News 28 March 2026 - 29 March 2026

Phio Pharmaceuticals Shares Tick Higher as CEO Hits the Road; Traders Eye Small Biotech
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Phio Pharmaceuticals Shares Tick Higher as CEO Hits the Road; Traders Eye Small Biotech

Phio Pharmaceuticals shares rose 1.39% to $1.095 Wednesday as the company prepared to present its PH-762 skin-cancer program at a virtual investor event. CEO Robert Bitterman will discuss the INTASYL platform and Phase 1b results, which showed a 65% response rate among cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma patients. Phio plans to seek FDA feedback on its next trial design in Q2 2026. Market cap stood near $12.55 million.
May 27, 2026
CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake
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CATL Hong Kong Shares Stay Near Highs as Mainland Investors Build 3.72% Stake

Mainland investors held 5.82 million shares, or 3.72%, of CATL’s Hong Kong-listed stock as of March 27, exchange data showed. The stock closed Friday at HK$634, up 2.9% but 9% below its March 20 high. CATL’s 2025 net profit reached 72.2 billion yuan, while global power-battery market share stood at 39.2%. U.S. scrutiny continues over CATL’s Ford licensing tie-up.
March 29, 2026
PetroChina Profit Falls as Lower Oil Prices Bite, but 2026 Spending Still Rises
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PetroChina Profit Falls as Lower Oil Prices Bite, but 2026 Spending Still Rises

PetroChina reported a 4.5% drop in 2025 net profit as lower oil prices cut earnings, with revenue down 2.5%. The company plans 279.4 billion yuan in capital expenditure for 2026, up from 269.1 billion yuan in 2025, and warned of continued price volatility due to geopolitical risks. Average realized crude price fell 14.2% to $64.11 a barrel, while gas output rose 4.5%.
March 29, 2026
Agricultural Bank of China 1288.HK Results Due Monday Put Dividend, Margins in Focus
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Agricultural Bank of China 1288.HK Results Due Monday Put Dividend, Margins in Focus

Agricultural Bank of China will report annual results Monday, following near-flat earnings from three major Chinese peers. Its Hong Kong shares closed at HK$5.38, up 0.56%, ahead of a board meeting to approve 2025 figures and a final dividend. Analysts expect about 2.3% net profit growth for 2025, slower than last year. The bank will hold a webcast with top executives from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. HKT.
March 29, 2026
ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus
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ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus

ICBC reported a 0.7% rise in 2025 profit to 368.56 billion yuan and proposed a higher year-end dividend of 0.1689 yuan per share. Operating income increased 1.9% to 801.40 billion yuan, while net interest margin fell to 1.28% from 1.42%. Shares closed up 0.9% at HK$6.62. Beijing is considering easing rules on big bank shareholdings, which could affect investor participation.
March 29, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Dunelm Group Analysts Divided as £11.93 Fair Value Target Holds March 29, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Analysts are split on the Dunelm Group's (LSE:DNLM) £11.93 per share fair value target. JPMorgan and Jefferies raised their outlooks, signaling confidence in the company's execution and risk-reward balance at recent prices. In contrast, Panmure Liberum downgraded Dunelm, citing concerns that the current valuation may be overly optimistic and reflecting execution risks. The stock is set for a share buyback starting February 2026, authorized for up to 20 million
March 29, 2026
Barclays PLC Stock Price Falls After BaFin Fine as Credit Risks Stay in Focus
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Barclays PLC Stock Price Falls After BaFin Fine as Credit Risks Stay in Focus

G7 governments agreed to back international fundraising for urgent repairs to the Chornobyl New Safe Confinement after a 2025 drone strike left the structure unable to contain radioactive material. France confirmed the commitment at a March 26-27 meeting. The estimated repair cost is €500 million, with current funds at just over €70 million. Full restoration is targeted for 2030 if work starts by late 2027.
March 28, 2026
No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces
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No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces

Georgia’s Senate passed a bill March 25 to require rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel, following Washington, where a similar law takes effect June 11. The moves come after the last U.S. penny was struck in November 2025. About two dozen states have introduced rounding bills. A federal measure has cleared committee but awaits a House vote.
March 28, 2026
ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On
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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,516.30, down 0.11% for the day but up about 1% for the week, ending a three-week losing streak. Energy stocks rose while tech and financials fell, with NextDC dropping 7.9%. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise prices and hurt growth. Brent crude climbed 4.22% after the ASX closed.
March 28, 2026
BP Share Price Hits 52-Week High as Oil Surge Lifts Profit Outlook
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BP Share Price Hits 52-Week High as Oil Surge Lifts Profit Outlook

Legacy Effects used Bambu Lab X1C 3D printers to produce camera-ready parts and stunt suits for Superman, moving the machines from prototyping to final production, according to trade reports published this week. AMPOWER reported desktop polymer 3D printer sales under €10,000 grew over 30% in 2025, with practical-effects teams citing faster revision cycles and lower costs.
March 28, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed at 9,967.35 on Friday, down 0.05% for the day but up slightly for the week. The FTSE 250 fell 1.56% to 20,964.75, losing over 1.7% for the week as domestic stocks lagged. Retail sales dropped 0.4% in February, and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low. Brent crude settled above $112 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked.
March 28, 2026
Chernobyl Fungus Back in Focus as DARPA and Space Claims Revive Radiation-Eating Debate
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Chernobyl Fungus Back in Focus as DARPA and Space Claims Revive Radiation-Eating Debate

ScienceAlert and other outlets revived coverage of Chernobyl’s black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, but researchers have not shown it can convert radiation into usable energy. The fungus, first documented in Chernobyl in 2000, grows faster under radiation and may help shield against it, as seen in ISS experiments. DARPA is moving forward with space manufacturing tests, but links to the fungus remain speculative.
March 28, 2026
Borderlands 4’s $30 Mad Ellie DLC Faces Backlash as Steam Reviews Turn Mostly Negative (Borderlands)
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Borderlands 4’s $30 Mad Ellie DLC Faces Backlash as Steam Reviews Turn Mostly Negative (Borderlands)

Borderlands 4’s first paid story expansion, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, drew a Mostly Negative rating on Steam by Saturday, with only 32% of 231 user reviews positive. Players criticized the $29.99 DLC for its short main quest, reportedly lasting two to three hours. The add-on launched March 26 alongside a patch raising the level cap to 60 and adding shared character progression.
March 28, 2026
Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy S24, S25 FE and Foldables as Linux Terminal Upgrades Emerge
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Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy S24, S25 FE and Foldables as Linux Terminal Upgrades Emerge

Samsung has expanded its One UI 8.5 beta to older Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 line and Galaxy Tab S11, in markets such as India, South Korea, Britain, and the US. The beta, first launched in December, features a redesigned Bixby and updates to Photo Assist and Quick Share. Samsung said more devices will be added in April, but has not announced a stable release date. Early builds may include bugs and performance issues.
March 28, 2026
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Anker 160W Prime Charger, Nano 45W and Qi2 Pad See Sharp Price Cuts
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Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Anker 160W Prime Charger, Nano 45W and Qi2 Pad See Sharp Price Cuts

Anker’s 160W Prime Charger dropped to $99.99, its lowest price yet, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with other models like the 45W Nano Charger at $28 and the MagGo Qi2 pad at $14.99. The sale, running through March 31, features rotating deals on tech accessories and is open to all shoppers, though some discounts are Prime-only. Anker’s new chargers follow CES 2026 launches and Qi2 certification momentum.
March 28, 2026
Epic Games Layoffs Show Fortnite’s Slowdown Is Hitting the Wider Video Game Industry
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Epic Games Layoffs Show Fortnite’s Slowdown Is Hitting the Wider Video Game Industry

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, about 20% of its staff, on March 24 after Fortnite engagement and playtime dropped sharply. CEO Tim Sweeney cited falling growth, weaker spending, and rising costs. Research firm Ampere Analysis said Fortnite’s peak monthly active players on PlayStation and Xbox fell 28% from 2023. Roblox surpassed Fortnite in average playtime and daily visits for the first time.
March 28, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Reviews Turn Mixed as Price Hikes, Display Complaints and AI Glitches Cloud Ultra Gains
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Reviews Turn Mixed as Price Hikes, Display Complaints and AI Glitches Cloud Ultra Gains

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra drew praise for camera and hardware upgrades but faced criticism over its new Privacy Display, with reports of fuzzy text and dimming. The S26 and S26+ models are under pressure after a $100 price hike, patchy Galaxy AI performance, and missing Qi2 magnets. Reviewers noted display complaints and Android Auto glitches. The lineup launched March 11, starting at $900 in the U.S.
March 28, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Clean Power Hydrogen Surges as Potential Penny Stock Winner in Renewable Energy
    May 27, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT. Clean Power Hydrogen (LSE: CPH2), a UK-based green hydrogen technology firm, has seen its market capitalization more than double to £66 million this year, driven by its innovative Membrane-Free Electrolyser (MFE) technology. The MFE produces clean hydrogen and oxygen simultaneously without costly membranes, reducing breakdowns and maintenance. While shares have risen 169% since May 2023, they remain down 77.2% over five years. The company targets sectors like healthcare, life sciences, mobility, and data centers, where hydrogen can improve efficiency. Despite uncertainties around US tariffs and global conflicts, Clean Power Hydrogen's recent deal with BKW/Abe and industry interest highlight potential growth amid shifting hydrogen market dynamics noted by Wood Mackenzie. Investors should weigh this volatility before buying.