News•Mar 3, 2026
Which Markets Had the Highest Demand for Renovation Loans?
Renovation loan demand is strongest per capita in New England and Mountain states, with Rhode Island topping the nation at six applications per 1,000 residents. While total home‑improvement loan applications fell 3 % year‑over‑year, transaction volume held steady at $144 billion, driven by a surge in homeowner equity and aging housing stock. California led in raw application numbers, but smaller markets like Washington County, Wisconsin, showed double the per‑capita rate of the most populous counties. The NAHB analysis highlights a geographic shift toward high‑demand micro‑markets.
By National Mortgage News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Feeder Cattle Mixed Waiting on Direct Trade
Live cattle futures closed about $1.02 higher, while feeder cattle slipped modestly, leaving the market mixed ahead of anticipated direct‑trade activity later in the week. Direct cash cattle trading was quiet on Tuesday, with no bids or offers surfacing. At...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
Chevrolet is re‑launching flex‑fuel vehicles (FFVs) equipped with a 1.3‑liter engine, marking the first standard‑fit FFVs since 2026. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) highlights California’s dominant E85 market and urges other OEMs, including Toyota and Honda, to follow suit. Nationwide...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Ares CEO Says UBS Call on 15% Private Debt Default ‘Absolutely Wrong’
Ares Management CEO Mike Arougheti dismissed UBS analysts' worst‑case projection that private‑credit defaults could hit 15%, labeling it irresponsible. UBS warned the scenario could materialize if artificial‑intelligence disruption spikes borrower distress, but otherwise expects defaults to rise about 5% before...
By AdvisorHub
News•Mar 3, 2026
How Advisors Can Better Serve Neurodivergent Clients
Financial advisors are increasingly recognizing that neurodivergent clients—those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and related conditions—require communication and process adaptations that differ from traditional models. Practitioners like Korinne Sugasawara, who is neurodivergent herself, have built firms around explicit affirmations and sensory‑friendly...
By Financial Planning (Arizent)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Equity ETFs Added $110 Billion in February – See the Leading ETFs
Equity exchange‑traded funds recorded $110 billion of net inflows in February, according to FactSet data. Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) topped the list with $17 billion, followed by Invesco’s equal‑weight S&P 500 ETF (RSP) at $5.6 billion. Other top performers included Vanguard’s international (VXUS) and...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Anaptys Provides Update on Business Separation and Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
AnaptysBio announced it will spin off its biopharma division into a new public company, First Tracks Biotherapeutics, in Q2 2026, separating it from the royalty‑focused parent that will retain the AnaptysBio name. The royalty side highlighted strong performance from GSK’s Jemperli,...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Mar 3, 2026
Oculis Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Company Update
Oculis Holding AG reported a transformative 2025, highlighted by a $268.7 million cash position that extends its runway to 2029 and a $210 million equity raise. The company secured FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for Privosegtor, its neuro‑protective candidate for optic neuritis, and...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Mar 3, 2026
Cricut, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Cricut, Inc. posted a modest revenue decline of 3% in Q4 2025, with full‑year sales flat at $708.8 million, but highlighted a 22% rise in net income and a 26% jump in operating profit to $96 million. Platform revenue grew 5% year‑over‑year,...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Mar 3, 2026
What Does Indonesia Get Out of the US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade?
In February 2026 President Donald Trump and President Prabowo Subianto signed a U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that obliges Jakarta to facilitate $10 billion of U.S. investment and import roughly $33 billion of American goods, mainly energy and agriculture. The deal was...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Mar 3, 2026
ExxonMobil Optimizing Assets to Offset Disruptions
ExxonMobil said its worldwide scale and diversified portfolio allow it to mitigate disruptions from the latest Middle East conflict. Senior vice president Jack Williams highlighted the company’s ability to shift feedstock and products using its trading arm and long‑term charter fleet....
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 3, 2026
Direct Indexing Is Not New, but It Has Become Newly Essential
Direct indexing, once a niche tool for the ultra‑wealthy, is now becoming a core component of portfolio construction thanks to advances in technology and lower operational costs. Continuous monitoring enables advisors to make incremental, tax‑loss harvesting adjustments throughout the year...
By InvestmentNews – ETFs
News•Mar 3, 2026
How Far Does $100,000 Go in U.S. Cities? 2026 Study
SmartAsset’s 2026 study evaluates the real purchasing power of a $100,000 salary across 69 large U.S. cities after accounting for federal, state, local taxes and cost‑of‑living premiums. The average adjusted value rose modestly from $71,669 to $72,444, indicating a slight...
