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Since the start of Operation Epic Fury at the end of February, Brent crude oil prices have risen as high as $150 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran. Panic over supply is driving energy prices higher, and consumers are experiencing it at the pump with soaring gasoline prices.

DBE hits a new 52-week high, as increasing oil prices and Middle East supply concerns keep the energy ETF in focus.

Countries around the world have scrambled to cope with the fallout of the energy shock from the Iran war. This comes as the Iran war stretches into its third week.

Arbitrator Reaffirms Matthews's Right to Develop, Produce, Market and Sell Proprietary Dry Battery Electrode Solutions to Third Parties Company Provides Clarity Regarding Recent Favorable Arbitration Decision in Its Litigation with Tesla PITTSBURGH, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in twelve months, an arbitrator has recognized Matthews International Corporation's (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") right to develop, produce, market and sell its proprietary dry battery electrode ("DBE") solutions to third parties. Specifically, on February 13, 2026, an arbitrator entered an interim decision providing additional clarity regarding Matthews' ownership of and rights in "DBE" technology that Matthews has been developing over the past two decades.

Invesco DB Energy Fund (NYSEARCA:DBE - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 20,549 shares, a growth of 328.3% from the January 29th total of 4,798 shares. Approximately 0.9% of the shares of the company

New DBE scope is designed for endoscopists and GI physicians that specialize in small bowel diseases and disorders New DBE scope is designed for endoscopists and GI physicians that specialize in small bowel diseases and disorders

Oil prices regain momentum at the start of 2025 due to colder weather, falling U.S. stockpiles and additional sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
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