Stock Market 21 March 2026 - 23 March 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 23, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Diversified Royalty Strategies in Equity Analysis March 23, 2026, 11:55 PM EDT. Equity analyst and founder of Goulart's Restaurant Stocks shares insights on diversified royalty investment strategies within the U.S. restaurant sector. Focusing on fixed royalties to mitigate risk, the research applies financial modeling and sector-specific KPIs. With experience spanning consumer discretionary, food & beverage, and gaming industries, the analyst highlights opportunities in often overlooked micro and small cap stocks. This approach emphasizes uncovering hidden value amid market volatility. Disclosure notes the author holds no

Oil is poised for another jump when Asian markets open Monday, after President Donald Trump warned Tehran he’d target Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t fully reopened within 48 hours. Iran fired back, vowing to hit Gulf energy and water infrastructure. Brent crude, the international gauge, ended Friday at $112.19 per barrel—the highest closing since July 2022.

U.S. mortgage rates kick off the week facing renewed upward pressure. On Friday, top-tier borrowers were seeing quotes at 6.53%—back over 6.5%, the highest mark since September 3. Freddie Mac’s 30-year average also climbed, reaching 6.22%, a level not seen since early December.

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 22, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 22, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) Stock Dips Amid Mixed Valuation Signals March 22, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT. CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) shares fell 5.17% over the past month, contrasting with a 19.02% total return over the last year. Trading around CA$83.60, the stock shows an implied 43% discount to a fair value estimate of CA$100.90 based on growth in intelligent labels and RFID solutions. However, risks such as supply chain setbacks and investment in sustainable film plants could pressure margins. The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) stands at 18x,

Oil surged to levels not seen in almost four years, fueled by Iraq's force majeure declaration on foreign-operated fields and fresh turmoil across the Middle East. Brent closed out Friday at $112.19 a barrel—its highest mark since July 2022. U.S. West Texas Intermediate, with the April contract set to expire, finished at $98.32. For the week, Brent jumped 8.8%, but front-month WTI slipped about 0.4% from last Friday.