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Dow soars over 1,100 points as Trump sparks hope on Wall Street that Iran war is nearing end
3/31, 4:29 PM

Dow soars over 1,100 points as Trump sparks hope on Wall Street that Iran war is nearing end

Wall Street surged on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fueled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.

Dow Jones jumps 1100 points as Iran war exit hopes spark rally
3/31, 4:26 PM

Dow Jones jumps 1100 points as Iran war exit hopes spark rally

Wall Street closed sharply higher on Tuesday, buoyed by growing speculation that the conflict between the United States and Iran could de-escalate, easing pressure on energy markets and global inflation expectations. All three major US indexes rallied after a report indicated that Donald Trump is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

Markets Surge to Close Ugly Month | Closing Bell
3/31, 4:23 PM

Markets Surge to Close Ugly Month | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Bailey Lipschultz, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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The Market Is Giving You A Gift, Don't Overthink It
3/31, 4:12 PM

The Market Is Giving You A Gift, Don't Overthink It

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq now offer quality companies at attractive valuations, making broad US equity exposure compelling for long-term investors. Index heavyweights like NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, and GOOGL have experienced EPS growth and multiple compression, improving margin of safety.

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3 Market Predictions For April
3/31, 4:07 PM

3 Market Predictions For April

March saw a huge spike in volatility due to a new regional war in the Middle East, which triggered a huge rally in energy and other commodity prices. Global recession risks may hinge on whether the Strait of Hormuz gets reopened for transit over the next month.

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Nasdaq, Dow jump on peace prospects; Powell pivot fuels Q1 finale
3/31, 2:55 PM

Nasdaq, Dow jump on peace prospects; Powell pivot fuels Q1 finale

Wall Street is set to conclude the first quarter of 2026 with an explosive exclamation point, as investors ignited a massive relief rally on hopes of a geopolitical de-escalation. In a stunning display of market resilience, the Nasdaq Composite surged by 3.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 2.2%, marking a significant turning point for investor sentiment.

ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary And Commentary
3/31, 2:20 PM

ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary And Commentary

U.S. equity markets experienced broad-based weakness this week, with growth-oriented and technology-heavy segments leading the decline, as reflected in notable pullbacks across major ETFs such as QQQM, XLK, and XLC. The divergence in sector performance highlights an ongoing rotation beneath the surface, as investors selectively reposition toward inflation-sensitive and resource-linked assets while trimming exposure to high-multiple growth sectors.

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Pricing The Shock: Oil, Volatility And Portfolio Resilience
3/31, 12:18 PM

Pricing The Shock: Oil, Volatility And Portfolio Resilience

The Strait of Hormuz disruption is a classic information-rich shock, driving extreme oil volatility and forcing markets to reprice growth, inflation, and recession risk as the duration of the supply. Markets are still pricing a relatively quick resolution, but forward curves are shifting higher, suggesting oil is unlikely to revert to prior levels and that prolonged disruption would materially increase.

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Where to Invest After $12 Trillion Market Cap Wipeout
3/31, 12:02 PM

Where to Invest After $12 Trillion Market Cap Wipeout

Volatility from the Iran conflict has resulted in the single largest month of value destruction on record, with $12 trillion in market cap erased across global benchmarks, Bloomberg's China Show reports. Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management at Franklin Templeton, says the key to navigating this "manic" period is diversification.

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What most consumers get wrong about inflation
3/31, 11:25 AM

What most consumers get wrong about inflation

You Need to Know This About the Yield Curve (Your High-Yield Savings Account Depends on It!) Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and StockBrokers.com Director of Investor Research Jessica Inskip discuss whether the Federal Reserve's past inflation misreadings are making policymakers more cautious around responding to new inflation and consumer price pressures.

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3 Terrifying Words From The Past
3/31, 10:46 AM

3 Terrifying Words From The Past

Private credit markets are coming under considerable additional scrutiny as potential triggers for a new subprime-style financial crisis. Rising defaults and opaque risk exposures in private credit raise systemic concerns for investors and regulators.

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Revisiting Energy Market Impacts From the Iran War
3/31, 10:03 AM

Revisiting Energy Market Impacts From the Iran War

Key Takeaways Geopolitical events highlight the importance of energy security and diversified suppliers. The damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, will have longer implications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets.

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Dow Jones jumps 380 points as Iran de-escalation hopes lift stocks
3/31, 9:44 AM

Dow Jones jumps 380 points as Iran de-escalation hopes lift stocks

US stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and broader market risks persisted. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 380 points or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also advanced more than 1%.

USTR Greer on Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs
3/31, 9:33 AM

USTR Greer on Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US is insulated from supply chain effects from the Strait of Hormuz and discusses the Trump administration's perceived shortfall of the World Trade Organization and the possibility of a returning to a 20% tariff level with China. Greer says, “I see stability with China over the next year” as the nations prepare for talks in May.

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'ENERGY SHOCKS': Recession fears EXPLODE as oil disruption ROCKS Wall Street
3/31, 9:15 AM

'ENERGY SHOCKS': Recession fears EXPLODE as oil disruption ROCKS Wall Street

Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Tyler Goodspeed discusses the economic impact of the Iran conflict and whether the U.S. is facing a recession on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria 0:00 - Markets Rally Amid Worst Quarter in Four Years 0:26 - Oil Prices Surge 50%+ Since War Began 1:17 - Can Spike in Oil Prices Cause Severe Growth Decline?

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