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EIB Provides €100 Million Loan to Dolmen Solar for Four Irish PV Projects
The European Investment Bank has granted a €100 million project‑finance loan to Dolmen Solar Ltd, a Power Capital holding, to build four utility‑scale solar farms in Ireland. The €260 million investment will deliver 395 MWp of capacity, generate 367 GWh a year and create jobs across four counties.
Air India Express MD Aloke Singh to Exit After Five-Year Turnaround on March 19
Aloke Singh will step down as Managing Director of Air India Express on March 19, ending a five‑year stint that transformed the carrier from a niche state‑run airline into India's third‑largest narrow‑body operator with over 100 aircraft, 14 international destinations...
PGA Tour CFO Jay Madara Retires After Steering $3 B For‑Profit Shift
PGA Tour executive vice president and chief financial officer Jay Madara announced his retirement effective March 31, 2026. Madara, who guided the Tour’s transition to a for‑profit subsidiary and secured a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group, leaves a vacancy that...
Take‑Two CEO Dismisses AI‑Generated Game Hits as "Laughable" Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Take‑Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick told The Game Business that generative AI tools are merely assets, not a shortcut to blockbuster games, labeling the notion that anyone could press a button to create a hit like GTA 6 "laughable." His comments...
OPM Rolls Out New HR Shared Service Center as Federal Workforce Shrinks
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced a new HR shared service center, offering agencies a fee‑for‑service suite of HR tools and promising a six‑month migration timeline. The move comes as the federal workforce has shed roughly 7,600 HR...
Snapchat Launches First Creator Awards Show "The Snappys" Hosted by Matt Friend
Snapchat announced its first-ever creator awards ceremony, The Snappys, set for March 31 at the company’s Santa Monica headquarters. Hosted by comedian‑creator Matt Friend, the show will honor creators across 15 categories and present DJ Khaled with a Lifetime Achievement Award, signaling...
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as AI Trade Regains Momentum
Wall Street lifted on March 17 as the S&P 500 climbed 0.2% to 6,716.09 and the Nasdaq rose 0.5% to 22,479.53, sparked by fresh demand for agentic AI solutions and a modest easing of global energy‑supply worries. The bounce marks...
Fed Dot‑Plot Revision Boosts Dollar Amid Oil‑Price Dislocation
ING strategist Francesco Pesole warns that a hawkish revision of the Federal Reserve’s Dot Plot could strengthen the U.S. dollar, even as oil prices remain decoupled from currency moves amid the Iran‑related conflict. The market currently prices a single rate...
Abuja Court Sets April 13 for Judgment in Ex‑AG’s N868 Million Money‑Laundering Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 13 for judgment in the N868 million money‑laundering case against former acting Accountant‑General Chukwunyere Nwabuoku. The former official, who posted N500 million bail, faces nine amended counts tied to alleged conversions of illicit...
Italy's Antitrust Authority Opens Probe Into Quantum Computing Market Concentration
Italy's competition regulator (AGCM) has launched a fact‑finding inquiry into the quantum computing sector, citing risks of market concentration, technological lock‑in and the growing sway of cloud hyperscalers. The probe invites stakeholder comments until April 30 and aims to wrap...
China’s Shenzhou‑21 Crew Completes 7‑Hour Spacewalk to Install Debris Shield on Tiangong
China’s Shenzhou‑21 crew performed a seven‑hour extravehicular activity on March 16, installing a space‑debris protection device on the Tiangong station. The operation, the 26th Chinese spacewalk and the sixth for commander Zhang Lu, underscores Beijing’s focus on shielding its only independently...
Binance Delists Eight Altcoins, Triggering Double‑Digit Price Drops
Binance announced it will remove eight tokens—A2Z, FORTH, HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT and SXP—from spot trading on April 1, 2026. Within minutes the assets fell between 12% and 33%, with IDEX losing the most. The move reignites scrutiny over...
Shifa Health Opens Precision Wellness Clinic Amid U.S. Burnout Surge
Shifa Health announced the launch of a Precision Wellness Clinic on its 23rd anniversary, aiming to treat the soaring burnout and chronic stress affecting 76% of U.S. employees. The clinic blends neuroscience, personalized assessments, and evidence‑based psychiatry to deliver a...
