{"id":319765,"date":"2026-03-03T15:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/319765\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:04:10","slug":"major-indexes-plummet-as-iran-war-escalates-dow-drops-1000-points-oil-treasury-yields-jump-further","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/319765\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Indexes Plummet as Iran War Escalates; Dow Drops 1000 Points; Oil, Treasury Yields Jump Further"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>March 03, 2026 09:42 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s How Much Traders Expect CrowdStrike Stock to Move After Earnings<\/p>\n<p>FROM 22 minutes ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> CrowdStrike is set to report earnings after the closing bell Tuesday, with traders anticipating a big move in the cybersecurity provider&#8217;s stock following the results.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Options pricing suggests traders expect CrowdStrike (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/markets\/quote?tvwidgetsymbol=CRWD\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CRWD<\/a>) stock could move as much as 7% in either direction by the end of this week. A shift of that size from Monday&#8217;s close could push the shares back above $412, recovering some of their recent losses\u2014or drag them back down to about $357.\n<\/p>\n<p> Shares of CrowdStrike shares have taken a hit in recent weeks, amid a broader rout in software stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Krisztian Bocsi \/ Bloomberg \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shares of CrowdStrike shares have plunged 18% since the year began, amid a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/some-experts-argue-software-stock-sell-off-was-too-harsh-despite-ai-fears-11902822\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">broader rout in software stocks<\/a>\u00a0driven by fears of AI disruption. However several analysts have suggested they view the sell-off as overdone, and expect the company to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-here-is-why-11907718\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">benefit from growing AI-related risks<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/how-much-traders-expect-crowdstrike-stock-to-move-after-earnings-tuesday-crwd-11917684\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/kara-greenberg-5188135\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kara Greenberg<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>March 03, 2026 09:34 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Dimon Sees Overlooked Risk to U.S. Amid War in Iran<\/p>\n<p>FROM 29 minutes ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There could be fallout from U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend, but not the kind that will impact the average American&#8217;s pocketbook, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;If it&#8217;s not prolonged, there&#8217;s not going to be a major inflationary hit,&#8221; Dimon said on\u00a0CNBC\u00a0Monday about the risk war in Iran raises prices in America.\n<\/p>\n<p> JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (pictured) warned banks could be targets of retaliatory cyberattacks out of Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Krisztian Bocsi \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The inflationary risk stems from oil prices. Iran over the weekend warned ships against transiting the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world&#8217;s oil flows. Concerns that Iran will disrupt global oil supply by closing the strait and targeting energy infrastructure across the Middle East caused West Texas Intermediate futures to soar to an 8-month high on Monday, and they jumped a further 8% early Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/jamie-dimon-says-these-are-the-risks-to-us-amid-war-in-iran-cyberattack-11917668\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/colin-laidley-5218536\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Colin Laidley<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>March 03, 2026 09:00 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>How Investors Can Adjust to the Geopolitical Risk Sparked by the Iran Conflict\u2014Experts Weigh In<\/p>\n<p>FROM 1 hr 3 min ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> What should investors do in the face of heightened geopolitical risk?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> That was a top-of-mind question on Monday as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/stock-market-today-dow-jones-s-and-p-500-03022026-11917019\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">markets digested news<\/a>\u00a0of the strikes on Iran that sent oil prices higher and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/the-war-in-iran-could-last-weeks-why-stock-investors-are-shrugging-11917396\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0briefly put the hurt on U.S. stocks<\/a>. Though broad market indexes recovered from their steep early-session declines, a couple investment experts offered up actionable advice for investors who are looking to strategically tweak their portfolios for near-term opportunity and risk.\n<\/p>\n<p> The attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel over the weekend sparked substantial market volatility on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Adrian Helfert, chief investment officer of multi-asset strategies at investment banking and financial advisory firm Westwood, said this is a moment to &#8220;buy the news&#8221; as it relates to the energy sector\u2014a salient piece of guidance in light of President Trump&#8217;s suggestion that strikes are likely to continue in the coming weeks. To Jamie Battmer, chief investment officer of independent wealth management firm Creative Planning, near-term volatility could open a window for investors to strategically re-position their portfolios, without making an active bet.