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8 Stocks to Buy as Merger-Mania Takes Over

Wall Street loves growth stories. Venture capitalists love disruption stories.

47 minutes ago - Benzinga

Keep Calm and Stay Invested. History Suggests Patience During Geopolitical Uncertainty

Broadening Market Leadership Persists in February Amid heightened scrutiny of AI-related capex, geopolitical tensions, and a hotter-than-expected inflation report late in the month, US large-cap equit...

1 hour ago - ETF Trends

Signs emerge of a thaw in the housing market

Don't look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Yardeni Sees Increased Risk of a Sharp Selloff Due to Iran War

Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research says he doesn't see the Iran war stopping anytime soon, but he doesn't see the conflict lasting for months. That's why he sees the risks of a s...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Big Picture: Whipsaw Price Action Impacts Investing Duration

Following a "stunning reversal" from Monday's market action, @CharlesSchwab's Nate Peterson and Mike Townsend join Sam Vadas to dissect the economic ripple effects of the ongoing situation in Iran. Na...

1 hour ago - Schwab Network

How to protect your portfolio from Iran-related chaos as traditional safety plays fail

For the next three months, investors should consider cutting their exposure to stocks, increase their holdings of cash, and use call options to benefit from a sudden rally.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Higher gasoline prices, volatile stocks, could hit both low- and high-income US consumers as war persists

Rising gasoline prices and a wobbly stock market are increasing the risk that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could hit hard among consumers across the economic spectrum in the United States, undercuttin...

1 hour ago - Reuters

CPI on tap: Inflation seemed to slow before Iran conflict jacked up oil prices. But did it really?

Oil prices have surged since the start of the conflict with Iran and American consumers are going to suffer the consequences at the gas pump, but the higher cost of energy won't show up in the latest ...

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Iran: Keeping Perspective in Uncertain Times

SUMMARY The Acute geopolitical crises are typically buying opportunities for US stocks. North America has favorable oil supply characteristics, lessening economic impact.

3 hours ago - ETF Trends

Deutsche Bank upgrades US and European tech sector, turns 'overweight' on software

Deutsche Bank upgraded the U.S. and European technology sector ​to "neutral" from "underweight" on Tuesday and ‌turned "overweight" on software, saying the months-long rout sparked by fears of ​AI-dri...

3 hours ago - Reuters

DAX, IBEX and TSX Forecast – Global Markets Trying to Rise

The global markets are all trying to rise early on Tuesday, as there are a lot of moving parts, and of course, there has been a lot of damage.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Oil Shock Is Taking Attention Away From Weakening Fundamentals

Wall Street ended the week decisively weaker as an extraordinary oil shock collided with mounting war risk in the Middle East. The situation forced investors to reprice inflation and growth assumption...

3 hours ago - Benzinga

Don't Expect Energy Production to Bounce Back Quickly, S&P Global's Yergin Warns

The energy historian Daniel Yergin is an expert in past oil shocks in the Middle East.

3 hours ago - Barrons

February home sales see small rebound, but supply growth is 'sluggish'

Existing home sales were down 1.4% last month from February 2025. At the current sales pace, there is a 3.8-month supply of homes for sale.

3 hours ago - CNBC

Boaz Weinstein warns of private credit's “financial alchemy,” says problems are multiplying by the quarter

Boaz Weinstein, founder of Saba Capital Management, said the problems in private credit are "multiplying by the quarter." Saba, alongside Cox Capital Management, launched a tender offer to purchase 6....

3 hours ago - CNBC

US stocks open flat after Trump's comments calm nerves

US stocks traded mostly unchanged on Tuesday as investors monitored volatile oil prices and closely followed developments in the escalating conflict involving Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sl...

3 hours ago - Invezz

Central Europe more resilient to supply shocks amid Iran war, S&P says

Central and Eastern Europe has become more resilient to energy supply shocks following efforts to diversify sources since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, ​providing buffers against the economic ...

4 hours ago - Reuters

US Dollar Is Still the Dominant Currency, Temasek CEO Says

"We'll continue to invest significantly in the US and US dollar denominated assets," Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara says during a discussion with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz at Bloomberg Inves...

