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Dutch Cyber Agency Says Hackers Exploited Critical macOS Screen Sharing Flaw (CVSS 9.8/10) to Install Monero Miners
The Dutch cyber agency reported that hackers exploited a critical macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability, which U.S. officials rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale, to install Monero mining software. Experts ar
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SK Hynix's stock price surged 20.6% this week, driven by Temasek's investment and a positive NAND market share report.
SK Hynix's stock price surged 20.6% this week, driven by two major positive developments: Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek announced on Wednesday its investment in the company and Samsung, an
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Israeli far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir called for the killing of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza every night, whom he described as "unworthy of living."
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir called for the killing of dozens of Palestinians in Gaza every night, whom he described as "unworthy of living."
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Bill Ackman's $5 billion Pershing Square USA fund trades 20% below its NAV, with Ackman calling the discount 'absurd' and high fees a contributing factor
The Pershing Square USA fund, launched in April, has seen its share price decline while the S&P 500 gained nearly 14% year-to-date. Its net asset value (NAV) is estimated at $50.32 per share, but it t
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EU's MiCA regulations deadline sparks new scam wave, with fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges
European regulators, including France's AMF, ESMA, the Netherlands' AFM, and Austria's FMA, report a rise in scams since the July 1 MiCA deadline. Fraudsters exploit the migration of up to 10 million
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U.S. Representative John Larson of Connecticut lost in the Democratic primary. He was a leading advocate for expanding Social Security benefits.
U.S. Representative John Larson of Connecticut was defeated in Tuesday's Democratic primary by former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, ending his bid for the November general election. Larson, a senior mem
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Todd Blanche sworn in as US Attorney General; White House hails it as a "huge win".
Todd Blanche sworn in as US Attorney General; White House hails it as a "huge win".
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Former Hong Kong SFC Staff Member Charged Following Joint Investigation with ICAC
A former Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) staff member has been charged following a joint investigation with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
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US Officials Offer Differing Views on Iran Pressure Campaign's Effectiveness
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Jen Gavito stated that sanctions alone are unlikely to provide an "off ramp" for Iran, while retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward argue
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Bloomberg: US-Iran MOU expires, but full-scale conflict unlikely to immediately erupt, diplomatic efforts in Strait of Hormuz continue
Bloomberg Middle East correspondent Dan Williams analyzes that the expiration of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) itself is unlikely to trigger an all-out war, and diplomatic efforts rega
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Bloomberg analysis points out that U.S. private equity funds have underperformed public markets since 2019, due to high interest rates and difficulties in exiting high-valuation deals, leading to an increase in the number of backlogged companies to over 33,000.
Bloomberg analysis points out that U.S. private equity funds have underperformed public markets since 2019, due to high interest rates and difficulties in exiting high-valuation deals, leading to an i
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Israel's defense minister ordered the transfer of civil enforcement authority in the West Bank to Israeli police, a move Palestinian officials and analysts warned was tantamount to "de facto annexation."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered the military to formulate a plan to transfer civilian law enforcement authority in the occupied West Bank to the Israeli police. The move was str
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Bitwise CEO: Traditional Financial Giants Have Officially Ended the Era of "Going Long Bitcoin, Shorting Bankers," Two Trillion-Dollar Institutions Approved Crypto Products This Summer
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley stated that this summer, two financial institutions, each managing over $1 trillion in assets, approved crypto products, indicating that large companies are expanding access
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Al Jazeera: US-Iran War and Naval Blockade Cripple Iranian Economy, Annual Inflation Reaches 88%, President Pezeshkian Considers Raising Gasoline Prices
Reports indicate that Iran's annual inflation rate has reached approximately 88%, with food inflation exceeding 128%, and oil and fat commodity inflation soaring to 261%. Youth unemployment has risen
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Orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter describes amputating a five-year-old girl's leg in Gaza without anaesthesia after supplies ran out during Israel's war.
He added that doctors sang to her as she remained awake through the procedure.
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Synchrony Bank offers a 16-month CD with a 4.30% annual percentage yield (APY), the highest rate available today (August 16).
Synchrony Bank offers a 16-month CD with a 4.30% annual percentage yield (APY), the highest rate available today (August 16).
