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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Plug Power To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Plug Power between January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Plug Power Inc. ("Plug Power" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLUG) and reminds investors of the April 3, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) Defendants had materially overstated the likelihood that funds attributed to the DOE Loan would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and/or that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds; (ii) as such, Plug Power was likely to pivot toward more modest projects with less commercial upside; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On October 7, 2025, Plug Power issued a press release and filed a current report on Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announcing that Defendant Andrew Marsh would step down from his role as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, "effective as of the date [Plug Power] files its [2025] Annual Report", and that Sanjay Shrestha would step down from his role as the Company's President, "effective as of October 10, 2025[.]" Plug Power concurrently announced the appointment of Chief Revenue Officer Jose Luis Crespo to both roles. The abrupt departure of two key executives just one month before the expected issuance of Plug Power's financial and operating results for the third quarter plainly did not bode well for the Company.

On this news, Plug Power's stock price fell $0.26 per share, or 6.29%, to close at $3.87 per share later that day.

Then, on November 10, 2025, Plug Power issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and filed a quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC that reported the same. That same day, Plug Power held a related conference call to discuss those results. During the call, Defendants announced that they expected to generate more than $275 million in liquidity after signing a nonbinding letter of intent to monetize their electricity rights in New York and one other location in partnership with a major U.S. data center developer, and that "[a]s a result, we have suspended activities under the DOE loan program, allowing us to redeploy capital". This represented a significant pivot for Plug Power. Defendants had not previously discussed the possibility of suspending activities under the DOE Loan and during the Class Period, and, just eight months earlier, had specifically advised analysts that they should "not expect revenue from that segment [i.e., data center power generation] of any size over the next two to three years".

On this news, Plug Power's stock price fell $0.09 per share, or 3.39%, to close at $2.53 per share on November 11, 2025.

Then, during market hours on November 13, 2025, The Washington Examiner reported that Plug Power "confirmed . . . that it suspended activities" on "its plans to construct six facilities to produce and liquefy zero or low-carbon hydrogen, putting at risk" the $1.66 billion DOE Loan it closed in January.

On this news, Plug Power's stock price fell $0.48 per share, or 17.58%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $2.25 per share on November 14, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Plug Power's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Plug Power Inc. class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/PLUG or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Pomdoctor To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Pomdoctor between October 9, 2025 and December 11, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Pomdoctor Limited ("Pomdoctor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: POM) and reminds investors of the April 13, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) that PomDoctor was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) that insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) that PomDoctor's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Pomdoctor experienced a significant decline in its share price between December 10 and December 11, 2025. The company's stock closed at approximately $0.50 per share on December 10, 2025, before falling to about $0.38 per share at the close of trading on December 11, 2025, representing a decline of roughly $0.12 per share, or approximately 24%, in a single trading session. The drop followed heightened volatility and selling pressure in the stock, amid broader investor concerns regarding Pomdoctor's financial performance and valuation.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Pomdoctor's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Pomdoctor class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/POM or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Endeavor To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you sold Endeavor Class A common stock between January 15, 2025 and March 24, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. ("Endeavor" or the "Company") (NYSE: EDR) and reminds investors of the March 18, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose in the January 15, 2025, Information Statement and subsequent amendment issued by Defendants, and related filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Among other things, the Complaint alleges the Information Statement and other solicitation materials misled investors regarding the true value of Endeavor's shares, failed to adequately disclose the earnings of Endeavor's executives under the terms of the Merger, and failed to disclose conflicts of interests with Endeavor's special committee and financial advisor.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Endeavor's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Endeavor class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/EDR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In BellRing To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in BellRing between November 19, 2024 and August 4, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against BellRing Brands, Inc. ("BellRing" or the "Company") (NYSE: BRBR) and reminds investors of the March 23, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose the strength, sustainability, and drivers of BellRing's sales growth, as well as the impact of competition on the demand for the Company's products.

On May 5, 2025, after market hours, BellRing revealed that starting in Q2 2025, "several key retailers lowered their weeks of supply on hand," which would create a headwind to Q3 2025 growth. The Company also announced it was expanding promotions to boost sales and "offset [] third quarter reductions in retailer trade inventory levels."

On this news, the price of BellRing stock declined $14.88 per share, or 19%, from $78.43 per share on May 5, 2025, to close at $63.55 per share on May 6, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

Then, on August 4, 2025, after market hours, BellRing announced disappointing quarterly consumption of Premier Protein RTD Shakes, which had been expected to outpace shipments by a wider margin given previously announced retailer destocking, but instead came "more in line" with shipments.

On this news, the price of BellRing Brands stock fell $17.46 per share, or nearly 33%, from $53.64 per share on August 4, 2025, to $36.18 per share on August 5, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding BellRing's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the BellRing Brands class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BRBR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Ultragenyx To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Ultragenyx between August 3, 2023 and December 26, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc ("Ultragenyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RARE) and reminds investors of the April 6, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the effects of setrusumab on patients with variable types of Osteogenesis Imperfecta ("OI"), while also minimizing risk that patients in Ultragenyx' Phase III Orbit study would fail to achieve a statistically significant reduction in annualized fracture rate ("AFR"), such that the second interim analysis could be performed and presented to the investing public; and (ii) in truth, Ultragenyx' optimism in the Phase III Orbit study's results and interim analysis benchmark were misplaced because Ultragenyx failed to convey the risk associated with basing such threshold figures on Phase II results that had no placebo control group for appropriate comparison and thus had not ruled out that the reduction in AFR from that study could merely be triggered by an increased standard of care and the placebo effect of being provided a novel treatment.

On July 9, 2025, Ultragenyx revealed that the Phase III Orbit study failed to achieve statistical significance for the second interim analysis and that Phase III Orbit and Cosmic studies would now be "progressing toward final analysis."

On this news, the price of Ultragenyx stock fell more than 25%, according to the complaint.

Then, on December 29, 2025, Ultragenyx announced that both its Phase III Orbit and Cosmic Studies had not "achieved statistical significance against the primary endpoints of reduction in annualized clinical fracture rate compared to placebo or bisphosphonates, respectively." Ultragenyx allegedly attributed the study failure to a "low fracture rate in the placebo group" of Orbit and a trend that fell shy of statistical significance in Cosmic.

