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  • France, Italy and Spain restricted support for U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, deepening a NATO rift and raising geopolitical risk.
  • A chronology records repeated vessel attacks in the Gulf since Feb 28, increasing risk to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Snap shares rose about 6% after activist Irenic Capital disclosed a roughly 2.5% stake and urged operational and AI-driven ad changes.
  • TD Cowen downgraded Colgate-Palmolive to Hold, citing higher oil-based input costs and cutting 2026-27 EPS growth forecasts.
  • Marvell guided for 30%+ revenue growth and accelerating data-center demand, underpinning bullish semiconductor trade ideas tied to AI.
  • Morocco's All Shares index fell 0.98% as utilities, banking and mining stocks weighed on the Casablanca bourse.
  • Warren Buffett said he paused making further large donations to the Gates Foundation after Epstein-related documents, creating philanthropic uncertainty.

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Gulf Shipping Attacks Push Oil Above $100 as Markets and Bonds React

Gulf Shipping Attacks Push Oil Above $100 as Markets and Bonds React

Iran has escalated attacks on commercial shipping in Gulf waters, including explosive-boat strikes that left two fuel tankers burning in Iraqi waters and forced oil port operations to stop. Oman cleared vessels from its main export terminal. The actions pushed Brent back above $100 and sent regional and global equity futures lower, while bond marke…

Australian Stocks Slip; S&P/ASX 200 Drops 1.31% on Broad Sector Weakness

Australian Stocks Slip; S&P/ASX 200 Drops 1.31% on Broad Sector Weakness

Australian equities closed lower on Thursday as declines in technology, A-REITs and gold-related sectors pressured the benchmark S&P/ASX 200, which fell 1.31% at the Sydney close. Mining-related names produced the session's strongest gains while smaller-cap and consumer discretionary stocks recorded some of the steepest losses. Measures of volatili…

ANZ warns prolonged oil shock could strain India’s fiscal and corporate cushions

ANZ warns prolonged oil shock could strain India’s fiscal and corporate cushions

ANZ Research cautions that while India enters the current energy price shock with "high growth and low inflation," a sustained spike in oil and gas prices would test the country's financial buffers. The report highlights potential losses for oil marketing companies (OMCs), rising subsidy burdens for the government and weakening household savings th…

Soaring Jet Fuel Margins Expose Limits of Airline Hedging Strategies

Soaring Jet Fuel Margins Expose Limits of Airline Hedging Strategies

Jet fuel costs have climbed far more rapidly than crude oil since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, driven by an unprecedented widening in refining margins. Airlines with crude-based hedges or little to no hedging are announcing fare increases, surcharges and capacity reductions as carriers around the world confront squeezed margins. Analysts warn budg…

Asian Currencies Slip as Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Higher and Boosts Dollar

Asian Currencies Slip as Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Higher and Boosts Dollar

Asian currencies weakened broadly as ongoing hostilities involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran propelled oil prices higher and heightened concerns about energy-related economic disruptions. The dollar strengthened in Asian trading on safe-haven flows and growing bets on more persistent inflation, while upcoming U.S. PCE inflation data is in focus fo…

nLIGHT CEO Disposes of $1.12M in Shares as Stock Nears 52-Week Peak

nLIGHT CEO Disposes of $1.12M in Shares as Stock Nears 52-Week Peak

nLIGHT Inc. President and CEO Scott H. Keeney sold 19,496 shares of common stock on March 9, 2026, generating roughly $1.12 million in proceeds. The trades were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and took place while the stock was trading close to its 52-week high following a 646% year-over-year rise. The transaction comes after a robust fourth-quar…

Symbotic Director Sells Nearly $191K in Class A Shares as Stock Climbs

Symbotic Director Sells Nearly $191K in Class A Shares as Stock Climbs

Charles Kane, a director at Symbotic Inc., disposed of 3,998 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 9, 2026, for roughly $191,431 under a trading plan established in December 2025. The same day he exchanged Class V-1 shares for Class A shares related to a redemption of Symbotic Holdings Units. The company reported Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue above fore…

Nomura Expands Asian FX and EM Trading Teams as Volatility Outlook Persists

Nomura Expands Asian FX and EM Trading Teams as Volatility Outlook Persists

Nomura Holdings is recruiting foreign-exchange and emerging-markets traders in Asia, positioning its macro trading franchise for continued client demand driven by persistent volatility. The firm also anticipates a rebound in the broader equity environment as geopolitical tensions ease and oil prices retreat, and is hiring in U.S. rates while noting…

GLP Eyes About $20 Billion Valuation in Potential Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say

GLP Eyes About $20 Billion Valuation in Potential Hong Kong IPO, Sources Say

Singapore-based logistics investor GLP is reportedly targeting a valuation near $20 billion in plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could take place as early as this year. The company has been consulting advisers including Citi and Morgan Stanley, though the size and timing of any deal remain undecided. A Hong Kong listing would retur…

Atmos Energy: Reliable Income Meets Reasonable Growth — A Tactical Long for Income-Oriented Investors

Atmos Energy: Reliable Income Meets Reasonable Growth — A Tactical Long for Income-Oriented Investors

Atmos Energy (ATO) is the largest natural-gas-only utility in the U.S., trading near $184 with a ~2% yield, a multi-decade dividend growth record, and regulated distribution economics. Valuation sits around 24x earnings and a $30.5B market cap — not cheap, but defensible given low leverage and stable demand. This trade idea outlines a long entry, s…

Nintendo Shares Rise as New Pokemon Title Sells Over 2.2 Million Copies

Nintendo Shares Rise as New Pokemon Title Sells Over 2.2 Million Copies

Nintendo shares climbed after the company's newest Pokemon game, Pokemon Pokopia, recorded more than 2.2 million unit sales within its first four days on the market. The title has led online sales in key markets and prompted reports of limited physical stock at U.S. retailers. Market reaction benefited Nintendo shares and analysts highlighted the g…