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U.S. issues licenses to expand investment in Venezuela’s telecom sector
Two Treasury Department general licenses permit new contracts, infrastructure upgrades and payment processing for Venezuelan telecom firms. Licenses published Friday allow broader business engagement while maintaining sanctions framework.
S&P upgrades Somnigroup to 'BB+' on debt reduction, positive outlook
Rating agency cites improved leverage metrics, Mattress Firm integration, and forecasted EBITDA growth. Outlook remains positive with potential further upgrade.
SEC charges ex-Bank of America banker with insider trading
Jason Satsky allegedly tipped Gavin Wolfe about an $8.1 billion buyout of South Jersey Industries, enabling illegal profits of $18.5 million. SEC seeks fines and trading bans.
Nvidia fiscal Q2 2027 earnings: $92B revenue seen, margin focus ahead
Analysts expect Nvidia to report $91.9B in revenue for fiscal Q2 2027, with gross margins and China demand among key watchpoints after four straight upside surprises.
FDA clears 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products for Philip Morris
Regulator authorizes all 9mg variants and one 11mg variant of ZYN ULTRA, while additional 11mg products remain under review. PMI plans to expand its smoke-free portfolio.
Hedge funds and mutual funds pile into AI infrastructure stocks
Goldman Sachs identifies Bloom Energy, Flex and Seagate Technology as the most widely added AI names by both hedge and mutual funds in Q2. Financials sector exposure hits multi-year highs.
U.S. economic data due Monday: Chicago Fed index, Treasury bill auctions
Chicago Fed activity gauge and $50 billion in 3- and 6-month Treasury bill sales headline Monday’s U.S. data slate. Previous readings show modest contraction and steady yields.
Key earnings to watch next week beyond Nvidia
PDD, Intuit, Salesforce and CrowdStrike report alongside Marvell Technology and consumer-health names. Earnings reflect AI demand, Chinese spending and beaten-down software valuations.
German CDU leader urges EU tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
Lower Saxony's CDU chairman calls for swift EU import duties on Chinese hybrid vehicles, citing subsidized competition and rising import pressure. Volkswagen's Wolfsburg base highlighted as regional concern.
Canada’s Big Six banks enter Q3 2026 earnings on four-quarter beat streaks
All six lenders report between Aug 25-27 as consensus EPS estimates rise 5.6% to 12.1% over the past year, while shares pull back 5% to 7% from recent highs.
Greenland approves rare earths license transfer to Greenland Mines
Government of Greenland grants approval for transfer of mineral exploration license for the Sarfartoq neodymium-praseodymium project, a key step in Greenland Mines' acquisition.
BIGG Digital to rebrand as Surge Digital, shares to consolidate 7-for-1
Canadian crypto firm BIGG Digital Assets will change its name to Surge Digital and reduce its share count by 85.7% in a 7-for-1 consolidation effective Aug. 26. Trading to switch to SRGE on TSXV.
U.S. Education Department moves to strip ABA of law school accreditor status
Federal review finds American Bar Association's legal education council lacks independence; revocation could disrupt law school accreditation and bar exam access. ABA disputes findings ahead of September hearing.
Mexico expects trade deal with U.S. to mirror emerging U.S.-Canada pact
Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard anticipates outcomes similar to ongoing U.S.-Canada negotiations. Talks focus on tariff pauses, automotive rules, and North American supply chains.
JPMorgan poaches Bank of America’s tech M&A head for North America role
David Fishman joins JPMorgan as vice chair and head of technology M&A in North America, reporting to the firm’s co-heads of tech investment banking and global M&A chief. Fishman spent 15 years at BofA, most recently co-leading its TMT M&A.
Allianz Commercial appoints Emma Woolley as global specialty president
Woolley will lead specialty lines and UK operations, joining Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE board and reporting to CEO Thomas Lillelund. Appointment pending regulatory approval.
Guggenheim fund shares plunge to 17-year low after short-seller report
The NYSE-listed Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund fell 3.7% Friday after a short-seller report alleged unsustainable distribution practices tied to share issuance.
Central banks hold most gold reserves at Bank of England, World Gold Council data shows
Survey finds 57% of central banks use the Bank of England as a foreign custodian for gold reserves, with Goldman Sachs estimating monthly purchases by official sector at 50 tonnes through 2026.
Roche issues CHF 410 million bond due 2036 with 1.095% coupon
The Swiss healthcare giant places a new 10-year Swiss franc bond at par, offering an annual yield of 1.095%. The issue is rated Aa2 by Moody's and trades from a minimum of 1,000 nominal units.
Solana Company outlines governance voting stance ahead of on-chain ballot
Solana Company will support the Solana Constitution proposal while opposing two others on disinflation and fee structures ahead of the weekend vote.
Eurozone consumer confidence improves unexpectedly in August
Eurozone consumer sentiment rose 0.4 points to -15.5 in August, defying forecasts for a slight decline to -16.0, as EU data shows gradual recovery from March-April lows.
Nomura’s Laser Digital secures Japan’s first crypto exchange license in four years
Laser Digital, a unit of Nomura Group, becomes the first crypto exchange to receive Japan’s Financial Services Agency authorization since 2022, as regulators shift oversight toward stricter financial-asset rules.
MicroCloud Hologram buys $15.76m in MicroStrategy shares
The NASDAQ-listed tech firm acquired 140,268 MicroStrategy shares through a structured note settlement, citing digital asset investment strategy.
Yatra Online receives unsolicited $1.10 per share tender offer from Magna Holdings
Magna Holdings proposed purchasing up to 20 million shares, representing roughly 31% of Yatra’s outstanding stock. The offer expires Sept. 17 unless extended, and Yatra’s board urged shareholders to await its formal recommendation.