Charles announced as patron of Community Security Trust hours after attack on another Jewish charity’s ambulances King Charles has been made patron of a charity that protects Jewish communities in the wake of the firebomb attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in north London. The Community Security Trust (CST), which provides protection to Jewish communities, said Charles’s acceptance...
Charles announced as patron of Community Security Trust hours after attack on another Jewish charity’s ambulances King Charles has been made patron of a charity that protects Jewish communities in the wake of the firebomb attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in north London. The Community Security Trust (CST), which provides protection to Jewish communities, said Charles’s acceptance of the position highlighted his support for the “fight against antisemitism”. Continue reading...
With the island back in Washington’s sights, the Screen Cuba festival is taking UK audiences beyond the blockade At a packed trade union meeting in Havana, one of the workers calls out management’s delays in sending a technician to repair faulty machinery. Perhaps, he suggests, the required specialist has yet to be born. Another labourer called Lina – one of the few women employed at the site – st...
With the island back in Washington’s sights, the Screen Cuba festival is taking UK audiences beyond the blockade At a packed trade union meeting in Havana, one of the workers calls out management’s delays in sending a technician to repair faulty machinery. Perhaps, he suggests, the required specialist has yet to be born. Another labourer called Lina – one of the few women employed at the site – stands up to criticise the dilapidated state of the dockyard. All the while, a bourgeois theatre director named Oscar looks on in search of characters for his next creative project. This is Hasta Cierto Punto (“Up to a Certain Point”), Tomás Gutiérrez Alea’s 1983 film interrogating the state of gender relations in post-revolutionary Cuba. Continue reading...
sankai/E+ via Getty Images Geopolitical headlines rarely arrive quietly. The recent escalation in the Middle East is a reminder of how quickly tensions can feel destabilizing. Markets have long navigated geopolitical shocks. What differentiates today’s environment is not simply the number of conflicts, but an emerging and sustained friction. The world appears to be shifting away from a period of i...
sankai/E+ via Getty Images Geopolitical headlines rarely arrive quietly. The recent escalation in the Middle East is a reminder of how quickly tensions can feel destabilizing. Markets have long navigated geopolitical shocks. What differentiates today’s environment is not simply the number of conflicts, but an emerging and sustained friction. The world appears to be shifting away from a period of integration toward one characterized by strategic competition , industrial policy, and rising defense spending. History shows that most geopolitical shocks do not leave a lasting imprint on markets. Investors who stayed invested - and selectively added exposure during weakness - have generally been rewarded. The objective is not to react to every headline, but to distinguish between short-term volatility and structural change. Persistent geopolitical friction can raise risk premia and alter the diversification characteristics of assets - both of which can be critical considerations for investors. Putting today’s risk in perspective At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, policymakers focused on whether the post-war global order is over. 1 Meanwhile, recent conflicts across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America have pushed today’s current geopolitical risk environment ranking into the 90 th percentile of history (red dot, chart). For investors, the key question is how a future that is potentially characterized by more frequent conflicts could impact asset prices. The chart below shows the response of equities and sovereign yields to some of the largest geopolitical events since World War II. Three observations stand out: Extreme geopolitical events can disrupt financial markets. The most notable example is the 1973 Yom Kippur War, which led to an oil embargo, a doubling of WTI prices, energy rationing, and a severe adverse supply shock that knocked the global economy into recession. Most geopolitical events, however, do not leave a lasting imprint. The median pea...
Senators Close To Deal To End Airport TSA Crisis As Americans' Fury Mounts With no-shows by unpaid TSA agents imposing hours-long security-line waits and missed flights on flyers at major airports across the country, senators on Monday night signaled that a deal to end the TSA crisis is finally within sight. The leap toward a deal followed a White House meeting of a group of Republican senators ho...
