Esteban Tesson
Journalist
Wall Street Ends a Tough Week
The main U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on Friday, weighed down by the release of a jobs report seen as troubling and by a surge in oil prices, now above $90 a barrel amid persistent tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 fell 1.33% to 6,740 points, the Dow Jones dropped 0.95% to 47,501.5 points and the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.51% to 24,643 points.
March 07, 2026 at 01:10 am
Wedbush reveals 10 tech stocks to favor amid tensions with Iran
In an environment marked by sharp volatility relating to geopolitical tensions and questions around artificial intelligence, Dan Ives, Wedbush's technology analyst, has published a list of ten companies he views as particularly resilient. In his view, these businesses have robust business models and can weather today's turbulence. He also says cybersecurity and defense themes, such as Palantir, appear best positioned in the current backdrop.
March 05, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Wedbush unveils 10 tech stocks to favor amid rising tensions with Iran
In a backdrop of sharp volatility tied to geopolitical tensions and mounting questions around artificial intelligence, Dan Ives, a Wedbush technology analyst, has published a list of ten companies he views as particularly resilient. In his view, these businesses have robust models and can ride out the current turbulence. He also argues that cybersecurity and defense themes, with Palantir as a prime example, look best positioned in the current environment.
March 05, 2026 at 08:46 pm
Middle East tensions continue to weigh on Wall Street
As the conflict between the United States and Iran appears to be bogging down, the major US indexes are once again trading lower. At 4:40 p.m., the S&P 500 is down 0.6%, the Dow Jones is off 1.3% and the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.3%.
March 05, 2026 at 07:49 pm
Wall Street rises on signs Iran may be open to talks with Washington
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Wednesday, lifted by reports pointing to a possible opening by Iran to discussions, as well as President Donald Trump's commitment to stabilize oil markets. Together, those developments helped ease fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,869.5 points, the Dow Jones added 0.49% to 48,739.4 points and the Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.51% to 25,093.6 points.
March 05, 2026 at 01:41 am
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