US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable. “Khamenei’s son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment, like with Delcy,” Trump told Axios in an interview, drawing a comparison to Venezuela, where interim president Delcy Rodriguez has cooperated with him under threat of violence after the US ousted her boss, Nicolas Maduro. Trump told the news outlet that the US would be likely to return to war within five years without a favourable leader in Iran. Advertisement “Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” Trump was quoted as saying by the news outlet. It was unclear in what way Trump would be able to take a role in the Islamic republic’s selection of a new supreme leader, a decision made by an assembly of senior Shiite Muslim clerics mostly staunchly opposed to the United States. Trump was raised a Presbyterian. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen during a ceremony in October 2024. Photo: EPA His remarks, however, imply a willingness to work with someone from within the Islamic republic rather than seek to topple the government, which has been a sworn enemy of the US since the 1979 Islamic revolution toppled the pro-Western shah.

Readers on the importance of special schools in response to Frances Ryan’s article about Labour’s reforms on special educational needs and disabilities I’m pleased that Frances Ryan had a positive experience in mainstream school ( Labour’s Send reforms get this right: disabled children in mainstream schools is transformative for everyone, 26 February ). Unfortunately, the data shows that this isn’t the case for many disabled children today. Children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) are five times more likely to be excluded than their peers, and 50% more likely to struggle with attendance. Clearly something is not working for this cohort of children. My daughter’s experience of mainstream school certainly does not reflect Ryan’s. She has a learning disability and spent a lot of time in the classroom not knowing what was going on. At other times she was taken out to learn by herself with a teaching assistant. Her learning stalled. The Send coordinator said they didn’t have the resources to provide more. It didn’t benefit the other children either, who mostly ignored her and their parents excluded her from social activities. She had one friend – another neurodivergent child. Continue reading...

Leading researchers call for sustained investment by governments and policymakers to enable scientific innovations aimed at preventing malnutrition During British Science Week , which starts on Friday, we urge government leaders and policymakers to sustain investment in research on nutrition and food systems. Malnutrition remains the leading cause of death among children under five worldwide. It leaves survivors with impairments that limit learning and earning potential, impacting generations and economies. These pressures contribute to instability, migration and conflict. Addressing hunger is both a humanitarian obligation and a strategic investment that promotes growth and stability. However, in the UK, there is a funding grey area. Food policy falls between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Health and Social Care. But food is a driver of health and wellbeing. Sustained investment is essential to enable science that will unlock innovations and develop integrated programmes to improve nutrition. This aligns with the government’s Global Compact on Nutrition Integration , launched at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris a year ago. Continue reading...

格隆汇3月6日｜美国总统特朗普：支持库尔德人向伊朗发动攻势；我认为如果他们想这么做，那就太好了。

Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Call participants Co-CEO — Eyal Sheratzky Chief Financial Officer — Eli Kamer Deputy CEO, Finance — Udi Mizrahi Investor Relations — Kenny Green Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total Revenues -- $93.5 million, up 13%, marking a record quarter. -- $93.5 million, up 13%, marking a record quarter. Subscription Revenues -- $71.1 million, up 15%, representing 76% of total revenues. -- $71.1 million, up 15%, representing 76% of total revenues. Product Revenues -- $22.4 million, up 5% in the quarter. -- $22.4 million, up 5% in the quarter. EBITDA -- $25.3 million, up 12%, representing 27.1% of revenues. -- $25.3 million, up 12%, representing 27.1% of revenues. Net Income -- $15.3 million, or $0.77 diluted EPS, up 10% year over year from $13.8 million or $0.70 per share. -- $15.3 million, or $0.77 diluted EPS, up 10% year over year from $13.8 million or $0.70 per share. Cash Flow from Operations -- $29.4 million for the quarter, the highest ever reported by the company. -- $29.4 million for the quarter, the highest ever reported by the company. Net Subscriber Additions -- 42,000 net adds in the quarter, with the total subscriber base reaching 2,630,000. -- 42,000 net adds in the quarter, with the total subscriber base reaching 2,630,000. Full-Year Revenues -- $359 million, a 7% increase; subscription fees contributed $264.6 million (+9%), and product revenues totaled $94.5 million (+1%). -- $359 million, a 7% increase; subscription fees contributed $264.6 million (+9%), and product revenues totaled $94.5 million (+1%). Full-Year EBITDA -- $96.2 million, up 5%, at 26.8% of revenues. -- $96.2 million, up 5%, at 26.8% of revenues. Full-Year Net Income -- $58 million, 16.1% of revenues, yielding $2.92 diluted EPS, up 8% from $2.70 last year. -- $58 million, 16.1% of revenues, yielding $2.92 diluted EPS, up 8% from $2.70 last year. Full-Year Cash Flow from Operations --...

