S&P 500 extends winning streak to 6 weeks. What drove the stock market gains

The New Market Paradigm: AI Infrastructure and the Shift in Global Economics We are currently witnessing a fundamental shift in how Wall Street values growth. While the initial excitement around Artificial Intelligence was centered on software and chatbots, the tide is turning toward the physical backbone of the digital age. The recent surge in indices … Read more

Stock market today: Live updates

U.S. Stock futures rose sharply early Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced he was suspending planned attacks on Iran for two weeks. This pause comes just ahead of an 8 p.m. ET deadline, halting a five-week conflict that had disrupted global energy supplies and rattled equity markets. Market Response Futures tied to the Dow Jones … Read more

Some software names hit by AI deserve a valuation cut

AI’s Impact: Software Valuations Under Scrutiny The artificial intelligence revolution is rapidly reshaping the software landscape, leading to a critical reassessment of valuations. Orlando Bravo, co-founder of Thoma Bravo, recently stated that some software companies facing disruption from AI are experiencing “very warranted” decreases in their valuations. This comes as AI model companies release tools … Read more

Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Iran news and oil prices

European Markets Navigate Uncertainty: DAX, FTSE, and Oil Price Volatility European stock markets are exhibiting cautious behavior as global economic and geopolitical factors continue to exert influence. As of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly higher, while Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40, and Italy’s FTSE MIB are projected to … Read more

Amazon says outage was triggered by ‘software code deployment’

Amazon Outages: A Sign of Growing Pains in a Complex Digital Ecosystem? Amazon’s recent website and app outage on Thursday, impacting users’ ability to check out, access account information, and view prices, highlights a growing concern: the increasing fragility of the digital infrastructure supporting modern commerce. The incident, which peaked with over 22,000 reported issues … Read more

Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets

The New World Order: Navigating the Economic Fallout of the US-Israel Strikes on Iran Markets hate uncertainty, and the events of the last 48 hours have fundamentally reshaped the international political landscape, leaving investors globally scrambling to understand the ramifications. The coordinated strikes on Iran – Operation Epic Fury – have upended a global order … Read more

These stocks are the most at risk from AI disruption

AI Disruption: Which Stocks Are Most Vulnerable? U.S. Stocks are facing a period of uncertainty as the rapid development of artificial intelligence models threatens to upend established business models. A recent analysis by Jefferies identifies 150 companies with market caps exceeding $1 billion that are at significant risk from AI-driven disruption. The software sector, in … Read more

3 themes that drove Wall Street’s wild week and the new U.S.-Iran conflict wildcard

Market Turmoil: AI, Geopolitical Risk, and the Investor Landscape Stocks experienced significant volatility last week as investors grappled with the dual forces of artificial intelligence disruption and escalating geopolitical tensions. The situation intensified following U.S. And Israeli strikes on Iran, with President Trump calling for regime change. This comes on the heels of ongoing concerns … Read more

Nvidia earnings are out after market close. Here’s what Wall Street expects to see

Nvidia’s Reign at $4 Trillion: Can It Weather the Tech Sell-Off? Nvidia currently stands alone as the last member of the $4 trillion market capitalization club, following the recent dips of Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft. Investors are keenly watching as the chipmaker prepares to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, … Read more

David Ellison’s rocky box office history

David Ellison’s Paramount: A Hollywood Power Play and the Future of Studio Acquisitions David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, is locked in a high-stakes battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a move that signals a potential reshaping of Hollywood. After an initial, unsolicited offer in September, Ellison has persistently pursued WBD, even launching a … Read more