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NEW YORK, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America’s Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased America’s Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46025 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 4, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled “America’s Car-Mart Stock Plunges After Sales Volume Dip, Delinquency Uptick.” The article stated that America’s Car-Mart, Inc. stock was trading “lower after the company reported first-quarter results. The company reported a first-quarter loss of 69 cents per share, compared with a net loss of 15 cents per share in the year-ago period.”

On this news, America’s Car-Mart’s stock fell 18.2% on September 4, 2025.

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. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. 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.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
        Fax: (212) 202-3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com

Benchmark general partner Bill Gurley recently warned investors in a CNBC interview about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure bubble and recommended shifting investments into beaten-down software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks. NYU Professor Scott Galloway recently expressed a similar sentiment that fears over SaaS stocks were overdone, and it's time to buy.

Let's look at five SaaS stocks to consider.

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ServiceNow ServiceNow (NOW 2.55%) is the backbone of many organizations' workflow in the areas of information technology, human resources, and customer service. It serves as an important system of record ingrained within customers and thus is not easily replicated or replaced. The company is still growing its revenue by more than 20% and has seen strong momentum with its AI solutions. More recently, the company is working to become an agentic AI orchestration layer through its new Tower control product.

The stock is down nearly 25% year to date and trades at a forward price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 7.5 times and a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28 times.

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Salesforce A leader in customer relationship management software, Salesforce (CRM +0.20%) has always been good at breaking down departmental data silos. However, it has taken this to a new level with the launch of Data 360, which can instantly grab data from cloud providers and data warehouses. Its acquisition of Informatica, meanwhile, gave it the plumbing to pull in data from hard-to-reach legacy systems. This positions the company as an organization's master of records from which AI agents can draw data to avoid any potential hallucinations. The company is expecting to grow its revenue at a more-than 10% annual rate through 2030.

The stock price is down more than 25% year to date and trades at a forward P/S multiple of below 4 times and a forward P/E of below 15 times.

Workday As with ServiceNow and Salesforce, Workday's (WDAY +1.93%) advantage is also all about data. The company is the leader in human resources and finance data, and like other SaaS companies, it is tapping into AI agents and tools to help drive growth. Its new annual contract value for AI solutions doubled last quarter to $100 million, and it recently introduced 12 role-based agents that it is making generally available. The company is expected to grow its revenue in the mid-teens this year.

The stock is down more than 35% year to date and trades at a forward P/S multiple of below 3.5 times and a forward P/E of below 13 times.

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UiPath UiPath (PATH 1.35%) is a leader in robotic process automation (RPA) that has developed an agentic AI orchestration platform. Its Maestro system can manage both simple software bots and AI agents, and assign them the tasks for which each is best suited. This can help customers save money, as software bots can perform repetitive, rules-based tasks at a cost much lower than AI agents. The company is in the early stages of its transition to an agentic AI orchestration platform but is seeing good early momentum, with its new annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth accelerating for the first time in several years last quarter.

The stock is down more than 25% year to date and trades at a forward P/S multiple of just above 3.5 times and a forward P/E of 15 times.

Adobe Creative software provider Adobe (ADBE +0.83%) continues to be the leading platform for creative professionals and has seen steady revenue growth in the low double digits. The company's AI annual ARR growth has been strong, more than tripling last quarter, while it has seen a large increase in generative credit consumption. While the company is starting to evolve more toward a consumption-based model, it shows no signs of being disrupted by AI.

The stock is down more than 25% year to date and trades at a forward P/S multiple of 4 times and a forward P/E of below 11 times.

Geoffrey Seiler has positions in Salesforce, ServiceNow, and UiPath. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Salesforce, ServiceNow, UiPath, and Workday. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2028 $330 calls on Adobe and short January 2028 $340 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

George Tsilis revisits Netflix (NFLX) after the streaming giant lost the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to Paramount Skydance (PSKY).

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALDX) resulting from allegations that Aldeyra may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

So What: If you purchased Aldeyra securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=38697 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

What is this about: On March 17 2026, Aldeyra filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Current Report on Form 8-K, in which it announced its receipt from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") a Complete Response Letter ("CRL") regarding its New Drug Application ("NDA") of reproxalap. The report stated that the "CRL stated that there is "a lack of substantial evidence consisting of adequate and well-controlled investigations … that the drug product will have the effect it purports or is represented to have under the conditions of use prescribed, recommended, or suggested in its proposed labeling" and that "the application has failed to demonstrate efficacy in adequate and well controlled studies in the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease." The letter also stated that the "inconsistency of study results raises serious concerns about the reliability and meaningfulness of the positive findings" and that the "totality of evidence from the completed clinical trials does not support the effectiveness of the product.""

