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PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - French aerospace and technology firm Thales (TCFP.PA), opens new tab on Tuesday reported a ​slightly higher-than-expected annual core profit led ‌by its main defence business and demand for avionics and space activities, and predicted ​higher profit margins for this year.

Europe's ​largest defence technology group said its ⁠2025 adjusted operating earnings climbed 14% ​on a like-for-like basis to 2.74 billion ​euros ($3.20 billion), as sales rose 8.8% to 22.14 billion euros and the fresh order intake ​edged up 1% to 25.26 billion ​euros.

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Analysts were on average expecting adjusted operating income ‌of ⁠2.7 billion euros on revenue of 21.88 billion euros and an order intake of 25.21 billion euros, according to ​a company-compiled ​consensus.

For 2026, ⁠the maker of military and civil radars and digital ​systems predicted an operating profit margin ​of ⁠12.6% to 12.8%, up from 12.4% last year, and underlying growth in revenues ⁠of ​6% to 7%, with ​new orders continuing to outstrip sales.

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Amrize receives a reiterated buy rating as commercial demand, particularly in data centers, becomes more visible and robust. ASPIRE cost savings initiatives are delivering tangible margin improvements, with management raising the 2026 margin expansion target to 70 bps. Significant new capacity is coming online, including major cement plant expansions and new facilities, positioning AMRZ for the next demand cycle.

MILWAUKEE, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, today announced a global partnership with Hubert, a pioneer in AI-powered interviewing, to scale its “Humans First, Digital Always” approach to hiring. The partnership reinforces ManpowerGroup’s philosophy of using responsible, explainable AI to enhance the experiences for both talent and organizations while keeping recruiters at the forefront of every hiring decision.

“This partnership puts people at the center of hiring, candidates and employers alike,” said Valerie Beaulieu-James, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup. “When AI handles early screening, our recruiters focus on what no algorithm can replicate: understanding potential, building trust, and connecting people to meaningful work. That’s ‘The Human Edge’ in action.”

With 72% of employers globally reporting difficulty finding the skilled talent they need, organizations face mounting pressure to engage qualified candidates more effectively. As businesses balance delivering results today while preparing for tomorrow’s transformation, what ManpowerGroup calls “The Now and Next,” hiring practices must evolve. Individuals expect processes that recognize potential, not just credentials. Employers require precision, fairness, and timely access to qualified talent.

Through structured, AI-powered interviews enabled by Hubert, ManpowerGroup is strengthening its ability to deliver:

Faster screening – Qualified candidates are identified earlier in the process, helping organizations secure critical talent sooner, and individuals receive feedback quicker.More accurate matching – Structured, criteria-based interviews consistently assess candidate capabilities against role requirements, improving satisfaction for both businesses and future recruits.Reduced bias in hiring decisions – Every person is evaluated against the same transparent standards, supporting a more equitable process.Around-the-clock engagement – More than 60% of candidates complete interviews outside traditional office hours, giving talent the flexibility to engage on their schedule while helping organizations access qualified candidates before competitors do. For organizations, this means earlier visibility into qualified, job-ready talent while maintaining the rigor that complex hiring demands. For talent, it means a more accessible and transparent experience designed around their schedules and potential. At the same time, final evaluation, contextual judgment, and hiring recommendations remain firmly in the hands of ManpowerGroup’s experienced recruiting professionals.

“Every candidate deserves a fair, consistent assessment and smooth experience, regardless of when or where they apply,” Hubert CEO Fredrik Östgren said. “Hubert is making hiring more accessible and equitable at scale - and with ManpowerGroup as a trusted partner, we’re bringing that impact to even more people worldwide.”

Following successful deployments across multiple markets, ManpowerGroup plans to expand the partnership throughout 2026 as part of its broader AI-powered ecosystem designed to strengthen workforce resilience and close the confidence gap. This includes potential-based assessments, personalized career development through MyPath, and labor market intelligence from the Work Intelligence Lab, all deployed with ethics by design and humans in the loop.

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ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

Hubert is a pioneer in AI-powered interviewing, enabling organizations to hire faster, fairer, and smarter at scale. Its platform conducts structured, criteria-based screening interviews that reduce bias, improve matching accuracy, and engage candidates around the clock - delivering better outcomes for both candidates and recruiters.

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CompaniesMarch 3 (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers have told UBS (UBSG.S), opens new tab to tone down its lobbying campaign ​and reduce CEO Sergio Ermotti's profile in ‌its dispute with the government over capital reforms, the Financial Times reported.

The country's largest bank has been at loggerheads ​with the Swiss government over the reforms - ​at the heart of which are proposals ⁠to make UBS fully capitalise its foreign subsidiaries - ​which could make it hold $24 billion in additional ​capital.

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UBS acquired Credit Suisse after its old rival unravelled in 2023. The government then pledged to design new rules ​that aim to prevent a repeat of the ​crisis and ensure taxpayers would not be on the hook.

One ‌person ⁠familiar with UBS's lobbying efforts told the FT that lowering Ermotti's public profile was not something the bank would consider.

UBS did not immediately respond ​to a ​request for ⁠comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

UBS's board of directors plans to ​keep Ermotti on for longer than originally ​planned, ⁠the Swiss newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung reported last month.

Ermotti, who oversaw the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse, ⁠was ​slated to step down by ​the middle of 2027, sources have said.

