Konrad Wysocki

ServiceNow closes Veza deal: the $1.25B identity-security bet tied to AI agents
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ServiceNow closes Veza deal: the $1.25B identity-security bet tied to AI agents

ServiceNow closed its acquisition of identity security firm Veza on March 2, integrating Veza’s access controls into its Security and Risk products. Veza, based in Los Gatos, California, has 230 employees and nearly 150 enterprise customers. ServiceNow registered 854,359 shares for Veza employees as part of the deal, previously valued at about $1.25 billion in cash. Financial terms were not updated at closing.
March 4, 2026
New Zealand puts Kimberly-Clark’s Kenvue takeover under review — the March 17 deadline to watch
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New Zealand puts Kimberly-Clark’s Kenvue takeover under review — the March 17 deadline to watch

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has launched a competition review of Kimberly-Clark’s planned acquisition of Kenvue, with a decision expected by April 28. Kimberly-Clark has offered to divest Kenvue’s feminine hygiene business in New Zealand and Australia. The Commission set a March 17 deadline for public submissions. Kimberly-Clark shares fell 4.7% in U.S. premarket trading.
March 4, 2026
State Farm’s $5B Auto Insurance Cash-Back Reaches Georgia: $135 a Vehicle on Average
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State Farm’s $5B Auto Insurance Cash-Back Reaches Georgia: $135 a Vehicle on Average

State Farm will pay nearly $279 million to Georgia auto policyholders as a dividend averaging $135 per vehicle, Georgia’s insurance commissioner said Tuesday. The payout is part of a $5 billion national dividend, the insurer’s largest, with payments starting this summer. State Farm cited improved underwriting and lower repair costs. The dividend applies to certain policies active as of Dec. 31, 2025.
March 4, 2026
Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement: the deal that ends a COVID vaccine fight and reshapes its pipeline
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Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement: the deal that ends a COVID vaccine fight and reshapes its pipeline

Moderna will pay up to $2.25 billion to settle a patent dispute with Genevant Sciences and Arbutus Biopharma over lipid nanoparticle technology in its COVID-19 vaccine, avoiding a Delaware trial. The settlement includes a $950 million upfront payment and up to $1.3 billion more tied to an appeal. Moderna shares rose over 10% after the news. The deal grants Moderna a global license for certain infectious-disease vaccines.
March 4, 2026
British American Tobacco share price rebounds — buybacks, UK vape bill and oil shock in focus
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British American Tobacco share price rebounds — buybacks, UK vape bill and oil shock in focus

British American Tobacco shares rose 0.7% in early London trading after Tuesday’s 3.3% drop, as the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill returned to the House of Lords. The company disclosed a buyback of 92,891 shares on March 2 for cancellation. Lawmakers backed new enforcement funding and penalties in the bill, which faces its next session on March 5. Investors also watch BAT’s late-March ex-dividend date and U.S. vape enforcement.
March 4, 2026
NatWest shares steady after buyback update, with oil shock clouding UK rate bets
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NatWest shares steady after buyback update, with oil shock clouding UK rate bets

NatWest shares rose 0.2% to 587.2 pence by 09:44 GMT after two days of sharp losses, following news of a fresh share buyback. The bank bought over 1 million shares late Tuesday at an average 585 pence each for cancellation. Investors remain focused on oil-driven inflation and Bank of England rate signals. Lloyds and Barclays also traded higher after recent declines.
March 4, 2026
IAG shares slide again as Middle East airspace shutdown hits British Airways
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IAG shares slide again as Middle East airspace shutdown hits British Airways

IAG shares dropped 5.4% Tuesday as Middle East disruptions forced major Gulf hubs to close or restrict traffic for a fourth day, causing widespread flight cancellations and reroutes. Flightradar24 reported about 21,300 cancellations at seven airports including Dubai and Doha since the strikes began. Airlines face rising fuel costs and mounting losses, with $22.6 billion in market value wiped from travel firms on Monday.
March 4, 2026
Rio Tinto stock slips in premarket as China policy countdown and new projects set the tone
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Rio Tinto stock slips in premarket as China policy countdown and new projects set the tone

Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares fell 0.4% to $94.90 in premarket trading after a 4.3% drop Tuesday, tracking weaker iron ore prices and investor caution amid rising oil. The miner won conditional Canadian government support for a gallium project and approved a $473 million restart at South Africa’s Zulti South mine. Traders await signals from China’s National People’s Congress opening March 5.
March 4, 2026
Lloyds share price slips again as oil shock dents UK rate-cut bets; buyback and Aegon talk in focus
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Lloyds share price slips again as oil shock dents UK rate-cut bets; buyback and Aegon talk in focus

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 0.5% to 96.48p in early London trading Wednesday after closing down nearly 3% Tuesday. The drop follows a surge in oil and gas prices, which has rattled UK banks and pushed investors to scale back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Lloyds bought back over 66 million shares this week and issued 220 million new shares for staff awards. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
March 4, 2026
Beazley share price today: Stock stuck near 1,290p as Zurich takeover overshadows results
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Beazley share price today: Stock stuck near 1,290p as Zurich takeover overshadows results

Beazley shares edged up 0.04% to 1,290.5 pence after reporting a 19% drop in 2025 pretax profit to $1.15 billion and flat interim dividend. Zurich’s 1,335 pence-per-share cash offer remains the main reference point as traders await deal approvals and Beazley’s April updates. Written premiums slipped 1% to $6.10 billion, with cyber premiums down and combined ratio rising to 81.2%.
March 4, 2026
Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players
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Metaspins rolls out instant-win crypto games as casinos dangle 1 BTC bonuses to hook players

Metaspins launched new in-house instant-win crypto games, including Plinko, Mines, and a Wheel of Fortune-style title, with RTPs up to 99%. The site offers a 100% welcome bonus up to 1 BTC, subject to a 40x wagering requirement. Metaspins holds an active Curaçao license. Rival Crypto-Games.io claims 4,000+ games and operates under a Costa Rica license.
March 4, 2026
Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again
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Oil nears $85 as Hormuz crisis drags on and stocks slide again

Brent crude rose 3.3% to $84.07 a barrel as fighting in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows and Iraq cut output by 1.5 million barrels per day. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 12%, triggering a brief trading halt, while Japan’s Nikkei lost 3.9%. Europe’s STOXX 600 fell over 3% Tuesday, led by banks and insurers. Money markets slashed bets on a March Bank of England rate cut as energy prices surged.
March 4, 2026
Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus
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Shell stock price slips as Iran conflict pushes oil higher; buyback and LNG legal loss in focus

Shell’s U.S. shares fell 2.2% to $82.33 Tuesday despite oil prices rising on escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The company announced new share buybacks and lost a New York court challenge in an LNG dispute with Venture Global. Brent crude rose 3.3% early Wednesday to $84.07 a barrel. The Dow dropped 0.8% as energy prices fueled inflation concerns.
March 4, 2026
Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide
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Anglo American share price in focus before London open after 3.8% drop as miners slide

Anglo American shares fell 3.84% to 3,452p in London on Tuesday, extending a two-day slide amid a sharp drop in UK stocks and surging energy prices. About 17.3 million shares traded, with the stock now 11% below its February high. The miner set its AGM for April 29 and will go ex-dividend on March 12. Brent crude rose nearly 7% as Middle East tensions disrupted energy exports.
March 4, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide
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Rolls-Royce share price today: Buyback update lands before London open after 3.8% slide

Rolls-Royce bought back 1,652,501 shares on March 3 under its £2.3 billion buyback plan, paying between 1,263.5 and 1,362 pence each. Shares closed Tuesday at 1,303 pence, down 3.77%, as the FTSE 100 fell 2.8%. The company proposed a 5.0 pence final dividend for 2025, payable June 3 if approved. Retired U.S. generals Laura Richardson and Duke Richardson joined the North America board.
March 4, 2026
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