On this news, the price of Ultragenyx stock fell more than 42%, according to the complaint.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Ultragenyx's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/RARE or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Trip.com To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Trip.com between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Trip.com Group Limited ("Trip.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TCOM) and reminds investors of the May 11, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Defendants recklessly understated the regulatory risk facing Trip.com as a result of its monopolistic business activities; and (2) as a result, Defendants' statements about Trip.com's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On January 14, 2026, Investing.com published an article entitled "Trip.com stock falls after Chinese regulators launch antitrust probe." The article stated that Trip.com stock fell after "the Chinese travel service provider disclosed it is under investigation by China's market regulator for potential antitrust violations."

On this news, Trip.com American Depositary Shares ("ADS") fell 17% on January 14, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Trip.com's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Trip.com Group class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/TCOM or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Helen of Troy To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered significant losses in Helen of Troy stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Helen of Troy Limited ("Helen of Troy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HELE).

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

On October 9, 2025, Helen of Troy reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, revealing an approximately 8.9% year-over-year decline in consolidated net sales to roughly $431.8 million. The Company also reported a GAAP diluted loss per share of $13.44, driven in part by significant charges, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.59, down substantially from $1.21 in the prior-year period.

Following this news, Helen of Troy's common stock declined sharply. The Company's shares fell $6.90 per share, or approximately 25.0%, to close at $20.71 per share on October 9, 2025.

To learn more about the Helen of Troy investigation, go to www.faruqilaw.com/HELE or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Duolingo To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered significant losses in Duolingo stock or options and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Duolingo, Inc. ("Duolingo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DUOL).

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Duolingo Inc. shares tumbled as much as 22% on February 27th after the company said its drive to gain subscribers would mean slower earnings growth and narrower profit margins in the short term. The language-learning app company said it would step up investment in artificial intelligence and sacrifice some degree of monetization in order to accelerate user growth and engagement, with the goal of doubling the current number of daily active users to 100 million in 2028. "The short-term implication is that this year will see slower bookings growth and lower profitability," Chief Executive Officer Luis von Ahn said in a letter to shareholders. Daily active users grew the slowest in four years, rising 30% in the quarter from a year ago. The company expects first-quarter adjusted Ebitda of $73.6 million, trailing analyst estimates of $84 million.

To learn more about the Duolingo investigation, go to www.faruqilaw.com/DUOL or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) between February 26, 2025 and December 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 5, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Nektar securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Nektar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55599 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 5, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) enrollment in the REZOLVE-AA trial had not followed applicable instructions and protocol standards; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a significant negative impact on the REZOLVE-AA trial's results; (3) accordingly, the REZOLVE-AA trial's overall integrity and prospects were overstated; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Nektar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55599 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Hub Group To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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The five existing members of the $2 trillion club are all beneficiaries of the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon have all seen demand for their cloud computing AI services outstrip their ability to build new data centers and stand up servers. Nvidia is the largest graphics processing unit (GPU) supplier to data centers. And Apple has quietly positioned its iPhone and other devices to capitalize on industry advances in AI.

The next member of the $2 trillion club is an important partner to all five of those companies. The massive spending from the hyperscalers, Nvidia's push to more advanced GPUs and central processing units, and Apple's efforts to prepare its devices for the generative AI era all trickle down to this one company: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.42%).

The stock briefly touched a $2 trillion market cap in late February, but it's since pulled back to just $1.8 trillion. Still, it's up 97% in the past year, as of this writing. I predict it won't be long before it retakes the $2 trillion level and keeps climbing from there.

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Powering the most advanced chips TSMC is the largest contract chip manufacturer in the world, and the gap between it and second place is growing wider. TSMC accounted for almost 70% of all spending by companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and other chip designers in 2025. Second-place Samsung Electronics (OTC: SSNL.F) accounted for just 7% of all spend.

TSMC's market share is poised to keep growing in 2026 and beyond, as it holds a substantial technology lead. Its 2nm process went into mass production at the end of 2025, with all the capacity in its existing facilities supporting the process booked into mid-2027.

To be sure, Samsung is making good progress with its 2nm process, significantly improving the yield of viable chips per silicon wafer. However, yields remain below TSMC's 2nm process. More importantly, Samsung may have some capacity available at its foundries, but it doesn't have the capacity to steal a meaningful workload from TSMC. Furthermore, TSMC's IP library and packaging capabilities are unmatched, creating significant switching costs for anyone considering moving to the smaller competitor.

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As a result, TSMC has been able to raise its pricing. It implemented a price hike on its most advanced chipmaking processes at the start of 2026 by 3% to 10%. Reports indicate TSMC plans to raise prices each year through 2029, suggesting very strong pricing power and clear visibility of demand over the next few years.

Indeed, TSMC is investing heavily to meet that demand. Management plans to spend between $52 billion and $56 billion on capital expenditures this year. That's up from $40.9 billion last year. It's spending a significant amount on new facilities in Arizona, which can help mitigate the geopolitical risk of the Taiwan-based company. However, U.S. fabs cost much more to build and operate than Taiwanese fabs, which may be another reason TSMC is planning to raise pricing through 2029 when the last Arizona fab will start volume production.

The path to $2 trillion With increased spending by Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet on data centers and the strong demand for Apple's iPhone seen last quarter, TSMC looks poised for another strong year in 2026. Management guided to 30% full-year revenue growth in U.S. dollar terms, and it expects to see further improvements in gross margin in the first quarter. Through the first two months of the year, revenue is up 30% on an FX-neutral basis, in line with expectations. Note, the U.S. dollar is weaker than it was a year ago.

Management sees those strong results continuing through the end of the decade. It updated its five-year revenue outlook for 2025 through 2029 to a compound annual growth rate of 25% in U.S. dollar terms. A 36% increase in 2025 and expectations for 30% growth in 2026 suggest annualized growth of 20% in 2027 through 2029. It's also worth pointing out that management is historically conservative with its outlooks, which means there could be further upside.

With strong demand for both its 3nm and 2nm processes and planned price hikes, it should be able to achieve high gross margins even as it ramps up its next-generation process. As such, investors can expect earnings growth to outpace its top-line growth.

As such, TSMC shares deserve an earnings multiple well above its current 24 times analysts' expectations. If TSMC can achieve an earnings multiple of 27, its market cap will exceed $2 trillion. Granted, there are geopolitical risks weighing on its valuation. But as TSMC continues to put up solid earnings growth quarter after quarter, even a low earnings multiple will push its value above the $2 trillion threshold.

Adam Levy has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and is short shares of Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Slowing US economic growth, rising oil prices due to US-Iran tensions, and ongoing tariff disputes are creating uncertainty for global markets, increasing inflation risks and putting pressure on currencies, equities, airlines, and global trade.