On this news, Aldeyra's stock price fell $2.99 per share, or 70.7% to close at $1.24 per share on March 17, 2026.

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. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions.  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 achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. 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.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:

     Laurence Rosen, Esq.
     Phillip Kim, Esq.
     The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
     275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
     New York, NY 10016
     Tel: (212) 686-1060
     Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
     Fax: (212) 202-3827
     [email protected]
     www.rosenlegal.com

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NEW YORK, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Inovio 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 Inovio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52847 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 April 7, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) manufacturing for Inovio’s CELLECTRA device was deficient; (2) accordingly, Inovio was unlikely to submit the INO-3107 Biologics License Application (“BLA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) by the second half of 2024; (3) Inovio had insufficient information to justify the INO-3107 BLA’s eligibility for FDA accelerated approval or priority review; (4) accordingly, INO-3107’s overall regulatory and commercial prospects were overstated; and (5) 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 Inovio class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52847 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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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
        Fax: (212) 202-3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com

Affected Oracle Corporation Investor Summary

Who: Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL)What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filedClass Period: June 12, 2025, through December 16, 2025Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: April 6, 2026Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company’s data center capabilities for artificial intelligence infrastructure and capital expenditures.Investor Action: Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) for recovery options at no cost to investor RADNOR, Pa., March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) (Oracle) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Oracle common stock between June 12, 2025, and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the Class Period). This action, captioned Barrows v. Oracle Corporation, et al., Case No. 1:26-cv-00127-JLH, was filed on February 3, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and is pending before the Honorable Jennifer L. Hall.

Important Deadline Reminder: Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Oracle common stock during the Class Period may, no later than April 6, 2026, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff for the class.

CONTACT KTMC TO DISCUSS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:
If you purchased or acquired Oracle common stock and lost money on your investment, you are encouraged to contact KTMC attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. at:

(484) 270-1453
[email protected]
https://www.ktmc.com/orcl-oracle-corporation-class-action-lawsuit?utm_source=Globe&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=orcl&mktm=PR

There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.

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Oracle Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit (long video)Oracle Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit (short video) ORACLE CORPORATION CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - COMPLAINT ALLEGATION SUMMARY:
Oracle, a Delaware corporation with its principal executive offices in Austin, Texas, is a technology company that provides, among other things, infrastructure for operating artificial intelligence (AI) programs. During the Class Period, Defendants misled investors by touting the Oracle’s contracts to develop data center capabilities for AI infrastructure and falsely assuring investors that the Company’s significant capital expenditures (CapEx) would quickly result in accelerated revenue growth.

The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts, about Oracle’s business and operations. Specifically, Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oracle’s AI infrastructure strategy would result in massive increases in CapEx without equivalent, near-term growth in revenue; (2) Oracle’s substantially increased spending created serious risks involving Oracle’s debt and credit rating, free cash flow, and ability to fund its projects, among other concerns; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ representations about Oracle’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Why did Oracle’s Stock Drop?
The truth began to be revealed on September 24, 2025, when S&P Global Ratings warned that OpenAI “could account for more than a third of total Oracle revenues by fiscal 2028 and even a greater share by fiscal 2030,” creating risks given that “OpenAI’s ability to meet contractual obligations will be contingent on AI tailwinds continuing and its models being a market leader to continue to raise external financing.” On this news, the price of Oracle common stock declined $5.37 per share, or nearly 2%, from a close of $313.83 per share on September 23, 2025, to close at $308.46 per share on September 24, 2025.

Oracle’s stock price continued to fall in response to multiple additional disclosures, the last of which was on December 17, 2025, when the Financial Times reported that Blue Owl Capital—“the primary [financial] backer for Oracle’s largest data centre projects in the US”—had backed out of funding a $10 billion Oracle data center intended to serve OpenAI. According to the report, Blue Owl pulled out of the deal as a result of concerns about Oracle’s spending commitments and rising debt levels. On this news, the price of Oracle common stock declined $10.19 per share, or approximately 5.4%, from a close of $188.65 per share on December 16, 2025, to close at $178.46 per share on December 17, 2025.

WHAT ORCL INVESTORS CAN DO NOW:

File to be lead plaintiff by April 6, 2026.Contact KTMC for a free case evaluation.Retain counsel of choice or take no action.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS FOR ORACLE CORPORATION INVESTORS:
Oracle investors may, no later than April 6, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Oracle investors to contact the firm for more information.

ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP (KTMC):

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (KTMC) is a leading U.S. plaintiff-side law firm focused on securities-fraud class actions and global investor protection. The firm represents individual investors as well as institutions, such as major pension funds, asset managers, and international investors. KTMC has led some of the largest recoveries in securities litigation and has been recognized by peers and the legal media with numerous accolades, including The National Law Journal’s Plaintiff’s Hot List and Trailblazers in Plaintiffs' Law, BTI Consulting Group’s Honor Roll of Most Feared Law Firms, The Legal Intelligencer’s Class Action Firm of the Year, Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, and Law360’s Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar. The firm operates globally with offices in Pennsylvania and California. KTMC has recovered over $25 billion for our clients and the classes they represent. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, please visit www.ktmc.com. The complaint in this matter was filed by KTMC.