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/how-investors-can-adjust-to-the-geopolitical-risk-sparked-by-the-iran-conflict-experts-weigh-in-11917375\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/crystal-kim-11775999\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Kim<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>March 03, 2026 08:34 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>Pinterest Shares Jump on Elliott Investment<\/p>\n<p>FROM 1 hr 29 min ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pinterest (PINS) stock is getting a boost from Elliott Investment Management.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shares of Pinterest jumped 9% before the bell Tuesday on news of a $1 billion investment from affiliates of Elliott.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> San Francisco-based Pinterest, which describes itself as &#8220;a visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas and shop products\u2014all in a positive place online,&#8221; said it intends to use money as part of an accelerated share repurchase plan.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pinterest&#8217;s board authorized a new $3.5 billion share repurchase program, effective today. The company intends to buy back about $2 billion worth of stock in the first half of this year.\n<\/p>\n<p> Pinterest shares had lost about a third of their value in 2026 entering Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>INA FASSBENDER \/ AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Elliott&#8217;s investment is a strong vote of confidence in the work we have done to build our business and the significant opportunities ahead for Pinterest,&#8221; CEO Bill Ready said. &#8220;Today&#8217;s repurchase announcement reflects our belief that our current share price undervalues the strength of our business and the significant long-term growth opportunity ahead.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shares of Pinterest had lost about a third of their value in 2026 entering Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n<p>March 03, 2026 07:53 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>Best Buy Stock Soars on Better-Than-Expected Q4 Profit<\/p>\n<p>FROM 2 hr 10 min ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Best Buy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/markets\/quote?tvwidgetsymbol=bby\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBY<\/a>) reported worse-than-expected fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter revenue and comparable sales, and its fiscal 2027 projections also came up short of analysts&#8217; estimates. Its shares are soaring anyway.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Shares of Best Buy soared 12% before the bell Tuesday after the consumer electronics retailer posted Q4 adjusted earnings of $2.61 per share, well above the $2.46-per-share consensus estimate of analysts polled by Visible Alpha.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Minneapolis-based Best Buy reported revenue of $13.81 billion, down from $13.95 billion a year ago and lower than analysts&#8217; expectation of $13.89 billion. Its comparable sales declined 0.8%, far wider than the Visible Alpha consensus of a 0.1% decrease.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;We are pleased to report better-than-expected profitability for the fourth quarter,&#8221; CEO Corie Barry said. &#8220;Our comparable sales, while within our guidance range, declined 0.8% compared to last year. Our data sources show our overall market share was at least flat, pointing to slightly softer customer demand for our industry during the holiday quarter.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p> Best Buy shares entered Tuesday down nearly 30% over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Campbell \/ NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Best Buy&#8217;s fiscal 2027 guidance for fiscal 2027 revenue, adjusted EPS, and comparable sales also missed the mark.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Best Buy shares entered Tuesday down 8% year-to-date and nearly 30% lower over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>March 03, 2026 07:02 AM EST<\/p>\n<p>Stock Futures Plunge as Iran War Escalates<\/p>\n<p>FROM 3 hr 2 min ago<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Futures contracts connected to the Dow Jones Industrial Average pointed 1.6% lower.\n<\/p>\n<p>TradingView<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> S&amp;P 500 futures also were down 1.6%.\n<\/p>\n<p>TradingView<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nasdaq 100 futures\u00a0sank 2.1%.\n<\/p>\n<p>TradingView<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March 03, 2026 09:42 AM EST Here&#8217;s How Much Traders Expect CrowdStrike Stock to Move After Earnings FROM&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":319766,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[42,43,40,38,41,39],"class_list":["post-319765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-headlines","tag-headlines","tag-news","tag-top-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topnews","tag-topstories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=319765"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319765\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/319766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=319765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=319765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}