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Assessing Whether the US Navy Should Seize Iranian Tankers
SocialMar 7, 2026

Assessing Whether the US Navy Should Seize Iranian Tankers

Should the US Navy Start Targeting & Seizing Iranian Tankers 1⃣Sea Power vs Seapower 2⃣How did the US Torpedo Global Shipping? 3⃣Convoying in the Past 4⃣Current US Naval Situation 5⃣Potential Strategy for the US H/T: @ed_fin @gCaptain @LloydsList @ianellisjones Video: https://t.co/XpwiR2J9Cb

By Sal Mercogliano
Most Drivers Fine With Level 1/2; Fast Charging Costs $0.99/kWh
SocialMar 7, 2026

Most Drivers Fine With Level 1/2; Fast Charging Costs $0.99/kWh

The vast majority of folks don’t need charging this fast. But awesome that we can do it and I hope people know this will cost $0.99/kWh in infrastructure. For most folks level 1 and level 2 charging works.

By Jigar Shah
Thoughtful Dialogue on Healthcare AI with DM Gorenstein
SocialMar 7, 2026

Thoughtful Dialogue on Healthcare AI with DM Gorenstein

I've known @dmgorenstein for 2 decades and have always found him to be extraordinarily thoughtful – not afraid to ask tough questions and to grapple with nuance and, yes, tradeoffs. It was great to chat with him on his @tradeoffspod...

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD
Patent Battles and GLP‑1 Turf Wars Prompt FDA Crackdown
SocialMar 7, 2026

Patent Battles and GLP‑1 Turf Wars Prompt FDA Crackdown

Patent Fights, GLP-1 Turf Wars, and the FDA Tightens the Screws | Ep. 952 https://t.co/v0fulR3NfB https://t.co/9gGdkAVvlv

By BowTiedBiotech
Alberta’s Oil Outpaces Norway’s Fleeting Resource Boom
SocialMar 7, 2026

Alberta’s Oil Outpaces Norway’s Fleeting Resource Boom

Cosh, on the Globe Ed Board Norwailing is excellent. I would add to his AB context that Norway too was expecting a very short-lived resource and their production has, indeed, declined from peak. AB is still hitting record production month...

By Andrew Leach
Iran's Air War Halts Hormuz Shipping, Hits Regional Oil
SocialMar 7, 2026

Iran's Air War Halts Hormuz Shipping, Hits Regional Oil

Air War Against Iran Enters Week Two Iran continues to target its neighbors' oil production as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly at a stand still. Latest: https://t.co/EOkyezfgoC

By Tyler Rogoway
US Manufacturing Slows; Iraq Conflict Could Deepen Supply Chain Strain
SocialMar 7, 2026

US Manufacturing Slows; Iraq Conflict Could Deepen Supply Chain Strain

PMI shows US manufacturing softness. That means supply chains too. What will the Iraq war do?

By Tom Craig
Ukraine’s Shifting Launch Sites Highlight OWA’s Adaptability
SocialMar 7, 2026

Ukraine’s Shifting Launch Sites Highlight OWA’s Adaptability

Ukraine uses a variety of launch sites and changes between them. It’s much easier to adapt OWA to launching from fields, rotating sites, or even using mobile platforms. Some things in wars are observations vs lessons. Context matters.

By Michael Kofman
AI Boosts Productivity, but Also Fuels Fraud Surge
SocialMar 7, 2026

AI Boosts Productivity, but Also Fuels Fraud Surge

AI cuts costs. AI also cuts the cost of fraud. The same tooling driving efficiency is fueling the fraud surge. Financial services can't run an AI productivity strategy without a parallel fraud controls strategy. AI was meant to boost productivity. It...

By Efi Pylarinou
Overture Cabin Redefines Space: Taller Doors, No Middle Seats
SocialMar 7, 2026

Overture Cabin Redefines Space: Taller Doors, No Middle Seats

Overture cabin: - Entry door is 6’ 3”, 1” taller than 737, 10” taller than Concorde - Forward aisle height peaks at over eight feet, with a minimum of 6’ 8” - Last row aisle is 6’2”, about the same as a...

By Blake Scholl
GSA AI Guidelines May Signal Broader Policy Shift
SocialMar 7, 2026

GSA AI Guidelines May Signal Broader Policy Shift

Could there be more to the new #AI guidelines from the US General Services Administration (GSA) than “a government-wide effort to strengthen #procurement of AI services” and mitigate #supplychain risks? Via @joemillerjr & @GeorgeNHammond @FT https://t.co/nB2mq431A9

By Sigi Osagie
California's High Fuel Prices Soften Price Shock Impact
SocialMar 7, 2026

California's High Fuel Prices Soften Price Shock Impact

One advantage for California already having high gasoline and diesel prices is that the price shocks are less shocking.

By Michael E. Webber
Know When AI Delegation Helps Vs. Harms
SocialMar 7, 2026

Know When AI Delegation Helps Vs. Harms

Sometimes Delegating to AI Causes Damage. Sometimes It's Extremely Useful and Saves Time. But When Should You Use It, and When Shouldn't You? #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/hgIwLXkh0v

By M.Camisani-Calzolari
Qatar Airways Launches Limited Feeder Flights to Doha
SocialMar 7, 2026

Qatar Airways Launches Limited Feeder Flights to Doha

From 8 March Qatar Airways will operate limited flights to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt and Bangkok. These flights are ONLY for passengers whose final destination is Doha, the airline said in a statement.

By Bilqis Bahari
Agentic AI Slashes Denials 60% in One Month
SocialMar 7, 2026

Agentic AI Slashes Denials 60% in One Month

A revenue-cycle nurse cut denials by 60% in 1 month using agentic AI. See how in the new article from Anshar AI 👉 https://t.co/mKAaugRe28 Meet them at #HIMSS26 or book a private workflow session. #AnsharAI #HITSM

By Colin Hung
Only Staples and Energy Up: Survival Trade, Not Growth Scare
SocialMar 7, 2026

Only Staples and Energy Up: Survival Trade, Not Growth Scare

Only two sectors green on March 6th: Consumer Staples (+0.4%) and Energy (+0.2%). Tech -2.1%. Discretionary -1.8%. Financials -1.3%. When people buy Cheerios and oil but sell everything else, you're not in a growth scare. You're in a survival trade. https://t.co/8RrBLVWIBN

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Iran Conflict Fuels Endless Oil‑price, Russia‑Ukraine Funding Loop
SocialMar 7, 2026

Iran Conflict Fuels Endless Oil‑price, Russia‑Ukraine Funding Loop

So the longer the Iran conflict lasts... 1. The longer oil prices are higher 2. The longer the Trump admin allows Russian oil to be sold without sanctions 3. The more financial firepower Russia has to support Iran to prolong the conflict ...rinse and...

By Quinn Thompson
Road to Housing Act Will Worsen Affordability, Warns John Burns
SocialMar 7, 2026

Road to Housing Act Will Worsen Affordability, Warns John Burns

Housing expert John Burns on the ROAD to Housing Act: "The housing bill that will make affordability worse, not better."

By Jay Parsons
Early Destiny's Low Ammo Added Real Combat Challenge
SocialMar 7, 2026

Early Destiny's Low Ammo Added Real Combat Challenge

I'm team low ammunition. People forget early Destiny had you running out of ammo all the time. Managing it was a key part of early Nightfalls. It was bad for bullet sponge bosses but there are other ways to juice...

By Ethan Gach
Renewables Boost Ukraine’s Grid Resilience Against Attacks
SocialMar 7, 2026

Renewables Boost Ukraine’s Grid Resilience Against Attacks

Three real-world examples, all occurring at the same time, of how fossil-fuels create energy security risks and distributed WindWaterSolar reduces them 1) Ukraine builds new power grid w/solar, wind, batteries that better withstands Russian attacks https://t.co/NX5wIKD79L

By Mark Z. Jacobson
AI Accelerates US Iran Operations, Boosting Analyst Efficiency
SocialMar 7, 2026

AI Accelerates US Iran Operations, Boosting Analyst Efficiency

“US military relying on AI as tool to speed Iran operations,” @business One of the many reasons the AI race is critical for the U.S. to lead. https://t.co/oOKSi9AgHM In the Iran campaign, AI technology has played a critical role by supporting the...

By John Spencer
Asset Protection Means Changing Ownership, Not Hiding Wealth
SocialMar 7, 2026

Asset Protection Means Changing Ownership, Not Hiding Wealth

The first rule of asset protection is simple: If you still own it, a court can probably reach it. When done correctly and legally, asset protection is not focused on secrecy and hiding wealth. It is about changing the legal relationship...

By Prof. Victoria J. Haneman
Seizing Iranian VLCCs Could De‑Escalate Conflict
SocialMar 7, 2026

Seizing Iranian VLCCs Could De‑Escalate Conflict

My only difference with @ed_fin strategy is this: Vice hitting an Iranian VLCC, we wait until they exit the Strait and seize, a la Venezuelan tankers. Start grabbing these ships as they come out and threaten to impound them and...

