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FINNY AI Launches "Pay-for-Growth" Pricing Model, $50 Monthly Platform Fee Plus Percentage of Client Assets; LPL Financial Adds It to Preferred Vendor List
FINNY AI is an AI platform that provides growth and marketing services for financial advisors. Its new model includes a $50 monthly platform access fee, plus a percentage commission based on client as
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Bank of America Projects Micron's Earnings to Grow 34% Annually Through Fiscal 2030, Driven by AI Memory Demand
Bank of America Global Research forecasts Micron Technology's earnings per share (EPS) to reach $236 by fiscal 2030, representing a 34% annual growth rate. The bank believes the market is underestimat
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Trump states Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon in any way, shape, or form
Trump states Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon in any way, shape, or form
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AI Debt Sales Are Keeping US Treasury Yields High
The surge in AI-related debt sales is contributing to elevated US Treasury yields, with corporate offerings reaching almost $1.5 trillion year to date, marking a 36% increase from a year earlier.
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According to Curinos data, the average variable interest rate for U.S. HELOCs fell to 7.16%, a new low for 2026, while the average interest rate for fixed-rate home equity loans was 7.35%, with a difference of 19 basis points between the two.
According to real estate data analytics firm Curinos, the average variable interest rate for a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in the U.S. was 7.16% as of August 17, 2026, marking a new low for 202
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Sri Lanka SEC Chairman: Government "Seriously Working" on Listing State Firms via Holding Company on Colombo Bourse
Sri Lanka SEC Chairman: Government "Seriously Working" on Listing State Firms via Holding Company on Colombo Bourse
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US stock futures waver ahead of retail earnings; Dow slips 0.1%, Nasdaq rises 0.4%, S&P 500 flat
Investors are weighing the Federal Reserve's next policy move and awaiting a slate of retail earnings this week, including Walmart, Target, Lowe's, and Home Depot. Traders have pulled back the odds of
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Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.
Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.
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Analysts Predict Workday Stock Could Reach $340-385/Share in Five Years If Not Acquired
Workday's stock price surged by nearly 18% last Thursday following a Reuters report that private equity firm Silver Lake was in talks to take it private. Analysts predict that even without an acquisit
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Amazon reinstates mandatory arbitration for US customers, blocking class action lawsuits, with new terms effective immediately
Amazon has reinstated mandatory arbitration for its U.S. customers and blocked them from filing class-action lawsuits, with the newly revised terms taking effect immediately. The company stated that t
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Morgan Stanley: Amazon AWS is expected to achieve trillion-dollar revenue between 2034-2035, maintaining an "Overweight" rating on Amazon with a price target of $335
Morgan Stanley: Amazon AWS is expected to achieve trillion-dollar revenue between 2034-2035, maintaining an "Overweight" rating on Amazon with a price target of $335
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Austria's FMA fines Bitpanda for MiCA white paper and marketing breaches
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has fined Bitpanda for breaching MiCA rules on crypto white papers and marketing communications. This marks Austria's first published penalty under the Ma
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Salesforce Borrows $25 Billion for Share Buyback, Halves FY27 Cash Flow Growth Guidance
Salesforce borrowed $25 billion to fund an accelerated share repurchase program in March, which it described as the largest such deal in history. Following this, the company announced in late May that
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European Central Bank (ECB) Philip R. Lane stated that euro area defense spending is projected to increase from approximately 1.6% of GDP in 2024 to about 2.2% in 2035.
