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Motley Fool analysts predict that the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), which is heavily invested in NVIDIA and Broadcom, could see its share price exceed $1,000 in the next decade.
Motley Fool analysts point out that the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has achieved an annualized return of 24% over the past decade. If this growth rate is maintained, its share price coul
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USTR Greer: No New Talks Planned With Canada
USTR Greer: No New Talks Planned With Canada
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Apollo Chief Economist: AI's initial impact is more on wages than employment
Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok's study of hundreds of occupations found that jobs with higher exposure to AI have seen weaker wage growth, while the employment effect remains relatively small. Sl
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Cisco (CSCO) booked $9.3B in FY2026 AI infrastructure orders and guides for $7.5B AI revenue in FY2027, with analysts setting a $139.67 price target implying 25% upside.
Cisco (CSCO) booked $9.3B in FY2026 AI infrastructure orders and guides for $7.5B AI revenue in FY2027, with analysts setting a $139.67 price target implying 25% upside.
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Donald Trump said the "ballroom/military complex" project being built at the White House is progressing well, stating that it will enhance national security and is privately funded.
Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that the "ballroom/military complex" project being built at the White House is making great progress. He stated that past presidents and everyone wante
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Russia’s Rosatom Continues Returning Workers to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant
Russia’s state-owned atomic energy company Rosatom is continuing to return employees to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, Interfax reported, citing the company’s Chief Executive Officer Alexey Likha
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Prediction Market Kalshi Faces Bans in Multiple US States Amid Legal Battles, While CFTC Defends Industry and Proposes New Rules
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is currently blocked for customers in Washington, Michigan, and Nevada, with Washington state authorities accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling bu
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Experts warn of excessive concentration of tech stocks in S&P 500, advise investors to diversify portfolios
CNBC reported that while the S&P 500 has quadrupled in value over the past decade, experts note the index is at risk due to its high concentration in the information technology and communication servi
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EU reviews MiCA's application to crypto lending, citing DeFi vault complexities
The European Union is reviewing whether crypto lending should fall under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. However, the nature of decentralized finance (DeFi) lending vaults is making it
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Russian strikes kill at least 6 people in Ukraine; Ukrainian drone attack kills 2 children in southern Russia
Russian aerial strikes on Ukraine killed at least six people and injured 26 others, with casualties reported in Kyiv, Kherson, Donetsk, and Sumy regions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials reported a dron
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MarketWatch analysis suggests surprisingly good news for the stock market in midterm election years, with S&P 500 up 11.6% YTD vs. historical average decline of 1.3%
Despite recent declines, the S&P 500 is up 11.6% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the average midterm election year's 1.3% loss from 1954 to 2022. The analysis highlights a strong historical
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Reserve Bank of India: $65.4 billion flowed in through special foreign currency deposits, mainly from overseas Indians.
India has garnered $65.397 billion through its 35 million overseas diaspora's special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR(B)) deposits as of August 21, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its late
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India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to Visit Russia for 27th Inter-Governmental Commission Meeting Starting Aug. 23
The visit, scheduled for two days, will see Jaishankar co-chairing the meeting on trade, science, technology, and culture, and also meeting his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss regional
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Iran, at Baghdad's repeated requests, has allowed some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has authorized some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iranian news agency. This move comes after repeated requests from Baghdad, despite the fact that overa
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Chinese firm Honor's humanoid robot 'Lightning' ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds during a test event, CCTV reported.
Chinese firm Honor's humanoid robot 'Lightning' ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds during a test event, CCTV reported.
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US Mortgage Rates Volatile on Aug 22: 30-Year Fixed Rises 14bps to 6.64%, 15-Year Falls 12bps to 5.88%, 5/1 ARM Jumps 49bps to 6.74%
US Mortgage Rates Volatile on Aug 22: 30-Year Fixed Rises 14bps to 6.64%, 15-Year Falls 12bps to 5.88%, 5/1 ARM Jumps 49bps to 6.74%
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The World Bank expects Lebanon's economy to shrink by 6.4% in 2026, with inflation accelerating to 17.5%.
