News Bulletin
Friday, March, 20th, 2026
Evening Edition
Economic Numbers:
|
Time |
Event |
Actual |
Forecast |
Previous |
|
Friday, March, 20th,
2026 |
||||
|
13:00 |
U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count |
414 |
|
412 |
|
13:00 |
U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count |
552 |
|
553 |
|
15:30 |
CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions |
-113.1K |
|
-134.5K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Nasdaq 100
speculative net positions |
24.1K |
|
24.9K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Gold speculative net positions |
159.9K |
|
163.1K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions |
218.7K |
|
228.0K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Aluminium
speculative net positions |
-0.7K |
|
-1.6K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Copper speculative net positions |
48.0K |
|
51.7K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Silver speculative net positions |
21.9K |
|
24.6K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Natural Gas speculative net positions |
-178.0K |
|
-186.9K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Wheat speculative net positions |
-25.7K |
|
-29.2K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Corn speculative net positions |
312.3K |
|
257.8K |
|
15:30 |
CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions |
221.1K |
|
230.3K |
Indices
|
|
CLOSE |
50 DMA |
200 DMA |
|
DJIA |
45,577.38 |
48,741.38 |
46,562.48 |
|
NASDAQ |
21,647.61 |
22,961.19 |
22,248.75 |
|
S&P 500 |
6,506.65 |
6,857.57 |
6,621.68 |
Earnings Calendar:
(EPS: Earning Per Share / Rev: Revenue / Mkt CAP : market Capital/ BMO :
Before Market Opening /AMC : After Market Close)
|
NAME |
COMPANY |
Mkt CAP |
EPS (Forcast) |
EPS (Actual) |
Rev (Forcast) |
Rev (Actual) |
Time |
|
SHALY |
Shangri-La
Asia |
$2.15B |
0.6 |
|
$1.18B |
|
|
|
SHTDY |
Sinopharm Group Co |
$8.30B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WYNMY |
Wynn
Macau |
$3.59B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
SMSEY |
Samsonite International SA |
$2.95B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACXAF |
Cathedral
Energy Services |
C$190.53M |
0.11 |
|
$77.71M |
|
|
|
PBEGF |
Touchstone
Exploration |
$45.63M |
-0.01 |
|
$12.40M |
|
|
|
SLSR |
Solaris
Resources |
$1.36B |
-0.08 |
|
0 |
|
|
|
GIPR |
Generation
Income Properties |
$1.84M |
0.34 |
|
$2.46M |
|
|
|
TLK |
PT
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk |
$17.84B |
0.32 |
|
$2.23B |
|
|
|
CNIKF |
Canada
Nickel Company |
$272.66M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
XTNT |
Xtant
Medical Holdings |
$82.46M |
>-$0.01 |
|
$30.75M |
|
|
|
LOAN |
Manhattan
Bridge Capital |
$48.50M |
0.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
MNSO |
MINISO
Group Holding |
$5.28B |
0.39 |
|
$886.92M |
|
|
|
CUK |
Carnival |
$34.58B |
0.18 |
|
$6.14B |
|
|
|
BTCS |
BTCS |
$79.63M |
0.01 |
|
$4.50M |
|
|
|
XPEV |
XPeng,
Inc. ADR |
$18.38B |
<$0.01 |
(+3,900%) +$0.058 |
$3.12B |
(+613.38%) +$22.25B |
|
|
HOKCY |
Hong
Kong & China Gas |
$17.67B |
|
|
|
|
BMO |
|
SMGZY |
Smiths
Group |
$9.77B |
0.78 |
(+6.84%) +$0.828 |
$1.99B |
|
BMO |
|
ZGN |
Ermenegildo Zegna |
$3.78B |
0.19 |
(+35.8%) +$0.254 |
$681.61M |
(+181.24%) +$1.917B |
BMO |
|
FUFU |
BitFuFu |
$374.59M |
0.02 |
(-1,850%) -$0.35 |
$105.15M |
(+352.47%) +$475.767M |
BMO |
|
MIST |
Milestone
Pharmaceuticals |
$144.79M |
-0.16 |
(0%) -$0.16 |
0 |
(+∞%) +$1.546M |
BMO |
|
PHUN |
Phunware |
$36.34M |
-0.14 |
(+18.52%) -$0.11 |
$605.00K |
|
BMO |
Market
News:
U.S. stocks cratered on Friday, extending losses after a report that the
U.S. was preparing to potentially deploy ground troops in Iran. Oil prices also
approached a session high after the report, hovering at their highest levels in
over 3-1/2-years.
Risk-off sentiment dominated the mood, with U.S. Treasury yields surging
as traders dumped bonds. Rate-sensitive sectors such
as utilities and technology took it on the chin.
Adding to volatility was an event known as quadruple witching. Occurring
four times a year, it involves the expiration of four types of derivates: stock
index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures.
Friday’s event will see a total of $4.7 trillion in expirations.
At 14:48 ET (18:48 GMT), the benchmark S&P 500 index was down
1.5% to 6,507.42 points, the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite shed 2.1% to
21,638.52 points, and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped
1.1% to 45,733.51 points.
UBS said investors should increase exposure to alternative assets to help
manage rising volatility and geopolitical risks, pointing to hedge funds,
private markets and infrastructure as key diversifiers. The bank said the end
of the rate-cut cycle and rising global debt levels strengthen the case for
alternatives, which can provide new sources of return and reduce portfolio
risk.
A Nevada judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday that
prevents prediction market operator Kalshi from
offering event contracts to state residents without a license.
International
Paper Co. (IP) stock reached a 52-week low on Thursday, closing at
$33.64. The stock has declined 8.7% over the past week alone, with the
year-to-date loss now standing at nearly 13%. This milestone reflects a
challenging year for the company, with its stock price declining by 34.25% over
the past 12 months.
BARK Inc
(NYSE:BARK) shares fell 21.6% Friday after the company
announced it rejected an acquisition proposal and concluded its strategic
review process. The pet products company said its Special Committee determined
not to pursue a transaction with the GNK/Lemonis Group,
which had submitted an unsolicited preliminary non-binding proposal on January
14, 2026, to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned by the group. The
Special Committee concluded the proposal did not adequately reflect the
company’s value.
Bank of
America said the ongoing conflict involving Iran is
emerging as a key risk for the global automotive sector, with rising oil prices
likely to accelerate the shift toward electric vehicles while posing
longer-term demand risks.
Shift4 Payments Inc stock recently reached a 52-week low, hitting $41.03,
trading just above its 52-week floor of $41.65. This marks a significant
downturn for the company, with the stock down 52% over the past year.
Nike
stock has reached a 52-week low, touching $52.27, as the company faces a
challenging market environment. The stock currently trades at $52.26, just
pennies above its 52-week low of $52.28. Over the past year, Nike’s stock has
experienced a significant decline, with a 1-year total return of -23.77%. This
downturn reflects broader market pressures and specific challenges within the
retail and apparel sectors.
Snap Inc.’s
stock has reached a 52-week low, closing at $4.46, marking a significant
downturn for the social media company. The stock now trades 57% below its 52-week
high of $10.41, with the company’s market cap standing at $7.57 billion. This
price level reflects a challenging year, with Snap Inc. experiencing a 51%
decline over the past 12 months. The company’s struggles have been attributed
to various factors, including increased competition in the social media space
and broader market volatility.
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) stock has reached a 52-week low,
touching $114.46. The animal health pharmaceutical company, with a market
capitalization of $48.55 billion, has seen its shares decline nearly 28% over
the past year.
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