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Akamai Surges on Anthropic Deal: Is Hypergrowth Now In Play?

Akamai shares surged after signing an $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic for CPU computing capacity over seven years, expandable to $20 billion. The agreement requires $5.5 billion in capital spending, with analysts projecting healthy 30% EBIT margins for Akamai's cloud infrastructure business and validating its growth strategy.

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Wall Street Stumbles: Rates, Oil Pressure Fuel Market Uncertainty

Wall Street and London markets declined as investors grappled with rising interest rates and surging oil prices. Major indices like the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 saw losses, reflecting concerns over inflation, higher capital costs, and their potential impact on corporate earnings and valuations.

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US Stocks Slide: Bond Market Pressure Returns as Yields Surge

US stocks declined Thursday, extending a three-day slip as surging bond yields, with the 10-year Treasury nearing 5.15%, made borrowing more costly. Strong economic data and rising oil prices fueled expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring equity valuations.

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Nasdaq Charts IPO Surge, Digital Future: Unpacking the Kraken & AI Stakes

Nasdaq CFO Sarah Youngwood forecasts a robust IPO market, driven by AI and digital tech, with $111 billion raised in H1, including SpaceX's $86 billion. The exchange is expanding into digital assets via a $100M Kraken investment and tokenization efforts, while its fintech segment, led by AI-powered Verafin, shows strong revenue growth and productivity gains.

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Wall Street Mixed: Nvidia Report Looms Over Nasdaq Highs

Wall Street had a mixed Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite hitting new highs driven by tech stocks. The Dow Jones fell 0.5%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.1%. Market participants are now keenly focused on NVIDIA's upcoming earnings report, seen as a critical determinant for the tech sector's continued momentum and broader market direction.

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Signet Jewelers Officer Reduces Holdings: SEC Filing Details Charitable Gift

Signet Jewelers' Chief Legal, Ethics and Risk Officer, Stash Ptak, donated 1,540 common shares on September 17, 2026, via a charitable gift transaction reported in a recent SEC Form 4. Post-donation, Ptak directly holds 22,428.21 shares, including restricted stock units.

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S&P 500 Futures Surge: Oil Decline & Xi-Trump Talks Fuel Gains

US stock futures rose Monday, September 21, with S&P 500 futures up 0.7%, as crude oil prices fell for a fourth day. Positive US-China trade talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit (Sept 23-25) also boosted sentiment, easing concerns from last week's volatile market performance.

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S&P 500 Futures Surge: Oil Decline & Xi-Trump Talks Fuel Gains

US stock futures rose Monday, September 21, with S&P 500 futures up 0.7%, as crude oil prices fell for a fourth day. Positive US-China trade talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit (Sept 23-25) also boosted sentiment, easing concerns from last week's volatile market performance.

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S&P 500 Futures Surge: Oil Decline & Xi-Trump Talks Fuel Gains

US stock futures rose Monday, September 21, with S&P 500 futures up 0.7%, as crude oil prices fell for a fourth day. Positive US-China trade talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit (Sept 23-25) also boosted sentiment, easing concerns from last week's volatile market performance.

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S&P 500 Futures Surge: Oil Decline & Xi-Trump Talks Fuel Gains

US stock futures rose Monday, September 21, with S&P 500 futures up 0.7%, as crude oil prices fell for a fourth day. Positive US-China trade talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit (Sept 23-25) also boosted sentiment, easing concerns from last week's volatile market performance.