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Moody's upgrades Vodafone hybrid debt on amended terms
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Moody's upgrades Vodafone hybrid debt on amended terms

Rating agency lifts ratings on four hybrid securities by one notch after changes to terms, citing improved financial flexibility and stable outlook.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Moody's affirms Nvidia's Aa1 rating on Ohio AI data center deal
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Moody's affirms Nvidia's Aa1 rating on Ohio AI data center deal

Rating agency cites Nvidia's $105bn residual value guarantee for a 4.25GW Ohio data center campus as key support for its investment-grade rating.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
eXoZymes achieves 10-fold NCT manufacturing productivity gain
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eXoZymes achieves 10-fold NCT manufacturing productivity gain

Optimized enzyme-based process slashes reaction time by over 80% and cuts costs more than 100-fold, accelerating commercialization plans for the nutraceutical compound.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
IM Cannabis approves 1-for-30 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance
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IM Cannabis approves 1-for-30 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance

Consolidation aims to lift share price above $1 minimum bid requirement within 180-day window. Trading on split basis to begin August 27.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Swiss investor backs Synhelion’s e-fuels to revive combustion engines
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Swiss investor backs Synhelion’s e-fuels to revive combustion engines

Kenny Eichenberger, a Mercedes-Benz dealer turned investor, has taken a multi-million-franc stake in Synhelion, a Swiss firm producing synthetic fuels for aviation, shipping and road transport. He sees e-fuels as a potential lifeline for internal combustion engines.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
Pennsylvania imposes strict rules on AI data centers amid growing scrutiny
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Pennsylvania imposes strict rules on AI data centers amid growing scrutiny

Governor Josh Shapiro signs executive order requiring environmental safeguards, local approvals and transparency for new AI data centers. Amazon’s $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania is affected.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
WhiteFiber shares slump 24% after $250M convertible note plan
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WhiteFiber shares slump 24% after $250M convertible note plan

Proposed $250 million convertible note offering and $60 million property buyout spook investors. Shares fall to $20.50 in after-hours trading.

Markets Desk · 20 Aug 2026
WhiteFiber shares drop 25% after $250 mln convertible note offering
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WhiteFiber shares drop 25% after $250 mln convertible note offering

AI infrastructure firm plans to raise $250 million via 2032 convertible notes, with proceeds earmarked for data center expansion and potential acquisitions. Shares fell sharply in after-hours trading.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
FCC probes Disney’s DEI practices as agency defends investigation
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FCC probes Disney’s DEI practices as agency defends investigation

FCC Chair Brendan Carr says no decision has been made yet on revoking Disney’s ABC licenses amid a probe into diversity initiatives. The agency faces pushback over its early review of the broadcaster’s eight owned stations.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
CCC Intelligent shares surge 8% on takeover report
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CCC Intelligent shares surge 8% on takeover report

Software firm's stock jumps after Bloomberg reports Copart is considering an acquisition. Copart shares dip 0.6% in reaction.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Genentech completes $2 bln North Carolina biomanufacturing facility
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Genentech completes $2 bln North Carolina biomanufacturing facility

Structural framework finished for Genentech's first East Coast plant, part of a $50 bln Roche commitment to U.S. biotech infrastructure. Facility to employ 2,000+ once operational.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Liberty Energy targets 3 GW power capacity by 2029 as AI drives efficiency gains
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Liberty Energy targets 3 GW power capacity by 2029 as AI drives efficiency gains

Denver-based Liberty Energy outlined plans to expand power generation to 3 GW by 2029, leveraging AI-driven logistics and equipment monitoring while maintaining a 23% historical cash return on capital. Shares fell 3.8% to $21.39.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaign adds ex-minister, market figures to policy team
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaign adds ex-minister, market figures to policy team

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro appoints Adolfo Sachsida, Daniella Marques, and other market-linked advisors to bolster his economic policy team ahead of October’s election.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
NowVertical shares surge 32% on Q2 2026 profit growth, revenue beat
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NowVertical shares surge 32% on Q2 2026 profit growth, revenue beat

NowVertical Group reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $9.7 million in Q2 2026, with adjusted EBITDA rising 41% to $1.5 million. The company’s stock climbed 31.82% following the earnings update.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Steve Cohen buys stakes in JPMorgan and U.S. Treasuries via managed account
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Steve Cohen buys stakes in JPMorgan and U.S. Treasuries via managed account

Congressman Steve Cohen disclosed investments in JPMorgan Chase CDs and Treasury bills through his Stephens Advantage Account, with both positions maturing in August 2027. Holdings valued between $100,001 and $250,000 each.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Singularity Future Technology raises $1.8M via registered direct offering
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Singularity Future Technology raises $1.8M via registered direct offering

Singularity Future Technology priced a $1.8 million registered direct offering of 600,000 shares at $3 each. The deal, led by Univest Securities, is expected to close Wednesday pending customary conditions.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
U.S. sees low odds of Canada tariff deal before deadline
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U.S. sees low odds of Canada tariff deal before deadline

Trump administration signals limited prospect of agreement as 50% duties on Canadian goods near; leaders hold final call amid rising tensions.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Taboola to power NBC News display ads in expanded deal
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Taboola to power NBC News display ads in expanded deal

Partnership expands beyond native ads to programmatic display campaigns on NBCNews.com and TODAY.com, leveraging Taboola's Realize platform for performance-based advertising.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Hays board reshuffles committees, disbands sustainability panel
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Hays board reshuffles committees, disbands sustainability panel

Helen Cunningham named Remuneration Committee chair as Joe Hurd joins; sustainability oversight moves to the board after panel is dissolved.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Euro zone bond yields surge to two-decade highs amid debt concerns
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Euro zone bond yields surge to two-decade highs amid debt concerns

German 10-year yield hits 15-year peak as France and Italy follow; ECB tightening bets rise to 45 bps. Oil climbs above $92 a barrel on geopolitical risks.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Total Wireless, Western Union expand money transfer services to 2,000+ U.S. stores
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Total Wireless, Western Union expand money transfer services to 2,000+ U.S. stores

Partnership enables fee-free monthly transfers for eligible customers through 2026. Services include bill payments and money orders alongside 5G plans.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
U.S. sanctions British Virgin Islands firm linked to Venezuela oil sector
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U.S. sanctions British Virgin Islands firm linked to Venezuela oil sector

Sanctions target Bluwaves Properties Limited, an offshore entity with ties to North American Blue Energy Partners, a major Venezuelan private oil producer. The move follows a $300 million sale by U.S. energy magnate Harry Sargeant III.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Etched raises $700 million at $21 billion valuation for AI inference chips
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Etched raises $700 million at $21 billion valuation for AI inference chips

AI hardware startup Etched secures $700 million in fresh funding, doubling its valuation to $21 billion as it scales production of specialized inference clusters. Lead investor Jane Street among backers including Sequoia and Blackstone.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
Rockpool Acquisitions’ ELG takeover delayed by funding shortfall
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Rockpool Acquisitions’ ELG takeover delayed by funding shortfall

European Lingerie Group failed to secure required investor capital, delaying its reverse takeover by Rockpool and raising recovery risks for the British firm.

Markets Desk · 19 Aug 2026
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