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Hot U.S. PPI Inflation Hits 3.4% in February, Stocks Slide Ahead of Fed Decision

Hot U.S. PPI Inflation Hits 3.4% in February, Stocks Slide Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February, outpacing forecasts and sending Wall Street lower ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The producer price index climbed 3.4% from a year earlier, with goods prices up 1.1% and services accounting for more than half the monthly gain. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% at the open, while Treasury yields rose. Traders now expect the Fed’s first rate cut in April 2027, later than previously forecast.
18 March 2026
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American Airlines Stock Wobbles After Q1 Revenue Boost as Fuel Costs Threaten AAL Rally

American Airlines Stock Wobbles After Q1 Revenue Boost as Fuel Costs Threaten AAL Rally

American Airlines shares fell over 1% premarket Wednesday after higher U.S. producer inflation and rising oil prices pressured travel stocks. The airline maintained its adjusted loss guidance but said first-quarter revenue should rise more than 10% year-over-year, its strongest non-pandemic growth. CEO Robert Isom reported record bookings so far in 2026 but warned of capacity adjustments if fuel costs remain elevated.
18 March 2026
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Nvidia Stock Price Today: NVDA Barely Moves After China H200 Nod and New $1 Trillion AI Forecast

Nvidia Stock Price Today: NVDA Barely Moves After China H200 Nod and New $1 Trillion AI Forecast

Nvidia shares traded near $181.93 early Wednesday after sources said the company secured Beijing’s approval to sell its H200 AI chip in China and is preparing a China-ready Groq chip. CEO Jensen Huang confirmed H200 manufacturing had restarted following U.S. export licenses. The muted stock move came despite Nvidia lifting its AI chip revenue target to at least $1 trillion through 2027.
18 March 2026
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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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  • Mag 7 Tech Giants Set to Report Q1 Earnings: Key Expectations
    April 24, 2026, 9:11 PM EDT. This week, the Magnificent 7 mega-cap tech companies, including Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple, are reporting Q1 earnings. Alphabet shares have doubled in the past year, with expectations of $2.64 per share and $92.2 billion in revenue, driven by strong cloud (+48%) and search growth. Microsoft lags, facing skepticism over Azure growth, with $4.07 EPS projected on $81.4 billion revenue. Overall, Mag 7 earnings are forecasted to rise 20.3% on 22% revenue growth. Investors will watch for Amazon and Apple reports as well, focusing on sustaining momentum amid significant AI investment and capacity debates, amid the sector's robust performance.

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LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

25 April 2026
VeriSign reported first-quarter revenue of $429 million, up 6.6%, and net income of $215 million, as .com and .net registrations rose to 176.1 million. Shares fell 2.8% Friday to $269.20 after the company announced a Nov. 1 increase in the wholesale .com fee to $10.97. Management raised its 2026 growth outlook for domain registrations. Investors remain cautious over renewal and pricing risks.
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