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US, European stocks rise as oil prices steady; Asian indexes tumble

US and European stock markets advanced Wednesday as oil prices steadied, after Asian bourses suffered deep losses amid inflation worries sparked by the US-Iran war.

US Fed warns 'economic uncertainty' weighing on consumers

The US Federal Reserve warned Wednesday that increased economic uncertainty was impacting consumer sentiment, as President Donald Trump's administration presses on with an aggressive tariffs agenda despite recent setbacks.

Florida family sues Google after AI chatbot allegedly coached suicide

The family of a Florida man who took his own life filed suit against Google on Wednesday, alleging the company's Gemini AI chatbot spent weeks manufacturing an elaborate delusional fantasy before aiding him in his suicide.

Bayer gets preliminary approval for weedkiller class settlement

German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

Russia to free two Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs, Putin says

Russia will free two Ukrainian-Hungarian nationals captured while fighting for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed for their release in a phone call.

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war casts shadow

Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear.

Ivory Coast cuts cocoa producer price by nearly 60 percent: govt

Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, on Wednesday cut the price paid to its growers by nearly 60 percent, the government said, to try to address a sales slump affecting the sector.

Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices steadied Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices dipped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes

The Israeli military is planning on at least "one or two" more weeks of strikes on Iran, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, the war's fifth day, while launching a fresh wave of attacks in Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: latest in the Mideast war

Iran claimed total control of the key energy transit Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, the war's fifth day, as Israel hit Iran with fresh strikes and advanced into Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.

Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

Alternative phones on offer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade show in Barcelona this week aim to answer demand for devices that protect users' data and attention.

Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war impact uncertain

Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear.

European stocks firm after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy.

Weedkiller cancer claims drive Bayer to bigger loss

German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday it made a loss of 3.62 billion euros ($4.20 billion) in 2025 after it booked extra charges related to claims that its popular weedkiller causes blood cancer.

Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply

Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East.

AI not hitting European jobs for now: ECB

Artificial intelligence has only had minor effects on employment in Europe so far, European Central Bank economists said Wednesday, but they warned the technology's future impact was uncertain.

Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections

Six months after joining anti-corruption protests that rocked Nepal, 23-year-old Amrita Ban will vote in Thursday's election, hoping the new government will realise the movement's demands.

Adidas shares slump on downbeat profit outlook

Adidas shares slumped Wednesday after the German sportswear giant gave a disappointing 2026 profit forecast and warned of a 400-million-euro ($465-million) hit from US tariffs and exchange rate effects.

Greek court upholds convictions in neo-Nazi party trial

A Greek appeals court on Wednesday upheld convictions for leaders of the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn in a landmark trial over crimes committed at the height of the country's economic crisis.

Japan eyes remote Pacific island for nuclear waste

Japan is looking into using a remote deserted Pacific island nearly 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) from Tokyo as a site for burying nuclear waste, officials said.

Israel launches new strikes as Iran squeezes key oil shipping route

Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on Wednesday, as Iran's Guards said they had sealed off one of the world's most vital shipping routes for energy.

X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Social media platform X announced Tuesday it would suspend creators from its revenue sharing program for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without disclosing they were artificially made, the company said.

Patchy Italy disability access 'an insult' ahead of Games

Italy hosts the world's top paralympic athletes this month, but just getting across the street in Rome can feel like an Olympian task for wheelchair users.

Seoul tanks as Asian stocks tumble, oil extends gains on Iran war

Seoul shares collapsed more than 12 percent as Asian equity markets were hit by panic selling Wednesday, while oil rose amid fears the US-Israel war on Iran will fan inflation and hammer the global economy.

Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow

Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact on the global economy.

Chinese consumers scout lower prices, secondhand goods as spending sputters

In a Shanghai shopping centre, customers browsed racks of used winter coats, $2 trousers and household appliances -- pre-used items that would have been out of place in a major Chinese mall a decade ago.

TGI's Advent Buzz Tapped to Lead Digital Strategy for Alina Bonsell's NY State Senate Campaign

NEW YORK CITY, NY AND MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / TGI Group (OTC PINK:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and innovative development, is pleased to announce that its specialized digital marketing subsidiary, Advent Buzz, has entered into an agreement to provide media and communications support for Alina Bonsell, candidate for New York State Senate in District 28.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of U.S. Power Chain Hoist and Chain Business from Columbus McKinnon and Launches New Standalone Company, Stuart Rush

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on complex corporate carve-outs and other operationally intensive situations in the middle market, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Columbus McKinnon Corporation's ("Columbus McKinnon", NASDAQ:CMCO) U.S. based power chain hoist and chain business (the "Company"), including its associated international sales support functions.

Stuart Rush Launches as an Independent Industrial Manufacturing Company Following Divestiture from Columbus McKinnon

DAMASCUS, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Stuart Rush today announced its official launch as a standalone industrial manufacturing company following its divestiture from Columbus McKinnon.

Build-to-Rent Is Reshaping Canada's Rental Landscape - And Investors Are Taking Notice

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Canada's rental housing market is undergoing a quiet but seismic transformation. Across the country's largest cities - Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa - a new asset class is emerging that is fundamentally changing how rental homes are designed, financed, and delivered: build-to-rent (BTR). Unlike traditional condominium projects where individual investors purchase units and lease them independently, build-to-rent developments are purpose-engineered from the ground up to serve long-term renters, owned and operated by a single institutional landlord. For Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., the rise of BTR represents one of the most significant structural shifts in Canadian real estate in a generation.

SMX: Delivering Stability, Transparency, and Asset Protection in an Era of Global Uncertainty

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / As geopolitical tensions rise, supply chains face unprecedented pressure, and global markets navigate an increasingly unpredictable environment, organizations worldwide are reassessing how they protect assets, ensure continuity, and maintain trust. SMX, headquartered in Singapore with a growing regional footprint across Southeast Asia, continues to demonstrate why resilient, science‑based material authentication technologies are essential tools for navigating today's destabilized landscape.

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