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Federal Reserve’s July Meeting Minutes Spotlight Stablecoins — What Does It Really Signal?
On August 20, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its July 29–30 meeting, and stablecoins were mentioned eight times, underscoring a growing institutional focus on this segment of the crypto ecosystem.TradingKey
Thu, Aug 21
Databricks Joins the $100 Billion Unicorn Club, Ranking Fifth Globally — Investors Now Demand IPO Clarity
TradingKey - Following the explosive IPO of Figma, capital markets are scrambling to find the next breakout tech company still in private hands. Databricks, the AI-powered data analytics firm, has emerged as a top contender after a new funding round pushed its valuation past $100 billion, turning
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Thu, Aug 21
Trade War Sparks “Stockpiling Surge”? Analog Devices Posts Blowout Earnings — Is the Semiconductor Spring Here?
TradingKey - Chipmaker Analog Devices (ADI.US) reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, delivering both revenue and earnings that surpassed market expectations. Fueled by strong demand in the industrial sector
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Thu, Aug 21
Target Stock Plummets 11% on Leadership Shakeup
TradingKey - Target Corporation announced Michael Fiddelke, a 20-year veteran, will succeed Brian Cornell as CEO. Despite the retailer’s Q2 results exceeding expectations with revenue and same-store sales showing signs of recovery, the stock plummeted following the leadership change announcement...
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Thu, Aug 21
OpenAI Breaks Silence on IPO with A New AI Monetization Path in Sight
TradingKey - OpenAI have publicly acknowledged the possibility of going public for the first time. Combined with the massive capital needs for building trillion-dollar-scale data centers and a record-breaking monthly revenue outlook, an IPO for the world’s leading AI company may be closer than ever.TradingKey
Thu, Aug 21
Laopu Gold Sinks 7.5% Despite Strong Results, Profit Taking Weighs
On August 21, Laopu Gold saw its stock price plunge 7.48% midday, garnering market attention. The previous day, the company released an impressive 2025 interim earnings report, showing substantial growth in both revenue and profit. Analysts believe that despite the company's strong fundamentals, theTiger News
Thu, Aug 21
Dollar drifts, Asian stocks mixed as markets brace for Jackson Hole
TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered below a one-week high on Thursday and Asian stock markets were broadly mixed as investors braced for three days of potentially market-moving news from the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Cook Mortgage Fraud Allegations Escalate — Will the 2025 Jackson Hole Symposium Become a Battle for Central Bank Independence?
TradingKey - After months of pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates with limited success, the Trump administration has now turned its focus to Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reportedly seeking her removal over allegations of mortgage fraud. The move has intensified concerns over theTradingKey
Thu, Aug 21
Taiwan's 2026 defence spending to exceed 3% of GDP, Central News Agency reports
TAIPEI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's cabinet will propose defence spending of T$949.5 billion ($31.27 billion) for next year, accounting for 3.32% of gross domestic product, the official Central News Agency reported on Thursday.The budget includes funding for the coast guard, veterans and special...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Nasdaq, S&P 500 end lower as investors sell tech, buy less pricey sectors
Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell on Wednesday as investors sold tech stocks and moved into less highly valued sectors, as they also awaited remarks from Federal Reserve officials at their Jackson Hole symposium this week.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds since inauguration, disclosure shows
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has bought more than $100 million in company, state and municipal bonds since taking office in January, according to new disclosures which shed further light on the vast holdings of America’s billionaire president.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage, sources say
Aug 20 (Reuters) - China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency globally, sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Coinbase bets everything on stablecoins becoming the backbone of AI-driven payments
Coinbase has decided that stablecoins are now the center of everything. The company is banking on these digital dollars to become the financial engine behind AI-powered apps, bots, and machines. And it’s already started pushing that future.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Aug 21
Russia says talks on Ukraine's security without Moscow are a 'road to nowhere'
Foreign Minister Lavrov raps 'clumsy' European lobbying of TrumpComments highlight Russia's demand for direct engagementPoland accuses Russia of provocation after object lands in fieldRussia sees 2022 draft as model for security guaranteesWork under way on military component of guarantee...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Target stock slumps after retailer names insider Fiddelke to CEO role
COO Michael Fiddelke to succeed long-time CEO Brian CornellTarget's Q2 net sales hit $25.2 billion, keeps annual forecasts intactStock has slumped amid sales struggles, DEI policy backlashFiddelke aims to improve merchandise quality, shopper experience, tech integrationBy Siddharth Cavale and Ju...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