The global economy is entering new era of uncertainty as geopolitical tensions and trade policies begin to collide. The United States economy has already given signs of weakness after the economy grew at slow rate in Q4 2025. At the same time the escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran has caused escalation of energy prices and disruption of global trade routes.

These developments come on top of tariff war that was started in 2025 and already strained international trade relations. The slower economic growth, rising energy costs and trade disruption are complex environment for financial markets. The markets are now watching very closely how these forces could shape currencies, equities, global trade flows and key industries over the next few weeks.

Tariffs and Slowing Growth Weigh on the US Economy According to the latest data from Bureau of Economic Analysis, US economy expanded at 0.7% in Q4 2025, as shown in the chart below. This figure is way below the estimate of 1.4%. The downward revision represents weaker consumer spending, slower exports, reduced government spending and softer investment activity.

This chart below confirms this and shows that consumer spending in the United States increased to $16667 billion at a slower rate compared to Q3 2025.

The government spending also dropped to $3.96k billion in Q4 2025 as shown in the chart below.

These numbers show that the economy had already begun losing momentum before geopolitical tensions were exacerbated. This slowdown also follows aggressive tariff policy introduced by US government. In April 2025, the White House initiated a sweeping set of tariffs on a number of trading partners on Liberation Day. The goal was to reduce trade deficits and force new trade agreements.

However trade negotiations have produced limited progress. The United States has reached agreements with smaller economies but talks with major partners remain stalled. The situation became more complicated when US Supreme Court in February 2026 ruled that administration’s used emergency powers unconstitional to implement these tariffs. This decision created new uncertainty for global partners who had already adjusted their supply chain around these tariffs.

US-Iran Tensions Trigger Oil Shock and Inflation Risks This situation was complicated when US and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February which led to greater instability in the Middle East. Iran retaliated by disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz which is a strategic route that transports large share of world’s seaborne oil supply.

Oil prices responded immediately with WTI crude oil shooting to $119 before settling below $100. This was over 50% surge in oil prices in a short span of time. The surge in energy prices exerts inflationary pressure on global economy. The energy costs impact transportation, manufacturing and household spending.

Based on the development of geopolitical tensions, the oil prices are likely to surge in the near future which will result in a surge in inflation in Europe and the United States. This surge in inflation will force central banks to keep tighter monetary policy.

This is a serious environment because the global economy is already slowing down. Higher energy costs coupled with weaker growth can lead to a stagflation type environment that is not easy for policymakers to manage.

US Dollar Outlook: Volatility Rising in Currency Markets Currency markets are responding to these developments with more volatility. The US dollar tends to strengthen during times of geopolitical tension because investors are looking to place their money in safe investment.

However, the situation now is more complicated. Slowing US growth could limit the US dollar rally if investors start to anticipate weaker economic performance. At the same time, higher energy prices may keep inflation higher which may preclude the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates. This mixed environment could cause swings in major currency pairs.

The USDJPY pair may become extremely sensitive to world risk sentiment. During times of market stress, investors tend to shift their capital into the Japanese yen which is considered a traditional safe-haven currency. The daily chart for USDJPY shows that the pair has broken $159 on the strength of the US dollar which indicates a rally to short term target of $162.

The USDCHF pair follow similar dynamics. The Swiss franc tends to attract capital in times of geopolitical crisis. If tensions in the Middle East keep growing, both the yen and the franc can strengthen against the dollar in periods of market panic.

However, USDCHF was trading at an important long term support point of 0.77 before the start of US-Iran war. Therefore, the pair has initiated a strong rebound from this support on US dollar strength. The short-term resistance remains 0.8080 and a break above this level will open the door for further upside. On the other hand, a break below 0.77 will trigger a strong drop.

S&P 500 Outlook as Tariffs and Oil Prices Pressure Stocks Equity markets do not perform well in a world of lower growth and higher energy costs. Higher oil prices raise operating costs for many companies and lower spending power of consumers as discussed above.

Therefore, the S&P 500 faces pressure as investors start to worry about economic slowdown. The rising geopolitical tensions will further add uncertainty to corporate earnings and global supply chains.

At the same time, the tariff war has already disturbed international trade flow. Many multinational businesses rely heavily on supply networks around the world. When tariffs make imports more expensive and geopolitical risks to shipping routes, corporate margins will be affected.

The weakness in US equity market is confirmed by technical perspectives in the chart below. The S&P 500 has broken support of the ascending broadening wedge pattern at 6,800 which suggests downside movement to 6,200. A break above 7,000 is required for the index to recover from this pressure.

Shipping Stocks React to Strait of Hormuz Disruption One of the industries most affected by the conflict is the world shipping industry. A disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has immediate effects on the shipments of global energy and international trade.

Shipping companies incur increased insurance expenses and logistic difficulties as vessels avoid high-risk areas. Marine insurance premiums have already started to increase with insurers changing their risk assessments.

Maritime businesses engaged in global freight transport expect increased operational costs, as shipping routes become longer and more security requirements increase expenses. At the same time, freight rates may rise due to limited shipping capacity and supply disruptions.

These forces produce mixed results for shipping stocks. Some companies are buoyed by higher freight rates, while others are beset by higher costs and uncertainty of operation. The chart below shows that the A.P. Moller–Maersk, COSCO Shipping Holdings and Evergreen Marine have shown a positive price action after the US-Iran war started.

Airline Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Drive Fuel Costs Higher Airlines are also the most sensitive industries when oil prices skyrocket. Jet fuel is one of the highest operating costs for airline companies. When price of oil increases rapidly, the margins in the airline industry decrease.

The conflict has already caused disruptions in airspace over parts of the Middle East. Several airlines have been compelled to reroute flights or suspend flights in affected regions. These changes add to fuel consumption and complexity of operation.

At the same time, geopolitical tensions are likely to decrease the demand for international travel. Tourists tend to avoid areas that are affected by conflict, which can reduce passenger volumes. The airline industry is consequently under pressure from both rising fuel prices and a possible decline in demand for travel.

The chart below shows that the top three airline stocks of the United States have remained in a downward trend during the past 30 days. This downward trend was intensified after the US and Israel strikes on Iran. American Airlines (AAL) feels the pressure more with a 25.75% decline while United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Airlines (DAL) dropped with 19.98% and 14.35%, respectively.

Aluminium Prices Rise as Supply Chains Face Disruption The conflict will also disrupt the supply chains of key industrial materials. The Middle East is significant in the world’s aluminium production. Europe depends on the region for a large part of its aluminum supply.

If shipping routes remain unstable or energy prices are rising, the cost of aluminium production will increase. Aluminium is commonly used in the packaging, manufacturing and transportation industries.

