Prices are posted at a gas station in Downtown Brooklyn on March 18, 2026, in New York, United States. Matthew Hoen | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Tuesday is launching a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump and Republicans for rising gas prices amid the war in Iran . The six-second ad, shared first with CNBC, shows the price at a gas pump going up and a final image saying "D.C. Republicans Did That!" The ads will run on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram and are geotargeted to show up when viewers are at or near gas stations in all 44 of the DCCC's " Districts in Play ." "Another day, another broken promise from Trump and House Republicans," DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice said in a statement. "Now, when voters fill up at the pump, they'll have yet another reminder that D.C. Republicans are squarely to blame for the price of gas, and everything else, being too damn high." Read more CNBC politics coverage Trump threatens to send ICE to airports if DHS shutdown doesn't end Former special counsel Robert Mueller has died at 81 Analysis: Trump's unshackled presidency puts him at the center of the economy Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students Trump administration unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister Public relations firm picks bar fight with Polymarket Iran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens farm state GOP in midterms Trump signals DOJ should continue Powell probe, complicating Warsh Fed nom Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin advances out of Senate committee Analysis: Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cuts Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed Both Democrats and Republicans have hammered home affordability as a top priority in the lead-up to the pivotal 2026 midterm elections, as the GOP seeks to defend na...

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading premium licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling premium and super-premium cannabis products, announces it has reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

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Janice Chen/iStock via Getty Images Introduction On March 20, I wrote an article titled “The Retirement System Is Breaking - 8 Risks Most Investors Still Ignore.” The article was quite important, as it’s the foundation of many future articles, including the one you’re currently reading. Last week, I basically explained the risks facing retirees and everyone who eventually wants to become a retiree. And I think it’s safe to say that nearly everyone reading this falls into one of these two categories. Some problems are more serious than others. However, when combined, they create very fertile ground for risks that retirees over the past decade (and before that) did not have to deal with, at least to a lesser extent. For example, demographics are becoming highly unfavorable, which means fewer working people need to support more retirees. For example, the CBO estimates that in the 2030s, retirees are at risk of facing Social Security cuts, as new capital inflows do not cover the outflows. While this is just an estimate for now, people born after the 1960s could see double-digit benefit cuts (see below). Congressional Budget Office That’s the obvious risk. Other risks include retirees getting older (that’s good), people retiring earlier (often not by choice), and the fact that the market is extremely concentrated. And to make matters worse, I believe that the single biggest risk is inflation and taxation for younger generations, as budget gaps need to be filled and inflation could likely be used to reduce the net value of the government debt load. The first problem is a more predictable mathematical issue, while the second problem is based on my thesis. That thesis might be wrong, yet I think it’s a major risk we should keep in mind. It’s also why this article is about three major “pillars” of problems and a few solutions I want to present. As every reader is different who reads this is different (age, net worth, health, etc.), these are suggestions you may or may not us...

Maksim Safaniuk/iStock via Getty Images This article was written by Kody Kester (Kody's Dividends). In my portfolio, every portfolio has an assigned role to carry out or a job to do. For me, they fall into one of three buckets. As I noted in an article on Prudential Financial ( PRU ) earlier this month , there are the higher-yielding (5% or even 6%+) lower-growth names. This will again be my focus, with today's pick to be introduced in a moment. These names provide substantial starting income and more humble income growth prospects. On the other end of the spectrum, there are the growth engines in my portfolio that power not only income growth but also capital appreciation over the long haul. As one would expect, these yields aren't flashy (sub-1%). Then, there's the happy middle, providing 2% to 4% yields and oftentimes high single-digit to low double-digit percentage annual income growth. Joining PRU in the higher-yielding, lower-growth bucket is Western Midstream ( WES ). When I last covered it for Treading Softly with a Buy rating in December , I was encouraged by the improved economics of the Pathfinder pipeline. Key growth projects remaining on schedule for their projected in-service dates were another positive. WES's incremental run-rate synergies from the deal for Aris were a plus as well. The midstream operator's investment-grade balance sheet was another selling point. Putting the buy case over the top, units were considerably undervalued at the time. Fast forward to today, and I'm reiterating my "Buy" rating. In January, WES completed a value-neutral transaction with its largest customer, Occidental Petroleum ( OXY ). While a pullback in drilling on WES-serviced acreage is forecasted in 2026, the Pathfinder pipeline and North Loving II processing plant are still coming along as anticipated to return WES to growth in 2027. The partnership's leverage ratio is one of the lowest in the midstream industry. Finally, units still provide some value right now. Sho...

