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Market-Cap-Weighted Average Price Change Date: Tue Mar 31 2026 By Sector Sector Current Day Change Current Day % Positive Current Day Companies Last 5 Days Change Last 5 Days % Positive Last 5 Days Companies Basic Materials - - 0 -26% 33.3% 3 Consumer Cyclical -9% 33.3% 3 -3.6% 33.3% 6 Consumer Defensive +38.7% 50% 4 +38.7% 50% 4 Financial Services +6.1% 100% 1 +2.9% 50% 2 Healthcare +5.7% 100% 2 +16.5% 100% 6 Indust...

Market Snapshot Dow: 46340.40, +1125.37 (2.49%) Nasdaq: 21590.64, +795.99 (3.83%) SP 500: 6530.61, +184.90 (2.91%) NYSE: Adv 2143, Dec 617, Vol 1.74 bln Nasdaq: Adv 3877, Dec 966, Vol 10.72 bln Industry Watch Strong: Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Information Technology, Health Care Weak: Utilities, Consumer Staples, Energy Moving the Market President Trump signals willingness to end U.S. military operations in Iran even without Strait of Hormuz opening. Iranian President also signals willingness to end the war. Oil prices lower after steep climb yesterday. Broad gains, solid rebound in semiconductor stocks and other tech names. Stocks surge on ceasefire hopes to end a tough March on a higher note (16:30 ET) Stocks rallied as U.S. and Iran leaders signaled willingness to end conflict. Major indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, DJIA) took back considerable chunk of previous weakness, but ended March with losses (4.8% to 5.5%). Monthly losses attributable ...

Unilever, McCormick strike deal to create $65 billion food giant: Unilever and McCormick will merge their food businesses, forming a company worth around $65 billion. Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition: Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology to facilitate the use of Marvell's custom AI chips with Nvidia's networking gear. Lilly seals up to $7.8 billion deal for Centessa in sleep disorder bet: Eli Lilly will acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals for up to $7.8 billion, expanding into sleep disorder treatments. Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal: Meta agreed to reduce references to the PG-13 rating for its teen accounts, resolving a dispute with the Motion Picture Association. US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case: A U.S. appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a criminal case against Boeing related to fatal 737 MAX crashes. MARKET RECAP AT 4 pm ET ...

Here's a summary of the provided text: Market Recap: The trader experienced a "max loss red day" on Tuesday morning, taking only two trades which both resulted in losses. The total loss for the day was approximately $6,700-$6,800. The first trade was on NPT, resulting in a $5,000 loss. The trader bought for a break of $6.50 aiming for $7, but the stock quickly dropped after hitting $7. He used a large position (10,000 shares) despite wide spreads. The second trade was on KIDZ, resulting in an $1,100 loss. He entered for a break of $4, aiming for $4.15-$4.20, calling it the "right idea, wrong timing" as it briefly broke $4 before dropping, only to squeeze higher later. Yesterday, the trader had a flat day, making only $700 from one trade. Last week, he experienced a similar $6,800 red day, followed by a no-trade day, then recovered significantly with two green days totaling $57,000 ($37,000 and $20,000). Despite today's loss, the trader is up approxi...

Futures point to higher open with Strait of Hormuz in focus S&P futures vs fair value: +63.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +218.00 President Trump states U.S. not pulling assets in/around Strait of Hormuz yet. Trump expressed frustration at other countries for inaction on the waterway. Futures point to higher open S&P futures vs fair value: +69.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +237.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening after a mixed, holiday-abbreviated week. Early gains attributed to geopolitical developments. Geopolitics: Report suggests Trump willing to end U.S. military operations against Iran even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Iran's fractured leadership complicates negotiations. Pentagon to hold a briefing on Iran. Economic Data: March Consumer Confidence report expected. Fed Speakers: Fed Governors Michelle Bowman, Michael Barr, and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee speaking. Fed President Jerome Powell (yesterday) said infl...

Trump stated the US is not yet pulling assets from the Strait of Hormuz. Good: Maintains stability in a vital oil transit region, avoiding an immediate increase in geopolitical risk. Neutral/Slightly Cautionary: The word "yet" introduces future uncertainty about potential US asset withdrawal, a possible future risk to oil supplies and global stability.

