Stock Market & Financial News
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).
OCC 
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.
BE 
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.
UAL 
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.
GOOG 
Read This Before Buying VYM. Retirement Investors Are Losing This Critical Income Sleeve.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) markets itself as a foundational income holding, but VYM's trailing yield has drifted down to roughly 2.21%, while its largest position is an AI chipmaker.
VYM 
Kalshi bans George Santos for life over State of the Union bets
Kalshi has banned former Republican Rep. George Santos from its platform for life, the first time the prediction market company has taken such an action.
STOSF 
Trilogy Metals: Washington Is Now Part Of The Capital Stack
Trilogy Metals is positioned to benefit from U.S. government alignment, a reinstated Ambler Road permit, and a defined permitting schedule for the Arctic Project. TMQ's Arctic Project boasts a high-grade, polymetallic resource, with a 2023 feasibility study showing a $1.11B after-tax NPV and 22.8% IRR, supporting district-scale potential. The Department of War's $35.6M strategic investment, including board representation and warrants, signals strong federal support but introduces dilution and is not construction financing.
TMQ 
Buy Dell Technologies Stock Before Q2 Earnings as AI Server Demand Soars?
Dell Technologies (DELL) is set to report Q2 results after-market hours on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with expectations running high following explosive growth in its AI infrastructure business.
DELL 
Russia's Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading, Plans Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told state media that trading could hit 4 trillion rubles in its first year, as the bank prepares to broaden crypto-backed lending once regulators sign off.
IREN vs. CIFR: Which Bitcoin Miner Is the Better AI Play?
IREN Limited IREN and Cipher Digital Inc. CIFR started from the same advantage — access to large amounts of power built for Bitcoin mining. The infrastructure has become more valuable as AI developers and hyperscalers compete for data center capacity, turning both companies into increasingly direct plays on the shortage of powered sites.
IREN 
Contrarian Signal Flashing for Ciena Stock
Shares of Ciena Corporation (NYSE:CIEN) have taken a breather since their June 3 25-year high of $637.51.
CIEN 
Toyota Motor: Growth, High Profitability, 9.5x P/E
Toyota Motor Corporation leverages its global leadership in hybrid technology and consumer trust to drive durable revenue and operating income growth. TM reported 10% year-over-year revenue growth in the first fiscal quarter, reaching 13.5 trillion yen, primarily from strong hybrid model sales. Toyota trades at a forward P/E of 9.5x FY 2028 earnings, reflecting its dominant hybrid position and robust profitability versus U.S. peers.
TM 
Why is Micron stock gaining today
Micron Technology (MU) shares rose 1.6% on Monday as investors continued to assess whether structural changes in the memory market could reduce the company's historically high earnings volatility. Micron shares have more than tripled this year but trade at just above six times forward earnings.
MU 
3 Marijuana Stocks To Focus On For Future Growth And Profits
Marijuana stock investors are watching for new market potential. With all the new laws and changes, the possibilities to make money are there. Now, much of this sector has forever been one that is almost impossible to gauge. Meaning the volatility is so high that even the best company news may not impact trading like other public companies.
GTBIF 
Tesla's stock is leading S&P 500 gainers as investors prepare for a Cybercab launch
The company is seemingly getting closer to rolling out a vehicle that comes without a steering wheel or pedals.
TSLA 
Advisors Rethink Equal Weighting Amid Equity Concentration
Rising equity concentration is prompting advisors to rethink portfolio construction. However, they also want to avoid simply swapping top-heavy market risk for new factor risks.
EQL 
Vanguard's First Index Fund Turns 50: Celebrating VFINX
As the month of August came to a close, the first index mutual fund got to celebrate a key milestone. The mutual fund in question is the Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFINX), which originally launched on August 31, 1976.
VOO 
Gold slips as Warsh Fed hike bets, Oil rally lift US yields
Gold slips as Warsh Fed hike bets, Oil rally lift US yields
ARM vs. NVDA: Which AI Chip Designer is Worth Investing in?
NVIDIA's faster growth, integrated AI platform, strong cash generation and lower valuation make it the stronger investment choice over Arm Holdings.
ARM 
UBCP Upgraded to Outperform on Deposit Growth, Strong Margins
United Bancorp's improving earnings, margin expansion, deposit growth and higher dividends support the upgrade.
UBCP 
Metaplanet's bitcoin is worth less than it paid as another 2,400 coins reach Coinbase
Metaplanet sent 4,750 BTC to Coinbase Prime in a week while Bitcoin trades near $78,000, far under the firm's average acquisition cost of about $96,191.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
SAIC 
Bitwise's XRP ETF Surpasses $500 Million in Assets Just Months After Launch
Bitwise's spot exchange-traded fund reached $500 million in assets under management nine months after its market debut. The issuing firm holds approximately 364.8 million XRP tokens in custody as of the end of August. Total combined assets across all XRP ETFs in the US market reached $1.53 billion.
