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Genentech Exits SMA Program, Boosting SRRK’s Lead
SocialMar 19, 2026

Genentech Exits SMA Program, Boosting SRRK’s Lead

Very positive development for $SRRK - Genentech ceases drug development to spinal muscular atrophy - puts SRRK clearly in the lead Cantor on it now https://t.co/IjCyBm2Kcv

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Korean Games Surge: Crimson Desert Set for Success
SocialMar 19, 2026

Korean Games Surge: Crimson Desert Set for Success

i am cheering for my Korean kin at Pearl Abyss. Crimson Desert will likely sell really well and I'm happy and proud to see Korean games shake up the scene at a regular pace now. https://t.co/jrYwvmmkpG

By Gene Park
Heat Pumps and EVs Dominate; Hydrogen Left Behind
SocialMar 19, 2026

Heat Pumps and EVs Dominate; Hydrogen Left Behind

Two technologies that competed for the future of heating and transport. The race is over. In 2025, 19m heat pumps were sold globally. Hydrogen-ready boilers: 237 units. The picture in transport is identical. 21m EVs were sold last year. Hydrogen fuel cell...

By Jan Rosenow
Manhattan Mineralization Expands, Drill Results Boost New Scorpio Gold
SocialMar 19, 2026

Manhattan Mineralization Expands, Drill Results Boost New Scorpio Gold

Mineralization at Manhattan expands for @NewScorpioGold, as Black Mammoth and Reliance both deliver good drill results after pushing 250 meters beyond the Resource. Full details from JV and why this #gold stock is still a Buy: https://t.co/ku2wxPT8QD

By Jeff Clark
Escalating Conflict Spreads From Hormuz to Iranian Strikes
SocialMar 19, 2026

Escalating Conflict Spreads From Hormuz to Iranian Strikes

On @BloombergTV with @kaileyleinz and @JMathieuReports, I walked through the maps and data behind a widening conflict, from the Strait of Hormuz to shifting Iranian strike patterns to damaged energy infrastructure. The takeaway: expect more escalation. https://t.co/MMeopdNbnK

By Becca Wasser
Ernest King Lifted Oil Sanctions on Japan During War
SocialMar 19, 2026

Ernest King Lifted Oil Sanctions on Japan During War

Ernest King famously allowed the Japanese to keep trading oil and lifted sanctions on them in the middle of the war.

By Nathan Strang
Scrutiny of Military Decisions Earns Praise and Frustr
SocialMar 19, 2026

Scrutiny of Military Decisions Earns Praise and Frustr

Two cents here from the back row of this briefing: In convos with veterans, military families and other Americans, I've heard thanks from some for asking hard questions and frustration from others. Our role is to scrutinize each step of the...

By Dan Lamothe
Gene Therapy Delivers Real Results Amid Hype
SocialMar 19, 2026

Gene Therapy Delivers Real Results Amid Hype

Katrine Bosley: There's no question “hopes and aspirations” got ahead of the pace of any new science on gene editing #STATBreakthrough Seng Cheng: “The promise of gene therapy is correct. I think it has made that promise. and that's demonstrated by...

By Matthew Herper
Iranian Fire Forces US F‑35 Emergency Landing, Confirming Threat
SocialMar 19, 2026

Iranian Fire Forces US F‑35 Emergency Landing, Confirming Threat

USAF F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire The F-35 was flying a mission over Iran when it was forced to divert. A video claiming to show the engagement points to a key threat we have highlighted...

By Tyler Rogoway
Interview on YouTube Features Misdubbed Brazilian Facilitator Audio
SocialMar 19, 2026

Interview on YouTube Features Misdubbed Brazilian Facilitator Audio

A recent interview of mine is now on YouTube: https://t.co/RrZK2rohWk The soundtrack's been dubbed because the facilitator was in Brazil. I don't really sound like that...

By Walter Deemer
IR Exaggerates Blasts; Shrapnel Does Damage, Jets Survive
SocialMar 19, 2026

IR Exaggerates Blasts; Shrapnel Does Damage, Jets Survive

1. Keep in mind that explosions look much bigger in IR because they oversaturate the sensor. 2. It's not the explosion that does the damage it is the shrapnel so where the warhead fuzes in relation to the aircraft plays a...