Top Sectors for Long Investment Opportunities Energy (XLE): Strong positive net price move; all stocks advanced. Utilities (XLU): Positive net price move despite low overall volatility. Top Sectors for Short Investment Opportunities Technology (XLK): Strongest negative net price move with high overall volatility and majority declining stocks. Financials (XLF): High negative net price move with very high overall volatility and overwhelming majority of declining stocks. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Significant negative net price move with strong majority of declining stocks. Sector Classification Unanimous Sectors Energy (XLE): All stocks advanced in unison. Financials (XLF): Overwhelming majority of stocks declined. Industrials (XLI): Strong majority of stocks declined. Technology (XLK): Strong majority of stocks declined. Healthcare (XLV): Strong majority of stocks declined. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Overwhelming majority of stocks declined. Directionless Sector...

President Trump criticizes France for obstructing military supply flights to Israel, warning of future U.S. repercussions amidst regional tensions. Bad: Increases geopolitical uncertainty between major U.S. allies. Signals potential for diplomatic friction or trade disputes, impacting international businesses. Could lead to increased volatility in energy markets and currency exchange rates (Euro vs. Dollar).

President DJT urges allies to militarily seize oil in the Strait of Hormuz from a "decimated" Iran, asserting U.S. non-intervention and offering U.S. energy exports. Bad. Extreme geopolitical instability in a critical global trade choke point. Massive spike and volatility in oil and energy prices. Severe disruption to global shipping and supply chains. Breakdown of international alliances, increasing global uncertainty. Increased inflation, likely prompting aggressive central bank action. Significant negative impact on corporate earnings across most sectors. Investor flight to safe-haven assets, sharp market downturn.

TOP NEWS Unilever and McCormick in advanced talks to merge food businesses, potentially creating a $60 billion company. Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test due to Middle East crisis and rising energy costs, per S&P Global. Private lenders delaying loan defaults with payment concessions, signaling stress in the private credit sector. US to seek WTO alternatives after e-commerce duty moratorium not renewed, limiting WTO's global trade role. Fed's Williams states current monetary policy is well-positioned for challenges and likely higher near-term inflation. BEFORE THE BELL U.S. stock index futures: Higher, on potential de-escalation in Middle East. Investors await U.S. consumer confidence, job opening data, and Nike results. Gold: Rose, but gains limited by stronger dollar as safe haven amid Middle East war, boosting inflation fears and hawkish policy bets. Oil: Prices up in volatile trading. Global markets: European shares gained ...

Executive Summary SPY experienced a significant decline in March. Bearish sentiment dominated, driving prices lower. Market breadth deteriorated, signaling broad weakness. Price action decoupled from rising earnings. Price Action SPY fell nearly 8% in March. Opened at 686.38, closed at 631.97. Consistent downtrend, marked by several sharp drops. Key support levels repeatedly breached. Market Breadth Early March: Mixed advance/decline days. Mid-to-late March: Declining stocks consistently outnumbered advancers. Down volume frequently outpaced up volume. Significant down money flow on multiple days, indicating strong selling pressure. Price vs. Earnings Rolling EPS steadily increased throughout the month. EPS rose from 11.646 to 11.9569. Price declined despite fundamental earnings growth. Suggests P/E multiple contraction or increased investor caution. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment shifted from slightly positive to deeply negative. Sentiment score dropped from ...

Trump indicates he's willing to end a war without ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bad: Implies continued geopolitical risk and potential for elevated oil prices due to unresolved access to a critical shipping lane. Bad: Fuels inflation and may encourage central banks to maintain higher interest rates. Bad: Creates uncertainty for global trade and energy-intensive industries. Good (selectively): Potentially positive for oil and gas companies benefiting from sustained high energy prices.

It was a mixed earnings day with some significant misses and positive developments. Positive Guidance: Progress Software (PRGS) raised Q2 and fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue guidance. Rezolve Ai (RZLV) raised its 2026 revenue guidance. Negative Guidance: Phreesia (PHR) lowered its fiscal 2027 revenue guidance. Other Guidance: CareCloud (CCLD) and SYSCO (SYY) reaffirmed their guidance. Top Surprises (Beat Expectations): PAVmed (PAVM) reported a significantly smaller loss than estimated ($1.31 loss vs. est. $4.80 loss). Top Surprises (Missed Expectations): Rezolve Ai (RZLV) missed Q4 2025 earnings expectations by 850%. Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) missed Q4 2025 earnings and revenue estimates.