Fiona Harvey’s article on cuts to climate aid programmes (UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries, 2 March) exposes a troubling reversal at a critical moment. Schemes to protect nature and climate resilience across Africa and Asia are being substantially reduced or effectively axed. These cuts sit within a wider contraction of climate finance, and for those of us who work with emerging environmental leaders in the global south, these developments resonate deeply. Conservation, adaptation and community‑based projects already operate with minimal resources. Cuts affecting hundreds of millions of pounds earmarked for vital biodiversity and climate‑protection programmes will only undermine projects that communities rely on. Climate solutions such as restoring mangroves, safeguarding freshwater systems and developing climate‑resilient farming methods are among the most cost‑effective and locally grounded interventions available. Without stable investment, this work becomes harder and in some cases impossible. At a time of escalating climate impacts, withdrawing support sends a harmful signal about whose futures are allowed to be protected. If the UK is serious about climate leadership, it must urgently reverse course and commit to protecting the communities and ecosystems that stand to lose the most. Millie Edwards Director, the Iris Project

Jones Lang LaSalle JLL, better known as JLL, is expected to gain from the continued strength of its resilient lines of business and favorable outsourcing trends. JLL has also benefited from its cost management efforts. Its data-driven and experiential technology platform is leading to increased client engagements. Analysts seem bullish on this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for JLL’s 2025 earnings per share has moved 97 cents northward over the past month to $21.25. Given its solid fundamentals and positive estimate revisions, the stock is likely to keep performing well in the quarters ahead. In the past three months, shares of this company have declined 2.8% compared with the industry's decline of 5.1%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Factors That Make JLL Stock a Solid Pick Robust Scale: JLL is focused on balanced revenue growth across profitable markets. Its superior client services and strategic investment in technology and innovation are expected to help grow market share and win relationships. In fact, strategic investments made on the technology front helped the company navigate the challenging times effectively. Its data-driven and experiential technology platform is providing a competitive edge and is leading to increased client engagements, which is encouraging. Moreover, JLL's diversified and resilient platform and cost optimization efforts are expected to support its adjusted EBITDA. The company expects its 2026 adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1.575-$1.675 billion. Rise in Outsourcing Business: JLL’s Real Estate Management Services segment offers a single and cohesive team to clients, bringing together services across its service lines, and is well-poised to benefit from favorable trends in the outsourcing business. Corporations are looking for the company’s wide-ranging knowledge and the breadth of its services, including sustainability. Moreover, in the post-pandemic period, this trend for organizations ...

Targa Resources Corp. TRGP has recently attracted increased investor interest following strong fourth-quarter results, an expanded Permian growth outlook and a higher common dividend for 2026. The company’s latest earnings beat, improved dividend guidance and continued share buybacks come alongside notable market momentum, with its stock rising 18.3% over the past month. Over the same period, the stock outperformed both its sub-industry and the broader oil and energy sector, which gained 11.9% and 9%, respectively. This suggests that the sentiment for this stock has strengthened among investors rather than faded. A peer comparison further underscores this strength, as Targa Resources significantly outpaced rivals Sunoco LP SUN, Western Midstream Partners, LP WES and CrossAmerica Partners LP CAPL. While SUN and WES shares rose 8% and 2.5%, respectively, CAPL declined 3.6% during the same period. TRGP Outperforms Industry, Sector & Peer Companies (SUN, WES, CAPL) Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Targa Resources continues to benefit from strong demand for its Permian and Gulf Coast midstream network, enabling the company to convert this demand into steady and durable cash flows. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Targa Resources operates at the center of the U.S. midstream energy infrastructure and delivers essential services across the natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) value chain. Its operations include gathering, treating, compressing, processing, transporting and storing these resources. The company runs its business through two main segments — Gathering & Processing and Logistics & Transportation. A significant portion of Targa Resources’ revenues comes from fee-based contracts, which help provide a relatively stable income stream even during periods of commodity price volatility. That said, investors are now weighing whether TRGP’s strong rally still has room to continue or if much of its future growth is already priced into the stock. With solid moment...

