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S&P 500 flat as traders assess Iran conflict
After Monday's rally, the **S&P 500** saw little change as traders paused, with **US stocks** swinging between gains and losses amid uncertainty over the duration of the Iran conflict. **Dow, S&P 500,
U.S. Stocks Slip, Oil Rises on Iran War Concerns
U.S. equities slipped on March 24 as a weak Treasury auction sparked a sell‑off in tech stocks while Brent crude surged toward $104 a barrel amid rising worries over an Iran war escalation.
Futures markets price in interest rate hike
Futures markets are increasingly betting on an interest rate hike, a significant shift from a month ago when such a move was considered unlikely, according to Axios and PBS. While investors are pricin
TACO Trade Returns Amid Iran Tensions
The 'TACO' trade, a market strategy linked to potential military action in Iran, is facing skepticism from market professionals despite recent escalations, with sources like Business Insider and Bloom
Indian IT at 2008 Lows, Nifty at 21x: Murarka Says Buy
Pankaj Murarka of Renaissance Investment Managers argues the recent correction has dragged Nifty valuations back to long-term averages, making quality Indian stocks — and especially IT names now tradi
Stock futures waver after rally as Iran conflict
US stock futures wavered after a rally driven by hopes of de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, as conflicting reports emerged regarding direct negotiations and hostilities continued. Oil price
Ray Dalio Unveils All‑Weather Portfolio for Families
Ray Dalio used X to outline his all‑weather portfolio, urging investors to diversify, apply risk‑parity and avoid market timing to earn higher returns than cash while limiting risk across economic cyc
FactSet sees 8,338 S&P 500; Vanguard ETFs beat market
A consensus forecast predicts strong gains for the S&P 500, information technology, and consumer discretionary sectors, prompting the author to recommend modest positions in Vanguard’s low‑cost techno
Financial Strategies to Navigate Market Uncertainty
A structured personal‑finance plan—budget checks, emergency cushions, debt consolidation, disciplined investing, and skill upgrades—helps individuals weather inflation, market volatility, and job unce
Khemani: Buy banks, aviation, pharma amid war
Carnelian's Vikas Khemani is framing the West Asia conflict-driven market selloff as a buying opportunity, urging 2-3 year investors to load up on banks, aviation, and pharma while the market prices i
Dalal Calls HDFC Bank a 'Screaming Buy' at 1.6x Book
Market expert Sameer Dalal of Natverlal & Sons Stockbrokers has called HDFC Bank a 'screaming buy,' arguing the stock is trading at a steep discount to its historical valuations and is well-positioned
Trump delays Iran strike, markets rally only 1%
Trump’s sudden soft‑punch on Iran, followed by Tehran’s denial, sparked a modest 1% rise in India’s Nifty and a volatile oil price rebound, leaving investors skeptical of any swift peace.
Hormel and General Mills: 5.2% and 6.5% Dividend Yields
Hormel Foods and General Mills are trading at historically high dividend yields of 5.2% and 6.5% as consumer spending shifts and GLP-1 drugs reshape eating habits, with both companies actively pivotin
Betting stocks surge as bill blocks Kalshi contracts
A bipartisan bill to ban sports-event contracts on prediction markets sparked a rally in sports‑betting stocks, with DraftKings up 11% and others climbing, while prediction‑market operators warn of a
Trump says US‑Iran talks, oil drops to $96, stocks rise
President Trump announced alleged US‑Iran talks to end hostilities, prompting a sharp drop in Brent crude to $96 a barrel and a rebound in European and U.S. stock indices worldwide.
Trump pauses Iran strikes; US stocks surge
U.S. stocks surged on Monday after President Trump announced a five‑day pause on strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, sending the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their biggest gains since early Fe
Warren probes MrBeast's teen finance app over crypto
Senator Elizabeth Warren is scrutinizing YouTube star MrBeast's foray into banking, particularly his new financial app targeted at teens, due to his past promotion of crypto and his massive young audi
Strategy's STRK and STRC Preferred Shares Explained
Strategy expands its fundraising toolbox with a suite of preferred shares—STRK, STRC, STRD, and STRF—to fund perpetual Bitcoin accumulation while protecting existing shareholders from dilution by issu
Strategy launches $42B ATM share‑sale to buy bitcoin
Strategy expands its ATM share‑sale capacity, adding $42 billion in new common and preferred stock offerings to fund ongoing bitcoin purchases, while confronting rising dividend obligations and a shri
TSMC Controls 72% of Foundry Market, Expands Arizona
TSMC commands 72% of the pure‑foundry market and is expanding its Arizona factories, cementing its critical role for designers like Apple and Nvidia as rivals such as Samsung hold just 7%.
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