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Nvidia up 4.5% This Week on Thinking Machine Labs Investment

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Timothy St. John

On Tuesday, Nvidia (NVDA) added 0.92% to its stock price and achieved a year-over-year increase of 70% with its latest investment in Thinking Machine Labs making waves.

Nvidia stock gained 70% over the last 12 months in a powerful performance.

Nvidia is looking toward the future with an investment in Thinking Machine Labs, and its stock price is rising on a tech surge that is sweeping the U.S. stock markets. Now, Nvidia has gained 70% in stock value over the last 12 months and is performing better than many other Ai-related stocks.

Many of these stocks have suffered severe selloffs since November, but Nvidia was already considerably out in front at that time. Even though the stock has not done as well since late 2025, it is still up substantially from where it was a year ago. As investors fear that AI profits will dwindle even more than they already have, Nvidia has been able to keep its stock price relatively stable for the past few months.

Nvidia Invests during Chip Shortage

In the last 12 months, the AI component manufacturer Nvidia has performed better than many of its competitors, including Texas Instruments, Zacks Semiconductor, Qualcomm, and more. Some of those top-performing competitors have only managed 34% or less in gains over the same period.

Nvidia recently invested in the company Thinking Machines, entering into a multi-year partnership with them. As Nvidia prepares to launch their Vera Rubin platform, they will use Thinking Machines’ training programs to help prepare the platform. Thinking Machines will design serving and training systems to operate for Nvidia and provide AI open models that can be used by numerous institutions.

The company is facing a chip shortage for gaming systems, and a Nvidia spokesperson said that the shortage should last until the end of this year. This shortage does not affect the majority of Nvidia’s core business, but it is enough of a hindrance to their sales that it may cut into their earnings estimates during the next quarterly report. For now, their stock is at $184 per share, down slightly from January’s $188 starting point.

U.S. Natural Gas Slips with Falling Oil Prices as Market Shifts

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Timothy St. John

The oil and gas markets experienced a widespread change on Tuesday as investors heard reports that the Iran war may be ending soon, causing prices to dip.

Gas futures are down a little today on news of possible closure for the Iran war.

U.S. natural gas futures fell to $3.03/MMBtu as the gas industry reacted to a suggestion from President Donald Trump that the fighting in Iran could stop very soon. Trump’s comments created a shift in the economic markets and allowed cryptocurrency and U.S. stocks to surge while gas and oil fell.

The energy market is still at risk, though, especially with the destruction of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman this week. Even though prices are falling today, that could change drastically tomorrow as this situation in the Middle East fluctuates daily.

LNG Market at Risk outside the U.S.

One of the biggest factors influencing LNG prices globally is the temporary shutdown of the world’s largest LNG export hub. That has limited the global LNG supply at a time when shipments are in danger in the idle East and to areas as vast as Europe and Asia.

The U.S. supply of natural gas is not in jeopardy at this time, so price fluctuations should remain minor there for now. Investors should expect the current price to drop over the coming days as inventory levels continue to climb and export numbers from the United States keep dropping. LNG exports are close to capacity and inventory levels are nearing the five-year average, which should result in decreasing prices in the United States for natural gas futures.

What may cause LNG rates to climb is if the fighting in Iran intensifies and goes into extended weeks and months of conflict. Then, the crisis could extend to the local LNG market as export demand dramatically climbs when countries around the world cannot meet their LNG demands.

This possibility is why LNG rates are still slightly elevated in the United States. But the potential for the conflict to end soon has brought prices down for today. We anticipate rates will climb tomorrow, however, as there is no indication that the war is actually stopping just yet. Once there is definitive action to bring fighting to a close, the prices may drop once more.

Bitcoin Price Prediction as Coin Surges to $71K on Iran War News

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Timothy St. John

The news out of the Middle East this week is looking better than last week, with hints that the fighting may soon come to a close, and Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped at the notion.

The crypto market is climbing fast with impressive gains after reports suggested the Iran war could end soon.

Bitcoin climbed to $71,318 (BTC/USD) on Tuesday after positive news from the White House indicated that the Iran war may soon be over. Oil prices slipped while stocks became bullish in a tumultuous day for markets and the U.S. economy.

BTC/USD

Bitcoin is now up 3.31% for the day and more than 5% over the last week. The coin’s upward momentum is part of a wider cryptocurrency market surge today that is supported by strong performances from the U.S. stock market as investors look forward to fighting between Iran and the United States drawing to a close. President Donald Trump suggested that the war might be over soon, and prices across all markets have fluctuated wildly as a result.

Bitcoin ETFs Report Massive Inflow

It is not just Bitcoin proper that is climbing today. Bitcoin ETFs reported a $167 million inflow. This has countered the outflow balance from last week and left Bitcoin ETFs looking positive for now. As ETFs perform well, regular Bitcoin tends to improve too.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are now in positive territory and are supporting a crypto market upswing that pushed XRP (XRP) up 3.85% today while Dogecoin (DOGE) jumped 7.85%. One of the biggest gainers for Tuesday is Stellar (XLM), which increased by 10.85% today, and many others gained 2% or more by the early afternoon.

However, these gains may not be held for long. The market could correct later in the day because the situation in Iran is changing fast. Even though Trump suggested the war could be over soon, Iran still has made no moves to back down. They escalated the crisis this week, actually, when an Iranian missile destroyed an oil tanker on the Gulf of Oman. Reports of the war closing off soon may be exaggerated or may simply be unrealistic hopes.

Bitcoin was already climbing on Monday, but the demand increased Tuesday by 8.3% with $53.1 billion in trade volume. The market is bullish now, but investors should not anticipate a lengthy bull rally for now. Bitcoin could easily hit $73K by the end of the day but may settle back down on Wednesday close to where it is now.

Turbulent Stock Market Raises Hopes on Trump’s Remark about Ending the War Soon

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Timothy St. John

Stocks on U.S indices fluctuated wildly on Monday and almost gained as trading came to a close as investors hoped that Trump’s comments about the Iran war would mean a quick end.

Stock markets rebounded on Monday and early Tuesday after Trump made comments about ending the Iran conflict soon.

Trump commented this week about bringing the Iran war to a hasty finish, and the oil market slipped as a result after days of climbing prices. The stock market started to rebound as well, coming back from a sharp decline to almost achieve gains on Monday. Stocks are down in premarket trading for Tuesday but could climb throughout the day as hope surges on the notion of Middle East fighting coming to an end soon.

The Nasdaq opened Tuesday on a small decrease of 0.30%, while the Dow Jones opened down 0.45%. The S&P 500 started the day off with a loss of 0.48% compared to the previous day. These numbers are good indications that the stock market is improving from Monday’s steep declines.

Why the Iran Conflict Could Continue Longer

Even though Trump has hinted that he may bring a quick close to fighting in the Middle East, recent developments have made that less certain. An oil tanker exploded this week close to Abu Dhabi, and the event could prolong the conflict there. It could also indicate that the situation is not as simple to wrap up as Trump expects.

Additionally, the Iran government has made no indication that they are ready to stop fighting. Their country has been repeatedly bombed, and they have done little to save face with their people or the rest of the world and show that they have caused as much damage as has been caused to them. At this point a peaceful resolution seems unlikely in the near future.

Stocks React to Changing Events

Nvidia (NVDA) is part of a wave of tech stocks that are climbing this week. The AI component company gained 0.93% on Tuesday morning while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) added 0.62%. Several other tech stocks are performing well too in what analysts are calling a short-lived surge during a time of market uncertainty and economic tightening.

Several key market movers are coming this week, including inflation readings from the Consumer Price Index on Wednesday and the Personal Consumption Expenditures index for January scheduled for Friday. These reports could shift market movement outside of rapidly changing oil prices.

Tuesday is a busy day for the market as well, with Oracle (ORCL) planning to release their quarterly earnings, which will be closely watched by investors who still fear overspending among AI companies. Adobe (ADBE) is scheduled for Thursday with their quarterly earnings, and their recent strong performance is expected to continue through this quarterly report.