伊朗外长称，伊朗认为没有必要再进行谈判 2026-03-06 01:12:43 来源： 同花顺7x24快讯 分享 伊朗外长称，伊朗认为没有必要再进行谈判。

BlackJack3D Chip and AI-related stocks were largely in the red on Thursday amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) dipped around 0.4%. At the same time, the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) declined about 0.8%. The blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) fell nearly 1.6%. Crude oil extended gains on Thursday as the war entered its sixth day, with global supply threatened by attacks against critical infrastructure and shipping traffic via the Strait of Hormuz almost fully stopped. Meanwhile, South Korean lawmaker Kim Young-bae said that the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt the supply of chipmaking materials and push electricity costs higher. "The semiconductor industry expressed concerns that rising oil prices could lead to higher electricity costs domestically, which could ultimately undermine the price competitiveness of semiconductors," said Kim after meeting with executives from companies like Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) and SK hynix (HXSC.F). However, shares of Samsung and memory chipmaking rival SK hynix surged and closed up about 11% in South Korea on Thursday. Shares of AI chipmakers Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Advanced Micro Devices' ( AMD ) were largely flat but in the red. Broadcom ( AVGO ) rose roughly 5%, while Qualcomm ( QCOM ) dipped about 1%. Several other AI and networking-related stocks were largely in the red on Thursday. Ciena ( CIEN ), which reported its fiscal first quarter results, tumbled about 15%. Coherent ( COHR ) slumped nearly 6%, while Lumentum ( LITE ) fell around 4%. Celestica ( CLS ) declined about 2%, while Cisco ( CSCO ) dipped roughly 1%. Arista Networks ( ANET ) seemed to buck the trend and rose around 2%. Arm ( ARM ) fell about 3%, while Analog Devices ( ADI ) and Lattice Semiconductor ( LSCC ) each declined nearly 2%. Micron Technology ( MU ), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM ), and Texas Instruments ( TXN ) each dipped about 1%. Marvell Technology ( MRVL ) was largely ...

一名伊朗知情人士当地时间3月5日表示，自2月28日遭美以空袭以来，伊朗已在反击中发射了超过500枚弹道导弹和巡航导弹，以及超过2000架各种类型的无人机（885564）。其中，大约40%的打击目标位于以色列，60%针对美国目标。(CCTV国际时讯)

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With a volatile stock market, tariff-related uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions, it's a sure bet that investors will be able to find otherwise quality stocks trading at a discount due to broader-market issues or perhaps company-specific problems (or both). Two such stocks to consider right now are SoFi Technologies (SOFI +2.57%) and Amazon (AMZN +0.69%). Both stocks have declined this year, but they could still deliver superior returns over the next 10 years. 1. SoFi Technologies SoFi Technologies' shares are down by 33% this year. Though the company's latest quarterly update was fairly strong, there are serious valuation concerns with SoFi, especially considering its less-than-ideal guidance. The fintech specialist is trading at 30 times forward earnings, well above the average of 15 for financial stocks. However, looking at the next decade, SoFi's prospects seem attractive, even while it trades at a steep premium. SoFi is quickly establishing itself as a leading online bank. The company's status as an online-only financial institution -- which allows it to save on overhead costs and pass those savings on to its customers -- and an interactive, easy-to-use app make it attractive, particularly among younger generations. SoFi isn't slowing down. The company has continued to expand its service offerings, with some of its latest additions including crypto trading and international money transfers. Expand NASDAQ : SOFI SoFi Technologies Today's Change ( 2.57 %) $ 0.48 Current Price $ 19.18 Key Data Points Market Cap $24B Day's Range $ 18.64 - $ 19.48 52wk Range $ 8.60 - $ 32.73 Volume 1M Avg Vol 58M Gross Margin 61.06 % SoFi's efforts are being rewarded with a growing member base and strong revenue and earnings. There is plenty more growth fuel ahead for the company, including in cross-selling additional products to existing members (it averages just 1.5 products per customer), and attracting new members over the next decade as more young people enter the workforce....