Higher aluminium prices would likely feed into general industrial inflation and raise costs for many sectors of the global economy.

The technical analysis also supports this scenario as the price formed a base pattern from 2023 to 2025 and broke the key level of $2700 in September 2025. This breakout indicates a continued rally to $4061.55.

Global Market Outlook as Tariffs and War Risks Collide The world economy is entering an era of increasing uncertainty. Trade tensions and geopolitical risks are now coming into play at the same time. The tariff war has already shaken confidence in world trade. Many companies had adjusted their supply chains because new tariffs increased costs and disrupted flow of international trade.

The recent court decision against tariff policy has added another layer of uncertainty as businesses are unsure how trade rules will develop. At the same time, tensions in the Middle East have caused energy prices to rise and have threatened supply disruptions. Higher oil prices are putting pressure on households and businesses worldwide by increasing transportation and production costs.

In my opinion, these conditions are long term issues and will likely push oil prices to higher levels which will result in higher inflation and slower economic growth. This environment will pose serious challenges to policymakers and financial markets. Therefore, central banks can have difficult time balancing need to control inflation with supporting economic activity. This will introduce strong volatility in currency markets and equity markets. The direction of the global economy in the coming months will depend greatly on the ebb and flow of geopolitical tensions and whether global trade relations stabilize.

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MercadoLibre (MELI 1.24%) stock has crushed the market over many years. But it took a sharp turn downward after the company's fourth-quarter earnings release, and it's lost 12% of its value year to date.

Is this a sign of trouble, or an opportunity to buy on the dip?

What's going right MercadoLibre is bursting at the seams as it generates a shift to e-commerce and digital financial solutions for its Latin American markets. There's relentless demand for its products and services, and it's attracting new users at a high rate.

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In the 2025 fourth quarter, revenue growth was a robust 47% year over year (currency neutral), with a 37% increase in gross merchandise volume and a 53% rise in total payment volume. It added 6.4 million new customers in Q4 alone, a 24% increase year over year, and items ordered increased 43%. The company is benefiting from a strong flywheel effect, where more customers join, more suppliers want to be on the platform, and more new products are attracted to the site.

What's more, the opportunity is still vast. E-commerce penetration is about 15 percentage points behind the U.S. and even more behind China, and many users in its markets face high barriers to access in the banking system. As a leader in both spaces, MercadoLibre stands to benefit from the shift for many years to come.

What's going wrong The market seems to have been spooked about a dip in profitability in Q4. Operating margin dropped from 13.5% the previous year to 10.1% in the 2025 fourth quarter, and net income margin dropped from 10.5% to 6.4%. Earnings per share were $11.04, coming in $0.41 below analyst estimates.

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Management claims it's short-term pressure for long-term gain. It's investing in all kinds of initiatives to capture market share, boost interest in its platform, and protect its first-mover's edge. These are products like its new credit card and digital banks in Mexico and Argentina, as well as services like lowering its free shipping threshold in Brazil.

"We remain confident these investments strengthen our ecosystem, deepen our competitive advantages, and expand the long-term growth runway in a region where both e-commerce and financial services remain meaningfully underpenetrated," CFO Martín de Los Santos said.

This isn't the first time MercadoLibre's profits have declined due to what management calls investing in the future, and it's part of the natural ups and downs of being in a growth business.

If you're looking for an excellent growth stock to buy, this could be an opportunity to buy MercadoLibre stock on the dip.

A Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates, comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and earnings from AI darling Micron are on the way this week. 

While the Fed isn’t expected to change rates when it makes its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, investors will closely follow Powell’s remarks after the meeting, which could shed light on how policymakers expect the Middle East conflict to affect the U.S. economy.

Memory chip maker Micron’s shares have surged amid the AI frenzy, and investors will look to the tech firm's report for signals about the resilience of AI demand. Reports from FedEx and Dollar Tree could also offer indications about the strength of the economy.

Read to the bottom for our calendar of key events—and one more thing.

Fed Meeting Comes as Market Watchers Eye Interest Rate Path The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will discuss adjusting the federal funds rate from its current range of 3.5% to 3.75% when it meets this week. Central bankers got two key inflation reports last week, but the data isn’t expected to sway the committee. Investors are pricing in a near certainty that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at their current levels.

Chair Powell’s remarks after the decision on Wednesday will also be in the spotlight. Powell could speak to divisions in the FOMC, as some members want to see steeper rate cuts in light of weakness in the labor market while others are more worried about persistent inflationary pressures. The press conference could be Powell's second to last, with his chairmanship scheduled to end in May. 

Also Wednesday, the Producer Price Index will provide a look at wholesale inflation in February. January's report showed wholesale prices rose more than expected to start the year. Reports on both new and pending home sales are set for this week as economists look for signs of improvement in a housing market that has stalled.

Micron Reports Amid Surge in Stock Price Micron Technology reports earnings as its stock has surged on the AI boom, with its value more than quadrupling over the past year. The memory chip maker posted a 60% year-over-year sales jump in the prior quarter as its earnings shot by analyst estimates. But AI stocks have stumbled recently amid increasing investor worry over the technology’s economic impacts.

Global shipper FedEx will report its quarterly earnings on Thursday. Its stock has surged this year, rising by nearly 25%. Investors follow FedEx’s earnings for indications on what its global shipping business means for the overall economy. 

Dollar Tree’s earnings will give investors a look at the strength of the U.S. consumer after its prior report showed that its shoppers were “stretched.” Other retailer and food industry reports could flesh out the consumer picture, including Five Below, General Mills, Lululemon, Macy’s and Darden Restaurants. 

Nuclear power plant operator Oklo, which signed a deal earlier this year with Facebook-parent Meta to provide power for the firm’s energy-hungry data centers, plans to report earnings this week. 

Earnings are due from Alibaba, China’s top tech firm, which plans to boost AI spending. Chinese EV maker Xpeng, a competitor to Tesla in foreign markets, is also set to report. 

