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• Regions Financial Eyes 150 New Branches as Deposit Strength Supports Growth

  21-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Regions Financial announced plans to expand its physical footprint by adding between 130 and 150 branches over the next three to four years as the bank responds to heightened competition across its 15-state operating region, which includes the Southeast, Texas and Midwest. The branch expansion is part of a broader strategy to retain customers, recruit additional bankers and invest in technology infrastructure amid an increasingly competitive banking environment.
  Deposit trends remained construc
  
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• Nissan eyes increasing U.S. production as new Rogue hybrid launches

  21-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nissan Motor announced plans to expand its U.S. production capacity as it introduced the 2027 Rogue crossover equipped with a new hybrid powertrain. Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, stated that the company is currently operating at maximum capacity at its facilities and indicated that a third production shift would be the next phase, which he anticipated could be implemented relatively quickly following the hybrid launch.
  The automaker currently operates two production shifts at
  
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• How the 3M Stock Turnaround Is Happening Faster Than Expected

  21-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Industrial conglomerate 3M has demonstrated accelerating progress in its business turnaround, according to recent financial results and strategic updates. The company has worked through a period of significant litigation challenges, including settlements exceeding $10 billion related to water contamination claims involving PFAS chemicals and additional payments to veterans regarding defective earplugs. Management indicated the company is moving beyond this phase as stakeholders redirect attenti
  
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• Eli Lilly CEO says 700,000 new seniors have started GLP-1s after Medicare coverage, and 70% are on Lilly drugs

  21-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Eli Lilly Chief Executive Dave Ricks disclosed in an interview that approximately 700,000 seniors have initiated GLP-1 treatments since Medicare expanded coverage of obesity drugs, with the vast majority of new patients selecting Lilly products. Ricks characterized the coverage expansion as positive for the company and the broader market, noting the rollout has proceeded largely as anticipated.
  The coverage operates through a temporary program called “Bridge,” which enables qualifyi
  
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• UBS Raises Palladium Price Forecasts as Supply Constraints Tighten Market Outlook

  21-09-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  UBS increased its palladium price targets, raising projections for December 2026 and March 2027 by $200 per ounce each, while boosting its June 2027 forecast by $100 per ounce. The bank attributed the upgrades to tighter physical market conditions and more resilient demand than the bank had previously anticipated.
  Palladium consumption patterns have evolved differently than UBS initially projected. Global demand fell only modestly in 2025 and is expected to remain broadly stable in 2026. The tr
  
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• Telix to acquire ITM in deal worth up to $2.35bn

  21-09-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Telix Pharmaceuticals, an Australian pharmaceutical company, entered into an agreement to acquire ITM Isotope Technologies Munich for total consideration reaching up to $2.35bn. The transaction combines Telix’s existing pharmaceutical operations with ITM’s radioisotope manufacturing business and late-stage drug candidate ITM-11.
  The deal structure involved an upfront payment of $1.65bn on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with additional contingent payments of up to $700m tied to regula
  
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• Oil Prices Fall to 11-Day Low as Investors Assess US-Iran Diplomacy and Saudi Exports

  21-09-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Oil futures declined to their lowest levels in 11 days during trading on Monday, with both major benchmarks dropping approximately 2% as market participants reassessed geopolitical risks and supply dynamics in the Middle East.
  November Brent crude futures fell $2.12 per barrel to $101.75, while the October WTI contract declined $1.96 to $98.34 a barrel, with the November contract trading at $94.16. The selloff reflected reduced expectations of an immediate escalation in tensions between the Uni
  
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• Apple iPhone 18 Pro Delivery Times Lengthen in Second Week, JPMorgan Says

  21-09-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Estimated delivery windows for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models lengthened substantially during their second week of availability, according to research published by JPMorgan. The bank’s analysis indicated that average delivery times for the iPhone 18 Pro increased to 23 days from seven days during the initial ordering period, while Pro Max models saw waiting periods climb to 30 days from 19 days.
  Geographic variations in delivery estimates emerged across major markets. In the United St
  
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• Accenture Shares Rise 6% Premarket Following $1 Billion AI Safety Partnership With Anthropic

  21-09-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Accenture shares climbed roughly 6% during premarket trading after Anthropic disclosed a strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence safety assessments. The arrangement, which was announced on 18 September, establishes a framework for the IT services company to conduct independent evaluations of Anthropic’s AI models over an extended period.
  Both organizations committed to investing at least $1 billion each over the following five years to build out capacity for independent A
  
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• Swiss Franc Stages Comeback. Forecast as of 21.09.2026

  21-09-2026 11:50 via litefinance.org
  
  Due to its high liquidity, the yen is a natural choice as a funding currency for carry trades. However, using the Swiss franc in the same role may carry significant risks, particularly given heightened geopolitical and political uncertainty. Let's examine this issue and develop a trading plan for the EUR/CHF and USD/CHF.Major Takeaways Switzerland's economy is picking up speed. Using the franc in carry trades is risky. The SNB may surprise markets in September. A successful test of 0.934 could p
  
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• Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030

  21-09-2026 11:32 via litefinance.org
  
  Tesla stands out in the market due to its innovations in electric vehicles, solar power, and artificial intelligence. Yet, how will these factors affect its stock price in the long term? This analysis aims to forecast TSLA's stock price from 2026 to 2050, carefully considering technological advancements, shifts in the economic landscape, and the evolving competitive environment.This article explores various scenarios and factors that may impact Tesla's future trajectory, providing a detaile
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 21.09.2026

  21-09-2026 09:36 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Oil has broken through the key support of the short-term uptrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has entered a downtrend. XAUUSD: Gold is falling after testing the trend boundary at 4,415–4,398.  EURUSD: The euro is trading near the lower
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 21.09.2026

  21-09-2026 09:23 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 85,584.30. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  
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• US Dollar Regains Momentum as Fed Turns Hawkish. Forecast as of 21.09.2026

  21-09-2026 08:27 via litefinance.org
  
  The increase in the federal funds rate, coupled with Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric, surprised speculators who had been selling the US dollar for seven consecutive weeks. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways The dollar posted its best performance in three weeks. The Fed didn't just raise rates—it also restored confidence. Other central banks are not going to stop there. Long positions can be opened above 1.1495.Weekly Fundamental Forec
  
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