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Stock Market Today: Hot PPI Jolts Wall Street Futures Ahead of Fed Decision; Micron Earnings Up Next

Stock Market Today: Hot PPI Jolts Wall Street Futures Ahead of Fed Decision; Micron Earnings Up Next

U.S. stock futures fell after February producer prices rose 0.7% from January, exceeding forecasts and clouding the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Dow e-minis dropped 115 points by 8:36 a.m. ET. Brent crude held above $100 a barrel despite partial Iraqi export relief. Investors now await the Fed’s rate decision and updated economic projections later Wednesday.
18 March 2026
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Ondas Stock Price Holds Gains as ONDS Links New Deal to $140 Million Military Tender

Ondas Stock Price Holds Gains as ONDS Links New Deal to $140 Million Military Tender

Ondas Inc. shares held gains in premarket trading after acquiring INDO Earth Moving Ltd. in a deal linked to a $140 million military contract. Ondas paid $5.66 million in cash and 5.49 million shares, with up to $140 million more in stock earn-outs. The company expects revenue from the contract to start in the second quarter. Tuesday’s trading volume topped 108.5 million shares.
18 March 2026
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Kohl’s Says No New Store Closures Are Planned for 2026 After 27 Shutdowns, but Weak Traffic Still Haunts Shares

Kohl’s Says No New Store Closures Are Planned for 2026 After 27 Shutdowns, but Weak Traffic Still Haunts Shares

Kohl’s CEO Michael Bender said the company does not plan another broad round of store closures in 2026 after shutting 27 locations last year. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 3.9% to $5.0 billion, and comparable sales dropped 2.8%. Shares closed down 2.7% at $12.69 on Tuesday. Executives cited weak store traffic and ongoing pressure on low- to middle-income shoppers.
18 March 2026
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Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard agreed to buy BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The deal follows recent corporate tests using stablecoins for insurance payments and trade finance, including pilots by Aon and Citi. Visa, Nasdaq, and ICE are also advancing blockchain and tokenization projects. Solana featured in several of the latest trials.
18 March 2026
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Gasoline and Diesel Prices Today: Why U.S. Pump Costs Keep Climbing Despite Lower Oil

Gasoline and Diesel Prices Today: Why U.S. Pump Costs Keep Climbing Despite Lower Oil

U.S. gasoline prices rose to $3.84 a gallon and diesel to $5.07, AAA reported Wednesday, despite a drop in crude after Iraq resumed exports. Gasoline jumped 21.8 cents and diesel 21.2 cents in a week, according to the Energy Information Administration. U.S. crude inventories rose by 6.56 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks fell. China extended a ban on fuel exports, tightening Asian supply.
18 March 2026
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Providence Resources (PZQA.IR) Surges 13.51% Pre-Market on Heavy Volume March 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Providence Resources Plc (PZQA.IR) shares jumped 13.51% to EUR 0.042 in early trading on March 19, 2026, amid a volume spike of 84,718 shares on EURONEXT. The surge comes without accompanying news, suggesting speculative activity or block trades. The stock, part of Europe's Energy sector, is characterized by low float and market cap, which tend to magnify intraday volatility. Fundamental metrics show a P/E of 17.18 and a low price-to-book
18 March 2026
Mortgage Rates Rise Again as Spring Housing Market Starts, Threatening U.S. and California Home Sales

Mortgage Rates Rise Again as Spring Housing Market Starts, Threatening U.S. and California Home Sales

U.S. 30-year mortgage rates climbed to 6.29% Tuesday, up from below 6% in late February, according to Mortgage News Daily. Pending home sales rose 1.8% in February, but economists warn higher rates and volatile oil prices could stall the spring housing market. California’s median home price hit $830,370 last month, with sales still below 300,000 for the 41st straight month. Builders report continued weak sentiment and ongoing price cuts.
18 March 2026
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Bank of America Stock Today: Why BAC Edged Up Ahead of the Fed Despite Fresh Legal Overhang

Bank of America Stock Today: Why BAC Edged Up Ahead of the Fed Despite Fresh Legal Overhang

Bank of America shares rose 0.5% to $47.28 in late trading Tuesday, stabilizing after a recent selloff. Investors adjusted expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, with markets now pricing in only one. The bank reported $28.4 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and $7.6 billion net income. Bank of America also reached a settlement in principle over claims related to Jeffrey Epstein, with a court hearing set for April 2.
18 March 2026
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AT&T Stock Price Today: Why Shares Rose After Cisco-Nvidia AI Tie-Up

AT&T Stock Price Today: Why Shares Rose After Cisco-Nvidia AI Tie-Up

AT&T shares rose 0.4% to $27.85 Tuesday after announcing an enterprise AI partnership with Cisco and Nvidia, outpacing declines in Verizon and T-Mobile. The new service uses Nvidia infrastructure to run AI closer to devices, already tested in Dallas and Louisiana. AT&T is investing $250 billion over five years in U.S. network upgrades and expects first-quarter results April 22 under a new reporting structure.
18 March 2026
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Lululemon Stock Falls After Weak 2026 Outlook Overshadows Q4 Earnings Beat, Chip Bergh Joins Board

Lululemon Stock Falls After Weak 2026 Outlook Overshadows Q4 Earnings Beat, Chip Bergh Joins Board

Lululemon projected 2026 revenue and profit below analyst estimates Tuesday, sending shares lower in after-hours trading. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 1% to $3.64 billion, beating forecasts, but Americas sales fell 4% while international sales jumped 17%. Former Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh joined the board as the company faces a proxy fight and ongoing CEO search. Gross margin dropped 5.5 percentage points to 54.9%.
18 March 2026
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SoFi Stock Falls After Muddy Waters Short Report as CEO Anthony Noto Buys More Shares

