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Dow futures soar 400 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock futures climbed sharply on Wednesday after signs of possible de-escalation in the Iran conflict. Dow futures advanced 398 points, while the futures linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1%. The optimistic mood came as the investors welcomed reports that Washington had presented Iran with a proposal that

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ARM stock skyrockets 12% after unveiling first in-house AI chip

Shares of Arm Holdings surged in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company unveiled its first internally developed chip and outlined ambitious long-term revenue targets. The stock was up about 12.6% in premarket trading, reversing a 1.4% decline in the previous session. The British semiconductor and software design firm introduced its AGI CPU at an

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Economy

Aerospace rally heats up: are defense stocks now too expensive?

Aerospace and defense shares have climbed as geopolitical tensions support the group, but not every name looks cheap. Specialty materials maker ATI is currently rated Hold, with a 12-month price target of $139.86, reflecting limited upside after a strong run and a relatively rich valuation. Karman Holdings, meanwhile, has gained more than 10% during March

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Economy

Bitget launches UEX switch campaign

Bitget, the world’s first Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the UEX Switch Campaign, a market-wide call to action for traders to move away from fragmented, single-asset platforms to a single account that captures opportunities across crypto and global markets. The campaign follows Bitget’s app upgrade, which places crypto and TradFi products alongside each other on

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Economy

Bhutan cuts Bitcoin holdings again in March with fresh transfers

Bhutan has continued to reduce its Bitcoin exposure in March, moving fresh funds from a state-linked wallet. Data tracked by Arkham shows the latest transfer took place on Wednesday, adding to a series of transactions that have steadily lowered the country’s holdings since late 2024. The move highlights how Bhutan is actively managing its digital

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Dow Jones jumps 530 points: here’s why stocks are rising today

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday as hopes of a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict boosted investor sentiment and eased concerns over energy supply disruptions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index rose 1.17% or 538 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained around 1.03% and 1.08%, respectively.  Small-cap stocks also advanced,

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Economy

Robinhood stock jumps 7%: here’s what’s driving the surge today

Shares of Robinhood Markets rose 7% on Wednesday after the company approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its long-term growth prospects despite recent volatility. The announcement comes at a time when the stock has faced pressure amid broader weakness in equities and crypto markets, even as the company continues to expand

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Economy

Meta Platforms stock: why the bear market isn’t over yet

Meta Platforms stock price has dropped into a technical bear market after falling by over 25% from its highest point last year. It dropped to $592 on Thursday, its lowest level since November 24. Meta Platforms stock dips amid elevated AI spending  Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has tumbled in

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Here are the top gainers and laggards in the S&P 500 Index, SPY, VOO ETFs in 2026

The S&P 500 Index and its top ETFs, such as Vanguard’s VOO and State Street’s SPY, have declined sharply in the past few days. They have dropped by over 6.45% from the highest point this year. Also, they have been hovering at the lowest level since November last year. This article explores some of the

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Snap stock has plunged to a record low: is it a bargain or a value trap?

Snap stock price has crashed to an all-time low as concerns about its business continued. It dropped to a low of $4.36, down from its all-time high of $83, with its market capitalization falling from over $125 billion in 2021 to $7.3 billion. Snap’s growth in North America has stalled  Snap, the parent company of

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