CONTACT:

Jonathan Naji, Esq.
(484) 270-1453
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
[email protected]

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE: LU) between April 7, 2023 and January 26, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Lufax investors under the federal securities laws. To join the Lufax class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=53703 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-fre.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) between February 4, 2025 and February 2, 2026, 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 18, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Gartner common stock 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 Gartner class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=56538 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 18, 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 achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. 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 facts concerning the true state of Gartner's growth rates; notably, that it was not truly equipped to handle ongoing challenges in its industry to either meet consulting revenue targets or to increase or even maintain its contract value ("CV") growth rate; Gartner's repeated claims of being able to achieve 12-16% CV growth rates in a "normal" macroeconomic environment proved to be unrealistic. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Gartner class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=56538 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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For those looking to invest in exchange-traded funds, the sheer number of different choices can be intimidating. For the most part, investors choose ETFs based on which fund is most likely to deliver the best returns. But because there are so many different categories of ETFs to choose from, investors who have a particular goal in mind might sometimes pick funds that don't maximize total return but instead have other attractive features.

Dividend investing is a good case in point. Investors who emphasize stocks that can generate income that they pay out to shareholders through dividends aren't always looking for the top-growth candidate. Instead, a history of reliable business performance that supports predictable payouts to investors can be the most attractive attribute for such a stock. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG 0.96%) seeks to identify the best such dividend stocks, and in this second in a three-part series of articles on the Vanguard ETF for the Voyager Portfolio, you'll learn more about how the fund has performed strongly even though it hasn't been able to keep up with broader indexes like the S&P 500.

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A smoother ride When you look at the returns of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF and compare them to broader market indexes, a pattern emerges. The ETF's relative performance has been substandard during extremely strong years for the market. For instance, in 2021, the fund was among the bottom 20% of ETFs in the large-blend category. Performance in the bull market years of 2023 and 2024 was equally poor, with the fund trailing the S&P 500 by 12 and eight percentage points respectively during those two years.

However, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF stands out during the toughest years for the market. During the last bear market in 2022, the Vanguard ETF didn't avoid losing money, but its losses for the year were only half what the S&P suffered. That outperformance of 10 percentage points was enough to put the ETF among the top 10% of large-blend funds during that year. Similarly, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation was a top-10% ETF during the market-losing year in 2018.

All told, the market has been up many more years than it has been down, and so Vanguard Dividend Appreciation's overall returns have lagged the market. Total returns of 12.26% per year over the past decade and 11.84% per year over the past 15 years trail the S&P by between 1.5 and 2 percentage points per year. Yet on an absolute basis, those returns are still impressive, and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation has been able to make income payouts that far exceed what you'd get from an ETF tracking the S&P 500.

Showing investors the money Incorporated into those returns is the fact that Vanguard Dividend Appreciation makes distributions of its dividend income to its shareholders. During 2025, those distributions added up to about $3.56 per share. That works out to a yield of around 1.7% based on recent share prices.

That might not seem like much, but it's quite a bit more than the 1.1% you'd get from an S&P fund or the 0.5% yield that popular Nasdaq 100 index trackers pay. And more importantly, the payout has increased dramatically over time. In 2021, you would have gotten about $2.67 per share in dividend distributions from the ETF. That works out to a 33% increase in dividend payments in just four years.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is issuing an updated notice to investors in BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) regarding the March 23, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline accusing BellRing and certain of BellRing’s top executives of securities fraud.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR BRBR LOSSES NOW

The suit alleges Defendants misled investors about the true drivers of BellRing’s 2025 sales growth. The truth emerged over a series of disclosures revealing that growth was allegedly fueled by retailers “hoarding inventory” to safeguard against prior supply chain shortages. When retailers finally moved to “destock” these excess levels, BellRing’s share price collapsed, leading to a 33% single-day crash.

Visit Hagens Berman’s dedicated BRBR Case Page: www.hbsslaw.com/cases/bellring
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“We are investigating whether BellRing’s purported competitive moat was actually a mirage created by retailers over-ordering to avoid empty shelves, as the suit contends” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation of the claims alleged in the pending suit.

BellRing Brands, Inc. (BRBR) Securities Class Action:

The pending litigation alleges that BellRing and its executives issued misleading statements regarding the strength, sustainability, and drivers of its sales growth, as well as the impact of competition on demand for its products.

