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  • Two contracted water-truck drivers were killed by Israeli fire at a Gaza filling point, prompting UNICEF to halt operations and call for investigation.
  • Markets reacted cautiously after President Trump announced an Iran 'breakthrough' and a claimed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid Tehran denials.
  • The U.S. extended a one-month waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude loaded at sea to help stabilize strained global energy markets.
  • Citi said resilient global household and corporate demand would likely prevent a deep recession even if a prolonged Hormuz closure pushes oil prices higher.
  • Australia will maintain relaxed petrol sulphur limits through September to ease supply pressures from the Iran war and a fire-hit refinery.
  • Barclays said AI-driven direct bookings could boost cruise operators' EPS 12–45%, favoring carriers with stronger direct-sales capabilities.

Latest Articles

State Attorneys General Ask DOJ to Scrutinize Netflix-Warner Brothers Deal

State Attorneys General Ask DOJ to Scrutinize Netflix-Warner Brothers Deal

Eleven state attorneys general have urged the Department of Justice to undertake a comprehensive review of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers, warning that the transaction could concentrate market power in Subscription Video on Demand services, harm consumers through higher prices and lower-quality content, and damage the theatrical …

Oslo Stocks End Modestly Higher as Select Sectors Lead Gains

Oslo Stocks End Modestly Higher as Select Sectors Lead Gains

Norwegian equities closed modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX rising 0.17%. Strength in the Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities sectors underpinned the advance. Hoegh Autoliners, Norsk Hydro and Subsea 7 were among the day's top performers, while SalMar, Tomra Systems and Mowi paced declines. Ma…

Bel Fuse Director Disposes $1.07 Million in Class B Shares

Bel Fuse Director Disposes $1.07 Million in Class B Shares

Bel Fuse Inc. director Peter E. Gilbert sold 4,500 shares of Class B common stock on February 24, 2026, realizing proceeds of $1.07 million. The shares transacted between $238.38 and $239.00 as the stock traded close to its 52-week high of $248.61 after a 183% return over the prior 12 months. The company recently reported a fourth-quarter beat acro…

Settlers Burn Vehicles and Tents in Susiya, Residents Say

Settlers Burn Vehicles and Tents in Susiya, Residents Say

Residents of the West Bank village of Susiya say a group of masked men, identified by locals as Israeli settlers, set fire to vehicles and tents late on Tuesday. Local witnesses and video footage show the attackers approaching the community and burning property. The Israeli military says it dispatched troops and opened an investigation. United Nati…

Buyout Interest in MarineMax Grows After Donerail Proposal

Buyout Interest in MarineMax Grows After Donerail Proposal

Multiple private equity firms, strategic buyers and high-net-worth investors have sought access to MarineMax financials following a Donerail offer, according to sources. The outreach comes amid mounting shareholder pressure and a call for strategic review as the company prepares for a contested board vote.

UBS Sticks With Buy on Gilead After $7.8B Acquisition Announcement

UBS Sticks With Buy on Gilead After $7.8B Acquisition Announcement

UBS maintained a Buy rating and a $175.00 price target on Gilead Sciences following the company’s move to acquire Aclx for an implied equity value of $7.8 billion. The cash transaction, priced at $115 per share plus a $5 contingent value right, carries a 68% premium to the 30-day average and will be slightly dilutive to earnings in 2026 and 2027 be…

Citigroup Assembles Dedicated AI Infrastructure Banking Team

Citigroup Assembles Dedicated AI Infrastructure Banking Team

Citigroup has put together a cross-functional AI Infrastructure Banking team that combines senior bankers from its investment banking and corporate banking units. The group will keep members' existing titles while coordinating capital and advisory resources to pursue opportunities across technology, communications, energy, real estate, crypto and f…

Stifel Sticks With Hold on Lucid After Q4 2025 Results, Keeps $17 Target

Stifel Sticks With Hold on Lucid After Q4 2025 Results, Keeps $17 Target

Stifel reiterated a Hold rating on Lucid Group Inc. and preserved its $17.00 price target after the electric vehicle maker reported fourth-quarter 2025 results. Revenue of $522.7 million exceeded both Stifel and consensus estimates, driven by higher deliveries and stronger average selling prices, but substantial gross and adjusted EBITDA losses and…

Truist Raises Cava Price Target to $85 After Strong Sales Start to 2026

Truist Raises Cava Price Target to $85 After Strong Sales Start to 2026

Truist Securities lifted its price target on Cava Group Inc to $85 from $80 while keeping a Buy rating, citing a robust start to 2026 with same-store sales accelerating above 5% in the first quarter despite adverse weather. The firm trimmed near-term EBITDA forecasts to reflect planned investments in operations and food quality, but expects those i…