By Nathan Strang
Celebrating 15 Years: Inside Scopely
SocialMar 19, 2026

Celebrating 15 Years: Inside Scopely

Enjoyed doing this interview with Scopely's co-CEOs on their 15th anniversary, as I was there at the beginning. https://t.co/0qJbgQUOgW

By Dean Takahashi
Global Fossil Fuel Markets Fuel Domestic Energy Insecurity
SocialMar 19, 2026

Global Fossil Fuel Markets Fuel Domestic Energy Insecurity

Energy insecurity starts here. Fossil fuels are traded through systems where price is influenced not only by supply and demand, but by conflict, sanctions, and speculation. That means households and utilities can face higher costs even when local production remains...

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
DoD Supplemental Funding Trends Reveal Growing Budget Gaps
SocialMar 19, 2026

DoD Supplemental Funding Trends Reveal Growing Budget Gaps

With renewed talk of a large supplemental request, here’s the recent history of DoD supplemental funding in both constant and then-year dollars. #DefenseBudget #SupplementalFunding https://t.co/Y2B7v3yI9W

By Todd Harrison
New Home Share Still High, Gradually Normalizing
SocialMar 19, 2026

New Home Share Still High, Gradually Normalizing

New home share of total inventory remains historically elevated, but is moving back toward normal. https://t.co/fgRMXqrkuk

By Odeta Kushi
Israel Defends Iran Gas Field Strike, Cites US Coordination
SocialMar 19, 2026

Israel Defends Iran Gas Field Strike, Cites US Coordination

ISRAEL shrugs off criticism of attack on Iran's South Pars gas field - citing deep coordination with the United States: https://t.co/1CMmLeQHgy

By John Kemp
EU Data Centers Could Soon Use Behind‑Meter Power
SocialMar 19, 2026

EU Data Centers Could Soon Use Behind‑Meter Power

Can you even imagine building a data center in the EU with behind-the-meter power when this could happen at any moment?

By Guy LeBas
Klarna: Potential 5x Upside Amid Subprime Risks
SocialMar 19, 2026

Klarna: Potential 5x Upside Amid Subprime Risks

Klarna: 5x Opportunity or a Subprime Lender? $KLAR offers a uniquely asymmetrical profile: - Beat Down Stock - Expanding into Banking - Strong Growth - Potential for improving profits https://www.globalequitybriefing.com/p/klarna-5x-opportunity-or-a-subprime?r=39awso&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

By Global Equity Briefing
Spring Equinox Triggers 28‑Cent Gas Price Rise
SocialMar 19, 2026

Spring Equinox Triggers 28‑Cent Gas Price Rise

"Tomorrow marks the official start of Spring and prices at the pump continued to climb by 28 cents since last week. With the Spring equinox ushering in warmer weather and more time on the road, gas prices are trending upward...

By Sam Ro
Early Experiments May Mislead; Models Need Validation
SocialMar 19, 2026

Early Experiments May Mislead; Models Need Validation

Jane Grogan from $BIIB again, on the fundamental challenge of drug discovery: do you believe what early experiments tell you? "We need to understand when [models] can be predictive and when they help at answering our hypothesis... “If you...

By Matthew Herper
Thinking About Albert
SocialMar 19, 2026

Thinking About Albert

Where is Albert?? - a fun game I love to play. I think of him at least 3x a week, as he's working on something profound that I noodle on in my spare cycles.

By Cyan Banister
U.S. Military Offers Options, Strategy Adapts to Enemy Moves
SocialMar 19, 2026

U.S. Military Offers Options, Strategy Adapts to Enemy Moves

"The role of the U.S. military is to give the President options...strategy isn't a plan that you start on Day 1 and check off a list, it evolves in the uncertainty of what the enemy is doing..." Discussing U.S.-Israel war...

By John Spencer
China Produces Triple U.S. PhDs, Boosting Biotech Innovation
SocialMar 19, 2026

China Produces Triple U.S. PhDs, Boosting Biotech Innovation

$BIIB’s Jane Grogan on the impact of China on biotech innovation. “There's three times more PhDs that have been given last year in China than in the US. ... That's a lot of bright young things out there who are going...

By Matthew Herper
Higher GLP‑1 Doses Show Cardiac Safety Signal
SocialMar 19, 2026

Higher GLP‑1 Doses Show Cardiac Safety Signal

This definitely looks like a cardiac safety signal at the higher doses. The GLP-1's all slightly increase pulse rate as a starting point.

