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Mark Walter pledges Guggenheim stake for multi-billion dollar loan
Mark Walter pledges Guggenheim stake for multi-billion dollar loan
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Southeast Asia IPO fundraising to double to US$3 billion in H1 2026, with Malaysia leading in both fundraising value and number of listings.
Southeast Asian stock markets raised US$3 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first half of 2026, doubling the amount from the same period last year. Among them, Malaysia ranked fir
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Google launches new AI-powered study tools across Search and Gemini, including interactive visuals, 3D simulations, and customized quizzes
The new features are part of Google's ongoing effort to position Gemini as the preferred AI assistant for students, intensifying its competition with rivals like OpenAI and various education technolog
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OpenAI reportedly revoked "trusted access" program privileges for some cybersecurity researchers, possibly due to technical issues.
Multiple cybersecurity researchers have reported that they suddenly lost access to OpenAI's "Trusted Access for Cyber" (TAC) program. This program is designed to provide vetted users with less restric
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OKX bans Hong Kong employees from using Claude AI after corporate account was briefly suspended
OKX bans Hong Kong employees from using Claude AI after corporate account was briefly suspended
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MarketWatch: U.S. Gen Z's attitude towards AI shifts, majority of young people concerned AI will take their jobs
MarketWatch reports that concerns among young Americans about AI's impact on jobs are soaring, as new college graduates face higher unemployment rates.
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Iranian Parliament approves outline of "foreign infiltration" plan, aiming to restrict citizens' contact with foreign entities and media exchanges.
Iran's hardline-dominated parliament has approved the outline of a plan aimed at combating "foreign infiltration," with a focus on academia, media, and culture. Under this plan, citizens and entities
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Canada Pledges Over C$50M Aid to Lebanon, Condemns Israeli 'Unlawful Invasion'
Canada's Secretary of State for International Development, Randeep Sarai, announced new humanitarian aid during his visit to Lebanon, raising the country's total assistance to Lebanon this year to ove
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Former US Ambassador Daniel Fried says Iran has 'little incentive' to open Strait of Hormuz, adding that a solution to the conflict will require patience.
Former US Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried said Iranians have little incentive in the near term to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open. Fried, who also served as the assistant Secretary of State for E
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The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes show that officials believe interest rate hikes may be necessary if inflation does not cool down.
The Federal Reserve's July 28-29 policy meeting minutes, released on Wednesday, indicated that several officials assessed that further policy tightening might be necessary if inflation did not decline
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Analyst trusts Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) 5.8% dividend yield, citing strong cash flow, conservative financials, and 28 years of payout increases
An analyst from The Motley Fool expressed confidence in Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) 5.8% dividend yield, highlighting the company's record $2.3 billion operational distributable cash flow in Q2
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US Treasury market's reprieve may be fleeting as a deluge of corporate bond issuance is expected in September
Henry Song, a portfolio manager at Diamond Hill, noted that from a bond investor's perspective, the key concern is where to allocate capital.
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The Motley Fool analysis suggests Bloom Energy (BE) stock could double again, driven by AI data center demand, despite its high valuation and reliance on the tech sector.
Bloom Energy, which provides fuel cell systems for data centers, recently reported record quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time and projects 2026 sales to reach $3.9 billion. Its s
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is up about 12% year-to-date in 2026, outperforming growth ETF (VUG) by about 2 percentage points, for the first time in a decade.
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is up approximately 12% year-to-date in 2026, outperforming growth ETFs (VUG) by about 2 percentage points (VUG is up about 10% during the same period). This m
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The U.S. Treasury Department unexpectedly announced a buyback of long-term government bonds, a move that Besant said the Treasury was watching, and which rattled the bond market.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday unexpectedly announced a buyback of long-term government bonds, the most concrete evidence yet that the recent selloff in long-dated debt has caught the atten
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Analysts say Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may seek to escalate the conflict in Syria ahead of the US election, as Israel has hindered progress in peace talks with Syria.
Al Jazeera quoted analysts as saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may seek to escalate the conflict over Syria, and that Israel has hindered progress in peace talks with Syria. Previ
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24/7 Wall St. set a price target of $273.83 for NVIDIA (NVDA) and issued a "buy" rating, anticipating continued strong growth in its AI business.
The institution believes that NVIDIA is a pillar of AI infrastructure construction, with strong Q1 earnings performance, non-GAAP EPS of $1.87, and revenue of $81.61 billion, a year-over-year increase
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Analysis: 100 years of S&P 500 history suggests holding investments is the best strategy during a recession
According to an analysis, historical data spanning a century, including 15 U.S. recessions, indicates that the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual total return of about 10%. The analysis concludes
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OCC races to finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin rules by November
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is accelerating efforts to finalize rules by November, which will implement a stablecoin law previously signed by President Trump.
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Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan's Global Private Equity Head Lori Hall-Kimm Departs
Lori Hall-Kimm is leaving the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) to pursue another opportunity.
