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Microsoft’s longtime Office leader Rajesh Jha to retire after 35+ years

Microsoft said Rajesh Jha, the veteran executive who helped bring its AI assistant to Office customers, is retiring after more than three decades. The leadership change arrives as markets track how Big Tech steers AI across core productivity software.

Mar 18, 2026 | 410

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Markets

Cramer urges investors to stay the course as Iran-related volatility rattles markets

CNBC's Jim Cramer cautioned against panic selling amid market swings tied to tensions involving Iran, urging investors to focus on earnings, inflation, and rates rather than headlines.

Mar 18, 2026 | 448

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Banking

Fed Approves Home BancShares Application, Advancing Bank’s Strategic Plans

The Federal Reserve Board approved an application by Home BancShares, signaling regulatory clearance for a planned corporate action. The decision arrives amid a high-rate environment that continues to shape bank lending, capital planning, and M&A strategy.

Mar 18, 2026 | 457

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Banking

Fed Announces Enforcement Actions Involving Former Employees at Two Community Banks

The Federal Reserve said it issued enforcement actions involving a former East Cambridge Savings Bank employee and a former United Bank employee, underscoring the central bank’s oversight of conduct in the banking sector.

Mar 18, 2026 | 419

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Banking

Fed Releases Minutes from January 2026 Discount Rate Meetings

The Federal Reserve published minutes from its Board’s discount rate meetings held on January 20 and 28, 2026, offering a window into how regional Reserve Banks assessed credit conditions, inflation, and the economy when considering the primary credit (discount) rate.

Mar 18, 2026 | 485

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Banking

Fed announces enforcement action involving former First Financial Bank employee

The Federal Reserve Board issued an enforcement action involving a former employee of First Financial Bank, underscoring the central bank’s focus on individual accountability in the U.S. banking system.

Mar 18, 2026 | 499

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Banking

Fed Seeks Public Comment on Plan to Formally Remove 'Reputational Risk' From Bank Supervision

The Federal Reserve Board is asking for public input on a proposal to codify the removal of 'reputational risk' from its bank supervision framework, aiming to clarify safety-and-soundness expectations and reduce subjectivity in exams.

Mar 18, 2026 | 409

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Markets

Trump says U.S. struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, spared oil infrastructure

In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump said he directed U.S. Central Command to carry out strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding key oil facilities. The statement puts a spotlight on potential market risks tied to energy supply and regional tensions.

Mar 18, 2026 | 429

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