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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Possible Big Sale for Texas Auto Lender

A private‑equity group is weighing the idea of selling a Texas‑based auto loan company that helps people buy cars on credit. The buyer could pay between $2. 5 billion and $3 billion, sources say. The company was bought by the group in 2021 from another major investor for an undisclosed sum. It wo

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Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Viemed Healthcare: A Rising Star in Home Care Stocks

Viemed Healthcare, ticker VMD, has climbed to a new two‑year peak at nearly $10 per share, marking a 30% rise over the past year. The company’s market cap sits around $355 million, and it offers home medical equipment along with respiratory services through its Sleep Management and Home Sleep Delive

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Drop, Stocks Rally Amid Middle East Tensions

The markets opened higher after a sharp decline in oil prices. The S&P 500 climbed about one percent, ending its three‑week losing streak. Meanwhile the Dow gained roughly 0. 7 percent and the Nasdaq rose over one percent. Oil has been the main mover for the day. A barrel of U. S. crude fell 4. 1 p

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Mar 16 2026BUSINESS

Nebius Gains as Meta Expands AI Partnership

Nebius sees a boost after it announces a new, larger collaboration with Meta to build artificial‑intelligence systems. The deal gives the company more access to Meta’s cloud and data tools, which could help Nebius grow its AI offerings faster. The agreement is part of Meta’s plan to spread its AI

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Quantum Leap Boosts Infleqtion Shares

Infleqtion’s latest progress at the National Quantum Computing Centre has sparked a fresh interest in its stock. The company announced that it now operates the largest neutral‑atom platform housed in a national lab, a milestone that could accelerate research in materials and energy technologies. Th

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Nears $75, 000 After Six‑Week Rise

Bitcoin climbed past $74, 500 on Monday, the highest level since early February. The move broke a six‑week trading range and lifted mood for riskier crypto tokens. Bitcoin’s price is almost 25 % higher than its February low of $60, 000. That jump echoes rebounds seen in 2022, but those earl

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Defensive Stocks Shine When Markets Storm

The market has been rattled by wars, rising energy costs and tech buzz. Despite the chaos, a few defensive names have stayed solid and even grown. One standout is Ventas, which has added about $5 billion in acquisitions this year. Its earnings beat expectations and the company is now tradin

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Mar 14 2026BUSINESS

Palantir Joins the Sports‑Betting Race – Is It Worth Buying?

Palantir, a data‑analysis giant, has just signed a deal with Polymarket to build a new sports‑betting platform. The partnership will use Palantir’s AI engine to spot shady trades and block banned bettors in real time. This move ties Palantir to a market that is under heavy legal scrutiny. The U. S.

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Mar 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia’s GTC 2026: What New Chips and AI Tools Might Show

Nvidia is about to start its week‑long GPU Technology Conference, and everyone expects the company to drop fresh products and outline its future plans. CEO Jensen Huang will speak on Monday at 2 p. m. ET, and viewers can watch the live stream online. The event is likely to reveal details on the upco

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Dow Climbs After Unexpected Inflation and GDP News, Micron Scores Big on Earnings

The stock market opened higher today as the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up, thanks to surprising inflation figures and strong GDP data that suggested a resilient economy. Investors found comfort in the numbers, which implied that growth could continue without overheating. Meanwhile, technolo

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