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  • Trump and aides described the Iran rescue with religious language, provoking criticism and calls for an inspector-general review.
  • Russia reported its air defenses shot down 148 Ukrainian drones in a three-hour wave that damaged energy infrastructure and cut power to about 500,000 homes.
  • Gulf sovereign funds committed about $24 billion to support Paramount Skydance's proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Samsung expects near-record quarterly operating profit as memory-chip price gains linked to AI demand boost revenue.
  • The White House proposed a fiscal 2027 budget boosting defense spending by $500 billion and cutting non-defense programs about 10%.
  • U.S. futures slipped and oil rose after Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, raising risk of supply disruption.

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Record Short Interest in Blue Owl Signals Pressure on Private Credit Sector

Record Short Interest in Blue Owl Signals Pressure on Private Credit Sector

Short sellers have pushed short interest in private credit manager Blue Owl Capital to a record high, reflecting broader unease across the private lending market as managers contend with liquidity strains and rising redemption activity. The upsurge in bearish positioning follows asset sales and a suspension of redemptions at one of Blue Owl’s funds…

London stocks retreat as mining and defense names weigh on index

London stocks retreat as mining and defense names weigh on index

U.K. equities finished lower on Thursday, led by declines in the Mining, Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Metals & Mining sectors. The Investing.com United Kingdom 100 fell 1.39% at the close, with notable gains in Rentokil Initial, Admiral Group and WPP contrasting sharp drops in 3I Group, Fresnillo and Reckitt Benckiser. Commodity moves include…

U.K. equities slide as commodity-linked sectors weigh on market

U.K. equities slide as commodity-linked sectors weigh on market

U.K. stocks finished lower on Thursday, with the United Kingdom 100 index falling 1.39% as losses in the Mining, Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Metals & Mining sectors pushed the market down. A small group of stocks posted notable gains while several blue-chips and miners retreated. Commodities and currency moves accompanied the equity sell-off…

Madrid Stocks Retreat; IBEX 35 Ends Day Down 1.38%

Madrid Stocks Retreat; IBEX 35 Ends Day Down 1.38%

Spanish equities closed lower on Thursday, with the IBEX 35 falling 1.38% as losses concentrated in Consumer Services, Building & Construction and Financial Services & Real Estate names. A greater number of issues declined versus those that advanced, while key commodities and currency benchmarks moved notably during the session.

Spanish Shares Fall as IBEX 35 Drops 1.38% at Thursday Close

Spanish Shares Fall as IBEX 35 Drops 1.38% at Thursday Close

Spanish equities finished lower on Thursday, with the IBEX 35 shedding 1.38% as losses in Consumer Services, Building & Construction and Financial Services & Real Estate sectors drove the decline. Market breadth was negative, with more than 120 decliners. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with crude oil rising and gold falling while the US d…

Paris Stocks Retreat; CAC 40 Slips 1.49% to One-Month Low

Paris Stocks Retreat; CAC 40 Slips 1.49% to One-Month Low

French equities closed weaker on Thursday as declines in the Basic Materials, Industrials and Financials sectors pushed benchmark indexes lower. The CAC 40 fell 1.49% to a fresh one-month low while the broader SBF 120 dropped 1.50%. Gains in select technology and services names were outweighed by heavy losses in steel, aerospace and defence-related…

Brussels Stocks Close Lower as BEL 20 Slides 1.01%

Brussels Stocks Close Lower as BEL 20 Slides 1.01%

Belgian equities fell at Thursday's close, with the BEL 20 index down 1.01% as losses in the Technology, Healthcare and Utilities sectors pulled the market lower. A small group of stocks outperformed, while market breadth skewed heavily toward decliners. In commodities trading, crude oil rose sharply while gold fell; the U.S. dollar strengthened.

Energy Vault Director Increases Stake With $18,365 Purchase

Energy Vault Director Increases Stake With $18,365 Purchase

A director at Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. bought 5,450 shares on March 4, 2026, bringing his direct ownership to 365,788 shares. The purchase coincides with recent corporate milestones including a positive adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025, a sizable financing that lifted cash reserves, an additional convertible note issuance, an amended debenture agreem…

Swedish Shares Slip; OMX Stockholm 30 Drops 1.31% to One-Month Low

Swedish Shares Slip; OMX Stockholm 30 Drops 1.31% to One-Month Low

Sweden's equity market closed lower on Thursday, with the OMX Stockholm 30 index falling 1.31% to a fresh one-month low. Losses were concentrated in the Basic Materials, Industrials and Healthcare sectors. While a handful of stocks posted gains, several industrial and mining names recorded notable declines. Commodity and currency moves accompanied …

Online travel stocks jump after report OpenAI pares back in-chat checkouts

Online travel stocks jump after report OpenAI pares back in-chat checkouts

Shares of major online travel agencies rallied after reports that OpenAI is scaling back plans to offer direct bookings inside its ChatGPT chatbot, opting instead to prioritize checkouts handled by third-party apps that integrate with the platform. Expedia, Booking Holdings and Tripadvisor posted notable gains as market concern about AI cutting out…

Vicor Director Sells $250K in Shares, Exercises Options the Same Day

Vicor Director Sells $250K in Shares, Exercises Options the Same Day

Director Shen Zheng John sold 1,217 shares of Vicor CORP (NASDAQ:VICR) on March 4, 2026, for $205.75 per share, generating proceeds of $250,397 and leaving him with no direct holdings. On the same day he exercised Non Qualified Stock Options to acquire 1,217 shares at $32.89, valued at $40,027. Vicor's shares have climbed 233% over the past year an…