NAB Eyes HSBC Australia Deposits as Stock Dips 1.4%
Markets Daniel Marsh

NAB Eyes HSBC Australia Deposits as Stock Dips 1.4%

NAB is among potential buyers reviewing HSBC Australia's deposit book, but missing terms and broader sector declines leave investors cautious.

HSBC ASX
Firmus IPO Roadshow Targets A$50B Valuation, Prospectus Awaited
IPO Michael Okonkwo

Firmus IPO Roadshow Targets A$50B Valuation, Prospectus Awaited

Firmus Technologies is sounding out investors for an IPO that could raise up to A$7 billion and value the AI-infrastructure firm above A$50 billion, but the prospectus with audited financials is still awaited.

NVDA
Amazon Prime Refund Expansion Approved: Payouts Rise to $200, Cap Unchanged
Regulation James Calloway

Amazon Prime Refund Expansion Approved: Payouts Rise to $200, Cap Unchanged

A federal court approved a faster distribution plan for Amazon Prime refunds, raising per-person payouts to $200 while keeping the $1.5 billion cap. Amazon shares closed higher, but volume was subdued.

AMZN
Twitch CEO Predicts GTA VI Multiplayer in 2027, Rockstar Silent
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Twitch CEO Predicts GTA VI Multiplayer in 2027, Rockstar Silent

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expects GTA VI multiplayer in 2027, but Rockstar hasn't confirmed. The gap creates uncertainty for Take-Two's forecasts.

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Palantir CEO's AI Liability Stance: A Double-Edged Sword for Investors
Regulation James Calloway

Palantir CEO's AI Liability Stance: A Double-Edged Sword for Investors

Palantir CEO Alex Karp's call for AI liability rules could favor its controlled deployment model, but the company's own filing highlights regulatory and error risks. Stock closed at $176.24.

PLTR
Rocket Companies Faces Investor Skepticism as Mortgage Rates Rebound
Markets Daniel Marsh

Rocket Companies Faces Investor Skepticism as Mortgage Rates Rebound

Rocket Companies (RKT) shares dropped 2.9% as mortgage rates rose to 6.95%, raising concerns about origination volume despite a $2 trillion servicing book.

RKT
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days to Test Retail Margins Amid Shipping Cost Pressures
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days to Test Retail Margins Amid Shipping Cost Pressures

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days kicks off Oct 6-7, testing whether higher-margin revenue streams can offset shipping cost pressures and preserve the 7.9% North America operating margin.

AMZN
UK Minimum Wage Set at £12.71 for 2026; £13.18 Is a 2027 Projection
Economy Daniel Marsh

UK Minimum Wage Set at £12.71 for 2026; £13.18 Is a 2027 Projection

The UK’s adult minimum wage is £12.71 an hour in 2026. A £13.18 figure often cited is a 2027 projection, not law. Investors should assess payroll impact.

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Paradium.AI Shares Halted After 271% Surge on $1B Roundtable Pact
Markets Daniel Marsh

Paradium.AI Shares Halted After 271% Surge on $1B Roundtable Pact

Paradium.AI shares were halted after a 271% surge to $3.34 as a $1B Roundtable agreement awaits $89M funding. Trading remains suspended pending details.

Ultragenyx Soars 12.6% on FDA Full Approval of Gene Therapy FAYUVI
Markets Daniel Marsh

Ultragenyx Soars 12.6% on FDA Full Approval of Gene Therapy FAYUVI

Ultragenyx shares surged 12.6% after FDA full approval of FAYUVI, a gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome type A. The company plans to launch within 30-60 days.

RARE
TSX Posts Biggest Gain in Two Weeks as Miners Rally, Oil Slips
Markets Daniel Marsh

TSX Posts Biggest Gain in Two Weeks as Miners Rally, Oil Slips

Canada's main stock index jumped 382.99 points on Thursday, led by mining and utility shares, despite lower oil prices and soft telecom stocks.

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Schrödinger Surges 26% as Investors Bet Big on Tectora Spinout
Markets Daniel Marsh

Schrödinger Surges 26% as Investors Bet Big on Tectora Spinout

Schrödinger stock soared 26% on Sept. 17, adding $472M in market cap, as investors rallied around the Tectora spinout despite undisclosed financial terms.

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