Tesla Stock Falters on Chip Issues

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Timothy St. John

Tesla (TSLA) may be going through a chip shortage, and investors worried about their profits as the stock dipped 0.98% on Monday, continuing weeks of decline.

Tesla sales are down as their stock price also falls for several weeks in a row.

The electric automaker Tesla is entering another week of falling stock prices after news broke that they are dealing with chip shortages. Fewer semiconductors and rising oil prices could affect the company’s sales numbers and future prospects as they continue to suffer from poor market sentiment and a tightening economy.

Tesla faced severe backlash last year over its CEO’s politics as well as declining sales throughout the world. As buyers shift away from purchasing electric vehicles, Tesla has had to refocus, and they are pushing their automated driving service and Optimus robots hard, but falling stock prices show they have yet to recoup their losses.

Tesla Likely to Suffer Further Stock Drops

Higher oil prices hurt the auto industry harder than most others, rising costs and decreasing sales. Now that oil has hit an historic high of $100 per barrel, Tesla and other automakers are feeling the pressure. As war continues in the Middle East, the gas crisis is certain to only worsen.

Iran has closed off the Strait of Hormuz, which is a shipping lane for approximately 20% of the world’s gas supply. The United States is working to keep shipping lanes open and provide protection for ships in the region, but ongoing conflict is causing consumer fears to shoot high.

Tesla vehicles are electric and may not need gasoline to run, but as the economy grows tighter, consumers have to rethink their purchases. Tesla cars can seem like an unnecessary luxury in times like this when gas is so expensive. That may change, though if the higher gas prices stick around and electric vehicles start to come back into vogue.

Tesla is facing another problem besides the worsening economy. They are also dealing with a shortage of semiconductor chips, if reports are to be believed. China could be trying to block how many semiconductor chips are exported due to a dispute that started back in 2025. These restrictions would apply to any chips that are produced by Nexperia, and the impact of that decision could keep Tesla from manufacturing its products at a rate that keeps up with customer demand, stifling their sales plans and causing them to fall short of their targets.

Tesla stock is at $392,80 per share, which is lower than where it was a week ago and about $46 per share lower than where Tesla started the year off. As far as we can tell, Tesla is headed for further stock price decline and investors should strap in for a rough ride through the Iran conflict. The launch of the Optimus robot and the new Tesla electric car release are still a ways off and are the biggest factors that investors can place their hopes in for a strong stock price reversal.

US Gas Futures Dip on Growing Supply

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Timothy St. John

On Monday, gas futures in the United States fell to $3.12 per MMBtu as export numbers slipped and local supply increased, despite ongoing fighting in the Middle East.

Gas exports for the LNG market are decreasing in the United States.

The supply of natural gas may be in jeopardy in other parts of the world, but in the United States, inventories are high, bringing prices down slightly. Exports from the U.S. are also slipping as the weather warms outside the country.

These were the two factors that were keeping prices high, and now that they are changing, the price of LNG futures may continue to decline even with the United States and Iran fighting. Their conflict is mostly affecting gas prices in Europe and Asia where Iranian gas is exported to.

Gas Futures Expected to Rise Slowly

We do anticipate that ongoing war in the Middle East will cause U.S. LNG futures to increase but not at the same quick rate that LNG prices are climbing in other parts of the world. The United States sources most of its LNG internally, so there is little need for it to import in order to fill its inventory. What little gas it does import comes from the Caribbean and South American regions where fighting in the Middle East is having little impact.

Investors should expect U.S. exports to continue to drop for the LNG market as weather starts to warm further. That export market has been a very strong factor in keeping gas prices at the high end through the winter, but with the temperature rising, exports demand should diminish.

The inventory levels is the other changing factor bringing U.S LNG prices down right now, and that is a factor that will likely cause lower prices from month to month in 2026. All indications point to increasing supplies and diminishing withdrawals. Investors can keep monitoring EIA reports to see what size of withdrawals are being made, but with demand dropping as springtime sets in, the inventory should start to rise higher.

That is especially true as new production facilities open across the Western Hemisphere and new production lines are installed at U.S facilities. Gas production is up to 110 bcfd for March so far, and that rate should tip inventories back up to average levels very soon.

Bitcoin Price Prediction after Week of Gains and Climbing Oil Costs

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Timothy St. John

Oil hit $100 a barrel on Monday and could cause pressure on the Bitcoin (BTC) price after the token gained 4% for the week.

Bitcoin looking bullish, but that may change soon.

The price of oil is likely to seriously affect Bitcoin’s movements this week. BTC rose to $68,469 (BTC/USD) on Monday even though oil hit a historic high. As oil prices increase, Bitcoin may face severe selling pressure. Consumers are likely to tighten their wallets and focus on paying for gas over putting money into risky assets like cryptocurrency.

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We anticipate that the crypto market will feel the pinch this week and will see signs of retreat across the board. Bitcoin cannot afford a pullback from its sub-$70K level right now, but if oil prices continue to climb, then that is the likely scenario.

Bitcoin Subject to Historic Selling Pressure Pattern

As oil prices rise, other commodities and assets tend to dip. Stocks, cryptocurrency, and currencies all fall on rising oil prices because the selling pressure escalates for all of them. Oil powers the world, and individual consumers and businesses need it to survive, but cryptocurrency is less essential. As we anticipate further increases in oil prices as the Iran conflict continues, we also expect that crypto tokens like Bitcoin will suffer. They will likely drop and have trouble making gains and keeping gains until oil prices settle.

So, this is the situation that Bitcoin finds itself in right now, and investors should be prepared for an extended bear market. This is alarming at a time when Bitcoin has seemingly exhausted its bottom-seeking trend and started to climb back up, but now the coin could be caught in another downward cycle along with the larger crypto market.

Investors should expect to see the coin dip close to $60K this week as selling pressure intensifies. Even though investor sentiment improved for Bitcoin last week, it may not be enough to help Bitcoin hold the line around the $68K-$70K range.

One of the best things that Bitcoin investors can do at the moment is closely monitor the oil market. Look for changing prices to indicate where Bitcoin may be headed next, because the crypto industry is being directly impacted by oil right now. That is true of stocks too, and if oil rises and stocks dip, that puts extra selling pressure on Bitcoin. As trading began on Monday for the U.S. stock markets, all three major indices dipped by 1% or more. Even though Bitcoin is bullish for the moment, up 2.36% from the previous day, we do not expect that to last.

Dow Falls 1.1% on Rapidly Rising Oil Prices

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Timothy St. John

Oil rose to $100 a barrel and caused the stock market indices Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones to all dip by 1% as the fighting in Iran continued into its second week.

Stocks are dipping this week as Iran conflict causes higher oil prices.

Stocks fell sharply on Monday as oil prices shot up, indicating that investors are worried about where the economy is headed. The conflict in Iran is now in its second week and may continue for several more weeks at least, creating a global oil crisis and contracting investments over economic fears.

The economy tends to slow down during times of global conflict, and the Dow dropping 1.1% on Monday morning indicates that this is exactly what is happening. Consumers usually pull back and put their money into trustworthy investments that carry little risk, like gold or silver as well as tested stocks that do well during economic tightening.

Stocks Remain Low for Second Week

Friday marked the end of the second consecutive week of losses for the stock market. The Nasdaq Composite closed the week off by losing 1.2% while the S&P 500 lost 2% last week. The Dow performed the worst with a loss of 3% by the end of trading Friday.

Gas and oil prices have continued to climb all through the conflict in Iran, reaching heights not seen in years. In fact, the West Texas Intermediate futures gained 35% last week and marked the largest gain in more than 40 years. As gas and il prices skyrocket, stocks usually drop because consumers have to pay more for these commodities and have less money to spend on other goods. The market tends to tighten around entertainment, travel, and other less essential services as gas prices escalate.

We have seen this already spread to the airline industry with United Airlines Holdings (UAL) losing 4% and Delta Air Lines (DAL) falling 2% on Friday. These companies have to pay more in gas now and are expecting fewer flights as the Iran conflict continues.

