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Okta Jumps 20%, CrowdStrike Surges 15% as AI Fuels Cyber Spending

Okta rose about 20% and CrowdStrike 15% on August 27 as AI-driven threats push companies to spend more on cybersecurity, lifting tech stocks.

Meta Agrees to $18bn Settlement, Adds Curfews and Time Limits for Child Users

Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement and will add night curfews and two-hour daily limits for child users on Instagram and Facebook in the US.

Malaysia’s Anwar Unveils Cost-of-Living Measures Taking Effect September 1

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announced cost-of-living relief measures on Sunday, including restored fuel subsidy quotas and funding for schools and small tra

Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon VIII Takes Throne

King Harald V of Norway died Friday at 89. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII and paid tribute in his first speech.

Bank of America Says Buy Affirm Despite Modest Growth Guidance

Bank of America says Affirm shares could climb further after earnings, even as the buy now, pay later firm issued only a slight growth upgrade.

SpaceX Endorsement Lifts Nvidia Shares as Musk Commits to Its AI Chips

Nvidia shares rose after Elon Musk said SpaceX will use only Nvidia chips to build its AI, offering a high-profile boost amid ongoing valuation debates.

Etsy to Cut 12% of Workforce in Restructuring Aimed at Long-Term Growth

Etsy will lay off roughly 12% of its staff in a restructuring effort to streamline operations and position the online marketplace for long-term growth.

Activist Investor Starboard Value Builds New Stake in Shake Shack

Activist investor Starboard Value has built a new stake in fast-casual chain Shake Shack, its latest move into the restaurant sector following bets on Star

Sandisk Shares Slide as Revenue Forecast Falls Short of Elevated Wall Street Expectations

Sandisk shares dropped after its revenue forecast midpoint fell below analyst estimates, raising questions about elevated memory-sector valuations.

E.l.f. Beauty Profits Nearly Double on $50 Million Tariff Refund Windfall

E.l.f. Beauty nearly doubled quarterly profit after a $50 million tariff refund and raised its annual forecasts, drawing fresh Wall Street upgrades.

Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean to Depart After 27 Years in AI Reshuffle

Google chief scientist Jeff Dean is leaving after 27 years amid a major AI restructuring, sending Alphabet shares down roughly 5%.

Circle Names BlackRock and Visa as Initial Arc Partners, Signaling Institutional Backing

Circle unveiled BlackRock, Visa and others as initial Arc blockchain partners as quarterly revenue rose and shares surged 6% on accelerating stablecoin cir

Amazon’s Zoox to Launch First Paid Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas on Aug. 10

Amazon-owned Zoox will begin charging for autonomous rides in Las Vegas on August 10, its first commercial market and a major step into the robotaxi race.

AMD Shares Slide After Earnings as Investors Demand a Bigger AI Payoff

AMD stock fell about 5% after its latest earnings as investors sought a bigger AI payoff, citing muted upside and margin concerns despite analyst optimism.

Eli Lilly Lifts Revenue Forecast as Obesity and Diabetes Drug Demand Surges

Eli Lilly lifted its full-year revenue forecast as surging Mounjaro and Zepbound sales widened its lead over Novo Nordisk in the weight-loss drug market.

SpaceX Shares Slide 10% as Surging AI Spending Overshadows First Earnings Report

SpaceX shares fell about 10% after its first earnings report revealed surging AI capital spending, even as Elon Musk moved up a $1 trillion revenue target

US and Japan Coordinate on Yen Support as Currency Weakness Raises Global Concerns

The US and Japan are moving toward rare coordinated action to prop up the weakening yen, with Washington leaning on the Federal Reserve to limit global spi

US Joins Japan in Rare Currency Intervention to Prop Up the Faltering Yen

The US has joined Japan in a rare coordinated currency intervention to support the faltering yen, with analysts questioning the reported use of euros.

Procter & Gamble to Acquire Supplements Maker Thorne in $3.8 Billion Deal

Procter & Gamble will acquire premium supplements brand Thorne for $3.8 billion, expanding its bet on the fast-growing health and wellness market.

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