Marsupial escaped from enclosure at Wisconsin’s Sunshine Farm on Wednesday after he was spooked by stray dogs How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It’s not the opening line to a dad joke. If you’re Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an 8ft (2.5-meter) fence and go on the lam for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and sending residents of a small Wisconsin town on a search that would...
Marsupial escaped from enclosure at Wisconsin’s Sunshine Farm on Wednesday after he was spooked by stray dogs How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It’s not the opening line to a dad joke. If you’re Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an 8ft (2.5-meter) fence and go on the lam for three days, giving your keeper sleepless nights and sending residents of a small Wisconsin town on a search that would end happily on Saturday. Continue reading...
peshkov A report from Seth Basham of Wedbush Securities argues that financial markets are increasingly being shaped by elevated interest rates and energy volatility, forcing investors to adopt a more selective approach to equities. In the March 29 report, Basham highlights the rising cost of capital as the dominant force influencing valuations, noting that “the cost of capital is the governing con...
peshkov A report from Seth Basham of Wedbush Securities argues that financial markets are increasingly being shaped by elevated interest rates and energy volatility, forcing investors to adopt a more selective approach to equities. In the March 29 report, Basham highlights the rising cost of capital as the dominant force influencing valuations, noting that “the cost of capital is the governing constraint.” With the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.4% and limited expectations for rate cuts, he suggests that investors must adjust to a structurally higher discount rate environment that is weighing on equity multiples. The report points to growing stress in credit markets, particularly in private credit tied to the software sector. Basham warns that technological disruption from artificial intelligence could erode traditional business advantages, undermining borrowers’ ability to service debt. According to the report, the combination of weakening fundamentals and a wave of maturities due between 2028 and 2031 could make refinancing more difficult. At the same time, market signals are flashing caution. Elevated bond market volatility is limiting equity upside, while narrowing market breadth suggests fewer stocks are driving performance. The report notes that these conditions differ from past cycles, when central banks had more flexibility to support markets with rate cuts. Rate hikes are possible Geopolitical risks tied to energy markets also play a central role in Basham’s outlook. The report outlines multiple scenarios, ranging from a relatively quick stabilization in oil prices to a severe escalation that could push crude above $120 a barrel and trigger further rate hikes. Each scenario carries different implications for sector positioning, with technology and cyclicals favored in a benign environment, and energy and defensive assets preferred in more adverse outcomes. Despite the cautious tone, Basham notes that volatility tied to election cycles could ultimately creat...
We're not used to so many things going wrong at the same time, especially when, as the days go on, they can't suddenly go right. Moreover, we can't process something that seems unfathomable — a short war —when the calendar says it's no longer short. We also can't adjust to the notion that no matter what we do —as in the United States and the Israelis as allies — we can't defeat what we thought was...
We're not used to so many things going wrong at the same time, especially when, as the days go on, they can't suddenly go right. Moreover, we can't process something that seems unfathomable — a short war —when the calendar says it's no longer short. We also can't adjust to the notion that no matter what we do —as in the United States and the Israelis as allies — we can't defeat what we thought was a country in Iran with limited war-making abilities. The efforts we have made, the bombings we've delivered, and the brazen assassinations the Israelis have wrought, seems to have emboldened the opposition, leaving us to think Iran can create limitless damage. Oh, and the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields are marching higher — with some, if not all, those gains related to concerns that disruptions to the impossibly complex supply chain beginning in the Gulf will rekindle inflation. Higher rates means the pain from the war has spread from the directly impacted to pretty much everyone. The exception, of course, is the oil companies that get a free ride off the hostilities. Makes you want to own Chevron , ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil , plus a couple of robust domestic oil and gas companies and nothing else. It's a great time to be a hedge fund, an awful time to be a long-only investor, and a truly miserable time to run a charitable trust, hamstrung by no ability to short stocks, limited ability to take quick, evasive action — If I mention a stock on TV, we can't trade it for 72 hours — and no desire to raise cash beyond the incredibly high 15% level we had last week. US10Y YTD mountain The 10-year Treasury yield in 2026. The war in Iran began Feb. 28, and the spike in yields coincides with that date. Plus, the fluidity of the situation is completely unnerving. Initially, with the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian leaders and the laying to waste of Iran's missile and drone capacity, a short war seemed on the table. We heard endlessly about how our militar...
For a Japanese company, few marketing moves deliver more impact than tapping into Shohei Ohtani ’s star power — and Uniqlo is doing exactly that through a sponsorship with his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fast Retailing Co. , the parent of Uniqlo, struck a landmark deal with the Major League Baseball franchise that will bring the apparel retailer’s red-and-white logo to the newly rebadged Uniqlo...
For a Japanese company, few marketing moves deliver more impact than tapping into Shohei Ohtani ’s star power — and Uniqlo is doing exactly that through a sponsorship with his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fast Retailing Co. , the parent of Uniqlo, struck a landmark deal with the Major League Baseball franchise that will bring the apparel retailer’s red-and-white logo to the newly rebadged Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, though the Los Angeles Times reported that the five-year agreement is worth $125 million. The alliance is an almost perfect match, leveraging US and Japanese fans’ fascination with the multiple-MVP batter and pitcher. It also advances Fast Retailing founder Tadashi Yanai ’s ambition to conquer the North American market, giving the brand prominent visibility with displays high above center field, near the press box and along the baselines. “Ohtani will have a huge impact in lifting brand recognition,” said Shun Tanaka , an analyst at Phillip Securities Japan Ltd. “Although Uniqlo is doing very well in the US, there are still many places, especially outside major cities, where it isn’t recognized.” Read More: Uniqlo’s Billionaire Founder Aims to Conquer Middle America The Dodgers partnership underscores Uniqlo’s broader push into the world’s biggest apparel market, where Fast Retailing generates less than 10% of its ¥3.4 trillion ($23 billion) in annual revenue but sees its strongest growth potential. While the brand is ubiquitous in Japan and much of Asia, it still trails global rivals such as Zara owner Inditex SA in both size and recognition. With 77 US stores — just 3% of its 2,543 Uniqlo locations worldwide — the retailer has ample room to expand. “For everyone at Uniqlo, this is a dream partnership,” Yanai said in a statement. “Like the Dodgers, Uniqlo aims to be No. 1 in the world.” The sponsorship is also the first of its kind for the Dodgers, which have long resisted selling full naming rights to one of the...
Claiming Social Security while you continue to work seems like a surefire way to increase your monthly income and maybe improve your standard of living. But the reality is, it can make your finances more complicated. There are two little-known Social Security rules that could leave you with less than you'd anticipated. Here's what you need to know to decide if working and claiming benefits is the ...
Claiming Social Security while you continue to work seems like a surefire way to increase your monthly income and maybe improve your standard of living. But the reality is, it can make your finances more complicated. There are two little-known Social Security rules that could leave you with less than you'd anticipated. Here's what you need to know to decide if working and claiming benefits is the right move for you. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Sophisticated Drone Swarms Disrupt Operations At Barksdale Air Force Base Earlier this month, Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, faced an unprecedented threat from sophisticated drone swarms. These drones, operating in waves of 12 to 15 units each , loitered over the base for approximately four hours daily, disrupting critical operations and forcing the Air Force to halt activi...
Sophisticated Drone Swarms Disrupt Operations At Barksdale Air Force Base Earlier this month, Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, faced an unprecedented threat from sophisticated drone swarms. These drones, operating in waves of 12 to 15 units each , loitered over the base for approximately four hours daily, disrupting critical operations and forcing the Air Force to halt activities and shelter personnel. This marked the first time a U.S. air base was temporarily taken out of operation in wartime , a scenario that had never occurred even during World War II. “ Barksdale is the headquarters of the Air Force’s Global Strike Command , which is responsible for the nation’s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bomber forces, including B2, B1, and B52 aircraft,” explains The National Interest. “The base is home to the 2nd Bomb Wing B52s and is the central hub of communications and logistical support for coordinating and directing those forces.” It’s hard to overstate just how alarming this is. Potentially hostile drones were able to operate over a critical military installation for days with what looks like total impunity. And making matters worse, the disruption caused by the drone swarms impacted B-52H aircraft launches for Operation Epic Fury against Iran, delaying critical missions and potentially compromising the effectiveness of the operation. According to a report from Asia Times, “the drones that operated over Barksdale were far more sophisticated than anything seen in Ukraine, where drones are used heavily, and well beyond Iranian capabilities.” The drone waves lasted around four hours each day, an extraordinarily long loiter time for a drone. It is not known if the drones were fixed wing or quadcopter types, or how they were powered (liquid fuel or electrical). Each wave consisted of 12 to 15 drones, and the drones flew with their lights on, intentionally making them visible. Barksdale AFB does not have air defenses, nor d...
The average one-year price target for Ola Electric Mobility (NSEI:OLAELEC) has been revised to ₹ 31.62 / share. This is a decrease of 11.11% from the prior estimate of ₹ 35.57 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by
The average one-year price target for Ola Electric Mobility (NSEI:OLAELEC) has been revised to ₹ 31.62 / share. This is a decrease of 11.11% from the prior estimate of ₹ 35.57 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by
In this article BAC Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Police officials stand alongside police and private security vehicles outside The Bank of America building in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on March 28, 2026, following an apparent bomb attack attempt. French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a U.S. bank in Paris early March 28, 2026, when they arrested a man about ...
In this article BAC Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Police officials stand alongside police and private security vehicles outside The Bank of America building in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on March 28, 2026, following an apparent bomb attack attempt. French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a U.S. bank in Paris early March 28, 2026, when they arrested a man about to set off a homemade explosive device, sources close to the case told AFP. The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time in front of a Bank of America building in the chic 8th arrondissement, a couple of streets from the Champs-Elysees. Sebastien Dupuy | Afp | Getty Images French authorities have arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices, the country's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said on Sunday. "Two further individuals were taken into police custody last night as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026, into the offences committed against Bank of America," the prosecutor's office said in a statement to Reuters. The custody of the first suspect arrested on Saturday, a minor, has been extended, it added. Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held in custody for up to 96 hours, with further extensions possible under judicial oversight. The anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said on Saturday it had opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means, as well as the manufacture, possession and transport of an explosive or incendiary device. Asked about possible sponsors, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez pointed to suspicions involving Iran but said no conclusion had been reached. "In this type of conflict, you have a number of Iranian services that are likely to carry out actions such as these through proxies… There is a significant suspicion, but it is for the investigation to determine," he said. The Iranian embassy in France declined to comment on Nunez's rema...