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JEPI's Monthly Payouts Shrunk as the Bull Market Raged. Here's When That Changes
JEPI's monthly payouts have quietly shrunk all year while the broader market surged past it, and the one event that could reverse both trends is now closer than most investors expect.
JEPI Cardano (ADA) Enters Its Worst Month: 3 AIs Examine Its September Prospects
The worst-case scenario for ADA in September is a collapse to $0.10, Gemini stated.
Microsoft Outlook and OpenAI's ChatGPT Work are experiencing user outages
OpenAI's ChatGPT Work has been experiencing elevated errors and latency for roughly three hours. The company said on its status page that it's "continuing work on implementing a mitigation.
MSFT XRP ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 9 Days, Pulling In $1.6 Billion Since Launch
Spot XRP funds have drawn inflows for nine straight days, reaching $1.6 billion in cumulative net inflows even as the token's price cools.
Bet on These Defense ETFs Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Defense ETFs like ITA offer diversified exposure as the latest U.S.-Iran escalation boosts demand for defense products.
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Why Dell's stock stands to gain from developments at Nvidia and SpaceX
Some high-profile deals within the artificial-intelligence landscape could mean an even bigger rally for shares of Dell Technologies, according to an analyst.
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Intuit or PayPal: Which Fintech Is Built for Future Growth?
INTU leverages AI and a broad financial ecosystem to drive growth, while PYPL expands beyond checkout to unlock new monetization opportunities.
INTU 
Qualcomm Just Gained 15% in a Month: Take Profits, or Buy More?
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM | QCOM Price Prediction) has staged the standout comeback in chips this past month, and the rally deserves a closer look before anyone acts on it.
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Hyperliquid Targets U.S. Market in Talks With Kraken's Parent Company, Bloomberg Reports
According to a report by Bloomberg, Hyperliquid, one of the industry's most prominent decentralized derivatives platforms, is in preliminary talks with Payward Inc., the parent company of the Kraken exchange, to evaluate a potential regulated expansion into the U.S. market.
Southwest Airlines Just Dropped 14% in a Month. Is It Time to Sell?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV | LUV Price Prediction) stock has emerged as the sector's biggest laggard over the past month, and the reason pertains to a single strategic decision made well before crude oil turned higher this summer.
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Is SoFi's Product Flywheel Gaining Enough Traction to Lift SOFI Stock?
SoFi's product flywheel gains traction as cross-buy rises, non-lending products expand, and fee-based growth broadens its financial-services model.
SOFI 
Gold ETF Inflows Reverse Course as Warsh's Hawkish Speech Crushes GLDM's Summer Rally
Kevin Warsh just handed gold's summer rally its worst week in months, but the real question is whether one hawkish speech can undo a structural shift that sent European and Asian investors pouring billions into bullion while American buyers sat
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AMD: Still Eating Intel's Lunch
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. stock is in a lull after a massive run-up. AMD continues to dominate in the data center CPU space. With EPYC Venice on the horizon, AMD stock appears poised to continue moving higher.
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Airbnb Just Rallied 21% in a Month: Take Profits, or Buy More?
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB | ABNB Price Prediction) stock is up 21% over the past month, a company-specific rerating that has left the broader travel and leisure trade behind. However, shares are down 4% to $182.
ABNB 
Apple's Tim Cook wraps up 15-year tenure as CEO; John Ternus readies for top job during challenging time
Apple treated Tim Cook to a farewell tour as he wrapped up his 15-year tenure as CEO on Monday and passed the reins to successor John Ternus – who faces challenges ranging from a troubled AI rollout to a worldwide memory crunch.
AAPL 
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Warsh and Higher Oil Keep Silver Sellers in Control
Silver prices held $65.67 after Warsh's rate warning and higher oil kept sellers in control, leaving Friday's jobs report as the next test for XAGUSD.
Fidelity National Financial: A Quality Business At An Attractive Price
Fidelity National Financial remains a 'Buy,' despite a 20% share price decline, due to resilient margins, a secure dividend, and an attractive valuation. Elevated interest rates suppress refinancing and housing activity, but FNF's 33% market share and cost advantage enable modest outperformance versus industry trends. Commercial title revenue is rebounding, with 2026 expected to rival record years, offsetting residential softness and supporting incremental growth.
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MEXC launches Visa crypto card with USDT cashback and Apple Pay support
MEXC has launched a Visa-linked Global Card offering eligible users up to 10% cashback in USDT as monthly crypto card spending reached $759 million in July, roughly 2.5 times its level a year earlier. According to MEXC's Aug.
GameStop Turns eBay Pursuit Into a Nearly $5 Billion Investment
GameStop's multibillion-dollar investment in eBay could signal a shift in its pursuit of the online marketplace from would-be acquirer to influential shareholder, while giving the video game retailer a significant foothold in digital commerce.
GME 
Centrus Energy: The Backlog Is Now Real
Centrus Energy is executing ahead of schedule, with Q2 results reinforcing the bullish thesis and operational momentum. Removal of $3B in financial contingencies converts backlog to definitive contracts, materially de-risking LEU's revenue base and supporting multiple expansion. HALEU is now a booked business, validated by the X-energy agreement and Oklo LOI, providing prepayments and non-dilutive funding for the buildout.
LEU 
North Korean hackers move $30 million in bitcoin via Hyperliquid, data reveals
The incident underscores the persistent challenge of regulating decentralized platforms and the potential for increased scrutiny and regulatory action. North Korean hackers move $30 million in bitcoin via Hyperliquid, data reveals.
Russia Adds BTC & ETH As Collateral, Skipping XRP
One of the globe's largest economies gets a rulebook that's mainly focused on major cryptos as collateral.
Apple's top App Store exec, Phil Schiller, follows wave of exits as CEO Tim Cook steps down
Tim Cook is departing from his long-held role as Apple's CEO — and a wave of top executives are heading for the exits as he does.
AAPL 
FDIC Prevails in $1.71 Billion Court Case Involving SVB Collapse
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has prevailed in a case stemming from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. As Reuters reported Monday (Aug. 31), a federal judge has ruled that the former parent company of the bank (SVB) cannot pursue a $1.71 billion claim against the regulator (FDIC).
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Will Faster Installations Drive Bloom Energy's AI Expansion?
Bloom Energy's Power Connect cuts onsite installation time by more than 40% as AI data-center demand drives rapid revenue growth and higher 2026 guidance.
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ICE Stock Trades at 8.3% Discount to 52-Week High: More Upside Left?
Intercontinental Exchange trades 8.3% below its 52-week high. Its growth is supported by data, mortgage workflows and strategic investments.
ICE 
United Airlines Expands Globally With 10 New International Cities
UAL expands globally with 10 new international cities, new Europe-Asia routes and the A321XLR rollout supporting 2027 growth.
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FTC Preparing Lawsuit Against Amazon Alleging Manipulative Ad Prices, Report Says
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
FTC 
BYD: The World's #1 EV Maker By Every Measure (Rating Upgrade)
BYD recently released its interim financial report for 2026's first half. The figures reported implied that the company earned $1.2 billion in the second quarter. BYD has long been the leading EV maker by deliveries. Now, it is also #1 by profit, beating Tesla's most recent earnings performance by about $100 million.
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How Google Avoided a 10% Revenue Fine by Changing European Search Rules
The EU handed Google an ultimatum that carried a penalty tall enough to erase tens of billions in revenue, and what Google gave up to make the threat disappear may cost it more than any fine would have.
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