Executive Summary SPY experienced a significant decline in March. Bearish sentiment intensified throughout the period. Market breadth deteriorated, signaling broad weakness. Earnings growth failed to support price action. Price Action SPY fell sharply over the month. Opened March near 686, closed near 634. Multiple strong down days observed. High trading volumes accompanied significant price moves. Market Breadth Declining stocks consistently outnumbered advancing stocks. Down volume frequently overwhelmed up volume. Selling pressure dominated money flow. Broad market participation in the downturn. Price vs. Earnings SPY price trended downward. Rolling EPS showed consistent growth. Price decline occurred despite rising earnings. Suggests P/E compression or other valuation concerns. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment shifted from positive to deeply negative. Net sentiment ratio fluctuated, ending lower. Net buy ratio remained relatively stable. Overall market moo...

Executive Summary SPY experienced a significant decline. Bearish sentiment intensified. Market breadth deteriorated broadly. Valuation multiples compressed. Overall market weakness persists. Price Action SPY dropped sharply over the period. Opened at 678.7, closed at 634.09. Multiple days saw significant price erosion. Selling pressure often accompanied by high volume. Intraday volatility remained notable. Market Breadth Declining stocks consistently outnumbered advancers. Down volume frequently exceeded up volume. Negative money flow dominated positive flows. Broad market participation in the downturn. Weakening internal market strength. Price vs. Earnings Rolling EPS showed a slight upward trend. However, SPY price declined significantly. Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio compressed. Market paying less for each dollar of earnings. Valuation contraction evident. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment score shifted from positive to distinctly negative. Net sentiment r...

Market Snapshot Dow : 45215.03 (+49.50, 0.11%) Nasdaq : 20794.65 (-153.72, -0.73%) SP 500 : 6345.71 (-25.13, -0.39%) NYSE : Adv 1351, Dec 1389, Vol 1.37 bln Nasdaq : Adv 1992, Dec 2815, Vol 9.28 bln Industry Watch Strong : Materials, Financials, Utilities, Health Care, Communications, Real Estate, Consumer Staples Weak : Industrials, Information Technology, Energy Moving the Market Mixed signals around Iran conflict; President Trump touting negotiations while troops assemble. WTI crude oil rises back above $102 per barrel. Fed Chair Powell notes inflation expectations remain well anchored, quelling fears of a rate hike. Treasury yields moving lower, reflecting a potential shift from inflation concerns to growth worries. Detailed Summary Stocks opened with gains but faded, leading to a mostly lower finish for major averages. Nasdaq Composite (-0.7%), S&P 500 (-0.4%), Russell 2000 (-1.5%), and S&P Mid Cap 400 (-0.8%) closed lower. DJIA (+0.1%) ended with a...

TOP NEWS US food giant Sysco acquires catering supplier Restaurant Depot for $29 billion to expand reach to independent restaurants. Nvidia's price-to-earnings ratio hits a seven-year low due to global market worries and AI angst. E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small U.S. investors. Nasdaq to implement "fast entry" rules for new large-cap listings on its Nasdaq-100 index. Starbucks investors reelected the full board, rejecting labor-backed challenges. MARKET RECAP AT 4 pm ET S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower. Oil prices rose. Treasuries rallied across the curve. Dollar index edged up. Gold rose on safe-haven demand.

Here are the best and worst industries based on recent performance: Best Industry: Health Information Services Ticker: BFRG Why: A top-5 drugmaker taps BullFrog AI to hunt depression targets. Stock more than doubled, fueling the surge. Worst Industry: Electronics & Computer Distribution Ticker: IZM Why: Plunges with no clear catalyst. Thin liquidity cited as a factor.

