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Stock to Watch: Costco (COST - Free Report) Based in Issaquah, Washington, Costco Wholesale Corporation sells high volumes of foods and general merchandise (including household products and appliances) at discounted prices through membership warehouses. It is one of the largest warehouse club operators in the United States. The company also operates e-commerce sites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.

COST is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Momentum investors should take note of this Retail-Wholesale stock. COST has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 3.6% over the past four weeks.

Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $20.23 per share. COST also boasts an average earnings surprise of +0.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, COST should be on investors' short list.

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Posted: March 3, 2026

Bitcoin’s [BTC] price action remains uncertain, with the asset locked in a range-bound structure for weeks, trading between $68,000 and $70,000 without a decisive breakout in either direction.

Amid this indecision, fresh on-chain data and liquidity trends suggest that buyers may be attempting to regain control. If sustained, this shift could shape Bitcoin’s short-term trajectory.

Active Bitcoin supply declines Active Bitcoin supply has fallen over the last 30 days, signaling reduced transaction activity across the network. This contraction carries several implications for the broader market.

Under current conditions, the decline suggests fewer coins are changing hands, contributing to subdued volatility.

Lower activity typically reflects caution among participants, particularly in an environment where conviction remains fragile.

Source: Alphractal

Recent liquidation data reinforces this view. Over the past few days, total liquidations have amounted to roughly $132 million—a relatively modest figure compared to periods of heightened volatility.

Liquidations often spike during sharp price swings, so the muted figure underscores the current market calm.

This trend also indicates that traders are less willing to assume additional risk. Instead, many prefer to hold their assets for longer durations.

Holding reduces circulating supply, which can be constructive, particularly at a time when demand appears weak and broader sentiment remains cautious.

Demand shows signs of exhaustion Spot exchange netflow—a key indicator used to track inflows and outflows of assets from exchanges—points to thinning demand.

Data from CoinGlass shows that total Spot accumulation over the past 72 hours reached just $238.11 million in net buys.

Notably, the 1st of March accounted for more than half of that figure, with $145.22 million in net purchases. Even then, the overall scale remains limited. Today alone, roughly $55.62 million flowed into Bitcoin.

Such demand levels are insufficient to trigger a decisive price move. While a segment of investors maintains a bullish outlook, the broader market appears sidelined and cautious.

Source: CryptoQuant

Interestingly, most of the recent purchases have come from whales—large holders with substantial capital at their disposal. Despite their participation, price action has remained largely muted.

Spot average order size data supports this observation, showing that both large and smaller whales have dominated trading activity for more than eight consecutive weeks.

Yet, their accumulation has not translated into a meaningful breakout, underscoring the lack of broader market participation.

Sell pressure remains contained One constructive development is the steady increase in the number of Bitcoin addresses in profit.

Data from CryptoQuant’s UTXO (unspent transaction output) in profit metric shows a growing share of holders sitting on unrealized gains. Typically, rising profitability can incentivize selling, adding pressure to price.

However, active addresses have declined, suggesting that many of these profitable holders are not rushing to exit. Instead, they appear content to hold.

At the time of writing, the number of UTXOs in profit stood at approximately 246 million.

Source: CryptoQuant

If this upward trend continues without a corresponding surge in selling activity, Bitcoin could attempt a break above the $70,000 threshold. Still, sustained upside will require stronger Spot market demand.

Without it, any breakout risks fading, leaving Bitcoin confined within its current range.

Final Summary Active Bitcoin supply has declined over the past 30 days as investors pull back from transacting. Demand has fallen to a notable low, even as the number of investors in profit continues to rise.

The US miner plans to sell nearly all of its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting a broader industry shift toward AI and HPC.

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Core Scientific announced it expects to sell nearly all of its Bitcoin reserves, approximately 2,500 BTC, during the first quarter of 2026. 

As one of the largest U.S.-based crypto mining and blockchain infrastructure companies, Core Scientific says the sale is intended to boost liquidity and fund capital expenditures for its expansion into AI-focused compute colocation services.

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The company expects to sell most of its Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter, but the exact timing and amount could change depending on the market and its cash needs.

As of the end of 2025, Core Scientific held 2,537 Bitcoin, worth $222 million, up nearly tenfold from 256 BTC a year earlier. Despite heavy spending on AI-focused colocation, the company retained most of its mined Bitcoin, steadily building its reserves.

Strategic Shift Toward AI and High-Performance ComputingCore Scientific’s plan to sell Bitcoin shows a major strategic shift. The company, once one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miners in the U.S., is moving away from pure mining. It is now focusing on high-density AI and high-performance computing (HPC) colocation.

This follows a broader industry trend, where miners are repurposing infrastructure and treasury assets for AI workloads, which are expected to provide more predictable returns than traditional mining.

Several major miners are following a similar path, shifting focus from traditional Bitcoin mining to AI and high-performance computing (HPC). 

Earlier this year, MARA Holdings announced a joint venture with Starwood Digital Ventures to build up to 2.5 gigawatts of IT capacity for AI workloads, signaling a clear move into new revenue streams.

Bitdeer Technologies Group reportedly sold its entire Bitcoin treasury to reallocate capital into AI and HPC infrastructure, while Cipher Digital (formerly Cipher Mining) rebranded to highlight its HPC focus and secured significant funding for data center expansions with major partners.

Why This MattersThe reduction of Bitcoin exposure by major miners such as Core Scientific, Bitdeer, and MARA signals a structural shift in the industry. Large-scale mining capacity is moving away from BTC production, which could tighten supply and slow network hash rate growth temporarily, at least temporarily.

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Ethereum prints a sixth red monthly candle as ETH retests a descending trendline, with traders tracking $1,800s or $2,222.

