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SummaryAs I expected, Nvidia Corporation delivered a blowout Q4 and decent Q1 guidance, surpassing Street expectations despite excluding China data center revenue.That NVDA beat and raise doesn't seem to matter right now. The market is not looking at fundamentals, and I argue that the rotation out of tech is far from over.That said, over a 12-month period, I still think NVDA stock will see new highs. This is not the AI bubble popping. In my view, it's just a natural correction.As I'm typing, the stock is trading at 21x forward P/E, below AMD, Broadcom, and even the median of the tech sector!Notice the exclamation mark from the last bullet point. That said, I'm definitely not buying the NVDA dip right now, as I see further multiple compression. BING-JHEN HONG/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

In my previous coverage of Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), I downgraded my rating, citing a post-earnings bust risk. Bear in mind that was back on February 2, just a few weeks after I closed a

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Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Citi's Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 March 2, 2026 11:40 AM EST

Company Participants

John Kite - Chairman of the Board of Trustees & CEO
Heath Fear - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Craig Mailman - Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Craig Mailman
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Welcome to Citi's 2026 Global Property CEO Conference. I'm Craig Mailman with Citi Research. I'm pleased to have with us today, Kite Realty and CEO, John Kite. This session is for Citi clients only and disclosures have been made available at the corporate access desk. To ask a question, you can raise your hand or go to liveqa.com and enter code GPC26 to submit questions.

So John, I'm going to turn it over to you to introduce your company and team provide any opening remarks. Tell the audience the top reasons that investors should buy your stock today, and then we can jump into Q&A.

John Kite
Chairman of the Board of Trustees & CEO

Thanks, Craig. Good morning, everybody. Yes, we're Kite Realty Group. We own about 170 open-air shopping centers throughout the country in 24 states, predominantly in the Sunbelt, about 2/3 of our income comes from the Sunbelt, our 2 biggest states are Florida and Texas. So we clearly have a strategy regarding the Sunbelt. Also, about 80% of our ABR comes from properties with a grocery component. So we're focused on that. We're currently just finishing the year at 95% leased, which is a strong increase from the last couple of quarters and our average base rent right now has grown to $23, which is a significant increase over the last couple of years.

So -- but basically, turning to the, I guess, the top 3 reasons from our perspective, it's pretty simple. It's really more categories. One is

Partnership positions Portal Warehousing to accelerate national platform expansion

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portal Warehousing (Portal), a leading, vertically integrated micro-bay industrial platform, together with GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG), a global alternative asset management solutions provider with $91 billion of assets under management, has established a long term strategic partnership to acquire value-add industrial properties and provide flexible, small-scale industrial space to a structurally undersupplied segment of the market. The partnership marks the next phase of Portal’s growth, providing institutional backing to scale nationwide. As part of the partnership, GCM Grosvenor will join Portal’s Board of Directors.

“We're excited to partner with GCM Grosvenor to support the next phase of our growth. This partnership validates that micro-bay industrial is a distinct, institutionally investable asset class within industrial real estate." - Alex Morrison, CEO, Portal

Share The venture will focus on acquiring value-add, infill industrial properties across key logistics hubs that can be repositioned into right-sized, turnkey warehouse suites designed for the operational needs of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), e-commerce operators, and enterprise users. Portal’s approach bridges the gap between traditional industrial real estate and modern business needs, enabling companies to enter new markets quickly without long-term leases or major buildouts and capital expenditures. Unlike traditional industrial space, the model is built around short-term license agreements, all-inclusive pricing, and embedded logistics support, giving tenants flexible terms, predictable costs, and move-in-ready space. Portal currently owns and/or operates over 286,000 square feet, comprising more than 300 warehouse suites across six markets, with additional locations under development, demonstrating the scalability and effectiveness of its micro-bay model.

Micro-bay industrial, defined as warehouse space under 5,000 SF, sits below the typical size range of small-bay industrial (5,000-10,000+ SF) and addresses a structural supply-and-demand imbalance in the market. Small-space users are chronically underserved, with national vacancy for industrial space under 5,000 SF at just 4.4%. Meanwhile, the continued rise of e-commerce, onshoring of supply chains, and expansion of the small business economy are intensifying demand for infill logistics space. Portal focuses on the smallest end of the micro-bay segment, offering warehouse suites ranging from 200-2,500 SF.

“We're excited to partner with GCM Grosvenor to support the next phase of our growth. This partnership validates that micro-bay industrial is a distinct, institutionally investable asset class within industrial real estate. With GCM Grosvenor's backing, we can scale our platform nationwide and establish Portal as a category leader,” said Alex Morrison, CEO of Portal Warehousing.

"We’re thrilled to partner with Portal Warehousing to accelerate the national growth of the platform. There is a clear and persistent gap in the industrial market for high-quality, small-format space, and Portal has built a platform designed to address that need through deep market expertise, a data-driven understanding of demand, and strong execution capabilities," said Danielle Even, Executive Director at GCM Grosvenor.

About Portal Warehousing

Portal Warehousing is a leading owner and operator of flexible small warehousing solutions, providing small businesses, entrepreneurs, and enterprise organizations with move-in-ready space to scale their business. Warehouse suites range in size from 200-2,500 SF and include critical logistics infrastructure like dock-high and grade-level door access, all-inclusive utilities and Wi-Fi, and embedded logistics services. Portal Warehousing is vertically integrated with in-house acquisitions, construction, marketing, leasing, finance, property management, and operations. For more information, visit www.join-portal.com.

About GCM Grosvenor

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 50 years and is dedicated to delivering value for clients by leveraging its cross-asset class and flexible investment platform.

GCM Grosvenor’s experienced team of approximately 550 professionals serves a global client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: www.gcmgrosvenor.com.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) related to its sale to Horizon Parent, L.P. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, AES shareholders are expected to receive $15.00 per share in cash. Is it a fair deal?

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Key Takeaways Strategy is the premier Bitcoin Treasury company.Bitcoin drawdowns are inevitable but create opportunities.Strategy liquidation fears are vastly overblown. Strategy ((MSTR - Free Report) ), formally known as MicroStrategy, is the leading Bitcoin treasury company. Initially, Strategy was a business intelligence and mobile software company. However, Founder and former CEO Michael Saylor transformed the company into a Bitcoin Treasury company in August 2020, citing Bitcoin’s utility as “digital gold” and a hedge against rampant inflation. Since then, Strategy has used a combination of debt and equity to continuously accumulate Bitcoin. Today, Strategy owns more than 700K Bitcoin, valued at more than $50 billion. Investors should treat MSTR as a leveraged Bitcoin bet (with approximately 3.5x leverage)

Bitcoin: Crisis Equates to OpportunitySince its inception, Bitcoin has been the best-performing asset in the world – by far. In fact, over the past 15 years, Bitcoin has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 91.75%, returns that most investors can only dream of.

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However, with high performance comes sacrifice. Drawdowns and volatility are the price of admission for outsized performance. In its history, Bitcoin has suffered drawdowns of 70% or more on multiple occasions. Michael Saylor’s quotes underscore the importance of understanding volatility in the context of Bitcoin:

“If you want the most resilient and liquid asset in the world, you have to accept the volatility that comes with it.”

“Volatility was a gift to the faithful.”

