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FinanceMar 10

Lego faces cost pressures, CEO opposes Danish wealth tax

Lego navigates higher costs from war while CEO criticizes proposed Danish wealth tax policy.

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FinanceMar 4

FTSE 100 Falls 2.75% as Middle East Conflict Weighs on Markets

The UK's FTSE 100 index dropped 296 points to 10,484.13 amid global market concerns over escalating Middle East tensions.

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FinanceMar 10

National Bureau of Economic Research Ends Affiliation with Larry Summers

The NBER has cut ties with former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, according to reports citing an email from the organization's president.

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FinanceMar 12

Ulta Beauty Reports Mixed Earnings, Provides 2026 Growth Guidance

Ulta Beauty released quarterly earnings results and outlined growth targets through 2026, including international expansion plans.

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FinanceMar 10

Repsol Announces New 2028 Plan with Increased Shareholder Returns

Spanish energy company Repsol unveiled a strategic plan through 2028 targeting approximately $4.19 billion in shareholder returns.

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FinanceMar 7

Prediction Market Rivals Kalshi and Polymarket Seek $20 Billion Valuations

Two competing prediction market platforms are pursuing roughly $20 billion valuations as they compete for market dominance.

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FinanceMar 5

Asian Markets Rise After Wall Street Rebound as Oil Prices Resume Climb

Asian stock markets gained Thursday following a Wall Street recovery, though oil prices continued rising amid Middle East war concerns.

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FinanceMar 5

Goldman Sachs CEO Comments on Market Response to Iran Conflict

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expressed surprise at markets' relatively calm reaction to ongoing tensions involving Iran during remarks in Sydney.

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FinanceMar 6

Multiple Companies Report Full-Year Financial Results

Several publicly traded companies including Brookmount Explorations, Daxor, Continental, MaxsMaking Inc., and Parex Resources released their full-year financial results.

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FinanceMar 9

Italy Considers Energy Price Measures Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

Italian government explores fuel tax cuts and energy price legislation as businesses warn of potential price increases linked to Middle East tensions.

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FinanceMar 16

UniCredit Makes Takeover Bid for German Bank Commerzbank

Italian banking giant UniCredit has submitted a takeover offer for Germany's Commerzbank in a major cross-border acquisition attempt.

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FinanceMar 4

Trump Meets Coinbase CEO, Signals Support for Crypto Legislation

Former President Trump met with Coinbase CEO and expressed support for digital asset market structure bill, leading to gains in cryptocurrency stocks.

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FinanceMar 4

Trump urges Congress to pass stablecoin legislation amid banking industry dispute

President Trump criticized banks for allegedly undermining stablecoin legislation and called for swift congressional action on cryptocurrency market bills.

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FinanceMar 4

Cleveland Fed President Calls for Extended Interest Rate Pause Amid Economic Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack advocates maintaining current interest rates for an extended period, citing inflation concerns and uncertainty over geopolitical impacts.

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FinanceMar 3

Exxon Executive Says Company May Send Team to Venezuela in Coming Weeks

An Exxon executive indicated the oil company is considering sending a team to Venezuela and may be interested in returning if conditions are appropriate.

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