Reporting by Hyunsu Yim ​in Barcelona; Editing by Tom Hogue and Edwina Gibbs

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Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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March 3, 20266:26 AM UTCUpdated 24 mins ago

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BERLIN, March 3 (Reuters) - Swiss pharmaceutical company ​Roche (ROG.S), opens new tab is aiming ‌for a double-digit market share in ​the weight ​loss market and wants ⁠to close ​the gap on ​its Danish rival Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab, its CEO told ​Germany's Handelsblatt ​business daily.

"We expect to ‌be ⁠among the top three in the market at ​the ​very ⁠least," Roche Chief Executive ​Thomas Schinecker said ​in ⁠an interview with the newspaper ⁠published ​on ​Tuesday.

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Syensqo appoints Heike van de Kerkhof as Chair of the Board of Directors

Brussels, Belgium – March 3, 2026 - 07:30 CET

SYENSQO SA (“Syensqo” or “the Company”) today announces the appointment of Heike van de Kerkhof as independent Chair of its Board of Directors (“Board”), effective March 3,  2026, marking a new step in the Group’s Governance journey. She will succeed Rosemary Thorne, who will step down as chair with immediate effect and from her position as independent director on March 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth hand-over process. 

Heike van de Kerkhof has been an independent Director of Syensqo since December 2023 and currently chairs the Board’s Nomination Committee. She is a seasoned global executive with more than three decades of experience in specialty chemicals, materials and energy. As Chief Executive Officer of Archroma from 2020 to 2023, she led a global transformation focused on performance, portfolio optimization and sustainability. Her earlier leadership roles at BP, Castrol, Chemours and DuPont provide deep operational and strategic insight across global industrial businesses. She also served on the boards of Neste, OCI N.V., and Goodpack. Her combination of CEO experience, governance expertise and strong industrial background positions her well to lead the Board in this next phase.

The Board warmly thanks Rosemary Thorne for her leadership and commitment in guiding the Company through a pivotal phase of its development and looks forward with confidence to the next chapter under Heike van de Kerkhof’s chairmanship.

The Company also announces that Roeland Baan stepped down from the Board on March 2, 2026, for personal reasons, after having made a significant contribution through his expertise and strong engagement over the years. In particular, he has played an important role as a member of both the ESG Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee, where his insights have helped strengthen the Company’s oversight and governance. The Company wishes to express its sincere gratitude to him for his commitment and valuable service to the Board and to all its stakeholders.

In this context, the Board welcomes Miguel Mantas, former CEO of Allnex, as an independent director, bringing a strong track record in driving growth, portfolio transformation and complex cross-border transactions. He combines deep experience in large-scale industrial businesses with proven leadership of high-performing international teams across Europe, Asia and Latin America. 

This Board evolution comes at an important moment for Syensqo, as the Company strengthens its Board to address new challenges and opportunities ahead. The nomination of Heike van de Kerkhof as Chair of the Board and the arrival of Miguel Mantas as independent director follow Mike Radossich’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, as the Company advances to its next phase with a clear focus on disciplined execution, operational excellence and accelerated value creation. 

The Nomination Committee will seek to appoint at least one additional independent director in the coming months to further enhance the Board’s expertise and maintain robust governance standards, including majority independence across key Committees.

Heike van de Kerkhof said:

“I am honored to take on the role of chair at this important time for Syensqo. The Board is fully committed to supporting management in strengthening performance, maintaining high standards of governance and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”

Full press release available here.

About Syensqo

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.

Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

Learn more at www.syensqo.com.

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Bruxelles, Belgique – 3 mars 2026 - 07:30 CET

SYENSQO SA (« Syensqo » ou « la Société ») annonce aujourd’hui la nomination de Heike van de Kerkhof en tant que Présidente indépendante de son Conseil d’administration (“Conseil”), avec effet au 3 mars 2026, marquant une nouvelle étape dans le parcours de gouvernance du Groupe. Elle succédera à Rosemary Thorne, qui quittera ses fonctions de Présidente et démissionnera de son mandat d’administratrice indépendante le 31 mars 2026, afin d’assurer un passage de relais en douceur.

Heike van de Kerkhof est administratrice indépendante de Syensqo depuis décembre 2023 et préside actuellement le Comité des nominations du Conseil. Elle est une dirigeante internationale chevronnée, forte de plus de trente ans d’expérience dans les secteurs des produits chimiques de spécialité, des matériaux et de l’énergie. En qualité de Directrice générale (Chief Executive Officer) d’Archroma de 2020 à 2023, elle a conduit une transformation globale axée sur la performance, l’optimisation du portefeuille et le développement durable. Ses précédentes fonctions de direction au sein de BP, Castrol, Chemours et DuPont lui confèrent une connaissance opérationnelle et stratégique approfondie des groupes industriels mondiaux. Elle a également siégé aux conseils d’administration de Neste, d’OCI N.V. et de Goodpack. La combinaison de son expérience de CEO, de son expertise en matière de gouvernance et de son solide parcours industriel la positionne idéalement pour diriger le Conseil dans cette nouvelle phase.

Le Conseil remercie chaleureusement Rosemary Thorne pour son leadership et son engagement dans l’accompagnement de la Société au cours d’une phase charnière de son développement et aborde avec confiance le prochain chapitre sous la présidence de Heike van de Kerkhof.

