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Why the worst is not necessarily over for oil: IEA
While oil price recovery not “a definitive sign that the worst is necessarily over,” the agency warns.

Close but no cigar: Is Germany upset with Draghi?
CNBC’s talks about how ECB president Mario Draghi’s new policies affect savers in countries such as Germany.

US security boss: China’s building big island firepower
China will be able to project “substantial offensive military power” from islands in the South China Sea, James Clapper said.

Why China fixed the yuan higher against the dollar
China’s central bank Friday guided the yuan higher against the dollar by the fastest pace this year, leaving some puzzled by the move’s size.

Oil slump teaches Draghi a tough lesson
Fickle financial markets have once again proven how volatile they can be.

Wounded Warrior board fires top execs over big spending
The Wounded Warrior Project fired its top two executives Thursday after accusations of lavish spending, the NYT reports.

Typo trips the alarm in $101M cyber bank heist
A $101 million cyber heist has left central bank officials arguing over what may be one of the most audacious bank raids in history. The FT reports.

Live: Euro holds gains after ECB rollercoaster
Squawk Box Live in Europe is tracking market reaction as investors digest fresh stimulus measures from the European Central Bank.

Asia markets mixed as traders brush off ECB easing
Asia markets traded mixed Friday morning, following a weaker finish on Wall Street overnight and as traders brushed off fresh ECB easing.

Why rate cuts alone may not be enough to boost gold
Gold’s muted reaction to the ECB’s stimulus suggests moves in global interest rates may not be enough to sway its price.

Wall Street’s mixed message on Chipotle
Chipotle shares are too expensive; buy them. That may be confusing, but it’s the average advice among analysts these days.

Economists mixed on ECB stimulus
Economists clashed in their assessments of the European Central Bank’s policy measures announced on Thursday.

After ECB confusion, Street watching China & oil
Caught in a quiet period between central bank news, stocks could look to oil and China action for direction on Friday.

Byron Wien: Two major risks to the market
Byron Wien, Vice chairman in Blackstone’s Multi-Asset investment group, explains what he believes are the biggest risks to the market including Donald Trump becoming president.

Test detects ingredient Honest Co swore to avoid: DJ
The company has previously promised in its Honestly Free Guarantee not to use the chemical in its products.

Cramer: Stop being a herd animal! Top 3 lessons
Jim Cramer teaches investors how to break out of the pack for stocks with his top three lessons from Thursday’s market action.

Want to dress like Prince? It’ll cost you $30,000
95 pieces of Prince memorabilia are being auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auction house through March 17, including jewelry, clothing and dinnerware.

Trading the market’s choppy ECB reaction
A choppy session for stocks Thursday left some “Fast Money” traders searching for stable plays.

Cramer Remix: This stock will be up big
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer on a stock that should soon see a rise.

Santelli Showdown: Central banks out of bullets?
Yra Harris, head analyst at Vine Street Trading, discusses the potential implications of loose monetary policies around the globe.

Twitter’s staff handouts add to ‘profit’ flattery
Twitter’s efforts to retain talent are sending at least two warnings to investors.

This key area of Wall St is showing a big slowdown
Wall Street hopes for a rebound as CLO issuance is off to its poorest start since 2009.

Did Hillary & Bernie connect with Hispanic voters?
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to connect with Hispanic voters during the Democratic debate. But did they succeed?

DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer’s meals recalled
Frozen DiGiorno pizzas and Stouffer’s lasagnas are being recalled after customers said they found glass in their food.

New NYC buses to feature free Wi-Fi, USB ports
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will add around 2,000 fancy new buses to its fleet in the next five years.

Nat CEO: Low oil prices are a ‘tax relief’
This economic indicator is up 37 percent in the last month, and according to Herbjorn Hansson lower oil prices is the good news.

Seniors face Medicare drug cost-sharing shift
Most Medicare Part D plan drugs are now subject to coinsurance payments by customers.

DOJ: Apple ‘deliberately’ made hurdles to FBI probe
The Justice Department filed a response to Apple, saying the tech giant “deliberately” put up barriers that now hurt an FBI probe.

West Coast watches as Fukushima leaks radiation
Small amounts of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear accident are still leaking into the ocean and drifting to U.S. shores.

USF president: Student-debt crisis is real
University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft discusses the state of student debt and how students can ease this burden.

Sonos announces layoffs, pivot toward voice control
Home speaker maker Sonos is laying off workers as the company shifts to voice recognition and music streaming.

Consumers nearly $1T in debt: This could end badly
Rising debt issuance usually points to a strong economy, but danger could be lurking.

Hedge funds are pouring money into the elections
About $47 million has been lavished on presidential candidates in the first 13 months of this election season.

Real estate’s ticking bomb: Who gets hurt
Commercial real estate had a banner year in 2015. But there is, however, a catch that could cool the market quickly.

The $1M bet that a solar stock hits new highs
Within the beaten-down space of solar stocks, First Solar has survived the past year’s sell-off. Are there more gains to come?

This crisis may upend and unravel the EU
Divisions over how to cope with the flood of migrants is threatening the EU’s values and global standing.

Sears investor sells more than 700,000 shares
Fairholme Capital remains Sears’ second-largest shareholder.

Top analyst: Intel to rally on possible iPhone win
John Pitzer of Credit Suisse, who has one of the best track records on Wall Street, recommended Intel on Thursday.

Greek yogurt makers try for all-day appeal
Greek yogurt is already a staple for breakfasts, but makers are hoping it can take over your day. USA Today reports.

Sell gold if it hits this level: UBS
Gold at this level is unsustainable. says UBS commodity strategist Wayne Gordon. Here’s his sell price.

This airship transports Lockheed into new territory
Lockheed Martin is trying something new, developing an airship that looks to enter the commercial transport market. Here’s what at stake.

Apple to hold media event March 21
Apple is planning to “loop” the media in on its latest plans at an invitation-only event March 21.

Household net worth rose on eve of market turmoil
The net worth of households rose in the fourth quarter, a sign households were on solid ground.

Donald Trump’s fifth-grade speaking level
College-level oration is not required at presidential debates, according to a Big Crunch analysis.

Trump trade plan could trigger recession: Experts
Even those saying Donald Trump has rightly diagnosed a problem with U.S. trade policies are wary of his prescriptions.

Expert: What the ECB is really doing
Forget stimulating the economy, the ECB’s endgame is a completely different one, Yra Harris of Vine Street Trading says.

Calls grow for Fed to hike rates in … March?
Just weeks after Wall Street was preparing for the apocalypse comes talk that now would be a good time to raise rates.

California set to raise smoking age to 21
California lawmakers voted to make the nation’s most populous state the second to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21.

Jobless claims fall to lowest level since October
The number of Americans filing for benefits fell last week, pointing to strength in the labor market that should further dispel fears of a recession.

Cookie bans? Businesses fight weird regulations
Small businesses are taking on regulations, as government red tape has intensified. From “cookie bans” to hours of work training, the list of rules is long.

Why the ECB’s move is a good thing
There are several ways that negative interest rate policy can have a positive effect on the economy, says Economist Paul Diggle.

These stocks are quietly hitting a record high
Amid the global market turmoil this year, at least one group of stocks has become a big benefactor — consumer staples.

Lawmakers to airlines: Your fees are out of hand
The bill would limit airline fees for checked bags, ticket changes and cancellations, The New York Times reports.

The rush to invest in this booming $400B market
This economy is the world’s eighth largest and has nearly 80 million consumers clamoring for Western products.

How to trim those funeral costs by half
Shopping around for funeral costs hasn’t been easy, but a new website helps consumers compare prices.

‘Softer’ GOP debate on tap? So says Trump … maybe
The chairman of the Republican Party has said that he wants Thursday’s Republican debate to be “more of a G-rated” event.

Daylight savings time has this effect on stocks
The S&P 500 gives back an average of 0.24 percent after the weekend transition to daylight saving time. But there’s more.

Checking account fees may take all your money
Fees on checking accounts have risen steadily over the last several years, but there is a way around many of them.

Lawmakers cheer legalizing raw milk, then get sick
West Virginia health officials are investigating whether lawmakers became ill from raw milk after passing a law loosening restrictions on drinking it.

Could this be a death sentence for restaurants?
Tougher immigration screening practices could put restaurants at risk, Eater reports.

Pistachios recalled after salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people in nine U.S. states have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios and two of them have been hospitalized.

Why we’re on Trump’s side in the GOP civil war
In the GOP’s civil war, these Republican strategists see no choice but to align with the “Trumpistas.”

Amazon leases planes for new delivery network
Amazon.com signed a deal to lease 20 Boeing 767 widebody freighter aircraft to ensure capacity for fast deliveries.

Cramer: Here’s the key to this market
Haven’t heard of Gulfport Energy? You should, because it holds the key to this market, CNBC’s Jim Cramer says.

Men’s Wearhouse parent closing 250 stores
Tailored Brands says it’s closing roughly 250 stores this year, including 80 or 90 full-price Jos A. Bank stores.

Can Samsung beat Apple with the new Galaxy S7?
Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have gotten some favorable reviews. Do they have what it takes to beat the iPhone?

Oil falls after report March Moscow meeting is off
Oil fell on Thursday following a report crude producers would not meet to discuss an output freeze in Russia on March 20.

Pro Research: How Trump can win general election
The Bear Traps Investment Newsletter team explains what a Trump victory would look like and how investors should position their portfolio.

These 10 stocks ride tireless bull to epic gains
The best-performing stocks of the bull market have scored incredible gains of 1,500% or more since March 9, 2009. USAToday reports.

Obama: United in combating climate change with Canada
President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke in the White House Rose Garden on Thursday morning.

CFOs concede Trump will win GOP race: Survey
A majority of CFOs think Donald Trump will win the GOP nomination, according to the CNBC Global CFO Council survey.

Kensho Trade: Stocks for Gundlach’s dire forecast
Using hedge fund analytics tool Kensho, we searched for what to buy and avoid if Gundlach’s dire predictions come true.

This chart may hold the key to markets: Technician
Predicting what global markets do next may come down to the Brazilian real, according to one technician.

Clinton, Sanders go big on immigration in Fla debate
Bernie Sanders sparred with Hillary Clinton on immigration at a debate in Miami Wednesday night, ahead of Florida’s primary Tuesday.

Rain to drench the South amid ‘historic’ floods
Twenty-five million Americans were facing the threat of floods was set to wreak more misery across the Gulf Coast and South on Thursday.

Dollar General’s quarterly sales rise 7%
Dollar General’s quarterly sales rose 7 percent as demand increased for items such as candy and snacks, perishables, tobacco, and food.

Can Square and Box thaw the IPO market?
While Square and Box were big reasons the IPO market shut down, they’re now giving tech investors reason for excitement.

Over 55, out of work? Time to reinvent yourself
Laid off after 55? Landing a new job can be tough, but experts say several tactics can help you land a new gig.

Florida Gov Rick Scott: Trust the voters
Gov. Rick Scott evoked his principle, trust the voters, when asked about the GOP’s contentious presidential nomination.

How a hacker’s typo helped stop a $1B bank heist
A spelling mistake in an online bank transfer instruction prevented a nearly $1 billion heist involving the Bangladesh central bank and the N.Y. Fed.

Taco Bell launches $1 breakfast menu nationwide
Taco Bell launched its $1 Morning Value Menu on Thursday, offering customers 10 breakfast items — some new — for just a buck.

Want free pizza? Better be good at math
Want to earn 3.14 years of free pizza from Pizza Hut? All you have to do is answer three math questions.

Early movers: MTN, DG, PRTY, LGF, CSIQ, SQ & more
Names on the move ahead of the open.

Trump: Global currency devaluation is hurting US
Global currency devaluation efforts are hurting the U.S. and costing American jobs, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump tells CNBC.

Jack Dorsey speaks out on Square earnings & more
Jack Dorsey, Square CEO, joins Closing Bell to discuss his company’s latest quarterly results, competition, and his business strategy.

Cramer: Jeffrey Gundlach wasn’t talking to you
Jim Cramer says the commentary from star money manager Jeffrey Gundlach that the rebound could be done was not meant for you.

Top 5 expensive cities
CNBC runs you through the five most expensive cities to live in as ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

High hopes for robust ECB easing as pressure mounts
Expectations that the ECB will announce additional easing are running high, but experts wonder whether the plans could harm the banking sector.

Shell CEO van Beurden’s remuneration fell in 2015
Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden’s remuneration fell 8 percent to 5.135 million euros ($5.63 million), the company said.

NKorea fuels tensions by shooting missiles into sea
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off Wonsan early on Thursday, South Korea’s military said.

Will the ECB use Japan’s playbook to cut rates?
The ECB may adopt a radical policy tool on Thursday to help banks.

Oil market rally could ‘rip people’s faces off’
Investors betting on falling shares of energy companies could have their “faces ripped off’, a money manager told CNBC.

Live: Markets eye much-awaited ECB announcement
Squawk Box Live in Europe is tracking market moves ahead of what many expect to be further stimulus announcements from the ECB.

Cyprus needed ‘drastic reforms’: President
Cyprus’s bailout came with “harsh” terms ¬but enabled the country to make much-needed reforms, its president told CNBC on Thursday.

Vege shortage pushes China inflation to 6-month high
Chinese consumer prices accelerated to a six-month high in February as seasonal distortions caused food prices to spike.

Asia trades mixed; Shanghai slips; Nikkei up 1%
Most major Asian markets rebounded Thursday morning, with Shanghai the odd one out.

Ex-Brazil President Lula charged in graft probe
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was charged in a money laundering investigation led by Sao Paulo state prosecutors.

Singapore still world’s priciest city, but HK nips at heels
Singapore is still the world’s most expensive city, but Hong Kong leapfrogged to nip at its heels, while Paris got cheaper, a survey found.

Iran to oil investors: We’re open for business, really
Iran reassured investors of its commitment to new and improved oil contracts and downplayed domestic opposition, the FT reports.

Nasdaq buys ISE from Deutsche Boerse for $1.1B
Nasdaq announced that it will buy International Securities Exchange, an options exchange operator, from Deutsche Boerse.