By SmartAsset – Blog
News•Mar 3, 2026
US Gulf MR Freight Trades Just Under All-Time Highs
Freight rates for medium‑range tankers loading on the US Gulf coast surged as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly stopped, prompting buyers to scramble for alternative diesel supplies. Chevron’s Europe‑bound voyage hit Worldscale 365 ($72.39 per tonne), while ATMI’s Caribbean...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 3, 2026
Fastmarkets Changes the Timing of Its Ilmenite Cif China and Rutile Fob Australia Assessments
Fastmarkets announced that, effective March 5, its price assessments for ilmenite concentrate (cif China) and two rutile grades (fob Australia) will shift from a fortnightly to a monthly cadence. The change follows market feedback indicating that prices have been moving slowly...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
News•Mar 3, 2026
Fidelity Rolls Out Private Markets Model Portfolios with Alts Education for Advisors
Fidelity introduced two new model‑portfolio suites that embed private equity, private credit and private real‑estate assets, targeting RIAs and broker‑dealers. The portfolios, available through Envestnet, require a $100,000 minimum and combine active, passive and ETF strategies with third‑party managers. Alongside...
By InvestmentNews – ETFs
News•Mar 3, 2026
JLL Secures $36M Acquisition Financing for Chicago Industrial Portfolio
JLL arranged $35.6 million in acquisition financing for a 411,781‑square‑foot Chicago infill industrial seed portfolio comprising four shallow‑bay assets. The financing backs a newly formed joint venture between Matterhorn Venture Partners and TPG Angelo Gordon U.S. Real Estate, which has pledged...
By Connect CRE
News•Mar 3, 2026
Fastmarkets Clarifies Publishing Schedule for Iran Steel Billet, Slab Export Prices
Fastmarkets announced that it will not publish weekly export prices for Iran’s steel billet and slab during the seven‑day public holiday declared after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The delay follows the firm’s policy of suspending price releases when a...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
News•Mar 3, 2026
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/01/2026
Leveraged and inverse ETFs posted strong weekly gains, with Defiance’s IONX leading at 36.79% after IonQ’s earnings surge. Gold‑related leveraged products such as GDXU, AGQ, and NUGT posted 20%‑plus returns driven by rising precious‑metal prices amid Middle‑East tensions. Regional and...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
WTO Meet: India Pushes Tech Transfer to Boost Developing Nations’ Trade
India has urged developed nations at the WTO ministerial to adopt concrete technology‑transfer measures that would help developing and least‑developed countries access advanced, environmentally‑sound inputs. The proposal highlights export controls on semiconductor chips and rare‑earth minerals, as well as rigid...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 3, 2026
Swapping These 9 Household Products Can Save You Thousands
The article highlights nine common single‑use household products that drain finances and harm the environment, offering reusable alternatives that can save families thousands annually. Items such as paper towels, plastic wrap, bottled water, and disposable razors are shown to cost...
By Family Handyman
News•Mar 3, 2026
India-UK Trade Deal Faces Challenges Amid West Asia Conflict
India and the United Kingdom are set to activate the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) by early April, granting Indian exporters duty‑free access to 99% of the UK market. However, the ongoing West Asia conflict threatens to disrupt shipping...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 3, 2026
Options Traders Target Sea Stock as Higher Costs Weigh
Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE) missed fourth‑quarter earnings expectations as higher operating costs and a slower GMV growth outlook weighed on the e‑commerce giant. The stock fell 16.9% to $87.43, extending a 30.7% YTD decline and approaching its 52‑week low. Options...
By Schaeffer’s Investment Research – News & Analysis
News•Mar 3, 2026
AutoZone (AZO) Q2 2026 Earnings Decline Despite 8% Sales Growth
AutoZone reported an 8.1% rise in Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales to $4.3 billion, driven by a 5.2% increase in same‑store sales. Despite the top‑line growth, net income slipped to $468.9 million, and earnings per share fell to $27.63 from $28.29 a...
By AlphaStreet
News•Mar 3, 2026
NDAP Overhaul in Works to Handle Surge in Big Data
India’s National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP) will undergo a major revamp as NITI Aayog seeks a private‑sector partner to redesign, operate and hand over the system. The upgrade aims to handle vastly larger data volumes, add advanced analytics and...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 3, 2026
The Guardian View on Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement: Stability Cannot Mean Sacrificing Living Standards | Editorial
Rachel Reeves’s spring statement reaffirmed a commitment to fiscal discipline, citing OBR projections that borrowing will fall and fiscal headroom has increased. The editorial warns that the UK’s exposure to soaring oil and gas prices from the Gulf conflict could...