Occult Podcaster Tobias Nuttall Pleads Guilty to Murder of Fiancée in Perth
Tobias Nuttall, 32, co‑host of the occult‑focused Waking World podcast, pleaded guilty to murdering his fiancée Alisha Lauren Hendren‑Krippner, 30, in Bassendean, Perth. The plea was entered via video link at Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court, and sentencing is set for...
SIM Global Education Rolls Out "Life @ SIM" Holistic Student Experience for 16,000 Learners
Singapore Institute of Management Global Education (SIM GE) introduced its Life @ SIM ecosystem, integrating more than 80 student clubs, wellness programmes and career services for its 16,000‑strong cohort. The move reflects a broader shift in higher education toward holistic...
Joshua Ramos Targets Podium at Grueling Ironman 70.3 Davao, Underscores Nutrition Stakes
Baguio‑born triathlete Joshua Ramos is set to chase another podium finish at the Ironman 70.3 Davao on March 22, after his recent win at the 5150 Guimaras. The half‑Ironman’s revamped bike course, high humidity and demanding distance put nutrition and...
Singapore Issues POFMA Correction to Activist Han Over Child‑Care Claims
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Singapore Police Force instructed the POFMA Office to issue a correction direction to activist Han Hui Hui for seven false statements made in a livestream about her children’s removal. The...
Retired Air Force General Missing for Weeks Triggers Silver Alert and FBI Search
Retired Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland disappeared from his Albuquerque home on Feb. 27, leading Bernalillo County to issue a Silver Alert and the FBI to join the hunt. Investigators have canvassed more than 700 homes and deployed drones, helicopters and...
Singapore Study Shows Maternal Well‑Being Boosts Preschool Cognitive Skills
Researchers at A*STAR’s Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP) reported that mothers with higher mental well‑being adopt more authoritative parenting styles, which are associated with stronger cognitive abilities in preschool‑age children. The finding, based on 328 mother‑child pairs from...
Lancet Study Links Fathers' Health to Pregnancy Success and Child Outcomes
A transdisciplinary review led by the University of Southampton and international partners, published in The Lancet, demonstrates that fathers' health, behaviors and early‑life experiences significantly affect pregnancy outcomes and child health, sometimes more than maternal factors. The findings call for...
CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Logo for International Film Festival Delhi 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) logo, confirming a March 25‑31, 2026 festival that will screen over 125 Indian and international films, host more than 2,000 entries from 100+ countries, and feature city‑wide screenings,...
Wickes Doubles Profit, Targets 300 Stores and 2,000 Jobs
Wickes Group posted adjusted pre‑tax profit of £49.9 million, a 14.4% jump, on revenue of £1.64 billion for the year to 27 December 2025. The retailer also unveiled an accelerated rollout to 300 stores by 2028, promising more than 2,000 new jobs and a...
UCLA MAPS Program Doubles Smoking‑Quit Rates for Cervical Cancer Survivors
UCLA researchers reported that the Motivation and Problem‑Solving (MAPS) counseling program achieved a 26.5% quit rate versus 12.5% for standard care among 194 cervical cancer survivors, a more than two‑fold improvement. The study also showed MAPS cost about $921 per...
1 EME Centre to Host Open Rally for Army Boys Sports Cadet Induction, April 6‑12
The 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad will conduct an open induction rally from April 6 to April 12, 2026, to select boys aged 8‑14 as sports cadets for the Army Boys Sports Company. Candidates will compete in volleyball, kayaking and canoeing and, if...
Duke Study Shows Blood Test Predicts Two‑Year Survival with 86% Accuracy
Researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota have validated a blood test that uses six piRNA molecules to predict whether adults 71 and older will survive the next two years, achieving up to 86% accuracy. The finding could...
Lulus Launches Amazon Storefront and Partners with Victoria's Secret to Accelerate Wholesale Growth
Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings announced the launch of a dedicated Amazon storefront and an online-only dress line on Victoria's Secret. The moves build on a wholesale segment that grew 143% year‑over‑year in 2025 and aim to broaden the brand’s digital...
