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Warsh’s Rate-Cut Path Gets Narrower as Oil Surge Forces Markets to Rethink the Fed

Warsh’s Rate-Cut Path Gets Narrower as Oil Surge Forces Markets to Rethink the Fed

Traders slashed bets on near-term Fed rate cuts Tuesday as oil prices surged amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Futures now show a 30.7% chance of a June cut, down from 49.6% last week. Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces resistance to delivering the cuts President Trump wants, with officials citing persistent inflation and a stabilizing job market.
3 March 2026
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Vodafone turns to Amazon Leo satellites to plug remote 5G gaps in Europe and Africa

Vodafone turns to Amazon Leo satellites to plug remote 5G gaps in Europe and Africa

Vodafone will use Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellites to connect remote 4G and 5G masts, starting in Germany in 2026, then expanding across Europe and Africa via Vodacom. The service promises up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. Vodafone says the satellite link will help keep sites online during fibre outages. Amazon Leo’s constellation currently has over 200 satellites in orbit.
3 March 2026
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Petrobras stock price rises again as oil surges — fuel pricing and March 5 results in focus

Petrobras stock price rises again as oil surges — fuel pricing and March 5 results in focus

Petrobras preferred shares rose 1.6% to 41.80 reais in early Tuesday trading, extending a rally as Brent crude climbed above $83 a barrel amid shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. CEO Magda Chambriard said Petrobras does not plan immediate domestic fuel price hikes. Brazil’s Treasury Secretary warned prolonged oil price gains could spur inflation and affect rate cuts. Fourth-quarter results are due March 5.
3 March 2026
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Venture Global stock jumps premarket as Qatar LNG outage tightens market — what to watch next

Venture Global stock jumps premarket as Qatar LNG outage tightens market — what to watch next

Venture Global shares jumped 13.7% to $12.94 in premarket trading Tuesday after Qatar halted LNG output, tightening global gas supply. The company reported Q4 net income of $1.067 billion on $4.445 billion in revenue and forecast 2026 core profit below analyst estimates. Venture Global signed a five-year LNG supply deal with Trafigura. A New York judge rejected Shell’s attempt to overturn an arbitration loss to Venture Global.
3 March 2026
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slips before the bell after it pegs crypto hoard at $9.9B

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slips before the bell after it pegs crypto hoard at $9.9B

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell 3.8% to $19.62 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 7.5% gain Monday. A new filing showed Bitmine held 4.47 million ether, 195 bitcoin, and $868 million in cash as of March 1. The company reported 3.04 million ether staked and $172 million in annualized staking revenue. Traders are watching crypto prices and the timeline for Bitmine’s MAVAN staking launch.
3 March 2026
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Palantir stock (PLTR) steadies near $145 as Peter Thiel sale filing hits tape before the bell

Palantir stock (PLTR) steadies near $145 as Peter Thiel sale filing hits tape before the bell

Palantir shares traded at $145.17 premarket after a 5.8% rally, with co-founder Peter Thiel filing to sell up to 2 million shares worth about $280 million. A new lawsuit from Guardian Premier Solutions alleges fraud and breach of contract. Traders are watching for insider sale disclosures and company response to the suit. Rosenblatt raised its price target to $200.
3 March 2026
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MARA stock jumps premarket as annual filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA stock jumps premarket as annual filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA Holdings shares climbed 5.8% to $9.45 in premarket trading after the company disclosed it can now sell bitcoin from its balance sheet, not just newly mined coins. The miner ended 2025 holding 53,822 bitcoin, valued at $4.7 billion. Bitcoin rose 2% to $67,381. Investors are watching for updates on bitcoin sales and funding for MARA’s planned AI-focused data centers.
3 March 2026
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AES stock price today: Shares hover near $14 as $15 buyout sets a long road ahead

AES stock price today: Shares hover near $14 as $15 buyout sets a long road ahead

AES shares traded near $14.21 in premarket Tuesday after plunging 18% on news of a $15-per-share buyout led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT. The deal values AES’s equity at $10.7 billion and enterprise value at $33.4 billion. The merger requires multiple regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. AES canceled its earnings call and named Ricardo Falú president.
3 March 2026
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AXT Inc (AXTI) stock slips in premarket after 22% leap as insider sale notices hit SEC tape

AXT Inc (AXTI) stock slips in premarket after 22% leap as insider sale notices hit SEC tape

AXT shares fell 6.5% to $43.33 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 22% surge Monday. SEC filings showed CEO Morris Young, CFO Gary Fischer, and director Jesse Chen filed to sell a combined 753,801 shares worth about $30.2 million. The moves follow a sector rally sparked by Nvidia’s $2 billion investments in Lumentum and Coherent. Traders are watching for insider sales and the next earnings report on April 23.
3 March 2026
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Lumentum stock price jumps premarket as Nvidia puts $2 billion into LITE in AI optics push

Lumentum stock price jumps premarket as Nvidia puts $2 billion into LITE in AI optics push

Lumentum shares jumped 11.8% to $783.25 in premarket trading after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment and supply agreement tied to AI data center optics. The deal involves convertible preferred stock, pending antitrust clearance. Nvidia also secured multi-year purchase commitments for advanced laser components. Stifel raised its price target on Lumentum to $800.
3 March 2026
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Ouster stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 profit; royalty boost and 2026 outlook in focus

Ouster stock jumps 17% premarket after Q4 profit; royalty boost and 2026 outlook in focus

Ouster shares jumped 17% in premarket trading to $23.78 after the company posted a surprise quarterly profit, driven by $21.2 million in mostly one-time royalty payments. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $62.2 million, with product revenue at $41 million and GAAP net income of $4 million. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $45–48 million. Ouster expects royalty revenue to drop below $5 million in 2026.
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Key Market Drivers to Watch Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Price Volatility
    April 5, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT. The stock market remains focused on the evolving conflict with Iran, with investors closely monitoring its impact on oil prices and inflation data. This week, the first inflation figures reflecting the recent surge in oil prices will be released, potentially influencing market sentiment. Oil prices continue to steer stock market movements as the conflict disrupts the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. While hope for a swift resolution fuels optimism, geopolitical risks persist, especially with mixed signals from Washington and Tehran. An all-clear for stocks depends heavily on sustained declines in oil prices, unlikely until shipping normalizes. The market faces uncertainty as elevated oil prices exert pressure on the global economy and corporate profits, keeping investors cautious despite recent stock rebounds.
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