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  • Oil climbed as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, lifting supply-risk premiums and pushing prices higher.
  • U.S.-China talks in Beijing included energy-security discussions and potential Chinese interest in increasing U.S. crude purchases.
  • U.S. trade official says China likely to commit to double-digit billions annually in U.S. agricultural purchases after the summit.
  • Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. priced a $150 million SPAC IPO of 15 million units at $10, to trade on Nasdaq as IDACU.
  • LPL Financial won two Stevie Awards for its AI-powered AccountView platforms aimed at improving advisor and investor experiences.
  • Analysts turn bullish on Compass Pathways after regulatory shifts and two positive Phase 3 readouts, citing COMP360 commercialization potential.

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Palantir at $160: A Practical Framework for Pricing “Elite Growth” (and a Trade Setup Into Earnings)

Palantir at $160: A Practical Framework for Pricing “Elite Growth” (and a Trade Setup Into Earnings)

Palantir’s selloff has pushed shares to $160.88 with oversold technicals, but the valuation is still extreme: roughly $383B market cap, ~101x sales, and ~388x earnings. This trade idea focuses on valuing “elite growth” using a simple expectations framework, then pairing it with a defined-risk plan into the 02/02/2026 earnings catalyst. Setup favors…

Progressive: A Bounce Setup as Margin Anxiety Fades

Progressive: A Bounce Setup as Margin Anxiety Fades

Progressive has been treated like margins are about to roll over, but the stock is already pricing in a meaningful cooling. With PGR near the low end of its 52-week range, a reasonable P/E around 11x, and improving technical momentum off recent lows, the risk-reward looks skewed to the upside. This is a mid-term trade idea focused on a rebound towa…

CBP Preliminary Review Does Not Report Alex Pretti Brandishing a Firearm

CBP Preliminary Review Does Not Report Alex Pretti Brandishing a Firearm

A preliminary internal review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis does not state that he brandished a firearm. The assessment, compiled by CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility and shared with lawmakers, describes an encounter in which Pretti did not move from the street after …

Oslo Stocks End Higher; OBX Reaches New Record as Select Sectors Lead Gains

Oslo Stocks End Higher; OBX Reaches New Record as Select Sectors Lead Gains

Norway's equity market closed higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX index rising 0.63% to reach a fresh all-time high. Gains were concentrated in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities. Several large-cap names moved noticeably in either direction, while commodity and currency markets showed modest directional…

Economists See Global Growth Holding at 3% in 2026 Despite Turbulent Trade Shifts

Economists See Global Growth Holding at 3% in 2026 Despite Turbulent Trade Shifts

Economists surveyed in a recent quarterly poll expect global growth of 3.0% in 2026, unchanged from forecasts a year earlier. The consensus holds even as major trade-policy shifts by the United States and fresh geopolitical realignments create fresh sources of uncertainty. Many forecasters say the full economic effects of sweeping U.S. tariffs anno…

ASML Shares Rally After Record Orders and Bullish 2026 Revenue Range

ASML Shares Rally After Record Orders and Bullish 2026 Revenue Range

ASML's stock jumped following a record quarterly order intake and an upbeat revenue outlook for 2026. The company reported unprecedented bookings, robust regional demand patterns, and guidance that exceeds street estimates, while analysts sustained positive ratings and price targets. Valuation metrics and operating expense dynamics remain notable c…

Truist Lifts Texas Instruments Price Target to $225, Keeps Hold Rating

Truist Lifts Texas Instruments Price Target to $225, Keeps Hold Rating

Truist Securities increased its price target on Texas Instruments (TXN) to $225 from $195 while retaining a Hold rating, following the company's fourth-quarter results and a first-quarter guide that sits above seasonal norms. Multiple other brokerages also raised targets after the earnings and guidance, reflecting widespread analyst optimism even a…