Futures point to higher open after President Trump comments on Iran S&P futures: +51.00; Nasdaq futures: +192.00 President Trump comments on Truth Social about discussions with a "new, more reasonable regime" to end military operations in Iran. Threatens to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal and Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Primes the market for a modest bounce after a particularly weak session on Friday. Futures point to higher open S&P futures: +37.00; Nasdaq futures: +132.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening for a holiday-abbreviated week. Major averages coming off their fifth consecutive losing week, retreated over 1.5% on Friday. Previous losses driven by broad uncertainty (elevated oil prices, inflation expectations, monetary policy outlook). Technical weakness: major averages unable to reclaim 200-day moving averages; DJIA entered correction territory. Morning optimism tied to geopolitical developments. President Trump...

Top Long Investment Opportunities Energy (XLE): Unanimous positive momentum, all stocks advancing. Utilities (XLU): Quiet sector with net positive movement. Top Short Investment Opportunities Technology (XLK): Heaviest net decline, massive internal rotation, dominant declines. Financials (XLF): Large net decline, massive internal rotation, overwhelming declines. Healthcare (XLV): Significant net decline, massive internal rotation, dominant declines. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Significant net decline, dominant declines. Industrials (XLI): Moderate net decline, massive internal rotation, dominant declines. Sector Classifications Directionless Sectors Technology (XLK): Massive internal rotation with large net price move. Financials (XLF): Massive internal rotation with large net price move. Healthcare (XLV): Massive internal rotation with large net price move. Industrials (XLI): Massive internal rotation with large net price move. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Signif...

President Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's electric plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island if a new deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Bad. Threat of major military conflict in a critical oil region. Likely massive spike in global oil prices due to supply disruption. Increases geopolitical uncertainty, harming global economic growth and business confidence. Leads to investors selling stocks and moving to safer assets.

Trump reports positive negotiations and ongoing direct and indirect talks with Iran. Good: Reduced geopolitical tension can stabilize oil prices and improve overall market sentiment, benefiting risk assets.

Executive Summary SPY experienced a significant decline in March. Broad market weakness prevailed. Falling prices despite rising earnings. Sentiment turned sharply negative. Price Action SPY closed March down over 7%. Initial volatility gave way to a consistent downtrend. Multiple sharp sell-offs observed. High volume on down days. Market Breadth Declining stocks consistently outnumbered advancing stocks. Down volume frequently dwarfed up volume. Significant money flowed out of declining issues. Broad market participation in the sell-off. Price vs. Earnings SPY price declined steadily. Rolling EPS showed a modest increase. Implies a contracting P/E multiple. Investors less willing to pay for earnings. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment shifted from mildly positive to strongly negative. Net sentiment ratio often below 0.5. Selling pressure intensified throughout the month. Net buy ratio remained stable, but overwhelmed by negative sentiment. Conclusion Bearish...

Here's a summary of the market outlook: Trading Environment: Market Status: The QQQ is below all major moving averages, including the 200-day, making fresh lows in this correction. The market is in an "expansion to the downside" phase, characterized by increased volatility and downward momentum. Trend Indicators: The speaker uses Guppy Multiple Moving Average (GMMA) charts to visualize long-term trends. Currently, the daily charts show a "blue over white over red" pattern, indicating a downtrend where longer-term moving averages are above shorter-term ones. The weekly GMMA charts are also turning down, signaling a correction. Overextended Downside: The market is stretched to the downside, increasing the odds of a sharp snapback rally, likely into the downtrending 10 EMA, 21 EMA, or even the 200-day moving average, though this would still occur within an overall downtrend. Cash is King: For traders not shorting, holding cash (the speaker is 100% in cash...

Top Long Opportunities: Energy (XLE): Strong positive price move, high sector move size, unanimous advance. Utilities (XLU): Positive price move, low sector move size (quiet advance). Top Short Opportunities: Financials (XLF): Large negative price move, very high number of declining stocks. Healthcare (XLV): Significant negative price move, high number of declining stocks. Technology (XLK): Significant negative price move, high number of declining stocks. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Significant negative price move, high number of declining stocks. Sector Classification: Directionless Sectors: Materials (XLB): High 'ms', 'pm' near zero. Industrials (XLI): High 'ms', 'pm' near zero. Consumer Staples (XLP): High 'ms', 'pm' near zero. Quiet Sectors: Real Estate (XLRE): Low 'ms'. Utilities (XLU): Low 'ms'. Unanimous Sectors: Energy (XLE): 'pm' and 'ms' are nearly identical, all stocks adva...