La Société annonce également que Roeland Baan a quitté le Conseil le 2 mars 2026, pour des raisons personnelles, après y avoir apporté une contribution significative grâce à son expertise et à son engagement de longue date. Il a en particulier joué un rôle important en tant que membre des comités ESG et d’Audit et des Risques, où ses analyses ont contribué à renforcer les dispositifs de contrôle et de gouvernance de la Société. La Société tient à lui exprimer sa profonde gratitude pour son engagement et les services précieux rendus au Conseil et à l’ensemble de ses parties prenantes.

Dans ce contexte, le Conseil accueille Miguel Mantas, ancien CEO d’Allnex, en tant qu’administrateur indépendant, fort d’une solide expérience de CEO dans la conduite de la croissance, la transformation de portefeuille et des opérations complexes transfrontalières. Il associe une expérience approfondie au sein de groupes industriels de grande envergure à un leadership éprouvé à la tête d’équipes internationales très performantes en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique latine.

Cette évolution de la composition du Conseil intervient à un moment important pour Syensqo, alors que la Société renforce son Conseil pour faire face aux nouveaux défis et saisir les opportunités à venir. La nomination de Heike van de Kerkhof à la présidence du Conseil et l’arrivée de Miguel Mantas en qualité d’administrateur indépendant font suite à la nomination de Mike Radossich en tant que Directeur général (Chief Executive Officer) le 1er janvier 2026, la Société abordant une nouvelle phase de son développement, avec un cap clair en matière d’exécution disciplinée, d’excellence opérationnelle et d’accélération de la création de valeur.

Le Comité des nominations recherchera, dans les prochains mois, à proposer la nomination d’au moins un administrateur indépendant supplémentaire afin de poursuivre le renforcement des compétences au sein du Conseil et de maintenir des standards de gouvernance exigeants, notamment une majorité d’administrateurs indépendants au sein des principaux comités.

Heike van de Kerkhof a déclaré :

“Je suis honorée d’assumer la fonction de Présidente à un moment aussi important pour Syensqo. Le Conseil est pleinement engagé aux côtés du management pour renforcer la performance, maintenir des standards élevés de gouvernance et créer de la valeur à long terme pour nos actionnaires.”

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A propos de Syensqo

Syensqo est une entreprise fondée sur la science qui développe des solutions novatrices permettant d’améliorer notre façon de vivre, de travailler, de voyager et de nous divertir. Inspirés par les congrès scientifiques initiés par Ernest Solvay en 1911, nous réunissons des talents brillants qui repoussent sans cesse les limites de la science et de l'innovation au profit de nos clients, avec plus de 13 000 employés.

Nous développons des solutions qui contribuent à offrir des produits plus sûrs, plus propres et plus durables, que l’on retrouve dans l’habitat, l'alimentation, et les biens de consommation, les avions, les voitures, les batteries, les appareils électroniques et les soins de santé. Notre force d'innovation nous permet de concrétiser l'ambition d'une économie circulaire et d'explorer des technologies révolutionnaires qui feront progresser l'humanité.

Plus d’informations sur www.syensqo.com.

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Syensqo benoemt Heike van de Kerkhof tot voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur.

Brussel, België – 3 maart, 2026 - 07:30 CET

SYENSQO SA (“Syensqo” of “de Groep”) kondigt vandaag de benoeming aan van Heike van de Kerkhof tot onafhankelijk voorzitter van zijn Raad van Bestuur (“Raad”), met ingang van 3 maart 2026, wat een nieuwe stap betekent in de Governance van de Groep. Zij zal Rosemary Thorne opvolgen, die met onmiddellijke ingang terugtreedt als voorzitter en op 31 maart 2026 ontslag zal nemen uit haar functie als onafhankelijk bestuurder, om zo een vlot overdrachtsproces te verzekeren.

Heike van de Kerkhof is sinds december 2023 onafhankelijk bestuurder van Syensqo en is momenteel voorzitter van het Benoemingscomité van de Raad. Zij is een ervaren internationaal topmanager met meer dan drie decennia ervaring in speciaalchemie, materialen en energie. Als Chief Executive Officer van Archroma van 2020 tot 2023 leidde zij een wereldwijde transformatie gericht op prestaties, portfolio-optimalisatie en duurzaamheid. Haar eerdere leiderschapsrollen bij BP, Castrol, Chemours en DuPont verschaffen haar diepgaande operationele en strategische inzichten in internationale industriële ondernemingen. Zij was daarnaast lid van de raden van bestuur van Neste, OCI N.V. en Goodpack. Haar combinatie van CEO-ervaring, governance-expertise en sterke industriële achtergrond maakt haar bijzonder geschikt om de Raad te leiden in deze volgende fase.

De Raad dankt Rosemary Thorne van harte voor haar leiderschap en inzet bij het begeleiden van de Groep door een cruciale fase in zijn ontwikkeling en kijkt met vertrouwen uit naar het volgende hoofdstuk onder het voorzitterschap van Heike van de Kerkhof.

De Groep kondigt ook aan dat Roeland Baan om persoonlijke redenen op 2 maart 2026 uit de Raad terugtrad, nadat hij door zijn expertise en sterke betrokkenheid gedurende vele jaren een belangrijke bijdrage heeft geleverd. In het bijzonder heeft hij een belangrijke rol gespeeld als lid van zowel het ESG-comité als het Audit -en Risicocomité, waar zijn inzichten hebben bijgedragen aan het versterken van het toezicht en de Governance van de Groep. De Groep wenst zijn oprechte dank uit te spreken voor zijn inzet en waardevolle dienstverlening aan de Raad en aan al zijn stakeholders.

