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- •Saudi Aramco's CEO warned that the impact on global oil markets will be 'catastrophic' the longer the disruption from the Iran war drags on.
Geopolitics
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- •U.S. intelligence reports indicate Iran may be preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
- •President Trump threatened Iran with unprecedented military consequences, vowing to hit back '20 times harder'.
Macro Economy
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- •February CPI inflation figures are minutes away from release, with questions raised about whether the data is already obsolete.
Stocks
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- •The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced traders to reprice supply risks.
- •Maritime traffic in the Strait is reportedly down by approximately 80%.
- •Surging crude prices have led investors to rotate into integrated producers and refiners.
Crypto
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- •Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week.
- •War-driven oil price spikes are raising fresh concerns about global inflation.
Forex
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- •The Australian Dollar staged a remarkable breakout, reaching a near four-year peak against the US Dollar.
- •The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is facing increasing urgency to hike interest rates.
- •AUD/USD is testing a critical resistance zone at 0.72, with potential to reach 0.80 if cleared.
Central Banks
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- •Joachim Nagel stated the ECB will react quickly and decisively if higher fuel prices from an Iran war lead to durable euro zone inflation.
- •The central bank is focusing on the secondary effects of energy prices on long-term price stability.
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- •Oil prices experienced their largest drop since 2022.
- •The decline was triggered by conflicting signals from the US regarding tanker escorts in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- •Brent crude prices dropped over 10% on Tuesday as fears of supply disruptions eased.
- •U.S. President Trump signaled that the Middle East war is nearing a conclusion, reducing the geopolitical risk premium.
- •Investors are rotating into mid-cap energy names as the performance of major oil companies stalls.
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- •QatarEnergy shut down its LNG production complex, resulting in five consecutive days with zero shipments.
- •No LNG carriers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, including vessels from the UAE.
- •The shutdown represents the removal of 20% of the world's LNG exports from the global market.
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- •The IEA proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down soaring crude prices.
- •Crude prices have soared due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
- •Member countries are expected to decide on the release of oil stocks on Wednesday.
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- •Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya military command stated that Tehran will switch from reciprocal hits to continuous strikes against adversaries.
- •Iran predicted oil prices will reach $200 per barrel, claiming the U.S. will be unable to control prices.
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- •U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns that Wednesday will see the most intense strikes yet in 'Operation Epic Fury'.
- •The IEA is planning its largest-ever emergency crude release to combat Brent and WTI prices reaching the $120 level.
- •Reports indicate Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. military claiming to have eliminated 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels.
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- •The US has only two months of rare earth supplies remaining according to SCMP reports.
- •Beijing could gain indirect leverage over US military operations if exports or supply chains are restricted.
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- •India's Reliance Industries is investing in a $300-billion refinery project in Texas.
- •This marks the first new refinery to be built in the United States in 50 years.
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- •Saudi Aramco is maxing out its East-West pipeline capacity to 7 million barrels per day to reach the Yanbu hub.
- •At least 25 oil tankers have been diverted toward the Yanbu export hub in the Red Sea.
- •Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz have already knocked approximately 6% off global oil output.
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- •Shell, TotalEnergies, and Asian firms have declared force majeure to their customers receiving Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- •The move comes from intermediaries who purchase gas from QatarEnergy and resell it to global clients.
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- •Crude oil prices experienced a sharp reversal from $120 to $86 within a 48-hour window.
- •Analyst Kevin Green warns that markets are not fully pricing in the risks of a U.S.-Iran conflict.
- •Oracle (ORCL) shares rallied following the company's earnings report.
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- •Iran has exported at least 11.7 million barrels of crude oil to China through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began.
- •Many ships have 'gone dark' by turning off transponders to avoid detection following Tehran's threats to attack vessels.
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- •China accounts for roughly 70% of global rare earth production.
- •Beijing’s real leverage lies in its dominance of processing, not just extraction.
- •The U.S. is significantly behind China in efforts to close the gap in this strategic sector.
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- •Major shipping companies including Nippon Yusen KK are avoiding sending vessels to the UAE's Port of Fujairah.
- •Adnoc is reselling cancelled oil cargoes at higher prices.
