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Last updated: 12:46:32 AM
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Bearish
Middle East Conflict Halts Hormuz Oil Traffic, Triggering Global Energy Crisis
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Crude tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped since March 9 due to Iranian strikes on infrastructure.
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The International Energy Agency described the disruption as the largest in global oil market history.
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Saudi Aramco is ramping its East-West pipeline to Yanbu to full capacity, adding 3mb/d of flow against 20-21mb/d of pre-conflict exports via Hormuz.
Impact:
10/10
Brent Crude
WTI Crude
XAU/USD
JETS
DAL
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about 8 hours ago
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Macro Economy
Macro Economy
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Trump Proposes 10% Universal Tariff to Reshape US Trade Policy
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Donald Trump proposes a 10% universal tariff as part of his trade plan.
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The plan includes new Section 301 trade investigations targeting specific trade practices.
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The policy aims to bolster US domestic manufacturing and shift the tax structure.
Impact:
8/10
USD/CNH
SPY
US10Y
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about 8 hours ago
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Crypto
Crypto
Bullish
HSBC and Standard Chartered Poised to Secure Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses
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HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first to receive stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received 36 applications under the new regulatory framework.
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Approvals could be announced as early as March 24, 2026.
Impact:
7/10
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HSBA.L
STAN.L
about 19 hours ago
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Stocks
Stocks
Bullish
VEON Reports Strong 4Q25 Results Driven by 84% Surge in Digital Revenues
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VEON's digital revenues grew by 84%, accounting for 20.1% of total revenue.
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The company recorded a 17% growth in total revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025.
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EBITDA increased by 29% in the fourth quarter.
Impact:
7/10
VEON
about 24 hours ago
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Geopolitics
Mixed
Geopolitical Tensions and Texas Attack Spark Global Market Volatility
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An attack in Austin, Texas on March 1, 2026, resulted in 3 deaths and 15 injuries by a gunman from Senegal.
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Rising tensions in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are causing agitation in global markets.
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The FBI is investigating the Austin attack as potential terrorism with links to a jihadist nexus.
Impact:
7/10
WTI
Brent
XAU/USD
SPY
about 13 hours ago
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Crypto
Bearish
Updated
Trader Loses $50 Million in Massive DeFi Slippage Incident on Ethereum
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A crypto trader lost over $50 million in a single swap involving aEthUSDT tokens.
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The transaction was executed via CoW Protocol in Ethereum block 24,643,151.
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The loss occurred after the user cleared a slippage warning on a mobile device.
Impact:
6/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Crypto
Bullish
US Push for Bitcoin Small Transaction Tax Exemption Targets August Deadline
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The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is targeting August for the passage of a de minimis tax exemption for small transactions.
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There is bipartisan support for exempting small Bitcoin transactions from capital gains taxes.
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The BPI warned that time is running out to pass the legislation before the current window closes.
Impact:
6/10
BTC/USD
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about 7 hours ago
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Crypto
Bullish
LIT Token Surges 12% as Derivatives Activity Signals Potential Technical Breakout
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LIT price surged by 12% alongside expanding derivatives activity.
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Traders are positioning aggressively for a potential breakout of channel resistance.
Impact:
6/10
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about 5 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Updated
Halliburton Upgraded to Strong Buy on Growth Prospects in Venezuela and North America
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Halliburton (HAL) was upgraded to a 'Strong Buy' rating driven by growth opportunities in Venezuela and North America.
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The company is expected to benefit from Venezuela's oilfield rehabilitation and increased North American drilling activity.
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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating favorable tailwinds for the company's global operations.
Impact:
7/10
HAL
XLE
OIH
about 9 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Saga Reaches Resolution, Signaling Stability
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The acquisition saga surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reportedly reached a resolution after several hectic months.
Impact:
7/10
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about 6 hours ago
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Stocks
Bearish
Grifols Faces Calls to Terminate Canada Plasma Contracts Over Safety Concerns
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Health coalitions in Ontario and Manitoba are demanding the termination of Grifols' for-profit contracts following reports of deaths and health harm.
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Health Canada inspection reports revealed non-compliance at four Grifols centers in Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and St. John.
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The company faces a lawsuit alleging kidney damage to a patient due to equipment failure during plasma harvesting.
