The fallout from surging oil prices has rippled across global asset classes, from stocks to bonds, as escalating military tensions in the Middle East reset investors’ expectations for inflation and the path of central bank policy. As US military strikes against Iran intensified, Brent crude traded near a two-year high of US$82.98 a barrel, while futures in New York touched US$75.75, a level not se...
The fallout from surging oil prices has rippled across global asset classes, from stocks to bonds, as escalating military tensions in the Middle East reset investors’ expectations for inflation and the path of central bank policy. As US military strikes against Iran intensified, Brent crude traded near a two-year high of US$82.98 a barrel, while futures in New York touched US$75.75, a level not seen since January 2025. The spike in energy costs has revived fears of a renewed bout of inflation, raising the risk of slower global growth. The shift is already visible across financial markets. Yields on US 10-year Treasuries rose 12 basis points to 4.0575 per cent this week as traders scaled back expectations for interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Stocks slid on waning risk appetite, while the US dollar strengthened on haven demand. Advertisement “A sustained rise in oil prices, reinforced by transport disruptions, carries significant implications for global inflation paths,” said Laura Cooper, global investment strategist at Nuveen, which manages US$1.3 trillion in assets. “The key question for policymakers is whether higher energy costs de-anchor inflation expectations or are ultimately viewed as a transitory supply shock.” Investors have already begun to price in a worsening scenario as tensions escalate in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz – an Iran-controlled corridor that handles about one-fifth of global oil flows – remains a key flashpoint. Advertisement If crude prices remain elevated for longer than expected, it could flip the script on the rally in risk assets that has been turbocharged by easier financial conditions and resilient economic growth in recent years.
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The post Best Stock Scanners and Screeners in March 2026 by AJ Fabino appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Top 10 stock scanners/screeners for 2026: Benzinga Pro , Trade Ideas, Finviz, Stock Rover, TradingView, TrendSpider, TC2000, Simply Wall Street, Magnifi and Seeking Alpha Premium Key factors to consider: real-time data capabilities, customization options, technical vs. fundamental analysis focus and user interface Best overall: Benzinga Pro with its real-time streaming data, instant news alerts and comprehensive earnings calendar Best for day trading: Trade Ideas with AI-powered scans and real-time alerts Best free option: Finviz offering a wide range of filters and charts with a free version How to choose: identify your strategy, determine technical vs. fundamental focus, consider ease of use vs. customization and evaluate market coverage Future trends: increased AI integration, natural language interfaces, alternative data incorporation and better trading platform integration In 2026, stock screeners and scanners are more important than ever for navigating an increasingly complex market. With thousands of stocks (and other assets like ETFs or crypto) available, a good screening tool acts like your personal search engine for investments, quickly sifting through data to find those that meet your criteria. Table of contents [ Show ] TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Stock Scanner Top 10 Best Stock Scanners and Screeners 1. Best Overall: Benzinga Pro 2. Best for Day Trading & AI: Trade Ideas 3. Best Free Stock Screener: Finviz 4. Best for Fundamental Analysis: Stock Rover 5. Best for Global Markets & Charting: TradingView 6. Best for Technical Analysis Automation: TrendSpider 7. Best for Advanced Charting: TC2000 8. Best for Beginners & Visual Analysis: Simply Wall Street 9. Best AI Investing Assistant: Magnifi 10. Best for Research & Stock Ideas: Seeking ...
The bosses of two of Britain’s largest housebuilders, Barratt Redrow Plc and Vistry Group Plc , announced their retirements as the businesses emerge from the deepest slowdown since the global financial crisis. Barratt Chief Executive Officer David Thomas will retire from the country’s largest homebuilder after 11 years and will be replaced by Ventia Pty Ltd Chief Executive Officer Dean Banks , acc...
The bosses of two of Britain’s largest housebuilders, Barratt Redrow Plc and Vistry Group Plc , announced their retirements as the businesses emerge from the deepest slowdown since the global financial crisis. Barratt Chief Executive Officer David Thomas will retire from the country’s largest homebuilder after 11 years and will be replaced by Ventia Pty Ltd Chief Executive Officer Dean Banks , according to a statement Wednesday. Separately, Vistry announced that long-time boss Greg Fitzgerald , who has shaped the group through a series of deals, will retire by March 2027 with the hunt now on for a successor. Britain’s housebuilders have endured a torrid period since interest rates spiked higher in 2022 and government stimulus to help buyers afford homes came to an end. At Barratt, Thomas slashed the company’s development pipeline in response to the end of the low interest rate era before pouncing on rival Redrow to create the country’s largest housebuilder. Fitzgerald has steered Vistry through a turbulent few years that included a series of profit warnings. He began building what is now Vistry while running contractor Galliford Try Holdings Plc , where he established a housebuilding arm before spinning it off and leading deals to acquire rivals including Bovis and Countryside. “After over 45 years in the sector, it is the right time for me to retire,” Fitzgerald said in the statement. Read more: UK Homebuilders Fall on Pared Rate-Cut Bets, Weak Mortgage Data
Metro Bank Holdings Plc delivered a profit for the first time since 2018 and expects returns to nearly triple by 2028 as the lender benefits from the UK government’s deregulation push. The bank sees return on tangible equity exceeding 18% by 2028, up significantly from the 6.4% achieved in 2025, according to a Wednesday statement . Adjusted pretax profit reached £98 million ($131 million) in 2025,...