In deze context heet de Raad ook Miguel Mantas, voormalig CEO van Allnex, welkom als onafhankelijk bestuurder, die een sterk track record inbrengt op het gebied van groei, portfolio transformatie en complexe grensoverschrijdende transacties. Hij combineert diepgaande ervaring in grootschalige industriële ondernemingen met bewezen leiderschap van hoogpresterende internationale teams in Europa, Azië en Latijns-Amerika.

Deze evolutie in de Raad komt op een belangrijk moment voor Syensqo, nu de Groep zijn  Raad versterkt om nieuwe uitdagingen en kansen het hoofd te bieden. De benoeming van Heike van de Kerkhof tot voorzitter van de Raad en de komst van Miguel Mantas als onafhankelijk bestuurder volgen op de aanstelling van Mike Radossich als Chief Executive Officer op 1 januari 2026, terwijl de Groep haar volgende fase ingaat met een duidelijke focus op gedisciplineerde uitvoering, operationele uitmuntendheid en versnelde waardecreatie.

Het Benoemingscomité zal in de komende maanden ten minste één extra onafhankelijke bestuurder benoemen om de expertise van de Raad verder te versterken en robuuste Governance-normen te handhaven, waaronder een meerderheid aan onafhankelijke leden in de belangrijkste comités.

Heike van de Kerkhof verklaarde:

“Het is een eer om, in deze voor Syensqo belangrijke periode, de rol van voorzitter op te nemen. De Raad zet zich er volledig voor in het management te ondersteunen bij het versterken van de prestaties, het handhaven van hoge Governance-normen en het realiseren van langetermijnwaarde voor onze aandeelhouders.”

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Syensqo is een wetenschapsbedrijf dat baanbrekende oplossingen ontwikkelt die de manier waarop we leven, werken, reizen en ons vermaken verbeteren. Geïnspireerd door de wetenschappelijke raden die Ernest Syensqo in 1911 organiseerde, brengen we het briljante talent samen dat de grenzen van wetenschap en innovatie verlegt ten voordele van onze klanten, met een wereldwijd team van meer dan 13.000.

Onze oplossingen dragen bij aan veiligere, schonere en duurzamere producten in huizen, voeding en consumptiegoederen, vliegtuigen, auto's, batterijen, slimme apparaten en toepassingen in de gezondheidszorg. Onze innovatiekracht stelt ons in staat om de ambitie van een circulaire economie waar te maken en baanbrekende technologieën te ontwikkelen die de mensheid vooruit helpen.

Meer informatie op www.syensqo.com.

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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $4,500,000 (the “Offering”), consisting of up to 3,750,000 units of the Company (“Units”) at a price of $1.20 per Unit (the “Offering Price”). The Offering will be conducted on a commercially reasonable “best efforts” basis by A.G.P. Canada Investments ULC, acting as lead agent and sole bookrunner (the “Agent”) for the Offering.

Each Unit will consist of one ordinary share of the Company (each, a “Share”) and one Share purchase warrant (each, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one additional Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of $1.65 for a period of 30 months after the Closing Date (as defined below).

The Units will be offered by way of the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (“NI 45-106”), as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the “Order”), in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario (the “Canadian Selling Jurisdictions”). Pursuant to NI 45-106 and the Order, the securities issued to purchasers resident in the Canadian Selling Jurisdictions under the Offering, including the Shares and the Warrants underlying the Units, and, upon exercise of the Warrants, the Warrant Shares, will not be subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Company is relying on the exemptions in Part 5A of NI 45-106 and the Order, and is qualified to distribute securities in reliance on the exemptions included therein. The Units may also be issued in the United States pursuant to exemptions from registration requirements in Regulation D of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and offshore jurisdictions.

In connection with the Offering, the Agent will receive a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and the Company will issue to the Agent non-transferable warrants (“Broker Warrants”) representing 3.0% of the aggregate number of Units sold pursuant to the Offering. Each Broker Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Share of the Company at a price of $1.65 for a period of 30 months from the closing of the Offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds raised from the Offering to accelerate work at its Minas Americas Global Alliance rare earth project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, including resource definition drilling, metallurgy optimization, and other technical de-risking required for a maiden National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects mineral resource estimate and scoping level economics, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Offering is expected to close on or about March 12, 2026, or such other date that is within 45 days from the date of this news release as mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Agent (the “Closing Date”). The Offering remains subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”).

There is an offering document related to the Offering (the “Offering Document”) that will be made available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Offering Document will also be made available on the Company’s website at www.investor.verde.ag. Prospective investors should read this Offering Document before making an investment decision.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

About Verde AgriTech Ltd.
Verde AgriTech is a Brazil‑focused specialty fertilizer company listed on the TSX and OTCQX. The Company is advancing the Minas Americas Global Alliance rare earth project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, leveraging its operational platform and regional experience to accelerate exploration and technical de‑risking.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205

Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the Offering, the anticipated closing date of the Offering, the intended use of proceeds of the Offering, the TSX’s approval of the Offering and the filing of the Offering Document. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, development and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions; that the Company and other parties will be able to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner; that TSX approval will be granted in a timely manner subject only to standard conditions; that all conditions precedent to the completion of the Offering will be satisfied in a timely manner; the availability of financing for the Company’s proposed programs on reasonable terms; and the ability of third party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript

Given the broader market's recent volatility, many investors are hunting for oversold stocks. One name that has sold off aggressively over the last month and looks like an interesting opportunity to consider today is ServiceNow (NOW +1.47%). Not only has the digital workflow specialist recently completed a 5-for-1 stock split, making its shares more affordable, but it has also been a prominent beneficiary of enterprise investments in artificial intelligence (AI) -- and its revenue is surging.

