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BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) — Against the backdrop of a fragile global recovery and increasing uncertainties, the upcoming China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Paris carry added significance, with the world expecting the two sides to move toward each other and help bring greater stability to global trade and growth.
Since last year, the commitment by the two heads of state and their sound interactions have provided an important strategic guarantee for the proper development of China-U.S. relations.
The two sides have already held five rounds of economic and trade talks, achieving a series of positive outcomes. This shows that keeping the China-U.S. relationship moving forward on a steady course requires firm strategic guidance from the two heads of state, full implementation of their important consensus, and an unwavering commitment to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
During the most recent talks in Kuala Lumpur, the two sides reached a series of consensuses on issues including the U.S. Section 301 measures on China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, an extension of the suspension of reciprocal tariffs, fentanyl-related tariff and counternarcotics cooperation, expanding trade, and export controls.
Following the meeting, the two sides have maintained close communication at various levels, exchanging views in a timely manner on implementing the consensuses reached by the two heads of state at their Busan meeting, advancing the outcomes of the Kuala Lumpur economic and trade talks, and addressing each other’s economic and trade concerns.
However, structural and deep-seated differences that have built up in China-U.S. economic and trade relations over the years cannot be resolved overnight. New developments have emerged this year. In February, the Trump administration announced additional tariffs on goods from all countries and regions.
In addition, Washington launched further Section 301 investigations, citing “excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors” and the “failure to impose and effectively enforce a ban on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.” These investigations targeted 16 and 60 economies, respectively, including China, once again increasing uncertainty in global trade.
China is closely monitoring these developments and will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the relevant U.S. measures. China reserves the right to take all necessary steps to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
Whether the upcoming talks can achieve progress will largely depend on the U.S. side. Washington needs to approach the negotiations with a rational and pragmatic mindset and act in line with the principles that underpin stable China-U.S. economic relations.
The new round of talks is both an opportunity and a test. By focusing on long-term cooperation and mutual respect, the two sides can narrow their differences, expand cooperation, and deliver progress that benefits both countries and the global economy.

San Francisco, CA, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 0G (Zero Gravity), creator of the world’s first decentralized AI operating system (dAIOS), today announced a series of infrastructure upgrades across its live Aristotle Mainnet: Sealed Inference for cryptographically private AI compute, the integration of GLM-5 as the highest-ranked open-source model on decentralized infrastructure, and a migration of its validator execution layer from Geth to Reth — the high-performance Rust-based client built by Paradigm. 0G migrates its validator infrastructure from Geth to Reth for enhanced speed and efficiency. Together, these upgrades represent the most significant infrastructure evolution since the Aristotle Mainnet launch in September 2025, strengthening every layer of the 0G stack from consensus to compute. 0G is migrating its validator infrastructure from Go-Ethereum (Geth) to Reth, the modular Rust-based execution client originally developed by Paradigm. The migration brings substantial improvements to sync performance, block execution speed, memory efficiency, and long-term scalability of the 0G network. Why Reth Reth has rapidly become the execution client of choice for high-performance blockchain networks. Written in Rust — a language designed for memory safety and bare-metal performance — Reth delivers measurable advantages over Geth across every major infrastructure metric: Faster sync: BNB Chain reported 40% faster sync times with Reth vs. Geth in production benchmarks. Block execution latency dropped from 25.3ms (Geth p50) to 19.1ms (Reth p50) — a 24% improvement. Lower memory footprint: Reth’s architecture eliminates Go’s garbage collection overhead, resulting in more predictable memory usage and reduced hardware requirements for validators. Modular by design: Reth’s component-based architecture allows 0G to customize and optimize individual execution layers — storage, EVM, networking — independently, enabling faster iteration and AI-specific