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Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Wealth Fund to Ramp Up International Bond Sales
Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund is sounding out investors as it prepares to step up international bond sales, according to people familiar with the matter.
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This year, 15 S&P 500 components have seen gains exceeding 100%, with Yahoo Finance analysis pointing to the AI boom as the primary driver.
Yahoo Finance analysis reveals that 15 S&P 500 companies have seen their stock prices surge by 100% or more this year, primarily driven by the AI boom. SanDisk (SNDK) leads the pack with a nearly 600%
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Brad Gerstner's Altimeter Capital bought SpaceX, Cerebras Systems, and Micron Technology in Q2, viewing semiconductor volatility as a buying opportunity.
Brad Gerstner's Altimeter Capital bought SpaceX, Cerebras Systems, and Micron Technology in Q2, viewing semiconductor volatility as a buying opportunity.
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RBI Policymakers Opted to Wait for More Clarity on Inflation Before Changing Interest Rates, Though One Member Saw a Case for a Hike Later This Year, Minutes Showed
RBI Policymakers Opted to Wait for More Clarity on Inflation Before Changing Interest Rates, Though One Member Saw a Case for a Hike Later This Year, Minutes Showed
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SpaceX stock is under scrutiny as a Chinese company successfully landed a rocket booster for the first time, and 319 million shares are set to unlock on Thursday.
SpaceX's stock price came under scrutiny on Wednesday after Chinese company LandSpace successfully landed its Zhuque-3 rocket booster on land for the first time, narrowing the gap with SpaceX in reusa
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Eagle Capital Management highlights TSMC in Q2 2026 investor letter, sees long-term growth but warns of downturn pressures
Investment management firm Eagle Capital Management, in its Q2 2026 investor letter, stated that it has invested half of its capital in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) and ASML, with
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SpaceX's Q2 capital expenditure reached $18.37 billion, 2.4 times its revenue, holding $93.5 billion in cash after IPO.
SpaceX invested $18.37 billion in capital projects in Q2 2026, with revenues of $7.81 billion during the same period. This means that for every $1 of revenue, approximately $2.35 was spent on capital
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TD Securities' Goldberg: Fed to Try and Hold Rates Steady, Rate Hikes Could Flatten Yield Curve
Gennadiy Goldberg, head of US rates strategy at TD Securities, stated that while Federal Reserve interest rate hikes could help flatten the yield curve, he believes the Fed will attempt to maintain st
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Eagle Capital Management, in its Q2 2026 letter to investors, noted that Amazon's AWS business is growing faster than expected and will expand further, but the deteriorating industry structure could pressure returns.
The investment management firm stated that Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform are high-margin businesses with strong growth momentum, profit margins, and returns on
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Marvell Technology shares jump over 11% premarket after granting Google option to buy up to $12.2 billion stake in custom chip deal
Marvell Technology shares jump over 11% premarket after granting Google option to buy up to $12.2 billion stake in custom chip deal. This agreement, which will make Google one of Marvell's largest inv
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Google paid $10 million for Spirit Airlines data to feed its AI models.
Google paid $10 million for Spirit Airlines data to feed its AI models.
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Analysis indicates that SPYI, JEPQ, and GPIQ, three option income ETFs, face structural headwinds amidst declining market volatility.
Article analysis indicates that with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) falling to 15.19 points, option premium income strategies face structural headwinds. In this context, the performance mechanisms of
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Eagle Capital Management noted that Micron (MU) earnings have surpassed Apple and Microsoft, but it believes current earnings may overstate potential economic benefits.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Eagle Capital Management stated that Micron, as the sole DRAM memory producer in the US, has seen its profitability surge from thin margins to surpassing Apple and Micr
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Former Signature Bank Chairman Scott Shay warns that as his new company N3XT expands globally, large banks could use blockchain payments to seize market share from smaller competitors.
Scott Shay, founder of Signature Bank and creator of its Signet payment network, stated that as digital assets become further integrated into mainstream finance, large U.S. banks may leverage blockcha
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Eagle Capital Management: NVIDIA's AI Dominance May Face Challenges, Customer Self-Developed Chips to Squeeze Its Market Share and Profit Margins
Investment management firm Eagle Capital Management noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that despite NVIDIA's dominance in the AI accelerator chip market, its largest customers (including Google, Ama
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Prominent hedge funds such as David Tepper, Daniel Loeb, and Chase Coleman all bought into SpaceX last quarter, but their holdings each represent well under 1% of their portfolios.
The buying behavior of these well-known hedge funds is seen by some market observers as a potential buy signal. However, Morningstar's fair value target for SpaceX is $62, implying more than 50% downs
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American Bankers Association (ABA) President and CEO Rob Nichols argues for strengthening the Clarity Act, not killing it.
American Bankers Association (ABA) President and CEO Rob Nichols argues for strengthening the Clarity Act, not killing it.
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An analysis by Yahoo Finance noted that Micron, PDD Holdings, and Adobe are the stocks with the lowest valuations in the Nasdaq 100 Index, citing their low forward price-to-earnings ratios, but also highlighted the potential risks associated with each stock.
The analysis highlights Micron Technology (MU) with a forward P/E of 6.5, PDD Holdings (PDD) at just over 8, and Adobe (ADBE) at 9, all significantly below the S&P 500 average of 21. However, it cauti
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The U.S. Treasury announced it would more than double the size of its long-term debt buybacks, pushing yields sharply lower.
The move is aimed at easing pressure in the fixed income market, where yields have soared to near 20-year highs.
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POET Technologies (POET) receives an initial $50M Lumilens purchase order with $500M+ framework potential, leading 24/7 Wall St. to set a $21.14 BUY target, implying 124.89% upside.
The AI optical computing stock's Q2 FY26 revenue was $569,925, up 112.29% year-over-year but missing expectations by 17.58%. The company closed the quarter with approximately $796 million in cash and
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AI cloud provider Nebius Group plans to raise $4.5 billion through a private convertible debt sale to fund data centers and computing capacity
The Amsterdam-headquartered company intends to issue $2.75 billion in notes maturing in 2030 and $1.75 billion in notes maturing in 2034. Proceeds will be used to expand data center capacity, invest i
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Elon Musk's X Money to Offer 6% Annual Yields on Cash Deposits
Elon Musk's X Money, the financial section launched in July as part of the X social media platform's "super-app" ambitions, is offering to pay 6% annual yields on certain cash deposits.
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Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility is set to exceed its roughly $10 billion target
Anthropic is assembling a revolving credit facility, with banks competing for a share of the expanded credit line to bolster their standing when the AI company selects underwriters for its upcoming in
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Moderna's stock doubles on promising cancer-vaccine results
The vaccine candidate, developed with Merck, is an mRNA therapy paired with the cancer drug Keytruda. It helped melanoma patients live longer in a late-stage trial, marking the first Phase 3 data for
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Positive news from SpaceX, Anthropic, and NVIDIA helped tech stocks shake off their recent slump.
The Wall Street Journal market report stated that positive signals from three different segments of the AI industry chain helped the Nasdaq Composite Index recover most of Friday's losses.
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Japan's Growth Strategy: Short-term focus on chips and video games, medium-term on AI-controlled robotics and hydrogen energy, with a five-year roadmap to be formulated by year-end.
Japan's Growth Strategy: Short-term focus on chips and video games, medium-term on AI-controlled robotics and hydrogen energy, with a five-year roadmap to be formulated by year-end.
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Bolsonaro Advisor: If elected, will grant Petrobras greater freedom but rule out privatization
According to Bloomberg Markets, an energy advisor to Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro stated that if Bolsonaro wins the presidential runoff on October 25, his administration would gra
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US orders some personnel to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, including one on Saudi Aramco oilfield that killed two
The decision comes as two people were killed in a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield.
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Matter Labs launches Prividium Commander, a digital asset control platform for institutions, with revenue going to Matter Labs, not ZKsync token holders.
Matter Labs launches Prividium Commander, a digital asset control platform for institutions, with revenue going to Matter Labs, not ZKsync token holders.
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The TechCrunch Founder Summit will be held on November 4 in Boston, focusing on fundraising, AI-native development, and leadership.
The TechCrunch Founder Summit will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Boston, lasting a full day. The event aims to connect founders at all stages with top venture capitalists and experienced
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Gaza Health Ministry: Israeli attacks killed 7 Palestinians and injured 24 in the past 24 hours.
The Gaza Health Ministry stated that Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have killed 7 Palestinians and injured 24 others in the past 24 hours. The ministry also noted that since the "ceasefire" took ef
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Meta says its AI app Muse has over 10 million users, with shopping being one of the main activities.
Meta announced during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday (October 20) that its AI application, Muse, has surpassed 10 million users. The company noted that users primarily leverage Muse for
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Natural gas prices remain low due to record production and expectations of mild weather, which is anticipated to reduce consumer fuel costs.
Natural gas prices remain low due to record production and expectations of mild weather, which is anticipated to reduce consumer fuel costs.
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Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may impact demand for high-end goods.
Japan will reform its duty-free shopping rules for foreign tourists in November, shifting from tax exemption to a refund system to combat domestic resales. Retailers are concerned the new process may
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Donald Trump denies ordering slowdown of Starlink services in Ukraine, says he doesn't know if Musk is responsible.
President Trump insisted on Wednesday that he was not involved in the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink service in Ukraine, and stated he did not know whether Elon Musk was responsible for limiting the cr
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US Senator Van Hollen criticizes Trump, Rubio over Israeli 'impunity' in West Bank
US Senator Chris Van Hollen stated that Israeli authorities must release all activists detained alongside a US congressional candidate, who were helping Palestinians harvest olives in the occupied Wes
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IBM's Q3 Revenue and Profit Exceed Expectations, CEO Krishna Highlights "Super Intelligence" Business Progress
IBM shares rose in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated that the company is helping clients deploy "sup
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Vantage and Rio Bank Use Tokenized Deposits on Ethereum for Loan Payments
According to The Defiant, Vantage and Rio Bank have used tokenized deposits on Ethereum for loan payments. According to Participate, principal and interest have reached the recipient bank's wallet, an
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Trump touts crypto scam crackdown as DOJ reports $938 million restrained
Attorney General Todd Blanche described a nationwide scam prosecution initiative deploying dozens of prosecutors across all 94 US Attorneys’ Offices.
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Trump avoids 'crypto' at White House cybercrime roundtable, mentions 'cybercurrency' only for scams
According to Cointelegraph, US President Trump detailed numerous schemes defrauding Americans at a White House cybercrime roundtable, but referred only to “cybercurrency” in relation to scams, without
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BBC Analysis: US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Bring Immediate Hope for Peace in Ukraine, Putin Currently Under No Pressure to End War
According to BBC reporter Rosenberg's analysis, immediate hopes for peace in Ukraine are dim after US envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in diplomatic contact with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian P
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The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already occurred within Saudi territory.
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already oc
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U.S. State Department issues evacuation order, only for staff at the embassy in Saudi Arabia.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the U.S. has issued an evacuation order solely for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families stationed in Saudi Arabia. Pig
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Goods to Protect Two-State Solution, Israel Retaliates
The British government announced sanctions targeting the importation of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, stating the measures are aimed at protecting the viability of a tw
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Private equity firm EQT is reportedly close to acquiring European molecular testing company Qiagen for approximately €9.6 billion ($10.8 billion), ending years of acquisition speculation.
Private equity firm EQT is reportedly close to acquiring European molecular testing company Qiagen for approximately €9.6 billion ($10.8 billion), ending years of acquisition speculation.
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Argentine bonds are experiencing a strong sell-off ahead of the 2027 general election, despite many fund managers considering them cheap.
Argentine bonds are experiencing a strong sell-off ahead of the 2027 general election, despite many fund managers considering them cheap.
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BlackRock Reid: "Historic" Opportunity in Highly-Rated Bonds to Build Diversified Portfolios Yielding Over 7%
Rick Rieder, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, stated that despite volatility in some areas of the bond market, there is a "historic" opportunity in high-grade bonds. Invest
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Walmart embraces AI agents for shopping with new controls, while Amazon blocks them
Walmart announced on Wednesday the launch of its Agent Gateway and new features to manage transactions for customers using AI agents, differentiating itself from competitors like Amazon, which has sta
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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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Oracle, Meta, and SpaceX credit default swaps (CDS) hit all-time highs, as the market anticipates a surge in AI-related bond issuance in Q4.
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Liu Jun, President of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC): Commercial Banks Bear Heavier Financial and Legal Responsibilities Than Central Banks in AI Deployment
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Bain Survey: Chinese Consumers Prioritize Technology in Car Purchases, While Europeans and Americans Still Value Price; Western Automakers Face Dual Pressure
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Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that would require judge's permission to block models
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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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Media reports: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has billions of dollars worth of NVIDIA chips backlogged in its warehouses due to power shortages, leading to negative free cash flow.
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical inks up to $15B drug deal with Roche, China's innovative drug out-licensing hits $130B
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U.S. equity index futures rose, boosted by strong earnings reports from AI-related companies.
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King Charles III of the UK praised Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oracle founder Larry Ellison pledged shares in Tesla, SpaceX, and other companies to secure bank loans to fund his son's bid for Warner Bros.
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