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China has set a GDP growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 and announced a 15th five-year plan that prioritizes investment in advanced technologies, scientific research and measures to lift household consumption. The government will aim for an annual budget deficit equal to 4% of GDP and has flagged continued fiscal support while boosting pensions an…
Clear Secure Chief Accounting Officer Dennis W. Liu sold 7,950 Class A shares on March 2, 2026, generating $386,131 at $48.57 per share. The transaction was carried out automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted November 26, 2025, and was disclosed in a Form 4 signed March 4, 2026. The company’s shares are trading close to a 52-week high after …
Asian stock markets climbed broadly on reports that tensions in the Middle East might be seeking an off-ramp, while U.S. Treasury yields retreated modestly, signalling a cautious return of risk appetite. South Korea's KOSPI staged the largest regional rebound, Wall Street momentum helped lift sentiment, and safe-haven assets including oil and gold …
Gold prices advanced in Asian trade as renewed conflict in the Middle East pushed investors toward safe-haven assets while a retreat in the U.S. dollar provided additional support. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $5,179.60 an ounce by 21:09 ET (02:09 GMT), after a 1% gain in the previous session that followed a near 5% drop earlier in the week.
Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIN) CEO, President and CIO Kyle Steven Brown purchased 3,333 shares at $14.90 per share on March 2, 2026, a transaction valued at $49,661. The shares trade at $15.11, giving Brown an immediate paper gain. The filing also corrects a prior December 17, 2025 Form 4 that misstated certain holdings. Trinity Capital reporte…
Ronald E. Estes, a director at Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), purchased 200 shares on March 3, 2026, at $14.73 per share for a total of $2,946. The stock trades at $15.11 following the purchase. The firm recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat expectations and committed $50 million in growth capital to Dwelly, a London-based p…
Global crude prices rose sharply as the widening U.S.-Iran conflict has effectively choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pressured regional output. Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures jumped on concerns over suspended shipping, production cutbacks in Iraq and force majeure declarations on Gulf gas exports. Financial-sector ana…
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has resumed direct discussions with senior U.S. defense officials in an attempt to resolve outstanding terms for a contract to allow the Department of Defense to use the firm's AI models. The talks follow an earlier collapse in negotiations and include debate over data-analysis provisions and protections again…
A sudden shift in global risk sentiment on hopes for resumed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and potential U.S.-Iran engagement triggered a rally in the Australian and New Zealand dollars, reversing earlier losses. The Aussie rose to $0.7078 after a 0.6% overnight rebound from lower levels this week, while the kiwi held at $0.5940 follow…
Q2 Holdings, Inc. executive Kirk L. Coleman completed stock sales totaling $1,932,853 to satisfy tax liabilities related to vesting restricted stock units, while also receiving newly vested performance-based shares. The moves come amid a six-month, 37% slide in the company’s share price and follow a quarterly report that beat revenue and adjusted E…
KATHMANDU, March 5 - Nearly six months after youth-led street protests and the deaths of 77 people precipitated the resignation of the prime minister, Nepalis began voting to elect a new parliament. The ballot pits established parties that have dominated politics for decades against insurgent newcomers who have mobilized young voters demanding jobs…
China has set its 2026 economic growth target at 4.5%-5.0%, slightly under last year’s 5.0% outcome. Officials paired the target with a more proactive fiscal stance, a new 100 billion yuan demand-support fund and plans to boost R&D spending by more than 7% annually. Analysts say the lower target gives policymakers flexibility to pursue domestic ref…
U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Wednesday evening after strong economic readings and firmer corporate results helped Wall Street recover from earlier losses tied to the Iran conflict. Broadcom led aftermarket strength after beating quarterly estimates and forecasting robust revenue, with nearly half tied to advanced AI chips. Stability i…
Australia's monthly household spending indicator increased in January to A$78.98 billion, reflecting a modest rebound that did not fully compensate for December's decline. Annual spending growth slowed to 4.6%, while consumers shifted toward essentials as concerns over rising interest rates persist. The data leaves markets expecting further tighten…
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWO) Chief People Officer Kimberly Anne Rutledge sold 23,829 shares of common stock on March 3 and 4, 2026, in transactions mandated to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The sales, reported on an SEC Form 4, were executed at weighted average prices between $49.72 and $49.75 per share, totaling approximately $1.18 mill…
Nepal is holding a general election on Thursday to choose a 275-member assembly in the first national ballot since mass youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government last September. Nearly 19 million voters are eligible, with about one million added following last year’s demonstrations. The outcome will reflect public concern o…
Barclays (BCS) looks attractively priced after the market cooled off. The shares trade at about $23.36 with a market cap near $80.6B, a P/B around 0.91 and P/E roughly 10. With technical indicators showing oversold momentum and a wide 52-week range, this trade targets a re-rating toward the prior highs while keeping a tight stop to manage macro and…
Adaptive Biotechnologies Chief Scientific Officer Harlan S. Robins sold a total of 24,233 shares of company stock on March 2 and March 3, 2026, through transactions disclosed on a Form 4 filing. The sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted August 11, 2025. The company recently reported Q4 2025 results that beat expectations and saw …
Zevia PBC director Spence Padraic L. sold 40,000 shares of Class A common stock on March 3, 2026, for a weighted average price between $1.43 and $1.45, totaling $57,516. After the sale, Spence holds 1,555,417 shares directly, including 71,827 restricted stock units. The transaction arrives amid mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results: an EPS of -$0.02 th…
AH Realty Trust director Frederick Blair Wimbush purchased 10,000 shares of the company's common stock on March 3, 2026, for $61,900. The REIT's shares trade at $6.36 and yield 8.81% in dividends, a payout maintained for 13 consecutive years. Wimbush's direct and LTIP holdings are detailed in an SEC filing. Separately, Armada Hoffler Properties rep…
A large-scale power failure left most of Cuba without electricity after an unexpected outage at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant. The interruption, which affected provinces from Pinar del Rio to Camaguey and parts of Las Tunas, occurred amid constrained oil supplies and ongoing government rationing of services. Repairs to the Guiteras plan…
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives has asked Intel to explain why chipmaking tools from ACM Research - a firm with deep ties to China and overseas units previously targeted by U.S. sanctions - were being tested inside Intel facilities. Lawmakers warned the arrangement could expose sensitive processes to parties linked to sancti…
Xencor Inc. reported an insider sale by President and CEO Bassil I. Dahiyat, who sold 6,758 shares on March 3, 2026, for $80,387. Filings show Dahiyat also received restricted stock units and a large option grant that vest over multi-year schedules. Separately, Xencor is negotiating a U.S. royalty payment dispute with Alexion while extending a roya…
Xencor Inc. reported an insider sale by its Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, alongside disclosures of restricted stock units and option awards. The company is managing a U.S. royalty dispute over Ultomiris while extending its U.S. royalty term until December 2028 and plans a busy 2026 clinical agenda for its XmAb pipeline.
Xencor Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR) reported an insider sale by SVP and General Counsel Celia Eckert on March 3, 2026, and disclosed an associated equity award and prior acquisition. The transactions come as the stock has risen about 49% over six months but remains down roughly 17% year-to-date. Separately, corporate developments around an Ultomiris royalty …