Yet shares have been crushed, falling about 28% year to date.

Is this a buying opportunity, or are shares still too expensive to call the stock a buy today?

Image source: Getty Images.

Strong fourth-quarter results The software provider's recent business growth has been exceptional. ServiceNow's fourth-quarter subscription revenue came in at $3.5 billion -- up 21% year over year.

Additionally, the company is proving it can translate top-line momentum into robust cash generation. Its non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) free cash flow margin (free cash flow as a percent of sales) came in at an impressive 57% for the quarter. Further, ServiceNow's non-GAAP operating margin expanded 150 basis points year over year to 31%.

Underlying these figures is a clear acceleration in the company's AI-focused offerings. Management noted that its Now Assist products (the company's generative AI experience for its Now Platform) surpassed $600 million in annual contract value during the period. Additionally, the company's AI-focused control tower deal volume nearly tripled sequentially.

And its enterprise adoption metrics are compelling, too.

The company closed 244 transactions of $1 million or more in net new annual contract value during the quarter, representing a 40% year-over-year increase. Further, it ended the period with over 600 customers generating more than $5 million in annual contract value.

"Our Q4 results beat expectations handily," said CEO Bill McDermott during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call, "just like we have consistently for years now."

And things are looking promising going forward, too. The company's current remaining performance obligations (contract revenue to be recognized in the next 12 months) rose 25% year over year to $12.9 billion.

Looking ahead, management guided for first-quarter subscription revenue of $3.65 billion to $3.655 billion. This forecast implies about 21.5% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, demonstrating the company's persistently strong growth.

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A fair valuation On the surface, ServiceNow appears to be a compelling buy for growth investors. But the problem is that the market is already pricing in tremendous future success.

Trading at about 32 times earnings, investors are assuming near-perfect execution from here. In other words, a valuation like this prices in 20% top-line growth for the foreseeable future, despite an intensely competitive market that could lead to decelerating growth at some point.

But the stock has one more thing going for it worth calling out before we form an opinion. After spending nearly $600 million in Q4 alone buying back its stock, ServiceNow authorized a massive $5 billion share repurchase program in January and said it planned to immediately repurchase about $2 billion through an accelerated repurchase program. Not only will these share repurchases likely help shareholder returns over the long haul, but they also suggest management thinks its own stock is attractive.

Given its aggressive share repurchase program and strong business momentum, I think the ServiceNow shares are fairly valued. In other words, if I already owned the stock, I'd probably hold on, as long as the business continues to grow at rates similar to what it has been. But I'd ultimately like to see shares trade at a bigger discount before I consider buying into this growth story.

March 02, 2026 23:17 ET  | Source: Viper Energy, Inc.

MIDLAND, Texas, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) (“Viper”) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 17,391,304 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.000001 per share (“Class A Common Stock”) (the “Secondary Offering”), by Diamondback Energy, Inc. and certain affiliates of EnCap Investments, L.P. and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (the “Selling Stockholders”). The gross proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders will be approximately $798 million. Viper will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the Selling Stockholders. The Secondary Offering is expected to close on March 4, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Certain Selling Stockholders have also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,608,696 shares of Class A Common Stock, solely to cover over-allotments.

In connection with the Secondary Offering, Viper has agreed to purchase an aggregate of 1,000,000 units in Viper’s operating company, VNOM Holding Company LLC, from certain affiliates of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., at a price per unit equal to the price per share to be received by Selling Stockholders in the Secondary Offering (the “Concurrent OpCo Unit Purchase”). The Secondary Offering is not conditioned upon the completion of the Concurrent OpCo Unit Purchase, but the Concurrent OpCo Unit Purchase is conditioned upon the completion of the Secondary Offering.

Viper has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering.

J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the Secondary Offering. Copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement for the Secondary Offering, when available, may be obtained from J.P. Morgan, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at [email protected] and [email protected] and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (866) 471-2526 or by emailing [email protected]. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Viper Energy, Inc.

Viper is a publicly traded Delaware corporation that owns and acquires mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Permian Basin.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, regarding the completion of the Secondary Offering and the Concurrent OpCo Unit Purchase, Viper’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “could,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “goal,” “plan,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Be cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risk and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Viper’s control, incident to the development, production, gathering and sale of oil and natural gas. These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, inflation, lack of availability of drilling and production equipment and services, risks relating to acquisitions, including its consummation or the realization of the anticipated benefits and synergies therefrom. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth in Viper’s filings with the SEC, including the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to the offering, the Registration Statement, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, under the caption “Risk Factors,” as may be updated from time to time in Viper’s periodic filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Viper undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Investor Contacts:
Adam Lawlis
+1 432.221.7467
[email protected] 

Chip Seale
+1 432.247.6218
[email protected] 

Source: Viper Energy, Inc.

Occidental Petroleum is downgraded to Buy after a recent ~30% rally, reflecting a less favorable risk-reward. OXY's balance sheet is improving following the debt reductions post-OxyChem sale, enhancing flexibility and lowering interest costs. As a result, the dividend increased 8% to $0.26/share, but the yield remains modest at ~2% with a payout ratio below 25%.

