Finance 2 March 2026

American Express stock price today: AXP holds near $309 as rate-cut bets wobble
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American Express stock price today: AXP holds near $309 as rate-cut bets wobble

American Express shares traded near $309 Monday, little changed as investors weighed hotter U.S. factory inflation data and delayed rate cut expectations. The company disclosed plans for a new headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, with no material financial impact expected. Investors await the March 6 U.S. jobs report and AmEx’s April 24 earnings for further direction.
March 2, 2026
JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report
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JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report

JPMorgan shares fell 0.47% to $298.89 midday Monday after dropping as much as 2.35% earlier, under pressure from surging oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. Employees at JPMorgan and Citigroup in the region were told to work from home as tensions rose. The KBW Bank index gained 0.9%, while JPMorgan lagged. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and monitoring oil supply disruptions.
March 2, 2026
Silver price slides more than 6% as dollar rallies on Iran strikes; US jobs report ahead
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Silver price slides more than 6% as dollar rallies on Iran strikes; US jobs report ahead

Spot silver dropped 6.6% to $87.64 an ounce by 11:11 a.m. ET Monday after weekend strikes against Iran sent oil and the dollar sharply higher. Brent crude rose 8.07% to $78.74, while the U.S. dollar index jumped over 1%. Gold was steady near $5,284. The ISM manufacturing PMI prices-paid index hit 70.5, its highest since 2022, stoking inflation concerns.
March 2, 2026
GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade
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GE Vernova (GEV) stock climbs as gas-turbine bottleneck sharpens focus on power-buildout trade

GE Vernova shares climbed 1.6% to $887.42 by midday Monday as investors responded to a tightening U.S. gas-turbine supply amid surging data-center power demand. U.S. gas-fired power capacity under development tripled in 2025 to 252 GW, pushing turbine lead times past five years. NRG Energy has reserved 2.4 GW of GE Vernova turbines for projects due in 2029 and 2030. The company warned of a $250 million revenue hit from Vineyard Wind delays.
March 2, 2026
JPMorgan stock slips as oil shock jitters rattle Wall Street
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JPMorgan stock slips as oil shock jitters rattle Wall Street

JPMorgan shares fell about 1% to $297.19 on Monday as oil prices surged over 8% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Both JPMorgan and Citigroup told some Middle East staff to work from home, citing security concerns. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined, while the VIX hit a three-month high. Traders focused on upcoming U.S. economic data, including Friday’s jobs report.
March 2, 2026
Citigroup stock price whipsaws as Middle East conflict hits risk appetite; jobs report next
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Citigroup stock price whipsaws as Middle East conflict hits risk appetite; jobs report next

Citigroup shares rose 0.8% to $111.09 after swinging between $106.20 and $113.18 in volatile trading Monday. The bank told some Middle East staff to work from home as regional tensions escalated amid a U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. Oil prices jumped and the VIX hit a three-month high near 22. Investors are watching for Friday’s U.S. jobs report and inflation signals.
March 2, 2026
Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape
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Strategy stock jumps as new Bitcoin buy and dividend tweak hit the tape

Strategy Inc. shares rose 7.6% to $139.30 after the company disclosed buying 3,015 bitcoin last week, bringing total holdings to 720,737 tokens. A regulatory filing showed the purchases were funded by selling over 1.7 million shares of common and preferred stock. The company also raised its STRC preferred dividend rate to 11.50% and set a March 31 payout date. Bitcoin traded up 3.4% at $69,309.
March 2, 2026
Chevron stock price rises as oil jumps on Iran conflict; CVX traders eye March 5 shipping insurance trigger
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Chevron stock price rises as oil jumps on Iran conflict; CVX traders eye March 5 shipping insurance trigger

Chevron shares rose 1.3% to $189.12 after oil prices surged on Middle East strikes and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude jumped as much as 13% before settling up 8.6%. Chevron temporarily shut Israel’s Leviathan gas field, while QatarEnergy halted LNG output. About 3.1 million Chevron shares traded by late morning.
March 2, 2026
Coherent (COHR) stock price jumps nearly 10% after Nvidia commits $2 billion investment
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Coherent (COHR) stock price jumps nearly 10% after Nvidia commits $2 billion investment

Coherent shares jumped 9% after Nvidia invested $2 billion in the company through a private placement at $256.80 per share and expanded a supply agreement for AI data center optics. Coherent disclosed it sold 7.8 million shares to Nvidia, with the funds aimed at research, manufacturing, and expanded product access. Investors await further details from management later this month.
March 2, 2026
Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again, but gives back early spike after touching $110
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Applied Optoelectronics stock jumps again, but gives back early spike after touching $110

Applied Optoelectronics jumped 12% Monday, peaking at $110 before slipping to $94.32. The surge followed Nvidia’s $2 billion photonics deals and a Wall Street Zen rating upgrade. The company recently reported record Q4 revenue and filed to sell up to $250 million in stock. Traders are watching for further moves ahead of the OFC conference later this month.
March 2, 2026
AMD stock drops 3% as new Ryzen AI PC chips debut into a jittery market
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AMD stock drops 3% as new Ryzen AI PC chips debut into a jittery market

AMD shares fell 3.1% to $194.04 by mid-morning Monday, underperforming the broader chip sector after the company launched its Ryzen AI 400 desktop processors. Oil prices surged on Middle East conflict concerns, fueling inflation and rate worries ahead of key U.S. data. The Nasdaq dropped 1.53% at the open. AMD’s new chips target Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with systems expected in the second quarter.
March 2, 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL dips as $599 iPhone 17e and new iPad Air land
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Apple stock price today: AAPL dips as $599 iPhone 17e and new iPad Air land

Apple shares fell 0.5% to $262.80 in morning trading Monday as U.S. stocks slipped on geopolitical tensions. Apple launched the iPhone 17e and a redesigned iPad Air, both available March 11, with preorders starting Wednesday. Investors are watching preorder demand and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on risk appetite. Google reportedly discussed hosting servers for Siri using its Gemini AI model, Reuters said.
March 2, 2026
AMD stock slides as new Ryzen AI desktop chips debut at MWC; markets stay skittish
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AMD stock slides as new Ryzen AI desktop chips debut at MWC; markets stay skittish

AMD shares fell about 2.5% to $195.14 in New York after the company launched new Ryzen AI desktop processors at Mobile World Congress. The drop came amid a broader tech selloff as investors monitored Middle East tensions and awaited Friday’s U.S. jobs report. Nvidia rose 1.5% while Intel slipped. AMD said new chips with on-device AI will reach desktops in Q2 from HP and Lenovo.
March 2, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ethiopian Coffee Roasted and Sold in Shetland's Whalsay Island
    May 31, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT. Netsanet Sori, originally from Ethiopia, has brought her family coffee farming heritage to Shetland, roasting and selling hand-roasted Ethiopian coffee in Whalsay. She immigrated in October 2025 and uses traditional methods, such as hand roasting, to connect with her roots while running a unique local business. The process involves slow roasting green beans to enhance flavor, a ritual important in Ethiopian culture for community bonding. The coffee has gained local popularity for its quality and authenticity, filling an untouched niche in Shetland's market. This story highlights cultural preservation through commerce and responses to community demand for specialty coffee.