news.v3categories.geopolitics news.keyFacts • The U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale, coordinated air campaign against Iran on Feb. 28. • Strikes targeted a broad range of leadership, military, security, and nuclear targets. • Global supply networks are expected to be impacted by energy market disruptions and container freight shipping interruptions. news.v3categories.commodities news.keyFacts • Asian spot LNG prices jumped to $35.40 per million British thermal units, marking a three-year high. • QatarEnergy suspended production following Iranian strikes on its LNG facilities. • Qatar's production capacity represents approximately 20% of the total global LNG supply. news.v3categories.stocks news.keyFacts • The KOSPI index shed 20% of its value in just two trading sessions. • The market recorded its biggest one-day drop since the 2008 global financial crisis. • Excess leverage triggered margin calls and forced liquidation of positions by retail investors. news.v3categories.crypto news.keyFacts • MYX Finance price plummeted by 95% within a single month. • Sellers remain in control of the market amid a lack of investor confidence in the project's future. • Questions remain whether large investors (whales) will intervene to stop the price bleed. news.v3categories.macro news.keyFacts • A global 15% tariff is set to commence this week. • The administration plans to revert to prior tariff rates within five months. • The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). news.v3categories.forex news.keyFacts • The USD/CHF pair weakened to approach the 0.7800 level. • Middle East geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the Swiss Franc as a safe-haven asset. news.v3categories.central_banks news.keyFacts • Australia's economic growth is accelerating, strengthening the case for interest rate hikes. • A monthly inflation report showed that price pressures continue to build within the Australian economy. news.v3categories.bonds news.keyFacts • The 10-year Treasury yield has pushed back above the 4% threshold. • Inflation worries linked to the Iran conflict are driving upward pressure on yields. news.keyFacts • The US conducted missile strikes on February 28 targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters. • Confirmation of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death has shifted the focus of the regional conflict. • The conflict revealed an Iranian 'Resistance Economy' integrated with China, built on resources valued at trillions of dollars. news.keyFacts • Iran launched drone strikes targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers. • The strikes caused structural damage, power delivery disruptions, and cloud service outages. • The report described the attack as revealing the 'Achilles Heel' of Western digital infrastructure. news.keyFacts • The IDF announced a strike on the 'Min-Zadai' secret underground compound outside Tehran, allegedly used for developing nuclear weapon components. • The targeted facility belongs to the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), the R&D arm of the Iranian Ministry of Defense. • The Institute for Science and International Security confirmed the destruction of a large engineering laboratory building north of the Mojdeh site based on satellite imagery. news.keyFacts • President Trump announces the US Navy will provide insurance for ships in the Gulf following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. • The US military is prepared to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to ensure navigation. news.keyFacts • Iran's Navy Mowj-class frigate Dena was sunk off Sri Lanka's coast in a reported submarine attack. • 32 personnel were rescued by Sri Lankan authorities, while 101 remain missing. • Reports indicate the destruction of the Iranian naval fleet headquarters in Bandar Abbas and the death of Admiral Ali Shamkhani. news.keyFacts • US 'Operation Epic Furry' for regime change in Iran enters its 5th day, with the Pentagon claiming progress despite severe damage to US comms infrastructure. • Reports indicate Tehran has quietly reached out to the CIA to discuss ending the conflict. • Death toll in Iran rises to 1,045 from US-Israeli strikes, while at least 6 US service members have been killed. news.keyFacts • A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. • The attack caused a fire in the engine room, forcing the crew to abandon the vessel; no injuries were reported. • There are unconfirmed suspicions that the targeted vessel is the 'Safeen Prestige'. news.keyFacts • President Trump is open to supporting armed groups within Iran to dislodge the regime as an alternative to deploying US ground troops. • Trump spoke with Kurdish leaders to discuss leveraging Tehran's weakness and making territorial gains. • The US considers the dismantling of the Islamic Republic and regime change a formal objective under 'Operation Epic Fury'. news.keyFacts • The New York Times reported that Iranian intelligence officials used backchannels to contact the CIA following US-Israeli attacks. • South Korea's Kospi suffered its biggest drop ever, plunging 12%, while Japan's Nikkei tumbled about 4%. • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated a proposed 15% global tariff may take effect this week, escalating trade tensions. news.keyFacts • Democrats in Congress are cautiously weighing the possibility of another impeachment of President Trump. • The moves come in response to military strikes against Iran described as 'illegal'. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • US stocks are recovering losses in the final hour of trading despite geopolitical tensions. • There is a significant intensification of the conflict in the Middle East region, impacting investor sentiment. news.keyFacts • President Trump threatened to halt trade with Spain in response to denied military base access. • Spain barred the US from using its bases to carry out military strikes on Iran. news.keyFacts • Wall Street’s volatility index (VIX), known as the 'fear gauge,' rose as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated. • The S&P 500 and other major U.S. equity indexes touched their lowest levels of the year before an afternoon rebound. • Equities managed to recoup much of their earlier losses during Tuesday's trading session. news.keyFacts • Mark Carney stated that President Trump did not tip him off before striking Iran. • Carney expressed support for the war but "with some regret." • Carney noted that the actions appear prima-facie inconsistent with international law. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Major refiners in China and Japan are considering slashing crude processing rates by 20% to 30%. • Conflict in Iran has led to an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, trapping millions of barrels of crude. • Saudi Arabia had slashed official selling prices (OSPs) to Asia to 5-year lows just before the escalation. news.keyFacts • The spread between Brent futures and Dubai swaps (EFS) surged above $6 per barrel, the widest since 2022. • Brent traded around $83–$84, up over 7% in a day, while Dubai crude remained near $68. • Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively frozen due to Iranian threats and ongoing military action. news.keyFacts • Brent and WTI Oil have seen their biggest two-day jump since 2020. • Fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict and supply disruptions are intensifying. news.keyFacts • Iraq has already begun shutting in approximately 1.5 million barrels per day due to export constraints. • Supply losses could reach 3 million bpd if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. • This potential disruption represents one of the largest sudden supply losses in the modern market outside of war or sanctions. news.keyFacts • Iraq has begun shutting down oil output at the Rumaila field, and major Gulf refineries have idled following Iranian drone strikes. • Goldman Sachs analysts expect U.S. chemical companies to be 'net beneficiaries' of the current energy crisis. • U.S. firms rely on domestic natural gas, while European and Asian competitors rely on naphtha, which is tied to rising oil prices. news.keyFacts • Middle Eastern countries face the risk of oil production shutdowns as storage facilities approach maximum capacity. • President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate trade flow. news.keyFacts • Total number of oil and fuel futures and options contracts reached an all-time high of 12.7 million. • ICE Low Sulphur Gasoil contracts hit a record high of 1.3 million. • Brent and WTI futures and options contracts stood at 4.8 million on March 1. news.keyFacts • U.S. oil and gas exporters are unable to fill the supply gap caused by Middle East disruptions. • Trump's pledge to insure and protect tankers has helped stem the tide of surging energy prices. • Energy prices continue to spike, but political intervention has prevented the worst-case scenario so far. news.keyFacts • Klotho Neurosciences (Nasdaq: KLTO) acquired Greenland Mines Corp. (GMC), securing control over the Skaergaard Project. • The deposit is valued at an estimated $68 billion, containing palladium, gold, platinum, and critical minerals. • The company plans to rebrand itself as 'Greenland Mines'. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the U.S. will make a series of announcements to support oil trade in the Gulf region. news.keyFacts • Brent crude jumped 11% in two days before the rally cooled down. • Trump's escort pledge cooled the market rally by easing supply disruption fears. news.keyFacts • Silver price increased by over 10% in less than 24 hours, exceeding the $86 level. • The recovery follows a low recorded below the $79 level during yesterday's trading. news.keyFacts • Major U.S. shale companies are maintaining current production levels despite global market volatility. • Producers are sticking to capital discipline and financial plans rather than chasing rapid volume growth. news.keyFacts • Spot gold reached $5,150/oz in March 2026. • The ISM Services PMI improved to 56.1 in February. news.keyFacts • Goldman Sachs has increased its global oil price forecasts. • The hike follows the bank's assessment of potential impacts from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. news.keyFacts • U.S. oil giant Chevron signed two sets of major oil deals in Iraq. • The deals follow the forced withdrawal of Russian firms from key energy projects in Iraq. • U.S. Treasury sources view this as a strategic turning point for Western resurgence against Russian and Chinese interests. news.keyFacts • UBS raised its average Brent crude oil price forecasts for the first quarter and the full year of 2026. • The bank attributed the revision to escalating Middle East conflict and the near de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. news.keyFacts • Gold faces a surprising sell-off despite heavy military activity in the Middle East. • Trump assured the protection of the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns. • A bearish double-top technical pattern is forming on the Gold (XAU/USD) chart. news.keyFacts • Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) declared force majeure on planned gasoline export cargoes for March and April. • The cause is the Middle East war halting crude supply out of the Gulf. • The refinery exports about 40% of all fuel produced at the 500,000 bpd capacity site. news.keyFacts • South Korea's Kospi Index recorded its biggest-ever crash, plummeting by 12%. • Escalating war in the Middle East has driven a surge in oil and gas prices. • The massive selloff was concentrated on technology stocks and chip makers. news.keyFacts • Babcock & Wilcox received full notice to proceed on a $2.4 billion agreement with Base Electron. • The project involves delivering 1.2 gigawatts of new power generation capacity. • The power will supply Applied Digital's AI factory campuses. news.keyFacts • Vicarious Surgical (RBOT) received a notice from the NYSE that it has commenced the process of delisting the company's Class A common stock. • The NYSE officially commenced the delisting process on March 3, 2026. news.keyFacts • SSR Mining entered a binding agreement to sell its 80% stake in the Çöpler mine in Türkiye for $1.5 billion in cash. • The buyer is Cengiz Holding A.S., and the full cash consideration is payable upon the transaction's closing. news.keyFacts • The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time on February 6, 2026. • The S&P 500 hit the 7,000 mark on January 28, 2026. • More than 70 percent of S&P 500 companies reported earnings that beat market expectations in Q4 2025. news.keyFacts • UAE stock exchanges reopened on Wednesday after a two-day closure. • Stocks listed in Dubai and Abu Dhabi sold off as trading resumed. • The closure and subsequent sell-off followed a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes on the UAE. news.keyFacts • Vertiv's fourth-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates for both revenue and earnings. • The company's 2026 guidance significantly exceeded Wall Street's top and bottom-line estimates. news.keyFacts • Q4 revenue reached $524 million, up 14% year-over-year. • Q4 bookings hit $535 million, a 15% year-over-year increase. • Base44 reached $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). news.keyFacts • Farmer Brothers and Royal Cup have entered into a definitive agreement where Royal Cup will acquire all outstanding shares of Farmer Brothers stock. • The acquisition aims to create a scaled, integrated beverage solutions platform. news.keyFacts • Tidewater reported strong Q4 2025 results with record cash generation and high fleet utilization. • The company announced the acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore and Atlantic Offshore Services for $500 million. • The acquisition is expected to expand the company's presence in Brazil and be immediately accretive to earnings per share. news.keyFacts • The VIX volatility index jumped 10% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since November. • The spike was triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict rattling global markets. news.keyFacts • NUBURU (BURU) and Tekne executed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ukrainian Engineering Bureau 'BERYL'. • The structured framework targets an annual program scale of €80–120 million. • The platform is anchored by operational GRAELION units and focuses on directed-energy and electronic warfare technologies. news.keyFacts • The Trump administration plans to meet with top U.S. defense executives on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production. • The meeting aims to address diminishing military stockpiles following strikes on Iran and other military efforts. • The Pentagon is working to replenish supplies to ensure military readiness. news.keyFacts • Core Scientific is strategically shifting from Bitcoin mining to AI mining and infrastructure. • The shift is valued at approximately $10 billion with expectations of robust growth in the coming years. • Despite stock price struggles in early 2026, the company is on track for profitable growth. news.keyFacts • The company achieved record fiscal year 2025 revenues of $1,633 million, a 51% increase year-over-year. • The backlog stood at $4.0 billion at quarter-end, providing revenue visibility into 2026 and beyond. • The company introduced 2026 guidance with revenues expected between $1.7 - $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $320 - $370 million. news.keyFacts • Vistry Group shares tumbled 16% after announcing a strategy prioritizing sales growth over profit margins. • Adjusted profit before tax for 2025 reached £268.8 million, up 2% despite a 9% drop in completions. • The decline in Vistry's stock dragged other housebuilding sector shares lower. news.keyFacts • Skeena Resources secured a $750 million financing package for the development of the Eskay Creek gold/silver mine. • The project has received full regulatory approval, de-risking construction and operations. • Initial production is expected to start in Q2 2027 with a target annual output of 370,000 AuEq oz. news.keyFacts • Dassault CEO stated the FCAS project would be 'dead' if Airbus refuses to cooperate. • There are ongoing tensions between the two companies regarding project leadership and workshare. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Moderna's stock surged by more than 10% following a deal to resolve a patent dispute. • The settlement provides legal certainty for Moderna’s vaccine portfolio and clears the path for its future pipeline. news.keyFacts • Select Medical (SEM) shares jumped 8.4% following the announcement of a take-private deal. • The take-private deal is priced at $16.50 per share. • Analysts suggest the price may be undervalued as previous price targets were higher than the offer. news.keyFacts • Pulsar Helium reported encountering pressurized gas during drilling operations at the Jetstream #7 well. • The Jetstream #7 well is part of the company's Topaz Helium Project located in the USA. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Greg Abel takes over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in 2026. • The company holds $369B in liquidity and a $298B stock portfolio. • Declining interest rates threaten the company's investment income yield, shifting pressure to operating earnings. news.keyFacts • Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock experienced a significant decline in value on March 3, 2026. • The report suggests Wall Street overlooked core details in next-generation aerospace development. news.keyFacts • Nvidia's $7 billion acquisition of Mellanox has become a major driver for networking sales growth. • Networking sales are now considered a secret weapon for Nvidia to strengthen its position in data centers. news.keyFacts • The company delivered its 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit top-line growth. • A new $750 million share buyback program has been authorized. • Management targets 10–11% net sales growth for 2026, supported by 25 new product launches. news.keyFacts • Monday.com stock fell 37% in February despite beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates. • Software stocks were negatively impacted by fears of disruption caused by artificial intelligence. news.keyFacts • Reiterated 'Strong Buy' rating for GE Vernova with a price target of $1,169 per share. • The Electrification segment achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 2.51x, indicating robust backlog growth. • Growth in 2026 is expected to be bolstered by the Prolec GE acquisition and rising demand from hyperscalers. news.keyFacts • Brown-Forman's quarterly sales rose for the first time in more than two years. • The results beat Wall Street expectations, which had anticipated another decline in sales. • The company's stock surged following the release of the earnings report. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Adjusted net sales increased to EUR 7,420 million in 2025 compared to EUR 6,230 million in 2024. • The order backlog reached a high of EUR 46,596 million as of December 31, 2025. • The company delivered 26 Rafale aircraft and 37 Falcon jets during the year. news.keyFacts • Q4 2025 revenue surged 44% YoY to $3.65B, driven by CCS segment strength. • Management raised FY2026 revenue outlook to $17B. • The company plans $1B in CAPEX to support capacity expansion for CCS and HPS growth. news.keyFacts • The rhode acquisition delivered +38% YoY sales growth with phenomenal profit margins. • Tariff rates dropped from a prior 45% to the current 10%, supporting profit margins. • The company raised its FY2026 guidance and set a price target of $117.40. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Palantir's Maven Smart System and AIP have become a digital bedrock for Pentagon operations. • Palantir's technology has compressed the 'sensor-to-shooter' chain to mere seconds. • Geopolitical instability is viewed as a long-term driver for contract expansion rather than a short-term catalyst. news.keyFacts • ASM International reported net profit that exceeded market expectations. • Results were supported by strengthened demand and a rebound in orders from China. news.keyFacts • Can-Fite BioPharma announced that Namodenoson successfully met the primary endpoint in a Phase 2a study for advanced pancreatic cancer. • The study involved patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who had progressed following prior systemic therapies. • The company's shares are traded on the NYSE American and TASE under the ticker CANF. news.keyFacts • Bayer reported a steeper net loss driven by litigation-related expenses. • Litigation charges, mainly related to weedkiller lawsuits, amounted to €3.55 billion. news.keyFacts • Nvidia's annual GTC developer conference is scheduled for March 16-19, 2026. • CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote address to unveil the latest product releases. • Historical data suggests positive momentum for the stock leading up to and during this annual event. news.keyFacts • Sea doubled its annual earnings, yet shares experienced their worst drop in 2 years. • The fintech division, Monee, posted 60% growth over 2025. • Profitability worries dragged shares down despite the doubling of annual earnings. news.keyFacts • CrowdStrike provided an optimistic earnings outlook that exceeded expectations. • CEO George Kurtz cited 'elevated demand' for the company's Falcon cybersecurity platform. • AI is increasing the stakes and complexity of cyberthreats, driving demand for the company's services. news.keyFacts • General Motors terminated its relationship with Surface Transforms for the supply of brake discs, effective March 31. • The company's share price collapsed by more than 90% on Tuesday, dropping from around 2p to a low of 0.09p. • The stock saw a 62% rally on Wednesday to reach 0.15p following the massive collapse. news.keyFacts • Broadcom (AVGO) is scheduled to report its earnings after the market close on Wednesday. • Wall