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March 13, 2026Connected

23 storiesLast updated: 12:46:32 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Middle East Conflict Halts Hormuz Oil Traffic, Triggering Global Energy Crisis

Key Facts

•Crude tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped since March 9 due to Iranian strikes on infrastructure.
•The International Energy Agency described the disruption as the largest in global oil market history.
•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+1

7 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Trump Proposes 10% Universal Tariff to Reshape US Trade Policy

Key Facts

•Donald Trump proposes a 10% universal tariff as part of his trade plan.
•The plan includes new Section 301 trade investigations targeting specific trade practices.
•The policy aims to bolster US domestic manufacturing and shift the tax structure.

Impact:

8/10

USD/CNH SPY US10Y IWM

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Agero to Acquire Urgently for $5.50 Per Share in All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Agero entered into an agreement to acquire Urgently for $5.50 in cash per share.
•The acquisition aims to combine the technology and scale of both companies to enhance roadside assistance services.
•The deal targets the automotive, insurance, fleet, and rental markets.

Impact:

7/10

ULY

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

HSBC and Standard Chartered Poised to Secure Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses

Key Facts

•HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first to receive stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong.
•The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received 36 applications under the new regulatory framework.
•Approvals could be announced as early as March 24, 2026.

Impact:

7/10

0005.HK 2888.HK HSBA.L STAN.L

7 months ago

March 13, 2026Connected

23 storiesLast updated: 12:46:32 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Middle East Conflict Halts Hormuz Oil Traffic, Triggering Global Energy Crisis

Key Facts

•Crude tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped since March 9 due to Iranian strikes on infrastructure.
•The International Energy Agency described the disruption as the largest in global oil market history.
•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+1

7 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Trump Proposes 10% Universal Tariff to Reshape US Trade Policy

Key Facts

•Donald Trump proposes a 10% universal tariff as part of his trade plan.
•The plan includes new Section 301 trade investigations targeting specific trade practices.
•The policy aims to bolster US domestic manufacturing and shift the tax structure.

Impact:

8/10

USD/CNH SPY US10Y IWM

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Agero to Acquire Urgently for $5.50 Per Share in All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Agero entered into an agreement to acquire Urgently for $5.50 in cash per share.
•The acquisition aims to combine the technology and scale of both companies to enhance roadside assistance services.
•The deal targets the automotive, insurance, fleet, and rental markets.

Impact:

7/10

ULY

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

HSBC and Standard Chartered Poised to Secure Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses

Key Facts

•HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first to receive stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong.
•The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received 36 applications under the new regulatory framework.
•Approvals could be announced as early as March 24, 2026.

Impact:

7/10

0005.HK 2888.HK HSBA.L STAN.L

7 months ago

GeopoliticsMixed

Geopolitical Tensions and Texas Attack Spark Global Market Volatility

Key Facts

•An attack in Austin, Texas on March 1, 2026, resulted in 3 deaths and 15 injuries by a gunman from Senegal.
•Rising tensions in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are causing agitation in global markets.
•The FBI is investigating the Austin attack as potential terrorism with links to a jihadist nexus.

Impact:

7/10

WTI Brent XAU/USD SPY

7 months ago

StocksBullish

SGN's Merger Partner Signs $100M AI Infrastructure LOI with Private Equity Firm

Key Facts

•BlockchAIn LLC signed a non-binding LOI with an international private equity firm for a 5 MW AI infrastructure deployment.
•The expected contract value exceeds $100 million during the initial term.
•The agreement is part of the proposed business combination between Signing Day Sports (SGN) and the BlockchAIn group.

Impact:

7/10

SGN

7 months ago

StocksMixed

Volkswagen Reclaims China Sales Lead as BYD Slips Amid Fading EV Subsidies

Key Facts

•Volkswagen reclaimed the top spot in China's car sales during the first two months of 2026.
•BYD fell to fourth place in the Chinese market.
•Toyota also regained ground as subsidies for electric vehicles faded.

Impact:

7/10

VOW3.DE 1211.HK 7203.T

7 months ago

StocksBullish

VEON Reports Strong 4Q25 Results Driven by 84% Surge in Digital Revenues

Key Facts

•VEON's digital revenues grew by 84%, accounting for 20.1% of total revenue.
•The company recorded a 17% growth in total revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025.
•EBITDA increased by 29% in the fourth quarter.

Impact:

7/10

VEON

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Saga Reaches Resolution, Signaling Stability

Key Facts

•The acquisition saga surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reportedly reached a resolution after several hectic months.

Impact:

7/10

WBD

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Halliburton Upgraded to Strong Buy on Growth Prospects in Venezuela and North America

Key Facts

•Halliburton (HAL) was upgraded to a 'Strong Buy' rating driven by growth opportunities in Venezuela and North America.
•The company is expected to benefit from Venezuela's oilfield rehabilitation and increased North American drilling activity.
•Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating favorable tailwinds for the company's global operations.

