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Oil Nears $100 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Disrupts Markets

Escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran push Brent crude toward $100, driving energy costs higher for consumers and disrupting tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Polymarket Will Crude Oil reach a new all-time high by September 30? 2%

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as Saudi funding ends

The breakaway golf league files for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey, with Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau listed as top creditors owed millions.

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Trump Threatens Bombardier Jet Ban Amid Escalating US-Canada Trade War

Shares in the Canadian aerospace firm drop as President Trump demands new US manufacturing commitments or faces a sales ban, drawing GOP defense.

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Hedge Fund Billionaire Chris Rokos Moves Tax Residency to Greece

Chris Rokos joins an exodus of wealthy residents by relocating his tax residency from the UK to Athens, where he plans to open an office.

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China Plans $54bn Capital Boost for Banks and Allows Social Security Fund to Buy Offshore Bonds

Beijing injects capital into state financial institutions to support growth while permitting the social security fund to access offshore bonds via Hong Kong.

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L Catterton-Led Group Acquires Majority Stake in Fitness Brand Hyrox

Investment firm L Catterton leads a consortium to buy a controlling stake in the global fitness competition brand from Infront Sports & Media AG.

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US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges CEO Jim Farley to cut ties with CATL, Geely and BYD due to national security concerns.

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Stoke Space Raises $1 Billion to Develop Larger Reusable Rocket

The company plans its first orbital launch in early 2027 and aims for the Nova Block 2 vehicle by 2029.

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Polymarket Will SpaceX be the largest company in the world by market cap on December 31? 1%

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Dares Traders on Yen: 'I Am the House Now'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenges traders to bet against his efforts to strengthen the yen, claiming he possesses inside information regarding Bank of Japan policy.

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Yen Rally Erodes Japanese Corporate Buffers as Strategists Split on Outlook

A strengthening yen threatens Japanese corporate earnings and profit margins, prompting divided views among Wall Street strategists on the rally's sustainability.

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Robinhood Takes Equity Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com for Prediction Markets

Robinhood acquires equity stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com to power its prediction markets business ahead of the NFL season.

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US Loans $1.9 Billion to Restart Iowa Nuclear Plant

The U.S. government provides a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to restart its shuttered nuclear facility in Iowa.

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Yuan Gains Carry Trade Appeal as Yen Surges and Supply Chains Shift

Deutsche Bank executive Konrad Haunit attributes the renminbi's growing global role to shifting supply chains rather than an anti-dollar campaign.

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Visa Combines Onchain Lending With Stablecoin Data to Finance Card Programs

The payment processor leverages its growing stablecoin settlement volume to help fintechs access working capital through blockchain lenders.

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British TV Revenues Hit $5.1bn Driven by US Streamers

UK producers trade group Pact reports that international demand and US streaming investment boosted annual revenues to £3.81bn, while warning the BBC against financial decline.

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Paramount Demands $1.88 Billion Bond From States In Warner Bros Merger Battle

Paramount Skydance urges California and other states to post a nearly $2 billion bond to cover Warner Bros Discovery bills amid an antitrust challenge.

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Retailers Offer Last-Minute Labor Day Deals on Tech, Tools and Outdoor Gear

Major retailers including Home Depot, REI, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart are extending discounts on electronics, tools and outdoor equipment as the holiday sales period concludes.

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US Summer Box Office Hits All-Time Record With $4.7 Billion

The US summer box office reaches an all-time high of approximately $4.7 billion, driven by major releases including Spider-Man and films by Christopher Nolan.

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Sapporo Shifts Beer Production From Canada to US After Tariffs

The Japanese brewer moves non-alcoholic beer production from Canada to the US in response to new levies on imported alcoholic products.

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EU Court Allows Ikea To Sue Belgian Far-Right Party Over Trademark Use

Europe's highest court rules that the Swedish furniture firm can proceed with legal action against Vlaams Belang for using its branding in an anti-immigration campaign.

