Konrad Wysocki

Ford stock slips before the bell as oil shock jolts risk mood; what investors watch next

Ford stock slips before the bell as oil shock jolts risk mood; what investors watch next

Ford shares fell 0.9% to $13.96 in premarket trading Monday after closing at $14.09 Friday. The company faces a 4.3 million vehicle recall over a software issue and reported a $11.1 billion Q4 net loss tied to EV writedowns. Brent crude surged 10% to $80 a barrel on Middle East tensions, pressuring broader markets. Ford’s board declared a 15-cent quarterly dividend, payable March 2.
March 2, 2026
Intel stock sinks 3% in premarket as oil surge rattles chip shares — what investors watch next

Intel stock sinks 3% in premarket as oil surge rattles chip shares — what investors watch next

Intel shares dropped 3% to around $44.24 in premarket trading Monday, tracking a broader decline in U.S. stock futures after a surge in oil prices linked to Middle East tensions. AMD and TSMC also fell over 2%, while Nvidia slipped 0.7%. Investors are watching Intel’s March 4 conference appearance and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further signals.
March 2, 2026
Wall Street hit by Iran strikes: Dow futures slide, oil spikes, defense stocks surge

Wall Street hit by Iran strikes: Dow futures slide, oil spikes, defense stocks surge

U.S. stock index futures fell over 1% early Monday after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation sent oil prices surging and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Dow E-minis dropped 508 points, while Brent crude briefly jumped 13% to $82.37 a barrel. Defense stocks rose in premarket trading; airlines, banks, and cruise operators declined. The CBOE Volatility Index hit a three-month high of 23.2.
March 2, 2026
American Airlines stock slides premarket as Middle East flight chaos and oil jump rattle travel shares

American Airlines stock slides premarket as Middle East flight chaos and oil jump rattle travel shares

American Airlines shares dropped 4.9% to $12.43 in premarket trading Monday after Middle East hub closures and a surge in oil prices hit travel stocks. The carrier canceled its Doha flight and extended a fee waiver for affected routes. Dubai and Doha airports remained shut for a third day as U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions escalated. Delta and United also fell about 6% each premarket.
March 2, 2026
TotalEnergies share price jumps as oil spikes on Iran conflict; JPMorgan upgrades TTEF

TotalEnergies share price jumps as oil spikes on Iran conflict; JPMorgan upgrades TTEF

TotalEnergies shares rose 3.1% to 69.36 euros in Paris after oil prices surged on fears of Middle East supply disruptions. JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised its price target to 75 euros. Over 200 vessels were anchored near the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude jumped nearly 8%. The STOXX 600 fell 1.5% as most European equities declined.
March 2, 2026
Nvidia stock slides in premarket as war jitters hit AI trade — what to watch next

Nvidia stock slides in premarket as war jitters hit AI trade — what to watch next

Nvidia shares fell 1.5% to $174.56 in U.S. premarket trading Monday as oil surged and Middle East tensions rattled markets. Investors weighed Nvidia’s deepening OpenAI ties and a report it may unveil a new inference chip at its March GTC event. U.S. stock index futures dropped over 1%. OpenAI is raising $110 billion, with $30 billion reportedly from Nvidia.
March 2, 2026
BP share price rises as oil surges on Iran conflict — what to watch next

BP share price rises as oil surges on Iran conflict — what to watch next

BP shares rose 1.7% to 485.6 pence in London Monday as Brent crude surged up to 13% after Iranian retaliation disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy stocks outperformed while broader European markets fell. Goldman Sachs estimated an $18-a-barrel risk premium and warned prices could climb further if disruption continues. BP’s next earnings report is due April 28.
March 2, 2026
Kratos Defense stock jumps in premarket as Middle East shock lifts defense names

Kratos Defense stock jumps in premarket as Middle East shock lifts defense names

Kratos Defense shares jumped 10.2% to $94.96 in premarket trading Monday, following a $1.17 billion stock offering priced at $84 per share. The move came as defense stocks rallied after Middle East tensions pushed U.S. futures lower and oil higher. Lockheed Martin and RTX gained around 6%, AeroVironment over 10%. Kratos’ offering is expected to close Monday, with underwriters holding a 30-day option for more shares.
March 2, 2026
Northrop Grumman stock jumps in premarket as Iran conflict puts defense names back in focus

Northrop Grumman stock jumps in premarket as Iran conflict puts defense names back in focus

Northrop Grumman shares jumped 5.5% to $764.40 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. B-2 bombers, built by the company, struck Iranian targets over the weekend. U.S. stock index futures fell more than 1% as oil prices surged 8% and traders shifted into defense stocks. Some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended following the attacks. Investors await fresh U.S. economic data later Monday.
March 2, 2026
Amazon stock today: AWS outages in UAE and Bahrain put AMZN in focus before Wall Street opens

Amazon stock today: AWS outages in UAE and Bahrain put AMZN in focus before Wall Street opens

Amazon’s AWS reported power and connectivity outages at data centers in the UAE and Bahrain after weekend attacks in the Gulf, with recovery expected to take hours. Shares were active premarket as investors watched for wider impact. Vodafone announced a deal to use Amazon’s Leo satellites for 4G and 5G in Europe and Africa. Amazon will also drop referral fees for Indian sellers on products under 1,000 rupees starting March 16.
March 2, 2026
Palantir stock jumps premarket as UBS turns bullish on PLTR — what to watch this week

Palantir stock jumps premarket as UBS turns bullish on PLTR — what to watch this week

Palantir shares climbed 4% in premarket trading Monday to $142.73 after UBS upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a $180 target, citing a recent 35% pullback. The company last reported quarterly revenue of $1.41 billion and forecast full-year 2026 revenue above $7.18 billion. Traders are watching for Friday’s U.S. jobs report amid ongoing volatility in AI-related stocks.
March 2, 2026
Lockheed Martin stock jumps in premarket as Iran conflict jolts markets; LMT dividend date hits Monday

Lockheed Martin stock jumps in premarket as Iran conflict jolts markets; LMT dividend date hits Monday

Lockheed Martin shares jumped about 8% in early premarket trading Monday, indicated at $708.95 after closing at $658.08 Friday, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. RTX and Northrop Grumman also traded higher. Lockheed goes ex-dividend Monday ahead of a $3.45 payout due March 27. U.S. stock index futures fell over 1% as oil surged on Middle East tensions.
March 2, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price jumps in premarket as oil shock lifts energy names

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps in premarket as oil shock lifts energy names

Exxon Mobil shares jumped 4.97% to $160.08 in premarket trading Monday as oil prices surged over 8% following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, with several shipping firms suspending movements. Brent crude rose 9.5% to $79.78. Exxon traded 248,000 shares before the open.
March 2, 2026
Reckitt shares slide in London as oil shock rattles markets ahead of March 5 results

Reckitt shares slide in London as oil shock rattles markets ahead of March 5 results

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 1.3% to 6,428 pence in early London trading, tracking a wider market drop as oil prices surged after a new Middle East conflict escalation. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.8%. Investors await Reckitt’s full-year results and 2026 guidance on March 5. Oil supply concerns and inflation fears weighed on risk appetite across European markets.
March 2, 2026
Hargreaves Lansdown’s new fees go live as UK investors eye switching — and couples chase a £1,260 tax break

Hargreaves Lansdown’s new fees go live as UK investors eye switching — and couples chase a £1,260 tax break

Hargreaves Lansdown’s new fee structure took effect March 1, cutting ISA and SIPP account charges to 0.35% and lowering online share dealing to £6.95 per trade, while adding a £1.95 fee for online fund deals and raising the annual cap on some account charges to £150. Analysts say most customers will benefit, but some, including frequent fund traders and large share portfolio holders, could pay more. An April 5 deadline also approaches for some couples to backdate UK tax relief.
March 2, 2026
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