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Mortgage Rates on August 16, 2026: 15-Year Fixed Rate Falls 15 Bps to 5.86%, 5/1 ARM Drops 13 Bps to 6.24% Compared to Last Week
According to Zillow lender marketplace data, U.S. mortgage rates are mostly lower than last week. The 15-year fixed rate fell by 15 basis points to 5.86%, and the 5/1 ARM dropped by 13 basis points to
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WSJ Markets Analysis: Open-Weight AI Models Won't Curb Demand for "Picks and Shovels"
WSJ Markets analysis suggests that some of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, often referred to as "picks and shovels" providers (e.g., chipmakers), can continue to profit
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Novak Djokovic was stunned by Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match since Wimbledon.
Djokovic struggled with the heat and humidity during the second-round match, which lasted over two and a half hours. The 24-time Grand Slam champion indicated this might be his last appearance at the
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Tencent embeds AI agent Xiaowei into WeChat, highlighting it for the first time in latest earnings results
The new hands-free, automated assistant focuses on user privacy and inference efficiency, adding to WeChat's vast digital ecosystem.
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AMEC's net profit for the first half of the year was 172 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 98.48%, with revenue of 726 million yuan, an increase of 44.01%; and invested 166 million yuan in Zhuhai Boya Technology to expand its NOR Flash memory chip business.
AMEC's net profit for the first half of the year was 172 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 98.48%, with revenue of 726 million yuan, an increase of 44.01%; and invested 166 million yuan in Zhuh
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AI "chipflation" sweeps the UK, with July CPI expected to rise 2.9% year-on-year, breaking the downward trend. The Bank of England warns that the window for interest rate cuts is narrowing.
The UK's upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise by 2.9% year-on-year, breaking the previous four-month trend of declining inflation. In addition to the seasonal jump in energy bi
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India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (which accounts for 90% of its LPG imports) caused by the Iran war.
India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (w
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Korean builders accelerate entry into AI data center market, driven by generative AI boom; JLL forecasts 14% annual growth to 2030 and $3 trillion infrastructure need
Korean builders accelerate entry into AI data center market, driven by generative AI boom; JLL forecasts 14% annual growth to 2030 and $3 trillion infrastructure need
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KT, SK Telecom, and AI startup Upstage advance to next stage in South Korea's government-backed free AI service development project
The Ministry of Science and ICT announced Tuesday that the three companies were selected from a group of four finalists. Upstage is known for developing its own foundation model called Solar.
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Indian IPOs see strong investor demand, with 8 of past 10 oversubscribed, even as Nifty 50 loses momentum
Indian IPOs see strong investor demand, with 8 of past 10 oversubscribed, even as Nifty 50 loses momentum
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Google plans to stop making Pixel products in China by 2027
The US tech giant has informed suppliers of its intention to produce all Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds outside of China, starting next year. This move is driven by ongoing Wash
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European Central Bank (ECB) researchers warn: Even if AI succeeds, US tech stocks could still face a correction, posing a financial stability threat to the eurozone
European Central Bank (ECB) researchers Malin Andersson and Stefano Corradin, among others, published an article on the ECB's official blog on Monday, stating that as AI widely penetrates the economy,
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Goldman Sachs analyst Ankush Gupta: Gold's "short squeeze" enters its second phase, with macro and technical factors resonating to support upward price movement, $4,500 becoming a key resistance.
Goldman Sachs analyst Ankush Gupta noted that the gold market's "short squeeze" is evolving into a more sustainable upward structure, with macro signals and technical factors resonating in sync, provi
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Yardeni Research warns: As U.S. Treasury yields approach 5%, bond vigilantes are stirring.
Investors have shown signs of unease regarding growing government debt, but there is no reason to panic about the U.S. bond market yet, according to Yardeni Research.
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US Q2 13F Holdings Report: NVIDIA Sees Net Reduction, Broadcom's Reduction Signal More Pronounced
The Q2 13F holdings reports in the US reveal a subtle negative shift in the overall sentiment towards NVIDIA, with D1 Capital, Discovery Capital, and Third Point all liquidating their positions. The d
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Russia warns UK that its supply of drones to Ukraine for attacks on targets within Russia is a "deliberate escalation" and will face consequences.