optimizations. Industry momentum: Base has deprecated Geth entirely in favor of Reth. Optimism is ending op-geth support by May 2026. The industry is converging on Reth as the standard for high-throughput execution. What This Means for the 0G Network For validators, the Reth migration translates to faster node synchronization, lower operational costs through reduced hardware requirements, and improved uptime during peak network loads. For developers and users, it means a more responsive chain layer capable of handling the throughput demands of AI-native workloads — decentralized inference, on-chain settlement, and high-frequency agent transactions. The migration began with the Foundation Validator (Validator 0) infrastructure upgrade completed in February 2026 and is now extending across the network. ‘Geth served us well, but as on-chain AI workloads scale — inference settlement, agent transactions, high-frequency data availability — the execution layer becomes the bottleneck. Reth’s Rust-based architecture gives us the memory efficiency, parallel processing, and modular extensibility we need to stay ahead of that curve. This isn’t just a client swap. It’s rebuilding the foundation for what comes next.’ — Ming Wu, CTO of 0G Labs The Full-Stack Decentralized AI Operating System These three upgrades — Reth validators, Sealed Inference, and frontier open-source model access — reinforce 0G as the only live infrastructure delivering every layer of the decentralized AI stack: 0G Chain: EVM-compatible Layer 1 purpose-built for AI workloads, now powered by Reth 0G Compute: Decentralized GPU marketplace with Sealed Inference — TEE-verified on every call 0G Storage: Decentralized storage delivering up to 2 GB/s throughput 0G Data Availability: 50,000x faster and 100x cheaper than Ethereum DA With over 100 ecosystem partners including Chainlink, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Coinbase Wallet, 0G continues to build the infrastructure layer that makes decentralized AI as performant, private, and verifiable as centralized alternatives — at a fraction of the cost. About 0G Labs 0G Labs (Zero Gravity Labs, Inc.) is the creator of the 0G dAIOS — the world’s fastest decentralized AI

The
S&P/ASX 200 Index
(ASX: XJO) closed in the red on Thursday afternoon as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to put pressure on shares across global markets.
Investors are nervous about the repercussions of surging oil prices, and inflation concerns are seeing markets beginning to price in another cash rate hike ahead of the next Reserve Bank meeting.
The majority of stocks on the ASX 200 index closed lower for the day, with the exception of some shares, most of which are in the energy sector.
While investor confidence has dropped across most sectors, some ASX shares are thriving in the current market.
Droneshield Ltd
(
ASX: DRO
) and
Woodside Energy Ltd
(
ASX: WDS
) shares are two that spring to mind.
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If I invested $10,000 in Droneshield shares one week ago, what are they worth now?
At the close of the ASX on Thursday afternoon, Droneshield shares are 3.92% lower at $3.92 a piece. But despite the decline, they’re still 7.4% higher than just one week ago.
That means that $10,000 invested in Droneshield shares just one week ago is already worth an impressive $10,740.
And the great news is that analysts think the stock will keep soaring, too. TradingView
data
shows a strong consensus buy rating for Droneshield shares and a maximum target price of $5. That implies the stock could jump another 27.55%, at the time of writing.
The counter drone technology company was one of the
fastest-growing stocks
on the planet last year.
The company has faced a few headwinds over the past 12 months, but has also won some impressive contracts valued at $21.7 million.
And as geopolitical tensions keep rising, demand for defence assets around the world is climbing higher. I think Droneshield is well-positioned to absorb much of the demand.
If I invested $10,000 in Woodside shares one week ago, what are they worth now?
Woodside shares have rallied over the past six months. The stock is now worth 28.24% more than it was back in September.
At the close of the ASX on Thursday afternoon, Woodside shares were 2.07% higher at $31.05. They’re now 2.14% higher over the past week.
That means that $10,000 invested in Woodside shares just one week ago is already worth $10,214.
TradingView
data
shows analysts are relatively divided about the stock. Of 15 analysts, seven have a hold rating, and another six have a buy or strong buy rating on Woodside shares.
The maximum target price is $33.60, which implies a potential 8.2% upside over the next 12 months.
As Australia’s largest oil operator and producer, Woodside shares are being boosted by
global oil supply concerns
arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Given there is no sign of how long volatility will last, it’s unclear whether we can expect demand for shares in the sector to keep climbing or taper off. Some analysts warn that oil prices could keep climbing higher for a while.
