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Pepcoin jumps 22% as crypto markets rebound and an S-1 filing for a PEPE ETF draws attention. Token outflows hit 4.54 trillion, the highest since 2024.
Prime Minister Modi detailed a regulatory shift to a 'permitted unless prohibited' model and highlighted the PLI scheme covering 14 sectors for manufacturing growth.
Suit alleges Capricor altered its pre-specified statistical analysis plan for Dermamiocel BLA without FDA review or agreement. Stock dropped 64% on July 27.
The Treasury doubled long-duration bond buybacks, injecting liquidity and weakening the dollar. Bitcoin surged 23.6% to $77K, ETFs pulled $1.6B, and the Fear & Greed Index swung from 29 to 72.
Buckle reported net income for its fiscal second quarter ended August 1, 2026. Management reiterated the company's policy of not providing future sales or earnings guidance during the call.
Gross margin widened 120 bps, cash flow turned positive. The industrial MRO platform added 1,200 customers and raised its full-year outlook to 16-18% growth.
Ava Labs exec John Nahas says crypto is in a 'pubescent teenage phase' but he's never been more bullish. Bitcoin climbs above $77k as Avalanche pivots to enterprise.
Co-op opened a new London store on Fulham Palace Road on Friday, creating 15 jobs and offering groceries, coffee, and parcel services near Charing Cross Hospital.
Bob & Berts opens Warrington café on Aug. 26, first in new UK expansion phase. 28-store chain, £24.3m sales in FY26, adds 20 jobs at 135-seat Golden Square outlet.
Targa's 20-year Exxon deal locks in cash flows, funds three plants (825 MMcf/d) and a pipeline, raising FY26 capex to $5B. First facilities due H1 2028.
Morrisons Palmers Green now lets shoppers order home, garden and DIY products from The Range, wilko and Homebase alongside groceries. The 800 sq ft hub opened Aug. 21 and offers next-day collection or home delivery.
Real-time rails let treasury hold cash until the contractual deadline, not days early. At 4%, holding $500M an extra day saves $55k. 88% of banks see high ROI.
Crypto ownership hits 67 million US adults, up 12 million in a year. Construction and manufacturing now account for 21% of holders, more than finance's 8% share.
Golar LNG locked in the world's earliest available FLNG slot with a fourth unit order. The $17B backlog and shipyard bottleneck support the growth case, but no charter and pending financing leave risks open.
Leveraged XRP and Coinbase-tracking ETFs led NYSE gainers as Bitcoin hit $77,646. The Teucrium 2x Long XRP fund and ProShares Ultra COIN saw heavy retail inflows.
CEO James Daunt explains how flattening hierarchies, trusting local booksellers, and ignoring centralized data drove Barnes & Noble's store expansion. The chain opened 57 stores in 2024 and plans 60 more this year.
Anthropic's Claude watermark flags translations and proofreads, not just deepfakes. EU law doesn't require that, policy experts say.
DFS returns to ITV's Saturday night lineup with an integrated marketing campaign tied to The Voice UK, following a similar BGT deal earlier this year.
Germany's BaFin published two warnings on 19 August 2026. The key question: when does a wallet app need a licence under MiCA? The answer hinges on who controls the keys.
Natural gas futures test $2.65 support as supply caps late-summer demand. Prices remain stuck in a tight range with the September contract nearing expiry and winter European demand a potential catalyst.
The Senate needs 60 votes to advance the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15. Brian Armstrong says it's possible. If not, the SEC and CFTC have their own rules ready.
MiCA requires exchanges to verify you own your wallet address on withdrawals over €1,000. Here are the methods, the timing trap, and how to avoid the queue.
PMS industry AUM rose 2% to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July; net inflows hit ₹4.66 lakh crore, with co-investment leading category growth at 10.2%.
PFRDA's Ramann says India's 35-40% pension replacement rate lags the 60% global standard as the regulator pushes to cover 30 crore in NPS/APY over four to five years.
Radico Khaitan launches Magic Moments Aam Panna, a raw mango vodka rolling out across 14 states. Flavoured variants now drive over 75% of India's vodka volumes, the company said.
Kotak Life reports 99.5% claim settlement ratio as demand for its ₹2 crore term insurance plan grows. Higher home loans and education costs drive shift to larger covers.
Casinos give 50 no-wagering free spins after a £10 spend; broadband pairs fixed rates with renewal perks. New retailers should pair offers with loyalty points.
WTI crude holds near $88 resistance, Brent near $94, as traders await Middle East headlines over the weekend. The 50-day EMA provides support near $86.50 for WTI and $92 for Brent. A ceasefire or escalation could break the neutral setup.
Griffin's letter details 100+ block trades worth $4B to cut exposure from the AI-focused fund. Bloom Energy (BE) was among stocks hit hardest, Alpha Score 46.
HOOD jumps 11% as Trump pushes the Clarity Act to classify most crypto as commodities. Goldman Sachs raises target to $123. Sector-wide rally lifts Coinbase, MARA.