By The Guardian — Money
News•Mar 3, 2026
LightBox CRE Activity Index Rebounds in January
The LightBox CRE Activity Index surged 28% in January, reaching 110.7 – the first triple‑digit reading since October and well above the 88.2 recorded in January 2025. The rebound was powered by an 81% month‑over‑month jump in commercial listings, a...
By Connect CRE
News•Mar 3, 2026
Housing Affordability Eclipses Crime as Chicago Residents’ No. 1 Concern
A January poll of 648 Chicago voters found 41% now cite housing affordability as their top concern, overtaking crime, which drew only 23% support. Respondents highlighted soaring home prices—median listings at $344,000, up 9.2% since 2022—and rising property taxes, with...
By Realtor.com News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Stocks in Turmoil, but Attractive Setups Emerge (META, GOOGL, AMZN)
Market volatility driven by Middle‑East tensions has pushed equities lower across regions, but the pullback has created attractive entry points for high‑quality mega‑cap tech. The author highlights Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Amazon as the most compelling opportunities within the Magnificent...
By Nasdaq — Investing
News•Mar 3, 2026
MSRB Reform Bill Would Reverse Dodd-Frank Majority Public Mandate
Senator John Kennedy introduced the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Reform Act of 2026, aiming to shift the MSRB’s governance to a majority of regulated representatives and tighten SEC oversight. The proposal would replace the current Dodd‑Frank‑mandated public‑representative majority with a...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Mar 3, 2026
How Factor Investing Behaves Across Global Markets
Factor investing relies on five core characteristics—value, momentum, quality, low volatility and size—to capture distinct return patterns. While the framework is applied worldwide, factor performance can diverge dramatically across markets. Local market structure, macroeconomic conditions, and investor behavior dictate whether...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Covered Call ETFs Explained: Income, Upside Limits, and Volatility Protection
Covered call ETFs are gaining traction among Canadian self‑directed investors seeking higher distribution yields than traditional equities or bonds. These funds generate cash flow by writing call options against the underlying portfolio, delivering enhanced income in volatile markets. While they...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Lenders' Rent-Stabilized Disappearing Act, By The Numbers
Flagstar Bank, formerly New York Community Bancorp, slashed its rent‑stabilized loan originations from nearly $3.9 billion annually to just $58 million last year, mirroring a broader market contraction. Overall NYC rent‑stabilized financing fell from $27.6 billion in 2019 to under $11.3 billion in 2024,...
By Bisnow
News•Mar 3, 2026
Midwest Heat, Sunbelt Chill as 2026 Home Prices Barely Budge
The Cotality Home Price Index reported U.S. single‑family home prices rising only 0.74% year‑over‑year in January 2026, a sharp slowdown from the 3.43% pace seen early 2025. While the Midwest posted a 3.56% annual gain and the Northeast saw pockets of...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Mar 3, 2026
QXO Reports Strong Q4 Net Sales Amid Acquisition
QXO Inc. posted fourth‑quarter 2025 net sales of $2.19 billion, a 14,000% jump from the same period a year earlier, and total 2025 sales of $6.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached $150.3 million, while net income recorded a $90.2 million loss. The company announced a...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Mar 3, 2026
Former Fiesta Mall Site Adding Two Hotels
Sunny Day Sports announced a mixed‑use development on the former Fiesta Mall site in Mesa, dubbed the Palo District. The plan includes two hotels totaling about 600 rooms—a 400‑room flagship that would become the largest hotel in Mesa and a...
By Connect CRE
News•Mar 3, 2026
HECM Lenders See Subdued Numbers to Start the Year
Government‑backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements dropped 20.7% from January to February, reaching 1,821 transactions, and are down 26.6% year‑over‑year. The slowdown coincides with the rise of proprietary reverse‑mortgage products that offer higher limits and no mortgage‑insurance requirement, drawing...
By National Mortgage News
News•Mar 3, 2026
ISDA and EMTA Publish Revised Definitions for FX Derivatives Market
ISDA and EMTA have issued the 2026 FX Definitions, a comprehensive overhaul of foreign‑exchange derivative documentation. The new standards, slated for implementation on November 22, 2027, replace the 1998 FX and Currency Option Definitions and merge ISDA and EMTA templates...
