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India’s Neighbors Turn to New Delhi to Help Ease Fuel Shortages

India’s neighbors are seeking additional fuel from New Delhi as the war in the Middle East curtails access to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, giving Asia’s third-largest economy an opportunity to build goodwill across the region.

Ethereum Poisoning Attacks: How to Protect Yourself From Scammers

Avoiding questionable smart contracts and services might not be enough nowadays as wallet poisoning is becoming much more popular.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Surges 5.83% on Geopolitical Tensions – Analyst Upgrades and 2026 Outlook

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has seen strong momentum, up 17% in February 2026 alone and 5% this week to ~$58 per share, driven by the ongoing oil rally amid Middle East tensions. Market cap ~$54B, dividend yield 1.78%. Earnings and Guidance: Q4 2025 showed robust production of 1.47M barrels/day, with a focus on the Permian Basin. For 2026, capex is set at $5.5-5.9B (12% below prior guidance), production expected to remain flat. Debt reduction target of $15B achieved. Quarterly dividend $0.26/share, payable April 15, 2026. Analyst Views: Wells Fargo double-upgraded to Overweight with $69 target (up from $47); Piper Sandler to Overweight ($54 from $47); UBS and Piper to mid-$50s range; BMO/Susquehanna to $60. Consensus "Moderate Buy" with average target $52-67, implying 15-25% upside from current levels. Key themes: Permian productivity gains, aggressive debt reduction, and capital efficiency in a high-oil environment. Market Drivers: Stock surged 5.83% on March 12 amid escalating Middle East tensions boosting energy sector. Trading volume hit $1.64B on March 6 (72% above average). Geopolitical risks (e.g., Hormuz disruptions) are propping up oil prices near $93-99 (WTI/Brent), benefiting upstream players like OXY. However, risks loom if prices dip to EIA's $53 forecast for 2026. Institutional Ownership: High at ~80%, with strong insider alignment (e.g., recent sales but large holdings remaining). As an all-cash deal for the company, there will be no short-term EPS hit. Position: Holding and accumulating OXY since 2021. But with the energy sector being boosted by the current tensions, I’m wondering if this might be the right moment to take profits and focus more on short-term trades (Bi'tget stock futures / CFDs). Because if things calm down and the situation stabilizes, the market momentum could easily rotate back toward the AI sector, which is currently expanding rapidly, and I might end up giving back some of the gains I’ve made. What do you think – is OXY a buy at these levels with oil volatility, or wait for pullback? Share your thoughts! submitted by /u/Woodpecker5987 [link] [comments]

US equity fund outflows extend to second week as Iran war sours sentiment

U.S. equity funds were under selling pressure for a second straight week through March 11 as Iranian attacks ​on Middle East energy infrastructure and oil tankers increased ‌the risk of economic stagflation. Investors divested a net $7.77 billion worth of U.S. equity funds during the week, adding to approximately $21.91 billion worth of ​net sales in the prior week, data from LSEG ​Lipper showed. https://www.reuters.com/business/us-equity-fund-outflows-extend-second-week-iran-war-sours-sentiment-2026-03-13/ submitted by /u/app1310 [link] [comments]

Why a 1980s conflict may be the best market analog for the current Iran situation

Citi’s global macro strategy team led by Dirk Willer went in search of historical analogs, looking through the last five oil crises

South Korea's Gasoline Price Cap Should Anchor CPI Inflation Near 2%

Are There Any Bitcoin Mining Stocks Worth Buying Right Now?

There's a new way to evaluate Bitcoin mining stocks, and it involves AI.

Meta Stock Slips After Report Of Delayed Launch For Revamped AI Model

Meta stock fell after a report that the tech giant has postponed the release of its "Avocado" artificial intelligence model. The post Meta Stock Slips After Report Of Delayed Launch For Revamped AI Model appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

China’s BYD takes on Porsche and BMW with 5-minute ‘flash charging’

Carmaker’s technology means EVs can be ready almost as quickly as filling a fuel tank

DME Capital Sells Seadrill Shares

Seadrill delivers offshore drilling services worldwide, serving oil majors with a fleet of advanced rigs and a global client base.

Google's AI Search Results Love to Refer You Back to Google

The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.

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The Tech Download: Chip supply chains and data center risks — the tech sector’s Iran problem

Uncertainty hits global chip supply chains and Middle East-based AI projects.

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Why PCLinuxOS gets my vouch if you miss the simplicity of Windows 7

There's another Linux distribution that's ready to welcome Windows users with open arms, and this one's been around for a long time.

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US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules

The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have profound implications for the global governance order. For America, the world’s mightiest power, to attack another nation without congressional or UN approval condemns the rules-based order to the dustbin of history. Governance is about checks and balance by rules, self-restraint or simply a humble appreciation that waging “forever wars” often ends up in self-destruction. War is such an extreme and costly measure it should only be undertaken after careful...

‘I have lost nearly everything’: My mother’s trustee changed her $1 million will and my attorney fleeced me. What can I do?

“My attorney, who described himself as a minister doing ‘God’s work,’ had me sign a 40% contingency agreement.”

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19 Million Barrels of Russian Crude Cleared for Sale in Asia

Refiners can legally buy at least 19 million barrels of Russian crude held on 25 tankers in Asia under the one-month U.S. waiver allowing sales as Middle Eastern supply is choked.   The U.S. Treasury on Thursday moved to allow until April 11 purchases of Russian crude stuck in tankers in floating storage.  Some 30 tankers carrying Russian crude oil and petroleum products are in Asia currently, according to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.  Of these tankers, 25 are laden with crude while the rest hold products, mostly…

Oil Price Volatility Soars as War Risk Grips the Market

Crude oil markets experienced intense volatility between March 8 and March 12 as traders reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions, threats to global oil shipping routes, and emergency supply measures from major consuming nations. The week saw both benchmarks swing sharply as the market tried to price in the risk of a major supply disruption in the Middle East. By Thursday’s close, nearby West Texas Intermediate crude futures were trading at $96.77, up $5.87 or 6.46%, reflecting how quickly sentiment shifted during the week. At the center…

Global Energy Markets in Crisis as War Chokes Supply Chains

Oil on War Footing The disruption to Qatar’s LNG system is now spreading through the global trading network. Shell and TotalEnergies have begun notifying customers that deliveries may be disrupted after QatarEnergy halted LNG production following drone strikes on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed. These companies buy cargoes from Qatar and resell them under their own contracts to utilities and industrial buyers across Europe and Asia. When upstream supply stops, those downstream commitments cannot be guaranteed. Traders therefore begin declaring force…

The Largest Oil Supply Shock in History

The IEA estimates that at least 10 million bpd of supply has already been shut in, making it the largest disruption the oil market has ever faced. Refineries across the Gulf are reducing runs because products cannot be exported. Diesel, jet fuel, and LPG markets are tightening sharply. Governments have responded with a record 400-million-barrel release from strategic reserves, but those barrels will arrive slowly while the disruption is happening now. At the same time, Tehran itself is sending mixed signals. Iranian diplomats say the country does…