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Middle East Tensions Drive Multiple Energy Small-Cap Stocks to Surge Over 100%, Shipping Concepts Follow, Market Shows Polarization
TradingKey — In US pre-market trading on March 3, energy sector stocks saw collective movement, with share prices of several related companies rallying significantly to become the primary drivers of the pre-market gainers list. Meanwhile, the three major US indices trended lower across the board.TradingKey
Tue, Mar 3
LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500 energy sector eyes record weekly win streak as Middle East risks mount
US equity index futures sharply lower; Nasdaq 100 down >2%Euro STOXX 600 index slides ~3%Dollar jumps; crude rallies >7%; gold, bitcoin both down >3%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.10%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can sh...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
ROI-Iran war exposes 60-40 portfolio frailty: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, March 3 (Reuters) - For investors, the conflagration in the Middle East and flaring geopolitical tensions worldwide raise an uncomfortable question: how can you hedge these risks if the traditional equity-bond portfolio no longer works?The answer isn't imme...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
US STOCKS-Wall St set for lower open as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears
Futures down: Dow 1.72%, S&P 500 1.72%, Nasdaq 2.17%Tehran vows to close Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil pricesInvestors await Fed signals amid rate cut uncertaintyTarget forecasts annual sales above estimates, shares gainBy Johann M Cherian and Ragini Mathur March 3 (Reuters) - Wall Stre...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Middle East Conflict Escalates, Trump’s “At Any Cost” Rhetoric Ignites Panic, Three Major US Index Futures Fall Over 1.5%
TradingKey - At 8:50 AM ET on March 3, pre-market US stock futures weakened across the board, while the commodities market showed significant divergence, with crude oil continuing to climb and precious metals facing short-term pressure. As conflicts in the Middle East continue to escalate, Trump’s vow to strike Iran "at all costs" has further exacerbated market panic.
Alignment Healthcare slips as General Atlantic cashes out
Senior healthcare provider Alignment Healthcare's ALHC.O shares down 2.8% at $19.10 before the bell as private equity firm General Atlantic exitsOrange, California-based ALHC last Mon announced 13.2 mln share secondary offering at $19.46, equating to about $256.2 mln gross proceedsOffering price...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Viking Holdings up after quarterly revenue beat estimates
Shares of travel and cruise company Viking Holdings VIK.N up 2% at $75.50 premarket Co beats quarterly revenue estimates driven by increased capacity of passenger cruise days (PCD), higher occupancy, and higher revenue per PCD in 2025 compared to 2024 Posts Q4 revenue of $1.72 billion beating an...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Scholar Rock rises after plan to resubmit application for muscle disorder drug
Shares of drug developer Scholar Rock SRRK.O rise 6.2% to $46.16 premarketSRRK, in its earnings release, says it plans to resubmit application to market its experimental drug, apitegromab, to treat muscle disorder known as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)Company says the move follows meeting with U.S. ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Vanda rises after FDA grants rare hearing on jet‑lag drug bid
Shares of drugmaker Vanda Pharmaceuticals VNDA.O rise 2.2% to $8.35 premarketCompany says FDA will hold a rare public hearing to review its bid to expand sleep drug Hetlioz for jet‑lag disorderJet lag occurs when long‑distance travel disrupts the body’s internal clock, causing fatigue and poor sleep...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Is Vertiv Stock a Buy Right Now?
Key PointsVertiv is likely to outperform as long as AI data center momentum continues to grow. A discounted cash flow analysis suggests the stock is, at the least, priced to perfection. 10 stocks we like better than Vertiv › The artificial intelligence (AI) data center investing theme has been on fi...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Dave rises on upbeat 2026 profit forecast
Shares of digital banking firm Dave DAVE.O rise 6.2% to $211.40 premarketCo expects FY 2026 adj. EPS of $14.00 - $15.00, above analyst expectations of $12.58, according to data compiled by LSEGCo reports a 36% y-o-y increase in Q4 average revenue per user (ARPU), contributing to revenue growthDAVE a...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Venture Global shares jump as court rejects Shell's challenge to LNG ruling
March 3 (Reuters) - Venture Global VG.N surged nearly 17% in premarket trading on Tuesday, after a New York court rejected Shell's SHEL.L request to throw out an arbitration award that favored the U.S.-based liquefied natural gas developer.The British oil major had initially filed a complaint ov...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
3 Things Every Disney Investor Needs to Know
Key PointsDisney's streaming profits have been soaring, while its linear networks are in secular decline. The extremely profitable experiences segment brings the company’s unrivaled intellectual property to life.Investors can buy the stock right now at a notable discount to the market.10 stocks we l...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Is It Time to Buy Celsius Stock as Alani Nu Reinvigorates Growth?
Key PointsCelsius is seeing strong growth driven by Alani Nu.Distribution and shelf space gains should help power growth in 2026.10 stocks we like better than Celsius › Last May, I predicted that a turnaround could be near for Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) following its acquisition of Alani Nu.With Alani h...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
IGSB vs. VGSH: Which Short-Term Bond ETF Should You Choose?
Key PointsIGSB charges a slightly higher expense ratio but offers a higher yield and broader bond diversification.VGSH has shown smaller drawdowns and less volatility, reflecting its focus on short-term U.S. Treasuries.IGSB’s portfolio tilts toward investment-grade corporates, while VGSH remains str...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Cigna names insider Brian Evanko as CEO, shares down
Shares of health insurer Cigna CI.N fall 4% to $289.82 premarket Co says president and COO Brian Evanko to succeed retiring chief David Cordani as CEO, starting JulyCordani to be executive chair of Cigna's board after the transition Evanko, who has been with the company for three decades, curren...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
BrightSpring Health falls as KKR chops stake in $823 mln secondary offering
BrightSpring Health Services' BTSG.O shares down 2.5% before the bell at $40.55 after pricing of $823 mln secondary offeringHome healthcare and hospice provider late Mon announced affiliate of KKR KKR.N and members of management offloaded 20 mln shares at $41.15Offering price is 1% discount to s...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Is MPLX Stock Going to $100?
Key PointsMPLX expects to grow its earnings at a mid-single-digit annual rate. The midstream giant is steadily buying back its units. The MLP trades at a discount to pipeline corporations. 10 stocks we like better than MPLX › Units of MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) have soared more than 20% since bottoming out l...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Can Portillo's Make a Comeback?
Key PointsSame-restaurant sales are in decline. Expansion plans have pulled back in 2026. A new CEO has yet to make an imprint on the company. 10 stocks we like better than Portillo's › Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) has struggled with over-expansion over the past few years and now a pullback in consumer...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Enphase Energy partners with Capital Good Fund for expansion; shares fall
Shares of solar inverter maker Enphase Energy ENPH.O down ~3% at $43.50 premarketCo partners with Capital Good Fund - NPO and provider of solar power purchase agreementsPartnership aims at supporting approximately 24 megawatts of small commercial and residential solar projects across Georgia and Pen...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