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XRP, the fifth crypto asset by market capitalization, has decoupled from Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital coin. The decoupling occurred within the last 24 hours as the price of BTC recorded a slight uptick, leaving XRP in the red zone.

XRP struggles below $2 as bearish momentum persistsAs per CoinMarketCap data, XRP is no longer responding to Bitcoin’s speculative cycles in the short term. This decoupling implies that XRP would have to rely on its own utility as an asset in the crypto space to post a price rebound if it hopes to quit the red zone.

XRP’s downward momentum has lingered for some time, and the coin has found it difficult to reclaim the $2 price zone. In the last 30 days, XRP has dipped by over 19.03% as volatility concerns continue to impact the altcoin.

A positive development from its recent decoupling from Bitcoin is that the trading volume is up by 25.11% to $3.33 billion as of this writing. The spike in volume is likely due to activity by large holders on the XRP market.

The price has remained within the $1.34 to $1.42 range over the last 24 hours. XRP currently exchanges hands at $1.34, which represents a 0.6% decline within the period.

XRP Price Chart | Source: CoinMarketCap/TradingViewThe asset’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 43.23 does not offer much hope as it signals continued bearish momentum. With XRP decoupled from Bitcoin, its price needs to climb up to $1.40 and stabilize above it in order to challenge the current short-term downtrend.

Notably, for this to happen, the volume increase needs to be sustained by market participants. A continued surge in volume signals conviction on the part of buyers in the ecosystem. If the volume slips, XRP could face a more difficult path reversing the downtrend.

XRP’s liquidation pressure and March rebound outlookAs U.Today reported, XRP risks losing about 50% of its value against Bitcoin after it closed February bearish. XRP’s performance stayed below the middle Bollinger Band on its monthly time frame, signaling the likelihood of a lingering downtrend for the altcoin.

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Already, on the first trading day of March, XRP investors experienced harsh liquidation for long traders as the market lost over $350 million in 24 hours. The price instability of XRP has left many guessing at the prospects of the coin.

Nonetheless, data suggests that XRP could rebound by as much as 16.5%, which is the coin’s monthly average growth rate for March. If this happens, XRP could close above $1.60 or higher under favorable conditions. 

Cardano (ADA), down 5.9% from Monday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer.

Bitcoin price retreated by over 2.50% on Tuesday, erasing some of the gains made on Monday. It dropped to $67,000, and could be at risk of falling to $50,000 as the US dollar and crude oil prices surge.

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Bitcoin price retreated by over 2.50% on Tuesday, erasing the gains made on Monday. The coin retreated as the US dollar and bond yields rose. Crude oil prices continued rising as the war in Ukraine continued. US dollar and crude oil surge amid risks of a prolonged war Bitcoin (BTC) price has sunk into a technical bear market, a trend that may continue in the foreseeable future. The US Dollar Index jumped to $99.38, its highest level since January this year. It has soared by over 3.8% from its lowest level in January.

Crude oil prices have continued rising, with Brent jumping to $84 and the West Texas Intermediate hitting $76. Oil was trading at $55 earlier this year, and analysts believe that the uptrend will continue as the war in Iran accelerates.

Therefore, the implication is that the Federal Reserve will find it difficult to cut interest rates as inflation continues rising. A report released last week showed that the Producer Price Index held steady in February, a trend that may continue this year. 

The bond market is sending signals that the Fed may hold rates steady. For example, the 10-year yield rose by 1.33% to 4.105%, while the 30-year jumped to 4.70%. This mirrors the performance in key prediction markets, with most traders expecting it to cut rates two times this year.

Bitcoin price often retreats when the US dollar index is in a strong uptrend and when the Fed is embracing a more hawkish tone.

Meanwhile, data compiled by CoinGlass shows that the futures open interest dropped to over $43 billion, down sharply from last year’s high of over $95 billion.

Bitcoin price prediction: technical analysis BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news  The daily chart reveals that the BTC price has sold off since October last year. It has stayed below the 50-day moving average and the Supertrend indicators. That is a sign that bears remain in control.

The coin has also formed a bearish pennant pattern, which normally leads to more downside, potentially to the year-to-date low of $60,000. A drop below that level will signal more downside to the psychological level at $50,000.

On the positive side, the reversal may happen soon if there are signs of a ceasefire happening in the Middle East.

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With about 414 billion SHIB leaving exchanges in less than a day, Shiba Inu recently experienced a notable on-chain shift. The recent bearish pressure that usually results from growing exchange reserves is effectively reset by the negative netflow figure, which indicates that more tokens are being withdrawn than deposited.  

Exchange metrics show that while total exchange netflow has gone negative, reserves have somewhat decreased. In general, this combination suggests that holders might be transferring assets into private wallets instead of getting them ready for liquidation. 

Market complicatedSHIB is still trading below all significant moving averages and is stuck in a steady decline. The asset keeps printing lower highs and lower lows, and every small attempt at a recovery is swiftly sold. The price is being pushed toward new local lows, and the larger bearish structure is being reinforced by recent candles that show acceleration to the downside.

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SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewAn important dynamic is created by the divergence between price weakness and on-chain improvement. Large exchange outflows do not always result in buying demand, but they do lessen short-term supply pressure. 

Market players must intervene forcefully enough to recover broken resistance levels in order for SHIB to enter recovery mode. Technical structure continues to be the prevailing factor until that occurs.

What should investors expect? Stabilization is more likely than an instant breakout in the near future. If overall sentiment toward cryptocurrencies improves, the negative netflow may slow further downward momentum and set the stage for a relief bounce. In such cases, a technical recovery from oversold territory of 10-20% would not be out of the ordinary.