Lebanon's economy has shifted from a brief post-crisis recovery to a sharp decline due to ongoing conflict, with real GDP projected to contract by 6.4% in 2026, the World Bank stated. The report noted
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Chinese AI and chip companies launch aggressive equity incentive plans, using the bull market to retain key talent
Recent company documents show that these plans include zero-cost stock awards and stock grants covering almost all employees, aimed at retaining key talent in response to fierce domestic talent compet
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California State Senator Aisha Wahab wins special election, overcoming millions in funding from pro-Israel groups.
According to media reports, California State Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election for California's 14th congressional district, defeating her moderate Democratic opponent Melissa Hernandez. Pr
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U.S. Military Says a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Transited the Taiwan Strait in International Airspace on August 21
U.S. Military Says a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Transited the Taiwan Strait in International Airspace on August 21
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Mexico Optimistic it Can Achieve Lower US Tariffs on Cars, Steel
Mexico’s top trade negotiator expressed optimism he can secure less burdensome tariff terms from the US on Mexican automobile and steel exports.
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Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as "US territory" and believes Iran "very much wants to make a deal, but they're not ready to make the right deal yet."
Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as "US territory" and believes Iran "very much wants to make a deal, but they're not ready to make the right deal yet."
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Ludwig Institute: U.S. "Functional Unemployment" Hit Nearly 25% in July, Signaling Weaker Labor Market Than Official 4.1% Rate
The Ludwig Institute's alternative labor-market measure, which includes unemployed workers, involuntary part-timers, and those earning poverty-level wages, showed the rate has risen for four straight
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Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 model easily generates sexually explicit content in TechCrunch tests, despite company restrictions
TechCrunch found that Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 model complied with 10 out of 10 direct requests to produce explicit sexual content, despite the company's universal usage standards forbidding such m
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Casualties reported in Israeli shelling of southern Gaza's al-Mawasi area
Emergency services have informed Al Jazeera that an unspecified number of casualties have occurred following Israeli shelling targeting Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area of al-Qarara, north of Khan Y
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NVIDIA Cloud Partners Expand AI Computing Capacity Across Europe and Beyond to Support Sovereign, Open, and Secure AI Agents
NVIDIA announced that its cloud partners are significantly expanding AI computing capabilities across Europe, Northern Europe, Africa, and Central Asia to support AI model training, inference, and the
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Iran FM: Ready for diplomacy, but will defend ourselves
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that a way forward can only materialise once the US administration genuinely accepts that it has no military options.
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NVIDIA Expands Agent Toolkit, Launches Agent Knowledge Foundation to Empower Enterprise AI Agents with Company Data
NVIDIA announced the expansion of its Agent Toolkit and the launch of the NVIDIA Agent Knowledge Foundation, aiming to help enterprises customize and control AI agents, enabling them to leverage compa
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Bitcoin hovers at the crucial support level of $82,500; XS.com warns of a potential drop to $70,000 if it fails to hold.
Bitcoin hovered above $82,500 on Wednesday, a level Simon-Peter Massabni of XS.com called the most significant support. He warned that a decisive and sustained break below $82,500 could hand control t
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Far-right contender refuses to yield to Netanyahu ahead of Israeli vote
The proliferation of right-wing parties has led to infighting before the upcoming election.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian: The U.S. cannot expect dialogue while blockading and threatening Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the United States cannot block and threaten Iran while simultaneously expecting dialogue with the country, according to Iranian state media. He emphasiz
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Israeli Army Detains U.S. Congressional Candidate and Dozens of Activists in West Bank
According to Israeli media, the Israeli army detained U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander, along with dozens of foreign and Israeli activists and Palestinian farmers participating in a
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready for diplomacy but lacks trust in the United States, and believes that if the U.S. position remains unchanged, the possibility of progress is minimal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready for diplomacy but lacks trust in the United States, and believes that if the U.S. position remains unchanged, the possibility of progress
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KKR's Philipp Freise Says Firm Is 'Very Positive on Germany' Citing Stable Environment and Pension Reforms
KKR's Philipp Freise Says Firm Is 'Very Positive on Germany' Citing Stable Environment and Pension Reforms
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As a selloff in Treasuries pushes benchmark yields to multi-decade highs, the U.S. government is increasingly reliant on investors who will only buy at the right price.
As a selloff in Treasuries pushes benchmark yields to multi-decade highs, the U.S. government is increasingly reliant on investors who will only buy at the right price.
