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Federal prosecutors deem ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's motion to vacate conviction 'without merit'
Mashinsky, who is already serving a 12-year federal prison sentence, continues to pursue legal avenues to overturn his conviction related to his activities at Celsius.
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Trump announces University of Miami gifted 1994 Ibogaine IND application to U.S. government
President Donald J. Trump announced that Secretary Kennedy has received a "Historic Gift" from the University of Miami: its original 1994 Ibogaine Investigational New Drug (IND) application. This aims
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A Conference Board report warns that rising U.S. debt, now over $39 trillion, could increasingly squeeze families and businesses through higher borrowing costs.
The report highlights that the debt, roughly $116,000 per American, could raise costs for student loans, mortgages, and small-business financing, while also threatening retirement programs. Under curr
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A Conference Board study warns rising U.S. deficits could increase student loan costs, with a hypothetical $75,000 loan potentially seeing payments rise by $44,000 in a default scenario.
The study highlights that increasing U.S. deficits can push up interest rates, making student loans more expensive. It notes that lower deficits could reduce lifetime payments by about $14,000 for a h
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AI chip stocks, including Micron, pulled back on Tuesday as investors weighed economic developments and reports from a leading AI company
Shares of Micron Technology (MU) were down more than 6%, while Coherent (COHR), Ciena (CIEN), and Lumentum Holdings (LITE) each declined at least 9%. SanDisk (SNDK) shares were off nearly 8%. The pull
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Volatility Shares files prospectus with SEC to offer 32 new ETFs tracking every National Hockey League team, drawing criticism from industry experts who call it 'dangerous nonsense'.
Volatility Shares files prospectus with SEC to offer 32 new ETFs tracking every National Hockey League team, drawing criticism from industry experts who call it 'dangerous nonsense'.
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CoinShares Report: Real World Asset (RRWA) deposits on blockchain more than doubled year-on-year to $7.4 billion in Q2 2026
The report notes that while mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have underperformed over the past year, the RWA sector has grown against the trend, mainly driven by tokenized governm
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British AI company Quantexa explores multibillion-dollar IPO in UK or US, CEO confirms
British AI company Quantexa explores multibillion-dollar IPO in UK or US, CEO confirms
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Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility is set to climb past its $10 billion target
Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility is set to climb past its $10 billion target
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WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend ETF (DON) offers a monthly dividend yield of 2.26%, with an annual payout of approximately $2,260 on a $100,000 investment.
The WisdomTree MidCap Dividend ETF (DON) offers a monthly dividend yield of 2.26%, which would generate approximately $2,260 in annual payouts for a $100,000 investment. This ETF focuses on mid-cap di
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U.S. diesel refining margins surge to record $102/barrel amid global supply crunch, with inventories at lowest late-August level since 1996
U.S. diesel refining margins surge to record $102/barrel amid global supply crunch, with inventories at lowest late-August level since 1996. Supply disruptions linked to the U.S.-Iran war, Strait of H
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Liquidates Google in Q2, Establishes New Positions in Visa, Mastercard, S&P Global, and Netflix Worth Approximately $4.2 Billion
According to the latest 13F filing, Pershing Square Capital Management completely exited its Google (Alphabet) position in the second quarter, a position that had been reduced to just 0.8% of its $13.
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Ray Dalio likens current AI craze to 1929 and 2000 bubbles, noting current CAPE ratio of 42.6
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio stated in a podcast that the current AI craze is showing "classic bubble signs." He pointed out that the current cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) r
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BP Plc Joins Venezuelan Oil Trade After US Lifts Sanctions, Challenging Trafigura and Vitol
BP Plc Joins Venezuelan Oil Trade After US Lifts Sanctions, Challenging Trafigura and Vitol
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Baidu (BIDU) shares fell as much as 11.6% on Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter revenue that declined 4% year-over-year to 31.3 billion yuan (approximately $4.62 billion) and diluted earnings per share that plunged 72% year-over-year to 5.74 yuan (approximately $0.85), both significantly missing analyst expectations.
Baidu's Q2 results fell short of analysts' expectations of RMB 31.95 billion in revenue and RMB 9.84 EPS, mainly due to its massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) failing to yield quick r
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Applied Optoelectronics Expands U.S. Laser Capacity to Meet AI Data Center Demand, Targeting 650,000 Transceiver Units Monthly by Year-End
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) is expanding its automated U.S. manufacturing capabilities to capitalize on growing demand for AI data centers and co-packaged optics, according to CFO and CSO St
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Bitcoin and Ethereum opened higher on Tuesday but fell back during the day due to ongoing Middle East conflict
On Tuesday, August 18, Eastern Time, Bitcoin opened at $64,487.65, up 2.7% from Monday's opening price; Ethereum opened at $1,911.89, up 2% from Monday's opening price. As of 9:19 AM Eastern Time, Bit
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Apple announced adjustments to App Store fees in the EU, effective October 1: The Core Technology Fee will be replaced by a 5% commission on digital transactions outside the App Store, in-app purchase commissions will be 26%, alternative payments will be 20%, and external purchase links will be 15%.