Regardless of the volatility, Bitcoin will always have value because of its unique attributes, which include scarcity, decentralization, and digital portability. Additionally, the Bitcoin network has proven secure, having never been successfully hacked in its history.

Bitcoin Bullish Sentiment is at Multi-Year LowsThe Coin Market Cap Crypto Fear and Greed Index is “a powerful tool that analyzes market sentiment to help you make informed crypto investment decisions.” Bearish sentiment in the crypto space has reached its lowest level in more than three years – a bullish contrarian indicator.

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Forced Liquidation Fears are UnfoundedOne of the biggest misconceptions among MSTR bears is that a prolonged Bitcoin correction would force the company to liquidate its Bitcoin holdings. However, while a massive Bitcoin bear market would cause dilution, Saylor has confirmed that the company has “capital for the next 70 years.” While equity dilution would likely occur with a prolonged Bitcoin correction, liquidation fears are overblown.

Bottom Line

History shows that peak bearishness in Bitcoin serves as a powerful contrarian signal. For those who view Bitcoin’s scarcity and decentralization as the future of finance, Strategy remains the most aggressive vehicle to capture that growth.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison’s $6 billion in planned cost cuts as part of a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery has triggered fears of devasting layoffs as two of Hollywood’s largest studios and streamers move to combine, according to reports.

Ellison reaffirmed his goal of $6 billion in “synergies” – or an erasure of duplicate teams – if Paramount Skydance achieves regulatory approval for its acquisition of WBD, including HBO Max, CNN, thousands of Warner film titles and 30 soundstages in California.

WBD’s board signed the agreement Friday morning after Netflix failed to hike its own offer and backed out of a brutal monthslong bidding war.

Paramount Skydance’s winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery could face intense regulatory scrutiny. AP Paramount and WBD staffers are now bracing themselves for “bloodbath” layoffs, with a Paramount employee saying there were wordless screams at the company’s Los Angeles office following news of the bidding war outcome, according to Page Six. 

Many workers are reportedly hoping for a round of voluntary buyouts before things turn ugly.

The new conglomerate is expected to look for cost-cutting opportunities in Warner Bros.’ production teams, which currently employ about 7,500 of WBD’s 35,000 total staffers, according to Variety.

Paramount peaked at nearly 20,000 employees in August, before Ellison last year laid off about 1,000 of them with plans to cut 1,000 more.

“Think about the bloodletting of thousands of employees at CBS and Paramount, and now it will be more. Just awful,” an insider told Variety.

“It’s really going to be a shakeup for the whole community, the losses of jobs and content.”

Paramount did not respond to The Post’s requests for comment.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta cautioned regulatory hurdles remain.

“Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal,” the Dem said last week, though he did not detail his concerns.

“These two Hollywood titans have not cleared regulatory scrutiny – the California Department of Justice has an open investigation, and we intend to be vigorous in our review.”

The Justice Department and European regulators need to weigh in on the merger, too.

After observers feared that a Netflix purchase of WBD assets could thwart theatrical film releases, some film fanatics will likely “take comfort” that WBD is merging with another studio instead of the streaming giant, said Seth Schachner, managing director of Strat Americas, a Los Angeles-based media consulting firm.

Ellison on Monday pledged the two studios would churn out 30 films each year with an exclusive 45-day theatrical release window. 

“But it’s going to be a brutal thing just with the job losses and cuts,” Schachner told The Post. 

“You’re definitely going to see some type of organizational impact. For sure, there’ll be cost cuts and they’re going to lose people in the transition.”

WBD’s board signed the agreement Friday morning. REUTERS Warner Bros. heir Gregory Orr – the grandson of founder Jack Warner and an early skeptic of the proposed Netflix deal – flipped his stance after Paramount Skydance claimed victory, fearful of Ellison’s history of intense layoffs.

Paramount’s “high debt” – a combined $79 billion once the deal goes through, according to Ellison – “will lead to downsizing and consolidation at Warner Bros.,” Orr told the Hollywood Reporter.

“The deal with Netflix was a good marriage,” the scion said, adding that Warner “merging with Paramount Skydance is like a shotgun wedding with your dumb cousin. I fear for the health of the kids.”

There are still several hoops for the deal to jump through, including regulatory approvals from the DOJ. REUTERS Meanwhile, CNN staffers are reportedly fearful that the deal could threaten their newsroom’s independence, after Ellison installed Bari Weiss at CBS News to bring more conservative voices to the network.

Anchors, producers and correspondents at the lefty network are concerned that President Trump will be on the phone daily orchestrating CBS and CNN coverage with the Ellisons and Weiss, The Post reported last week.

“Larry Ellison is great and his son David is great,” Trump told reporters in October. “They’re friends of mine. They’re big supporters of mine, and they’ll do the right thing.”

The younger Ellison assured Trump administration officials that he would make sweeping changes to CNN if he bought Warner Bros., the Wall Street Journal reported in December. His dad Larry, the billionaire founder of Oracle, is a close ally of Trump’s.

The president previously said he would not be involved in the deal’s review – but last week warned Netflix that it would “pay the consequences” if it didn’t fire former Biden official Susan Rice from its board.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 28: The SanDisk Corp. booth is seen at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

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SanDisk’s stock has markedly outperformed its competitors over the past year, but how does it genuinely measure against rivals within the fast-evolving data storage industry as of February 27, 2026?

The analysis indicates strong revenue growth and substantial free cash flow generation. Nonetheless, it is grappling with a difficult valuation due to its current lack of profitability. Future advancements depend on maintaining market position and achieving a steady return to earnings.

SNDK’s 14.3% operating margin is strong for NAND, yet it falls behind MU’s 32.5%, highlighting DRAM’s greater demand and pricing driven by AI.SNDK’s 23.6% revenue growth, fueled by NAND recovery and AI, surpasses NTAP and PSTG, but lags MU, STX, and WDC within the wider data center growth.SNDK’s 1306.9% increase reflects optimism for an AI memory supercycle; its -89.7 PE indicates strong investor confidence in a swift earnings recovery.Here’s how SanDisk compares in terms of size, valuation, and profitability against significant peers.

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Pfizer Inc. (PFE) TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference March 2, 2026 10:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Albert Bourla - Chairman of the Board & CEO

Conference Call Participants

Steve Scala - TD Cowen, Research Division

Presentation

Steve Scala
TD Cowen, Research Division

Well, good morning once again, and welcome to TD Cowen's 46th Annual Healthcare Conference. We're delighted to have you here.

We're especially delighted to welcome Pfizer back to the conference this year and representing the company, Albert Bourla, who is Chairman and CEO. So Albert, thank you so much for making the journey.

Albert Bourla
Chairman of the Board & CEO

Great pleasure.

Question-and-Answer Session

Steve Scala
TD Cowen, Research Division

Lots to talk about, so much going on internally to Pfizer, but also in the external environment. So I'd like to start out with the external environment. Albert, you were front and center through the whole process of negotiating deals with President Trump. You were the first person to be in the White House to sign the deal. What surprised you most about that process and the outcome for Pfizer relative to the deal?

Albert Bourla
Chairman of the Board & CEO

What surprised me the most, it is the competence of the people on the other side of the table, which I didn't expect. Those are people from Medicare, basically, and under all this department, and they were like talking to a business partner. They knew their stuff. They were very pragmatic. They could find solutions. And usually you expect from government negotiators to be the opposite of that. So I think that was very, very surprising.