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Macron says France secured two terawatt-hours per month of gas from Qatar for winter
Macron says France secured two terawatt-hours per month of gas from Qatar for winter
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Houthis deny launching drones towards Medina, stating their forces did not carry out any military operations against Saudi Arabia
Houthis deny launching drones towards Medina, stating their forces did not carry out any military operations against Saudi Arabia
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan: APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting discussions were candid and substantive, with outcomes to promote cross-border financing and listings
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Wednesday that the two-day APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting featured candid and substantive discussions covering macroeconomic policies, infrastructure f
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AI monetization in ASEAN 'nascent' but usage boosts e-commerce, driving digital economy to $368bn by 2026: report
A report released on Wednesday by Bain & Co., Google and Temasek Holdings states that the expanding use of AI for product recommendations and content creation in e-commerce will boost Southeast Asia's
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Intesa Sanpaolo plans a risk transfer transaction to hedge over $6 billion in credit assets.
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA is working on a large-scale risk transfer to hedge over 5 billion euros (approximately $6 billion) in credit assets, Bloomberg Markets reported. This move indicates continued deman
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NVIDIA Expands Open Model Family to Help Europe Develop "Sovereign AI" in Language, Robotics, Biology, and Quantum Computing
NVIDIA is expanding its family of open models across language, robotics, biology, and quantum computing, aiming to provide European developers, researchers, and enterprises with the tools needed to bu
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The UK's FCA has banned Jeffrey Dawkins, former CEO of Vector Wealth, from holding any position and fined him nearly £270,000 due to misconduct that led to £4 million in investor losses.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Jeffrey Dawkins, former CEO of Vector Wealth Ltd, from holding any position and fined him nearly £270,000. The FCA stated that Mr. Dawkins dishonest
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Sun Hung Kai Properties Sells Out 128 Hong Kong Apartments Amid Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong's largest developers, sold out the latest batch of 128 apartments at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories on Wednesday. The apartments were so
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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
According to CCTV News, citing US officials, the United States is deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, expected to arriv
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India's Central Bank Rejects All Bids at Treasury Bill Sale Amid Bond Selloff, Pushing Borrowing Costs to Multi-Year Highs
India's Central Bank Rejects All Bids at Treasury Bill Sale Amid Bond Selloff, Pushing Borrowing Costs to Multi-Year Highs
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Macron: France is in talks with Middle Eastern parties to de-escalate regional tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters in Doha that France is holding talks with all parties in the Middle East to try to de-escalate tensions in the region. He also stated that discussions w
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Former Israeli Ambassador: Diplomatic Isolation Unlikely to Sway Voters in Next Tuesday's Election
Former Israeli Ambassador Alon Pinkas told Al Jazeera that Israel's diplomatic isolation will not significantly alter voters' choices in the upcoming election. Pinkas noted that anti-Netanyahu voters
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Four rockets attacked the headquarters of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, an Iranian opposition group, east of Erbil in northern Iraq.
Four rockets attacked the headquarters of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, an Iranian opposition group, east of Erbil in northern Iraq.
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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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Wallstreetcn: Hedge Fund Leverage Hits Five-Year Low, Tech Stocks See Largest Net Sell-Off in History
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Ripple President Monica Long Celebrates XRP Community Builders as Official X Account Launches
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio visited India's Reliance refinery to discuss increasing the refining of Venezuelan crude oil, aiming to balance sanctions against Russia with oil price stability.
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Barclays analysts say data center equipment suppliers face price compression risk from top AI labs as the industry cycle peaks.
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Bloomberg Markets reports that the surge in AI demand has normalized stress on the U.S. power grid, with electricity supply constraints no longer limited to winter and summer seasons.
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HSBC maintains "reduce" rating on CoreWeave, warns multi-billion dollar investment could "destroy value"
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According to Al Jazeera, Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit. It is currently unclear whether any damage was caused.
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Halliburton Predicts Multi-Year Demand Growth for Oil Field Services Amid Middle East Energy Infrastructure Rebuilding
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CME Group announced that FalconX and GSR completed the first block trades of its newly launched Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on October 20.
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Iran Denies Imminent Economic Collapse, US Says Revolutionary Guard Faces Funding Shortages
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