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March 17, 2026Connected

35 storiesLast updated: 10:01:44 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

Middle East 'No-Win' Scenario Threatens Regional Upstream Energy Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Iran is now targeting upstream oil and gas fields (such as Shah in the UAE) rather than just refineries and export terminals.
•Israeli press reports indicate the country is preparing to fight for another month against Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
•The US administration faces a 'no-win' scenario: retreating means geopolitical defeat, while continuing attacks risks energy market panic.

Impact:

8/10

Brent Crude WTI XAU/USD AED/USD

7 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Fed Shifts Toward Neutral Policy Following Consecutive Rate Cuts in Early 2026

Key Facts

•The US Federal Reserve started 2026 with three consecutive 25 bps rate cuts.
•Monetary policy is moving from restrictive to neutral territory to address employment risks and falling inflation risks.

Impact:

8/10

DXY EUR/USD XAU/USD USD/JPY

7 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×8

Oman Oil Surges Above $150 as Buyers Scramble for Barrels Outside Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

•Oman oil prices soared above $150 per barrel as buyers rushed to replace supplies trapped in the Gulf.
•The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a major dislocation between global benchmarks and the cost of physical supplies.
•Omani crude is seen as a primary alternative as it is loaded outside the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

7/10

Brent WTI Oman Crude

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×10

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $75,000 as Winning Streak Challenges Resistance

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price surged past the $75,000 mark.
•The unwinding of short positions in the derivatives market was a primary driver of the rally.
•The CoinDesk 20 Index, covering the broader crypto market, rose by 5%.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD CoinDesk 20 Index BTC

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

REIT Sector Sees Major M&A Activity with Public Storage and Federal Realty Deals

Key Facts

•Federal Realty (FRT) acquired a retail property in Montgomery County, Maryland for $72.3 million to boost its retail footprint.
•Public Storage (PSA) is set to acquire National Storage Affiliates (NSA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion.

Impact:

7/10

FRT PSA NSA

7 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

S&P 500 and Oil Correlation Remains Key Amid Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

•The S&P 500 remains inversely correlated with WTI crude oil.
•Oil prices fell below $94 as geopolitical tensions eased slightly.
•Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz poses an ongoing risk that could lead to long-term economic damage.

Impact:

6/10

SPY WTI USO

7 months ago

March 17, 2026Connected

35 storiesLast updated: 10:01:44 AM

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

Middle East 'No-Win' Scenario Threatens Regional Upstream Energy Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Iran is now targeting upstream oil and gas fields (such as Shah in the UAE) rather than just refineries and export terminals.
•Israeli press reports indicate the country is preparing to fight for another month against Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
•The US administration faces a 'no-win' scenario: retreating means geopolitical defeat, while continuing attacks risks energy market panic.

Impact:

8/10

Brent Crude WTI XAU/USD AED/USD

7 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Fed Shifts Toward Neutral Policy Following Consecutive Rate Cuts in Early 2026

Key Facts

•The US Federal Reserve started 2026 with three consecutive 25 bps rate cuts.
•Monetary policy is moving from restrictive to neutral territory to address employment risks and falling inflation risks.

Impact:

8/10

DXY EUR/USD XAU/USD USD/JPY

7 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×8

Oman Oil Surges Above $150 as Buyers Scramble for Barrels Outside Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

•Oman oil prices soared above $150 per barrel as buyers rushed to replace supplies trapped in the Gulf.
•The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a major dislocation between global benchmarks and the cost of physical supplies.
•Omani crude is seen as a primary alternative as it is loaded outside the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

7/10

Brent WTI Oman Crude

7 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×10

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $75,000 as Winning Streak Challenges Resistance

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price surged past the $75,000 mark.
•The unwinding of short positions in the derivatives market was a primary driver of the rally.
•The CoinDesk 20 Index, covering the broader crypto market, rose by 5%.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD CoinDesk 20 Index BTC

7 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

REIT Sector Sees Major M&A Activity with Public Storage and Federal Realty Deals

Key Facts

•Federal Realty (FRT) acquired a retail property in Montgomery County, Maryland for $72.3 million to boost its retail footprint.
•Public Storage (PSA) is set to acquire National Storage Affiliates (NSA) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion.

Impact:

7/10

FRT PSA NSA

7 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

S&P 500 and Oil Correlation Remains Key Amid Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

•The S&P 500 remains inversely correlated with WTI crude oil.
•Oil prices fell below $94 as geopolitical tensions eased slightly.
•Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz poses an ongoing risk that could lead to long-term economic damage.

Impact:

6/10

SPY WTI USO

7 months ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Al-Aqsa Mosque Closure Sparks Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty

Key Facts

•Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr and beyond, citing the security situation.
•This is the first Ramadan since 1967 that Palestinians have been unable to perform Friday prayers at the mosque.
•Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned the 'unjustified' closure, stating Israel has no sovereignty over the site.

Impact:

6/10

XAU/USD Brent Crude USD/ILS

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

STMicroelectronics and NVIDIA Collaborate on AI Data Center Power Solutions

Key Facts

•STMicroelectronics expanded its power conversion product portfolio for 800 VDC AI data centers.
•The expansion includes new 12V and 6V architectures developed in collaboration with NVIDIA.
•The new solutions complement the existing 800 VDC to 50V conversion stage.

Impact:

7/10

STMPA.PA NVDA

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DOE Approves Nuclear Safety Design Agreement for Oklo Subsidiary Atomic Alchemy

Key Facts

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved the Nuclear Safety Design Agreement (NSDA) for Atomic Alchemy's Groves Isotopes Test Reactor in Texas.
•Atomic Alchemy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO).
•The approval is part of the DOE's Reactor Pilot Program (RPP) and follows an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) signed in January.

Impact:

6/10

OKLO

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Yalla Group (YALA) Shares Trade at Deep Discount Despite User Growth Challenges

Key Facts

•Yalla is trading at a low valuation of approximately 7x earnings.
•Net income grew by 10.4% in 2025 despite flat revenue and a 15% drop in paying users.
•The company maintains a strong net cash position and continues share buybacks.

Impact:

6/10

YALA

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Nuvation Bio to Present Pivotal IBTROZI Clinical Data at AACR 2026

Key Facts

•Nuvation Bio will present updated data from the TRUST-I and TRUST-II clinical studies at the AACR 2026 meeting.
•IBTROZI (taletrectinib) demonstrated a median Duration of Response (DOR) of 50 months in TKI-naïve patients.
•The data targets patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Impact:

6/10

NUVB

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Arkema Expands PVDF Production in China by 20% to Meet Rising EV Demand

Key Facts

•Arkema announced a 20% increase in Kynar PVDF production capacity in China.
•The expansion targets rising demand in EV, energy storage, and advanced industrial sectors.

Impact:

6/10

ARKAY AKE.PA

7 months ago

StocksBullish

ZenaTech Develops Low-Cost Interceptor Drone for Global Defense Markets

Key Facts

•ZenaTech announced the development of a prototype interceptor drone called 'Interceptor P-1'.
•The drone is designed to be a low-cost, single-use system for countering hostile unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS).
•The company is targeting defense markets in the US, Middle East, and Ukraine.

Impact:

6/10

ZENA

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Red Cat Holdings Hits All-Time Highs Ahead of Q4 Earnings and 2026 Growth Outlook

Key Facts

•Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is approaching its Q4'25 earnings while trading at all-time highs.
•2026 is positioned as a pivotal year for revenue growth, driven by potential Pentagon contracts.
•Management has promised aggressive growth but has yet to provide concrete financial guidance.

Impact:

6/10

RCAT

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Dolly Varden and Contango ORE Shareholders Approve Merger of Equals

Key Facts

•Dolly Varden Silver shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger of equals with Contango ORE.
•Contango ORE stockholders also approved all merger-related proposals at a special meeting.
•Dolly Varden set the election deadline for exchangeable share election as March 24, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

DV DVS CTGO

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Alimentation Couche-Tard Reports Strong Q3 Growth as Profits Hit $757.2 Million

Key Facts

•The company recorded a quarterly profit of $757.2 million, up from $641.4 million a year earlier.
•The company saw growth in both profit and revenue during its fiscal third quarter.

Impact:

6/10

ATD.TO ANCUF

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Safe Pro Group Completes U.S. Army AI-Driven Exercise for Autonomous Breach Operations

Key Facts

•Safe Pro Group Inc. completed its participation in the U.S. Army's Transforming in Contact (TiC) 2.0 exercise at Fort Hood, Texas.
•The company's patented AI tools were successfully utilized by soldiers and command personnel during the two-week operational exercise.
•The exercise focused on autonomous breach operations within real-world operational environments.

Impact:

6/10

SPAI

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Fulgent Genetics Completes Acquisition of Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx

Key Facts

•Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ: FLGT) completed the acquisition of Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx laboratories.
•The deal was originally announced on December 22, 2025, and finalized on March 17, 2026.
•The acquired companies specialize in pathology and dermatopathology services.

Impact:

6/10

FLGT

7 months ago

StocksBullish

KORU Medical Secures EU MDR Certification for Freedom60 Infusion Pump, Boosting European Growth

Key Facts

•KORU Medical Systems secured the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) certification for its Freedom60 Infusion Pump.
•The certification enables broader market access and adoption for the company's products across the European Union.

Impact:

6/10

KRMD

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Amazon Launches Ultra-Fast Delivery in US to Boost Logistics Edge

Key Facts

•Amazon has started offering 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options for selected products in the US for an extra fee.
•The service covers various categories including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter medications, electronics, and cleaning supplies.

Impact:

6/10

AMZN XLY

7 months ago

StocksBullish

AIG Expands Specialty Insurance Reach Through Strategic McGill Partnership

Key Facts

•AIG partnered with McGill to drive data-led underwriting.
•AIG is committing 25% to a $1.6 billion portfolio.
•The agreement aims to boost efficiency and generate real-time risk insights.