Key Points SoFi Technologies has a vast market to tap into thanks to its appeal among younger people. Amazon has lucrative growth opportunities and an ongoing plan to reduce expenses. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › With a volatile stock market, tariff-related uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions, it's a sure bet that investors will be able to find otherwise quality stocks trading at a discount due to broader-market issues or perhaps company-specific problems (or both). Two such stocks to consider right now are SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Both stocks have declined this year, but they could still deliver superior returns over the next 10 years. 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. SoFi Technologies SoFi Technologies' shares are down by 33% this year. Though the company's latest quarterly update was fairly strong, there are serious valuation concerns with SoFi, especially considering its less-than-ideal guidance. The fintech specialist is trading at 30 times forward earnings, well above the average of 15 for financial stocks. However, looking at the next decade, SoFi's prospects seem attractive, even while it trades at a steep premium. SoFi is quickly establishing itself as a leading online bank. The company's status as an online-only financial institution -- which allows it to save on overhead costs and pass those savings on to its customers -- and an interactive, easy-to-use app make it attractive, particularly among younger generations. SoFi isn't slowing down. The company has continued to expand its service offerings, with some of its latest additions including crypto trading and international money transfers. SoFi's efforts are being rewarded with a growing member base and strong revenue and earnings. There is plenty more growth ...

Shell plc SHEL has reaffirmed its commitment to inject approximately $668 million into Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Raizen. The move comes at a critical time for the joint venture, which has faced mounting financial pressure due to persistent losses, rising debt levels and operational setbacks. Shell’s Brazil CEO emphasized the company’s willingness to support Raizen through recapitalization, signaling confidence in the long-term potential of the business despite near-term headwinds. Raizen’s Mounting Financial Strain Raizen has reported consecutive quarterly losses, accompanied by a sharp increase in net debt. Heavy capital expenditures and adverse weather conditions that damaged crops have further strained the company’s balance sheet. Earlier this year, Raizen warned of “significant uncertainty” regarding its ability to continue operating, highlighting the severity of its financial distress. These developments have intensified pressure on its shareholders to step in with meaningful financial support to stabilize operations. Disagreements Between Joint Venture Partners Raizen is jointly owned by Shell and Brazilian conglomerate Cosan. However, efforts to craft a unified rescue plan have faltered. Talks between the two co-owners reportedly collapsed after failing to align on the scale and structure of a capital raise. While Shell pledged a substantial financial injection, Cosan indicated it could not match that level of support. Proposals put forward by Cosan were ultimately rejected by Shell, creating an impasse that leaves Raizen’s future uncertain. Debt Pressures and Creditor Expectations The company’s creditors have grown increasingly vocal, urging shareholders to inject as much as 12 billion reais. Their argument rests on the financial strength of Shell and Cosan, both of which are profitable and capable of contributing more capital. The urgency reflects concerns that without a robust recapitalization plan, Raizen’s debt crisis could deepen, limiting it...

