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Stock Market 28 February 2026 - 1 March 2026

U.S. stock futures rose early Thursday, with technology shares leading gains. Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 1.44% and S&P 500 futures by 0.81%, recovering from Wednesday’s declines. Chip stocks helped drive the rebound, while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% but signaled a possible rate hike in September, prompting traders to increase bets on higher rates later in the year. The NYSE will be closed Friday for Juneteenth, making Thursday the last trading session of the week. Notable company moves included Robinhood, which surged 8.7% premarket after announcing a 10% staff cut and $28 million in restructuring charges. Allbirds, now rebranded as Smartbird, jumped 39% after appointing a new CEO, completing its transition to AI, selling its footwear assets, and doubling its convertible financing facility to $100 million. Nvidia closed Wednesday down 1.3%, with its market cap just under $5 trillion, as investors focused on its $25 billion bond sale amid a broader tech pullback. SoFi shares were higher premarket after CEO Anthony Noto bought more shares, following a weak close and amid a hawkish Fed outlook for fintech lenders. American Airlines rebounded early Thursday, helped by lower oil prices and a price target increase from Jefferies, as the company announced a top executive’s retirement. SpaceX shares fell nearly 5% on Wednesday, their first full-session loss since the IPO, but remain well above the IPO price. The National Stock Exchange of India filed for a landmark Rs 30,000 crore IPO, set to be the country’s largest. Broader markets dropped Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.2%, Nasdaq off 1.3%, and the Dow falling 507 points, as Fed projections raised rate hike expectations. Meta and Microsoft both declined sharply after the Fed’s announcement, with Meta down 5.5% and Microsoft off 3.8%. Intel gained 3.5% after progress in its manufacturing process and a price target hike from Bernstein. Nokia shares edged higher in Helsinki but fell in the U.S., with the company highlighting U.S. AI infrastructure growth.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman shares closed Friday up 1.9% at $724.38 ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that escalated geopolitical tensions. Wall Street remained closed over the weekend, leaving investors unable to react to reports of Iran firing missiles at Israel and Gulf states. Analyst price targets for Northrop cluster near current levels, with the average 12-month target at $724.39.

Stock Market Today

  • What to Know Before Buying SpaceX Stock, According to Financial Advisers
    June 18, 2026, 6:52 AM EDT. SpaceX has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most valuable private companies, drawing significant investor interest. However, financial advisers caution that buying single stocks, including SpaceX, carries risks such as market volatility and company-specific uncertainties. Potential investors should weigh these risks carefully and consider diversification to mitigate potential losses. The rocket maker's private status also limits access to its shares, posing additional challenges for retail investors. Experts recommend thorough due diligence and consultation with financial professionals before investing in SpaceX or similar high-profile tech stocks.

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Nu Holdings trades higher premarket as Brazil rate cut brings credit outlook back to fore

Nu Holdings trades higher premarket as Brazil rate cut brings credit outlook back to fore

18 June 2026
Nu Holdings shares rose 1.3% premarket to $12.89 after Brazil’s central bank cut its Selic rate to 14.25%, giving investors a reason to revisit the Latin American digital bank as they weigh a $1 billion buyback, credit-loss provisions, margin pressure, and a CFO transition, with Thursday’s session gaining importance ahead of the U.S. Juneteenth holiday.
Dow Futures Edge Up as Oil Drops, Traders Watch Fed Rate Moves

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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
Intel surged 9.3% premarket after President Trump announced Apple will partner with Intel for U.S. chip design and manufacturing, driving Nasdaq 100 futures up 1.44% and S&P 500 futures up 0.81% as tech stocks rebounded from Wednesday’s Fed-driven selloff.
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