Caleb Williams‘ “Iceman” nickname is in danger of being frozen.
The Chicago Bears quarterback recently filed trademark applications for the nickname, given to him after some late-game heroics throughout this past season. But the name was also used by Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin, who played for the Chicago Bulls.
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Gervin filed similar trademark applications four days later, saying he has been using the nickname for goods and services since 1979. Jerald Barisano, the president and CEO of Gervin Global Management, told the Chicago Sun-Times that he mistakenly thought Gervin had filed the trademark already.
Caleb Williams and George Gervin are at odds over the “Iceman” nickname. (Matt Marto/Imagn Images; Focus on Sport/Getty Images / Fox News)
“I’ve got nothing but respect for [Williams],” Gervin told the outlet earlier this week. “He’s already proved greatness and his potential upside is great. Like an ‘Iceman.’ But that name is taken…
“All I’m saying is: Young fella, we’ve already got one ‘Iceman.’”
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Barisano added, “We are hoping the inspectors will do the right thing. All they’ve got to do is one Google search, and they’ll see hundreds and hundreds of articles on the ‘Iceman,’ George Gervin.”
Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during the national anthem before the San Francisco 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images / Getty Images)
The trademarks Williams filed included two silhouettes of himself from the wild fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round. The Sun-Times noted that Williams’ trademarks were for sporting goods, footballs, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, jerseys, jackets, vests, water bottles, mugs, bags, backpacks, luggage, sunglasses, posters and downloadable trading cards.
Barisano, though, said he and Gervin plan to contest the trademark if it’s awarded to the quarterback.
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In his sophomore season, the 2024 first overall pick had his coming-out party, leading the Bears to an NFC North title and going to the divisional round. He threw for 3,942 yards and ran for another 489. His 4,352 total yards were the most ever by a Bears quarterback, as he also threw 27 touchdowns against just seven interceptions.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after a 31-27 victory against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Gervin was named an All-Star 12 times in both the NBA and ABA and was selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. He averaged 25.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, winning four scoring titles.
The S&P 500 Index has clocked four consecutive weeks of declines and it’s on track for the worst month in a year.
To get a sense of where the pain may end, many equity traders look to a type of technical analysis credited with identifying the bottoms of big market declines, including two major routs since 2020. The bad news for bulls: It signals a long way down before the index finds major support.
It’s known as the 50% Fibonacci retracement level, a tool that chart watchers use to find potential entry points based on an 800-year-old mathematical principle. In this case, it represents a decline that would erase half of the S&P 500’s gains from last April’s low to its most recent record in January. It sits at 5,980 – or some 9% below Wednesday’s close.
“When you get a clear change in trend, there’s just certain levels that investors look at to kind of come back in, especially shorter-term traders,” said Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak + Co. “And that 50% retracement is one that people follow very closely.”
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Technical analysis is just one tool to gauge stock-market trends and potential inflection points, and it’s far from a magic crystal ball. The S&P 500 briefly fell below 6,500 last week and it’s trading below its 200-day moving average, a trend line many hoped would act as support to halt the decline. Its failure to do so has pushed technical analysts to search for other potential levels where the bottom may be.
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“It’s easy to see from a technical perspective that the worst isn’t over yet,” said Doug Peta, US investment strategist at BCA Research. “Until the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil, LNG, refined products and derivatives are moving through it at a normalised rate, there’s likely to be upward pressure on inflation and downward pressure on global growth.” Should the S&P 500 extend losses this week, it would likely move toward 6,200, Maley said in a recent note to clients. The next potential support after that would come in at 5,980, which marks not only the 50% Fibonacci retracement but also the gauge’s mid-June low. The Fibonacci sequence, which was named after Italian mathematician Leonardo Pisano, known as Fibonacci, came in handy during the market turmoil trigged by President Donald Trump’s so-called Liberation Day tariff announcements last year. The S&P 500 found support at 4,982.77, a level that corresponded with the midpoint of a rally spanning three years from 2022.
Similarly, the 2022 bear market found its trough near the 50% retracement of the rally between March 2020 and early January 2022.
To Jonathan Krinsky, chief market technician at BTIG LLC, signs of stock-market weakness were present well before the conflict in the Middle East erupted. Issues with software and private credit had already taken their toll. In terms of how effective the 50% retracement level is when calling a bottom, Krinsky explains that it’s just “one piece of the puzzle.” Maley agrees, noting that there needs to be other influences on the market in order for it to be effective.
A resolution to the war in Iran and an end to the ensuing spike in energy prices would be one obvious catalyst to help the market rebound. Stocks rallied on Wednesday as traders weighed the viability of US-Iran ceasefire talks, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.5%. Still, uncertainty about the longer-term trajectory of US stocks remains.
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“The war and what’s happening in it is a specific issue,” said Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners. “What is the Fed going to do about interest rates given all the extremely changeable views people have on markets? And then there’s the price of oil, which fluctuates wildly. Pick your topic and you can own it.”
LightShed partner Rich Greenfield analyzes the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros deal on The Claman Countdown.
Los Angeles County voted in favor of an analysis into the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery and its impact on the entertainment industry.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the motion Tuesday to have the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) conduct a “comprehensive economic impact analysis” on the direct and indirect impact the merger could have on employment in the county.
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“Entertainment is more than what we watch on a screen—it’s part of who we are as Angelenos and a cornerstone of our economy. Thousands of families rely on this industry for their livelihoods, and we must protect their jobs and our signature industry,” Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath said in a statement.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors released a motion to analyze a potential merger on Tuesday. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
She continued, “As the proposed merger moves forward, we need a clear understanding of its impacts on jobs, competition, and the future of storytelling. Today, we took action to support workers, strengthen our local economy, and keep Los Angeles at the center of the global entertainment industry.”
According to Horvath, who proposed the motion, the DEO will “develop workforce strategies, including job training and placement programs, to support and retain entertainment industry workers” and report back to the Los Angeles board in 60 days with a final report due in 120 days.
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Los Angeles County Counsel will then submit a final report to the Department of Justice regarding potential antitrust issues.
Paramount successfully launched a bid against Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in February. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Actress Jane Fonda, who heads the Committee for the First Amendment, supported the motion for “fighting” for the entertainment industry.
“Los Angeles runs on the creativity and hard work of the people behind our entertainment industry. As this acquisition moves forward, we need to make sure workers and storytellers aren’t left behind. I’m grateful to Supervisor Lindsey Horvath for fighting for our industry and for the people who power it every day,” Fonda said.
Critics have expressed concerns regarding Paramount CEO David Ellison potentially taking over Warner Bros. Discovery. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon)
Paramount won the ongoing bidding war to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery in February, though the merger has not yet been finalized.
Critics of the bid have expressed concerns that the consolidation of two legacy studios under one company could lead to mass layoffs in the entertainment industry. Others have expressed fears over Paramount CEO David Ellison, who has a friendly relationship with President Donald Trump, having control over CNN.
More than 10 million grill brushes are being recalled nationwide after reports that metal bristles can break off and end up in food.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday for several Nexgrill metal wire brushes sold at Home Depot stores and online between 2015 and 2026.
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“Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery,” the CPSC said.
Nexgrill has received at least 68 reports of bristles coming loose. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Nexgrill has received at least 68 reports of bristles coming loose.
Five people reported swallowing the metal pieces and needed medical treatment to remove them from the throat or digestive tract, according to the CPSC.
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The recall includes multiple models of brushes with black plastic or wood handles measuring about 18 to 21 inches long.
The recall includes multiple models of brushes with black plastic or wood handles measuring about 18 to 21 inches long. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Model numbers were listed on the packaging, and each product is labeled “Nexgrill.”
The recall covers the following models:
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19-Inch Grill Brush (Model 530-0024), sold 2015–2016
Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper (Model 530-0024G), sold 2022–2026
Long Handle Grill Brush (Model 530-0034), sold 2015–2026
Grill Brush and Scraper (Model 530-0039), sold 2015–2026
Grill Brush with Scrub Pad (Model 530-0041), sold 2015–2026
Wood Handle Grill Brush (Model 530-0042), sold 2015–2021
Cleaning Edge Solutions, Australia’s fastest growing commercial cleaning provider, has invested millions of dollars into the development and rollout of its proprietary desktop platform, CESgo, in what industry leaders are describing as a major shift in how businesses manage cleaning, hygiene and operational accountability.
The significant investment signals a new era for commercial cleaning across childcare centres, schools, aged care, hospitals and medical facilities, offices, transport hubs, retail environments, food production and industrial sites, where services are no longer invisible but fully measurable and transparent.
