Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures turn higher as Iran war volatility continues

March 4, 2026

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures turn higher as Iran war volatility continues

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US stock futures nudged into the green on Wednesday following a seesaw day on Wall Street as investors kept a watchful eye on signs the Iran conflict could break out into regional war.

Contracts on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 both rose roughly 0.2%, reversing earlier out of hours losses.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded broadly flat, after the major US benchmarks closed nearly 1% lower on Tuesday.

The conflict that has whipsawed markets entered its fifth day on Wednesday with fresh strikes by Israel on Tehran as Iran awaits the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khameni, killed in weekend attacks.

Stock investors are worried the conflict will push up inflation, fears that helped drive Korea's main benchmark to its biggest one day crash on record. Yahoo Finance reports.

EdgeUp

🛢️ Delixy Holdings stock jumps 158% after hours as Hormuz disruption rattles oil trade

Delixy Holdings Ltd jumped 158% after hours Tuesday, landing at $2.12, after closing the regular Nasdaq session off 17% near $0.82, based on Benzinga Pro data.

Traders piled into energy stocks linked to crude, sending Battalion Oil and Trio Petroleum sharply higher, too.

Oil moved higher Wednesday, with Brent crude adding 3.3% to reach $84.07 a barrel by 0659 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed 3% to $76.80.

The gains come as the U.S. Israeli war on Iran rattles Middle East supply routes.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy may escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. TechStock² reports.


⚙️ Mobix Labs stock in focus: MOBX steadies premarket after 533% surge on Navy Tomahawk order

Mobix Labs Inc traded at roughly $1.12 in early premarket action Wednesday.

The stock had just soared 532.8% to finish Tuesday at $1.12, then climbed again to $1.33 in after-hours moves, price data shows.

Market cap stands near $17 million.

Why does it matter? Small defense affiliated stocks like this one tend to jump quickly when a fresh order signals possible imminent production.

Mobix lands back on traders’ radars now, so expect liquidity and headline risk to dominate as the bell rings. TechStock² reports.


💻 Wix earnings jolt WIX stock: $250m Durable deal, buyback fast-track and 2026 outlook

Wix.com Ltd announced plans Wednesday to raise as much as $250 million via a private placement spearheaded by Durable Capital Partners.

The company released its fourth quarter numbers and offered an early 2026 outlook, which puts AI offerings front and center.

Wix shares climbed roughly 6% in after hours action at 5:06 a.m. Eastern.

The equity raise comes as web builders face a shifting landscape.

Generative AI tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever. TechStock² reports.


🧬 Quantum-Si Shares Slip After Q4 Revenue Miss

Quantum-Si, Inc. shares moved lower in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its fourth quarter earnings report, missing Street revenue estimates.

The Details: Quantum-Si reported quarterly loss of 8 cents per share, which beat the Street estimate for a loss of 12 cents, according to Benzinga Pro.

Quarterly revenue came in at $451,000, which missed the $762,000 analyst estimate.

The company also announced a list price for Proteus of $425,000. Benzinga reports.


💉 Moderna’s stock rallies as settlement of a patent dispute clears vaccine pipeline

Shares of Moderna was surging in early Wednesday trading after the pharmaceutical company said it reached a deal to resolve a dispute related to its COVID vaccine.

Moderna said late Tuesday it has agreed to pay biotech companies Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences, which is privately held, $950 million upfront and an additional $1.3 billion to end their patent disputes.

The pending resolution provides certainty going forward for Moderna’s full infectious disease portfolio, the company said, including its newer COVID vaccine, its combination COVID and flu shot, and its future vaccine pipeline, with no future royalties owed. MarketWatch reports.

Top 5 Movers in Early Pre-Market

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
Stock Analysis reports.


1) DLXY: Delixy Holdings Limited
Total gain: +93.53%

2) FTRK: Fast Track Group
Total gain: +28.24%

3) SWIM: Latham Group, Inc.
Total gain: +20.96%

4) NAI: Brand Engagement Network, Inc.
Total gain: +19.52%

5) CANF: Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.
Total gain: +18.20%

Yesterday’s Biggest Movers

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on March 3.
Stock Analysis reports.

*All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time

1) BATL: Battalion Oil Corporation
Total gain: +134.58%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

2) EDSA: Edesa Biotech, Inc.
Total gain: +90.79%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

3) NPT: Texxon Holding Limited
Total gain: +81.63%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

Today’s Notable Earnings

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


VSTM: Verastem
Q4 2025
After Market Close
Estimate: -0.490
Actual: N/A

OKTA: Okta
Q4 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 0.620
Actual: N/A

AVGO: Broadcom
Q1 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 1.880
Actual: N/A

Today’s Economic Dates

Time (ET) / Report / Period

8:15 AM - ADP employment - Feb.
9:45 AM - S&P final U.S. services PMI - Feb.
10:00 AM - ISM services - Feb.

Parting Thoughts

“Returns matter, but survival matters more.”

– Howard Marks

Sourced in: Howard Marks Memos – Oaktree Capital.

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