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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Extends Rocks and Gravel Theme

Weitz's fund re-bought Martin Marietta on its rocks and gravel theme. Its valuation gauge sits in the upper-70s, which the fund says signals strong return potential.

Crypto13d ago

Treasury Defines When a Stablecoin Is Issued in the US

Treasury's August 17 rulemaking defines where a stablecoin is legally issued and sold. Foreign issuers, exchanges and wallet providers face new compliance requirements under the GENIUS Act.

Stocks13d ago

PIF Assets Reach SAR 3.39 Trillion; Strategy Eyes 2026-2030

PIF's AuM hit SAR 3.39 trillion in 2025, with 211 portfolio companies driving 11% of Saudi non-oil GDP. The fund's 2026-2030 strategy targets value realization and competitive ecosystems.

Crypto13d ago

Treasury Sets Stablecoin Issuer Definitions Under GENIUS Act

The Treasury proposed definitions for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, with a 60-day comment period. The law's effective date faces delays as Congress debates changes.

Commodities13d ago

CRC Buys Crimson Midstream, Sees Transport Relief in Q4

CRC agreed to buy Crimson's 2,000-mile crude pipeline network for about 4.4x EBITDA, while a temporary transport dispute cost $25M in Q2. The company sees Q3 realizations as the low point and expects relief in Q4.

Crypto13d ago

Chainalysis Sues US Government in $94.66M Contract Fight

Chainalysis sues DHS and ICE over a $94.66 million contract awarded to TRM Labs without competitive bidding. The case could reshape how the government procures blockchain analytics tools for financial crime work.

Stocks13d ago

Saudi Construction Activity Hits Second-Highest Level in July

The Al Rajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index hit 55.2 in July, the second-highest since launch, as infrastructure and residential building drove fresh demand.

Crypto13d ago

Chainalysis Sues US Government Over ICE Contract Award to TRM Labs

Chainalysis sues DHS and ICE in federal claims court, arguing a sole-source contract to rival TRM Labs violated competitive bidding rules. A decision is requested by Sept. 10.

Stocks13d ago

Stripe Pays More Than $7 Billion for AI Startup OpenRouter

OpenRouter raised at a $1.3 billion valuation months ago, and Stripe's $7 billion deal hands the payments processor access to more than 400 AI models.

Stocks13d ago

Target's Digital Twin Lifts On-Shelf Availability 2.5%

Target's Proxima digital twin fixes inventory flow before launch. Fresh-food pilot lifted on-shelf availability 2.5%; Houston simulations hit 98% accuracy.

Stocks13d ago

Hayden Panettiere's Memoir Details PPD, Addiction, Custody Battle

Hayden Panettiere's new memoir details her postpartum depression, addiction struggles, and the decision to give Wladimir Klitschko full custody of their daughter. She died Aug. 16 at 36.

Crypto13d ago

Binance Handed Russian Authorities User Data in Terror Financing Case

Binance provided Russian authorities with transaction records and PII of a client accused of financing terrorism via crypto donations to Ukraine, raising compliance questions.