Finance 2 March 2026

Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
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Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth

Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
April 9, 2026
TotalEnergies share price jumps as oil spikes on Iran conflict; JPMorgan upgrades TTEF
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next
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Glencore share price ticks up in London as Iran conflict pushes oil higher — what investors watch next

Glencore shares rose 0.6% to 537.3 pence in early London trading Monday. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up about 10% near $79.90 a barrel, as conflict involving Iran disrupted supply routes. Glencore-Merafe paused planned layoffs in South Africa until March 31 after Eskom offered a lower power tariff. Ship insurers canceled war-risk cover, leaving around 200 vessels anchored near the Strait of Hormuz.
March 2, 2026
British American Tobacco share price hits 52-week high as buyback ticks on and March dividend date nears
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British American Tobacco share price hits 52-week high as buyback ticks on and March dividend date nears

British American Tobacco shares hit a 52-week high in early London trading Monday, last up 0.06% at 4,643 pence. The company disclosed a repurchase of 93,337 shares on Feb. 27 under its buyback program. BAT’s shares go ex-dividend on March 26 for a 61.26p payment. A U.S. International Trade Commission ruling on illicit vapes is expected in March.
March 2, 2026
Unilever share price slides as oil shock rattles Europe; ULVR investors eye Hormuz risk
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Unilever share price slides as oil shock rattles Europe; ULVR investors eye Hormuz risk

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 5,429 pence in early London trading Monday, tracking a wider selloff as Brent crude surged 9.5% to $79.78 a barrel amid shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The STOXX 600 dropped 1.8%, while energy stocks jumped over 5%. Unilever’s ordinary shares went ex-dividend on Feb. 26, with the Q4 2025 dividend payable April 10.
March 2, 2026
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