Metro Bank Holdings Plc delivered a profit for the first time since 2018 and expects returns to nearly triple by 2028 as the lender benefits from the UK government’s deregulation push. The bank sees return on tangible equity exceeding 18% by 2028, up significantly from the 6.4% achieved in 2025, according to a Wednesday statement . Adjusted pretax profit reached £98 million ($131 million) in 2025, putting an end to six consecutive years of losses. Metro Bank is a beneficiary of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves ’ deregulation measures across the City of London, specifically the easing of so-called minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liquidity, or MREL, for small- and mid-sized lenders. The bank’s reclassification as a transfer firm under the MREL regime — which means it will no longer need to hold MREL debt — provides “further capacity for growth in corporate, commercial and SME lending, and specialist mortgages,” it said.
Myanmar’s military government will impose limits on private vehicles starting Saturday to conserve fuel as disruptions to Middle East shipping routes threaten the country’s energy supplies. Private cars and motorcycles — except electric vehicles — will only be allowed on the roads every other day based on their license plate numbers, with even-numbered plates operating on even dates and odd-number...
Myanmar’s military government will impose limits on private vehicles starting Saturday to conserve fuel as disruptions to Middle East shipping routes threaten the country’s energy supplies. Private cars and motorcycles — except electric vehicles — will only be allowed on the roads every other day based on their license plate numbers, with even-numbered plates operating on even dates and odd-numbered plates on odd dates, according to the ruling National Defence and Security Council. “Armed conflicts in the Middle East have caused obstructions and blockades along maritime traffic used for importing fuel by oil tankers,” the council said in a statement Wednesday. Myanmar relies heavily on imported fuel, leaving it vulnerable to disruptions in global oil supply routes as tensions in the Middle East threaten shipments. It’s unclear how much fuel Myanmar currently has in reserve. Junta spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun didn’t immediately respond to calls and messages seeking comment. Fuel shortages have already emerged in parts of the country. Long queues formed at filling stations in cities including Mandalay, about 245 kilometers (152 miles) north of the capital Naypyidaw, while supplies tightened in Shan State after imports from neighboring Thailand were halted, local media reported. Public transport, fuel trucks and other essential services will be exempt from the curbs, which will remain in place until further notice, the council said. Authorities also warned against hoarding or reselling fuel at higher prices, saying violators will face legal action. Oil Jumps Again as US Escort Plan for Hormuz Fails to Bring Calm Trump Pledges Safe Oil Transit from Mideast as Iran War Widens Thailand Plans Fuel Export Suspension on Middle East Conflict
(RTTNews) - German specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG (EVKIY, EVKIF) reported Wednesday a profit in its fourth quarter, compared to prior year's loss, while adjusted EBITDA declined with weak sales. Further, the firm maintained fiscal 2026 outlook. In the fourth quarter, net income was 18 million euros, compared to a loss of 152 million euros last year. Adjusted net income was 71 mil...
(RTTNews) - German specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG (EVKIY, EVKIF) reported Wednesday a profit in its fourth quarter, compared to prior year's loss, while adjusted EBITDA declined with weak sales. Further, the firm maintained fiscal 2026 outlook. In the fourth quarter, net income was 18 million euros, compared to a loss of 152 million euros last year. Adjusted net income was 71 million euros, compared to 74 million euros a year ago. Adjusted EBIT dropped 5 percent year-over-year to 105 million euros, and adjusted EBITDA fell 8 percent to 357 million euros. Sales in the quarter decreased 5 percent to 3.40 billion euros from 3.60 billion euros in the previous year. Further, the company plans to pay out 1.00 euros per share in dividend for fiscal 2025. The Annual General Meeting will vote on the dividend proposal on June 3. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company continues to expect adjusted EBITDA of between 1.7 billion euros and 2.0 billion euros, compared to 1.87 billion in fiscal 2025. In the medium term, Evonik said it will intently focus on earning a return on capital employed or ROCE of 11 percent. In 2025, ROCE was 6.1 percent. For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
alejomiranda/iStock via Getty Images Market Review U.S. fixed income markets finished the year on a strong note, registering solid returns across various sectors. The bullish narrative surrounding markets centered on additional easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and a resilient macroeconomic and consumer backdrop. The Fed delivered an additional 50 basis points ( BP ) of rate cuts during t...
