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  • U.S. pushes for a deal with Iran, but Israeli officials say Iran is unlikely to accept U.S. demands.
  • Ambiguity over U.S.-Iran talks lifted oil prices and sent U.S. futures lower after a one-day relief rally.
  • UK composite PMI fell to 51.0 in March, a six-month low, while input costs for manufacturers jumped sharply.
  • Bank of America says spot inflation for packaged food and beverage rose to 3.7% year-on-year in February.
  • Senator Hawley launched an inquiry into FICO pricing for mortgage scores, raising competition and antitrust concerns.
  • Bayer shares fell over 3% after Inclusive Capital sought to place about 0.9% of the company and guidance disappointed.
  • Stifel estimates North Sea gas saved the UK roughly £2.5 billion in 2025 versus LNG imports, with larger 2026 savings expected.

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WhiteHorse Finance Director Purchases $7,180 in Stock as Company Reports Beat and Restructures Credit Line

WhiteHorse Finance Director Purchases $7,180 in Stock as Company Reports Beat and Restructures Credit Line

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. director John Paul Volpe bought 1,000 common shares on March 13, 2026, at $7.18 apiece, a $7,180 transaction. The stock trades at $7.31 and yields 14.3%. The firm posted Q4 2025 results slightly above expectations and amended a loan agreement to cut committed financing for its WhiteHorse Credit vehicle from $100 million to …

Ironwood Director Sells $20.5M in Stock Amid Recent Share Volatility

Ironwood Director Sells $20.5M in Stock Amid Recent Share Volatility

Alexander J. Denner, a director at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, executed sales of Class A common stock totaling $20.5 million on March 17, 2026. The transactions were filed with the SEC and occurred while the stock experienced notable short-term weakness, even as the company reiterated its 2026 outlook and met liquidity requirements under its credit a…

First Solar CTO Sells $73,894 in Stock Following RSU Vesting

First Solar CTO Sells $73,894 in Stock Following RSU Vesting

First Solar Chief Technology Officer Markus Gloeckler sold 368 shares on March 16 for $200.8 per share, realizing $73,894. The sale followed the vesting of 854 restricted stock units on March 13. The company has recently faced analyst adjustments after reporting fourth-quarter results that missed expectations and providing 2026 revenue guidance bel…

First Solar CCO Disposes $49,196 in Stock as Company Faces Mixed Signals

First Solar CCO Disposes $49,196 in Stock as Company Faces Mixed Signals

First Solar Chief Commercial Officer Georges Antoun sold 245 shares of company stock on March 16 at $200.8 per share, totaling $49,196. The transaction reduced his direct holdings to 19,126 shares following a Form 4 filing. Earlier in the week Antoun received 587 shares via the vesting of restricted stock units granted March 15, 2022. The stock is …

Glenbrook Capital Increases Stake in SenesTech with $330,181 Purchase

Glenbrook Capital Increases Stake in SenesTech with $330,181 Purchase

Glenbrook Capital Management, which holds a 10% stake in SenesTech, acquired additional common shares totaling $330,181 across three purchases in mid-March 2026. The buys raise Glenbrook’s direct and indirect ownership to 890,635 shares as SenesTech reports revenue growth for fiscal 2025 but continues to operate at a GAAP loss. The stock is trading…

Asia-driven export gains lift Japan but oil price surge clouds outlook

Asia-driven export gains lift Japan but oil price surge clouds outlook

Japan's exports increased for a sixth straight month in February, rising 4.2% year-on-year and beating the median forecast of 1.6%. Continued demand from Asia helped drive the gain, though higher oil prices related to the Middle East conflict pose a risk to the energy-import-dependent economy. Imports climbed 10.2%, leaving Japan with a surprise tr…

UN: Roughly 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024 as Progress Slows

UN: Roughly 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024 as Progress Slows

New U.N. estimates indicate about 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024. Agencies including UNICEF, the World Bank, WHO and the U.N. population division say most of those deaths were preventable with improved access to basic healthcare and low-cost interventions. While child mortality has fallen sharply since 2000, the rate …

InterDigital CLO Disposes $2.09M in Stock as Company Posts Strong Results and Moves on Patent Deals, Litigation

InterDigital CLO Disposes $2.09M in Stock as Company Posts Strong Results and Moves on Patent Deals, Litigation

InterDigital Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Joshua D. Schmidt sold 5,902 shares of common stock on March 17, 2026 for roughly $2,089,259 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted March 21, 2025. The company reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that exceeded expectations and announced a global patent license with Sony while…

Dollar Eases as Risk Appetite Returns Ahead of Major Central Bank Decisions

Dollar Eases as Risk Appetite Returns Ahead of Major Central Bank Decisions

The U.S. dollar trimmed recent gains as a modest revival in risk appetite surfaced ahead of a series of central bank policy announcements. The yen strengthened from anxiety-inducing levels, the euro held near recent gains and global risk indicators were influenced by developments in the Middle East and shifts in policymakers' expected paths.

Indie Semiconductor CFO Disposes of 6,000 Shares as Company Pursues Convertible Debt and Auto Partnership

Indie Semiconductor CFO Disposes of 6,000 Shares as Company Pursues Convertible Debt and Auto Partnership

Naixi Wu, chief financial officer of Indie Semiconductor, sold 6,000 shares of the company's Class A common stock on March 13, 2026, generating roughly $15,082. The sales were executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The stock has fallen about 31% over six months and trades 57% below its 52-week high. Separately, Indie is moving f…

Laureate Education COO Executes $247,542 Stock Sale Under 10b5-1 Plan

Laureate Education COO Executes $247,542 Stock Sale Under 10b5-1 Plan

Marcelo Cardoso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Laureate Education, sold 7,300 shares on March 17, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes tied to recently vested performance shares. The transaction totaled $247,542 at $33.91 per share. The company recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat re…

Cryoport CEO Sells $63,344 in Stock to Cover Tax on Vesting Awards

Cryoport CEO Sells $63,344 in Stock to Cover Tax on Vesting Awards

Cryoport President and CEO Jerrell Shelton sold 7,918 shares on March 16, 2026, for $8.00 each to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock vesting. Shelton retains direct ownership of 1,054,501 shares. The company recently reported Q4 2025 revenue above expectations but posted an EPS shortfall; market metrics show elevated volatility and qu…