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Big technology stocks are no longer leading the market higher. TheNasdaq-100is down about 0.5% year to date, while the Russell 2000 has rallied roughly 5%, highlighting a growing rotation away from mega-cap names into small-cap and penny stocks.
U.S. equities extended losses Tuesday as surging oil prices, rising bond yields and escalating Middle East tensions fuelled inflation concerns. TheNasdaq-100fell 1.09%, while theS&P 500declined 0.94% to a 3.25-month low and theDow Jones Industrial Averagedropped 0.83% to a 2.75-month low.
As of March 3, 2026, the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has intensified into a major regional war. The military campaign began on February 28 with large-scale airstrikes on Iranian targets.
The episode illustrates a recurring tension in equity markets: capital returns can signal confidence, but they rarely substitute for clarity on long-term earnings power.
Implied volatility in U.S. Treasuries recorded its sharpest rise since April, while equity volatility climbed at the fastest pace since October as global stocks retreated. Historically, Treasuries and gold served as primary safe havens during periods of geopolitical stress. Yet recent market behavior indicates …
Market Movers:On Monday, the top gainers were TMD Energy Limited. (+231.82%), followed by Battalion Oil Corporation. (+113.77%). On the contrary, Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (-56.20%), and uniQure N.V. (-32.82%) declined the most the same day.
Earnings Announcements Expected Today:Several retailers and other companies report this morning, which could spark stock-specific moves. For example,AutoZone (AZO)delivered stronger-than-expected Q2 results: same-store sales grew ~3.4% and EPS came in at $27.63, above forecasts.Target (TGT)reported Q4 EPS of $2.44 (beating the $2.16 consensus). By …
The coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have materially altered the global macroeconomic landscape. Immediate retaliation across the Gulf has elevated concerns over supply chain disruption, energy security and regional military expansion.
The latest U.S. strikes on Iran have rapidly altered the risk calculus across global capital markets. While broader equity indices remained relatively stable, aerospace and defense stocks surged as investors reassessed forward earnings trajectories under heightened geopolitical tension.
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, targeting leadership compounds and missile infrastructure. By March 1, Tehran confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Retaliatory strikes followed against U.S. bases in Bahrain and Qatar, widening the …
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