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Russian Oil Purchase Allowed… for Now — Scott Bessent Announces ‘Short-Term’ Licence as Crude Prices Rise Amid Iran War
NewsMar 13, 2026

Russian Oil Purchase Allowed… for Now — Scott Bessent Announces ‘Short-Term’ Licence as Crude Prices Rise Amid Iran War

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a short‑term general licence that lets countries buy Russian crude already stranded at sea, aiming to ease the price surge triggered by the U.S.-Israel‑Iran conflict. The licence covers oil loaded onto vessels by March 12...

By Mint (India) – Economy
Propertymark Publishes Housing Manifestos Ahead of Scottish and Welsh Votes
NewsMar 13, 2026

Propertymark Publishes Housing Manifestos Ahead of Scottish and Welsh Votes

Propertymark has published separate housing manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of the May 2026 elections. The Scottish 10‑point plan urges the next government to cut rents, boost supply, improve construction skills, and advance energy‑efficient housing without limiting availability. The...

By Estate Agent Today
ILCA Scheme “Should Take All Interest” On Pooled Client Accounts
NewsMar 13, 2026

ILCA Scheme “Should Take All Interest” On Pooled Client Accounts

The Ministry of Justice has proposed an Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts (ILCA) scheme that would divert 75% of interest earned on pooled client funds and 50% on designated individual accounts to a public fund. Oxford scholars Linda Mulcahy and...

By Legal Futures (UK)
SUV Drivers Could Face Extra Charges for Driving in London
NewsMar 13, 2026

SUV Drivers Could Face Extra Charges for Driving in London

Transport for London (TfL) is reviewing proposals to charge owners of large SUVs for driving in the capital, citing heightened safety risks, especially to children. The Vision Zero report shows SUVs make pedestrians 14% more likely to die, and children 77%...

By The Guardian — Money
LSB Member Resigns to Speak Out over Attack on Jury Trial
NewsMar 13, 2026

LSB Member Resigns to Speak Out over Attack on Jury Trial

Flora Page KC resigned from the Legal Services Board to openly oppose the Courts and Tribunals Bill, which aims to limit jury trials in the UK. She argues the legislation is rushed, lacks public consultation, and threatens the constitutional right...

By Legal Futures (UK)
AML: Firms Warned Against Complacency Ahead of FCA Takeover
NewsMar 13, 2026

AML: Firms Warned Against Complacency Ahead of FCA Takeover

Law firms have been cautioned not to overlook the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s AML enforcement as the Financial Conduct Authority prepares to become the sole supervisor of anti‑money‑laundering rules, a transition that could stretch to three years. Experts at the Law...

By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Australia’s $2.1B Battery Recycling Sector Pushes for National Stewardship Framework
NewsMar 13, 2026

Australia’s $2.1B Battery Recycling Sector Pushes for National Stewardship Framework

Australia’s battery recycling industry contributes about $2.1 billion annually and supports nearly 20 000 jobs across 45 facilities. The Battery Stewardship Council projects the sector could grow to $6.9 billion and 34 600 jobs by 2050, highlighting its strategic role in domestic critical‑minerals supply....

By Australian Manufacturing
Scan that Makes Prostate Cancer Cells Glow Could Cut Need for Biopsies
NewsMar 13, 2026

Scan that Makes Prostate Cancer Cells Glow Could Cut Need for Biopsies

Researchers presented PRIMARY2 trial data showing that PSMA PET/CT imaging can safely halve the number of biopsies required for men with suspected prostate cancer after a normal MRI. The molecular scan highlights aggressive cancer cells by making them glow, allowing...

By Medical Xpress
Who Will Pay the Cost of Freedom in Europe?
NewsMar 13, 2026

Who Will Pay the Cost of Freedom in Europe?

The Dutch coalition has introduced a “freedom contribution” tax to help meet its NATO‑mandated defence target of 3.5 % of GDP by 2035, raising the current 2.49 % level. Across Europe, governments are weighing three financing routes—public debt, new taxes, or welfare...

