Konrad Wysocki

AES Corporation buyout: BlackRock’s GIP and EQT seal $33.4 billion take-private deal
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AES Corporation buyout: BlackRock’s GIP and EQT seal $33.4 billion take-private deal

AES will be acquired for $15 per share in cash by a consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT, valuing the deal at about $33.4 billion including debt. The transaction would take AES off the NYSE and is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. AES shares fell after the offer came in below the prior closing price.
March 4, 2026
Nio orders hit 2026 high after March promos, Deutsche Bank says — but wait times shrink
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Nio orders hit 2026 high after March promos, Deutsche Bank says — but wait times shrink

Nio’s weekly new orders rose to about 3,500 units in early March, the highest level this year, Deutsche Bank said, citing dealer checks. Wait times for the ES8 SUV dropped from up to 14 weeks in February to as little as 4 weeks, suggesting a shrinking order backlog. Nio shares fell for a fifth straight day Tuesday. The company reports quarterly results next week.
March 4, 2026
MARA Holdings stock slides as SEC filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash
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MARA Holdings stock slides as SEC filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA shares fell about 8% Wednesday after the company expanded its policy to allow sales of existing bitcoin holdings, not just newly mined coins. The miner held about 53,822 bitcoin at the end of 2025, valued near $4.7 billion. Clear Street cut its price target to $9 from $16, citing a lower EBITDA outlook. Rival miners Riot Platforms and Core Scientific also dropped around 7%.
March 4, 2026
American Airlines waives fees as Iran conflict keeps Gulf skies shut and hits airline stocks
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American Airlines waives fees as Iran conflict keeps Gulf skies shut and hits airline stocks

American Airlines expanded travel waivers for customers booked through Middle East hubs, Tel Aviv, and Cairo as airspace closures forced mass cancellations and longer routes. U.S. officials arranged charter flights for stranded Americans. Airline shares, including American, fell as oil prices rose and disruptions stretched into a fifth day. Dubai’s airport remained shut, with over 21,000 flights canceled at major Gulf airports since the strikes began.
March 4, 2026
Nokia taps Google Cloud ‘agentic AI’ as Vodafone, Orange join its Network as Code push
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Nokia taps Google Cloud ‘agentic AI’ as Vodafone, Orange join its Network as Code push

Nokia said it will expand its Network as Code platform to include Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange, and integrate Google Cloud’s agentic AI into network APIs. The move comes as operators seek new 5G revenue and automation options. Nokia also announced new deals with TIM Brasil and Deutsche Telekom on AI-ready 5G networks. OP Corporate Bank downgraded Nokia to “reduce” with a target price of 6.30 euros.
March 4, 2026
SoFi’s SoFiUSD stablecoin gets a Mastercard settlement lane — and traders are watching
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SoFi’s SoFiUSD stablecoin gets a Mastercard settlement lane — and traders are watching

SoFi said it will let clients settle Mastercard card transactions using its SoFiUSD stablecoin, expanding a partnership with Mastercard. SoFi Bank and Galileo clients are expected to get the option first. The announcement follows CEO Anthony Noto’s $1 million SoFi share purchase last week. SoFiUSD is not FDIC-insured and is backed 1:1 by cash or equivalents.
March 4, 2026
VA Debt Relief Program for Veterans? Here’s Why Credit Card Debt Usually Won’t Be Forgiven
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VA Debt Relief Program for Veterans? Here’s Why Credit Card Debt Usually Won’t Be Forgiven

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not offer general debt relief for veterans’ credit cards or private loans, CBS News reported. Relief from the VA applies mainly to debts owed to the agency itself, such as benefit overpayments. Military families are more likely than civilians to carry high credit card balances, according to Armed Forces Bank. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act caps interest on pre-service debts at 6% for active-duty members.
March 4, 2026
Nvidia’s $4 billion photonics bet: why its Lumentum and Coherent deals matter now
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Nvidia’s $4 billion photonics bet: why its Lumentum and Coherent deals matter now

Nvidia will invest $2 billion each in Lumentum and Coherent under multiyear optics deals, securing supply of lasers and optical networking components for AI data centers. Shares of Lumentum rose 5%, Coherent 9% after the news. The agreements include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and capacity rights. Nvidia plans to detail its strategy at the GTC conference in San Jose starting March 16.
March 4, 2026
BNAI stock jumps as Brand Engagement Network puts its AI Concierge live at Armenia’s Dvin resort
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BNAI stock jumps as Brand Engagement Network puts its AI Concierge live at Armenia’s Dvin resort

Brand Engagement Network shares rose 23% to $52.30 in premarket trading after announcing a live guest trial of its AI concierge at Seven Visions Resort & Places, The Dvin in Yerevan, Armenia. The system routes guest requests for room service, housekeeping, and bookings directly to hotel staff. The rollout covers select rooms and uses QR codes and messaging. The company’s market value is about $249 million.
March 4, 2026
Alibaba’s Qwen AI boss steps down as exits hit key model team
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Alibaba’s Qwen AI boss steps down as exits hit key model team

Lin Junyang, head of Alibaba’s Qwen AI division, said he is stepping down, marking the third senior departure from the team this year. Alibaba shares fell about 4% in Hong Kong trading on Wednesday. The company has released over 400 Qwen models since 2023, downloaded more than 1 billion times, according to Chinese media. The reasons for Lin’s exit were not disclosed.
March 4, 2026
Sea Limited shares slide after Shopee spending jump and cooler 2026 growth target
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Sea Limited shares slide after Shopee spending jump and cooler 2026 growth target

Sea Limited’s U.S.-listed shares fell 16.5% Tuesday after the company warned of higher costs and slower 2026 growth for Shopee’s sales volume. Operating expenses jumped over 28% to $2.43 billion in the December quarter, with marketing costs up at Shopee and Monee. Shopee’s gross merchandise value reached $36.7 billion, up 30.5%. Citi and Maybank called the sell-off an “overreaction” but flagged near-term profit concerns.
March 4, 2026
Iran war rattles oil, gold and stocks again as Seoul crashes and Wall Street hunts for an off‑ramp
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Iran war rattles oil, gold and stocks again as Seoul crashes and Wall Street hunts for an off‑ramp

South Korea’s KOSPI closed down 12% Wednesday, triggering circuit breakers, as Asian stocks fell and Brent crude held at $83.76 a barrel amid Iran conflict fears. Gold rebounded 1.5% to $5,155 an ounce. U.S. futures steadied after reports of indirect Iran-U.S. outreach, while Europe’s STOXX 600 gained 0.6%. Samsung and SK Hynix shares each dropped about 20% this week.
March 4, 2026
Lam Research stock slides after CFO stock sale; Bettinger talks $135 billion chip-tool market
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Lam Research stock slides after CFO stock sale; Bettinger talks $135 billion chip-tool market

Lam Research shares fell about 6% in premarket trading Wednesday after filings showed CFO Doug Bettinger sold $9.3 million in stock and Chief Legal Officer Ava Harter sold 4,000 shares. Neither sale was under a preset trading plan. Bettinger told a Morgan Stanley conference he expects wafer-fab equipment spending to reach $135 billion in 2026. Lam goes ex-dividend Wednesday, with a $0.26 per share payout set for April 8.
March 4, 2026
Nuburu (BURU) signs Maddox Defense JV for mobile 3D printing of drone parts
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Nuburu (BURU) signs Maddox Defense JV for mobile 3D printing of drone parts

Nuburu signed a binding joint venture with Maddox Defense to develop a mobile 3D-printing system for drone and defense parts, funding up to $4 million for Phase I. The partners plan to form a 60/40 commercialization company if initial tests succeed. Nuburu shares traded at $0.28 pre-market. The company recently completed a reverse stock split after a trading halt on NYSE American.
March 4, 2026
Korea stocks crash 12% as Iran war spikes oil and rewrites rate-cut bets
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Korea stocks crash 12% as Iran war spikes oil and rewrites rate-cut bets

South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 12% Wednesday, its largest one-day drop on record, as chip stocks tumbled and the Iran conflict sent oil prices higher. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each fell about 20% this week. Wall Street and Asian markets saw sharp swings, with traders focused on the Strait of Hormuz and inflation risks. Europe stabilized, but Spain lagged after U.S. trade threats linked to Iran.
March 4, 2026
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