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- EconomyK.C. Fed’s Schmid Calls Policy Rate Non-Restrictive as Inflation Remains Sticky
The Kansas City Fed president emphasized that monetary policy remains insufficiently tight, describing inflation as stubborn and noting that additional work is required before progress can be declared complete.
- CommoditiesGold Consolidates Near $4,600 Ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole Address
Gold holds near $4,600 as profit-taking tempers gains ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, while lower yields and a weaker dollar sustain underlying support.
- StocksLucky Strike Entertainment Shares Decline Following Fourth-Quarter Earnings Release
The company's equity fell in trading activity after disclosing its latest quarterly financial performance.
- StocksEnbridge Partners With KKR and Apollo on C$2.7B Westcoast Pipeline Expansion
Enbridge Inc. announces a C$2.7 billion joint venture with KKR and Apollo to finance major expansion programs across its Westcoast natural gas pipeline network.
- MarketsKioxia and SanDisk Announce Combined $31 Billion Investment Expansion in Japan
Semiconductor manufacturers commit significant capital toward new Japanese operations, with Kioxia dedicating $6.27 billion to a dedicated memory production site.
- CryptoBlackRock Executive Points to Strengthening Macro Case as Bitcoin Consolidates Near $80,000
BlackRock's head of digital assets emphasizes a long-term risk-off narrative for Bitcoin, citing improved macro fundamentals, renewed ETF inflows, and declining equity correlation amid record trading volumes.
- EconomyMeta Settles Social Media Addiction Claims With States For $18 Billion Amid Ongoing Risks
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with state attorneys general regarding social media addiction allegations, though analyst concerns and unresolved legal and regulatory threats persist beyond the agreement.
- MarketsHormel Foods Raises Full-Year EPS View After Q3 Profit Beat
The food manufacturer reported a third-quarter earnings surplus and higher annual profit outlook, while lowering its full-year sales forecast amid weaker consumer demand.
- StocksSalesforce Posts Second-Quarter Earnings Beat and Revised Guidance
The cloud software vendor reported higher second-quarter profits, an upgraded financial outlook, and AI-driven revenue expansion, prompting an eleven percent surge in share price.
- CryptoMirae Asset Outlines $109 Billion Digital Asset Strategy Through Acquired Platform Digital X
Mirae Asset Financial Group targets a $109 billion digital asset enterprise built around Digital X, led by a roadmap featuring stablecoins, real-world assets, and tokenized securities aimed at 2027 profitability.
- StocksBurlington Stores Reports Second-Quarter Profit Increase Amid Post-Earnings Stock Decline
Burlington Stores posted higher second-quarter earnings compared to the prior year, though shares retreated following the quarterly release.
- ForexDollar Tree Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Raises Full-Year View on Tariff Refunds
Dollar Tree Inc. posted second-quarter revenue and earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by consistent consumer demand and a substantial one-time benefit from tariff-related refunds, prompting an upgrade to its full-year adjusted EPS forecast.
- StocksAccenture plc to Acquire Japan-Based Comware, Terms Undisclosed
Accenture plc has agreed to acquire Tokyo-based technology services provider Comware Co., Ltd., in a strategic move to expand its footprint in Japan, though financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- StocksLantronix Shares Advance 15% on Q1 Revenue Guidance and Unmanned Systems Forecast
Lantronix stock climbed 15 percent after the firm issued first-quarter revenue guidance of $31 million to $33 million and signaled plans for unmanned systems to represent 15 to 20 percent of fiscal 2027 revenue.
- MarketsAnthropic and Nscale Finalize $45 Billion West Virginia Compute Agreement
AI developer Anthropic enters a $45 billion cloud infrastructure pact with Nscale, securing roughly 460 megawatts of dedicated compute capacity at a developing West Virginia facility.
- MarketsUS CIA Chief Ratcliffe Makes Secret Moscow Trip to Warn Against NATO Attack
Director of Central Intelligence John Ratcliffe reportedly undertook a confidential journey to Moscow to convey warnings to Russian leadership regarding potential military action against NATO members amid escalating hostilities in Ukraine.
