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• Man held in Chinese scholar's kidnapping was grad student

  02-07-2017 03:33 via rocketnews.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — The 28-year-old Illinois man charged with kidnapping a Chinese scholar now believed to be dead was among a select few admitted to the University of Illinois’ highly competitive physics graduate program in 2013.
  Brendt Allen Christensen originally planned to earn a doctorate degree, but told his graduate adviser in 2016 he had changed his mind, Professor Lance Cooper recalled on Saturday. He didn’t say why, and Christensen continued taking classes and teaching as
  
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• Falling Bitcoin Prices Drag Down Products and Mining Revenue for Canaan (CAN)

  18-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Canaan Inc. released its second quarter fiscal 2026 results on September 8, revealing significant operational challenges across its computing and energy infrastructure business. The company generated total revenue of $31.9 million during the quarter, representing a substantial decline from $100.2 million in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year and $62.7 million in the first quarter of 2026.
  The company reported a net loss of $97.6 million for the quarter, a marked deterioration fro
  
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• Earnings Drag and Geopolitical Headwinds Weigh on Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) Performance

  18-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, which highlighted challenges facing the broader market despite an overall equity rally led by semiconductor companies. The fund itself posted mixed results, declining 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms during the period. While certain holdings such as Alphabet benefited from strong cloud growth, and others including Robert Half and H&R Block posted solid gains, cable businesses
  
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• Dollarama raises fiscal 2027 guidance after Q2 sales growth

  18-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Dollarama increased its fiscal 2027 guidance for Canadian operations following stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The retailer reported sales of C$2.02bn for the period ended 2 August 2026, representing a 17.6% increase compared to the same quarter in the prior year. The sales growth reflected a full quarter of operations in Australia, which had only contributed 13 days of results in the prior year following the acquisition of The Reject Shop Limited.
  Canadian comparable store sales
  
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• What Are Bollinger Bands and How Do They Work?

  18-09-2026 15:02 via litefinance.org
  
  Bollinger Bands are among the most popular tools in technical analysis. Developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s, the indicator is widely used to assess market volatility and identify potential reversal points. Bollinger Bands can help traders evaluate current market conditions and analyze price dynamics.In this article, we'll take a detailed look at how the Bollinger Bands indicator works, explore its key settings, and examine the main trading strategies that use Bollinger Bands in financial ma
  
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• XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 13:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,233.40 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,233.40. Stop Loss: below 4,165.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 4,233.40 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,954.50–3,720.00. A sell signal: the level of 4,233.40 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,300.00, Take Profit: 3,954.5
  
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• WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 13:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 90.60 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 90.60. Stop Loss: below 89.10, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 90.60 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 79.30–67.00. A sell signal: the level of 90.60 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 92.10, Take Profit: 79.30–67.00.Main ScenarioConsider
  
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• Union Pacific Sees Broad Volume Growth as Fuel Costs Threaten Operating Ratio

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Union Pacific Corporation disclosed significant volume expansion across its freight operations during the current quarter, with carloads increasing approximately 5% and industrial volume climbing 5.2% on a month-to-date basis. The railroad maintained stable service metrics, reporting car velocity in the mid-230s range and terminal dwell times remaining below 20 hours, indicating the network successfully processed higher freight volumes without service degradation.
  Growth was driven by strength
  
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• This High-Yield Tech Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by Nearly 8%

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Logitech International held its Annual General Meeting where shareholders approved a fiscal 2026 cash dividend of CHF 1.36 per share, equivalent to roughly $1.67. This represents an increase of approximately 8% from the previous dividend of CHF 1.26 per share. The dividend is payable on Sept. 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on Sept. 22, 2026.
  The dividend increase reflects broader market trends toward higher shareholder payouts. According to Capital Group data, U.S. companies distributed $1
  
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• Forgent (FPS) Powers 11% Higher on Swing to Profits, Upbeat Outlook

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Forgent Power Solutions (NYSE:FPS) experienced a significant rally on Wednesday, gaining 11.10% to close at $34.84 per share, extending gains from the previous trading day. The advance followed the company’s announcement of a return to profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside substantially improved financial performance across multiple metrics.
  The company reported net income of $66.09 million for the fourth quarter, a marked reversal from a net loss of $4.76 mil
  
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• Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years as Diesel, Gas Prices Surge

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee voted unanimously to raise the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, moving the rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This marked the first rate increase since 2023, representing a shift from expectations just one week prior when market participants assigned only a 60% probability to such a hike, based on the CME’s FedWatch tool.
  Fed Chair Kevin Warsh attributed the decision primarily to elevated inflation levels that
  
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• Bank of America expects third-quarter investment banking fees to fall more than 10%; shares slide

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bank of America disclosed a significant slowdown in its investment banking and trading operations for the third quarter, contrasting sharply with the company’s performance earlier in the year. CEO Brian Moynihan indicated at a conference that investment banking fees would likely fall by more than 10% compared to the prior-year period, while trading revenue was expected to remain essentially unchanged. This marked a notable shift from the second quarter, when the bank had posted a 50% incr
  
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• Aeluma Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

