News•Mar 1, 2026
Chokepoints Under Pressure: When Geography and Conflict Strain the Arteries of Global Trade
The article highlights how simultaneous geopolitical tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and Pakistan’s Arabian Sea threaten global maritime trade. Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings triggered tanker stand‑offs, navigation interference, and a surge in war‑risk insurance premiums, while Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have forced carriers to detour around the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks to voyages. These disruptions tighten vessel capacity, raise freight rates, and expose import‑dependent economies to higher energy and food prices. The piece underscores that the cumulative pressure on multiple chokepoints narrows the margin for error in the world’s shipping system.
By gCaptain
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Goldman Slide Signals Hidden Atlantic Credit Crisis
Goldman Sachs down 7.5% in a single day. From $985 to $860 in three months. Meanwhile, a UK mortgage lender just collapsed. Private credit contagion is spreading across the Atlantic. This isn’t a correction. It’s a credit event hiding in plain sight.
By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Top 10 AI Agent Platforms Every Leader Must Know
10 AI-Agent Platforms Every Business Leader Needs to Know AI agents are transforming business — here are ten key platforms leaders should understand to stay ahead in the AI era. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3pza-hC #AI #BusinessTech #FutureOfWork #BernardMarr
By Bernard Marr
News•Mar 1, 2026
One in Three Enterprise Projects Fail to Deliver ROI, Tempo Research Finds
Tempo Software’s 2026 State of Strategic Portfolio Management report finds that roughly one in three enterprise projects fail to generate meaningful ROI, based on a survey of 667 planning and PMO leaders across 43 countries. High‑performing firms achieve measurable ROI...
By ERP News
News•Mar 1, 2026
GoodRx Launches Employer Program to Help Subsidize High-Cost Brand Drugs
GoodRx introduced GoodRx Employer Direct, a new service allowing employers to directly subsidize the manufacturer‑sponsored price of high‑cost brand medications such as GLP‑1 drugs without adding them to health‑plan formularies. The model, first piloted with retailer Hy‑Vee, lets employers contribute...
By MedCity News
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Renewables Insulate You From Oil Market Chaos
Two different worlds entirely. With the Strait of Hormuz shut down, oil producers closing production and oil tanker insurance companies ceasing coverage in the middle east: Person with no solar & no EV: Congrats, your gas expense may soon double, your...
By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Significant Insider Activity at East West Bancorp (EWBC) in February
East West Bancorp (EWBC) disclosed notable insider sales in early February 2026, with CEO Ng Dominic offloading 50,000 shares worth about $5.9 million and Director Molly Campbell selling 1,800 shares valued at $221,000. The transactions reduced their ownership stakes by 6 percent...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
Social•Mar 1, 2026
ChatGPT Evolving Into a Personal Super‑assistant for Life Tasks
"From a reactive chatbot to personal super assistant." Yep, she's talking about Jarvis. :) And ChatGPT might get closer to that by the end of this year -> More from the interview with OpenAI's Fidji Simo What is the future of...
By Glenn Gabe
News•Mar 1, 2026
19 C-Suite Leaders Reveal How They Stop Burnout Before It Starts
C‑suite executives from Reddit, Advancing Health Equity, Daytrip and other high‑growth firms disclosed how they pre‑empt burnout through strict attention controls, delegated workflows and intentional recovery rituals. Leaders like Apothekary’s Shizu Okusa lock their phones on Do Not Disturb and...
By Inc.
News•Mar 1, 2026
SEBI Not in Favour of SME IPO Curbs that May ‘Scare’ Away Issuers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signaled it will not impose sweeping curbs on SME IPOs, preferring targeted oversight instead. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized stronger due‑diligence, site visits and third‑party monitoring to hold merchant bankers accountable. Recent...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Mar 1, 2026
Proposed Saudi-U.S. Deal Could Allow Uranium Enrichment, Arms Control Experts Warn
U.S. officials are negotiating a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities. Congressional documents and the Arms Control Association warn the deal may create a pathway to a Saudi weapons program,...
By Arms Control Association
News•Mar 1, 2026
Consumer Price Index Isn’t Properly Accounting For Healthcare Costs
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) omits key out‑of‑pocket healthcare expenses, masking true inflation for many Americans. While the CPI shows a modest 3% rise since President Trump’s second inauguration, premiums on the ACA marketplace have...