Apple announced adjustments to App Store fees in the EU, effective October 1: The Core Technology Fee will be replaced by a 5% commission on digital transactions outside the App Store, in-app purchase
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Jeff Currie: The market is focused on Brent crude oil at around $91/barrel, but the real energy crisis is European diesel prices reaching around $170/barrel.
Jeff Currie stated that the market is focused on Brent crude oil at around $91/barrel, but the real energy crisis is European diesel prices reaching approximately $170/barrel. He pointed out that crud
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Intel shares surged 330% over the past year, driven by 59% Data Center/AI growth in Q2 2026, with analysts setting a consensus target of $114.88.
Intel's significant rally, which also saw shares up 177.78% year-to-date, is fueled by a successful foundry ramp and strong AI segment performance. However, Wall Street's consensus target of $114.88 s
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U.S. human resources stocks have rebounded strongly, with ManpowerGroup and Robert Half up 94% and 120% respectively from their previous lows. Analysts believe that the proliferation of AI-generated resumes has, paradoxically, increased the value of screening services provided by recruitment companies.
The market previously worried that AI would disrupt the recruitment industry, but with ManpowerGroup and Robert Half's Q2 results exceeding expectations, and share prices of companies like ZipRecruite
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China strengthens border controls to prevent technology and data leaks, with new regulations set to take effect on September 15th. This move is reportedly driven by Meta's attempt to acquire Chinese AI startup Manus.
China strengthens border controls to prevent technology and data leaks, with new regulations set to take effect on September 15th. This move is reportedly driven by Meta's attempt to acquire Chinese A
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Raw Sugar Futures Advance to 14-Month High on Global Supply Concerns, as India Considers Cutting Import Duties
Raw Sugar Futures Advance to 14-Month High on Global Supply Concerns, as India Considers Cutting Import Duties
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US crude futures rise by more than $1 as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
US crude futures rise by more than $1 as hopes of US-Iran peace deal fade
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Syrian state news agency SANA reports Israeli forces shot dead a disabled man in southern Syria
Syrian state news agency SANA reports Israeli forces shot dead a disabled man in southern Syria.
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China's A-share market is heading towards a technical bear market, due to diminishing hopes for large-scale stimulus, lackluster corporate earnings, and ongoing concerns about the global AI trade.
China's A-share market is heading towards a technical bear market, due to diminishing hopes for large-scale stimulus, lackluster corporate earnings, and ongoing concerns about the global AI trade.
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Oil prices rise, market focus returns to Middle East geopolitics
International oil prices rose due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while concerns about artificial intelligence eased. Meanwhile, Asian stock markets generally fell.
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Iran's Security Chief Rejects Uranium Transfer as US VP Vance Calls for Reductions
Iran's nuclear program has once again emerged as a major obstacle in negotiations to end the US-Israel war on Iran, with Washington and Tehran remaining divided over uranium enrichment and the future
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Japanese AI startup EpicAI plans to deploy software to accelerate vehicle design reviews for domestic automakers, aiming to match Chinese EV development pace.
Japanese artificial intelligence startup EpicAI plans to deploy its software to accelerate vehicle design reviews for domestic automakers, as they struggle to keep pace with Chinese electric vehicle r
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CrowdStrike Executive: AI Provides Tools for Hackers, But Weak Security Is the Main Reason for South Korean Bank Intrusions
Adam Meyers, Senior Vice President of Counter Adversary Operations at U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, stated that while South Korean banks have pledged to increase investment in AI cybersecurity,
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Conflict between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels has escalated in Taiz province, leading to widespread infrastructure damage.
According to Al Jazeera, on October 21, 2026, intensified fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in the al-Mudhaffar district of Taiz province, southwestern Yemen, resulted in severe dam
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Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity and the Korean Chemical Society to sponsor the Korean national team participating in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity and the Korean Chemical Society to sponsor the Korean national team participating in the Int
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India's Jio IPO sees overwhelming demand on Day One
India's digital services giant Jio's initial public offering (IPO) has seen overwhelming demand on its first day, standing in sharp contrast to the Reliance group’s recent stock-market performance and
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U.S. Congressman Raskin condemns Israel's detention of dozens of American citizens in the West Bank.
U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin posted on X, condemning the Israeli army for detaining dozens of American citizens in the West Bank, including Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander and at least
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Goldman Sachs: Global crude oil shipping costs surge sevenfold in one year, with Middle East routes reaching up to $35/barrel, putting Asian refiners' profits at risk.
