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Amazon Rolls Out AI Agents That Interview Job Applicants 24/7
Amazon Connect Talent, an agentic artificial intelligence solution for hiring, is now generally available, Amazon Web Services (AWS) said in a Thursday (Sept. 17) update to an article originally published in April.
AMZN +1.75% Solana Slashes Slot Time to 250ms, Clock Runs 17% Faster
Solana has reduced its target slot time from 300ms to 250ms, increasing the network's target from roughly 3.3 to four slots per second. The change improves how quickly applications receive fresh blockchain data, while each slot carries proportionally less work, keeping overall capacity broadly unchanged.
AJG's McMillan Insurance Acquisition Adds to Brokerage Expansion
Arthur J. Gallagher's acquisition of Innovise expands its commercial brokerage reach, adds surety expertise and creates cross-selling opportunities across specialized industries.
AJG -3.38% Constellation Brands' Premiumization and Innovation Aid Growth
STZ's premium portfolio and beer leadership continue to fuel growth as it doubles down on innovation and premiumization.
STZ -3.39% 
Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Heico (HEI.A) is a Solid Choice
Heico (HEI.A) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
HEI-A -0.12% 
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Palomar (PLMR)
Palomar (PLMR) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
PLMR -4.39% 
Ubiquiti (UI) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Ubiquiti (UI) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
UI +3.33% 
Bitcoin price breaks channel as RSI climbs to 63
Bitcoin price surged more than 5% on Sep. 18, breaking above $80,000 as a 4-hour trend reversal and concentrated short liquidations accelerated the recovery from $75,560. Bitcoin price rebounds from $75,560 According to data from crypto.
Gold reclaims its footing as Oil retreat blunts Fed shock
Gold reclaims its footing as Oil retreat blunts Fed shock
Socgen remains bullish on gold price in Q4 as central banks won't get ahead of inflation
Central banks are just getting started with interest rate hikes, but despite this new tightening cycle, they are unlikely to get in front of the inflation curve, which means there is still a solid reason to own gold, according to one international investment bank.
AAAU +1.28% 
Oracle document spells out what laid-off workers get in severance, stock, and bonuses
Oracle started a new round of job cuts this week. An internal document spells out more details what those employees get in severance, stocks, and bonuses.
ORCL +4.5% 
CareTrust REIT: A Great Display Of Investment Leverage
CareTrust REIT, Inc. is executing a high-growth, acquisition-driven strategy, compounding normalized FFO at 30% YoY if 2026 guidance is met. CTRE's portfolio is shifting toward high-yield debt instruments, generating yields up to 9.6%, and capitalizing on surging senior living demand. With a blended cost of capital at 4.73% and portfolio yields near 9.85%, CTRE maintains a robust investment spread, fueling rapid reinvestment.
CTRE -2.16% 
XRP Whale Inflows to Binance Surge to 1.6 Billion, Raising Volatility Risks
XRP whale inflows to Binance have climbed to roughly 1.6 billion XRP over the past 30 days, reaching their highest level since March 2026 and raising concerns about potential selling pressure. CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain highlighted the surge in a September 18 QuickTake, noting that deposits from large XRP wallets have reversed a months-long decline.
Amazon may owe you even more money now. See if you qualify for an expanded Prime settlement payout
In 2025, Amazon settled allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used deceptive practices to enroll customers in its Prime membership.
AMZN +1.75% 
As Warren Buffett's reign ends, fans should sell Berkshire — and buy these stocks instead
Shocking to say, but Berkshire Hathaway's stock has actually not outperformed the S&P 500 in about 30 years.
BRK-A -0.49% 
BGH: May Struggle To Support The Dividend
Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund maintains a 10.6% yield but faces NAV erosion and distribution coverage challenges amid persistent high rates. BGH's portfolio is heavily weighted to non-investment grade debt, with aggressive leverage (31.7% of assets), amplifying downside risk if defaults rise. Despite trading at a 6.17% discount to NAV, the risk-reward is unattractive, as net investment income may not cover distributions, risking further NAV decline.
BGH +0.64% 
Will TAG Program Drive Commercial Metals' Next Phase of Growth?
CMC's TAG program targets higher margins, cash flow and ROIC, with gross EBITDA benefits expected to exceed $350 million by fiscal 2027.
CMC +1.87% 
Can PayPal World Drive Deeper Customer Engagement?
PayPal World is gaining traction as PYPL seeks to boost transaction activity, deepen engagement and drive monetization across its ecosystem.
PYPL +1.69% 
Meta's CTO doesn't want a few 'bad actors' to spoil your view of Meta glasses
Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth doesn't want "a small number of bad actors" to drive the AI glasses narrative. He answered questions about privacy during an Instagram AMA.
META -1.13% 
Arbitrum Roars Back: ARB Surges Near 2026 High, RWA Trading Booms
Arbitrum accumulates over $800M in tokenized real-world assets and consolidates as one of the leading RWA hubs on the blockchain. ARB trades at $0.2155 after rising 24% in the last session, 50% weekly, and 168% over the past month from the $0.075 low in August.
4 Biotech Stocks to Watch as Potential Takeover Targets
Biotech M&A surges in 2026, putting ABVX, IOVA, VKTX and BCRX on watchlists, as drugmakers seek late-stage and commercial assets.
ABVX +2.66% 
Bunge Lifts 2026 EPS Outlook as Oilseed Momentum Offsets Grain Risks
BG raises 2026 EPS guidance as stronger soybean and softseed processing offsets a lower Grain Merchandising and Milling outlook.
BG -0.74% 
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) Surges 11.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
DNA +12.03% 
Google's new ‘CC' is an AI agent that helps families run their households
Google is testing a new product designed to help families coordinate with the support of an AI agent. This week, the search giant introduced a new version of CC, an AI agent designed to work across email, calendar, chats, and tasks.
GOOG +1.15% 
NEAR Price Surges 30% as Bulls Target $4
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) price surged about 30% within 24 hours on September 18, climbing as high as $3.54 as trading volume and ecosystem activity accelerated. The rally briefly pushed NEAR to its highest level in nearly a year and extended its recent gains to more than 100%, significantly outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum over the comparable period.
BMO recommends betting on a recovery in this semiconductor stock
MACOM Technology (MTSI) stock is inching higher on Friday after a senior BMO Capital analyst – Harsh Kumar – issued a bullish note in favour of the semiconductor firm. In his research note, Kumar upgraded MTSI to Outperform and reiterated his $335 price objective, which signals potential upside of about 23% from current levels.
BMO +0.87% 
DTE Could Be One of the Quiet Winners of the Data Center Boom
DTE Energy has been quietly signing contracts with some of the biggest hyperscalers on the planet, and the numbers behind that pipeline suggest most investors are not yet pricing in what it could mean for earnings growth.
DTE +0.07% 
USD Price Action Setups: USD/JPY, EUR/USD
It remains a USD/JPY world in the FX market as the crowded carry trade didn't get that shock of concern that Scott Bessent had hinted at a couple of weeks ago. While the BoJ did hike rates, they didn't catch anyone by surprise.
BIG NUMBER | 2.59%
What Are Higher Yields Really Telling Us? Context matters when rates are rising Bond yields are the hot topic of the week due to two events: The Fed meeting to determine whether to raise a key short-term interest rate in an effort to reduce inflation.
BIG +9.11% 
Taking Fan Passion to the Market: Amplify Files for Sports Ownership ETF
September is a fun sports month. On weekends, I'm watching the baseball playoff races and the first weeks of pro football.
BATT +2.65% 
