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The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Monday, Mar, 16 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.4% and Nasdaq futures ahead roughly 0.4% as well, as investors weigh stubborn inflation against still solid spending. The PCE price index, a key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve, rose 0.3% in January and the core measure rose 0.4%, leaving annual inflation at 2.8%. This indicates that the cost of living is easing but still…

Himax has been identified as a key supplier for optical components in Apple’s upcoming smart glasses. Analysis of patents, investments, and supply chain activity points to Apple preparing an advanced AR wearable device. Mass production of these smart glasses is expected by the end of 2026, with initial shipments forecast for 2027. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AAPL, this development sits alongside a share price of $250.12 and multi year returns that include 17.4% over 1 year and 108.1%…

Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler comes on Market Catalysts to share her perspective on AI and software stocks currently trading at a discount as investors “return to [the] fundamentals.” To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Microsoft (MSFT) stock is down about 15% year to date. RBC Capital Markets managing director for software Rishi Jaluria joins Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman to discuss Microsoft’s trajectory this year. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Monday.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

While the Dow Jones (^DJI) represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet. Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors.

This AI giant is facing pressure from two negative market sentiments.

Consumer sentiment hit 56.4 in January 2026, which falls below the 60-point threshold that historically marks recessionary territory. That reading reflects a labor market that has quietly deteriorated — unemployment has drifted up to 4.4% as of February 2026, driven by a string of weak jobs reports that has become hard to dismiss. Prediction markets … 7 Dividend ETFs Built to Survive a Recession and Pay You Through It

The S&P 500 has dropped roughly 2.5% over the past month, with the VIX fear gauge sitting at 27.29 as of mid-March, reflecting the kind of elevated uncertainty that rattles growth-heavy portfolios. For income-focused investors, two names worth understanding in this context are Gabelli Multimedia Trust (NYSE:GGT) and Trinity Capital (NASDAQ:TRIN), both of which have … The S&P 500 Dropped 2.5% and These 2 Closed-End Funds Held Their Ground

Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as financials stocks have collectively shed 12.8% over the past six months. This drawdown was particularly discouraging since the S&P 500 h

Third Point’s billionaire boss dumped shares of a dual-industry leader and opened a sizable position in a brand-name company known for thinking outside the box.

Elon Musk wants SpaceX admitted early to the Nasdaq and S&P. There’s a reason for that.

Japan built years of rare earth stockpiles while the U.S. and Europe built nothing. Now, with demand surging and China tightening supply, one company has quietly assembled the only non-Chinese rare earth supply chain in North America.

The S&P 500 could fall sharply this year because of a combination of economic headwinds and policy uncertainty created by midterm elections.

For the first time, the world’s largest contract electronics maker has issued a full-year revenue outlook, and the message is unambiguous: the AI infrastructure boom has years to run. Bury the profit miss. The more consequential number out of Foxconn on Monday is the one the company has never…

IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) has secured a $9.7b, 200 MW infrastructure agreement with Microsoft to supply capacity for AI workloads. The deal supports IREN’s shift away from a pure crypto mining focus toward broader AI infrastructure services. The agreement includes substantial funding commitments from Microsoft, without immediate dilution for existing shareholders. For investors tracking IREN at a current share price of $41.58, the Microsoft contract introduces a new reference point for the…

Stocks looked set to rise Monday on hopes that other countries would join the U.S. effort to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping corridor that has been effectively closed since the War in Iran started. The three major indexes each marked their lowest closes since November on Friday, dragged down by surging oil prices. Wall Street’s hopes of a rebound rely on the Strait of Hormuz reopening to at least some traffic.

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year, despite volatility caused by global conflict.”However, driven by the strong growth of AI servers, I believe 2026 will still be a very good year, and we expect to see robust growth.”