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Casella Waste Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST) Senior Vice President and COO of SW Ops, Steves Sean, sold 1,199 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 27, 2026, under a pre-established sell-to-cover instruction to meet tax-withholding obligations tied to vested performance-based stock units (PSUs). The sale, executed at a weighted average price of $…
European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane cautioned that an extended war in the Middle East could drive a significant rise in euro zone inflation while suppressing economic growth. Lane said higher energy prices from sustained regional conflict would exert upward pressure on inflation in the near term and harm activity, and the ECB is monit…
Lincoln National (LNC) looks attractive as a mid-term trade. The stock trades at a low P/E (~5.9) and P/B (~0.66), yields roughly 5.25%, and sits well below its 50-day and 20-day averages. While private credit exposure is a known industry vulnerability, Lincoln's diversified annuities and group protection franchises, combined with an enterprise val…
U.S. Federal Communications Commission leadership indicates the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount is likely to clear the FCC's review, with the Department of Justice expected to handle the bulk of regulatory scrutiny. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, characterized the…
Taiwan's main index finished slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by strength in the Optoelectronic, Information Services and Financials sectors. The Taiwan Weighted registered a 0.00% increase to reach a new all-time high. Individual movers included double-digit percentage gains in several mid-cap names and steep declines in a handful of technology-…
Kevin Drohan, vice president and chief accounting officer at Casella Waste Systems (CWST), completed a sell-to-cover transaction on February 27, 2026, disposing of 675 Class A shares for $92.61 each to satisfy tax withholding from vested performance-based stock units granted in March 2023. A day earlier, 2,452 shares from the same PSU award vested …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the campaign against Iran would not continue for years, calling it potentially quick and decisive, as the conflict expanded beyond Iran and Israel to include Hezbollah in Lebanon and strikes on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. Attacks and counterattacks have struck cities, military bases and maritime r…
Nano Labs has shifted from fabless chip development toward building crypto reserves, accumulating 128,000 BNB, cutting operating costs and shrinking revenues. At a $70.5M market cap and a share price near $2.99, this is a high-risk, high-reward swing trade that stakes on asset revaluation and improved execution over the next 45 trading days.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House for talks that ranged from recent U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran to Trump’s renewed tariff threats and Merz’s recent visit to China. The meeting comes as Germany and France move to deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation and after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling…
A consortium supported by BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company is reported to be pressing to finalize its purchase of CK Hutchison’s global ports portfolio while excluding two Panama Canal terminals that have been seized by local authorities. Negotiations reportedly cover about 41 ports across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, in …
NetEase Inc saw its Hong Kong-listed shares climb after the company disclosed it is moving toward a primary listing in Hong Kong. The move follows HKEX notification that over 55% of the firm's 2025 trading value occurred in Hong Kong, making it eligible for conversion to a dual-primary listing and potential inclusion in the Southbound Stock Connect…
Jon Rambeau, President of Communications & Special Domains at L3Harris Technologies (LHX), completed a sale of 5,528 shares on March 2, 2026, for $370.32 per share, generating proceeds of $2,047,128. A February 26 Form 4 shows additional option exercises and share dispositions tied to the settlement of performance stock units and tax withholdings. …
Tarbert Heath, president of Circle Internet Group, sold 10,753 shares of Class A common stock on February 26, 2026 under a 10b5-1 trading plan, generating $969,275 at an average price of $90.14. The same day he exercised options for 2,000 shares at $25.09. Heath now directly holds 535,148 shares. The stock has climbed sharply in recent days, and an…
Blackstone (BX) has traded down sharply from its 52-week high while cash flow, ROE and a healthy dividend support a tactical long. We upgrade to a buy for a mid-term swing (45 trading days) based on attractive free cash flow yield, deep pullback toward the 52-week low, and oversold technicals. Entry $115.31, target $150.00, stop $100.00. Risk: priv…
Melanie Rakita, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at L3Harris Technologies (LHX), reported selling 3,129 shares of common stock for roughly $1.09 million across two transaction dates. The Form 4 filing also details a series of zero-cost equity settlements and option grants on February 26, plus a tax-withholding disposition. Separatel…
Widespread closures of major Middle Eastern airports have drastically reduced capacity on Asia-Europe routes, leaving many flights sold out for days and pushing fares sharply higher. Airlines and travel agents report surges in bookings and inquiries as passengers seek alternate routings through East Asian and North American hubs, while carriers tha…
Xometry (XMTR) has seen its shares pull back sharply from the 52-week high, but core fundamentals remain intact: accelerating marketplace revenue, strengthened profitability metrics, and a cleaned-up balance sheet after a $250M convertible note refinancing. This trade idea targets a mid-term rebound to $55 while protecting capital with a $36 stop.
H&R Block is trading near $31, yielding roughly 5.2% and buying back stock aggressively while generating >$500M in free cash flow. At ~6-7x reported EPS and an enterprise value to EBITDA near 6.4, the shares look priced for conservatism; this trade targets a re-rating and seasonal improvement into tax season with an entry at $31.00, stop at $28.00 …
Patrick Sean Neville, a director at Circle Internet Group, sold 35,000 shares of Class A common stock on February 26, 2026, at $90 per share, generating $3.15 million. The transaction was carried out under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan and coincided with recent market strength in the stock. Neville also converted 35,000 Class B shares into Cla…
Rajeev V. Date, a director at Circle Internet Group, sold 23,254 shares of Class A common stock on February 26, 2026, for about $2.08 million through a charitable remainder trust. The company’s shares have climbed sharply since the sale, and analysts remain divided on valuation and near-term catalysts as USDC market cap expands.
Global markets reacted sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the United States would do "whatever it takes" to meet its military objectives in Iran. The escalation in air strikes, reports of damage to a U.S. embassy and regional data centers, and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz further rattled investors, lifting oil and…
Australian equities finished lower on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 1.34% at the close in Sydney. Sector losses were concentrated in Metals & Mining, Materials and Gold, while volatility gauges climbed and commodity prices rose, with gains in gold and crude oil. A wide majority of stocks declined versus advancers.
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could produce “severe” job losses in Hollywood and questioned the economic rationale of the bid. Credit agencies have signaled concern about Paramount’s balance sheet following the agreement, with at least one bond downgrade already issued.
FS KKR Capital Corp's President and CIO, Daniel Pietrzak, bought 5,000 shares on February 27, 2026, paying $11.25 per share for a $56,250 outlay. The purchase comes after a week in which the stock fell and follows a quarter with earnings and revenue shortfalls. The company still reports a high headline dividend yield, while analysts and the firm it…
Hong Kong-listed Chinese energy stocks rose sharply after oil prices spiked following renewed hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Upstream producers outperformed, while the Hang Seng index dipped 0.5% as investors weighed risks to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the possible impacts on China’s energy security.
