Nvidia (NVDA) has reportedly halted production of China-bound H200 chips, the Financial Times reported, as regulatory efforts in Washington and Beijing have restricted imports to the Chinese market. News that Nvidia would shift its TSMC output to focus on the Vera Rubin platform came after CEO Jensen Huang suggested on Wednesday that the artificial intelligence leader's multibillion-dollar investm...
Nvidia (NVDA) has reportedly halted production of China-bound H200 chips, the Financial Times reported, as regulatory efforts in Washington and Beijing have restricted imports to the Chinese market. News that Nvidia would shift its TSMC output to focus on the Vera Rubin platform came after CEO Jensen Huang suggested on Wednesday that the artificial intelligence leader's multibillion-dollar investments in AI startups OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) and Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) could be its last for a while, as he anticipates those startups going public. At an industry conference on Wednesday, Huang hinted that the investments were finalized, saying Nvidia would invest $30 billion in OpenAI and that investing the full $100 billion was "probably not in the cards." Huang's statement on the company's investments comes as investors continue to assess the fallout from OpenAI's partnership with the Pentagon, which emerged just as Anthropic's deal with the Defense Department fell apart. However, on Thursday, the Financial Times reported that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has resumed negotiations with the Defense Department to put a military contract back on the table. Earlier this week, tech watchers were also treated to a slew of product announcements from Apple (AAPL). The product release list included a new low-cost MacBook Neo computer, an entry-level iPhone 17e smartphone, two new iPad Airs, and new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops with more powerful M5 chips. Follow along for the latest updates on the tech sector. LIVE 49 updates
Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk continues to raise the stakes on his AI vision, arguing that Tesla could be among the first companies to create artificial general intelligence—and to embody it in humanoid robots. Elon Musk's Claim In an early morning post on X, he said Tesla will be one of the firms to make AGI and "probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form," expressing his view of the...
Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk continues to raise the stakes on his AI vision, arguing that Tesla could be among the first companies to create artificial general intelligence—and to embody it in humanoid robots. Elon Musk's Claim In an early morning post on X, he said Tesla will be one of the firms to make AGI and "probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form," expressing his view of the company as a front‑runner in the race for human‑level AI. Tesla will be one of the companies to make AGI and probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 4, 2026 Don't Miss: AGI, or artificial general intelligence, refers to systems that can perform most intellectual tasks a human can, across domains like reasoning, planning and learning, instead of being confined to a narrow use case such as driving or language. Musk's claim puts Tesla in the same competitive arena as dedicated AI labs like OpenAI and Google DeepMind, despite Tesla's public image as an EV automaker. He has pointed to the company's massive real‑world data from Autopilot and its Dojo supercomputer as strategic assets on the path to AGI. Trending: Disney Was Built on Character IP — This Pre-IPO Company Is Using the Same Playbook Tesla's Edge Where Musk tries to differentiate Tesla is in what he calls "humanoid/atom-shaping" form. The phrase is a nod to Optimus, the company's humanoid robot project, and to factory automation systems that can physically manipulate the world with high precision. Advertisement Rather than imagining AGI as a purely cloud‑based digital mind, Musk envisions embodied intelligence: robots and advanced manufacturing platforms that can "shape atoms" by assembling, welding or handling objects with human‑like dexterity, and eventually, finer‑grained control. Musk continues to promote Tesla not only as an EV and energy company, but as a platform for general‑purpose humanoid robots and AI systems that act directly on the physical world. Read Nex...
Eoneren/iStock via Getty Images While the war in the Middle East continues, aside from higher energy prices, the incoming data on the domestic front reflects an economy that is gaining strength to start the new year. Investors would be wise to ignore the doomsday drumbeat from bearish prognosticators and focus on the fundamentals, which are building the case for more bull market gains. The major m...