Banksy Unmasked: Reuters Links Street Artist to Robin Gunningham, £19m Firm
A three‑year Reuters investigation has identified the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, who legally changed his name to David Jones. The probe also uncovered a £19 million holding company, NTS Services, tied to the artist, reigniting debates over anonymity,...
Acclaimed Peruvian Author Alfredo Bryce Echenique Dies at 87
Peruvian novelist Alfredo Bryce Echenique, celebrated for his 1970 masterpiece *A World for Julius*, has died at 87. The writer’s death sparked condolences from fellow authors, cultural institutions, and the Peruvian presidency, underscoring his status as a pillar of contemporary...
TEL Places 400‑Truck Order, Boosting Volvo’s VNL Rollout in North America
TEL, a leading U.S. fleet leasing firm, ordered 400 Volvo VNL 860 sleeper tractors, one of the biggest single‑model orders in North America. The deal highlights renewed demand for fuel‑efficient, safety‑focused Class 8 trucks as Volvo ramps up production after a...
TCS and Pearson Seal Multi-Year AI Learning Deal, Shares Rise 3%
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Pearson have signed a multi-year agreement to co‑develop AI‑driven learning and assessment solutions for enterprises. The announcement lifted TCS shares about 3% to ₹2,461.90, underscoring market optimism about the deal’s potential to close skill gaps...
Lincoln Educational Services to Pitch Growth Strategy at 38th Roth Conference
Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (NASDAQ:LINC) announced that CEO Scott Shaw and CFO Brian Meyers will present the company’s recent operating success and growth roadmap to institutional investors at the 38th Annual Roth Growth Conference in Laguna Niguel, California, March 22‑24....
U.S. Stocks Rally Ahead of FOMC as S&P 500 Hits 6,716, Nasdaq Gains 0.5%
U.S. equity indexes rose Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 6,716 and the Nasdaq climbing 0.5% to 22,480, while the dollar index slipped about 0.2% to 99.62. The moves came amid easing oil prices, softer rate‑cut expectations and...
PE Firms Weigh FactSet Buyout as AI Fears Slash Valuations
Thoma Bravo and Hellman & Friedman are evaluating a potential acquisition of FactSet after AI‑related concerns drove the company's shares down 39% in six months. The drop has halved the firm's EV/EBITDA multiple and cut its market value to $8.4 billion,...
Small‑Cap Rotation Gains Momentum as ‘Magnificent 7’ Leadership Fades
The Russell 2000 has risen more than 7% year‑to‑date and logged a 15‑session winning streak, while the Nasdaq‑100’s Magnificent 7 have stalled. The shift reflects a broader rotation toward small‑cap and equal‑weight stocks as the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts ease...
Siemens Commits $165 M to Carolinas, Adds 350 Jobs to Fuel AI‑driven Supply Chains
Siemens announced a $165 million expansion across North and South Carolina that will create 350 new positions by 2028. The rollout adds a 131,000‑sq‑ft plant in Raleigh, a 101,000‑sq‑ft site in Wendell and upgrades in Spartanburg and Roebuck, boosting U.S. capacity...
Avid Organics Launches First Commercial-Scale Bio-Based Glycolic Acid, AviGa™ Bio HP70
Avid Organics unveiled AviGa™ Bio HP70, a 70% bio‑based, cosmetic‑grade glycolic acid, at in‑cosmetics® Global in Paris. The product, powered by renewable energy and REACH‑registered for Europe, offers formulators a sustainable substitute for fossil‑fuel‑derived glycolic acid, reshaping supply chains in...
Valeura Energy Posts $594M Revenue, Eyes Larger M&A After 2025 Success
Valeura Energy announced 2025 results featuring $594.4 million revenue, 23.2 mbbl/d production and a 192% 2P reserves replacement. The company highlighted a farm‑in with PTTEP, a JV with Transatlantic Petroleum and a cash pile of $306 million, signaling readiness for larger acquisitions.