By Peter Suzman
January New‑home Sales Plunge to Lowest Since 2022
SocialMar 19, 2026

January New‑home Sales Plunge to Lowest Since 2022

Temporary Freeze or Deeper Chill? New home sales fell sharply in January to 587K (vs. 722K expected), marking the slowest pace since Oct 2022 and the steepest monthly drop since 2013. https://t.co/W9Fwrwtvjb

By Odeta Kushi
Breakthroughs Take Years, Then Appear Overnight
SocialMar 19, 2026

Breakthroughs Take Years, Then Appear Overnight

$BMY chief scientist Robert Plenge: says there is “a joke” drug developers often repeat. “It's an overnight sensation a decade in the making. These things can actually be going on for a very long time, and then suddenly the field catches...

By Matthew Herper
Using Iranian Oil to Temporarily Suppress Prices
SocialMar 19, 2026

Using Iranian Oil to Temporarily Suppress Prices

“We’d be using the Iranian barrels against the Iranians to keep the price down for the next 10 or 14 days.” Masterful gambit, sir.

By Ben Hunt
Media Firms Lag Behind Creator‑centric Networks in Attention Economy
SocialMar 19, 2026

Media Firms Lag Behind Creator‑centric Networks in Attention Economy

These media companies also have no understanding of how to work w creators well or navigate the online attention economy. Look at the creator roster at Studio71, Dear Media, or any creator-focused network…. then look at the roster for one...

By Taylor Lorenz
New LA Publication Launches with In‑Depth Mayor Race
SocialMar 19, 2026

New LA Publication Launches with In‑Depth Mayor Race

My friend @sherlyholmes has started a new publication devoted to Los Angeles, our home. She's started with a bang: an in-depth look at the mayor's race. I would also recommend checking out the daily newsletter (because LA sorely needs one). https://t.co/sZjwB3dCSl

By Lucas Shaw
Trump’s Oil Price Stunt Ignores Rising Fuel Costs
SocialMar 19, 2026

Trump’s Oil Price Stunt Ignores Rising Fuel Costs

COLUMN: Trump has seemingly turned WTI oil into a referendum on his war against Iran: more than $100 👎; less than $100 👍 But WTI isn't what matters for America's Main Street: refined petroleum products do -- and prices are rising...

By Javier Blas
FT Highlights CRUK's Aleta CAR‑T Trial in Lymphoma
SocialMar 19, 2026

FT Highlights CRUK's Aleta CAR‑T Trial in Lymphoma

The Financial Times covered recent initiatives at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) including a nice piece on the ongoing Aleta Biotherapeutics clinical trial in CD19-CAR-T treated B cell lymphoma patients. https://t.co/9sDZEItapu

By Paul D. Rennert
CNBC Adds 5 AM “Morning Call” Before Squawk Box
SocialMar 19, 2026

CNBC Adds 5 AM “Morning Call” Before Squawk Box

Just in: CNBC is launching "Morning Call,' a 5 AM program that will precede 'Squawk Box.' Morgan Brennan will host....

By Brian Steinberg
Oil Shocks Vary: Some Brief, Others Enduring
SocialMar 19, 2026

Oil Shocks Vary: Some Brief, Others Enduring

The next chart shows the major oil shocks, including 1973, 1979, 1990, 2008, and 2022.  Some were brief, others were not. 🧵 https://t.co/SHZJOMDkYG

By Jurrien Timmer
Exploring DLSS 5 on Engadget Podcast with Devindra
SocialMar 19, 2026

Exploring DLSS 5 on Engadget Podcast with Devindra

Had a great time talking on the @engadget podcast with @devindra about DLSS 5! https://www.youtube.com/live/WNSp9cbRe5M?si=8vEj9wwh_u7iqDe3

By Anshel Sag
Inside Jobs Fuel Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft
SocialMar 19, 2026

Inside Jobs Fuel Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft

A lot of freight fraud and cargo theft happens via inside jobs. Criminal gangs send low level foot soldiers into these jobs

By Timothy Dooner
Bearish Pressure Threatens Previously Bullish Deal Market
SocialMar 19, 2026

Bearish Pressure Threatens Previously Bullish Deal Market

The best news may be in the rearview... Bears encroach on bullish dealmaking market https://t.co/Gc2v7KSjbQ

By Dan Primack
A‑10s Patrol Strait of Hormuz, Target Iranian Boats
SocialMar 19, 2026

A‑10s Patrol Strait of Hormuz, Target Iranian Boats

A-10 Warthogs Are Prowling For Iranian Boats In The Strait Of Hormuz A-10s are executing one of the lesser-known missions they've trained to do for decades, hunting down Iranian fast attack boats and mine layers in the strait. https://t.co/PkTgNzVTsV

By Tyler Rogoway
Oil, Yields, Dollar Surge Squeeze Gold, Silver
SocialMar 19, 2026

Oil, Yields, Dollar Surge Squeeze Gold, Silver

Precious Metal Miner Misery #crudeoil $XAUUSD $XAGUSD $GLD $SLV $DXY $GDX I break down how rising oil, yields & a stronger dollar are pressuring gold, silver and miners - while client research shows oil shocks disrupt auto demand & hit platinum and...

By Samantha LaDuc
International Developers Can Thrive Despite Regulatory Hurdles
SocialMar 19, 2026

International Developers Can Thrive Despite Regulatory Hurdles

"Despite the high barrier to entry thanks to regulatory concerns and a high level of native competition, Ahmad is confident that international developers can succeed in the region" https://t.co/YbTBgMCeDX

By Daniel Ahmad
US, Allies Push De‑Escalation as Iran Escalates; Hormuz Closed
SocialMar 19, 2026

US, Allies Push De‑Escalation as Iran Escalates; Hormuz Closed

The US and its allies are making a concerted effort to de-escalate the oil/gas war, having witnessed that Iran was willing -- and able -- to climb the escalation ladder very quickly. To be seen whether Tehran plays ball. Whatever the...

By Javier Blas
Four Biomarkers Can Meaningfully Assess Coronary Artery Disease Risk
SocialMar 19, 2026

Four Biomarkers Can Meaningfully Assess Coronary Artery Disease Risk

The 4 biomarkers to meaningfully assess a person's risk of coronary artery disease @rayshafarah @aklfahed @pnatarajanmd @JACCJournals @uk_biobank https://t.co/CPfBPVRENq https://t.co/xTlj2ykr45

By Eric Topol
Capital Exodus Mirrors Past Crises, Timing
SocialMar 19, 2026

Capital Exodus Mirrors Past Crises, Timing

FWIW - I can't think of a more ill-timed moment to enable capital to exit the banking system. Then again, I saw this in the late 1990's and right before the housing crisis. https://t.co/BElQudhOBb

By Peter Atwater
U.S. Cellular Networks Spend Nearly $65 B in 2025
SocialMar 19, 2026

U.S. Cellular Networks Spend Nearly $65 B in 2025

WIA: "Total network expenses for U.S. cellular networks in 2025 was nearly $65 billion – this includes operating expenses, network upgrade costs and the cost of adding new network capacity." https://t.co/AXlEEH3quS

By Mike Dano
Tina Turner's Music Rights Switch to Pophouse
SocialMar 19, 2026

Tina Turner's Music Rights Switch to Pophouse

Tina Turner's music rights have switched hands for the second time in five years. 2021: Turner sold catalog + NIL rights to BMG for $50M 2026: Pophouse bought majority stake from BMG Pophouse launched the ABBA Voyage show in London. Let's see what...

By Dan Runcie
Netflix Remains Aggressive in Festival Film Acquisitions
SocialMar 19, 2026

Netflix Remains Aggressive in Festival Film Acquisitions

Netflix Still Wants to Be ‘Aggressive’ with Film Acquisitions Out of Festivals https://t.co/7YVih4wBsN via @IndieWire

By Anne Thompson
Trump May Trade Ukraine Aid for Hormuz Deal
SocialMar 19, 2026

Trump May Trade Ukraine Aid for Hormuz Deal

I have a bad feeling Trump is going to give up the remaining support of Ukraine in exchange for Putin's help re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

By Dave Pell
Iran War Slashes US M&A Deals by Half
SocialMar 19, 2026

Iran War Slashes US M&A Deals by Half

The war in Iran has had a significant impact on the merger market. Month-to-date, just 6 public US M&A deals have been announced (worth a total of $56 billion), down -65% in number and -44% in value compared to last month....

By Julian Klymochko
Rising Defaults and Funding Costs Squeeze Credit Card Margins
SocialMar 19, 2026

Rising Defaults and Funding Costs Squeeze Credit Card Margins

It was once thought that as defaults rose, credit card issuers would simply increase the rate they charge to compensate for that. Hard to see that now, given current portfolio yields. Worse, their cost of funds is rising...

By Peter Atwater
Mearsheimer Warns Iran Is a Formidable Strategic Opponent
SocialMar 19, 2026

Mearsheimer Warns Iran Is a Formidable Strategic Opponent

Distinguished Prof. John Mearsheimer on Iran’s strategy: “When you listen to Hegseth and Trump talk, they talk about the Iranians like they’re a bunch of country bumpkins and we’re the strategic geniuses...I think that's not the case…we are up against a formidable...

By Steve Hanke