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Monthly Newsletter - March 2026

A risk that it is out of the normal course of events, is unexpected, unanticipated and is extremely hard to guard against, is exogenous. When the war in Iran started, I don't think a lot of people were thinking about helium, but it turns out that Qatar produces about 30% of all industrial helium.

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US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office

Prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office made a surprise visit on Tuesday to the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation ​project, as the Trump administration continues its pressure campaign against the central ‌bank.

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Towering 10-Day A/D Lines

The Iran war resulted in a tough March for US equities. In addition to the S&P 500 falling close to 10% versus its 52-week high, breadth took a measurable hit.

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Navigating U.S.-Iran Volatility & How Options Influenced Recent Moves

After a month-long spree of volatile days in the stock market, Zed Francis recaps what he saw in implied and real volatility trends amid the U.S.-Iran War shakeout. One trend he found interesting was how options activity influenced implied volatility to the downside even as risk persists.

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Nasdaq Logs Longest Winning Streak Since 2021 as Investors Look Beyond War

The S&P 500 stands 0.2% from a record hit in January.

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Review & Preview: Banking on Resilience

Oil Down, Earnings Up. Hope is a powerful market force. Even in the face of continued pessimism from energy analysts, transportation exports, and geopolitical strategists, stocks rose on Tuesday. There was, apparently, just enough hope about Mideast peace talks to push markets higher.

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China's Huaqin seeks to raise nearly $581 million in HK listing amid market volatility

China-based technology firm Huaqin launched a Hong Kong ​share sale on Wednesday, aiming to raise up ‌to HK$4.55 billion ($580.85 million), as the city's capital markets continue to attract interest despite war-driven market volatility.

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Cramer: The market's biggest fears 'just didn't happen' – and that's why you can't leave the game

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday said the stock market has been able to rally in recent days because three predictions failed to materialize. "What we have is a rally that appears to be based on nothing," said the "Mad Money" host on Tuesday.

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History says there's a good chance we haven't seen the stock-market lows yet

The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.

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Larry Kudlow: There is a whiff of optimism in the air

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the outlook of the financial markets on 'Kudlow."

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Stock Market Rally Strengthens As Nasdaq, S&P 500 Near Highs; Watch These Magnificent 7 Names

The Nasdaq composite extended its winning streak to 10 sessions in the stock market Tuesday as a sharp drop in oil prices fueled positive sentiment. The index is quickly closing in on its all-time high, just like the S&P 500, which rallied for the ninth time in 10 trading sessions.

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Inflation and uncertainty on oil shock means Fed should wait and see, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida

Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Bessent's recent comments on the Federal Reserve, if the Fed's right to wait and see and much more.

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White House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managers

A White House report says DEI promotion led to inefficient management, raising business costs and reducing economic growth by an estimated $94 billion.

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The Iran War Isn't Over, So Why Are Stocks Back Near Record Highs?

In the Middle East, not much has changed on the ground in the past week—fighting continues in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and negotiators left this weekend's peace talks empty-handed. On Wall Street, traders see things differently.

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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. The PPI increased 0.5% during the month, which was the same as February and lower than the 0.

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That Was Then. This is Now.

“The constant lesson of history is the dominant role played by surprise. Just when we are most comfortable with an environment and come to believe wefinally understand it, the ground shifts under our feet.

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Tuesday's Final Takeaways: PPI Dips & Quantum Stocks Soar

A tech-led rally may have taken the market headlines, but quantum computing stocks added unseen muscle to that move higher. PPI coming in below Wall Street's expectations offered some reprieve on the inflation front.

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3 Steady Stocks with 3% Yields and Growing Profits

AT&T, Darden Restaurants, and Philip Morris International offer reliable dividends above 3% and steady earnings growth in a volatile market.

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S&P Nears Fresh Record on Iran Peace Push | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Isabelle Lee, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes

Wall Street's major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation data, and a mixed start to the earnings season. Optimism around a potential resumption of US-Iran negotiations helped lift sentiment, even as markets remained sensitive to developments in the Middle East and their impact on energy prices and inflation.

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