Eventually, I think we did absolutely the right thing, and that was rewarded by the market and that, of course, 16 other companies followed and now there are 17 companies. I think

As the Senate returns late Monday and the House plans to reconvene on Tuesday, the White House is planning a series of briefings with members on the weekend attack on Iran.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief congressional leaders on the war in Iran on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine will hold an all-Congress briefing, the White House confirmed on Monday.

White House spokesperson Dylan Johnson on Monday said relevant congressional staffers had also been briefed.

"Yesterday, the Department of War briefed the bipartisan staffs of several national security committees in both chambers for over 90 minutes on the military action in Iran," Johnson said in an email on Monday.

Immediately after the attacks, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, bipartisan lawmakers called for briefings on the military action. Democrats, in particular, questioned the legality of the strikes, which were carried out without authorization from Congress.

Read more U.S.-Iran newsFollow CNBC's live coverage of the U.S. strikes in IranIran war prediction bets draw heat: ‘Insane this is legal’Pro: U.S.-Iran war sparks market sell-off. When is it time to buy the dip?Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy marketsKhamenei's death raises questions about Trump's China tripDefense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacksWhat travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on IranHow Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes nextDemocrats in both chambers have vowed to force votes this week on war powers resolutions that could limit President Donald Trump's authority to carry out further attacks on Iran.

Rubio will meet with the Gang of Eight, a group that includes leaders from both parties in the House and Senate, as well as the chairs and ranking members of the Senate and House intelligence committees. The Gang of Eight was briefed last week ahead of the attack.

In an appearance on CNN's "News Central" on Monday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was asked what his biggest question was going into the briefing.

"The administration has failed to provide any justification for these preemptive strikes. And so we'll continue to look for information that they owe the American people to suggest that there was intelligence indicating that Iran was prepared to strike the United States," Jeffries said. "Nothing has been presented to justify what's taken place up until this point, and the administration has an obligation to be able to prove that."

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on Intelligence, said in a statement on Saturday that based on information received from the administration, "this is a war of choice with no strategic endgame."

"As I expressed to Secretary Rubio when he briefed the Gang of Eight, military action in this region almost never ends well for the United States, and conflict with Iran can easily spiral and escalate in ways we cannot anticipate. It does not appear that Donald Trump has learned the lessons of history," Himes said.

Company Expects Residential Customer Prices to be Lower Overall in 2026 than in 2025

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) lowered electric rates on March 1, 2026—the fifth time since January 2024. The decrease marks the third consecutive electric price cut since last September for residential customers who receive both electricity supply and delivery from PG&E.

PG&E Lowers Electric Prices in March, Fifth Electric Rate Drop Since Early 2024 Combined with previous decreases, residential bundled electric rates are 13% lower than in January 2024, reinforcing the company's commitment to manage energy costs for customers. Since that time, typical residential electric customer bills are about $25 less per month, assuming a consistent monthly usage of 500 kilowatt-hours.

Based on current information, the company expects typical residential electric rates to be lower overall in 2026 than in 2025. This is part of PG&E's ongoing effort to stabilize energy prices for customers.

"We are delivering on our promise to lower prices for our customers again, even as national prices are expected to rise. Our actions match our promises: we've reduced electric rates five times since January 2024 and remain committed to finding new ways to save and pass those savings on to our customers," said PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

PG&E's electric prices have stabilized and are going down, even while the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects national electric prices to rise by nearly 10% between 2024 and 2026.

March Electric Rate Decrease

On March 1, 2026, PG&E reduced residential electric rates by 1.8% compared to February rates, for customers who get both electricity supply and delivery service from PG&E. Electric rates decreased about 8.3% for customers who receive the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) income-eligible discount.

Typical residential electric bills are decreasing by about $5.14 per month. For CARE customers, bills are going down approximately $10.37 per month. Typical electric customers use about 500 kilowatt hours of electricity per month.

Electric rates are decreasing because the costs for completed safety and reliability work coming out of rates exceed the costs for new investments authorized by PG&E's regulators.

Restructured Electric Bill Debuts in March

The electric rate decrease also includes the new Base Services Charge. The California Public Utilities Commission directed the state's investor-owned utilities to implement the charge under California Assembly Bill 205.

The Base Services Charge lowers the price of electricity for all residential customers. It is not a new fee and does not increase the revenue that PG&E collects from customers. It makes bills clearer and more transparent, shifts costs away from low-income customers and makes it more affordable to transition to more clean-powered electric appliances in the home.

The new bill separates some costs of service from the price per unit (kilowatt hour) of electricity use, including approved infrastructure and maintenance costs for connecting customers' homes to the grid, energy efficiency and demand response programs, call center services and billing, all of which previously were included in electricity usage costs.

The Base Services Charge for customers enrolled in the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program is about $6 per month, while those in the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program and customers who live in Affordable Housing (Deed Restricted) pay approximately $12 monthly. For most customers, the Base Services Charge is about $24 per month.

The change aligns PG&E's billing structure with California's other large, regulated utilities and other utilities nationwide.

Each customer's usage varies so the lower price per unit of electricity used may or may not lead to a lower total bill.

Natural Gas Rate Change

On March 1, 2026, PG&E natural gas rates increased slightly by 0.3%, compared to February rates. The increase is due to the recovery of authorized costs for safety and emergency response work that was completed for customers.

Typical residential natural gas bills are increasing by about $0.24 per month. A typical residential customer uses about 31 therms of energy monthly. For a typical residential CARE customer using about 26 therms of energy monthly, bills will increase by about $0.16 per month.

The energy supply portion of natural gas bills changes monthly based on market prices. PG&E does not mark up energy supply costs.

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: MON) (OTC Pink: MXTRF) (FSE: ES0) ("Montero" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive data compilation and detailed exploration program at its Elvira gold project in Chile's Maricunga Belt. The program incorporates advanced data analytics, including artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, as part of the Company's ongoing interpretation process.

The Elvira Project is located approximately 170 km northeast of Copiapó in Chile's Maricunga Belt in the Atacama Region of northern Chile, a recognized mining district hosting Kinross' La Coipa and LOBO mines, Gold Fields' Salares Norte mine, and Rio2's Fenix gold project. (see Figure 1).

The Project comprises a contiguous package of mining concessions covering the interpreted alteration footprint and structural corridors identified to date. A location map showing the regional setting is presented in Figure 1, and a detailed concession outline with simplified geology presented in Figure 2.

*Adjacent property Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates shown in Figure 1, including those for Salares Norte, Fenix Gold, La Coipa and Lobo-Marte, are derived from publicly available disclosures prepared by the respective owners in accordance with applicable securities regulations, including: 1Gold Fields Limited, Salares Norte Technical Report Summary (effective 31 December 2024); 2Rio2 Limited, NI 43-101 Feasibility Study Technical Report for the Fenix Gold Project (effective 16 October 2023); and 3Kinross Gold Corporation, La Coipa and Lobo-Marte Mines Mineral Reserve and Resource Statement as at 31 December 2024, prepared in accordance with CIM Definition Standards. Such information is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company's Elvira project.

The program included:

Compilation and digitization of available historical exploration dataASTER and Sentinel-2 imagery analysis for clay and iron oxide mappingDetailed 1:10,000 scale geological mappingHigh-resolution surface geochemical sampling, including four-acid digestion ICP-MS analytical methods205 line-kilometres of ground magnetic surveying (50 metre line spacing)19.2 line-kilometres of Induced Polarization ("IP") and resistivity surveying across seven linesThe objective of the program was to refine the geological and structural understanding of the Elvira high-sulphidation epithermal system and evaluate its potential for mineralization at depth.

Dr. Tony Harwood, President and CEO, commented: "The completion of this integrated program represents an important step forward in our understanding of Elvira. Rather than focusing on isolated anomalies, we are taking a systematic approach, combining detailed fieldwork with AI-assisted modelling and modern visualization tools to identify and prioritize areas for further analysis. This work is ongoing and will guide the next phase of exploration leading to drill target definition following completion of the Company's technical evaluation process."

Historic Exploration and Drill Intercepts
Historical exploration at Elvira has included geological mapping, surface geochemical sampling, geophysical surveys, and drilling programs completed between 2014 and 2016 after the project was optioned from Anglo American by Buenavista Gold (Buenavista Gold, 2016). Between 2014 and 2015, a total of 5,711 metres of drilling was completed, comprising of 13 diamond drill holes (3,025 m) and 14 reverse circulation ("RC") holes (2,686 m) under a joint venture arrangement with EPG (Empresa Nacional de Minería). Drilling tested portions of the high-sulphidation alteration system and intersected gold, copper, zinc and silver mineralization. Reported gold intercepts included 39 metres grading 0.66 g/t Au, including 11 metres grading 2.0 g/t Au. Additional reported intervals included 114 metres at 0.14% Cu, 128 metres at 0.23% Zn, 88 metres at 0.34% Zn, and 30 metres at 42 g/t Ag.

Additional RC drilling was completed in 2016 by Buenavista Gold, which also reported an intercept of 39 metres grading 0.66 g/t Au. Overall results from the drilling programs indicate a zoned high-sulphidation epithermal system with gold mineralization accompanied by copper, zinc and silver.

The reported intercepts represent downhole lengths; true widths are unknown. Collar locations, drill orientations, sampling intervals, analytical methods and QA/QC procedures have not been independently verified by the Company. A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to verify the historical results, and they should not be relied upon as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The historical information is provided solely to indicate the exploration potential of the property. (reported by Buenavista Gold, 2016).

Geological, Structural, and Alteration Mapping
Detailed mapping confirms that Elvira hosts a large high-sulfidation hydrothermal system developed over volcanic-sedimentary basement rocks intruded by dacitic and andesitic bodies. Quartz-alunite alteration, vuggy silica, and hydrothermal breccias are widespread across the central project area.

The integrated geological and geophysical datasets have outlined several areas that warrant further evaluation. These areas remain conceptual at this stage and require additional analysis prior to drill targeting. No mineral resources or reserves have been defined on the Elvira project to date.

Geophysical Programs
The ground magnetic survey has enhanced structural interpretation across the property and assisted in delineating lithological contrasts and potential structural corridors.

The IP and resistivity surveys were designed to evaluate chargeability and resistivity patterns associated with alteration and potential sulphide mineralization at depth. The surveys have identified zones of contrasting resistivity and chargeability that are consistent with the mapped hydrothermal system. Geophysical responses are interpretive in nature and do not necessarily indicate the presence of economic mineralization.

These results are being further evaluated in the context of geological and geochemical datasets.

Geochemical Programs and Ongoing Independent Analysis
High-resolution surface geochemical sampling has been completed across the central project area utilizing four-acid digestion ICP-MS analytical methods. The geochemical dataset is currently being compiled, validated and prepared for integration into the Company's evolving geological model.

In addition, an independent geochemical vectoring analysis has been commissioned with Fathom Geophysics (an independent geophysical and geochemical consulting firm). This work remains in progress, and final interpretive results have not yet been received. Upon completion, the Fathom analysis will be incorporated into the Company's broader multi-dataset integration and three-dimensional modelling process.

Data Integration and AI-Assisted Analysis
The Company is now integrating all geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets using advanced data analytics, including AI and machine learning tools, together with three-dimensional visualization modelling. The interpretation process remains ongoing and subject to refinement as additional analytical work and final technical reports are received.

Next Steps

Continued integration of geological, geochemical and geophysical datasetsRefinement of three-dimensional structural and alteration modelsOngoing AI and machine learning analysis to prioritize areas for follow-upCompletion of technical evaluation prior to any decision regarding drill testingThe Company intends to provide more detailed technical reporting on the geology, geophysical, and geochemical programs, as well as the results of its AI-assisted analysis, geological modelling and any defined drill targets, following completion of the ongoing interpretation and independent review process.

Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Marcial Vergara, B.Sc., and Mr. Mike Evans, M.Sc. Pr.Sci.Nat., each a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and consulting geologists to the Company.

About Montero
Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. is a Canadian exploration company focused on gold and copper exploration in Chile. Montero holds a 100% interest in the Avispa copper-molybdenum project in the Palaeocene Porphyry Cu-Mo Belt of northern Chile and has an option to acquire the Elvira and Potrero gold projects in the Maricunga Gold Belt. These projects are currently being advanced through exploration. The Company's board and management have a proven track record in discovery and development of precious and base metal projects.

Montero is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MON and has 8,353,833 Common Shares and 835,383 stock options outstanding.

For more information, contact:
Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd.
Dr. Tony Harwood, President, and Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +1 604 428 7050
www.monteromining.com

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All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the integration and interpretation of geological, geochemical and geophysical data; the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools; the identification, evaluation or prioritization of areas for further exploration; the potential for mineralization; and the timing or scope of future exploration activities, including any potential drilling. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" occur or be achieved. Such information is based on information currently available to Montero and on assumptions management believes are reasonable as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks related to mineral exploration and development activities; uncertainties inherent in the interpretation of geological and geophysical data; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; commodity price fluctuations; changes in general market conditions; regulatory approvals and permitting risks; availability of financing; operational and technical risks; and other risk factors described in the Company's public disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Montero does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Following the surprising news that Netflix had withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Paramount Skydance stepped in to purchase the company. On Monday, CEO David Ellison announced during a call with investors that the company plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single, unified platform. 

“Our combined company will be home to many of the greatest, most recognizable and beloved franchises in the world, from ‘Harry Potter’ to ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Looney Tunes,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Yellowstone.’ This represents a tremendous opportunity, and we fully intend to invest in the creative engines of both studios, making them the most sought-after destination for the industry’s leading creative talent,” Ellison said during the call.

Ellison also reassured investors that HBO’s identity and creative vision as a studio would remain unchanged, stating, “Our viewpoint is HBO should stay HBO.” He also committed to maintaining a robust theatrical slate, pledging 15 films per year, per studio, for a total of at least 30 annual theatrical releases.

This announcement comes on the heels of Paramount’s recent agreement to acquire WBD in a deal estimated at $110 billion. The merger would bring together a vast array of film, TV, and news assets under one corporate entity and is expected to upend the Hollywood landscape as we know it. It also furthers the trend of consolidation seen among other major streaming platforms, such as the combination of Disney+ and Hulu.

With a projected subscriber base of over 200 million, the new streaming service will be positioned as a serious contender among the top streaming giants.

However, the merger also invites close scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice over concerns about media concentration and market competition. Last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta vowed to rigorously review the acquisition. 

Additionally, industry observers warn that the merger is likely to result in significant job cuts, heightening employee anxieties over layoffs and wage reductions. Concerns have also been raised over editorial independence, particularly in light of the Ellison family’s political connections to Donald Trump and increasing scrutiny of newsrooms at CBS and CNN.

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Ellison voiced confidence that the transaction would move forward smoothly. He described the merger as “pro-competition, pro-consumer, and pro-creative community,” emphasizing the transaction will “create a stronger Hollywood and global production ecosystem, one that expands consumer choice and unlocks opportunities for creative talent,” he concluded.

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Forvia SE (FAURY) Analyst/Investor Day February 24, 2026 3:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Martin Fischer - CEO & Director
Olivier Durand - Executive VP & Group CFO
Peter Laier - CEO & Chairman of the Management Board
Sebastien Limousin - Executive Vice President of Seating
Olivier Lefebvre
Peter Laier
Sébastien Limousin

Conference Call Participants

Thomas Besson - Kepler Cheuvreux, Research Division
Vanessa Jeffriess - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Michael Foundoukidis - ODDO BHF Corporate & Markets, Research Division
Ross MacDonald - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Jose Asumendi - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Stephen Reitman - Bernstein Institutional Services LLC, Research Division
Christoph Laskawi - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division

Conversation

Martin Fischer
CEO & Director

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our 2025 results call and the CMD. Together with our CFO, Olivier Durand, we are very glad to receive you. And many thanks for those of you who took the chance and came to our headquarters here in Nanterre. It's obviously much more lively with you as an audience here. Thank you for that.

So when I started last year, I gave a commitment, right? I said Capital Markets Day will be my first year, and here we are going. We are coming to the end of that first year at the helm of FORVIA. And I'm very glad we chose that timing for the day because we are here to, first of all, discuss our 2025 results. And I think it is important to look at those and for you to convince yourselves about the performance capability that we have. And any talk about strategy and future is going to be well grounded in that delivery from 2025.

So let's start with the results. We will have first the highlights. I'll give you that part of the presentation, then hand over to you, Olivier, for the financial results. I'll do the '26 outlook

EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) Citi's Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 March 2, 2026 9:35 AM EST

Company Participants

Marshall Loeb - CEO & Director
R. Dunbar - President
John Coleman - Executive VP & Head of Eastern Regional

Conference Call Participants

Craig Mailman - Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Craig Mailman
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Citi's 2026 Global Property CEO Conference. I'm Craig Mailman with Citi Research. We're pleased to have with us today EastGroup and CEO, Marshall Loeb. This session is for Citi clients only and disclosures have been made available at the corporate access desk. To ask a question, you can raise your hand over the liveqa.com and enter code GPC26 to submit questions.

So Marshall, I'm going to turn it over to you to introduce your company and team, provide any opening remarks and tell the audience the top reasons that investors should buy your stock today, and then we can jump into Q&A.

Marshall Loeb
CEO & Director

Good morning, everyone, and thank you, Craig. [indiscernible]

Craig Mailman
Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Hit the red button. It's a new...

Marshall Loeb
CEO & Director

Okay. I was trying to kill time. But -- thank you, Craig.

Good morning, and thanks, everyone, for your time and interest in EastGroup this morning. I'll start kind of right to left introducing our team. John Coleman, EVP, runs our Eastern region, come from the Carolinas down to here, down to Miami. Reid Dunbar, who is our President, as of January of this year and runs our Central region, which is really Texas and Nashville. And then Casey Edgecombe, who handles many of you know, our Investor Relations.

EastGroup, if you're not familiar, we're -- we call shallow bay industrial REIT, which is really shallow bay euphemism for kind of

The portfolio meaningfully outperformed the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Growth Index but modestly lagged the blend MSCI ACWI ex USA SMID Index. Our portfolio, which has a structural growth orientation, has no exposure to these cyclical, capital-intensive and highly regulated market segments. On an individual company basis, Metso, Celcuity and LivaNova were the largest Q4 contributors.

Key Takeaways HEI is highlighted as a strong pick due to aerospace strength, liquidity and low debt.HEI has delivered an average earnings surprise of 10.07% across the last four quarters.HEI benefits from rising air travel demand and maintains a strong foothold in U.S. defense. HEICO’s (HEI - Free Report) robust presence in the aerospace market, solid liquidity and low debt are strong positives. Given its growth prospects, HEI makes for a solid investment option in the Aerospace sector.

Let’s focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment.

Growth Projections & Surprise History of HEIThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings per share is pegged at $5.49, which indicates year-over-year growth of 12%.

The consensus estimate for fiscal 2026 sales is $4.99 billion, which indicates year-over-year growth of 11.4%.

HEI’s long-term (three-to-five years) earnings growth rate is pegged at 16.5%.

It delivered an average earnings surprise of 10.07% in the last four quarters.

HEI Stock’s Debt PositionCurrently, the company’s total debt-to-capital is 33.11%, better than the industry’s average of 49.10%.

HEI’s times interest earned (TIE) ratio at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 was 7.88. A TIE ratio of more than one indicates that the company will be able to meet its interest payment obligations in the near term without any problems.

HEI’s LiquidityHEI’s current ratio at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 was 2.83. A current ratio of greater than one indicates the company’s ability to meet its future short-term liabilities without difficulties.

Heico’s Expanding Commercial and Defense MomentumHeico is benefiting from rising global air travel, which is driving higher demand for its aftermarket replacement parts and repair and overhaul services. This growth has supported strong results in the Flight Support Group, with higher sales and improved margins reflecting steady momentum in the aerospace aftermarket. With industry projections pointing to continued increases in air passenger volumes, Heico remains well-positioned to capture growing maintenance and component demand across commercial aviation.

The company also maintains a strong foothold in the U.S. defense sector, supplying critical aircraft parts, electrical interconnect products and support services to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Its Electronics Technologies Group adds further exposure to defense satellite and spacecraft programs, aligning well with rising U.S. defense spending. Supported by solid liquidity and a disciplined acquisition strategy that expands its product portfolio and customer base, Heico is poised for sustained long-term growth across both commercial and defense markets.

HEI Stock’s Price PerformanceShares of HEI have gained 20.2% in the past year compared with the industry’s 44.2% growth.

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Other Stocks to ConsiderSome other top-ranked stocks from the same industry are Woodward (WWD - Free Report) , Astronics (ATRO - Free Report) and TransDigm (TDG - Free Report) . Woodward and Astronics sport a Zacks Rank #1 at present, while TransDigm carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Woodward delivered an average earnings surprise of 17.93% in the last four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WWD’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pinned at $8.51 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 23.5%.

Astronics delivered an average earnings surprise of 31.72% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for ATRO’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.62 per share, which implies year-over-year growth of 30.4%.

TransDigm delivered an average earnings surprise of 2.32% in the last four quarters. The consensus estimate for TDG’s 2026 earnings stands at $39.46 per share, which suggests year-over-year growth of 5.7%.

The bitcoin price is on the move again this morning, pumping sharply from the mid‑$65,000 range to push toward $70,000, representing roughly a 6% gain in just a few hours as leveraged short positions face heavy liquidations. 

Last week, Bitcoin price briefly surged past $69,000 on February 25 before retreating over the weekend, falling back to around $65,000.

