As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the Fed Funds Rate steady last week at a target of between 3.5% and 3.75%. Although conceding that "economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace," the FOMC also notes that "inflation remains somewhat elevated." It's not particularly remarkable language. In fact, these exact words appeared -- verbatim -- with th...
As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the Fed Funds Rate steady last week at a target of between 3.5% and 3.75%. Although conceding that "economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace," the FOMC also notes that "inflation remains somewhat elevated." It's not particularly remarkable language. In fact, these exact words appeared -- verbatim -- with the statement released following January's assessment. There are a couple of red flags, however, that aren't necessarily showing up within the Fed's most-watched actions, like adjustments to the Fed Funds Rate. Red flags for the economy One of these newly waving red flags is the fact that, while still contained, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee raised its personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation outlook for 2026 from a prior estimate of 2.4% to its current estimate of 2.7%. On a core basis (which excludes food and energy costs), the 2026 personal spending outlook was raised from December's forecast of 2.5% to 2.7% now. In this vein, it's also worth noting that earlier on Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported producers' overall input costs jumped 3.4% (annualized) in February, reaching its highest level since February of last year. Core producer inflation (which also excludes food and fuel) edged up to an annualized rate of 3.5%. Although both numbers are still within manageable tolerances, each also came in well above expectations. The Fed still ultimately expects to ratchet interest rates down once this year, by one-quarter of one percent. The margins in which this can comfortably be done, however, have just shrunken. Then there's the post-announcement press conference where Fed Chairman Jerome Powell answered questions about the Federal Reserve's decision. Although none of this commentary is official policy, unofficially, his comment is telling to say the least: "The rate forecast is conditional on the performance of the economy, so if we do...
Key Points The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee opted to hold interest rates at their current levels. While still officially looking for one quarter-point rate cut before the end of this year, the FOMC is also quietly leaving the door open to no changes. It’s a potential problem for the stock market simply because most investors are pricing stocks as if at least one rate cut in 2026 will ha...
Key Points The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee opted to hold interest rates at their current levels. While still officially looking for one quarter-point rate cut before the end of this year, the FOMC is also quietly leaving the door open to no changes. It’s a potential problem for the stock market simply because most investors are pricing stocks as if at least one rate cut in 2026 will happen. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) held the Fed Funds Rate steady last week at a target of between 3.5% and 3.75%. Although conceding that "economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace," the FOMC also notes that "inflation remains somewhat elevated." It's not particularly remarkable language. In fact, these exact words appeared -- verbatim -- with the statement released following January's assessment. 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 » There are a couple of red flags, however, that aren't necessarily showing up within the Fed's most-watched actions, like adjustments to the Fed Funds Rate. Red flags for the economy One of these newly waving red flags is the fact that, while still contained, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee raised its personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation outlook for 2026 from a prior estimate of 2.4% to its current estimate of 2.7%. On a core basis (which excludes food and energy costs), the 2026 personal spending outlook was raised from December's forecast of 2.5% to 2.7% now. In this vein, it's also worth noting that earlier on Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported producers' overall input costs jumped 3.4% (annualized) in February, reaching its highest level since February of last year. Core producer inflation (which also exclu...
Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images A decade after attracting billions in venture funding, vertical farming is struggling to live up to its promise of revolutionizing agriculture, the New York Times reported Saturday. Once touted as a cleaner, high-tech alternative to traditional farming, many startups have failed or scaled back. Big names like Bowery Farming and AppHarvest have shut down, and only ...
