Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you the first information about tomorrow and the last information about today. Sign up for free to receive it straight to your inbox. As stocks rise on rising hopes for a resolution to the Iran war, here’s what CNBC TV producers were watching and what they’ll be watching next session. Unemployment claims data will be published on the Squawk Box at 8:30 a.m. ET. Becky Quick, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin will discuss the details and market reaction. The Dow Jones Consensus calls for 210,000 jobless claims. Last week there were 205,000. According to prediction market Kalsi, 65% of participants believe the number will exceed 210,000. About 34% think it will be more than 215,000, and 16% think it will be more than 220,000. Meta platform Meta lost a separate lawsuit on Wednesday. This time, in Los Angeles, a jury found Meta and Google’s YouTube at fault in a social media addiction case. According to CNBC’s Jonathan Bunyan, damages totaled $3 million, with Facebook’s parent company paying 70% and YouTube paying 30%. An additional $3 million in punitive damages will be awarded, of which Meta will pay $2.1 million. On Tuesday, Mr. Mehta was ordered to pay $375 million for violating New Mexico state law in a child exploitation case. All in all, it’s not a huge amount of money for Meta, but that’s the gist of the lawsuit and the idea that they could set a precedent for many future lawsuits. Investors seem to be ignoring that, with Meta stock up 0.2% so far this week. The stock is down 25% from its 52-week high hit last summer. META YTD Mountain 2026 Meta Platform Energy Stock APA Corp hit a new 30-month high on Wednesday. Since the war began on February 28, the stock has risen 36%, and EQT hit an all-time high during trading. The stock is up 10.6% since the war with Iran began. Kinder Morgan hit an 11-year high Wednesday. Stock prices have risen 2% since the start of the war, but will rise 23% in 2026. Occidental hit a 20-month high. Stock prices have risen 16.5% since the start of the war. On Wednesday, SLB hit a two-year high. Stock prices have been flat since the war began. He’ll talk more about oil, natural gas and energy stocks on “Wake Up Call” with Morgan Brennan at 5 a.m. ET. A Coke, a Smile, and a Happy Retirement Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey will appear on “Squawk Box” at 7 a.m. in preparation for his retirement on March 31st. The stock reached new heights during his tenure, rising 75% since he took over in May 2017. This far outperformed the S&P Consumer Staples Index. Coca-Cola’s stock price has fallen about 8% from its high last month. Coca-Cola 1 Million Mountain KO Over the Past Month The markets may change and the headlines may fade, but the basic principles of building long-term wealth remain the same. Join us for the third annual CNBC Pro LIVE. Investors from all backgrounds, from financial professionals to individuals, come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing. No matter where you start, you’ll leave with clearer thinking and a stronger strategy. Enter your email address here to get your discount code.