Street is closely watching the report following significant market volatility caused by Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings the previous week. news.keyFacts • The EU's CHMP rejected Acadia's drug trofinetide for the treatment of Rett syndrome. • Acadia Pharmaceuticals plans to request a re-examination following the committee's negative opinion. • The rejection comes despite positive results from the LAVENDER clinical study. news.keyFacts • Indian fintech firm PhonePe is aiming for a valuation between $9 billion and $10.5 billion for its upcoming IPO. • PhonePe is India's most used payments platform and is backed by retail giant Walmart. news.keyFacts • Jiuzi Holdings (JZXN) announced a plan to acquire 10,000 BTC from a strategic investor. • The proposed deal is valued at approximately $1 billion in exchange for equity consideration. • The partnership aims to strengthen the company's position within the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. news.keyFacts • Q4 revenue rose 25.4% sequentially to EUR 166.4M. • Orders surged 43.3% to EUR 250.4M, confirming robust underlying demand. • Hybrid bonding adoption expanded to 18 customers and over 150 systems. news.keyFacts • Voss Capital owns approximately 13.2% of PAR Technology's outstanding common stock. • Voss Capital issued an open letter urging the Board to immediately explore strategic alternatives. • Voss Capital believes the company's platform would be highly attractive to private equity and strategic acquirers. news.keyFacts • Broadcom is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings on Wednesday after the market close. • Traders are anticipating a significant price swing in the stock based on the earnings results. news.keyFacts • Nokia Federal Solutions was awarded the SHIELD IDIQ contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. • The contract has a total ceiling value of $151 billion. • The contract aims to provide rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter. news.keyFacts • Saltchuk Resources commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock at $17.00 per share. • The offer is being made pursuant to the merger agreement dated February 10, 2026. news.keyFacts • Independence City Council approved the Chapter 100 industrial development incentive plan for Nebius's planned AI factory campus. • The planned AI factory in the United States has a potential capacity of up to 1.2 GW. • The project will be Nebius's largest AI factory in the United States to date. news.keyFacts • Ondas subsidiary Airobotics received a $20 million initial purchase order for an autonomous border protection system. • The order is part of a strategic national government tender to develop and deploy an AI-driven architecture utilizing thousands of drones. • The contract represents a milestone in Ondas' evolution as a national defense prime contractor. news.keyFacts • Reports signal talks between the U.S. and Iran, raising hopes for a shorter conflict in the Middle East. • Bitcoin is trading around the $70,000 level amid market volatility. • CrowdStrike (CRWD) earnings are in focus as a key mover for the tech sector. news.keyFacts • Bath & Body Works forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than Wall Street anticipated. • Budget-conscious shoppers are pulling back spending on discretionary items like scented candles and fragrances. news.keyFacts • Ziff Davis announced a strategic $1.2 billion deal aimed at unlocking the latent value within its assets. • The company's shares (NASDAQ: ZD) experienced a powerful rally after months of trading in a sideways pattern. news.keyFacts • BYD sales dropped by 41% year-over-year in February. • NIO achieved sales growth of nearly 60% year-over-year. • Value-focused segments (like BYD) were negatively impacted by reduced political support and higher sales taxes. news.keyFacts • The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, hitting the 7000 mark for the first time ever. • The market saw broadening gains as small caps, value, and international stocks outperformed large-cap growth. • The equal-weighted S&P 500 outperformed its market-cap-weighted counterpart over the month of January. news.keyFacts • Abercrombie & Fitch forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street expectations. • The company is betting on strong demand for its Hollister brand of apparel. • The positive outlook comes despite continued pressure on discretionary spending in the United States. news.keyFacts • US-Iran strikes have disrupted 21,300 flights. • Airline ETFs, such as JETS, are under intense scrutiny due to the disruptions. • Geopolitical tensions have rattled global carrier shares. news.keyFacts • Dave Inc. ended 2025 with an impressive 60% year-over-year surge in its top line. • In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported $163.7 million in revenues, a 62% year-over-year appreciation. news.keyFacts • Adidas shares fell 8% after sharing a disappointing outlook for 2026. • The company sees 2026 operating profit reaching around 2.3 billion euros. • Adidas expects a 400 million euro negative impact from U.S. tariffs and unfavorable currency developments. news.keyFacts • Apple unveiled the new MacBook Neo starting at a price point of $599. • The device targets the price-sensitive PC market, competing directly with Chromebooks and Windows PCs. • The launch comes as rivals face tighter supply constraints regarding memory chips. news.keyFacts • Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO) shares declined 24% after an FDA review classification revealed an alleged regulatory setback. • Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announced a securities class action lawsuit alleging misrepresentations about regulatory pathway eligibility. • Investors have until April 7, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in the pending lawsuit. news.keyFacts • Turning Point Brands stock plummeted 21% following the release of its Q4 results. • The company's growth narrative is currently driven entirely by nicotine pouches (Fre and Alp brands). • The company guided for a slowdown in growth and faces margin pressure due to heavy marketing investments. news.keyFacts • Ecora Royalties' base metals revenue surged by 150%. • Critical minerals now account for 63% of the company's portfolio contribution. • Company shares rose 140% in a year following a pivot away from coal dependence. news.keyFacts • CoreWeave has a $66 billion backlog, with nearly all 2026 capacity already allocated under take-or-pay agreements. • The company guides for a $17-19 billion exit run-rate in 2026 and over $30 billion in 2027. • The company plans heavy capital expenditure of $20-25 billion in 2026 to support infrastructure expansion. news.keyFacts • Ross Stores reported EPS of $2.00 and revenue of $6.64B, both exceeding analyst expectations. • Same-store sales surged by 9% year-over-year. • The company announced a 10% dividend hike and a new $2.55B share buyback program. news.keyFacts • Puma SE reported a beat in its Q4 2025 financial results. • ANTA Sports has taken a 29% minority investment in Puma. • Puma is pivoting its strategy toward Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) channels and the training category. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Target stock jumped 6.7% after unveiling a $2B fiscal 2026 investment plan. • The company aims to expand by 300 stores as part of its long-term strategy. • The new strategy includes a tech-driven approach to fuel future growth. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin experienced a sharp 50% decline in its value. • The dump occurred despite reports of increased global liquidity, contradicting typical market expectations. • Analysts are questioning whether a lack of liquidity is the sole reason behind this poor performance. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin price surpassed the $72,000 threshold. • $350 million in short positions were liquidated. • Altcoins surged alongside Bitcoin due to renewed risk appetite. news.keyFacts • The POWER token value dropped by over 90% within a 24-hour period. • The crash erased all gains the token had accumulated during February 2026. news.keyFacts • CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to bring crypto perpetual futures under US regulatory territory. • Approval for these financial instruments could happen as early as next month (April). • The move targets the Bitcoin derivatives market, estimated at approximately $85 billion. news.keyFacts • President Trump announced support for crypto firms in their dispute with U.S. banks over offering yields on stablecoins. • Trump pressured banks via social media to relent on their opposition to these yields. • The dispute is described as a trillion-dollar battle over the future of interest-like products in the crypto sector. news.keyFacts • Kraken became the first crypto firm in history to gain access to the Federal Reserve's core payments system. • The decision represents a major step toward integrating the crypto industry into the mainstream financial system. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin price spiked above $72,000, driving crypto-related equities higher. • Coinbase shares jumped 12% following President Trump's support for a digital asset market structure bill. • The proposed legislation aims to enable crypto firms to issue yield-bearing stablecoins. news.keyFacts • South Korean authorities are planning to impose a 20% ownership cap on cryptocurrency exchanges. • The measure would force most major exchanges in the country to undergo significant ownership restructuring. news.keyFacts • DTCC processed $3.8 quadrillion in securities and is positioning itself as a leader in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. • DTCC is utilizing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to modernize financial market infrastructure. • These moves have renewed interest in XRP's potential role in institutional transaction settlements. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin surged over 10%, reaching multi-week highs. • A major lawsuit has been filed against Jane Street, one of Wall Street's largest trading firms. news.keyFacts • Ondo Finance announced the listing of 10 digital securities for trading on Binance's MTF. • The platform is regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). • The tokenized securities include major entities such as Apple, Google, and Circle. news.keyFacts • Hyperliquid processed over $11.5 billion in Real World Asset (RWA) transactions over the weekend. • The trading activity occurred while traditional stock exchanges in the US, Europe, and Asia were offline. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin is facing strong turbulence resulting from geopolitics, energy, and Fed decisions. • Persistent inflation and the withdrawal of institutional investors are increasing macroeconomic pressure on cryptocurrencies. news.keyFacts • Institutional investors and exchanges are locking up Ethereum (ETH) for yield instead of selling during market rallies. news.keyFacts • U.S. President Donald Trump urged the passage of the U.S. Clarity Act via Truth Social. • Trump accused the banking industry of attempting to undermine the stablecoin bill he signed into law last year. news.keyFacts • Morgan Stanley selected BNY Mellon to act as administrator, transfer agent, and cash custodian for its proposed Bitcoin Trust. • Coinbase has been tapped for custody services in the proposed Bitcoin ETF structure. news.keyFacts • Long-term Bitcoin holders purchased $14 billion worth of BTC. • 17 of the top 25 largest Bitcoin ETF holders increased their positions. • Retail investors are selling and exiting the market. news.keyFacts • The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), a major delegator and service provider, has announced its exit from the Aave DAO. • The exit stems from an internal governance dispute regarding a $51 million funding request. • There are concerns that the AAVE token price could face downward pressure due to this governance rift. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin price is approaching a key technical resistance level at $70,200. • Selling pressure from large-scale holders (whales) is easing as price nears this zone. • Institutional delta is shifting toward neutral, indicating a stabilization in sentiment among major traders. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin price hit the $71,000 target as short liquidations exploded. • Price predictions suggest a potential surge to $85,000 if key resistance levels are broken. news.keyFacts • MARA Holdings updated its treasury policy in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). • The new policy allows the company to sell Bitcoin from its balance sheet, a shift from its long-standing long-term holding strategy. • The potential value of Bitcoin sales could reach up to $3.5 billion. news.keyFacts • 31.6 million ETH has been moved off cryptocurrency exchanges, signaling a strong trend toward long-term storage. • Ethereum price has been trading sideways around the $2,000 level since the beginning of 2026. • Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin called for the development of 'Sanctuary' tech to enhance the network's infrastructure. news.keyFacts • The Ethereum validator queue has surged to 3.35M ETH, up from approximately 904K in early January. • ETF inflows into ETH and BTC suggest institutional reentry starting from Monday. • ETH price hovered near $2,004 despite geopolitical turbulence following attacks in the Persian Gulf. news.keyFacts • Large investors (whales) accumulated 1.3 billion XRP tokens within a 48-hour window. • XRP's realized volatility has reached its highest levels since March 2025. news.keyFacts • 21shares and House of Doge celebrated the NASDAQ bell ringing to mark the launch of the first Dogecoin ETF (TDOG). • The TDOG ETF is designed to provide investors with exposure to Dogecoin through public markets. • Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ: TBH) participated as a merger partner in the event. news.keyFacts • Solana's Open Interest (OI) and weighted funding rates have crashed to levels not seen since 2023. • Solana hit an all-time high of $291 in January 2025 but has faced a steady decline since then. news.keyFacts • The US, China, UK, and Ukraine are emerging as some of the largest BTC holders globally. • Governments are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. news.keyFacts • A federal judge ruled that Uniswap cannot be held liable for fraudulent tokens traded on its platform. • The 4-year legal battle concluded in favor of the decentralized exchange. • The decision is viewed as a major win for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector as a whole. news.keyFacts • Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that US military strikes on Iran accelerated the shift toward on-chain finance. • Hougan believes crypto has moved into a primary market role and is no longer just a choice due to geopolitical events. news.keyFacts • Ethereum price is testing key resistance levels at $2,100, showing bullish resilience. • Reports indicate Harvard is rotating its portfolio in favor of Ethereum. news.keyFacts • Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.45 billion in inflows over a five-day period. • Bitcoin prices are rebounding toward the $70,000 level amid improving spot demand. • Glassnode data indicates improving spot demand but cautious positioning in derivatives. news.keyFacts • Donald Trump criticized banking groups for undermining the GENIUS Act crypto bill. • Trump urged banks to “make a good deal” with the crypto industry, calling the undermining of the legislation “unacceptable.” news.keyFacts • Mantra (OM) price surged 62% within 24 hours, significantly outperforming the broader crypto market. • The rally is attributed to a network upgrade, rebranding, and a 1:4 token split. news.keyFacts • CFTC Chair Michael Selig hinted at the potential introduction of crypto perpetual futures within the next month. • SEC Chair Paul Atkins participated in the event to discuss market structure and prediction markets. news.keyFacts • XRP price broke above a technical symmetrical triangle pattern, signaling bullish momentum. • XRP ETFs have seen persistent institutional inflows for five consecutive days. • Analysts are targeting a price of $1.95 based on the current breakout. news.keyFacts • Ethereum's price dropped below the $2,000 psychological support level. • Sharplink's losses have crossed the $1 billion threshold due to its staking-heavy treasury strategy. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Ripple's processed volume has exceeded $100 billion. • The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities. • Ripple aims to be a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets. news.keyFacts • Polkadot is scheduled to undergo a major overhaul of its tokenomics on March 12. • The DOT price chart is forming a bullish flag technical pattern, suggesting potential upward momentum. news.keyFacts • Solana's stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $650 billion in February. • According to Grayscale, the growth is driven by increasing demand for on-chain payment infrastructure. • There is a notable shift in interest from memecoins toward using the network for retail payments. news.keyFacts • Data shows an extraordinarily thin supply (low resistance) in the price range between $72,000 and $80,000. • This 'air pocket' or price vacuum could mean a rapid upward move once the $72,000 threshold is breached. news.keyFacts • XRP Open Interest has been slashed by 70% amid a significant volatility storm. • On-chain activity for XRP has turned heavily bearish following sustained downward performance. news.keyFacts • Germany's corporate tax revenue collapsed by 79% in January 2026 compared to the previous year. • Assessed income tax fell by 14.2%, while wage tax revenue rose by 9.1%. • VAT revenue grew by 2%, reflecting persistent inflationary tendencies. news.keyFacts • The Middle East conflict is causing oil price shocks, which are fueling renewed inflation risks. • Central banks face a fresh test in balancing economic growth support with combating rising inflation. news.keyFacts • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US will likely increase global import tariffs sometime this week. • The existing global tariff on imports is 10%, and the upcoming increase is expected to exceed this level. news.live.sources news.keyFacts • Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to use executive authority to adjust the tax cost basis for inflation. • The proposal aims to eliminate 'phantom taxes' on gains resulting solely from inflation rather than real growth. • Senators argue that this action does not require legislation from Congress and can be unilaterally implemented by the Treasury. news.keyFacts • Data centers' share of total U.S. electricity demand is projected to rise from 4.5% today to approximately 10% by 2030. • Data center power demand has tripled since 2017, rising from 70 TWh to over 200 TWh. • The White House is meeting with Big Tech firms (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, etc.) to discuss the impact of data center expansion on household energy bills. news.keyFacts • US private sector employment increased by 63,000 jobs in February. • Annual pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year. • The report was produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. news.keyFacts • Australian GDP rose 0.8% QoQ in the fourth quarter of 2025. • The data exceeded market expectations of a 0.6% expansion. • The economy showed acceleration compared to the 0.4% growth recorded in the third quarter. news.keyFacts • The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated beyond last weekend’s air strikes. • President Trump still maintains policy options to keep oil and gas prices in check despite military tensions. • U.S. motorists are on high alert for potential changes in gasoline prices at the pump. news.keyFacts • ADP private employment data is scheduled for release as a preliminary signal for the labor market. • The ISM service-sector Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) update will be released. news.keyFacts • China's annual 'Two Sessions' meetings will establish key macroeconomic targets. • A new five-year plan extending to 2030 is expected to be published during the sessions. • Commerzbank analyst Volkmar Baur highlighted that these targets will have direct implications for the Yuan. news.keyFacts • The Indian Rupee reached a new all-time low against the US Dollar. • Rising oil prices are pressuring the Indian currency due to the country's heavy reliance on imports. • Global risk aversion is driving investors toward the US Dollar as a safe haven. news.keyFacts • Operation 'Epic Fury' triggered a fresh energy price shock, driving a sharp rebound in the US Dollar. • MUFG analyst expects the Dollar Index (DXY) to return to the 96.000–100.00 range. news.keyFacts • The Iran conflict and extreme market positioning are pushing the Euro toward the $1.10 level. • Current market positioning extremes are a key factor in the present price action. news.keyFacts • The U.S. Dollar Index recorded a notable increase during March 4 trading. • Major currencies including the Euro, British Pound, and Japanese Yen saw a decline against the Dollar. news.keyFacts • The Federal Reserve is split into two distinct wings regarding the necessity of cutting U.S. interest rates this year. • The so-called 'doves' appear to be gaining ascendancy over the 'hawks' to push for more monetary easing. news.keyFacts • ECB policymakers are likely to avoid casting any Iran war-induced price spike as 'transitory'. • The bank may keep a lower bar for policy action than in past energy price shocks. news.keyFacts • Rabobank expects Bank of England interest rates to remain on hold through 2026. • The recent surge in oil and natural gas prices has derailed expectations for near-term rate cuts.