Impact:
7/10
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about 7 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Agero to Acquire Urgently for $5.50 Per Share in All-Cash Deal
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Agero entered into an agreement to acquire Urgently for $5.50 in cash per share.
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The acquisition aims to combine the technology and scale of both companies to enhance roadside assistance services.
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The deal targets the automotive, insurance, fleet, and rental markets.
Impact:
7/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
SGN's Merger Partner Signs $100M AI Infrastructure LOI with Private Equity Firm
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BlockchAIn LLC signed a non-binding LOI with an international private equity firm for a 5 MW AI infrastructure deployment.
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The expected contract value exceeds $100 million during the initial term.
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The agreement is part of the proposed business combination between Signing Day Sports (SGN) and the BlockchAIn group.
Impact:
7/10
SGN
about 16 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Updated
Sterling Infrastructure Revenue Surges 123% Driven by Data Center Boom
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Sterling's E-Infrastructure revenue jumped 123% in the fourth quarter.
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The company's backlog hit record levels following a key acquisition.
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The strong growth is primarily driven by the ongoing boom in data center construction.
Impact:
7/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Stocks
Mixed
Volkswagen Reclaims China Sales Lead as BYD Slips Amid Fading EV Subsidies
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Volkswagen reclaimed the top spot in China's car sales during the first two months of 2026.
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BYD fell to fourth place in the Chinese market.
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Toyota also regained ground as subsidies for electric vehicles faded.
Impact:
7/10
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about 17 hours ago
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Stocks
Bearish
PIMCO’s PTY Fund Faces Dividend Sustainability Risks Amid High Premium
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The PIMCO Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) is trading at a premium over its Net Asset Value (NAV) despite macro headwinds.
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The fund's Net Investment Income (NII) coverage ratio has dropped to 60.4% on a three-month rolling basis.
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There are serious concerns regarding dividend sustainability as the yield partially relies on returned capital due to insufficient income.
Impact:
6/10
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Stocks
Bullish
BuzzFeed Launches Spinoff "Branch Office" to Develop Next-Gen Mobile Apps
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BuzzFeed unveiled a new spinoff company called Branch Office that has been secretly developing a slate of apps.
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The new initiative includes three apps aimed at betting on the future of the internet.
Impact:
6/10
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Stocks
Bullish
FedEx to Automate Over 50% of Operations with AI Agents by 2028
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FedEx plans to embed AI agents into more than 50% of its operational workflows by 2028.
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The move signals a shift from using AI as software tools to systems that execute operational work directly.
Impact:
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UPS
IYT
about 6 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Signet Jewelers Gains Momentum Amid Engagement Market Recovery and Lab-Grown Diamond Growth
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Signet Jewelers (SIG) is trading at approximately $84 per share with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11x.
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The company is seeing a strong rebound as engagement numbers recover post-pandemic.
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The growth of lab-grown diamonds and new leadership are key drivers of improving business fundamentals.
Impact:
6/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
Updated
American States Water (AWR) Growth Driven by Capex and Military Contracts
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AWR is benefiting from an expanding customer base and newly approved utility rates.
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The company plans utility capital expenditure (capex) between $185 million and $225 million in 2026.
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Military contracts and system expansions are supporting the company's growth trajectory.
Impact:
6/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Stocks
Neutral
Lennar Corporation (LEN) Reports Q1 2026 Results, Provides Housing Market Outlook
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Lennar Corporation held its Q1 2026 earnings call on March 13, 2026.
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The report includes details on the company's financial performance and its outlook for the housing sector.
Impact:
6/10
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ITB
XHB
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about 7 hours ago
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Stocks
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Live Nation Faces Scrutiny After Employee Admits to Ignoring Predatory Ticket Brokering
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A Live Nation employee admitted to turning a blind eye to brokers buying up large blocks of tickets.
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Court documents revealed the employee stated they would "normally look the other way" regarding predatory practices.
Impact:
6/10
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about 8 hours ago
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Stocks
Bullish
CBL Properties Refinances $634 Million Debt to Optimize Capital Structure
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CBL Properties announced the refinancing of an existing $634 million term loan through two transactions.
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The company closed a $425 million non-recourse financing secured by a pool of mall properties.
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The company expects to shortly close a $176 million floating-rate bank loan.
Impact:
6/10
CBL
about 4 hours ago
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