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An adviser to the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, told state TV that said ships 'should not come to this region'.
The global connected worker market is projected to grow from USD 8.62 billion in 2025 to USD 20.18 billion by 2030, with an impressive CAGR of 18.5%. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of remote and hybrid work models, which utilize advanced digital tools for seamless communication across distributed teams. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) dominated the 2024 market, enhancing operational efficiency and safety, especially in manufacturing and construction. The software segme
The tech giant's latest entry-level smartphone is another catalyst for an already strong iPhone lineup.
Shares of the memory-chip manufacturer Sandisk have nearly tripled, meanwhile, while Texas Pacific Land, a real-estate company that has become a data-center play, is up 85%. Cox’s income-oriented, dividend-focused holdings have had a strong year.
What Apple’s Recent Performance Tells Current Shareholders Apple (AAPL) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a small gain over the past month and a decline over the past 3 months, while the 1 year total return remains positive for longer term holders. See our latest analysis for Apple. At a share price of US$264.72, Apple’s recent moves include a 2.02% 30 day share price return alongside a 7.50% 90 day decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 11.70% points to longer term...
Data from UK Finance show that 41,100 new loans were advanced to borrowers over the age of 55 in Q4 2025, up 15.1% year on year.
Richtech Robotics (NasdaqCM:RR) is facing multiple securities class action lawsuits over allegations that it misrepresented the nature of its relationship with Microsoft. Microsoft has reportedly said the engagement is limited to a standard customer program, not a broader commercial partnership. Law firms are seeking shareholders to act as lead plaintiffs, with regulatory attention increasing as key filing deadlines approach. For investors watching Richtech Robotics at a share price of...
Singapore, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longbridge Securities today announced the launch of the world’s first pre-market U.S. options trading capability. This innovative feature allows users to trade options on major U.S. stocks and ETFs during the pre-market session, ahead of the regular market opening. It significantly extends the U.S. options trading window, enabling global investors to position themselves earlier and plan trading strategies in advance of key market developments. At lau
Dow Jones Futures: The start of the U.S.-Iran conflict sparked stock market upheaval Monday. Nvidia stock was a big mover. Credo and MongoDB plunged on earnings late.
The tech giant's stock is performing worse than its peers.
Energy stocks gained as crude neared $80 and investors weighed the impact of the conflict, today, March 2, 2026.
Apple unveiled a cheaper 17e and refreshed iPad Air to keep attention steady as consumers tire of new iPhone drops.
The media conglomerate’s shares have been trading poorly and it has been streamlining itself to focus on core assets.
↘️ United Airlines (UAL), American Airlines (AAL): Global carriers extended cancellations and rerouted flights to avoid the Middle East. Airline stocks dropped. Meantime, regulators are looking to cut flights this summer at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, where United and American duke it out for supremacy.
The Dow Jones index fell and other indexes were mixed after President Trump spoke on Iran. A Warren Buffett stock dived but Palantir popped. Oil and defense stocks rose.
Apple (AAPL) has announced a lower-cost iPhone 17e model with a price tag of $599 alongside other new products ahead of the tech company's March 4 launch event. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley comes on Market Domination Overtime to speak more on the features of this new iPhone model, how Apple is dealing with the memory chip shortage, and its approach to AI. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
AES the utilities and clean energy company, is being taken private by an investor consortium that includes an EQT Group infrastructure fund and BlackRock -owned Global Infrastructure Partners. The consortium, which also includes the Qatar Investment Authority and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, will pay $15 a share for the world’s largest supplier of clean energy to corporations. The all-cash deal has an enterprise value of $33.4 billion.
After powering the S&P 500 for years, the Magnificent Seven stocks are suddenly lagging in 2026. The smart play might be to do what the crowd isn’t doing.
Apple introduced a new low-cost smartphone, the iPhone 17e, and an upgraded iPad Air tablet. But Apple stock was little swayed on the news.
Tech stocks were higher late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E
Operating three offshore platforms in California, Sable Offshore Corp. supplies crude oil and natural gas to U.S. customers.
Some people have posted on social media sites like Reddit and X that they are boycotting ChatGPT and switching to Claude.
As the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran escalates following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the U.S. stock market opened after the weekend on March 2. Despite war tensions, most Magnificent Seven stocks opened to trade in the green zone. NVIDIA ...
New devices target midrange buyers as shares slip in premarket trading.
Microsoft appointed Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, following the retirement of long-serving gaming chief Phil Spencer. Matt Booty has been promoted to Chief Content Officer, concentrating on game development and IP across the Xbox ecosystem. The leadership reshuffle is paired with a renewed focus on content creation and platform strategy across Xbox hardware, services and cloud gaming. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:MSFT, these changes touch one of the company’s most visible...