By RUSI
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Stabilis Solutions reported a 23% drop in Q4 2025 revenue and a sharp decline in adjusted EBITDA to $1.5 million, driven by the wind‑down of two multiyear marine bunkering and power‑generation contracts. Despite the downturn, the company secured a $200 million, two‑year...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
SCI-CLO-100:-Market-Matures-as-Equity-Returns-Compress-and-Captive-Capital-Dominates
NewsMar 13, 2026

SCI-CLO-100:-Market-Matures-as-Equity-Returns-Compress-and-Captive-Capital-Dominates

The inaugural SCI CLO 100 event in London highlighted a maturing collateralized loan obligation market, where equity tranche returns are compressing and captive capital from banks now dominates funding. Managers reported a pronounced bifurcation between high‑quality and lower‑quality loan assets, while...

By Structured Credit Investor
Reckoner-Capital-Moves-Into-Art-Lending-with-Athena-Veteran-at-the-Helm
NewsMar 13, 2026

Reckoner-Capital-Moves-Into-Art-Lending-with-Athena-Veteran-at-the-Helm

Reckoner Capital announced the creation of a dedicated art‑lending platform, appointing former Athena executive Laura Damême as chief executive. The new division will use securitisation technology to provide loans secured by high‑value artworks, offering collectors liquidity without forced sales. Damême...

By Structured Credit Investor
Circuit Response to Neuromodulation Characterized with Simultaneous Deep Brain Stimulation and Precision Neuroimaging in Humans
NewsMar 13, 2026

Circuit Response to Neuromodulation Characterized with Simultaneous Deep Brain Stimulation and Precision Neuroimaging in Humans

Researchers used a 3‑T MRI‑compatible deep brain stimulation system to record extensive functional MRI data from 14 Parkinson’s disease patients over a year. Each participant completed 11.7 hours of fMRI across seven stimulation conditions at five longitudinal visits, alongside structural and...

By Nature Neuroscience
AC Immune SA (ACIU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

AC Immune SA (ACIU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals reported adjusted 2025 revenue of $1.08 billion, up 14% year‑over‑year, driven by strong performance of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE. NUPLAZID net sales reached $692 million with 15% growth, while DAYBUE posted $391 million, a 12% increase, aided by the newly approved DAYBUE...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Savara Inc (SVRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Savara Inc (SVRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Sabra Health Care REIT reported Q4 2025 normalized FFO of $0.36 and AFFO of $0.38 per share, and set 2026 guidance for normalized FFO and AFFO at $1.49‑$1.53 and $1.55‑$1.59 per share, implying roughly 5% growth. Managed senior housing showed...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Ohio IX Celebrates 400G
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ohio IX Celebrates 400G

Ohio IX and its member Com Net have successfully deployed a 400 Gbps connection, marking the first such link at the exchange. The upgrade uses OSI optics technology and is hosted in the Cologix data center, which also offers remote access...

By Cablefax
Fed's-Bowman-Flags-Risk-of-Capital-Rules-Driving-Credit-Beyond-Banks
NewsMar 13, 2026

Fed's-Bowman-Flags-Risk-of-Capital-Rules-Driving-Credit-Beyond-Banks

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman warned that tightening capital requirements could push lenders to seek credit opportunities outside traditional banks. She highlighted that stricter Basel rules may constrain banks' ability to originate loans, prompting a shift toward non‑bank financial...

By Structured Credit Investor
Kyodo News Digest: March 13, 2026
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kyodo News Digest: March 13, 2026

Japan and the United States announced plans to broaden classified information sharing between their defense forces, aiming to boost deterrence and response capabilities. In parallel, the United States and China will hold high‑level talks in Paris ahead of a Trump‑Xi...

By Kyodo News – English (All)
Author Correction: SLAMF6 as a Drug-Targetable Suppressor of T Cell Immunity Against Cancer
NewsMar 13, 2026

Author Correction: SLAMF6 as a Drug-Targetable Suppressor of T Cell Immunity Against Cancer

A correction was issued for the Nature article on SLAMF6, adding a missing citation that links SLAMF6 over‑expression in acute myeloid leukemia to suppressed T‑cell activation, reversible by a blocking monoclonal antibody. The added reference strengthens the claim that SLAMF6...

By Nature – Health Policy
Interoperable Digital Payment Systems Bridge More Markets- #CapitalMarkets #Finance #Treasury #Finance
NewsMar 13, 2026

Interoperable Digital Payment Systems Bridge More Markets- #CapitalMarkets #Finance #Treasury #Finance

Cross‑border digital payments are rapidly becoming interoperable as governments link domestic payment infrastructures. India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has launched in over eight countries, enabling Indian travelers to pay in rupees abroad, while China’s DuitNow QR connects millions of Malaysian...

By The Asset – ETF tag
AMCN New Prez
NewsMar 13, 2026

AMCN New Prez

Kim Kelleher has been elevated to President while retaining her Chief Commercial Officer role at AMC Networks. The board has been enlarged from eleven to twelve members, reinstating CEO Kristin Dolan as a Class B director. Recent senior‑leadership moves also...

By Cablefax
BRT Apartments Corp (BRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

BRT Apartments Corp (BRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

BRT Apartments reported strong rental demand in Q3 2020, achieving 98% rent collection and a 5% increase in rental revenue. Despite a $7.0 million net loss driven by a $3.64 million non‑cash impairment, Funds From Operations rose to $0.27 per share, up...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Home Heating Oil and LPG Crisis Update: Our Dossier for the Government Based on the Issues YOU Reported in Your...
NewsMar 13, 2026

Home Heating Oil and LPG Crisis Update: Our Dossier for the Government Based on the Issues YOU Reported in Your...

The MoneySavingExpert dossier highlights a deepening home heating oil and LPG crisis in the UK, with wholesale oil prices climbing roughly 30% year‑on‑year and widespread LPG shortages impacting over 200,000 households. The report aggregates thousands of consumer complaints, showing a...

By MoneySavingExpert (UK)
Trinseo PLC (TSE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Trinseo PLC (TSE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Trinity Industries reported a 73% jump in full‑year EPS to $3.14, helped by a $194 million non‑cash gain from its railcar investment vehicle restructuring and strong leasing performance. Leasing and Services revenue grew 5.5% with operating profit up 53% and fleet...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Ball Cap Flap
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ball Cap Flap

House Energy and Commerce Democrats urged FCC Chair Brendan Carr to investigate Fox News for airing old footage of former President Donald Trump, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Carr. Replies highlighted that the FCC’s authority is limited to over‑the‑air broadcasters,...

By Cablefax
Greenfire Resources Ltd (GFR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Greenfire Resources Ltd (GFR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Greenfire Resources reported a 6% increase in full‑year sales volume, driven by a 48% surge in U.S. shipments and an 83% Q4 jump. Average selling price fell 9% YoY to $4,000 per metric ton, widening the Q4 net loss to...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Barinthus Biotherapeutics PLC (BRNS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Barinthus Biotherapeutics PLC (BRNS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Insmed reported a strong Q4 2025, highlighted by Brinsupri’s first full‑quarter US revenue of $144.6 million, surpassing internal benchmarks. Management set 2026 guidance of at least $1 billion for Brinsupri and projected total company revenue to more than double 2025 levels, driven...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Russian Power Entities Appear Plagued by Financing Troubles in Central Asia
NewsMar 13, 2026

Russian Power Entities Appear Plagued by Financing Troubles in Central Asia

Russia's state‑linked power firms are hitting financing snags across Central Asia, prompting a rapid loss of lucrative contracts. Kazakhstan abandoned a Russian consortium for China’s Harbin Electric, slashing project costs by nearly $500 million. In 2025, Inter RAO forfeited three Kazakh power‑plant...

By Eurasianet
SE Asian Payments Project Advances in Philippines-
NewsMar 13, 2026

SE Asian Payments Project Advances in Philippines-

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has hired senior executives and established a Singapore‑based firm to operate Project Nexus, a cross‑border payments initiative. Project Nexus will standardize and streamline connections among the domestic instant payment systems (IPS) of six Southeast...

