NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (“LIEN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOLV Energy, Inc. (“SOLV” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MWH), a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

The U.S. and Europe have a nickel problem. The critical mineral is used in everything from batteries and missiles to electronics and steel. And yet, the two regions have struggled to mine and refine it largely due to permitting issues and waste concerns. Indonesia and China dominate the refining process. Dig a little deeper, though, and it’s apparent that Chinese companies control around 75% of the nickel refining capacity in Indonesia, too, giving the country control of more than half the world’s supply. As relations with China have soured, “a lot of companies are starting to really look at how do we how do we start to refine here in the U.S.?” Megan O’Connor, co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle, told TechCrunch. O’Connor’s startup has been developing an electrochemical system to refine nickel and other critical minerals, including cobalt, copper, and rare earths. Just over a year ago, the company started production at a facility in Ohio that can process up to 3,100 metric tons of scrap. Now, Nth Cycle has a $1.1 billion agreement with commodity trader Trafigura to quadruple that amount. The new deal signals a shift in how companies are evaluating their metal supply chains — and how technology can change them. Today, it’s not just metal refining that happens overseas, but recycling, too. As batteries reach their end of life, they’re shipped elsewhere for processing. “These are really valuable resources that we’re currently mostly shipping to China. You don’t necessarily want to be giving up that value material and then having to buy it back,” O’Connor said. O’Connor hasn’t come to this realization alone. Another company, Westwin Elements, operates a small refinery in Oklahoma and is trying to expand with a new facility in Georgia, though it has run into opposition there. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026: The tech ecosystem, all in one room Your next round. Your next hire. Your next breakout opportunity. Find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where 10,000+ founders, investors...

TORONTO, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault” or the “Corporation”) (SVI-TSX) is pleased to announce that it has received conditional acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) to conduct a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) to purchase for cancellation, during the 12-month period starting March 23, 2026: (i) up to ‎18,265,484 of the outstanding common shares of the Corporation (the “Common Shares”), representing 5% of the ‎‎365,309,695‎‎ Common Shares outstanding (as of March 9, 2026); (ii) outstanding 5.50% senior unsecured hybrid debentures of the Corporation issued in July 2021 and due on September 30, 2026 (“2021 Debentures”) in the aggregate principal amount of $‎2,873,750‎, representing 5% of the currently outstanding $57,475,000 aggregate principal amount of 2021 Debentures (as of March 9, 2025); (iii) outstanding 5.00% convertible senior unsecured debentures of the Corporation issued in January 2023 and due on March 31, 2028 (“2023 Debentures”) in the aggregate principal amount of $7,491,850, representing 5% of the currently outstanding $149,837,000‎ aggregate principal amount of 2023 Debentures (as of March 9, 2025); and (iv) outstanding 5.60% senior unsecured hybrid debentures of the Corporation issued in November 2025 and due on December 31, 2030 (“2025 Debentures” and collectively, with the 2021 Debentures and 2023 Debentures, the “Debentures”) in the aggregate principal amount of $2,875,000, representing 5% of the currently outstanding $57,500,000 aggregate principal amount of 2025 Debentures (as of March 9, 2025). Each NCIB will end on March 22, 2027, unless the maximum amount of Common Shares or Debentures, as applicable, is purchased before then or StorageVault provides earlier notice of termination. StorageVault will not acquire through the facilities of the TSX more than 65,861 Common Shares, $12,848 aggregate principal amount of 2021 Debentures, $38,173 aggregate principal amount of 2023 Debenture...

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new analysis from The Brattle Group, better utilization of the existing US power system could save consumers more than $100 billion over the next decade. Much of the nation's electricity infrastructure sits unused for most of the year because it is built to meet short periods of peak demand. The Brattle Group (PRNewsFoto/The Brattle Group) The report, The Untapped Grid: How Better Utilization of the Power System Can Improve Energy Affordability, explains that by strategically adding new electricity demand during times and in locations where the grid has available capacity – and by using flexibility, efficiency, and new operational strategies to reduce peak demand – electric utilities could lower costs for consumers while supporting economic growth. Commissioned by the newly formed Utilize Coalition – which includes Google, Tesla, Carrier, Renew Home, SPAN, Sparkfund, and Verrus – and GridLab, the study was authored by Brattle Principal Ryan Hledik, Managing Energy Associate Long Lam, and Energy Associate Kate Peters. The authors estimate that all else equal, improving system utilization by 10% could reduce electricity rates by roughly 3.4% relative to current levels, while allowing utilities to more efficiently and strategically deploy capital to develop complementary grid infrastructure. "Rising electricity rates and accompanying energy affordability concerns are a national challenge that utilities and energy regulators are under pressure to address. Making better use of the existing power system is a cost-effective solution to the problem, and our study quantifies the significant scale of the opportunity," said Mr. Hledik, a Brattle Principal and coauthor of the report. "Looking ahead, achieving these benefits will require thoughtful, system-specific initiatives that account for reliability needs, applicable regulatory structures, and local conditions." The report models a representative mid-sized utility sys...

