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Stock Market 2 March 2026

Salesforce stock price slides while software ETF climbs; investors look to Tuesday’s Morgan Stanley talk

Salesforce stock price slides while software ETF climbs; investors look to Tuesday’s Morgan Stanley talk

Salesforce shares fell 1.1% to $192.60 Monday afternoon, trailing a 1.5% gain in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF. The drop followed last week’s revenue guidance that missed Wall Street targets and a $50 billion buyback announcement. Investors weighed new partner-program changes and Salesforce’s push into AI agents. Executives are set to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference Tuesday.
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Aussie Dollar Bulls Crowd In: Analysts Target 73–75 U.S. Cents as GDP Looms

Aussie Dollar Bulls Crowd In: Analysts Target 73–75 U.S. Cents as GDP Looms

The Australian dollar traded near 0.7100 after dipping on war headlines, with Barrenjoey Markets predicting a rise above 75 U.S. cents and ANZ seeing 73 cents by year-end. Australia’s December-quarter national accounts are due March 4, with crowded speculative positions raising the risk of sharp moves. Carry trades and higher local rates support the currency, but global market turmoil threatens volatility.
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price slips as oil spike rattles travel shares; what to watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price slips as oil spike rattles travel shares; what to watch next

Booking Holdings fell 0.7% to $4,209.26 in afternoon trading Monday as travel stocks lost $22.6 billion in value amid mounting flight cancellations and a surge in oil prices linked to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. At least 4,000 flights were canceled in three days and crude jumped as much as 13%. Booking’s 25-for-1 stock split is set for early April, with a March 6 record date.
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AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

AeroVironment shares plunged nearly 19% to $204.50 Monday after Raymond James downgraded the stock, citing uncertainty over the Space Force’s $1.4 billion SCAR satellite-communications program. The broker warned a possible contract re-bid could pressure AeroVironment’s backlog and revenue outlook. Investors await the company’s March 10 earnings for updates on contract status.
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Eli Lilly stock drops 2% as traders eye China approval and a late-day CFO readout

Eli Lilly stock drops 2% as traders eye China approval and a late-day CFO readout

Eli Lilly shares fell 2.3% to $1,028.07 Monday as health stocks lagged, despite the S&P 500 edging higher. Innovent Biologics won Chinese approval for Jaypirca, a Lilly-partnered cancer drug, after late-stage trial results. Investors remain focused on Lilly’s obesity drug pipeline and upcoming FDA decisions, with orforglipron inventory reaching $1.5 billion ahead of a possible U.S. launch.
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slides about 3% as WD exec flags 32TB drive shipments and AI demand

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides about 3% as WD exec flags 32TB drive shipments and AI demand

Western Digital shares fell about 3% to $271.26 in Monday afternoon trading, underperforming major U.S. indexes. WD shipped 3.5 million 32TB nearline hard drives last quarter, according to its sales director. Investors are watching the company’s March 3 appearance at a Morgan Stanley conference for demand updates. Seagate and Sandisk shares also declined.
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Costco Stock Gets Fresh $1,100 Target as $1,000 Sell Talk Builds Ahead of Earnings

Costco Stock Gets Fresh $1,100 Target as $1,000 Sell Talk Builds Ahead of Earnings

Evercore ISI raised its Costco price target to $1,100 ahead of Thursday’s earnings, keeping an Outperform rating. Costco shares traded near $1,000 as a Forbes column warned the valuation looks stretched, citing a price-to-earnings ratio near 55. The company reported February net sales up 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales rising 7.1%. Investors are watching membership renewals, margins, and online sales growth.
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps as oil surges on Hormuz fears — what investors watch next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps as oil surges on Hormuz fears — what investors watch next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 2.6% to $116.38 as crude prices surged after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East output and shipping. Brent crude climbed 6.75% to $77.79 a barrel, WTI gained 5.77% to $70.89. Analysts flagged tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz as a key risk for prices. U.S. weekly crude inventory data is due March 4.
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US economic calendar today: ISM price gauge jumps, Wall Street stalls as jobs report looms

US economic calendar today: ISM price gauge jumps, Wall Street stalls as jobs report looms

Nvidia and Microsoft gains kept the S&P 500 near flat Monday, while airline and cruise stocks fell as Brent crude surged over 7% after Middle East tensions. ISM’s February factory PMI stayed in expansion at 52.4, but input prices jumped to the highest since October 2022. The Dow slipped 0.20%, Nasdaq rose 0.22%. Investors await key jobs and services data later this week.
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Brent crude price jumps as Hormuz disruption bites; traders eye March 5 insurance deadline

Brent crude price jumps as Hormuz disruption bites; traders eye March 5 insurance deadline

Brent crude rose $4.83, or 6.6%, to $77.70 a barrel as tanker traffic slowed near the Strait of Hormuz after drone attacks and Iran closed navigation, leaving about 150 vessels anchored. Marine insurers began cancelling war-risk cover for Gulf vessels from March 5. Qatar halted LNG output and Saudi Arabia suspended operations at Ras Tanura refinery after separate drone strikes. OPEC+ signaled a modest April output hike but may pause if conditions change.
2 March 2026
Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.14% to 48,907.26 by midday Monday as oil prices surged over 5% amid Middle East conflict, raising inflation concerns. Early losses were driven by declines in Sherwin-Williams and 3M. The ISM manufacturing PMI eased, but factory input prices hit a 3.5-year high. BlackRock’s consortium agreed to buy AES for $33.4 billion including debt.
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ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.
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RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX shares rose 4.4% to $211.51 Monday, hitting a new intraday high as defense stocks advanced on Middle East conflict concerns. Lockheed Martin and RTX both gained over 3%, while Wall Street’s main indexes fell. Brent crude climbed 9% to $79.50 a barrel, and gold rose 3%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
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  • iShares Large Cap Core Active ETF (BLCR) Sees $569M Inflows; CIEN, CAH Prices Rise
    March 25, 2026, 11:37 AM EDT. The iShares Large Cap Core Active ETF (BLCR) experienced a significant $569.3 million inflow, marking a 17% increase in outstanding units week over week. This surge reflects strong investor demand, prompting new ETF units creation and underlying asset purchases. Among major BLCR holdings, Ciena Corp (CIEN) rose 3.6%, Cardinal Health (CAH) gained 0.9%, while Hasbro (HAS) remained flat. BLCR trades at $42.13, near its 52-week high of $44.24 and above its 200-day moving average, a key technical indicator. These flows and price movements can influence ETF component stocks due to the creation or destruction of ETF units affecting underlying holdings.
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