- •Fujairah is located outside the Strait of Hormuz but is still considered high-risk due to repeated targeting.
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- •Restarting oil production in the Gulf region will take several months according to John Kilduff.
- •Oil storage capacity in the Gulf is the primary problem currently facing the market.
- •Energy markets are expected to remain under pressure for a prolonged period.
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- •The price of Russian oil used for taxation has exceeded the budget target for the first time since January 2025.
- •The price increase is driven by rising global oil prices caused by the war in Iran.
- •This increase helps boost the Russian state coffers through higher tax revenues.
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- •Drones have fundamentally transformed modern warfare due to their ability to destroy expensive military assets at a very low cost.
- •Ukraine has produced 1.2 million drones, reflecting the massive reliance on this technology in current conflicts.
- •China maintains significant control over the production of magnets and raw materials essential for manufacturing drone motors.
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- •Israel conducted military strikes against Iran, causing a jolt across global markets.
- •Oil prices surged sharply following the news of the attacks.
- •The US Dollar saw a surge as investors moved toward safe-haven assets.
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- •There are rising concerns regarding the use of naval mines as a tool to disrupt maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil transit chokepoint, and any threat there raises the geopolitical risk premium.
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- •Iran’s new supreme leader has been injured but is reportedly in 'safe' condition.
- •Traders' sentiment has soured regarding the viability of a war exit strategy in the region.
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- •America’s use of ‘hard power’ is pricing a security risk premium into every asset class.
- •The fading of traditional diplomacy in favor of tougher policies is increasing market uncertainty.
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- •Trump reportedly told aides he would back the killing of new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei if he doesn't cede to US demands.
- •The White House has backed off listing 'regime change' as an official objective of Operation Epic Fury.
- •Special envoy Steve Witkoff stated Trump is always willing to talk, even to the Iranians.
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- •The U.S. lost 11 MQ-9 Reaper drones over the 11-day course of Operation Epic Fury.
- •The losses are estimated to cost over $330 million, with each drone priced at approximately $30 million.
- •The lost drones represent about 2.6% of the total U.S. Air Force inventory of 424 units.
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- •President Trump suggested that U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon to keep stock markets stable.
- •Trump demonstrated a desire to keep stock markets aloft through his military-related rhetoric.
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- •The cost of the war with Iran is reaching nearly $1 billion per day.
- •The war dragging on for several more weeks will cause substantial damage to fragile US finances.
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- •Average mortgage rates reached their highest levels since August 2025.
- •Mortgage deals are being pulled from the market due to turmoil stemming from the war in Iran.
- •The current upheaval is described as the biggest since the mini-Budget crisis.
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- •The national average gas price in the US has risen nearly 20% since the Iran war began.
- •Experts warn that rising energy costs threaten to aggravate inflation levels.
- •Despite price hikes, Americans are not expected to significantly reduce their driving habits.
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- •Loans to non-depository financial institutions (NDFIs) grew 35% year-over-year to reach $1.4 trillion by the end of 2025.
- •Total U.S. bank loans and leases reached $13.4 trillion, with an annual growth rate of 5.9%.
- •Domestic deposits increased for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2025 by $318.3 billion.
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- •Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced a $6 billion merger with energy research firm TAE Technologies.
- •The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a draft rule regarding guidelines to handle the byproducts of fusion.
- •China is investing billions of dollars in fusion technology, prompting the US to accelerate its competitive efforts.
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- •China's latest policy meetings emphasized the critical importance of domestic tech innovation for national growth.
- •Reports suggest Beijing cannot afford another regulatory crackdown on its tech companies given current economic priorities.
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- •JPMorgan Chase is reportedly tightening its lending criteria within the private credit sector.
- •A $33 billion private credit fund has seen heavy redemptions and withdrawals.
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- •Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions with Iran threaten to prolong inflation.
- •The Federal Reserve may find itself unable to cut interest rates if growth slows due to persistent inflation.
- •There is an increasing shift toward cyclical value stocks as a precaution against market volatility.
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- •The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy for 'Land Bordering Countries'.
- •The move signals a potential reset after about six years of economic and diplomatic friction between the two nations.
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- •Labor Department data showed that inflation in February 2026 remained elevated above the Federal Reserve's target.
