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Briefing: Unilever nears deal to combine food division with spice maker McCormick

Strategic angle: Move will transform Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker from multi-category conglomerate into beauty and personal care company

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Briefing: Trump could ask Gulf states to contribute to cost of war, says White House

Strategic angle: Washington’s regional allies are bearing brunt of retaliatory attacks by Iran

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Briefing: Shipping industry casts doubt on Trump’s ‘present’ from Iran

Strategic angle: Claim that 20 Pakistan-flagged ships will exit Strait of Hormuz questioned as country only has 13 big ocean-going vessels.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off

Strategic angle: Since reporting blowout earnings March 18, the memory maker's shares have slid about 30%.

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Briefing: Delaware judge reassigns Elon Musk cases after accusation of bias

Strategic angle: Kathaleen McCormick, a judge in Delaware's Court of Chancery, is reassigning cases involving Elon Musk to other judges in the state's business court.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: JetBlue Airways raises bag fees as fuel prices soar

Strategic angle: Airfare has climbed for routes around the world, driven by higher fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

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Briefing: China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

Strategic angle: The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability

Strategic angle: G7 leaders commit to ensuring stability in the energy market amidst global challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: TOPT Holds 16% in NVIDIA Alone, and That Concentration Is Driving Its 11% Loss

Strategic angle: TOPT's significant investment in NVIDIA is impacting its overall performance.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Could Buying Costco Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Strategic angle: Exploring the potential long-term benefits of investing in Costco stock.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: This is what really causes recessions, a former top Trump White House economist says

Strategic angle: Recessions are about shocks, and energy is a prime culprit, Tyler Goodspeed says

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock

Strategic angle: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Monday at Harvard University.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Internet Optimizer Getting A Handle On Cracked Market — Maybe

Strategic angle: A look into how Internet Optimizer is navigating the challenges of a fractured market.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: ‘My house is tilting’: Furious Las Vegas homeowners say $1M+ homes crumbling in just 5 years.

Strategic angle: How to protect your home from structural issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: This Options Spread Can Pay Off Up To $5,200 If The Market Weakens

Strategic angle: Explore how a strategic options spread can yield significant returns in a declining market.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Palo Alto Networks CEO sends a message through his $10 million stock purchase

The CEO's significant investment signals confidence in the company's future.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Taiwan small businesses expect stronger growth in 2026, finds survey

Strategic angle: A recent survey indicates optimism among Taiwan's small businesses for the year 2026.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: 401(k) Alternative Asset Rule Proposed by Labor Department

Strategic angle: The Department of Labor has proposed a rule regarding how plan sponsors and fiduciaries can include alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Saudi Arabia to fall short of 130GW renewables target by 2030

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabia's ambitious renewable energy goals may not be met by the 2030 deadline.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Fed Governor Miran still backs cuts, says interest rates could be 'about a point' lower this year

Strategic angle: Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran spoke Monday to CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street.'

Editorial Staff Mar 30