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Visa and Mastercard shares hit fresh records, with Visa (V) closing 3.1% higher at $382.41, signaling resilient U.S. consumer spending.
Visa's record close on Monday at $382.41 marks its first since June 11, 2025. The strong performance of both payment giants underscores robust aggregate spending by American shoppers, despite them bec
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Judge stays CFTC's civil case against US soldier over illegal Polymarket bet, regulator now seeks to weigh in on criminal proceedings
A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a US soldier accused of using nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, while the regulator is attempting to weigh in on the related criminal case.
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Japan to propose budgeting ~$628M to help domestic companies procure undersea cable ships amid rising costs and Chinese competition
Japan will propose budgeting around 100 billion yen ($628 million) to help domestic companies procure ships that can lay undersea cables. This move aims to boost domestic competitiveness and economic
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Hartree senior advisor Ed Morse: Brent crude price drop attributed to market's focus on potential impact of Iran sanctions
Ed Morse, Senior Advisor and Head of Commodities at Hartree, stated that the recent drop in Brent crude prices is due to market focus on the potential impact of sanctions on Iran, which is affecting s
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Goldman Sachs veteran lawyer David Markowitz has joined Mark Walter's TWG Global as Chief Legal Officer, as the company faces a federal investigation over a $20 billion loan classification issue.
Markowitz previously served as co-head of global litigation and regulatory proceedings at Goldman Sachs and was involved in handling Goldman Sachs' multi-billion dollar settlement related to the 1MDB
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford states confronting President Trump in the ongoing trade war will be challenging, adding Canada must be prepared to escalate and consider all options.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump in the current trade dispute will not be easy. Ford emphasized that Canada must be willing to escalate the trade war, w
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Rejects Sacked Minister's Call for Wartime Elections
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the call amid growing domestic political pressure, which has intensified due to recent corruption investigations into senior government officials.
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XPeng's robotics business completes over $900 million in its first funding round, valuing it at $6.3 billion, setting a domestic record in the embodied AI industry; the company's Q2 net loss expanded nearly 1.8 times year-on-year, with its US stock price falling over 8% after hours
XPeng Motors announced today that its robotics business has completed its first round of financing, raising over $900 million, with a post-investment valuation exceeding $6.3 billion (approximately 43
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Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
A monitoring mission has been deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to verify the formal ceasefire between the DRC's army and M23 rebels, despite persistent fighting in the mineral-ri
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It was disclosed that Donald Trump bought up to $50,000 worth of SpaceX shares two weeks after its IPO, when the stock price was around $150.
Donald Trump purchased SpaceX stock on June 23 when the share price was in the $150 range, according to financial disclosure documents first reported by Reuters. As of Monday's close, SpaceX's share p
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Musk stated that Grok Voice has been widely applied in customer support and sales operations on Starlink.
Elon Musk stated on his social media platform X that his AI product, Grok Voice, is being extensively used in Starlink's customer support and sales operations.
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Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says Treasury buybacks are a 'cloud' over markets
Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok says Treasury buybacks are a 'cloud' over markets
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US Expands Search for Critical-Mineral Projects for Defense Gear
The Trump administration is seeking investment pitches from domestic producers of metals used in fighter jets, night-vision goggles and tank armor, as it expands its efforts to secure critical mineral
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Jim Cramer says Meta stock is worth holding despite litigation risk
The CNBC host stated that while Meta's court battles are an overhang on the stock, its business fundamentals make it one worth waiting for and holding.
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Wellington Management Partners with Blackstone, Vanguard to Launch Two New Funds, Opening Private Assets to Individual Investors
Wellington Management Partners with Blackstone, Vanguard to Launch Two New Funds, Opening Private Assets to Individual Investors
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U.S. stocks ended mixed, with Dow Jones up 0.26% while S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.28% and 0.76% respectively, as AI boom debt concerns offset lower oil prices.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with Dow Jones up 0.26% while S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 0.28% and 0.76% respectively, as AI boom debt concerns offset lower oil prices.