Concealed Inventory Hoarding: The complaint alleges that BellRing’s strong reported sales during the Class Period did not reflect end-consumer demand or brand momentum. Instead, the results were materially attributable to temporary inventory stockpiling by several of its key customers as a safeguard against product shortages that had previously constrained BellRing’s supply.Foreseeable Drop Off: The lawsuit claims that once BellRing’s customers gained confidence that product shortages were over, they promptly reduced their inventory by selling through their overstocked inventory and reduced new orders.The “Hoarding Inventory” Admission: On May 6, 2025, after BellRing reported disappointing Q2 2025 financial results, BellRing’s CFO revealed that during the quarter “several key retailers lowered their weeks of supply on hand[,]”a couple of retailers “were a little bit hoarding inventory to make sure they didn’t run out of stock on the shelf[,]” and “[w]e thought this could happen.” But the CFO downplayed the headwind by assuring investors that “absolutely, no softness, no concern around consumption.” This news sent the price of BellRing shares down $14.88 (-19%).Earnings Collapse and Severe Market Reaction: On Aug. 4, 2025, BellRing reported Q3 2025 financial results revealing a disappointing narrowed sales outlook range. BellRing’s CFO blamed increasing competition and “consumption” had not outpaced “shipments.” But, one analyst expressed skepticism, pointing out “I might have expected consumption to be much higher given there was some destock in the third quarter.” This news sent the price of BellRing shares down $17.46 (-33%). Next Steps: Contact Partner Reed Kathrein Today

Hagens Berman is a top-tier plaintiff litigation firm recognized for leading complex securities fraud class actions.

Mr. Kathrein is actively advising investors who purchased BRBR shares between November 19, 2024 – August 4, 2025 and suffered substantial losses.

The Lead Plaintiff Deadline is March 23, 2026.

TO SUBMIT YOUR BELLRING (BRBR) LOSSES NOW, PLEASE USE THE SECURE FORM BELOW:

Click Here to Report Your BRBR Losses to Hagens BermanContact: Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the BellRing case and our investigation, read more »

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Most investors with $1,000 available to buy stocks are chasing artificial intelligence (AI) exposure for their portfolios, and keep following the same handful of names. It's an understandable plan of action. It's the comfortable thing to do. But the next 10-bagger isn't likely to come from a company everyone already owns. You need to take the chase off the beaten path if you want strong, long-term returns.

I've been exploring the path that focuses on the connectivity layer of AI infrastructure, and the company I keep coming back to here is Credo Technology Group (CRDO 3.45%). Most people have probably never heard of Credo until this month, which is exactly why it might have 10-bagger potential.

On Tuesday, March 3, shares of Credo dropped sharply after earnings. The stock fell by more than 15% following the report's release, even as the company unveiled a slate of new products aimed directly at AI data center networks.

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Those announcements included Cardinal, a low-power 1.6T optical DSP built for massive-scale AI infrastructure; Robin, an 800G optical DSP for next-gen AI workloads; and a new line of 800G ZeroFlap optical transceivers. Credo makes high-speed interconnects that let the all-important graphics processing units (GPUs), which are the basis of most data centers, communicate between servers. Specifically, its Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and optical transceivers handle data movement at speeds up to 1.6 terabits per second. This is the kind of throughput that Nvidia's Vera Rubin and Blackwell semiconductor platforms demand.

When you hear about AI clusters scaling from 10,000 GPUs to 100,000 or more, the bottleneck isn't the chips. It's the plumbing between them. Credo builds that plumbing.

The recent financials back this up. This latest quarter, Credo reported fiscal 2026 Q3 revenue of $407 million (up 202% year over year) and EPS of $1.07 -- beating consensus analyst estimates on both metrics by significant amounts.

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A bullish acquisition for Credo In September 2025, Credo quietly acquired Hyperlume, an Ottawa-based start-up building microLED optical interconnects for chip-to-chip communication. MicroLED uses ultra-fast, ultra-low-power light-emitting diodes to replace copper interconnects inside racks -- a technology that addresses the energy and bandwidth ceilings that even today's best optics are hitting.

Hyperlume had just raised $12.5 million in a seed round before Credo snatched it up. Then, in early 2026, Credo also acquired CoMira Solutions, a semiconductor IP firm specializing in link-layer and error correction IP, bolting that directly onto its ZeroFlap cable platform.

The 800-gigabyte cycle is in full swing right now, but Credo is already engineering for 1.6 terabytes. At the Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) Conference this week, Credo demonstrated its 3-nanometer Bluebird DSP driving 1.6T AECs inside Nvidia's next-generation Kyber Ultra NVL576 platform. The innovations these new products offer should excite investors.

