While U.S and Israeli attacks on Iran have decimated its leadership and degraded its arsenal, Tehran still retains a never-before-used nuclear option that could hurt American consumers and hit Donald Trump’s Achilles’ heel. It could close the Strait of Hormuz or otherwise disrupt traffic through the narrow waterway, driving up global oil prices and forcing…
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The S&P 500 has roared higher over the past three years, and one particular sector has led the way: artificial intelligence (AI). Investors flocked to technology players in the field as they recognized the potential of AI to transform everything from daily life to how companies operate. This could result in cost savings, earnings growth,…
In this article TSLA NVDA AVGO PLTR USO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Thick plumes of smoke rise over the residential areas of the Iranian capital following airstrikes amid ongoing U.S.â”Israel attacks as multiple explosions are heard across the city in Tehran, Iran on March 01, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami/ | Anadolu | Getty Images…
In brief Bitcoin has steadied after an initial weekend selloff tied to Middle East tensions, holding up better than U.S. equity-index futures. Funding rates in Bitcoin futures have turned sharply negative, signaling crowded short positioning in derivatives markets. Oil and gold have rallied on fears of supply disruption and inflation risk, underscoring a broader risk-off…
Tesla has increased the price of the new Cybertruck AWD from $59,990 to $69,990 — a 17% price hike that took effect today, just 10 days after the trim was introduced. The price increase follows what might be one of the most cynical new trim introductions in the history of the auto industry: launch at…
As more and more senior citizens fall victim to fraud, state lawmakers seek an outright ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. By Jack Dawes on March 1, 2026 Credit: Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty Images In a joint effort between Minnesota lawmakers, local law enforcement, and the Department of Commerce, legislation has been introduced to ban crypto ATMs across…
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There were many defining moments featured in the months-long battle for the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery: sit-downs to woo President Trump, high-profile congressional hearings, a brutal bidding war, and a tampon. Yes, a tampon. During the negotiations, while Netflix was telling skeptical GOP lawmakers that it wasn’t a left-wing company looking to get more powerful…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on March 2, 2026. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images The S&P 500 ended Monday just above the the flatline, rebounding from sharp declines earlier in the day, as investors bought the dip following U.S. and Israel strikes on…
We live in a digital world, but it’s one supported by a not-so-digital reality: giant undersea cables. A story at Wired by Jane Ruffino provides a fascinating reminder as she tracks the quiet retirement of TAT-8, the first fiber-optic line to span the Atlantic—and the system that helped turn “phone cables” into the physical backbone…
Samsung and the State of Texas have reached a settlement agreement over the alleged unlawful collection of content-viewing information through its smart TVs As part of the agreement, the TV manufacturer will revise its privacy disclosures to clearly explain its data collection and processing practices to consumers. Last December, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe they can coax the U.S. economy into partying like it’s 1999. They are putting their faith in artificial intelligence to duplicate what happened when another technology arrived in the 1990s: the internet. Back then, the American economy…
A Florida man has been charged in a multi-county retail theft case after authorities said he used 99-cent taco seasoning packets to steal trading card bundles from Target stores. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Keith Wallis of Palm Beach, who prosecutors say carried out dozens of thefts between July 2025…
After bowing out of the bid for Warner Bros. Discovery last week, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is teasing what’s next for the streamer. While another acquisition doesn’t appear to be in Netflix’s near future, Sarandos’ discussions with cinema owners have resulted in the streaming platform planning “some really creative things” for their titles in theaters….