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- •Oracle reported adjusted EPS of $1.79, beating the estimate of $1.70.
- •Cloud Infrastructure revenue (IaaS) grew by 81% to $4.9 billion.
- •Total revenue reached $17.19 billion, up 22% year-over-year.
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- •AeroVironment's rating was downgraded from 'Strong Buy' to 'Hold' following Q3 FY26 results.
- •Q3 revenue reached $408M, up 143% YoY, but missed consensus estimates.
- •The company reported a net loss of $156.6M driven by a $151M goodwill impairment related to the BlueHalo acquisition.
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- •Hapag-Lloyd has made an all-cash acquisition offer for ZIM at $35 per share.
- •The proposed deal is valued at approximately $4.2 billion.
- •ZIM currently trades at a 17% discount to the proposed takeover price, offering an arbitrage opportunity.
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- •Arq reported mixed Q4 results, with a top-line beat offset by weaker-than-expected profitability.
- •Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) operations faced feedstock issues and design flaws leading to cost overruns.
- •Management has halted GAC production to conduct a comprehensive review of the operations.
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- •Oracle reported adjusted earnings of $1.79 per share for fiscal Q3 2026, beating analyst expectations of $1.70.
- •Cloud segment revenue rose 44% year-over-year to $8.91 billion.
- •The company raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to $90 billion.
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- •Global semiconductor sales jumped 46% year-over-year in January.
- •The strong growth is attributed to the ongoing AI boom.
- •NVIDIA is highlighted as a primary leader benefiting from this sector growth.
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- •Google completed the acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in cash.
- •This marks the largest acquisition in Google's history.
- •The deal was finalized a full year after the initial announcement.
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- •Coherent CEO Jim Anderson confirmed a multibillion-dollar supply deal with NVIDIA.
- •The agreement is long-term and stretches to the end of the decade.
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- •Big Tech companies are facing a bellwether jury trial for the first time in decades, marking a shift in legal strategy.
- •The court selected this trial as a representative test case to help determine verdicts across all connected legal matters.
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- •Oracle reported 22% 'hyper growth', exceeding investor expectations.
- •The company's free cash flow plummeted to negative $24.7 billion.
- •The cash crunch is driven by a $50 billion capital expenditure plan for AI infrastructure.
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- •Cruise stocks were among the S&P 500’s biggest decliners since the Middle East conflict began.
- •Pressures on the sector are not just due to rising fuel prices but also a decline in the perceived 'specialness' of cruising.
- •The conflict involving Iran has exacerbated challenges that cruise lines were already facing.
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- •TC Transcontinental's Board authorized a special cash distribution of $20.00 per share.
- •The distribution follows the closing of the sale of the Corporation's Packaging Sector to ProAmpac Holdings Inc.
- •The distribution is payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 18, 2026.
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- •Nvidia founder Jensen Huang stated that AI will create countless new jobs.
- •The buildout for AI technology is only just starting and will require trillions in infrastructure investment.
- •The expansion in this sector will require many more workers to keep up with growth.
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- •Parex Resources entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Frontera Energy's exploration and production assets in Colombia.
- •The transaction involves US$500 million in upfront cash, the assumption of US$225 million in net debt, and a US$25 million contingent payment.
- •The deal includes the full acquisition of Frontera Petroleum International Holdings B.V.
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- •Michael Saylor introduced 'Stretch,' a hybrid security tool that combines features of both stocks and bonds.
- •The tool aims to leverage Bitcoin holdings to pay out significant dividends to investors.
- •These securities are designed to appeal to investors wary of traditional stock market volatility.
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- •ASML holds a near-total monopoly on EUV lithography, which is essential for advanced chip manufacturing.
- •Major companies like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel rely entirely on ASML's technology to produce their latest processors.
- •The company maintains a strong net income margin of 29.42%, bolstering its financial resilience in the semiconductor sector.
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- •Monte Paschi and Mediobanca have reached an agreement on the terms of their merger.
- •The merger is expected to be finalized by the end of 2026.
- •The merger will lead to the delisting of Mediobanca from the stock exchange.
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- •Inditex, the owner of Zara, reported an acceleration in sales growth.
- •The growth comes at a time when retailers face potential impacts from the Middle East conflict.
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- •Black Pearl Equities has commenced a tender offer to purchase up to 100% of Selectis Health's outstanding shares.
- •The cash tender offer price is set at $5.05 per share.
- •Selectis Health, Inc. is traded on the OTCQB market under the ticker GBCS.
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- •European defense stocks have rallied, and energy producers are expected to be the next sector to follow suit.
- •A new energy crisis is emerging in Europe, which is expected to trigger a bull market in the renewables sector.
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- •German defense firm Rheinmetall expects sales growth of 40% to 45% in 2026.
- •The company targets revenue of 14.1 billion euros ($16.41 billion) according to its forecast.
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- •REalloys announced the buildout of a heavy rare earth metallization facility in partnership with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).
- •The project is fully financed with operations expected to commence in the first half of 2027.
- •The facility is designed to comply with 2027 U.S. defense procurement standards which ban Chinese sourcing.
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- •AMD was upgraded to a 'Strong Buy' rating driven by data center growth.
- •Data center revenues surged 39% YoY, now accounting for more than half of the total business.
- •Management is targeting a CAGR of over 35% for the next 3 to 5 years.
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- •Oracle grew both revenue and earnings by at least 20%, a milestone not seen in 15 years.
- •The company's stock rose due to strong demand for AI services.
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- •Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue surged 84% year-over-year in the third quarter.
- •The company's remaining performance obligations (backlog) reached $553 billion.
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- •Harmony Gold doubled its interim dividend following a surge in earnings.
- •The average gold price rose 36%, helping drive group revenue 20% higher to $2.56 billion.
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- •Kamada reported record top-line and bottom-line financial results for the full year 2025.
- •The company affirmed its 2026 guidance, representing continued double-digit organic profitable growth.
- •Kamada operates in the biopharmaceutical field, specializing in plasma-derived products for rare and serious conditions.
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- •Porsche expects a further hit to its earnings as its turnaround strategy continues.
- •The company booked one-off costs of approximately $4.53 billion in 2025.
- •Costs are attributed to tariffs and expenses from battery-related activities.
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- •Oracle (ORCL) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.79 and revenue of $17.19B, both exceeding analyst estimates.
- •Oracle's revenue grew by 22% year-over-year.
- •Nintendo (NTDOY) shares surged 10.5% in Tokyo following the sell-out of Pokémon Pokopia and anticipation for the Super Mario movie.
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- •The company reported revenue of $320.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- •Announced a new $129 million contract supporting data center development and power generation in West Texas.
- •Multi-year contracts announced since February 2025 have exceeded $740 million.
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- •Zenith Energy shares surged 25% after Tunisia missed a court deadline in a $130 million arbitration dispute.
- •The Republic of Tunisia failed to respond to an annulment application by a Zenith subsidiary before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
- •Tunisia submitted a jurisdictional challenge instead of responding to the annulment application within the procedural deadline.
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- •The Middle East war is rapidly reshuffling the performance rankings of S&P 500 sectors.
- •One-month performance data shows significant shifts across major sector ETFs.
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- •Rainbow Rare Earths signed a project agreement with Mosaic to develop the Uberaba rare earths project in Brazil.
- •An economic assessment values the project at a post-tax NPV10 of up to US$916 million.
- •The project aims to be a high-margin development situated in the lowest-cost quartile for the industry.
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- •Tesla's China-made EV sales surged 91% year-over-year in February.
- •This marks the fourth consecutive month of sales growth for Tesla in China.
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- •Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) and Mediobanca have approved steps toward a full merger.
- •The approval follows a boardroom crisis at MPS that led to a vote against retaining the CEO.
- •Tensions among shareholders and directors arose specifically over the merger plan.
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- •Engine Capital, owning 3.2% of UniFirst shares, expressed support for the sale to Cintas.
- •Engine Capital's Managing Partner described the deal as the right price and the right partner.
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- •Oracle reported strong earnings, causing its stock price to soar.
- •Oil prices are rising due to headlines regarding a potential or ongoing conflict with Iran.
- •Geopolitical concerns are currently overshadowing positive corporate news on Wall Street.
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- •Starboard Value LP delivered a letter to CarMax's incoming CEO, Keith Barr.
- •Starboard nominated two individuals, William C. Cobb and Jeffrey C. Smith, to the Company's Board of Directors.
- •Starboard is a significant stockholder of CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX).
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- •Janus Henderson's board unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Victory Capital.
- •The company reaffirmed its support for a take-private transaction by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.
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- •Danet Communications, an 80%-owned subsidiary of Accel Solutions Group, won Israel's largest network security tender.
- •The project is estimated at up to NIS 500 million in partnership with Palo Alto Networks.
- •The tender was awarded by a major Israeli customer for the supply of cybersecurity and information security products.
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- •Apple delivered Q1 results above expectations, driven by strong iPhone and services growth, particularly in China.
- •Price target raised to $293.08, with an optimistic scenario of $324.05 based on FY27 earnings.
- •Apple expects Q2 sales growth of 13%-16%, with gross margins of 48%-49% and continued double-digit services growth.
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- •TSM is a cornerstone of the AI era with poised revenue acceleration.
- •Q1 2026 sales are expected to accelerate driven by strong AI infrastructure demand.
- •Gross margins exceed 60% while operating margins surpass 50%.
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- •AMD CEO Lisa Su is scheduled to meet Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee in South Korea next week.
- •The meeting aims to discuss cooperation on securing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supplies used in AI chipsets.
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- •Cyngn is on track to sell more in Q1 2026 than in the entire year of 2025.
- •Growth is driven by expanding customer deployments and increased utilization across existing sites.
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- •FICO stock experienced a significant decline on heavy trading volume.
- •Competitors Experian and Equifax announced aggressive, below-market pricing for VantageScore 4.0.
- •The competitive move targets the vital U.S. mortgage sector, a traditional stronghold for FICO.
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- •The S&P 500's performance is closely tied to oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Investors are watching specific technical levels for the index amid geopolitical turmoil.
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- •Sonida Senior Living completed the acquisition of 100% of CNL Healthcare Properties, Inc.
- •The total transaction value is $1.8 billion, executed through a combination of cash and stock.
- •Sonida is one of the largest owner-operators of senior living communities in the U.S.
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- •Uber shares rose 3.65% in pre-market trading on March 11.
- •Uber announced a new partnership with Zoox, an Amazon robotaxi subsidiary.
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- •Nature's Sunshine Products' Q4 results and 2026 guidance exceeded analyst expectations.
- •The company achieved year-over-year growth in revenue and profits, with notable strength in Europe and North America.
- •The company maintains robust cash holdings of $93.9 million.
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- •Investors in Ostin Technology (OST) lost approximately 94% of their investment value, with total losses estimated at $950 million.
- •Shares with an actual value of $0.06 were sold to investors as $9.40 winners based on promises of guaranteed returns.
- •The law firm Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is leading legal proceedings on behalf of affected investors.
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- •JetCool (a Flex company) collaborated with Broadcom to deliver liquid cooling solutions for next-generation AI XPUs.
- •Broadcom delivered the industry's first 400G/lane optical DSP using 3nm technology for next-generation AI networks.
- •The new cooling solutions aim to address high power densities reaching multi-kilowatt ranges per device in AI workloads.
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- •Kosmos Energy stock fell 20% after announcing a public offering worth over $185 million.
- •The decline occurs amid surging energy prices linked to conflict involving Iran.
- •The stock failed to rise with crude prices due to dilution concerns from the new share issuance.
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- •Velo3D CEO Dr. Arun Jeldi acquired a $5 million promissory note and converted it into common stock.
- •The conversion occurred at $16.38 per share, representing a significant premium over the current market price.
- •The move resulted in the elimination of 60% of the company's total outstanding debt.
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- •BioNTech plans to have 15 ongoing Phase 3 oncology trials by the end of 2026.
- •Morgan Stanley set a price target of $128 for BioNTech, suggesting a potential 52.58% upside.
- •Co-founders Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci are launching a new venture, which contributed to a 21% drop in share price.
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- •XRP spot ETFs have recorded $1.4 billion in inflows since their launch.
- •The inflows reflect a significant surge in institutional investor confidence toward XRP.
