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Dow futures jump 1,100 points as Trump signals pause in Iran strikes

US stock futures witnessed a sharp jump on Monday after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had held “productive” talks over the past two days . Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jumped 1,100 points, or 2.6%, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.7% and Nasdaq-100 futures gained 2.7%. Trump also said that he was… Continue reading Dow futures jump 1,100 points as Trump signals pause in Iran strikes

5 stocks dominating retail buzz as Nvidia, Micron lead AI rally

Retail investors spent the week of March 9 to March 13 actively discussing five key names across social media: Super Micro Computer, Micron, Ulta Beauty, CF Industries, and Nvidia. The conversation blended meme-driven narratives with hard catalysts such as earnings, legal developments, and product roadmaps, even as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq ended… Continue reading 5 stocks dominating retail buzz as Nvidia, Micron lead AI rally

Air Canada stock faces turbulence as headwinds rise: what next?

Air Canada stock price has retreated in the past few weeks, mirroring the performance of other airlines, which have tumbled as the Iran war started. AC dropped to $17.35 on Friday, down by about 20% from its highest point this year. Other airline stocks have also dropped, with the closely-watched US Global Jets ETF (JETS)… Continue reading Air Canada stock faces turbulence as headwinds rise: what next?

Meta builds CEO AI agent: are managers about to be replaced?

Meta is testing a new way of running its business, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly developing a personal AI agent to assist with decision-making and daily management tasks. The move comes as the company pushes deeper into agentic artificial intelligence across its workforce. According to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday, the tool is… Continue reading Meta builds CEO AI agent: are managers about to be replaced?

Can Iran trigger a US bond market shock? Wall Street is on edge

The global stock markets are already reeling with the escalation of war in the Middle East, and Iran’s latest warnings exacerbated those tensions. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said “financial entities that finance the US military budget” should be treated as legitimate targets. The warning does not explicitly mention Treasury bondholders but is broad… Continue reading Can Iran trigger a US bond market shock? Wall Street is on edge

FTSE 100 Index futures enter correction as top UK shares plunge

The FTSE 100 Index futures continued the recent downtrend, reaching its lowest level since January 5 this year. It dropped to £9,800 on Monday, down by 10% from its highest point this year, officially entering a correction.  Top reasons why the FTSE 100 Index is falling  There are two primary reasons why the Footsie Index… Continue reading FTSE 100 Index futures enter correction as top UK shares plunge

Nikkei crashes 2,000 points, Kospi sinks 6% as Asian markets plunge

Asian markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday amid a 48-hour ultimatum issued to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump issued an ultimatum on Saturday, which said that the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities unless Tehran fully reopened the strait within 48 hours. Iran responded by warning that any such strike would… Continue reading Nikkei crashes 2,000 points, Kospi sinks 6% as Asian markets plunge

Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown

It’s only March, and investors have already absorbed a hot war in the Middle East, a credit system showing cracks, a brutal tech repricing, and two of the world’s most trusted safe-haven assets selling off in the middle of a crisis. The market feels chaotic because it genuinely is, and what makes this moment unusual… Continue reading Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown