Nearly 20,000 Americans Have Safely Returned Home From The Mid-East: State Dept Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Nearly 20,000 U.S. citizens have returned safely from the Middle East since Feb. 28 , when the Iran conflict broke out, Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary at the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, said in a March 5 statement. Smoke rises from a reported ...
Nearly 20,000 Americans Have Safely Returned Home From The Mid-East: State Dept Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Nearly 20,000 U.S. citizens have returned safely from the Middle East since Feb. 28 , when the Iran conflict broke out, Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary at the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, said in a March 5 statement. Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha, Qatar, on March 1, 2026. Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images “These figures do not include the many Americans who have safely relocated to other countries or those who have departed the Middle East but are still in transit back to the United States,” Johnson said. “ At the direction of Secretary [Marco] Rubio, Department of State charter flight and ground transportation operations are underway and will continue to ramp up with additional flights and ground transports taking place today .” “Through the State Department’s 24/7 Task Force, we have assisted over 10,000 Americans abroad, including offering security guidance and travel assistance. The State Department will continue to actively assist any American citizen abroad, who wishes to depart the Middle East, to do so.” Johnson highlighted that the department has set up an online Crisis Intake form for Americans residing in Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. U.S. citizens completing the form will receive information about upcoming ground transportation and charter aviation options. Americans in the Middle East can contact the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 for assistance. In a March 5 post on X, t he State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs said that in the UAE, limited commercial flights are currently operating out of international airports in the country. “Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they hold a confirmed ticket and have been explicitly advised by their airline to do so. There are overla...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) encountered a possible disruption Thursday after some users reported problems accessing parts of its website and mobile app, with product listings and checkout pages returning error messages for certain shoppers. Downdetector, a service that tracks online outages based on user reports, showed a noticeable jump in complaints around 2 p....
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) encountered a possible disruption Thursday after some users reported problems accessing parts of its website and mobile app, with product listings and checkout pages returning error messages for certain shoppers. Downdetector, a service that tracks online outages based on user reports, showed a noticeable jump in complaints around 2 p.m. New York time, suggesting the issue may have briefly affected customers attempting to browse or complete purchases on the world's largest online retailer. An Amazon spokesperson said the company was aware that some customers may be experiencing difficulties while shopping and indicated teams were working to address the problem. The company also said Amazon Web Services was operating normally, even as the cloud unit has been working this week to restore services at data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that were damaged by drone strikes, according to the AWS service health page.
In trading on Monday, shares of German American Bancorp Inc (Symbol: GABC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $39.36, changing hands as low as $39.20 per share. German American Bancorp Inc shares are currently trading off about 1.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of GABC shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, GABC's low point i...
In trading on Monday, shares of German American Bancorp Inc (Symbol: GABC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $39.36, changing hands as low as $39.20 per share. German American Bancorp Inc shares are currently trading off about 1.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of GABC shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, GABC's low point in its 52 week range is $33.46 per share, with $47.08 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $39.30. Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Anthropic PBC runs the risk of losing a wide range of US government business after the Defense Department declared it a supply-chain risk, a rare designation that until now has only been assigned to companies from adversary nations like China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Such a penalty has never been imposed on an American company, let alone one at the leading edge of new technology that the governme...
Anthropic PBC runs the risk of losing a wide range of US government business after the Defense Department declared it a supply-chain risk, a rare designation that until now has only been assigned to companies from adversary nations like China’s Huawei Technologies Co. Such a penalty has never been imposed on an American company, let alone one at the leading edge of new technology that the government has declared a priority, according to contracting and national security specialists. The Pentagon’s decision, they said, risks setting a dangerous precedent for companies seeking to innovate in areas like Anthropic in artificial intelligence. “Using this tool against a domestic AI firm sends a troubling signal that could chill innovation and weaken the very technology ecosystem the United States needs to stay competitive,” said Morgan Plummer, Vice President of Policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation. “These authorities were designed to keep foreign adversaries out of our supply chains, not to punish American companies for building safeguards into their technology.” The move threatens to unravel Anthropic’s $200 million contract to provide the Pentagon with classified AI tools, and could bar it from partnering with other companies on defense work. While that’s a fraction of the $20 billion in revenue the firm has projected for 2026, the supply-chain risk label threatens to cast a pall over the company, whose AI tools have quickly gained favor in the corporate world. The decision culminated weeks of tense negotiations over access to the company’s technology. Talks broke down last week after the firm demanded assurances that its AI wouldn’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or autonomous weapons deployment, prompting President Donald Trump to order US agencies to cease work with Anthropic and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten the rarely invoked supply-chain exclusion. To implement its finding, the Pentagon is relying on a measure known as section 3...