Eoneren/iStock via Getty Images While the war in the Middle East continues, aside from higher energy prices, the incoming data on the domestic front reflects an economy that is gaining strength to start the new year. Investors would be wise to ignore the doomsday drumbeat from bearish prognosticators and focus on the fundamentals, which are building the case for more bull market gains. The major market indexes rose sharply yesterday, erasing the losses from earlier this week. Assuming the peak in oil prices on Monday is not surpassed, we have probably seen the extent of the geopolitical-driven drawdown. That is a big if! If not, we are likely to test Monday’s low. At the same time, I think significantly higher oil prices would also force the Trump administration to deescalate. The President is particularly sensitive to market performance. Finviz Yesterday, I noted that oil prices have only been detrimental to economic expansions when we have seen more than a 100% increase in price within a 12-month period. That would require $115 per barrel today. Regardless, stocks will likely trade on an inverse basis with oil until the war-premium subsides. In the meantime, the economy appears to have picked up speed in February, as fiscal stimulus from tax refunds, tax cuts, and accelerated depreciation stimulate growth. That was evident in yesterday’s data. Bloomberg The report that lit the fire under yesterday’s market was the Institute for Supply Management’s survey of service sector executives. Its Services Index (PMI) rose 2.3% points to 56.1, which is the fastest pace of expansion since mid-2022. The improvement was broad, as business activity, new orders, and employment all strengthened notably. Fourteen out of seventeen industries realized growth. Even better, the sub-index for prices paid for services and materials eased to a one-year low. This is the best reading on the economy in a very long time. Bloomberg If this improvement in the service sector sustains, it should...
BlackSky Technology ( BKSY ) has secured a seven-figure award under the company’s NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. Under this delivery order, BlackSky will perform AI-enabled object and pattern-of-life change detection to monitor trends and anomalies in vehicle, aircraft, vessel, railcar and ground equipment activity at military and economic facilities worldwide, including ports, air...
BlackSky Technology ( BKSY ) has secured a seven-figure award under the company’s NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. Under this delivery order, BlackSky will perform AI-enabled object and pattern-of-life change detection to monitor trends and anomalies in vehicle, aircraft, vessel, railcar and ground equipment activity at military and economic facilities worldwide, including ports, airfields, military installations and railways. Performance on the Luno A contract contributes to the development of novel products, data and services that employ pioneering uses for AI to manage massive data volumes, produce deeper insights and enhance predictive analytical capabilities. BKSY -0.37% premarket to $24.21. Source: Press Release More on BlackSky Technology BlackSky Technology Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript BlackSky: Better Q4 Results, But Shares Are Still Expensive BlackSky anticipates up to $145M revenue in 2026 as Gen-3 satellites drive international demand BlackSky Technology GAAP EPS of -$0.02 beats by $0.16, revenue of $35M misses by $2.13M
Credo Technology Group CRDO is reinforcing its position in the AI space through a focused inorganic expansion strategy. The company recently acquired high-speed connectivity IP firm CoMira Solutions. The acquisition, announced alongside its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, strengthens Credo’s existing scale-out products such as ZeroFlap (“ZF”) AECs, ZF Optics and ALCs, as well as OmniConnect sol...
Credo Technology Group CRDO is reinforcing its position in the AI space through a focused inorganic expansion strategy. The company recently acquired high-speed connectivity IP firm CoMira Solutions. The acquisition, announced alongside its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, strengthens Credo’s existing scale-out products such as ZeroFlap (“ZF”) AECs, ZF Optics and ALCs, as well as OmniConnect solutions through innovative connectivity products like link layer, error correction (“ECC”) and security semiconductor IP. CoMira buyout will enable upcoming features across multiple protocols, including UALink, Ethernet, ESUN and PCIe, for Credo’s scale-up and scale-out AI products, deepening its differentiation in reliability and system-level integration. Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The CoMira acquisition builds on Credo’s earlier Hyperlume acquisition, announced in October 2025. With this buyout, CRDO expects to boost its next-generation connectivity solutions as artificial intelligence ("AI"), cloud and hyperscale data centers place unprecedented demands on data infrastructure deployments. MicroLED technology offers energy-efficient, high-speed and low-latency data transmission needed for scaling AI clusters. Hyperlume’s microLED technology leverages “specialized, ultra-fast microLEDs and ultra-low power circuitry” to address energy and bandwidth constraints as seen in traditional electronic interconnects. With microLEDs gaining recognition as a next-generation optical technology, Credo gains an early foothold in what could become a standard for data center interconnects. Acquisitions like this are valuable for companies as they accelerate access to the latest technologies. These types of buyouts provide valuable tools, technologies and market access that accelerate and amplify organic growth. These inorganic moves come as Credo delivers exceptional financial momentum. Revenues for the third quarter jumped 51.9% sequentially and 201.5...
