Stock Market & Financial News
Tether Sued for $42.4M USDT Freeze Tied to Alleged Pig-Butchering Case
Thai plaintiffs claim Tether froze wallets on an informal HSI request without a warrant.
USD/JPY at highest level since July: Carry trade weighs on the Yen
USD/JPY at highest level since July: Carry trade weighs on the Yen
Strategy CEO says selling bitcoin at $60,000 before buying at $80,000 was the ‘right trade'
Strategy CEO Phong Le defended selling bitcoin at $60,000 before buying at $80,000, citing corporate capital costs.
Chile copper thieves are thwarting security measures on mine trains
Gangs raiding copper trains across Chile's remote Atacama Desert are growing bolder and more tactically sophisticated, breaching anti-theft protections that had worked for years, miner Antofagasta Plc warned in a memo reviewed by Reuters.
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Chevron expands Venezuela position, to invest $7 billion in next five years
Chevron said on Wednesday it had agreed with Venezuela on updated terms for its joint ventures in the country and plans to invest more than $7 billion over the next five years, targeting production of about 600,000 bpd.
CVX 
Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 as global bond selloff tests post-rally resilience
Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 as global bond yields surge and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push oil prices higher.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Rises 24.95% in August Ahead of September Senate Vote
Bitcoin enters September after two strong months as traders watch a Senate procedural vote on crypto regulation set for September 15.
Corero spikes 10% on $3.9 million UK telecom and NeoCloud deals
Shares in Corero Network Security PLC (AIM:CNS, OTCQB:DDOSF) rose 10% to 8p after itech vendor secured a combined $3.9 million in new agreements to deploy its sovereign cybersecurity defences across the UK telecommunications sector and the global NeoCloud sector. At the heart of the operational update is a pivotal five-year contract worth $3.4 million with a leading UK-based tier 1 fixed and mobile telecommunications provider.
CNS 
GCOW: Global Dividends Assured By Free Cash Flow
The Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF offers a 4.5% yield from a diversified, cash-flow-screened global portfolio. The fund excels in value characteristics, international diversification, and moderate risk, but carries a high expense ratio and underperforms the global equity benchmark ACWI. GCOW suits dividend-focused investors prioritizing yield and fundamentals, while FGD is a compelling alternative for dividends, and GLOF offers superior long-term total returns.
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First Financial Bancorp.: Strong Profitability With Room For Further Upside
First Financial Bancorp presents an attractive risk/reward profile, combining strong profitability, a robust 3.98% net interest margin, and disciplined loan growth. FFBC trades at a discounted 10.4x P/E and 1.15x P/B, below sector medians, despite high operational efficiency and a record $83.9 million adjusted net income in Q2 2026. Acquisitions, including BankFinancial and the upcoming $208 million Finward Bancorp deal, are expected to drive further loan growth and cost synergies.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for September 2nd
LCUT, CURI, OSCR, CTOS and CHYM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 2, 2026.
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Ethereum Rainbow Chart predicts ETH price for end of September 2026
The Ethereum (ETH) Rainbow Chart suggests ETH could trade at approximately $2,551 by the end of September 2026, placing the cryptocurrency in the model's Accumulate zone.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD tests $4,300 amid Fed tightening hopes, geopolitical tensions
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD tests $4,300 amid Fed tightening hopes, geopolitical tensions
TT Electronics H1 Earnings Call Highlights
TT Electronics LON: TTG said first-half adjusted operating profit rose 37% to £18.5 million as cost actions, an electronics manufacturing turnaround and the closure of an underperforming U.S. site lifted margins.
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Denison Mines: Phoenix Is Becoming Real, But The Market Still Wants Proof
Denison Mines is transitioning from a uranium optionality play to a tangible developer, with Phoenix entering full-scale construction and first production targeted for 2028. DNN has adeptly monetized uranium inventory to fund Phoenix, minimizing dilution risk, though convertible debt and future funding needs remain material considerations. Execution on Phoenix's construction timeline, CapEx discipline, and maintaining project economics are the key value drivers over the next 18 months.
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GitLab Stock Soars 21% After Earnings. It's Still Not a Buy.
Be wary of chasing the coding platform's recent rally, with shares already up 46% over the past three months.
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Tether Sued Over Frozen $42.4 Million USDT
Two Thai businessmen sue Tether over a $42.4 million USDT freeze, claiming it happened before any warrant was issued.
DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent letters to eight companies about recent increases in retail beef prices.
WMT 
New Strong Sell Stocks for September 2nd
AGCO, AFYA and ASEKY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 2, 2026.
AFYA 
XRP Ledger Crosses 3 Billion Transactions in Network Milestone
XRP Ledger passes 3 billion transactions as Ripple releases 1 billion XRP from escrow in its latest scheduled monthly unlock.
Hyperliquid Strategies Expands Chardan Equity Facility to $2.5 Billion
Hyperliquid Strategies expands its Chardan equity facility to $2.5 billion, adding capacity to fund HYPE token purchases as its stock falls 7.3%.
Ripple opened a Wall Street equities desk and XRP is barely in the announcement
Ripple Prime launched a Delta One desk on Aug. 27 that lets hedge funds trade Apple, the S&P 500, and U.S. Treasuries through total return swaps without owning a single share.
Ryanair Cuts Traffic Target to Reduce Exposure to Unhedged Winter Oil
The budget airline said it expects winter traffic to be flat on year and that its capacity cut will reduce winter losses.
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The most popular merch at the US Open, from Honey Deuce tees to $600 Polo Ralph Lauren jackets
I checked out the items at the very (very) well-stocked US Open retail store. One sweatshirt is already sold out and reselling for more than three times the original price.
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Micron Stock Can't Catch a Break. It Does Have This One Big Catalyst.
Micron stock has stalled in recent months but memory prices keep rising and that should be reflected in its coming earnings.
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Cardano clears key voting thresholds for constitutional committee renewal by 0.18% margin
The pre-boundary vote shows how non-participating SPO stake can weigh against renewal even without an explicit No.
Ivanhoe Mines: Diversifying And Growing
Ivanhoe Mines Limited is positioned as a long-term value buy due to its several growth projects, and credible expansion into PGM, gold, and nickel. IVPAF's diversification strategy aims to transform it from a copper and zinc producer into a multi-asset, stable miner with a broader revenue base. The company's financial stability and favorable metals market outlook underpin confidence in its ability to execute growth plans and generate substantial revenues.
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Ethena Just Proposed Buybacks. How Does Its Plan Look for Investors?
Crypto projects have started returning value to their tokenholders, buying back tokens with real revenue the way public companies buy back stock, and voting to cut new supply. Ethena proposed a buyback program last week and ENA rose as much as 27% over the two days that followed.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense tech company. Palantir CEO Alex Karp is set to become its first lead investor.
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