Here's a summary of the week's market action: Overall Market: The week was volatile and frustrating, characterized by back-and-forth "ping-pong" action within a 2% range for most of the week, ultimately spilling over into a significant sell-off on Friday. Geopolitical Factors: Ceasefire talks on Monday, denied by Iran on Tuesday, followed by a peace plan proposal on Wednesday, pushed back by Iran on Thursday. Friday saw reports of more troops and stalemate in the Middle East, leading to a market decline as no one wanted to carry risk into the weekend. Economic Indicators: Inflation: True inflation data (updated March 27th) is showing an upward trend year-over-year and even faster month-over-month. 10-year Treasury: Continued to "scream higher," exceeding 4.4% by the weekend, marking one of the fastest rates of change in a long time and posing a problem for equities. Fed Expectations: The market, which started the year pricing in 2-3 rate cuts, is...

Market Snapshot Dow: 45165.53, -793.47 (-1.73%) Nasdaq: 20948.37, -459.72 (-2.15%) SP 500: 6370.84, -108.31 (-1.67%) NYSE: Adv 599, Dec 2153, Vol 1.26 bln Nasdaq: Adv 980, Dec 3784, Vol 8.77 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Communication Services, Financials, Industrials, Health Care, Real Estate, Materials Moving the Market Rising oil prices as Iran conflict remains without de-escalation path Lingering weakness in mega-cap names after weak showing yesterday Broader market mostly lower, some rotational interest in more defensive holdings Market Overview Stock market retreated considerably, major averages finished lower across the board for the week. S&P 500 (-1.7%), Nasdaq Composite (-2.2%), and DJIA (-1.7%) faced broad pressure. Oil prices climbed (+5.4%) to $99.51 per barrel amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, fueling anxiety over potential ground conflict. Pentagon c...

Here's a summary of the provided text: Market Recap: The speaker finished the day up $20,868.98, marking two strong green days in a row and turning around an otherwise slow month of March with $57,000 earned in two days. These were the speaker's second and third best days of the month. The first trade of the day resulted in a $2,400 loss, which was successfully recovered, contributing to the overall green day. The month of March has shown improved consistency with 140 trades, 67% accuracy, averaging $2,000 winners against $1,200 losers. This contrasts with February, which was a colder market with fewer opportunities and lower accuracy, and January, which was a "phenomenal month" with 78% accuracy and higher average winners. The speaker decided to walk away at their high of day profit, emphasizing the importance of not overstaying welcome and being grateful for gains, despite potentially leaving some money on the table. Trading Environment: Trading during a ...

TOP NEWS US sends subpoenas in Warner-Paramount antitrust review. Oaktree fund fulfills 8.5% withdrawal requests, avoiding withdrawal caps. SpaceX's potential listing creates significant social media excitement and ticker speculation. Citigroup dismisses reports of a potential US regional bank acquisition, prioritizing organic growth. Unilever shareholders to receive a majority stake and tax benefits in a potential food deal with McCormick. MARKET RECAP Stocks tumbled due to ongoing Middle East war. Oil prices rose amid skepticism about a ceasefire. Gold prices surged on dip-buying. Treasury yields were mixed. Dollar edged higher on safe-haven demand.

Presidential directive to secure funding for unpaid TSA employees during a Department of Homeland Security shutdown to ensure airport security and operational continuity. Positively Impacted Sectors Private Security Services: Potential for increased demand as airports seek private contractors to supplement depleted federal staffing. Security Technology and Automation: Higher interest in biometric and automated screening systems to reduce long-term reliance on human labor. Defense Contractors: Focus on national security infrastructure may prioritize funding for firms providing surveillance and airport tech. Negatively Impacted Sectors Airlines: Extended security wait times and safety concerns lead to flight delays and decreased passenger demand. Travel and Tourism: Reduced consumer confidence in air travel lowers hotel occupancy and resort revenue. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Lower booking volumes resulting from travel uncertainty and airport congestion. Aerospace M...

US assures allies it has no immediate plans for an invasion of Iran. Good for stock market. Reduces geopolitical uncertainty. Lessens fears of a major Middle East conflict. Likely stabilizes oil prices, avoiding potential spikes from war. Boosts investor confidence by removing a significant risk factor.