By Sal Mercogliano
World's Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant Debuts in China
SocialMar 7, 2026

World's Largest Grid-Forming Hybrid Storage Plant Debuts in China

Vanadium flow and lithium-ion combine in world’s largest grid-forming hybrid storage plant in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ClvByN9Wis

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz; IMO Warns Crew Risks
SocialMar 7, 2026

Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz; IMO Warns Crew Risks

Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz Attack, IMO Chief Warns of Growing Risk to Crews https://t.co/Rb5FINfXKz

By Sal Mercogliano
Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Vessels Dominate Hormuz Transit
SocialMar 7, 2026

Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Vessels Dominate Hormuz Transit

Are ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz? YES Who are they? IRANIAN & GREEK Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits https://t.co/ErnBCy9pVb

By Sal Mercogliano
Seeking Global Media Perspectives on Trump‑Epstein Coverage
SocialMar 7, 2026

Seeking Global Media Perspectives on Trump‑Epstein Coverage

To anyone NOT in the United States: what is your media saying about Trump and the Epstein files? Can you post any links to your articles here?

By Tristin Engels, PsyD
US Should Apply Venezuelan Seizure Tactics to Iranian Tankers
SocialMar 7, 2026

US Should Apply Venezuelan Seizure Tactics to Iranian Tankers

Okay, why is this a surprise? The Iranians have been loading at Kharg the entire time. It seems like the US could use that experience of seizing 10 Venezuelan tankers and start leveraging that capability against the 38 Iranian VLCCs.

By Sal Mercogliano
Energy Outperformance Makes S&P 500 Returns Volatile
SocialMar 7, 2026

Energy Outperformance Makes S&P 500 Returns Volatile

$XLE vs. $SPY - Forward returns for the S&P 500 pretty bumpy when energy is outperforming this much.... https://t.co/Cp4GQFvRq3

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
83% Unaware of DORAs: Sleep Knowledge Gap
SocialMar 7, 2026

83% Unaware of DORAs: Sleep Knowledge Gap

There's a lot you can learn about sleep. Like 83% hadn't heard of DORAs. https://t.co/2lV3Fw6cwg https://t.co/IWRTdPTMOL

By Eric Topol
VOA Journalist Alleges Firing Over Pro‑Pahlavi Suppression
SocialMar 7, 2026

VOA Journalist Alleges Firing Over Pro‑Pahlavi Suppression

Voice of America Persian journalist says he was fired by USAGM exec assigned to oversee the agency over clash about suppression of voices supporting Pahlavi. Agency denies coverage is hostile to the son of late Shah.

By David Folkenflik
BlackSky Global Satellite Successfully Launched Into 467‑477 Km Orbit
SocialMar 7, 2026

BlackSky Global Satellite Successfully Launched Into 467‑477 Km Orbit

The BlackSky Global satellite launched on Electron on Mar 5-6 has been cataloged in a 467 x 477 km x 42.0 deg orbit, confirming successful launch.

By Jonathan McDowell
Marketing Spend Drives E‑commerce SERP Dominance
SocialMar 7, 2026

Marketing Spend Drives E‑commerce SERP Dominance

eCom is a low opex game. He who can spend the most on marketing wins the SERP. The 25>15>10% evolution is underway. https://t.co/MP1L7T7MZ5

By Taylor Holiday
Cures for some Autoimmune Diseases Now a Reality
SocialMar 7, 2026

Cures for some Autoimmune Diseases Now a Reality

One of the most impressive advances we've ever seen for some autoimmune diseases: cures https://t.co/OZDuq4Iooy

By Eric Topol
Axel Springer Unlikely to Pursue Big Deals, WSJ Stays Murdoch
SocialMar 7, 2026

Axel Springer Unlikely to Pursue Big Deals, WSJ Stays Murdoch

NEW @PuckNews: On heels of Telegraph acquisition, Mathias Döpfner told charges that Axel Springer was unlikely to make more big acquisitions in near future, noting that Murdochs were unlikely to sell The Wall Street Journal, which Springer couldn’t afford anyway. https://t.co/1NKCcK3NXz

By Dylan Byers
Fragmentomic Liquid Biopsy Detects Early Breast Cancer, Subtypes, Nodes
SocialMar 7, 2026

Fragmentomic Liquid Biopsy Detects Early Breast Cancer, Subtypes, Nodes

Fragmentomic liquid biopsy enables early breast cancer detection, molecular subtyping and lymph node assessment https://t.co/RC5rTrFO4l https://t.co/s0Z6lc7Jeb

By Ming Tang
Red Sea Tactics Resurface Against Iranian‑backed Houthis
SocialMar 7, 2026

Red Sea Tactics Resurface Against Iranian‑backed Houthis

Deja vu to the Red Sea of two years ago. We saw this same exact tactic against the Houthi. Which makes sense as the Iranians backed the Houthis.

By Sal Mercogliano
Bessent Likely to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oil
SocialMar 7, 2026

Bessent Likely to Lift Sanctions on Russian Oil

To avoid further panic in the oil markets, I anticipate that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be forced to "unsanction" more Russian oil trapped in the sanctioned shadow fleet next week. SANCTIONS CREATE NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. IT'S TIME FOR BESSENT...

By Steve Hanke
Most Homeowners Miss Tax Savings Worth Thousands
SocialMar 7, 2026

Most Homeowners Miss Tax Savings Worth Thousands

2 in 3 households own a home, yet most have no idea how homeownership taxes work. If you own a home (or plan to), here are some tax tips that will save you thousands:

By The Money Cruncher
World‑record 15.45% Efficiency for Kesterite Solar Cell
SocialMar 7, 2026

World‑record 15.45% Efficiency for Kesterite Solar Cell

Chinese Academy of Sciences achieves world record efficiency of 15.45% for kesterite solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Ek1Po8Djpf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Regime‑change Gamble Ignores Iran's Nuclear Reality
SocialMar 7, 2026

Regime‑change Gamble Ignores Iran's Nuclear Reality

Again, because, at least implicitly, the aim is regime change and the theory is a new regime will solve the proliferation problem. It is not a wise strategy because these are foolish men.

By Jeffrey Lewis
Local NIMBY Votes Drive Housing Prices Sky‑High
SocialMar 7, 2026

Local NIMBY Votes Drive Housing Prices Sky‑High

This is why your housing is so expensive Not Blackstone, not "greedy landlords" Just your mom, dad, & neighbors voting for NIMBY local politicians who then prevent housing from being built That's why you pay tens of thousands of dollars more than...

By Ramit Sethi
Allies Alarmed as US Diverts Weapons to Iran War
SocialMar 7, 2026

Allies Alarmed as US Diverts Weapons to Iran War

NEW: U.S. allies are watching in disbelief as DOD reroutes weapons to aid the Iran war, worried long-promised American arms will never come. “The munitions that have been and will be fired are the ones that everybody needs,” said one European...

By Jack Detsch
Iran's Missile Strikes Fall, Drones Persist via China
SocialMar 7, 2026

Iran's Missile Strikes Fall, Drones Persist via China

We've seen a confirmed drop in Iran's missile attacks, but drones remain the larger LT threat. The complication that I'll be following closely is China's role. With Chinese shipments of drone components still entering Iran, the US will have to...

By Peter Zeihan
Roger Bank Beats X Money with Early Pay, No Fees
SocialMar 7, 2026

Roger Bank Beats X Money with Early Pay, No Fees

Little crazy that we beat X Money @bankonroger - up to 4 day early paydays, no fees, 3.61 APY, under 18 eligible w/ no co-signer, no minimum balance, integrated/signed direct deposit. I love my @tesla, but ROGER is bringing it....

By Jill Castilla
China Shows Unexpected Insulation From Oil, Gas Price Shocks
SocialMar 7, 2026

China Shows Unexpected Insulation From Oil, Gas Price Shocks

Sensitivity to OIL price spikes JPMAM Sensitivity to GAS price spikes China is more insulated on both charts than you might have suspected https://t.co/OJm0FMOcmF

By Mike Zaccardi
AlphaFold Isn’t the Drug‑development Silver Bullet
SocialMar 7, 2026

AlphaFold Isn’t the Drug‑development Silver Bullet

Even with AlphaFold, protein structure is not a solved problem. And protein structure was never the bottleneck for drug development anyway. Let me explain.

By Ming Tang
Blue Carbon Fiber Supercar Turns Heads
SocialMar 7, 2026

Blue Carbon Fiber Supercar Turns Heads

Blue Carbon Fiber Machine 💙🏁 . . . . . . . . #supercar #carbonfiber #mclaren #carsofinstagram #myexoticars

By Alex Ferreira (MyExoticars)
AI-Powered Merger Arbitrage Superforecaster Launched with GPT‑5.4
SocialMar 7, 2026

AI-Powered Merger Arbitrage Superforecaster Launched with GPT‑5.4

Balyasny has built an AI agent called Merger Arbitrage Superforecaster, with GPT‑5.4 as its reasoning engine. Merger arbitrage is one segment of investing that greatly benefits from AI. https://t.co/kQPsOW5Ww3

By Julian Klymochko