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Major combat operations in Iran, coordinated with Israel, are intensifying risk-off sentiment across global markets, impacting equities, crypto, energy, and logistics. Oil companies like Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) may benefit from higher oil prices, but gains depend on supply disruptions and infrastructure damage.
The U.S-Iran conflict could cause rates to rise, but shares of Frontline, DHT Holdings, and others have already rallied.
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Brazilian equities (EWZ, FLBR) face a nuanced bull case driven by foreign capital inflows and anticipated interest rate cuts from 15% to 10.5% by 2027. Despite a 53% BRL rally in the Ibovespa, local investors remain cautious due to persistent fiscal risks, political uncertainty, and low equity risk premiums.
Geopolitical strategists are closely monitoring Beijing's reaction to the U.S. and Israel attack in Iran.
The Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran signals a major escalation, crossing a long-standing 'red line' and introducing heightened geopolitical risk to global markets. Disruption to Iran's 3.3 million bbl/day oil supply and the potential Strait of Hormuz chokepoint threaten oil prices, inflation, and economic growth.
Labor market appears to be sluggish, although there are some signs of improvement, like the recent creation of construction and temp jobs. Given the current macro situation, it's an imperative that labor market remains stable, specifically referring to an unfolding private credit crisis.
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.
Massive jobs cuts at Block and a cataclysmic Citrini blog post stoked anxieties — but some CEOs and researchers are skeptical about doomsday scenarios.
The US and Israel have launched a major combat operation against Iran, escalating geopolitical risk and impacting global markets. The energy sector has outperformed, reaching all-time highs, and now appears overvalued amid rapid rotation from growth to value.
February saw heightened geopolitical tensions, tariff policy shifts, and increasing market anxiety around AI-driven disruption. The software sector, exemplified by IGV, entered deep bear market territory, with industry P/E ratios at decade lows.
Shares of PayPal and Block are both cheap relative to historic levels, but only one of them commands heavy enthusiasm from analysts.
U.S. launches "major combat operations" in Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict and impact on global markets. Market watchers see oil prices surging as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears mount.
I use junk bond yields as a leading signal to gauge equity market risk. Their sensitivity to investor risk appetite complements traditional indicators like P/E ratios.
Bitcoin was tumbling on Saturday after military action was carried out against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
Blue Owl's 2.4% decline this week pushed y-t-d (2-month) losses to 29.4%. The KBW Regional Bank Index was clobbered 7.1% this week, with losses from February 9th highs at 10.0%.
Q4 earnings growth in U.S. remains robust. Equity leadership broadens beyond U.S. large caps.
Shares in US insurers were less impacted by the broader market's volatility that came in the wake of a US Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Apart from some specific managed care and insurance technology players, most listed US insurers shrugged off the Supreme Court decision, with the S&P Global insurance index rising 0.62% from Feb. 20 through Feb. 26.
Big banks are benefiting from the boom in data center construction, as they can accommodate the capital needs of hyperscalers and have investment banking arms that can run securitization offerings. Smaller banks can participate in the trend as well, via syndicated loans and by lending to companies that work on more modest projects.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITL) resulting from allegations that Vital Farms, Inc. may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Vital Farms securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Kyndryl securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
MercadoLibre just registered its seventh straight year of growth above 30%, landing it in elite growth-stock territory. Toast's brand awareness is increasing, giving it a path to potentially quintuple its recurring revenue.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) resulting from allegations that Alight may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Alight securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) between August 3, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 6, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Ultragenyx common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
Oklo's business model centers around scoring wins with new nuclear technologies. If the company's growth bets pay off, it could shift into paying dividends.
Did you buy PYPL common stock between February 25, 2025, and February 2, 2026? Affected PayPal Holdings, Inc. Investor Summary Who: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed Class Period: February 25, 2025, through February 2, 2026 Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: April 20, 2026 Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company's projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth.
NuScale Power is the only U.S. company with a small modular reactor design licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. One of its potential projects just moved into an encouraging new phase.