Wirestock/iStock via Getty Images A decade after attracting billions in venture funding, vertical farming is struggling to live up to its promise of revolutionizing agriculture, the New York Times reported Saturday. Once touted as a cleaner, high-tech alternative to traditional farming, many startups have failed or scaled back. Big names like Bowery Farming and AppHarvest have shut down, and only a fraction of early entrants remain in business. The model proved harder than expected. Vertical farms require expensive infrastructure, including warehouses, lighting and custom systems, while competing against highly efficient traditional agriculture with thin margins. Rising energy costs and higher interest rates further squeezed profitability. Many companies also overestimated demand, focusing on products like premium lettuce that faced strong competition and limited pricing power. Some are now pivoting to niche crops, such as strawberries, targeting customers willing to pay more. Survivors in the sector are shifting strategies. Smaller, more focused operations and partnerships with institutions like schools and hospitals are replacing earlier ambitions of mass-market disruption. Meanwhile, high-tech greenhouses, which rely on sunlight and lower costs, are gaining traction and capturing a larger share of produce markets. Industry leaders now see a more limited role for vertical farming, focusing on high-value or highly perishable crops rather than replacing conventional agriculture. The broader vision of transforming the food system remains uncertain, as the sector continues to grapple with cost, scale and demand challenges, the Times reported. More on Mosaic, Nutrien Ltd., etc. CF Industries: It's Still Underpriced Despite The Rally Rare Earth Project Adds Another Upside To Mosaic As Fertilizer Prices Surge The Mosaic Company On My Investment Watchlist For Post-Iran War Recovery Mosaic tumbles as BofA downgrades, seeing Iran war driving inflation in raw materials BofA ...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) and Nvidia announced a multi year deal for GPUs and AI hardware, aimed at expanding Amazon Web Services AI infrastructure. Amazon outlined a major push to decarbonize its global building footprint, inc...
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) and Nvidia announced a multi year deal for GPUs and AI hardware, aimed at expanding Amazon Web Services AI infrastructure. Amazon outlined a major push to decarbonize its global building footprint, including a collaboration with climate tech incubator Greentown Labs. Jeff Bezos is pursuing a planned $100b AI focused manufacturing fund, centered on industrial and automation opportunities. The United States Postal Service withdrew from contract negotiations with Amazon, raising questions around future last mile delivery arrangements. Amazon.com, trading at $205.37, has seen mixed share performance, with a 4.7% gain over the past year and a very large 3 year return, while the stock is down 9.3% year to date. These new developments cut across AWS, logistics, real estate, and potential capital allocation, so they matter for how you think about NasdaqGS:AMZN beyond short term price moves. The Nvidia alliance, decarbonization push, Bezos AI manufacturing fund, and USPS shift together touch on Amazon's cost base, infrastructure choices, and future growth pathways. For investors, the key will be tracking how these decisions affect cloud competitiveness, delivery economics, and capital needs over the coming years. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Amazon.com by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Amazon.com. NasdaqGS:AMZN Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Mar 2026 📰 Beyond the headline: 1 risk and 4 things going right for Amazon.com that every investor should see. Quick Assessment ✅ Price vs Analyst Target : At US$205.37, the share price sits about 27% below the US$280.47 analyst target. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation : Shares are described as trading 41.2% below estimated fair value. ❌ Recent M...
Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, have confirmed that the president’s administration is sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports beginning Monday to assist with security amid extremely long lines – and to help airport security agents who have been working without pay since 14 February because of a partial government shutdown. Homan will lead the effort, Tr...
Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, have confirmed that the president’s administration is sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports beginning Monday to assist with security amid extremely long lines – and to help airport security agents who have been working without pay since 14 February because of a partial government shutdown. Homan will lead the effort, Trump said on Sunday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful [Transportation Security Administration] Agents who have stayed on the job despite” the shutdown resulting from a US Senate deadlock over stricter regulations on federal immigration enforcement. Homan, meanwhile, appeared on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday and said “we will be at the airports tomorrow”. It remained unclear what responsibilities ICE officers will have, and Homan said on Sunday details were still being finalized. “There’s TSA agents covering exits. People that enter through the exits. Certainly a highly trained ICE law enforcement officer can cover an exit, make sure people don’t go through those exits, enter an airport through the exits,” he said on CNN. “Stuff like that relieves that TSA officer to go to screening and to reduce those lines. I don’t see an ICE agent looking at an X-ray machine because they’re not trained in that. There’s certain parts of security that TSA’s doing that we can move them off those jobs and put them in the specialized jobs and help them move those lines.” More than 400 TSA agents have left their jobs since the partial government shutdown began, according to NBC News, and others are calling out sick. There have been crippling waits at security checkpoints run by TSA across the US. Senate Democrats have blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees TSA, seeking reforms after immigration agents killed US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis in separate cases in January. Pres...
Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, professional financial guidance, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement acco...
Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, professional financial guidance, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady returns, and create long-term wealth that isn't tied to the fortunes of just one company or industry. In contrast, well-known cryptocurrency analyst Trader Mayne warned that Ethereum may be carving out a lower high in an ongoing downtrend, recommending that it be avoided unless it recaptures key resistance levels. See Also: Build your own AI-powered index in minutes — and earn an uncapped 1% match when you move your portfolio to Public. Learn how it works. Discussions around market bottoms for blue-chip coins, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, have intensified as a prolonged bear market tests the patience of the bulls. They suggested that Ethereum is nearing a “long-term bottom,” and a perfect time to start accumulating if you’re in it for 12-24 months. Ethereum $ETH has entered a generational "Buy Zone." The MVRV Ratio, which measures the gap between market price and average investor cost basis, has just dropped into the 0.8 – 1.0 range. Historically, this "fair value" reset has been the precursor to massive structural bull… pic.twitter.com/xjrhHgkVGz In an X post, Martinez pointed out that Ethereum’s Market Value to Realized Value Ratio—a metric that measures the difference between the market price and the average price at which every coin last moved on-chain—has fallen into the 0.8 – 1.0 range. Story Continues Rad AI Rad AI's award-winning artificial intelligence technology helps transform data chaos into actionable insights, enabling the creation of high-performing co...
⚽ League Cup final updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us over on Bluesky | And mail Daniel Humanity’s search for meaning is a struggle 300,000 years in the making, a succession of theories and experiments unable to fix on a reason or explanation for the lunacy that is life. We find patterns and seek stories to get nowhere, everything we are – thoughts, memories, feelings –...
⚽ League Cup final updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us over on Bluesky | And mail Daniel Humanity’s search for meaning is a struggle 300,000 years in the making, a succession of theories and experiments unable to fix on a reason or explanation for the lunacy that is life. We find patterns and seek stories to get nowhere, everything we are – thoughts, memories, feelings – bafflingly contained in a quivering lump of fat, water, protein, carbohydrates and salt. The reality – that we’re little more than sentient custard – is so discombobulating, it’s barely any consolation that we are, at least, seasoned. The match we’re about to enjoy tests all of that, so full of so many potential interpretations it makes the head spin. Arsenal, without a trophy since the Covid Cup Final of 2020 and without a league title in more than two decades, desperately need to prove to themselves that they can win – all the more so given their opponents are also their rivals for that elusive pot. Should they triumph today, their nine-point advantage at the top of the table will seem insurmountable, whereas if they lose, City’s game in hand and home fixture against them might weigh heavy. Continue reading...
My generation had great role models, free university and the morning-after pill. We should be running the world. Instead, two-thirds of us are facing mental health problems – and it’s not all about the menopause Looking at the women in my own immediate friendship group, ranging in age from 50 to 63, we have lived through every flavour of chaos. Apart from the haywire hormones and feelings of invis...
My generation had great role models, free university and the morning-after pill. We should be running the world. Instead, two-thirds of us are facing mental health problems – and it’s not all about the menopause Looking at the women in my own immediate friendship group, ranging in age from 50 to 63, we have lived through every flavour of chaos. Apart from the haywire hormones and feelings of invisibility, there are also the life-changing events that happen at this life stage – post-divorce relocation, caring for a parent with dementia, a breast cancer diagnosis, redundancy. Some of my friends are also supporting adult children with mental health problems, who are still living at home. When the singer and memoirist Tracey Thorn referred to this life stage as “sniper’s alley” she wasn’t kidding. A survey by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) reported recently that almost two-thirds of women over 50 struggle with their mental health. Underlying factors included anxiety, sleep problems and bereavement, as well as the glaringly obvious: menopause. Nine out of 10 of the 2,000 women surveyed had not sought any help. Continue reading...
It was a gift to conspiracy theorists. Last week, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency registered the alien.gov and aliens.gov web domains, adding both to the official government website registry. But the move also comes at a time when official US government interest in UFOs – or unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), as officialdom prefers to call them – has never been higher...
It was a gift to conspiracy theorists. Last week, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency registered the alien.gov and aliens.gov web domains, adding both to the official government website registry. But the move also comes at a time when official US government interest in UFOs – or unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), as officialdom prefers to call them – has never been higher and is firmly rooted in fears over national security in the age of drones, terrorism and international conflict. The registrations were logged just a month after Donald Trump pledged to release UFO‑related files in the US government’s possession. It also follows on multiple congressional hearings and reports on the issue of UAPs in the last few years, most of which have dismissed evidence of alien activity – but which have also tantalizingly left some sightings unresolved, while also platforming the views of true believers in alien conspiracies. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly did little to discourage fringe beliefs when asked about the coming websites. “Stay tuned!” she wrote, together with an alien emoji, in response to one journalist’s request for clarification. Michael Gold, Nasa’s former associate administrator of space policy and partnerships and a member of the organization’s independent UAP study team, says he’s optimistic about what the government may release, even if it doesn’t resolve outstanding questions. “The fact that we’re discussing that the administration is reviewing files, releasing data via websites is a real accomplishment,” says Gold, who testified in 2024 about the stigma that had prevented much needed study and public discourse on the issue. “We should thank the administration for supporting transparency and taking the issue seriously. It’s an accomplishment we should celebrate.” The president has directed government agencies “to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life...
