Boyloso/iStock via Getty Images Fitch's BMI Research expects near-term supply buffers in major fertilizer markets to prove insufficient under prolonged geopolitcal disruption. The Middle East conflict is posing risks to flows of fertiliser, natural gas used as a feedstock in nitrogen-based fertiliser production, and sulphur, a critical component of phosphate fertilisers, posing key challenges to C...
Boyloso/iStock via Getty Images Fitch's BMI Research expects near-term supply buffers in major fertilizer markets to prove insufficient under prolonged geopolitcal disruption. The Middle East conflict is posing risks to flows of fertiliser, natural gas used as a feedstock in nitrogen-based fertiliser production, and sulphur, a critical component of phosphate fertilisers, posing key challenges to China and Morocco in particular. While the U.S. imports fertiliser, the bulk of this is potash from Canada, not nitrogen, insulating it from direct Middle Eastern supply disruption, the brokerage said. With spring planting imminent and the bulk of fertiliser purchases already secured, US farmers also have limited flexibility to adjust crop choices in response to any supply shock, it added. This creates exposure to North American supply chain disruption but insulates the US from Strait of Hormuz and Middle Eastern supply shocks affecting nitrogen fertiliser trade, according to the brokerage. The differentiated exposure profile means US agricultural production faces lower immediate risk than importdependent markets, it said. "Sub-Saharan Africa remains most exposed due to structural constraints. Brazil's vulnerability hinges critically on supply chain normalisation timing relative to its Q2-Q3 purchasing window. Beyond mid-year, temporary disruption converts to structural shortage." Meanwhile India and China's stockpiles provide time for supply recovery but cannot sustain extended import disruption across multiple planting seasons, and China will not provide global supply relief, the brokergae noted. "If anything, export restrictions will intensify under sustained pressure." The surge in fertilizer prices meanwhile, triggered by the Iran conflict is delivering a near-term windfall for producers, but Bank of America argued recently that investors should be selective, not bullish across the board. The Bank has said that the biggest beneficiary is CF Industries ( CF ), which has ...
Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the economy. Today, Simon Casey, managing editor for energy and commodities in the Americas, looks at what’s in store at CERAWeek as the Iran war continues to roil the global oil market. Remember the energy trilemma ? It was only few years back that the challenge of trying to balance security, affordability and sustainability seemed like a relevant w...
Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the economy. Today, Simon Casey, managing editor for energy and commodities in the Americas, looks at what’s in store at CERAWeek as the Iran war continues to roil the global oil market. Remember the energy trilemma ? It was only few years back that the challenge of trying to balance security, affordability and sustainability seemed like a relevant way of thinking about energy in the 21st century. You’re unlikely to find many of the 10,000 or so delegates in Houston this week looking at things in quite that way now. For Dan Yergin , the tireless emcee and lead interviewer over the grueling five-day schedule of CERAWeek by S&P Global , everything changed in 2022, thrusting geopolitics center-stage. The “first act” was the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Yergin said last week. “Now, we’re in act two of the return of energy security.” If the Ukraine war was a wake-up call for Europe, then the Iran conflict and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a global alert, flashing bright red. The supply disruption and surging energy prices are being felt practically everywhere, and even with US President Donald Trump’s latest about-turn , there’s potential for things to get worse. Needless to say, Iran will dominate the agenda in Houston. It has already prompted some last-minute changes. On Sunday, it emerged that Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Officer Amin Nasser canceled plans to attend as a keynote speaker so he can focus on what’s happening at home. Other companies have dropped media appearances for their executives. Yet Iran is by no means the only topic of conversation at CERAWeek. For one thing, there’s the potential revival of Venezuela’s oil industry . Back in January, it seemed like that might dominate the conference. Then there’s the question of how to power the AI boom , something that appeared to be the biggest single challenge in energy before the Hormuz crisis began. Plus, much of CERAWeek is given over to discussi...
Intel has seemingly updated its Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPU performance slides to target creators rather than gamers. Arrow Lake-S Refresh should still offer good value for gamers, I would imagine, but core-heavy tasks will see the biggest uplifts. According to these new slides, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is up to 85% faster than AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X in creator workloads such as Blender. For r...
