"The markets are attempting gains out of the gate despite escalating Mideast tensions for the final two days of trading in Q1 2026. All three of the major stock market averages are taking back ground in early trading, including a 0.79% gain in the Nasdaq Composite following last week's steep 3.2% drop."
"Oil prices are rising as analysts predict the next leg higher, with SocGen suggesting the $150/barrel threshold could be next for Brent. Oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz has barely budged from its wartime lows, with just a handful of ships managing to pass through."
"Merger Monday is off to a big start. Food distribution giant Sysco is scooping up Restaurant Depot in a deal valued at roughly $29 billion including debt, according to the WSJ."
"Rezolve AI blew past Street estimates with 2025 revenue of $46.8 million, capping the year with a stunning 543% revenue surge in H2 2025. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $360 million."
The markets are showing early gains as trading continues in Q1 2026, with the Nasdaq Composite up 0.79% after a previous drop. Oil prices are rising, with predictions of Brent reaching $150 per barrel. The movement of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz remains low, prompting President Trump to consider further intervention. Major market movers include Starcloud's $170 million funding round, Sysco's acquisition of Restaurant Depot for $29 billion, and Rezolve AI's impressive revenue growth, raising its 2026 guidance to $360 million.
Read at 24/7 Wall St.
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