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S&P 500 Near Record Highs but UBS Warns of Bumpy Road Ahead – Here’s How to Position

U.S. equities climbed to record highs this week, but UBS is urging investors to stay diversified as energy market tensions, AI uncertainty and geopolitical risks keep the outlook clouded.

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Sam Boughedda
S&P 500 Companies on Track for Double-Digit Earnings Growth Despite Iran War, Says deVere

US corporations are poised to deliver strong first-quarter earnings despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world's largest independent financial adv

Wall Street Market Updates
Sam Boughedda
BP Shares Dip Despite Anticipated Exceptional Oil Trading Result

Shares of BP (LON: BP) are trading lower today despite the company's first-quarter 2026 trading statement projecting an exceptional oil trading result.

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TD Cowen Trims Shell Target but Keeps Buy Rating After Above-Consensus Q1 Update

TD Cowen trimmed its price target on Shell to $110 from $112, maintaining its buy rating, after the energy major's first-quarter update pointed to earnings above consensus driven by stronger-than-expected contributions from C

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Sam Boughedda
Rio Tinto Shares in Focus as Miner Said to Draw Bids for $2bn California Boron Assets

Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) has attracted interest from more than a dozen potential bidders for its U.S. boron assets in California, which could fetch around $2 billion, accor

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Sam Boughedda
Stocks Rally: UBS Maintains 7,500 S&P 500 Target After US-Iran Ceasefire

Global stocks surged, and oil prices tumbled on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire was agreed, with Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting UBS to lay out its investment playbook for the new backdrop.

Wall Street Market Updates
Sam Boughedda
GSK Shares Edge Higher Following China Approval of Exdensur for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) experienced a modest share price increase of approximately 1% in early trading following the announcement that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Exdensur (depemokimab

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UBS: What Investors Should Do as Stock Price Slide Continues on Middle East Uncertainty

Global stocks continued to retreat this week as persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed investors toward safer assets, prompting UBS to advise clients to stay disciplined rather than attempt to trade fast-m

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FTSE Outlook Steady as Schroders Maintains Overweight Equities Despite Energy Shock

Schroders said it continues to favour equities even as global markets adjust to the inflationary effects of the Middle East conflict, offering a steady backdrop for investors in the FTSE and other major indices.

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Morgan Stanley Resets View on BP and Shell Shares as Outlook Shifts

BP (LON: BP.) and Shell (LON: SHEL) received diverging calls from Morgan Stanley after the bank lifted its long

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Sam Boughedda
UBS Warns Gulf Conflict Driving 2-Way Market Risk

Global markets are facing renewed stress as the Gulf conflict continues to escalate, with UBS warning investors to brace for persistently heightened volatility and a widening range of potential outcomes.

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Tesla Stock Edges Higher as UK Energy License Signals Strategic Pivot Beyond Automotive

Tesla Inc stock climbed 1.27% in pre-market trading on Friday after UK regulator Ofgem granted the electric vehicle manufacturer a license to supply electricity to British households and businesses, marking a significant expa

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Micron Stock Surges 32% Year-to-Date: Wells Fargo Lifts Price Target to $470

Micron Technology Inc. has delivered a stellar performance in 2026, with shares climbing 32% year-to-date as demand for memory products continues to accelerate, particularly in artificial intelligence applications. The rally

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NIO Stock Upgraded Following Breakthrough Quarterly Earnings

NIO's stock (NYSE: NIO) jumped 15.38% yesterday to close at $5.70, marking a significant rally for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer following a wave of analyst upgrades triggered by the company's first-ever quarterly

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Oracle Stock Surges in Pre-Market Following Blowout Q3 Earnings Beat

Oracle's stock is 11.11% higher in the pre-market this morning following a resounding earnings beat in its fiscal third quarter. The enterprise software giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.79, cr

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Trade Desk Stock Jumps on Reports of OpenAI Advertising Partnership

The Trade Desk stock is up 21% in pre-market trading  following reports that the programmatic advertising platform has held preliminary discussions with OpenAI regarding a partnership to sell advertisements on the ChatGP

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Booking Holdings Stock Named Top Sector Pick as AI Disruption Fears Ease

Booking Holdings stock (BKNG) is up 3.2% this morning as BKNG was named as Mizuho Securities' top pick in the Internet sector, replacing Airbnb in that designation, as analysts anticipate a significant relief rally following reports that OpenAI is

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Stock: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate made famous by legendary investor Warren Buffett, continues to be a focal point for investors seeking stability and long-term value. After a period of strong performance, the company's sto

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Oil at $90 and Gold at $6,200? How to Trade the US–Iran Conflict Escalation

Global markets remain on edge as the U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies, with energy and precious metals prices swinging sharply since the latest round of military strikes. Br

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Sam Boughedda
Target Earnings Preview – (TGT) Stock Lower PreMarket Into The Print

Target's stock (NYSE: TGT) is 1.91% lower this pre-market ahead of earnings, after a strong start to 2026 that has seen TGT add 12.6%.

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BigBear.AI’s Stock (BBAI) Under Pressure Into Earnings – What To Expect

BigBear.ai's stock (NASDAQ:BBAI) is 30% lower YTD ahead of today's earnings report, putting pressure on the company to put up a solid set of numbers, and a guide that meets the Street.

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Asana Earnings Preview – (ASAN) Stock Underperforming Into The Print

Asana's stock (ASAN) is significantly underperforming broader markets ahead of today's earnings, down 44% YTD, and 61% in 12 months leading in. The company reports fiscal Q4 2026 results on March 2 after market close,

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Archer Aviation Earnings Preview – What to Expect From ACHR

Archer Aviation reports fourth-quarter 2025 results after market close on March 2, with Wall Street watching closely for signs that the company can maintain spending discipline while advancing toward FAA certification

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