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NYSE:SFL
NYSE:SFLOil and Gas

The Bull Case For SFL (SFL) Could Change Following New US$170 Million Hercules Rig Contract

SFL Corporation announced that it has secured a drilling agreement in Canada for its semi-submersible rig Hercules, an estimated US$170 million contract for a minimum of 400 days, with Odfjell Drilling to operate the unit after preparation in Norway. This contract meaningfully enhances visibility on future rig utilization and cash inflows from Hercules, a previously idle asset highlighted as a risk in the earlier investment narrative. We’ll examine how this new US$170 million Hercules...
SHSE:600428
SHSE:600428Shipping

Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Watch In March 2026

As global markets grapple with heightened uncertainty and inflation risks, Asian equity markets have not been immune to the volatility, with geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices impacting investor sentiment. Amid these challenges, dividend stocks in Asia can offer a potential source of stability and income for investors seeking to navigate turbulent market conditions.
SEHK:9926
SEHK:9926Biotechs

Asian Growth Companies Insiders Are Eager To Own

In the face of global market volatility and geopolitical tensions, Asian markets have shown resilience amid rising energy prices and economic uncertainties. With central banks signaling caution due to inflation risks, investors are increasingly turning their attention to growth companies with high insider ownership, which can often indicate strong confidence in a company's potential amidst challenging conditions.
NYSE:SNAP
NYSE:SNAPInteractive Media and Services

Snap Lawsuit Over Child Safety Puts Falling Share Price Under Pressure

Snap (NYSE:SNAP) has been named as a defendant in a major federal lawsuit alleging its platform design enabled sexual exploitation of minors. The case is part of a broader wave of litigation targeting social platforms for safety failures, alongside Roblox and Discord. The consolidated action references over 100 similar cases, indicating heightened legal and reputational scrutiny for Snap. For investors watching NYSE:SNAP, this legal development arrives at a time when the share price is...
NasdaqGS:TEAM
NasdaqGS:TEAMSoftware

Is Mattermost’s On-Premise Wiki a Subtle Test of Atlassian’s (TEAM) Cloud-Only Commitment?

Mattermost recently announced a Joint Development Program to co-create Mattermost Docs, a self-hosted, Confluence-successor wiki for highly secure, on-premise environments after Atlassian’s decision to retire all on-prem Confluence options. This move spotlights a potential gap for Atlassian in air-gapped and classified deployments, where cloud-only collaboration tools may not meet strict sovereignty and security requirements. Next, we’ll examine how this emerging on-premise alternative and...
TWSE:8046
TWSE:8046Electronic

High Growth Tech Stocks In Asia For March 2026

Amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, Asian markets have experienced volatility similar to global counterparts, with indices reflecting broader economic uncertainties. In such an environment, high-growth tech stocks in Asia may present compelling opportunities for investors seeking innovation-driven growth potential despite the market's current challenges.