The number of child labor violations has risen fivefold in the last 10 years, but Republicans across the US are continuing to propose and pass legislation that rolls back protections or regulations for workers under the age of 18. Republicans in Nebraska, Indiana and West Virginia have successfully passed legislation in 2026 rolling back child labor regulations, with legislation led by Republicans...
The number of child labor violations has risen fivefold in the last 10 years, but Republicans across the US are continuing to propose and pass legislation that rolls back protections or regulations for workers under the age of 18. Republicans in Nebraska, Indiana and West Virginia have successfully passed legislation in 2026 rolling back child labor regulations, with legislation led by Republicans pending in other states, including Florida, Missouri and Virginia. The efforts to roll back child labor protections at the state level, with the ultimate goal of eroding federal standards, were outlined in Project 2025, the rightwing Heritage Foundation thinktank’s controversial blueprint for more conservative government. Since 2021, 30 states have proposed legislation that would roll back child labor protections and regulations, with 17 states enacting rollbacks. “They don’t just want to weaken state standards. They also have this broader goal of eroding the federal standards and the weakening of the state standards is a stepping stone toward that goal,” said Nina Mast, policy and economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute. “If federal standards are eroded, then they have nothing in place to protect minors from hazardous work, exploitative conditions, being over-scheduled, all these types of violations that we’re already seeing in across the country,” said Mast. The number of minors employed in violation of child labor laws increased from 1,012 children in fiscal year 2015 to 5,272 in fiscal year 2025, with 773 children illegally employed in hazardous occupations in 2025 compared to 355 in 2015. Among the child labor investigations conducted by the Department of Labor amid an increase in violations, in 2022 several McDonald’s franchises in Pennsylvania were fined by the US Department of Labor after an investigation found 101 children were working excessive hours outside of allowable time periods. In 2023, another investigation discovered two 10-year-olds working at...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun placing sizable orders to purchase mortgage-backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by widening bond spreads amid a surge in volatility, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The government-controlled entities are moving to capitalize on a sharp selloff while expanding their already significant portfolios of bonds and loans, said ...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun placing sizable orders to purchase mortgage-backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by widening bond spreads amid a surge in volatility, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The government-controlled entities are moving to capitalize on a sharp selloff while expanding their already significant portfolios of bonds and loans, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. Their efforts follow a directive two months ago from President Donald Trump instructing the pair to acquire $200 billion of MBS as part of a push to bolster housing affordability. The increased buying could help cushion a recent spike in spreads that has lifted mortgage rates to a three-month high . Still, it may only partially offset broader market pressures stemming from the US-Iran conflict that have driven borrowing costs higher, punctuated by a marked jump in Treasury yields on Friday. Representatives for Fannie, Freddie and the Federal Housing Finance Agency , which oversees both companies, didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. Fannie and Freddie, which purchase and package home loans into securities and financially guarantee them to buyers, rank among the largest holders of US mortgage debt via their so-called retained portfolios — the bonds and loans they hold onto rather than sell to investors. The pair, under federal conservatorship since 2008, once held a combined $1.5 trillion worth, but by late 2022 that figure had dropped to just $158 billion. Since the middle of last year the portfolios have been on the rise again, climbing to $278 billion as of January, according to the most recent data available. Trump’s $200 Billion MBS Order Asserts New Power Over Markets Trump Tells Fannie, Freddie to Buy $200 Billion of Mortgage Debt Fannie, Freddie Quietly Add Billions to Mortgage-Bond Portfolios Trump’s directive for Fannie and Freddie to ramp up bond and loan purchases sparked ...
Most tech CEOs say the same thing when someone asks about AI and jobs: productivity will go up, new roles will be created, society always adapts. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber (NYSE:UBER), isn't doing that. In a recent interview on The Diary of a CEO (1), when host Steven Bartlett raised the dissonance between what tech leaders say publicly about AI and what they admit behind closed doors, the Ub...