To be clear, the risks are real with this ticker. Customer concentration is still high -- a handful of hyperscalers drive most of Credo's revenue. If Amazon or Microsoft shifted its connectivity strategy in-house, Credo would get hurt. And the stock has already pulled back about 50% from its 52-week high of $213.80.

But if you're putting $1,000 to work and investing with the idea of holding on for at least five years through the short-term volatility, Credo is the kind of company you might just want to own to get that 10-bagger return.

Does your portfolio need some new growth names, but you're leery of adding the market's most obvious and overcrowded trades? If so, you're not alone. Most of the market's most popular picks are still overbought and overvalued. You'd be better served with something a bit off the beaten path.

Consider adding a stake in Nokia (NOK 3.79%) sooner rather than later. Holding out for a pullback from its recently reached multiyear high might help a little. But being unwilling to step in even at this frothy valuation could just as easily be a mistake.

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Opportunity ahead for Nokia You likely know Nokia as the Finnish company that used to be a mobile phone powerhouse. The advent of several different smartphone players mostly displaced its branded handhelds, although its technology is still found within plenty of mobile devices. It also supplies a range of cellular connectivity equipment to mobile phone network operators while also providing wireless connectivity hardware to data centers, corporate campuses, connected factories, and more.

None of it, however, is especially exciting growth-driving stuff. Last year's sales were only up 2% year over year. Now look at the future. Nokia is positioned for explosive growth. And it's got everything to do with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI).

But first things first.

You likely understand that AI not only requires a great deal of digital data but also produces just as much actionable information.

The growing problem? Receiving and sending this data, particularly when it must be done with wireless connections (cars, autonomous robots, remote sensors, etc.). The current fifth-generation (5G) networks in use today aren't capable of handling the looming swell of all this digital data. It's going to take something newer and better, like 6G connectivity.

Nokia has, of course, been working on next-generation wireless networking for as long as the current generation of solutions has been the norm. However, so have its rivals.

The company scored a major win in October when artificial intelligence titan Nvidia announced a partnership with Nokia to co-develop a radio access networking platform that will be powered by the AI needed to make this tech capable of handling the oncoming storm of digital data that Nvidia is largely helping create.

And the opportunity is sizable to be sure. Although there's still a few years' worth of developmental work to be done, Precedence Research suggests that the worldwide AI-powered 6G wireless connectivity market is set to grow at an average annualized pace of nearly 29% through 2035. Nokia is readying to capture at least its fair share of this growth.

Buckle up for what could be a bumpy Nokia ride This won't be an easy stock to own for the foreseeable future, for the record. It's already uncomfortably expensive at around 60 times its trailing per-share profits, and its 6G connectivity efforts won't start bearing any real fruit for a few years. Shares are sure to be volatile in the meantime.

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Nokia is undeniably preparing to serve a business that's going to become critically important, though, as well as just big. In addition to the next-generation hardware that will be needed by the proliferation of AI solutions, Finland's telco-tech giant will be able to monetize services that rely on its next-gen equipment.

Just buckle up for a bumpy ride. It will be worth it in the long run.

Investors seeking passive income prioritize not only yield but also dependable cash flows that can withstand economic and global instability. Energy infrastructure and shipping are particularly well-suited to deliver consistent returns and strategic advantages when global supply chains face challenges.

The Global X MLP ETF (MLPA 0.24%), Equinor (EQNR +2.69%), and Flex LNG (FLNG 4.72%) offer excellent investment opportunities for passive-income-seeking investors. In addition, as I will shortly outline, they are all stocks with significant upside exposure to an ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.

As such, they will suit investors seeking yield and some protection from the risk of a protracted conflict in the Persian Gulf.

The Global X MLP ETF: Dividend yield 7.2% In theory, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is agnostic to the price of energy (in this case, gas). In reality, it is somewhat different. The ETF invests in 20 master limited partnerships (MLPs) in the midstream and storage sector. While upstream energy companies (exploration and production) tend to be positively related to high energy prices, and downstream energy companies are negatively related (energy is their raw material cost), midstream (transportation and storage) companies are supposed to be neutral.

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The MLPs emphasise their long-term take-or-pay contracts, which create a reliable stream of income regardless of volume or gas pricing. This income certainty means MLPs can pay large dividends/distributions to investors, which is why the ETF has such a high yield.

However, if there is a structural shift (possibly caused by an extended conflict or by structural damage to energy infrastructure in the Gulf), investment is highly likely to flow to North American energy assets. That could improve volumes and strengthen MLPs' negotiating position in their non-take-or-pay contracts, while benefiting from higher volumes under those contracts.

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Equinor: Dividend yield 4.1% If 20% of global oil and gas previously flowed through the Strait of Hormuz, and it continues to close, then pressure is highly likely to build on parts of the world that rely on it. While Europe's exposure is relatively small (it imports about 7%-10% of its liquefied natural gas and slightly less than 5% of its crude oil from energy flowing through the Strait), Asia is heavily exposed. As such, demand from Asia is highly likely to push up prices in European countries.