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Confirmation is crucial, though. Genuine accumulation, as opposed to transient short covering, would be indicated by sustained higher lows and rising volume on upward movements. 

SHIB may continue to decline, even in the face of improved exchange metrics, if those components do not show up. Shiba Inu is currently in a difficult situation. Although there is less sell pressure, according to on-chain data, the price action is still structurally weak.

Circle stock jumped after strong USDC growth and rising revenue. Clear U.S. stablecoin regulations boosted investor confidence. Shares of the circle have continued to climb on Monday by rising 15% and extended gains to nearly 60% since the company reported its fourth quarter earnings last week. The stock is now trading around $96, up more than 70% over the past month. 

The main reason behind the stock surge is strong growth in Circle’s stablecoin. Circle says that USDC supply increased 72% year over year to $75.3 billion, and the transaction volume reached $11.9 trillion, up 247%, with revenue rising 77% to $770 million. Investors appear focused on the company’s strong growth rather than the short-term loss. 

Investors’ confidence has also improved due to the clearer rules for the stablecoin in the U.S. Trump has signed the Genesis Act into law, and the act sets rules for the stablecoin issuer and aims to strengthen oversight. Recently, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency shared details on how the law will be implemented. 

The rally in the Circle shares in happening while markets react to the geopolitical events. Following a U.S. military operation in Iran, Bitcoin briefly sold off before stabilizing. Meanwhile, oil and gold prices rose due to supply concerns, and investors shifted attention to the defensive crypto assets like stablecoins. 

Some analysts say that the Circle is no longer viewed simply as a cryptic company. Instead, it is increasingly seen as a part of the future of AI-poweredpayments infrastructure. Investors currently see Circle as a stable player in the digital asset industry, while risk remains in the broader market. 

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Dogecoin ETF products have upturned their no-inflow stalemate in an unusual twist on the market. Current data from SoSoValue shows that these products have raked in more than $779,000 as of March 2. This coincided with a time when the DOGE price was experiencing neutral consolidation

Dogecoin ETF outlookThe SoSoValue chart shows that the last time Dogecoin ETF recorded an inflow was Feb. 2. At the time, the products saw a total of $252,530 in inflows. 

Dogecoin ETFs are not particularly the favorites of institutional investors, as intermittent inflows come only after a long period of no flow. Since launch, Dogecoin ETF products have recorded a total inflow of $7.45 million.

This inflow record pales in comparison to figures recorded by rival altcoin XRP. XRP ETF products have seen more than $1.2 billion in inflows, suggesting investors' preference for the bridge asset over a meme coin.

Judging by the inflow trend, the $779,000 recorded this month marks the highest level since the more than $1.6 million raked in in early January.

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It remains unknown whether the current ETF inflow will prove sustainable for Dogecoin, as the majority of altcoins are seeing drawdowns from their respective all-time highs.

Dogecoin price analysisIn reality, the actual Dogecoin ETF inflow is not enough to stir a positive shift in the price of the underlying currency.

For the Dogecoin price to experience a positive tick, the ETF inflow will have to be sustainable over a longer time frame. The liquidity drain stirred by ETF products remains a crucial catalyst for a price surge, and investors are watching this, alongside the DOGE open interest trend.

Dogecoin Price Chart | Source: CoinMarketCap/TradingViewAs of writing, the price of Dogecoin was pegged at $0.09, down by 0.25% in the past 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap data. Although DOGE is still deep in a death cross setup, its improving RSI from the oversold level hints that a possible bullish flip is possible.

CME Group’s Crypto Futures Empire GrowsCME Group has significantly expanded its regulated crypto futures lineup, now offering exposure to over 75% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, a landmark milestone that highlights the accelerating institutional adoption and mainstream integration of digital assets.

The global derivatives powerhouse announced that with the launch of futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, its regulated crypto suite now captures a commanding share of total market capitalization. 

These additions build on its existing Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP futures, cementing one of the most expansive and institution-ready crypto derivatives platforms in the world.

The expansion comes as Bitcoin and major altcoins continue to rally, defying geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S.–Israel & Iran skirmishes and reinforcing crypto’s growing role as a resilient macro asset class.

In a statement, CME noted: 

“Combined with our existing Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP products, the introduction of Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures now provide access to over 75% of the crypto market capitalization.”

CME Group Expands Crypto Futures, Bringing 75% of Market Cap Under Regulated Institutional AccessThis expansion is far more than symbolic, it reflects a calculated push to capture surging institutional appetite for regulated, diversified crypto exposure. 

By offering futures tied to assets that represent the majority of total market capitalization, CME Group is cementing its role as the primary on-ramp for hedge funds, asset managers, and corporations seeking compliant, risk-managed access to digital assets.

Meanwhile, Brad Garlinghouse has signaled that the CLARITY Act could be imminent, noting that the regulatory “door is wide open.” If realized, clearer U.S. crypto legislation would further legitimize the sector, reinforcing institutional confidence and accelerating capital inflows into regulated platforms like CME.

Well, CME’s inclusion of XRP and Stellar (XLM) reinforces its presence in blockchain networks powering real-world financial systems, while Cardano and Chainlink expand exposure to smart contracts and decentralized oracles, key pillars of Web3. Notably, Ripple’s CTO confirms XRP transactions are fully immutable and unstoppable.

For institutional investors, crypto futures provide advantages beyond spot markets: standardized contracts, regulated clearing, capital efficiency, and transparent price discovery.

Leveraging its dominance in traditional derivatives, CME brings credibility as digital assets mature into a mainstream asset class.