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Philip R. Lane spoke at the EEA/ESEM Annual Congress in Dublin, discussing the impact of increased defense spending on the Euro area economy. He note
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Investor dubbed 'AI stock god' had 56% of his Situational Awareness fund in two AI stocks by end of H1 2026, just before a major sector correction
At the end of the first half of 2026, the Situational Awareness fund, managed by an investor known as the 'AI stock god,' had more than three quarters of its capital betting on just five AI-related st
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Alibaba sells gaming unit Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for at least $1.5 billion, shifting focus to AI and cloud computing
Alibaba Group Holding is divesting its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Asian private equity firm Trustar Capital. This move aligns with CEO Eddie Wu's strategy to prioritize artificial intelligence and
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Binance provided user data to Russia, leading to a Ukrainian donor's arrest on terrorism financing charges
According to a Reuters report on Monday, Binance supplied Russian authorities with customer records. These records were subsequently used to charge Russian IT specialist Yuri Belenkiy with financing t
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Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Await Latest FOMC Minutes; 10-Year Yield Drops Over 2 Bps to 4.6743%
On Monday, Treasury yields moved lower as traders looked ahead to the latest FOMC minutes, which are due to be released on Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury note yield fell over 2 basis points to 4.6743
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EU Crypto Operators Face Sunday Deadline to Cease Trading With 14 Designated Crypto Platforms
EU crypto operators face a Sunday deadline to cease transactions with 14 designated crypto platforms, marking the clearest regulatory milestone this week. Additionally, the market this week will focus
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Oil prices rise, Brent crude futures up 0.4% to $88.86 a barrel, as Middle East supply risks persist amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz attacks
Brent crude futures rose 0.4% to $88.86 a barrel, while WTI crude futures gained 0.1% to $78.60 a barrel in mid-morning European trade. Prices are supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and continue
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China's foreign reserves surged by $74.7 billion in Q2, marking the largest quarterly increase in over 12 years
Analysts suggest authorities absorbed strong foreign-currency inflows to manage the pace of yuan appreciation and maintain exchange-rate stability. The yuan has now strengthened for six consecutive qu
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Rothschild Redburn upgraded Apple (AAPL) to Buy from Neutral, raising its price target from $260 to $400.
Rothschild Redburn upgraded Apple (AAPL) to Buy from Neutral, raising its price target from $260 to $400. The firm cited Apple's 2.55 billion-device installed base, strong customer retention, high-mar
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The Wall Street Journal: Iran's hardliners have completed a strategic shift, secretly rearming and preparing for "a new round of confrontation," raising risks to global energy supplies.
According to an August 16 report by The Wall Street Journal, intercepted intelligence indicates that after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States, and due to the U.S. "brea
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German automotive sector shed 42,300 jobs in year to June, employment lowest since 2005
Germany's automotive industry saw a 5.8% decline in employment in the year to the end of June, reaching its lowest level since 2005. This is attributed to falling profits in China and increasing compe
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: US economic pressure is cutting off Iran's oil lifeline, Kharg Island terminal now has no crude tankers
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's main oil-loading terminal on Kharg Island, once filled with tankers, now has "no crude tankers in sight." Bessent added that "Operation Economic
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Al Jazeera: Netanyahu's Influence Fuels Opposition to Peace with Palestinians Among Israeli Youth
According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's influence is fueling opposition among young Israelis aged 18 to 22 to peaceful coexistence with Palestinians. These young people ha
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Major U.S. banks detect unauthorized AI agents accessing customer accounts
Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, are confronting security risks from third-party AI agents accessing customer accounts, according to Axios. Some
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Canada October 2026 Raw Materials Prices YoY 27%, prior 22.8%
Canada October 2026 Raw Materials Prices YoY 27%, prior 22.8%
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Canada Raw Materials Prices MoM for October 2026: 4.8%, Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 3.1%, Above Expectations
Canada Raw Materials Prices MoM for October 2026: 4.8%, Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 3.1%, Above Expectations
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US Initial Jobless Claims on October 22, 2026: 194K, expected 200K, prior 199K, below expectations.
US Initial Jobless Claims on October 22, 2026: 194K, expected 200K, prior 199K, below expectations.
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US October 22, 2026 Continuing Jobless Claims 1728, expected 1720, prior 1710, above expectations
US October 22, 2026 Continuing Jobless Claims 1728, expected 1720, prior 1710, above expectations
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Canada's PPI YoY for October 22, 2026, was 14.5%, compared to the previous value of 13.5%.
Canada's PPI YoY for October 22, 2026, was 14.5%, compared to the previous value of 13.5%.
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US October 22, 2026 Jobless Claims 4-week Average 197.75, expected 200, prior 198.5, below expectations
US October 22, 2026 Jobless Claims 4-week Average 197.75, expected 200, prior 198.5, below expectations
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South Africa October 22, 2026 Building Permits YoY -4.3%, prior 4.1%
South Africa October 22, 2026 Building Permits YoY -4.3%, prior 4.1%
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Mexico Mid-month Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026: 3.62%, expected 3.6%, prior 3.42%, above expectations.
Mexico Mid-month Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026: 3.62%, expected 3.6%, prior 3.42%, above expectations.
