Key Points Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have soared under President Trump, major geopolitical and historical events have led to periods of outsize volatility. The Iran war is raising concerns about higher energy prices, which may alter the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate-easing cycle. However, a comprehensive analysis of 43 geopolitical and major historic...
Key Points Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have soared under President Trump, major geopolitical and historical events have led to periods of outsize volatility. The Iran war is raising concerns about higher energy prices, which may alter the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate-easing cycle. However, a comprehensive analysis of 43 geopolitical and major historical events since 1940 points to the power of perspective and time on Wall Street. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › When examined as a whole, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have thrived with President Donald Trump in the White House. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq gained 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively, during his first, non-consecutive term, and they've all rallied by double digits since his second term began in January 2025. But these gains have also been accompanied by several roller-coaster rides on Wall Street. For instance, the five-week COVID-19 crash (February-March 2020) and Trump's Liberation Day tariff and trade policy announcement in April 2025 both led to a broader market dive. 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 » The newest event, which has seen the U.S. and Israel conduct military operations against Iran, has investors on edge. However, 86 years of history, coupled with a hearty dose of perspective, make clear what comes next for stocks. Why Wall Street fears the Iran war Wars are tragic events that can cost lives and adversely impact families. But major geopolitical events, such as the Iran war, can also disrupt economies and stock markets far from where the fighting is taking place. As an example, the spot price of crude oil has surged in the wake o...
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Photo: IC Photo Escalating conflict in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 could reshape investment flows, potentially directing more Middle Eastern capital toward Asian markets including the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, a strategist said. The attacks triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, but the longer-term impact may be a reassessment by Gulf investors of...
Photo: IC Photo Escalating conflict in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 could reshape investment flows, potentially directing more Middle Eastern capital toward Asian markets including the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, a strategist said. The attacks triggered a broad selloff in risk assets, but the longer-term impact may be a reassessment by Gulf investors of how their overseas assets are allocated, according to Miao Yanliang, chief strategist at China International Capital Corp. Ltd.
Beijing Momenta Technology Co. is said to have filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, adding to a flurry of share sales in the Asian financial hub. The autonomous driving tech startup, which is backed by General Motors ( GM ) and Tencent Holdings (TECHY), is working with China International Capital Corp. ( CNICF ) and Deutsche Bank ( DB ) on the listing, Bloomberg News r...
Beijing Momenta Technology Co. is said to have filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, adding to a flurry of share sales in the Asian financial hub. The autonomous driving tech startup, which is backed by General Motors ( GM ) and Tencent Holdings (TECHY), is working with China International Capital Corp. ( CNICF ) and Deutsche Bank ( DB ) on the listing, Bloomberg News reported. The company has been meeting investors to gauge initial interest in the offering, the report said. More on General Motors, Tencent General Motors: A Downgrade After A Great Ride General Motors Company (GM) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript Why I'm Putting The Pedal To The Metal On General Motors GM and Ford are top picks at BofA in the 'Year of the Pickup' Tencent snaps six straight sessions of losses
Commentary: China’s New Pragmatism — Trading Speed for Stability in 2026 00:00 00:00 /00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x On March 5, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the annual Government Work Report, offering a pragmatic blueprint for the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Faced with a complex geopolitical landscape and entrenched domestic challenges — ranging from a s...
Commentary: China’s New Pragmatism — Trading Speed for Stability in 2026 00:00 00:00 /00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x On March 5, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the annual Government Work Report, offering a pragmatic blueprint for the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Faced with a complex geopolitical landscape and entrenched domestic challenges — ranging from a structural property slowdown to weak domestic demand — Beijing is dispensing with the illusion of effortless expansion. Instead, the government is marshaling aggressive fiscal tools and strategic technological investments to transition from mere risk containment to proactive, quality-driven growth. You've accessed an article available only to subscribers Subscribe today for just $.99. VIEW OPTIONS Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations. Subscribe to both Caixin Global and The Wall Street Journal — for the price of one. Disclaimer This is an AI-generated English rendering of original reporting or commentary published by Caixin Media. In the event of any discrepancies, the Chinese version shall prevail. Share now and your friends will read it for free!
Davide Campari-Milano press release ( DVDCF ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of €0.32. Revenue of €3.05B (-0.6% Y/Y). Outlook: The pace of underlying organic topline growth is set to continue in 2026, on track reaching mid- to high-single-digit revenue expansion as the Group advances towards its mid-term financial objectives, assuming a challenging yet stable operating environment. Profitability remained robust...
Davide Campari-Milano press release ( DVDCF ): FY Non-GAAP EPS of €0.32. Revenue of €3.05B (-0.6% Y/Y). Outlook: The pace of underlying organic topline growth is set to continue in 2026, on track reaching mid- to high-single-digit revenue expansion as the Group advances towards its mid-term financial objectives, assuming a challenging yet stable operating environment. Profitability remained robust, supported by contained organic accretion in adjusted EBIT margin, with a second-half weighting due to the front loading of advertising and promotion investments and the base effect of tariff. The gross margin trajectory is expected to remain moderate, with tailwinds offset by an estimated tariffs impact of approximately €30 million based on current levels. More on Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (DVCMY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Davide Campari-Milano N.V. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Davide Campari: Contrarian Call Intact As Margins Recover And Portfolio Focus Sharpens Global spirits glut forces producers to idle distilleries and cut prices: FT State of Alcohol: Consumption rates are down; innovation and M&A may be on the rise
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images By Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist and Head of Strategy & Insights Before the recent escalation between the US and Iran, I planned to open this month’s Above the Noise on a more personal note. My oldest daughter turns 18 later this month. From the moment my daughters were born (her younger sister is 15), I was warned repeatedly about the teenage ye...
metamorworks/iStock via Getty Images By Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist and Head of Strategy & Insights Before the recent escalation between the US and Iran, I planned to open this month’s Above the Noise on a more personal note. My oldest daughter turns 18 later this month. From the moment my daughters were born (her younger sister is 15), I was warned repeatedly about the teenage years. There’s simply a lot going on at that age, emotionally, socially, and mentally, much of it beyond their control. That perspective often shapes how I think about markets. There’s always a lot going on. Every cycle brings its own set of worries, shocks, and narratives that test our nerves and demand our attention. The developing conflict between the US and Iran is simply the latest in a long list of events that have unsettled investors over time. With the situation still in its early stages, I want to make three key points. First, history is instructive. Markets have generally proven resilient following geopolitical shocks. Often, stock markets have delivered positive returns in the 12 months after major military events. We examined 11 points in history where we experienced a peak in the Geopolitical Risk Index — from the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis to the 2023 Israel/Hamas conflict — and the return of the S&P 500 Index 12 months after that peak. In most cases, the stock market rose in the year following peak geopolitical risk, with an average rise of 15.3% across all 11 conflicts. 1 Second, as a market strategist, I always view events like these through a consistent lens. Does this materially change the trajectory of global growth or central bank policy? In most cases, the answer is no. For that to change now, we’d likely need to see a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows, and a sustained surge in oil prices. 2 Prolonged and sustained are the operative words. While that risk exists, it’s not our base case. Third, the...
A Hong Kong man jailed for allegedly poisoning a pastor’s daughter he was infatuated with was freed on Thursday after a judge overturned his conviction, ruling that his recorded confession had been coerced under threat. The High Court found that Ye Wen-fei, 29, admitted to poisoning the woman with sodium nitrate in 2024 only after her father, a pastor at the NGO Agapeministry, intimidated him into...
A Hong Kong man jailed for allegedly poisoning a pastor’s daughter he was infatuated with was freed on Thursday after a judge overturned his conviction, ruling that his recorded confession had been coerced under threat. The High Court found that Ye Wen-fei, 29, admitted to poisoning the woman with sodium nitrate in 2024 only after her father, a pastor at the NGO Agapeministry, intimidated him into admitting the alleged crime. Ye was released immediately after the judge overturned his conviction and two-year jail term. Advertisement The pastor, who calls himself Moses and is surnamed Law, had warned Ye he would be sent to prison if he did not admit to the alleged crime. During the confrontation, he warned Ye: “You better ‘wash you a**’ and be ready to stay in prison.” Advertisement He even said: “Mate, do not mess with me – Moses Law. If I did not believe in Jesus, I would have knocked you down. You would have at least broken a few bones and had a few teeth taken out.”