The move today comes after a volatile weekend marked by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, when joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, including reports of attacks near Tehran and Iran’s leadership, and then Iran’s retaliatory actions rocked risk assets across global markets. 

Bitcoin initially sold off sharply over the weekend, dipping as low as the low $63,000s as markets digested the news. But, within a couple of hours, the price rebounded back to levels it was at before the news.

Bitcoin price analysis Macro conditions continue to influence Bitcoin’s trajectory. Elevated U.S. interest rates and persistent inflation signals have kept the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets high, limiting aggressive upside moves. 

Meanwhile, geopolitical developments—including the conflict in Iran—have amplified short-term swings but have not fundamentally shifted Bitcoin’s broader trend. 

Investor sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hovering near extreme fear, reflecting hesitancy to push prices significantly higher amid ongoing uncertainty.

Bitcoin price is also on track for a historically weak first quarter, down more than 25% in 2026, marking its worst Q1 performance since 2014, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data.

Historical patterns suggest that bear markets in dollar terms can extend 12 to 13 months, potentially stretching through late 2026. However, when priced in gold, the market may be closer to a bottom, with some analysts pointing to a possible rebound beginning this month. 

Large-scale investors are also increasingly treating the current environment as an accumulation zone, suggesting that long-term holders are positioning for future gains even as retail activity remains subdued.

Earlier today, Strategy ($MSTR) bought 3,015 bitcoin for roughly $204 million, raising its total holdings to 720,737 BTC, worth over $47 billion. 

The purchases, made between Feb. 23 and March 1 at an average price of $67,700 per coin, were funded through at-the-market sales of common and preferred stock. With bitcoin trading near $65,500, the company now controls more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply, maintaining its status as the largest publicly traded corporate holder.

At the time of writing, the bitcoin price is $69,882.

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Micah first discovered Bitcoin in 2018 but remained a skeptic on the sidelines for too long. Since 2021, he has covered crypto and business and now works as a news reporter for Bitcoin Magazine, based in North Carolina.

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Key HighlightsCorporate Bitcoin Reserves Reach New HeightsShare Repurchase Initiative AcceleratesInvestor Response and Operational FrameworkGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks BRR stock gains 5.43% following 450 BTC acquisition and enhanced buyback activity Total Bitcoin reserves reach 5,457 BTC after strategic purchase Share repurchase program gains traction as company addresses NAV gap 782K shares bought back at discounts ranging from 25% to 35% below NAV Combined strategy pushes BRR to $2.7944 closing price ProCap Financial, Inc. (BRR) experienced notable gains in trading sessions following the announcement of expanded Bitcoin reserves and enhanced share buyback execution. Shares advanced 5.43% to reach $2.7944 as the firm disclosed a 450 BTC acquisition alongside active repurchase operations. This development underscores BRR’s twin-pillar approach to capital deployment during ongoing digital currency market fluctuations.

ProCap Financial, Inc., BRR

Corporate Bitcoin Reserves Reach New Heights ProCap Financial bolstered its cryptocurrency treasury by securing 450 BTC during a period of market softness. This acquisition brought the company’s aggregate Bitcoin reserves to 5,457 BTC while lowering the per-coin average acquisition cost. The transaction, valued at approximately $35.4 million, was financed through operational capital and option exercise proceeds.

During the purchase window, Bitcoin was trading in the vicinity of $65,000, representing a substantial retreat from historical highs. Leadership interpreted this price correction as an opportune moment for strategic accumulation amid broader cryptocurrency market turbulence. Through this move, BRR enhanced its treasury exposure to the leading digital currency.

The enlarged Bitcoin position establishes BRR among the top 20 publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holders globally, specifically ranking 19th. The organization maintains its commitment to a treasury strategy centered on long-term digital asset value appreciation. Thus, BRR embeds cryptocurrency accumulation as a core component of its financial operations.

Share Repurchase Initiative Accelerates Parallel to its cryptocurrency acquisitions, BRR amplified activity under its $100 million share buyback authorization. The board greenlit this program specifically to close the gap between trading price and underlying net asset value. Beginning in late December 2025, BRR has maintained consistent open-market share acquisitions.

Throughout the most recent ten-day period, the company repurchased 782,408 common shares at substantial discounts relative to NAV. Purchase transactions occurred at discounts spanning 25% to 35% beneath calculated intrinsic worth. These acquisitions decreased the share count while simultaneously boosting per-share asset metrics.

With roughly 82.6 million shares currently outstanding, the repurchase velocity carries material significance. Leadership maintains buyback operations as long as shares trade beneath intrinsic value thresholds. As such, BRR seeks to compress the NAV discount through measured capital redeployment.

Investor Response and Operational Framework Equity markets reacted favorably to BRR’s coordinated Bitcoin acquisition and buyback intensification. The positive price movement signals investor endorsement of the company’s capital allocation methodology. ProCap Financial functions as a publicly listed agentic finance enterprise maintaining a digital asset-focused treasury strategy. The organization blends Bitcoin treasury management with equity optimization initiatives to enhance stockholder returns. This operational model sets BRR apart from conventional financial services entities.

Leadership remains committed to executing concurrent strategies encompassing asset accumulation and share count reduction. The firm preserves sufficient liquidity to enable additional Bitcoin purchases and share repurchases as market opportunities emerge. Consequently, BRR establishes positioning for sustained balance sheet expansion while simultaneously closing market valuation discrepancies.

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CME crypto futures now include ADA, LINK, and XLM, offering new trading and hedging options. Micro contracts allow smaller investors to access futures while managing risk with lower capital. ADA, LINK, and XLM futures show moderate-to-high correlation with Bitcoin, enabling diverse exposure. CME Crypto Futures Now Cover 75% of Market With ADA & LINK CME Group has added Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to its cryptocurrency futures lineup. With these additions, the CME suite now covers more than 75% of the total crypto market capitalization. The new contracts are available in standard and micro sizes and are cash-settled using the CME CF Reference Rates.

Since launching Bitcoin futures in 2017 and Ether futures in 2021, CME has provided a regulated venue for trading digital assets. The inclusion of ADA, LINK, and XLM futures follows the earlier addition of Solana (SOL) and XRP futures, giving traders more options to manage crypto positions.

Trading Volume and Global Participation Trading in the new contracts has exceeded $40 million in notional value, with over 6,000 contracts executed. Activity comes from 46% of participants in EMEA, 40% in North America, and 14% in APAC. Trading operates 24/7, with U.S. and non-U.S. hours accounting for roughly half each.

Open interest in these contracts is rising daily, reflecting demand from both institutional and retail investors. Micro contracts allow smaller traders to participate with lower upfront capital while retaining full exposure to the underlying assets.

Contract Details Cardano futures are 100,000 ADA per contract, with micro contracts of 10,000 ADA. Chainlink contracts are 5,000 LINK, with 250 LINK for micro contracts. Stellar contracts are 250,000 Lumens, with micro contracts of 12,500 Lumens.

These contracts complement existing Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP futures. They allow investors to trade spreads, execute relative value strategies, and hedge exposure to specific sectors, such as decentralized oracles and payment networks. CME’s cash-settled design ensures transparent pricing without the need to hold the underlying tokens.