By Forbes – Healthcare
News•Mar 1, 2026
Monjur Introduces Monjur Pilot AI-Powered Legal Assistant For MSPs
Monjur, a Texas‑based legal‑tech firm, launched Monjur Pilot, an AI‑powered legal assistant designed for managed service providers (MSPs). The solution combines large language models with a retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) framework and a proprietary confidence‑scoring system to answer contract questions, redline...
By CRN (US)
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
PETER’S ASIAN BUSINESS & FINANCE BRIEFING – Monday 2 March 2026, 06:00 Hong Kong
Over the weekend, coordinated US and Israeli strikes hit Iran, prompting missile and drone retaliation that shut Dubai’s airport and threatened oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict pushed Brent crude toward $73 a barrel and heightened geopolitical...
By Peter Lewis’ Money Talk
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Change Doesn’t Fail By Itself, It Fails Because People Resist It
The article argues that change initiatives fail not because ideas are flawed but because people resist. It debunks the notion that awareness and training alone drive adoption, citing research that knowledge shifts rarely change behavior. Change is a strategic conflict...
By Digital Tonto
News•Mar 1, 2026
At Zikoko Citizen Townhall, Builders Urged to Engage, Not Avoid, Regulators
At the Zikoko Citizen Townhall in Lagos, tech leaders warned that regulatory uncertainty is hampering Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Panelists highlighted the psychological and financial toll of volatile policies, citing the 2021 cryptocurrency ban and fluctuating exchange rates as examples. They...
By TechCabal
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Small Wins Spark Momentum When You Feel Stuck
A mentor once told me this: When you feel stuck, shrink the goal. One finished task. One closed loop. One workout. One hard conversation. One thing that moves you forward. Momentum is just a byproduct of movement.
By Sahil Bloom
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Six Essential Questions to Avoid “No Decision”
6 non-negotiables for me to uncover in every sales cycle. Without it, you're likely to lose often to 'no decision.' And no - this is not MEDDIC. It's the concept of 'why change' and why an investment is required. 1. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 How...
By Brian LaManna
Podcast•Mar 1, 2026•7 min
Week Ahead: Shockwaves From Iran
In this urgent episode of Reuters Morning Bid, hosts Carmel Crimmins and Amanda Cooper dissect the fallout from a wave of US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, sparking Iranian drone and missile retaliation. They highlight the immediate...
By Reuters Morning Bid
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Followers Grow Fast, Revenue Grows Slow—Fix Pipeline First
The hidden cost of building attention that doesn’t convert It’s easier to add 50K followers than to fix inconsistent pipeline. That’s why so many B2B SaaS founders double down on visibility. Growth looks like traction. It feels like momentum. It gives you a number you...
By Krista Mollion
Social•Mar 1, 2026
2023 Spread Surge Pushes Mortgages to 7.17%
The worst levels of the spreads in 2023 resulted in 7.17% mortgage rates today instead of 5.99%. https://t.co/PkASya1lri
By Logan Mohtashami
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Global Tourism War Economy Seen From Amazing Thailand
The escalating Gulf conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is rippling through global tourism, prompting sentiment‑driven hesitation among long‑haul travelers while leaving Thailand largely insulated. Short‑term booking delays and modest fare increases are expected as airlines absorb higher...
By eTurboNews
Social•Mar 1, 2026
GenAI Pushes Tech Skills to Business, Demands Model Overhaul
"GenAI is shifting technical skills from IT teams into everyday business roles," enabling ops and CX leaders to pull insights without engineers. If skills are shifting, your operating model must shift too. #GenAI #AI #DigitalTransformation #CX https://t.co/8OLLAWNSNL
By Isaac Sacolick
Social•Mar 1, 2026
AI, Private Credit, and Gold Shape US Economy
Was great to be on a panel down @iconnections_io in Miami hosted by @GuyAdami w/ @VD718 & Meredith Whitney. We discussed the U.S. consumer & economy & the impact of A.I. on markets. We hit "Private Credit" & "Gold is...
By Danny Moses
News•Mar 1, 2026
PIC Investment Chief Exits South Africa’s Top Fund
Public Investment Corp., Africa’s largest money manager, has mutually terminated its Chief Investment Officer Kabelo Rikhotso’s employment after a five‑month suspension triggered by whistleblower misconduct allegations. The firm asserts there is no evidence supporting the claims against Rikhotso and investment‑legal head...
By Bloomberg — Business
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Industrial Policy: Faith Over Coherent Strategy in Unknown Territory
"The Incoherence of Modest Industrial Policy" https://t.co/FC72XUqs6v "If policymakers admit they are operating in unknown territory, then the idea that they can steer society in a coherent direction becomes less a policy strategy and more an article of faith." https://t.co/pTa6RJfJnQ
By Scott Lincicome
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Conflict Will Expose Oil Market Fragility
IRAN WAR will test the vulnerability of oil markets - I got to write some thoughts in the Financial Times: https://t.co/L7TKTXxT7U
By John Kemp
News•Mar 1, 2026
Gulf Stocks Fall, Kuwait Halts Trading as Iran Targets GCC Countries After US-Israeli Strikes
Geopolitical tensions surged after coordinated US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf. Kuwait’s Boursa Kuwait suspended all trading, while Saudi, Oman and Bahrain markets slipped 1‑2% despite Saudi Aramco’s 2.6% rally on rising oil...
By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Social•Mar 1, 2026
71% Blame Trump Tariffs for Higher Prices, War Distracts
Americans have SOURED on Pres. Trump. According to the latest Economist poll, 71% of Americans say that Trump’s tariffs increased the price they paid for goods and services. TO DISTRACT AMERICANS, TRUMP HAS JUST STARTED A WAR. https://t.co/WAh0999SVq
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Sequoia Fast‑tracked $75M Series B After Deep Customer Vetting
A look inside @getserval's Series B, the #1 company on @harmonic_ai's Hot 25 list last quarter
By Turner Novak
News•Mar 1, 2026
Skuld P&I Cancels War Risk Cover in Mideast Gulf
Skuld P&I announced the cancellation of its war‑risk coverage for vessels operating in the Middle East Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, citing a deteriorating geopolitical climate after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions. The notice...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Bootstrapped SaaS Thrives on Trust, Not Code
Gah such a great take. I don’t invest in large SaaS plays, but on the micro end, especially for bootstrapped founders, it’s still a fantastic place to build.
By Travis Jamison
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Standard Cloud Tools Miss Your Unique Competitive Edge
Off-the-shelf cloud software contains average practices, not your best. Your unique IP and secret sauce require careful consideration. Leaders must understand the implications of cloud migration decisions. #CloudMigration #BusinessStrategy #TechTips https://t.co/JiMSvU0L6E
By Eric Kimberling
News•Mar 1, 2026
UAE Fujairah Bunker Market Braced for Impact
Bunker traders in Fujairah, the Middle East’s largest marine fuels hub, are preparing for a sharp decline in demand after heightened Gulf tensions and unverified warnings of a Strait of Hormuz closure. Recent missile strikes near Fujairah and Jebel Ali have...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Procrastination Builds Cognitive Debt, Causing Brain Fog
Every time you postpone the shit you need to do, you're building up cognitive debt with yourself. And then you wonder why your brain is always foggy when you have to sit down and do the work. Health isn't just broccoli and...
By Pascio
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Thailand's Deflation Linked to Sub‑Golden Money Supply Growth
Thailand's January CPI is -0.6%/yr. That's the 10th consecutive month in DEFLATION. In the past 3 years, its Money Supply has grown BELOW Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of 5.4-7.4%/yr, a rate consistent with hitting a 1-3%/yr inflation target. INFLATION STORY = MONEY...
By Steve Hanke
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Early-Stage Medical Device Innovation: How to Discuss Untested Ideas
The article argues that early‑stage medical device ideas require a balanced communication approach that avoids both silence and hype. It highlights the tension trainees and researchers feel when sharing untested concepts and proposes focusing discussions on problems, trade‑offs, and unknowns...
By KevinMD Tech
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Halts Bab El-Mandeb Sailings Over Security Risks
Hapag-Lloyd - Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region, we have decided – in close coordination with our security partners – to pause future Trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the time being. https://t.co/igGhhMHR23
By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Social•Mar 1, 2026
KKR Founders' First Capital and Early Investor Snapshot
A great one-page overview detailing the KKR founders’ initial capital contributions and the investors they raised from to finance their first leveraged buyouts. https://t.co/JQxW7mzQhZ
By Mike Markus
News•Mar 1, 2026
The GTM Skill Stack Leaders Didn’t Need Until Now — And The Certification Built To Close The Gap
The article warns that the emerging GTM singularity is widening capability gaps for B2B leaders, who now need a cross‑functional skill stack to run a connected revenue engine. Traditional functional expertise no longer suffices; leaders must align marketing, sales, product...
By Forrester Blogs
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Hyperscaler Capex Slowing, Semis Set to Underperform
Market is forward looking. Hyperscaler capex rate of change decelerates from here. This plus extreme overcrowding is why semis will underperform going forward. https://t.co/uOhD8pfFUa
By Quinn Thompson
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Industry Complacency Fuels Ongoing Hollywood Consolidation
Want to know why consolidation keeps happening? People within industries just don’t see problems with it. A lot of the major Hollywood players are fine with the Paramount merger. https://t.co/lWXZRyUNqb
By Matt Stoller
News•Mar 1, 2026
Borderlands Mexico: Canada, Mexico Draw Record Foreign Investment in 2025
Canada and Mexico posted record foreign direct investment in 2025, underscoring North America’s growing role as a manufacturing hub. Canada received $96.8 billion, the strongest inflow in 18 years, while Mexico attracted a historic $40.87 billion, a 10.8% year‑over‑year rise. U.S. investors...
By FreightWaves
Social•Mar 1, 2026
AI Overuse Erodes Skills, Dorsey Cuts Block Workforce
Recruiting Brainfood - Issue 490 https://t.co/zEshmedDB2 Skills Atrophy through AI overuse, Jack Dorsey firing 40% of Block, and how 'humans-in-the-loop' is a kop out... https://t.co/Lmt6dMFvC1
By Hung Lee
News•Mar 1, 2026
Qatar March Sulphur Price Announcement Postponed
State‑owned QatarEnergy Marketing postponed its March Qatar Sulphur Price (QSP) announcement to 4 March, citing recent geopolitical developments. February’s QSP was set at $520 per tonne FOB, a modest $3 increase from January. The delay follows the US‑Israeli strike on Iran,...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 1, 2026
UK Space Firm Skyrora Explores Buying Assets of Struggling Rival Orbex
Skyrora, a Glasgow‑based small‑satellite launch provider, announced a preliminary interest in acquiring select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport, for up to £10 million. Orbex, the Inverness‑based micro‑launcher developer, entered administration after unsuccessful fundraising and merger attempts. The potential deal could...
By SpaceDaily
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Fast Growth, Controlled Debt, Still Paying You to Wait
T‑Mobile delivered an 8% jump in 2025 service revenue to $71.3 billion, while core adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to $33.9 billion and free cash flow hit $18.0 billion. The carrier added 3.3 million post‑paid phones and 7.8 million total post‑paid lines, keeping churn under 1%...
By Fixed Income Beacon
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
InsideArbitrage Special Situations Newsletter: March 2026
InsideArbitrage’s March 2026 Special Situations newsletter warns of a continuing "Software Nuclear Winter" in the SaaS sector, describing deep valuation pressure and market disruption. The firm recently acquired SaaS company Navan (NAVN) and highlights another discounted SaaS opportunity, suggesting the...
By Inside Arbitrage – Blog
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
What Is Happening With AI With Ann Handley – This Week’s Thinking With Mitch Joel Conversation
In a new episode of Thinking With Mitch Joel, marketing veteran Ann Handley critiques the panic surrounding AI, arguing that hype outpaces proof. She challenges the claim that AI will eliminate half of white‑collar jobs, emphasizing that technological capability doesn’t...
By Six Pixels of Separation
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Third-Largest Coffee Chain in the U.S. Actually Sells Very Little Hot Coffee
Dutch Bros, founded by two Oregon dairy farmers, has become the third‑largest coffee chain in the United States, trailing only Starbucks and Dunkin’. The chain’s 1,140 locations serve roughly 90% of their beverages cold, focusing on highly customizable energy drinks...
By WSJ – U.S. Business (global/Asia spillover)