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Orlando Bravo pushes back on private-markets gloom, says AI is separating software winners from losers

Thoma Bravo’s Orlando Bravo rejects the idea that private markets are strained, arguing AI-led disruption is favoring specialist investors in software despite higher rates and a tougher exit backdrop.

Mar 28, 2026 | 352

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Lululemon beats Q4 but trims 2026 outlook as proxy fight and tariffs squeeze margins

Lululemon topped fourth-quarter expectations but guided 2026 sales and profit below consensus, citing a proxy battle and tariff headwinds that could pressure margins.

Mar 28, 2026 | 327

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Fed leaves policy rate unchanged, keeping borrowing costs elevated for now

The Federal Reserve held rates steady, extending a high-rate environment that shapes mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and market positioning as investors weigh the path for inflation and growth.

Mar 28, 2026 | 302

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Oil jumps 4% after strikes hit Qatar LNG site, reviving supply-risk premium

Crude climbed about 4% as Iranian strikes damaged a Qatari LNG export facility, refocusing markets on Middle East supply risks and chokepoint vulnerabilities.

Mar 28, 2026 | 257

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U.S. Extends Pause on Strikes Against Iranian Energy Sites to April 6 as Oil Climbs, Stocks Slip

The White House prolonged its halt on targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, aiming to contain escalation risk. Oil prices firmed and major U.S. stock benchmarks weakened as investors recalibrated for geopolitics, inflation, and rates.

Mar 28, 2026 | 325

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Meta shares slide nearly 8% after twin courtroom setbacks on child safety

Meta’s stock fell almost 8% on March 26 after losing two child-safety cases, spotlighting mounting legal and regulatory pressure on major social-media platforms and rippling across markets.

Mar 28, 2026 | 266

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Asia stocks retreat as Kospi leads declines amid uncertain Middle East talks

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday, with South Korea’s Kospi pacing losses as mixed signals on Middle East peace efforts kept risk appetite in check.

Mar 28, 2026 | 209

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Tech stocks log worst weekly slide in nearly a year as legal and geopolitical risks bite

U.S. technology shares capped their weakest week in almost 12 months, pressured by war concerns that lifted energy prices, a sharp drop in a leading chipmaker, and two courtroom setbacks for a mega-cap platform company.

Mar 28, 2026 | 292

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Infiniti bets on QX65 midsize SUV to re-energize its U.S. presence

Infiniti unveiled the QX65, a new midsize SUV for the U.S., aiming to rebuild brand momentum in a market where SUVs account for roughly three-quarters of new-vehicle sales.

Mar 28, 2026 | 249

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