saifulasmee chede/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Amid energy price volatility, fixed-rate preferred shares have come under pressure in recent weeks as Fed rate cut expectations shift from 2026 to 2027. This largely reflects thinking that an energy-driven inflation increase later in 2026 will fade out of year-over-year comparisons by H2 2027, allowing the Federal Reserve to make progress on monetary policy normalization. Against this backdrop, National Healthcare Properties, Inc.'s ( HLTC ) Series A 7.375% fixed rate preferred shares, National Healthcare Properties, Inc. 7.375% CUM RED REP PFD STK SER A ( NHPAP ), have marginally declined in price, presenting a buying opportunity for investors. I confirm my previous Buy rating on NHPAP , driven by: An attractive 9.7% dividend yield, with preferred dividend coverage set to improve as the company aims to grow its portfolio in 2026. A book value discount of about 24%, enhancing capital safety while also presenting capital gain potential, should interest rates decline. Robust operating performance and a well-laddered debt structure indicate no immediate pressure on dividend coverage. More conservative investors may also want to consider the 7.125% Series B preferred shares, National Healthcare Properties, Inc. 7.125% PFD SER B ( NHPBP ), which offer a trade-off between a marginally lower current dividend and a larger book value discount/capital gain potential. Coverage of Preferred Dividends HLTC paid $3.3 million in Q4 2025 preferred dividends , which, relative to the circa $9.1 million in normalized FFO before preferred distributions, represents a preferred dividend coverage of 2.75x. As such, notwithstanding a decline in normalized FFO largely driven by deleveraging throughout 2025, I believe HLTC's preferred dividends remain well covered. Preferred principal outstanding stood at $181.6 million at the end of 2025 , declining by $8.6 million last year as the company remained active in repurchasing preferred share...

Sandwish/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Aside from overall market volatility recently, the BDC ( BIZD ) sector has seen higher volatility, mainly due to the sell-off in software companies. With many BDCs having high exposure to the sector, it has resulted in underperformance. But sometimes volatility can equal opportunity. In the case of TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. ( TPVG ), a BDC I've been quite bearish on in the past, the beaten-down share price makes them more attractive than before. While the near 19% yield is particularly attractive for income-focused investors, investors need to understand this comes at extremely high risk. But due to headwinds likely priced in here, I am upgrading the stock from a sell to a hold. In this article, I discuss TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp.'s latest earnings, fundamentals, and why I've decided to upgrade them to a hold. Previous Sell Thesis I last covered TPVG back in June of 2025, downgrading them from a hold to sell due to the high risk of a dividend cut because of deteriorating fundamentals. As a result, I thought the downside risks outweighed the reward. Since TPVG has done just that, reducing the dividend two months later and underperforming as a result. The share price is down roughly 31%, significantly underperforming the S&P ( SP500 ), which is up a little over 5% despite increased volatility in recent months. Seeking Alpha Credit Stabilization TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC reported their Q4 earnings earlier this month. And although their performance was lackluster, they did seem to see some credit stabilization. Net investment income amounted to $0.25, giving them dividend coverage of 109%. Total investment income amounted to $22.5 million. Both top and bottom lines were down from the prior year. But on a positive note, TPVG saw higher investment activity. NII on a per-share basis declined from $0.32 due to lower portfolio yields because of lower base rates. TPVG's portfolio yield on debt investment...

Vheda Health ranks No. 10 in the Healthcare category on Fast Company's 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, joining the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more. COLUMBIA, MD / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / Vheda Healthhas been named ...

Upstage AI, an enterprise AI company, today was named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.

CHICAGO, March 24, 2026--KeyCare, the only national Epic-based virtual care group, today announced the deployment of NVIDIA’s Nemotron large language model in production to power its AI-driven patient intake agent. KeyCare selected Nemotron for its strong reasoning performance, consistency, and suitability for real-world clinical workflows.

Fennec Pharmaceuticals press release ( FENC ): Q4 GAAP EPS of -$0.17 misses by $0.21 . Revenue of $13.78M (+73.8% Y/Y) misses by $0.95M . Cash and cash equivalents were $36.8 million as of December 31, 2025. For the FY 2025, there was a $10.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025 the company had $0 in debt outstanding. More on Fennec Pharmaceuticals Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Fennec Pharmaceuticals Historical earnings data for Fennec Pharmaceuticals Financial information for Fennec Pharmaceuticals

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Does Google parent Alphabet know something everyone else doesn't? The giant is sitting on a pile of cash that tops the rest of the S&P 500.

Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its “Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Strategy” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the Russell Midcap® Growth Index in the fourth quarter due to stock selection. The performance was in line with expectations for the full year. The firm believes […]

今年以来，零食行业格外的热闹。 年初，鸣鸣很忙港股上市，上市当天开盘大涨，市值冲破950亿港元；此后，其市值一直稳定在800亿港元左右。 近日，据媒体报道，鸣鸣很忙已低调入场新鲜零食赛道，旗下新鲜零食品牌“有·推荐”首店在武汉开业。尽管鸣鸣很忙方面对此予以否认，但据零食很忙核心供应商透露，该品牌确属零食很忙体系内的全新布局，是低调试水新鲜零食赛道的重要举措，只是未纳入上市公司体系运转。 上周，好想来母公司万辰集团发布2025年全年业绩，报告期内，万辰集团营业收入为514.59亿元，同比增长59.17%；量贩零食业务营收达508.57亿元，同比增长59.98%；全年毛利率12.32%，同比提升1.46个百分点。 据灼识咨询数据，2024年量贩零食行业CR2（鸣鸣很忙+万辰集团）为75.1%，2025年CR2门店数约4万家。2025年，我国量贩零食行业门店同比增长超30%至5.6万家，2025年零食量贩渠道总规模预计2234亿元，近五年渠道规模CAGR为77.9%。 在这样一个巨头格局已定、双寡头占据七成以上份额的存量市场中，当“折扣”的叙事红利逐渐触顶，零食行业的分野悄然显现：一边是存量博弈中挣扎的折扣零食巨头与腰部品牌，另一边则是悄然升起、试图用另一种逻辑定义“新鲜”的探索者。 这场热闹不再是规模的狂欢，真正的分化才开始。 一种叫“折扣”，它用万店规模证明了自己的速度，用4.98%的净利率宣告了存量时代的到来。双寡头占据了七成以上的份额，门店开到了5.6万家，但加盟商的单店收入在下滑，价格战打到连自己都心疼。这个赛道的下半场，比拼的不再是谁开得快，而是谁能让加盟商赚到钱、让供应链长出肉来。 另一种叫“新鲜”，它用40—60元的客单价和“新鲜标签”的溢价能力，证明了自己的价值。但食品安全事件的曝光，撕开了这个赛道最脆弱的伤口：短保、规模、价格，三者不可兼得。这个赛道的下半场，比拼的不再是谁的故事讲得好，而是谁能在“保二弃一”的战略抉择中守住底线、活得更久。 规模越大越脆 经历数年的高速扩张后，量贩零食行业正迎来深刻的转折。 量贩式零食行业，市场集中度显现。当前市场已形成“南很忙、北万辰”的双雄格局。鸣鸣很忙与万辰集团各据一隅，两者以整合和并购的不同路径，构筑起了属于自己的万店版图。 鸣鸣很忙的路，是整合。2023年11月，零食很忙收购赵一鸣零食，组成双品牌集团。两个品...

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lcva2 Microsoft ( MSFT ) was in focus on Tuesday as Bank of America reinstated coverage on the tech giant with a Buy rating and $500 price target. “We are reinstating coverage of Microsoft ( MSFT ) with a Buy rating and a $500 PO, implying 31% upside potential, supported by durable multi-year growth across cloud and AI,” analyst Tal Liani wrote in a note to clients. “Microsoft’s advantage lies in its ability to capitalize on AI across both infrastructure and applications: Its Azure cloud infrastructure platform provides the compute and data foundation for enterprise AI workloads, while Microsoft’s primary software products, 365, Dynamics, Github, and Windows, embed into everyday tasks that drive attach and consumption. Our 24x CY27E P/E valuation reflects Microsoft’s resilient growth profile and long-term monetization potential across its AI offerings.” Delving deeper, Liani noted that the key debates for Microsoft over the coming years include the “durability and convertibility” of its AI backlog (now around $625B as of the last quarter ); the financial implications of its relationship with OpenAI ( OPENAI ); and whether the AI cycle is a bubble or an “enduring shift.” Liani also said he expects Microsoft to grow revenue between 15% and 17% over the next three years, including a 24% to 28% growth in Intelligent Cloud. “We estimate gross margins will compress 340bps from FY24-FY28 amid elevated compute and data center costs, but think Microsoft can sustain 46%+ operating margins from FY26-FY28, supported by its high-margin software business and disciplined expense management,” Liani added. “Free cash flow margins are also expected to be pressured into the low-20s, down from 30% in FY24, as capex increases from $44bn in 2024 to ~$143bn by FY28, but we view this as transitory given the expected ramp in AI revenues.” More on Microsoft Microsoft: Agentic AI May Be The 2-In-1 Recovery Catalyst Microsoft: Beneath The Selloff Microsoft: Don't Jump To Conclusions From The R...