alejomiranda/iStock via Getty Images Market Review U.S. fixed income markets finished the year on a strong note, registering solid returns across various sectors. The bullish narrative surrounding markets centered on additional easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and a resilient macroeconomic and consumer backdrop. The Fed delivered an additional 50 basis points ( BP ) of rate cuts during the quarter, including a 25 bp December cut that occurred despite market odds falling sharply late in November. Real GDP grew at a +4.3% annualized rate in the third quarter, supported by strong consumer spending. Other tailwinds included better-than-expected corporate earnings and revision trends, sustained hyperscaler investment supporting the AI theme, and an improvement in trade dynamics. However, several headwinds, including signs of labor market softening and consumer affordability pressures, housing weakness, data uncertainty from the government shutdown, and relatively stretched investor sentiment, partially offset these positive themes. Over the quarter, investment grade corporate 2 credit spreads widened by 3 basis points (bps), commercial mortgage-backed securities ('CMBS') 3 spreads widened by 2 bps, and asset-backed securities ('ABS') 4 spreads widened by 3 bps. The 2-Year U.S. Treasury yield decreased from 3.61% to 3.48% and the 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield moved higher from 4.15% to 4.17% 1 Fixed Income Market Review Yields and Spreads 09/30/2025 12/31/2025 2 Year U.S. Treasury Yield 3.61% 3.48% 10 Year U.S. Treasury Yield 4.15% 4.17% 2-10 U.S. Treasury Yield Spread 54 69 Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index Spread ('OAS') 74 78 ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index Spread ('OAS') 280 281 Returns QTD(As of 12/31/25) YTD(As of 12/31/25) Bloomberg Aggregate Index Return 1.10% 7.30% Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Bond Index Return 0.84% 7.77% Bloomberg U.S. CMBS Index Return 1.44% 7.80% Bloomberg U.S. ABS Index Return 1.25% 5.93% Bl...
Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.97%) is a major force in the athleisure category. The clothing company and retailer has a large and growing store footprint, and yet the stock has fallen by around 40% over the past five years and is more than 60% below its high-water mark over that span. That decline has occurred despite ongoing revenue and earnings growth. The company's former CEO, Dennis Wilson, isn'...
Lululemon Athletica (LULU 0.97%) is a major force in the athleisure category. The clothing company and retailer has a large and growing store footprint, and yet the stock has fallen by around 40% over the past five years and is more than 60% below its high-water mark over that span. That decline has occurred despite ongoing revenue and earnings growth. The company's former CEO, Dennis Wilson, isn't happy, and he's speaking up. In a recent letter to Lululemon's shareholders, he laid out his concerns. Here are three key takeaways. 1. Dennis Wilson is a disgruntled former employee and a big stockholder Wilson's ire has to be taken in context. Although he founded the retailer, he was ousted as CEO in 2013. It was not a pretty period for the company, and it is likely that Wilson views the current board of directors and leadership as mismanaging "his" company. That's the negative view of this situation, but it has to be considered because it can help justify a potentially adversarial approach from the board. The flip side is that Wilson is still a large shareholder and has a legitimate concern about the stock's value. His wealth has declined materially, along with every other shareholder's. That he can complain in this way and get media attention for it means that shareholders have someone in their corner. That remains true even if Wilson's motivations go beyond those of a normal shareholder. 2. Wilson's requests aren't unreasonable Wilson's big complaint is that the board doesn't have broad enough board representation that is relevant to the company's operation. Given that he founded the company, Wilson has a deep understanding of the company and the brand he created. If he believes the board needs new blood, including members with brand, creative, and marketing skills, it is probably worth strong consideration. Expand NASDAQ : LULU Lululemon Athletica Inc. Today's Change ( -0.97 %) $ -1.71 Current Price $ 174.46 Key Data Points Market Cap $20B Day's Range $ 168.58 - $ 1...
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Key Points Lululemon pushed founder Dennis Wilson out of the CEO role in 2013. Wilson is still one of the largest shareholders and continues to agitate for change. 10 stocks we like better than Lululemon Athletica Inc. › Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is a major force in the athleisure category. The clothing company and retailer has a large and growing store footprint, and yet the stock has fallen by around 40% over the past five years and is more than 60% below its high-water mark over that span. That decline has occurred despite ongoing revenue and earnings growth. The company's former CEO, Dennis Wilson, isn't happy, and he's speaking up. In a recent letter to Lululemon's shareholders, he laid out his concerns. 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 » Here are three key takeaways. 1. Dennis Wilson is a disgruntled former employee and a big stockholder Wilson's ire has to be taken in context. Although he founded the retailer, he was ousted as CEO in 2013. It was not a pretty period for the company, and it is likely that Wilson views the current board of directors and leadership as mismanaging "his" company. That's the negative view of this situation, but it has to be considered because it can help justify a potentially adversarial approach from the board. The flip side is that Wilson is still a large shareholder and has a legitimate concern about the stock's value. His wealth has declined materially, along with every other shareholder's. That he can complain in this way and get media attention for it means that shareholders have someone in their corner. That remains true even if Wilson's motivations go beyond those of a normal shareholder. 2. Wilson's requests aren't unreasonable Wilson's big complaint is that the board doesn't have broad enough board representation that is relevant t...
Ranking The World's Most Powerful Countries By Soft Power In 2026 The 'hard power' versus 'soft power' framework of international relations has perhaps never been more prescient as President Trump flexes his ability to use military strength to induce an outcome of his liking, having tried (and failed) to achieve it via the more diplomatic arts of soft power persuasion. Simply put, soft power refle...
Ranking The World's Most Powerful Countries By Soft Power In 2026 The 'hard power' versus 'soft power' framework of international relations has perhaps never been more prescient as President Trump flexes his ability to use military strength to induce an outcome of his liking, having tried (and failed) to achieve it via the more diplomatic arts of soft power persuasion. Simply put, soft power reflects a country’s ability to shape global opinion through culture, diplomacy, business, and international influence. As Harvard professor Joseph Nye argued back in the early 1990s, the smartest countries don’t choose one or the other - they combine them. Use hard power when you must (deterrence, stopping aggression) and soft power to build coalitions and reduce the need for force . In short: Hard power can win the battle. Soft power helps win the peace. Smart power wins the long game. As Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte details in the map below, US still ranks #1 overall, but notes growing challenges from polarization and recent foreign-policy shifts . China is a close #2 and rising fast. Russia’s hard-power visibility boosted its short-term global attention but hurt its cultural and business appeal. In today’s tense environment (e.g., Middle East conflicts, great-power competition), nations are rediscovering that pure hard power is expensive and often backfires, while soft power reduces the cost of (but also likelihood of) getting what you want. The index scores and ranks countries on how positively they are perceived around the world, based on surveys and other perception metrics collected globally. The data for this map comes from the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026 . Top Soft Power Nations The United States ranks #1 in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index with a score of 74.9, just 1.4 points ahead of China in second place. Rank Country Soft Power Index (2026) 1 🇺🇸 United States 74.9 2 🇨🇳 China 73.5 3 🇯🇵 Japan 70.6 4 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 69.2 5 🇩🇪 Germany 67.7 6 🇫🇷 F...
Hassan Tariq/iStock via Getty Images 1stdibs ( DIBS ) reported 4Q25 results , which disappointed the market, judging by a 14% price drop on the day after the release. That disappointment might be more related to inflated previous expectations (which I commented on in my last post on DIBS) than to the effective dynamics at the company, which have actually been fairly positive in the quarter. DIBS p...
Hassan Tariq/iStock via Getty Images 1stdibs ( DIBS ) reported 4Q25 results , which disappointed the market, judging by a 14% price drop on the day after the release. That disappointment might be more related to inflated previous expectations (which I commented on in my last post on DIBS) than to the effective dynamics at the company, which have actually been fairly positive in the quarter. DIBS posted its first quarter of adjusted EBITDA profitability ever, and narrowed its net income loss to $1 million per quarter. It cut expenses significantly, losing some revenues but gaining profits. The company believes it will be adjusted EBITDA and FCF positive next year. Despite the above, I continue to believe that at a market cap of $175 million (~$80 million when adjusted for cash holdings), the name is not particularly attractive. Reaching a profitability that would justify such a valuation is far ahead, even if future performance is also good. I maintain a Hold. 4Q25 results DIBS quarter was similar to previous quarters in that the company is cutting expenses very aggressively (particularly in performance marketing), which is generating some challenges with growth and the topline (GMV and revenues) but is also allowing much better profitability. For the quarter, GMV was down 5%. This was the most negative read in the report, I believe. However, at the revenue level, it was already in a better position, with revenues up 1%, meaning that the take rate had increased by 140 bps. Sellers were down 4%. We should remember that the company has eliminated its free tier, meaning a lot of not very useful 'sellers' left the platform. Active buyers were down 5%. This could be related to lower performance marketing. However, AOV was up 5%, meaning the company is attracting more lucrative buyers. The most important dynamics happened at the cost level. SG&A was down 44% to 26% of revenues. This happened almost entirely because the company cut back on performance marketing. Organic tra...