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Colombian equities slide as COLCAP closes down 0.80%

Colombian equities slide as COLCAP closes down 0.80%

Colombian shares ended lower as the COLCAP index fell 0.80%, dragged by losses across Financials, Investment and Public Services. A few large-cap names posted gains, but major banks and service companies recorded some of the heaviest drops. Commodities and currency moves accompanied the trading day.

Meta Trials Instagram Plus Subscription, Adds Exclusive Story Tools

Meta Trials Instagram Plus Subscription, Adds Exclusive Story Tools

Meta Platforms has begun testing a paid Instagram subscription called Instagram Plus in select markets, offering subscribers a set of exclusive Story-related features. The company confirmed the experimental roll-out to TechCrunch; an Instagram spokesperson discussed the initiative with Bloomberg. Meta shares rose 2% on Monday following the confirma…

Brazilian equities finish higher as Industrials and Utilities lead gains

Brazilian equities finish higher as Industrials and Utilities lead gains

Brazil's benchmark Bovespa index ended Monday's session higher, buoyed by advances in the Industrials, Public Utilities and Electric Power sectors. The index rose 0.53% in Sao Paulo as a greater number of stocks advanced than declined. Commodity and currency moves were mixed, with crude oil jumping sharply while gold and the U.S. dollar advanced mo…

Federal Court Upholds Approval of Rhyolite Ridge Mine, Clearing Regulatory Hurdle for Nevada Lithium Project

Federal Court Upholds Approval of Rhyolite Ridge Mine, Clearing Regulatory Hurdle for Nevada Lithium Project

A U.S. federal judge rejected a legal challenge by environmentalists to the Interior Department's 2024 approval of ioneer Ltd.'s Rhyolite Ridge lithium and boron mine in Nevada, concluding regulators adequately assessed impacts to Tiehm's buckwheat and other ecological concerns. The ruling removes a major legal obstacle as ioneer pursues financing …

Carlyle Preparing Defense-Focused Fund to Tap Rising Military Demand

Carlyle Preparing Defense-Focused Fund to Tap Rising Military Demand

Carlyle Group is in preliminary talks with investors about creating a fund concentrated on the defense sector, positioning the private equity firm to benefit from an uptick in government spending on military capabilities and domestic industrial capacity. The firm has not yet formally marketed the fund or set a target size, and the announcement coin…

JetBlue Raises First Checked Bag Fee to $49 as Fuel Costs Climb

JetBlue Raises First Checked Bag Fee to $49 as Fuel Costs Climb

JetBlue Airways will raise its fee for a first checked bag to $49 from $39 beginning April 2, a move the carrier attributes to rising operating expenses driven by surging jet fuel prices amid conflict involving Iran. The airline said it evaluates costs while aiming to keep base fares competitive and invest in customer experience.

Meta rolls out Instagram Plus subscription in limited markets

Meta rolls out Instagram Plus subscription in limited markets

Meta is piloting a premium Instagram subscription called Instagram Plus in select countries, offering subscribers a set of exclusive Story-related features including anonymous viewing indicators, unlimited Story audience lists, extended Story duration and prominence controls. The trial has surfaced in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines with localize…

Judge Allows Wells Fargo Contract Suit Against JPMorgan over Troubled $481 Million CRE Loan to Proceed

Judge Allows Wells Fargo Contract Suit Against JPMorgan over Troubled $481 Million CRE Loan to Proceed

A federal judge in Manhattan declined JPMorgan Chase's motion to dismiss a breach of contract case brought by Wells Fargo, acting as trustee for investors in a defaulted $481 million commercial real estate loan. The suit alleges JPMorgan was aware of an event of default by Chetrit Group after the borrower reported an overstatement of historical net…

Broad Market Moves: Micron Slumps as Sysco, United Therapeutics Drive Large Swings

Broad Market Moves: Micron Slumps as Sysco, United Therapeutics Drive Large Swings

Monday's trading session produced a wave of pronounced share-price changes across market-cap tiers. Leading semiconductor names and related equipment suppliers posted notable declines, while select healthcare and foodservice-related names recorded sharp moves tied to trial results and M&A reports. Below is a sector-driven roundup of the largest per…