News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

07:48am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Norwegian energy giant Equinor secures Brazilian onshore wind project Esquina do Vento from Vestas, marking a major step in its renewable energy drive. The 230 MW facility aims for operation by 2028 with Vestas on long-term support.

07:46am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Gold's sharp decline signals investor shift from geopolitical fear to stock market opportunity, says Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson, as bullion drops over 20% from recent highs.

07:44am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Zijin Mining moves to control Chifeng Gold with a $2.5 billion deal involving A-share acquisition and H-share placement, boosting its stake to 25.85% and expanding its gold empire across Asia and Africa.

07:40am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Pfizer and Valneva announce plans to seek approval for a Lyme disease vaccine after a Phase 3 trial showed over 70% efficacy but missed its primary statistical target.

07:39am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Oil markets tighten as President Trump sets a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sparking price hikes amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions.

07:38am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has shifted his business base to Texas, moving out of California just before the state's impending billionaire wealth tax takes effect in 2026.

07:38am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
Havana regains nearly half of its electricity after a second nationwide blackout spiraled from a power plant failure amid a US oil blockade straining Cuba's fragile grid.

07:37am, Monday, Mar 23, 2026
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink cautions that AI-driven growth might deepen wealth inequality unless access to market gains broadens, highlighting the need to rethink US Social Security to better serve future retirees.

11:16am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
AbbVie and Philip Morris stocks slip amid broader market shifts, while names like GE Vernova, Regencell, and Lumentum post notable gains in a day marked by mixed moves across mega, large, mid, and small caps.

11:15am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Macy's earnings beat expectations thanks to store improvements and stronger brands, yet the retailer projects a sales decline in 2026 amid economic uncertainties and ongoing store closures.

11:14am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Poche Technology launches plans for a Nasdaq IPO, aiming to sell 3.75 million shares priced between $4 and $5 each, marking its entry into the public markets.

11:13am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
NATO allies are coordinating plans to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, says Secretary General Mark Rutte, signaling an international push to ease trade disruptions in this key maritime chokepoint.

11:12am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
In 2026, Amazon and Nvidia are seen through a new lens as value stocks based on key metrics, challenging the tech-growth label many investors gave them prior.

11:11am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Rep. Jamie Raskin questions USPTO on trademark applications tied to Trump's Board of Peace, highlighting transparency and control concerns over this controversial entity.

11:10am, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Oil prices jump following Iran's report of strikes on critical energy sites and Trump's temporary waiver on the Jones Act, allowing foreign vessels to transport fuel on U.S. coasts.