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Thesis Latham Group, Inc. ( SWIM ) makes products for residential in-ground swimming pools, including the pools themselves, pool liners, and safety covers. The company sells these products through a large network of dealers. Called a short-term top last March, but SWIM's picking up pace. (Seeking Alpha) Almost immediately after my sell rating , which I...
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Thesis Latham Group, Inc. ( SWIM ) makes products for residential in-ground swimming pools, including the pools themselves, pool liners, and safety covers. The company sells these products through a large network of dealers. Called a short-term top last March, but SWIM's picking up pace. (Seeking Alpha) Almost immediately after my sell rating , which I don’t often make, the stock sold off significantly, losing nearly half its value. But it did seem to find a base and gather some steam, recouping most of those losses, trading in a range between $6 and $8 per share. Now, after going over the latest results, I’m taking a neutral stance, as the improving fundamentals are balanced by valuation concerns. My Assessment of Latham Group's Fourth Quarter Seeking Alpha Looking at Latham’s fourth-quarter and full-year results , there have been a few small signs here and there that the company performed better than expected in certain areas. However, the overall business environment has still been difficult for the company, which continues to face challenges. That said, revenue increased across all parts of the business, even though the overall U.S. in-ground pool market declined by low to mid single-digit percentages. The strongest growth came from fiberglass pools. This growth was essentially driven by more dealers choosing to sell fiberglass pools and, ideally, consumers preferring them because they can be installed faster and usually have lower long-term maintenance costs than concrete pools, which is a nice selling feature considering most wallets have been under considerable pressure in a heated inflationary environment. Seeking Alpha FY2025 Revenue: $546M (+7% YoY) Q4 2025 Revenue: $99.95M (+15% YoY) FY2025 In-Ground Pool Sales: $262M (+1% YoY) Fiberglass share of pool sales: 76.5% Fiberglass sales growth: ~2.5% YoY Fiberglass share of U.S. pool starts: ~24% (vs. 16% in 2019) Management didn't waste time complimenting the shif...
watch now VIDEO 6:24 06:24 Berkshire CEO Greg Abel on succeeding Warren Buffett: I still check in with him nearly every day Squawk Box Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said he still speaks with Warren Buffett nearly every day, underscoring the continued presence of the legendary investor at the sprawling conglomerate, even after handing over the top job at the start of the year. Buffett, who stepp...
watch now VIDEO 6:24 06:24 Berkshire CEO Greg Abel on succeeding Warren Buffett: I still check in with him nearly every day Squawk Box Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said he still speaks with Warren Buffett nearly every day, underscoring the continued presence of the legendary investor at the sprawling conglomerate, even after handing over the top job at the start of the year. Buffett, who stepped down as CEO after more than six decades at the helm, remains chairman of the Omaha-based company and continues to come into the office regularly, Abel said. "He's in the office every day, so we're talking every day if I'm in Omaha, we're always connecting," Abel said on CNBC's " Squawk Box " Thursday. "If I'm traveling, like I was yesterday, I often check in just to catch up on what he's seeing, what he's hearing, what am I feeling. So if it's not every day, it's every couple days." Abel also acknowledged the challenge of stepping into Buffett's role as Berkshire's chief communicator to shareholders, particularly when writing his first annual letter to investors. "The shoes to fill are tough on all fronts, but Warren is an exceptional communicator," Abel said. "It was not easy. I've told Warren, 'listen, the responsibilities transferred are great, but as far as the work and the task I had to do, that was the toughest.'" Abel used the letter to shareholders to outline a clear framework of foundational values centered on financial strength and disciplined investing, vowing to preserve the blueprint Buffett carefully orchestrated since the 1960s. Buffett offered little comfort, Abel added with a laugh. "When we were discussing it, he said, 'the second letter doesn't get any easier.'" On investing, Abel said Berkshire is unlikely to move into cryptocurrencies, echoing Buffett's longstanding skepticism of the asset class. "I don't think you'll see crypto ... I just don't see it," Abel said. He left the door open to investments tied to technology, however. "What I do see is th...
