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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Sink on Trump's Iran Ultimatum as Geopolitical Risk Roils Markets

U.S. stock futures fell Monday on geopolitical tensions after Trump's Iran ultimatum. Energy stocks rallied while tech and utilities declined amid inflation concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Bibhu Pattnaik

US-Israel Strike on Iran's Nuclear Site Roils Global Energy Markets Amid Escalating Conflict

US-Israel forces strike Iran's Natanz nuclear facility as military campaign enters fourth week. Oil prices surge amid shipping corridor concerns; military costs exceed $11.3 billion.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dana George

Buffett's Timeless Wisdom: Why S&P 500 Indexing Remains the Gold Standard

Warren Buffett recommends S&P 500 index investing over stock-picking, citing 11.992% average annual returns over 50 years and the importance of diversification and low costs.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Isaac Olaosegba

SEC Approves Nasdaq's Blockchain Settlement Pilot, Reshaping Market Infrastructure

SEC approves Nasdaq's blockchain pilot to instantly settle Russell 1000 stocks and ETFs, launching Q3 2026 and potentially enabling 24/7 trading.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Surges to $110 as Stagflation Fears Grip Markets; Stocks Hit 4-Month Lows

U.S. stocks fell to four-month lows as Brent crude hit $110 and rate-hike odds climbed, spurring stagflation concerns and precious metals selloff.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Futures Slip as Triple Witching Looms; FedEx Soars, Super Micro Crashes on Export Charges

Stock futures decline ahead of triple witching expiration. FedEx soars 10.43% on earnings beat; Super Micro plunges 23.61% after co-founder export charges. Iran tensions add volatility.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

BlackRock's Rieder Defends Fed Patience Amid Market Turmoil and Energy Shock

BlackRock's CIO argues Fed patience is justified despite $820B market decline and oil surge, distinguishing temporary commodity shocks from structural inflation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Major Investor Exits ZoomInfo as Stock Plunges 92% Since Peak

Calydon Capital sells $9.2M ZoomInfo stake amid 92% stock decline since 2021, signaling investor pessimism over stalled sales growth.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Breaches $100 as Iran Strikes Fuel Stagflation Fears, S&P 500 Tumbles

S&P 500 slides to November lows as crude oil tops $100/barrel following Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure, reigniting stagflation concerns amid Fed hawkishness.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

S&P 500 Flirts with 200-Day Breakdown as Oil Surge, Iran-Israel Tensions Roil Markets

S&P 500 risks breaking below 200-day average amid Iran-Israel conflict. Oil prices surge, WTI-Brent spread hits 2020 highs, pressuring equities and inflation outlook.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Fall as Fed Holds Rates, Trump Warns Iran Over Qatar Tensions

U.S. stock futures decline as Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% while Trump warns Iran over Qatar tensions, pressuring $MU, $FDX, and $CEG.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Powell Flags Oil Shock Risk as Fed Holds Rates; Market Tumbles on Inflation Fears

Fed holds rates steady as Powell warns Middle East tensions risk inflation surge. Equity markets tumble on stagflation concerns despite Fed's resilience rhetoric.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Signals Cautious Path Ahead Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% while revising inflation projections higher, signaling only two cuts through 2027 amid economic uncertainty.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

SpaceX IPO at $1.5T Valuation Could Reshape S&P 500 Index Overnight

SpaceX's anticipated $1.5 trillion IPO could trigger S&P 500 rule changes, forcing massive automatic purchases by index funds like $VOO and $SPY.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rise as Fed Decision Looms; Powell Speech Awaited

Stock futures rise as Fed decision looms with 98.9% probability of unchanged rates. Powell's speech draws focus; Lululemon slides on weak guidance while Micron, New Fortress Energy gain.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

Equal-Weight ETFs Offer Shield Against Concentration Risk in Market-Cap Strategies

Market-cap weighted ETFs like $SPY face concentration risk with top 5 stocks at 29% of assets. Equal-weight alternatives like $RSP provide better diversification across all holdings.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Slide on Hormuz Tensions as Allies Rebuff Trump's Navy Deployment Call

Stock futures fell 0.43-0.84% after U.S. allies rejected Trump's Hormuz naval deployment call. Oil surged 4.72% on supply concerns. Fed expected to hold rates steady in March.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Ryan Hasson

Three Stocks Soar While S&P 500 Stumbles: AI, Memory Chips Lead Rally

SanDisk, Texas Pacific Land, and a healthcare stock surge 8-80% YTD despite S&P 500's 2% decline, driven by AI demand and data center partnerships.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Foster

Oil Rally Tempts Investors: Why Diversified Funds Beat Energy Bets

Oil prices surge on Iran conflict, but diversified equity funds offer superior long-term returns with attractive 8.2% yields versus timing-dependent energy bets.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Rally as Trump Pushes NATO on Hormuz; Fed Rate Pause Priced In

U.S. stock futures gain ground Monday as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz. Markets price 99.1% chance of unchanged Fed rates in March.
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