Nomura North Asia CIO Julia Wang says the Chinese yuan is likely to see only gradual near-term appreciation. She also says greater flexibility is more important than currency strength for any attempts to internationalize the RMB, and that the key thing to watch for at the upcoming Two Sessions is China's fiscal policy plans.

Life360, Inc. (LIF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Target plans to report its holiday-quarter earnings and share its expectations for the year ahead on Tuesday morning, as its new CEO lays out his strategy and tries to persuade Wall Street that the big-box retailer can end its sales slump.

The Minneapolis-based discounter will hold an investor meeting at its headquarters, led by CEO Michael Fiddelke, the company veteran who stepped into the job in February, as well as other Target executives.

Here's what Wall Street is expecting for the big-box retailer's fiscal fourth quarter, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:

Earnings per share: $2.15 expectedRevenue: $30.48 billion expectedThose results would come in shy of what Target reported in the year-ago period. The company recently affirmed its outlook for the fourth quarter, saying it expects sales to decline by a low single-digit percentage, and it anticipates its full fiscal 2025 forecast for adjusted earnings per share will range between $7 and $8. In the previous fiscal year, Target reported adjusted earnings per share of $8.86.

Target is trying to turn around several years of disappointing results driven by a mix of company missteps and economic factors. Its annual sales have been roughly flat for four years, after a significant jump in annual revenue during the Covid pandemic.

Customer traffic across the company's stores and website has fallen for three consecutive quarters and the average amount people are spending during those visits has declined, too. Target cut 1,800 corporate jobs in October, marking its first major layoff in a decade.

Some of Target's customers told CNBC they are shopping elsewhere after noticing changes like sloppier stores and lackluster merchandise, or objecting to the company's social stances, like its rollback of major diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives. The company acknowledged backlash to its DEI decision had hurt sales and led to market share losses to competitors.

Target is known for selling clothing, home goods, seasonal items and other trend-driven discretionary merchandise that customers often buy on impulse when browsing the aisles on a "Target run." Yet higher prices of food, utilities and other necessities, fueled by inflation and tariffs, has dampened U.S. consumers' willingness to buy items that aren't on the shopping list.

Target's results have been at odds with those of retail rivals like Walmart, Costco and T.J. Maxx, which have posted stronger sales results, attracted shoppers across incomes, and seen growth in categories like apparel and home goods, areas where Target has struggled.

In an interview with CNBC in the fall at Target's headquarters, Fiddelke said he would prioritize regaining the company's reputation for style and design, improving the customer experience, and using technology to boost its performance.

He has echoed those key goals in messages to the company's employees and comments to investors.

Last month, Target announced it would invest more in store labor and cut about 500 other roles at distribution centers and regional offices. However, the company declined to say much more it would spend.

Target shares have dropped by nearly 32% over the past three years, as of Monday's close, though they have risen nearly 16% so far this year. The company's stock closed on Monday at $113.17, bringing its market cap to $51.24 billion.

Adyen N.V. (ADYEY) Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 March 2, 2026 4:05 PM EST

Company Participants

Ethan Tandowsky - CFO & Member of the Management Board

Conference Call Participants

Adam Wood - Morgan Stanley, Research Division

Presentation

Adam Wood
Morgan Stanley, Research Division

Okay. Perfect. My name is Adam Wood. I look after the Software and Payments on Europe for Morgan Stanley. I'm very, very pleased to welcome Ethan Tandowsky, the CFO of Adyen. Ethan, thank you so much for joining us in San Francisco.

Ethan Tandowsky
CFO & Member of the Management Board

Yes. Thanks for hosting me.

Question-and-Answer Session

Adam Wood
Morgan Stanley, Research Division

It's an absolute pleasure. So let's get started. I wanted to start off on the core Adyen's business, historically, the acquiring business. And your story has been very much about the benefits of the single platform that give you the structural advantage against a lot of the legacy players in the industry, enabling you to innovate more quickly, lever machine learning, AI and so on.

You had an Investor Day back in November of last year where you talked about the foundations of this and how it's been evolving. Could you maybe just start us off by outlining the 3 layers of that core foundation and then maybe specifically the behavior-based identity layer, how those things set you apart from a lot of the traditional competitors in payments?

Ethan Tandowsky
CFO & Member of the Management Board

Yes, sure. So indeed, we laid out our 3 foundational layers. We talked about them. They're essentially how we deliver value to our customers and how we plan to continue to deliver value to our customers. So indeed, the first is the single platform. That means that if you process an in-person payment in Brazil or an online payment in Malaysia

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is sending shockwaves across global energy markets, with Asia expected to face the maximum pain.

A senior commander from Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz had been shut and warned that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted, Iranian media reported.

Located between Oman and Iran, the Strait functions as a vital artery for global oil trade. Roughly 13 million barrels per day passed through it in 2025, representing about 31% of all seaborne crude flows, according to energy consulting firm Kpler.

A prolonged closure of the Strait would likely lead to a further surge in oil prices, with some analysts seeing oil crossing $100 per barrel. Global benchmark Brent was last up 2.6% at around $80 per barrel —almost 10% higher since the conflict broke out.

About 20% of global liquefied natural gas exports that come from the Gulf are also at risk, primarily those originating from Qatar and shipped via the Strait of Hormuz, according to Kpler. Qatar, one of the world's largest providers of LNG, halted production on Monday after Iranian drones hit its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.