AvigatorPhotographer/iStock via Getty Images A Bahamas-flagged crude oil tanker was targeted by an Iranian remote-controlled boat laden with explosives near an Iraqi port, and a second tanker at anchor off Kuwait was taking on water after a large explosion, Reuters reported Thursday. Nine vessels have come under attack since the conflict broke out between the U.S., Israel and Iran on Saturday, a...
AvigatorPhotographer/iStock via Getty Images A Bahamas-flagged crude oil tanker was targeted by an Iranian remote-controlled boat laden with explosives near an Iraqi port, and a second tanker at anchor off Kuwait was taking on water after a large explosion, Reuters reported Thursday. Nine vessels have come under attack since the conflict broke out between the U.S., Israel and Iran on Saturday, and ~200 ships, including oil and liquefied natural gas tankers as well as cargo ships, remained at anchor in open waters in the area, and hundreds of other vessels remained outside the Strait of Hormuz unable to reach ports, according to Reuters estimates. The London insurance market is willing and able to cover vessels looking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, although at rates higher than "levels that owners and charterers will be used to," broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. told Bloomberg. "This availability applies to both vessels which are currently in the Persian Gulf and not planning to exit the region, plus those that are looking to travel enter or exit the area via the Strait of Hormuz," Gallagher marine division director Angus Blayney said. The ability to purchase insurance for Hormuz would suggest that the biggest reason ships are not navigating the waterway is not because they cannot get cover, but because shipowners and their crews believe the risk of passage through the middle of a war zone is too great. Meanwhile, b rokers Marsh and Aon reportedly are among companies holding talks with the U.S. government as part of President Trump's pledge to help insure tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Lloyd's said it is engaging with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to ensure the market continues to provide "solutions that support shipowners, protect crews and sustain global trade during periods of heightened geopolitical risk." Crude oil prices are extending their rally, with U.S. crude rising ~ 3% on Thursday and more than 14% since the war st...
Making Play Bigger and More Open Big competitive moments can often feel out of reach, defined by invite-only tournaments, elite players, and high stakes that raise the bar for entry. Candy Crush All Stars 2026 takes a different approach. Open from the start, the tournament invites players around the world to step in, test their skills, and see how far they can go. The challenge is real, and the co...
Making Play Bigger and More Open Big competitive moments can often feel out of reach, defined by invite-only tournaments, elite players, and high stakes that raise the bar for entry. Candy Crush All Stars 2026 takes a different approach. Open from the start, the tournament invites players around the world to step in, test their skills, and see how far they can go. The challenge is real, and the competition is fierce, but the opportunity to compete is open to competitors ready to take it on. By widening access, All Stars delivers a high-energy competition grounded in skill, ambition, and the thrill of the climb up the leaderboard. The pair kept the excitement rolling with real-time analysis, coach-style introductions, and live reactions, reinforcing the tournament's high stakes nature. "Candy Crush is proving you don't need a stadium for a championship," said Lynch . "Anyone with a phone playing Candy Crush has a shot at competing for a cut of the $1 mille prize pool." This year, Candy Crush returned to Los Angeles, home of its live finals for the past two years to kick off the All Stars 2026 tournament and rally players everywhere to get in the game. At the official event, former NFL star Marshawn Lynch and sportscaster Erin Andrews stepped into a live broadcast booth, bringing big-game energy to gamers competing onsite while encouraging fans around the world to compete for their own shot at the $1 million prize pool. Lynch leaned in with his trademark competitive intensity, while Andrews delivered sharp, play-by-play commentary as combos stacked and near-misses drew reactions. " For almost as long as I've had phones in hand, Candy Crush has been a staple on my devices," said Erin Andrews . " Especially on busy travel days, Candy Crush helps me exercise my mind as I test my skills and work through challenges [or levels?]. Whether I'm stuck in an airport, in a doctor's office waiting room, or relaxing on the couch, I know Candy Crush makes everyday moments like these...