By The Asset – ETF tag
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc (ULH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Universal Logistics Holdings Inc (ULH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Logistics Holdings reported Q2 2025 revenue of $393.8 million, but net income plunged 73% to $8.3 million, driving the operating margin down to 5.1%. All three segments saw declines: contract logistics margin fell to 8.4% without the Stanton project, trucking...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Buckle Inc (BKE) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsMar 13, 2026

Buckle Inc (BKE) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Buckle Inc. reported fourth‑quarter 2026 net sales of $399.1 million, a 5.3% year‑over‑year increase, and net income of $80.8 million, up 4.6% versus the prior year. The company highlighted double‑digit growth in its women’s segment, especially denim, which saw sales rise 10.5%...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Ninth Circuit Revives Suit over Amazon Sodium Nitrite Used in Teen Suicides
NewsMar 12, 2026

Ninth Circuit Revives Suit over Amazon Sodium Nitrite Used in Teen Suicides

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit allowing the families of two teenagers who died after ingesting sodium nitrite purchased on Amazon to pursue product‑liability claims. The panel held that suicide is not a superseding cause under Washington's...

By Courthouse News Service
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Grant Cuts to Environmental Groups over DEI
NewsMar 12, 2026

Judge Blocks Trump Administration Grant Cuts to Environmental Groups over DEI

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction restoring roughly $14 million in Interior Department grants to three western environmental groups after finding the Trump administration cut the funds due to the organizations’ DEI‑related speech. The court held the cuts likely violated...

By Courthouse News Service
10 Years Later, Mark Wahlberg's Big-Budget Disaster Epic Wins Big on Streaming
NewsMar 12, 2026

10 Years Later, Mark Wahlberg's Big-Budget Disaster Epic Wins Big on Streaming

Mark Wahlberg’s 2016 disaster epic *Deepwater Horizon* has resurfaced as a streaming hit on Netflix, despite its original $150 million budget and a $112 million box‑office loss. The film, which earned two Oscar nominations, now ranks among the most‑watched titles on Netflix’s...

By Collider
TikTok Radio Set To Premiere Live At SXSW
NewsMar 12, 2026

TikTok Radio Set To Premiere Live At SXSW

TikTok is launching TikTok Radio live from SXSW on March 13, leveraging its partnership with iHeartMedia. The service will stream on the iHeartRadio app and 28 iHeart broadcast stations, delivering TikTok‑driven music hits, creator storytelling, and weekly countdowns. Simultaneously, TikTok...

By MediaPost
Exploration Round-Up: Odyssey Confirms Tuckanarra Gold
NewsMar 12, 2026

Exploration Round-Up: Odyssey Confirms Tuckanarra Gold

Odyssey Gold announced high‑grade, shallow oxide mineralisation at its Tuckanarra project, highlighted by a 22.3‑metre interval grading 7.4 g/t gold. Alliance Nickel is evaluating vat leaching for its NiWest nickel‑cobalt development, a move that could slash the $310 million water‑infrastructure cost embedded...

By Australian Mining
Indonesia and Australia to Expand Security Cooperation to Include Japan, Papua New Guinea
NewsMar 12, 2026

Indonesia and Australia to Expand Security Cooperation to Include Japan, Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia announced plans to broaden their security partnership by creating two trilateral arrangements, one with Japan and another with Papua New Guinea. The initiatives follow the recent Jakarta Treaty, which already deepens bilateral consultations and joint training, and...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
The Errand Kids Now Run Quick Commerce in Flipkart’s Gudi Padwa Ad
NewsMar 12, 2026

The Errand Kids Now Run Quick Commerce in Flipkart’s Gudi Padwa Ad

Flipkart launched a Gudi Padwa commercial that reimagines the traditional role of the youngest family member as the go‑to errand runner. Set across 1975, 2000 and 2026, the ad shows a child simply tapping a phone to order a missing...

By afaqs! (India)
PFAS False Advertising Class Actions: A Growing Threat Across Industries
NewsMar 12, 2026

PFAS False Advertising Class Actions: A Growing Threat Across Industries

PFAS false‑advertising class actions are expanding from environmental suits to any consumer‑facing sector that uses health, safety or sustainability language. Plaintiffs argue that terms like “natural” or “eco‑friendly” imply PFAS‑free status, even when PFAS enter products unintentionally via supply chains....

