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  • Brookings paper proposes regulatory steps to shrink the Fed's balance sheet by reducing banks' demand for reserves.
  • The plan includes tiered interest on reserves and payment-system changes to limit reserve accumulation.
  • Western Digital is framed as a lower-volatility play on AI-driven flash and HDD shortages, with a tactical buy plan.
  • Lynas and LS Eco Energy will build a Vietnam rare-earth plant to convert oxides into magnet metals, prioritizing samarium.
  • The agreement contemplates reciprocal convertible subscriptions of about A$30 million each.
  • Henkel is nearing a $2-per-share takeover of Olaplex, about a 40% premium, and shares jumped in aftermarket trading.

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German American Bancorp Director Adds Small Stake via DRIP Purchase

German American Bancorp Director Adds Small Stake via DRIP Purchase

Director Andrew Seger bought 51.8757 shares of German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) on March 17, 2026, paying $40.48 per share for a total outlay of about $2,100. The acquisition was executed through the issuer’s Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan using part of Seger’s director compensation. Following the purchase Seger directly …

German American Bancorp Director Acquires $999 in Stock Through DRIP

German American Bancorp Director Acquires $999 in Stock Through DRIP

German American Bancorp director Zachary W. Bawel purchased 24.7027 shares of company common stock on March 17, 2026, spending $999 through the bank's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. The move coincides with the bank's extended dividend growth record and a recent quarter that outperformed expectations, prompting a modest analyst price…

Chile Begins Excavation of Border Trenches Near Peru to Curb Irregular Migration

Chile Begins Excavation of Border Trenches Near Peru to Curb Irregular Migration

Chile's newly inaugurated right-wing administration has started digging trenches along the northern frontier with Peru, carrying out a campaign promise to erect physical obstacles at key crossing points to curb unauthorized entries. President Jose Antonio Kast inspected the initial works near the Chacalluta border post, saying the measures aim to r…

CorVel CEO Reports $432,702 Stock Sale as Shares Trade Near Yearly Low

CorVel CEO Reports $432,702 Stock Sale as Shares Trade Near Yearly Low

CorVel Chief Executive Michael G. Combs sold 8,013 shares on March 9, 2026, for $54.00 per share, realizing $432,702. After the sale he directly holds 40,760 shares. The transaction occurred while CorVel stock was trading at $55.16 and remains down roughly 49% over the past year, near a 52-week low of $44.83. Third-quarter 2026 results showed stead…

Unilever Weighs Carving Out Food Operations in Strategic Portfolio Review

Unilever Weighs Carving Out Food Operations in Strategic Portfolio Review

Unilever Plc is reportedly in the early stages of assessing a potential separation of its food division as part of a broader effort to simplify its portfolio. The company is studying options that range from a full spin-off of its food business to keeping select headline brands and separating the remainder. No final decisions have been made and any …

SMH Still Has Room to Run: A Tactical Long to Ride the AI Chip Cycle

SMH Still Has Room to Run: A Tactical Long to Ride the AI Chip Cycle

SMH has rallied sharply since last year's lows but remains supported by accelerating semiconductor demand tied to AI infrastructure and equipment spending. With a $44.3B market cap, a 52-week high at $427.94 and technicals sitting near key moving averages, I outline a swing trade to capture additional upside while containing downside with a strict …

Jassy Says AI Could Propel AWS to $600 Billion in Annual Revenue

Jassy Says AI Could Propel AWS to $600 Billion in Annual Revenue

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees in an internal all-hands meeting that advances in artificial intelligence give Amazon Web Services the potential to hit $600 billion in annual sales, double his earlier forecast of about $300 billion over roughly 10 years. AWS reported $128.7 billion in revenue last year, and the company has deepened AI-related …

Jassy Says AI Could Propel AWS to $600 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2036

Jassy Says AI Could Propel AWS to $600 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2036

At an internal all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said artificial intelligence could drive Amazon Web Services (AWS) to $600 billion in annual sales, doubling his earlier projection of roughly $300 billion over a 10-year horizon. AWS recorded $128.7 billion in revenue for 2025, a 19% increase from 2024. Jassy did not provide details on how fu…

U.S. Officials Say Iran Conflict Has Not Slowed Arms Shipments to Taiwan

U.S. Officials Say Iran Conflict Has Not Slowed Arms Shipments to Taiwan

U.S. State Department and Defense officials told a House committee that shipments of weapons to Taiwan have not been delayed by the air campaign against Iran. While a pre-existing multi-billion-dollar backlog of arms to Taiwan remains, officials say they are exploring ways to speed deliveries. Lawmakers also debated the balance between congressiona…

Meteor Likely Produced Bright Fireball and Sonic Boom Over Ohio and Pennsylvania

Meteor Likely Produced Bright Fireball and Sonic Boom Over Ohio and Pennsylvania

A loud explosion-like sound, a bright fireball and visible white streaks across the sky that were observed from Pennsylvania to Ohio - and reportedly as far away as Virginia and Canada - are consistent with a meteor entering the atmosphere and likely depositing fragments near Cleveland. The National Weather Service and researchers said early report…

Freshpet Shares Drop After Advertising Claims Deemed Misleading by NAD

Freshpet Shares Drop After Advertising Claims Deemed Misleading by NAD

Freshpet Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) saw its share price decline by 9% after the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended the company discontinue specific advertising claims that conveyed its dog food is "human grade." The recommendation followed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge from competitor The Farmer's Dog alleging three vid…

Buy the Dip: MercadoLibre's Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Payoff

Buy the Dip: MercadoLibre's Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Payoff

MercadoLibre is down after an earnings miss and margin reinvestments, but fundamentals — $10.8B in free cash flow, 37%+ revenue growth cited in recent coverage, and a dominant fintech pipeline — argue for a long entry on weakness. This trade targets a recovery toward prior multiple expansion while keeping a tight stop for downside protection.

Rescue Crews in Tehran Strain Under Constant Air Strikes and Secondary Attack Risk

Rescue Crews in Tehran Strain Under Constant Air Strikes and Secondary Attack Risk

As U.S. and Israeli air strikes continue to batter Tehran, Iranian rescue workers from the Red Crescent are operating under the constant threat of secondary attacks and severe psychological strain. Teams report multiple daily call-outs, harrowing recoveries of children’s bodies, and growing stress-related symptoms among volunteers. More than 1,300 …

Eastern Co Director Peggy Scott Adds to Holding with $22,269 Purchase

Eastern Co Director Peggy Scott Adds to Holding with $22,269 Purchase

Eastern Co director Peggy Scott bought 1,064 common shares on March 16, 2026, at $20.93 apiece, spending $22,269 and bringing her direct ownership to 25,086 shares. The $124 million company trades at a P/E of 21 and is flagged as undervalued by InvestingPro. The move comes after Eastern reported Q4 2025 results that missed expectations on both EPS …

RENN Fund President Murray Stahl Adds 1,134 Shares to His Holdings

RENN Fund President Murray Stahl Adds 1,134 Shares to His Holdings

Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), purchased 1,134 shares of the fund's common stock on March 16, 2026 at $3.05 per share, a trade valued at $3,458. The acquisition took place while the stock was trading close to its 52-week high and follows a position in which Stahl retains significant direct holdings as wel…

Eastern Co Director Adds to Stake, Buys $35,936 of Shares

Eastern Co Director Adds to Stake, Buys $35,936 of Shares

James A. Mitarotonda, a director and ten percent owner of Eastern Co (NYSE: EML), bought 1,717 common shares on March 16, 2026, paying $20.93 per share for a total of $35,936. The purchase raised his direct stake to 44,511 shares while he also retains a significant indirect position through Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. The move comes a…