UK Auto Market Hits 22-Year February High, But EV Adoption Lags Mandate
Markets Daniel Marsh

UK Auto Market Hits 22-Year February High, But EV Adoption Lags Mandate

UK new car registrations reached a 22-year high for February, climbing 7.2% to 90,100 units. However, battery-electric vehicle adoption at 24.2% remains significantly below the 2026 regulatory target of 33%.

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Markets Eye Iran Conflict, Oil Prices; Bitcoin Surges on Regulatory Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Eye Iran Conflict, Oil Prices; Bitcoin Surges on Regulatory Hopes

Stock futures held steady Thursday amid ongoing Middle East tensions, keeping oil prices and inflation risks in focus. Bitcoin rallied sharply, touching $74,000.

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NIO Weekly Orders Hit 2026 Peak, Shares Rally on Demand Surge
Markets Daniel Marsh

NIO Weekly Orders Hit 2026 Peak, Shares Rally on Demand Surge

NIO's weekly new orders in China climbed to roughly 3,500 units in early March, marking the strongest weekly figure of 2026, according to Deutsche Bank channel checks. The EV maker's February deliveries rose 57.6% year-over-year to 20,797 vehicles.

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Brazilian Banks Gain as Central Bank Eases Liquidity Crunch from Deposit Insurance Prepayments
Regulation James Calloway

Brazilian Banks Gain as Central Bank Eases Liquidity Crunch from Deposit Insurance Prepayments

Brazil's central bank announced a measure allowing banks to offset mandatory prepayments to the deposit insurance fund against reserve requirements, potentially unlocking R$30 billion in liquidity by 2026. Shares of major Brazilian banks, including Banco Bradesco, rose following the news.

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Ford Recalls Over 600,000 U.S. SUVs for Wiper Motor Defect Amid Sales Slump
Regulation James Calloway

Ford Recalls Over 600,000 U.S. SUVs for Wiper Motor Defect Amid Sales Slump

Ford Motor Company is recalling over 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a windshield wiper motor defect that could impair visibility. The news follows a reported 5.5% drop in the automaker's February U.S. sales.

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Nokia Partners with Telia to Pioneer AI-Enhanced 5G Network Trials
Technology Sarah Chen

Nokia Partners with Telia to Pioneer AI-Enhanced 5G Network Trials

Nokia and Telia Finland are collaborating to develop and test AI-integrated radio access networks for 5G, aiming to improve performance and explore new revenue streams. The announcement coincides with a regulatory filing showing FMR LLC now holds over 5% of Nokia's shares.

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Hong Kong Boosts Gold Hub Ambitions with Refiner Incentives, 2,000-Tonne Storage Goal
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Hong Kong Boosts Gold Hub Ambitions with Refiner Incentives, 2,000-Tonne Storage Goal

Hong Kong is rolling out new incentives to attract gold refiners and facilitate cross-border precious metals trade with mainland China, aiming to expand storage capacity beyond 2,000 metric tons. This push aligns with China's broader strategy to increase its influence in global gold pricing.

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KOSPI Soars 10% on $68B Rescue, Oil Nears $84 Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
Markets Daniel Marsh

KOSPI Soars 10% on $68B Rescue, Oil Nears $84 Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

South Korea's KOSPI index jumped close to 10% following a major government intervention, while oil prices climbed toward $84 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions that are roiling global markets.

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Ondas Secures $20M Border Drone Contract, Stock Rises
Technology Sarah Chen

Ondas Secures $20M Border Drone Contract, Stock Rises

Ondas Holdings announced its Airobotics division received a $20 million initial purchase order as prime contractor for a national border-protection drone program, triggering development and phased deployment. The company's stock closed 4.9% higher.

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AppLovin Sees Upside to Gaming Ad Growth Target, Shares Rally
Technology Sarah Chen

AppLovin Sees Upside to Gaming Ad Growth Target, Shares Rally

AppLovin's CFO indicated the company's gaming advertising growth target of 20% to 30% may have upside potential, following a strong share price rally. The company also announced a major client successfully moved over 30 live games to its measurement platform.

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Marvell Technology Set for Post-Earnings Volatility Amid AI Infrastructure Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Marvell Technology Set for Post-Earnings Volatility Amid AI Infrastructure Focus

Marvell Technology shares edged higher premarket ahead of its quarterly report, with options pricing an 11% move. The chipmaker is expected to post revenue of $2.21 billion and adjusted EPS of 79 cents.

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CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates
Technology Sarah Chen

CXApp Stock Surges on Workplace Analytics Revealing High Desk No-Show Rates

Shares of workplace software provider CXApp Inc. rose approximately 10% in pre-market trading after the company released analytics showing high desk no-show rates at a large enterprise tech client. The data underscores ongoing challenges with office space utilization in hybrid work environments.

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