Intel has seemingly updated its Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPU performance slides to target creators rather than gamers. Arrow Lake-S Refresh should still offer good value for gamers, I would imagine, but core-heavy tasks will see the biggest uplifts. According to these new slides, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is up to 85% faster than AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X in creator workloads such as Blender. For reference, these chips were tied in gaming, delivering an identical 37-game geomean. Intel also claims the same 85% uplift in creator tasks for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus compared to the Ryzen 7 9700X, which is an impressive show for a CPU that is at best 4% faster in gaming, according to official tests. Understandably, this won’t be the case on all apps, but those that can take full advantage of high-core CPUs should feel the difference. Source: Videocardz. With hours ahead of launch, Team Blue seems to have shifted focus towards the true strengths of Arrow Lake-S Refresh, i.e. multi-threading. With up to 24 cores under its cap, the Core Ultra 200S Plus should be perfect for content creation, or any high-threaded tasks for that matter, including those mixed-use loads where the efficient cores tackle background apps. While these refreshed CPUs are unlikely to pose a threat to AMD’s X3D chips, they are also much cheaper. At $199, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus will slot against AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X, which can currently be found at around $180, while the $299 Core Ultra 7 270K Plus will go against the Ryzen 7 9700X, available at $300. For that price, you get 18 cores split into a 6P+12E core design on the 250K Plus and 24 cores in an 8P+16E layout on the 270K Plus. Both feature an extra four E-core cluster compared to their predecessors, the 245K and 265K. On top of that, you get a slight boost to frequency plus other architectural enhancements such as lower latency and faster memory support. According to the company’s official slides, the Core Ultra 250K Plus and 270K Plus deliver...
(RTTNews) - Cencora, Inc. (COR) announced Monday that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire EyeSouth Partners' retina business for $1.1 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, the affiliated retina physicians of EyeSouth Partners will join Cencora's Retina Consultants of America, a leading management services organization (MSO). Cencora expects the acquisition to be slightly accretive, ...
(RTTNews) - Cencora, Inc. (COR) announced Monday that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire EyeSouth Partners' retina business for $1.1 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, the affiliated retina physicians of EyeSouth Partners will join Cencora's Retina Consultants of America, a leading management services organization (MSO). Cencora expects the acquisition to be slightly accretive, net of financing costs, to its adjusted diluted earnings per share in the first twelve months following transaction closing. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. Cencora's reaffirmed fiscal 2026 financial guidance does not currently contemplate the transaction closing in its fiscal 2026. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the official closing price for Apple Inc. (AAPL) on March 24 is higher than the listed price. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." If the final session is shortened (for example, due to a market-holiday schedule), the official closing price published for that shortened session will still be used for resolution. If no official closing price is published ...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the official closing price for Apple Inc. (AAPL) on March 24 is higher than the listed price. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." If the final session is shortened (for example, due to a market-holiday schedule), the official closing price published for that shortened session will still be used for resolution. If no official closing price is published for that session (for example, due to a trading halt into the close, system issue, delisting, or other disruption), the market will use the last valid on-exchange trade price of the regular session as the effective closing price. In the event of a stock split, reverse stock split, or similar corporate action affecting the listed company during the listed time frame, this market will resolve based on split-adjusted prices as displayed on Yahoo Finance. The target price will be adjusted proportionally to reflect any stock splits. Resolution will be based on the historical price data as shown on Yahoo Finance after any adjustments have been applied. The resolution source for this market is Yahoo Finance, specifically the Apple Inc. (AAPL) "Close" prices available at https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL/history, published under "Historical Prices." This market will resolve to "Yes" if the official closing price for Apple Inc. (AAPL) on March 24 is higher than the listed price. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." If the final session is shortened (for example, due to a market-holiday schedule), the official closing price published for that shortened session will still be used for resolution. If no official closing price is published for that session (for example, due to a trading halt into the close, system issue, delisting, or other disruption), the market will use the last valid on-exchange trade price of the regular session as the effective closing price. In the event of a stock split, reverse stock split, or similar corporate action affecting the listed company duri...