White House officials are cautiously optimistic about progress in the latest talks with Iran. Good: Reduced geopolitical risk often boosts investor confidence. Easing tensions with a major oil producer like Iran can lead to more stable energy markets and lower oil prices, benefiting consumers and businesses.

Here are the best and worst industries based on percent change: Best Industry: Biotechnology ARTL: Soaring pre-market. ONCO: Up today, consolidating shares after a reverse split. LTRN: FDA clears planned child brain cancer trial for STAR-001. Worst Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges DTCX: Prices $20.17M stock offering, shares down; announces proposed public offering to seek fresh capital.

Futures point to lower open as Iran conflict weighs on stocks S&P futures vs fair value: -38.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -176.00. Stock market poised for another lower open. Higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields eroding early week momentum. Investors focused on Iran conflict developments due to light corporate/economic news. S&P 500: -0.5% for the week. Nasdaq Composite: -1.1% for the week. DJIA: +0.8% for the week. Major averages down roughly 6% for March. Global markets mostly lower S&P futures vs fair value: -24.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -133.00. Asia-Pacific: Mostly lower finish due to geopolitical worries (Pentagon sending 10,000 troops to Middle East). Japan's Finance Minister warned on yen near 160/dollar. China's February Industrial Profit: 15.2% YTD. Equity Markets: Japan -0.4%, Hong Kong +0.4%, China +0.6%, India -2.3%, South Korea -0.4%, Australia -0.2%. Europe: On course for a lower finish due to elevated geopolitical...

TOP NEWS US judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic. Oaktree private credit fund faced a surge in redemptions. Pernod Ricard tie-up with Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman would test family influence. China's top chipmaker (SMIC) supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say. Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in the U.S. BEFORE THE BELL U.S. stock index futures : Muted as investors assessed Middle East de-escalation. Dollar : Headed toward strongest monthly gain in nearly a year. 10-year U.S. Treasury : Yields rose to highest level since July. Oil : Prices edged up but on track for weekly decline. Gold : Prices rose but headed for fourth straight weekly decline due to inflation concerns. European shares : Fell in a broad selloff due to Middle East war and inflation risks. Nikkei : Ended lower. Chinese stocks : Closed higher after strong industrial profit data. STOCKS TO WATCH Brown-Forman Corp & Pe...

Ex-BoJ Governor Kuroda indicates no issue with Japan raising its policy rate to around 1.5% by next year. Bad for stocks. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for companies, reducing profits. Makes bonds more attractive to investors compared to stocks. Can slow economic growth, impacting corporate earnings. While an ex-governor's opinion, it suggests a path of monetary tightening that markets typically react to negatively.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama announces new plans to maintain economic stability. Good for the stock market: Signals government commitment to support the economy. Boosts investor confidence by reducing uncertainty. Suggests proactive measures to prevent economic downturns, which is positive for corporate earnings and market sentiment.

Federal order banning discriminatory DEI practices to enforce merit-based hiring and operational efficiency among government contractors. Positively Impacted Sectors Aerospace and Defense: Major contractors benefit from reduced administrative overhead and compliance risks associated with DEI mandates. Heavy Construction and Infrastructure: Streamlined hiring focused on technical proficiency and merit improves operational speed for large-scale federal projects. Skill-Based HR Technology: Increased demand for software and platforms specializing in objective, merit-based candidate assessment and testing. Industrial Conglomerates: Improved margins through the elimination of "artificial costs" related to diversity-driven hiring and promotion frameworks. Negatively Impacted Sectors Professional Services (DEI Consulting): Direct loss of revenue as federal contractors cancel specialized training and diversity advisory contracts. Education and Specialized Training: Pr...

