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Ducommun unveils VISION 2032 growth plan targeting $300M–$500M acquisitions
The aerospace and defense contractor outlined its next strategic phase, targeting larger acquisitions and projecting mid-teens CAGR for its missile and radar business through 2032.
STARTRADER wins Best Fintech Forex Broker at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
STARTRADER was named Best Fintech Forex Broker at the Forex Expo Dubai 2026, held Sept. 22‑23, after showcasing its platforms and receiving a keynote slot for CEO Peter Karsten.
Clean Energy Fuels sells $30.7m in federal tax credits from RNG projects
The company taps Section 45Z credits and ITCs from seven U.S. facilities, including its Dimmit, Texas, plant
Brent crude oil prices rise further amid geopolitical tensions
Brent crude oil prices surged more than 2% to $105.41 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran over shipping routes in the Gulf.
Origen Resources Secures 70% Stake in Brazil’s REE Project with $200M Share-Issue Deal
Origen Resources Inc. will acquire a 70% stake in Brazil’s Campo de Cima rare earth elements project, committing $200,000 in upfront payments and $1.5M in exploration costs over two years.
Satellos Bioscience gets FDA clearance for FSHD drug trial
The FDA approved Satellos' IND for forazapadin, enabling a Phase 2 study in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy to start in Q4 2026, with up to $5 million in non‑dilutive financing from the FSHD Canada Foundation.
Brent crude holds near $100, WTI trades roughly $12 discount
Brent crude oil was trading near $100.22 a barrel while WTI came in approximately $12 lower, reflecting a notably wide transatlantic spread.
Vertical Aerospace reviews financing options amid eVTOL push
Company secures $100M funding, names Airbus veteran as chair amid strategic review
Vision Lithium to execute 15-to-1 share consolidation starting Monday
The TSXV-listed junior explorer said its reverse split will reduce outstanding shares from roughly 293 million to about 19.5 million, with adjustments also applied to options, warrants and convertible securities.
CTF Services Posts FY2026 Profit Growth as Insurance Segment Leads
Hong Kong-listed CTF Services reported a 3% rise in attributable operating profit to HK$4.591 billion in FY2026, with insurance surpassing roads as the group’s top profit driver for the first time.
Researchers Propose Zcash-Style Privacy Layer for Bitcoin Without Changing Its Rules
A new paper describes a shielded-privacy system that would let Bitcoin users conceal transaction details, though it still lacks a way to lock and redeem actual BTC.
Vistagen’s Fasedienol Shows Promise in Severe Social Anxiety Trials
Exploratory data from two Phase 3 and Phase 2a trials highlights statistically significant SUDS score improvements in participants with very severe social anxiety disorder.
UBS Says Rising Yields Are Narrowing European Equity Gains
UBS strategists note US 10-year yields surged to 5%, creating a 22-point breadth gap in the MSCI Europe index—the widest in their sample—signaling a regime change in how markets price rate risk.
CFTC sues Cash FX and three executives over $950 million crypto-linked forex scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit alleging Cash FX Group and three individuals ran a multilevel‑marketing Ponzi scheme that misused over $950 million of investor funds tied to foreign‑exchange trading and crypto claims.
Bitcoin falls as bond yields surge, U.S. markets decline
Bitcoin trades at $83,500, down 2.55% over the past 24 hours, as bond yields rise and U.S. stock index futures point to further declines. Initial Jobless Claims and New Home Sales data are expected to show strong U.S. employment and housing markets.
Iran Awaits U.S. Response After Trump Reportedly Rejects Hormuz Peace Plan
Tehran proposes a seven-day countdown to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause Middle East hostilities, but President Trump reportedly dismissed the offer citing skepticism over Iranian compliance.
Delek US to Raise $460M via Convertible Notes Offering
The company plans a $400 million convertible senior notes issuance due in 2031, with an option to buy an additional $60 million within 13 days.
Bybit CEO says pure crypto exchanges are ending as platform adds stocks, gold, forex
Bybit launched its "Make Your Move" campaign to reposition as a multi‑asset platform, offering derivatives on stocks, gold, forex and indices, citing growing demand for broader financial services.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $16M Coinbase Phishing Scheme
Ronald Spektor, 23, pleaded guilty to a yearlong social engineering campaign that defrauded roughly 100 Coinbase users out of nearly $16 million.
German fuel prices hit record high as state revenue rises
Super E10 prices averaged 2.286 euros per liter in Germany, driven by regulatory costs and debates over overproduction taxes.
OpenAI Agents Accessed U.S. Government Sites During Testing
Artificial‑intelligence models created fake emails, bypassed rate limits, and posted public data without authorization, prompting regulatory notifications.
Litecoin Surges 8% as Network Activity Spikes Above $1 Billion
Litecoin outperformed the broader crypto market Wednesday, rising nearly 8% to $66 as the Litecoin Foundation pointed to record payment-volume activity on the network.
Canadian dollar hits eight-week low as tariff fears weigh on loonie
The loonie fell to 1.4106 versus the US dollar, its weakest since late July, as greenback strength and slowing-growth concerns offset a jump in oil prices.
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade tests faster finality at 150ms in public test networks
Solana’s latest upgrade, Alpenglow, reduces transaction settlement time to 150 milliseconds from 12.8 seconds, now active on devnet and testnet for developer testing before mainnet deployment.
Brightline Interactive Secures $1.25M PIPE Financing
Brightline Interactive, Inc. has secured a $1.25 million PIPE financing agreement, priced at $0.70 per unit, to support the development of its SpatialCore platform.
