrain from poaching its employees, as Palantir would likely suffer "irreparable harm." The judge also found that Cohen had sent herself company documents, downloaded files onto her phone, and accessed confidential d...

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On February 13, 2026, Kettle Hill Capital Management disclosed a new position in SentinelOne (NYSE:S) . According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 13, 2026, Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC opened a new position in SentinelOne, acquiring 1,716,381 shares. The estimated transaction value was $25.75 million, calculated using the average share price for the quarter. The quarter-end value of the SentinelOne stake also totaled $25.75 million, reflecting both the trade and underlying price changes. SentinelOne is a technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions with a focus on AI-driven threat detection and response. The company leverages its proprietary Singularity XDR Platform to deliver comprehensive protection for endpoints and cloud workloads, enabling clients to defend against a wide range of cyber threats with minimal manual intervention. With a global footprint and emphasis on innovation, SentinelOne targets organizations requiring advanced, autonomous security capabilities to safeguard their digital assets. Continue reading

simpson33 Escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through U.S. energy markets, with consumers likely to feel the impact at the gas pump in the weeks ahead. Crude oil ( CL1:COM ) prices surged above $90 per barrel on Friday as the conflict between the United States and Iran intensified, pushing energy markets to their highest levels in more than two years. Rising crude prices typically feed directly into gasoline costs, raising concerns about higher fuel bills for households and businesses. Prediction markets are already signaling a sharp move higher in gasoline ( XB1:COM ) prices. Current forecasts suggest there is a near-certain probability that the national average price will push above $3.00 per gallon in March. Some projections indicate prices could climb significantly higher, with scenarios placing gasoline above $4.20 per gallon if oil continues to rally. See below what Kalshi traders are predicting when asked: How high will gas prices go in the U.S. this month? Above $3.00 — 99% Above $3.10 — 97% Above $3.20 — 95% Above $3.30 — 94% Above $3.35 — 91% Above $3.40 — 88% Above $3.45 — 83% Above $3.50 — 83% Above $3.60 — 71% Above $3.70 — 58% Above $3.80 — 53% Above $3.90 — 49% Above $4.00 — 41% Above $4.10 — 34% Above $4.20 — 28% Energy ETFs: ( XLE ) ( VDE ), ( XOP ), ( AMLP ), ( OIH ), and ( IXC ). Oil ETFs: ( USO ), ( UCO ), ( DBO ), ( OILK ), and ( USL ). More on markets How high can oil rise this year? Prediction markets price a possible $180 peak US10Y climbs above 4.1% and hits a three-week high as inflation expectations rise Strait of Hormuz closure looks like a coin flip as traders forecast essentially 50-50 chance Apollo warns Strait of Hormuz disruption could rattle global energy supply Yield strategies shine: Dividend funds deliver one of their best months on record

Quantum computers can store more data and process specific computing tasks much faster than classical computers. However, they're also larger, pricier, and consume more power than their classical counterparts. They also tend to have higher error rates. As a result, quantum computers are still primarily used for niche research projects rather than mainstream applications. Yet that could change over the next decade, as the early movers in this nascent market develop smaller, cheaper, and more power-efficient systems with lower error rates. Let's take a closer look at three of those companies -- D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 0.85%), IonQ (IONQ 0.83%), and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT 1.43%) -- and see how they might generate millionaire-making gains for their patient investors. Three different approaches to quantum computing Most quantum computing companies accelerate electrons through "superconducting loops" to achieve a quantum state. These systems are fairly easy to manufacture, but they're large, expensive to operate, and require cryogenic refrigeration. D-Wave Quantum is one of those electron-based quantum computing companies, but it specializes in quantum annealing services for streamlining business operations. By feeding their workflows, supply chains, and logistics networks into D-Wave's systems, large organizations can identify the processes that consume the least computing power as the most efficient ones. D-Wave designs its own quantum processing units (QPUs) and quantum systems, and it provides remote access to those systems through its cloud-based Leap platform. Expand NYSE : QBTS D-Wave Quantum Today's Change ( -0.85 %) $ -0.16 Current Price $ 18.67 Key Data Points Market Cap $7.0B Day's Range $ 18.20 - $ 19.61 52wk Range $ 4.49 - $ 46.75 Volume 978K Avg Vol 33M Gross Margin 82.59 % IonQ aims to replace electron-based systems with its ion-driven systems, which use tiny lasers to trap ions in a quantum state. These systems are more delicate and challenging to manuf...

Key Points IonQ and D-Wave quantum deploy different quantum computing techniques than their peers. All of these stocks must transform into tech giants to make investors millionaires. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › There have been several successful investments in the AI realm that have made investors millionaires over the long run. Take the king of AI computing, Nvidia. A $10,000 investment in Nvidia a decade ago is now worth around $3 million, easily accomplishing the goal of turning a modest investment into $1 million. While there is still huge growth in the AI realm, many investors are turning toward quantum computing as the next big industry. I've got a list of three stocks that could make investors a millionaire, although there's no guarantee, as quantum computing is a highly competitive realm with unknown feasibility. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » The contenders have differing approaches to quantum computing Three stocks that I think are solid candidates to make investors $1 million are IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), and D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS). These are some of the top quantum computing pure plays, which are a requirement to make the return levels being discussed here. While legacy tech companies like Alphabet and IBM are competing in the quantum computing space, they're already too large to transform a modest investment into $1 million. For the legacy tech companies, the upside isn't there. But the floor is much higher. If both companies' quantum computing investments flop, they still have a base business to fall back on. If IonQ, Rigetti Computing, or D-Wave Quantum fail, their stocks will go to zero. This makes the cohort risky, but could provide huge returns as a result. All three of these quantum computing competitors are taking a different approach to quantum computing. IonQ is using a trapped-ion approach, which can ...

RedBalloon公司首席执行官安德鲁·克拉普切特斯警告称，技术“颠覆”是2月份9.2万人失业以及4.4%失业率背后的原因 RedBalloon.work首席执行官安德鲁·克拉普切特斯谈及二月就业报告，以及人工智能如何在提高生产率的同时颠覆招聘市场。 周五公布的二月非农就业报告显示，美国失去了9.2万个工作岗位。但在RedBalloon首席执行官安德鲁·克拉普切特斯看来，真正的经济问题并不仅仅体现在数字上——更在于技术本身。 克拉普切特斯警告说，一场“隐形裁员”正在发生，因为人工智能算法正有效地将合格的美国工人从求职者池中删除。他表示，这造成了巨大的脱节，并推动失业率跃升至4.4%，带来短期的经济“阵痛”。 “人工智能目前正在给就业市场带来巨大的颠覆，”克拉普切特斯告诉福克斯新闻数字频道。“（公司）正在有效地使用人工智能，因此工人的生产率提高了……人工智能正在做的事情之一就是极大地提高了工人的生产率。企业不需要那么快地招聘，或者他们正在裁员。这将在市场上造成显著的干扰。” “总的来说，这仍然是一个令人非常失望的数字。我们希望看到就业报告一直在增长，”他继续说道。“但有很多不同的因素在推动这一趋势。这不仅仅是我们看到的头条新闻。” 劳工部周五报告称，2月份雇主裁员9.2万人。这一数字远低于伦敦证券交易所集团调查的经济学家预期，他们预计经济将增加5.9万个就业岗位。失业率为4.4%，略高于经济学家预期的4.3%。 由于罢工活动，政府、制造业、信息业、建筑业、运输和仓储业以及医疗保健业的就业人数也出现显著收缩。 “正在发生的情况是，求职者使用人工智能，他们可能每天用看似完美的简历和求职信申请100个职位，然后把他们的简历大量投放到市场上，”克拉普切特斯解释说。“你猜怎么着？人工智能更喜欢人工智能撰写的简历。问题在于，人工智能撰写的简历会排在最前面，然后他们让这些人来面试，结果发现……一份完美的简历和一名完美的员工并不是一回事。” “人工智能擅长做枯燥的工作，但对一个特定的人做出判断，这必须是人类特有的活动，”他继续说道。“今天大多数人力资源技术都把所有事情交给人工智能，这导致了这种疯狂的 disruption。所以人们找工作越来越难，因为基本上正在发生的是，你把一个非常复杂的人……缩减到一张我们称之为简历的纸上，然后人工智能就基于此做出决定。” 克拉普切特斯坦承，即使在...

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财联社3月7日讯（编辑 牛占林） 在与伊朗战争持续升级之际，特朗普政府周五宣布推出一项规模达200亿美元的再保险计划，为油轮及其他海上运输提供保障，旨在推动船只重新通过霍尔木兹海峡航行。 当天美国WTI原油期货价格大涨逾12%，突破每桶90美元。由于伊朗战争导致波斯湾地区油轮运输几乎陷入停滞，一些海湾国家已开始削减石油产量，原因是原油无法通过霍尔木兹海峡出口。 据悉，美国国际开发金融公司(DFC)将为相关损失提供最高200亿美元的滚动式再保险保障，初期将重点承保船体、机械及货物保险。 DFC和美国财政部表示，双方正与美国中央司令部密切合作，以落实这一计划。 DFC首席执行官Ben Black在声明中表示：“我们有信心，这项再保险计划将使石油、汽油、液化天然气、航空燃料以及化肥等商品能够重新通过霍尔木兹海峡运输，并再次流向全球市场。” 霍尔木兹海峡是全球最关键的原油运输“咽喉要道”，承担约20%-30%的全球海运石油贸易，日均通过原油约1700万至2000万桶。此外，全球约20%的液化天然气出口也需要通过该海峡。 美国总统特朗普周二表示，美国将为波斯湾地区的商业船只提供保险保障，并在必要时安排美国海军护航。 此前，自美国和以色列上周末对伊朗发动大规模空袭以来，已有多艘油轮遭到袭击。导致战争风险保费已大幅飙升，部分保险提供商已缩减或撤回了承保范围。 咨询机构Kpler高级航运分析师Matt Wright表示，目前对船东来说，保险并不是最主要的问题。 他强调，由于担心人身和船只安全，油轮目前不愿通过霍尔木兹海峡航行。 Wright表示：“必须让市场相信，伊朗继续发动战争的能力已经被削弱。”

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Ole_CNX/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis In my last article on Nvidia Corporation ( NVDA ), published in November 2025, I analyzed the company’s Q3 report and explored the key takeaways, with a special focus on the rising competition from the likes of Alphabet ( GOOGL ) and on a potential partnership between ( META ) and GOOGL. I had a Strong Buy rating on the stock. Since my article was published, the stock has gained 1.71%, outperforming the S&P 500 ( SP500 ), which gained 0.27% during the same period. NVDA reported its Q4 numbers about two weeks ago and despite a stellar report, after an initial pop during the after-hours, the stock gave all its gains and then some during regular trading hours. This has become a familiar pattern in recent times, which is unfortunate given that the company continues to beat no matter how high the bar is. In this article, I analyze the company’s Q4 report and explore the key takeaways. I focus predominantly on the surge in supply commitments that was announced by the company and what it means for investors, as well as analyze just how intense the competitive environment has become for NVDA and whether investors have reasons to worry. A Snapshot of Nvidia’s Q4 Performance NVDA finished the year with a blockbuster quarterly performance, beating on both the top- and bottom-line estimates. More specifically, Q4 revenues came in at $68.1 billion , up 73% y/y and 20% q/q, comfortably beating analyst estimates by $1.90 billion. Non-GAAP diluted EPS came in at $1.62, up 82% y/y and beating analyst estimates by $0.08. Data center revenues set a quarterly record, coming in at $62.3 billion, up 75% y/y and 22% q/q, blowing past estimates of $60.4 billion. Q4 gross margins, on a non-GAAP basis, came in at 75.2%, expanding by 160 bps (or 1.6%) sequentially and were in line with analyst estimates. Operation cash flows came in at $36.2 billion, which translates to a y/y growth of 117.8%. Q1 FY27 guidance also came in very strong. More sp...

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Palantir Technologies (PLTR +3.49%) stock charged sharply higher on Friday, climbing as much as 5.8%. As of 3:13 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 4.6%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) software and data mining specialist higher was a court case that went in the company's favor. Order in the court Palantir has been embroiled in a bitter court battle with several former employees who left the company to join competing AI start-up Percepta. Palantir alleged that Percepta CEO Hirsh Jain, co-founder Radha Jain (not related), and employee Joanna Cohen violated Palantir's confidentiality agreement, stole proprietary data, and engaged in staff poaching. In a confidential decision handed down last month, U.S. District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled that the three former Palantir employees "likely" violated the terms of their agreement not to use confidential information and to hire away Palantir staff. At the time, the judge sealed the decision to allow Palantir and Percepta to redact sensitive personal and business information. The verdict was made public late yesterday, showing that the judge ordered Palantir's former employees to cease using the company's data and refrain from poaching its employees, as Palantir would likely suffer "irreparable harm." The judge also found that Cohen had sent herself company documents, downloaded files onto her phone, and accessed confidential documents outside her purview at the company. These actions prompted a computer alert at Palantir, sparking the legal battle. Expand NASDAQ : PLTR Palantir Technologies Today's Change ( 3.49 %) $ 5.33 Current Price $ 158.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $365B Day's Range $ 150.34 - $ 161.43 52wk Range $ 66.12 - $ 207.52 Volume 3.4M Avg Vol 48M Gross Margin 82.37 % Why it matters Palantir's AI and data analytics systems have experienced unprecedented adoption in recent years, fueling its unbridled success. In the fourth quarter, revenue of $1.4 billion grew 70% year over year, whi...

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Key Points Palantir won an important legal battle last month, but the details were sealed. Documents made public yesterday show that the judge barred the company's former employees from using Palantir's proprietary data and poaching its staff. This victory helps Palantir maintain its competitive advantage. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock charged sharply higher on Friday, climbing as much as 5.8%. As of 3:13 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 4.6%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) software and data mining specialist higher was a court case that went in the company's favor. 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 » Order in the court Palantir has been embroiled in a bitter court battle with several former employees who left the company to join competing AI start-up Percepta. Palantir alleged that Percepta CEO Hirsh Jain, co-founder Radha Jain (not related), and employee Joanna Cohen violated Palantir's confidentiality agreement, stole proprietary data, and engaged in staff poaching. In a confidential decision handed down last month, U.S. District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken ruled that the three former Palantir employees "likely" violated the terms of their agreement not to use confidential information and to hire away Palantir staff. At the time, the judge sealed the decision to allow Palantir and Percepta to redact sensitive personal and business information. The verdict was made public late yesterday, showing that the judge ordered Palantir's former employees to cease using the company's data and refrain from poaching its employees, as Palantir would likely suffer "irreparable harm." The judge also found that Cohen had sent herself company documents, downloaded files onto her phone, and accessed confidential ...

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