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A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026.Mohsen Ganji | APLONDON — European stocks are expected to open firmly in negative territory on Tuesday as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh on global market sentiment.The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 0.7% lower, Germany’s DAX down 1%, France’s CAC 40 down 0.75% and Italy’s FTSE MIB 0.6% lower, according to data from IG.Global markets continue to slide as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran engulfs the wider Gulf region. Overnight, Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said that two drones hit…

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWUSD:The US dollar rallied across the board yesterday on safe haven demand as US-Iran conflict erupted over the weekend. The main driver though was the market’s realisation that rate cuts might not come as soon as expected. In fact, higher oil prices will eventually put upward pressure on inflation and yesterday’s ISM Manufacturing PMI showed how wrong the market has been in being so dovish on the economy. The data was hot for the second consecutive month, so the one-off narrative was put to rest. Moreover, the prices index jumped to the highest level since 2022, in another sign…

Next Monday, the 9th of March, 2026, will be the 18th anniversary of this secular bull stock market, which began on March 9th, 2009. The recent rotation that started 2026, which has seen – as of last Friday, February 27th, 2026 – the Mag 7 decline 6.99% YTD, while the “” (a Defiance ETF), return +3.52%, while the S&P 500 equal-weight () has returned +7%, the S&P 500 mid-cap has returned +8.21% and the Russell 2000 has returned +6.20% to start off the first two months of 2026. In my opinion, it’s healthy when a market does this, since it…

Wall St futures fall as Middle East conflict stokes inflation worries

Geopolitical developments over the weekend have resulted in about a 6% spike in WTI crude oil prices Monday, extending their year-to-date uptrend. The rise in crude oil prices has fueled a sharp runup in energy stocks, but a few bellwethers are showing signs of upside exhaustion that warrant patience for investors looking to take advantage of their bullish longer-term technical setups. WTI crude oil appears to be turning the corner on a long-term basis. The monthly MACD has triggered a “buy” signal, reflecting an important shift in long-term momentum that suggests a multi-month turnaround is taking shape. With Monday’s move,…

As the global technology sector searches for its next frontier of growth, LEAP is preparing to take centre stage once again. The award-winning technology event returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 13 to 16 April 2026 to convene the world’s most influential tech leaders, policymakers, investors, and founders.Co-organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, the fifth edition reflects the Kingdom’s growing role as a hub for innovation under Vision 2030.With the 2025 event acting as a launchpad for a staggering $14.9billion in deals and announcements, the…

Stocks tumble as Middle East air war fans inflation fears

Sign at the entrance to a Target store in Venice, Florida. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesTarget plans to report its holiday-quarter earnings and share its expectations for the year ahead on Tuesday morning, as its new CEO lays out his strategy and tries to persuade Wall Street that the big-box retailer can end its sales slump.The Minneapolis-based discounter will hold an investor meeting at its headquarters, led by CEO Michael Fiddelke, the company veteran who stepped into the job in February, as well as other Target executives.Here’s what Wall Street is expecting for the big-box retailer’s fiscal fourth…

Alliant Energy has announced its charitable foundation and the company’s employees and retirees contributed nearly $6.6 million and more than 66,000 volunteer hours to nonprofits and community causes in 2025, supporting over 1,280 organizations and distributing more than 700 grants across Iowa and Wisconsin. The Alliant Energy Foundation’s giving and volunteer efforts focused on four areas: community safety and engagement, environmental stewardship, workforce readiness, and hunger and housing, including over $35,000 in safety grants for 31 communities and first responders. The company also reported progress toward its goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030, with more than 627,000 trees…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, introduced significant tax changes that will affect your taxes this year. Some of these changes — like higher SALT caps and new “no tax on overtime and tips” deductions — don’t change the rates you pay, but they can lower your taxable income and possibly boost your refund. Here are the four major tax provisions to look for as you prepare and file your taxes. For the 2025 tax year, the state and local tax (SALT) deduction quadruples to $40,000. This massive jump from the previous $10,000…