Investing 2 March 2026 - 4 March 2026

MSCI World ETF (URTH) Rally Just Ran Into Hot CPI, a Fed Handoff and an MSCI Rebalance

MSCI World ETF (URTH) Rally Just Ran Into Hot CPI, a Fed Handoff and an MSCI Rebalance

The iShares MSCI World ETF fell 0.4% Tuesday after U.S. consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, with energy costs up 17.9% from a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Investors awaited MSCI’s index review due later in the day. The fund traded near $200, in line with the S&P 500 ETF but outperforming the MSCI ACWI ETF, which dropped 0.8%.
May 12, 2026
Intuit stock pops after-hours after a 3% jump as TurboTax store push comes back into view

Intuit stock pops after-hours after a 3% jump as TurboTax store push comes back into view

Intuit shares climbed 3.5% to $433.35 in after-hours trading Tuesday, marking a fifth straight gain on above-average volume despite a falling S&P 500. The move follows management’s push for nearly 600 new local offices and more assisted tax filing during peak season. CEO Sasan Goodarzi cited strong TurboTax growth but flagged Mailchimp weakness. Intuit remains down 47% from its 52-week high.
March 4, 2026
Western Digital stock price drops 7% after-hours as risk-off trade hits WDC

Western Digital stock price drops 7% after-hours as risk-off trade hits WDC

Western Digital shares fell 7.2% to $250.61 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking a broad selloff in storage and memory stocks as oil prices surged and Treasury yields rose. The S&P 500 closed down 0.94% and the Nasdaq lost 1.02%. Brent crude settled at $81.40 a barrel, up 4.7%. Western Digital will pay a $0.125-per-share dividend on March 18 to holders as of March 5.
March 4, 2026
Chevron stock slips after hours despite oil spike — what CVX investors are watching next

Chevron stock slips after hours despite oil spike — what CVX investors are watching next

Chevron shares fell 0.4% to $188.77 in after-hours trading after Israel ordered the temporary shutdown of the Leviathan gas field. Oil prices surged, with Brent settling at $81.40 a barrel, the highest since January 2025. Citi raised its Chevron price target to $210, citing valuation support. Chevron options volume spiked, with heavy activity in upside calls.
March 4, 2026
Citigroup stock whipsaws on Iran conflict jitters and Fed rate doubts — what investors watch next

Citigroup stock whipsaws on Iran conflict jitters and Fed rate doubts — what investors watch next

Citigroup shares recovered after an early 4% drop Tuesday, closing nearly flat as investors reacted to Middle East tensions and the bank’s move to have some Gulf staff work from home. U.S. stocks fell broadly on higher energy prices and shifting rate expectations. Citi filed a pricing supplement for callable zero-coupon notes due 2038. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Federal Reserve’s March meeting.
March 3, 2026
SolarEdge stock slides as UBS trims SEDG target and oil shock jolts markets

SolarEdge stock slides as UBS trims SEDG target and oil shock jolts markets

SolarEdge shares dropped 3.4% to $39.20 in early New York trading Tuesday, following a sharp selloff in solar stocks as oil prices surged and rate-cut hopes faded. UBS lowered its price target on SolarEdge to $36. The Nasdaq Composite fell about 2% at the open amid concerns over Middle East conflict and inflation. Investors await further company updates at upcoming conferences and first-quarter results expected in early May.
March 3, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price slides to A$46 as buyback ticks on and markets brace for rate risk

Aristocrat Leisure share price slides to A$46 as buyback ticks on and markets brace for rate risk

Aristocrat Leisure shares fell 2.5% to A$46.06 on Tuesday, following a broader market drop as the S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.34%. The company spent A$14.35 million buying back 303,809 shares on March 2, ASX filings showed. Traders cited rising oil prices, higher bond yields, and anticipation of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s March 17 meeting as key drivers. Aristocrat’s next earnings are due May 13.
March 3, 2026
Micron stock holds near $413 after UBS lifts target — what investors watch into March 18

Micron stock holds near $413 after UBS lifts target — what investors watch into March 18

Micron Technology shares closed up 0.1% at $412.65 after UBS raised its price target to $475, citing tight chip supply and stronger pricing in DRAM and NAND. Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating and a $360 target, highlighting uncertainty over memory undersupply and AI demand. Morgan Stanley shifted its top semiconductor pick to Nvidia. Micron reports fiscal Q2 results March 18.
March 2, 2026
Coherent (COHR) stock price jumps nearly 10% after Nvidia commits $2 billion investment

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
Globalstar stock slips before the bell after earnings surge; GSAT investors size up 2026 outlook

Globalstar stock slips before the bell after earnings surge; GSAT investors size up 2026 outlook

Globalstar shares fell 1.6% to $61.25 premarket Monday, trimming gains after a 7.6% surge Friday. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $280 million to $305 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin near 50%. Globalstar ended 2025 with $447.5 million in cash and $410 million in debt. Its latest filing showed 63% of 2025 revenue depended on Updated Services Agreements with conditional fees.
March 2, 2026
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
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