Maplebear (CART +2.34%) Director Lily Sarafan reported the sale of 3,500 shares of Common Stock for a total value of approximately $128,000 on Feb. 25, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Instacart, a leading online grocery platform, reported this insider sale amid a year marked by shifting stock performance. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 3,500 Transaction value $128,00...
Maplebear (CART +2.34%) Director Lily Sarafan reported the sale of 3,500 shares of Common Stock for a total value of approximately $128,000 on Feb. 25, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing. Instacart, a leading online grocery platform, reported this insider sale amid a year marked by shifting stock performance. Transaction summary Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 3,500 Transaction value $128,000 Post-transaction shares (direct) 21,554 Post-transaction value (direct ownership) ~$788K Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($36.53); post-transaction value based on Feb. 25, 2026 market close ($36.55). Key questions What proportion of Lily Sarafan's holdings did this sale represent, and how does it compare to historical activity? This transaction accounted for 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, matching the median percentage for sell transactions in the available historical record, which includes one prior open-market sale event since September 2023. This transaction accounted for 13.97% of Ms. Sarafan's direct holdings, matching the median percentage for sell transactions in the available historical record, which includes one prior open-market sale event since September 2023. Were any indirect interests or derivative securities affected by this transaction? No; the entire sale was executed from direct holdings, and Ms. Sarafan reported no indirect shares or exercisable options after the transaction, as confirmed in the SEC filing. No; the entire sale was executed from direct holdings, and Ms. Sarafan reported no indirect shares or exercisable options after the transaction, as confirmed in the SEC filing. How does the transaction timing align with Maplebear's recent stock performance? The sale occurred with shares priced around $36.53 on Feb. 25, 2026, following a 25.1% decline in the stock's value over the prior year (as of Feb. 25, 2026), potentially reflecting routine liquidity rather than market timing. The sale occurred with ...
Back in 2009, residents were scandalized when employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in the Chicago suburb of Alsip were accused of exhuming old graves in order to resell the burial plots, unceremoniously dumping older remains in another area on the grounds. The perpetrators were tried and convicted in 2015 , but the forensic evidence of the moss that helped convict them has now been detailed in a new pap...
Back in 2009, residents were scandalized when employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in the Chicago suburb of Alsip were accused of exhuming old graves in order to resell the burial plots, unceremoniously dumping older remains in another area on the grounds. The perpetrators were tried and convicted in 2015 , but the forensic evidence of the moss that helped convict them has now been detailed in a new paper published in the journal Forensic Sciences Research. It's a follow-up to a 2025 paper concluding that mosses and other bryophyte plants have been used as evidence in forensic cases only a dozen or so times over the last century. "The focus was an attempt to elevate the profile of these small, often overlooked plants," co-author Matt von Konrat, who heads the botany collections at Chicago's Field Museum, told Ars. "Mosses are ubiquitous, resilient, and capable of preserving timeline and habitat information in ways that complement other forensic tools. Our recent publications help consolidate these cases into the scientific record and, we hope, encourage investigators to recognize and preserve botanical evidence more routinely. [We also wanted to] highlight the use of natural history collections and their stories and how they can be applied to questions and applied in ways we have yet to imagine." Burr Oak Cemetery dates back to 1927, when it was founded to serve as the final resting place for Chicago's African American population, which had grown significantly since the turn of the century due to migration from the South. Among the luminaries buried there are Emmett Till, heavyweight boxing champion Ezzard Charles, and blues singers Willie Dixon and Dinah Washington. Read full article Comments
Oracle is planning to cut thousands of jobs as it looks to manage a cash crunch driven by AI spending, according to sources. It's the latest major tech company to link layoffs to AI in some way. But Martha Gimble, executive director of the Yale Budget Lab, says data showing the tech is replacing human workers hasn’t turned up yet. Gimble joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Sour...
Oracle is planning to cut thousands of jobs as it looks to manage a cash crunch driven by AI spending, according to sources. It's the latest major tech company to link layoffs to AI in some way. But Martha Gimble, executive director of the Yale Budget Lab, says data showing the tech is replacing human workers hasn’t turned up yet. Gimble joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
NVIDIA Corporation CEO Jensen Huang has indicated that the firm’s latest $30 billion investment in OpenAI "might be the last time" before the AI startup goes public. At the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, Huang said he doesn’t foresee the possibility of investing $100 billion in OpenAI, a figure previously proposed as part of a large-sc...
