Stock Market Today, March 9: Nvidia Rises Ahead of GTC as Investors Watch for AI Chip Announcements

Stock Market Today, March 9: Nvidia Rises Ahead of GTC as Investors Watch for AI Chip Announcements

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), designs GPUs and AI hardware for gaming and data centers. The stock closed Monday at $182.65, up 2.68%. Investors focused on anticipated artificial intelligence hardware announcements at the upcoming GTC 2026 conference and are watching how new products could influence long-term AI demand. The company’s trading volume reached 174.1 million shares, which is…

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Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Spike up to 0 Per Barrel

Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Spike up to $100 Per Barrel

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.2%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.9%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -1.3%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -1.2%. Stocks are trading lower as crude oil prices are up more than…

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Prediction: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pick-and-Shovel Trade Isn’t Over. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy for 2026

Prediction: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pick-and-Shovel Trade Isn’t Over. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy for 2026

Key Points Several big tech companies are increasing their spending on AI hardware dramatically. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is the leader in chip manufacturing globally and all data centers need semiconductors. ASML is the world’s only producer of the EUV lithography machines needed to produce advanced semiconductor chips. 10 stocks we like better than ASML ›…

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Buy Hershey (HSY) Stock on the Dip for Defensive Safety?

Buy Hershey (HSY) Stock on the Dip for Defensive Safety?

Hershey’s HSY stock has seen a pullback from a 52-week high of $239 a share, which it hit after a strong Q4 report in February. Nevertheless, Hershey shares have still soared more than 20% year to date and is a defensive stock that investors may be considering amid recent market volatility, as geopolitical tensions in the…

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Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges

Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) on Monday closed up +0.49 (+3.48%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) closed up +6.00 (+1.45%). Sugar prices continued higher on Monday on the fresh surge in oil prices seen after Israel bombed 30 oil depots in Iran. The rally in oil prices benefits ethanol prices, encouraging…

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Cocoa Prices Extend Rally on Shipping Threats

Cocoa Prices Extend Rally on Shipping Threats

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) on Monday closed up +59 (+1.83%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) closed up +42 (+1.81%). NY cocoa prices on Monday rallied by +1.83%, extending last Friday’s sharp 5.73% rally to a new 2.5-week high.  The ongoing war in Iran has sparked short covering in cocoa futures amid concern…

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Crypto Market Update: Strait of Hormuz Fears Rattle Crypto Markets

Crypto Market Update: Strait of Hormuz Fears Rattle Crypto Markets

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for March 9 as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$67,799.36, up by 0.6 percent over the last 24 hours. Chart via TradingView Bitcoin price performance, March…

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The New War Portfolio: 3 Stocks Built for a High-Tech War

The New War Portfolio: 3 Stocks Built for a High-Tech War

The global landscape is experiencing a significant increase in geopolitical instability, which is acting as a powerful catalyst for the defense industry. More than just a cyclical rise in spending, this moment marks a crucial inflection point. A new defense doctrine is emerging, one where victory is determined not by mass, but by information superiority, precision,…

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Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Spike up to 0 Per Barrel

Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Spike up to $100 Per Barrel

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.0%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.4%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.7%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.4%. Stocks are trading lower as WTI crude oil prices are up more…

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Commit To Buy IES Holdings At 0, Earn 14.6% Annualized Using Options

Commit To Buy IES Holdings At $300, Earn 14.6% Annualized Using Options

Investors eyeing a purchase of IES Holdings Inc (Symbol: IESC) stock, but tentative about paying the going market price of $427.38/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in particular, is the December put at the $300 strike, which has a bid at the time…

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