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Asian Refiners to Nearly Double US Crude Purchases for September, Intensifying Pressure on Tight US Market and High Pump Prices
Asian Refiners to Nearly Double US Crude Purchases for September, Intensifying Pressure on Tight US Market and High Pump Prices
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SEC subpoenas banks for details on situational awareness, NYT reports
SEC subpoenas banks for details on situational awareness, NYT reports
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Sony Group plans to offer an in-car AI agent featuring an original character as early as fiscal 2027
The friendly character, named Wichef (a talking rabbit-sheep), will assist with tasks ranging from navigation to brainstorming, as Sony aims to secure a position in the emerging market for in-vehicle
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Elon Musk retweeted a SpaceX post stating that NASA's Roman Space Telescope was encapsulated in the fairing of a Falcon Heavy rocket last week, with a planned launch from Florida's Launch Complex 39A on Sunday, August 30.
Elon Musk retweeted a SpaceX post stating that NASA's Roman Space Telescope was encapsulated in the fairing of a Falcon Heavy rocket last week, with a planned launch from Florida's Launch Complex 39A
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Replit CEO Amjad Masad to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on the future of programming and turning ideas into products
Amjad Masad, CEO and co-founder of Replit, will share his perspective on the future of programming and the broad implications of easily transforming ideas into products. The company was recently value
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Israel attacks key Gaza desalination plant and mosque
Israel launched attacks on a key desalination plant and a mosque in the Gaza Strip, as it intensified its assaults on the area.
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Israeli restrictions lead to fuel shortages in occupied West Bank
Israeli restrictions lead to fuel shortages in occupied West Bank
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management executive Lake says Neos Investments is doing “true ETF innovation”
Bryon Lake, Chief Transformation Officer and Global Head of Third-Party Wealth at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Troy Cates, Co-Founder of Neos Investments, discussed Neos' innovation in the ETF
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Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned "interventionist actions" by the United States against Cuba, stating they violate international law.
Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning "interventionist actions" by the United States against Cuba, including sanctions and threats and intimidation against Cuban state officials, Al Ja
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Bitcoin Accumulators Offer Higher Yields Amid Rising Rates
Digital-asset treasury companies are providing even higher yields to attract investors and sustain their crypto-buying strategies, indicating the Bitcoin treasury trade remains resilient despite emerg
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Jay Clayton, the U.S. Director of AI Affairs, stated that the AI working group's recommendations on the responsible development of AI will be released "soon," without providing an exact date. The working group held its first meeting on October 16 and established its operational framework.
Jay Clayton, the U.S. Director of AI Affairs, stated that the AI working group's recommendations on the responsible development of AI will be released "soon," without providing an exact date. The work
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Analyst Mortazavi believes that a war against Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than lead to regime change, as an external attack would rally the Iranian people around their homeland.
Analyst Mortazavi believes that a war against Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than lead to regime change, as an external attack would rally the Iranian people around their homeland.
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UK Police Re-Arrest Two Men Suspected of Assisting Iranian Intelligence
British police have re-arrested two men under the National Security Act on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence services. The pair were previously arrested in connection with an incident last m
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Over 3,000 businesses were damaged in the French weekend riots, with the government pledging financial support.
Over 3,000 businesses were damaged in last weekend's riots in France, with owners facing significant losses. The French government has pledged financial support to address the escalating tensions spar
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Strong UK gold investment demand drives Swiss gold exports to multi-year high in September
Switzerland's gold exports rose 6% month-on-month in September to 165.2 tons, the highest level since February 2025. Exports to the UK increased by 24% month-on-month to 126.2 tons, a new monthly high
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Bitwise and Hyperliquid seek SEC rule changes for token trading and airdrops
Bitwise and Hyperliquid are seeking rule changes from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for token trading and airdrops. The firms are pushing for clearer guidance on the classification
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Iran's Army Chief Warns of 'More Forceful Response' to Any New Attack
Major-General Ali Abdollahi, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff, stated during a visit on Tuesday to a military facility that any renewed attack on the country will meet a “more forceful response”. He
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: Reaching an agreement with Iran is extremely difficult; economic pressure will continue.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CNBC that reaching a deal with Iran would be "extremely difficult," and Washington would continue to exert economic pressure until Iran stops attacking commerc
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OpenAI acquires AI biotech startup Orchestra Bio to boost its life sciences AI model Rosalind
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Orchestra Bio, a four-year-old AI biotech software startup that had reportedly raised around $20 million by 2025. The acquisition aims to integrate Orc
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palace to discuss economic, security, and defense cooperation.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Lusail Palace to discuss economic, security, and defense cooperation.
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US stocks closed mixed, as strong earnings offset concerns about the sustainability of AI credit.
US stocks closed mixed, as strong earnings offset concerns about the sustainability of AI credit.
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EU Revises Arctic Strategy, Prioritizing Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The European Commission has unveiled a new Arctic strategy that lists security and resilience as its top priority, shifting focus from long-term climate concerns. The strategy calls for a new maritime
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Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
Japan's Idemitsu Kosan to begin importing non-Mideast LNG for Japanese sales as early as 2030s amid regional conflict
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Iranian MP Rezaei: Trump "only has a choice of how to fail," Strait of Hormuz oil shipments hit again
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that Donald Trump "only has a choice of how to fail," either "surrendering with sweet words or being destroye
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Hegseth confirmed a recent visit to Israel to meet Netanyahu, declining to disclose the content of their discussions.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed a recent visit to Israel and talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but declined to disclose the content of their discussion. A spokesperson for Netanyahu s
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Qatar and France Sign 2027-2030 Security Cooperation Action Plan
Qatar and France on Tuesday signed a three-year action plan for security cooperation during the Milipol homeland security exhibition. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two count
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Israel shelled the Marjayoun region in southern Lebanon, following earlier attacks on Haddatha and Wadi al-Hujeir.
According to the Lebanese National News Agency, the Israeli army fired artillery shells at the Marjayoun region in southern Lebanon. Previously, Israeli attacks also targeted the Haddatha and Wadi al-
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the government still plans to take action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2027-28, but any deal must not widen mortgage spreads.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on 2WAY's "The Morning Meeting" program that the government still plans to take action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2027-28. He emphasized that his "No
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Crypto firms and Wall Street institutions are pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its crypto asset custody proposal as the comment period draws to a close.
Crypto firms and Wall Street institutions are pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its crypto asset custody proposal as the comment period draws to a close.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iranian oil shipments have completely ceased, and economic hardship is imminent.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's oil shipments have completely ceased, and the U.S. expects imminent economic hardship for Iran. This statement comes as the U.S. continues to e
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Jerusalem church leaders condemn Israeli settler attack on Palestinian olive harvesters and European diplomatic delegation
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemned a "heinous" attack by masked Israeli settlers on Palestinian olive harvesters and a visiting European diplomatic delegation in the village o
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Donald Trump announced he will spend over $400 million on the midterm elections, with more than $300 million already allocated to advertising and rallies.
Donald Trump announced he will spend over $400 million on the midterm elections, with more than $300 million already allocated to advertising and rallies.
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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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US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $527M net inflows on Oct 19, led by BlackRock's IBIT
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Wall Street giants collectively "extinguish the fire" for CoreWeave, with Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase all believing that market concerns about the AI capital expenditure cycle are overblown.
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The Iran conflict has prompted global buyers to seek alternative oil supplies, driving a surge in investment and production among oil-producing nations in the Americas.
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【Financial Times】Analysis: The UK government's days are numbered, and Labour's plans to expand the state's role are at odds with an unstable fiscal backdrop.
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HSBC CEO warns not all data centers are good bets amid AI boom
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Apple's market capitalization has surpassed $5 trillion for the first time, with analysts divided on the prospects of its "light AI" strategy.
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Private credit firm Tikehau is reportedly seeking strategic investors to fuel growth.
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Denmark's financial regulator stated that the country's economic growth is expected to slow as the pharmaceutical boom led by Novo Nordisk loses momentum.
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APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting highlights Hong Kong's 'super connector' role, say experts
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Chinese Carmakers Accelerate European Production Plans to Bypass EU Tariffs and Import Quotas on EVs
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