Happy Thursday! The countdown to SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO is on, and prediction markets are wasting no time placing their bets. See what the market is signaling and how it could impact your portfolio.

And the “Magnificent Seven” aren’t looking so “magnificent” this year, with a first quarter they’ll want to forget. Dive in to see which of these trillion-dollar companies could stage a comeback in the weeks and months ahead.

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Note: The U.S. stock market will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. As a result, there will be no edition of the newsletter. We’ll be back with more market insights and news on Monday.

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SpaceX Files For Largest IPO In History: Here's What Prediction Markets Are Saying

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See what the market is signaling about SpaceX and how it could impact your portfolio.

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Yesterday: U.S. indexes finished higher Wednesday in the holiday-shortened week, extending Tuesday’s strong gains as improving geopolitical sentiment and upbeat economic data supported investor confidence. Markets were lifted by comments from President Trump who said the conflict with Iran could de-escalate within weeks, easing concerns about prolonged instability. Economic data also came in stronger than expected, with February retail sales rising 0.6% month-over-month, marking the fastest pace since mid-2025, while private payroll growth of 62,000 exceeded forecasts, pointing to a stabilizing labor market. The combination of resilient consumer activity and steady hiring reinforced optimism about the economic outlook.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to today’s initial jobless claims and the U.S. trade deficit report for a read on labor market strength and broader economic momentum.

Memory and chip stocks continued their rebound with Western Digital (WDC), Micron (MU), and Intel (INTC) soaring double digits. Meanwhile, Nike (NKE), along with energy companies were hit the hardest with Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Chevron (CVX) among the top laggards of the day. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Wednesday. 

See how the market is moving with our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.

AI Cuts: Oracle is making headlines for all the wrong reasons as it plans a massive layoff, despite recently posting $6 billion in profits. Is this the price of building the future of AI, or a warning for the entire industry? Here’s everything you need to know.

Congressional Trading: A U.S. senator has quietly sold off major holdings in tech and biotech stocks, leaving investors wondering why. Discover which positions were dumped—and which remain untouched.

Bitcoin Blueprint: With more institutions and firms participating, will Bitcoin’s classic four-year cycle still intact, however, with the additions of institutions, a new era could take shape. Will history still repeat itself? Click to uncover the signals no one’s talking about.

Swoosh Slide: Nike just reported better-than-expected earnings, but investors are still running for the exists. Here’s what analysts had to say, and what it means for Nike’s next move.

Stock Of The Day: After a sharp bounce, this company faces a make-or-break level. Will shares break through or will they stall? Here’s everything you need to know.

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