Senators Close To Deal To End Airport TSA Crisis As Americans' Fury Mounts With no-shows by unpaid TSA agents imposing hours-long security-line waits and missed flights on flyers at major airports across the country, senators on Monday night signaled that a deal to end the TSA crisis is finally within sight. The leap toward a deal followed a White House meeting of a group of Republican senators hosted by President Trump. “It went really well,” said Alabama Sen. Katie Britt, who was among the attendees. Asked if the group had a solution in hand, she replied "We do." Optimistic signals came from the other side of the aisle as well. “Both sides are talking in a serious way," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the Wall Street Journal on his way out of the Capitol on Monday night. Chaos at PHL International airport right now😳😳several TSA checkpoints are closed @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/1n3zq9gYwz — Morgan Parrish (@MorganParrishTV) March 19, 2026 The crisis sprang from Democrats' refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security unless reforms are made to how Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers carry out their duties . Those demands came after ICE agents shot two aggressive anti-ICE activists to death in two separate incidents in Minnesota. Some of the leftists' demands may actually be considered reasonable by those right-wingers and libertarians who are wary of police overreach -- such measures include refraining from forcible entry into private homes without a warrant, a ban on agents wearing masks, and the implementation of body cameras. Democrats have also demanded an end to roving patrols and additional training on use of force and de-escalation. With Republicans only holding a 53-47 margin , the Democrats have the numbers to block funding, since it takes 60 votes to get by a filibuster. 🚨 #BREAKING : ABSOLUTE PANDAMONIUM at the New Orleans airport this morning where the TSA security line stretched... ...ALL THE WAY OUT INTO THE PARKING G...
Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Alex Longley looks at the limits of recent messaging that has helped calm oil markets. Whether you’re an optimist that President Donald Trump is in talks to end the Iran war or not, one thing is clear: US officials are making oil trading ever harder. Trump’s Truth Social post yesterday was the latest — and most for...
Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Alex Longley looks at the limits of recent messaging that has helped calm oil markets. Whether you’re an optimist that President Donald Trump is in talks to end the Iran war or not, one thing is clear: US officials are making oil trading ever harder. Trump’s Truth Social post yesterday was the latest — and most forceful — in a string of official comments that had the effect of pushing oil prices lower. His retreat from threats to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure followed warnings from allies that the conflict was fast becoming a disaster. Trump already said over two weeks ago that the conflict would end soon, but the bombing has continued and very few ships are escaping the Persian Gulf. His administration has tried to ease the impact on oil markets by adding barrels to the market through emergency reserves, unsanctioning Russian oil stranded at sea and removing restrictions on Iranian supplies. Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US could even consider a further release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, just days after the International Energy Agency announced record stockpile withdrawals to combat oil prices above $100. But Trump’s proclamation that “productive conversations” with Iran had taken place was the first suggestion that something tangible is happening to end the war, even if Tehran denied them. Brent futures fell about $17 in minutes to as low as $96. Speculators had held the most net-bullish wagers since 2020 in the days prior to the post. Still, even if recent messaging has helped ease prices, the war has also shown just how much control Iran can exert over the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. “The part we need to focus on is not only a ceasefire and a peace, but who would control the Strait of Hormuz?” said Nadia Martin Wiggen, a director at Svelland Capital, in a Bloomberg TV interview...
Apollo’s stock was down as one of its private-credit funds said it was honoring less than half of the redemption requests it received in the latest quarter.
Apollo’s stock was down as one of its private-credit funds said it was honoring less than half of the redemption requests it received in the latest quarter.
Wuxi Biologics ADR press release ( WXXWY ): FY Adjusted EPS of ¥ 1.33. Revenue of ¥ 21.79M (+16.7% Y/Y). EBITDA rose 38.1% YoY, and IFRS net profit increased 45.3% YoY Free cash flow reached ¥ 2.3B, increasing over 70% YoY Total backlog increased to US$23.7 billion; backlog within 3 years increased to US$4.5 billion. More on Wuxi Biologics ADR WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (WXXWY) Presents at 44th ...
Wuxi Biologics ADR press release ( WXXWY ): FY Adjusted EPS of ¥ 1.33. Revenue of ¥ 21.79M (+16.7% Y/Y). EBITDA rose 38.1% YoY, and IFRS net profit increased 45.3% YoY Free cash flow reached ¥ 2.3B, increasing over 70% YoY Total backlog increased to US$23.7 billion; backlog within 3 years increased to US$4.5 billion. More on Wuxi Biologics ADR WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (WXXWY) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (WXXWY) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow Historical earnings data for Wuxi Biologics ADR Financial information for Wuxi Biologics ADR
(RTTNews) - United Airlines (UAL) said it expects to take delivery of more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028. New airplanes joining United's fleet between now and April of 2028 include: 47 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the Elevated interior; 33 will be configured with additiona
(RTTNews) - United Airlines (UAL) said it expects to take delivery of more than 250 new aircraft by April 2028. New airplanes joining United's fleet between now and April of 2028 include: 47 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the Elevated interior; 33 will be configured with additiona
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), a distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, said it now expects net sales for the full-year 2026 between $7.80 billion and $7.90 billion,
(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), a distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, said it now expects net sales for the full-year 2026 between $7.80 billion and $7.90 billion,
SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot ( HD ), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mingledorff's, a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, parts and supplies, serving residential and commercial customers through 42 locations in five states across the southeastern U.S. The closing of the acquisition is expected to be completed ...
SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot ( HD ), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mingledorff's, a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, parts and supplies, serving residential and commercial customers through 42 locations in five states across the southeastern U.S. The closing of the acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be funded through cash on hand and debt. The company said it does not expect this acquisition to impact the return to its target 2.0x leverage ratio, which is anticipated to occur by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027. "We are thrilled to welcome Mingledorff's to the SRS family, establishing another vertical that allows us to serve new pro contractors while enhancing our product offering to our existing builder, general contractor, and multifamily customers more holistically than ever before," said Dan Tinker , CEO of SRS. "By adding a quality HVAC platform alongside our premier roofing, interior and exterior building materials, landscape, and pool businesses, we can offer our customers unmatched product options and streamlined fulfillment—all from a single, trusted distribution partner." HD +0.21% premarket to $331.6. Source: Press Release More on Home Depot Home Depot: Premium Valuation Questionable After Mixed Q4 The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Home Depot Q4 Earnings Preview: Housing Trends In Focus, Shares Fairly Valued Earnings scoreboard: 32 of 50 companies posted earnings growth in latest week Dividend Roundup: Home Depot, UnitedHealth, Cigna, Nvidia, and more
Edwin Tan/E+ via Getty Images HUYA Inc. ( HUYA ), a provider of game-centered entertainment and other related services such as live streaming, could have used a boost from the release of the latest earnings report on March 17. The stock had been heading down for some time, likely affected by recent geopolitical events, but all the Q4 FY2025 report managed to do was send the stock even lower. Moreo...
Edwin Tan/E+ via Getty Images HUYA Inc. ( HUYA ), a provider of game-centered entertainment and other related services such as live streaming, could have used a boost from the release of the latest earnings report on March 17. The stock had been heading down for some time, likely affected by recent geopolitical events, but all the Q4 FY2025 report managed to do was send the stock even lower. Moreover, there are a couple of reasons why HUYA may have to see further lows. HUYA was able to find support, but it looks like support is giving way A previous article from January 2026 written by myself took note of a breakthrough as a result of a spike in the stock price, which allowed for HUYA to move past a resistance level that had kept it contained for some time. Yet there was no apparent catalyst to be found for this surge, which is why the article offered a possible scenario that might have led to the sequence of events that unfolded. Furthermore, the article, assuming that was indeed what happened, suggested to be wary of the rise in the stock because the driver of the rally could just as easily reverse itself. Accordingly, I chose to rate HUYA a hold in the article. Source: Thinkorswim app The prior article mentioned in its closing remarks to be cautious of HUYA because anyone buying in on the rally ran the risk of being punished for doing so due to the possibility the rally could unwind if the scenario as depicted in the article turned out to be accurate. The chart above shows how these remarks proved to be on point because the rally proceeded to reverse itself after hitting a 52-weeks high of $4.93 per ADS on February 10. Where HUYA might be heading next HUYA has been heading down since the February high, except for a brief bounce in the last few days. This bounce could be significant, especially since the stock fell 9%, and significantly more on an intraday basis, on March 17, the day HUYA released the Q4 FY2025 report before the market opened. HUYA hit a 2026 low ...
BlackRock Inc. ’s Rick Rieder , the firm’s top bond-market executive who was passed over by President Donald Trump to be chair of the Federal Reserve , is pursuing investor cash for his first hedge fund in years. The asset manager stepped up efforts in recent weeks to raise money for TriaXial, which has been in development since last year, according to filings and people with knowledge of the matt...
BlackRock Inc. ’s Rick Rieder , the firm’s top bond-market executive who was passed over by President Donald Trump to be chair of the Federal Reserve , is pursuing investor cash for his first hedge fund in years. The asset manager stepped up efforts in recent weeks to raise money for TriaXial, which has been in development since last year, according to filings and people with knowledge of the matter. Russell Brownback , deputy chief investment officer for fixed income, is also a portfolio manager. A representative for New York-based BlackRock declined to comment. Rieder has described TriaXial to colleagues as a combination of premier investing ideas from across the firm’s fixed-income business packaged into a single strategy. He plans to invest across asset classes and make opportunistic bets designed to have low correlation to the broader market, while relying on a modest amount of leverage to juice returns. As BlackRock’s chief investment officer for fixed income, Rieder oversees roughly $3 trillion, and his funds have pulled in even more money since his name was mentioned prominently during Trump’s vetting process for the central bank’s top post. “Rieder is considered a kind of a rock star in the industry,” Kirsten Chang, senior industry analyst at VettaFi, which tracks data primarily on publicly traded bond funds. “People really trust his name to make the moves that he’s making behind the portfolio allocations.” Bond investing has always been at the core of BlackRock, a $14 trillion giant of public markets. More recently, Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink has pushed deeper into private markets as well, and the firm has suggested that skilled hedge fund portfolio managers can generate superior returns in volatile markets. Rieder, 64, went from a dark horse candidate for Fed chair to being on a short list of finalists, meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as well as Trump, who ultimately picked Kevin Warsh in late January. Rieder also manages BlackRock S...