This Week’s Calendar Monday, March 16

Industrial production/capacity utilization (February) More Data to Watch: Empire State manufacturing survey (March), Homebuilder confidence index (March) Key Earnings: Dollar Tree (DLTR), Science Applications International (SAIC) Tuesday, March 17

Pending home sales (February) Key Earnings: Tencent Music Entertainment (TME), Lululemon athletica (LULU), Oklo (OKLO), DocuSign (DOCU) Wednesday, March 18

FOMC interest rate decision Fed Chair Jerome Powell press conference More Data to Watch: Producer Price Index (February), Factory orders (January) Key Earnings: Micron Technology (MU), Jabil (JBL), General Mills (GIS), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), Five Below (FIVE), Macy’s (M)
Thursday, March 19

New home sales (January) More Data to Watch: Initial jobless claims (Week of March 14), Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey (March), Wholesale inventories (January) Key Earnings: Alibaba Group (BABA), Accenture (ACN), FedEx (FDX), Darden Restaurants (DRI), PlanetLabs (PL) Friday, March 20

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Defense stocks are in demand again, thanks to the Iran war and the war in Ukraine. While the S&P 500 is down around 1% so far this year, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF is up more than 11%.

There are obvious ways to benefit from this trend, such as investing in large-cap defense stocks such as L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin. However, those giants are relatively stable, so their growth is less likely to escalate quickly.

However, under-the-radar defense stocks such as AeroVironment (AVAV 2.42%) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS 2.16%) could deliver better returns because they have higher growth profiles. 

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AeroVironment's growth is on autopilot AeroVironment makes small- and medium-sized drones, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyberwarfare and electronic warfare products. Its drones have been battle-tested in Ukraine, and the conflict in Iran will no doubt lead to a call for more drone manufacturing by the U.S. and its allies.

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The defense company's shares, while up more than 68% over the past year, are down more than 14% so far in 2026. The impetus for that decline was the company's fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings report, which disappointed investors.

In the quarter, which ended Jan. 31, AeroVironment lost $0.06 per share, compared to its earnings per share (EPS)  of $0.16 in the prior-year period. However, revenue climbed 143% to $4.08 million. That rise was mainly due to its purchase of BlueHalo in May, which helped establish its market presence in larger drones, space technology, and autonomous underwater vehicles. AeroVironment also has a funded backlog of $1.1 billion.

The reason management gave for the bottom-line issues was that it received fewer orders from the U.S. Space Force, particularly from its Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program. BlueHalo provides antennas for the SCAR program. On the other side, the Defense Department is ramping up orders for the company's drones.

This year, the company is forecasting revenue between $1.85 billion and $1.95 billion, up from just $820.6 million last year, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $265 million to $285 million, which would be an increase of 14.5% at the midpoint.

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Kratos is there to help the U.S. reload Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' shares are up more than 15% so far in 2026 and more than 200% over the past year. The San Diego-based company focuses on affordable, rapidly developed military technology, including drones, unmanned systems, satellite and space communications, radar and missile guidance, and missiles.

In 2025, the company reported revenue of $1.35 billion, up 18.5%. In 2026, it is predicting sales of $1.59 billion to $1.67 billion, a 21.4% jump at the midpoint. EPS in 2025 rose 18% to $0.13. That type of growth is what makes the stock so attractive in the long term.

Kratos is in the process of buying Israeli satellite mobile systems company Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million, with the deal expected to close at the end of March. It also just received a $7 million production contract award from an unnamed customer to make a counter-UAS system -- essentially an anti-drone shield that stops threats before they reach their targets.

Great long-term prospects for both companies It's important to note that, even as comparatively under-the-radar defense stocks, both of these companies have relatively high valuations. However, given their ability to quickly respond to U.S. defense needs, both are likely to see double-digit percentage revenue growth over the next few years.

Because they are relatively small companies, their stocks are likely to experience more volatility, but their willingness to expand through acquisitions and their sales of high-margin technology speak well for their long-term prospects.

Countries around the world have scrambled to cope with the fallout of the energy shock from the Iran war, imposing measures from fuel export bans, loosening refining standards, and even getting workers to climb stairs instead of taking elevators.

This comes as the Iran war stretches into its third week, and despite U.S. President Donald Trump proclaiming that the U.S. has "won," the effects of the war, especially on the energy market, continue to be felt.

From the serious...Naturally, some nationwide measures include trying to have as much fuel in country, so as to avoid having to rely on imported fuel.

On Thursday, China ordered refiners to stop refined fuel exports so as to mitigate potential domestic fuel shortages, according to Reuters.

Sources told the agency that the ban was issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, and includes shipments of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel.

CNBC attempted to reach the NDRC for comment, but did not receive an immediate reply.

Other major countries are considering or have imposed price caps for fuel products.

On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that Tokyo was considering steps ‌to cushion the economic blow from rising fuel costs, including curbing gasoline prices.

Takaichi was quoted by Japanese media on Thursday as saying she plans to cap pump prices at an average of 170 yen ($1.07) per liter nationwide, adding that gasoline prices could potentially hit 200 yen per liter.

Tokyo also conducted a unilateral release of crude from its own stockpiles, without waiting for coordination with other nations.

Japan has been particularly badly hit by the war in Iran, as the world's third-largest economy needs to import almost all of its energy needs.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday the government implemented a petroleum price ceiling.

"We have decided to set a clear price cap on supply prices to curb domestic fuel prices, which are fluctuating wildly due to the unstable international situation," Lee said.

India also had to make some tough choices. The country told oil refineries to prioritize supplying liquified petroleum gas to the 330 million households that use it as a primary cooking fuel, over 3 million businesses that use commercial LPG cylinders.

... to the quirkyWhile some countries have tried to secure alternative energy supplies to keep their lights on, others have focused on reducing demand on their grids.

Work-from-home orders came back in some countries after years of companies trying to coax workers back to offices after the pandemic, with Vietnam and Thailand reportedly getting employees to work remotely.

Thailand went a step further, ordering civil servants to take the stairs instead of elevators, reducing their reliance on air conditioning and telling government employees to wear short-sleeved shirts rather than suits.

The Philippines and Pakistan both instituted four-day work weeks for government workers, and Bangladesh has even shifted its calendar, bringing forward its Eid-al-fitr holiday, allowing universities to close early in a bid to save fuel.