All of which works in favor of Norwegian oil and gas giant Equinor, which is positioned to provide the answer to the problem of filling the gap created by a lack of oil and gas from the Gulf, as it did when Europe moved away from Russian energy after the conflict in Ukraine escalated.

The company's core oil and gas assets are off the coast of Norway, and it's ideally positioned to help Europe meet its energy needs.

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Flex LNG: Dividend yield 10.0% The Norwegian angle also plays out in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company, Flex LNG. It's listed in the U.S., legally incorporated in Bermuda, but has its origins and operational headquarters in Norway.

With 20% of the world's LNG previously flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, its closure has significant ramifications for LNG shipping, and most of them are positive for Flex.

Not only did the closure send spot shipping rates sharply higher, but there are also longer-term considerations. For example, if LNG shipping will now follow longer routes, say, with LNG from the U.S. going to Asia rather than Europe, then fewer ships will be available. That paucity of supply is likely to drive rates higher for available ships, and that's great news for shippers.

Moreover, FLEX's relatively modern fleet (13 liquefied natural gas carriers with an average age of 6.3 years) comes to the fore as newer carriers tend to be more efficient and reliable than older ships.

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Stocks to buy? All of these stocks have performed well recently, and there's always the possibility that a quick resolution to the conflict will see a normalization in operations and energy prices. That would be good news for most portfolios.

Still, there's also a risk of ongoing conflict and structural damage to energy infrastructure in the region, creating longer and deeper problems that these companies will help to solve. As such, buying them helps reduce portfolio risk.

SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the monday.com class action lawsuit – captioned Potter v. monday.com Ltd., No. 26-cv-01956 (S.D.N.Y.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: MNDY) common stock and charges monday.com as well as certain of monday.com’s top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the monday.com class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-monday-com-ltd-class-action-lawsuit-mndy.html

You can also contact attorney J.C. Sanchez of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Lead plaintiff motions for the monday.com class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than May 11, 2026.

CASE ALLEGATIONS: monday.com, together with its subsidiaries, develops software applications.

The monday.com class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the class period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to monday.com’s projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth on the back of its continued expansion of its core platform, AI-driven investments, increasing enterprise adoption and multi-product integration; (ii) monday.com was seeing new customer growth decelerating, weaker expansion within existing accounts and longer enterprise sales cycles, making monday.com’s $1.8 billion 2027 target increasingly unlikely to be met; and (iii) defendants misled investors by providing the public with materially flawed statements of confidence and growth projections which did not account for these variables.

The monday.com class action lawsuit further alleges that on February 9, 2026, monday.com disclosed that “we will no longer be discussing our previously provided 2027 targets, but we’ll be centering our discussion on our 2026 outlook, which reflects the continued momentum we see across our AI work platform, new product introductions and upmarket sales motion.” On this news, the price of monday.com stock fell nearly 21%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired monday.com common stock during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the monday.com class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the monday.com investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the monday.com shareholder class action lawsuit. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the monday.com class action lawsuit.

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Arizona Gold & Silver Inc (TSX-V:AZS, OTCQB:AZASF, FRA:A9J0) CEO Mike Stark talked with Proactive about a major $18 million institutional investment set to accelerate exploration across the company’s key projects.

Proactive: Exciting news out from the company that you've had a large investment from an institutional investor really backing what you've been doing, obviously your project Philadelphia and other things as well. So tell me a little bit about this investor and what they said to you of why they want to back the company.

Mike Stark: I'm really pleased. Look, this is the biggest deal they've ever done. That in itself shows a lot of credibility. More importantly, this is an interesting institutional style investor. These are people that look long term, which is where I was most excited about them. 3 to 5 years is well within their wait period. So that's somebody that wants to grow with us.

They see the opportunity that not only Philadelphia has, but Silverton as well. And our management team, they've got the big picture here Steve. I couldn't be happier. $18 million coming in over the next two years. Very exciting.

So when you were talking to them, Mike, what sort of things were they really excited about as far as Philadelphia was concerned?

It's been going on for five months. This wasn't easy. This is something that took time and negotiation on both sides. But what I'm excited about is as they get involved, they're part of the equation. They are in day-to-day movements and working with us. They’ve also got an advertising background.

So their team is moving in conjunction with us. And that is a team aspect that I've always enjoyed.

Talk to me a little bit about $18 million. What does it mean as far as work that can be done and runway?

It's huge. Look, this will give us a two-year runway. It'll give us the opportunity to put multiple rigs on Philadelphia. Obviously, Silverton gets included in that. We will have two properties moving forward simultaneously.

