3 predictions for how Iran-war supply-chain disruptions will impact the US economy
The supply-chain chaos stemming from the Iran war is likely to play out in one of three ways, according to TS Lombard.
In a recent note to clients, the investment research firm laid out the varying economic scenarios that could result from the situation in the Middle East,
Read MoreThe 4 Top ETFs For Retirees To Buy And Hold
Retirement portfolios face a specific set of demands: income that arrives reliably, capital that holds its value through market downturns, and costs low enough that compounding works in the investor’s favor rather than against it. The four ETFs below address those demands from different angles, and each earns its place through a distinct mechanism rather than sector overlap.
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Read MoreIs the Stock Market open today? NYSE and Nasdaq hours for Good Friday 2026
Is the Stock Market open today? NYSE and Nasdaq hours for Good Friday 2026
Today, Friday, April 3, 2026, the US stock markets including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are fully closed in observance of Good Friday. This is not a federal holiday therefore most other sectors of the economy are operating as usual.
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Read MoreHere’s Why Palantir Is Winning Everywhere, Except in the Stock Market
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Palantir (PLTR) posted 70% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2025 and beat earnings estimates by 8.7%, yet the stock has declined from its peak.
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Palantir trades at extreme valuations of 180x free cash flow and 234x earnings that have priced in multiple years of execution upfront.
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Read MoreThe AI Supercycle Isn't Over — It Just Moved. 5 Growth Stocks Riding the Next Wave.
Key Points
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Broadcom and Arista Networks are two top data center networking plays.
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Alphabet’s TPUs give it a big advantage with inference.
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AMD and Arm Holdings look poised to be big beneficiaries of agentic AI and the need for more CPUs.
The Burst
Time to Buy Black Gold?
In spite of recent volatility, energy stocks have historically provided strong returns during periods of crude oil price recovery. With crude oil prices nearing the lower end of their range and a bullish shift in fundamentals, is now the time to begin long positions in the energy sector?
Crude oil is approaching the $70 per barrel mark,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Did Billionaire with Perfect Track Record Buy This Stock?
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ZI) might have won over legendary investor Stan Druckenmiller but the market hasn’t been so kind, punishing the stock to the tune of 37% year-to-date.
When management unveiled earnings last quarter, $303.6 million in top line sales failed to ignite enthusiasm given that it represented a 3.3% year-over-year decline.
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Is Beyond Meat Toast?
There is no doubt that Beyond Meat has made a big splash in the food industry since it was founded in 2009. But with recent press releases suggesting that Beyond Meat may face financial difficulties, some people wonder if the company is destined to fail.
Beyond Meat produces plant-based meat products that are designed to taste and look like real meat.