4 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Korea stock-market action was ‘textbook bubble,' say Bank of America strategists

The whipsaw moves in South Korean stocks last week were examples of a textbook bubble, Bank of America's equity strategists say.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein: Iran war won't last very long 'because it can't'

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein speaks to Andrew Ross Sorkin at The 92nd Street Y about his memoir "Streetwise," and shares his thoughts on the Iran war and the impact on the markets.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Treasury Yields Slightly Lower as U.S. Says War's End Is Near

Treasury yields were little changed as the Trump administration said the war in Iran is near an end but not quite there yet.

4 hours ago - WSJ

European equities recover from 2-month lows

European equities stage a rebound amid renewed hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.

4 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Trump Soothes Market's Iran Fears. Why the Threat's Not Over for Stocks, Oil.

Diesel fuel prices are sending an economic warning, airlines face higher jet fuel prices, long security lines, Oracle's cloud push is fueling growth, and more news to start your day.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Return to the 2022 stock-market playbook as Iran conflict drags on, say these strategists

Barclays says the chasm between winning and losing stocks in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine was huge. Here are their style picks.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Markets Are Following the Trump Crisis Playbook

President Donald Trump sees the war in Iran ending ‘very soon,'adding that oil prices will decline quickly and shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would return to normal.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Saudi Aramco CEO Warns Of ‘Catastrophic Consequences' From Iran War—Crude Prices Remain Volatile

After rising to nearly $120 per barrel early on Monday, the global benchmark Brent Crude Intermediate fell sharply below $90 as President Donald Trump signalled that the war with Iran could be nearing...

6 hours ago - Forbes

Board games firm set for first listing on Britain's private stock market

A board games developer is set to become the first company to list its shares on Britain's new private ​stock market later this month, in a deal that will ‌take place on a rival platform to that opera...

6 hours ago - Reuters

Oil Falls, Stocks Gain as Trump Comments Prompt Cautious Optimism

U.S. stock futures rose and Treasury yields slid as traders took encouragement from Trump's comments that the conflict in Iran would end very soon.

7 hours ago - WSJ

China's OpenClaw Craze Buoys Tech Stocks, Fuels AI Pivot

The open-source AI assistant can make and carry out decisions on the user's behalf, and has become a hit in China's tech community.

8 hours ago - WSJ

Trump hints at oil sanctions relief to aid global markets

U.S. President Donald Trump hails the war effort in Iran as ‘very complete' and has suggested some oil sanctions could be eased to shore up confidence in the market. However, Trump warned Iran could b...

8 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Traders were certain of rate cuts this year - until they weren't. What happened?

CNBC's Karen Tso takes a look at money markets' re-evaluation of the path ahead for monetary policy following the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

8 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Stocks Rally is Vulnerable to News: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:05 - Trump on Iran...

8 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why Younger Americans Are More Optimistic About the Economy

How do Americans feel about the economy right now? That may depend on whether they remember the rise of disco and the fall of parachute pants.

9 hours ago - PYMNTS

Stock Market Today: Oil Futures Slide After Trump Comments; Dow Futures Edge Up

Gold prices rise; President Trump signals Iran war could end soon

9 hours ago - WSJ

CNBC Daily Open: Markets recover as Trump hints Iran war is nearing its end

Trump said that he was considering seizing control of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said in a press conference that the war will end "very soon.

9 hours ago - CNBC

SPY Calls Soar Over 24,000% After Trump Says Iran War 'Complete,' But Key Crash Signal Still Looms

The S&P 500 and the ETF tracking it, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY), experienced a historic bout of intraday volatility on Monday as a sudden military victory claim from President Don...

10 hours ago - Benzinga

Investors are WRESTLING with this, expert reveals

Empower chief investment strategist Marta Norton analyzes how investors should ride market volatility on 'The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #t...

