Today is Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The Early Bird Index today is 75.76.
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HPE's Networking Business π
Despite posting mixed financial earnings results on Monday, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) $HPE ( β² 3.22% ) ticked up 1.65% in after-hours trading.
Financials: HPE reported earnings of 65 cents per share in the past quarter, which were better than expected. Revenue reached $9.3 billion, which was lower than expected.
Powering the Story: Revenue for HPEβs networking business jumped 151.7% (wow!) in the past quarter, including a 23.7% operating margin. And the company anticipates more growth in that business unit in the current quarter.
Early Birdβs Nest Egg Gains: It is a favorable moment for HPEβs networking business because secular demand for AI data centers and modernized enterprise networks is accelerating. At the same time, HPE has massively scaled and repositioned its portfolio through the Juniper Networks acquisition.
Final Thoughts: The stock needed good results after starting 2026 with a 9% decline.
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Notables
Notable Earnings Today: Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Nio (NYSE: NIO), Kohl's (NYSE: KSS), AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV), ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM), Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV), United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI), BioNTech (Nasdaq: BNTX), Legend Biotech (Nasdaq: LEGN), Stagwell (Nasdaq: STGW), Auna (NYSE: AUNA), Global Indemnity Group (Nasdaq: GBLI), Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE: INR), Inspired Entertainment (Nasdaq: INSE), Joyy (Nasdaq: JOYY), Loandepot (NYSE: LDI), Priority Technology (Nasdaq: PRTH), Uranium Energy (NYSE American: UEC).
Notable IPOs Today: FreeCast, Inc. Class A Common Stock (Nasdaq: CAST), FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares (Nasdaq: FGII), Infinite Eagle Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares (Nasdaq: IEAG), Fundrise Innovation Fund, LLC (Nasdaq: VCX).
Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Jade House (Wefunder), BStadium (Crowdcube).
Notable Economic Events Today: Existing Home Sales (10:00 a.m. ET), EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (12:00 a.m. ET), API Weekly Crude Oil Stock (4:30 p.m. ET).
Hyperliquid's Oil Trade Boom
The price of the cryptocurrency Hypeliquid surged over 12% on Monday, and it was tied to the recent spike in oil prices.
Background: Hyperliquidβs exchange allows users to bet on oil contracts.
Details: As the price of oil jumped on Monday due to the growing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, liquidations on the platform increased.
Bigger Picture: Hyperliquid is increasingly seen as a highβbeta way to play derivatives activity.
Final Thoughts: Thanks to Mondayβs price increase, Hyperliquid is one of the few cryptos that are positive in 2026.
Yext Posts Mixed Results
The software company Yext $YEXT ( β² 1.08% ) fell 4.08% in after-hours trading on Monday after posting mixed financial earnings results.
Financials: Yext reported earnings of 15 cents per share in the past quarter, which were better than expected. Revenue was $112 million, which was lower than expected.
Final Thoughts: Yextβs stock was already down 28% this year.
Trends to Watch
Pricey Oil: Here's what smart people are saying about oil prices breaking $100 (Business Insider)
Longer Lines: TSA Security Lines Are Dragging On for Hours, and Airports Say to Brace for More (Wall Street Journal)
Bonded: Global Bond Rout Eases as Oil Spurs Trader Rethink on Rates (Bloomberg)
Soaring: Archer, Joby Stocks Jump After Inclusion in Federal Program for Next-Generation Aircraft (Barronβs)
Surprise Support: Bitcoin could be the big winner if the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on for months (CoinDesk)
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