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US FUTURES FALL, IRAN REJECTS US NEGOTIATIONS, BRENT OIL BACK TO $100+

Tokyo Marine shares may move after the insurance firm announced a $1.8 billion investment from Berkshire Hathaway Inc

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10:42am US and European equity futures reversed early gains to decline as persistent Middle East uncertainty overshadowed hopes for de-escalation.

BMW has officially announced a recall of 179,527 vehicles in China due to improperly routed front cabin air-conditioning wiring harnesses. This defect can lead to damage during routine cabin air filter replacements, potentially causing a short circuit and posing a fire hazard.

The Wall Street Journal reported that..U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are getting tougher following persistent attacks that have disrupted their economies and risk giving Tehran long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz wsj.com/world/middle-e… via @WSJ

Asian stocks rallied on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as optimism over potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict prompted a recovery from recent steep losses.

As of today March 24, 2026, there is no official ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 5-day pause on specific military strikes.

The contradiction: Iranian officials denied any talks took place. Trump simultaneously issued a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on Iranian power plants. Iran threatened to close the Strait entirely. The situation remains fluid

SMC 69.20 SCC 29.90 MER 607.0 Three-way Semirara coal auction confirmed: SMPC (incumbent), MGEN/SMPC minority partnership, and SMGP (San Miguel, standalone). Application April 28; winners by May. Market pricing in base-case SMPC retention. May award is the binary catalyst.

TEL 1302.0 +0.23% VITRO signed with Bounty Fresh Group for data center and supply chain digitalization at VITRO Santa Rosa. Enterprise client base now covers banking, microfinance, and agri-food. Foreign funds sold TEL on the session — current price levels offer better entry.

WEB 11.96 +1.36% WEB (₱11.96) — PhilWeb launched OKADA PLAY with Okada Manila — second major resort client in three months (Hann Casino, January). Foreign funds bought WEB on March 23 — a standout signal during a risk-off session when PH funds were being broadly reduced.

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