"In Asia, Thailand, India, Korea and the Philippines are the most vulnerable to higher oil prices, due to their high import dependence, while Malaysia would be a relative beneficiary since it is an energy exporter," Nomura wrote in a note on Monday.

Here's how those reliant on Gulf energy and shipments via the Strait of Hormuz stand to be impacted.

South Asia: immediate physical strainSouth Asia would face the most acute disruption, particularly when it comes to supplies of LNG, analysts said.

Qatar and the UAE account for 99% of Pakistan's LNG imports, 72% of Bangladesh's, and 53% of India's, according to Kpler data.

With limited storage and procurement flexibility, Pakistan and Bangladesh are especially vulnerable. For one, Bangladesh is already running a significant structural gas deficit. According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, the country is running a shortfall of more than 1,300 million cubic feet per day.

"Pakistan and Bangladesh have limited storage and procurement flexibility, meaning disruption would likely trigger fast power-sector demand destruction rather than aggressive spot bidding," Katayama said.

India faces the largest combined exposure in the region. "More than half of its LNG imports are Gulf-linked, and a significant share is Brent-indexed, so a Hormuz-driven crude spike would simultaneously lift oil import costs and LNG contract prices. That creates a dual physical and financial shock," he said.

Similarly, about 60% of India's oil imports come from the Middle East, according to UBP. A sustained blockade would therefore amplify both energy import costs and current-account pressures.

China: large exposure but sufficient bufferA Hormuz closure would test China's energy security, but stockpiles and alternative supply offer some buffer.

The country is the world's largest crude oil importer, and purchases over 80% of Iranian oil, according to Kpler.

Around 30% of its LNG imports come from Qatar and the UAE, and roughly 40% of its oil imports pass through Hormuz, UBP estimates.

"China is materially exposed but more flexible," Kpler's Katayama said. 

According to Kpler, China's LNG inventories as of end-February stand at 7.6 million tons, providing short-term cover. However, China would need to compete for Atlantic cargoes if the outage persists, tightening the Pacific basin, Katayama added. In which case, the dynamic could intensify price competition across Asia even if Beijing avoids outright shortages.

Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note on Sunday.

UBP said that while China is a key net energy importer in the region, it is not necessarily the most vulnerable to potential supply shocks.

Japan and South KoreaThe Middle East supplies 75% of Japan's oil imports and around 70% of Korea's, according to UBP.

For LNG, their Gulf exposure is lower than South Asia's. South Korea sources 14% of its LNG from Qatar and the UAE, while Japan sources 6%, Kpler estimates.

Even without outright shortages, price effects could be severe. "Economies with high energy import reliance such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are more exposed to supply shocks," said Shier lee Lim, lead macro and FX strategist of APAC at payments platform Convera.

Inventories are also limited. Korea holds about 3.5 million tons of LNG and Japan around 4.4 million tons in reserves, enough for roughly two to four weeks of stable demand, according to Kpler.

South Korea's net oil imports are 2.7% of GDP, with Nomura flagging it amongst the most vulnerable on the current-account front.

Southeast AsiaAcross much of Southeast Asia, the first-order hit is cost inflation rather than an immediate shortage, said industry experts.

Spot-reliant LNG buyers would face sharply higher replacement costs as Asia competes with Europe for Atlantic cargoes, said Kpler's Katayama.

Thailand especially is a standout oil-price loser in Nomura's framework because the external hit is large and immediate: it has the biggest net oil imports in Asia at 4.7% of GDP, and each 10% oil price rise worsens the current account by around 0.5 percentage point of the country's GDP. 

Xometry delivered strong Q4 2024 results, but its shares dropped sharply, likely due to a combination of weak guidance, valuation concerns, and AI-related uncertainty. Xometry's guidance is conservative though, and while growth will moderate in 2026, it should still be in the mid 20% range for the full year. Xometry's margins will also continue to improve as its business scales and matures. GAAP profitability is probably still a few years away, although Xometry's cash burn is already negligible.

Uniswap Labs and founder Hayden Adams have won a class action lawsuit that sought to hold them liable for scam cryptocurrencies traded on its platform, ending a four-year legal saga.

Manhattan federal judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed a suit against Uniswap on Monday with prejudice, saying the class group can’t hold Uniswap liable for the misconduct of unknown third-party token issuers.

It was the class group’s second attempt to sue Uniswap, which amended their complaint in May to focus on claims of state-level consumer protection violations, arguing that Uniswap allowed “rug pulls and pump and dump schemes,” according to Judge Polk Failla’s order.

The group, led by Nessa Risley, first sued Uniswap, Adams and venture firms Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures in April 2022. Their lawsuit was dismissed in August 2023, a decision that was later upheld on appeal.

Uniswap’s Adams posted on X that the ruling was a “good, sensible outcome” that sets a new legal precedent.

Source: Hayden Adams“If you write open source smart contract code, and the code is used by scammers, the scammers are liable, not the open source devs,” he added.

Class group failed to claim that Uniswap helped with fraudIn her latest opinion, Judge Polk Failla said the class group had failed to adequately allege that Uniswap “had knowledge of the fraud and substantially assisted in its commission.”

She added that “merely creating an environment where fraud could exist is not the same as affirmatively assisting in its perpetration.”

“No matter how they try to dress up their allegations, Plaintiffs are basically alleging that Defendants substantially assisted fraud by providing ordinary services that anyone could use for lawful purposes, but that some used for unlawful purposes,” the judge wrote.