President Donald Trump announced a “Rate Payer Protection Pledge” for hyperscalers during his State of the Union address, and utility CEOs repeated “affordability” ad nauseam during their February earnings calls—mostly while implementing new rate hikes. Electric and piped natural gas bills became the two largest drivers of inflation last year—rising 7% and 11%, respectively, in…
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The ES8 delivered 11,260 units in February. Nio introduced purchase tax subsidies for the SUV to boost spring demand. The third-generation ES8 contributed 54.14% of Nio Inc’s deliveries in February. (Third-generation Nio ES8. Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc’s (NYSE: NIO, HKG: 9866) flagship SUV model, the all-new ES8, maintained robust deliveries in February, continuing as…
OPEC+ Approves Modest Output Hike as Iran War Jolts Oil Markets | OilPrice.com Tom Kool Tom majored in International Business at Amsterdam’s Higher School of Economics and later completed an Executive MBA in Energy Transition at the University of Groningen.… More Info Related News By Tom Kool – Mar 01, 2026, 10:58 AM CST OPEC+…
File photo of cocoa farmers Ivory Coast will reduce the farm-gate price of cocoa starting Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the government moves to address mounting unsold stock. Farmers will receive between 800 and 1,000 CFA francs ($1.45–$1.81) per kilogram, a sharp drop from the current main crop price of 2,800 CFA francs. The adjustment…
Crypto markets have lacked conviction, as traders struggle to identify a catalyst strong enough to lift prices out of their current lull. Bitcoin has remained range-bound around mid-$60,000, while ether is trading around $2,000, and volumes across major exchanges have thinned. The digital assets market is thirsty for a solid catalyst, and JPMorgan says it…
SpaceX has held bitcoin for years without ever having to explain why to the public market investors. That’s about to change. Bloomberg reported late Friday that Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is targeting a confidential IPO filing with the SEC as soon as March, keeping it on track for a June listing that would…
One day not long ago, a founder texted his investor with an update: he was replacing his entire customer service team with Claude Code, an AI tool that can write and deploy software on its own. To Lex Zhao, an investor at One Way Ventures, the message indicated something bigger — the moment when companies…
The Palau-flagged Skylight tanker on fire after being attacked on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz © X Oil prices are expected to jump between 5 and 15 per cent when the market reopens on Sunday evening in New York, as traders weigh the short-term impact of a near halt to energy flows from the…
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Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon. As first reported by CNBC, Claude has been rising to the top of the free app rankings in Apple’s US App Store. On Saturday evening, it overtook OpenAI’s ChatGPT to claim the number one spot, a position…
Microsoft (MSFT +1.00%) has sold off heavily over the past few weeks. It’s now down nearly 30% from its all-time high, which is a rare sell-off for one of the world’s largest and most important tech companies. I believe right now is a rare buying opportunity, and investors should scoop up shares while the stock…
The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc. Macro traders said all eyes will be on energy markets when trading fully re-opens on Monday. Traders sought haven assets in early trading in Asia, with the US dollar…
As US and Israeli bombs fell on Iran this weekend, bettors on Polymarket — where $529 million was traded on contracts tied to the timing of the strikes — were cashing in. Almost immediately, blockchain sleuths began hunting for unusual patterns in recent bets. Six accounts on Polymarket made around $1 million in profit by…
best shutterstock image/Shutterstock There isn’t much that outshines a really good steak. Whether it’s given a careful sous vide reverse sear or simply tossed on the grill, a nice cut of beef is a wonderful thing — especially when it comes with a reasonable price tag. If you’ve seen the Rastelli’s Grass-Fed Angus Steak Box…
Minutes after Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli governments had launched a “major combat operation” against Iran in the early hours of Saturday morning, disinformation about the attack and Tehran’s response flooded X. WIRED has reviewed hundreds of posts on X, some of which have racked up millions of views, that promote misleading…
Bitcoin jumped to $68,000 early Sunday, recovering nearly all of Saturday’s war-driven losses within hours of Iranian state TV confirming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Khamenei held ultimate authority over Iran’s military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. Under Iran’s constitution, a temporary council of the president, head…
The Nio main brand delivered 15,159 vehicles in February, representing a 65.80% year-on-year increase. The 2026 Spring Festival holiday was in mid-to-late February, leading to seasonal weakness across the industry. Nio Inc Monthly Deliveries 2024-2026 Month 2024 2025 2026 January 10,055 13,863 27,182 February 8,132 13,192 20,797 March 11,866 15,039 April 15,620 23,900 May 20,544…