The results are going to speak for themselves, but the potential we now have and the availability of multiple rigs is going to bring multiple news releases — 4 to 5 holes a month on just Philadelphia, 24-hour drilling. This is what our shareholders have been waiting for, and we're delivering it now.

And that includes this year?

Mike Stark: Our program right now is anywhere from 30 to 40 holes this calendar year. From this point forward to next year, we'd like to put 40 holes into the system. We've managed to drill 162 so far. So this is a major move forward.

Lastly, what does this say about the work done behind the scenes?

It is gratifying. I've said this before — Lex is a get-it-done guy. And now with this capital coming in, you can imagine geologists love spending money.

This fits his wheelhouse because he's got his drill program ready to execute. The area outside to the east of our property is a very exciting target. Now we're going to motivate that area as well and do more work to define where we want to drill.

Again, this capital is going to allow the company to really move forward.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) between July 31, 2025 and October 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 31, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So What: If you purchased Ramaco 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 Ramaco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52081 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 March 31, 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. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had not commenced any significant mining activity at the Brook Mine after groundbreaking; (2) no active work was taking place at the Brook Mine; (3) as a result, Ramaco overstated development progress at the Brook Mine; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Ramaco's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Ramaco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52081 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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The energy sector has been upended by the geopolitical conflict unfolding in the Middle East. News flow from the region is driving dramatic price moves in oil and natural gas. If you are looking at the sector today, you need to consider three possible oil scenarios as 2026 unfolds: prices stay the same, prices rise, or prices start to fall.

Oil prices stay the same Oil prices are hovering around $100 per barrel, or a little higher. Elevated energy prices will lead to strong financial results for energy producers (upstream companies). The longer oil stays at the current level, the longer producers benefit. The most direct impact will be on pure-play producers like Devon Energy (DVN 0.27%). It further benefits from operating in the United States, far away from the Middle East conflict.

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However, integrated energy companies like Chevron (CVX +0.12%) will also benefit, but to a lesser degree. Chevron's midstream (pipeline) and downstream (chemicals and refining) assets, along with its global portfolio, will likely temper the positives of sustained high oil prices.

Oil prices rise further If the conflict in the Middle East worsens, oil prices are likely to rise further. Prices as high as $200 a barrel have been mentioned. Producers like Devon Energy and Chevron would benefit even more as prices rise. That said, Chevron's exposure to the downstream, where oil and natural gas are key inputs, would likely be a material limiting factor on the extent to which it benefits. The worst impact from rising prices will likely be felt by pure-play refining businesses, such as Valero (VLO 0.91%), and chemicals companies, such as Dow (DOW 2.24%). That said, cost increases could be offset to some degree by rising prices for the products that downstream businesses produce, which are often commodities themselves.

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Oil prices fall If Middle East tensions de-escalate, oil prices could start to fall. It would likely take some time for the energy market to reset. The biggest beneficiaries of falling prices would be refiners and chemical companies, with Valero and Dow seeing lower input costs. Producers like Devon Energy would be negatively impacted, though it is notable that upstream companies often hedge their energy exposure. That could help to delay the earnings impact to some degree. Chevron's diversification across the energy value chain would be a net benefit, as its downstream businesses would see lower costs. That could cushion the blow to the upstream business, though it wouldn't likely be enough to offset the full impact of falling oil prices.

Sidestepping commodity risk Midstream businesses such as Enterprise Products Partners (EPD +0.29%) will avoid much of the impact from the oil price volatility. Pipeline operators charge fees for moving oil through their energy infrastructure assets, so demand for energy is more important than the price of the commodities moving through their systems.

If you are worried about where oil will go next, a midstream stock could be your best bet. That said, Enterprise's lofty 5.8% distribution yield will likely make up the lion's share of your return over time as its toll-taker business tends to grow very slowly.

Reuben Gregg Brewer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chevron. The Motley Fool recommends Enterprise Products Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Arq To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired stock in Arq and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What’s Happening:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Arq, Inc. (“Arq” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARQ) on behalf of Arq stockholders. Our investigation concerns whether Arq has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
Investigation Details:

On March 9, 2026, Arq issued a press release reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Among other items, Arq reported a GAAP loss per share of $1.20, missing analyst estimates by $1.14. Arq also issued 2026 revenue guidance in the range of $120 million - $125 million, well below the $136.9 million consensus estimate. On March 10, 2026, during a related earnings call, Arq's Chief Executive Officer said that the Company had decided "to pause our GAC [granular activated carbon] production project to conduct a comprehensive engineering and production process optimization review of the best path forward" and did "not have a firm timeline for completion."
Following these disclosures, Arq's stock price fell $1.56 per share, or 48.75%, to close at $1.64 per share on March 10, 2026.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Arq shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], by telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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Did you buy TCOM securities between April 30, 2024, and January 13, 2026?