Most tech CEOs say the same thing when someone asks about AI and jobs: productivity will go up, new roles will be created, society always adapts. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber (NYSE:UBER), isn't doing that. In a recent interview on The Diary of a CEO (1), when host Steven Bartlett raised the dissonance between what tech leaders say publicly about AI and what they admit behind closed doors, the Uber chief executive didn't push back. He agreed and went further. Must Read Khosrowshahi said he's heard private conversations among executives about the "sheer amount of disruption" they expect from AI, then watched those same people appear on CNBC or at Davos and tell audiences everything would work out fine. "I understand the incentive," Khosrowshahi said, noting that being too candid about job displacement could spook investors and fundraising. Khosrowshahi didn't soften his own numbers. He estimated that AI will be able to replace the work that 70 to 80% of humans do, with intellectual jobs falling within 10 years and physical roles like driving, logistics and robotics within 15 to 20. He's not speaking hypothetically about his own workforce, either. Uber has 9.5 million drivers and couriers on its platform, the largest flexible labor network in the world. Khosrowshahi acknowledged that the majority of those trips will eventually be fulfilled by autonomous vehicles and when asked what those 9 million people do next, said: "I don't know." AI layoffs are already here in 2026 The early data is already stacking up. Block CEO Jack Dorsey cut roughly 4,000 jobs in February — nearly 40% of his company's workforce — in one of the largest AI-attributed layoffs in tech history (2). Dorsey didn't dress it up: AI tools, he said, have "fundamentally changed what it means to build and run a company." He's far from alone. Atlassian slashed 1,600 roles citing the "AI era" (3). Meta is reportedly planning cuts of up to 20%, potentially more than 15,000 workers, partly to offset massive ...
Key Points Micron has emerged as a category leader of high-bandwidth memory solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers. The company's revenue and earnings growth are explosive, and secular tailwinds suggest the company's outlook remains strong. Micron stock could be headed for even further gains as its valuation multiples reach more premium price levels. 10 stocks we like better than ...
Key Points Micron has emerged as a category leader of high-bandwidth memory solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers. The company's revenue and earnings growth are explosive, and secular tailwinds suggest the company's outlook remains strong. Micron stock could be headed for even further gains as its valuation multiples reach more premium price levels. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Over the last year, Micron Technology(NASDAQ: MU) has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor landscape. Following its 162% surge in just the last six months, Micron shares now hover around $440. The question smart investors are asking is whether this rise is a byproduct of a temporary boom or the beginning of a structural growth rally. Over the next three years, I'm forecasting Micron stock to soar even higher. Read on to find out why. 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 » What is driving Micron stock higher? AI hyperscalers are deploying millions of clusters of graphics processing units (GPUs) across their data centers. These structures consume high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for training and inference of generative AI models. Micron's recent ascent is fueled by explosive demand for these high-performance memory solutions -- supported by the $700 billion AI infrastructure buildout. The company's HBM3E and upcoming HBM4 products are already sold out for 2026 -- allowing the company to command premium pricing and widen the profit margins across its DRAM and NAND chip suites. As big tech continues allocating infrastructure budgets toward additional capacity solutions across memory and storage, Micron remains in a position to accelerate both revenue and earnings over the coming years. Does the AI memory supercycle have multiye...
Israel said rocket fire from Lebanon killed one person on Sunday as Hezbollah said it attacked soldiers in northern Israel, the first fatality there in fire from Lebanon since the latest war erupted. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the army had been ordered to destroy more bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River that are allegedly being used by Hezbollah in the country’s south...
Israel said rocket fire from Lebanon killed one person on Sunday as Hezbollah said it attacked soldiers in northern Israel, the first fatality there in fire from Lebanon since the latest war erupted. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the army had been ordered to destroy more bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River that are allegedly being used by Hezbollah in the country’s south and to step up the demolition of houses. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US attacks. Advertisement Israel has sent troops into Lebanon and carried out extensive air strikes in the country, while Hezbollah continues to fire rocket barrages across the border. Israel’s ZAKA 360 emergency response unit said a person was pronounced dead after a strike on their vehicle “carried out by a rocket fired from Lebanon”. Advertisement Local firefighters said flames had engulfed two vehicles after a “direct hit” in the northern Israeli kibbutz community of Misgav Am.
