Private Equity Industry Pivots to Retirement Accounts as Returns Stall

New York, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
As private equity firms returned only 14% of managed capital in 2025, the push to access the $10 trillion 401(k) market raises urgent concerns regarding liquidity and risk for savers.

Early IRS Data Reveals Average Tax Refund Surges Over 10% for 2026 Season

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Risks Sending Oil Prices Toward $110

Oklahoma City Secures Top Rank for Affordability Among Large U.S. Metros

Hot Inflation Data and AI Jitters Send Dow Tumbling Over 500 Points

Greg Abel Issues First Letter as Berkshire Reports $4.5 Billion Write-Down

Omaha, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
New CEO Greg Abel signals a fresh chapter by revealing a $4.5 billion write-down on Kraft Heinz and Occidental assets, marking a decisive start to the post-Buffett era.

Lockheed Martin Stock Climbs as Options Volume Surges 1,691% Amid Mixed Investor Activity

NTSB Report Reveals Geese Caused Engine Failure on Amazon Cargo Jet

OpenAI Secures Defense Partnership Immediately Following Anthropic’s Federal Blacklisting

Anthropic Rejects Pentagon Ultimatum to Remove AI Ethical Safeguards

Supreme Court Limits Executive Tariff Power, Triggering Global Trade Strategy Shift

Washington D.C., Saturday, 28 February 2026.
As the administration rushes to salvage trade pacts following the Supreme Court’s restriction on presidential authority, a massive financial liability looms. The ruling invalidates years of levies, potentially exposing the U.S. government to $175 billion in refunds while forcing a pivot to temporary statutory measures.

Trump Signals Potential Friendly Takeover of Cuba Amid Economic Collapse

Harris Breaks Post-Election Silence to Back Crockett in Pivotal Texas Senate Primary

Trump Weighs Military Options After Nuclear Talks with Iran Stall

Polls Reveal Core Republican Skepticism Regarding President Trump’s Economic Boom

Canadian Developers Adopt AI and Digital Tools to Accelerate Housing Supply

Toronto, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Industry leaders are prioritizing data over deep pockets, utilizing digital permitting to slash multi-year approval timelines and integrating robotics to modernize Canada’s critical housing infrastructure.

Qatar Airways Halts Global Operations Following US and Israeli Strikes on Iran

Beijing Suspends Tariffs on Canadian Seafood and Meal, Leaving Critical Canola Seed Market in Limbo

Trump Confirms Joint US-Israel Combat Operations Targeting Iranian Regime

Missile Strike on US Naval HQ in Bahrain Signals Major Conflict Escalation

Biological Chips Master Video Game Mechanics, Signaling a Shift in Computing Efficiency

London, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
In a major biocomputing breakthrough, human neurons on a chip learned to play Doom in just one week, paving the way for ultra-efficient organic hardware to challenge silicon.

Material Science Breakthrough Identifies Thickness as Key to Smart Surface Control

Power Surge Triggers 18-Minute Delay in Pistons-Cavaliers Matchup

Christie’s Validates Anime as Investment Class in Inaugural New York Sale

Weinstein Retains Defense Team Behind Mangione and Combs for Third Trial