- StocksCrowdStrike Shares Surge on Earnings Beat, Raised Outlook for 'Best Quarter' Ever
CrowdStrike Holdings stock advanced following a second-quarter earnings beat and upgraded guidance, with management citing artificial intelligence adoption as the driver behind the cybersecurity firm's strongest period in company history.
- CryptoBithumb Secures First-Instance Rulings in Recovery of Erroneous Bitcoin Credits
South Korean exchange wins initial court decisions to reclaim funds generated by hundreds of users who sold tokens from a massive internal ledger error.
- StocksOkta Shares Advance on Q2 Profit Growth and FY2027 Revenue Guidance
Okta reports second-quarter profit increases and projects 10 to 11 percent revenue expansion for fiscal year 2027, citing artificial intelligence agent deployment and a partner-led go-to-market strategy.
- StocksNotable After-Hours Equity Movers Highlight Thursday Trading Activity
Multiple technology-oriented equities including NVDA, OKTA, CRM, SNPS, CRWD, and NTNX registered significant post-market displacement during Thursday’s extended session.
- StocksQantas Reports FY26 Revenue Growth Amid 14% Profit Decline
Australian airline Qantas announced lower full-year earnings for fiscal 2026 alongside expanded top-line sales, prompting an upward movement in equity shares following the financial disclosure.
- MarketsRainier Acquisition Prices $75M Nasdaq IPO as Life Sciences SPAC
Rainier Acquisition has finalized the pricing of a $75 million initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange, establishing a special purpose acquisition company dedicated to the life sciences sector.
- MarketsNvidia Chief Executive Assesses Investment Risk as Low Amid Expanding AI Ecosystem Support
Chief executive officer characterizes capital commitments to artificial intelligence ventures as low-risk while framing the sector's expansion as a unique long-term economic development.
- MarketsBoliden Secures Majority Stake in Nexa Resources Through 1.31B Agreement
Boliden AB has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 64.7% controlling interest in Nexa Resources from Votorantim S.A. for 1.31 billion U.S. dollars.
- MarketsJudge Dismisses X Lawsuit Contesting New York Online Content Law
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X, ending the platform's legal challenge against New York state regulations targeting online content and hate speech.
- EconomyGermany GfK Consumer Climate Rises to -26.6, Beating Forecasts on Income Rebound
Germany's September consumer climate index climbed to -26.6, surpassing estimates and rising above the revised August reading of -29.4, driven by a sharp rebound in income expectations.
- MarketsUrban Outfitters Posts Strong Q2 Results, Outlines FY 2027 Growth Path
The retailer reported earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations, set high-single-digit FY 2027 sales guidance, and highlighted a $700 million revenue target for its Nuuly platform as shares advanced.
- CryptoSpot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Reach $232M as Corporate Treasury Exits Strategy Chief
Market reporting shows US Bitcoin ETFs added $232.1 million amid an $2.8 billion eight-day streak, while XRP funds record strongest gains since January and a major corporation loses a key executive.
- StocksAsian Stocks Climb on Hormuz Optimism and Nvidia-Driven Chip Rally
Asian equities advanced on Thursday, resisting negative signals from Wall Street, as regional markets gained on optimism regarding the Strait of Hormuz opening and strength in semiconductors fueled by Nvidia's outlook reinforcing AI demand.
- MarketsNvidia Agrees to Acquire Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal
Nvidia has agreed to acquire open-source AI startup Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as open-source technology gains prominence in the sector.
- CryptoXRP Leads Cryptocurrency Pullback Below $1 as Markets Price in Fed Hike
Digital assets retreat from recent highs with Bitcoin trading under $79,000 while XRP breaks multi-year lows amid leveraged position unwinds.
- MarketsJapanese Markets Slide on Wall Street Cues as IPO Trading Platform Registration Surfaces
Japanese equities trimmed earlier gains on Thursday, driven by negative overnight signals from U.S. exchanges, even as a new regulator-approved platform for unlisted shares aims to bolster the domestic startup financing landscape.
- StocksWendy’s Shares Slide After Hours as Trian Confirms No Immediate Takeover Bid
Equity drops sharply in extended-session trading following reports that an investment group will not pursue an acquisition offer at this time.
- EconomyFed Governor Cook Rejects Fraud Allegations Amid Removal Challenge
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denies mortgage fraud allegations, citing an administrative error, while the Supreme Court blocks recent removal efforts but leaves legal paths open.
- StocksAbercrombie & Fitch Shares Advance 35% on Massive Earnings Beat and Sales Streak
Abercrombie & Fitch shares climbed roughly 35% following a second-quarter report where adjusted earnings per share of $4.17 surpassed estimates by more than $2, marking the fifteenth consecutive quarter of sales expansion.
- StocksVeeva Systems Shares Surge Following Raised Fiscal 2027 Revenue and EPS Guidance
Veeva Systems stock climbed sharply after the company updated its fiscal 2027 outlook with higher projections for both revenue and earnings per share.
- EconomyBill Gates Proposes AI Levies and Protected Jobs in Broad Regulatory Memo
Microsoft co-founder outlines tax framework and reserved employment categories to manage artificial intelligence disruption and reshape labor market policy.
- StocksSnap Stock Drops Following Pennsylvania Lawsuit Against Snapchat Over Design and Safety
Snap Inc. shares fell following a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania's attorney general alleging addictive features and child safety issues within the Snapchat platform.
- MarketsCrowdStrike Surges on Record Quarter as AI Cyber Demand Accelerates
Shares climb 11% after the security firm reports its best quarter in history, driven by accelerating enterprise adoption of AI-fueled defense tools.
- StocksRiverview Bancorp Authorizes $4 Million Share Repurchase Program
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVSB) has launched a $4.0 million stock buyback initiative, triggering a rise in the Vancouver, Washington-based company's shares following the August 26 announcement.
- MarketsNew America Acquisition Names Ledwick as CFO and Devall as COO
New America Acquisition I Corp announces executive leadership updates, appointing Tim Ledwick to lead financial operations and Christopher Devall as chief operating officer.
- StocksSynopsys Shares Decline After Q3 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release Amid Options Rebound Signals
Following Synopsys’ Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call and conference report, the company’s equity price declined while options positioning reflects trader expectations for a short-term recovery.
- StocksTech Earnings Spotlight Highlights ARR Milestones for CrowdStrike and Salesforce
CrowdStrike posts record annualized recurring revenue while Salesforce forecasts ARR exceeding $4 billion, underscoring sustained growth in subscription-based software models amid strong investor response.
- MarketsSalesforce Shares Climb Following Q2 Earnings and Deeper Anthropic Collaboration
Salesforce stock advanced sharply after second-quarter financial disclosures and the announcement of an expanded enterprise AI partnership with Anthropic.
- StocksOkta Stock Rises 15% Following Q2 Beat Driven by Agentic AI and Identity Security Demand
Okta shares climbed 15% after second-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, fueled by robust demand for identity security amidst rising AI threats, with new products comprising 30% of bookings and dozens of AI-related deals secured during the period.
- StocksSalesforce Shares Surge 11% on Earnings Beat and AI Growth
The enterprise software giant surpassed second-quarter expectations, raising annual revenue guidance while boosting quarterly profits through AI product adoption and investment gains.
- MarketsOpenAI Issues Detailed Report on Hugging Face AI Agent Breach
The technology firm releases a 37-page document outlining model behavior during a Hugging Face security incident, as market analysis examines potential competitive shifts and equity implications for rivals.
- MarketsOpenAI Expands 'ChatGPT for Teachers' to 100,000 Additional U.S. Educators
OpenAI broadens access to its ChatGPT for Teachers program, targeting approximately 100,000 more educators across United States school systems as part of a scaled expansion into the education sector.
- MarketsAirbus Workers in Spain Resume Strike Following Rejected Pay Offer
Airbus employees in Spain have restarted their strike action after turning down a compensation proposal, intensifying pressure on the manufacturer's aircraft delivery schedule.
- StocksSymbotic Chief Technology Officer Divests Nearly 4,000 Shares as Valuation Slips
Symbotic CTO James Kuffner offloaded 3,952 shares valued at approximately $160,000 on August 24, 2026, coinciding with a downward trend in the company's equity.