Founder Clayburn Figredo
Founder Clayburn Figredo said the company is redefining what modern cleaning looks like in Australia.
“We are not just cleaning buildings, we are creating operational transparency and real-time visibility,” Figredo said.
“CESgo is the result of a multi-million-dollar investment into technology that gives businesses clarity, control and confidence.”
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Cleaning Edge Solutions is one of Australia’s leading commercial cleaning and facility management providers, specialising in large-scale, high-risk and clinical environments. Founded in 2008 by Managing Director Clayburn Figredo and headquartered in Mulgrave, Victoria, the company has built a national reputation for innovation, strict compliance and advanced infection-control standards.
With ISO certifications across quality, safety, environment and food safety, Cleaning Edge Solutions delivers services to major organisations across health, government, education, transport, retail and aged care sectors. Its operations span commercial and industrial cleaning, facilities maintenance, waste management and property development.
It also owns a number of brands including well-known business, Andy Andersons. For more than 45 years, Andy Andersons has supported Australian organisations with reliable, high-quality cleaning and facility services. A long-standing family business with deep industry roots, Andy Andersons became an entity of the Cleaning Edge Group in 2021, combining decades of legacy experience with the group’s national scale and innovation.
Today, the company draws on more than 100 years of combined expertise to deliver industrial cleaning, commercial cleaning, aged care cleaning and facility maintenance services. Andy Andersons remains committed to safety, integrity and exceptional service.
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Known for its commitment to excellence and social impact, the Cleaning Edge group is dedicated to elevating national cleaning standards and creating safer, healthier environments for all Australians.
A new standard in operational visibility
The desktop-based CESgo platform captures every aspect of cleaning operations in real time, allowing businesses to see exactly what is happening across their sites.
Cleaning Edge staff log in and out digitally, with attendance and hours automatically verified. Every task is outlined through structured workflows and photographic evidence of completed work is uploaded directly into the system.
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Clients can view services undertaken, the timing, the staff involved and the results delivered, removing the uncertainty that has traditionally surrounded outsourced cleaning.
“For decades, cleaning has been a blind spot for many organisations,” Figredo said.
“Now businesses can see the work, the results and the value in real time.”
From invisible service to measurable performance
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The platform transforms cleaning from a reactive, checklist-based activity into a performance-driven function.
Images, reports and digital sign-offs provide a clear record of hygiene outcomes. Site requirements and task schedules are embedded into the system, ensuring consistency across locations and shifts.
“This is accountability elevated,” Figredo said.
“Every hour is captured, every job is documented and every outcome can be verified.”
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The result is stronger oversight, improved service quality and better operational control.
Centralised communication and faster problem resolution
CESgo also functions as a communication hub between businesses, site managers and Cleaning Edge teams.
Clients can log requests, raise concerns and track progress in near real time. Issues are assigned, monitored and resolved within the platform, creating a clear record of action and accountability.
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“Communication is one of the biggest challenges in outsourced services,” Figredo said.
“Our technology creates a single source of truth, ensuring nothing is missed and every request is followed through.”
Reducing risk and supporting governance
With increased scrutiny around hygiene, infection control and workplace standards, organisations are under pressure to demonstrate operational oversight.
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Figredo said traditional paper-based reporting and fragmented communication systems are no longer fit for purpose.
“Boards, executives and regulators want data, not assumptions,” he said.
“CESgo provides a digital audit trail that strengthens governance, supports reporting and reduces risk.”
The platform enables businesses to generate detailed reports quickly, providing evidence of cleaning performance, service delivery and operational compliance.
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A permanent shift in the cleaning industry
Cleaning Edge believes the future of the industry lies in technology-enabled service delivery.
“This is not about mops and buckets,” Figredo said.
“It is about intelligent systems, data and measurable outcomes.”
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By investing heavily in proprietary technology, Cleaning Edge is positioning itself at the forefront of a new era in which cleaning services are defined by transparency, accountability and operational excellence.
“The expectations of businesses have changed permanently,” Figredo said.
“They want visibility and control and they also want proof. CESgo delivers that.”
Welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining us to discuss Insight Molecular Diagnostics Fourth Quarter 2025 Results. If you have not seen today’s shareholder letter, please visit Insight Molecular Diagnostics Investor Relations page at investors.imdxinc.com.
Today’s prepared remarks build upon the information already shared in this robust letter. Joining us today are Insight Molecular Diagnostics President and CEO, Josh Riggs; Chief Science Officer, Ekke Schutz; and CFO, Andrea James. We also have our analysts with us as panelists.
After our prepared remarks, our analysts may ask questions. Before turning the call over to Josh Riggs, I’d like to go over our safe harbor. The company will make projections and forward-looking statements regarding future events. Any statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to and within the meaning of the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We encourage you to review the company’s SEC filings, including the company’s most recent Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, which identify risks and uncertainties that may cause future actual results or events to differ materially.
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Please note that the forward-looking statements made during today’s call speak only to the date that they are made, and Insight Molecular Diagnostics undertakes no obligation to update them. And with that, I would like to now turn the call over to Josh Riggs.
Mumbai: Lenders are witnessing higher utilisation of working capital limits by MSMEs and other industries as input cost pressures rise due to the ongoing US-Israel conflict. Bankers told ET as cash flows slow across the economy, MSMEs are increasingly relying on working capital to manage operations.
“As input costs rise, margins come under pressure, which can lead to higher working capital utilisation as cash flows get stretched,” said Prashanth TS, head – mid corporate group, Axis Bank. “MSMEs typically operate at utilisation levels of 70-75%, and in periods of heightened volatility, these levels tend to move higher.”
He added that, from a banking standpoint, this is not a solvency challenge but an input-cost inflation issue for MSMEs. For lenders, the leadership focus is on anticipating these pressures early and ensuring adequate, well-calibrated liquidity support without compromising credit discipline.
Sectors such as hospitality, ceramics, chemicals, steel and fertilisers are expected to see higher drawdowns of existing limits, as well as fresh working capital sanctions, as firms navigate rising costs and tighter liquidity conditions.
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“Different pockets will have different impacts. In general, when cash flow movement in the economy slows down, working capital will go up,” the MSME head of another leading private sector bank said. “Because faster the cash flow cycles move, lower is the utilisation because you churn your money.”
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For domestic basmati rice exporters, Iran is the third-largest destination, accounting for about 13% of total exports in fiscal 2025. According to Crisil Ratings, rising prices of raw materials and imported fertilisers are likely to increase working capital requirements for industry players, while also raising the government’s subsidy bill by an estimated ₹20,000-25,000 crore. “We anticipate an increase in working capital loans, worsening corporate credit metrics, worsening metrics for SMEs and households and an increase in credit costs,” CreditSights – a Fitch Group company, said in a report. According to Crisil Ratings, sectors such as oil refining, aviation and crude-linked industries – including specialty chemicals, paints, petrochemicals and synthetic textiles – may be affected by rising crude oil prices. Additionally, companies involved in basmati rice, fruits and nuts trade may see heightened impact.
“The extent of the impact will depend on each sector’s ability to pass on the incremental costs,” the rating agency said in a report.
Ascentage Pharma Group International (AAPG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 26, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Yuly Chen Dajun Yang – Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Veet Misra – Chief Financial Officer Zhichao Si – Head of Commercial
Conference Call Participants
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Lut Ming Cheng – JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Biren Amin – Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Supawat Thongthip – Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Jeet Mukherjee – BTIG, LLC, Research Division Matthew Biegler – Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Christopher Liu – Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division Michael King – Rodman & Renshaw Research
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Operator
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Good day, everyone, and welcome to Ascentage Pharma’s 2025 Annual Results Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today’s call is being recorded.
Thank you for joining us. I will now turn the call over to Yuly Chen, Senior Director of Investor Relations for the safe harbor statement. Yuly, please go ahead.
Yuly Chen
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Thank you, operator. Please note that today’s discussion will include forward-looking statements based on our current expectations and assumptions. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially. For a full discussion of these risks, please refer to our filings and disclosures.
On today’s call, I am joined by Dr. Dajun Yang, Chairman and CEO, who will provide an overview of recent developments and 2025 annual performance. As well as Dr. Veet Misra, CFO, who will go through the financial highlights. The presentation will then be followed by a Q&A session. During the Q&A session, the team will be joined by Dr. Yifan Zhai, Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Shaomeng Wang, Cofounder, Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr. Zhichao Si, Head of Commercial, I will now turn the call over to Dr. Yang.
Dajun Yang Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Thank you. Good morning. I’m Dajun Yang, Chairman and CEO of the company. Today, I’m very
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