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Intel Set to Raise CPU Prices by 10% Ahead of March 2027 Launch

The chipmaker plans a 10% price hike for its processors as supply chain costs rise, with rival AMD expected to follow suit later in the year.

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Girl Scouts Launches First-Ever Allergy-Friendly Cookie With Partake

The organization partners with Partake to release Sparkables, its first allergy-safe cookie option for consumers.

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US watchdog probes Tesla Cybercab self-certification amid manual control reports

A US regulator investigates Tesla's self-certification process for the Cybercab after riders discovered hidden manual controls in the autonomous vehicle.

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Worker Share of Economic Growth Hits Record Low

New data shows the share of economic growth going to worker compensation has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded.

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Circle Agrees to Acquire Tazapay for $400 Million to Expand USDC Payments

The deal grants Circle regulated infrastructure to bridge stablecoins and traditional banking, leveraging Tazapay's $25 billion annualized volume across 100 markets.

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Strong Corporate Earnings Drive Global Stock Rally Despite War Risks

Record earnings from S&P 500 companies are making stocks cheaper globally, helping them defy gravity despite geopolitical tensions and rising interest rate risks.

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Why Growing Revenue Doesn't Always Mean More Profit

Entrepreneurs must audit revenue lines to distinguish strategic growth from accidental customers and ensure expansion creates actual profit.

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Arm CEO Rene Haas says AI will cure cancer in our lifetime

The chief executive of chip designer Arm Holdings claims artificial intelligence will solve complex biological problems and find a cure for cancer within the current generation.

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over two years amid competitive pressures

The carmaker plans the reductions as it navigates falling sales, intense Chinese competition, and the transition to electric vehicles.

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McLannner to create 1,000 UK jobs in £450mn Woking investment

The carmaker invests £450mn in its Woking technology centre to boost the automotive sector and generate new roles.

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Polymarket Will McLaren be the 2026 F1 Constructors' Champion? 1%

Iraq Seeks Significant Oil Output Quota Increase During OPEC+ Audit

The country asks for higher production limits as the group reviews member capacities to determine next year's pumping allowances.

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Senegal faces scrutiny over sovereign debt management via total return swaps

Analysts warn that Senegal's use of total return swaps to manage its sovereign debt poses significant financial risks and requires urgent attention.

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Uber Eats Offers Promo Codes and Discounts for Delivery Fees

The platform provides verified promo codes and new user offers to reduce meal costs.

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WIRED Lists September 2026 Promo Codes for TurboTax, Google Workspace and More

WIRED publishes verified discount codes for major brands including TurboTax, Valvoline, Hotels.com, Google Workspace, Squarespace, H&R Block, LegalZoom, and Sony.

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Wired publishes discount codes for Brooks, Nike, and Alo in September 2026

The publication lists verified promo codes offering up to 30% off apparel from major brands including Nike, Brooks, and Alo Yoga.

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Platinum Market Seen Swinging to Surplus on Investor Selling

The World Platinum Investment Council predicts a surplus this year due to heavy investor selling and weaker Chinese jewelry demand.

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Spanish Defense Tycoon Plans Family IPO After Indra Exit

Indra Sistemas Chairman Ángel Escribano is plotting a family IPO following his shock departure from the Spanish defense company.

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Palm Oil Dips on Outlook for Expanding Malaysian Inventories

Prices fall ahead of Thursday data expected to show rising stockpiles and weaker exports from the world’s second-biggest grower.

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Corn Slumps for Fifth Day as Record Fund Position Tests Market

Hedge funds have piled into bets on higher prices, yet corn futures face their longest slump since June due to a lack of fresh bullish drivers.

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Indonesian Tycoon Lobs Low-Ball Bid for Coal Miner Bayan

Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad has submitted a bid to acquire PT Bayan Resources that values the company at a fraction of its current market capitalization.

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