By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Sentiment was pressured on Friday, while markets appear downright ugly to start the new trading week, as benchmark crude prices break $100bbl, with participants remaining squarely focused on events in the Middle East. WHERE WE STAND – Friday proved to…
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Stanford Seed Hosts Leadership Talk on Scaling Founder-Led Businesses in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Mar 9: Stanford Seed, an initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, is set to host an exclusive leadership conversation titled “Beyond Founder-Driven Growth: Building a Company That Scales” in Coimbatore on March 13. The event will bring together founders and business leaders to discuss the challenges and…
Continue ReadingWeaving Empowerment: Cairn supports Assam’s Women Artisans to Build Sustainable Livelihoods
Jorhat/Guwahati, Mar 07: On International Women’s Day 2026, themed “Give to Gain,” Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd, is celebrating the inspiring journey of women weavers from Assam whose traditional skills have evolved into powerful instruments of economic independence, leadership, and community transformation. Across India, Cairn’s community development initiatives are focused on empowering women and strengthening families. The company’s…
Continue ReadingPeter WT Pisters, M.D., honored with Charles M. Balch, M.D., Distinguished Service Award from Society of Surgical Oncology
Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, was honored today with the Charles M. Balch, M.D., Distinguished Service Award at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2026 Annual Meeting in recognition of his substantial contributions and leadership in the field of surgical oncology. The prestigious service award highlights the achievements of physicians, scientists and physician-scientists who have made outstanding contributions to surgical oncology through service to SSO, research, training the next…
Continue ReadingCrude Oil Surges as the Strait of Hormuz Closes and Tensions Rise in the Middle East
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Crude oil prices recorded a sharp increase on Friday amid the escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This situation has raised concerns across global energy markets. The intensification of tensions in the Middle East has…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s Deputy Minister Arturo Gil Visits Cape Town to Advance Energy Ties
The visit builds on an MoU signed between Venezuelan petroleum authorities and the African Energy Chamber in February 2026, representing the next step in this collaborative initiative CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Mar 7 — Following the historic visit by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) to Venezuela in February 2026,…
Continue ReadingAmericans Don’t Just Fear Driverless Cars Will Crash — They Fear Mass Job Losses
By Christine Clark While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the University of California San Diego reveals Americans’ doubts about driverless cars aren’t just about the fear of a crash. Many Americans also fear the technology’s economic ripple effects —…
Continue ReadingGold Holds Near USD 5,100 as Safe-Haven Demand Meets Inflation Headwinds
By Fadi Al Kurdi, Founder & CEO, FFA Kings Gold traded close to the USD 5,100 level on Friday, caught between two opposing forces. On one hand, the precious metal continues to benefit from its traditional role as a safe-haven asset amid a tense geopolitical backdrop. On the other hand,…
Continue ReadingMayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Welcomes New Cohort of Healthcare Technology Startups
Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its latest cohort, welcoming 18 national and international healthcare technology companies that are creating cutting-edge digital solutions to advance health innovation. Through the Accelerate program, these companies will participate in an immersive, 30-week program that offers access to expert mentors, industry-leading technologies…
Continue ReadingAshok Leyland Partners with Chennai Super Kings as Official Sponsor
Chennai, Mar 06: Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a strategic partnership with five-time IPL champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as their Official Sponsor. As part of this association, the Ashok Leyland logo will feature prominently on the…
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