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Oil Surges Past $80 as Dow Drops 784 on Iran Strike
U.S. stocks tumbled on March 5, 2026, with the Dow dropping 784 points after Iran said it hit an oil tanker with a missile, sending crude above $80 a barrel for the first time since July 2024.
Bitcoin Breaks $72K, Altcoins Surge on Easing War Fears
Bitcoin broke above $72,000 for the first time since its Feb. 5 crash, sparking a broad crypto rally as easing Iran-Israel tensions and $700 million in March ETF inflows restored risk appetite across
Coincheck to Acquire 3iQ for $111.84M
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck agreed to acquire Canadian crypto asset manager 3iQ for $111.84 million, as multi-asset crypto ETFs gain traction and Canada cements its early-mover position
Crypto experts reject Ray Dalio’s Bitcoin critique
Crypto leaders rebuffed Ray Dalio’s warnings that bitcoin lacks gold’s qualities, arguing that the cited risks are already being tackled and that the asset’s modest market size creates upside potentia
Fed's Hammack Calls for Extended Rate Pause Amid Iran
A top Fed official, Beth M. Hammack, advocates for an extended pause on interest rate hikes, citing the need to assess the economic fallout from the Iran war. This cautious stance comes as other sourc
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise as Iran Seeks Talks
US stock futures rebounded on Wednesday following reports that Iran is seeking talks with the US to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, which has significantly rattled global markets and driven oil pric
Polymarket Users Bet $1000+ on Iran Strike Hours Before
Hours before an American strike, **Polymarket users** placed hundreds of significant bets, each at least $1,000, predicting the imminent military action. This unusual betting activity has sparked seri
U.S. Stocks Rebound After Sharp Drop Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict
U.S. equities rebounded after a sharp dip as investors weighed the fallout from the Iran‑Israel clash, with oil price concerns and inflation fears driving volatility.
Pinterest Jumps 6% on $3.5B Buyback, Elliott's $1B Bet
Pinterest's stock jumped 6% after the company announced a $3.5 billion share-repurchase authorization—nearly a third of its market cap—alongside a fresh $1 billion investment from activist Elliott Inv
Dow drops 1100 points as oil jumps on war fears
Global markets plunged as escalating conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran, marked by new air strikes and President Trump's hawkish stance, ignited fears of a prolonged regional war and disrupted
Bitcoin Holds $68K as Iran War Hammers Stocks and Metals
Bitcoin held above $68,000 and bounced 2% off its session low while equity benchmarks, precious metals, and crypto-related stocks all sold off sharply as a new Middle East war reignited global risk av
Stock Futures Drop as Iran Conflict Escalates
US stock futures plunged, with the Nasdaq 100 leading the decline, as intensified Israeli and US strikes on Iran escalated fears of a prolonged regional conflict and disrupted oil supplies. While some
CNBC Upgrades Nvidia to Buy After 9% Post-Earnings Drop
CNBC's Investing Club upgraded Nvidia back to a buy-equivalent 1 rating, arguing the stock's 9% post-earnings drop is a gift entry point as the forward P/E sits at 22x — its cheapest level since April
Coinbase Down 20% as Base, ETFs Expand Beyond Exchange
Coinbase is expanding beyond crypto exchange into infrastructure with Base blockchain, Wall Street ETF custody, and an 'Everything Exchange,' yet its stock is down 20% in 2026 as investors still treat
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as oil jumps on Iran
Global markets are reeling from escalating Middle East tensions, with US stock futures plummeting and oil prices surging after US and Israeli strikes on Iran were met with counterattacks. This geopoli
Rising Oil Prices Fuel Market Instability Amid Iran
The ongoing military campaign against Iran is creating significant market instability, with investors grappling with the immediate impact of rising oil prices and volatile stock markets. This geopolit
Morgan Stanley: Oil Far From Triggering Stock Bear Market
Morgan Stanley's chief U.S. equity strategist argues that the Iran conflict is unlikely to drag stocks into a bear market unless oil prices spike 75-100% year-over-year during late-cycle conditions —
Wall Street slides as AI fears, PPI and Iran strikes
Wall Street slipped as AI concerns, hotter‑than‑expected inflation data, and escalating U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran combined to drag the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down, while oil prices surged on geopolitica
Dell Posts Record Revenue, Targets $50B AI Sales
Dell Technologies’ shares surged after it posted a record $113.5 billion fiscal year, beat earnings estimates, and set a $50 billion AI‑server revenue goal for fiscal 2027, underscoring its AI‑driven
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as oil prices rise
Global markets are reeling from US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, causing US stock futures to plunge and oil prices to surge amid fears of a broader regional conflict. This geopolitical shock e
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