The husband of former Labour MP Gloria De Piero has confirmed his home was searched on Wednesday as part of a police investigation into an alleged Chinese spying ring. James Robinson, a former aide to the ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, issued a statement confirming the raid on the home he shares with his wife, but said he had not been detained or questioned by police. He said: “I can confirm ...
The husband of former Labour MP Gloria De Piero has confirmed his home was searched on Wednesday as part of a police investigation into an alleged Chinese spying ring. James Robinson, a former aide to the ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, issued a statement confirming the raid on the home he shares with his wife, but said he had not been detained or questioned by police. He said: “I can confirm that police officers visited my home yesterday with a search warrant. I understand their attendance was part of enquiries into those arrested and questioned over matters allegedly relating to China.” Robinson, the founder and director of Woburn Partners and a former media correspondent for the Guardian, added: “I would like to make it absolutely clear that I have neither been detained, arrested nor questioned in connection with this, or any other, matter.” De Piero, the former MP for Ashfield, served in the shadow cabinet under Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn. She left the Commons in 2019 and is now a senior adviser to her husband’s firm. There is no suggestion that De Piero was detained, arrested or questioned by police, and the search is understood to have related to her husband. Robinson, the fourth person with ties to Labour to be named in connection with the investigation, worked as director of communications for Watson in the late 2010s when Watson was the party’s deputy leader. Anti-terror police arrested three individuals who previously worked for the Labour party on Wednesday. David Taylor, 39, Matthew Aplin, 43, and Steve Jones, 68, were arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to the National Security Act. All three were later released on bail. Taylor, husband of the Labour MP Joani Reid, was a former special adviser to the Labour peer Peter Hain when he was the secretary of state for Wales. He has since worked as a lobbyist with a company called Earthcott. Earthcott is listed as a supporter of a Labour business group, SME4Labour....
Nexus Industrial REIT press release ( EFRTF ): Q4 Net income was C$30.6 million. Normalized FFO per unit decreased C$0.006 versus a year ago to C$0.186 and Normalized AFFO per unit decreased C$0.002 versus a year ago to C$0.151. More on Nexus Industrial REIT Nexus Industrial REIT (NXR.UN:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Nexus Industrial REIT: The Future Is Cautiously Bright Seeking Alpha’s Qua...
Nexus Industrial REIT press release ( EFRTF ): Q4 Net income was C$30.6 million. Normalized FFO per unit decreased C$0.006 versus a year ago to C$0.186 and Normalized AFFO per unit decreased C$0.002 versus a year ago to C$0.151. More on Nexus Industrial REIT Nexus Industrial REIT (NXR.UN:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Nexus Industrial REIT: The Future Is Cautiously Bright Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Nexus Industrial REIT Historical earnings data for Nexus Industrial REIT Dividend scorecard for Nexus Industrial REIT
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Texas Voyager oil tanker sits anchored off the coast of Chevron's El Segundo Refinery in El Segundo, California on March 4, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration on Friday announced a $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers and other maritime traffic in an effort to get vessels moving throug...
In this article Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Texas Voyager oil tanker sits anchored off the coast of Chevron's El Segundo Refinery in El Segundo, California on March 4, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration on Friday announced a $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers and other maritime traffic in an effort to get vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil prices have surged more than 12% Friday, toppping $90 per barrel as tanker traffic in the Persian Gulf remains at a standstill due to the Iran war. Some Gulf countries have started cutting production because they cannot export their crude through the Strait. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will insure losses up to $20 billion on a rolling basis. The DFC and Treasury Department said they are closely cooperating with U.S. Central Command to implement the plan. "We are confident that our reinsurance plan will get oil, gasoline, LNG, jet fuel, and fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz and flowing again to the world," DFC CEO Ben Black said in a statement. The Strait is the most important chokepoint for crude oil in the world, with about 20% of global consumption exported through the narrow waterway. About 20% liquefied natural gas exports worldwide also pass through the strait. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. would offer insurance to commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and U.S. Navy escorts if necessary. Several oil tankers have come under attack since the U.S. and Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes against Iran last weekend. Insurance is not the main problem for ship owners right now, said Matt Wright, senior freight analyst at consulting firm Kpler. Tankers are not moving through the Strait because they are worried about their physical security, Wright said. "There needs to be some confidence that Iran's ability to continue to wage war has diminished," Wright told CNBC. Choose CNBC ...
The worst performing sector as of midday Friday is the Healthcare sector, showing a 1.8% loss. Within the sector, CRH plc (Symbol: CRH) and Revvity Inc (Symbol: RVTY) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 4.3% and 4.0%, respectively. Among healthcare ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLV), which is down 1.1% on the day, and dow...
The worst performing sector as of midday Friday is the Healthcare sector, showing a 1.8% loss. Within the sector, CRH plc (Symbol: CRH) and Revvity Inc (Symbol: RVTY) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 4.3% and 4.0%, respectively. Among healthcare ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLV), which is down 1.1% on the day, and down 1.63% year-to-date. CRH plc, meanwhile, is down 15.14% year-to-date, and Revvity Inc, is down 4.12% year-to-date. RVTY makes up approximately 0.2% of the underlying holdings of XLV. The next worst performing sector is the Financial sector, showing a 1.8% loss. Among large Financial stocks, Blackrock Inc (Symbol: BLK) and Ares Management Corp (Symbol: ARES) are the most notable, showing a loss of 7.4% and 6.6%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Financial stocks is the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), which is down 2.0% in midday trading, and down 8.30% on a year-to-date basis. Blackrock Inc, meanwhile, is down 10.93% year-to-date, and Ares Management Corp, is down 32.36% year-to-date. Combined, BLK and ARES make up approximately 2.2% of the underlying holdings of XLF. Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom: Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Friday. As you can see, one sector is up on the day, while eight sectors are down. Sector % Change Energy +0.3% Utilities -0.1% Consumer Products -0.8% Services -1.1% Technology & Communications -1.2% Materials -1.5% Healthcare -1.8% Financial -1.8% Industrial -1.8% 25 Dividend Giants Widely Held By ETFs » Also see: Gas Utilities Dividend Stocks Top Ten Hedge Funds Holding AVB ADV Historical Earnings The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the autho...
Some people have said that XRP (XRP 3.87%) is a meme coin of sorts, just like Dogecoin (DOGE 3.48%). While that's a pretty big exaggeration, from one perspective it does have a granule of truth; both coins can see their prices move by quite a bit as a result of hype and market sentiment more generally. But there's a lot more to the story here. So, which of these two assets is a better purchase wit...
Some people have said that XRP (XRP 3.87%) is a meme coin of sorts, just like Dogecoin (DOGE 3.48%). While that's a pretty big exaggeration, from one perspective it does have a granule of truth; both coins can see their prices move by quite a bit as a result of hype and market sentiment more generally. But there's a lot more to the story here. So, which of these two assets is a better purchase with $1,000, assuming you're willing to hold it for at least three years? XRP has a real investment thesis XRP is the native asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain originally built to move value quickly. Its transactions typically settle in three to five seconds, and transaction costs are usually a fraction of a penny, which makes it ideal for tasks that financial institutions need to perform often, like money transfers. In terms of its appeal to institutions, the coin's issuer, Ripple, is building a suite of financial services and ledger features that settle in XRP. These features and services include provisioning for on-chain asset management, strong regulatory compliance tooling, and, in the near future, the chain will also offer confidential transactions as well as native lending and borrowing. Expand CRYPTO : XRP XRP Today's Change ( -3.87 %) $ -0.05 Current Price $ 1.36 Key Data Points Market Cap $83B Day's Range $ 1.35 - $ 1.42 52wk Range $ 1.14 - $ 3.65 Volume 2.6B Thus, for the coin to gain in value, it needs to continue to convince financial organizations to onboard their capital to the network and utilize Ripple's offerings to accomplish their business tasks. There are some early signs that the process is working; on the seven-day period ending on Feb. 27, the chain's decentralized exchanges (DEXes) reported $55 million in trading volume, up 24% week over week. Dogecoin is a leaky car without an engine Dogecoin is a meme coin, but it's a bit more complicated than most of the younger assets in its class. Its chain is secured by proof-of-work (PoW), meani...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of MaxLinear Inc (Symbol: MXL) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $14.91, changing hands as low as $14.72 per share. MaxLinear Inc shares are currently trading down about 1.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of MXL shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, MXL's low point in its 52 week range is $8.35 ...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of MaxLinear Inc (Symbol: MXL) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $14.91, changing hands as low as $14.72 per share. MaxLinear Inc shares are currently trading down about 1.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of MXL shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, MXL's low point in its 52 week range is $8.35 per share, with $25.73 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $14.91. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Key Points There are a few very superficial similarities between XRP and Dogecoin. XRP depends on financial businesses using it as a tool. Dogecoin depends on hype to succeed. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Some people have said that XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is a meme coin of sorts, just like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). While that's a pretty big exaggeration, from one perspective it does have a granule...
Key Points There are a few very superficial similarities between XRP and Dogecoin. XRP depends on financial businesses using it as a tool. Dogecoin depends on hype to succeed. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Some people have said that XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is a meme coin of sorts, just like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). While that's a pretty big exaggeration, from one perspective it does have a granule of truth; both coins can see their prices move by quite a bit as a result of hype and market sentiment more generally. But there's a lot more to the story here. So, which of these two assets is a better purchase with $1,000, assuming you're willing to hold it for at least three years? 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 » XRP has a real investment thesis XRP is the native asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain originally built to move value quickly. Its transactions typically settle in three to five seconds, and transaction costs are usually a fraction of a penny, which makes it ideal for tasks that financial institutions need to perform often, like money transfers. In terms of its appeal to institutions, the coin's issuer, Ripple, is building a suite of financial services and ledger features that settle in XRP. These features and services include provisioning for on-chain asset management, strong regulatory compliance tooling, and, in the near future, the chain will also offer confidential transactions as well as native lending and borrowing. Thus, for the coin to gain in value, it needs to continue to convince financial organizations to onboard their capital to the network and utilize Ripple's offerings to accomplish their business tasks. There are some early signs that the process is working; on the seven-day period ending on Feb. 27, the chain's decentralized exchanges (DEXes) ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. A report suggesting the U.S. government could impose sweeping new controls on exports of advanced AI chips quickly drew a firm denial from Washington. The U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday it has no plans to revive rules resembling the Biden administration's AI diffusion framework, pushing back on a Bloomberg report that claimed officials were draftin...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. A report suggesting the U.S. government could impose sweeping new controls on exports of advanced AI chips quickly drew a firm denial from Washington. The U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday it has no plans to revive rules resembling the Biden administration's AI diffusion framework, pushing back on a Bloomberg report that claimed officials were drafting regulations to expand export restrictions globally. A Commerce spokesperson said the earlier rule was burdensome, overreaching, and disastrous, adding that the department's focus remains on supporting secure exports of the American technology stack rather than tightening broad restrictions. The report had suggested U.S. officials were considering a system that would require companies to obtain government approval before exporting high-end AI accelerators from firms such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD).
bpost NV/SA press release ( BPOSF ): Operating income at 1,241.5 mEUR, decrease of 7.0% or 93.5 mEUR compared to last year. Adjusted EBIT at 82.8 mEUR (6.7% margin) in line with last year (84.0 mEUR, 6.3% margin). More on bpost NV/SA bpost NV/SA (BPOSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript bpost NV/SA 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on bpost NV/SA Historical...
bpost NV/SA press release ( BPOSF ): Operating income at 1,241.5 mEUR, decrease of 7.0% or 93.5 mEUR compared to last year. Adjusted EBIT at 82.8 mEUR (6.7% margin) in line with last year (84.0 mEUR, 6.3% margin). More on bpost NV/SA bpost NV/SA (BPOSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript bpost NV/SA 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on bpost NV/SA Historical earnings data for bpost NV/SA Financial information for bpost NV/SA
Signing up for Medicare is something many older Americans rush to do as soon as they're able to. But you may have your reasons for delaying your Medicare enrollment. Unfortunately, they may come back to haunt you. Not only does waiting too long to sign up for Medicare put you at risk of a gap in health insurance coverage, but it could also mean getting stuck with more expensive premiums for life. ...
Signing up for Medicare is something many older Americans rush to do as soon as they're able to. But you may have your reasons for delaying your Medicare enrollment. Unfortunately, they may come back to haunt you. Not only does waiting too long to sign up for Medicare put you at risk of a gap in health insurance coverage, but it could also mean getting stuck with more expensive premiums for life. Let's review how Medicare enrollment works so you don't fall into that trap. What your initial Medicare enrollment period looks like Your initial Medicare enrollment window spans seven months. It begins three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after that month. During that initial enrollment window, you can sign up for Medicare Part A, which covers hospital care, and Part B, which covers outpatient care. You can also choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D prescription drug plan to go along with Parts A and B. If you're receiving Social Security benefits at the time of your initial Medicare enrollment window, you'll be signed up for Parts A and B automatically. Otherwise, you have to actively sign up on your own. The cost of missing the deadline If you don't sign up for Medicare during your initial enrollment window, you'll have other opportunities to do so in the future. But the problem with missing that initial enrollment window is that it could leave you on the hook for surcharges on your Medicare premiums for life. For Medicare Part B, you'll face a 10% surcharge on your premiums per 12-month period you were eligible for coverage but didn't enroll. For Medicare Part D, you'll face surcharges if you go 63 days or more without creditable drug coverage after your initial enrollment period ends. Now you should know that if you're still working and covered by a qualifying group health plan during your initial Medicare enrollment window, you can generally avoid these penalties if you sign up during the special enrollment period you get...