Oleg_0/iStock via Getty Images Koppers Holdings ( KOP ) released 4Q25 results , showing a continuation of problematic trends across its three business lines, particularly in the topline, with some better results in the (adjusted) bottom line. Despite these, the company is confident in a very good 2026, with improving results across two of three segments, and much better adjusted profitability. The...
Oleg_0/iStock via Getty Images Koppers Holdings ( KOP ) released 4Q25 results , showing a continuation of problematic trends across its three business lines, particularly in the topline, with some better results in the (adjusted) bottom line. Despite these, the company is confident in a very good 2026, with improving results across two of three segments, and much better adjusted profitability. The worst quarter should be Q1 with improvements ahead. Koppers might sound attractive, trading at ~$37 while offering an adjusted EPS figure of ~$4.2/5 for FY26. However, just like we have good and bad years, we need to remember that Koppers is a very cyclical name. On a cyclical basis, I believe the name is not attractive, and I maintain a Hold rating. 4Q25 results As we had seen in previous articles from FY25, Koppers had faced a challenging year in its two most profitable segments (Performance Chemical and RUPS) because of lower demand and higher competition. This led to lower revenues, which were offset at the EBITDA level by significant cost-cutting. The fourth quarter was not very different in this respect. All of the company's segments showed much lower revenues, but in two of them, adjusted EBITDA was either the same or higher, thanks to cost-cutting. Starting with the star PC. The company lost a lot of volume YoY (-16%), with a corresponding impact on revenues (-14%). However, it was able to post flat adjusted EBITDA, at $28 million ($29 million last year). This is interesting because revenues had fallen 10% in 4Q24 vs. 4Q23, yet EBITDA was flat. The company 'achieved' this because of lower input costs (which are not yet translated to revenue pressure). For the year, the picture is different, with the segment losing almost $40 million in adjusted EBITDA (-28%). In RUPS, the situation was mixed. Railway sales were down because crosstie demand is decreasing (consolidation among Class I players), but utility pole demand is increasing (grid hardening trend). Both effects...
(RTTNews) - After moving mostly higher over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to move back to the downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.4 percent. Concerns about the impact of sharply higher energy prices are likely to weigh on Wall Street, as the price of crude o...
(RTTNews) - After moving mostly higher over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to move back to the downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.4 percent. Concerns about the impact of sharply higher energy prices are likely to weigh on Wall Street, as the price of crude oil resumed its surge after ending yesterday's trading only modestly higher. The jump in crude oil prices comes amid ongoing supply disruption worries due to the expanding conflict in the Middle East. Iran has claimed it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf, raising fears of a wider conflict after the Islamic republic threatened to halt shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also signaled a possible longer time frame for the conflict than has previously been floated by the Trump administration, saying the war could last up to eight weeks but might be over sooner. Overall trading activity may be somewhat subdued, however, as traders look ahead to the release of the Labor Department's closely watched monthly jobs report on Friday. Economists currently expect employment to rise by 60,000 jobs in February after jumping by 130,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate is expected to inch up to 4.4 percent from 4.3 percent. A day ahead of the release of the monthly jobs report, the Labor Department released a report showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits came in flat in the week ended February 28th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims came in at 213,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 215,000 from the 212,000 originally reported for the previous week. Stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Wednesday, partly offsetting the weakness seen in the previous session. The major averages all moved to the upside on the ...
Speaking after her show at Paris fashion week, the British designer Stella McCartney marked 25 years in the industry by letting slip that she was to receive the most prestigious French accolade, the Légion d’honneur, on Thursday – and making a jumper using yeast. Never mind that she has not turned a profit since 2017. The fashion designer knows how to turn a show into a moment, opening with “some ...
Speaking after her show at Paris fashion week, the British designer Stella McCartney marked 25 years in the industry by letting slip that she was to receive the most prestigious French accolade, the Légion d’honneur, on Thursday – and making a jumper using yeast. Never mind that she has not turned a profit since 2017. The fashion designer knows how to turn a show into a moment, opening with “some equine therapy” in the form of a dozen dancing horses to mark the Chinese year of the horse, and closing it with a vest that said “My dad’s a rock star” in front of a grinning Paul McCartney who sat front row next to Oprah Winfrey. View image in fullscreen Paul McCartney attends his daughter’s PFW show Photograph: Tom Nicholson/AP The collection was a whistle-stop tour of McCartney’s life. Fishermen knits were a nod to a childhood spent on the Mull of Kintyre; loose low-rise denim (recycled, of course) to being a teenager in west London; and jewel-coloured stirrup leggings to interning at Christian Lacroix. The finale vest was a nod to the 1999 “rock royalty” one she wore to the Met Gala. “I was trying to think who I could get to wear [it] but I think I’m one of the very few, quite frankly,” she said. In a flat luxury market, there are fears her brand could run out of money by 2028. But McCartney was more keen to press that she was one of the few women designing for women, and that her label has never used leather, feathers, fur or animal skins. In fairness, while almost every show nods in some way towards “sustainability” these days, only McCartney has turned brewed protein into knitwear. In another industry milestone, Pieter Mulier took his final bow at Alaïa on Wednesday night, a quiet moment that carried some weight coming shortly before he steps into one of fashion’s most scrutinised jobs: replacing Donatella at Versace. View image in fullscreen Oprah Winfrey arrives to attend Stella McCartney’s show Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/Reuters Asked if he was ready for the job, ...
There was a panicky sell-off in the stock market on Tuesday as investors began to worry that the attacks in Iran would expand to a larger regional conflict. Just as alarming was the fact that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had essentially come to a standstill. That was not due to Iran shutting down the narrow strait -- through which passes about 20% of global petroleum products -- but rathe...
There was a panicky sell-off in the stock market on Tuesday as investors began to worry that the attacks in Iran would expand to a larger regional conflict. Just as alarming was the fact that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had essentially come to a standstill. That was not due to Iran shutting down the narrow strait -- through which passes about 20% of global petroleum products -- but rather a voluntary halt in shipping as shippers were nervous about what could happen to them. As a result, the S&P 500 index shed 169 points, or about 2.5%, in the first hour of trading Tuesday. Then, at around 2:35 p.m., President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform of choice, and calmed markets. Stock indexes had been slowly recovering during the day from the initial drop at the open, but Trump's post sent them instantly higher. What did he say? Trump posted that the U.S. government would provide political risk insurance and guarantees to companies engaging in maritime trade through the Persian Gulf. Perhaps more important, Trump said the U.S. Navy would provide naval escorts to oil tankers and other vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage. Trump emphasized that "No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD." Trump's post sent stocks higher and oil prices lower The S&P 500 ended the day down slightly less than 1%. And the price of Brent crude oil, which had topped $81 during the trading session, fell back to near $80 after Trump's post. And on Wednesday, stocks recovered much of the ground they had lost the previous session. Still, that is unlikely to be the end of volatility in this market. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, which measures expectations of near-term volatility -- and is widely known as Wall Street's fear gauge -- touched 23.5 on Tuesday and remains elevated at around 21, significantly higher than the average level for the year. And many market analysts -- even those who e...
Key Points Trump promised to ensure the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. That was welcome news, but despite calmer markets, potential volatility remains high. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › There was a panicky sell-off in the stock market on Tuesday as investors began to worry that the attacks in Iran would expand to a larger regional conflict. Just...
Key Points Trump promised to ensure the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. That was welcome news, but despite calmer markets, potential volatility remains high. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › There was a panicky sell-off in the stock market on Tuesday as investors began to worry that the attacks in Iran would expand to a larger regional conflict. Just as alarming was the fact that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had essentially come to a standstill. That was not due to Iran shutting down the narrow strait -- through which passes about 20% of global petroleum products -- but rather a voluntary halt in shipping as shippers were nervous about what could happen to them. 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 » As a result, the S&P 500 index shed 169 points, or about 2.5%, in the first hour of trading Tuesday. Then, at around 2:35 p.m., President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform of choice, and calmed markets. Stock indexes had been slowly recovering during the day from the initial drop at the open, but Trump's post sent them instantly higher. What did he say? Trump posted that the U.S. government would provide political risk insurance and guarantees to companies engaging in maritime trade through the Persian Gulf. Perhaps more important, Trump said the U.S. Navy would provide naval escorts to oil tankers and other vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage. Trump emphasized that "No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD." Trump's post sent stocks higher and oil prices lower The S&P 500 ended the day down slightly less than 1%. And the price of Brent crude oil, which had topped $81 during the trading session, fell back to near $80 after Trump's post. A...
hapabapa Palantir Technologies' ( PLTR ) Co-Founder and Chairman Peter Thiel met with Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and discussed future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said that Takaichi received a courtesy call on Thursday from Thiel, who is visiting Japan, and the two exchanged views on topics such as the c...
hapabapa Palantir Technologies' ( PLTR ) Co-Founder and Chairman Peter Thiel met with Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and discussed future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said that Takaichi received a courtesy call on Thursday from Thiel, who is visiting Japan, and the two exchanged views on topics such as the current situation and future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. Palantir did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. Palantir — which provides AI and data analytics software platforms like Gotham and Foundry to intelligence agencies — is a major contractor for the U.S. government. Shares of Palantir dipped about 1% premarket on Wednesday. More on Palantir Geopolitical Tensions Boost Palantir's Bull Case Palantir: My First Ever 'Buy' Following The U.S.-Iran Escalation And Anthropic Cancellation Palantir: Analyzing The Impact Of Middle East Escalation On Defense Software Demand Peter Thiel files to sell $280M in Palantir Technologies shares Palantir's role to Pentagon remains solid despite Trump's issue with its partner Anthropic: analysts
hapabapa Palantir Technologies' ( PLTR ) Co-Founder and Chairman Peter Thiel met with Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and discussed future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said that Takaichi received a courtesy call on Thursday from Thiel, who is visiting Japan, and the two exchanged views on topics such as the c...
hapabapa Palantir Technologies' ( PLTR ) Co-Founder and Chairman Peter Thiel met with Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and discussed future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan said that Takaichi received a courtesy call on Thursday from Thiel, who is visiting Japan, and the two exchanged views on topics such as the current situation and future prospects in the field of innovative technologies in Japan and the U.S. Palantir did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. Palantir — which provides AI and data analytics software platforms like Gotham and Foundry to intelligence agencies — is a major contractor for the U.S. government. Shares of Palantir dipped about 1% premarket on Wednesday. More on Palantir Geopolitical Tensions Boost Palantir's Bull Case Palantir: My First Ever 'Buy' Following The U.S.-Iran Escalation And Anthropic Cancellation Palantir: Analyzing The Impact Of Middle East Escalation On Defense Software Demand Peter Thiel files to sell $280M in Palantir Technologies shares Palantir's role to Pentagon remains solid despite Trump's issue with its partner Anthropic: analysts
He also addressed questions about Net Zero targets and climate change, saying that "he doesn't know the science", but that "closing down primary steel production in Port Talbot" was having a negative impact on the environment.
He also addressed questions about Net Zero targets and climate change, saying that "he doesn't know the science", but that "closing down primary steel production in Port Talbot" was having a negative impact on the environment.