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  • Alphabet agreed to back Anthropic with up to $40 billion to support a major compute expansion.
  • Investors demanded higher yields on a $14 billion bond tied to an Oracle-backed AI data center, raising financing costs for the project.
  • Major European indexes closed mostly lower, with Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium and the UK posting declines while Amsterdam rose.
  • The U.S. and EU signed a memorandum to cooperate on critical minerals production and trade policies to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
  • Canada's TSX traded flat as crude oil remained above $100 amid U.S.-Iran tensions, sustaining inflation concerns.
  • Romania conducted live trials of U.S.-built Merops AI-driven drone interceptors near the Ukraine frontline, with one interceptor reportedly missing its target.

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DOE Allocates $1.9 Billion to Speed U.S. Power Grid Upgrades

DOE Allocates $1.9 Billion to Speed U.S. Power Grid Upgrades

On March 12, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a roughly $1.9 billion investment aimed at accelerating upgrades to the nation's electric transmission network. The funding is intended to ready the grid for a near-term surge in power demand tied to expanded AI and cryptocurrency data center operations and increased electrification of heating an…

Ultrapar: A Defined Long to Capture the Refining Upside Few Have Priced In

Ultrapar: A Defined Long to Capture the Refining Upside Few Have Priced In

Ultrapar (UGPA3) is a Brazil-focused downstream and chemicals player whose asset mix is positioned to benefit materially from outsized refining margins. With global 3-2-1 crack spreads near $40/bbl and theoretical industry windfalls approaching $240B annually, Ultrapar's retail, fuels distribution and terminals business should see step-change cash …

Argentina's February inflation unchanged month-to-month, edges past forecasts

Argentina's February inflation unchanged month-to-month, edges past forecasts

Argentina recorded a 2.9% monthly inflation rate in February, the same rate as January 2026 and slightly above analysts' 2.7% forecast. Over the 12 months through February, consumer prices were up 33.1%, higher than both the previous month's 32.4% and analysts' 32.7% expectation. Rent and utilities led monthly increases, while food and non-alcoholi…

Vicor Chairman Disposes $8.87 Million in Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Vicor Chairman Disposes $8.87 Million in Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Patrizio Vinciarelli, Vicor Corp's chairman and CEO, sold 49,830 shares on March 11, 2026 under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan. The transactions, executed at weighted average prices between $168.1244 and $180.171, totaled $8,870,434. The stock has returned 235% over the past year, while InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares may be overvalue…

Vicor CFO Disposes $2.75 Million in Stock; Exercises Options Same Day

Vicor CFO Disposes $2.75 Million in Stock; Exercises Options Same Day

Vicor Corp CFO James F. Schmidt carried out multiple transactions on March 11, 2026, selling 15,500 shares of common stock for roughly $2.75 million while simultaneously exercising options to acquire 15,500 shares. The sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted Dec. 10, 2025. InvestingPro analysis flags the shares as overvalued relative to Fa…

Bessent Says Escorting Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Was Planned Option

Bessent Says Escorting Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Was Planned Option

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News that escorting commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. Navy or an international coalition had been part of planning amid the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. He said such escorts could begin as soon as military conditions permit, specifically after control of the s…

Inside the Basel Endgame: Why U.S. Regulators Are Rewriting Bank Capital Rules

Inside the Basel Endgame: Why U.S. Regulators Are Rewriting Bank Capital Rules

U.S. banking regulators under President Donald Trump are preparing to release a revised draft of the Basel III 'endgame' capital rule this month, restarting a heated debate over how to measure risk and how much capital large banks must retain. The rule, first proposed in 2023 under the Biden administration, drew intense opposition from Wall Street …

Reports Say Russia Passing Intelligence to Iran Used in Strikes on US Forces

Reports Say Russia Passing Intelligence to Iran Used in Strikes on US Forces

U.S. and Western intelligence sources told reporters that Russian services have been supplying Iran with satellite imagery and guidance on drone targeting to assist strikes on American forces and regional allies. Officials say the degree to which the material is actionable or regularly supplied is uncertain. Observers note parallels between Iranian…

Fastenal: Steady Cash Machine, Reasonable Trade Setup at Current Levels

Fastenal: Steady Cash Machine, Reasonable Trade Setup at Current Levels

Fastenal's distribution franchise runs like clockwork: high returns, low leverage, and predictable free cash flow. At $45.69 the stock looks like a defensive industrial compounder — expensive on multiples but structurally advantaged. This trade idea lays out an actionable long with entry, stop and targets across a 45- to 180-trading-day horizon and…

Anthropic rolls out Claude Partner Network with $100 million commitment for 2026

Anthropic rolls out Claude Partner Network with $100 million commitment for 2026

Anthropic has launched the Claude Partner Network and pledged $100 million in 2026 to back organizations that help enterprises deploy its Claude AI model. The initiative includes training, technical support, co-marketing funds, a new certification for architects, a code modernization starter kit, and plans to expand the partner-facing team fivefold…