Corporate actions: asset sale, CEO changes, earnings, conferences

 

United States. Between March 9 and March 10, 2026, multiple publicly traded companies issued investor communications disclosing corporate actions. Alexander's announced a definitive agreement to sell its Rego Park I property to Northwell Health for $235.5 million gross, producing $202 million net proceeds. West Pharmaceutical's CEO Eric M. Green notified...

Companies report mixed quarterly earnings and guidance

 

Los Angeles — Korn/Ferry International and several U.S. companies reported quarterly earnings this week, releasing net income, loss, revenue figures, providing near-term guidance. Korn/Ferry said fiscal third-quarter net income was $65.3 million and revenue $725 million, and it forecast April-quarter revenue of $730–$750 million. Freightcar America, NL Industries and Kronos...

US Intensifies Strikes on Iran, Warns of Escalation

 

Washington — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that U.S. and Israeli forces will continue intense strikes against Iran until their objectives are met, calling upcoming operations the 'most intense day' and asserting a campaign to force Tehran's unconditional surrender. Officials reported about 50,000 U.S. troops in Operation Epic...

Shooting At Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home; Suspect Arrested

 

Los Angeles — On Sunday, March 8, Los Angeles police responded to reports of shots fired at singer Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home, officials said. Officers located and arrested a woman in her 30s without incident, recovering a weapon. Authorities reported no one was injured, and at least one bullet penetrated...

Oil Surges Above $100 as Iran Conflict Escalates

 

Chicago — Oil markets experienced sharp spikes as prices surpassed $100 per barrel amid an escalation of conflict involving Iran that disrupted regional production and shipping. Traders pushed Brent to about $108 on Sunday and to roughly $114 on Monday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed from about $91 Friday...

Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

 

Washington — Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's third supreme leader on March 9, following a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Feb. 28 that killed former leader Ali Khamenei. Iran's state media announced the Assembly's decisive vote, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pledged allegiance. U.S. President...

Johnson and Bhatia claim PGA Tour victories this week

 

Boca Raton, Fla. — Zach Johnson, who turned 50 on Feb. 24, won his PGA Tour Champions debut Sunday at the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, closing with a 3-under 69 for a four-shot victory and 11-under total. In Orlando, Akshay Bhatia rallied with four straight birdies...

Boston Celtics beat Cavaliers; Brown nearly records triple-double

 

CLEVELAND — The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98 Sunday after Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds and added eight assists. Jayson Tatum returned for his second game from a torn right Achilles and scored 20. Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points while Baylor Scheierman posted 16 and...

Warm Conditions Then Storms Threaten Multiple U.S. Regions

 

United States — Forecasts reported a warm start to the week, then increasing storm chances midweek. Forecasters said the weekend brought above-average temperatures with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s across Texas, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and West Virginia. Officials warned of patchy morning fog and elevated fire-weather concerns...

Washington Urges India To Accept Russian Crude Cargoes

 

Washington: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that more than 100 million barrels of Russian crude were waiting offshore for China and that the United States asked India to accept some cargoes to stabilize markets this week; he stressed sanctions remain unchanged and that energy infrastructure will not be targeted....