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Over the past two years, investors have sold off Novo Nordisk (NVO 2.48%) stock as it has faced a number of challenges. It has been losing ground in the GLP-1 market, which accounts for most of its revenue. Novo Nordisk's 2026 guidance implies that its revenue will decline this year. Despite the headwinds, there are many reasons to remain bullish on the company. Here's one reason why, as a shareholder, I intend to stay put. Experience matters Novo Nordisk has built a reputation over the past 100 years as a leader in the diabetes drug market. The company has made many breakthroughs and developed several generations of important drugs over this long period. This deep, long-standing expertise grants Novo Nordisk several advantages. First, massive internal data on clinical trial successes and failures can help steer its research in the right direction. It's not that surprising that it quickly established itself as a leader in the rising market for obesity drugs, considering obesity is classified as a chronic, metabolic disorder strongly linked to diabetes, a disease that belongs in the same category. It's also not surprising that the one company beating Novo Nordisk in the weight-loss market right now, Eli Lilly (LLY 1.32%), also has a long and successful history in developing diabetes medicines. Novo Nordisk's clinical experience should eventually allow it to launch newer, better products. Expand NYSE : NVO Novo Nordisk Today's Change ( -2.48 %) $ -0.95 Current Price $ 37.48 Key Data Points Market Cap $126B Day's Range $ 37.01 - $ 37.69 52wk Range $ 35.85 - $ 81.44 Volume 11K Avg Vol 25M Gross Margin 80.90 % Dividend Yield 4.61 % Second, Novo Nordisk has the manufacturing infrastructure and know-how to produce therapies in its core therapeutic area at scale. Making GLP-1 drugs requires different manufacturing demands than those for many other types of medicines. Novo Nordisk's long-standing expertise in its niche means it can keep up with these manufacturing requiremen...

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中山大学航空航天学院院长吴志刚对第一财经表示，当前较为突出的问题在于掌握核心工艺的高素质技能型人才存在较大缺口。 聚光灯下的商业航天产业，更多的商机正在出现，同时也面临许多待解之题。 “今年的会议明显变多了，除了综合类的展览外，还有各类细分方向的研讨会。”有数位来自商业航天产业链不同环节的企业代表向第一财经表示，能切身感受到商业航天领域受关注度的提升，有时候展览会议多到他们只能挑着参加。 3月17至18日，2026第二届商业航天产业发展大会暨商业航天展在深圳举行。记者现场走访时发现，有地方国资平台的代表去到射频产品厂家的展位招商引资，介绍当地产业园的配套条件；也有主要承担国家任务的载荷或卫星研制方向的研究所，开始积极展示没那么“顶配”但价格更“香”的新产品。继商业火箭企业掀起融资和IPO浪潮之后，产业链上下游的更多企事业单位也开始站到了聚光灯之下。 资金涌入下，人才技术缺口仍存 有长期关注商业航天投资领域的分析人士告诉第一财经，商业航天的投资环境跟以前不一样了。几年前，还是投资方来挑项目，企业想融资不是那么容易的事情。但现在不同了，如今头部几家甚至是第一梯队的企业都可以反过来挑投资方，各地的产业政策和政府引导基金也在争抢优质项目。 “我们布局商业航天领域较早，2021年便已切入赛道，目前行业排名前六的商业火箭公司中，我们已投资四家。彼时行业可参考的技术验证成果有限，资本市场对商业航天的关注度也远不及现在。在多数人尚未看懂赛道价值时，我们便借鉴马斯克的投资逻辑布局商业航天领域。”北京新鼎荣盛资本管理有限公司董事总经理汪志伟在接受第一财经采访时表示，从投资机构视角判断，预计2028年及以后将考虑项目退出，届时商业航天产业发展有望迎来峰值阶段。 在资金涌入的同时，行业也在加速招兵买马，人才储备和技术攻关成为企业代表们重点探讨的议题。北京航天驭星科技股份有限公司副总裁、总工程师曹梦分享道：“现在中国商业航天什么最缺？不缺钱，我们缺人才，尤其是缺干液体运载火箭的人。现在整个北京干液体火箭的有经验的技术人员，总体的和各个关键系统的技术人员都被抢疯了，这就是因为我们的人才太少了。” 液体推进剂的火箭发动机技术，已成为我国头部商业火箭企业重点布局的领域，对应的可复用液体运载火箭的测试场地和总装厂的建设也在提速中，人才需求的缺口随之而来。当下，类似情况亦出现在航天材料制造、卫星和载荷...

焦点科技（002315）公告，2025年营业收入19.14亿元，同比增长15.22%。净利润5.04亿元，同比增长11.61%。公司董事会审议通过的利润分配预案为：以3.17亿为基数，向全体股东每10股派发现金红利7元(含税)，送红股0股(含税)，以资本公积金向全体股东每10股转增3股。

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AECOM ( ACM ) has been awarded a position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. With a ceiling of $151B, the SHIELD contract covers a full spectrum of professional services for facility modernization, supporting operational readiness of the agency’s critical defense infrastructure. Source: Press Release More on AECOM AECOM: Beat And Raise Quarter Supports Buy Rating AECOM (ACM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript AECOM 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Aecom's shares rise after revenue and earnings beat AECOM Non-GAAP EPS of $1.29 beats by $0.13, revenue of $3.83B beats by $300M

财联社3月19日讯，据中国驻津巴布韦大使馆消息，津巴布韦政府近期宣布暂停原矿和锂精矿出口，并出台保留行业新规。中国驻津巴布韦使馆提醒在津中资企业和中国公民，进一步增强风险防范意识和守法合规意识。 来津巴布韦投资前，须全面、深入评估津营商环境、产业政策和相关法规，充分考虑各类投资经营风险，谨慎决策，避免因津政府政策变化导致损失。 在津生产经营期间，须严格遵守当地法规和监管要求，坚持合规经营，主动做好风险防控，依法维护自身合法权益。

MIAMI & BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, and Moder, the fastest growing AI and technology outsourcing company in mortgage, today announced a strategic partnership to co-build an AI-powered mortgage operations platform with first pilot customer Freedom Mortgage, bringing Palantir’s capabilities around data and AI to the forefront of the mortgage industry alongside Moder’s domain expertise. The co-built platform leverages Palantir’s Ontology to provide an agentic AI framework to integrate with existing systems of record today. By translating guidelines and operational policies into configurable, testable, and auditable rules, the new platform is designed to help teams execute critical processes with greater precision and scale. In early deployments with Freedom Mortgage, the platform has already transformed and is live with several key processes, driving meaningful value through improved speed and accuracy—benefiting operating agents and homeowners. “This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry,” said Michael Middleman, Chairman of Moder. “Together, we’re building technology that can help improve affordability, lower borrowing costs, and expand access to homeownership for millions of Americans.” “Combining our deep expertise in the mortgage industry with Palantir's data and AI capabilities, we’re already seeing measurable results improving the homeownership experience and helping mortgage servicers run more efficiently,” said Moder President and CEO Erik Anderson. “This latest technology will accelerate at scale our ability to deliver customized and automated solutions to all our clients in multiple industries.” “Freedom Mortgage is excited about the tremendous impact this strategic partnership between Moder and Palantir will have on the way we operate and the speed and ease by which we service our customers across the nation,” said Mike...

Moder and Palantir are co-building an AI-powered mortgage operations platform, with first pilot customer Freedom Mortgage, a new milestone toward empowering the dream of homeownership MIAMI & BOCA RATON, Fla., March 19, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), a global leader in operational artificial intelligence platforms, and Moder, the fastest growing AI and technology outsourcing company in mortgage, today announced a strategic partnership to co-build an AI-powered mortgage operations platform with first pilot customer Freedom Mortgage, bringing Palantir’s capabilities around data and AI to the forefront of the mortgage industry alongside Moder’s domain expertise. The co-built platform leverages Palantir’s Ontology to provide an agentic AI framework to integrate with existing systems of record today. By translating guidelines and operational policies into configurable, testable, and auditable rules, the new platform is designed to help teams execute critical processes with greater precision and scale. In early deployments with Freedom Mortgage, the platform has already transformed and is live with several key processes, driving meaningful value through improved speed and accuracy—benefiting operating agents and homeowners. "This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry," said Michael Middleman, Chairman of Moder. "Together, we’re building technology that can help improve affordability, lower borrowing costs, and expand access to homeownership for millions of Americans." "Combining our deep expertise in the mortgage industry with Palantir's data and AI capabilities, we’re already seeing measurable results improving the homeownership experience and helping mortgage servicers run more efficiently," said Moder President and CEO Erik Anderson. "This latest technology will accelerate at scale our ability to deliver customized and automated solutions to all our clients in multiple industries." "Freedom Mortgage is excited ...

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Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)is set to report its fiscal Q2 2026 results today after the bell, and the setup is hard to ignore. Analysts frame this as a key moment for the next phase of the semiconductor cycle, with AI demand now doing most of the heavy lifting. Expectations are high. Street estimates point to revenue growth above 60% year-over-year, driven largely by demand for high-bandwidth memory chips. Consensus EPS stands at $9.19, far above $1.56 in the same period last year, which shows how fast the cycle has turned. At the same time, sentiment remains strong. TipRanks data shows a “Strong Buy” rating based on 26 analysts, reflecting broad confidence going into the report. AI Supply Squeeze Driving the Story The core thesis around Micron is simple. AI chips cannot run without memory, and that puts Micron in a key spot in the value chain. As one market view puts it, Micron is the “infrastructure play” for AI, acting as the fuel behind systems powered by companies like Nvidia (NVDA). That dynamic has created what many call an AI supply squeeze. Micron’s HBM capacity for 2026 is already tight, with demand still rising. In its last earnings call, the company pointed to “significant revenue growth and technological advancements, particularly in the AI and HBM markets,” while also noting supply limits and rising capital spending. Even so, the company guided for continued strength. It forecast record revenue of $18.7 billion for the next quarter, along with strong margins, supported by AI-driven demand across its product lines. Micron’s growth is now led by its Compute and Networking segment, which has surged alongside AI demand, while other segments remain more stable, highlighting how the AI buildout is driving the company’s revenue mix. Momentum Builds Heading into earnings, the stock is showing clear momentum. Shares are up in pre-market trading and have gained more than 60% year-to-date. Trading activity is also picking up, with the name trending across both re...

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Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) is set to report its fiscal Q2 2026 results today after the bell, and the setup is hard to ignore. Analysts frame this as a key moment for the next phase of the semiconductor cycle, with AI demand now doing most of the heavy lifting. Expectations are high. Street estimates point to revenue growth above 60% year-over-year, driven largely by demand for high-bandwidth memory chips. Consensus EPS stands at $9.19, far above $1.56 in the same period last year, which shows how fast the cycle has turned. At the same time, sentiment remains strong. TipRanks data shows a “Strong Buy” rating based on 26 analysts, reflecting broad confidence going into the report. AI Supply Squeeze Driving the Story The core thesis around Micron is simple. AI chips cannot run without memory, and that puts Micron in a key spot in the value chain. As one market view puts it, Micron is the “infrastructure play” for AI, acting as the fuel behind systems powered by companies like Nvidia (NVDA). That dynamic has created what many call an AI supply squeeze. Micron’s HBM capacity for 2026 is already tight, with demand still rising. In its last earnings call, the company pointed to “significant revenue growth and technological advancements, particularly in the AI and HBM markets,” while also noting supply limits and rising capital spending. Even so, the company guided for continued strength. It forecast record revenue of $18.7 billion for the next quarter, along with strong margins, supported by AI-driven demand across its product lines. Micron’s growth is now led by its Compute and Networking segment, which has surged alongside AI demand, while other segments remain more stable, highlighting how the AI buildout is driving the company’s revenue mix. Momentum Builds Heading into earnings, the stock is showing clear momentum. Shares are up in pre-market trading and have gained more than 60% year-to-date. Trading activity is also picking up, with the name trending across both r...

Lithium Americas press release ( LAC ): FY GAAP EPS of $0.50. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $905.6 million in total cash and restricted cash, including $412.6 million at the Thacker Pass joint venture level. More on Lithium Americas Corp. Lithium Americas: Where Is The Future Of U.S. Lithium Headed? Lithium Americas: Government Support Comes At Equity's Expense Historical earnings data for Lithium Americas Corp. Financial information for Lithium Americas Corp.

格隆汇3月19日｜据日本时事通讯社，美国总统特朗普与日本首相高市早苗的工作午餐被取消，峰会会谈时间则相应延长。

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格隆汇3月19日｜据央视，北京市民政局等六部门日前联合印发《北京市养老机构预收费管理办法》，聚焦养老服务费、押金、会员费三类预收费项目，对收费上限、资金存管、退费保障等作出明确规定，切实保障老年人财产安全。 据悉，养老机构预收费包含养老服务费、押金、会员费。其中，养老服务费是指养老机构向服务对象或其代理人收取的床位费、服务费、膳食费以及其他费用。《办法》明确，养老机构预收的养老服务费应当明确相关费用的收取价格、收取依据、收取标准以及包含的服务项目或内容。养老服务费原则上按月收取，养老机构预收养老服务费最多不超过3个月。关于押金，《办法》明确，养老机构收取的押金数额不得超过月养老服务费用标准的4倍。 针对退费难、机构“跑路”等问题，《办法》明确，养老机构停业、歇业应提前30日向所在区民政部门报告并公示，对符合服务协议约定退费条件的预收费用，养老机构应当按照约定一次性退还剩余费用，不得拒绝、拖延。在办理退款手续时，原则上应从原付款渠道办理退款。养老机构不得超过床位供给能力承诺服务，预收费用总额不得超出其固定资产净额。

格隆汇3月19日｜欧盟交通运输专员驳回航空公司暂停强制使用合成绿色航空燃油的呼吁，并表示是否投资取决于行业自身。