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Strategist provides a formula for how long the Iran war lasts

By MarketWatch.com | Jules Rimmer | 3/16/2026 8:53 AM

Iran cannot withstand much more of the bombing, a strategist contends, and the rest of the world will eventually coordinate a response, thereby eventually eliminating Iran’s leverage. ... Read full Story

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Why the IEA’s largest-ever release of oil reserves is pushing up crude prices

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/11/2026 4:49 PM

The largest-ever release of oil from the International Energy Agency’s emergency stockpiles lifted prices for the commodity up by nearly 5% on Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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The 70% odds that say your portfolio isn’t ready for the Iran conflict’s escalation

By MarketWatch.com | Matt Gertken | 3/11/2026 4:49 PM

The next seven days of the Iran conflict will set the stage for stagflation or global recession ... Read full Story

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Options markets are bracing for ‘disaster’ as Iran conflict intensifies, Nomura says. Here’s how a trader might profit.

By MarketWatch.com | Joseph Adinolfi | 3/11/2026 4:29 PM

The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory. ... Read full Story

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‘There is no policy response’ that can stop the rise in oil prices: Carlyle’s Currie

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/11/2026 3:28 PM

The oil market on Wednesday saw the strongest effort by far to ensure adequate global supplies of the commodity, but commodities guru Jeff Currie said the International Energy Agency’s decision to release an unprecedented amount of crude from its reserve won’t halt oil’s climb. ... Read full Story

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Defense stocks are the market’s newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play

By MarketWatch.com | Max Motz | 3/11/2026 3:24 PM

The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund profits from the U.S and global military buildup. ... Read full Story

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United Airlines just set a daily record for bookings, but that isn’t helping the stock

By MarketWatch.com | Claudia Assis | 3/11/2026 3:14 PM

Rising crude prices have been a major drag on U.S. airlines stocks, but in the middle of Spring Break season and as people look ahead to summer air travel, United Airlines says it is breaking booking records. ... Read full Story

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‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life. Am I doing enough?

By MarketWatch.com | Quentin Fottrell | 3/11/2026 2:54 PM

”I have $560,000 in my IRA, $125,000 in stocks and $50,000 in savings.” ... Read full Story

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Education Department slashed monitoring of student-loan servicers after Trump administration cuts

By MarketWatch.com | Jillian Berman | 3/11/2026 2:43 PM

The Education Department stopped monitoring calls between servicers and borrowers and reviewing borrower data for accuracy, watchdog finds. ... Read full Story

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Campbell’s stock heads toward a 23-year low, as it warns of more price cuts to recharge demand

By MarketWatch.com | Tomi Kilgore | 3/11/2026 2:29 PM

The company’s CEO said the company has ”a more cautious view for the balance of the year.” ... Read full Story

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Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays

By MarketWatch.com | Joy Wiltermuth | 3/11/2026 2:08 PM

The Trump administration’s new replacement tariffs could result in a lower effective rate of 9.1%, according to a strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. ... Read full Story

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Nvidia’s big GTC event could spark a rally in these 5 stocks

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Ji | 3/9/2026 2:47 PM

The next generation of AI chips is driving a multibillion-dollar boom in optical interconnects, and Bank of America believes these stocks could be big winners. ... Read full Story

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New Ticketmaster settlement may be good news for Wall Street, but bad news for concertgoers

By MarketWatch.com | Bill Peters | 3/9/2026 2:23 PM

Shares of Ticketmaster parent Live Nation rallied toward their biggest gain in nearly a year, as analysts don’t see the settlement as helping competition to gain traction. ... Read full Story

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Gold prices end lower as investors, rattled by Iran conflict, continue to shelter in the dollar

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/9/2026 2:15 PM

Gold prices declined on Monday, extending their loss from last week, as an escalating conflict with Iran drove fears of sticky inflation on the back of surging prices of oil, and investors again took shelter in the dollar. ... Read full Story

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Short-term Treasury yields climb as investors fear the surge in oil prices and risk of stagflation

By MarketWatch.com | Christine Idzelis | 3/9/2026 2:15 PM

The rise in yields reflects inflation fears. ... Read full Story

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My boyfriend and I broke up, and he won’t communicate with me about child support. What can I do?

By MarketWatch.com | Aditi Shrikant | 3/9/2026 1:38 PM

“I earn $100, 000 and I’m currently shouldering the mortgage, maintenance — specific to a co-op — and normal kid expenses.” ... Read full Story

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Here’s how Amazon just stepped up its robotaxi competition with Tesla and Google

By MarketWatch.com | William Gavin | 3/9/2026 1:23 PM

Amazon’s Zoox is testing robotaxi operations in 10 U.S. cities, but Google’s Waymo has a big lead. ... Read full Story

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Higher oil prices will push U.S. inflation rate to 3% this year, El-Erian says

By MarketWatch.com | Greg Robb | 3/9/2026 1:14 PM

Higher prices will push inflation upward in 2025, limiting the Federal Reserve’s ability to cushion the soft U.S. labor market, said former Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian. ... Read full Story

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Oil prices pull back from highest levels since 2022 on talk of G-7 emergency release of crude reserves

By MarketWatch.com | Myra P. Saefong | 3/9/2026 1:13 PM

Crude prices were surging on Monday amid signs that the Iran conflict wasn’t de-escalating, and as some major oil producers were reportedly forced to cut production. ... Read full Story

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Hims & Hers stock skyrockets 40% as Novo Nordisk ends feud, agrees to sell Ozempic and Wegovy on platform

By MarketWatch.com | Steve Goldstein | 3/9/2026 1:11 PM

Hims & Hers shares jumped more than 50% in premarket trade on Monday after ending a dispute with Novo Nordisk by striking a partnership with the Danish drug giant. ... Read full Story

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Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 17 2026

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The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

by ET Online | Mar 13 2026

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Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

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Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

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Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

by GameSpot | Mar 17 2026

health

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

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Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

upstate

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Strategist provides a formula for how long the Iran war lasts

Why the IEA’s largest-ever release of oil reserves is pushing up crude prices

The 70% odds that say your portfolio isn’t ready for the Iran conflict’s escalation

Options markets are bracing for ‘disaster’ as Iran conflict intensifies, Nomura says. Here’s how a trader might profit.

‘There is no policy response’ that can stop the rise in oil prices: Carlyle’s Currie

Defense stocks are the market’s newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play

United Airlines just set a daily record for bookings, but that isn’t helping the stock

‘My parents begged me never to put him in a home’: I have taken care of my disabled brother my entire life. Am I doing enough?

Education Department slashed monitoring of student-loan servicers after Trump administration cuts

Campbell’s stock heads toward a 23-year low, as it warns of more price cuts to recharge demand

Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays

Nvidia’s big GTC event could spark a rally in these 5 stocks

New Ticketmaster settlement may be good news for Wall Street, but bad news for concertgoers

Gold prices end lower as investors, rattled by Iran conflict, continue to shelter in the dollar

Short-term Treasury yields climb as investors fear the surge in oil prices and risk of stagflation

My boyfriend and I broke up, and he won’t communicate with me about child support. What can I do?

Here’s how Amazon just stepped up its robotaxi competition with Tesla and Google

Higher oil prices will push U.S. inflation rate to 3% this year, El-Erian says

Oil prices pull back from highest levels since 2022 on talk of G-7 emergency release of crude reserves

Hims & Hers stock skyrockets 40% as Novo Nordisk ends feud, agrees to sell Ozempic and Wegovy on platform

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New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

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