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Iran Conflict Reveals Frailties in Global Airline Networks
SocialMar 12, 2026

Iran Conflict Reveals Frailties in Global Airline Networks

Iran war exposes cracks for airlines that connect the world https://t.co/sfn8kfWms1 via @AirEVthingTRNSP @ad_leung @LeenAlRashdan https://t.co/FuTaVOqQi3

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Radio DJs Once Recorded Bumpers on Sony Minidiscs
SocialMar 12, 2026

Radio DJs Once Recorded Bumpers on Sony Minidiscs

When I was an on-air radio DJ in the early 2010s, all of our bumper spots were recorded on Sony minidiscs. The technology of a forgotten future, and the sort of thing that's everywhere in Japan. https://t.co/3ITnIGzgW1

By Nolan Gray
Goldman Predicts Brent Spikes to $98, Then Drops to $71
SocialMar 12, 2026

Goldman Predicts Brent Spikes to $98, Then Drops to $71

Goldman > Our commodity strategists now expect Brent to average $98 in March and April—up 40% from the 2025 average—before falling back to $71 by 2026Q4.

By Guy Faulconbridge
Xi Pushes Forced Ethnic Unity, Criminalizing Cultural Dissent
SocialMar 12, 2026

Xi Pushes Forced Ethnic Unity, Criminalizing Cultural Dissent

Xi Enforces His Demand for Ethnic Unity Across China—After crackdowns on Uyghurs, Tibetans, law threatens punishment for anyone who doesn’t embrace common language and culture @ByChunHan https://t.co/SSqyEwn7sh https://t.co/SSqyEwn7sh

By Jonathan Cheng
Iran Endures Heavy Hits, Wins Through Resilience
SocialMar 12, 2026

Iran Endures Heavy Hits, Wins Through Resilience

US/Israel vs Iran War in a NUTSHELL Iran is definitely taking the blows, heavy blows…. But Iran is the winner by just resilience and fighting back… https://t.co/fuE7pL2ysb

By Kudzai Mutisi
Nintendo and TakeTwo Dominate MetaCritic's All-Time Best Games
SocialMar 12, 2026

Nintendo and TakeTwo Dominate MetaCritic's All-Time Best Games

Best games of all time according to MetaCritic: Nintendo and TakeTwo Interactive up there https://t.co/VjKL73Fvuf

By Michael Fritzell
California VCs Must Ask Personal Questions, Reporting Voluntary
SocialMar 12, 2026

California VCs Must Ask Personal Questions, Reporting Voluntary

All VCs in CA: “CA requires us to ask you these highly personal questions. Reporting this is *entirely voluntary* for you. Thank you for reading this note from us.”

By Bilal Zuberi
MP Considers Texas Site for Second Magnet Plant
SocialMar 12, 2026

MP Considers Texas Site for Second Magnet Plant

MP weighs Northlake, Texas, for a second magnet plant as it builds a 10X facility targeting 10,000 t/yr by 2028. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/mp-materials-second-magnet-plant-could.html

By The Metalnomist
Iran Ramps up Energy Attacks as Oil Stays Sub‑$100
SocialMar 12, 2026

Iran Ramps up Energy Attacks as Oil Stays Sub‑$100

Overnight Iran reacted to the IEA's oil release intensifying its attacks on regional energy targets, including two small-sized fuel tankers in Iraq. Tehran knows oil is what could force President Trump to end the war early. Still, both Brent and...

By Javier Blas
AI Robotics Make Patients the New Point of Care
SocialMar 12, 2026

AI Robotics Make Patients the New Point of Care

From skin checking applications and AI to remote care devices and robotics, the field is going through a paradigm shift making patients more and more the point of care. Smart algorithms will soon diagnose skin cancer, dermatologists consult patients online, and...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Leonardo Poised for Strong Growth; Buy on Pullback
SocialMar 12, 2026

Leonardo Poised for Strong Growth; Buy on Pullback

Macro: Leonardo targets strong growth—orders €25bn, revenues €21bn, EBITA €2.03bn. Key: state backing, cash generation; Risk: execution, defence budget shifts. Trade: buy on pullback 📈. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Sony Trades at 13x EV/EBIT Before GTA 6 Launch
SocialMar 12, 2026

Sony Trades at 13x EV/EBIT Before GTA 6 Launch

Sony at 13x EV/EBIT ahead of the GTA 6 release on 19 November 2026 https://t.co/FBeFJ5c7Bp

By Michael Fritzell
Strategic Reserve Release Too Slow to Offset Deficit
SocialMar 12, 2026

Strategic Reserve Release Too Slow to Offset Deficit

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but people should know: For the 400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves (announced today), the flow rate — the rate in which it can be released — is...

By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
Swiss Lawmakers Threaten Bonus Ban for Bankers
SocialMar 12, 2026

Swiss Lawmakers Threaten Bonus Ban for Bankers

Top Swiss bankers risk bonus ban as lawmakers weigh a crackdown https://t.co/JUIvESnfxa via @bbenrath https://t.co/5Whimos3nX

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Accusing Omidyar of Disclosure Lies May Constitute Fraud
SocialMar 12, 2026

Accusing Omidyar of Disclosure Lies May Constitute Fraud

Lying on this disclosure would be financial fraud. Ur claiming Pierre Omidyar is lying on this disclosure so that he, a billionaire known for funding journalism projects, can secretly accept outside $ to fund a non-partisan investigative journalism fellowship w...

By Taylor Lorenz
Join Final FDA Advisory Committee on Flu Shot Access
SocialMar 12, 2026

Join Final FDA Advisory Committee on Flu Shot Access

If you are curious about seeing what may be the last competent FDA advisory committee left standing in action as they contribute to determining access to flu shots next fall, join me, @jessicamalaty, & @SaveAmericaMvm at 12:30 pm ET on...

By Angela Rasmussen
2025 Ticket Sales Reach Only 62% of 2019 Levels
SocialMar 12, 2026

2025 Ticket Sales Reach Only 62% of 2019 Levels

We should remember that “tickets sold” is an estimate based these days on details coming from outside analytics companies that don’t have access to all the facts.

By David Poland
Perception, Not Power, Determines War’s Endgame
SocialMar 12, 2026

Perception, Not Power, Determines War’s Endgame

Let me tell you the secret difference between a Navy and merchant ship captain that goes beyond the obvious. It’s 1AM & I feel sick to my stomach over this war and can’t sleep. I’m at a shipowner conference & I had...

By John Konrad
India Prioritizes LPG for Homes, Hospitals, Schools Over Restaurants
SocialMar 12, 2026

India Prioritizes LPG for Homes, Hospitals, Schools Over Restaurants

Government Prioritization: To protect households, the Indian government has prioritized LPG supply for domestic consumers, hospitals, and educational institutions, leaving commercial users (restaurants) in a lurch.

By stock_n_trade
Support Voter ID with Funding, Oppose Political Rule Swings
SocialMar 12, 2026

Support Voter ID with Funding, Oppose Political Rule Swings

I would be fine with voter ID is it was introduced with a 3 or 4 year window and a fully funded campaign to let everyone get their IDs, like Real ID. I am not ok with changing the rules...

By David Poland
Good Intentions Won’t Save Overwatch League’s Failure
SocialMar 12, 2026

Good Intentions Won’t Save Overwatch League’s Failure

Kaplan says the road to hell is paved with good intentions and that was Overwatch League

By Ethan Gach
Generative AI Accelerates Smarter Analytics at HIMSS
SocialMar 12, 2026

Generative AI Accelerates Smarter Analytics at HIMSS

Interaction #Analytics Topic #AI Delivers Faster, Smarter Analysis with #GenerativeAI. Visit Booth 4843 to see #AI-first #CX in action. @NICELtd #HIMSS26 #HIMSS2026 https://t.co/2Ji4nhmAmx

By James Gingerich
CRINK's Demise Highlights Fragmented Anti‑US Alliance
SocialMar 12, 2026

CRINK's Demise Highlights Fragmented Anti‑US Alliance

“One casualty of the strikes on Iran should be the ugly acronym ‘CRINK’…Although the four countries share an opposition to the United States…there is little that unites…beyond the Chinese Communist Party’s solipsistic pursuit of its own interests.” https://t.co/p4n7y6ZuGu

By Jonathan Cheng
NiCE Sets Real‑Time AI‑First Care Standard
SocialMar 12, 2026

NiCE Sets Real‑Time AI‑First Care Standard

NiCE is defining the next standard of care... with data that moves as fast as the patient. Visit Booth 4843 to see #AI-first #CX in action. @NICELtd #HIMSS26 #HIMSS2026 https://t.co/3ffKU5tupi

By James Gingerich
Oil Reserve Release Merely Patches Deep Supply Shock
SocialMar 12, 2026

