The price of Brent crude soared by 10%, exceeding $94 per barrel for the first time since 2023. The sharp rise in prices was triggered by news that Kuwait began cutting production due to a shortage of oil storage facilities, and Qatar warned that a prolonged war could "collapse the world economy". The White House said the war could last another four to six weeks, and US President Donald Trump ruled out talks with Iran and demanded its "unconditional surrender". Analysts believe that without de-escalation of the conflict, the cost of oil could exceed $100 in the coming days. At the same time, the US market was pressurized by the employment report, which contrary to expectations showed a reduction in the number of jobs and an increase in unemployment. What was happening in the market was followed in this online.

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The US labor market unexpectedly declined in February, showing a sharp drop compared to January. The data will reinforce investors' concerns about the state of the labor market after a weak 2025, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6542bd0c-59ca-493b-ab5d-2d69e4e00cae">says the</a> Financial Times. Jobs are one of the areas, along with inflation, that the Fed monitors when setting interest rates.

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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.

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Oil price could rise to $150, says country's energy minister

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Oracle Corporation

The Gap, Inc.

Marvell Technology, 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: macro data will increase volatility

The cost of Mark Brent crude oil jumped more than 2% to $87.66 per barrel in intraday trading on March 6 - the highest since July 2024, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-falls-us-may-intervene-futures-market-issues-waiver-russian-purchases-2026-03-06/">writes</a>. Futures for WTI oil with delivery in April at the time of publication add 3.86%, the U.S. Mark oil is trading at $84.14 per barrel.

Oil jumped above $87 a barrel, the highest in nearly two years

Sectra AB

RENK Group AG

ITV plc

However, there are "no signs of a large-scale panic sell-off", Barclays strategists state

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Medtronic plc

MiniMed Group

The Company has listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker MMED

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Currency strategists are betting on the dollar weakening against the euro soon, a Reuters poll showed

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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.

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The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East continues for the seventh day. What is happening on the markets and what analysts say about it - in our review.