Mar 03, 2026 • 4 min

Luxury stocks slump as Middle East conflict risks one of the sector’s 'few bright spots’

The Middle East has been one of the few bright spots in a sector that is struggling to get sales back on track.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 2 min

Pinterest shares pop 8% as activist Elliott Management takes $1 billion stake

Pinterest's stock has plummeted this year as the social media company grapples with slowing growth and advertising competition.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 1 min

Oil surges for second day, Brent tops $83 after Iran orders Strait of Hormuz closure

Oil prices have soared more than14% this week as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt. European natural gas has soared more 70%.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 1 min

Eurozone inflation just below target in February

With energy prices rising due to conflict in Iran, the ECB will now be concerned with upside inflation risks

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Mar 03, 2026 • 3 min

Best Buy’s holiday sales disappoint, but retailer shows progress in growing profits

Best Buy beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations but missed Wall Street's revenue estimates.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 1 min

Who is paying for Trump’s tariffs?

The answer depends on how you ask the question; plus markets do not think the Bank of Japan is more dovish

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Mar 03, 2026 • 4 min

Poor coordination can cost couples an average $14,000 in retirement wealth, research finds

Couples may leave money on the table if they don't prioritize the highest employer match on retirement savings, research finds.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 3 min

Versant debut earnings report shows continued pay TV pressure, digital growth

Versant reported its 2025 earnings, giving Wall Street its first detailed look inside the company that started publicly trading in January.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 1 min

How the Iran conflict has rattled global energy markets

The main source of concern is Tehran’s influence over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

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Mar 03, 2026 • 5 min

Oil supertanker rates hit all-time high as Iran pledges to close the Strait of Hormuz

The cost of hauling crude oil from the Middle East to China rose more than 94% to hit a record high of $423,736 per day on Monday.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 6 min

Five races to watch on the day the 2026 midterm elections kick off

Results from Tuesday's races in three states could be telling for how the rest of the midterm season will unfold.

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Mar 03, 2026 • 4 min

Swiss sneaker maker falls 11% after record sales, as guidance falls short of expectations

On is entering thee third and final year of its strategy to double sales by 2026 in a quest to "be the most premium global sportswear brand."

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