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Wolfe Research says recent jumps in gasoline prices tied to the Iran conflict could shift spending toward energy, creating a small drag on nominal GDP, but fiscal stimulus from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and elevated tax refunds are expected to cushion consumers and sustain spending in the near term.
Hims & Hers (HIMS) just turned a legal liability into leverage: the Novo Nordisk partnership announced in early March resolved a major lawsuit and restores GLP-1 access to HIMS' telehealth channel. The stock is trading near $26.62 after a big gap; fundamentals still show strong revenue traction ($619M quarterly) and management targets $2.8B for 202…
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), reported acquiring 1,134 shares of the fund's common stock on March 10, 2026, at $2.93 per share, for a total of $3,322. The filing lists purchases executed through several related entities. RCG was trading at $3.06 at the time of reporting and is near a 52-week high per Inv…
Stocks across market-cap tiers experienced notable volatility on Wednesday. Major technology names including Oracle and several chipmakers rose, while other companies such as AeroVironment and Kosmos Energy recorded declines tied to earnings, guidance and financing announcements. Movers ranged from mega-caps above $200 billion to small-cap issuers …
Since February 28, a series of maritime attacks in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz have damaged or disabled multiple merchant vessels, prompted crew evacuations and resulted in at least one fatality. The incidents, occurring between March 1 and March 11, have involved a range of vessel types flagged to different countries and were reported by shi…
NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund reported a director purchase and an at-the-market share offering in separate disclosures. CEO and President John M. Musgrave bought 400 common shares on March 10, 2026, for $52.00 each, while the fund put in place a distribution agreement enabling the sale of up to 1,600,000 common shares through Foreside Fund…
The International Energy Agency's 32 member countries unanimously approved a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from emergency oil stocks, the largest such action in the IEA's history and only the fifth time the measure has been used. The release is intended to provide immediate relief to oil and fuel markets affected by events in the Middl…
Inspire Medical (INSP) is a leader in implantable therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. After a bruising product rollout and legal headlines, the balance sheet and cash flow remain intact, valuation is accessible and technical indicators show oversold conditions. This trade idea buys a recovery driven by improved billing, provider training completio…
KKR's public private credit vehicle has encountered market pressure, prompting the firm to view non-traded private credit funds as a more attractive opportunity. CFO Robert Lewin said most of KKR's direct lending sits outside the private BDC space, and that KKR FSK Capital Corp. has experienced near-term return pressure tied to subordinated exposur…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index data for February show airfares rose 7.1% year-over-year, a marked acceleration from January's 2.2% increase. Overall CPI was unchanged from January at a 2.4% year-over-year increase, while monthly CPI climbed 0.3%. Core CPI rose 2.5% year-over-year. Seasonally adjusted airfares increased 1.4% fr…
Dell just reported blockbuster AI server results and laid out aggressive AI revenue targets. The stock has momentum, solid free cash flow, and valuation that still looks reasonable relative to the growth profile. This trade plan targets participation in the AI-led re-rating with defined entry, stop, and target levels and a long-term horizon of 180 …
KKR's publicly traded private credit vehicle has encountered performance pressure in the near term, the firm's CFO said, but the company identifies potential opportunity in non-traded private BDCs. Chief Financial Officer Robert Lewin reported that a minority portion of KKR's direct lending capital sits in BDC format and that most of that allocatio…
U.S. President said in a phone interview that targets in Iran are nearly exhausted and the campaign could end soon, remarks that briefly lifted the S&P 500. U.S. and Israeli officials nonetheless indicated strikes may continue for at least two more weeks, and intelligence suggested Iran began laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. act…
Bernstein upgraded J.M. Smucker to Outperform from Market-Perform and lifted its price target to $145 from $121 after observing a sharp drop in green coffee costs and noting the potential impact of activist investor Elliott Investment Management. The brokerage expects stronger retail coffee margins and higher company-wide operating profit versus co…
Wells Fargo economists say a sharp uptick in oil and gasoline prices has become a new downside risk for the U.S. economy. With employment growth stalling and real personal income excluding transfers weakening, sustained higher fuel costs could push inflation above 3% and produce outright declines in real income. The bank nonetheless finds the econo…
NextEra Energy combines a regulated utility (FPL) and a massive renewable generation business (NEER). With a $190B market cap, meaningful free cash flow and a mid-20s PE, the setup is attractive for a long trade into the next 180 trading days. This idea lays out five structural positives, concrete valuation framing, catalysts, and an actionable ent…
Meta Platforms disclosed an in-house chip roadmap comprising four new processors under its Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) program. The MTIA 300 is already deployed for ranking and recommendation tasks, while three additional chips are scheduled for rollout across this year and 2027, including MTIA 450 and 500 which are designed for …
Indivior Pharmaceuticals director Kingsley Stuart A. bought 940 shares on March 6, 2026, at $31.865 per share for a total of $29,953. The stock trades at $33.73 following a strong set of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that outperformed expectations on both EPS and revenue. Independent analysis flags the stock as fairly valued, even as th…
Ontology has released its 2026 roadmap, shifting focus from infrastructure construction to unifying products and driving real-world value. The plan centralises identity, reputation, and privacy functionality in ONTO Wallet, advances ONT ID upgrades for Real World Asset (RWA) demand, and links verified, user-consented data to artificial intelligence…
Global air traffic is facing significant disruption after the conflict in Iran prompted the closure of major Middle Eastern air hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Tens of thousands of passengers are affected as carriers worldwide suspend or reduce services to destinations across the region. The following lists current cancellations and limi…
The British government has released the first set of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States. The papers, published amid an active police inquiry into allegations that Mandelson leaked government material to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, have reignited scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's…
Workday is caught between negative headlines about AI-driven SaaS disruption and a durable, cash-generative business with high switching costs. With a market cap near $37B, $2.78B in free cash flow and price-to-sales of ~3.9x, the stock is an actionable mid-term long as investors reprice durable revenue and AI investments. Entry $143.00, target $17…
Howard Schultz, the billionaire former head of Starbucks, has moved his family office to Miami after living in Seattle for more than 40 years. Schultz said he and his wife Sheri are entering retirement and spent last year traveling to places they had not visited while building Starbucks and raising their children. His philanthropic foundation will …
Regeneron (REGN) has rallied hard from its 2025 lows and now trades at roughly $770 with a market cap near $81.3B. Fundamentals - a $42.61 EPS, healthy free cash flow and low leverage - support the premium multiple, but much of the upside is already reflected in the price. This trade idea recommends a disciplined, mid-term long on a measured pullba…
A U.S. federal judge asked prosecutors to clarify how diplomatic and national security considerations informed the deferred prosecution agreement reached with Turkish state-owned Halkbank, which faced charges of assisting Iran in evading U.S. sanctions. The deal would bar the bank from Iran-related transactions and require a compliance monitor, wit…
