{"id":60371,"date":"2026-03-31T08:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:38:28","slug":"trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Signals Near-Victory in Iran War as Nvidia and Buffett Execute Multi-Billion Dollar Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/#Nvidia_Strengthens_AI_Dominance_with_2_Billion_Marvell_Stake\" >Nvidia Strengthens AI Dominance with $2 Billion Marvell Stake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/#Buffett_Deploys_17_Billion_into_Treasuries_Amid_Market_Volatility\" >Buffett Deploys $17 Billion into Treasuries Amid Market Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/#Novo_Nordisk_Slashes_Wegovy_Prices_via_Subscription_Model\" >Novo Nordisk Slashes Wegovy Prices via Subscription Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-signals-near-victory-in-iran-war-as-nvidia-and-buffett-execute-multi-billion-dollar-moves\/60371\/#Shipping_and_Aviation_Sectors_Brace_for_War_Impact\" >Shipping and Aviation Sectors Brace for War Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Trump declared the war with Iran is &quot;two weeks ahead of schedule,&quot;<\/strong> with U.S. military officials confirming the destruction of over <strong>150 Iranian naval vessels<\/strong> during <strong>Operation Epic Fury<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) announced a strategic $2 billion investment in Marvell (<a href=\"\/stock\/MRVL\">MRVL<\/a>)<\/strong> to integrate custom chips into its AI factory ecosystem via the new <strong>NVLink Fusion<\/strong> platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warren Buffett\u2019s Berkshire Hathaway (<a href=\"\/stock\/BRK.B\">BRK.B<\/a>) purchased $17 billion in U.S. Treasury bills<\/strong> this week, as the legendary investor maintains a defensive posture despite being &quot;bullish&quot; on core holdings like Apple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Novo Nordisk (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVO\">NVO<\/a>) launched a disruptive subscription model for Wegovy<\/strong>, offering monthly doses for as low as <strong>$249<\/strong> through telehealth partners to regain market share.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global logistics costs are surging<\/strong> as Maersk (<a href=\"\/stock\/MAERSK-B.CO\">MAERSK-B.CO<\/a>) implements emergency fuel surcharges and Lufthansa (<a href=\"\/stock\/LHA.DE\">LHA.DE<\/a>) considers grounding <strong>20 aircraft<\/strong> due to Middle East hostilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Declares_Victory_Near_in_%22Operation_Epic_Fury%22\"><\/span>Trump Declares Victory Near in &quot;Operation Epic Fury&quot;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President Trump signaled a potential conclusion to active hostilities in Iran today, stating that <strong>&quot;not much more has to happen&quot;<\/strong> to declare a final victory. In a phone interview with CBS, the President claimed the military campaign is running <strong>two weeks ahead of schedule<\/strong>, asserting that the Iranian regime now possesses <strong>&quot;no navy, no air force, and no communications.&quot;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defense Secretary <strong>Pete Hegseth<\/strong> and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff <strong>General Dan Caine<\/strong> corroborated this progress in a Pentagon briefing, revealing that U.S. forces have struck over <strong>11,000 targets<\/strong>. General Caine specifically noted that the U.S. Navy has successfully <strong>taken out over 150 ships<\/strong> in Iran\u2019s navy, effectively neutralizing their ability to contest the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the military success, Hegseth warned that the &quot;upcoming days will be decisive&quot; and that the U.S. will continue to <strong>&quot;negotiate with bombs&quot;<\/strong> until a formal deal is reached. Trump remains open to negotiations but has emphasized that any new regime in Tehran must be <strong>&quot;smarter than the previous one&quot;<\/strong> to avoid further escalation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nvidia_Strengthens_AI_Dominance_with_2_Billion_Marvell_Stake\"><\/span>Nvidia Strengthens AI Dominance with $2 Billion Marvell Stake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a major move for the semiconductor industry, Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) has invested <strong>$2 billion<\/strong> in Marvell (<a href=\"\/stock\/MRVL\">MRVL<\/a>) as part of a new strategic partnership. The collaboration centers on <strong>NVIDIA NVLink Fusion<\/strong>, a platform that allows Marvell to integrate custom accelerators and networking silicon directly into Nvidia\u2019s AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Marvell (<a href=\"\/stock\/MRVL\">MRVL<\/a>) shares <strong>jumped more than 10%<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/movers\/premarket\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading following the announcement. <em>Analysts view this as a defensive masterstroke by Nvidia to consolidate the AI hardware supply chain while offering customers more semi-custom flexibility.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buffett_Deploys_17_Billion_into_Treasuries_Amid_Market_Volatility\"><\/span>Buffett Deploys $17 Billion into Treasuries Amid Market Volatility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warren Buffett revealed on CNBC today that Berkshire Hathaway (<a href=\"\/stock\/BRK.B\">BRK.B<\/a>) deployed <strong>$17 billion into U.S. Treasury bills<\/strong> this week alone. While Buffett confirmed he remains actively involved in investment decisions, he emphasized that he will not override CEO <strong>Greg Abel<\/strong> on any deals Abel deems incorrect.<\/p>\n<p>Buffett also reiterated his long-term commitment to Apple (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>), noting that Berkshire has generated more than <strong>$100 billion in gains<\/strong> from the tech giant. <em>The massive shift into short-term government debt suggests Berkshire is building a historic &quot;war chest&quot; to capitalize on potential market pullbacks caused by geopolitical instability.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Novo_Nordisk_Slashes_Wegovy_Prices_via_Subscription_Model\"><\/span>Novo Nordisk Slashes Wegovy Prices via Subscription Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Novo Nordisk (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVO\">NVO<\/a>) has launched a first-of-its-kind multi-month subscription program for its weight-loss drug, <strong>Wegovy<\/strong>. The program, available through telehealth providers like Hims &amp; Hers (<a href=\"\/stock\/HIMS\">HIMS<\/a>), LifeMD (<a href=\"\/stock\/LFMD\">LFMD<\/a>), and WeightWatchers (<a href=\"\/stock\/WW\">WW<\/a>), offers 12-month plans for as low as <strong>$249 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The pricing strategy is a direct attempt to undercut competitors and compounded alternatives. The new subscription tiers include <strong>$289\/month for 3-month plans<\/strong> and <strong>$269\/month for 6-month plans<\/strong>, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for self-pay patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shipping_and_Aviation_Sectors_Brace_for_War_Impact\"><\/span>Shipping and Aviation Sectors Brace for War Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt global trade routes, forcing Maersk (<a href=\"\/stock\/MAERSK-B.CO\">MAERSK-B.CO<\/a>) to introduce a <strong>Temporary Emergency Bunker Surcharge<\/strong>. The shipping giant cited extreme volatility in fuel costs and supply chain &quot;mix&quot; issues as the primary drivers for the new fees.<\/p>\n<p>In the aviation sector, Lufthansa (<a href=\"\/stock\/LHA.DE\">LHA.DE<\/a>) is reportedly weighing the decision to <strong>ground 20 aircraft<\/strong> as the war in Iran makes certain flight corridors untenable. Meanwhile, traders have reduced expectations for ECB intervention, now pricing in only a <strong>50% chance of a 25 basis point increase<\/strong> in April as external shocks continue to feed into price expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways President Trump declared the war with Iran is &quot;two weeks ahead of schedule,&quot; with U.S. military officials confirming 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