Market Relationships and Strategy ADA, LINK, and XLM futures have moderate-to-high correlations with Bitcoin, ranging from 0.60 to 0.67. This shows they follow broader market trends while offering different exposure. These new contracts give investors tools to manage risk and access distinct areas of the digital economy.

The expansion of CME’s crypto suite provides a regulated and secure platform for trading a wide range of digital assets.

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Bitcoin’s market structure reveals a notable shift in capital flows during early 2026. Retail exchange inflows on Binance declined steadily from about $14.1 billion to roughly $9.05 billion between the 6th of February and the 2nd of March.

This $5 billion contraction closely mirrors earlier periods in March–April 2025 and June 2025. During those episodes, falling retail deposits coincided with phases of market cooling rather than aggressive distribution.

Source: CryptoQuant

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s [BTC] price weakened from near $100,000 toward the $60,000–$70,000 range, reflecting broader risk-off pressure across crypto markets. As prices stabilized in this lower range, another signal began to emerge.

On the 25th of February, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows of about 21,000 BTC, equivalent to roughly $1.45 billion.

Source: CryptoQuant

As retail participation softened, institutional demand began reappearing. This overlap between declining exchange inflows and rising ETF holdings suggests capital may be rotating away from short-term trading venues toward longer-term institutional custody.

$1.8B sell volume hits Bitcoin derivatives Bitcoin’s current correction remains moderate compared with previous bear market cycles.

The drawdown stood near 47% at press time, well below earlier historical extremes. In contrast, the 2011–2012 bear market wiped out more than 90% of Bitcoin’s value.

Later cycles moderated slightly, although the 2013–2015 and 2017–2018 phases still exceeded 80% declines. Meanwhile, the 2021–2022 downturn reached roughly the 75% region.

Source: CryptoQuant

This gradual moderation suggests structural maturation as the asset class expands.

Even so, short-term sentiment has deteriorated sharply. Derivative markets reacted immediately as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran escalated.

Within one hour, aggressive sell orders pushed roughly $1.8 billion in volume through the market.

Source: CryptoQuant

At the same time, the Derivatives Pressure Index plunged from around 30% to near 18%. This shift reflects strong seller dominance and rising risk aversion.

Yet such extreme positioning often signals emotional trading phases that sometimes precede short-term technical rebounds.

Bitcoin derivatives face stop-loss cascade risk Bitcoin stabilized near $66,150 after briefly dipping toward the $60,000 region in early February. Meanwhile, exchange flows began showing strong whale dominance.

The Exchange Whale Ratio climbed to 0.64, its highest level since 2015, then retraced to 0.56. This means the top ten addresses now generate roughly over 50% of all BTC inflows to exchanges.

As large holders deposit coins, potential spot selling pressure gradually increases.

Source: X

At the same time, derivatives positioning remains restrained.

Bitcoin futures Open Interest stood near 649,880 BTC, equivalent to roughly $43.03 billion. However, OI declined 2.55% in 24 hours, signaling moderate deleveraging.

Meanwhile, the Long-to-Short Ratio remained balanced at 50.33% long and 49.67% short.

This structure implies mild bearish sentiment across perpetual markets. When combined with concentrated whale inflows, the market becomes structurally fragile. Under such conditions, a downward move could sweep clustered long stops and trigger a volatility-driven liquidation cascade.

Final Summary BTC shows declining retail inflows and rising ETF demand, signaling a shift toward institutional accumulation. Bitcoin derivatives remain fragile as whale inflows and negative funding raise liquidation risk.

The platform also rolled out Smart Exit, aimed at liquidity providers, which automates position exits as per predefined conditions. One more amalgamation is set for future deployment, which is anticipated to further widen the platform’s liquidity access, the company mentioned. Kyber Network plunges around 23% in just one day as volume spikes on KyberSwap upgrades and new liquidity amalgamations. 

Kyber Network Crystal (KNC) accumulated over 23% in the latest trading sessions, influenced by surged trading volume and the latest platform upgrades, as per the market data. 

The progress of the token compared with losses listed by various large-cap cryptocurrencies in that same period, as per the trading data. Trading volume for Kyber Network Crystal surged substantially in the short term, attaining levels not witnessed in the past few months, as per the exchange data. 

Increased trading volume can boost price movements when amalgamated with purchasing pressure, as per the market analysts. Kyber Network publicised various product amplifications to its decentralised exchange platform. 

The protocol widened cross-chain functionality on its swap product, permitting users to exchange assets over various blockchains using liquidity from different providers in a single transaction, as per the statement of the company. 

The Additional Features  The platform also rolled out Smart Exit, aimed at liquidity providers, which automates position exits as per predefined conditions for profit-taking, risk management, or time-based parameters, as per the announcement. 

The feature has been placed on some networks, with additional amalgamations planned, the company mentioned. Kyber Network fulfilled an amalgamation with Vaultedge, taking extra assets to the swap platform and widening liquidity routing options, as per the company. 

One more amalgamation is set for future deployment, which is anticipated to further widen the platform’s liquidity access, the company mentioned. Taking the technical analysis perspective into account, the token broke above a short-term moving average that had so far acted as resistance, the chart data reports. 

The level now indicates a potential support zone, technical analysts mention. Keeping price levels over the support could show a continued upward trajectory toward nearby resistance levels. 

A break over resistance may result in extra gains; however, if it does not succeed in holding support, mainly with slipping volume, it could lead to price retracements, as per technical analysis. 

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Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playgroundWhile bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction. Mar 2, 2026, 5:04 p.m.

The crypto bear market has dragged down most major digital assets this year, but HYPE has moved in the opposite direction. Year to date, the token is up 23.9%, matching gold’s gain over the same period. The S&P 500 is slightly negative, while bitcoin has fallen 23.7% and ether more than 33%.

The divergence is notable not only because HYPE is crypto-native, but because it has decoupled from the broader digital asset market. Its performance increasingly reflects the value of the platform behind it rather than the market's direction.

HyperLiquid, the decentralized derivatives exchange that underpins HYPE, is built to monetize activity rather than price appreciation. In bull markets, capital tends to concentrate in spot exposure. In choppier conditions marked by drawdowns and macro shocks, derivatives volume tends to persist. Traders shift from buying to positioning, and the platform collects fees on both sides.

While trading volume on competitor platforms Aster and Lighter has tumbled in recent months, HyperLiquid’s has increased, rising from $169 billion in December to more than $200 billion for both January and February. Aster, meanwhile, went from $177 billion in December to less than $100 billion in February, with Lighter suffering an even sharper drop, DefiLlama data shows.

Total volume on HyperLiquid since its inception has now hit a whopping $4 trillion.

Volatility as a business modelHyperLiquid’s core product is perpetual futures, which allow traders to go long or short with leverage. When prices grind higher, leverage amplifies upside. When markets slide, shorting and basis trades step in. The exchange collects fees on both sides.

That structure becomes particularly relevant in a year marked by turbulence across asset classes. Rather than relying on sustained price appreciation, the exchange captures turnover. In sideways or declining markets, traders often increase frequency, hedge exposure, or rotate into relative-value strategies. Activity replaces direction as the primary driver.

And that business model has yielded positive results. Gross protocol revenue grew by 96% in Q3 of 2025 to $354 million, with the fourth-quarter total hitting $286 million, the majority of which came from perpetual trading fees.