Impact:

7/10

HAL XLE OIH

7 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Grifols Faces Calls to Terminate Canada Plasma Contracts Over Safety Concerns

Key Facts

•Health coalitions in Ontario and Manitoba are demanding the termination of Grifols' for-profit contracts following reports of deaths and health harm.
•Health Canada inspection reports revealed non-compliance at four Grifols centers in Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, and St. John.
•The company faces a lawsuit alleging kidney damage to a patient due to equipment failure during plasma harvesting.

Impact:

7/10

GRFS GRFS.MC

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sterling Infrastructure Revenue Surges 123% Driven by Data Center Boom

Key Facts

•Sterling's E-Infrastructure revenue jumped 123% in the fourth quarter.
•The company's backlog hit record levels following a key acquisition.
•The strong growth is primarily driven by the ongoing boom in data center construction.

Impact:

7/10

STRL

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Signet Jewelers Gains Momentum Amid Engagement Market Recovery and Lab-Grown Diamond Growth

Key Facts

•Signet Jewelers (SIG) is trading at approximately $84 per share with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11x.
•The company is seeing a strong rebound as engagement numbers recover post-pandemic.
•The growth of lab-grown diamonds and new leadership are key drivers of improving business fundamentals.

Impact:

6/10

SIG

7 months ago

StocksBearish

PIMCO’s PTY Fund Faces Dividend Sustainability Risks Amid High Premium

Key Facts

•The PIMCO Corporate and Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) is trading at a premium over its Net Asset Value (NAV) despite macro headwinds.
•The fund's Net Investment Income (NII) coverage ratio has dropped to 60.4% on a three-month rolling basis.
•There are serious concerns regarding dividend sustainability as the yield partially relies on returned capital due to insufficient income.

Impact:

6/10

PTY

7 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

Live Nation Faces Scrutiny After Employee Admits to Ignoring Predatory Ticket Brokering

Key Facts

•A Live Nation employee admitted to turning a blind eye to brokers buying up large blocks of tickets.
•Court documents revealed the employee stated they would "normally look the other way" regarding predatory practices.

Impact:

6/10

LYV

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FedEx to Automate Over 50% of Operations with AI Agents by 2028

Key Facts

•FedEx plans to embed AI agents into more than 50% of its operational workflows by 2028.
•The move signals a shift from using AI as software tools to systems that execute operational work directly.

Impact:

6/10

FDX UPS IYT

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

BuzzFeed Launches Spinoff "Branch Office" to Develop Next-Gen Mobile Apps

Key Facts

•BuzzFeed unveiled a new spinoff company called Branch Office that has been secretly developing a slate of apps.
•The new initiative includes three apps aimed at betting on the future of the internet.

Impact:

6/10

BZFD

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

American States Water (AWR) Growth Driven by Capex and Military Contracts

Key Facts

•AWR is benefiting from an expanding customer base and newly approved utility rates.
•The company plans utility capital expenditure (capex) between $185 million and $225 million in 2026.
•Military contracts and system expansions are supporting the company's growth trajectory.

Impact:

6/10

AWR

7 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Lennar Corporation (LEN) Reports Q1 2026 Results, Provides Housing Market Outlook

Key Facts

•Lennar Corporation held its Q1 2026 earnings call on March 13, 2026.
•The report includes details on the company's financial performance and its outlook for the housing sector.

Impact:

6/10

LEN ITB XHB DHI

7 months ago

StocksBullish

CBL Properties Refinances $634 Million Debt to Optimize Capital Structure

Key Facts

•CBL Properties announced the refinancing of an existing $634 million term loan through two transactions.
•The company closed a $425 million non-recourse financing secured by a pool of mall properties.
•The company expects to shortly close a $176 million floating-rate bank loan.

Impact:

6/10

CBL

7 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

LIT Token Surges 12% as Derivatives Activity Signals Potential Technical Breakout

Key Facts

•LIT price surged by 12% alongside expanding derivatives activity.
•Traders are positioning aggressively for a potential breakout of channel resistance.

Impact:

6/10

LIT/USDT LIT/USD

7 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Trader Loses $50 Million in Massive DeFi Slippage Incident on Ethereum

Key Facts

•A crypto trader lost over $50 million in a single swap involving aEthUSDT tokens.
•The transaction was executed via CoW Protocol in Ethereum block 24,643,151.
•The loss occurred after the user cleared a slippage warning on a mobile device.

Impact:

6/10

ETH AAVE USDT aEthUSDT aEthAAVE

7 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

US Push for Bitcoin Small Transaction Tax Exemption Targets August Deadline

Key Facts

•The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is targeting August for the passage of a de minimis tax exemption for small transactions.
•There is bipartisan support for exempting small Bitcoin transactions from capital gains taxes.
•The BPI warned that time is running out to pass the legislation before the current window closes.

Impact:

6/10

BTC/USD COIN MARA BTC

7 months ago