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Oil Retreats, Asia Equities Rebound After Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon

Concerns over oil supply may also have been eased by comments from G-7 finance ministers that they are ready to take necessary actions to support energy supplies.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Watch Pres. Trump's full address on Iran War from Miami

President Donald Trump addresses the press on latest on Iran War from Miami.

17 hours ago - CNBC Television

Budget deficit hits $1 trillion in first five months of fiscal year: CBO

Federal budget deficit reached $1 trillion in five months through February 2026 as tax revenue jumped $206 billion due to higher income tax and tariff collections, CBO data shows.

17 hours ago - Fox Business

'VERY UNCERTAIN TIME': Mohamed El-Erian warns markets face more violent shocks

Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discusses the shocks hitting the markets, stagflation fears and the Federal Reserve on 'Making Money.'

17 hours ago - Fox Business

Why Iranian Regime Change Would Transform Global Energy Markets

It has one of the largest oil industries in the world, but it has been strangled for years by international sanctions.

17 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Mission Accomplished?

A Tale of Two Markets. The stock market mounted its biggest comeback in nearly a year after President Donald Trump suggested the war in Iran could be over sooner than expected.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer says don't make any sudden stocks moves on Trump-fueled rally

CNBC's Jim Cramer said the stock market isn't in the clear yet despite Trump's remarks that the war with Iran may be nearing an end. "Look, It's a tall order for the war to be over," he said.

18 hours ago - CNBC

Fed officials closely monitor Iran conflict for potential inflation impact

Hostilities with Iran pose a potential risk for higher inflation as Federal Reserve policymakers monitor the energy price impact ahead of their next meeting to discuss rate cuts.

19 hours ago - Fox Business

Ted Weisberg's Volatility Investment Strategy & "Sell Energy, Buy Airlines" Trade

Wall Street legend Ted Weisberg tells investors to "not be a hero" and "pick bottoms" of stocks in a time of extreme volatility like this. He says now is an opportunity to lighten portfolios from some...

19 hours ago - Schwab Network

Diversification in a New Bond Era

Investors typically regard bonds as a safe haven because of their reputation for having lower risk and lower return profile. For investors preparing for retirement, or those already in retirement, a c...

20 hours ago - ETF Trends

Global stock markets jolt after surge in oil prices as attacks in the Middle East continue

Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four s...

20 hours ago - Fast Company

Dow bounces back from 800-point drop — but stagflation fears remain as Iran conflict continues

Oil prices could surge past $150 a barrel and trigger a “stagflation” crisis at home if the war in Iran rages on for another four or five weeks, experts told The Post.

20 hours ago - New York Post

Big Tech stocks are quietly gaining momentum, but don't expect the bounce to last

After months of investors rotating into value stocks and small caps, the escalating conflict in Iran has abruptly triggered a flight back to the comfort of the familiar. With oil prices CL.1-5.67% BRN...

20 hours ago - Market Watch

Stocks Mount Comeback After Trump Remarks | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

21 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US stocks rebound sharply after Trump says Iran war ‘very complete'

US stock indices reversed sharply into the green on Monday after President Donald Trump told CBS News senior White House correspondent that the US-Israel war against Iran is effectively over. The Dow ...

21 hours ago - Invezz

Tokenized Stocks Are Coming to a Market Near You: Five Things to Know

Big U.S. exchanges are working on plans to offer digital tokens that mimic shares and trade 24/7.

21 hours ago - WSJ

50 years of oil-price shocks have taught us that only 2 things matter to markets right now

Virtually every major asset class has been stung by volatility over the past week as the combined U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran caused one of the most rapid spikes in crude-oil prices on record.

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Surging oil drives worries for US stock investors

A stunning surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel is rattling U.S. stock investors, as they brace for an even sharper rise in energy prices that could stagger the economy and further damage equities.

21 hours ago - Reuters

Cathie Wood's ARK Warns Of AI Hunger Games: 'Not Every Company Will Survive'

The explosive boom in artificial intelligence is creating enormous wealth and technological breakthroughs—but it may also leave a trail of casualties.

22 hours ago - Benzinga

Are Investors Prepared for 'More Violent and Frequent Shocks' This Year?

