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Tesla opens door to third-party robotaxi operators
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has published an interest form inviting businesses to buy Cybercab fleets or provide supporting infrastructure for its robotaxi network, signalling that the company's ambitions extend beyond running the service itself. The form went live ahead of Tesla's Cybercab event in Austin.
TSLA +0.56% USD/JPY Price, News Forecast: MUFG Targets 152 as Yen Rally Accelerates
The Dollar-Yen rate has already reached MUFG's end-Q4 forecast as intervention risk and expectations of further BoJ tightening support the Yen. The US Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate recovered to around 156.3 on Friday after sliding to 155.31, its lowest level for a month.
Sivers Semiconductors: A Post-Crash Entry Into An H2 2027 Photonics Ramp
Sivers Semiconductors is upgraded to Buy after a 78% decline, improved liquidity, and a more attractive valuation entry point. SIVEF addressed its funding overhang with a SEK 700m raise at high prices, resulting in manageable dilution and a stronger cash runway. Valuation reset to ~26x EV/sales (blended), with photonics-only at ~110x; ramp to ~$30m photonics revenue by 2027 is key for 1.5-2x upside.
SIVEF -2.04% Rocket Lab: Quality Is No Secret, And This Is Why I'm Cautious
Rocket Lab is an exceptional aerospace business with strong execution and a bright long-term future. RKLB trades at a steep 40x forward Price to Sales, a 20x premium to the sector median, making valuation a key concern. Management has consistently outperformed, beating analysts' estimates for eight consecutive quarters, boosting confidence in execution.
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Renasant: Strength Across The Board, Valuation Remains Attractive
Renasant is rated 'Buy', trading at a 30% discount to the sector despite strong EPS growth and a 2.4% yield. RNST delivered robust 2Q26 results, with EPS up 36% YoY and efficiency ratio improving to 57.9%, signaling strong operating leverage. Loan and deposit growth, supported by new account openings and stable asset quality, underpins positive earnings momentum into 2H26.
RNST -1.17% 
EUR/USD Analysis: Downtrend Breakout Still Lacks Confirmation
Today, 4 September, the market's main focus is the August US employment report. According to CNBC, the consensus forecast calls for just 53,000 nonfarm jobs to be added following July's decline, highlighting the continued weakness of the labour market.
Richardson Electronics: The Turnaround Is Real, The Cash Flow Is Not
Richardson Electronics is upgraded to a soft Buy (B-) at ~$16.56, following a strong Q4 beat and confirmation of its turnaround. Q4 FY26 saw revenue up 27.6% and non-GAAP EPS of $0.21, driven by semiconductor and RF/microwave demand, with management signaling continued growth into 2027. BESS shipments mark a new growth leg, with a pipeline of 50+ opportunities and a multi-million-dollar order expected in fiscal Q1 2027.
RELL +2.49% 
XRP Price at a Crossroads: Can Bulls Break $1.55?
XRP price is trading near $1.38 after its August rally. Here are the key $1.35 support and $1.43 - $1.55 resistance levels to watch.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: US Dollar recovery is likely to be tested at 156.70 area
USD/JPY Price Forecast: US Dollar recovery is likely to be tested at 156.70 area
Gold: Rebound on softer Fed expectations – OCBC
Gold: Rebound on softer Fed expectations – OCBC
Ethereum Whale Keeps Offloading as ETH Price Rockets Past $2.5K
Ethereum's dominance is above 11% after the latest leg up.
Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $731M, highest since January as BTC reclaims $80K
US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, though CryptoQuant flagged weak fresh demand and a key $83,000 test.
Robinhood Chain just flipped Solana in daily revenue, and the free ride ends in 27 days
A two-month-old Layer 2 chain is out-earning every blockchain on Earth, powered by a memecoin casino and a gas subsidy that expires at the end of September. Two months ago, Robinhood launched a blockchain.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD corrects $66.30 amid caution ahead of US NFP data
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD corrects $66.30 amid caution ahead of US NFP data
PDI: Too Cheap To Sell, Too Risky To Buy
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund offers a 17% yield and trades at a rare discount to NAV, historically a buying opportunity. PDI's distribution is structurally too high, with net investment income consistently failing to cover payouts, leading to significant NAV erosion. The fund's payout ratio has exceeded 100% for four of the past five years, raising sustainability concerns despite recent rate environment shifts.
PDI -0.14% 
European shares edge lower ahead of US jobs data; Volkswagen jumps
European shares ticked lower on Friday ahead of closely watched U.S. jobs data, while Volkswagen's shares rallied after the automaker announced a major transformation plan that includes 50,000 job cuts.
VWAGY -1.37% 
Bottomline taps Chainlink to bring blockchain payments to 600 banks
Bottomline has partnered with Chainlink to connect a payments network processing more than $16 trillion annually with public and private blockchains, giving over 600 bank customers a route to cross-chain and cross-border settlement while retaining ISO 20022 messaging.
Anthropic looks set to tie up $15bn of pre-IPO funding
Anthropic is close to finalising an expansion of its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, clearing a key hurdle before the AI company files publicly for its highly anticipated IPO. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is leading the process, with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup also holding prominent roles on the facility.
MS -2.41% 
IMF: El Salvador Has Not Used Public Funds to Buy Bitcoin, Yet In Profit
El Salvador, the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, has continued to buy around 1 BTC per day. However, the IMF says the government has not used public money to buy Bitcoin since June 2025. As a result, the IMF has approved the next $140 million payment from its $1.4 billion loan program.
My 21%+ Yielding Portfolio Update - Latest Changes And Performance
My ultra-high-yield portfolio now includes GPTY, replacing UTES:CA to enhance AI/tech diversification and total return potential. GPTY's call-spread strategy and actual stock holdings have delivered a 32.42% total return over six months, outperforming FEPI, AIPI, and QQQ. Portfolio yield has increased to 26.20%, with 1-year total return averaging 37.15%, both substantially ahead of major benchmarks.
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XRP News: Ripple Rallies on Fed Dovish Tone, $10 Dream Returns
XRP rallies on dovish Fed signals as traders eye key resistance levels and revive $10 price targets. Full technical breakdown inside.
Bitcoin Is Back Above $80,000, But Fidelity Says the Bear Market May Not Be Over Yet
Fidelity believes that while Bitcoin's strong August rally and other factors offer reasons for optimism, none confirm that the bear market has ended.
Gold and Silver Forecast: Will US Jobs Data Break $4,500?
Gold and silver prices are recovering as rate hike expectations ease, while the U.S. jobs report could determine whether both metals break above key resistance levels.
AbbVie: Shares Defy Sell-Side Downgrades, And That's Bullish (Technical Analysis)
AbbVie remains a 'Buy', supported by robust fundamentals, a strong immunology portfolio, and attractive valuation metrics. The recent $11B Apogee Therapeutics acquisition enhances ABBV's pipeline in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with only modest near-term EPS dilution. Q2 results beat expectations, driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while technicals and momentum favor continued upside toward a $292 price target.
ABBV -0.57% 
$544,850,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Surges to $81,000
Bitcoin is rallying 5% to $81,000 as the US Dollar Index drops amid signs of Bank of Japan intervention and strong expectations for a September rate hike. Markets are drawing parallels to the volatility seen in 2024. The post $544,850,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Surges to $81,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Should Bitcoin traders look out for warning signs after BTC surges past $80K?
$76,000 remains a key level to watch despite Bitcoin's recent bullishness.
Metals One secures £4m funding package to advance gold projects
Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1, FRA:HT7, OTCQB:MTOPF), the critical and precious metals developer focused on gold and uranium, has secured £4 million in gross funding from YA II PN, a fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global. Yorkville and its affiliates are barred from holding short positions in Metals One shares while the note remains outstanding, and cannot own more than 9.99% of the company's share capital through warrant exercises.
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Ultra Clean: AI Growth Is Surging And The Market Still Looks Too Cautious
Ultra Clean Holdings is rated Buy at $65, with strong revenue growth and an attractive 11x 2027 P/E, but not Strong Buy due to cash flow and concentration risks. Q2 2026 revenue rose 24% to $644.9M, with Q3 guidance of $700–$750M and EPS of $0.83–$1.03, driven by AI-related semiconductor complexity. Gross margin improvement is underway, but over 60% of revenue comes from two customers, and inventory buildup has led to negative operating cash flow.
UCTT +0.75% 
Chainlink Data Feeds go live on Tempo
Chainlink Data Feeds are live on Tempo, giving stablecoin applications market data for collateral, exchange rates and automated risk controls.
Uniswap Labs buys PONS as Robinhood Chain launchpad fees surge
Uniswap Labs has purchased PONS, the token of a Robinhood Chain launchpad generating $5.95 million in daily fees, as PONS climbed to a new all-time high above $0.52.