SoFi Stock Falls After Muddy Waters Short Report as CEO Anthony Noto Buys More Shares

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.3% Tuesday after Muddy Waters Research disclosed a short position and accused the company of misstating debt and profit. CEO Anthony Noto bought about $500,000 of stock after hours, briefly lifting the price. Muddy Waters claimed SoFi had $312 million in unrecorded debt and overstated 2025 EBITDA by $950 million. SoFi reported lower charge-off rates and $1.05 billion in 2023 adjusted EBITDA.
18 March 2026
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DocuSign Stock Rises After Earnings Beat, $2 Billion Buyback Boost and Strong 2027 Revenue Outlook

DocuSign Stock Rises After Earnings Beat, $2 Billion Buyback Boost and Strong 2027 Revenue Outlook

DocuSign reported fourth-quarter revenue of $836.9 million, beating estimates, and raised its share repurchase plan by $2 billion. The company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above analyst expectations and will shift its reporting focus from billings to annual recurring revenue. Shares rose 1.5% in after-hours trading. DocuSign ended the quarter with $1.1 billion in cash and no debt.
18 March 2026
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Delta Raises Revenue Outlook as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Surge and Higher Airfares

Delta Raises Revenue Outlook as Iran War Drives Jet Fuel Surge and Higher Airfares

Delta Air Lines raised its first-quarter revenue growth outlook, citing a 25% jump in recent weekly sales despite jet fuel prices nearly doubling since January. American Airlines also lifted its forecast, with both carriers reporting fuel bills up about $400 million due to surging oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. United called early 2026 bookings its strongest ever. Frontier warned its annual outlook is under review.
17 March 2026
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IREN Limited Stock Falls 4.4% as $6 Billion Share-Sale Plan Clouds AI Expansion

IREN Limited Stock Falls 4.4% as $6 Billion Share-Sale Plan Clouds AI Expansion

IREN Ltd shares fell 4.4% to $42.96 Tuesday, erasing part of Monday’s 8% gain, as the company pursues a $6 billion equity sale to fund a shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure. IREN has already sold 66.7 million shares for $1 billion and may issue up to 154 million more, raising dilution concerns. The company reported $2.8 billion in cash and $9.2 billion in secured funding as of Jan. 31.
17 March 2026
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Petrobras Stock Price Rises After $450 Million Petronas Deal as $100 Oil Puts Dividends in Focus (Reuters)

Petrobras Stock Price Rises After $450 Million Petronas Deal as $100 Oil Puts Dividends in Focus (Reuters)

Petrobras shares rose 1.8% after it agreed to buy Petronas’ stakes in two Campos Basin oil fields for $450 million, with Brent crude settling above $100 a barrel. The assets produce about 55,000 barrels per day. The deal is pending regulator approval. Petrobras executives said higher oil prices could support future dividends but ruled out an extraordinary payout this year.
17 March 2026
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Rocket Lab stock price swings as $1 billion share-sale filing dents rally

Rocket Lab stock price swings as $1 billion share-sale filing dents rally

Rocket Lab shares fell more than 5% after hours Tuesday following a filing to sell up to $1 billion in stock through an at-the-market program and forward sale agreements. The company ended 2025 with $1.1 billion in cash and is ending a prior $750 million stock-sale program. Rocket Lab reported record 2025 revenue but delayed the first Neutron rocket launch to late 2026 after a tank test failure.
17 March 2026
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Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Slips to 6.29% Ahead of Fed, but Spring Buyers Still Face Pressure

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Slips to 6.29% Ahead of Fed, but Spring Buyers Still Face Pressure

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for top-tier U.S. borrowers fell to 6.29% on Tuesday from 6.36% Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily. Pending home sales rose 1.8% in February as rates dipped, but builder sentiment in March stayed below breakeven. Analysts expect home prices to rise 1.8% this year. Builders continue to offer discounts and incentives to attract buyers.
17 March 2026
UiPath Stock Price Rebounds After Earnings Selloff, but 2027 Growth Worries Remain

UiPath Stock Price Rebounds After Earnings Selloff, but 2027 Growth Worries Remain

UiPath shares rose 40.5 cents to $11.98 Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s 6.9% drop following a cautious 2027 revenue outlook. The company reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.611 billion and guided for $1.754–$1.759 billion in 2027. Analysts cut price targets, citing uncertainty over AI monetization. UiPath posted 14% revenue growth last quarter and announced a $500 million share buyback.
17 March 2026
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Archer Aviation Stock Price Today: ACHR Rises Despite Fresh Insider Sale Filings

Archer Aviation Stock Price Today: ACHR Rises Despite Fresh Insider Sale Filings

Archer Aviation shares rose 2.8% to $6.29 Tuesday despite insider sales for tax withholding, SEC filings show. The company ended 2025 with $2.0 billion in liquidity and a $618.2 million net loss, projecting a first-quarter adjusted EBITDA loss up to $180 million. FAA accepted all compliance methods for its Midnight aircraft, with first passenger flights targeted for 2026. Rivals Joby and Beta also advanced in federal pilot programs.
17 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • W.P. Carey (WPC) Upgraded to Buy on Rising Earnings Estimates
    April 3, 2026, 1:48 PM EDT. W.P. Carey (WPC), a real estate investment trust, has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) due to an upward revision in earnings estimates, a key indicator for stock price movements. The Zacks rating system, based on consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimates from analysts, signals improving business fundamentals for W.P. Carey despite stable EPS forecasts at $5.18 for fiscal 2026. Such upgrades often drive institutional investor activity, affecting share prices through changes in perceived fair value. This reflects confidence in W.P. Carey's earnings outlook and potential stock appreciation, underscoring the value of tracking earnings revisions in market investment decisions.
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