In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT In an aerial view, Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery, one of the largest oil refineries in the North America, operates as gas prices rocket upward due to worldwide oil supply disruptions caused by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, on March 10, 2026 in Carson, California. David McNew | Getty Images Oil pric...
In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT In an aerial view, Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery, one of the largest oil refineries in the North America, operates as gas prices rocket upward due to worldwide oil supply disruptions caused by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, on March 10, 2026 in Carson, California. David McNew | Getty Images Oil prices look set to rise further on Monday, having closed before the weekend at their highest in nearly four years, after U.S. and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, analysts said on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war, now in its fourth week. Iran warned on Sunday it would attack U.S.-linked infrastructure, including energy and desalination facilities in the Gulf, if Trump carried out his threat. On Friday, international benchmark Brent crude futures for May settled up 3.26% at $112.19 a barrel, the highest since July 2022. U.S. crude oil gained 2.27%, or $2.18, to settle at $98.32 per barrel. "President Trump's threat has now placed a 48-hour ticking time bomb of elevated uncertainty over markets," said IG market analyst Tony Sycamore. If the ultimatum is not walked back, oil prices will spike on Monday, he said. "It clearly means more escalation, which means higher oil prices. Some are incorrectly thinking, however, that Iran may cave," said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects. "Trump is trying to show he can out-escalate and that way ends in scorched earth for Gulf infrastructure." Iran has attacked ports and refineries in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar in retaliation for attacks on its infrastructure. The closure of Hormuz resulted in a loss of a full four days of global supply — or some 440 million barrels — during the 22 days o...
Over the last year, Micron Technology (MU 4.89%) has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor landscape. Following its 162% surge in just the last six months, Micron shares now hover around $440. The question smart investors are asking is whether this rise is a byproduct of a temporary boom or the beginning of a structural growth rally. Over t...
Over the last year, Micron Technology (MU 4.89%) has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor landscape. Following its 162% surge in just the last six months, Micron shares now hover around $440. The question smart investors are asking is whether this rise is a byproduct of a temporary boom or the beginning of a structural growth rally. Over the next three years, I'm forecasting Micron stock to soar even higher. Read on to find out why. What is driving Micron stock higher? AI hyperscalers are deploying millions of clusters of graphics processing units (GPUs) across their data centers. These structures consume high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for training and inference of generative AI models. Micron's recent ascent is fueled by explosive demand for these high-performance memory solutions -- supported by the $700 billion AI infrastructure buildout. The company's HBM3E and upcoming HBM4 products are already sold out for 2026 -- allowing the company to command premium pricing and widen the profit margins across its DRAM and NAND chip suites. As big tech continues allocating infrastructure budgets toward additional capacity solutions across memory and storage, Micron remains in a position to accelerate both revenue and earnings over the coming years. Expand NASDAQ : MU Micron Technology Today's Change ( -4.89 %) $ -21.74 Current Price $ 422.53 Key Data Points Market Cap $476B Day's Range $ 415.38 - $ 449.05 52wk Range $ 61.54 - $ 471.34 Volume 2.3M Avg Vol 36M Gross Margin 58.54 % Dividend Yield 0.11 % Does the AI memory supercycle have multiyear momentum? In the past, memory cycles have been highly cyclical as they relied heavily on device upgrades from consumers and enterprises. Today's AI revolution is changing this narrative, though. Trends in digitization, 5G networks, and cloud storage were not as robust during prior memory cycles. But with the introduction of next-generation services across robotics, agentic AI, a...
Given its current growth trajectory, future revenue estimates, and market position, there are several factors that could be seen as positive for the company's outlook. The company holds a leading position in the market for AI-specific processors. Research indicates its share of this market is expected to grow substantially by next year. This established position allows Broadcom to supply processor...
