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MIS Stock Drops 3.1% as Final HUMAIN Deal Nears SAR 9B
MIS shares fell 3.1% after finalizing a SAR 8.76B data-center agreement, nearly seven times its 2025 revenue. Revenue recognition depends on sequential work orders.
ExxonMobil Eyes Venezuela Return as Shares Hold Steady
ExxonMobil is negotiating a possible return to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, with shares barely moving. Investors await deal terms, not barrel counts.
Fidelity Reports Record IRA Balances as Contributions Surge 36%
Fidelity's average IRA balance reached a record $144,523 in Q2 2026, driven by strong markets and a 36% jump in contributions.
AMD Radeon RX 10800 XT Rumors Unverified; Gaming Segment Slips
AMD's unconfirmed RX 10800 XT claims lack official backing. Gaming revenue dropped 31% to $779M, just 6.8% of Q2 sales, while data center leads growth.
Oracle's $18B Data-Center Debt Stirs Financing Worries
Oracle's $18B data-center loans for Project Jupiter are quoted at 89-91 cents, raising financing concerns as shares fell 1.98% to $147.61.
Sony's Underworld Franchise Stays Dormant as Library Asset; No Sequel on Slate Through 2027
Sony's Underworld series, 23 years old, remains a library asset with no sequel planned through June 2027. The franchise's $542.9M box office and Sony Pictures' strong margins underscore its strategic value.
Rocket Lab Slides 4.8% as Iridium Deal Faces Regulatory Hurdles
Rocket Lab shares dropped 4.8% Friday after a $1.94B capital raise, with Iridium deal still pending FCC review and shareholder vote.
BBC Secures WRC Rights Deal Through 2029, Financial Terms Undisclosed
BBC Sport will broadcast selected live stages of the World Rally Championship from 2027 to 2029, including the new Rally Scotland, but the rights fee remains undisclosed.
Lloyds' Valuation Priced for 18% Returns: Can It Deliver?
Lloyds shares trade at 1.91x tangible book, implying an 18.3% sustainable return on equity—well above its 2026 guidance. The market is pricing in near-term targets, leaving little room for error.
JPMorgan's AI Integration Deepens, Yet Financial Impact Remains Elusive
JPMorgan's AI rollout reaches 150,000 weekly users, but the bank avoids counting time savings as profit, highlighting the difficulty in measuring AI's financial contribution.
Zero-Down Loans Persist at 6.95% Rates; Monthly Costs Remain Key
Zero-down mortgages remain available through VA and USDA programs, but with rates near 7%, monthly payments are the bigger obstacle than the down payment.
Wallets Gain Ground in Travel Payments, Yet Cards Remain Dominant
Digital wallets are rising in travel payments, but cards still dominate. IATA's 2025 survey shows 28% prefer wallets, up from 20%, while cards hold 72%.