One of last week’s biggest earners was Broadcom (AVGO). The company reported excellent earnings and saw their stock rise from $312 to $339 throughout the week. Their stock price fell 1.39% on Monday as the market corrected, but we anticipate AVGO’s stock to do very well for now as they have bucked the trend that has affected numerous AI-related stocks and come out looking bullish and very promising after a strong earnings report.

Nvidia Stock Ticks Down 1.5% and Chip Import Rules Could Hurt It More

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Timothy St. John

On Friday, in a tough day for the stock market, Nvidia (NVDA) lost 1.53% and slipped to $180.33 per share as the Iran war continued to cause stock market volatility.

Nvidia stock is down amid severe pressure from multiple factors.

Nvidia is experiencing selling pressure from multiple angles this week, pushed down by persistent AI fears, the ongoing Iran conflict, and rumors that the U.S. government may limit the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China. The stock has been in steady decline since the company reported their quarterly earnings in late February.

Nvidia has lost its place as the stock market leader with a poor showing over the last week. Shareholders are selling their NVDA stocks rapidly and have already caused a 7% loss for the company since their quarterly report.

U.S. Government May Limit AI Chip Imports to China

Over the past few years, the U.S. government has gone back and forth over AI chips and their sale to foreign rivals like China. The company has already stopped producing new chips to send to the Chinese market until the confusion is cleared up. They have to deal with changing U.S. export regulations that could seriously affect their stock value and bottom line.

One of the moves that Nvidia has made in regards to its H200 chips is to request that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company stop producing new H200 chips and instead focus their efforts on the Vera Rubin hardware. Until the regulation issue has been dealt with and Nvidia has approval to proceed with sales to China, they have to change their focus and keep profits rolling in.

The company needs to prove that they can be very profitable right now, since their capex spending is a hot button issue and profitability is an area that is under severe scrutiny. AI companies like Nvidia are in the unenviable position of having to prove strong profits to shareholders since the tech side of the stock market is inundated by fear over AI’s toll on profit margins.

AI data center spending is likely to ramp up, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Following the quarterly sales report, Huang said that the demand for AI products will drive the need for data centers and AI infrastructure. That means that companies will have to spend more to build those data centers and accommodate the market’s demand. Nvidia is preparing its Vera Rubin platform, which will be more powerful than Blackwell but will also use fewer GPUs than Blackwell to train on.

LNG Futures Climb 7% for the Week as Middle East Crisis Continues

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Timothy St. John

On Friday, LNG futures rose 3.5%, bringing the total week’s gains to about 7% and the current price of LNG to $3.05 per MMBtu as fighting extended in the Middle East through its first week.

Shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz should continue.

Energy prices are rising on fears about the global oil supply, and President Donald Trump has vowed to deal with those rising prices while offering military escorts for ships in at-risk areas. Meanwhile, warm weather forecasts are keeping prices from going as high as they would otherwise.

This week, demand for LNG in the United States rose higher than expected as weather cooled compared to last week, but the market should anticipate decreased demand within the United States with next week’s warmer weather. This will likely keep the ceiling low for gas prices despite ongoing worries about the global LNG supply.

Gas Prices Jump Globally

The United States’ LNG supply is not as at risk as inventories in other areas that rely more on Middle eastern gas. Production of the QatarEnergy Ras Laffan plant has stopped due to fighting in the area, and there is no word yet on when it will reopen. That is the largest LNG hub in the world, and it provides gas to several continents.

The United States has vast LNG resources, so they are not reliant on those Middle Eastern LNG production plants. This is why we have not seen US natural gas futures rise as much as those in other countries around the world during the ongoing crisis in Iran.

The United States imports small amounts of LNG from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, but they produce so much of their own natural gas that they function more as an exporter. Much of that gas goes to the Netherlands, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Even the export market for the United States is not affected much by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In other areas, natural gas prices have shot up significantly, but the U.S. LNG futures are relatively stable. We anticipate the price will climb higher as the fighting continues, but not at the same rate that LNG prices are rising in other areas more strongly affected by the war. This week, Brent crude oil hit $90 per barrel, hitting its highest price in over a year. This market is certain to see even higher prices as conflict continues.