Affected Trip.com Group Limited Investor Summary

Who: Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM)What: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filedClass Period: April 30, 2024, through January 13, 2026Deadline to Seek Lead Plaintiff Status: May 11, 2026Key Lawsuit Allegations: Material misstatements and/or omissions concerning the company’s monopolistic business activities.Investor Action: Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) for recovery options at no cost to investor RADNOR, Pa., March 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Trip.com Group Limited (Trip.com) (NASDAQ: TCOM) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired Trip.com securities between April 30, 2024, and January 13, 2026, inclusive. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and is captioned De Wilde v. Trip.com Group Limited, et al, Case No. 1:26-cv-01420 (E.D.N.Y.). Investors have until May 11, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status.  

CONTACT KTMC TO DISCUSS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:
If you purchased or acquired Trip.com securities and have lost money on your investment, you are encouraged to contact KTMC attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. at:

(484) 270-1453
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https://www.ktmc.com/tcom-tripcom-group-limited-class-action-lawsuit?utm_source=Globe&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=tcom&mktm=PR

There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.

TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - COMPLAINT ALLEGATION SUMMARY:
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Trip.com recklessly understated the regulatory risk facing the company as a result of its monopolistic business activities; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Why did Trip.com’s Stock Drop?
On January 14, 2026, Bloomberg published an article revealing that “China is investigating [Trip.com] over alleged antitrust conduct,” and the “State Administration for Market Regulation accused [Trip.com] of abusing its market position and engaging in monopolistic practices.” The article further revealed that, in September 2025, the market regulator had “summoned Trip.com for violations of rules against setting ‘unfair restrictions’ on merchants’ transactions and prices.”

On this news, Trip.com’s stock price fell $12.90 per share, or approximately 17.05%, to close at $62.78 per share on January 14, 2026.

WHAT TCOM INVESTORS CAN DO NOW:

File to be lead plaintiff by May 11, 2026.Contact KTMC for a free case evaluation. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you.Retain counsel of choice or take no action. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS FOR TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED INVESTORS:
Trip.com investors may, no later than May 11, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Trip.com investors to contact the firm for more information.

ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP (KTMC):

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (KTMC) is a leading U.S. plaintiff-side law firm focused on securities-fraud class actions and global investor protection. The firm represents individual investors as well as institutions, such as major pension funds, asset managers, and international investors. KTMC has led some of the largest recoveries in securities litigation and has been recognized by peers and the legal media with numerous accolades, including The National Law Journal’s Plaintiff’s Hot List and Trailblazers in Plaintiffs' Law, BTI Consulting Group’s Honor Roll of Most Feared Law Firms, The Legal Intelligencer’s Class Action Firm of the Year, Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, and Law360’s Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar. The firm operates globally with offices in Pennsylvania and California. KTMC has recovered over $25 billion for our clients and the classes they represent. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, please visit www.ktmc.com. The complaint in this matter was not filed by KTMC.

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CAIRO, March 21 (Reuters) - Egypt will settle $1.3 billion in arrears to international oil companies by June, ​the petroleum ministry said on Saturday, accelerating its previous ‌timetable for repayments.

Egypt had accumulated about $6.1 billion in arrears to foreign oil companies by June 30, 2024 due to a prolonged foreign currency ​shortage that delayed payments and weighed on investment ​and gas output. The shortage has since eased, though ⁠some companies have said that arrears have been once ​again accumulating.

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Under its prior timetable, announced in January this year, ​the government had expected to still have arrears of some $1.2 billion by June.

Clearing debt may encourage foreign oil and gas companies ​to resume drilling, which would boost local production ​that has been steadily falling since peaking in 2021.

More local production ‌would ⁠help the North African nation to reduce its energy imports.

Egypt's energy imports bill has more than doubled since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the government ​is considering ​asking employees ⁠to work remotely and closing shops by 9 p.m. (1900 GMT) five days a week ​to cut energy consumption.

According to a recent ​note ⁠by the Institute of International Finance, the additional cost of oil could lead to an increase in expenditure ⁠of between ​0.2% and 0.55% of the ​country's GDP at a time when its economy is barely recovering from ​successive shocks.

Reporting by Mohamed Ezz; Editing by Sharon Singleton

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of GSI Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIT) resulting from allegations that GSI Technology may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased GSI Technology securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52527 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 3, 2026, a post was issued on Stockwits in which it stated that "GSI is almost certainly hiding that their chip did not run Gemma-3 at all, only the pre-generation RAG phase. APU lack the MAC units required for matrix multiplication, which is critical for AI workloads."

On this news, GSI Technology's stock price fell $1.08 per share, or 14.2%, to close at $6.52 per share on February 4, 2026.

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. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. 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 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.

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