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Mexico Mid-month Inflation Rate MoM 0.41% on October 22, 2026, above expectations of 0.37%, previous 0.33%.
Mexico Mid-month Inflation Rate MoM 0.41% on October 22, 2026, above expectations of 0.37%, previous 0.33%.
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Mexico Mid-month Core Inflation Rate YoY 3.78% on October 22, 2026, vs. expectations of 3.7% and prior of 3.79%. Above expectations.
Mexico Mid-month Core Inflation Rate YoY 3.78% on October 22, 2026, vs. expectations of 3.7% and prior of 3.79%. Above expectations.
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Mexico October 22, 2026 Mid-month Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.25%, expected 0.18%, prior 0.17%, above expectations
Mexico October 22, 2026 Mid-month Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.25%, expected 0.18%, prior 0.17%, above expectations
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Turkey October 22, 2026 TCMB Interest Rate Decision 36%, expected 36%, previous 37%, in line with expectations
Turkey October 22, 2026 TCMB Interest Rate Decision 36%, expected 36%, previous 37%, in line with expectations
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Turkey's Overnight Lending Rate 39% on 2026-10-22, prior 40%
Turkey's Overnight Lending Rate 39% on 2026-10-22, prior 40%
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Turkey's Overnight Borrowing Rate 34.5% on 2026-10-22, prior 35.5%
Turkey's Overnight Borrowing Rate 34.5% on 2026-10-22, prior 35.5%
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October 22, 2026 PPI YoY 4.8%, prior 4.8%
October 22, 2026 PPI YoY 4.8%, prior 4.8%
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UK October 2026 CBI Industrial Trends Orders -32, expected -20, prior -9, below expectations
UK October 2026 CBI Industrial Trends Orders -32, expected -20, prior -9, below expectations
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Residents in Yemen's Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages due due to a Houthi blockade, with the UN warning that approximately 800,000 people are affected.
Residents in Yemen's Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages due due to a Houthi blockade, with the UN warning that approximately 800,000 people are affected.
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Taiwan's $5 trillion stock market closed on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced it will close on Friday, October 23, due to the approaching Typhoon Champi. The typhoon is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, prompting the Taipei city
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The U.S. government wallet transferred $1 billion worth of Bitcoin from the Bitfinex hacker address to an "unknown" wallet. Arkham CEO stated it's unclear whether this is a sale or a custodial transfer.
A U.S. government-linked wallet today transferred approximately $1 billion in Bitcoin from the Bitfinex hacker address. Arkham Intelligence CEO Miguel Morel explained that transaction tracking showed
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Bitcoin Magazine Research Director Matt Crosby believes that Bitcoin's current "boring" price action is a spring compressing for a breakout, with ETF flows, macroeconomic data, and on-chain data all pointing to a significant upside for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Magazine Research Director Matt Crosby believes that Bitcoin's current "boring" price action is a spring compressing for a breakout, with ETF flows, macroeconomic data, and on-chain data all p
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Allen Helm: Wall Street Is Pushing Bitcoin Mainstream, Retail Money Is "Dead"
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Allen Helm, co-founder of Bitcoin for Corporations, stated that Bitcoin is moving from the fringe to the mainstream, with institutions building digital credit and securi
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Three companies have notified the U.S. SEC of their plans to launch tokenized stock trading.
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Meta's Q3 revenue and Q4 guidance both exceeded expectations, with the company raising its AI capital expenditure and proposing to issue new non-voting shares, leading to a 6% surge in after-hours trading.
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Anthropic launches AI agent Claude Duet, capable of continuous background operation and proactive task execution
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Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses 'systemic' AI risks
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Robert Sicari, a former Brevan Howard fund manager, has been sued by a quant trader colleague at his new fund, who alleges Sicari withheld millions of dollars in trading profits.
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Blackstone Executives Say Concerns About AI Infrastructure Debt Are Overblown
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Australian superannuation fund UniSuper is avoiding direct investments in data centers, believing the biggest winners from the AI boom will be technology application companies rather than infrastructure builders.
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OpenAI says its AI model found a critical PHP vulnerability, leading to government websites in multiple countries going offline.
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CICC: Suggest increasing gold allocation to hedge AI asset risks, dollar depreciation trade is an effective strategy
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Treasuries Slide After Middle East Strife Report Spurs Oil Gains
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