It was a mixed earnings day with several companies offering positive guidance, while others guided below estimates. Guidance Highlights: Positive Guidance: Marex Group (MRX) expects Q1 revenue above estimates. Worksport (WKSP), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), BRP (DOO) all expect revenue above estimates. Unity (U) raised its guidance. BGC Group (BGC) expects to exceed guidance. Negative Guidance: Xos, Inc. (XOS) guided 2026 revenue below estimates. Designer Brands (DBI), Sanuwave Health (SNWV), and Blink Charging (BLNK) guided below estimates. Mixed Guidance: Veritone (VERI) expects Q4 revenue below estimates but 2026 revenue above estimates. Lovesac (LOVE) expects Q1 below estimates but full-year guidance in-line. Top Surprises: Positive Surprise: Meiragtx Holdings (MGTX) reported a significant beat on Q4 EPS, turning a projected loss into a profit, and substantially exceeding revenue estimates. Negative Surprise: ...

Market Snapshot Dow : 45959.00 (-469.38, -1.01%) Nasdaq : 21408.09 (-521.74, -2.38%) SP 500 : 6479.15 (-114.74, -1.74%) NYSE : Adv 776, Dec 1988, Vol 1.17 bln Nasdaq : Adv 1390, Dec 3370, Vol 7.78 bln Industry Watch Strong : Energy, Real Estate Weak : Communication Services, Information Technology, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Financials, Consumer Staples, Health Care Moving the Market Considerable weakness across mega-cap names weighing on major averages Meta Platforms (META) sharply lower after court found the company liable in social media addiction trial Fading optimism around a potential off-ramp to the war in Iran Higher yields and oil prices Overall Market Trends Stocks faced broad pressure, steadily charting session lows. Main drivers of weakness: higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and significant declines in mega-cap stocks. Geopolitical tensions escalated: Iran rejected a peace plan, continued striking energy targets, and the P...

TOP NEWS Meta shares dropped on fears US verdicts may lead to more lawsuits and an overhaul of design practices. Elon Musk is considering allocating up to 30% of SpaceX's IPO to retail investors. Equitable and Corebridge are set to merge, creating a $22 billion US insurance giant. Occidental's Vicki Hollub is preparing to retire as CEO. Pernod Ricard held talks for a merger with Jack Daniel's maker Brown Forman. MARKET RECAP Stocks fell sharply. Oil prices soared. Treasury yields rose. Gold dropped. Dollar strengthened.

President Trump announces a 10-day pause in energy plant destruction, at Iran's request, citing positive ongoing talks. Good: Temporarily avoids significant geopolitical conflict and potential energy supply disruptions, likely calming markets and preventing immediate oil price spikes. Bad: The existence of a "destruction" threat highlights extreme global instability, maintaining high long-term risk and uncertainty for energy markets and overall sentiment.

Market Recap: The trader started the day with a $323 loss on TGL but ended with a significant profit of $37,859.95, primarily from trading EEIQ. EEIQ was today's leading gainer with a sub-1-million-share float. Trades included an initial entry at $6.07, followed by a rapid halt, and subsequent entries on dips and rips. Specific EEIQ trades generated approximately $4,500 and a substantial $24,000 profit (on about 30,000 shares) from an "inverted head and shoulders" pattern. The day's success helped recoup a $6,000 loss from earlier in the week, placing the trader in a strong position for the week. Year-to-date, the account is up approximately $650,000 from an initial $100,000, representing a 7x return. The current average daily profit is about $7,000, a decrease from last year's average of $20,000. Trading Environment: The trader views an initial loss as a test of patience, emphasizing the importance of remaining unemotional in trading. He operates from ...

As a stock market expert, here are the best and worst performing industries based on today's percent changes: Best Industry: Education & Training Services This industry saw significant gains, driven by strong individual performances and positive news. Fitness Champs Holdings Limited Common Stock (FCHL): Stock surged 81.29%. Up 90% in premarket. Wins 99% backing for flexible share consolidation plan. Surges over 127% after hours, trending. EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (EEIQ): Stock climbed 72.52%. Soars 97.42% pre-market. Director lists adjusted stock options. Worst Industry: Steel This industry experienced a notable decline, primarily due to disappointing financial results. Worthington Steel Inc. (WS): Stock fell 17.17%. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.27 misses by $0.20. Revenue of $769.8M misses by $87.4M. Earnings and revenue missed market estimates.