Stock-market jitters are back. But some experts think investors aren't jittery enough.

22 hours ago - Investopedia

Asia's Market Selloff Could Be a Warning Sign for U.S. Investors as Iran Conflict Escalates

Selloffs in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan highlight supply-chain and energy risks that could eventually spill into U.S. markets as the Iran conflict escalates.

23 hours ago - Barrons

4th Quarter Review: From Momentum to Selectivity

During the fourth quarter of 2025, U.S. financial markets extended their advance while navigating a narrowing margin for error across policy, valuation, and economic data. The period was defined by a ...

23 hours ago - ETF Trends

Iran Conflict Rocks Markets — But Supercharges US Defense Primes

Defense giants are emerging as relative winners from the Iran war and the oil shock roiling global markets, with investors flocking to the largest U.S. primes as hedges against escalating conflict and...

23 hours ago - Benzinga

Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?

With oil spiking to $100 a barrel and the job market essentially paralyzed, the threat of stagflation again is looming over the U.S. economy and financial markets. High inflation and slow growth prese...

23 hours ago - CNBC

How Middle East turmoil will impact the ongoing market sector rotation

Main Management CEO Kim Arthur tells CNBC's Dominic Chu on ‘Halftime Report' what he's seeing in his sector rotation fund, and whether the volatility is exacerbating that trend - or reversing it.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Oil Prices Are at a Four-Year High—and Some Experts Warn of a Possible Recession

The price of oil continued to surge Monday as the war in Iran stretched into its second week, raising questions about its effect on consumers, markets and the global economy.

23 hours ago - Investopedia

Trump's War Becomes World's Latest Economic Hazard

The president insists conflict with Iran will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback.

23 hours ago - NYTimes

Higher oil prices will push U.S. inflation rate to 3% this year, El-Erian says

Higher prices will push inflation upward in 2025, limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to cushion the soft U.S. labor market, said former Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Higher Oil Prices Could Reverse One Of This Year's Biggest Trades

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.

1 day ago - Forbes

Crude Falls Below $100 As Trump Mulls Emergency Reserve Release: What's Moving Markets Monday?

Wall Street opened the week still in negative territory as tensions in the Middle East continued to ripple across global markets.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for a return of stagflation

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 in...

1 day ago - Reuters

Why Panic Markets Create The Best Buying Opportunities

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.

1 day ago - The Street

Higher Oil Could Reverse One Of 2026'S Biggest Trades

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.

1 day ago - Forbes

Understanding Correlation

Correlation is often a misunderstood descriptive statistic in financial markets. A common mistake is accepting the average correlation without considering the variation around it.

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Exclusive: Trump reviews options to curb energy prices as Iran strikes roil markets

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 fam...

1 day ago - Reuters

US and China clash over fentanyl and tariffs at global drugs meeting

The United States and China traded barbs at a U.N. drugs meeting on Monday, with Washington accusing Beijing of failing to stop sales of precursor ​chemicals for fentanyl and China dismissing the alle...

1 day ago - Reuters

Oil Is Already Near a Price That Hurts the Economy

The U.S. economy ​remains more reliant ​on oil than others, making it harder for consumers to shield themselves from rising gasoline prices.

1 day ago - WSJ

The stock market is still priced for ‘absolute chaos,' but the worst-case scenario will be avoided, Nomura strategist predicts

Equities are likely to grind sideways but a full-on rout will probably not happen, disappointing those who have been betting on one, Charlie McElligott said.

1 day ago - Market Watch

January 2026 Market Commentary

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 quarte...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Dow Stock Jumps. A Plastic Product Is Proving Profitable.

RBC analyst Arun Viswanathan upgraded shares to Buy from Hold. His price target went to $40 from $29 a share.

1 day ago - Barrons

Dow sinks 800 points as stagflation panic sends Wall Street into freefall

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 ...

