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Mesirow Financial invested $131.8M in Akre Focus ETF, representing 2.7% of AUM, signaling a strategic shift away from mega-cap tech toward undervalued growth opportunities.

ImmunityBio launches 85-person European sales team for bladder cancer drug Anktiva across 30 countries, partnering with Accord Healthcare and establishing an Irish subsidiary for distribution.

India's molded pulp packaging market projected to expand 147% by 2035, reaching $721 million, driven by plastic bans, e-commerce growth, and sustainability demands.

Cardiology EHR market projected to grow from $3.52B in 2026 to $5.44B by 2035, driven by digitization and regulatory requirements.

SRx Health Solutions increases Opendoor stake by 30% and shifts to net long crypto positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum while acquiring EMJ Crypto Technologies.

Bath & Body Works launches official Amazon storefront to expand e-commerce distribution and reach more U.S. consumers through the major online marketplace.

Riot Platforms will report 2025 earnings March 2, 2026, discussing Bitcoin mining operations and data center expansion strategy across Texas and Kentucky facilities.

Stock futures fell Friday on weaker-than-expected Q4 GDP data. Mixed earnings reports and inflation figures kept investors focused on Fed policy ahead of March meeting.

LyondellBasell cuts dividend 50% to $0.69 per share amid prolonged chemical sector downturn from trade disruptions and excess capacity. Stock fell 1.48% in premarket trading.

iQiyi launches theme parks to diversify revenue amid streaming decline. First park sold out opening day; two more planned in Beijing and Kaifeng.

Five stocks offer yields of 6.5%-15.6%, but institutional investors remain cautious due to underlying operational challenges and sustainability concerns despite attractive payouts.

Walmart, Wayfair, and EPAM report strong Q4 earnings, driven by eCommerce growth and enterprise tech spending. All three issued positive 2026 guidance.

Energy Transfer offers higher yield (7.01% vs 6.01%) and growth potential through pipeline expansion, positioning it as a stronger MLP investment than Enterprise Products Partners for 2026.

Nano Nuclear's CEO sold $30M in shares through a pre-planned trading arrangement, reducing his stake by 9.24% amid company's early-stage microreactor development.

United Airlines rebounded in premarket trading despite crude oil climbing to six-month highs, raising fuel cost concerns. Analysts maintain a Buy rating citing strong operational performance.

Meta invests $65M in 2026 elections to support pro-AI politicians across both parties, aiming to shape state-level regulatory environments favorable to tech industry interests.

Quantum computing stocks Rigetti and D-Wave trade at steep valuations despite minimal revenue and losses, betting heavily on long-term commercialization potential rather than current financial performance.

Genuine Parts to split NAPA auto and Motion Industrial into separate publicly traded companies within 12 months, aiming to unlock shareholder value through focused strategies.

Garmin beat Q4 estimates with 17% revenue growth, raising its dividend 17% and authorizing a $500M buyback program.

Occidental Petroleum beat Q4 earnings estimates on operational efficiency, generating $1B in free cash flow. Plans additional cost cuts and 8% dividend increase for 2026.