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The Unintended Winners and Losers of the War In Iran

The war is a blow to Europe and NATO and a boon for Russia, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.

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Nebius Stock Falls 12% on Bond Offering. Citi Calls It a ‘High Risk’ Buy.

The neocloud announces plans to raise $3.75 billion through convertible bonds to help fund its data-center buildout.

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Eli Lilly Stock Gets Downgraded. It Faces Stiff Headwinds After Strong Run-Up.

Eli Lilly, the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, faces stiff price competition in the coming year, HSBC says.

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Mastercard to Buy Stablecoin Startup BVNK for $1.8 Billion. It’s Prepping for the Crypto Era.

The $1.8 billion deal to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK is expected to close by the end of the year.

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The Stock Market’s Biggest Investors Are Pulling Back. But They’re Optimistic on 1 Key Point.

Investors are favoring emerging markets, with the largest allocation in five years, and equities in Japan.

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Oil Equipment Stocks Look to Rebound. What the Charts of Helmrich Payne and Landbridge Say.

Helmerich & Payne, a provider of drilling services, is up 21% year to date.

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Mpox Is on the Rise. 3 Vaccine Stocks Worth a Second Look.

The first severe case of the virus has been detected in New York.

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Mastercard and 9 Other Stocks to Buy as the Chip Rally Wanes

Investors seeking alternatives to chip stocks can consider those with low or negative correlation, such as capital markets firms.

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Steel Dynamics Stock Falls on Disappointing Update Ahead of Earnings

The company expects per-share earnings of $2.73 to $2.77 for the quarter, below analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.24.

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U.K. to Spend $2.5 Billion on Quantum Computing. What It Means for IonQ Stock.

The United Kingdom has pledged to invest in scaling quantum computers by the early 2030s.

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Disney’s Bob Iger Era Is Over. How the Stock Did in His Time as CEO—and What’s Next.

Based on how shares have traded over the past few years, Iger’s second stint as CEO was a disappointment.

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Moody’s Warns of Recession Risk if Oil Prices Stay Elevated

Moody’s economist Mark Zandi highlighted U.S. recession risks amid higher energy prices.

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Kill Quarterly Earnings Reports? Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon Had a Better Idea.

There’s a better way to fight the short-termism in U.S. stock markets.

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Australia Just Hiked Interest Rates, Citing the Iran War. What It Means for the Fed.

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates in a close vote, warning that fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war could push inflation higher and keep central banks cautious.

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Tesla Stock Needs a Spark. Its $4.3 Billion Battery Bet Could Be It.

Elon Musk’s EV maker and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution will build a manufacturing facility in Michigan.

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Gold Price Finally Rises. Why It’s Finally Acting Like a Haven.

The price of gold rose early Tuesday, as tensions in the Middle East showed no signs of cooling.

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Alibaba Just Announced a Business Reorganization. Can It Get the Stock Back on Track?

Alibaba stock has stuttered but the company is betting that a new business unit overseeing all its AI businesses can help revive optimism.

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Bitcoin Price Rises. What the Fed Meeting Means for Cryptos.

Cryptocurrencies are slowly clawing back gains following steep price drops earlier in the year.

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Stocks Can’t Recover While Oil Prices Surge. Why the Fed’s Unlikely to Help.

Nvidia’s Huang predicts $1 trillion in hardware sales, government bonds will keep selling off, Nebius strikes a second big AI deal, and more news to start your day.

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Review Preview: Strait Hope

Investors began the week more optimistic that an energy crisis would be contained. Plus, jobs vs. AI.

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Polymarket vs. Kalshi: Which Prediction Market Had the Better Night at the Oscars?

Prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket correctly predicted most Academy Award winners, as trading volume tied to the Oscars surged.

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Oil Prices Surge. Short Interest Spikes. Look Out.

Investors have rushed to cash in on the 50% rise in oil prices in the past month. There is also a growing trade in the other direction.

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The Stock Market Is Heading for a Big Drop. This Isn’t a Case of the Boy Who Cried Wolf.

The Iran war isn’t something to be ignored. It is big enough that it could actually stop the rally in its tracks, experts say.

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Will the S&P 500 Hit 8000 This Year? Wall Street Is Starting to Have Doubts.

Investors expected another strong year for stocks. Slowing growth, higher oil prices, and rising Treasury yields are challenging that narrative.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Surge. Why Cryptos Are Being Played as a Hedge Against Iran Risk.

Major cryptocurrencies have so far weathered tensions in the Middle East well.

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