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  • Trump said U.S. forces are close to strategic goals in the Iran campaign and warned of intensified strikes in the next two to three weeks.
  • Gold fell while oil and the dollar rose after the presidential address, as markets repriced heightened Iran-related geopolitical risk.
  • The U.S. plans 100% tariffs on some imported pharmaceuticals, to be announced as soon as Thursday, with caps for compliant countries.
  • Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk and other drugmakers have signed deals with the White House to avoid full tariffs.
  • DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin revoked his requirement to personally approve contracts above $100,000 to speed procurement.
  • S&P says Vietnam's infrastructure push will sustain rapid growth but could widen fiscal deficits and pressure sovereign credit metrics.
  • Analysts recommend a tactical short on Woodside, arguing LNG gains are priced and upside is capped amid heavy short activity.

Latest Articles

NXG COO Increases Stake as Fund Announces At-The-Market Share Offering

NXG COO Increases Stake as Fund Announces At-The-Market Share Offering

NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund COO Todd Sunderland bought 2,000 shares on March 10, 2026, in a transaction worth $105,320, as the fund disclosed an at-the-market equity offering permitting up to 1,600,000 common shares to be sold through Foreside Fund Services. The stock is trading near its 52-week high after a 26% one-year gain, and the fu…

Director Coelho Disposes of $615K in Service Corp International Shares

Director Coelho Disposes of $615K in Service Corp International Shares

Service Corp International director Tony Coelho sold 7,700 shares on March 10, 2026, in multiple trades worth roughly $614,970. The disposals occurred at prices between $79.8400 and $79.9100. Following the sales, Coelho retains direct ownership of 28,388 shares and indirect ownership of 12,200 shares through a deferred compensation plan. The compan…

Franklin Financial director increases stake with $106,000 purchase

Franklin Financial director increases stake with $106,000 purchase

Franklin Financial Services director Gregory I. Snook purchased 2,200 shares on March 9, 2026, investing $105,996 at $48.18 per share. The move coincides with improved fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, a raised quarterly dividend and a 2026 share repurchase authorization, while the stock has returned 42% over the past year but fell about 5% in the last…

Synopsys unveils integrated engineering-aware software for AI chip design

Synopsys unveils integrated engineering-aware software for AI chip design

Synopsys introduced a suite of software tools to address the growing complexity of artificial intelligence chip design, embedding engineering analyses into earlier design stages. The release - the first major offering since its $35 billion acquisition of engineering software company Ansys - targets challenges created by the shift to multi-chiplet a…

Iran Has Planted Around a Dozen Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Sources Say

Iran Has Planted Around a Dozen Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Sources Say

Two sources familiar with the situation say Iran has placed roughly a dozen naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as exports of oil and liquefied natural gas through the chokepoint have effectively stopped following a war begun 12 days earlier by the United States and Israel. U.S. forces report striking mine-laying vessels, and Washin…

Intuitive Surgical: Durable Moat but Price Reflects Premium - Hold

Intuitive Surgical: Durable Moat but Price Reflects Premium - Hold

Intuitive Surgical remains the leader in robotic-assisted surgery with strong recurring revenue from instruments and a growing installed base. Fundamental strength and long-term opportunity are intact, but a rich valuation (P/E ~61, market cap ~$172B) and rising competition argue for a Hold. For traders, consider a disciplined buy-on-weakness plan …

Oslo OBX Climbs to Record Close as Health, Pharma and Utilities Lead Gains

Oslo OBX Climbs to Record Close as Health, Pharma and Utilities Lead Gains

Norwegian equities closed higher Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX up 0.62% to a fresh all-time closing high. Gains were concentrated in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities sectors. Yara International ASA and Norsk Hydro ASA both reached record closing levels, while several maritime and technology-related names …

Tel Aviv Market Edges Up as Banking, Financials and Biomed Drive Gains

Tel Aviv Market Edges Up as Banking, Financials and Biomed Drive Gains

Israel's benchmark TA 35 finished the session up 0.57% as strength in banking, financial and biomed stocks outweighed a larger number of declines across the exchange. Individual large moves included double-digit gains for Next Vision Stabilized Systems and sizable drops for several industrial and energy-related issuers. Commodities and currency mar…

Athens Stocks Inch Higher as Construction, Travel and Tech Lift Index

Athens Stocks Inch Higher as Construction, Travel and Tech Lift Index

Greece's main equity gauge ended modestly higher, with the Athens General Composite rising 0.21% as advances in construction, travel and technology segments supported the market. Several individual stocks recorded double-digit percentage moves at the close, while commodities and foreign-exchange contracts showed divergent performance.

Buy the Dip in Nu: Banking Revenue with FinTech Efficiency

Buy the Dip in Nu: Banking Revenue with FinTech Efficiency

Nu Holdings ($NU) recently pulled back after a strong 2025 showing. With 45% revenue growth, reported customer counts above 100M, and a market cap near $70.2B, the company sits at an attractive risk/reward if credit performance and U.S. expansion clarity hold. This trade idea lays out a mid-term long with clear entry, target and stop.