北京时间3月6日凌晨，美股周四午盘大幅下滑，道指下跌近800点。美以伊战争推动油价上涨。数据显示美国第四季度生产率和劳动力成本增幅超预期；初请失业金人数持平。 道指跌788.72点，跌幅为1.62%，报47950.69点；纳指跌51.61点，跌幅为0.23%，报22755.87点；标普500指数跌43.82点，跌幅为0.64%，报6825.68点。 美国西得克萨斯中质原油期货上涨3%，交易价格突破每桶76美元；而国际基准布伦特原油期货上涨超过2%，至每桶83美元以上。 周三股市收高，受到科技和半导体巨头涨势的提振。道指结束了连续三天的跌势。标普500指数和 纳斯达克 综合指数当日收盘均录得稳健涨幅。 美国银行 证券美国股票和量化策略主管Savita Subramanian表示：“情况正在边际变化。显然，我们面临一场地缘政治冲击，我们仍在分析它可能如何影响股票的风险溢价。” “但除此之外，我认为我们看到的是，对于极低利率环境的一些受益者来说，潮水正在慢慢退去，”她补充道。 在本周初飙升之后，油价周三企稳，西得克萨斯中质原油期货结算价上涨0.13%，布伦特原油期货收盘持平于平盘。 美国总统特朗普周二表示美国正准备为波斯湾的船只提供风险保险和护航，以确保交通能够通过霍尔木兹海峡。受其言论推动，市场对区域石油和天然气供应中断的担忧有所缓解。 但仍需要明确的是，白宫并未就这条负责全球约20%石油供应的海峡何时能对油轮安全开放提供时间表。 美国战争部长赫格塞思在向记者通报情况时表示，美国在与伊朗的冲突中“决定性地获胜”，并且更多部队正在抵达该地区。 另外，美国财政部长贝森特表示，特朗普最近宣布的15%全球性进口税可能会在本周生效。 经济数据面，美国第四季度生产率和劳动力成本增幅超预期；初请失业金人数持平。 周四公布的经济数据显示，第四季度生产率和劳动力成本增幅均超预期，而过去一周的裁员人数变化不大。 劳工统计局报告称，衡量产出与工时比率的生产率在10月至12月期间增长了2.8%。接受 道琼斯 调查的经济学家此前预测增长1.8%。按年率计算，生产率也增长了2.8%。 同样，单位劳动力成本（即薪酬减去生产率）也再次录得2.8%的增幅，高于2%的预估值。劳动力成本在12个月内增长了1.3%。 劳工统计局还报告称，1月份进口价格上涨0.2%，低于0.3%的预估值。 其他方面，劳工部表示...

格隆汇3月6日｜欧盟外交与安全政策高级代表卡拉斯：无论谁使用武力，都必须根据国际法说明这样做的理由。

美国总统唐纳德・特朗普周四表示，他必须“参与”伊朗下一任领导人的任命，并排除穆杰塔巴・哈梅内伊接替其父亲、已故最高领袖阿亚图拉・阿里・哈梅内伊的可能性。 “他们是在浪费时间。哈梅内伊的儿子没什么分量。我必须参与任命，就像对待委内瑞拉的德尔西一样，” 特朗普表示。他所指的是委内瑞拉代总统 德尔西・罗德里格斯 —— 在美国抓获尼古拉斯・马杜罗后，她接管了政权。 特朗普称，他不会接受延续伊朗前最高领袖政策的继任者。 “哈梅内伊的儿子对我来说不可接受。我们需要一个能为伊朗带来和谐与和平的人，” 特朗普表示，并警告称，若任命一位沿袭旧路的领导人，可能会迫使美国 “五年内” 重回战争。 他发表上述言论的前一天，白宫刚刚暗示，伊朗政权更迭并非总统军事行动的首要目标。 责任编辑：丁文武

格隆汇3月6日｜据NBC新闻：伊朗外长阿拉格齐称，伊朗已为美国地面入侵做好准备。

格隆汇3月6日｜据NBC新闻：伊朗外长阿拉格奇称，没有理由进行更多谈判。

Broadcom dispelled concerns that the buildout of AI infrastructure might be softening with its solid fiscal Q1 results and heady guidance.

Earlier this week, IREN Limited said it had entered purchase agreements for over 50,000 Nvidia B300 GPUs, aiming to lift its fleet to 150,000 units and support an AI Cloud annualized run-rate revenue target of over US$3.70 billion by late 2026, funded in part by about US$3.50 billion of additional capex. To underpin this expansion, the company has secured roughly US$9.30 billion of funding in the past eight months and expanded its at-the-market equity program to US$6.00 billion, highlighting both the scale of its ambition in AI infrastructure and the potential dilution and balance sheet implications for shareholders. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how IREN’s planned 150,000‑GPU fleet and enlarged US$6.00 billion equity program reshape its investment narrative. Uncover the next big thing with 30 elite penny stocks that balance risk and reward. IREN Investment Narrative Recap To own IREN today, you need to believe its pivot from Bitcoin mining toward AI cloud will justify very heavy capital spending and equity issuance. The latest 50,000‑GPU order and expanded US$6.00 billion at‑the‑market program sharpen both sides of that bet: they support the near term AI revenue ramp investors are watching, but also heighten the key risk that financing needs and dilution run ahead of durable, contracted cash flows. In this context, the most relevant recent development is IREN’s rapid funding progress: about US$9.30 billion raised in just eight months across customer prepayments, convertible notes, GPU leasing and GPU financing. That funding stack sits alongside the enlarged US$6.00 billion equity program, and together they frame the central short term catalyst for the stock: whether IREN can translate this capital into contracted AI cloud revenue quickly enough to offset concerns about leverage, dilution and execution risk. Yet while the growth story is compelling, investors should be aware that the same funding plan could leave them more exposed if... Read the full narrativ...