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24/7 Wall St. rates Tesla shares as "Buy" with a $364.24 price target, citing megapacks, robotaxis, and Optimus robots as key value drivers over car sales.
The price target implies an 8.13% upside from the current $336.87 quote, reflecting a stock valuation primarily driven by optionality outside the automotive profit and loss. While car sales fund the b
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NVIDIA Becomes AI Computing Backbone for Japan's Noetra Consortium of 44 Industrial Giants, Backed by $6.1 Billion in Japanese Government Subsidies
NVIDIA will provide advanced GPU clusters to the Japanese government-backed Noetra consortium, which consists of 44 Japanese industrial giants, aiming to introduce AI into factory floors to maintain J
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US SEC Announces Proposed Crypto Asset Rules, Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Rise
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday announced proposed new rules for crypto assets, providing a framework for crypto companies to raise capital and defining two registration
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Silver September futures rise to $65 per ounce in early trading, driven by lower rate-hike expectations
Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's close. The price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET. This incre
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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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Argentina's Economy Posts Mild Rebound in August After Sharp July Drop, Growth Sputters in H2
Argentina's Economy Posts Mild Rebound in August After Sharp July Drop, Growth Sputters in H2
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Iran's military confirms identity of four soldiers detained by Kuwait
Brigadier General Mohammad Baqerzadeh, head of Iran's Missing Persons Committee, announced that the identities of four Iranian soldiers detained by Kuwait have been confirmed. Baqerzadeh stated that t
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Amnesty International demands immediate reopening of Taiz's main roads by Yemen's Houthi forces.
Amnesty International has called on Yemen's Houthi rebels to immediately reopen the main roads to Taiz, stating that the group has pushed the city to the brink of a severe humanitarian catastrophe sin
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Iran Rejects Latest Nuclear Proposals, Vows Not to Remove "A Single Gram of Enriched Uranium"
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated late Tuesday that "not a single gram of enriched uranium will be removed from Iran," despite new nuclear proposals reportedly of
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Japanese life insurance companies plan to increase domestic bond purchases, with demand for super long-term JGBs recovering.
Major Japanese life insurance companies have indicated plans to maintain or expand their domestic bond purchases in the second half of the current fiscal year, potentially supporting demand for Japane
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Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses 'systemic' AI risks
He made the remarks at a closed-door investor conference, a charity event where tickets cost $7,500.
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NSA Warns: Researchers Used OpenAI Models to Discover Critical Vulnerabilities in Most Global Website Software.
NSA Warns: Researchers Used OpenAI Models to Discover Critical Vulnerabilities in Most Global Website Software.
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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US Treasury imposes new Iran-related sanctions on 5 individuals, 4 companies, and 9 vessels
The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions linked to Iran, targeting five individuals, four companies, and nine vessels. The Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stated that the sanctio
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Crypto PACs spend over $51.9M in Ohio Senate race, backing Husted and opposing Brown
Crypto-affiliated Super PACs, primarily Defend American Jobs and Digital Freedom Fund, have deployed over $51.9 million in the Ohio Senate race. Defend American Jobs has spent more than $46 million, s
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Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli minister called for full settlement in the West Bank, while the Israeli army raided Palestinian homes in the area and converted them into interrogation centers.
Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli minister called for full settlement in the West Bank, while the Israeli army raided Palestinian homes in the area and converted them into interrogation centers.
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An explosion occurred in the Sirik region of southern Iran; the source of the blast is not yet clear.
An explosion occurred in the Sirik region of southern Iran; the source of the blast is not yet clear.
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US State Dept. preparing ordered departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf, US officials say
US State Dept. preparing ordered departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf, US officials say
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OpenAI says its AI model found a critical PHP vulnerability, leading to government websites in multiple countries going offline.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman stated that its AI model discovered the PHP2Shell vulnerability, which allows arbitrary code execution on servers running PHP. Government websites in Finland, the Nether
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Chinese and Iranian delegations discussed peace and security in the Middle East region during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
According to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese and Iranian delegations discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping's four-point initiative for promoting common security in the M
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Meta was accused of censoring Lula's campaign content and favoring Bolsonaro during Brazil's presidential election, with its election ad revenue doubling to $57 million in 2026.
Meta is facing accusations at Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) of suppressing campaign content from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and promoting propaganda materials from Senator Flávio Bo
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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.
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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Trump highlights South Carolina achievements in tax relief, investment, and job creation
President Trump returned to South Carolina to highlight his administration's achievements, including historic tax relief, surging private investment, job creation, and strengthened rural healthcare. K
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened Iran's Supreme Leader, stating that overthrowing the Iranian government is the only way to eliminate the "threat."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened Iran's Supreme Leader, stating that overthrowing the Iranian government is the only way to eliminate the "threat."
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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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Anthropic reportedly faces a compute shortage as cloud giants view it as a competitor, plans November IPO.
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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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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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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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