Justin Sullivan

Memory stocks like Sandisk and Micron are getting cheaper despite a recent rally, with their low valuations potentially signaling peak earnings growth. The risk is associated with these companies' stock performance. This situation may impact investors.

The Trump administration has fallen behind on wildfire prevention efforts, with a significant decrease in work to reduce flammable vegetation in overgrown forests. This decrease puts many forests at high risk of burning, especially with a risky fire season ahead. The reduction in efforts is compared to previous years, totaling over a million acres.

Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, experienced the second-largest single-day market capitalization increase in history. The event highlights significant investor confidence in the tech giant, with the company's headquarters located in Mountain View, California.

Rising jet fuel prices in the United States, driven by the Iran war, are expected to increase firefighting aircraft operation costs by tens of millions of dollars this summer.

Airlines are facing increased costs due to rising jet fuel prices, with a European airport group warning of a potential 'systemic jet fuel shortage' if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz does not return to normal by month's end.

The Trump administration ordered Sable Offshore Corp to resume offshore oil production off California's coast to increase domestic supply amid rising oil prices caused by the war with Iran. The action was taken to address energy shortages and stabilize markets, with the operation occurring off Seal Beach, California on March 17, 2026.