The Middle Eastern conflict has severely affected the stock markets. From the US to Europe to Asia, markets are bleeding, and stocks that have enjoyed a strong run prior are coming down to reality. At this juncture, underdog investment strategies such as value are outperforming conventional winners such as growth, quality, and momentum, which perform… Continue reading Can value stocks like Micron, Exonn hedge Middle East conflict risk?
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Dow futures plunge on Friday: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures slipped on Friday morning as oil prices picked up steam again after a brief pause. Dow futures fell about 200 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also edged lower, despite earlier signals pointing to a positive open. Wall Street is facing some serious headwinds as a hawkish Fed tone and… Continue reading Dow futures plunge on Friday: 5 things to know before market opens
Amazon developing new AI-integrated smartphone: report
Amazon is developing a new smartphone within its devices and services unit, more than a decade after its first failed attempt in the category, according to a report by Reuters. The project, internally dubbed “Transformer,” is being positioned as a personalised mobile device that can integrate with the Alexa voice assistant and act as a… Continue reading Amazon developing new AI-integrated smartphone: report
Rivian stock price eyes a big move after Uber deal: will it rise or crash?
Rivian stock remains on edge today, March 20, as investors focus on the large investment and order from Uber. After rising by nearly 4% on Thursday, the stock pulled back by over 1% on Friday as traders sold the recent news. Uber’s investment in Rivian provides it with the much-needed cash Rivian stock is in… Continue reading Rivian stock price eyes a big move after Uber deal: will it rise or crash?
Unilever in talks to sell foods unit to McCormick in mega deal
British consumer goods major Unilever said on Friday it has received an inbound offer for its foods business and is in discussions with McCormick & Company, although it cautioned that there is no certainty a deal will be finalised. McCormick separately confirmed it is engaged in talks with the London-based group, following a report by… Continue reading Unilever in talks to sell foods unit to McCormick in mega deal
XRP stuck below $1.80 resistance: is another drop coming soon?
XRP is entering a critical phase as a key level that supported prices through most of 2025 now acts as a barrier to recovery. The $1.80 mark, once a reliable floor, flipped into resistance in January 2026 and has remained out of reach since. Even as new developments emerge on the XRP Ledger, including AI-driven… Continue reading XRP stuck below $1.80 resistance: is another drop coming soon?
Top shares dragging the FTSE 250 Index as it drops into a correction
The FTSE 250 Index has moved into a correction after falling by 10% from its highest point this year. It dropped to £21,500, its lowest level since November 2025, amid concerns about the ongoing Iran war and its impact on inflation. UK mid-cap stocks have moved into a correction The FTSE 250 Index has dropped… Continue reading Top shares dragging the FTSE 250 Index as it drops into a correction
What next for the CAC 40 Index as it sinks into a correction?
The CAC 40 Index has dropped into a correction after falling by ~10% from its highest point this year. It slipped from €8,645 in February to €7,807, its lowest level since September last year. This trend may continue as the Iran war escalates. French stocks are falling amid the ongoing Iran war The CAC 40… Continue reading What next for the CAC 40 Index as it sinks into a correction?
Inside Alibaba’s reset: 34% job cuts, profit shock, and AI gamble
Alibaba has sharply reduced its workforce as it restructures its business and intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence. The Chinese e-commerce and technology group ended December with 128,197 employees, down from 194,320 a year earlier, marking a decline of about 34% year over year. The update came alongside its latest earnings report released Thursday, which… Continue reading Inside Alibaba’s reset: 34% job cuts, profit shock, and AI gamble