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GameStop Corp. (GME) shares traded modestly higher in early March 2026 trading, closing at $24.46 on March 11 after a 0.37% gain

Medical technology leader Stryker Corp. remained grappling Thursday with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that disrupted its global Microsoft-based network, as a pro-Iran hacking group claimed responsibility for a destructive operation it described as retaliation for recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to Australia to appear in separate engagements next month.

Medical technology giant Stryker Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it is experiencing a severe global network disruption due to a cyberattack targeting its Microsoft environment, with reports linking the incident to an Iran-backed hacking group amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

Tesla Inc.'s stock climbed more than 1% on Wednesday as investors reacted to robust sales figures from China and renewed bullish sentiment from Wall Street analysts, helping the electric vehicle maker shake off recent concerns over delivery trends and regulatory pressures.

Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: NVTS), a leader in gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, saw its stock price jump more than 22%

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled nearly 500 points Wednesday as investors grappled with renewed upward pressure on oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, even as the International Energy Agency announced plans to release a record volume of emergency reserves.

AMSTERDAM — Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ: NBIS) stock rocketed higher Wednesday after the AI cloud infrastructure company announced a major $2 billion strategic investment from Nvidia Corp., sending shares up more than 16% in intraday trading and highlighting the intensifying race to build massive data center capacity for artificial intelligence workloads.

U.S. inflation showed no acceleration in February, with the headline Consumer Price Index holding firm at 2.4% annually while monthly gains ticked slightly higher amid persistent shelter costs and a rebound in energy prices, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

Medical technology giant Stryker Corp. suffered a major cyberattack Wednesday that disrupted global operations, wiped data from thousands of employee devices and forced widespread system shutdowns, with an Iran-linked hacktivist group claiming responsibility.

Bunnings outlets are reporting an increase in sales of jerry cans, while some independent petrol stations say they are now running dry.

NAPLAN testing has finally resumed across the country after technical problems that caused its temporary pause affected more than a million students.

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) shares traded in a narrow range around $24.80 in recent sessions, reflecting cautious investor sentiment as the video game retailer navigates ongoing speculation about a major acquisition under CEO Ryan Cohen while maintaining its status as a prominent meme stock.

Shares of AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI) soared more than 17% in recent trading, reaching levels near $45 as investor enthusiasm builds around the company's role in supplying critical materials for artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-speed optical connectivity.

Alphabet Inc. shares advanced modestly in midday trading on March 11, 2026, reflecting continued investor confidence in the tech giant's aggressive push into artificial intelligence, even as concerns linger over soaring capital expenditures and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

GameStop Corp. shares edged higher in early Monday trading as retail investors and market watchers continued to parse ongoing speculation about CEO Ryan Cohen's pursuit of a transformative acquisition, while the meme stock favorite approached its next earnings report later this month.

Tesla Inc. shares fell about 2% in intraday trading on Monday as investors grappled with mounting pressures on the electric vehicle leader, including a critical regulatory deadline this week, renewed semiconductor supply worries and geopolitical tensions impacting energy markets.

Netflix Inc. shares declined modestly in intraday trading Monday as investors digested a fresh analyst downgrade amid ongoing shifts in the streaming giant's strategic priorities

Crude oil prices rocketed above $100 per barrel in volatile trading on March 9, 2026, as the intensifying conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States disrupted key Middle East supply routes and prompted production cuts by major exporters.

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares closed at $98.99 on March 6, 2026, up $0.30 or 0.30% from the previous session, reflecting modest gains amid broader signs of operational recovery under new leadership.

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) shares closed at $328.06 on March 6, 2026, up $0.61 or 0.19% from the previous day's finish of $327.45, reflecting modest gains as investors digested the fast-food giant's recent dividend declaration and ongoing focus on value offerings in a challenging consumer environment.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,501.55 on March 6, 2026, down 453.19 points or 0.95% from the previous session, capping a volatile week marked by sharp declines driven by escalating oil prices and investor concerns over the economic fallout from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares closed at $396.73 on March 6, 2026, down $8.82 or 2.17% from the prior session, amid ongoing investor scrutiny over the electric vehicle maker's transition from traditional auto sales to AI-driven autonomy and robotics.

Major stock indexes around the world closed mostly lower on Friday, capping a turbulent week dominated by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, spiking oil prices and disappointing U.S. employment figures that raised concerns about economic slowdown and persistent inflation.

Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. rose nearly 3% on Friday, closing at $157.16 on the Nasdaq, as investors weighed the company's explosive growth in artificial intelligence platforms against heightened geopolitical risks driving demand for its defense-focused software.

Shares of XPeng Inc. climbed sharply on Friday, closing up 6% at $17.32 on the New York Stock Exchange, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Chinese electric vehicle maker's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report scheduled for March 20.

Apple Inc. shares declined modestly on March 6, 2026, closing down 2.83 points, or 1.09%, at $257.46 amid broader market pressure from escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, even as the company rode enthusiasm from a flurry of new product launches earlier in the week.

NVIDIA Corporation shares fell sharply on March 6, 2026, closing down 5.52 points, or 3.01%, at $177.82 as investors grappled with fresh reports of potential U.S. export restrictions on AI chips and broader market volatility tied to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The S&P 500 closed sharply lower on March 6, 2026, dropping 90.69 points, or 1.33%, to end at 6,740.02 amid renewed geopolitical risks that sent oil prices surging and rattled investor confidence across Wall Street.