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Jobs Crash, War Flares: Smart Money Hides In These Stocks

February's shocking jobs report, Iran war headlines and AI jitters are steering money into classic defensives like healthcare, energy majors, consumer staples giants and even cash‐rich AI leaders.RTX stock is moving. See the chart and price action here. Jobs Shock Meets War and AI FearsThe U.S. economy lost 92,000 nonfarm jobs in February, with unemployment ticking up to 4.4%, underscoring a softer labor market just as markets confront a Middle East war and questions about an AI bubble. The mix of weakening employment, rising geopolitical risk and the AI scare trade narratives is encouraging investors to rotate out of the most speculative growth and into companies with durable cash flows, pricing power and tangible assets.Defensive Anchors: Healthcare, Utilities, StaplesIn healthcare, multinational giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is frequently cited as a core defensive holding thanks to its diversified mix of pharmaceuticals and medical technologies that tend to be less sensitive to economic cycles. On the utility side, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) combines regulated electric utility cash flows with long‐term growth from renewables, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

NASA defense test kicked asteroid off course -- and changed its orbit around the sun

Four years ago, NASA purposely smashed a spacecraft into a small asteroid to see if they could deflect it -- a test to prove humanity could protect Earth from threatening space rocks.

Better Numbers Or Gimmick? India's Rising Equality And The World Bank's New Gini Lens

(MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) By Rohit Singh Tomar & Bharti SinghEconomic inequality has become a major threat to democratic nations across the world. On 3 July 2025, the US Congress passed the ...

Porsche Macan: Combustion-powered successor a "very good opportunity", says local boss

Porsche's Australian chief wants a petrol-powered successor to the old Macan, given the popularity of mid-size luxury SUVs Down Under.

H3C MegaBook: Upgraded Microsoft Surface Pro challenger reveals itself with Intel Panther Lake

Early evidence has surfaced online that H3C is preparing to launch a new MegaBook detachable. Swapping Intel Lunar Lake for Intel Panther Lake, the MegaBook was available last year with a 2.8K, 14-inch and 120 Hz OLED display, too.

Living a little more analog

I recently had a conversation with my sister about how maybe 2026 is the year we go back to analog. Back to days when we spent more time flipping through the pages of a book than scrolling through screens. Back to having conversations at the dinner table without the distraction of our phones. Back to [...]...Keep on reading: Living a little more analog

Harvard Bioscience Announces Reverse Stock Split

Harvard Bioscience Announces Reverse Stock Split

Powell Industries Announces Three-For-One Stock Split

HOUSTON, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: POWL) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a three-for-one forward stock split of the Company’s common stock. The Board of Directors also approved a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock to accommodate the stock split. The split will be effected through an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Each shareholder of record as of the close of trading on March 20, 2026 (the “record date”) will receive, after the close of trading on April 2, 2026, two additional shares for every one share held on the record date. Subject to final approval by the Nasdaq, trading is expected to begin on a split-adjusted basis at market open on April 6, 2026.

Sewage inflow creates kilometre-long pool inside JNU

Montreal’s fame as an AI hub draws top students

The city’s booming tech sector – and McGill’s deep ties to internationally renowned leading institutes like Mila – give undergraduates unparalleled access to hands-on experience and internships The post Montreal’s fame as an AI hub draws top students appeared first on McGill Reporter.

4 Most Popular Cryptos Right Now: BlockDAG, SUI, AVAX, & Stellar Set to Lead 2026’s Bull Run!

The digital currency market in March 2026 is at a very important point. After many months where smaller coins felt a lot of pressure, the signs of fear and greed show that many people are feeling very afraid. However, the data from the blockchains shows something else. Large buyers are quietly filling their wallets. Big [...]The post 4 Most Popular Cryptos Right Now: BlockDAG, SUI, AVAX, & Stellar Set to Lead 2026’s Bull Run! appeared first on Tekedia.

Analyzing Growth Leaders: Why BDAG, Solana, Tron, & Cardano are Top-rated Cryptos in 2026

Growth in the digital asset space is almost never a straight line, and the month of March 2026 is proving this specific point. The top-rated cryptos in 2026 are not simply those assets that are bouncing back the most from their past highs. Instead, they are the ones where the basic demand is growing faster [...]The post Analyzing Growth Leaders: Why BDAG, Solana, Tron, & Cardano are Top-rated Cryptos in 2026 appeared first on TechBullion.