Today: 2 March 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Brent crude rose $1.17 to $72.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 87 cents to $66.29 Thursday as traders reacted to stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels last week, but the market largely ignored the build. OPEC+ is weighing a possible 137,000 bpd output increase for April. China may trim crude imports from April after recent price gains.
26 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% this week, the first drop below 6% since 2022. Housing stocks slumped Wednesday, with Lennar down 4.9%, PulteGroup off 4.5%, and D.R. Horton losing 4%. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% Thursday as Nvidia shares declined. Mortgage News Daily’s daily index showed the 30-year rate steady at 6.00%.
26 February 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $5,168.80 an ounce by 1:03 p.m. EST Thursday, trading between $5,130.30 and $5,206.40 as markets awaited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. April gold futures on COMEX fell 0.7% to $5,190.8. Spot silver dropped 2.4% to $87.25, platinum slipped 1.5%, and palladium lost 2.1%. U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 212,000 for the week ended Feb. 21.
26 February 2026
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Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia shares dropped 4% to $187.60 Thursday despite record quarterly revenue of $68.1 billion and a strong outlook. The decline dragged chip stocks and the Nasdaq lower as investors questioned valuations and cash returns. By late morning, the Nasdaq was down 1.5% and the S&P 500 fell 0.87%. Nvidia said it returned $41.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026.
26 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials shares fell 5.45% to $373.43 by midday Thursday after hitting a record high the previous session. Director Judy Bruner sold nearly $1.5 million in stock on Feb. 23. The drop followed weakness in chip and AI-related stocks after Nvidia declined. Applied recently agreed to pay $252.5 million to settle a U.S. export-controls inquiry tied to China shipments.
26 February 2026
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Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings shares fell 8% to $15.31 in New York after posting record Q4 revenue and profit. The company reported net income of $895 million and revenue of $4.9 billion, but analysts flagged higher costs and a tax-rate increase. Credit losses and expense trends drew scrutiny despite 131 million customers and a 33% return on equity. Shares dropped further in post-market trading.
26 February 2026
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Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle shares fell 0.6% to $147.05 midday Thursday after fluctuating between $145.15 and $152.38. Oppenheimer upgraded the stock to “Outperform” with a $185 target, citing a valuation reset and projected earnings growth. Oracle extended its Formula One partnership, highlighting AI and cloud technology. Investors await fiscal Q3 earnings, expected in mid-March, amid scrutiny of Oracle’s $45–$50 billion 2026 funding plan.
26 February 2026
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Intuit stock jumps today as Anthropic AI tie-up puts earnings in focus

Intuit stock jumps today as Anthropic AI tie-up puts earnings in focus

Intuit shares jumped 4.2% to $397.21 by late morning Thursday, ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report after the bell. The stock extended Wednesday’s rally, trading between $387.96 and $406.46. Investors are watching for updates on AI partnerships with Anthropic and signs of tax-season demand at TurboTax. CEO Sasan Goodarzi is scheduled to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 2.
26 February 2026
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Intel stock slides as chip rally cools — what’s driving INTC today

Intel stock slides as chip rally cools — what’s driving INTC today

Intel shares dropped 3.3% to $45.33 in late-morning New York trading Thursday, reversing earlier gains as chip stocks slid after Nvidia’s results failed to lift sentiment. The decline followed Intel’s announcement of a multi-year AI inference partnership with SambaNova. Traders are watching for new demand signals and Intel’s next earnings report on April 23.
26 February 2026
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Netflix stock price today: NFLX rises as White House trip and Paramount bid keep Warner deal on edge

Netflix stock price today: NFLX rises as White House trip and Paramount bid keep Warner deal on edge

Netflix shares rose 1.3% to $83.75 by 11:00 a.m. ET Thursday, following a 6% jump Wednesday as investors tracked its $82.7 billion bid for Warner’s studio and streaming assets. Paramount Skydance has countered with a $31-per-share offer and a $7 billion breakup fee. Political and regulatory scrutiny is intensifying ahead of Warner’s March 20 shareholder vote. Warner reported a 6% revenue drop but HBO Max added 3.5 million subscribers.
26 February 2026
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IonQ stock price jumps nearly 20% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Romania quantum-network win

IonQ stock price jumps nearly 20% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Romania quantum-network win

IonQ shares jumped 19% to $40.08 Thursday morning after the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $225 million–$245 million and reported fourth-quarter revenue of $61.9 million. The firm also announced deployment of a national quantum key distribution network in Romania. IonQ ended 2025 with $3.3 billion in cash and posted an adjusted quarterly loss of $0.20 per share.
26 February 2026
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Apple stock drops today: AAPL slides as investors weigh Houston production push and China risk vote

Apple stock drops today: AAPL slides as investors weigh Houston production push and China risk vote

Apple shares dropped about 1% to $271.41 in morning trading Thursday, reversing two days of gains. The move followed a shareholder vote rejecting a report on China supply-chain risks and news of expanded U.S. manufacturing. MoffettNathanson raised its price target to $270 but kept a neutral rating. Broader tech stocks also fell after Nvidia’s earnings failed to ease concerns over AI-driven growth.
26 February 2026
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