Boarding1Now Air Canada ( ACDVF ) ( AC:CA ) confirmed on Monday that a Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900 was involved in an accident upon landing at New York LaGuardia on Sunday night. The Canadian carrier said the flight operated by Air Canada Express carrier Jazz Aviation LP originated from Montréal. The preliminary passenger list indicates the airplane was carrying approximately 72 passengers an...
Boarding1Now Air Canada ( ACDVF ) ( AC:CA ) confirmed on Monday that a Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900 was involved in an accident upon landing at New York LaGuardia on Sunday night. The Canadian carrier said the flight operated by Air Canada Express carrier Jazz Aviation LP originated from Montréal. The preliminary passenger list indicates the airplane was carrying approximately 72 passengers and four crew members, although that is subject to confirmation. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the pilot and the first officer were killed in this accident. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of two Jazz employees, and our deepest condolences go out to the entire Jazz community and their families," updated the company. Air Canada ( ACDVF ) said it cannot confirm the exact number of injuries or if there are other fatalities at this time. Emergency services are on site taking care of injured passengers, and some have been transported to local hospitals. In response to the tragedy, Air Canada ( ACDVF ) and Jazz Aviation teams are preparing to make their way to the site, and details will be provided through additional statements as soon as possible. Regular updates will be issued as information becomes known. Air Canada and Jazz Aviation are cooperating with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the National Transportation Safety Board in the U.S. in the investigation of the cause of this incident. More on Air Canada Air Canada (AC:CA) Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript Air Canada (AC:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Air Canada 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Two dead after Air Canada jet collides with vehicle at LaGuardia Air Canada starts a new fleet era with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in service
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. While the performance was in line with the expectations for the full year. The firm believes that the Strategy unde...
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. While the performance was in line with the expectations for the full year. The firm believes that the Strategy underperformed in 2025 because it did not own Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR). The Strategy focuses on achieving solid risk-adjusted returns by investing in high-quality compounders with fair valuations and market capitalizations between $2 billion and $50 billion at the time of purchase. Please review the Strategy’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2025. In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Strategy highlighted stocks such as Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR). Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) is a leading provider of scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions. On March 20, 2026, Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) stock closed at $33.30 per share. One-month return of Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) was -15.82%, and its shares lost 25.17% over the past 52 weeks. Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) has a market capitalization of $5.08 billion. Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter: "Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ:BRKR): Manufactures analytical and medical instruments. Bruker’s (BRKR) shares stabilized in late August after 18 months of decline from a never-ending string of industry headwinds (tariffs, NIH budgets, pharma pricing pressure). Modestly positive momentum returned during the quarter with the announcement of a handful of large equipment orders and positive commentary from other life science tools providers." Bruker Corp. (BRKR) Dismal Q2 Earnings Weighs On Sentiment Bruker Corporation ...
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes surged, but pared some gains, ahead of Monday's market open as Iran denied President Donald Trump's latest comments on the war.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes surged, but pared some gains, ahead of Monday's market open as Iran denied President Donald Trump's latest comments on the war.
India’s foreign exchange reserves and strong economic fundamentals will help cushion against external shocks and increased volatility in the global markets, the Reserve Bank of India said Monday. The Middle East conflict and US investigation on its trade partners have revived concerns over energy security, tariffs and global supply chains, the central bank said in its State of the Economy report ....
India’s foreign exchange reserves and strong economic fundamentals will help cushion against external shocks and increased volatility in the global markets, the Reserve Bank of India said Monday. The Middle East conflict and US investigation on its trade partners have revived concerns over energy security, tariffs and global supply chains, the central bank said in its State of the Economy report . A prolonged war would also further darken an already fragile global outlook. Given India’s dependence on crude oil, “the evolving situation requires close monitoring and proactive measures to limit adverse spillovers,” the report said. However, “the capacity and resilience of the Indian economy to absorb external shocks have strengthened over time,” it said. India’s $710 billion of foreign exchange reserves , strong growth, and sound macroeconomic fundamentals give the country strength. The creation of an economic stabilization fund “would further provide fiscal headroom and buffer to proactively respond to global headwinds,” the central bank said.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren , D-Mass., said the Department of Defense 's decision to designate artificial intelligence startup Anthropic a supply chain risk "appears to be retaliation." In a for...
