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Taiwan stocks week ahead: Taiex at lofty levels as U.S. jobs and AI jitters hit tech

Taiwan stocks week ahead: Taiex at lofty levels as U.S. jobs and AI jitters hit tech

Taiwan’s Taiex index closed at 35,414.49 before the Peace Memorial Day holiday, up about 5.38% since Feb. 11, with market value reaching NT$115.41 trillion, the Taiwan Stock Exchange said. Trading resumes Monday after the break. Chip and AI-related stocks remain key movers, while U.S. economic data is expected to drive early-week sentiment. Turnover last Thursday totaled NT$1.14 trillion, according to CNA.
1 March 2026
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IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

Spanish stocks reopen Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised supply fears and pushed Brent oil toward $100. The IBEX 35 last closed down 0.73% at 18,360.80, with banks under pressure after Santander fell 2.8% on UK credit worries. Acciona Energia proposed a 93% dividend cut and flagged 2 billion euros in asset sales. Amadeus beat earnings forecasts and approved a 500 million euro buyback.
1 March 2026
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Nasdaq Nordic Week Ahead: OMXS30 ends February at 3,222.75 as PMIs, inflation and U.S. jobs loom

Nasdaq Nordic Week Ahead: OMXS30 ends February at 3,222.75 as PMIs, inflation and U.S. jobs loom

Stockholm’s OMXS30 closed Friday up 0.55% at 3,222.75, hitting a record high, while the OMX Nordic 40 rose 0.61% to 2,617.28. Ericsson gained 2.9%, with Boliden and AstraZeneca also rising over 2%. SEB fell 1.6%. Traders now await Swedish PMI and inflation data, plus the upcoming U.S. payrolls report.
1 March 2026
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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
1 March 2026
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Week ahead: Brazil’s Ibovespa faces GDP test after inflation surprise hits B3 stocks

Week ahead: Brazil’s Ibovespa faces GDP test after inflation surprise hits B3 stocks

Brazil’s Ibovespa fell 1.16% Friday to 188,786.98, ending the week down 0.92% as investors reacted to higher-than-expected February inflation. The IPCA-15 index rose 0.84%, raising doubts over the pace of central bank rate cuts planned for March. Net foreign inflows topped 15 billion reais in February. Bradesco shares rose after announcing a major health unit consolidation.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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Saudi stocks week ahead: Tadawul braces for Iran fallout, Hormuz risk and OPEC+ decision

Saudi stocks week ahead: Tadawul braces for Iran fallout, Hormuz risk and OPEC+ decision

Saudi stocks face volatility after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with oil prices jumping and analysts warning of further gains if conflict disrupts energy flows. The Tadawul All Share Index last closed down 1.28%, while Saudi Aramco fell 3.03%. Several shippers have suspended transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it closed navigation. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output hike.
1 March 2026
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HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price

HKEX shares closed at HK$419.00 on Friday, up 0.87%. Four companies launched Hong Kong IPOs seeking up to HK$4.9 billion, led by Shenzhen Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics. The exchange reported 2025 profit of HK$17.8 billion and revenue up 30% to HK$29.2 billion. Investors are watching Beijing’s “Two Sessions” and U.S. jobs data for market direction.
1 March 2026
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus

Shenzhen Component closed down 0.06% at 14,495.09 on Friday; ChiNext dropped 1.04%. The PBOC will scrap a 20% risk-reserve on FX forwards from March 2 to slow the yuan’s rise, which has gained over 7% since last April. Investors await March 4 PMI figures and the March 5 opening of the National People’s Congress. New home prices in 100 cities fell 0.04% in February, the steepest monthly drop in over three years.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and halt tanker traffic, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,878.88 Friday, capping its weakest month since March 2025. Oil settled at $72.48 a barrel as traders braced for supply disruptions. OPEC+ members meet Sunday to discuss possible output increases.
1 March 2026
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Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Stock Exchange week ahead: Two Sessions and PMI loom after Shanghai Composite ends Friday higher

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.39% at 4,162.88 on Friday, while the CSI 300 fell 0.34% and traders await key policy signals from the upcoming “Two Sessions” meetings starting March 4. The Politburo called for more proactive fiscal measures as investors look for growth targets and budget details. Cambricon reported 2025 net profit of 2.06 billion yuan, with revenue up 450%. February PMI data is due March 4.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 01.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 1, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Sensex Slides Nearly 1,200 Points as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions March 1, 2026, 11:55 PM EST. Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday, extending Friday's losses as Sensex dropped 1,187 points (1.5%) to 80,100 and Nifty fell 341 points (1.4%) to 24,837, slipping below the key 25,000 level. The sell-off followed a spike in Brent crude near $76 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, stirring fears of higher inflation and slowing growth. Market breadth was negative with 2,551 shares declining on the
1 March 2026
RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
28 February 2026
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General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday; Iran fired missiles toward Israel and Gulf states. General Dynamics closed Friday at $357.05, up 1.8%, before the attacks. Oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by some firms. Defense stocks rose Friday, while analysts warned lasting gains need extended conflict or higher budgets.
28 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, ahead of the attacks. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by several companies over the weekend. Barclays said Brent could reach $80 a barrel if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

OXY stock forecast: What to watch for Occidental Petroleum after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

Occidental Petroleum shares closed Friday up 3.2% at $53.08 ahead of U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which analysts say could trigger a sharp oil price jump when markets reopen. Brent settled at $72.48 a barrel, with some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz suspended. OPEC+ meets Sunday and may consider raising output. Barclays warned Brent could hit $100 if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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  • RBC Downgrade Highlights Methanex's Earnings Vulnerability Amid Methanol Price Fluctuations
    April 5, 2026, 9:57 PM EDT. RBC Capital Markets downgraded Methanex (TSX:MX), citing doubts over sustained methanol price gains tied to the Iran conflict and geopolitical risks. The brokerage highlighted Methanex's earnings sensitivity to short-term price swings and gas supply constraints. Despite strong Q4 2025 sales, full-year 2025 profits declined, underscoring volatility risks. Methanex projects revenue growth to $4.6 billion and earnings of $421.9 million by 2028, demanding consistent price and supply stability. Current stock valuations vary widely, reflecting diverse market views amid uncertain methanol demand. Investors face a crucial test of Methanex's earnings resilience as temporary price support fades. The firm's dependence on contracted gas supplies in regions like Chile and New Zealand remains a key factor shaping outlook.
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