Markets Retreat as Oil Surges Amid Iran Conflict; Broadcom and Trade Desk Provide Tech Resilience

U.S. equity markets are facing significant downward pressure during midday trading this Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Investor sentiment has been sharply curtailed by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have sent energy prices to multi-month highs. While the technology sector is attempting to provide a defensive cushion following strong corporate earnings, the broader market is grappling with the inflationary implications of a prolonged conflict.Midday Market PerformanceAs of midday, the ...