Financial Markets Blog
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Markets Slip on Friday the 13th as Iran War Fears and Earnings Misses Weigh Heavy – March 13, 2026
Markets closed lower on Friday the 13th as Iran war disruptions, surging mortgage rates, and widespread earnings misses dampened investor sentiment across all major indices.
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Markets Tumble 1.5% as Iran Conflict Rattles Global Energy and Investor Confidence – March 12, 2026
US markets fell over 1.5% on Thursday as the escalating Iran conflict disrupted global energy production and fueled widespread risk-off sentiment among investors.
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Markets Slip on Wednesday as Dow Leads Decline; Katapult Stuns with Massive Earnings Beat – March 11, 2026
Markets closed lower on March 11, 2026, with the Dow dropping 0.78% while Katapult stunned investors with a massive earnings beat, reporting EPS of $3.65 versus estimates of -$1.15.
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Markets Slip as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Daily Briefing for March 11, 2026
Markets close lower as Iran mines the Strait of Hormuz and attacks hit Oman oil facilities, while Katapult Holdings delivers a stunning earnings beat amid the chaos.
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Markets Hold Steady Amid Iran War Escalation — March 10, 2026 Market Briefing
U.S. markets showed resilience on March 10, 2026, with major indices posting minimal losses despite escalating Iran war tensions, $95 oil forecasts, and mixed corporate earnings results.
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Markets Rally Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty: What Investors Need to Know – March 9, 2026
U.S. markets posted solid gains Monday as investors balanced Iran war concerns against mixed earnings results, with the NASDAQ leading at +1.34%.
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