Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

LifeMD, Inc.

Joby Aviation, Inc.

Yext, Inc.

FreightCar America, Inc.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Novo Nordisk A/S

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Talkspace, Inc.

Daily review and forecast of events on the U.S. stock market from Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Freedom Capital Markets Research.

Morning in New York: quotes remain in the turbulence zone

European stocks rose sharply at the opening of trading on Tuesday, March 10, as investor sentiment - after a panic sell-off the previous day - was supported by a drop in oil futures following President Trump's announcement of a <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/dumau-vojna-prakticeski-zaversena-rynki-vyrosli-posle-kommentariev-trampa-cbs">possible imminent end to</a> the war in the Middle East and a willingness to take measures to curb rising energy prices.

European stocks on track for best day since April: Stoxx 600 jumped 2%

Paramount Group, Inc.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Netflix, Inc.

U.S. presidents are exempt from having to comply with conflict of interest law

Trump invested in Netflix and Warner, criticizing the idea of their merger. Was he able to make money?

KazMunayGas

KazTransOil

The war in the Middle East has led to a sharp rise in energy prices in the world. Olga Moshkina, Junior Director for Corporate Ratings at Expert RA Agency, argues whether this conflict is beneficial for Kazakhstan's economy, which depends on oil revenues.

War in the Middle East: Can Kazakhstan capitalize on it?

Oil prices fell below $90 per barrel after jumping to almost $120 during the previous trading session. At the same time, stock indices of Japan and South Korea rose sharply. This is how commodity and stock markets reacted to US President Donald Trump's promises to end the war in Iran "very soon" and partially suspend oil sanctions.

Oil collapses, stocks in Asia jump after Trump's promise to end the war soon

Oil prices have lost some of the gains recorded the day before during the explosive rally. Iran is going to impose "security" duties on oil tankers passing through the Persian Gulf. Here are the major developments in the conflict in the Middle East to this point.

Relief rally and duties on oil tankers: day 11 of the Iran war

Apple Inc.

Apple can't release a new smart home hub that will unify the company's devices because the AI for Siri isn't ready yet

Apple has delayed the release of a new AI device because of 'stupid' Siri. What to expect?

The restrictions, however, will be lifted only temporarily

Trump has promised a speedy end to the war with Iran and the lifting of oil-related sanctions

Data

Investors should take a look at shares of air taxi developer Joby Aviation, <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/09/this-10-stock-could-be-your-ticket-to-millionai/">argues</a>&nbsp;Steven Porrello, a Motley Fool contributor. The startup, whose stock trades below $10 per share, is already among the leaders in the nascent electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. Over the longer term, the stock could deliver significant gains, Porrello says.

Motley Fool: Joby is $10 eVTOL stock with 'explosive potential'

Victoria's Secret & Co.

Shares of Victoria’s Secret &amp; Co., owner of the eponymous lingerie brand, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/VSCO/">fell</a>&nbsp;more than 12% on Thursday, even after the company <a href="https://www.victoriassecretandco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/victorias-secret-co-reports-2025-fourth-quarter-and-full-year">reported</a>&nbsp;strong fourth-quarter results and sales that beat Wall Street forecasts. The results, however, fell short of investors’ elevated expectations, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/victorias-secret-earnings-stock-price-f850f6e4?mod=RTA">argues</a>&nbsp;Guggenheim Partners analyst Simeon Siegel.

Victoria's Secret posts longest sales growth streak in four years, but stock tanks

Primo Brands Corporation

Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dauch Corporation

ProPetro Holding Corp.

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.

Freedom Broker, at the request of <i>Oninvest</i>, has analyzed which small cap stocks are most widely held by hedge funds as of the end of the fourth quarter. The sample includes 15 names with market capitalizations below $6 billion as of then, with 13 of them offering Wall Street target prices of $20 per share or less.

Freedom looks at top small-cap holdings among hedge funds; most are below $20 a share

The Wendy's Company

Wendy’s is the <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/qsr-50-2025-top-fast-food-burger-chains-ranked-by-sales/#:~:text=2,%2D97">second-largest burger chain</a> in the U.S. by sales, trailing only McDonald's. Yet the company, which has been in business for more than five decades, is going through a rough patch. Over the last year, its shares have roughly halved in value, sales and profits have declined, and pressure from shareholders is mounting – including from activist <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/wendys-stock-activist-investor-nelson-peltz-0bfc50de?mod=mw_quote_news&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID%3D75889249592239885323644039103887073922%7CMCORGID%3DCB68E4BA55144CAA0A4C98A5%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1771923921&amp;_gl=1*1ieusx9*_gcl_au*NjQxNTE5NTU2LjE3NzEzMjIyMzQ.*_ga*MTY5NDIyMTYyMi4xNzcxMzIyMjM0*_ga_K2H7B9JRSS*czE3NzE5MjM0MzUkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzcxOTIzOTE5JGoyOCRsMSRoMTEwMTU0Mzg2OQ">Nelson Peltz</a>, the former chair of Wendy’s board.

Wendy's stock is down 50% in LTM. Can Nelson Peltz right the ship?

Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Noble Capital Markets has initiated <a href="https://dashboard.channelchek.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/STRR_20260304_28032.pdf">coverage</a>&nbsp;of Star Equity Holdings with an “outperform” rating and a valuation implying upside of about 60% from current levels. It says the diversified holding company is seeking replicate the playbook of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in the micro-cap space.

Noble initiates on 'Mini Berkshire in the making' Star Equity with 60% upside 

Small Caps

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