The ASX energy sector is the only area that ended in the green on Thursday afternoon.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:DNUT ) shares traded down 5.1% on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $3.31 and last traded at $3.2850. 336,878 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 87% from the average session volume of 2,499,899 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.46.
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Zacks Research raised Krispy Kreme from a ‘strong sell’ rating to a ‘hold’ rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Morgan Stanley reissued an ‘underweight’ rating and set a $3.00 price objective on shares of Krispy Kreme in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a ‘sell (d)’ rating on shares of Krispy Kreme in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Krispy Kreme from a ‘sell’ rating to a ‘hold’ rating in a research note on Sunday, February 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Krispy Kreme has an average rating of ‘Reduce’ and an average price target of $4.52.
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Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $392.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $386.72 million. Krispy Kreme had a negative net margin of 33.87% and a negative return on equity of 3.66%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.01 EPS. Analysts forecast that Krispy Kreme, Inc. will post 0.07 earnings per share for the current year.
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Krispy Kreme in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Prudential Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Krispy Kreme during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in Krispy Kreme by 1,229.5% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 7,832 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the second quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Krispy Kreme in the second quarter valued at $37,000. 81.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc (NASDAQ: DNUT) is a global retailer and wholesaler renowned for its signature Original Glazed doughnut and a variety of other sweet treats. The company operates through a combination of company-owned stores, franchise outlets and strategic partnerships with supermarkets, convenience stores and other foodservice channels. In addition to its doughnut portfolio, Krispy Kreme offers freshly brewed coffee, assorted beverages and proprietary seasonal items designed to drive traffic and foster brand loyalty.
Founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme has grown from a single local shop to a multinational brand.

Samsara Today IOT Samsara $32.84 -1.32 (-3.87%) 52-Week Range $23.38 ▼ $48.40 Price Target $46.18 Add to Watchlist In a market environment that has been quick to punish tech companies for any hint of weakness, one company just delivered a masterclass in operational excellence. Against a backdrop of ongoing volatility and a sharp focus on profitability, investors sent Samsara NYSE: IOT shares up by over 18% following its latest earnings report. This powerful divergence was not a random market event; it was a clear signal. In an era where speculative growth stories are facing intense scrutiny, investors are actively rewarding companies that deliver tangible results and solve fundamental business problems. Samsara’s commanding performance showcases a market prioritizing operational necessity over abstract potential, offering a compelling look at what resilience means in the current tech landscape. Get Samsara alerts: Sign Up Performance, Profitability, and Enterprise Dominance Samsara’s stock price did not rally on sentiment alone; it was propelled by a fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings report, which demonstrated strength across every key metric. The results painted a picture of a company executing at a high level, accelerating growth, and firmly establishing a path to sustained profitability. The headline figures provided the initial catalyst. Samsara reported impressive top-line growth, with key metrics including: Quarterly Revenue: $444.3 million, marking a 28% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. $444.3 million, marking a 28% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Samsara ended its fiscal year with $1.89 billion in ARR, a 30% year-over-year increase that signals an acceleration of growth even at a larger scale. Samsara ended its fiscal year with $1.89 billion in ARR, a 30% year-over-year increase that signals an acceleration of growth even at a larger scale. Profitability: Samsara reached a significant milestone by delivering its second consecutive GAAP profitable quarter, with earnings per share of 4 cents. Its non-GAAP EPS of 18 cents soundly beat Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 13 cents. Digging deeper, the source of this financial strength becomes clear. The growth is not broad and shallow, but is anchored by success in the most valuable segment of the market: large enterprise customers. The engine behind Samsara’s performance is its ability to land and expand within major organizations. ARR from customers contributing over $100,000 annually surged by 37%, and this high-value cohort now represents a commanding 61% of Samsara’s total ARR. This upmarket momentum was underscored by a record 13 new deals signed in the quarter, each worth over $1 million. This isn’t just about bigger numbers; it signifies that the largest, most complex operations in the world are choosing Samsara, validating the platform’s enterprise-grade capabilities and creating a stable, high-growth revenue base. This success is directly tied to Samsara’s platform strategy. Samsara is embedding itself as the central nervous system for its clients’ physical operations. An impressive 96% of these large customers subscribe to two or more Samsara products. This high adoption rate across the platform makes the service incredibly sticky, reducing the risk of customer churn and locking in long-term, predictable revenue streams. Looking ahead, management’s confident forecast for fiscal year 2027 has solidified investor optimism. Samsara projects revenue growth between 21% and 22% and, crucially, expects to achieve full-year GAAP profitability. This guidance provides a clear and credible roadmap, suggesting that the recent performance is not a peak but a new foundation for efficient, long-term growth. Building an Unbeatable Edge While a strong quarter can ignite a rally, a sustainable investment case requires a durable competitive advantage. Samsara’s long-term value proposition is built on a foundation that

For Immediate Releases Chicago, IL – March 11, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Analog Devices (ADI), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI Quick QuoteNXPI – Free Report) , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM Quick QuoteTSM – Free Report) and NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) . Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog: Semiconductor Sales Continue to Soar: 4 Stocks with Growth Potential The semiconductor industry has flourished over the past couple of years, and the bull run continues into 2026. Robust demand, fueled by the optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), led to a massive surge in semiconductor sales in 2024 and 2025. This year has again started on a high note, with sales surging in January and poised to grow further, driven by a solid AI infrastructure boom. Given this scenario, it would be ideal to invest in semiconductor stocks, such as Analog Devices, NXP Semiconductors, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. andNVIDIA Corp., which have great potential for growth this year. Semiconductor Sales Jump in January Semiconductor sales totaled $82.5 billion sequentially in January, up 3.7% from December’s total of $79.6 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association (‘SIA’) reported last week. On a year-over-year basis, semiconductor sales jumped a solid 46.1% from January 2025’s total of $56.5 billion. John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO, said, ‘Following the semiconductor industry’s highest-ever sales total in 2025, the global chip market continued to grow in January of this year, topping December’s results and far outpacing sales from January of last year.’ This comes after a solid 2025 wherein semiconductor sales totaled $791.7 billion, a year-over-year jump of 25.6% from $630.5 billion. Microchips have become key to nearly every modern and emerging technology, including IoT, 6G, and AI. Robust demand from the automotive sector has also been helping boost sales. Meanwhile, the AI sphere remains vast and still largely untapped, prompting major technology companies to invest billions of dollars into its development. As AI applications continue to grow, the use of specialized AI chips is expanding from high-end data centers to everyday consumer electronics. At the same time, demand for memory components such as NAND flash and DRAM is starting to recover, supporting more advanced computing requirements and AI-driven workloads. Given these trends, semiconductor stocks appear well-positioned for possible growth in the near future. 4 Semiconductor Stocks With Growth Potential Analog Devices Analog Devices is an original equipment manufacturer of semiconductor devices, specifically analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing (‘DSP’) integrated circuits. ADI’s product line comprises amplifiers and comparators; analog to digital converters; digital to analog converters; video encoders and decoders; embedded processing products and DSPs; MEMS and temperature sensors; RF/IF components and converters; power and thermal management ICs, audio/video converters, amplifiers, CODECs, filters and processors. Analog Devices also offers analog, digital and RF switches and multiplexers; analog microcontrollers; clock and timing products. Analog Devices’ expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 44%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 15% over the past 60 days. ADI carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors provides high-performance, mixed-signal and standard product solutions that leverage its RF, analog, power management, interface, security, as well as digital processing expertise. NXPI seems well-positioned to capitalize on the level 2-5 automotive market. Additionally, NXP Semiconductors is the leader in general-purpose microcontrollers and application processors in industrial and IoT markets. NXP Semiconductors’ expected earnings growth rate for the current

New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman took fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane this week, reflecting on her dancing days in Hindi cinema while revisiting a classic song from her 1979 film The Great Gambler.
Posting a video snippet of ‘Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo’ on Instagram, Zeenat revealed it as her personal favourite from the film, even though the romantic track ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’ became the most widely loved among audiences.
‘Another hit from ‘The Great Gambler’! ‘Do Lafzon Ki’ was the movie’s most loved song by popular consensus, but this one is my personal favourite. None of that drippy romance stuff here. Just the confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability,’ she wrote.
The song, sung by legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, captured what Zeenat described as the ‘confidence and sass of a woman who knows her desirability.’
The actress also fondly remembered the elaborate styling and choreography of the sequence, which featured multiple costume changes. One outfit, a shimmering gold track-pant set, stood out in her memory.
‘The sequence had three outfit changes, of which the shimmering gold track-pant set tickled me the most! Not only was the outfit completely over the top, the hair team decided to give me a short pageboy wig to go with, and the dance master decided to add in some high kicks for good measure,’ she recalled.
Zeenat candidly admitted that she was never a confident dancer. Without formal training, she often improvised her movements, which sometimes influenced how directors approached choreography for her songs.
‘As I’ve mentioned before, I wasn’t a very confident dancer as I never had formal training unlike most of the actresses of the time. Still, I could ‘groove’, and many a director realised it’s better to leave me to my own swaying device than frustrate themselves trying to coax complicated choreography out of me,’ she shared.
Directed by Shakti Samanta, The Great Gambler starred Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, Jai, a skilled gambler working for an underworld don, and Vijay, a CID inspector, while Zeenat played Shabnam. The music, composed by the late R.D. Burman, remains popular decades later.
Ending her post on a playful note, Zeenat invited fans to revisit the clip and guess the voice behind the song, continuing her recent tradition of sharing stories from her cinematic past with followers online. UNI MI SSP

Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE – Get Free Report) had its target price raised by Wedbush from $47.00 to $64.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the biopharmaceutical company’s stock. Wedbush’s target price points to a potential upside of 1.98% from the stock’s current price. Several other analysts have also recently commented on XENE. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals from $63.00 to $97.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $66.00 target price on shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Wolfe Research began coverage on shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals in a report on Monday, February 23rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $60.00 target price for the company. Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Monday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on Xenon Pharmaceuticals from $56.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Xenon Pharmaceuticals presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $70.82. Get Xenon Pharmaceuticals alerts: Sign Up Check Out Our Latest Research Report on Xenon Pharmaceuticals Xenon Pharmaceuticals Price Performance Shares of XENE stock opened at $62.76 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $42.62 and its 200 day moving average price is $41.41. Xenon Pharmaceuticals has a 1-year low of $26.74 and a 1-year high of $62.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.22 billion, a PE ratio of -14.39 and a beta of 0.91. Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:XENE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($1.31) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.20) by ($0.11). During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($0.84) earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that Xenon Pharmaceuticals will post -3.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Buying and Selling at Xenon Pharmaceuticals In related news, CEO Ian Mortimer sold 40,000 shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.43, for a total transaction of $1,777,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 6,000 shares in the company, valued at $266,580. The trade was a 86.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 4.07% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Xenon Pharmaceuticals A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Cinctive Capital Management LP lifted its position in shares of Xenon Pharmaceuticals by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Cinctive Capital Management LP now owns 23,317 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $1,045,000 after acquiring an additional 263 shares in the last quarter. Arizona State Retirement System increased its position in Xenon Pharmaceuticals by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 19,290 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $774,000 after purchasing an additional 334 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming increased its position in Xenon Pharmaceuticals by 30.4% during the

As the war with Iran continues, Tehran’s Assembly of Experts — the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s next supreme leader — has reportedly reached a majority consensus on a successor to the late Ali Khamenei. Although the name hasn’t been officially announced, multiple sources say Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain leader, is being touted as the most likely candidate to assume the country’s highest political and religious authority.