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Can Nasdaq Crash After US Attack on Iran? Market Impact Explained

Global financial markets react very quickly to war-related news. After reports of a US attack on Iran , investors are worried whether the Nasdaq stock market could crash . Since Nasdaq mainly consists of technology stocks, it is highly sensitive to global uncertainty. Let’s understand in simple terms how this conflict can impact Nasdaq and global markets . Why War News Immediately Impacts Stock Markets? Stock markets dislike uncertainty. War increases: Economic risk Oil prices Inflation pressure Investor fear Because of this, investors start selling risky assets like stocks and move their money into safe investments such as gold, US dollar, and government bonds. This selling pressure causes sharp market falls , especially in technology stocks. Why Nasdaq Is Most Affected? Nasdaq is dominated by major technology companies like Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Google, and Meta. These stocks are: High valuation stocks Very sensitive to interest ra...

Berkshire Hathaway Q4 2025 Results: Operating Income Falls 30% YoY – Full Financial Summary

Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp decline in its operating earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025, mainly due to weaker insurance performance and investment write-downs. This quarter also marked the final earnings announcement under Warren Buffett’s leadership as CEO. Result Declared Date: February 28, 2026 Quarter: Q4 2025 (October – December 2025) Key Financial Highlights – Q4 2025 Operating Earnings: $10.2 Billion (▼ 29.9% YoY) Insurance Underwriting Profit: $1.56 Billion (▼ 54% YoY) Insurance Investment Income: $3.10 Billion (▼ 25% YoY) Net Income: $19.2 Billion (▼ 2.5% YoY) Cash Reserves: $373.3 Billion (Record High) Year-on-Year Comparison Table (Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024) Metric Q4 2025 Q4 2024 YoY Change Operating Earnings $10.2B $14.56B -29.9% Insurance Underwriting Profit $1.56B $3.41B -54.2% Insurance Investment Income $3.10B $4.09B -24.9% ...