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Briefing: Oil eases from day’s highs as Israeli leader’s comments temper market nerves

Strategic angle: Wall Street recovers after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war

Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys'

President Trump's National Economic Council director highlights the financial implications of ongoing military actions.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: $166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on

Strategic angle: A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'

Strategic angle: Netanyahu's comments follow President Trump's declaration against deploying U.S. troops to the Middle East.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Figma's stock drops 11% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product

Strategic angle: Figma's stock has been getting hammered on concerns about AI, and Google's new design product is adding to that anxiety.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: The Iran war is threatening supply of a little-thought-of resource — helium. What it means for markets

Strategic angle: Supply allocations are being set by who needs the gas the most. Semiconductors are at the 'top of the pecking order,' said helium consultant Phil Kornbluth.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: 33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debt—she's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off

Strategic angle: Ashley Alicea earns $90,000 a year as a charter school teacher in NYC and has a $55 hourly side hustle in mental health counseling.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Trump signals DOJ should continue Powell probe, complicating Warsh Fed nom

Strategic angle: Trump's comments may impact the nomination of Warsh to the Federal Reserve amid ongoing investigations.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Terra Power, South Korean Company Backing New 1.25-GW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Alaska

Strategic angle: A new coal-fired power plant in Alaska is set to be backed by Terra Power and a South Korean company.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Middle East chaos continues to drain your pocketbook

Strategic angle: Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East is impacting global markets and consumer prices.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: 'Extreme Fear' Hits Crypto Markets After Bitcoin Gives Up $75K Spike

Strategic angle: 'Extreme Fear' Hits Crypto Markets After Bitcoin Gives Up $75K Spike

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Arista (ANET) Shares Higher After Jim Cramer Said It Made Sense In January 2025

Strategic angle: Arista Networks sees a rise in shares following positive remarks from Jim Cramer.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Here’s How Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)’s Shares Behaved After Jim Cramer Said “They’re A Big Winner” In January 2025

Strategic angle: Analysis of HPE's stock performance following Jim Cramer's endorsement.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: IBM Shares Rise Following Cramer's August Advice

Strategic angle: Jim Cramer recommended buying IBM shares based on strong fundamentals, leading to a notable increase in stock value.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months

Strategic angle: The increase in mortgage rates marks a significant shift in the housing market landscape.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Meta to cut back on third-party vendors in favor of AI for content enforcement

Strategic angle: Meta is beginning a multiyear rollout of more advanced AI systems that will handle content enforcement-related tasks like catching scams and illegal media.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Stocks and bonds tumble as investors price in ‘protracted energy shock’

Strategic angle: Iranian strikes on Qatari natural gas complex send US and European markets reeling

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Major League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner

Strategic angle: Major League Baseball is partnering with Polymarket to offer exclusive rights and data.

editorial-staff Mar 19