Stock Market 2 March 2026

Wall Street hit by Iran strikes: Dow futures slide, oil spikes, defense stocks surge
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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
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
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
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
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
Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates
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Haleon share price today: HLN stock flat in London as investors eye April trading update and dividend dates

Haleon shares edged down 0.2 pence to 405.5p in early London trading Monday, after closing Friday up 2.9%. The company last week forecast 2026 organic revenue growth of 3% to 5% and announced a £500 million share buyback. Haleon will pay a final dividend of 4.9p on May 14, with an ex-dividend date of April 9. First-quarter results and the AGM are set for April 29.
March 2, 2026
QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date
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QBE share price today: why traders are watching QBE stock before Thursday’s dividend date

QBE shares closed up A$0.01 at A$21.74 ahead of the March 5 ex-dividend date for its 78-cent final payout. The S&P/ASX 200 finished nearly flat, as gains in miners and energy offset losses in banks amid geopolitical uncertainty. QBE’s dividend is 30% franked, with payment set for April 17. The insurer recently reported 2025 net profit of US$2.157 billion, up from US$1.779 billion.
March 2, 2026
Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN
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Mineral Resources share price drops after ASX close as iron ore slips — what’s next for MIN

Mineral Resources shares closed down 2.1% at A$59.70 in Sydney on Monday, tracking softer iron ore prices in Asia while lithium prices rose. The stock moved between A$59.25 and A$62.49 during the session. Investors are watching China’s upcoming manufacturing data and parliament meeting for policy signals. MinRes will report its next quarterly results on April 30.
March 2, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week
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Aristocrat Leisure share price drops after buyback update — what to watch for ASX:ALL this week

Aristocrat Leisure closed down 1.8% at A$47.23 in Sydney after disclosing a buyback of 563,499 shares for A$27.1 million on Friday. The company has repurchased about 15.6 million shares since the program began, totaling roughly A$954 million. Its on-market buyback is set to run until March 2027, up to A$1.5 billion. Half-year results are due May 13.
March 2, 2026
PLS Group share price today: ASX lithium stock slips after touching 52-week high — what to watch next
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PLS Group share price today: ASX lithium stock slips after touching 52-week high — what to watch next

PLS Group shares closed down 0.8% at A$5.15 in Sydney after touching A$5.32 intraday. Investors are focused on lithium price trends and the planned July restart of the Ngungaju plant, which will add 200,000 tonnes of capacity. The company expects operating costs to stay near the top of guidance as restart spending rises. Lithium spot prices in China continued to climb on Monday.
March 2, 2026
Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms
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Coles share price rebounds 3.7% after earnings selloff as dividend date looms

Coles shares closed up 3.7% at A$21.33 on Monday, partly recovering from Friday’s 7.35% drop after weaker-than-expected half-year profit. The company reported first-half sales of A$23.62 billion and net profit of A$511 million, down 11.3% after significant items. Investors are watching the March 11 dividend record date and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision on March 17.
March 2, 2026
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