This is a Business Bible News Market Minute for Monday March 2 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. According to Bloomberg, energy stocks are in focus as global equity traders brace for the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, leading to declines in shares of airlines, cruise operators, and hotels, while energy and defense stocks see a rise. Global markets are mixed today. In overseas trading, the Nikkei is down 951 points. The Nasdaq is up 120 points to 22,788. Oil is trading at $70 per barrel while gold is at $5,340 per ounce. Today's Daily Principle is INVESTING, specifically dealing with Participate. This principle is found in 1–9 Corinthians 9:9. The verse reads: "We read in the Law of Moses, 'Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain.' Now, is God concerned about oxen?" Learn more at businessbible.com where Daily News meets Daily Principle.