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren , D-Mass., said the Department of Defense 's decision to designate artificial intelligence startup Anthropic a supply chain risk "appears to be retaliation." In a formal letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, Warren noted that the department "could have chosen to terminate its contract with Anthropic or continued using its technology in unclassified systems." "I am particularly concerned that the DoD is trying to strong-arm American companies into providing the Department with the tools to spy on American citizens and deploy fully autonomous weapons without adequate safeguards," Warren wrote. U.S. senators are seeking more answers from the Defense Department's contracts with tech companies as the war in Iran continues, with the conflict entering a fourth week. In the days leading up to the war, the DOD and Anthropic clashed as the department sought unfettered access to its models for all "lawful purposes," while Anthropic wanted assurance that its models would not be used for fully autonomous weapons or domestic "mass surveillance." On Feb. 27, Hegseth posted that he was directing the DOD to apply the "supply chain risk" label on the company. The official notice came a week later as the department continued to use Anthropic's Claude model in Iran . Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the company was blacklisted and deemed a threat to U.S. national security. A preliminary hearing for the suit is scheduled for Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California. Read more CNBC tech news Micron revenue almost triples, tops estimates as demand for memory soars Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis Meta is shutting down VR ...
Terra Balcanica Resources ( TEBAF ) on Monday said it intends to raise up to C$0.3M through a non-brokered private placement of up to 6M units priced at C$0.05 each. Each unit will comprise one common share and one warrant, with each warrant exercisable at C$0.10 per share for 24 months from the closing date. The closing is expected on or before April 3, 2026. Shares +1.50%. More on Terra Balcanic...
Terra Balcanica Resources ( TEBAF ) on Monday said it intends to raise up to C$0.3M through a non-brokered private placement of up to 6M units priced at C$0.05 each. Each unit will comprise one common share and one warrant, with each warrant exercisable at C$0.10 per share for 24 months from the closing date. The closing is expected on or before April 3, 2026. Shares +1.50%. More on Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. Financial information for Terra Balcanica Resources Corp.
This market will resolve to "Down" if the official NASDAQ closing price for E.g., ordinarily, a market on Monday would refer to the previous Friday for its most recent closing price, unless that Friday were a market holiday, in which case it would refer to Thursday, or the next most recent trading day. If the two specified closing prices are exactly equal, this market will resolve 50-50. Note that...
This market will resolve to "Down" if the official NASDAQ closing price for E.g., ordinarily, a market on Monday would refer to the previous Friday for its most recent closing price, unless that Friday were a market holiday, in which case it would refer to Thursday, or the next most recent trading day. If the two specified closing prices are exactly equal, this market will resolve 50-50. Note that all figures will be rounded to the nearest cent using standard rounding. If AMZN does not trade at all during the regular session, the market will resolve 50-50. If either of the relevant days are shortened (for example, due to a market holiday schedule), the official closing price published by NASDAQ for that shortened session will still be used for resolution. If either of the relevant days have no official closing price (for example, due to a trading halt into the market close, system issue, delisting, or other disruption), the market will use the last valid on-exchange trade price of the regular session as the effective closing price. The resolution source for this market is NASDAQ, specifically the exchange-certified Close values published at Market Opened: Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 AM ET Volume $0 End Date Mar 24, 2026 Market Opened Mar 23, 2026, 8:00 AM ET Resolution Source https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/amzn/historical Resolver 0x65070BE91... Propose resolution This market will resolve to "Up" if the official NASDAQ closing price for Amazon.com , Inc. (AMZN) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 is higher than the official NASDAQ closing price for AMZN on the most recent prior trading day.This market will resolve to "Down" if the official NASDAQ closing price for Amazon.com , Inc. (AMZN) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 is lower than the official NASDAQ closing price for AMZN on the most recent prior trading day.E.g., ordinarily, a market on Monday would refer to the previous Friday for its most recent closing price, unless that Friday were a market holiday, in which case i...
Key Points Solana's fast throughput is the most valuable feature, supporting its potential within the financial services industry. Not only is there intense competition from other blockchain networks and traditional payment enterprises, but Solana also faces legal and regulatory challenges. Solana might only be a suitable opportunity for investors who have the highest risk tolerance. 10 stocks we ...
Key Points Solana's fast throughput is the most valuable feature, supporting its potential within the financial services industry. Not only is there intense competition from other blockchain networks and traditional payment enterprises, but Solana also faces legal and regulatory challenges. Solana might only be a suitable opportunity for investors who have the highest risk tolerance. 10 stocks we like better than Solana › The investment community has lost its appetite for digital assets. The entire cryptocurrency market sports a valuation of $2.4 trillion, which is down 43% (as of March 18) from a peak of $4.2 trillion in October last year. Bitcoin's poor performance since then is dragging down the overall industry. During times of weakness like this, however, the best investors think opportunistically about ways to allocate capital. Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is an interesting cryptocurrency due to its unique properties that help it stand out in a crowded field. It has gotten crushed as well, with the digital asset's price tanking 66% from its record in January 2025. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Should you buy Solana right now? Let's dissect key aspects of the bull and bear case. Solana's compelling properties could lead to adoption in the payments space Solana's current market cap of $50 billion makes it one of the leaders in the cryptocurrency market. That's understandable, as this blockchain network is known for its incredible throughout. Solana is currently processing nearly 3,600 transactions per second at extremely low costs. It also has functionality for smart contracts, allowing developers to introduce new applications. Solana's tokens can be used in decentralized finance, and its network hosts stablecoin projects. What's more, Solana facilitates the tokenization of real-worl...
Goal records and late winners caught the eye on a good weekend for both Manchester clubs A 12-minute Khadija Shaw hat-trick helped Manchester City with an emphatic 5-2 win against Tottenham as they inch closer to the WSL title. Shaw, a strong contender for player of the season, scored her 18th goal in 18 league games. It was also her fourth consecutive hat-trick at home against Spurs and the faste...
Goal records and late winners caught the eye on a good weekend for both Manchester clubs A 12-minute Khadija Shaw hat-trick helped Manchester City with an emphatic 5-2 win against Tottenham as they inch closer to the WSL title. Shaw, a strong contender for player of the season, scored her 18th goal in 18 league games. It was also her fourth consecutive hat-trick at home against Spurs and the fastest ever in the league’s history. All three goals were headers as the visitors crumbled under City’s aerial prowess in set-piece situations. Shaw’s personal 15-goal total against Spurs is now also the most goals one player has scored against a single opponent in the league. The club and supporters will both be desperate to see the Jamaica striker stay ondespite her contract expiring in the summer. Andrée Jeglertz’s side now need only eight points to secure the title and Shaw urged her teammates to stay focused, saying: “Keep going, keep our heads down, keep focused,” she said. “Don’t watch the noise in the market, watch the sale.” Renuka Odedra WSL roundup: Shaw’s 13-minute treble edges City closer WSL roundup: Leicester still rooted to bottom despite leading Continue reading...
Tempest Therapeutics ( TPST ) on Monday said it has entered into agreements for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 925,927 shares of common stock, series A warrants to purchase up to 925,927 shares of common stock, and short-term series B warrants to purchase up to 925,927 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $2.16 per share of common stock and accompanying warrants in a pr...
Tempest Therapeutics ( TPST ) on Monday said it has entered into agreements for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 925,927 shares of common stock, series A warrants to purchase up to 925,927 shares of common stock, and short-term series B warrants to purchase up to 925,927 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $2.16 per share of common stock and accompanying warrants in a private placement. The series A warrants and the short-term Series B warrants will have an exercise price of $2.16 per share and will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants. The private placement is expected to close on or about March 23, 2026. The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $2 million. The potential additional gross proceeds to the Company from the Series A warrants and the short-term Series B warrants, if fully exercised on a cash basis, will be approximately $4 million. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. TPST -11.79% premarket to $2.02. Source: Press Release More on Tempest Therapeutics Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Tempest Therapeutics Historical earnings data for Tempest Therapeutics Financial information for Tempest Therapeutics