Bi Haibo of the Chinese embassy in the UK responds to an editorial Regarding your editorial ( The Guardian view on Jimmy Lai: what Britain’s caution says about its relationship to Beijing’s power, 10 February ), I wish to make the following points. First, Jimmy Lai is by no means the “defender of democracy” portrayed in some western media narratives, but a principal figure behind the turmoil in Hong Kong. He was a key planner and participant in a series of anti-China incidents aimed at destabilising Hong Kong, and served as an agent and pawn of external anti-China forces. What he has done would constitute criminal offences in any country and must be punished in accordance with the law. Second, Hong Kong returned to China in 1997, and the Sino-British Joint Declaration has long fulfilled its historical mission. The constitutional and legal basis for the Chinese government’s governance of Hong Kong lies in China’s constitution and Hong Kong’s basic law. Since the enactment of the National Security Law in 2020, Hong Kong has restored stability, and the rights and freedoms of residents are better protected in a more secure environment. Third, Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal affairs, and Hong Kong’s judiciary does not allow external interference. Moreover, China does not recognise dual nationality. Jimmy Lai is regarded in Hong Kong solely as a Chinese citizen. We urge the Guardian to respect China’s sovereignty and the rule of law in Hong Kong and to report on related issues in an objective and fair-minded manner. Bi Haibo Spokesperson, Chinese embassy in the UK Continue reading...

格隆汇3月6日｜市场消息：伊朗外长阿拉格齐称伊朗并未要求停火。

Are software stocks in the clear now? Software stocks are rallying this week, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) advancing almost 8% through early Thursday trading, even as the broader market was caught up with fear around the U.S.-Iran war. The S & P 500 is on its way to a losing week. Microsoft is among the most notable standouts as investors took the recent market selloff as an opportunity to buy a megacap suddenly on sale. The software giant — which peaked last July at $535.50 —is the best performer among the Magnificent Seven this week, up nearly 5% through early Thursday. The sudden rotation into the beaten down names has investors wondering if software's woes are behind it, now that the sector's showing signs of life. The software ETF remains 17% in 2026 and is down 25% from its September high. "I think we bottomed," Liz Thomas, head of investment strategy at SoFi, told CNBC's " Halftime Report " on Wednesday after saying that she bought the IGV. "I don't think the entire space gets displaced." The software ETF on Thursday was climbing for the seventh time in eight days. Overblown fears Software stocks crumbled in January (down nearly 15%) and February (off 10%) on fears that agentic artificial intelligence could make traditional software-as-a-service models obsolete. The selloff may have been overly discriminate. "I just am vexed, having been a software engineer, about this whole vibe coding thing," said Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners. "It's way harder than people think." Among the factors that make it unlikely that software-as-a-service companies (SaaS) will be displaced by AI is that trusted incumbents often have proprietary data, which is not easily replicable. Neither are enterprise customers likely to trust unproven AI models with data security. On top of that, any AI startups with disruptive features could also find themselves the targets of acquisitions by legacy companies, according to a note fro...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which measures momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In trading on Wednesday, shares of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Symbol: MMSI) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.8, after changing hands as low as $72.58 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is 64.4. A bullish investor could look at MMSI's 29.8 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. The chart below shows the one year performance of MMSI shares: Looking at the chart above, MMSI's low point in its 52 week range is $62.58 per share, with $85.62 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $73.01. Find out what 9 other oversold stocks you need to know about » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.