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Case: Hansink v. ChowChow Cloud International Holdings Limited, et al.
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Case No.: 1:26-cv-02063
Filed by: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 12, 2026

Class Period

September 16, 2025 – December 10, 2025

Investors who purchased or acquired ChowChow Cloud International Holdings Limited (NYSE American: CHOW) securities during this period may be members of the class.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CLASS ACTION OR CALL THE FIRM AT 1-212-545-4774

Defendants

The complaint names:

ChowChow Cloud International Holdings Limited
  Yee Kar Wing
  Hui Wai Ming
  Wong Chung Wai
  Assentsure PAC
  US Tiger Securities, Inc.
  John Does 1-100 Claims are brought under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Company Background

ChowChow Cloud is a Cayman Islands holding company operating through Sereno Cloud Solutions HK Limited in Hong Kong, providing cloud consulting, migration, deployment, and management services across the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Allegations

The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false or misleading statements and omitted critical information regarding the company's stock trading activity and associated risks. Specifically, investors allegedly were not told that:

The stock was involved in a market manipulation and fraudulent promotion scheme, including social-media misinformation and impersonators posing as financial professionals.
  Company disclosures failed to mention the realized risk of fraudulent trading and market manipulation affecting the stock.
  The stock therefore faced heightened risk of trading suspension and extreme volatility.
  Tiger Securities, the IPO underwriter, had been fined and censured by FINRA in April 2025 for failing to maintain systems to detect suspicious deposits of low-priced securities.
  As a result, positive statements about the company's business and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. Corrective Event

On December 10, 2025, the alleged pump-and-dump scheme became apparent:

Around 11:05 AM EST, heavy selling pushed the stock from $11.95 to $10.59 within minutes.
  At 11:07 AM, NYSE American halted trading due to volatility.
  When trading resumed at 12:37 PM, the stock reopened around $1.00.
  It later closed at $1.83, representing an 84.3% single-day decline. Aftermath

Following the collapse, CHOW shares continued trending downward and now trade below $0.50 per share.

Investor Action:

Investors who suffered losses during the class period have until May 12, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

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Phone: (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis Case Website: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP

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Pi Network just hit big. March 14 marked the seventh Pi Day celebration, and the Core Team didn't mess around with announcements that could change everything for developers and users alike.

For many years, the Bitcoin community has believed that the largest Bitcoin holder is its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. It is estimated that Satoshi mined around 1.1 million BTC, and these coins have never moved.

However, this idea is now being challenged. Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, has been buying Bitcoin at a very aggressive pace.

So, if Strategy continues buying at its current rate, analysts believe the company could hold more Bitcoin than Satoshi’s estimated stash by around March 2027.

Source: Lark Davis/X Remarking on the same, cryptocurrency enthusiast Lark Davis took to X and noted, 

Strategy could realistically surpass Satoshi’s estimated holdings by March 2027.

Why are analysts so confident about the same? Citing the reason for the same, Davis stressed that the core of this system is STRC (Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock). These work differently from Strategy’s regular stock MSTR.

While the main stock price fluctuates significantly with the crypto market, STRC remains close to its $100 base value, which makes it less volatile. Because of this, many institutional investors who want stable returns are interested in them.

This followed STRC, which saw huge activity, with around 7.3 million shares traded in one day, approximately 471% higher than the normal trading volume. 

This demand allowed Strategy to raise enough money in a single trading session to buy 4,038 Bitcoin. In fact, the funding crossed the 3,000 BTC level and reached over 4,000 BTC in less than 90 minutes.

Additionally, over the past week alone, Strategy’s STRC is estimated to have funded the purchase of more than 10,000 BTC. 

That said, Davis also highlighted that Strategy has emerged as one of the four largest Bitcoin holders, alongside Satoshi Nakamoto, BlackRock, and Coinbase.

With its Bitcoin treasury now standing at roughly 738,731 BTC, the company holds roughly 3.5% of the total Bitcoin supply.

Majority of the community supports Saylor’s Strategy Responding to this prediction, the crypto community noted,

Source: X Echoing similar sentiments, another X user added, 

Satoshi mined his coins in silence. No press releases. No preferred stock offerings. Saylor is doing it louder. One bought the future. The other is buying the future’s future.

However, not everyone shared such optimistic remarks. Some were riding a two-path journey, as noted by an X user who said, 

Saylor will go down in the history books as the richest man in the world or the biggest ponzi of the world, you gotta respect the zero sum game.

Strategy’s second century begins This follows a major turning point for Strategy, wherein by March 2026, the company had crossed more than 100 separate Bitcoin purchases. 

In fact, many other public firms have started adopting similar Bitcoin treasury strategies.

Ergo, as we approach the end of the first quarter of 2026, approximately 193 publicly listed companies collectively hold around 1.138 million BTC, which is over 5.4% of Bitcoin’s total supply. 

Final Summary The STRC funding model highlights how institutional investors are funding new ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin. Strategy remains debated within the crypto community, with some praising Saylor’s vision while others questioning the long-term risks. 

Metaplanet Inc. executes a Letter of Intent to invest up to $2.5 million (JPY 400 million) in JPYC Inc. to bolster Japan's digital settlement infrastructure. Metaplanet Inc. announces on March 12, 2026, that it has executed a Letter of Intent to invest up to $2.5 million (JPY 400 million) in JPYC Inc.

Cryptocurrency prediction markets are projecting minimal growth for XRP by the end of March, with the price likely to remain below $2.

In this line, Polymarket prediction market activity points to a moderate outlook for XRP, with traders assigning the highest probability to the token trading around $1.60, according to data retrieved on March 14.

Notably, the $1.60 level carries the largest probability at 41%, indicating that participants view it as the most likely price zone for XRP at the end of March.

The next most probable outcome places the token at $1.20, which holds a 29% chance. Other outcomes carry significantly lower probabilities, with a move to $1.80 is assigned a 12% likelihood, while the chances of XRP trading at $1 stand at 10%. 

More extreme outcomes on either side of the spectrum remain unlikely, according to the market.

On the other hand, the probability of XRP reaching $2 is about 5%, while $2.20 holds a 3% chance. Higher price levels, such as $2.40, $2.60, $2.80, $3.00, and $3.20 each, carry roughly a 1% probability.

On the downside, the market has assigned limited chances to deeper declines. A drop to $0.80 holds about a 4% probability, while $0.60 and $0.40 each sit near 1%. The likelihood of XRP falling to $0.20 is estimated at below 1%.

XRP March price prediction. Source: Polymarket XRP price consolidating  Meanwhile, XRP is consolidating around the $1.40 level, with the asset having been mostly impacted by the broader cryptocurrency market downturn led by Bitcoin (BTC). However, in the last 24 hours, XRP has shown modest moves.

The asset briefly touched a 24-hour high near $1.42 before easing as the broader crypto market stabilizes. 

In this case, XRP is stabilizing thanks to factors such as retail inflows into XRP ETFs, which have been particularly notable. 

For instance, James Seyffart, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg, highlighted strong retail demand as a key catalyst, with cumulative inflows across XRP ETFs nearing $1.4 billion since launch. 

Despite occasional outflows from some funds, the overall trend signals growing adoption and confidence in XRP as an investment vehicle.

