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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership raised its position in shares of Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT – Free Report) by 2.6% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 1,234,550 shares of the medical technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 31,314 shares during the quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership’s holdings in Medtronic were worth $117,579,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of MDT. Diversify Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Medtronic by 3.9% during the third quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC now owns 59,358 shares of…

As tensions flare once again between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., social media, especially on crypto social media X (or Crypto Twitter), fears that Tehran could shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Such a move, many worry, could send oil prices and global inflation soaring and roil financial markets, including bitcoin.However, those concerns may be exaggerated, according to some observers.Early Saturday, Israel and the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran, aiming to dismantle the nation’s nuclear facilities and missile capabilities after failed negotiations. Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at Israel and the U.S. bases in the…

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World leaders condemn Iranian regime, urge caution as they react to U.S. strikesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer issues a statement at 10 Downing Street , after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons, in London, Britain, February 28, 2026. Jonathan Brady | Via ReutersWorld leaders reacted to U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran Saturday, with multiple emphasizing condemning the Iranian regime while urging restraint in the unprovoked attack.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. had “no role” in the strikes, but…

The US and Israel struck targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that is already spiraling across the oil-rich Middle East. Mona Yacoubian, director and senior advisor at the Middle East Program for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, calls this a ‘nightmare scenario’ for the middle east. Yacoubian and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Marc Champion discuss the conflict with Bloomberg’s David Gura and Christina Ruffini. (Source: Bloomberg)

Live cattle futures are down $2 to $4.12 at midday. Some new selling interest was noted, up 2,199 contracts. Cash trade has come in at $383 dressed in the North, with some $243-245 live across the rest of the country. Feeder cattle futures are $6.25 to $8.25 lower on Friday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.62 to $373.17 on February 24.The weekly update from APHIS showed 8 new cases of New World Screwworm in Tamaulipas in the last week ending on November 25, taking the total active cases in that bordering state to 10 (including 7 bovine).  Don’t…

Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth.But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American consumer. They highlighted a widening divide between higher-income households that continue to spend freely and more price-sensitive consumers who are beginning to show signs of strain. The Planet Fitness logo is seen on the outside of its gym at the Loyal Plaza in Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania.Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBoth companies reported double-digit percentage revenue growth, rising memberships and expanding footprints in 2025.…

Berkshire Hathaway’s Greg Abel used his first annual shareholder letter as chief executive to reassure investors that the conglomerate’s culture of financial conservatism and disciplined investing established under Warren Buffett will continue “into perpetuity.””I am honored by our Board’s decision to appoint me CEO of Berkshire and humbled to succeed Warren as I write my first annual letter to you,” Abel wrote in the missive to begin the company’s annual report released Saturday along with Berkshire’s quarterly earnings. “Warren is obviously a very hard act to follow.”Abel, 63, signaled continuity rather than change as he takes the reins from the…

It’s not often that we can make money even when our underlying investment goes down in price.But one simple option strategy has the power to do just that. In fact, this strategy has consistently produced above-average returns with relatively low risk.Before we delve into the strategy itself, let’s review some option basics.Option Basics: A RefresherThere is no need to worry about complex mathematical formulas or equations. Over the years I’ve found that the more complicated a strategy is, the less likely it will work over the long-term. We want to employ a strategy that has a history of profitability and…

Getnet, the leading Latin American and Iberian fintech payment provider owned by Santander, has launched Get Code. The platform serves as an official developer community built to inspire, connect, and empower technology professionals worldwide.Fostering digital co-creationDaniel Flores, head of product at GetnetThe initiative aims to provide developers with a collaborative network to share knowledge and build innovative solutions for the future of digital payments. Through the platform, tech talent will have access to networking events, content sharing, hackathons, and opportunities to connect their ideas to real market needs.Daniel Flores, head of product at Getnet, explained the vision behind the launch,…