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  • Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising near-term risk of oil supply disruption.
  • Goldman Sachs raised Brent price forecasts, citing Strait of Hormuz flow disruption and limited global spare oil capacity.
  • Asian equities fell and U.S. futures slipped as renewed Gulf tensions increased energy and shipping risks.
  • The U.S. dollar strengthened as investors moved into safe havens amid Middle East escalation.
  • Elliott disclosed a multibillion-dollar stake in Synopsys and will push for higher software and services profitability.
  • New Zealand house prices remain roughly 20% below their pandemic peak, weakening consumer spending and complicating central bank policy.
  • Trump conditioned DHS funding on congressional passage of a proof-of-citizenship voter-registration bill.

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Bridgewater AI Lead Sekhon Moves to Google DeepMind as Chief Strategy Officer

Bridgewater AI Lead Sekhon Moves to Google DeepMind as Chief Strategy Officer

Jasjeet Sekhon, who built and led Bridgewater Associates' AI research efforts, is joining Google's DeepMind as chief strategy officer, DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis said. Sekhon will leave his roles as chief scientist and head of AI at Bridgewater and take a seat on its board. The move comes as Google’s DeepMind rolls out new AI products and Alph…

Travel & Leisure Director Disposes $208k in Stock Across Two Days

Travel & Leisure Director Disposes $208k in Stock Across Two Days

George Herrera, a director at Travel & Leisure Co. (TNL), sold 2,962 shares of common stock in two transactions on March 17 and 18, 2026, generating about $208,464 in proceeds. The transactions leave Herrera with 1,853 directly held shares and 46,333 deferred stock units. Separately, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts raised its quarterly dividend, named a p…

WEX Chief Accounting Officer Executes $112,841 Sale Under 10b5-1 Plan; Vesting Transactions Also Recorded

WEX Chief Accounting Officer Executes $112,841 Sale Under 10b5-1 Plan; Vesting Transactions Also Recorded

WEX Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Jennifer Kimball carried out an automatic sale of 715 shares on March 17, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, realizing $112,841. The same filing records the vesting of restricted stock units and market share units, tax-related dispositions, and Kimball's post-transaction holdings. The moves come as WEX shares …

Kratos Corporate Controller Disposes of $559,844 in KTOS Shares; Company Activity Continues Amid Defense Contracts and Equity Offer

Kratos Corporate Controller Disposes of $559,844 in KTOS Shares; Company Activity Continues Amid Defense Contracts and Equity Offer

Maria Cervantes de Burgreen, vice president and corporate controller at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS), sold 6,270 shares on March 16, 2026 under a 10b5-1 trading plan, raising $559,844. The transactions occurred at prices between $87.3625 and $90.454. After the sale she directly holds 59,369 shares. Separately, Rocket Lab secur…

New Zealand GDP Posts Modest Q4 Gain, Below Expectations

New Zealand GDP Posts Modest Q4 Gain, Below Expectations

New Zealand's economy posted a slight expansion of 0.2% in the fourth quarter versus the prior quarter, missing forecasts and leaving annual growth modest at 1.3%. Weakness in construction contrasted with gains in rental, hiring and real estate services. The data underlines the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to pause rate cuts and reflects …

Meta COO Javier Olivan Disposes Nearly $983K in Class A Shares

Meta COO Javier Olivan Disposes Nearly $983K in Class A Shares

Meta Platforms Chief Operating Officer Javier Olivan sold 1,555 shares of Class A common stock on March 16, 2026, generating proceeds of $982,791 at $632.02 per share. The transaction was completed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted November 17, 2025, and included both direct and indirect dispositions through family entities and trusts. The s…

Meta director Robert Kimmitt disposes of $366,571 in Class A shares

Meta director Robert Kimmitt disposes of $366,571 in Class A shares

Meta Platforms director Robert M. Kimmitt sold 580 Class A shares on March 16, 2026, realizing $366,571 at $632.02 per share. The sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted August 15, 2025. At the time of reporting, Meta shares were trading at $615.68, roughly 23% below their 52-week high of $796.25, while the company retains a m…

BofA Flags European Software Stocks as Buying Candidates After Steep Selloff

BofA Flags European Software Stocks as Buying Candidates After Steep Selloff

Bank of America analysts say the recent 35% drop in European software stocks since mid-2025 has created selective buying opportunities. While concerns over generative AI and broader macro risks tied to Middle East conflicts have pressured the sector, BofA argues that fundamentals remain largely intact and identifies several companies with durable p…

Stratton Clinches Democratic Nomination for Durbin’s Senate Seat in Illinois

Stratton Clinches Democratic Nomination for Durbin’s Senate Seat in Illinois

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton emerged victorious in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, defeating 10 rivals and positioning herself for a likely November win in the heavily Democratic state. Stratton ran on an explicitly progressive platform, including a push for a $25 federal minimum wage and calls …

Clover Health Medicare Advantage Head Sells $11,141 in Class A Shares

Clover Health Medicare Advantage Head Sells $11,141 in Class A Shares

Jamie L. Reynoso, chief executive of Medicare Advantage at Clover Health Investments Corp. (CLOV), sold 5,833 Class A shares on March 18, 2026, for roughly $11,141 under a previously established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The firm also reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue above expectations and disclosed a technical integration with CMS Aligned Netw…

SkyWater CFO Sells $2.5M in Stock as Acquisition Talks Advance

SkyWater CFO Sells $2.5M in Stock as Acquisition Talks Advance

SkyWater Technology CFO Steve Manko sold 91,109 shares on March 16, 2026, realizing roughly $2.5 million in proceeds from transactions priced between $27.54 and $28.10. He also exercised options for 9,708 shares at a $10.14 exercise price. The activity follows a 237% one-year gain for the stock and comes amid IonQ's planned $1.8 billion acquisition…

Prologis Director Sells Small Stake as Analysts Diverge on Valuation

Prologis Director Sells Small Stake as Analysts Diverge on Valuation

Prologis director Sarah A. Slusser sold 111 shares of the REIT's common stock across transactions between July 10, 2025 and January 28, 2026, generating about $12,631. The trades occurred at prices between $108.58 and $127.57. Slusser had previously purchased 13 shares on May 14, 2025 at $107.34 and now directly holds 11 Prologis shares. The compan…

Kratos Director Sells $1.33M in Stock; Company Activity Includes Major Contracts and a $1.17B Offering

Kratos Director Sells $1.33M in Stock; Company Activity Includes Major Contracts and a $1.17B Offering

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions director Scott I. Anderson sold 15,000 shares on March 16, 2026, netting $1.33 million in five transactions executed under a 10b5-1 plan adopted September 10, 2025. The sales come amid a near 198% year-over-year share price rise, recent defense contracts and partnerships, and a $1.17 billion equity offering that …