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  • U.S. index futures rose as tech and chip stocks gained on reports of potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks.
  • Brent crude slipped below $100 a barrel as ceasefire reports reduced near-term supply disruption fears.
  • Analysts raised 2026-27 oil price forecasts after continued U.S.-Israel-Iran fighting kept markets tight.
  • U.S. officials say indirect talks with Iran are underway while Tehran denies progress and Turkey says it is relaying messages.
  • ECB President Lagarde warned the bank could modestly tighten policy if energy-driven inflation breaches the 2% target.
  • UBS says Swiss equities look attractively valued after the pullback, citing defensive sectors and solid dividend yields.
  • Zhihu reported Q4 and 2025 revenue declines but achieved its first full-year non-GAAP profitability.

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Eastern Co Director Galbato Chan Buys 962 Shares Worth $20,134

Eastern Co Director Galbato Chan Buys 962 Shares Worth $20,134

Eastern Co director Galbato Chan purchased 962 common shares on March 16, 2026, in a transaction disclosed on a Form 4 filing. The acquisition was executed under The Eastern Company Director’s Fee Program pursuant to rule 16b-3(d). The move comes as the company trades at a P/E of 20.92 and carries a $124 million market capitalization, following a f…

Market movers Tuesday: Eli Lilly slides as Micron, Circle and others rally

Market movers Tuesday: Eli Lilly slides as Micron, Circle and others rally

Tuesday's session produced sizable swings across the market, with technology, healthcare and consumer stocks among the most active. Eli Lilly fell after a downgrade tied to obesity market concerns, while Micron rose on ramping shipments of HBM4 memory for Nvidia AI chips. Several large- and mid-cap names moved more than 10% on company-specific news…

Buying the Dip in Palantir: Is the Growth Machine Still Running?

Buying the Dip in Palantir: Is the Growth Machine Still Running?

Palantir has been punished by the market; underlying commercial traction and government backlog argue for a tactical long. This trade idea offers a mid-term swing plan with clear entry, target and stop while highlighting catalysts and the key risks that would flip the thesis.

Halliburton Executive Sells $663K in Stock as Shares Near Yearly High

Halliburton Executive Sells $663K in Stock as Shares Near Yearly High

Halliburton Executive Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer Beckwith Van H. completed a sale of 19,618 Halliburton shares on March 16, 2026, generating $663,480 at $33.82 per share. The transaction, carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted August 13, 2025, leaves Beckwith with a direct stake of 344,535.49 shares. The sale occurs as …

Wadephul Says Military Action Is Not a Realistic Path for Iran

Wadephul Says Military Action Is Not a Realistic Path for Iran

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told a Berlin audience that a military solution to the Iran conflict is unrealistic and that engineered regime change would risk chaos harmful to Germany, the region and Iranians. Speaking at an event hosted by the ZEIT media group alongside his French counterpart, Wadephul also said now is not the time to li…

Pono Capital Four Nets $120 Million in NASDAQ SPAC Offering

Pono Capital Four Nets $120 Million in NASDAQ SPAC Offering

Pono Capital Four, Inc. completed a SPAC initial public offering on March 16, 2026, raising $120 million through the sale of 12 million units at $10 per unit. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and a right to receive one-fifth of a Class A share upon completion of an initial business combination. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as sole bookru…

U.S. Boosts Golden Dome Budget to $185 Billion, Adds Top Defense Primes

U.S. Boosts Golden Dome Budget to $185 Billion, Adds Top Defense Primes

The Golden Dome missile defense program has had its cost estimate raised to $185 billion to accelerate space-based capabilities, with Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman joining as prime partners. The funding increase targets three specific space efforts, including the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), while program lead…

Brussels Stocks Close Higher as BEL 20 Advances 0.74%

Brussels Stocks Close Higher as BEL 20 Advances 0.74%

Belgian equities finished the trading session higher, with the BEL 20 index rising 0.74%. Gains were concentrated in the Utilities, Basic Materials and Healthcare sectors. Market breadth favoured advancing stocks by 55 to 41, and 12 issues ended unchanged. Key commodities and currency benchmarks showed mixed moves at the close.

AEX Advances 0.50% as Energy, Materials and Financials Lead Gains

AEX Advances 0.50% as Energy, Materials and Financials Lead Gains

Netherlands equities ended the trading day higher, with the AEX posting a 0.50% gain. Strength in the Oil & Gas, Basic Materials and Financials sectors underpinned the advance. Top session performers included BE Semiconductor Industries, Relx and CVC Capital Partners, while Universal Music Group, Randstad and Heineken were among the laggards.