At the same time, on-chain metrics on the XRP Ledger have strengthened significantly. Network activity has tripled in recent sessions, with daily transactions approaching 3 million. 

Payment volume on the ledger has also risen about 15% even as prices briefly pulled back, pointing to expanding real-world usage.

XRP price analysis  By press time, XRP was trading at $1.41, having gained about 1.2% in the past 24 hours, while on the weekly timeline, the asset is up over 4%.

XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold At the current price, XRP is trading below its 50-day SMA of $1.49 and far under the 200-day SMA of $2.17, signaling a bearish structure. 

Price remaining under both moving averages suggests weakened momentum, with the 50-day SMA likely acting as near-term resistance while the large gap to the 200-day SMA reflects a broader downtrend.

Meanwhile, the 14-day RSI at 48.51 sits in neutral territory, indicating balanced momentum with neither overbought nor oversold conditions. This suggests selling pressure is not extreme, but the lack of strong bullish momentum means XRP may continue consolidating.

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Dogecoin activity surged sharply this week as on-chain participation expanded rapidly across the network.

Active Addresses jumped 176%, rising from 41,557 to 114,662. The spike reflected a sharp increase in user interaction and transaction flow.

Such activity often signals renewed interest from retail traders and speculative participants positioning for volatility.

Higher network usage typically improves liquidity conditions as more wallets participate in transfers and trading.

Even so, rising address counts often signal broader sentiment shifts rather than isolated activity from a few large holders.

Dogecoin escapes months-long descending channel Dogecoin’s price structure shifted after the token moved above the upper boundary of a multi-month descending channel.

The pattern had controlled DOGE’s downtrend since late 2025, repeatedly forcing lower highs while sellers dominated market structure.

Recent price action showed DOGE stabilizing near $0.095 after bouncing from the $0.0877 support zone.

The rebound then pushed price through channel resistance.

That move weakened the earlier bearish structure and opened the door to a potential recovery phase.

However, nearby resistance remained around $0.1175, with stronger supply expected near $0.1537.

Price now attempted to hold above the broken trendline. Sustained buying above this region could confirm the breakout.

Source: TradingView Momentum indicators reflected strengthening short-term buying activity as the Stochastic RSI surged toward extreme levels.

The oscillator climbed to 99.65 and 92.91, placing it deep inside overbought territory.

Such readings often appear when buyers rapidly accumulate positions following structural shifts.

Binance top traders lean heavily long on Dogecoin  CoinGlass data showed strong bullish positioning among high-volume traders.

Around 72.87% of top trader accounts held long positions, while shorts accounted for 27.13%. This pushed the Long/Short Ratio to 2.69.

That imbalance suggested experienced derivatives traders expected price continuation following the breakout.

However, heavy long exposure can also increase volatility because leveraged positions react quickly to price swings.

If stability holds, derivatives positioning could continue supporting upward pressure.

Source: CoinGlass Short liquidations dominate recent market activity Liquidation data highlighted rising pressure on bearish traders across derivatives markets.

Recent figures recorded $287.48K in short liquidations compared with $77.48K in long liquidations.

The imbalance indicated that traders betting against DOGE struggled to maintain positions after the breakout.

Short liquidations often amplify rallies because closing shorts requires market buying.

Even so, the total liquidation scale remained modest compared with earlier volatility spikes.

The imbalance, therefore, reflected early signs of a developing squeeze rather than a large cascade event.

Source: CoinGlass Dogecoin  [DOGE] showed signs of strengthening participation as network activity expanded and derivatives traders leaned long.

The breakout from the descending channel weakened the prior bearish structure.

At the same time, rising liquidations added pressure on short sellers.

If bullish positioning continues strengthening, DOGE could gradually challenge the next resistance zones.

Final Summary Surging user participation and a structural breakout now place Dogecoin in a stronger position for sustained recovery. If bullish positioning continues strengthening, Dogecoin could gradually reclaim key resistance zones and reshape its broader trend.

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Token2049 organizers postponed the Dubai edition until 2027 citing safety concerns from escalating Iran-Israel-U.S. tensions, Robinhood reported February crypto notional volumes increased 9% to $25 billion and the Ethereum Foundation published a formal mandate establishing its role as steward of a censorship-resistant, privacy-first protocol.

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Token2049 Dubai postponed to 2027 due to Iran–Israel tensions. Robinhood crypto trading volume rose to $25B in February. Ethereum Foundation published a formal censorship-resistant mandate. Token2049 Dubai delayed amid regional conflict Event organizers postponed the Dubai edition until 2027 after citing safety concerns linked to rising geopolitical tensions from the Iran-Israel-U.S. military confrontation. The decision follows cancellation of another major industry gathering, the TON Gateway event, which had also been scheduled for Dubai. Robinhood shows crypto trading dominance February data revealed crypto notional volumes increased 9% to $25 billion while equity, options, and event contracts experienced contraction. Ethereum Foundation establishes written doctrine The organization published an “EF Mandate” formalizing its role as steward of a censorship-resistant, privacy-first, open-source base layer. The document signals zero appetite for surveillance-chain compromises as the protocol scales to accommodate broader adoption. Buterin explains 2021 donation circumstances Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin clarified the massive 2021 Shiba Inu donation to the Future of Life Institute while distancing himself from the group’s recent artificial intelligence policy approaches. Buterin explained the tokens surged in value during the 2021 meme coin boom with peak “book value” exceeding $1 billion, prompting him to access cold storage funds, sell portions for Ether, and donate to various causes. Hong Kong prepares banking stablecoin licenses Banking giants HSBC and Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first institutions receiving stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong. The licensing approach positions Hong Kong to compete with other jurisdictions for regulated stablecoin issuance and operations. DeFi user loses millions in slippage error A user attempting to swap $50 million USDT for AAVE through the protocol’s interface received only 324 AAVE after accepting a quote with extreme price impact. The transaction prompted Aave to review safeguards and refund a portion of transaction fees following the catastrophic slippage outcome. Prosecutors oppose Bankman-Fried retrial request U.S. prosecutors asked a federal judge to deny a new trial for the disgraced crypto entrepreneur, arguing he has not shown legal basis for overturning his FTX-related conviction. As per the report, prosecutors told the court Bankman-Fried’s motion fails to showcase his original trial was unfair or that new evidence would meaningfully alter the verdict. Bonk.fun warns users of domain compromise The Solana-based meme coin launch platform team alerted users to avoid its website after hackers reportedly compromised the domain and deployed a malicious wallet drainer. At least one trader claimed losses of $273,000 after connecting their wallet to the compromised interface. Indian authorities arrest GainBitcoin fraud suspect The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder and chief technology officer of Darwin Labs Private Limited, in connection with alleged GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud. Investigators allege Darwin Labs helped build technical infrastructure for the scheme including the MCAP token and GBMiners platform. Varshney was intercepted at Mumbai airport while allegedly attempting to leave India after a Look Out Circular was issued. Ripple acquires Australian payments firm The company announced plans to secure an Australian financial services license through acquisition of BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd, a payments company linked to the European Banking Circle Group. The deal remains underway and is expected to close April 1 after standard closing processes finalize. Anthropic sues government over AI blacklist The artificial intelligence developer filed a lawsuit against multiple U.S. government agencies, accusing federal authorities of unlawfully blacklisting its technology. The legal action alleges the blacklisting occurred after Anthropic refused to allow certain military uses of its AI systems.

