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Paladin Energy Highlights Langer Heinrich Ramp-Up, PLS Licensing Path at Investor Day
Paladin Energy TSE: PDN said it completed the ramp-up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia during fiscal 2026, while advancing its Patterson Lake South, or PLS, project in Saskatchewan toward a targeted construction-license decision by the end of 2027.
PALAF UNI Jumps 16% as Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Hits $1.3B
Robinhood Chain recorded 5.52 million daily transactions as tokenized stocks and meme coins create new trading pairs across the network.
Bitcoin ETFs notch best month of 2026 as BTC gains 25% in August
US spot Bitcoin ETFs reduced their year-to-date net outflows by 66% as Bitcoin gained about 25% in August, while Ether ETFs turned positive year-to-date at $732 million and XRP ETFs reached $502 million.
Hydreight Technologies: A Strong Quarter With Some Yellow Flags (Rating Downgrade)
Hydreight Technologies is downgraded from Strong Buy to Buy after Q2 2026 revealed slowing sequential growth and margin pressure. NURS Q2 revenue grew 12% QoQ to $28M, missing expectations and raising concerns about achieving FY2026's $150M guidance. Gross margin fell to 19.4% due to increased pharmacy sales and pricing concessions, while cash burn remained elevated amid rapid expansion.
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Capital B raises €7.6 million in Adam Back deal to expand Bitcoin treasury
Capital B has raised €7.6 million from strategic investor Adam Back through a new private placement that could fund the purchase of 376 more Bitcoin and take its holdings to 3,521 BTC. Capital B said on Sept.
USD/JPY Turns Lower as BOJ Hawk Echoes Bessent
USD/JPY has printed a bearish reversal candle on the four-hourly timeframe, followed by a break of the uptrend in place since August 20, with the move backed by a clear fundamental catalyst as BOJ officials continue to portray a far more hawkish outlook than what was seen earlier in the year.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges to $83 After Hashdex ETF Addition and Whale Activity
The HYPE token from Hyperliquid is currently valued at approximately $83, marking a 1.29% increase following the simultaneous announcement of two significant developments. Investment firm Hashdex incorporated HYPE into its diversified spot cryptocurrency ETF, while Hyperliquid Strategies expanded its equity financing capability to $2.5 billion.
EPAM Systems: AI Is Eating The Old Business, But 8.7x Earnings Is Too Cheap
EPAM Systems faces near-term revenue headwinds as AI cannibalizes legacy services, but trades at just 8.7x forward non-GAAP earnings. AI-native revenue now exceeds 11% of EPAM, growing double-digit sequentially, while margins and adjusted EPS are improving despite flat topline growth. Engine Capital's activist push for a $750M buyback leverages EPAM's strong balance sheet and could materially shrink the share count at current valuations.
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Aminex jumps 24% as Ntorya targets first gas in December
Aminex PLC (LSE:AEX) shares jumped almost 24% to 1.95p after the company's revised implementation programme had been agreed for the Ntorya gas development in Tanzania, targeting first production in December 2026. The shares were up 23.8% from their previous close of 1.58p.
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US Commerce Department Deploys Chainlink (LINK) Oracles to Broadcast GDP Data Across 10 Blockchains
In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Commerce has integrated Chainlink's oracle infrastructure to transmit verified economic statistics onto public blockchain networks. The Bureau of Economic Analysis serves as the source for three critical metrics: real GDP figures, the PCE Price Index, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers.
Strategy CEO defends selling BTC at $60K, buying at $80K
Strategy CEO Phong Le says capital costs justified selling Bitcoin near $60,000 before buying 4,603 BTC at an average $80,318.
Volvo Car Sales Slip on China, U.S. Weakness
Global sales fell 7.4% on year in the quarter, with demand hit by continuing market challenges in the U.S. and China.
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Circle expands USDC trading reach across OKX markets
Circle and OKX have expanded their USDC partnership to increase the stablecoin's liquidity and use across spot, margin and futures markets on the crypto exchange. Circle said on Sept.
USD/JPY Forecast: One Last Dollar Rally, Then a Two-Year Yen Recovery?
Westpac analysts expect USD/JPY to test 162 in September before retreating to 154 by end-2027 and 146 by the end of 2028. The US Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate slipped to 159.6004 on Wednesday, leaving Westpac's September forecast target of 162 around 1.5% above spot.
Legence: Expecting A Bounce Back In 2027
Legence Corp. is rated a Strong Buy, driven by robust earnings growth and integration benefits from the Bowers Group acquisition. Despite margin pressure from Bowers, LGN raised guidance, now targeting $450 million adjusted EBITDA in 2026 and trading at an attractive 9.39x EV/EBITDA. Private equity selling, notably Blackstone reducing its stake from 72% to 47%, has weighed on sentiment but does not reflect LGN's growth trajectory.
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Arbitrum (ARB) Rallies 30% as Robinhood Chain Records $1.92M Daily Revenue Milestone
The ARB token from Arbitrum witnessed a substantial 30%+ price increase within a 24-hour trading period, pushing its value to approximately 11 cents and escaping the 7–10 cent price corridor that had persisted since June 2026.
Arbitrum Holds $0.11 as Robinhood Chain Fuels ARB Rally
Arbitrum's ARB holds near $0.11 after a sharp rally as Robinhood Chain revenue boosts the Arbitrum ecosystem. Key ARB price levels and risks.
XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over eleven days as Goldman tops institutional holders
Spot XRP funds have logged nine straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest professional holders.
UK's TT Electronics profit soars as turnaround efforts gain traction
Electronic components maker TT Electronics forecast full-year profit to exceed current market expectations on Wednesday after posting a 37% jump in half-year profit, as orders increased and its turnaround efforts helped cut costs.
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Eneos acquisitions test Japanese oil giant's global ambitions
Top Japanese refiner Eneos Holdings , cash-rich and facing declining demand at home, is in the midst of a push to expand its overseas footprint, testing its ability to broaden its revenue sources and manage assets abroad.
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Micron stock is booming, but Nvidia may have just put a date on the easy money
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has been one of the biggest winners from the AI memory boom, with its shares up more than 200% this year as shortages push DRAM and HBM prices higher. Nvidia's latest filing helps explain why.
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Dundee Corporation: Hitting Highs, NAV Discount, Wait For Better Entry
Dundee is a mining investment firm focused on early-stage gold projects in tier-1 jurisdictions, leveraging technical and financial expertise. DDEJF traded at a 40% discount to NAV at Q2-end, reflecting a rare value opportunity for a company with ample cash and a mining asset portfolio. Key portfolio catalysts include feasibility studies, project restarts, and M&A activity, with both near- and long-term milestones ahead.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Surges 21.4% in August 2026: Technical Patterns Signal Potential Reversal
August 2026 proved to be Dogecoin's most successful month so far this year, with the popular meme cryptocurrency recording a 21.4% price appreciation based on CoinGecko tracking data. This upward movement coincided with improved market conditions across the broader cryptocurrency landscape and renewed investor risk appetite.
The Indian Rupee Is Nearing MUFG's 94 Target - USD/INR Forecast
MUFG's 94.00 USD/INR target is close, but oil near $96 and higher Treasury yields threaten further Indian Rupee gains. The US Dollar to Indian Rupee (USD/INR) exchange rate slipped to 94.9523 early on Wednesday, placing MUFG's 94.00 third-quarter forecast within roughly 1% of spot.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro pulls back from the top of a triangle pattern
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro pulls back from the top of a triangle pattern
A China indicator that greases risk-taking in stocks and bitcoin is flashing red
China's "credit impulse" is flashing red for risk assets.So far, bitcoin has mostly shrugged it off.
Solana (SOL) Eyes $150 Breakout Following Record-Breaking Network Activity in August
Solana (SOL) continues to trade in the $101 range following an impressive month of gains, prompting one prominent analyst to forecast a potential climb to $150 by the close of September.
BP names Ian Tyler as new chair
Oil major BP announces Ian Tyler will become its next chair, taking the position immediately.
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Remixpoint dumps ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE to focus crypto strategy on Bitcoin
Remixpoint has sold its entire altcoin portfolio for ¥878.8 million, leaving the Japanese listed company with roughly 1,506 Bitcoin as its only cryptocurrency holding.
Thai Businessmen Sue Tether Over $42M Freeze Without Legal Authorization
A legal challenge has been mounted against Tether by two Thai entrepreneurs in New York's federal court system, alleging the digital currency company locked $42.4 million worth of USDT without proper legal backing.