Tesla turned around its performance in Europe in February. In February, new vehicle registrations for Tesla's rose 11.8%, after having fallen 17% the previous month, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Chinese EV maker BYD saw new vehicle registrations rise 162.3% in February.
Tesla turned around its performance in Europe in February. In February, new vehicle registrations for Tesla's rose 11.8%, after having fallen 17% the previous month, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Chinese EV maker BYD saw new vehicle registrations rise 162.3% in February.
France is on track for its highest level of nuclear generation for March since 2019, helping to support power markets across Europe amid the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East. French reactors are running more steadily, allowing them to nearly double power exports compared with last year, according to data from network operator RTE. Europe is facing a surge in wholesale power prices...
France is on track for its highest level of nuclear generation for March since 2019, helping to support power markets across Europe amid the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East. French reactors are running more steadily, allowing them to nearly double power exports compared with last year, according to data from network operator RTE. Europe is facing a surge in wholesale power prices, driven by its reliance on imports that have been disrupted by the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Benchmark European natural gas prices have risen sharply as the conflict hit key energy infrastructure and supply routes. Governments are increasingly concerned about the impact on households and businesses as higher costs feed through the economy. “French nuclear is running overtime — it not only makes up for a very high share of domestic power use but also covers quite a lot of demand from neighboring markets which have much higher power prices,” said Florence Schmit , energy strategist at Rabobank. “The French nuclear fleet together with rising renewable capacity in all European power markets is effectively shielding prices from rising further on the back of actual gas supply concerns.” French nuclear generation has averaged more than 44 gigawatts so far in March, on track for the highest for the month since 2019. Meanwhile, exports have averaged about 11.5 gigawatts for March so far, according to RTE. Read: Europe’s Power Prices Resist Iran Shock as Renewables Surge France is one of the few European countries with a large nuclear fleet, after others such as Germany shut their reactors. This has helped keep French power prices lower than in neighboring markets, while also making the country a key supplier when the regional system tightens. French power futures for delivery in April are up 54% so far this month, according to EEX. The European gas benchmark is up about 65%, according to ICE.
Getty Images Some lawmakers want to expand retirees' options for making charitable donations from their individual retirement accounts . Under current tax law, anyone who's at least age 70½ can make what's known as a qualified charitable distribution , or QCD, which is a direct transfer from an IRA to an eligible nonprofit. A new bipartisan Senate bill would also allow those IRA owners to direct Q...
Getty Images Some lawmakers want to expand retirees' options for making charitable donations from their individual retirement accounts . Under current tax law, anyone who's at least age 70½ can make what's known as a qualified charitable distribution , or QCD, which is a direct transfer from an IRA to an eligible nonprofit. A new bipartisan Senate bill would also allow those IRA owners to direct QCDs to donor-advised funds. A DAF is a charitable giving account managed by a public nonprofit. Donors get an up-front tax deduction for their contribution to the fund, and they can recommend donations to qualifying charities over time. The Senate measure, introduced March 3 as a companion to an existing House bill floated last year, would mean a change to the existing general requirement that QCDs go directly to charities. The Senate bill was referred to the Finance Committee, and the House measure is in the Ways and Means Committee. Read more CNBC personal finance coverage BlackRock CEO Fink: Trump accounts may be 'significant' wealth-building tool The uneven cost of tariffs: Why some households will pay more than others When it comes to private credit, 'some caution is reasonable,' advisor says 'War tax resistance' gains attention amid Iran conflict, but IRS penalties apply Average IRS tax refund is up 10.8%, new filing data shows Your tax refund could be smaller than expected this season. Here's why What may happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn't act Trump officials task Treasury Department with student loan collection Harvard University tops this year's list of 'dream colleges': The Princeton Review 9% of ACA enrollees go uninsured after enhanced subsidies expire, poll finds The Fed keeps rates unchanged in March: What that means for you Many states' unemployment benefits fall far short of average wages: Analysis Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists More than 576,000 student loan borrowers in repayment plan back...