The Pretenders are recording a new album, *Outlaw*, after a hiatus, and Chrissie Hynde is collaborating with Brazilian artists and launching a painting exhibit.

Banco Bradesco raised its dividend by 1.8% to $0.0033 per share, effective May 14, 2026.

Lithium stocks surged on March 14, 2026, led by strong investor demand for battery materials in electric vehicles and energy storage.

Brazil's soybean output set a record in 2025/26, boosting global exports despite weather challenges.

Oil prices jumped 25% to $115/bbl amid Iran tensions, raising Australian petrol to $2.50/L and triggering emergency fuel releases.

A Slovak AI system, funded by the EU, scanned nearly a million Brazilian schoolchildren’s faces in 2026, sparking privacy and ethics concerns.

Jaguar Mining shares jumped 13.6% to C$9.10 on Tuesday amid investor interest despite low trading volume.

Botafogo faces Flamengo in a pivotal 2026 Brasileirão derby, seeking redemption after a Copa Libertadores exit, with key lineup changes and tactical adjustments.

Sweden seized the Sea Owl I, a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, over sanctions evasion and false flag operations.

CI&T posted record 2025 revenue of $489.7M, driven by AI demand and strong growth in North and Latin America, with 2026 revenue projected at $548M–$568M.