By National Law Review
Trump-Appointed DOJ Pardon Attorney Faces Ethics Charges over Letters to Georgetown University
NewsMar 12, 2026

Trump-Appointed DOJ Pardon Attorney Faces Ethics Charges over Letters to Georgetown University

Ed Martin, the Trump‑appointed DOJ pardon attorney, has been charged by the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility for allegedly using his official position to coerce Georgetown University Law Center into abandoning its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs....

By JURIST
US Has Burned Through ‘Years’ of Munitions Since Start of Iran War
NewsMar 12, 2026

US Has Burned Through ‘Years’ of Munitions Since Start of Iran War

The United States has reportedly exhausted ammunition stockpiles equivalent to several years of supply since the onset of the Iran‑related conflict earlier this year. Defense officials cite accelerated use of precision‑guided munitions, artillery shells, and air‑to‑air missiles supporting regional operations...

By Financial Times – Investments/ETFs
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
NewsMar 12, 2026

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

The Trump administration is leveraging lawsuits against Republican‑led states to overturn existing statutes, exemplified by a six‑hour settlement with Texas that nullified a law allowing undocumented students to pay in‑state tuition. By reaching rapid settlements, the White House sidesteps legislative...

By The New York Times – Business
[Therapeutics] Pyruvate Kinase Activators in Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemias: Current Evidence and Clinical Potential
NewsMar 12, 2026

[Therapeutics] Pyruvate Kinase Activators in Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemias: Current Evidence and Clinical Potential

Hereditary hemolytic anemias affect millions worldwide and have few disease‑modifying options. Oral pyruvate kinase activators, especially mitapivat, increase glycolytic ATP production, correcting a common metabolic defect in red cells. Clinical trials have shown efficacy in pyruvate kinase deficiency, sickle cell...

By The Lancet
Media Watchdog Withdraws Its Suit Against X
NewsMar 12, 2026

Media Watchdog Withdraws Its Suit Against X

Media Matters and X Corp. filed a joint stipulation to dismiss all federal lawsuits between them, ending a year‑long dispute that spanned U.S., Irish, Singaporean, and UK courts. The dismissal is with prejudice against X’s claims but leaves the nonprofit...

By Courthouse News Service
Gas Prices Compared to 70's Oil Crisis
NewsMar 12, 2026

Gas Prices Compared to 70's Oil Crisis

A Reddit user compared today’s gasoline prices to the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, noting that inflation‑adjusted prices then averaged about $4.85 per gallon. In contrast, Ohio’s current pump price is roughly $3.25, roughly 50 % lower than the 1970s peak....

By AnandTech
Delivering Uniformity Across 102 Metres
NewsMar 12, 2026

Delivering Uniformity Across 102 Metres

Mountfleurie Bridge, a 102‑metre pedestrian footbridge on the Levenmouth Rail Link, opened with a novel lighting scheme that balances visual performance and environmental sensitivity. i‑vision implemented a staggered, interleaved arrangement of Elektra 1712 linear luminaires, reducing fixture quantity by about 63 %...

By Railway-News
Product Manager
NewsMar 12, 2026

Product Manager

Magellan AI, an all‑in‑one platform for audio advertising intelligence across podcasts, streaming audio, and broadcast radio, is hiring a remote Product Manager in the United States. The role will own the feature roadmap, prioritize product improvements, and work closely with...

By Sounds Profitable
Empowering Engineers With Greater Design Flexibility and Integrated Steam System Performance
NewsMar 12, 2026

Empowering Engineers With Greater Design Flexibility and Integrated Steam System Performance

Emerson will unveil its latest fuel‑gas and fuel‑oil safety shut‑off valve solutions at the 2026 ABMA Boiler Expo, emphasizing greater design flexibility, installation freedom, and lower total cost of ownership. The new configurations combine pressure regulation, high‑flow capability, and alternative‑fuel...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
Amazon Plans to Shift Annual Prime Day Sale to June From July
NewsMar 12, 2026

Amazon Plans to Shift Annual Prime Day Sale to June From July

Amazon is advancing its flagship Prime Day event from July to late June, shifting the promotional window by roughly six weeks. The timing change means the massive sales boost will now be recorded in the second quarter rather than the...

By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets