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  • Most Asian equity markets rose on Friday amid focus on imminent Iran–U.S. ceasefire talks.
  • Regional bourses are positioned for solid weekly gains.
  • Chinese stocks outperformed after mixed March inflation readings.
  • South Korea led gains as technology stocks rebounded.
  • NIO shares fell after pricing its new ES9 SUV below investor expectations, erasing recent gains.

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Federal Judge Puts Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan on Hold

Federal Judge Puts Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan on Hold

A U.S. district judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking construction of a $400 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing. The injunction, granted to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, halts the project while the group’s lawsuit — which argues the demolition and new constr…

QNB Corp Director Adds $9,999 Position as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peak

QNB Corp Director Adds $9,999 Position as Shares Hover Near 52-Week Peak

Director Randy S. Bimes purchased 262.9503 shares of QNB Corp (QNBC) on March 27, 2026, at $38.03 per share for a total of $9,999. The trade, reported on a Form 4 filed March 31, 2026, raises his direct stake to 266,299.2831 shares, which includes 981.8146 shares acquired through the company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan. QNB Corp is listed as havin…

U.S. Urges Americans in Saudi Arabia to Shelter in Place Amid Threat Reports

U.S. Urges Americans in Saudi Arabia to Shelter in Place Amid Threat Reports

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory urging all American citizens in the kingdom to shelter in place and remain away from windows while authorities monitor reports of threats against locations where Americans gather. The warning follows a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they would target U.S. companies in the Midd…

Army Suspends Apache Aircrew After Helicopters Flew Near Kid Rock’s Home

Army Suspends Apache Aircrew After Helicopters Flew Near Kid Rock’s Home

The U.S. Army has placed the aircrew of two Apache attack helicopters on administrative suspension following flights near the Nashville home of musician Kid Rock and over local demonstrations. An anonymous U.S. official confirmed the suspension while an Army spokesperson said an administrative review is under way to determine compliance with flight…

RENN Fund President Murray Stahl Buys $3,666 in RCG Shares

RENN Fund President Murray Stahl Buys $3,666 in RCG Shares

Murray Stahl, president and co-portfolio manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), reported purchases totaling 1,128 shares executed on March 30, 2026, at $3.25 per share. The combined outlay was $3,666. After the transactions, Stahl holds 158,888 shares directly and additional indirect holdings through various entities, which he disclaims beneficial owner…

Teladoc Shares Jump After Activist Urges $200M Buyback and Strategic Review

Teladoc Shares Jump After Activist Urges $200M Buyback and Strategic Review

Teladoc Health stock climbed 4% following a March 31 letter from activist investor Pineal Capital Management calling for a minimum $200 million share buyback and a strategic review that could include separating the company's two principal segments. The investor accused management of sluggish decision-making and poor capital allocation, pointed to d…

Vitol’s U.S. Gasoline Chief John Addison to Retire at 47, Sources Say

Vitol’s U.S. Gasoline Chief John Addison to Retire at 47, Sources Say

John Addison, Vitol’s lead U.S. gasoline trader and head of refined products trading in the Americas, plans to retire at age 47 after more than 17 years at the firm, sources said. Addison played a central role this year in securing a deal for the first exports of Venezuelan oil following Nicolas Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces. He intends to shift …

Ermotti to Lead UBS Through 2027, Signals Potential for Longer Tenure

Ermotti to Lead UBS Through 2027, Signals Potential for Longer Tenure

UBS Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti said he will remain in his role until at least April 2027 and left open the possibility of extending his tenure. Speaking at an event in Geneva, Ermotti reiterated his commitment to completing the integration of Credit Suisse and navigating forthcoming regulatory work, and indicated a preference for an int…

Monzo to Exit U.S., Concentrate on UK and European Expansion

Monzo to Exit U.S., Concentrate on UK and European Expansion

Monzo announced it will withdraw from the United States to concentrate on scaling operations in the United Kingdom and across Europe. The company highlighted its 15 million UK customer base and the prospects opened by a European banking licence. Reports indicate it will halt new U.S. customer sign-ups, lay off about 50 staff and allow existing U.S.…

RBC Flags Risks in Unilever-McCormick Food Transaction

RBC Flags Risks in Unilever-McCormick Food Transaction

RBC Capital has expressed skepticism about Unilever's proposed reconfiguration of its foods division in a transaction involving McCormick, saying the terms revealed so far create more questions than answers. The firm, which maintains an Underperform rating and a 4,200p price target on Unilever, described the deal as far from a clean divestment and …

TikTok Seeks Brazilian Licenses to Provide Payments and Lending Services

TikTok Seeks Brazilian Licenses to Provide Payments and Lending Services

TikTok has applied to Brazil's central bank for authorization to operate as a fintech capable of issuing electronic money and offering direct credit, according to two people with direct knowledge. The filings would permit prepaid accounts and lending activity using the company’s own capital or as a lending platform. ByteDance executives recently me…

Kansas City Fed's Schmid Warns Energy-Driven Inflation Could Hold Near 3%

Kansas City Fed's Schmid Warns Energy-Driven Inflation Could Hold Near 3%

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid warned that the recent surge in energy prices related to the Iran conflict risks keeping inflation closer to 3%, and urged policymakers not to assume the shock will be temporary. He highlighted the likely transmission of higher oil and gas costs into core inflation via transportation channel…