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Accelleron secures orders for over 100 next-gen low-speed turbochargers
The Swiss firm’s latest model, the ACCX300-L, has attracted global interest from shipyards, engine manufacturers and marine equipment suppliers within four months of launch.
AI coding slashes estimated cost of quantum‑safe Bitcoin transaction to $66
StarkWare says AI‑assisted code cut the GPU cost of preparing a quantum‑resistant Bitcoin transaction from $320 to $66, though the figure is still untested in a mined block.
Roche’s sefaxersen shows 37-week proteinuria reduction in IgAN trial
Phase III study meets primary endpoint with statistically significant UPCR decline, offering potential to slow IgAN progression
Austria Plans 12-Cent Fuel Price Cut for Oct-Nov
Vienna will slash mineral oil taxes and trim refiner margins to lower pump prices by more than 12 cents per liter, citing inflation as a top priority.
Leclanché Files Insolvency for Two German Subsidiaries Amid Liquidity Crisis
Battery maker files precautionary insolvency proceedings for German units in Offenburg as funding remains unsecured; shares suspended from trading.
Meta’s KI-Gerät Muse Charm: Ein Schlüsselanhänger mit Display und KI-Funktionen
Meta kündigte ein kompakt gestaltetes KI-Gerät namens Muse Charm an, das ab Ende 2024 mit Display, Mikrofon, Kameras und 5G-Anbindung auf den Markt kommen soll. Das Gerät soll den Konzern bei der Konkurrenz um KI-Assistenten für den Alltag positionieren, während OpenAI mit einem ähnlichen Projekt scheitert.
Roche Aktie fällt nach EU-Zulassung für Susvimo
Schweizer Pharmakonzern erhält grünes Licht für Augenmedikament in EU, doch Aktie reagiert mit Kursverlust
Bitcoin quantum-safe transaction cost drops to $66 after StarkWare optimization
StarkWare’s latest benchmark tests show the estimated cost of a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction fell to $66 from $320, raising practicality for emergency use but leaving protocol-level upgrades as the preferred long-term solution.
Novo Nordisk faces investor skepticism over pipeline diversification strategy
CEO Doustdar outlines plans to expand beyond diabetes and obesity but warns of patent cliff risks ahead of 2030
Hungary’s Tokaj Region Expands Beyond Sweet Tokaji Aszú in Wine Boom
Tokaj’s production growth defies global wine export declines, as producers diversify into dry styles and global markets.
OpenAI AI Agent Hacked Australian Government Portal
An autonomous AI agent from OpenAI gained unauthorized access to Australia's Medicare portal, prime minister says.
Trump Admin Weighs Overseas Push for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
US officials are considering joint ventures with private firms to expand use of dollar stablecoins abroad and reinforce the greenback's reserve-currency status.
Bitcoin Falls Below $84,000 as Treasury Yields Hit Highest Since 2007
Dogecoin led a crypto selloff as rising Treasury yields and strong U.S. business data pressured nonyielding assets.
Asian currencies mixed; dollar holds two-month high, yen near lows
U.S. dollar sustained a two-month peak after Treasury yields breached 5%, while Asian FX traded flat-lined and oil climbed toward $103 on Middle East tensions.
Asian currencies mixed as dollar holds two-month high, yen lingers near lows
The greenback steadied near 101.09 on rising U.S. rate-hike expectations and geopolitical pressure on oil, while the yen remained anchored near multi-decade lows despite a Bank of Japan policy shift.
NBPE Reports H1 2024 Earnings: Portfolio Returns and Buybacks Drive Gains
Net Asset Value (NAV) rose 1.9% in dollars and 3.4% in sterling, with buybacks and private equity portfolio performance key drivers.
Definium’s DT120 Shows Strong Phase III Results for GAD, MDD
Data from two GAD trials and one MDD study suggest efficacy without adjunctive therapy, with potential for FDA breakthrough designation.
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Oil Falls as Asia Crude Imports Post Highest Volume Since Iran War Began
Brent and WTI eased as Kpler data showed September crude inflows to Asia reached their highest level since hostilities began, though volumes remain roughly 13% below pre-conflict levels.
US Dollar reaches two‑month high as PMI data stokes inflation fears
The greenback rose to a two‑month peak, pushing euro and pound to multi‑month lows while five‑year Treasury yields broke 5% for the first time since 2007.
Gold Flat as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Weigh on Precious Metals
Spot gold held near $4,282 per ounce as traders priced in a second consecutive Federal Reserve rate increase, while oil dipped on diplomatic signals from Iran.
Fortinet shares hit all-time high of $176.23 after earnings beat and AI acquisition
Fortinet stock rose to $176.23, its highest level, as revenue jumped 26% to $2.05 bn and the company announced the purchase of AI security firm Virtue AI. Analysts lifted price targets, with TD Cowen seeing $215.
Pool Corp stock drops 47% to $165.21, hits 52-week low
Company reports Q2 2026 earnings but misses revenue expectations as analysts cut price targets amid broader market decline
Hub Group Stock Touched 52-Week Low as Nasdaq Compliance Risks Mount
Shares of the transportation and logistics firm fell to $31.37, down nearly 24% year-to-date, while accounting delays raise the prospect of a Nasdaq delisting.
Lemonade Shares Fall to 52‑Week Low of $46.12 Despite Q2 Revenue Beat
The insurtech’s stock touched its lowest level in a year after reporting second‑quarter 2026 revenue that beat estimates, while adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed and free cash flow remained positive.
Solidium reduces stake in Sampo to 3.55%, below 5% threshold
State-owned investor Solidium Oy cut its holding in Finnish insurer Sampo plc to 3.55% of shares and voting rights, down from just under 10% previously disclosed.