lcva2 Microsoft ( MSFT ) was in focus on Tuesday as Bank of America reinstated coverage on the tech giant with a Buy rating and $500 price target. “We are reinstating coverage of Microsoft ( MSFT ) with a Buy rating and a $500 PO, implying 31% upside potential, supported by durable multi-year growth across cloud and AI,” analyst Tal Liani wrote in a note to clients. “Microsoft’s advantage lies in its ability to capitalize on AI across both infrastructure and applications: Its Azure cloud infrastructure platform provides the compute and data foundation for enterprise AI workloads, while Microsoft’s primary software products, 365, Dynamics, Github, and Windows, embed into everyday tasks that drive attach and consumption. Our 24x CY27E P/E valuation reflects Microsoft’s resilient growth profile and long-term monetization potential across its AI offerings.” Delving deeper, Liani noted that the key debates for Microsoft over the coming years include the “durability and convertibility” of its AI backlog (now around $625B as of the last quarter ); the financial implications of its relationship with OpenAI ( OPENAI ); and whether the AI cycle is a bubble or an “enduring shift.” Liani also said he expects Microsoft to grow revenue between 15% and 17% over the next three years, including a 24% to 28% growth in Intelligent Cloud. “We estimate gross margins will compress 340bps from FY24-FY28 amid elevated compute and data center costs, but think Microsoft can sustain 46%+ operating margins from FY26-FY28, supported by its high-margin software business and disciplined expense management,” Liani added. “Free cash flow margins are also expected to be pressured into the low-20s, down from 30% in FY24, as capex increases from $44bn in 2024 to ~$143bn by FY28, but we view this as transitory given the expected ramp in AI revenues.” More on Microsoft Microsoft: Agentic AI May Be The 2-In-1 Recovery Catalyst Microsoft: Beneath The Selloff Microsoft: Don't Jump To Conclusions From The R...

lcva2 Microsoft ( MSFT ) was in focus on Tuesday as Bank of America reinstated coverage on the tech giant with a Buy rating and $500 price target. “We are reinstating coverage of Microsoft ( MSFT ) with a Buy rating and a $500 PO, implying 31% upside potential, supported by durable multi-year growth across cloud and AI,” analyst Tal Liani wrote in a note to clients. “Microsoft’s advantage lies in its ability to capitalize on AI across both infrastructure and applications: Its Azure cloud infrastructure platform provides the compute and data foundation for enterprise AI workloads, while Microsoft’s primary software products, 365, Dynamics, Github, and Windows, embed into everyday tasks that drive attach and consumption. Our 24x CY27E P/E valuation reflects Microsoft’s resilient growth profile and long-term monetization potential across its AI offerings.” Delving deeper, Liani noted that the key debates for Microsoft over the coming years include the “durability and convertibility” of its AI backlog (now around $625B as of the last quarter ); the financial implications of its relationship with OpenAI ( OPENAI ); and whether the AI cycle is a bubble or an “enduring shift.” Liani also said he expects Microsoft to grow revenue between 15% and 17% over the next three years, including a 24% to 28% growth in Intelligent Cloud. “We estimate gross margins will compress 340bps from FY24-FY28 amid elevated compute and data center costs, but think Microsoft can sustain 46%+ operating margins from FY26-FY28, supported by its high-margin software business and disciplined expense management,” Liani added. “Free cash flow margins are also expected to be pressured into the low-20s, down from 30% in FY24, as capex increases from $44bn in 2024 to ~$143bn by FY28, but we view this as transitory given the expected ramp in AI revenues.” More on Microsoft Microsoft: Agentic AI May Be The 2-In-1 Recovery Catalyst Microsoft: Beneath The Selloff Microsoft: Don't Jump To Conclusions From The R...

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格隆汇3月24日｜易方达原油证券投资基金（QDII）发布溢价风险提示及停牌公告。2026年3月20日，本基金基金份额净值为1.7075元，截至2026年3月24日，本基金在二级市场的收盘价为2.564元。特此郑重提醒广大投资者，应密切关注二级市场交易价格的溢价风险，审慎作出投资决策。若投资者盲目以大幅偏离资产实际价值的高溢价买入，后续可能面临二级市场价格回落导致的重大投资损失。，本基金将于2026年3月25日开市起至当日10:30停牌，自2026年3月25日10:30复牌。停牌期间，本基金赎回业务照常办理。

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) ranks among the best high profit margin stocks to buy. On March 11, Truist Securities reiterated its Buy rating on Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) and set a price target of $223. Analyst Arvind Ramnani visited Palantir’s premises, where he spoke with the company’s CFO, Chief Architect, and Head of Investor Relations, […]

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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) ranks among the best high profit margin stocks to buy. On March 5, Benchmark reaffirmed its Buy rating and $485 price target for Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), highlighting the company’s better-than-expected second-quarter forecasts. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) exceeded market estimates with earnings per share of $2.05, compared to the projection of $2.02. The company […]

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) ranks among the best high profit margin stocks to buy. On March 5, Erste Group raised Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to Buy from Hold, highlighting the company’s AI investments and pricing. Analyst Hans Engel stated that Meta expects a major increase in spending to meet its AI objectives in 2026. Based […]

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