NVIDIA Corporation CEO Jensen Huang has indicated that the firm’s latest $30 billion investment in OpenAI "might be the last time" before the AI startup goes public. At the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, Huang said he doesn’t foresee the possibility of investing $100 billion in OpenAI, a figure previously proposed as part of a large-scale infrastructure deal in September. The reason behind this, he clarified, is OpenAI’s impending IPO. He also noted that Nvidia’s $10 billion investment in OpenAI competitor, Anthropic, would also probably be its last. NVIDIA had earlier disclosed its intention to invest in Anthropic alongside Microsoft Corporation in November, reported CNBC. Don't Miss: Marked Shift From Prior Deal NVIDIA’s latest $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI was a significant pivot from the “non-binding” letter of intent signed in September. The original plan envisioned a $100 billion investment linked to deploying 10 gigawatts of computing power. Instead, the new $30 billion commitment represents a direct stake in OpenAI's current funding round, which is being raised at a $730 billion pre-money valuation. OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, dismissed reports of a rift with Nvidia as "insanity," reassuring investors that his company will remain Nvidia’s "gigantic customer" for the long term. Altman added that while OpenAI is exploring its own chips, it will continue using a broad mix of hardware, including Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin platform. Trending: Before the IPO: How One Company Quietly Locked Up 500+ Iconic Character Rights Critic Pushes Back Furthermore, OpenAI’s recent $110 billion funding round, which included Amazon.com Inc., Nvidia, and SoftBank Group Corp., was criticized by George Noble, a hedge fund manager and former assistant to legendary Fidelity investor Peter Lynch. Noble referred to the deal structure as “borderline criminal” and predicted it “can’t end well.” According to him, the a...
Three women have been interviewed under caution on suspicion of facilitating one of Britain’s worst sexual abuse scandals involving the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed and his alleged attacks over four decades. Scotland Yard said the number of victims had reached 154 women, feared to have suffered rape and sexual assault by Fayed, or sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The Metropolita...
Three women have been interviewed under caution on suspicion of facilitating one of Britain’s worst sexual abuse scandals involving the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed and his alleged attacks over four decades. Scotland Yard said the number of victims had reached 154 women, feared to have suffered rape and sexual assault by Fayed, or sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The Metropolitan police said that the three female suspects, aged in their 40s, 50s and 60s, were interviewed under caution within the last fortnight. Under pressure from those representing victims, the Met said the allegations also included the human trafficking of women, at least some of whom went on to be attacked by Al Fayed. The force said the number of victims had reached 154 women. The Met said: “They were questioned on suspicion of the following offences; aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting the commission of sexual offences, human trafficking for sexual exploitation.” Police said no arrests had yet been made. The Guardian understands detectives have identified several more suspects who will be questioned in the coming months over allegations that they may have facilitated or enabled the abuse. Commander Angela Craggs of the Met said: “Victims remain at the centre of this investigation. Today’s update marks an important step in a complex and far-reaching investigation. “While Al Fayed is no longer alive to face prosecution, we have always been determined to bring anyone who is suspected to have played a part in his offending to justice. “We encourage anyone with information, whether you were directly affected by Mohamed Al Fayed actions or have concerns about others who may have been involved or committed offences, to contact us. Information can also be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.” Fayed died in 2023 at the age of 94 and faces allegations that over four decades he used his wealth and power to attack scores o...
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack reiterated that interest rates could be on hold for quite some time, but signaled officials should be ready to respond to other outcomes. “Under my base case, I think policy should be on hold for quite some time as we see evidence that inflation is coming down and the labor market stabilizes further,” Hammack said Friday in remarks prepared ...
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack reiterated that interest rates could be on hold for quite some time, but signaled officials should be ready to respond to other outcomes. “Under my base case, I think policy should be on hold for quite some time as we see evidence that inflation is coming down and the labor market stabilizes further,” Hammack said Friday in remarks prepared for a conference in New York. “But it’s easy to envision other scenarios, as well, so I see two-sided risks to rates.” With less than two weeks to go before their next policy gathering, Fed officials have seen their economic outlook muddied by US-Israel strikes on Iran, a jump in oil prices and a surprisingly weak jobs report. The US labor market unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That challenges the narrative suggested by previous jobs reports that the labor market had been stabilizing. Read More: US Unexpectedly Sheds 92,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises Officials will enter a mandatory a quiet period starting at midnight, ahead of their March 17-18 gathering. Minutes from the Fed’s January meeting showed several officials suggested the central bank may need to lift borrowing costs if inflation remains elevated. Hammack, who has long been cautious about stubbornly high inflation, also said earlier this week that interest rates could be on hold for quite some time . The Cleveland Fed president, who votes on monetary policy decisions this year, emphasized the importance of the central bank’s autonomy in her Friday remarks. “The Fed’s independence, along with its accountability to Congress, is critical to maintain the world’s confidence in our commitment to 2% inflation,” she said. Hammack focused the bulk of her remarks on the US dollar, saying that while she didn’t see any immediate changes to the greenback’s dominance, “we shouldn’t take for granted the...
luismmolina/iStock via Getty Images Frontera Energy ( FECCF ) said late Thursday that its board has determined a binding offer received from Parex Resources ( PARXF ) to acquire its Colombian upstream operations is a superior proposal to another bid previously received from GeoPark ( GPRK ). GeoPark ( GPRK ) announced an agreement in January to acquire all of Frontera's ( FECCF ) oil and gas ex...
luismmolina/iStock via Getty Images Frontera Energy ( FECCF ) said late Thursday that its board has determined a binding offer received from Parex Resources ( PARXF ) to acquire its Colombian upstream operations is a superior proposal to another bid previously received from GeoPark ( GPRK ). GeoPark ( GPRK ) announced an agreement in January to acquire all of Frontera's ( FECCF ) oil and gas exploration and production assets in Colombia for $375M, but Parex's ( PARXF ) offer would involve the same assets as GeoPark in a $500M cash deal, including the assumption of debt and a $25M contingent payment. GeoPark ( GPRK ), which would be paid a $25M break fee from Frontera ( FECCF ) if the previous deal falls through, has been advised of the superior offer determination and has until March 12 to amend the terms of its agreement if it chooses, the company said. Frontera ( FECCF ) is one of the largest private producers in Colombia, with a portfolio of 17 exploration and production blocks; the company reported annual production of 38,934 boe/day at the end of last year's Q3. More on Parex Resources, Frontera Energy and GeoPark Parex Resources: The Rebound Continues Frontera Enegy: Finally Some Recovery GeoPark: High Potential But Still A Long Way To Go After Its Landing In Vaca Muerta
伊朗局勢|白宮料行動持續4至6周 華府正審視伊朗新領袖人選 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國白宮說當完成攻擊伊朗行動、對方不再對美國構成威脅,不論德黑蘭政府取態如何,華府亦會視伊朗已無條件投降。...
伊朗局勢|白宮料行動持續4至6周 華府正審視伊朗新領袖人選 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】美國白宮說當完成攻擊伊朗行動、對方不再對美國構成威脅,不論德黑蘭政府取態如何,華府亦會視伊朗已無條件投降。 以色列再空襲伊朗首都德黑蘭等地的建築,以軍指過去一天攻擊伊朗西部逾400個目標,包括導彈發射設施及無人機庫存,較早時德黑蘭著名地標阿扎迪塔亦遇襲。外媒引述消息人士指俄羅斯正向伊朗提供情報,協助攻擊美軍軍機、船艦及區內其他資產。美國白宮發言人萊維特回應記者提問時稱在控制伊朗領空的進展順利,預期「史詩之怒」行動持續四至六星期,又指特朗普政府及情報機構正審視伊朗新領袖潛在人選。
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Since my last article, " Ulta Beauty: High Cost Today, Much More Robust Tomorrow ," Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s ( ULTA ) stock price has gone up approximately 8%, which is evidence that the market reaction broadly confirmed the scenario I outlined in my previous article. Seeking Alpha The major retail investors are apparently fearful of profit-ta...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Since my last article, " Ulta Beauty: High Cost Today, Much More Robust Tomorrow ," Ulta Beauty, Inc.'s ( ULTA ) stock price has gone up approximately 8%, which is evidence that the market reaction broadly confirmed the scenario I outlined in my previous article. Seeking Alpha The major retail investors are apparently fearful of profit-taking when earnings will be released on March 12, 2026 (after hours) . However, the stock’s price action suggests steady institutional demand following the results. Earnings releases always produce volatility in the stock, as indicated by options data, and according to Bloomberg, the stock could go up (or go down) 6.7% following the earnings release. Options volume has also been increasing at a rate of 52% since the 2,943 options were traded during the week prior to the last earnings report. A put-to-call ratio of 0.5 indicates that a majority of options traders have a positive perception of the company. I am not forecasting anything here; the possibility of anything happening is endless, and I don't have a crystal ball. However, I do have a developed investment thesis based on a fundamental and misunderstood concept. While the company is accepting reduced margins now to strengthen its long-term competitive position, I will provide additional information on this in my full analysis below. A Strong Customer Base Ulta Beauty Inc., currently the largest retailer of cosmetics in the U.S., operates in a differentiated competitive position, combining mass and prestige beauty in a single retail platform. The beauty company’s business model is both very successful and quite different from all competitors. The company is able to sell the same product lines as Walgreens or CVS (mass-market products) and also carry the same luxury brands that are found in department stores. No other retailer carries the same level of brand offerings in a single location across the nation. Ulta’s most i...
Donald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the joint US-Israeli offensive launched seven days ago, as the two powers’ warplanes carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the spiralling conflict. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in a...
Donald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the joint US-Israeli offensive launched seven days ago, as the two powers’ warplanes carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the spiralling conflict. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in action over Iran and intensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon forced more than a million people to flee their homes. Israeli and US officials threatened further escalation as Iran retaliated with more attacks across a swathe of the Middle East. Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, said US firepower was “about to surge dramatically” , while Eyal Zamir, the Israel Defense Forces chief of staff, said Israel was moving to a new phase of its offensive that would “further dismantle the regime and its military capabilities”. Zamir said in a statement: “We have additional surprises ahead which I do not intend to disclose.” Tehran launched missiles and drones at Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, apparently targeting US bases and civilian infrastructure including oil pipelines. Other missiles were launched at Israel, though fewer than in the first days of the conflict. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had fired missiles towards Tel Aviv after an earlier wave of explosions caused a blaze at a residential building in the city. The Revolutionary Guards said Iranian forces had also targeted a military airbase and a radar site in Israel, and promised new initiatives and weapons would soon be deployed to confront Israeli and US aggression, without giving details. Witnesses described the latest airstrikes in Iran as particularly intense, shaking homes in the capital, Tehran. Others reported explosions around the Iranian city of Kermanshah in an area that is home to missile bases. Internet coverage in Iran has been reduced to about 1%, according to the monitor group NetBlocks, limi...
Australia has raised concerns with China following an “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter between two military helicopters, the defence department said on Friday. An Australian military helicopter was flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea when it was intercepted by a Chinese helicopter on Wednesday, a statement said. The Chinese helicopter matched the Australian aircraft’s altit...
Australia has raised concerns with China following an “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter between two military helicopters, the defence department said on Friday. An Australian military helicopter was flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea when it was intercepted by a Chinese helicopter on Wednesday, a statement said. The Chinese helicopter matched the Australian aircraft’s altitude before “closing in to an unsafe distance”, increasing speed and then rolling towards it, requiring the Australian crew to take “evasive action”. Advertisement “This was an unsafe and unprofessional manoeuvre that posed a risk to our aircraft and its personnel,” the statement said. Australia was undertaking a routine patrol in the Yellow Sea as part of the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, it said. Advertisement No injuries were reported in the encounter between the People’s Liberation Army Navy helicopter and the aircraft of the Australian Defence Force.
中東局勢|特朗普預期油價快跌至新低 稱已掌握方法確保霍爾木茲海峽航行安全 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】國際油價持續飊升,美國總統特朗普預期油價很快跌至新低。 特朗普接受美國有線新聞網絡(CNN)...
中東局勢|特朗普預期油價快跌至新低 稱已掌握方法確保霍爾木茲海峽航行安全 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】國際油價持續飊升,美國總統特朗普預期油價很快跌至新低。 特朗普接受美國有線新聞網絡(CNN)專訪時不擔心油價持續上脹,認為目前只是短暫上升但相信很快會跌至新低,又稱已掌握到如何確保霍爾木茲海峽航行安全;國際金融開發公司則宣布推出200億美元保險計劃擔保通過霍爾木茲海峽的運油輪。伊朗軍方發言人重申海峽由伊朗控制、不會關閉,但不准美國和以色列船隻通行。