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A big story in 2026 has been how well international markets have done, especially South Korea. At its peak in late February, the KOSPI, South Korea's main stock index, was up nearly 50% year todate.
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Implied volatilities spiked across asset classes last week as the Iran conflict escalated, with oil prices jumping over 35%. Given the relatively modest SPX index decline of -2% last week, the “expected” VIX index increase was only +2.4 pts.
Wall Street opened the week still in negative territory as tensions in the Middle East continued to ripple across global markets.
Investors are now seriously considering the possibility that war in the Middle East could create a stagflationary shock, just as it did 50 years ago, when disruption to global energy supplies sent inflation surging, and battered growth
Stocks are lower, oil is surging, and volatility is spiking — Joe Tigay of the Rational Equity Armor Fund reveals where smart investors are finding opportunity and how to profit from the chaos.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global supply chains far beyond energy, impacting food, plastics, and industrial inputs. Rising oil and natural gas prices are straining consumers already facing declining savings and increased reliance on credit.
A big story in 2026 has been how well international markets have done, especially South Korea. At its peak in late February, the KOSPI, South Korea's main stock index, was up nearly 50% year-to-date.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to review as early as Monday a set of options to tame oil prices, which have spiked to more than $100 a barrel due to the Iran war, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The oil shock from the war in Iran has reached critical levels, and it now appears that prices over $100 per barrel are here to stay for at least the time being.
United (UAL), American (AAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) among related travel stocks all experienced price turbulence as tensions flare between the U.S. and Iran. David Nelson explains how "demand destruction" present short and long-term headwinds for the travel industry.
The U.S. economy remains more reliant on oil than others, making it harder for consumers to shield themselves from rising gasoline prices.
Most of the 2026 gains in the S&P 500 energy sector came before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Meanwhile, stock prices are pulling back in one corner of the oil and natural-gas industry.
The financial markets had another strong year in 2025 with most of the major asset classes having a positive year. In addition, most of the broad asset classes closed the year with a strong 4th quarter as well.
RBC analyst Arun Viswanathan upgraded shares to Buy from Hold. His price target went to $40 from $29 a share.
Brent crude has now surged past $110 per barrel — marking the first time this level has been breached since 2022. The reason is simple: nearly a fifth of the world's seaborne oil trade moves through the Strait of Hormuz, and that flow has effectively stalled.
Wall Street opened Monday to a continuation of last week's carnage as the Dow Jones shed over 800 points in early trade. The indices were dragged lower by a double-shot of pain: oil surging past $100 a barrel on Monday morning and stagflation fears hardening after Friday's devastating jobs report.
Rising energy prices and uncertainty brought on by tariffs creates "heightened risk around consumer spending and growth," says former Kansas City Fed President Esther George. She speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance.
Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, discusses regulating prediction markets.
ASGN Inc (ASGN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Noble Capital Markets analysts have reiterated their 'Outperform' rating on Bit Digital Inc (NASDAQ:BTBT) after the company released its February Ethereum treasury and staking data. The firm maintained its $5.50 price target on the company's shares, implying upside from current levels of about $1.60, citing the company's strategic positioning in Ethereum (ETH) and related holdings.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNO) between March 26, 2025 through November 4, 2025. Soleno describes itself as a “biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases.” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rose.
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NEW YORK, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (“Soleno” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLNO) securities between March 26, 2025 and November 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
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