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10 Signs Your Company Has Outgrown Spreadsheets in Financial Planning
Most organizations do not replace their financial planning process overnight. The change typically begins with small, repeated inconveniences. For example, a report might take longer than expected, a number may look different across two meetings, or a manager might approve spending before the finance team has checked the impact. In the early days of a [...]
Via Visibility · March 2, 2026
Shares of nLIGHT Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) skyrocketed by more than 16.4% on Monday, March 2, 2026, as a massive strategic investment by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) into the optical component sector sent ripples across the technology and defense landscapes. The rally, which saw LASR shares touch a 52-week high
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
The landscape of artificial intelligence infrastructure underwent a seismic shift on March 2, 2026, as shares of Applied Optoelectronics (Nasdaq: AAOI) skyrocketed by 22.4%, reaching a historic high of approximately $107.55. This explosive rally was ignited by a dual-catalyst event: AAOI’s own blockbuster forward guidance and a
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
The "Fear Gauge" has officially woken up. On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) staged a dramatic 12% rally, piercing the psychologically significant 20-level to close at 22.40. This sudden spike signals a sharp departure from the relative complacency that defined the start of the year,
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a series of defiant remarks delivered from the White House on March 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signaled a massive shift in U.S. foreign policy, committing the United States military to a sustained and potentially indefinite campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking at
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
In a session defined by extreme volatility and rapid-fire sector rotation, the Russell 2000 Index staged a historic turnaround on Monday, March 2, 2026. After a terrifying morning that saw the small-cap benchmark plummet nearly 3% at the opening bell due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
The global defense sector witnessed a seismic shift on March 2, 2026, as markets reacted to the most significant escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities in decades. Following a weekend of precision "decapitation" strikes by a U.S.-Israeli coalition against Iranian leadership—dubbed "Operation Roaring Lion"—shares of traditional defense
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
OpenAI is a potentially key customer for AMD, and that could add risk for the chipmaker.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be more of an opportunity for Figma's business than a threat.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
This technology giant offers exposure to robust AI-powered revenue surges and potential quantum breakthroughs.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
Amazon's stock has been falling amid concerns of heavy spending on artificial intelligence this year.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
The streaming stock has been rallying on news that it won't acquire Warner Bros.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares climbed 8% this week, reaching new all-time highs as the company officially announced that its production capacity for high-capacity hard drives is fully booked through the end of 2026. This surge underscores a dramatic transformation for the storage giant, which has successfully pivoted from a
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a watershed moment for the 2026 housing market, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has officially dipped below the psychological 6% barrier, ending a multi-year era of high borrowing costs that had effectively frozen the American real estate sector. As of March 2, 2026, the benchmark
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
In a day of stark contrast on Wall Street, the S&P 500 Energy sector emerged as the sole bastion of growth during early trading on March 2, 2026. As broad market indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) buckled under the weight of escalating
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, the global financial landscape was rocked by a profound geopolitical shift that sent traditional markets into a tailspin. However, amidst the chaos of a rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East, Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) emerged as a beacon of stability and growth, with its
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) has sent shockwaves through the technology and public safety sectors following a blockbuster fourth-quarter earnings report that far exceeded Wall Street’s most optimistic projections. Shares of the Scottsdale-based company surged more than 14% in early trading as investors reacted to a staggering 38.5% year-over-year
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 — Global financial markets were thrown into a state of high-alert volatility today as spot gold prices surged toward $5,400 per ounce, marking a single-day jump of more than 2%. The rally in bullion comes as investors desert riskier assets following a weekend of unprecedented military escalation
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
The financial markets were jolted on March 2, 2026, as a "double shock" of hotter-than-expected manufacturing data and escalating military conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global exchanges. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a massive, unexpected jump in its Prices Paid Index for February, signaling that
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
In a definitive move to cement its dominance over the global AI supply chain, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) announced on March 2, 2026, a massive $2 billion strategic investment in optical component leader Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE). The deal, structured as a purchase of convertible preferred stock, signals a fundamental shift
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
In a whirlwind of market activity on March 2, 2026, shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) experienced one of the most dramatic single-day reversals in the defense sector's history. The stock initially surged over 20% in early morning trading, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions following joint U.S.-Israel military
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the utility sector and left public shareholders reeling, The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced on Monday, March 2, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by a powerhouse consortium led by BlackRock’s (NYSE:
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026

Investors weigh fresh recall costs against a year of strong gains and rising quality concerns, today, March 2, 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026
LONDON / SINGAPORE — The global economy is reeling this Monday, March 2, 2026, following a weekend of unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East that has culminated in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, a direct retaliation for joint US and Israeli
Via MarketMinute · March 2, 2026
The massive conglomerate's shares pulled back following a notable earnings decline. But zooming out reveals a deeply resilient business built to withstand market turbulence.
Via The Motley Fool · March 2, 2026