Oil Reserve Release Merely Patches Deep Supply Shock

>> Historic oil reserve release is only a band-aid on a gaping supply shock https://t.co/C6DC07LD19 @ronbousso1

By Guy Faulconbridge
US Intelligence Says Iran Regime Remains Stable
SocialMar 12, 2026

US Intelligence Says Iran Regime Remains Stable

Exclusive: US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources https://t.co/HRPmb0prDr

By Guy Faulconbridge
Six Merchant Ships Attacked in Gulf Amid War
SocialMar 12, 2026

Six Merchant Ships Attacked in Gulf Amid War

Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines https://t.co/pAYt6WBG5O

By Guy Faulconbridge
Iran Continues Massive Oil Shipments to China via Hormuz
SocialMar 12, 2026

Iran Continues Massive Oil Shipments to China via Hormuz

🚨Iran is still pushing oil through the Strait of Hormuz: At least 11.7 million barrels of Iranian crude have passed through the strait since February 28, all headed to China. Many tankers have "gone dark," switching off their GPS tracking systems...👇 https://globalmarketsinvestor.beehiiv.com/p/the-iea-has-proposed-the-largest-emergency-oil-release-from-strategic-reserves-in-history

By Global Markets Investor (newsletter author)
Trump Feigns Ignorance After US Admits School Strike
SocialMar 12, 2026

Trump Feigns Ignorance After US Admits School Strike

'Don't know about it': Trump plays dumb after US military admits it hit Iranian school https://t.co/fCHq47pjQo

By Harold (Hal) Good
Iran, Not Trump or Hegseth, Behind Ship Explosions
SocialMar 12, 2026

Iran, Not Trump or Hegseth, Behind Ship Explosions

Who everyone I talked to at the shipowners conference today thinks is blowing up merchant ships: Trump & Hegseth Who is actually blowing up ships: Iran

By John Konrad
US Navy Limits Signal Global Trade’s Fragile Future
SocialMar 12, 2026

US Navy Limits Signal Global Trade’s Fragile Future

We are witnessing the end of globalization If the US military with the massive armada assembled within 500 miles can’t protect ships in this region, we stand little chance of protecting our container shipments from Asia in the event of a...

By Craig Fuller
Creators Demand Fixes for Threads Editing Tool Shortcomings
SocialMar 12, 2026

Creators Demand Fixes for Threads Editing Tool Shortcomings

As a content creator, I use Edits. Here’s what I would love to have @mosseri help fix: 1) Captions. They constantly fail, especially when trying to edit them (edits don’t stick, can’t add missing captions, etc) 2) Sound boosting and...

By Dan Bernstein
Trump Releases 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserve
SocialMar 12, 2026

Trump Releases 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserve

Given the Trump' Administration decision to release 172 mb form the SPR, this is a must watch (from November 2022)

By Anas Alhajji
China Escalates to Immediate Refined Fuel Export Ban
SocialMar 12, 2026

China Escalates to Immediate Refined Fuel Export Ban

China has just ordered an immediate ban on refined fuel exports in March to manage any potential domestic fuel shortages. A week ago they asked refiners nicely and just targeted new contracts, so this is a step up

By Lewis Jackson
Probiotic L. Paracasei DG I1572 Combats Vascular Inflammaging
SocialMar 12, 2026

Probiotic L. Paracasei DG I1572 Combats Vascular Inflammaging

Gut Microbiota Manipulation by Probiotic Lacticaseibacillus paracasei DG I1572 as New Therapeutical Strategy to Counteract Vascular Inflammaging https://t.co/91dumlTNgU https://t.co/tkL0m8P6nd

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Legora's $550M Raise Fuels Walter AI Acquisition
SocialMar 12, 2026

Legora's $550M Raise Fuels Walter AI Acquisition

AI legal tech startup Legora, after raising $550M this week, acquires Walter, a Canadian based startup that builds AI agents that work within Microsoft Word and Outlook. Walter launched the AI agents after pivoting last September. The acquisition is believed...

By Omeed Tabiei
Oil Rebounds to $100, Heralding Broader Economic Shock
SocialMar 12, 2026

Oil Rebounds to $100, Heralding Broader Economic Shock

Oil price back to $100. Even though the EIA said member countries will release 400m barrels of oil. At this rate…this is just the beginning the oil shock will send to the economy, supply chain and consumer price.

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Ship Crew Titles Vary by Flag, Role, and Service
SocialMar 12, 2026

Ship Crew Titles Vary by Flag, Role, and Service

Some are asking me why the people who work aboard ship are called different things. No hard rules but the rule of thumb is… Seafarers: crew that work on ships with flags different than their nationality (e.g. an Indian crew aboard a...

By John Konrad
Democrats Push Stricter Hair‑braiding Licensing than Republicans
SocialMar 12, 2026

Democrats Push Stricter Hair‑braiding Licensing than Republicans

In Louisiana, the Democratic hair braiding licensing bill would require 600 hours of training at a licensed cosmetology school, an annual exam, and a fee. The Republican bill would require an annual 20-question health and safety exam and a fee....

By Nolan Gray
Hong Kong Risk Managers Attend Exclusive PARIMA Masterclass
SocialMar 12, 2026

Hong Kong Risk Managers Attend Exclusive PARIMA Masterclass

Hong Kong @PARIMAorg Masterclass kicked off this morning with closed door session for risk managers only co-hosted with my friend Antonio Kam https://t.co/z4hOcuXEvv

By Steve Tunstall
Nevada Gold Potential Grows as Strikepoint Advances Hercules
SocialMar 12, 2026

Nevada Gold Potential Grows as Strikepoint Advances Hercules

There is still plenty to discover in Nevada, says @strikepointgold's Michael Allen, especially with gold's run. The company is advancing its Hercules gold project. $SKP https://t.co/iIGi0ZW4QT https://t.co/BrEyGfD6a8

By Michael McCrae
Erdogan Warns Against Zionist Plot, Urges Regional Safeguards
SocialMar 12, 2026

Erdogan Warns Against Zionist Plot, Urges Regional Safeguards

#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: President Erdoğan warns: “We must not fall for the Zionist massacre network’s game of “killing the bird with someone else’s stone”. We are taking the necessary precautions against bloody scenarios that some want to stage in our region.” https://t.co/2JesCmUlN4

By Steve Hanke
U.S. Cancer Deaths Down 35% Since 1990
SocialMar 12, 2026

U.S. Cancer Deaths Down 35% Since 1990

Cancer deaths in the U.S. peaked around 1990. After adjusting for aging of the population, mortality has fallen by about 35% since then. The biggest drivers: • Smoking declined dramatically • Screening improved • Treatments got better A massive and often overlooked public health success. https://t.co/Ev7pSnunoY

By Siim Land
Democrats Must Enact Privacy Laws, Not Just Tout AI Surveillance
SocialMar 12, 2026

Democrats Must Enact Privacy Laws, Not Just Tout AI Surveillance

It would be amazing if Democrats would actually pass privacy laws instead of having press conferences about how the mass AI surveillance laws Congress is passing under the guise of “child safety” aren’t invasive enough

By Taylor Lorenz
China Launches World's Largest 600 MW CAES Storage Plant
SocialMar 12, 2026

China Launches World's Largest 600 MW CAES Storage Plant

China’s 600 MW/2.4 GWh storage plant becomes world’s largest CAES site #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/MnPFRY954k

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
California's Lebowski Loophole Lets Heirs Keep Low Taxes
SocialMar 12, 2026

California's Lebowski Loophole Lets Heirs Keep Low Taxes

How do the children of homeowners in California get to inherit their parents' low property tax rates? We did the definitive story on what became known as "the Lebowski Loophole" in 2018 https://t.co/gzdAP9B4HC

By Liam Dillon
EU Secures Record 25.2GW Solar Capacity for 2025
SocialMar 12, 2026

EU Secures Record 25.2GW Solar Capacity for 2025

EU awards record 25.2GW of new solar PV capacity through government auctions in 2025 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/yliV4mMqd6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Gold's New Baseline Sets Mining Stocks to Outperform 2026
SocialMar 12, 2026

Gold's New Baseline Sets Mining Stocks to Outperform 2026

As high gold prices become the baseline, mining equities are poised to outperform in 2026 – VanEck’s Casanova $GDXJ $SILJ $CDNX https://t.co/L3SEm4naG1 via @KitcoNewsNOW

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Global Map Reveals Rapid Growth of Medical Drone Projects
SocialMar 12, 2026

Global Map Reveals Rapid Growth of Medical Drone Projects

The Global Map of Medical Drone Projects And Trials We analyzed the state of medical drones worldwide. To achieve that, we had to dive into the global literature and announcements to find all of these exciting projects that involved the use...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD