After the U.S. sinks an Iranian warship, Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel toggle caption Eranga Jayawardene/AP/AP COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka transferred more than 200 sailors from an Iranian naval vessel to shore Friday after it sought assistance while anchored outside the country's waters, as tensions mounted in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine. Sri Lankan navy spokesperson Cmdr. Buddhika Sampath said 204 sailors of the IRIS Bushehr were brought to Welisara Naval Base near the capital, Colombo. They underwent border control procedures and medical tests, but none were found to have health issues. About 15 others have been left aboard the ship with Sri Lankan naval personnel for assistance because they had reported a fault with the ship. The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts. He said the ship will be taken to the port of Trincomalee in eastern Sri Lanka, and remain in Sri Lankan custody until further notice. Sponsor Message Iranian ship was taking part in naval exercises The Sri Lankan government took custody of the Bushehr after the U.S. sank an Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, off Sri Lanka's coast Wednesday. The strike marked one of the rare instances since World War II in which a submarine sank a surface warship, and highlighted the expanding scope of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The Dena had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading into international waters on its way home. At least 74 countries had joined the events, according to India's Defense Ministry, including the U.S. Navy, which conducted reconnaissance aircraft and maritime patrol drills. The Indian navy received a distress signal from the Dena but by the time it launched a search and rescue operation, the Sri Lankan navy had already begun its own rescue efforts, the ministry said. The Sri Lankan navy rescued 32 sailors and r...

A man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Northern Ireland beat a previous partner, a court has heard. Stephen McCullagh also covertly recorded the counselling sessions of the woman, just months before he met and allegedly killed Natalie McNally, Belfast crown court was told on Friday. McCullagh, 36, of Lisburn, County Antrim, denies murdering McNally, 32, who was found dead at her home in Lurgan, County Armagh, in December 2022. She was subjected to a prolonged assault that included stab wounds to the neck, strangulation and heavy blows to the head, according to a state pathologist. Prosecutors allege that McCullagh uploaded a prerecorded gaming session to YouTube and pretended it was a live stream to confect an alibi for a crime that was “planned, calculated and premeditated”. On Friday, the ninth day of the trial, the ex-girlfriend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she met McCullagh in 2015 and that they had an “off and on” relationship for seven years. At the end of 2019 they met at his home to try to reconcile after a break-up, she said. McCullagh became angry after discovering that she had been messaging and sending images to another man, the woman said. “He pushed me abruptly, yanked the phone off me and pushed me into the bathtub.” Later that evening, while McCullagh was driving the woman to her home, she attempted to take her own life by jumping from the moving car, she said. McCullagh pulled her back and allegedly hit her. “He punched me in the temple. He said I could kill myself on my own time.” McCullagh’s defence barrister, John Kearney KC, said his client had no recollection of a physical row in the bathroom and that in the car he intervened to save her life. The ex-girlfriend said McCullagh threatened to send pictures from her phone to her family, friends and colleagues and to burn sentimental items of her that were at his home. The defence disputed both claims. The couple separated again, resumed contact in 2021 and in January ...

波士顿联邦储备银行行长苏珊・柯林斯周五表示，她认为目前没有迫切需要调整利率，货币政策宽松的前景，取决于通胀能否进一步回落至2%的目标水平。 柯林斯在准备于马萨诸塞州斯普林菲尔德一场活动上发表的讲稿中称：“根据我的展望，我认为保持耐心、审慎的做法是合适的”，并且“我认为没有必要急于进行额外的政策调整”。 她表示：“我的基本判断是，通胀前景仍不明朗，且持续存在上行风险。在我看来，这一点，再加上近期数据显示劳动力市场相对稳定，都说明政策利率需要在当前适度限制性水平上维持一段时间。” 柯林斯称，要支持当前3.5%至3.75%的联邦基金目标利率区间开始放宽，她需要看到明确证据，证明仍处高位的通胀正重回目标水平，而这“可能要到今年下半年才会出现”。 柯林斯指出，在她的展望中，“经济仍存在相当大的不确定性，中东冲突等地缘政治局势近期加剧了这种不确定性。”尽管如此，她补充道：“我的基本前景还算温和——经济将持续稳健增长，劳动力市场状况相对均衡，随着关税影响消退，通胀放缓进程将在今年晚些时候重启。” 关于就业市场，柯林斯表示人工智能可能会影响招聘节奏，并解释称：“尽管招聘节奏可能较去年低迷的水平有所回升，但就业增长大概率仍将保持温和。” 这位美联储行长发表讲话当天，政府公布的数据显示，2月份就业人数意外减少，这可能预示着就业市场进一步走弱。美联储去年将利率目标下调75个基点，以支撑日渐疲软的就业部门，但分析师尚不清楚当前的疲软是由临时因素导致，还是更持久趋势的开端。 美联储还面临着因美国与以色列针对伊朗的冲突而飙升的能源价格带来的进一步挑战。汽油价格上涨可能进一步推 高通 胀，并动摇通胀预期，这会让美联储为稳定就业市场而降息的任何举措都变得更加复杂。 市场普遍预计，美联储将在3月17日至18日的联邦公开市场委员会会议上维持利率不变，而市场仍预计今年晚些时候会有若干次降息。 责任编辑：李肇孚

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格隆汇3月7日｜美国克利夫兰联储主席贝丝·哈马克周五表示，在通胀依然过高的经济环境下，她认为暂无必要调整货币政策立场。哈马克在纽约市美国货币政策论坛发表演讲的文稿中称，考虑到美联储需要在高企的通胀与疲软的就业市场之间取得平衡，这些因素加上去年实施的降息，使得当前的货币政策处于有利位置，央行利率目标对经济的影响是中性的。哈马克表示：“根据我的基准情景，我认为政策应暂时按兵不动相当长一段时间，等待通胀下降和劳动力市场进一步企稳的证据。”同时她补充道，“但也很容易设想其他情景，因此我认为利率存在双向风险。”

Earnings Call Insights: NewLake Capital Partners (NLCP) Q4 2025 Management View Gordon DuGan, Chairman, stated that NewLake Capital delivered a strong performance in 2025, generating $51 million in revenue, $44 million in AFFO, and returning $1.72 per share in dividends from $2.09 per share of AFFO. He highlighted the company's ongoing focus on disciplined risk management, re-tenanting, and sourcing quality opportunities. DuGan commented, "Our measured pace of origination reflects intentional discipline as we navigate the current environment and position the company for future growth once reforms materialize." DuGan noted President Trump's executive order to accelerate rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III as a significant policy development, but emphasized the necessity of DOJ follow-through. Anthony Coniglio, President and CEO, reported that fourth quarter results were in line with expectations, with AFFO at $0.51 per share and an 85% AFFO payout ratio. Coniglio stated, "Our full year results exceeded those of 2024, which is especially notable in a market where competitors reported year-over-year declines in both revenue and AFFO." He shared that the company closed two transactions with Cresco Labs and partnered with Curaleaf and C3 to optimize property performance and reduce risk. Coniglio also described the successful transition of a San Diego dispensary to Wellgreens, resulting in a 5-year lease extension and a reduction in exposure to the cannabis operator from 9% to 8% of annualized base rent. Lisa Meyer, CFO, stated, "For the full year of 2025, our portfolio generated total revenue of $51.1 million, representing a modest 1.9% increase from $50.1 million for the full year of 2024." Meyer attributed revenue growth to acquisitions, improvement allowances, and rent escalators, partially offset by vacancies. She highlighted a strong balance sheet with $433 million in gross real estate assets, $7.6 million in debt, and $106.3 million in available liquidity. Outloo...

Earnings Call Insights: Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX) Q1 2026 Management View George Wilson, President, CEO & Chairman, opened by noting the retirement of Susan Davis from the Board, acknowledging her impact during the company’s transformation. Wilson stated that "market conditions remained soft and company performance was in line with our expectations," attributing challenges to seasonality, global macroeconomic pressures, and especially end consumer confidence. He highlighted that "inflationary pressures, labor costs and certain raw material costs have started to moderate, energy prices have risen" and referenced "heightened geopolitical tensions" as contributing to a cautious consumer environment. Wilson described progress in the Hardware Solutions segment, reporting that the Monterrey, Mexico plant is now stable and that "we don't expect to provide updates on this matter going forward." In Extruded Solutions, focus has been on product development and repositioning Schlegel Seals, while the Custom Solutions segment prioritizes operational efficiencies and market share integration. Wilson stressed, "these efforts position the Custom Solutions segment to deliver improved performance while building a stronger foundation for sustainable growth." On corporate strategy, Wilson outlined the formation of new commercial and operational excellence teams targeting "new market development, the creation of global pricing strategies, logistics and sourcing projects to drive savings ongoing ERP rationalization and AI-led process improvements." He emphasized continued disciplined debt reduction and the pursuit of "targeted small bolt-on acquisitions if available." Scott Zuehlke, Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer, stated, "on a consolidated basis, we reported net sales of $409.1 million during the first quarter of 2026," and explained the increase was mainly due to foreign exchange translation and tariff pass-throughs. Zuehlke reported a net loss of $4.1 million or ($0.09) p...

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Key Points The S&P 500 has changed direction several times in recent trading sessions amid various concerns. History shows us these difficult periods don’t last forever. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Watching daily stock performance or the movements of your portfolio may not be easy these days. The S&P 500 has swung from gains to losses amid a variety of concerns, from questions about the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) spending to worries about conflict in Iran and its potential impact on the economy. So now is a great time to talk about market volatility and how to handle such tough moments. Volatility is definitely uncomfortable, but the good news is it isn't dangerous. In fact, history shows us that panic selling has cost investors more than any market crash. Let's zoom in for a closer look. 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 » Tumultuous times for the S&P 500 As mentioned, the S&P 500 has been going through turmoil in recent weeks -- and investors have expressed concern about company-specific issues as well as broader geopolitical and economic issues. They've worried that companies might spend too much on AI, and the benefits from this spending will fall short of expectations. And uncertainties about import tariffs, the pace of interest rate cuts, and most recently, the war in Iran represent additional potential headwinds for the economy and for stocks. All of this has created volatility in the stock market, with the S&P 500 fluctuating between optimism and pessimism in a very short period of time. Against this backdrop, you may be tempted to sell -- and buying stocks may be the last thing on your mind. But before you make any moves, consider the following. Yes, volatility is uncomfortable, but it actually isn't dangerous. History shows us that these periods do...

Brent crude futures hit $90 a barrel for the first time since October 2023 as war rages on in the Middle East. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has practically stopped. Some traders warn oil could top $100. Mike McGlone of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Key Points Plug Power now has a hydrogen production network with the capacity to produce up to 40 tons of liquid hydrogen per day. The company plans to be fully profitable by the end of 2028. Investors will need to see if its hydrogen production plants have enough business to operate at full capacity. 10 stocks we like better than Plug Power › It's been a volatile week of trading. There's uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and oil prices have spiked. Amid the global unpredictability, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock rocketed as much as 30% higher this week after the energy company reported earnings. With several hours remaining in Friday trading, Plug stock was up by about 20% for the week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. 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 » 2025 goals achieved Plug announced a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of $0.06 per share on $225.2 million in sales. Wall Street had expected a loss of $0.10 per share from $217 million in sales, according to FactSet (NYSE: FDS). That finished a year in which the company achieved its goal of over $700 million in revenue and a positive gross margin for Q4. Plug also announced that a new CEO will lead its growth path forward. Jose Luis Crespo has assumed the role, intending to drive improving margins, leading to achieving positive operating income by the end of 2027 and reaching full profitability by the end of 2028. Investors should remain wary, however. There's a reason the stock has declined by 85% over the past three years. Plug still has over $1.3 billion in long-term debt from building up its hydrogen production capacity. It now has three facilities with a total capacity to produce up to 40 tons of liquid hydrogen per day. Plug Power will need customers seeking to utilize th...

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：仍致力于实现美联储的就业和通胀目标。

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：通胀问题远比关税问题广泛。

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 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

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：稳定币可能提振对美元的需求。

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：美元地位归功于美国的基本面、法律体系和信誉。

周五美国海关与边境保护局一名官员告知联邦法官，他们无法遵守法院要求停止关税支付流程中某一关键步骤的命令。 在最高法院推翻总统大部分全球关税政策后，纽约联邦贸易法院法官Richard Eaton周三发布命令，要求停止在进口商的海关文件中计算特朗普征收的紧急关税。此举旨在简化未来的退税流程。法官还质问政府，既然最高法院上个月已裁定这些关税非法，为何一直没有停止相关操作。 海关与边境保护局执行主任Brandon Lord在周五的一份文件中表示，该机构每周处理数十万项进口条目的自动化系统无法自动剔除与上述紧急关税相关的条目。 “海关面临前所未有的退税工作量，”Lord在文件中表示。“现有的行政程序和技术手段并不适合如此规模的任务，这将需要大量的核算工作，会导致海关人员无法完全履行贸易执法职责。” 周五上午，曼哈顿国际贸易法院就此事举行了听证会，但未向公众开放。 责任编辑：李肇孚

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：通胀“过高”，压力是广泛存在的。

格隆汇3月7日｜美联储哈玛克：未从联系人处听到显著去美元化的动向。

美国原油期货价格自2023年9月以来首次升破每桶92美元，因伊朗战事扰乱关键能源市场流动，经由霍尔木兹海峡的航运几乎全面停摆。 WTI上涨逾13%，有望创下至少二十年来最大的单周百分比涨幅。全球基准布伦特原油上涨逾9%，突破每桶93美元。伊朗周五表示，若欧盟参战，将成为伊朗报复的“合法”目标，这进一步强化了上涨势头。 据媒体报道，因储存空间耗尽，科威特已开始削减部分油田产量，这是该地区供应受创的最新迹象。 花旗估计，由于霍尔木兹海峡运输受扰，原油市场每日损失700万至1100万桶的供应。 责任编辑：李肇孚