News 4 March 2026

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Stock Market Today: Live Updates 16.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 16, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT Resolution Minerals Gets Another FAST-41 Nod for Golden Gate Project July 16, 2026, 8:39 PM EDT. Resolution Minerals (ASX: RML) picked up FAST-41 Transparency status for its Golden Gate Project in Idaho, adding a second such title after Antimony Ridge. The designation, under the U.S. Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, sets federal permitting schedules and oversight to speed up work on critical minerals. Golden Gate will see as many as 340 drill holes and new roads as part of plans to lift U.S. output of
July 16, 2026
SoFi Technologies’ Mastercard stablecoin deal puts SoFiUSD settlement in focus as CEO buys $1 million of SOFI stock
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SoFi Technologies’ Mastercard stablecoin deal puts SoFiUSD settlement in focus as CEO buys $1 million of SOFI stock

SoFi Technologies, Inc. on Tuesday announced a broader partnership with Mastercard, allowing its U.S. dollar-linked stablecoin, SoFiUSD, to settle payments across Mastercard’s worldwide network. The company added that its bank arm plans to use SoFiUSD to settle both credit and debit card transactions that run on Mastercard rails. Timing is crucial here: settlement—the actual shifting of funds between banks after a card gets swiped—often drags on and racks up costs, more so with cross-border transactions. Enter stablecoins, those crypto tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar, which are touted for enabling money transfers 24/7, sidestepping the usual bank cutoff windows.
March 4, 2026
Battalion Oil Corporation taps new investor for $15 million at $5.50 as BATL stock swings
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Battalion Oil Corporation taps new investor for $15 million at $5.50 as BATL stock swings

Battalion Oil Corporation announced Tuesday it’s set to bring in roughly $15 million through a private placement with a new institutional investor, offering common stock and/or prefunded warrants at $5.50 a share. The buyer remains undisclosed. On Wednesday afternoon, shares had fallen about 33% to $18.58, with trading ranging from $12.95 up to $26.08. Battalion anticipates netting roughly $14.1 million from the deal after accounting for fees, with plans to funnel the money into working capital and general corporate needs. Roth Capital Partners is handling the placement as the sole agent. Closing is targeted for March 4, pending typical closing conditions.
March 4, 2026
WBD stock slips as Fitch downgrade clouds Paramount’s $31 buyout — what to watch next
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WBD stock slips as Fitch downgrade clouds Paramount’s $31 buyout — what to watch next

New York, March 4, 2026, 14:43 EST — Regular session Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery edged down 0.6% to $28.02 as of 2:43 p.m. EST on Wednesday, trailing by roughly $3 the $31 per share cash offer both companies are aiming for with a third-quarter close. Investors took note after Fitch Ratings cut Paramount Skydance’s credit rating to junk and flagged the buyer for a possible further downgrade—underscoring how financing concerns remain part of the takeover’s equation.
March 4, 2026
Hilton takes over ex-Palazzo Versace on Australia’s Gold Coast — LXR brand lands in 2027
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Hilton takes over ex-Palazzo Versace on Australia’s Gold Coast — LXR brand lands in 2027

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has signed on to manage the former Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast, with plans to rebrand it under the LXR Hotels & Resorts banner. The target: a 2027 reopening. Renovations and expansion are slated to kick off in the coming months. The property is expected to remain open for business during the revamp. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/hilton-takes-over-former-palazzo-versace-for-multimilliondollar-gold-coast-revamp/news-story/f34d1d528e225217ce1cadaf7028ddae Hilton secures a fresh entry into Australia’s luxury tier, a space where global hotel chains are chasing wealthier tourists and lucrative events traffic. Under the management agreement, Hilton takes charge of daily operations, while asset ownership remains with the original proprietor, collecting fees for its role.
March 4, 2026
IREN Limited stock jumps as bitcoin rallies; crypto miners back in play
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IREN Limited stock jumps as bitcoin rallies; crypto miners back in play

Shares of IREN Limited rose about 12% on Wednesday, snapping back after a weak prior session as bitcoin climbed. The stock was last up 12% at $43.59, after trading as low as $39, with roughly 25.8 million shares changing hands; bitcoin was up about 7% near $73,700 after swinging between roughly $67,500 and $74,000. The move put crypto-linked stocks back on traders’ screens as risk appetite steadied in broader markets. “Bitcoin’s gains encouraged long-term and short-term traders to take on risk,” said Michael James, an equity sales trader at Rosenblatt Securities.
March 4, 2026
US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb on ADP jobs, ISM services; Beige Book next
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US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb on ADP jobs, ISM services; Beige Book next

New York, March 4, 2026, 13:41 ET — Regular session Stocks gained ground Wednesday afternoon, with the Dow rising 0.6%, the S&P 500 up 0.9%, and the Nasdaq posting a 1.5% jump as of 1:41 p.m. ET. Fresh economic data and shifting headlines out of the Middle East kept traders alert. U.S. crude oil inventories climbed by 3.475 million barrels in the latest weekly reading, according to the data.
March 4, 2026
Heating oil price jumps above $3.25 as Hormuz disruption keeps fuel traders on edge
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Heating oil price jumps above $3.25 as Hormuz disruption keeps fuel traders on edge

NEW YORK, March 4, 2026, 13:55 — Regular session NYMEX ultra-low sulfur diesel futures—widely viewed as the market’s stand-in for heating oil and diesel—pushed higher Wednesday. Gains tracked strength across the oil complex, with traders keeping a premium on supply risk linked to conflict in the Middle East. April delivery added 7.15 cents, settling at $3.2584 per gallon.
March 4, 2026
Mortgage rates today hold near 6% as refi demand jumps; Rocket stock slips in US trade
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Mortgage rates today hold near 6% as refi demand jumps; Rocket stock slips in US trade

New York, March 4, 2026, 13:13 — Regular session U.S. mortgage applications jumped 11% last week, with homeowners moving quickly on refinancing as rates hovered near multi-year lows, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA’s refinance index was up 14.3% for the week ending Feb. 27. The average contract rate for 30-year fixed conforming loans held steady at 6.09%. "Mortgage applications increased last week, driven by continued strength in refinance activity, as mortgage rates stayed near their lowest level since 2022," said Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist at the MBA.
March 4, 2026
Nvidia stock rises as AI chip shares bounce; Broadcom earnings and jobs data next
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Nvidia stock rises as AI chip shares bounce; Broadcom earnings and jobs data next

NEW YORK, March 4, 2026, 12:55 ET — Regular session Nvidia climbed 1.5% to $182.77 on Wednesday, after news earlier in the week about its $4 billion commitment to photonics suppliers. That gave a boost to some other AI-focused chip stocks: Advanced Micro Devices rallied 4.8%, closing at $200.14. Broadcom picked up 2.4% to finish at $321.25, with Super Micro Computer surging 5.9% to $32.48.
March 4, 2026
Natural gas price drops after Tuesday rally as traders eye EIA storage report, Cameron LNG restart
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Natural gas price drops after Tuesday rally as traders eye EIA storage report, Cameron LNG restart

New York, March 4, 2026, 13:07 EST — Regular session Natural gas futures in the U.S. pulled back Wednesday, retreating after Tuesday’s jump as traders zeroed in on the latest domestic weather signals and export numbers. By 12:53 p.m. ET, April gas had dropped 10.4 cents to $2.95 per mmBtu, down 3.41%. On the ETF front, BOIL tumbled 7.29%, while KOLD gained 7.21%.
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