With over 75% of the total crypto market now accessible on a U.S.-regulated exchange, crypto is moving beyond a niche market and integrating into core financial infrastructure. 

As regulatory clarity strengthens and institutional adoption grows, CME’s expanding crypto suite is poised to become the benchmark for large-scale digital asset exposure, cementing its central role in the evolving crypto economy.

ConclusionCME Group’s expansion is a milestone in crypto’s institutional evolution. With regulated futures covering over 75% of the market, including XRP, CME is turning digital assets from speculative instruments into risk-managed investment vehicles. 

As institutional demand grows and regulation matures, CME is emerging as a cornerstone in integrating crypto into mainstream finance.

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YZi Labs committed $100 million to Hash Global’s BNB Holdings Fund, extending earlier support for the retail focused BNB Yield Fund. Hash Global says BNB Chain’s scale, 5 million daily active users and 760 million unique addresses, supports an institutional shift from allocation to ecosystem participation. The fund offers institutional custody, transparent yield distribution and auditable compliance, and frames BNB’s path as ecosystem co-building versus BTC ETFs and ETH staking. Hash Global said YZi Labs has made a $100 million commitment to the institutional version of its BNB Yield Fund, branded the BNB Holdings Fund. Announced March 3, 2026 in Hong Kong, the deal deepens a relationship that previously backed the retail oriented BNB Yield Fund aimed at traditional distribution channels and individual investors. This time, a $100M commitment that formalizes BNB’s institutional phase is the core signal, with Hash Global calling it a new phase for BNB’s institutional capital layer and partnership expansion. It positions institutions for long-term ecosystem collaboration through capital alignment.

From Asset Allocation to Ecosystem Participation The pitch is that BNB’s ecosystem scale is institutional-grade. Hash Global highlighted BNB Chain as one of the world’s largest networks, with over 5 million daily active users and 760 million unique addresses, serving about half a billion people through platforms like Binance and CoinMarketCap, wallets such as Trust Wallet and SafePal, and DeFi protocols including PancakeSwap and Aster. It noted BNB ranks among the top four digital assets by market capitalization. The original BNB Yield Fund brought ecosystem yield to traditional channels in a secure, compliant, low-cost, flexible format, validating the model at-scale.

For institutions, the new vehicle is positioned as a compliance-forward wrapper around on-chain yield. Hash Global said the BNB Holdings Fund provides an institutional custody framework, transparent yield distribution mechanisms, and auditable compliance arrangements, letting financial institutions participate without direct on-chain exposure while keeping regulatory clarity and operational security. It also sketched a “value flywheel”: institutional capital supports asset and business migration on-chain, expanding on-chain economic activity; that vitality strengthens BNB’s fundamental value; appreciation boosts institutional returns and encourages longer commitments; and stable capital further reinforces ecosystem expansion. The firm called this path distinct.

Hash Global framed BNB’s institutional pathway as ecosystem co-building. It contrasted bitcoin’s ETF-style financialization and ether’s staking-driven yield participation with BNB’s blend of exchange liquidity and active on-chain infrastructure, built over eight years as an economic driver. YZi Labs head Ella Zhang called BNB a “foundational utility asset with attractive yield,” backing a vehicle for “structural returns” and ecosystem “hypergrowth.” Founder KK said institutionalization is structural alignment between capital and ecosystem development. YZi Labs reported over $10 billion AUM; Hash Global said it has invested in 80+ Web3 firms and incubates early-stage projects locally.

One crypto whale has adopted a strategy of shorting silver, using Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 infrastructure. The strategy, usually reserved for mainstream finance, has shown silver’s usage in place of crypto assets. 

A whale has opened a leveraged short position on silver, at one point carrying over $2M in unrealized gains on Hyperliquid. Silver became one of the hottest assets on HIP-3, as its tokenized version reflected the volatility on traditional markets. 

The whale’s known address holds a 20X leveraged position on silver, with a notional value of over $12.34M. The unrealized gains fluctuated between $2.02M and $1.86M, as silver was still facing disparate pressures. 

Shorting silver is also the unpopular position, meaning the trader also received $13K in funding fees. The position’s liquidation point is at $107.96, while silver traded at $83.67. The whale entered the market at $96, catching the most recent slide. 

The trader also has a known wallet with $5.24M sitting in USDC to be used as potential liquidity. Previously, the silver trader with the 0x007 wallet also took positions in HYPE tokens. 

Why are traders shorting silver? Crypto traders treated silver as an experimental asset, which was only offered recently through XYZ on Hyperliquid. Silver is much safer to short compared to digital coins and tokens, which can be pumped more easily to liquidate positions. Even coins with years-long downtrends and relatively safe shorting have erased their losses and liquidated the positions. 

Silver, on the other hand, has normalized after breaking up its recent rally. With significant physical reserves held, a short squeeze on silver is much less likely. 

This leaves crypto traders with an asset potentially more viable for a short position, with lower volatility compared to altcoins. Silver traders on HIP-3 were also liquidated during the initial hike above $120, but new attempts at shorting returned as silver established a safer range. 

Silver is still in the top 5 most active assets on HIP-3 | Source: Dune Analytics Silver is no longer the top-traded asset on HIP-3, but it remains in the top 5. Gold has returned as the top asset, while commodities make the most actively traded category on the HIP-3 platform. 

Is Jane Street also active in the silver market? As silver crashed from its peak, traditional markets looked around to see if any significant players had an interest in shorting silver. The precious metal has a significant paper market, allowing for strong directional speculation.

Rumors have appeared that Jane Street may be manipulating the price of silver and benefiting from volatility. Jane Street is the world’s biggest holder of BlackRock silver trust shares for physical metal exposure, while also trading options to benefit from volatility. 

Jane Street’s physical silver is held by J.P. Morgan, meaning the trading company has enough leeway for riskier positions. The potential to short silver remains significant, allowing crypto traders to copy-trade and short the asset with higher confidence. 

BTC rebounds ~4.8% to $68.8k after Iran strikes as outflows spike.

Summary

BTC trades near $68.8k, up ~4.8% in 24h after dipping mid‑$65k.​ ETH holds around $2.0k with choppy, range‑bound action, little changed.​ SOL near $84–$86, under 1% higher, intraday $83–$90 range on thin liquidity. Joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets have turned the country’s already‑fraught relationship with digital assets into a live‑fire test of how crypto behaves under extreme geopolitical stress. Within minutes of the first strikes, outflows from Iran’s largest domestic exchange spiked, while global crypto prices whipsawed before regaining their footing.

On‑chain analytics firms describe a market scrambling for the exits, but not yet in full‑blown panic. Chainalysis reports that outflows from major Iranian platforms “spiked” in the hours after the bombardment, part of what it calls “a year of rising on‑chain activity” tied to sanctions pressure and a collapsing rial. Elliptic, which has tracked Iranian entities for years, warned that “military escalation involving Iran heightens risk exposure for cryptoasset compliance teams,” urging exchanges to reassess sanctions controls and counterparties.

The flows are not just numbers; they are a political signal. In a recent blog post on the conflict, TRM Labs noted that Iran’s crypto market is showing “liquidity stress, internet‑driven contraction, and FX controls — but no systemic failure,” a profile more consistent with controlled capital flight than speculative mania. A separate Reuters investigation earlier this year found that Iran’s surging crypto usage had already drawn closer scrutiny in Washington, with U.S. officials examining whether offshore platforms are helping Tehran “evade sanctions and move value for state‑linked entities.”

Global markets have absorbed the shock with familiar volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $68,864, up roughly 4.8% over the last 24 hours after dipping toward the mid‑$65,000s earlier in the session. One analysis described the move as a “rebound to $68,870… after posting a 3.76% correction over the past 24 hours,” underscoring how quickly liquidity snapped back once the worst‑case scenarios were priced out. Ethereum (ETH) trades near $2,029, little changed on the day after a week of choppy range‑bound action. Solana (SOL) changes hands around $84–$86, up less than 1% in the last 24 hours, with intraday prints stretching from roughly $83 on the lows to almost $90 at the highs.

Analysts are blunt about the stakes. One strategist quoted in regional media warned that “markets remain vulnerable after Iran strikes… Bitcoin is likely to be rattled further by oil and Fed variables,” highlighting how digital assets now sit squarely in the cross‑currents of energy, rates, and war risk. For now, the data shows a system absorbing stress — but also a regime once again probing the gray zones of the global financial system.

Richard N. Frommer appointed as Interim President and CEO

Erik Thoresen appointed as Chairman of the Board

HOUSTON, Texas, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company,” “Prairie,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, today announced several leadership changes, including the voluntary resignation of CEO and Chairman, Edward Kovalik, and the retirement of President and director, Gary C. Hanna. The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Richard N. Frommer, a member of the Board, to serve as Interim President and CEO of the Company, while the Company conducts a search for a permanent President and CEO. The Board has also appointed Erik Thoresen to serve as Chairman of the Board.

“Rich brings more than four decades of experience building and operating oil and gas businesses, including deep expertise in the DJ Basin and broader Rocky Mountain region,” said Erik Thoresen, Chairman of the Board. “His proven track record as President and CEO of Great Western Petroleum, along with prior executive roles across the industry, reflects a disciplined approach to asset development, capital allocation, and operational execution. We are confident that his experience, leadership, and regional knowledge position him well to guide Prairie through its next phase of growth and value creation.”

The Company has entered into separation agreements with Mr. Kovalik and Mr. Hanna with respect to the terms of their separation from the Company. The Company has initiated a search process for a permanent President and CEO and intends on retaining a leading executive search firm to support this process, which will include both internal and external candidates.

“On behalf of the Board and the entire Company, I would like to thank Ed and Gary, Prairie’s co-founders, for their vision and leadership to Prairie during the Company’s initial inception and acquisition phases,” said Richard N. Frommer, Interim President and CEO. “Their efforts helped strengthen our operational foundation and strategic position. I look forward to working closely with our team to build on that momentum, maintain disciplined execution, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”

About Rich Frommer

Mr. Frommer has served as director of the Company since November 2024. Mr. Frommer was President and Chief Executive Officer of Great Western Petroleum from February 2013 to September 2021. From May 2002 to November 2012, Mr. Frommer was Senior Vice President, Rocky Mountain division at Samson Resources Company until its sale to KKR & Co., L.P. Prior to Mr. Frommer’s time at Samson Resources Company, Mr. Frommer spent four years at HS Resources Inc. as New Ventures Manager where he was responsible for entrance into new areas and plays in Colorado, Wyoming and Louisiana. He attended advanced oil and gas management courses at Southern Methodist University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences from New York State University College at Oneonta. He is a Wyoming Certified Professional Geologist.

About Erik Thoresen

Mr. Thoresen has served as a director of the Company since May 2023. Mr. Thoresen has been a partner at Boka Group, LLC, a sovereign resilience-focused investment firm, since November 2022. From January 2022 to December 2023, Mr. Thoresen served as the chief financial officer of Fusion Acquisition Corp. II. Prior to that, he served as the chief business development officer of Glass House Group, Inc., from August 2021 to June 2022. Mr. Thoresen was the vice president of mergers and acquisitions and real estate at Harvest Health and Recreation, Inc., that is now part of Trulieve Corp., from January 2019 to March 2021. Previously, from November 2013 to July 2018, Mr. Thoresen was the chief operating, and investment, officer of Jonathan D. Pond, LLC, a wealth management firm, and prior to that held executive roles at the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and E*TRADE Financial Corporation, now part of Morgan Stanley. He received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Syracuse University in 1994, and a Master of Business Administration from the Darden School at the University of Virginia in 2000.

About Prairie Operating Co.

Prairie Operating Co. is a Houston-based publicly traded independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources in the United States. The Company’s assets and operations are concentrated in the oil and liquids-rich regions of the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, with a primary focus on the Niobrara and Codell formations. The Company is committed to the responsible development of its oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids resources and is focused on maximizing returns through consistent growth, capital discipline, and sustainable cash flow generation.

More information about the Company can be found at www.prairieopco.com.

Investor Relations Contact:

Wobbe Ploegsma
[email protected]
832-274-3449

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The information included in this press release and in any oral statements made in connection herewith include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding future financial performance, business strategies, expansion plans, future results of operations, estimated revenues, losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “project” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks are not exhaustive. Other sections of this press release could include additional factors that could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors nor can we assess the effects of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. Our SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements in this press release should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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New patent filing advances intellectual property for separation and purification of lithium from lithium-bearing brines

Technology has been field-tested alongside membrane-based concentration systems, feeding into ReElement's proprietary final stage purification and high-purity output

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced the filing of a new patent application designed to complement Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) processes for the production of ultra-high-purity lithium products from lithium-bearing brines.

This newly filed patent expands ReElement's intellectual property portfolio and reflects its continued leadership in advancing innovative, modular, and environmentally responsible refining technologies. The filing represents ReElement's eighth next-generation patent application, with additional filings currently in development.

Integrating Innovation with Direct Lithium Extraction

ReElement has been actively collaborating with DLE operators focused on extracting and concentrating lithium from low-concentration aqueous brines. Through these collaborations, it became evident that ReElement's advanced proprietary chromatography-based separation and purification platform integrates seamlessly within DLE process flows.

While DLE technologies efficiently extract and concentrate lithium from brines, ReElement's refining platform is uniquely positioned to convert those concentrated streams into high-purity, battery-grade lithium products. The combination enhances overall process efficiency, reduces cost, optimizes recovery, and improves final product purity.

"Many in the market view emerging refining technologies as competitive alternatives," said Mark Jensen, CEO of ReElement Technologies. "Our approach has always been complementary. DLE works exceptionally well at extraction and concentration from brines, and our chromatography platform works exceptionally well at separation and purification. When integrated, the result is a more efficient, scalable, and economically competitive pathway to battery-grade lithium."

A Complementary Model for a More Competitive Supply Chain

ReElement's multi-mineral, multi-feedstock refining platform was designed to be adaptable across diverse upstream inputs. For lithium, these including brine, hard rock, recycled black mass, and other lithium-bearing feedstocks. This flexibility allows the Company to support innovation across the full value chain rather than compete against it.

Continued Commitment to R&D and Mineral Independence

The filing of this patent underscores ReElement's commitment to reinvesting in research and development to address one of the most critical chokepoints in the global supply chain: separation, purification, and refining.

Global refining capacity remains highly concentrated, with legacy solvent-based systems dominating in regions outside the United States. ReElement's chromatography-based refining model provides a cleaner, lower-chemical, lower-footprint alternative capable of being deployed domestically and across allied nations.

"We believe supply chain challenges must be solved through innovation - not imitation," Jensen added. "Our platform brings meaningful advancement to the separation and purification segment of the supply chain, where geopolitical concentration has historically created vulnerability. By complementing upstream technologies like DLE, we are building a stronger, more resilient, and economically competitive domestic rare earth and critical mineral ecosystem."

Expanding a Strategic Intellectual Property Portfolio

This filing marks ReElement's eighth next-generation patent application and continues the Company's systematic expansion of proprietary technologies across rare earth and critical mineral refining. Additional patent applications are currently in development as part of a broader strategy to secure U.S. and allied-nation mineral independence and long-term sustainability.

A New Model for Domestic and Allied-Nation Refining Capacity

ReElement's refining platform can be sited quickly, occupies a fraction of the footprint of traditional refineries, and achieves ultra-high-purity outputs with dramatically reduced environmental impact. This enables:

rapid deployment for domestic or allied-nation supply chains

co-location with mining or concentration assets

reduced capital and operating costs

cleaner, solvent-free processing compatible with U.S. environmental standards

scalable production of battery-grade lithium and other high-purity rare earth and critical materials

About ReElement Technologies Corporation

ReElement Technologies Corporation, a portfolio company of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), is a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements. Its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform technology focuses on the refining of recycled material from rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries, concentrated ores and brines, as well as coal-based waste streams and byproducts to create a cost effective and environmentally-safe, circular supply chain. ReElement has developed its innovative and scalable "Powered by ReElement" process which collaboratively utilizes its exclusively licensed intellectual property within its partners' material processing flow sheets to more efficiently support the global supply chain's growing demand for magnet and battery-grade products. For more information visit reelementtech.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)

American Resources Corporation is a leader in the critical mineral supply chain, developing innovative solutions both upstream and downstream of the refining process. The company and its affiliates focus on the extraction and processing of metallurgical carbon and iron ore, essential ingredients in steelmaking, as well as critical and rare earth minerals for the electrification market and recycled metals.

Leveraging its affiliation and former parent status of ReElement Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements, American Resources is investing in and developing efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations. These operations include mining interests in conventional and unconventional sources, recycling, and manufacturing.

American Resources has established a nimble, low-cost business model centered on growth, which provides a significant opportunity to scale its portfolio of assets to meet the growing global infrastructure and electrification markets while also continuing to acquire operations and significantly reduce their legacy industry risks. Its streamlined and efficient operations are able to maximize margins while reducing costs. For more information visit americanresourcescorp.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond American Resources Corporation's control. The words "believes", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could", "continue", "seeks", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "intends", "estimates", or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

Investor Contact:

JTC Team, LLC
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(908) 824 - 0775
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SOURCE: American Resources Corporation

SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) securities between April 22, 2025 and October 28, 2025, all dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until April 20, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Enphase Energy class action lawsuit. Captioned Tripathi v. Enphase Energy, Inc., No. 26-cv-01380 (N.D. Cal.), the Enphase Energy class action lawsuit charges Enphase Energy as well as certain of Enphase Energy’s top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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

https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-enphase-class-action-lawsuit-enph.html

You can also contact attorney J.C. Sanchez of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CASE ALLEGATIONS: Enphase Energy, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells home energy solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry.

The Enphase Energy class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Enphase Energy overstated its ability to manage its channel inventory; (ii) Enphase Energy overstated its ability to mitigate effects arising from the termination of the Residential Clean Energy Credit pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 25D (the “25D Credit”); and (iii) accordingly, Enphase Energy overstated its financial and operational prospects.

The Enphase Energy class action lawsuit further alleges that on October 28, 2025, Enphase Energy reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, disclosing that it expected elevated channel inventory to result in lower battery storage shipments in the fourth quarter of 2025, and that the expiration of the 25D Credit would negatively impact revenues for the first quarter of 2026. On this news, the price of Enphase Energy stock fell more than 15%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Enphase Energy securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Enphase Energy 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 Enphase Energy investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Enphase Energy 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 Enphase Energy class action lawsuit.

ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation. Our Firm ranked #1 on the most recent ISS Securities Class Action Services Top 50 Report, recovering more than $916 million for investors in 2025. This marks our fourth #1 ranking in the past five years. And in those five years alone, Robbins Geller recovered $8.4 billion for investors – $3.4 billion more than any other law firm. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the world, and the Firm’s attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:

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MELBOURNE, Australia, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for chronic diseases, including recurrent and metastatic cancer, today highlights the potential of its lead asset, PRP, as a novel therapeutic approach to the treatment and prevention of metastatic cancer from solid tumors, especially more aggressively spreading, less differentiated tumors, which offer a poor patient prognosis. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate stuck at just 13% and no real progress has been made in recent years. To put that into perspective, overall cancer survival is 70%.

Standard treatments like chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel), targeted therapies (e.g., KRAS inhibitors), and emerging options (immunotherapies, tumor-treating fields like Optune Pax) extend life modestly but often bring harsh side effects, resistance, and limited success against this aggressive, metastasis-prone disease.

Enter Propanc's PRP—a promising investigational proenzyme therapy (trypsinogen + chymotrypsinogen in a 1:6 ratio) delivered intravenously. Unlike cytotoxic drugs that kill dividing cells broadly, PRP targets cancer stem cells, blocks metastasis by suppressing epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), disrupts the tumor microenvironment, curbs angiogenesis, and boosts chemosensitivity—potentially making standard treatments more effective with far less toxicity.

Preclinical data shines: >85% tumor growth inhibition in pancreatic models, reduced fibrosis and resistance markers, and a gentler profile (no major side effects in limited prior human use). A small compassionate study (rectal version) extended survival from ~5.6 to 9 months in advanced cases.

PRP vs. Current Treatment Options:

Chemo: PRP could sensitize resistant tumors and cut doses/side effects.Targeted drugs: Broader attack on stem cells and spread, not just single mutations.Immunotherapy: May warm up “cold” pancreatic tumors by remodeling the microenvironment.
According to industry sources the global pancreatic cancer treatment market is valued at ~$4.42 billion in 2026 and projected to explode to $14.43 billion by 2034 (CAGR ~16%), fueled by rising cases and demand for better options.

Propanc is gearing up for a Phase 1b First-In-Human trial in 2026 (30–40 advanced solid tumor patients), backed by fresh funding ($100M facility), new patents, and FDA Orphan Drug status for pancreatic cancer.

“We are excited about PRP’s potential to transform cancer care by targeting the underlying mechanisms of metastasis with a mechanism that could offer meaningful advantages over existing therapies,” said James Nathanielsz, Propanc’s Chief Executive Officer. “PRP remains experimental—no large human efficacy data yet—but its multi-targeted, low-toxicity approach could redefine care for a disease desperate for breakthroughs,” Mr. Nathanielsz concludes.

About Propanc Biopharma, Inc.

Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPCB) is developing a novel approach to preventing cancer recurrence and metastasis by targeting and eradicating cancer stem cells through proenzyme activation. The Company’s lead product candidate, PRP, is designed to address the underlying drivers of cancer proliferation and spread.

More information: www.propanc.com

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Target (TGT - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.41 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +12.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this retailer would post earnings of $1.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.78, delivering a surprise of +1.14%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Target, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry, posted revenues of $30.45 billion for the quarter ended January 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.21%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $30.92 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Target shares have added about 15.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 0.5%.

What's Next for Target?While Target has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Target was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.47 on $24.38 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.73 on $107.14 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Discount Stores is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Dollar Tree (DLTR - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended January 2026. The results are expected to be released on March 16.

This discount retailer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.52 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +19.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Dollar Tree's revenues are expected to be $5.46 billion, down 33.8% from the year-ago quarter.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Ratings of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of the main rated insurance subsidiaries of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (Zurich) (Switzerland), as well as the Long-Term ICR of “a+” (Excellent) of Zurich (a non-operating holding company), remain unchanged following the announcement on March 2, 2026, that Zurich has made a binding offer for the acquisition of Beazley plc (Beazley).

Under the terms of the offer, Zurich would acquire the entire share capital of Beazley for a total consideration of circa USD 11 billion and will be funded by Zurich via a combination of existing cash, new debt, and an equity placing. Zurich estimates that the transaction will have a manageable Swiss Solvency Test (SST) impact of approximately -30 percentage points. At year-end 2025, the group reported a healthy SST of 259%. The transaction is subject to approval from Beazley’s shareholders, and subsequently, the applicable regulatory and competition authorities.

If the offer is accepted, the transaction would combine two highly complementary businesses and would establish a leading, global specialty platform, leveraging Beazley’s existing Lloyd’s of London presence.

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Stock futures are pointing to a sharply lower open as investors assess the impact of the intensifying armed conflict in the Middle East; the U.S. and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, which retaliated by targeting oil producing facilities in the region; Iran also said it would close a key shipping lane, helping send oil prices sharply higher; Target shares are rising after it reported better-than-expected results and offered optimistic guidance; and MongoDB shares are sinking after the software firm delivered a disappointing outlook. Here's what you need to know today

Stock Futures Drop as War Intensifies Stock futures are tumbling this morning after major indexes turned in a mixed performance the prior session amid the fighting in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 1.4%, or 700 points, recently. S&P 500 futures also fell 1.4%, while futures linked to the tech-focused Nasdaq dropped 1.9%. Travel related stocks, including airlines and cruise operators, were sliding for the second straight day, while energy stocks continued gaining as oil prices soared amid concerns about supply disruptions owing to the war. (more on this below) Gold futures, which had surged yesterday as some investors turned to the traditional safe haven, were down 2.5% at $5,175 an ounce. Bitcoin was at $67,000, down from an overnight high of $69,500. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which affects interest rates on all sorts of consumer loans, rose sharply for the second day in a row, trading at 4.09%, up from 4.05% at yesterday's close and a low of around 3.95% on Friday.

U.S. and Israel Report More Strikes as Conflict With Iran Moves into 4th Day Investors are keeping close tabs on developments in the Middle East as the conflict enters its fourth day. The U.S. urged Americans to leave 14 different Persian Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Qatar, The Wall Street Journal reported. The U.S. and Israel said they have destroyed Iranian missile launch sites and military airfields, while Iran continued to launch strikes at neighboring Gulf countries. The U.S. reported that its Saudi Arabian embassy was hit with a drone strike, causing minor damage. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows to Close Key Shipping Lane Oil prices continued to rise on reports that Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping corridor for oil tankers. Iran has also targeted oil producing facilities in the region. West Texas International futures, the U.S. crude oil benchmark, were up nearly 7% at around $76 per barrel, trading at their highest levels since early last year. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, also gained about 7% and were trading at $83 a barrel, their highest level since mid-2024. A sustained increase in oil prices would affect the price of gasoline and other goods, boosting inflation and weighing on economic activity.

Target Shares Rise on Strong Earnings, Outlook Target (TGT) shares are moving higher in premarket trading after the big box retailer reported strong quarterly results and offered optimistic guidance. Target posted net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter of $30.5 billion, slightly better than the analyst consensus compiled by Visible Alpha. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of $2.44 came in well ahead of analysts' average forecast of $2.16. Meanwhile, the midpoint of its fiscal 2026 profit guidance range of $7.50 to $8 per share is higher than the consensus estimate of $7.66. The company's projection of full-year net sales growth of 2% is also slightly above Wall Street expectations. Target shares, which through Monday's close were up 16% so far this year, rose nearly 4% ahead of the opening bell.

MongoDB Shares Plunge on Disappointing Guidance MongoDB (MDB) shares are plummeting after the database software company provided a weak earnings outlook, offsetting quarterly results that exceeded analysts' expectations. The company projected current-quarter revenue of $659 million to $664 million, in line with Wall Street expectations. However, the company's forecast of adjusted earnings per share of $1.15 to $1.19 came in below the analyst consensus of $1.21. MongoDB reported fiscal 2026 fourth quarter sales of $695 million, above analyst estimates of $670 million, while its adjusted earnings per share of $1.65 topped the consensus estimate of $1.48. MongoDB shares were down 27% in recent premarket trading. Coming into today, the stock had lost nearly a quarter of its value so far in 2026 amid weakness in the software sector. 

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CompaniesMarch 3 (Reuters) - Kyowa Kirin (4151.T), opens new tab on Tuesday said it ​is discontinuing all ongoing trials ‌of its experimental drug to treat skin conditions.

The drug, called rocatinlimab, is ​a monoclonal antibody that was ​being tested to treat skin ⁠conditions such as moderate-to-severe atopic ​dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, which cause dry, ​itchy, and inflamed skin. It was also tested for moderate-to-severe asthma.

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The decision was ​made after a recent planned ​safety update from the global rocatinlimab clinical program, ‌Kyowa ⁠Kirin said. Based on this update, Kyowa Kirin and Amgen (AMGN.O), opens new tab concluded that the potential risks may outweigh ​the benefits ​for ⁠patients.

Earlier this year, Kyowa Kirin announced the termination ​of its development and commercialization ​collaboration ⁠for rocatinlimab with Amgen.

Kyowa Kirin said it will control the global ⁠rocatinlimab ​program, including regulatory ​filings and future commercialization.

Reporting by Sneha S K ​in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel

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