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- •More than 85 partners, including Binance, PayPal, and Ripple, have joined Mastercard's new blockchain payment initiative.
- •The initiative aims to connect on-chain payments with traditional banks and global commerce.
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- •Circle shares have gained 49% so far this year.
- •The stablecoin issuer's shares have doubled since early February 2026.
- •Bernstein analysts see significant upside driven by increased stablecoin adoption.
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- •South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) warned Bithumb of a potential six-month operational ban.
- •The move is part of a broader regulatory crackdown within the country.
- •A decline in Bitcoin exchange flows has been observed alongside these regulatory developments.
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- •Elon Musk confirmed that the 'X Money' remittance system will begin its early public access phase in April 2026.
- •Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a surge due to speculation regarding its role in the new system.
- •The project aims to transform X into an 'everything app' including financial transactions and utility payments.
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- •Ripple is embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure for global payments.
- •CEO Brad Garlinghouse signaled expansion ambitions in payments, liquidity, and treasury management.
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- •Ethereum (ETH) price dropped by 30% despite network activity reaching all-time highs.
- •The network is experiencing unprecedented levels of user engagement and interaction.
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- •BNB Chain currently processes approximately 40% of the global total count of stablecoin transactions.
- •The network has outpaced major competitors including Ethereum, Tron, and Solana in terms of transaction frequency.
- •This growth is primarily attributed to micro-transfers and payments/remittances in emerging economies.
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- •Bitcoin price crossed the $71,000 threshold, while Ethereum surpassed $2,050.
- •The price action triggered over $100M in short liquidations across the crypto markets.
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- •Bitcoin supply on cryptocurrency exchanges has reached an all-time record low.
- •The Winklevoss twins moved $130 million worth of Bitcoin onto trading platforms.
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- •Ethereum perpetual futures funding rates have slipped into negative territory, indicating short sellers are in control.
- •Ethereum price is currently testing a critical support zone near the $2,000 level.
- •Active short sellers are currently paying longs to keep their positions open due to the negative funding rate.
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- •Lawyers for Chen Zhi have filed a motion to dismiss the US government's seizure of more than 127,000 Bitcoin.
- •The case involves complexities in international financial crime enforcement and the difficulty of proving the illicit origins of digital assets.
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- •Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) surged 66% in 2026, reaching a total value of $23.6 billion.
- •The primary growth drivers are investment funds, gold, and equities operating on public blockchains.
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- •South Korea's Upbit listed Internet Computer (ICP) with KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs.
- •ICP price jumped over 20% immediately following the listing announcement.
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- •Bitcoin options traders are positioning for a potential breakout above the $80,000 level.
- •Derivatives market activity reflects growing optimism regarding Bitcoin's future price action.
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- •Bitcoin broke through key resistance levels on March 10, 2026.
- •Approximately 36% of altcoins are currently trading near their all-time lows.
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- •The European Central Bank launched the Appia roadmap to guide Europe’s tokenized financial ecosystem.
- •The initiative aims to anchor tokenized markets in central bank money to ensure stability.
- •Early Pontes pilots are scheduled to begin in 2026.
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- •The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Iran used Binance to circumvent sanctions.
- •The probe focuses on potential violations of international sanctions laws through the crypto exchange.
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- •Ethereum is testing a key resistance level at $2,150 with a potential rally toward $2,400.
- •Negative funding rates for six days could trigger a short squeeze for ETH.
- •U.S. inflation data is expected to be the primary trigger for Ethereum's next major move.
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- •AUD/USD broke above the key 0.7140 resistance level, reaching a 52-week high near 0.7185.
- •Expectations of further monetary tightening by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) are supporting the currency.
- •Rising commodity prices linked to geopolitical tensions are contributing to the bullish momentum.
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- •The AUD/USD exchange rate jumped to its highest point since 2022.
- •Ten-year Australian government bond yields dropped from a high of 5% to 4.80%.
- •The ASX 200 Index and local stocks are rising this month as Australia attracts investor interest.
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- •EUR/USD is rebounding from a four-month low of 1.1507, attempting a bullish reversal.
- •The key technical level to watch is 1.1673 as an upside trigger.
- •Market expectations for European Central Bank tightening are increasing.