The Russian Embassy in the UK stated that Britain's actions made it "an accomplice and co-perpetrator of bloody crimes and terrorist attacks," adding that London's actions would "inevitably lead to co
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Anthropic and OpenAI are accelerating their deployment in vertical applications, which may tighten API access and cause concern among customers. Some enterprises have already begun training their own models.
According to The Information on August 17, Anthropic and OpenAI, while accelerating their deployment of vertical industry applications, may tighten their API access, which creates direct competition w
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M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
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Nikkei Asia: Japan PM Takaichi's food tax cut plan may leave budget relying on inflation
Nikkei Asia comments that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's long-hoped-for consumption tax cut on food, while fulfilling a campaign pledge, is seen by many economists as a poor inflation respon
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Wallstreetcn Analysis: Besides explicit factors, the strengthening dollar is also due to a structural evolution in the global dollar liquidity mechanism, with the private sector replacing official institutions as the core support.
Wallstreetcn.com analysis points out that in addition to explicit factors such as the recovery of the US economy and geopolitical conflicts pushing up inflation, the strengthening of the US dollar is
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Tesla plans to launch its steerless robotaxi, Cybercab, to the public in Austin as early as August.
Tesla has communicated plans to internal employees to launch its Cybercab, designed for Robotaxi service, to the public in Austin, Texas this month, according to sources familiar with the matter. The
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Goldman Sachs trading desk warns: High US stock market and loose financial conditions may lower the political cost of geopolitical conflicts, beware of tail risks
Rich Privorotsky, head of the Goldman Sachs Delta-one trading desk, noted in an August 17 report that when the S&P 500 is at historical highs and financial conditions are extremely loose, the market's
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Donald Trump announced his full support for Florida Senator Ashley Moody and urged voters to cast their ballots for her on August 18.
Donald Trump stated via the Truth Social platform that Ashley Moody has done an outstanding job representing the people of Florida, citing her efforts in economic growth, tax cuts, promoting "Made in
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Donald Trump announced his full endorsement of Representative Jimmy Patronis for re-election.
Donald Trump has announced his full endorsement for Representative Jimmy Patronis' re-election bid, commending his excellent performance in representing Florida's First Congressional District. Donald
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Gold Holds Two-Day Gain as Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Weigh on Dollar
Gold held a two-day gain as reduced expectations for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve weighed on the US dollar, making bullion cheaper for most buyers.
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CNBC: US-China AI race hinges on capital vs. chips, with US private AI investment 23倍于中国大陆
The US holds a significant capital advantage in AI development, with private sector investment approximately 23 times higher than in mainland China, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions。However
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Jim Cramer says it's not too late to buy memory stocks like Micron, Seagate, Sandisk, and Western Digital, citing AI boom and industry discipline
CNBC host Jim Cramer believes the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has fundamentally transformed the historically cyclical memory industry, making current rallies sustainable. He noted that memory ma
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Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, announcing his "complete and total" endorsement of Nick Begich for re-election to Congress in Alaska
Donald Trump stated that Begich has done an outstanding job representing the people of Alaska and supports "America First" policies, including job creation, tax cuts, strengthening the economy, elimin
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U.S. Treasury Department: In June, foreign holdings of U.S. debt decreased by $72.1 billion month-over-month to $9.3 trillion, with Japan leading the reduction by $26.4 billion.
According to data released by the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday, the total amount of U.S. Treasury bonds held by foreign entities decreased by $72.1 billion month-on-month in June, falling to $9.
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AI companies' impressive financial reports boosted market confidence, with storage chip stocks like Micron and SanDisk surging, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index returning to a technical bull market.
Strong financial disclosures from leading AI model companies Anthropic and OpenAI have eased market concerns about AI capital expenditures, boosting confidence in the sustained demand for AI hardware.
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Kraken's parent company, Payward, joins Anthropic's "Glass Wing" program, leveraging AI models to enhance cybersecurity.
Payward will use Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 AI model to identify and fix software vulnerabilities, with plans to deploy it into the company's environment in the coming weeks. The project aims to help
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Vietnam and Philippines are moving closer to 'high-income' status, driven by the booming semiconductor industry
Vietnam and Philippines are moving closer to 'high-income' status, driven by the booming semiconductor industry
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