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Donald Trump Jr’s 1789 Capital leads $1B funding round for prediction market Polymarket
Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm 1789 Capital is leading a $1 billion funding round in Polymarket, investing $300 million and valuing it at $21 billion.
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US-backed NABEP secures 100-year rights to 17 Venezuelan oil fields with 65B barrels reserves
North American Blue Energy Partners won 100-year concessions for 17 Venezuelan oil fields, backed by a US government equity stake and $100B investment pledge.
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US-Iran Clashes Push Oil Above $95, Shake Global Markets and Bonds
Renewed US-Iran military exchanges since August 29 have driven oil prices higher and triggered global bond selloffs amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.
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Keppel DC Reit and Keppel to acquire two Tokyo data centres for up to US$1.5 billion
Keppel DC Reit and Keppel announced a deal to buy a 90% stake in two Tokyo data centres, with closing expected in Q4 2026.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Manipulating Ad Auctions and Overcharging Advertisers
The US FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, accusing it of manipulating digital ad auctions and overcharging 1.2 million advertisers by over $20 billion.
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Apple sues OpenAI and ex-employees over alleged trade secret theft and evidence destruction
Apple filed suit accusing OpenAI and former employees of stealing trade secrets and destroying evidence related to hardware design and supply chain operations.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Secretly Overcharging Advertisers Since 2019
The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, alleging the company secretly inflated advertising prices through manipulated auctions since 2019.
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SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq at $2.1 trillion valuation amid investor caution
SpaceX launched on Nasdaq June 12, opening at $150 and closing at $176 per share with a $2.1 trillion market cap.
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Sony and Warner Music Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Theft in AI Training
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Music filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic in California federal court.
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Trump says US may not renew USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump said on June 10, 2026, the US is not looking to renew the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
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Top 1% of Firms Spend $7,500 Monthly per Employee on AI, Ramp AI Index Shows
The highest-spending US firms allocate $7,500 per employee monthly on AI, a 14.1% rise last month, far exceeding median industry levels.
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Former Congressman George Santos Permanently Banned by Kalshi Over State of the Union Bets
Kalshi permanently banned former Congressman George Santos and fined him $71,356 for insider trading and market manipulation related to 2026 State of the Union bets.
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Turkish Central Bank holds policy rate steady at 37% for third meeting in a row
Turkey’s Central Bank kept its one-week repo rate at 37% on June 11, citing inflation and economic concerns.
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Forbes names America's 250 most successful immigrants in 2026 list
Forbes unveiled its 2026 Immigrant 250 list on June 10, honoring 250 immigrant leaders reshaping business and culture in the US.
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Thoma Bravo CEO says AI boosts junior associates’ roles, driving faster growth and hiring
Orlando Bravo said AI automates grunt work, enabling junior associates to advance faster and prompting Thoma Bravo to hire more.
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CFTC proposes rules banning prediction market bets on terrorism, war, and assassination
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed banning prediction market contracts linked to terrorism, assassinations, and war to protect market integrity.
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Trump warns US communities opposing AI data centers risk economic decline
President Trump criticized opposition to AI data centers, saying communities risk losing jobs and growth while China benefits.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20 Million for Women’s Charities
Olivia Rodrigo founded and headlined the Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29, raising $20 million for women-focused charities in Irvine, California.
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India boosts LNG spot purchases to offset Middle East supply disruptions
India has increased liquefied natural gas spot market purchases to support fertilizer and power sectors amid disrupted Middle Eastern supply.
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US-Iran Military Clashes Push Oil Above $95, Drag US Stocks Lower in Early September 2026
US strikes on Iranian positions in late August lifted global oil prices and weighed on US stocks and Treasury yields in early September 2026.
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Global markets react to Fed hawkishness, Middle East tensions, and oil surge
Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish comments and US-Iran conflict pushed oil above $90 and hit Asian stocks ahead of a likely September rate hike.
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Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech Raises Odds of September Rate Hike
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech boosted market expectations for a September rate hike.
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Kalshi requires employment verification to curb insider trading in prediction markets
Kalshi now verifies traders’ employment on high-risk markets to block insiders and enhance market integrity.
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American Airlines and Google sign largest sustainable aviation fuel agreement for 35M gallons
American Airlines and Google signed a multi-year deal for 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions by 300,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.