5 Things To Know: March 4, 2026

Group 1 - The US government will provide insurance to tankers in the Persian Gulf to facilitate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz [1] - Tech companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet are ensuring employee safety in the Middle East, with Nvidia temporarily closing its Dubai offices [2] - Cybersecurity company Crowdstrike reported a 23% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter sales, exceeding analyst expectations [3] Group 2 - Ross Stores, an off-price retailer, saw a surge in stock after beating Wall Street earnings and revenue expectations [3] - Democratic lawmakers are considering legislation that could lead to the breakup of US meatpacking companies, with a proposal to prohibit processing more than one type of meat [4]