Basecamp Research Unveils Trillion Gene Atlas to Power AI-Designed Drugs
Basecamp Research launched the Trillion Gene Atlas, a partnership with Anthropic, Ultima Genomics, PacBio and NVIDIA that will collect genomic data from over 100 million species. The effort expands known evolutionary diversity 100‑fold and fuels the EDEN AI models that can...
I'd Planned to Move to Dubai in the Next Few Months -- Now We're Back to Square One
Marsh announced Nick Studer will lead Marsh Risk from April 1, succeeding Martin South, who moves to a new chief client officer role. At the same time, art‑gallery owner Dan Marsh says his plan to open a Dubai branch has been...
MongoDB Shares Drop 24% After Strong Q4 Beats but Weak Outlook and Exec Exodus
MongoDB reported a 27% year‑over‑year revenue rise to $695.1 million and a 29% jump in its Atlas cloud platform, yet its FY2027 earnings guidance fell short of Wall Street expectations and the chief revenue officer and president of field operations announced...
Deutsche Bank CEO Warns Q1 Trading Revenue Dip as FX Headwinds Bite
Deutsche Bank chief Christian Sewing cautioned that first‑quarter 2026 trading revenue will likely fall, leaving overall investment‑banking revenue flat year‑on‑year. He added that private‑credit concerns remain noisy but non‑systemic, and the bank is poised to benefit from the Commerzbank takeover...
Italy’s Justice Reform Referendum Pits Meloni’s Government Against Magistrates
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right‑wing coalition is pushing a constitutional amendment that separates judges from prosecutors and reshapes the Superior Council of the Judiciary. Opponents, led by the National Magistrates Association and centre‑left parties, warn the changes will erode judicial independence....
VECV Names B Srinivas MD & CEO as Vinod Aggarwal Moves to Chairman Role
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) appointed B Srinivas as managing director and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026, while long‑time leader Vinod Aggarwal will assume the chairmanship. The transition is part of a broader succession plan for the Volvo‑Eicher joint...
Newzoo Forecasts PC Game Revenue to Surpass Consoles by 2028
Newzoo’s 2026 PC & Console Gaming Report projects PC software spending will exceed console software revenue by 2028, growing at a 6.6% CAGR versus 4.4% for consoles. The shift is anchored in a surge of sub‑$30 titles and expanding player...
OPM Launches Federal HR Shared Service Center Amid Data Gaps and AI Compliance Concerns
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has opened a fee‑for‑service HR shared service center for federal agencies, promising streamlined benefits, onboarding and payroll. At the same time, new studies reveal that nearly one‑third of European firms lack unified workforce...
Snapchat Launches First-Ever Creator Awards Show "The Snappys" On March 31
Snapchat announced its first creator awards ceremony, "The Snappys," set for March 31 at its Santa Monica headquarters and hosted by comedian Matt Friend. The live event will recognize creators in categories such as Spotlight MVP, Best Storyteller and Breakout...
Fed Holds Rates as Middle East Tensions Spike Treasury Yields
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at 3.5%‑3.75% amid a sharp rise in 10‑year Treasury yields triggered by Middle East conflict and a surge in oil prices. The decision reflects a split inside the Fed between hawks demanding...
U.S. Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of Fed Decision as Oil Surges on Iran Conflict
U.S. equities rose Tuesday, with the Dow up roughly 0.1% (about 55 points), the S&P 500 gaining 0.27%, and the Nasdaq climbing 0.47% as investors priced in a likely hold on interest rates at the Federal Reserve’s two‑day meeting. The...
Bunge Prices $1.2 Billion Senior Notes to Fund Debt Refinancing
Bunge Global SA announced the pricing of a $1.2 billion senior unsecured note offering, split between $500 million of 4.800% notes due 2033 and $700 million of 5.150% notes due 2036. The notes are fully guaranteed by Bunge and are slated to close...
Bangladesh to Launch Farmer Card Pilot for 21,800 Farmers on April 14
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a pilot Farmer Card programme on April 14, covering nine upazilas and up to 25,000 farmers. The scheme promises Tk2,500 subsidies per eligible farmer and a suite of digital services aimed at modernising Bangladesh’s...