Given its current growth trajectory, future revenue estimates, and market position, there are several factors that could be seen as positive for the company's outlook. The company holds a leading position in the market for AI-specific processors. Research indicates its share of this market is expected to grow substantially by next year. This established position allows Broadcom to supply processors to multiple major technology firms that have announced large capital expenditure plans focused on artificial intelligence for this year. Company management anticipates that AI-related revenue will continue to grow in the current quarter. Furthermore, the firm has provided an estimate for its total chip revenue for the year 2027. External analysis suggests Broadcom's projection for its AI sales doubling by that year may be a cautious forecast. Broadcom (AVGO) designs specialized integrated circuits for use in AI data centers. A surge in spending on AI computing infrastructure has accelerated the company's sales and earnings performance. In its first fiscal quarter, which concluded on February 1, Broadcom's revenue attributed to AI more than doubled. Non-GAAP earnings per share for the period also saw a significant increase. According to a report from Yahoo Finance, the artificial intelligence market remains in a formative stage, leading to a range of predictions about its future. Within this landscape, certain companies are emerging as potential beneficiaries of current trends. This report provides a comprehensive view of the global electronic chip industry, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the worldwide value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply. Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between e...
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) is making a high-stakes pivot toward AI data centers, a move that could reshape its future. I break down the emotional conflict behind the story: shrinking mobile exposure, rising AI hopes, and why this transition could either become a breakout moment or a brutal test of execution. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 13, 2026. The video was publis...
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Key Points Investors are clearly getting more nervous about the sustainability of generative AI spending in the economy. Micron is facing unusual volatility, but its low valuation makes it stand out. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › The 47-year-old computer memory giant Micron Technologies (NASDAQ: MU) isn't typically the place to look for explosive growth and volatility in the te...
Key Points Investors are clearly getting more nervous about the sustainability of generative AI spending in the economy. Micron is facing unusual volatility, but its low valuation makes it stand out. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › The 47-year-old computer memory giant Micron Technologies (NASDAQ: MU) isn't typically the place to look for explosive growth and volatility in the technology industry. But generative artificial intelligence (AI) changes everything. Hype surrounding the new opportunity has sent the company's shares up by 141% year to date and down 10% since last week, as investors rush to take profits from a sectorwide boom many feel has gone too far, too fast. Let's explore what the next three years might have in store for the stock. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Nvidia's earnings sent a chill through the industry Leading artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia released its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 19. As usual, results were a slam-dunk success, with revenue jumping 62% year over year to a record of $57 billion because of demand for its cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs) used for running and training AI algorithms. But despite the objectively stellar results, the news sent Nvidia stock down sharply, while also hurting other industry players like Micron, which lost roughly a tenth of its value in just two days. On the surface, it might be surprising to see tech stocks dropping on good news. But the reaction highlights how nervous the market is becoming about the levels of AI spending in the economy. Data center companies continue to pour money into hardware, but the expenditure is not leading to profits on the consumer-facing side of the opportunity. For example, OpenAI creator ChatGPT is believed to have lost an eye-popping $11.5 billion in the last quarter alone. And the pain is also increasingly being felt in the ...
Key Points Micron has emerged as a category leader of high-bandwidth memory solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers. The company's revenue and earnings growth are explosive, and secular tailwinds suggest the company's outlook remains strong. Micron stock could be headed for even further gains as its valuation multiples reach more premium price levels. 10 stocks we like better than ...
Key Points Micron has emerged as a category leader of high-bandwidth memory solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers. The company's revenue and earnings growth are explosive, and secular tailwinds suggest the company's outlook remains strong. Micron stock could be headed for even further gains as its valuation multiples reach more premium price levels. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Over the last year, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor landscape. Following its 162% surge in just the last six months, Micron shares now hover around $440. The question smart investors are asking is whether this rise is a byproduct of a temporary boom or the beginning of a structural growth rally. Over the next three years, I'm forecasting Micron stock to soar even higher. Read on to find out why. 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 » Micron headquarters with sign out front. Image source: Micron Technology. What is driving Micron stock higher? AI hyperscalers are deploying millions of clusters of graphics processing units (GPUs) across their data centers. These structures consume high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for training and inference of generative AI models. Micron's recent ascent is fueled by explosive demand for these high-performance memory solutions -- supported by the $700 billion AI infrastructure buildout. The company's HBM3E and upcoming HBM4 products are already sold out for 2026 -- allowing the company to command premium pricing and widen the profit margins across its DRAM and NAND chip suites. As big tech continues allocating infrastructure budgets toward additional capacity solutions across memory and storage, Micron remains in a position to accelerate both revenue and...
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has been leading the investigation with the help of the FBI, has said the authorities believe the 84-year-old was specifically targeted, but they are "not 100% sure of that".
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has been leading the investigation with the help of the FBI, has said the authorities believe the 84-year-old was specifically targeted, but they are "not 100% sure of that".