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Bank of America has raised its forecast for the 2026 average price of Brent crude to $77.50 per barrel, citing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that have accelerated inventory drawdowns. The bank presents two equally likely scenarios for the duration of the disruption and has adjusted its mid-cycle oil assumption upward, prompting higher …
The Bank for International Settlements is urging central banks to avoid an immediate policy response to the recent Iran crisis-driven surge in oil and wholesale gas prices, calling the episode a classic temporary supply shock that should be 'looked through' if it proves short-lived. The warning comes as money markets swiftly repriced rate expectati…
UBS upgraded Hemnet Group AB to "neutral" from "sell" after the stock fell roughly 50% over six months, lowered its price target to SEK 122 and forecast a weak first quarter with sharply lower revenue and EBITDA. The bank says further downside appears constrained but stopped short of a buy recommendation, citing uncertainty over whether a nascent l…
Meta's ad engine is benefiting from AI-driven targeting and higher advertiser spend, supporting solid cash generation. At the same time, an enormous near-term investment in data centers and Reality Labs is pressuring margins and forcing cost discipline measures. This trade idea buys a tactical pullback while respecting material execution and capita…
Envoys from the U.S.-established "Board of Peace" met with Hamas representatives in Cairo in an attempt to shore up a Gaza ceasefire that has been under pressure since the outbreak of a wider war with Iran. The talks coincide with Israel's announcement that it will reopen the Rafah pedestrian crossing with Egypt following a security assessment, and…
Nebius Group said it has reached a five-year agreement to supply Meta Platforms with $12 billion of AI computing capacity by 2027, and that Meta may purchase an additional $15 billion of planned capacity if those resources are not sold to others. The arrangement highlights growing competition for GPU and power resources between hyperscalers and spe…
Higher oil prices have pushed marine fuel costs up, creating renewed financial pressure on cruise operators. Carnival Corp stands out among major U.S. operators as the only large line that currently does not hedge fuel, leaving it potentially most exposed to a change in fuel costs that analysts say could dent 2026 profits more than peers.
Meta Platforms' stock climbed after reports the company is weighing workforce reductions of roughly 20% or greater to help offset heavy investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and services. The potential reduction would rival the company's prior restructuring and could deliver several billion dollars in annualized cost savings, while …
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced a consolidation of its artificial intelligence efforts into a single business unit, named Alibaba Token Hub, a move reported by Bloomberg that coincided with a 2.6% rise in the company's shares in premarket trading on Monday. The unit, to be led by Chief Executive Officer Eddie Wu, will integrate the team develo…
Russia's Urals crude delivered to India's west coast rose to $98.93 a barrel, including shipping, the highest level since Moscow redirected shipments to India following the early-2022 invasion of Ukraine. The move follows a U.S. expansion of a permit allowing purchases of Russian oil and comes amid elevated global oil prices tied to the ongoing war…
Covista (CVSA) pairs a diversified post‑secondary footprint with growing online capabilities. The shares trade at a mid-teens P/E and sit well above short-term moving averages — a setup that supports a mid-term long trade targeting a re-test of prior highs while keeping risk defined under $95.
A daytime drone assault on Kyiv on Monday involved a range of unmanned aerial vehicles, Ukrainian officials said, with multiple explosions and pieces of debris striking the capital's main square. The Ukrainian air force reported intercepting the vast majority of incoming drones, while authorities work to identify the types used and assess damage. S…
Summary: Barclays analysts warn that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to produce weeks of supply-chain disruption as shipments and inventories rebalance. The shutdown, which has lasted two weeks, removed about one-fifth of global oil supply and coincided with Brent crude briefly trading above $100 per barrel in the week of March 9. Bar…
Barclays says European software names display a pronounced split between companies likely to gain from AI-enabled workflows and those at risk of disruption. The bank favors SAP and Temenos for their entrenched positions and data advantages, keeps Overweight stances on Amadeus and Nemetschek, but downgrades TeamViewer amid concerns that AI-driven au…
Bernstein analysts led by Mark Li raised their price target on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to NT$2,200 and see about 20% upside for the stock. The firm argues that AI-driven demand and resilient non-AI markets will support revenue and capacity expansions, while the Middle East conflict is unlikely to materially disrupt TSMC operations or…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described trade talks with China as "very good" and said the relationship between the two countries is stable. He told CNBC the discussions included a new tariff regime and emphasized the U.S. is not seeking decoupling but is pursuing strategic change. Bessent also said it remains unclear whether a planned meet…
Wolfe Research warns that the energy sector, which has climbed roughly 30% year-to-date through mid-March, may be poised for a period of consolidation. The firm's commodities team notes crude appears ready to revisit levels above $100 per barrel even as they assess that prices have likely peaked. Technical indicators on sector indices and select na…
CoreWeave Inc., Cerebras Systems Inc. and BCE Inc. will construct a 300-megawatt data center on the southern outskirts of Regina, Saskatchewan, intended for artificial intelligence workloads. The project will be delivered in multiple phases, with the first phase slated to begin operations in the first half of next year. Cerebras has committed to 16…
Bank of America analysts say the conflict involving Iran is amplifying market volatility and pushing up energy prices, a combination that is likely to depress investor flows into equities, high-yield loans and alternative strategies in March and April. The bank highlights money market and fixed income resilience so far in March and identifies a set…
VinFast Auto Ltd. reported a larger net loss for the fourth quarter and the full year as costs tied to its international expansion rose. The Vietnamese EV maker posted strong revenue and delivery growth but said it does not expect to reach EBITDA break-even this year. Construction on its delayed North Carolina factory is slated to resume in 2026, w…
Raymond James analysts told clients after investor meetings and its Orlando conference that oil-levered equities present asymmetric upside risk. The firm pointed to the Iran conflict, now in its third week since early March, as a dominant driver of investor positioning and a factor removing prior oversupply concerns as global oil inventories fall b…
Airlines across the globe have suspended services to and from multiple Middle Eastern destinations following the closure of key airspace and disruptions at major hubs. The shutdowns have prompted a raft of cancellations and temporary route suspensions affecting flights to and from cities including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv and Riyadh, with c…
A March S&P Global survey found UK consumer sentiment slid to 44.1 from 44.8 in February, the weakest reading since January 2025. Households reported their gloomiest view of personal finances since December 2023 and the greatest reluctance to make major purchases in 14 months. Economists warn the conflict in the Middle East and rising global energy…
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals enters the March 20, 2026 PDUFA window with reinforcing clinical data and a recent beat that narrows downside expectations. The risk/reward is asymmetric for a disciplined long: approval would re-rate shares toward prior highs, while a negative decision requires strict position limits. This trade idea lays out an entry, stop,…
U.S. stock futures opened higher as markets factored in a third week of a U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran. Premarket movers included gains for Meta and Sable Offshore, modest strength for major oil producers, a lift for Nvidia ahead of a keynote, and a pullback in CF Industries after valuation concerns were flagged by analysts.
