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AI infrastructure spending projected to reach $660-690 billion by 2026, boosting semiconductor and hardware suppliers like Micron and Jabil as key beneficiaries of data center expansion.

Viking Global's $37B manager Halvorsen adds positions in Carnival and UnitedHealth, betting on turnaround trajectories in cruise and healthcare sectors.

GE Vernova's stock surged 170% since spinoff with strong backlog growth, but its 50+ P/E ratio raises valuation concerns despite robust power division performance.

Greg Abel takes over Berkshire's $318B portfolio, which is heavily concentrated in five mega-cap stocks. Analysts expect potential reductions in Apple and Bank of America positions.

Global transformer market projected to nearly double from $66.33B (2025) to $125.68B (2035), driven by industrialization, renewable energy deployment, and smart grid technologies.

Finland's prepaid card market projected to grow 6.5% annually through 2030, reaching $5.25 billion as consumers shift toward mobile payments and digital wallets.

TotalEnergies secures 2 million tons annual LNG from Alaska through 2045, strengthening its global gas portfolio and U.S. market position.

S&P 500 dropped 0.54% as Nvidia fell 5.46%, signaling potential correction risk. Technical patterns suggest 5-10% pullback possible amid tech sector weakness and concentration concerns.

Amazon plans a 225,000 sq ft Chicago superstore selling groceries and merchandise, marking a major shift in its physical retail strategy to compete with big-box retailers.

Nvidia's sovereign AI business tripled to $30 billion, driven by governments building independent AI infrastructure. This new revenue stream signals expanding market opportunities beyond tech giants.

Billionaire Druckenmiller significantly boosted Google and Amazon holdings while completely exiting Meta, citing concerns about Meta's AI spending and advertising dependency versus confidence in established tech leaders' AI positioning.

Netflix withdrew from Warner Bros. Discovery bid after Paramount-Skydance deal, receiving $2.8 billion termination fee. Stock rose 9% as investors praised the capital-efficient decision.

Genenta rebrands to Saentra Forge, shifting focus toward defense and aerospace acquisitions while maintaining biotech research programs with glioblastoma trial results accepted for publication.

Li Auto will release its 2025 full-year and Q4 financial results on March 12, 2026, with an earnings call at 8:00 a.m. ET.

FLSmidth announces March 2026 AGM with DKK 4.00 dividend per share, board changes, updated remuneration policy, and capital structure reorganization.

Walmart settles $100M FTC case over misleading Spark Delivery driver compensation claims, including false tip distribution promises. Company must improve transparency measures.

Senator Warren questions whether White House involvement influenced Warner Bros. Discovery's selection of Paramount Skydance's bid over Netflix's competing proposal.

Ackman's Pershing Square allocates 55% of assets to four AI-focused tech stocks: Uber, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta, betting on artificial intelligence adoption driving future growth.

Three high-yield dividend stocks—Realty Income, Enterprise Products Partners, and American Express—offer income and growth for conservative investors through sector diversification and consistent payouts.

Capgemini and Deutsche Telekom launched an open RAN automation platform enabling multi-vendor network integration, reducing vendor lock-in and streamlining 5G/4G operations.