Stock Market Update Futures point to lower open as Iran conflict ramps S&P futures vs fair value: -53.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -250.00. Stock market on track for a lower opening. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions cited as reasons. Initial jobless claims for March 21 week rose by 5,000 to 210,000 (met consensus). Continuing jobless claims decreased by 32,000 to 1.819 million (lowest since May 2024). Report not indicative of a weak labor market; initial claims remain historically low. Global markets lower S&P 500 futures vs fair value: -57.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -255.00. Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region mostly lower : Concerns about potential helium shortages affecting chip production impacted South Korea's Kospi (-3.2%). India's market was closed for a holiday. Japan's Nikkei: -0.3%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.9%. China's Shanghai Composite: -1.1%. Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.2%. Econom...

TOP NEWS OECD: Iran conflict erases global growth upgrade, threatens higher inflation due to potential halt in Strait of Hormuz energy shipments. US tech liability shield: Juries found Meta and Google liable in first two trials over harm to children, potentially challenging tech liability shield (Section 230). Equitable, Corebridge: To merge in $22 billion all-stock deal to boost competitiveness, grow business, and strengthen position in retirement and wealth markets. Jefferies: Profit rose on dealmaking but missed estimates due to losses on First Brands and Market Financial Solutions loans. Super Micro: Shareholders sued the company for alleged securities fraud, concealing dependence on China sales violating U.S. export laws, leading to criminal charges. BEFORE THE BELL U.S. stock index futures: Down, investors cautious on Middle East, weighing de-escalation prospects. Economic Front: Investors awaiting weekly jobless claims and comments from Fed Governors. Oil: Ro...

Here are the best and worst performing industries based on today's market activity: Best Industry: Software - Application This industry demonstrated strong upward momentum, driven by positive earnings and operational news from multiple companies. BZAI (Blaize Holdings Inc.): Surged significantly as the company reported GAAP EPS and revenue that beat analyst expectations for Q4 2025. BRZE (Braze Inc.): Jumped as its bookings surged and its financial guidance topped market estimates. NXTT (Next Technology Holding Inc.): Saw gains following the announcement of a substantial registered direct offering, indicating new financing. Worst Industry: Education & Training Services This sector experienced considerable declines, with companies facing challenges despite general market activity. FCHL (Fitness Champs Holdings Limited): Plunged significantly, though no specific negative headlines were immediately available to explain the sharp drop, suggesting broader market or in...

Market Snapshot Dow : 46428.38, +305.43 (0.66%) Nasdaq : 21929.83, +167.93 (0.77%) SP 500 : 6593.89, +35.53 (0.54%) NYSE : Adv 1927, Dec 813, Vol 1.18 bln Nasdaq : Adv 3227, Dec 1534, Vol 8.11 bln Industry Watch Strong: Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Materials, Utilities, Health Care Weak: Energy Moving the Market Optimism around a peace proposal between the U.S. and Iran, despite Iranian denials. Oil prices retreated. Broad strength and solid mega-cap gains. S&P 500 finished just below its 200-day moving average, which acted as resistance. Market Overview Stocks rose broadly amid optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace proposal and retreating oil prices, though gains were tempered by Iranian denials of negotiations. Major averages finished off session highs , with the 200-day moving averages acting as resistance. Crude oil futures settled $1.96 lower (-2.1%) at $90.33 per barrel. Energy sector (-0.5%) was the only S&P 500 sector to finish...

Today brought a varied mix of earnings news. Guidance and Results Overview: Chewy (CHWY): Missed Q4 earnings expectations ($0.27 reported vs $0.28 consensus). Revenue in line with estimates at $3.26 billion. Provided Q1 and FY26 guidance, generally around or slightly above current consensus for revenue. Cognyte (CGNT): Issued positive FY27 non-GAAP earnings guidance, expecting $0.47 per share, above the $0.37 consensus. Revenue guidance of $434.56 million to $461.44 million. MillerKnoll, Inc. (MLKN): Provided negative Q4 guidance, expecting earnings of $0.49-$0.55 per share, below the $0.64 consensus. Revenue guidance of $955.0 million to $995.0 million. Other Guidance: Winnebago (WGO) Reaffirms. H.B. Fuller (FUL) Raises Guidance, but Earnings In-line. Navan (NAVN) Sees Revenue Above Estimates. Karman Space & Defense (KRMN) Raises Guidance. Paychex (PAYX) Reaffirms. Cintas (CTAS) Raises Guidance, but E...