Meanwhile, PI continues to lose value daily, dropping below $0.20 despite the Pi Day celebration.

Despite the latest developments in the Middle East war, bitcoin’s price has shown strong resilience and even neared $72,000 earlier today.

Most larger-cap altcoins are in the green today, with ETH climbing above $2,100. TAO has become the top performer from the larger caps, gaining over 12% daily.

BTC Eyes $72K The previous business week began with a short-lived correction that drove BTC to $65,600 as the asset reacted to the weekend actions on the US/Israel-Iran war front. However, the cryptocurrency rebounded in the following days and surged past $70,000 on Wednesday after the release of the latest CPI data and Trump’s rather promising words that the war could be coming to a close.

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 a day later, but the bulls took complete control on Friday, initiating another impressive leg up that pushed it to a 10-day peak of $74,000. However, it was immediately rejected there and dropped toward $70,000 as the US carried out a massive targeted attack against a key Iranian island.

Nevertheless, BTC remained above that level even as Trump urged other countries to send ships to defend the oil export through the Strait of Hormuz, and France responded positively. Moreover, it charted some gains in the past several hours as bitcoin challenged $72,000 but to no avail yet.

Its market cap has climbed to nearly $1.440 trillion, while its dominance over the alts is up to 57%.

BTCUSD Chart March 15. Source: TradingView TAO Flies As the graph below will demonstrate, most larger-cap alts are slightly in the green. ETH has climbed above $2,100, BNB is north of $660, while XRP trades at $1.415. Similar gains come from the likes of SOL, TRX, DOGE, ADA, BCH, while LINK is up by over 3.5% to $9.2.

MNT, TAO, and ZEC are the top performers from the larger-cap alts. TAO has even pumped by double digits and now trades close to $270.

The total crypto market cap has added roughly $40 billion since yesterday and sits well above $2.5 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview March 15. Source: QuantifyCrypto

Billionaire Peter Thiel was a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, and he still owns a substantial stake in the company (about 100 million shares). However, he also runs a hedge fund, called Thiel Macro, that recently sold every stock in its portfolio.

Specifically, SEC Forms 13F show Thiel Macro had $74 million split between Tesla (TSLA 0.88%), Microsoft (MSFT 1.57%), and Apple (AAPL 2.21%) in the third quarter of 2025, but the hedge fund sold all three positions in Q4 2025 and did not report any new trades.

I cannot speak to Thiel's motivation, but the decisions suggest he lost confidence in Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple and couldn't find other attractive opportunities across the stock market, possibly due to concerns about valuations. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.61%) was very expensive by historical standards in the fourth quarter.

How seriously should investors take Thiel's $74 million warning? Consider this historical insight.

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Thiel Macro issued a similar warning in late 2019 Peter Thiel made a similar move in Q4 2019. He sold every position in his portfolio and did not report any new trades for the next five years. The S&P 500 returned approximately 91% (or 13.8% annually) during that five-year period, but nearly two-thirds of Thiel's portfolio had been invested in put options (bets) against the S&P 500.

On one hand, Thiel avoided heavy losses by selling those put options. On the other hand, he missed out on substantial upside because he did not make any trades for the next five years. In particular, the S&P 500 has performed very well since the artificial intelligence (AI) boom began following the release of ChatGPT in Q4 2022.

The S&P 500 still trades at a historically expensive valuation The S&P 500 had an average cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio of 39.1 in Q4 2025 (when Thiel Macro sold every stock in its portfolio). That is a substantial premium to the 30-year average of 28.5. In fact, apart from the last few months, the S&P 500 has not recorded a CAPE multiple above 39 since the dot-com crash in 2000.

The S&P 500 has actually gotten a little more expensive in 2026. Its CAPE multiple was 39.2 in February, and the index has historically performed poorly from such high valuations. The chart below shows the S&P 500's best, worst, and average returns over different periods when its CAPE ratio has exceeded 39.

Time Period

S&P 500's Best Return

S&P 500's Worst Return

S&P 500's Average Return

1 Year

16%

(28%)

(4%)

2 Years

8%

(43%)

(20%)

3 Years

(10%)

(43%)

(30%)

Data source: Robert Shiller.

As shown above, if the S&P 500's forward returns match the historical average, the index will decline 4% by February 2027, it will tumble 20% by February 2028, and it will plummet 30% by February 2029. But the most alarming statistic is this: The S&P 500 has never produced a positive three-year return when its CAPE ratio exceeds 39.

Of course, past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The CAPE multiple is a backward-looking valuation metric, meaning it does not account for the possibility that S&P 500 earnings will grow more quickly in the future as companies adopt artificial intelligence.

That trend is already evident in the market. "AI adopters in the S&P 500 have posted margin expansion that outpaces both the index as a whole and the individual companies not using AI by 2 to 3 percentage points," according to JPMorgan strategist Kriti Gupta.

Wall Street says Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple are undervalued In general, Wall Street does not share Peter Thiel's skepticism concerning Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple. While Thiel sold all three stocks in the fourth quarter, most analysts believe they are undervalued.

Among 56 analysts, Tesla has a median target price of $477.50 per share. That implies 22% upside from the current share price of $391. Among 60 analysts, Microsoft has a median target price of $600 per share. That implies 51% upside from the current share price of $396. Among 52 analysts, Apple has a median target price of $302.50 per share. That implies 21% upside from the current share price of $250. Here's the big picture: Thiel Macro has a mixed track record. Thiel beat the S&P 500 over the past year and avoided losses by selling S&P 500 put options in Q4 2019, but he also missed out on gains by staying out of the market for five years. Also, while the S&P 500 is expensive today -- so much so that history says the index could fall sharply in the next few years -- Wall Street remains bullish on Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple.