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Stryker reports Microsoft-environment cyberattack affecting operations

Portage, Michigan: Stryker said Wednesday that a cyberattack disrupted its Microsoft environment, affecting laptops and networked systems and prompting companywide continuity measures. Officials said they have no indicat…

Reliance to invest in Texas refinery, Trump announces

United States — President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that India's Reliance Industries will invest in a new refinery at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, describing the arrangement as a historic $300 billion deal and…

Companies Announce Conference Participation and Financial Reporting Schedule

Austin, Texas — Multiple companies announced conference participation, earnings calls, and regulatory updates this week globally. Genprex said executives will attend BIO Europe Spring in Lisbon March 23–25 to meet indust…

Live Nation Settlement Reached; States Pledge Continued Litigation

Washington, The Justice Department reached a settlement this week with Live Nation, parent of Ticketmaster, resolving an antitrust trial that aimed to break up parts of the company. Under the agreement, Live Nation agree…

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 prop…

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 t…

Musk Testifies in Trial Over Alleged Stock Deflation

SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk took the stand Wednesday in a trial, where plaintiffs allege he made false public statements in May 2022 that depressed Twitter's stock before his $44 billion acquisition. The lawsuit, filed in …

Shreveport transmission main break prompts city response

Shreveport, Louisiana — A ruptured 42-inch transmission main near Cross Lake over the weekend disrupted water service, prompting a citywide voluntary boil advisory and closures of some government offices and schools. Cit…

Companies Report Q4 and FY2025 Earnings, Dividends Declared

SANTA CLARA, Calif. Public companies reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results, releasing unaudited statements and dividend plans. Tuya, Agora, Webco, Oxford Square and Niagen disclosed earnings showing revenue gro…

US Companies Announce Energy, Mining, Real Estate Developments

United States. Multiple companies announced corporate actions this week, including CTO Realty Growth's acquisition of Palms Crossing in McAllen, Texas for $81.6 million; enCore Energy's Executive Chair William M. Sheriff…

Several U.S. Companies Report Diverse Fourth-Quarter Financial Results

United States — On Monday, multiple U.S. companies reported fourth-quarter results showing mixed profits and losses, per AP earnings snapshots and analyst estimates also accompanied several reports. Apartment Investment …

Nationwide Census Shows Women Represent Small Construction Share

United States. New U.S. Census Bureau data show 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women, while the sector faces an estimated 349,000-worker shortage. The Department of Labor's Women in Apprentic…

Markets react as strikes push crude prices higher

Washington, Markets reacted to joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran this week, driving crude futures higher when trading resumed Sunday evening. Traders and analysts reported disruptions to shipments and attacks on …

Walmart Agrees $100M Settlement Over Driver Pay Claims

United States. Federal and state officials announced Thursday that Walmart agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations that its Spark Driver program misrepresented drivers' pay and customer tips, deceiving drivers a…

Netflix Withdraws as Paramount Tops Warner Bros Bids

Los Angeles — Netflix declined to raise its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, effectively ceding the lead to Paramount Skydance after the target's board identified Paramount's revised proposal as a com…

Ten companies disclose funding, earnings, compliance, and buybacks

United States — Ten companies issued disclosures this week reporting financing, regulatory compliance updates, operational results, and board actions. NAPCO confirmed investor meetings at Raymond James; La Rosa’s CEO and…

Trump raises global tariff rate to 15 percent

Washington, President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will raise a global tariff on imports to 15 percent after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff program. Trump posted the increase on Truth Social fol…

Illinois debate over data centers and budget measures

Springfield, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a $56 billion fiscal 2027 budget and a two-year moratorium on data-center tax incentives this week, citing energy projections and affordability concerns. A state report p…

Palo Alto Markets Shift To Hydrogen And Batteries

Palo Alto. Markets this week reacted to raised sales forecasts in the hydrogen sector and reported developments in next-generation battery materials, including potential silicon-based breakthroughs. Companies such as NEO…

U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Trump's Emergency Tariff Powers

Washington The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs, in a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Robert…

Lorain County JFS workers walk out amid stalled talks

Elyria, Ohio — Around 140–150 Lorain County Job and Family Services employees walked off their jobs Wednesday, striking after contract talks stalled with county commissioners. Union leaders said commissioners halted nego…

U.S. Energy Firms Announce Debt Moves; Maine Recall

PITTSBURGH — CNX Resources priced $500 million of 5.875% senior notes on February 17, 2026, closing February 26, intending to purchase or redeem its 2029 notes. HOUSTON — Genesis Energy commenced a cash tender offer on F…

Coventry and NAIFA Announce Expanded National Sponsorship Agreement

Fort Washington, Pa. Coventry announced on Feb. 19, 2026 that it will serve as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ exclusive Gold sponsor in the life settlements category. Coventry will support …

Indiana committee advances stadium authority bill for Bears

Indianapolis — Indiana lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday to create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority aimed at enabling a Chicago Bears relocation. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved Senat…

States, Communities Scrutinize Rapid AI Data Center Growth

United States. State and local officials, utilities, and communities are responding to a rapid expansion of AI-capable data centers that require substantial electricity and water. This week lawmakers proposed tax pauses,…

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