By ISDA — News & analysis feed
News•Mar 3, 2026
CRC Reports Core Profit Declined by 6% in 2025
Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) posted a 6% drop in core profit to 7.43 billion baht for 2025, even as total revenue rose 4% to 253 billion baht. The fourth quarter showed a 17% profit increase to 2.73 billion baht, driven by strong...
By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Stop Payment Fraud Before It Starts
Automated bank account verification protects AP departments from payment fraud. Fraudsters now use AI‑generated emails and deep‑fake audio to hijack bank‑change requests, leading to costly losses. Real‑time verification confirms account ownership, status, and matches supplier data while creating an immutable...
By Accounting Today
News•Mar 3, 2026
#AtlanticDebrief – What’s in Store for the Three Seas Summit? | A Debrief From Amb. Romana Vlahutin
The Atlantic Council’s #AtlanticDebrief interview with Croatia’s Special Envoy Romana Vlahutin outlines the agenda for the 2026 Three Seas Summit in Dubrovnik. Senior Fellow Ian Brzezinski and Vlahutin discuss how the summit will focus on strategic connectivity, energy diversification, and...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Mar 3, 2026
Partners Lands Houston Highrise Leasing Assignment
Partners Real Estate has been named the exclusive leasing agent for 1000 Main, a 36‑story, 837,161‑square‑foot office tower in downtown Houston. The building is poised to reach 74 % occupancy, anchored by tenants such as Shell, Porter Hedges and UBS, while retail outlets...
By Connect CRE
News•Mar 3, 2026
Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL) Set to Report Q4 FY2025 Earnings After the Bell — Here’s What to Expect
Rigel Pharmaceuticals is set to report its Q4 FY2025 results after the March 3 market close, with analysts forecasting revenue between $75 million and $85 million and earnings per share near $7.00. The company’s revenue trajectory has accelerated from $115.9 million in FY2023...
By AlphaStreet
News•Mar 3, 2026
How a Crisis over a Stockpile of Uranium Created an Opening for US Reengagement in Niger
The failed December 7, 2025 coup in Benin has left Niger’s military government even more isolated, sharpening a diplomatic opening for Washington. Niger’s junta seized roughly 1,000 tons of uranium yellowcake from French firm Orano, but legal rulings and transit obstacles have frozen...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Mar 3, 2026
Expectations Bump Into Reality For The Nasdaq
The Nasdaq‑100’s fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings fell 0.3 % below consensus, marking a second consecutive quarter of modest results after years of strong beats. Investors are pricing in an aggressive 30 % EPS growth outlook for the next twelve months, making it increasingly...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Crop Economics Lift Corteva Returns
Corteva posted a modest 1% revenue rise to $5.26 billion, driven by higher commodity prices that revived farmer economics and supported seed and crop‑protection sales. The company leveraged disciplined pricing and cost controls to expand gross margins and lift net income...
By AlphaStreet
News•Mar 3, 2026
Sit on This SOFA for a SoFi Rebound
SoFi Technologies posted a record $1 billion in fourth‑quarter revenue and double‑digit growth across fee‑based lines, yet its shares have slumped roughly one‑third since the start of 2026. The company’s 2026 outlook projects 30% year‑over‑year member growth, $4.655 billion in net revenue...
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Mar 3, 2026
What the Iran-US War Means for Asia
The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast examined the U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran, framing it as a flashpoint that could reshape Asian strategic calculations. Hosts Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz highlighted how the conflict tests nuclear deterrence credibility and may inspire North...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Mar 3, 2026
Accenture Down to Buy Downdetector as Part of $1.2 Billion Deal
Accenture announced a $1.2 billion acquisition of Ookla, the parent of Downdetector, from Ziff Davis, bringing Speedtest, Ekahau and RootMetrics into its portfolio. The deal expands Accenture’s intelligence and analytics capabilities for telecom operators, hyperscalers and enterprise networks. Ziff Davis will apply the...
By The Register
News•Mar 3, 2026
Phoenix Continues Industrial Market Dominance
Greater Phoenix solidified its position as a leading U.S. industrial market in 2025, according to Colliers. Vacancy slipped 10 basis points to 9.7% in Q4, while net absorption reached 3.2 million square feet, totaling 18.2 million for the year – the strongest...
By Connect CRE