Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) bucked a broader market downturn last week, rallying sharply as geopolitical tensions and policy shifts pressured many technology and semiconductor stocks. Palantir Rallies As Markets Slide Palantir stood out during a difficult week for equities. Its shares climbed 15% between February 27 and March 6 following the U.S. attack on Iran. At the same time, risi...
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) bucked a broader market downturn last week, rallying sharply as geopolitical tensions and policy shifts pressured many technology and semiconductor stocks. Palantir Rallies As Markets Slide Palantir stood out during a difficult week for equities. Its shares climbed 15% between February 27 and March 6 following the U.S. attack on Iran. At the same time, rising oil prices and a report showing the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February added pressure to major indexes. Analysts See Upside For Palantir Investors rotated into Palantir as tensions escalated. The company generates about 60% of its revenue from government spending and continues to expand its work with military and intelligence agencies. Rosenblatt maintained a Buy rating on Palantir and raised its price forecast to $200 from $150, citing potential upside as tensions rise in the Middle East. Analyst John McPeake said Palantir's strong defense positioning supports the higher forecast. He added that the U.S. government's phaseout of Anthropic's large language models could benefit Palantir, since the company supports multiple alternative AI models. McPeake also projected Palantir shares could reach $255 in three years and $393 in five years, driven by accelerating growth. Pentagon Anthropic Decision Anthropic said it plans to challenge the decision in court. CEO Alex Karp Issues Warning To Silicon Valley Recently, Palantir CEO Alex Karp issued a blunt warning to Silicon Valley. He said sidelining the U.S. military while replacing white-collar jobs with AI could backfire. Speaking at the a16z American Dynamism Summit, Karp warned that such a strategy could provoke government intervention—or even the nationalization of key technologies. PLTR Price Action: Palantir Technologies shares were down 1.36% at $155.02 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data. Image via Shutterstock
Ed Morse, senior adviser at Hartree Partners, assesses the impact of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz disruption on global energy markets. He ranked the crisis as more serious than anything since the early 1970s and warned markets are too complacent. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Ed Morse, senior adviser at Hartree Partners, assesses the impact of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz disruption on global energy markets. He ranked the crisis as more serious than anything since the early 1970s and warned markets are too complacent. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
In early March 2026, Micron Technology began shipping customer samples of its 256GB SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X-based module, the industry’s highest-capacity low-power DRAM for AI data centers, while also ramping its new Sanand, India assembly and test facility for global DRAM and NAND products. These moves underline Micron’s push to pair advanced low-power data-center memory with a broader, more diversified ...
In early March 2026, Micron Technology began shipping customer samples of its 256GB SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X-based module, the industry’s highest-capacity low-power DRAM for AI data centers, while also ramping its new Sanand, India assembly and test facility for global DRAM and NAND products. These moves underline Micron’s push to pair advanced low-power data-center memory with a broader, more diversified manufacturing footprint that can support AI-driven demand worldwide. We’ll now examine how Micron’s breakthrough 256GB SOCAMM2 AI server memory could reshape its investment narrative built on AI-driven memory demand. The future of work is here. Discover the leading the charge in AI-driven automation and industrial transformation. Advertisement Micron Technology Investment Narrative Recap To own Micron, you have to believe that AI data centers will keep prioritizing high performance memory and that Micron can hold a premium position in DRAM, HBM, and LPDDR while managing its heavy investment cycle. The new 256GB SOCAMM2 samples and the Sanand, India ramp reinforce the near term AI data center catalyst, but they do not remove key risks around industry cyclicality, high capital intensity, and intensifying competition. The most relevant recent announcement here is Micron’s grand opening of its Sanand assembly and test facility in India, a US$2.75 billion project aimed at converting DRAM and NAND wafers into finished products for customers worldwide. Paired with sampling of the 256GB SOCAMM2, this expands backend capacity and supply chain diversification right as AI driven demand tightens supply, potentially sharpening the impact of both the upside from premium products and the downside from future pricing resets. But while the upside story is compelling, investors should also be aware that Micron’s capital heavy build out could become a problem if demand or pricing... Micron Technology's narrative projects $53.6 billion revenue and $13.6 billion earnings by 2028. , in line with...
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase (JPM 2.52%), is one of the most respected voices of the financial industry. No CEO has a perfect crystal ball to predict what's happening next with the economy or stock prices, but when Jamie Dimon talks, people listen. In a recent interview with Bloomberg on March 2, Dimon said that "the economy is doing fine, asset prices are high." But he also expressed concer...
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase (JPM 2.52%), is one of the most respected voices of the financial industry. No CEO has a perfect crystal ball to predict what's happening next with the economy or stock prices, but when Jamie Dimon talks, people listen. In a recent interview with Bloomberg on March 2, Dimon said that "the economy is doing fine, asset prices are high." But he also expressed concerns that investors might be a little too optimistic and not paying enough attention to risks, such as the latest conflict in the Middle East. Dimon told Bloomberg: "I think there's a little more exuberance than there should be, but we've had years of it." Let's look at the case for caution in today's stock market, and what you should do if you're worried about overvalued stocks. Are U.S. stocks overvalued? The U.S. stock market has had a sluggish start to 2026. The S&P 500 index has been basically flat, up 0.4% year to date, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down about 0.5%. But in the past year, the S&P 500 gained 19% while the Nasdaq-100 is up more than 23%. Could U.S. stocks be in store for a big correction? Despite the risks of a new Middle East war with Iran, investors don't seem to be running away from U.S. stocks. As of March 4, the S&P 500 was trading at about only 2%-3% below its all-time high of 7,002. The price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 500 is about 29.4, which is near its highest levels of the past five years. And the P/E ratio of the Nasdaq-100 is about 32.9, which is even more expensive. There's a huge amount of uncertainty among investors right now about whether AI stocks are overvalued, or tech stocks like software as a service (SaaS) companies are exposed to big risks of future AI disruption. Several major tech names like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta have underperformed the S&P 500 index during the past year. In his interview with Bloomberg, Dimon did not endorse or make predictions about any specific stock, fund, or asset class. But if you agree wi...
guvendemir/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Turkey has dispatched six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus, citing heightened regional tensions tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and warning that further measures could follow. The Turkish Defense Ministry said the deployment was aimed at reinforcing the security of the Turkish Cypriot community on the divided island. ...
guvendemir/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Turkey has dispatched six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus, citing heightened regional tensions tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and warning that further measures could follow. The Turkish Defense Ministry said the deployment was aimed at reinforcing the security of the Turkish Cypriot community on the divided island. "In the context of the latest developments in our region, six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems have been deployed to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as of today," the ministry said in a statement. "As a result of the evaluations to be made depending on the developments, additional measures will continue to be taken if necessary." The move follows increased military activity on and around Cyprus after a drone struck Britain’s Akrotiri air base last week. Security officials believe the drone was launched by Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group. In response to broader regional instability, several European countries have stepped up their military presence on the island. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, with the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot government controlling the south and a Turkish Cypriot administration in the north that is recognized only by Ankara. Turkey doesn’t acknowledge the Greek Cypriot government, which is a member of the European Union.
People inside government were clear over the weekend that no decision had been made on whether to deploy HMS Prince of Wales to the Mediterranean but did not completely shut down reports that this was becoming increasingly likely.
People inside government were clear over the weekend that no decision had been made on whether to deploy HMS Prince of Wales to the Mediterranean but did not completely shut down reports that this was becoming increasingly likely.
Everything from groceries to gas is set to get more expensive as oil climbs above $100 a barrel. Jake DeWitte and Amir Vexler, the CEOs of Oklo and Centrus Energy respectively join Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about how next-generation nuclear energy can help the US achieve energy independence. (Source: Bloomberg)
Everything from groceries to gas is set to get more expensive as oil climbs above $100 a barrel. Jake DeWitte and Amir Vexler, the CEOs of Oklo and Centrus Energy respectively join Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about how next-generation nuclear energy can help the US achieve energy independence. (Source: Bloomberg)
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images News As broader markets grapple with geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices above $100 per barrel, and renewed concerns over global logistics disruptions due to Strait of Hormuz tensions, investors are likely watching out for pockets of stability. Here, we are scanning the financial sector for reliable dividend payers. Below is a list of financial companies currently...
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images News As broader markets grapple with geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices above $100 per barrel, and renewed concerns over global logistics disruptions due to Strait of Hormuz tensions, investors are likely watching out for pockets of stability. Here, we are scanning the financial sector for reliable dividend payers. Below is a list of financial companies currently offering some of the highest dividend yields in the sector. Sound Point Meridian Capital ( SPMC ) - Dividend yield - 27.20%. Oxford Square Capital ( OXSQ ) - Dividend yield - 22.70%. Great Elm Capital ( GECC ) - Dividend yield - 21.05%. OFS Credit Company ( OCCI ) - Dividend yield - 20.83%. Orchid Island Capital ( ORC ) - Dividend yield - 19.78%. Prospect Capital ( PSEC ) - Dividend yield - 19.78%. PennantPark Investment ( PNNT ) - Dividend yield - 19.71%. FS KKR Capital ( FSK ) - Dividend yield - 18.80%. Sachem Capital ( SACH ) - Dividend yield - 18.52%. BlackRock TCP Capital ( TCPC ) - Dividend yield - 17.80%. More on financial stocks FS KKR Capital: Pointless To Fight Against The Market FS KKR Capital: High Margin Of Safety FS KKR Capital Shareholders Waiting For An Activist FS KKR Capital projects 9% NAV dividend yield in 2026 while addressing elevated nonaccruals FS KKR Capital slashes quarterly dividend by 29.7% to $0.45 and supplemental distribution of $0.03 per share
Scharfsinn86/iStock via Getty Images The current disruption to global energy markets represents “the biggest shortage and energy crisis we’ve had in global history,” according to Amos Hochstein, TWG Global managing partner and former Biden administration senior advisor. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) have surged dramatically, with WTI crude ( C...