That revenue comes from a super-lean team of fewer than 15 employees, with half focused on engineering. HyperLiquid founder Jeff Yan has also refused investment from venture capitalists to maintain independence - a bold approach uncommon in the crypto industry.

Trading beyond market hoursMore recently, HyperLiquid has expanded beyond crypto-native pairs. It now offers synthetic exposure to foreign exchange, commodities and major equity indices. It also provides weekend trading for U.S. equities, an innovation that resonates with retail traders accustomed to crypto’s round-the-clock rhythm.

For a generation raised on app-based brokerage platforms, the traditional market calendar feels restrictive. As seen over the past weekend, geopolitical escalations often land outside the typical weekday trading window. HyperLiquid’s structure allows traders to react in real time rather than wait for Monday’s open.

HyperLiquid’s silver market has also been a resounding success with trading volume nearing $750 million over a recent 24-hour trading period despite traditional markets being closed for the majority of Sunday.

The exchange has also introduced pre-IPO perpetual markets tied to companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX. These instruments are synthetic and do not confer equity ownership, but they offer directional exposure to private companies. In effect, they create a parallel venue for price discovery among retail participants otherwise excluded from late-stage venture valuations.

The product FTX tried to buildThe model carries echoes of an earlier vision. FTX pitched 24-hour trading, tokenized equities and seamless leverage across asset classes. Its collapse stemmed from custody risk, shoddy balance-sheet practices, and the commingling of funds.

HyperLiquid operates on a non-custodial framework, with on-chain settlement and transparent vault mechanics. Users interact with smart contracts rather than deposit funds into a centralized entity’s balance sheet. In a post-FTX landscape, that distinction carries weight. Retail traders who absorbed losses from centralized failures remain sensitive to counterparty exposure.

HyperLiquid delivers many of the features once marketed by FTX, but through infrastructure designed to reduce reliance on a single custodian.

The exchange also leans into competition and gamification. Leaderboards prominently rank traders by performance, creating protagonists like James Wynn, who lost $100 million on HyperLiquid after engaging in a high-risk long-only trading strategy using leverage when bitcoin was above $100,000.

The mechanic encourages engagement. Traders can build reputations through short positions, market-neutral strategies or well-timed directional bets, and that creates a buzz on social media - effectively acting as a marketing vehicle even in volatile markets.

The centralization testClaims that HyperLiquid is insulated from bear markets require context. One year ago, the protocol faced a credibility shock that raised questions about decentralization.

In April 2025, the total value locked in the Hyperliquidity Provider vault fell from $540 million to $150 million within a month. The trigger was a trading episode involving a token called JELLY. A trader opened a large short position on HyperLiquid while simultaneously buying the token on illiquid decentralized exchanges. Thin liquidity distorted price feeds and forced the vault into a toxic position via liquidation.

As JELLY’s reported price spiked to levels unsupported by deep liquidity, the vault’s unrealized losses mounted. HyperLiquid intervened, force-closing the market and settling JELLY at $0.0095 rather than the roughly $0.50 price being relayed by oracles. The decision protected the vault from substantial losses, but it ignited backlash.

Critics argued that a protocol marketed as decentralized had exercised discretionary control reminiscent of a centralized exchange. Governance optics deteriorated quickly. Yield on the vault fell sharply, and users withdrew capital.

Security researchers described the episode as an economic design flaw rather than a smart contract exploit. Jan Philipp Fritsche of Oak Security characterized it as unpriced vega risk, where leveraged exposure to volatile assets drained the risk fund in a predictable manner. The episode underscored that economic vulnerabilities can be as destabilizing as technical bugs.

HyperLiquid later modified its governance process, shifting asset delistings to an on-chain validator voting mechanism. The change did not eliminate scrutiny, but it addressed one of the central criticisms.

The vault has since recovered to $380 million in TVL, offering users a 6.93% APR.

Resilience through activityDespite the controversy, trading volume on the exchange remained robust, and with competitors Aster and Lighter losing momentum, HyperLiquid is positioning itself as a mainstay in the ongoing cryptocurrency bear market.

Risks remain. Regulatory attention could intensify around synthetic exposure to private companies and U.S. equities. Liquidity fragmentation in thinner markets could resurface pricing distortions. Governance mechanisms will continue to be tested under stress.

Yet HYPE’s relative strength this year reflects a structural distinction. Rather than functioning as a high-beta bet on digital asset appreciation, it increasingly behaves like a claim on a venue that monetizes volatility.

In a cycle defined less by sustained rallies and more by sharp swings, that positioning has mattered.

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Bitcoin price has moved back above $70,000 as market activity intensified across spot and derivatives markets. Investor Robert Kiyosaki said gold surged $128 in one day and added that silver and Bitcoin could “blast off.” The cryptocurrency market added nearly $100 billion in value within one hour, according to crypto analyst Ted.

As per Coincodex, the Bitcoin price has surged over 7% in the last 24 hours to trade at $69,929 after touching $70,075, then retreating. Concurrently, its market capitalization reached $1.39 trillion, reflecting a 7% daily increase, while the trading volume rose 36.13 % to $54.2 billion.

Derivatives Volume and Open Interest ExpandData from CoinGlass showed that derivatives trading volume climbed 8.7% to $72.3 billion. Open interest also increased 6% to $46.9 billion during the same period. When open interest rises alongside price, it often indicates that traders are opening new positions.

Market observers also reported strong liquidity sweeps around the $65,200 level. Price later advanced toward the range point of control near $68,200. Analysts noted that a sustained four-hour close above this zone could confirm short-term strength.

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Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe stated that Bitcoin broke above $65,000 and flipped that level into support. He added that the next potential area lies between $75,000 and $80,000. He also noted that gold and silver saw mild pullbacks after the U.S. market open.

Short-Term Holders Show Reduced Selling PressureA March 1 analysis from CryptoQuant reviewed Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder P&L to Exchanges metric. This metric tracks whether recent buyers send coins to exchanges at a profit or loss. Short-term holders often react quickly to sudden market changes.

On February 5 and 6, about 89,000 BTC moved to exchanges at a loss within 24 hours. That event occurred during a sharp decline and marked a capitulation phase. Since then, loss-driven inflows have gradually decreased.

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Recent geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran tested market stability. Bitcoin briefly dropped toward the $63,000 to $64,000 range. However, exchange inflows from short-term holders did not spike during that move.

BTC Price Key Levels to Watch as Weekly Structure HoldsOn the weekly timeframe, Bitcoin trades near the $65,000 channel support. This level aligns with the lower boundary of a long-term ascending channel. According to crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade, previous corrections within this structure found support at similar levels.

The weekly relative strength index remains in oversold territory. In prior cycles, similar RSI readings near channel support preceded rebounds. As per the analysts, he is bullish since the BTC price has held above $65,000 on weekly closes.

According to his BTCUSD chart, the current major support remains near $65,000. A decisive break below that level could open room toward $58,000 to $60,000. On the upside, the analysts have noted the next resistance may come near $70,937 and $71,254 if bullish momentum holds.

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Per Trader Tardigrade, if the BTC price progresses this way, long-term projections from channel analysis extend toward $110,000 to $120,000. As "buy Bitcoin" searches hit a 5-year high, the upper channel projections suggest higher levels over time if the structure remains intact. However, for now, the focus is on whether Bitcoin sustains momentum above $70,000 as volatility increases due to the US-Iran war.

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