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PepsiCo India Posts Broad Growth as Firm Lowers Full-Year ForecastBusiness — 1dPepsiCo cut full-year core constant-currency EPS growth to 1%-2% from a 4%-6% low end after Q3 net revenue rose 5.6% to $25.27 billion, with India leading international volume gains.

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BETR Faces Shareholder Class Action LawsuitBusiness — 4dInvestors have filed a securities class action against Better Home & Finance, alleging the company misled shareholders about slowing loan conversions and the likelihood of meeting its $1 billion monthly loan-volume target. The allegations center on assurances made before the target was deferred on May 7, 2026, when shares fell sharply; investors have until November 20, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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South Korea posts second-highest $46.11B current-account surplusFinance — 2dSouth Korea posted a $46.11 billion August current account surplus, second-highest on record, as semiconductor prices rose over 100% and volumes nearly 10%.

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Singapore’s US Stock Trading Push Draws Limited Interest — Sep 23, 2026SpaceX SDRs traded about $2.3 million on SGX through Sept. 18—0.0007% of Nasdaq volume. Chris Forbes called the rollout "anticlimactic."

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Maya Lindstrom Investors will stick with direct US trading until these SDRs offer tighter spreads and real volume during Asian hours.

China Livestream Shopping Slows as AI Hosts Cut Costs — Sep 24, 2026Li Jiaqi, with more than 100 million followers, says AI is always yesterday's version of him as China livestream volume nears 7 trillion yuan a year.

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Rachel Meyers Even with AI cutting costs, I doubt it can match the energy Li Jiaqi brings to selling products live.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — Sep 13, 2026Five NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

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Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

GRAIL Shares Surge 35% After FDA Briefing Raises No Major Concerns — Sep 21, 2026GRAIL hit $108.78—above every published analyst target—on 3.31× average volume as a director filed a Form 144 sale notice two days before the Galleri panel.

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Rachel Meyers The stock jump makes sense with the FDA seeing solid safety data on this early detection test.

SUPIF short interest surges 1,348% in JulyFinance — Aug 11, 2026July saw dramatic shifts in short interest for several investment names: SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF slashed short interest by 92.1% to 3,100 shares, while Supermarket Income REIT (SUPIF) surged about 1,348% to 155,033 shares and Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) saw short interest drop 96.2% to 190,526 shares. Trading activity and days-to-cover varied, with SUPIF facing unusual volume reporting and low-volume benchmarks noted across outlets.

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GrafTech Q2 2026 results: sales drop, narrowing loss — Jul 24, 2026GrafTech reported a Q2 2026 net loss of about $40 million on net sales near $127 million, with sales volume up 8% to 30.8 thousand MT and production at 33.4 thousand MT, plus total liquidity of roughly $253 million. The company signaled a pricing turnaround by pushing price increases on uncommitted volume while maintaining volume growth and cost controls, guiding for 2026 full-year sales volume to rise about 5–10% and continued profitability-focused actions.

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Adani Total Gas Q1 Profit Drops 14%Business — Jul 21, 2026Adani Total Gas posted Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,907 crore and a consolidated net profit of ₹142 crore, with profit dipping year-on-year due to higher gas procurement and operating costs that compressed margins (EBITDA around ₹270 crore and a 14% margin). Revenue growth supported by expanding CNG/PNG networks and volume, while costs rose and profitability came under pressure.

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Guided Therapeutics Short Interest Falls 92.7% — Jul 25, 2026In July, several small-cap or niche stocks saw dramatic shifts in short interest: Guided Therapeutics, Prio S.A., and Q.E.P. Co. all posted steep declines in short interest (92.7%, 95.3%, and 99.6% respectively), while the Obra Opportunistic Structured Products ETF experienced a massive 1,396.7% increase. Days-to-cover remained near zero for most, reflecting limited shorting activity relative to volume.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

BCCL Falls on Q1 Loss; Volume SurgesFinance — Jul 22, 2026Bharat Coking Coal Ltd posted a net loss of ₹68 crore in Q1 FY27 as revenue declined about 3-4% and off-take fell roughly 14%, triggering a share price slide of around 7-8% to the mid-₹30s with heavy trading volume. The company also began commercial operations of the 2 MTPA Bhojudih Coal Washery in May, while markets overall remained weak and the stock showed mixed near-term technical signals.

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Cass Information Systems Posts Record Q2 Earnings, DividendBusiness — Jul 23, 2026Cass Information Systems reported a record Q2 2026 net income of $10.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, with the net interest margin expanding to 4.00% and transportation dollar volumes up 7.4% even as invoice volumes declined; higher freight rates and early payment fees helped cushion results. The company sees ongoing core earnings growth driven by favorable market conditions, new business wins, disciplined cost control, and continued capital returns to shareholders, including dividends and buybacks.

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Greencore Raises Profit Outlook on Bakkavor Integration — Jul 22, 2026Greencore has raised its FY26 adjusted operating profit guidance to £234–£242 million as the Bakkavor integration delivers early cost savings and growth, with 3.2% pro forma revenue growth and 0.7% higher volumes aided by 375 new products. The group is exploring a potential sale of its U.S. operations while forecasting about £15 million of cost synergies this year and at least £80 million annually in the medium term, plus launches like the first joint desserts contract in August as volume momentum continues into Q4.

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Huhtamaki India Q2 Net Profit Up 75% to ₹437.3 Crore; Revenue RisesFinance — Jul 21, 2026Huhtamaki India reported robust Q2 and H1 2026 standalone results, with Q2 revenue around ₹750 crore and net profit about ₹43.7 crore, marking a 70% YoY profit rise, and H1 revenue of ₹1,363 crore with net profit ₹69.33 crore as volume growth and favorable pricing offset higher costs. The company highlighted improved EBIT margins, ongoing efficiency gains, and a CRISIL rating upgrade to AA-/Stable, supported by a disciplined pricing strategy and value-led portfolio shifts.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens — Sep 3, 2026Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.

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Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.

Frax Tokens End Week Mixed, FXS Up — Jul 23, 2026Frax ecosystem assets show small price moves: Frax Share (FXS) near $0.27, Frax (FRAX) around $0.99, and Frax Price Index Share (FPIS) about $0.0848, with minor weekly changes for each. Market caps range from about $2.45 million for FPIS to $237.07 million for FRAX, and daily traded volumes span roughly $80,000 to $1.09 million across the assets.

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BYD overseas shipments more than double as domestic sales slide in August — Sep 1, 2026BYD reported 440,293 NEVs sold in August 2026, up about 17.8% year over year, with overseas shipments surging 134% to a record 189,466 and overseas sales making up about 43% of total. The company is relying more on international markets to offset a domestic slump, with overseas revenue surpassing China in the first half and China volumes declining, while it maintains guidance for full-year deliveries of 5 to 5.5 million.

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Priya Raman Domestic slump is the real story here. Chinese buyers seem to be pulling back or spreading demand across too many competitors now.

Jackie Bald Eagle Dies After Weeks in ICUEnvironment — Aug 7, 2026Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center as blood values continue to decline, with packed cell volume dropping below 10% in the latest updates. Experts say ongoing intensive care, oxygen therapy, and multiple tests—including CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy—are guiding decisions while specialists across the country assist in diagnosing a mysterious illness and determining next steps.

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IEX Q1 profits rise 11.7% to Rs134.8cr — Jul 23, 2026IEX posted a solid first-quarter performance with double-digit profit growth and revenue rising as volumes held up, while EBITDA margins expanded to among the highest in the sector, signaling resilient momentum in India's power market. The company also disclosed that its subsidiary Indian Gas Exchange has filed for an IPO, offering 22.3% equity shares and prompting IEX to reduce its stake to 25% in line with PNGRB regulations.

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India pharma deals hold steady at $13.9B — Jul 23, 2026Indian pharma and healthcare deal value held at about $13.9 billion in Q1 FY27 and Q2 2026 despite a decline in deal volumes, led by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’ $11.8 billion acquisition of Organon & Co. and a clear shift toward specialty portfolios, global market access, and differentiated capabilities, with investor interest centering on AI-enabled care, genomics, oncology, and advanced diagnostics, and outbound M&A accounting for the vast majority of activity.

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CM.com reports 14% revenue, 55% EBITDA growthFinance — Jul 21, 2026CM.com posted stronger first half 2026 results, with Q2 revenue up around 14% year-on-year and EBITDA up 55%, alongside record messaging volumes and growth in ARR driven by HALO and the new Customer Context Platform. MedCap AB reported robust Q2 2026 growth, with net sales up 16% and EBITA up 38% (adjusted EBITA up 28%), supported by acquisitions such as Biopsafe and continued margin improvement in all segments.

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FinVolution Reports Q2 2026 Results, Reaffirms Full-Year GuidanceFinance — Aug 27, 2026FinVolution Group posted softer Q2 2026 results, with net profit down about 43% year over year to RMB426.8 million and revenue largely flat to slightly higher as overseas growth offsets weakness in Mainland China; the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance. Key overseas momentum saw an 18% rise in net revenue and a doubling of overseas operating profit, while Mainland activity declined in loan volumes and outstanding balances.

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Headwater Exploration Posts Record Q2 Production — Jul 23, 2026Headwater Exploration reported strong Q2 2026 results with record production of 24,567 boe/d, record adjusted funds flow of $117.7 million, and net income of $85.4 million, supported by higher volumes and favorable pricing, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. The company also highlighted a substantial capital program of $81.6 million, continued production growth at Marten Hills West, and no outstanding bank debt, signaling ongoing expansion and financial strength.

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