Scharfsinn86/iStock via Getty Images The current disruption to global energy markets represents “the biggest shortage and energy crisis we’ve had in global history,” according to Amos Hochstein, TWG Global managing partner and former Biden administration senior advisor. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, oil prices ( CL1:COM ), ( CO1:COM ) have surged dramatically, with WTI crude ( CL1:COM ) jumping more than 10% to about $100 per barrel just on Monday morning's trade. In an interview with CNBC, Hochstein explained that the closure of the critical waterway has disrupted approximately 10M barrels of oil plus jet fuel, diesel, and other refined products daily. “I think these prices now start compounding,” he said, warning that current market pricing may still be “a little bit complacent” given the severity of the supply disruption. The losses extend beyond crude oil transport to include slowing production ( IEO ) and critical refined products ( CRAK ) needed for global commerce. Hochstein characterized the ongoing conflict as having moved beyond nuclear concerns to targeting the Iranian regime’s core infrastructure. “This war is not about nuclear. We are attacking a far greater part of Iran than just the nuclear sites,” he explained, noting the objective is “taking away its capabilities to restore itself.” He observed that while the U.S. led strikes in the early days of the conflict, Israel has now taken over conducting the majority of operations. The cumulative economic damage is expected to hit Asia and Europe hardest over the coming weeks. Hochstein warned that infrastructure shutdowns create cascading problems: “The LNG plant in Qatar could take two months to bring back. The oil fields that you shut in, the longer they’re shut in, the longer it takes to bring them back.” He emphasized that “time starts running against you, not for you” as the conflict extends. Domestically, gasoline prices are “barreling towards $3.50” and likely heading to $4 per ga...
For the better part of the last decade, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been the undisputed king of the EV market with the technology, brand, charging network, and effectively no other competition worth naming. This era is now mostly over as the company posted its second consecutive year of declining deliveries in 2025, down roughly 9% to ... 5 Companies Quietly Eating Tesla’s Lunch in 2026 — and One Is A...
For the better part of the last decade, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been the undisputed king of the EV market with the technology, brand, charging network, and effectively no other competition worth naming. This era is now mostly over as the company posted its second consecutive year of declining deliveries in 2025, down roughly 9% to ... 5 Companies Quietly Eating Tesla’s Lunch in 2026 — and One Is Already Winning
Iuliia Mykhailova/iStock via Getty Images Back to Americana! There are few businesses more American than the firearms industry. Going back for centuries, the culture of firearms has been inexorably tied to American culture. Many of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world are headquartered right in the nation’s heartland. This includes Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. ( SWBI ), the topic of toda...
Iuliia Mykhailova/iStock via Getty Images Back to Americana! There are few businesses more American than the firearms industry. Going back for centuries, the culture of firearms has been inexorably tied to American culture. Many of the largest firearms manufacturers in the world are headquartered right in the nation’s heartland. This includes Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. ( SWBI ), the topic of today's article. The firearms industry has been undergoing material change and consolidation since the end of the pandemic. Following a period of unusually strong demand, the industry has slowed considerably and some of the largest participants, including SWBI, have been forced to reevaluate their businesses. For the past 12 months, things have been even more tumultuous for companies like SWBI despite their strong balance sheets. Free cash flow has been mostly negative over the past few years, pressuring the business. Data by YCharts The purpose of today's discussion is to follow up on my prior coverage of SWBI and explore recent changes within the industry. More specifically, we will dive into recent changes and discuss the industry’s recent turnaround. Review of Prior Coverage I have covered SWBI on a number of occasions. Initially, I covered the company when it was writing the post pandemic demand wave. As crime was driven upward, Americans responded by heading to their local gun shop and buying guns at faster rates than ever. In 2020, the record was set for the number of background checks, requisite to purchase a firearm. The following year was similarly strong and demand has waned since. Over time, these background checks have become an accepted surrogate for market firearm demand. NCIS At the time, there appeared to be no ceiling, hence stock in companies like SWBI was headed upwards. The 18 months following the pandemic were rather extraordinary for SWBI. The question was whether this demand could be sustained going forward. Data by YCharts For a durable asset class such...