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  • U.S.-Iran talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping shipping and oil supply routes disrupted.
  • World Bank warns energy prices could rise 24% in 2026 if Middle East disruptions persist, adding inflationary pressure.
  • Romania faces a no-confidence vote on May 5 after coalition collapse, prompting bond sell-off and leu weakness.
  • Goldman cuts 2026 U.S. consumer discretionary cash inflow forecast to 3.7%, citing higher energy costs.
  • UGI agrees to sell its Electric Division for roughly $470 million, earmarking proceeds for debt reduction.
  • Standard Chartered, BlackRock and OKX launch a custodial framework letting OKX clients use a tokenised BlackRock treasury fund as collateral.
  • Report finds financial regulators lag banks in AI adoption, raising oversight and systemic-risk concerns as frontier models proliferate.

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Fed’s 2025 Losses Narrow to $19.6 Billion as Balance-Sheet Effects Persist

Fed’s 2025 Losses Narrow to $19.6 Billion as Balance-Sheet Effects Persist

The Federal Reserve reported a total comprehensive loss of $19.6 billion for 2025 in its audited financial statement, a marked improvement from the $77.5 billion loss in 2024 and the $114.6 billion loss in 2023. The central bank’s losses continue to reflect the consequences of an enlarged balance sheet built through large Treasury and mortgage bond…

Fincantieri steps up M&A push to expand underwater capabilities

Fincantieri steps up M&A push to expand underwater capabilities

Fincantieri said it is actively exploring mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth in underwater operations, while Romania and Greece have expressed interest in joining the European Patrol Corvette project. The moves reflect the group’s strategic shift to diversify away from traditional surface-vessel construction and pursue subsea defense and…

Tel Aviv Stocks End Higher as Insurance, Biomed and Financials Lead Gains

Tel Aviv Stocks End Higher as Insurance, Biomed and Financials Lead Gains

Israel's equity benchmark finished higher on Wednesday as strength in the Insurance, Biomed and Financials sectors pushed the TA 35 up 0.97% at the close in Tel Aviv. Insurers recorded the session's largest advances, while renewable energy and select technology-related names posted the biggest declines. Market breadth was mixed, and commodities and…

Denali Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Approval of AVLAYAH™ (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for Treatment of Hunter Syndrome (MPS II)

Denali Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Approval of AVLAYAH™ (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for Treatment of Hunter Syndrome (MPS II)

Denali Therapeutics announced that the U.S. FDA has granted accelerated approval for AVLAYAH™ (tividenofusp alfa-eknm), a novel enzyme replacement therapy designed to cross the blood-brain barrier to treat neurological symptoms of Hunter syndrome (MPS II). This marks the first FDA-approved treatment targeting the brain manifestations of this rare g…

Analyst Says Google-Linked Dip in Memory Stocks Is a Buying Opportunity

Analyst Says Google-Linked Dip in Memory Stocks Is a Buying Opportunity

Shares of memory and storage companies tumbled after Google unveiled TurboQuant, a 3-bit compression approach for AI models. Analysts at Lynx Equity Strategies argued the announcement has been overstated by some commentary, maintained a bullish view on Micron and said the technology does not eliminate demand for DRAM and flash over the next three t…

Released Records Raise New Questions About National Security and Private Business Links in Trump Documents Case

Released Records Raise New Questions About National Security and Private Business Links in Trump Documents Case

Newly disclosed Justice Department records provided to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee have prompted fresh scrutiny from the committee’s top Democrat over potential national security hazards and the possibility that classified materials retained by former President Donald Trump were tied to his private business interests. The documents…

Right-leaning Fujimori and Lopez Aliaga Lead Peru Poll as Campaigns Enter Debates

Right-leaning Fujimori and Lopez Aliaga Lead Peru Poll as Campaigns Enter Debates

A new Ipsos Peru poll conducted March 21-22 and published by Peru21 shows Keiko Fujimori and Rafael Lopez Aliaga leading voter preferences ahead of April's general election, each capturing double-digit support in a crowded field of 35 candidates. With roughly 36% of respondents undecided or saying they would not vote for any candidate, the contest …

Excelerate Energy EVP Disposes $204,900 in Class A Shares

Excelerate Energy EVP Disposes $204,900 in Class A Shares

Oliver Simpson, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Excelerate Energy, sold 6,000 Class A shares on March 20, 2026 under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transaction totaled $204,900 at a weighted average price of $34.15. The company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue beating expectations while EPS…

Major Disruption Shuts At Least 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

Major Disruption Shuts At Least 40% of Russia’s Oil Export Capacity

Reuters calculations show that about 40% of Russia's crude export throughput - roughly 2 million barrels per day - has been taken out of service following intensified Ukrainian drone strikes, damage to a major pipeline and repeated tanker seizures. The disruption comes as global oil prices top $100 a barrel and poses a material shock to an economy …

Salesforce Is Oversold — A Contrarian Mid-Term Buy With Defined Risk

Salesforce Is Oversold — A Contrarian Mid-Term Buy With Defined Risk

Salesforce (CRM) is trading like growth is permanently dead. We see a high-probability rebound over the next 45 trading days if the company delivers steady recurring revenue and margin stabilization. This trade lays out a specific entry, stop and target with clear time framing and risk controls.

GH Research Announces Publication of Phase 2b Results for Mebufotenin (GH001) in JAMA Psychiatry and Reports New Finding of Severity-Independent Efficacy in TRD

GH Research Announces Publication of Phase 2b Results for Mebufotenin (GH001) in JAMA Psychiatry and Reports New Finding of Severity-Independent Efficacy in TRD

GH Research PLC announced the peer-reviewed publication of its Phase 2b clinical trial results for GH001 (mebufotenin) in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in JAMA Psychiatry. The study demonstrated significant efficacy and safety of GH001, with remission rates independent of the number of prior antidepressant treatment failures, a notable break…

Enact Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Enact Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Enact Holdings, Inc. released its 2025 Sustainability Report detailing ongoing efforts in community engagement, employee development, governance, and risk management aligned with its mission to support sustainable homeownership. The report reflects the company’s continued focus on long-term value creation and transparency.