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Greenhouse gases dropped just 0.1% last year as environment minister criticises lack of improvementGreenhouse gas emissions in Germany have again missed targets set by the Climate Protection Act and barely fell at all in 2025.Emissions decreased by just 0.1% last year compared to the previous year, according to data from the German Environment Agency. Continue reading...

A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq on March 14, 2026, amid strikes by pro-Iranian factions targeting bases with foreign troops. Iranian media reported fresh explosions in Tehran, with the conflict showing no signs of abating despite economic fears. The incident highlights expanding risks to international forces beyond US assets. NATO allies are reassessing deployments in the region.

United Rentals shares fell to around $733 on March 13, 2026, providing substantial upside to analysts' $950 price target despite construction sector caution. Portfolio strategies emphasize waiting for bad news to be fully priced in before adding positions, enhancing risk-reward. The equipment rental firm's performance contrasts with market declines as Dow neared its 200-day line down 0.25%. Upcoming data flows could catalyze a rebound if economic indicators stabilize.

Micron Technology closed at $426 on March 13, 2026, up significantly year-to-date by about 50%, following analysts' reiteration of an outperform rating and price target increase to $500 from $320. The upgrade highlights Micron's strong positioning in memory chips despite broader market declines driven by oil surges and geopolitical tensions. This move underscores investor optimism in semiconductors even as the Nasdaq fell 0.9% and S&P 500 dropped 0.6% on Friday. Upcoming earnings could test sustained momentum amid sector volatility.

Micron Technology shares rose 2.6% on March 13, 2026, closing at $426 after analysts reiterated an outperform rating and raised the price target to $500 from $320 amid strong year-to-date gains of 50%.[3][5] The semiconductor firm benefited from positive momentum in the chip sector despite broader market declines, with investors eyeing its upcoming earnings report.[5] This upgrade highlights Micron's robust growth prospects in memory chips, potentially signaling sector recovery amid volatility.[3] Analysts anticipate further upside if quarterly results exceed expectations next week.[5]

Ulta Beauty stock tumbled 12.5% on Friday, March 13, 2026, becoming the biggest decliner in the S&P 500 after reporting quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street profit expectations. The company's profit was hit by a 23% surge in selling, general, and administrative expenses, which reached $1 billion in the period. This decline highlights vulnerabilities in consumer discretionary sectors amid broader market pressures from oil price volatility, with analysts watching for potential impacts on retail spending. Upcoming earnings from peers may signal if this is an isolated miss or indicative of wider consumer weakness.

Iranian military said in a statement that oil and energy infrastructure belonging to firms that cooperated with the US would ‘immediately be destroyed’How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region.More now after reports of explosions in Dubai on Friday morning: thick black smoke rose over the financial hub’s skyline after what authorities described as a fire in an industrial area of the city-state. Continue reading...