Dow S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as de-escalation talk in Iran sparks rally to close out Q1

✈️ AGA Precision Systems signs long term agreement to supply mission critical jet products. Soars 30% in Pre-market.

AGA Precision Systems LLC (“AGA”), a precision aerospace manufacturing company and wholly owned subsidiary of PMGC Holdings Inc., today announced the execution of a Long-Term agreement (“LTA”) with Turbo-Jet Products Co., Inc., a California-based aerospace and defense supplier.

Under the terms of the LTA, AGA will supply mission-critical aerospace and defense components in support of Turbo-Jet Products’ commercial and defense programs.

The LTA provides an agreement framework that governs all future purchase orders issued during the LTA’s term.

The LTA includes an initial five-year term, with provisions for annual renewals, supporting a long-term strategic supply relationship between the parties. Globe Newswire reports.


📱 How soaring memory costs are rewiring the smartphone market

Accessible flagship smartphones priced between $700 and $999 are emerging as the best value segment in 2026, as consumers demand meaningful upgrades amid rising device prices, according to Counterpoint Research.

Memory costs are surging due to strong demand for AI-driven technologies, pushing up smartphone production costs.

Memory prices rose 40%–50% in late 2025 and are expected to climb further in early 2026, with premium device costs projected to increase by more than $150, potentially lifting retail prices by over $200.

The accessible flagship tier grew 25% globally in 2025, driven by strong demand in regions such as Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa, as consumers seek premium features at lower price points.

Recent launches from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp. show incremental upgrades alongside higher prices, creating opportunities for competitors like Alphabet Inc. Google, HONOR, Motorola, and OPPO. Benzinga reports.


👟 Nike beats earnings estimates as company takes steps to tackle weakness in China

Nike reported better-than-expected earnings in its fiscal third quarter, showing progress in its uneven turnaround under CEO Elliott Hill, but recovery efforts in China dragged on the quarter.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.35, beating Wall Street analyst estimates of $0.31, according to Bloomberg data.

Revenue of $11.3 billion was flat year over year but higher than the $11.34 billion analysts expected.

Revenue fell 3% over the previous year when adjusted for currency impacts.

Nike stock fell more than 9% in premarket hours on Wednesday as investors wanted more from the quarter. Yahoo Finance reports.


💻 Micron’s stock bounces higher. Is the memory trade back on?

Micron Technology shares bounced higher on Tuesday, as memory-chip investors got some relief after a tough stretch.

But whether the memory trade is really back on remains to be seen.

While Micron shares rose about 5%, stocks broadly rallied on Tuesday on hopes that the Iran war may be close to an end. MarketWatch reports.


💻 Oracle’s stock rises as company reportedly begins thousands of job cuts

Oracle looks to be the latest tech company undergoing major headcount reductions as artificial-intelligence spending mounts.

On Tuesday, the company reportedly initiated thousands of job cuts across the organization, according to reports from CNBC and Business Insider. MarketWatch reports.

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