“Such an argument fails for the same reasons why a bank does not substantially assist a money launderer who washes his cash through the bank’s accounts, and why WhatsApp does not substantially assist a drug dealer who coordinates a sale on its messaging service: Simply providing the platform on which a fraud takes place is not the same as substantially assisting that fraud,” she added.

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A well-known Solana NFT marketplace that once pushed hard into Bitcoin and other chains has quietly started to shrink its footprint.

Reports say the shift will be fast and clear: several services will stop working in March and April as the company focuses where it thinks the money is.

Magic Eden Pulls Back To Solana The change is not small. Support for EVM and Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes is being wound down on March 9th, with the Bitcoin API shutting on March 27 and the platform’s self-custody wallet set to go fully offline on April 1.

Reports note that the marketplace will keep Solana support and some Pack products, but many cross-chain tools will disappear. Users have been told to move assets or export keys before the cutoff dates to avoid losing access.

Why This Happened Costs and returns drove the move. According to posts from company leadership, most engineering and infrastructure costs were tied to products that brought in only a fraction of the revenue.

Update on @MagicEden and @DiceyHQ:

It is clear we’re entering a new era where finance and entertainment merge. We are now 2 months into @DiceyHQ’s closed beta and are incredibly bullish on how things have developed (~200 users, >$15M wagered).

To give Dicey the focus it…

— Jack (@0xLeoInRio) February 27, 2026

In plain terms: a lot of work for little money. That math pushed a rethink about where to spend limited resources. One part of the business is being doubled down on: an on-chain casino called Dicey that ran a closed beta earlier this year and drew heavy betting volume.

What The Beta Showed Dicey’s trial phase attracted around 200 users who placed roughly $15,000,000 in wagers over two months. Reports say that number convinced management the product could make stronger returns than the quieter NFT markets the company had been supporting.

The casino plans to add a sportsbook and other betting features, and the firm argues betting could be a steadier source of fees than low-volume NFT listings.

BTCUSD now trading at $65,502. Chart: TradingView Market Effects And Reaction The broader NFT market has been weak for months, and this shutdown is one of several signs that platforms are trimming offerings. Some collectors and builders will be annoyed, since tools and markets they used are being removed.

Others will see the move as pragmatic — a firm choosing fewer products it understands well over many it does not. Coverage from industry outlets picked up the story quickly once leadership posted details on social channels.

A Word From The CEO Jack Lu wrote that the company was refocusing on its original Solana work and on products with clearer paths to revenue.

He described the closed beta’s results as “encouraging” and said the company will stop its NFT buyback program to free up resources for the betting product.

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Shiba Inu [SHIB] continued to trend downward, following the memecoin sector’s general weakness.

The fearful market sentiment and lack of appetite for memes meant most of the popular tokens in this category were facing a long-term downtrend.

Source: SHIB/USDT on TradingView

The 1-day structure has turned bearish once more. In February, the imbalances on the 1-day timeframe (white box) were expected to be swept before the bearish trend resumed.

Their alignment with the Fibonacci retracement levels made the idea more compelling.

Yet, the bearish strength was too much to allow such a move. As things stand, a price bounce toward local highs appears unlikely. The move below the local support (dotted cyan) showed that a drop to $0.000005 was likely.

The A/D indicator continued to descend lower to highlight seller dominance. The MACD formed a bearish crossover below the zero line to indicate a momentum shift.

What are the next SHIB targets? The 3-month liquidation heatmap highlighted $0.000008, $0.0000075, $0.0000067, and $0.0000062 as the overhead liquidity targets. A price bounce into these areas could trigger a liquidity sweep and a bearish reaction.

The 2-week heatmap showed that a move southward was imminent. Traders can await a liquidity sweep before assessing if a brief bounce toward $0.0000062 can occur.

Traders’ call to action – Sell the bounce

Source: SHIB/USDT on TradingView

The former short-term bullish order block has been flipped from a demand to a supply zone. The moving averages and the MACD on the 4-hour timeframe highlighted the bearish momentum.

The A/D indicator’s downtrend in the past two weeks confirmed seller dominance.

A bounce toward the overhead supply zone and the $0.0000062 liquidity cluster would likely offer a selling opportunity. Below $0.000005, the $0.00000389 was the next price target.

Final Summary Shiba Inu showed signs that it would likely descend below the local support level. A respite rally to $0.0000062 was possible. A move beyond $0.0000084 is needed to challenge the established long-term bearish trend. Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion.

XRP price failed to surpass $1.4320 and started downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.3550 support and might aim for another increase.

XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.40. The price is now trading above $1.370 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.4080 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it stays above $1.350. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price failed to stay above $1.420 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price dipped below the $1.4050 and $1.40 levels to enter a negative zone.

The price even dipped below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4329 high. Besides, there is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.4080 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.

The bulls are now active above the $1.3650 zone. The price is now trading above $1.370 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.4050 level and the triangle’s trend line. The first major resistance is near the $1.4320 level, above which the price could rise and test $1.450.

Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com A clear move above the $1.450 resistance might send the price toward the $1.50 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.520 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.550.

Downside Continuation? If XRP fails to clear the $1.4050 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.370 level. The next major support is near the $1.3515 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2702 swing low to the $1.4329 high.

If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3515 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3080. The next major support sits near the $1.2850 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2620.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $1.370 and $1.3515.

Major Resistance Levels – $1.4050 and $1.4320.