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Tim Cook scores $47 million pay deal to stay on as Apple's chairman
Tim Cook is poised to earn about $47 million in annual salary and stock awards as Apple's chairman. Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO this week after 15 years in the top job.
AAPL Chevron outlines $7 billion plan to expand in Venezuela
Chevron says it will expand its operations in Venezuela, following the Trump administration's move for a Pentagon-backed plan to develop the country's oil reserves.
CVX Lawsuit challenges Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before U.S. warrant
The plaintiffs allege that Tether acted in response to an informal U.S. law-enforcement request more than three months before a seizure warrant was issued.
Ethereum whale returns with a $44M bet: ETH's $2.5K resistance still holds
An Ethereum whale opened a 25x long on 18,587 ETH worth $44.85 million despite rising liquidation risks.
Berkshire CEO Abel says Alphabet a 'significant player' in AI after growing stake in Q2
Berkshire CEO Abel says Alphabet a 'significant player' in AI after growing stake in Q2
GOOG 
Blowout Guidance Sends SharkNinja Shares Higher
SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) shares up 81.6% since first outlier inflow in September 2024.
SN 
Jim Cramer Rejected This AI Stock Before It Rose Over 30% in August
Jim Cramer spent the last week of August 2026 arguing with himself about Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI | SMCI Price Prediction). On August 25, during his lightning round on Mad Money, a viewer asked about the AI server maker.
SMCI 
XRP Price Prediction Ahead of Clarity Act
XRP price fell 2.29% to $1.33 on September 2 as investors reduced risk exposure. The broader crypto market declined by 0.91% within the past 24 hours, with total capitalization close to 2.6 trillion.
Ripple Sees XRP ETFs Pull In $170M as Institutions Build Their Positions
XRP ETFs pull in fresh institutional inflows while price tests $1.33 support. Full technical breakdown plus an early-stage L3 presale alternative.
UBS upgrades InterContinental Hotels Group to buy, raises price target to $188
UBS has upgraded Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC (LSE:IHG), the hotel operator, to 'buy' from 'neutral', raising its price target to $188 from $157.65. The broker said IHG's shares, up 2% at 1$59.10, now trade at a discount to certain peers despite its strong long-term track record in global lodging.
UBS 
Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93
Bitcoin fell 1% since midnight as Brent jumped past $93 and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.8%.
Urban Outfitters: Great Valuation For Strong Sales Performance
Urban Outfitters, Inc. remains undervalued despite robust Q2 results and stable comps growth, underperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Urban Outfitters' diverse brands, accelerating wholesale channel, and Nuuly's subscription growth underpin a compelling investment thesis amid sector rebound. A fortress balance sheet with $945M cash and no debt enables aggressive buybacks and supports a 10.5x ex-cash forward P/E valuation.
URBN 
Apple's New CEO Hypes Product Launch in First Employee Address
Apple's new CEO previewed a “phenomenal” iPhone launch in his first comments to employees. John Ternus became Apple's chief executive Monday (Sept.
AAPL 
Jim Cramer: Hyperscalers ‘Wrecked Their Balance Sheets', But Apple Carries Twice Alphabet's Debt
On Tim Cook's final day as chief executive, Jim Cramer delivered a verdict that reframes the entire hyperscaler debate.
AAPL 
Why Microsoft stock could see upto 20% more upside despite gaining 30% since earnings
Investor concerns over software-sector weakness and excessive artificial intelligence spending are easing, giving Microsoft shares fresh momentum as Wall Street gains confidence in the company's ability to turn its AI investments into returns. Bank of America analyst Tal Liani believes the rally has further room to run.
MSFT 
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: A Dell Of A Quarter
Dell Technologies (DELL) delivered a blowout Q2, with revenue up 58% and a $25B boost to full-year guidance, driven by AI-optimized server demand. MongoDB (MDB) posted strong double-digit growth and raised FY27 guidance, but shares fell 13% premarket due to a 12% rise in AI and infrastructure expenses.
DELL 
Chevron Readies Plans to Invest $7 Billion, Double Production in Venezuela
Chevron is taking steps to more than double its production in Venezuela, planning to invest more than $7 billion in the country over the next five years.
CVX 
USD/JPY at Highest Level Since July: Carry Trade Weighs on the Yen
USD/JPY consolidated near 160.25 on Wednesday, hovering close to its highest level since late July. Pressure on the yen has intensified amid a global bond sell-off, with the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds rising to 3% for the first time since 1996 – increasing the cost of servicing Japan's massive national debt and heightening concerns about fiscal sustainability.
Evergy: Data Centers Are Accelerating The Company's Growth
Evergy is positioned for accelerated growth, driven by unprecedented data center contracts and a 12% annual regulated asset base expansion. I assign EVRG a Buy rating with a $93 target price, reflecting robust future earnings growth and a high-growth platform status versus peers. EVRG's strategy leverages a balanced energy mix and regulatory frameworks to attract major investments but faces public and regulatory scrutiny over rate increases.
EVRG 
CF Industries: Still Misunderstood, Still Undervalued
CF Industries Holdings remains a Buy, with compelling valuation despite recent earnings misses and ongoing commodity volatility. CF advanced on the $4B Blue Point blue ammonia project, targeting 2029 start-up and significant long-term EBITDA and FCF uplift. CF's North American gas advantage and strong balance sheet underpin resilience, enabling dividend hikes, buybacks, and strategic flexibility.
CF 
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations, more than doubling production through $7 billion investment
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations, more than doubling production through $7 billion investment
CVX 
Capital B raises $9M for Bitcoin treasury expansion
Capital B's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy could significantly influence its market valuation and position in the crypto finance sector. Capital B raises $9M for Bitcoin treasury expansion.
US traders bet on $95 oil as Hormuz conflict escalates
Prediction market Polymarket now puts a 57% chance on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude touching $95 a barrel before the end of September. That probability has risen seven percentage points in recent trading, reflecting mounting fears over a widening confrontation between the United States and Iran.
BNO 
Filecoin Price Jumps 15% as Shorts Lose $1.5M
Filecoin jumps 15% as $1.54M in shorts are liquidated, AI storage costs boost sentiment, and a falling wedge breakout points toward $2.77.
Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Price Rally Hid a 60,000 BTC Whale Buying Spree
Wallets holding more than 100 bitcoin added roughly 60,000 BTC in August, according to Cryptoquant data, while smaller holders sold into the month's rally. The Chart Behind the Bitcoin Price Rally Cryptoquant analyst Woo Minkyu laid out the month gone by in a single chart, exposing a stark slip.
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.
CPER 
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 