Goldman Sachs reported on October 20 that global crude oil freight rates have surged sevenfold within a year, with the global average freight cost skyrocketing from approximately $3/barrel to over $20
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South Korea's JB Financial Group has entered the Central Asian market for the first time by acquiring a 100% stake in Kyrgyzstan's Epoke Company.
South Korean JB Financial Group is expanding its business into Central Asia by acquiring 100% of Kyrgyzstan-based financial company Epoke, seeking growth opportunities beyond the Southeast Asian marke
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Yemen government warns Houthi gatherings are ‘legitimate military targets’
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned civilians in Houthi-controlled areas against participating in gatherings organised by the group, stating that such gatherings would be consider
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Indonesian stocks fell 2.7%, ending a two-day rebound, as renewed concerns over a potential MSCI downgrade solidified its position as the world's worst-performing stock market this year.
Indonesian stocks fell 2.7%, ending a two-day rebound, as renewed concerns over a potential MSCI downgrade solidified its position as the world's worst-performing stock market this year.
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Deutsche Bank: Middle East Situation to Lead to "Extreme Choice" for Brent Oil Prices Between $74 and $130 in 2027
Deutsche Bank energy analyst Michael Hsueh's research indicates that the trajectory of the Middle East situation will be key in determining Brent crude oil prices in 2027. If peace talks are achieved
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Qatar and France call for opening the Strait of Hormuz and implementing a Gaza ceasefire.
Following a meeting in Doha, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement emphasizing the restoration of "unrestricted or uncharged" freed
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U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez stated that Israel's "genocide against Palestinians is not over" and called for the passage of the "No Bombs Act."
U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez posted on X that Israel's "genocide of Palestinians is not over" and is funded by American taxpayers. She noted that 500,000 Palestinians will lose aid as the UN World
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Nikkei Asia: Southeast Asian Drought and Rising Biodiesel Demand Expected to Keep Palm Oil Prices High Next Year
Palm oil prices are expected to remain elevated next year due to lower output caused by drought in key Southeast Asian producing regions and rising demand for biodiesel, Nikkei Asia reported, citing m
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Taiwan's first-ever chip workers strike begins at Micron plant over AI memory profits sharing
Micron workers at the company's Taoyuan facility in Taiwan launched the semiconductor industry's first-ever strike on Thursday. The dispute with management is over pay and bonuses, as workers believe
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Germany's Merck KGaA opened a new chip materials factory in South Korea on Thursday, expanding molybdenum production to meet demand for advanced memory chips.
German science and technology company Merck on Thursday opened a new semiconductor materials factory in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, aiming to expand molybdenum production to mee
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Texas Senate Race: Talarico Fires Back at Elon Musk Over Campaign Donation
Democratic nominee James Talarico on Wednesday criticized Elon Musk for donating $158 million in September to a Republican Super PAC that supports Talarico's opponent, Ken Paxton. Talarico accused Mus
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Report: Southeast Asia's AI Adoption Soars, Business Opportunities Extend Beyond Paid Subscriptions
According to CNBC, the latest annual e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company reveals that generative AI has reached approximately 243 million people in Southeast Asia, equivalent to
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Asian currencies consolidated against the US dollar, with markets focusing on developments in the Middle East.
Asian currencies consolidated against the US dollar, with markets focusing on developments in the Middle East.
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Critical PHP Web Security Vulnerability Triggers Global Alert; Google, OpenAI, and Amazon Among Tech Giants Responding
A critical cybersecurity vulnerability, "PHP2Shell," discovered in the PHP programming language, has triggered a global alert, potentially allowing hackers to remotely execute malicious code. Tech gia
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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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Middle East Tensions Escalate: US Deploys 10,000 More Troops, Israel Prepares for New Strikes Against Iran, Iran Issues War Warning
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NextDC's data center project in Australia faces power supply delays due to resident protests, leading to a more than one-third reduction in its FY2027 earnings guidance and a 45% plunge in its stock price.
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Indonesian cybersecurity firms are urging the government to increase support for AI talent development and the AI industry to counter the rising tide of AI-driven cyberattacks and online scams.
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NVIDIA Launches Clinical Surgery AI Simulator Cosmos3-H-Dreams
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India's Reliance refinery, discusses refining Venezuelan crude to diversify energy supplies and advance potential $300B U.S. refinery deal
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Ripple has launched institutional-grade 24/7 multi-asset swap contract trading through its Ripple Prime platform, supporting RLUSD stablecoin collateral. However, HSBC warns that market liquidity remains weak.
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Nscale founder Josh Payne reassured employees that despite AI market volatility, demand for its data center services is "insatiable."
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Anthropic launches AI agent Claude Duet, capable of continuous background operation and proactive task execution
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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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Anthropic's copyright settlement includes books by South Korean authors for compensation
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