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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 23, 2026
Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure
The panel agrees that the ISM print signals strong manufacturing activity, but persistent high prices-paid index (71.1) indicates sticky cost-push …
Data Center Sales Make Up 92% of Nvidia's Revenue. Here's What Investors Need to Know About Jensen Huang's Bets on AI Growth.
Nvidia's high concentration in data center revenue (92%) and customers (54% in three hyperscalers) poses significant risk, despite the potential …
AstraZeneca shares slump after $400bn BMS merger rumours
The panel consensus is bearish on the potential merger between AstraZeneca (AZN) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), citing integration risks, dilution …
NZAC vs. URTH: Which Global ETF Is the Better Buy?
The panel generally agrees that URTH outperforms NZAC in terms of pure performance, but NZAC's climate-aligned ESG screen and emerging …
Global Business Travel Group Stockholders Approve Long Lake Merger Agreement
While GBTG shareholders have approved the merger with Gaia Purchaser, the deal's closure is uncertain due to omitted details such …
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Despite a brief market rally on de-escalation hopes, panelists caution that geopolitical risks remain high, with Iran's denial of talks, …
Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
The panel agrees that the derelict former BHS site in Stratford-upon-Avon is a persistent eyesore and safety hazard, with long-tail …
Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
Visa's acquisition of BioCatch is seen as a defensive move to protect its network from AI-driven fraud, with potential benefits …
Amazon enters $3 trillion club as AI, cloud growth power rally
While Amazon's $3T market cap is a testament to its AI strategy and AWS growth, the panelists express concerns about …
Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek deal
The panel agrees that today's oil price drop reflects short-term relief rather than a sustainable de-escalation. They caution that physical …
Half of Retirees Claim Social Security Before Full Retirement Age. Only 4% Wait for the Biggest Check.
The panel agrees that the 50% of retirees claiming Social Security at 62 is problematic long-term, locking in lower COLA …
Microsoft and Amazon Won the AI Spending Week. Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle Didn't. Now What?
The panel consensus is bearish, warning that current stock prices and AI capex assumptions may not be sustainable due to …