Impact:

6/10

AIG

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Equinor Executes First Tranche of 2026 Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

•Equinor announced transactions executed under the first tranche of its 2026 share buyback program.
•The company purchased shares for use in share-based incentive programs for employees and management.
•The buyback program was originally announced on February 4, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

EQNR.OL EQNR

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Grab Stock Correction Seen as Buying Opportunity Despite Q4 Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•Grab stock has declined by 20% recently despite maintaining a dominant market share.
•Q4 results missed revenue estimates by 4%.
•Competitive pressures in Quick Commerce are driving higher incentives and uncertainties.

Impact:

6/10

GRAB

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Blue Owl Capital Counters Private Credit Concerns with Robust Fundamentals

Key Facts

•Blue Owl sold $1.4B in loans at 99.7% of par value, validating asset quality.
•85% of fees come from permanent capital vehicles, reducing redemption risks.
•The firm manages $300B in locked-up AUM with conservative lending practices at a 30% LTV ratio.

Impact:

6/10

OWL

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Interactive Strength (TRNR) Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance Above $30M at HFA 2026 Show

Key Facts

•Interactive Strength (TRNR) is showcasing all four of its brands (Wattbike, CLMBR, FORME, Ergatta) at the HFA 2026 show.
•The company increased its 2026 pro forma revenue guidance to more than $30 million.
•This marks the company's first major appearance following the acquisition of the Ergatta brand.

Impact:

6/10

TRNR

7 months ago

StocksBullish

SL Green to Sell 7 Dey Street Residential Component for $222.6 Million

Key Facts

•SL Green (SLG) agreed to sell 7 Dey Street to GO Residential for $222.6 million.
•SL Green will retain ownership of the office portion of the building due to strong demand.

Impact:

6/10

SLG

7 months ago

StocksBearish

US Market Breadth Weakens as Majority of NYSE and NASDAQ Stocks Decline

Key Facts

•77% of NYSE stock prices declined over the previous five trading days.
•66% of NASDAQ stocks saw a decline in their prices.

Impact:

6/10

SPY QQQ NYSE NASDAQ

7 months ago

StocksBullish

One and One Green Technologies Expands into Metro Manila E-Waste Market

Key Facts

•One and One Green Technologies. INC (NASDAQ: YDDL) announced its plan to enter the electronic waste resource recovery market in the Greater Manila Area.
•The company holds a government-issued permit to treat 1,000,000 tons of hazardous waste per year.
•The company will process high-value industrial materials, including copper and nickel mud, sourced from local electronics and plating manufacturers.

Impact:

6/10

YDDL

7 months ago

StocksBullish

MercadoLibre’s Multi-Engine Growth Strategy Drives Revenue Gains Amid Low Valuation

Key Facts

•MercadoLibre's revenue grew 45% YoY, with fintech assets increasing by 80%.
•Advertising revenue rose by 67%, reinforcing the company's multi-engine expansion.
•MELI stock is trading at its lowest historical EV/revenue levels.

Impact:

6/10

MELI

7 months ago

StocksBullish

CommLoan Secures Nationwide Regulatory Approval and Plans Merger with Windtree Therapeutics

Key Facts

•CommLoan has obtained final regulatory approvals to operate and do business in all 50 US states without restriction.
•The company plans a reverse merger with Windtree Therapeutics as part of its expansion strategy.
•CommLoan operates an AI-powered commercial mortgage lending marketplace.

Impact:

6/10

WINT

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Virbac Reports 7.9% Organic Revenue Growth in 2025 Despite Operational Hurdles

Key Facts

•Virbac achieved organic revenue growth of 7.9% at constant exchange rates and scope (CERS).
•The adjusted EBIT margin reached 16.3% despite production shutdowns and inventory write-offs.
•Volume/mix effect contributed ~5% to growth, while price increases added ~3%.

Impact:

6/10

VIRP.PA

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Citi Trends Shares Surge 140% Yearly, Outperforming Off-Price Retail Peers

Key Facts

•Citi Trends shares gained approximately 140% over the past year.
•The stock jumped 20% in a single day following the release of better-than-expected financial results.
•The company outperformed its off-price retail peers, including The TJX Companies.

Impact:

6/10

CTRN TJX

7 months ago

StocksBullish

Lulus Expands Digital Footprint via Amazon and Victoria's Secret Partnerships

Key Facts

•Lulus launched an official storefront on Amazon to expand its digital reach.
•Lulus entered a new partnership with Victoria's Secret to feature curated assortments of occasionwear.

Impact:

6/10

LVLU AMZN VSCO

7 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Lululemon Shares Slide on Weak Outlook Following Earnings and New Board Appointment

Key Facts

•Chip Wilson, founder and a major shareholder of lululemon, released a statement ahead of the Q4 and full-year 2025 results.
•Wilson called on shareholders to scrutinize the company's claims of success and focus on the brand's creative identity.

Impact:

6/10

LULU

7 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Nvidia Restarts Manufacturing to Meet Growing Demand from China

Key Facts

•Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the company has started receiving purchase orders from China.
•Nvidia is currently restarting manufacturing processes to fulfill these orders, specifically mentioning H200 processors.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA SOXX SMH

7 months ago