1 day ago - Invezz

Energy Shock May Impact Consumer Spending, George Says

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 S...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on regulating prediction markets

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, discusses regulating prediction markets.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

DAX, CAC and FTSE Forecast – European Area Sees Stock Market Recovery

The European indices all plunged in early trading on Monday, as the war continues to take front and center stage. The later hours then we saw buyers jumping into the market.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Michael Burry Targets Trump As Oil Soars: 'Falling Stock Market Is His Kryptonite'

Michael Burry is warning that President Donald Trump may have stumbled into a geopolitical spiral where a plunging stock market again becomes his political "kryptonite" just as oil rips higher on the ...

1 day ago - Benzinga

The global economy is subject to more violent and frequent shocks, says Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the Iran war, state of the economy, healt...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Citi's Kate Moore Sees Safety in US Large Cap Stocks

Kate Moore, CIO at Citi Wealth, says the resilience in equity markets amid the war with Iran is coming from the US large cap space.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why this country's bond yields have been surging more than others after Iran attack

U.K. government bonds have been particularly hard hit by surging oil prices as investors bet inflationary pressures will quickly build in Britain and force the Bank of England to raise interest rates.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Recession odds jump on Kalshi after oil tops $100

Prediction market bettors are increasingly expecting the U.S. economy to enter a recession this year. Kalshi's market for whether the U.S. going into a recession in 2026 hit its highest level since No...

1 day ago - CNBC

Wall Street's ‘Fear Gauge' Hits Recent High: Stocks—Meta, Tesla, More—Tumble On Iran War Pressure

How markets react to inflation updates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will report Consumer Price Index data for February on Wednesday, with inflation expected to have risen 2.4% in the month, accordi...

1 day ago - Forbes

US economic freedom surges in biggest annual increase in over two decades

U.S. economic freedom score jumps 2.6 points in Heritage Foundation index, ending five-year decline. America ranks 22nd globally in the annual report.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Prediction Markets Are Costing States Millions In Tax Revenue

Generally speaking, in 32 states and Washington D.C., an individual can open up a smartphone application and place a sports bet on a regulated sports betting platform like FanDuel or DraftKings.

1 day ago - Forbes

Jay Clayton on regulating prediction markets: My prosecutors are looking at what laws we can use

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the violence outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Anthropic's battle...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Clark: Iran Conflict "Isn't as Severe" to Markets, "Embrace Volatility" in 2026

Markets look at geopolitical risks as temporary shocks, says Brandon Clark, urging investors to use history as guide. He explains how the current conflict in Iran compares to other geopolitical confli...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Dow futures tumble 500 points as oil soars past $100 a barrel

US stock futures tumbled Monday morning as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 – fueling fears that a prolonged conflict in Iran could hammer prices at home.

1 day ago - New York Post

The U.S. just unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. Here's how that could affect Fed interest rates, gas prices, and the Iran war

The latest U.S. jobs report is out, and it isn't pretty. The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, missing expectations, as unemployment rose to 4.4%, according to data from the Labor Department.

1 day ago - Fast Company

Oil prices top $100, FDA leadership change, the wellness boom and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

1 day ago - CNBC

Thematic ETF Assets Hit $193B as Quality Questions Emerge

Thematic exchange-traded fund assets in the U.S. have surged from $22 billion in 2015 to over $193 billion today, but not all thematic funds deliver on their promises, according to a new FactSet analy...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Treasury yields climb as investors fear stagflation

The rise in yields comes as oil prices hover above the $100 mark.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow futures plunge as oil tops $100 amid Iran war fears

US stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday as surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns about inflation and the risk of a broader economic slowdown. Futur...

1 day ago - Invezz

Iran war fuels central bank rate hike bets on inflation fears

Central banks across Europe came under market pressure on Monday to lift interest rates as the war in Iran drove up ​energy costs and revived the spectre of another inflation wave.

1 day ago - Reuters

Nasdaq Partners With Kraken in Tokenization Push

Nasdaq sought approval in September to let investors trade tokenized versions of its listed stocks and other exchange-traded products.

1 day ago - WSJ

Oil, Stocks, Fed Rates, Inflation. Market Fallout From Iran Is Just Beginning.

Gasoline prices could reach $5 a gallon, fresh inflation, labor data expected, Oracle prepares to report earnings, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons