Nvidia's Dividend Hike: A $6B Gesture, But Buybacks Steal the Show
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Nvidia's Dividend Hike: A $6B Gesture, But Buybacks Steal the Show

Nvidia's dividend increase to $0.25 per share will cost $6B quarterly, but buybacks remain the primary capital return tool, with $19.7B repurchased in Q2.

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BC Hydro Breaks Ground on C$6B North Coast Power Line; Miners Await 2030
Commodities Rebecca Torres

BC Hydro Breaks Ground on C$6B North Coast Power Line; Miners Await 2030

BC Hydro has begun construction on the C$6B North Coast Transmission Line, but mining stocks showed little reaction as power delivery isn't expected until 2030.

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VIX Steady at 14.53, But Futures Curve Signals Costly Hedging
Markets Daniel Marsh

VIX Steady at 14.53, But Futures Curve Signals Costly Hedging

The VIX held near yearly lows at 14.53, but futures prices suggest hedging into 2027 is costly. Upcoming CPI and Fed meeting could spark volatility.

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RBA Rate Hike Odds Soar to 80% as ASX 200 Stays Calm
Markets Daniel Marsh

RBA Rate Hike Odds Soar to 80% as ASX 200 Stays Calm

Traders see near-80% odds of an RBA rate hike in September after GDP beat, but the ASX 200 barely moved. NAB, Deutsche Bank, and UBS now expect a move.

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AMC Gains $98M as Leawood Films Targets 2027 Launch
Markets Daniel Marsh

AMC Gains $98M as Leawood Films Targets 2027 Launch

AMC shares jumped 4.3% Friday, adding $98M in market value, as investors eye the new Leawood Films venture. However, no film slate is expected before 2027.

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ARB Token Rockets 38% as Arbitrum's Economic Engine Outpaces Treasury Revenue
Crypto Sarah Chen

ARB Token Rockets 38% as Arbitrum's Economic Engine Outpaces Treasury Revenue

ARB token jumped 38% to $0.179 as Arbitrum's H1 ecosystem GDP hit $206M, but DAO income was only $6.19M. Robinhood's chain adds revenue, yet token holders await value accrual.

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Chainlink Jumps 4% But ETF Investors Face Holiday Delay
Crypto Sarah Chen

Chainlink Jumps 4% But ETF Investors Face Holiday Delay

Chainlink surged 4.1% to $12.097 on Saturday, but Bitwise Chainlink ETF (CLNK) investors face a two-day delay in trading the move due to the Labor Day holiday.

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Dogecoin Surges 7.9% Despite Lackluster ETF Demand
Crypto Sarah Chen

Dogecoin Surges 7.9% Despite Lackluster ETF Demand

Dogecoin rallied 7.9% over the weekend, yet U.S. spot ETFs recorded zero net inflows on Friday, underscoring a disconnect between crypto-native demand and institutional participation.

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Ether's Rally Hinges on BlackRock as ETF Inflows Narrow
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ether's Rally Hinges on BlackRock as ETF Inflows Narrow

Ether trades near $2,478 with BlackRock providing all net spot ETF inflows, while other funds saw outflows, highlighting narrow demand.

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Stocks Split as Strong Jobs Data Boosts Rate Hike Odds; Small Caps Buck Dow's Slide
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Split as Strong Jobs Data Boosts Rate Hike Odds; Small Caps Buck Dow's Slide

Dow falls 272 points on strong jobs data, but small caps rally. August CPI next week will determine if Fed hikes again.

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Nike's S&P 100 Exit Compounds Woes as Shares Languish Near 12-Year Low
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nike's S&P 100 Exit Compounds Woes as Shares Languish Near 12-Year Low

Nike's stock closes at a 12-year low and faces removal from the S&P 100, adding pressure as revenue stagnates and margins remain under scrutiny.

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Apple's $120B Slide Ahead of Event Signals Pricing Anxiety
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Apple's $120B Slide Ahead of Event Signals Pricing Anxiety

Apple shares fell 2.51%, erasing $120 billion in value days before its September 9 event. Investors now focus on pricing and demand, not just product rumors.

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