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Do Options Traders Know Something About TransUnion Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to TRU stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
TRU Is XE Building the Infrastructure Needed for Advanced Nuclear Scale-Up?
X-Energy is advancing its TX-1 fuel facility and strengthening key supply partnerships as it builds an integrated platform for Xe-100 deployment.
XE Can AmEx Defend its Small-Business Edge Against Agile Fintechs?
American Express is growing its small-business franchise as new expense tools and card perks counter fintech pressure in the middle market.
AGPYY ETFs to Buy as Salesforce Jumps on Q2 Earnings Beat, Anthropic Gains
Salesforce's Q2 beat, Anthropic gain and AI momentum send shares soaring, while CRM-heavy ETFs offer diversified exposure with less single-stock risk.
CRM 
Saylor Says Strategy is Buying Bitcoin Again
Michael Saylor, Chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) says his company is buying Bitcoin again. In a post on X, Saylor said Strategy has acquired 4,603 BTC for $370M.
Eli Lilly to buy Merida Biosciences for up to $2.88B, expanding immunology pipeline
Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) said on Monday it will acquire privately held Merida Biosciences for up to $2.88 billion in cash, part of a deal-making push to broaden its treatments for immune-related and allergic diseases. The acquisition continues a run of dealmaking for Lilly, whose deal spending this year has outpaced prior years as it looks to diversify beyond its blockbuster obesity and diabetes franchises.
LLY 
Aon expands mid-market reach with $17 billion USI deal
Aon PLC (NYSE:AON) has agreed to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR for $17 billion including debt, the companies said Monday, as Aon expands its reach among medium-sized businesses. USI provides risk management, health insurance and retirement plan services for businesses and individuals, and reports about $3 billion in annual revenue.
AON 
BitMine adds 53,501 ETH as holdings reach 5.9M
BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased another 53,501 ETH, lifting its Ethereum treasury to 5,901,112 tokens worth about $14.54 billion at the time of writing. BitMine's Ethereum holdings have reached 5.
Lincoln National Stock Gains 25% in 3 Months: Hold or Fold?
LNC's 25% three-month gain reflects stronger annuity sales, improving Life Insurance results and capital strength, but market risks remain.
LNC 
Nvidia stock rises as company announces $3.5B investment in MediaTek
Nvidia NVDA shares rose nearly 1% on Monday after the chipmaker announced a $3.5 billion investment in Taiwan-based MediaTek, deepening a partnership focused on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data-center technology. Nvidia will purchase bonds convertible into MediaTek shares, according to a joint statement from the companies.
NVDA 
Mina Hard Fork on September 3, 2026: What Happens to Your MINA During the Network Halt
Mina is halting the network on September 3, 2026 to execute the Mesa hard fork. From 10:00 UTC no transfers land on the chain, exchanges pause deposits and withdrawals, and delegators receive no block rewards for the duration of the window.
Can LQDA's Yutrepia Sustain Growth Amid Fierce PAH Competition?
Liquidia's Yutrepia is driving rapid growth, but fierce PAH competition and new pipeline therapies could challenge its momentum.
LQDA 
Neogen Surges 102.8% in a Year: What's Driving the Rally?
NEOG shares gain 102.8% in a year as R&D investments, Food Safety growth and improving Animal Safety conditions fuel momentum despite key risks.
NEOG 
Can IBM's HRL Acquisition Boost Its Quantum Computing Capabilities?
International Business Machines' acquisition of HRL Laboratories adds silicon-spin qubit, materials and manufacturing expertise to advance scalable quantum systems.
IBM 
Can Phillips 66 Reach Its $5.50 Refining Cost Target in 2027?
PSX targets refining costs of $5.50 per barrel in 2027 as more than 200 initiatives drive efficiency, reliability and lower expenses.
TGT 
World Acceptance: A Buy As The Earnings Trough Reverses And Shares Outstanding Keep Shrinking
World Acceptance Corporation is rated Buy, with a $210–$225 valuation target, implying 11–18% upside as earnings recover and buybacks drive per-share value. WRLD's fiscal 2026 earnings trough was driven by transient factors; recent quarters show improving credit metrics, strong cash flow, and EPS normalization underway. The company repurchased 16.5% of shares in FY2026, leveraging $250M+ annual operating cash flow, but increased debt-to-equity from 1.2x to 1.7x to fund buybacks.
WRLD 
Nvidia's $3.5B MediaTek bet reveals its plan for tackling Big Tech's AI chip buildout
Nvidia is investing $3.5 billion into Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek. As part of the deal, MediaTek will adopt Nvidia's technology that will help it design custom chips for AI companies and hyperscalers that can be plugged directly into Nvidia-based data centers.
NVDA 
Okta: Buy The AI Identity Breakout, But Do Not Chase Blindly
Okta, Inc. delivered a strong Q2 with 11% revenue growth, robust backlog, improved cash flow, and raised guidance, supporting my 'Buy' rating. OKTA's positioning in AI-agent security and identity governance is gaining traction, with early enterprise adoption suggesting durable demand beyond generic software trends. Free cash flow margin expanded from 22% to 28%, and the balance sheet strengthened, enhancing flexibility without heavy CapEx requirements.
OKTA 
MTG's Strong Fundamentals Support Earnings and Capital Returns
MGIC Investment's record NIW growth, expanding insurance base and strong capital cushion support earnings as mortgage credit gradually normalizes.
MTG 
Can Keysight's Solutions Accelerate Advanced IC Development?
KEYS' EDA solutions are accelerating advanced chip design, cutting cycles by over 50% and enabling AI chips to reach tape-out in under six weeks.
KEYS 
PGP: A High-Yielding Bond Fund With A Fully-Covered Distribution
The PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund primarily holds bonds, despite its branding as a hybrid equity-bond fund. PGP's minimal equity exposure limits upside from stock market strength; its performance closely tracks leveraged bond funds. Rising rates and inflation have pressured bond prices, but PGP offers a fully covered 9.47% yield with a six-year distribution track record.
PGP 
Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
Strive's latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound.
LLY's Mounjaro Gets FDA Nod to Cut Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro wins FDA approval to reduce cardiovascular risk in high-risk T2D patients, expanding its use and commercial opportunity.
LLY 
Balancer V1 Pool Hacked for $234K in Same Bug Family
A Balancer V1-style liquidity pool lost roughly $234,000 to a rounding-error exploit on August 31, according to Slowmist, the same category of bug that drained $116 million from Balancer's V2 pools last November.
Kalshi slaps scandal-ridden George Santos with first-ever lifetime ban over shady bet
Kalshi said Monday that it has slapped scandal-ridden former Rep. George Santos with its first-ever lifetime ban after he allegedly made more than $17,000 in illicit bets on the prediction market.
STOSF 
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LX 
Wall Street analyst sets Google (GOOGL) price target for next 12 months
Although Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has experienced a strong rally, since early 2025, catalyzed by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom, Andrew Boone, a Wall Street analyst at Citizens, expects another uptrend towards a new all-time high (ATH) over the next 12 months.
GOOGL 
Jim Cramer Calls Netflix “A Buy, Not a Huge Buy” After Shares Fall 35% in a Year
A longtime Netflix shareholder called into Mad Money last week wondering if Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX | NFLX Price Prediction) is still the same company he originally bought: “I've been a believer in the importance of corporate leadership just like you, and
NFLX 
Kalshi permanently bans former GOP Rep. George Santos over illegal trading
The prediction market platform Kalshi issued former GOP Rep. George Santos a lifetime ban after he allegedly traded on whether he would attend this year's State of the Union address.
GOP 
LexinFintech Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
LexinFintech NASDAQ: LX reported second-quarter net income of CNY101 million as tighter funding conditions and broader industry risk concerns pressured its loan facilitation operations. Management said recent risk events involving certain industry peers prompted funding providers to tighten or suspend supply across the sector, affecting new loan originations and increasing uncertainty around asset quality.
LX 
