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  • European and UK equities rose on reports mediators are arranging U.S.-Iran talks, boosting travel and bank shares while crude prices fell.
  • Oil futures slipped below $100 after reports of mediation between the U.S. and Iran reduced near-term supply fears.
  • Taiwan says China is intensifying military pressure and may be exploiting reduced U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific.
  • The Philippines declared a one-year energy emergency and is seeking U.S. waivers to buy oil from sanctioned suppliers.
  • Indonesia's IDX Composite climbed 2.17%, led by infrastructure, financials and agriculture as commodity prices diverged.
  • GE Aerospace is highlighted as a buy based on strong aftermarket cash flow and AI-driven maintenance partnerships.

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Chile orders nearly $4 billion in spending cuts to shore up public finances

Chile orders nearly $4 billion in spending cuts to shore up public finances

The Chilean government has directed a comprehensive spending reduction plan totaling almost $4 billion, combining a uniform 3% cut across budget items with targeted ministry savings and prior cuts announced by the previous administration. A March 13 budget office memo says the measures are intended to restore fiscal sustainability, preserve social …

UK Launches Probe After Leak Reveals Debate Over U.S. Request to Use British Bases

UK Launches Probe After Leak Reveals Debate Over U.S. Request to Use British Bases

The UK government has begun an investigation into an unauthorized disclosure about a classified national security meeting that discussed a U.S. request to use British military facilities early in the Iran conflict. The leak outlined internal divisions among senior ministers over the initial request, and officials warned the leak risks harming intel…

Trump Delays Beijing State Visit as Iran Conflict Disrupts U.S.-China Reset

Trump Delays Beijing State Visit as Iran Conflict Disrupts U.S.-China Reset

President Donald Trump on March 17 announced he is postponing a planned state visit to Beijing that had been scheduled for March 31-April 2, citing disruptions from the war with Iran. The president said the meeting is being reset with China and will now occur in roughly five to six weeks. The delay complicates efforts to ease tensions between Washi…

NervGen Pharma: Promising Science, Tight Runway - Trim or Hedge Now

NervGen Pharma: Promising Science, Tight Runway - Trim or Hedge Now

NervGen has a differentiated neuroregenerative approach that could change outcomes in demyelinating and peripheral nerve injury indications. The science is interesting and the stock can rally on positive data or partner news. However, the combination of a narrow cash runway, likely near-term financing, and binary clinical milestones makes the curre…

PDVSA Board Confirms Asdrubal Chavez to Lead U.S. Units Including Citgo

PDVSA Board Confirms Asdrubal Chavez to Lead U.S. Units Including Citgo

Venezuela's state oil company has formally ratified Asdrubal Chavez as head of its U.S. subsidiaries, including Citgo, a move that still requires U.S. Treasury approval and comes after a prior U.S. visa denial and comments of U.S. support for the interim Venezuelan administration. Three other directors were also named to the subsidiaries' boards.

Senior U.S. Border Patrol Official Gregory Bovino to Step Down at Month-End

Senior U.S. Border Patrol Official Gregory Bovino to Step Down at Month-End

Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol official who directed forceful interior immigration sweeps in major U.S. cities, is set to retire at the end of March. His tenure drew public criticism and legal challenges after masked agents clashed with residents and the operation around Minneapolis preceded two fatal shootings. Federal officials say Bovino…

Norwegian Stocks Climb as Oslo OBX Closes at Record High

Norwegian Stocks Climb as Oslo OBX Closes at Record High

Norway's equity market ended higher on Tuesday, with the Oslo OBX advancing 0.38% to a new record close. Strength in the Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities sectors supported the move, while notable individual movers included Var Energi, Nel and Hoegh Autoliners. Market breadth was roughly even, and energy …

Morgan Stanley: Japanese Stocks Now Tied Closely to Oil Market Moves

Morgan Stanley: Japanese Stocks Now Tied Closely to Oil Market Moves

Morgan Stanley analysts led by Ukyo Haraguchi argue that rising geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices have made movements in the oil market a dominant driver of Japanese equities. The bank highlights strong short-interval co-movement between Nikkei 225 futures and crude since early March, recommends a defensive stance, and elevates Deep Value…

U.S. Military Says Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Have Killed 157 People

U.S. Military Says Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Have Killed 157 People

A senior U.S. defense official reported that 157 alleged members or affiliates of drug organizations have been killed in 45 strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Officials say 47 vessels were destroyed and that the operations have reduced maritime drug traffic by roughly one-fifth to one-quarter in …

ACNB Director Frank Elsner Reports $10,299 Stock Acquisition; Company Raises Dividend and Plans Note Redemption

ACNB Director Frank Elsner Reports $10,299 Stock Acquisition; Company Raises Dividend and Plans Note Redemption

ACNB Corporation director Frank Elsner III reported acquiring 227.2727 shares of common stock on March 13, 2026, in two separate transactions disclosed March 17, 2026. The filings show an award and a purchase priced at $46.42 per share. The insider now directly holds 28,483.6342 shares. The stock is trading near the purchase level and has returned …