  18-09-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Aeluma, Inc. reported financial results for fiscal 2026 centered on its pivot toward artificial intelligence datacenter applications. The company’s total revenue remained essentially unchanged at $4.5 million compared with $4.7 million in the prior year, with the majority of sales generated from government contracts. Fourth-quarter revenue alone totaled $582,000.
  The company’s net loss expanded significantly during the period. On a GAAP basis, Aeluma recorded a loss of $9.2 million,
  
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• USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 12:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 157.50 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 157.50. Stop Loss: above 158.10, Take Profit: 151.76–148.92. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 157.50 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 160.48–163.90. A buy signal: the level of 157.50 is broken to the ups
  
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• GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 12:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider long positions above 1.3140 with a target of 1.3870–1.4140. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 1.3140. Stop Loss: below 1.3095, Take Profit: 1.3870–1.4140. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.3140 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.2938–1.2745. A sell signal: the level of 1.3140 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: abov
  
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• Gold Has Nothing to Fear. Forecast as of 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 12:06 via litefinance.org
  
  History shows that gold has often struggled at the start of Fed tightening cycles but ended them higher. As the tightening cycle progressed, much of the fear was already priced into XAU/USD. Let's discuss this topic and outline a trading plan.Major Takeaways Gold has recovered losses from the Fed rate hike. ETF demand is supporting the precious metal. Historically, Fed tightening has not prevented XAU/USD from rising. A breakout above $4,400 per ounce would be a reason to buy gold.Weekly Fundame
  
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• EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 11:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.1450 with a target of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1450. Stop Loss: below 1.1405, Take Profit: 1.1790–1.2088. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.1450 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.1350–1.1230. A sell signal: the level of 1.1450 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 1.1495, Take Profit: 1.1350–1.1230.Main Scenari
  
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• USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 11:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 0.8171 with a target of 0.8400–0.8588. A buy signal: the local correction ends and the price settles above 0.8171. Stop Loss: below 0.8135, Take Profit: 0.8400–0.8588. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 0.8171 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 0.7950–0.7755. A sell signal: the level of 0.8171 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 0.8210, Take Profit:
  
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• USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 18.09.26–25.09.26

  18-09-2026 10:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 1.4050 with a target of 1.3548–1.3400. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 1.4050. Stop Loss: above 1.4090, Take Profit: 1.3548–1.3400. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.4050 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.4250–1.4417. A buy signal: the level of 1.4050 is broken to the ups
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 09:25 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.Gold is correcting higher within the short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is testing support B at 95.55–94.90. XAUUSD: Gold is rising and approaching the trend boundary at 4,415–4,398. EURUSD: The euro is correcting higher
  
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• Dollar Bulls Return as Markets Reassess Fed Policy. Forecast as of 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 08:21 via litefinance.org
  
  Perhaps the markets got ahead of themselves, aggressively selling the EUR/USD pair after the September FOMC meeting. The Fed may not intend to be as aggressive as CME derivatives are suggesting. Let's take a closer look and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Markets are recovering following the Fed meeting. The Fed has lowered Treasury yields. Growing demand for US assets is supporting the US dollar. Short trades can be considered with targets of 1.1400 and 1.1300.Weekly Fundamental Forecast
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 18.09.2026

  18-09-2026 08:13 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 82,336.26. 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 2,663.34.Elliott Wave An
  
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• LyondellBasell (LYB) Retraces Amid Shifting Commodity Sentiment

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alluvium Asset Management’s Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund declined during the second quarter of 2026, posting losses across multiple currency denominations. The fund fell 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms despite a powerful equity rally dominated by semiconductor companies. While some holdings such as Alphabet benefited from strong cloud growth and Robert Half posted solid gains, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings dragged on ov
  
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• Huntington Bancshares Shares Fall 3% After Bank Lowers Earnings Guidance

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Huntington Bancshares announced revised financial guidance at the Barclays Global Financial Conference, prompting a 3% decline in its stock price. The regional bank reduced its fiscal 2027 earnings per share forecast to a range of $1.75 to $1.83, down from its previous projection of $1.90 to $1.93 issued in April. The company attributed the reduction primarily to expectations for more moderate expansion of its net interest margin, the spread between interest earned on loans and interest paid on
  
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• Evolution Petroleum Corporation Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Evolution Petroleum Corporation reported a strategic repositioning of its business during fourth-quarter discussions, emphasizing a transition toward a more diversified energy company structure. The approach combines established long-life non-operated assets with higher-margin mineral and royalty interests to create a more resilient portfolio. Financial performance in the fourth quarter benefited from the resolution of temporary operational challenges, increased production volumes, and improved
  
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• Alphabet (GOOG) Surges 24% as Revenue Growth Soars — But Is $190 Billion in Capex Too Much?

  17-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, detailing portfolio performance across various market conditions. The fund declined in value across multiple currencies, with results varying significantly by holding. The broader market environment shifted from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility toward a strong equity rally driven primarily by semiconductor companies.
  Alphabet emerged as the fund’s strongest performer during the quart
  
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• Intel Rises 4%, SK Hynix Climbs 3% on Reports of Talks to Make Memory Chips at Ohio Campus; Micron Holds Flat

  17-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Shares of Intel and SK Hynix advanced following Reuters reporting that the two companies are engaged in discussions about manufacturing memory chips at Intel’s $100 billion Ohio facility. Intel stock increased 4% to $100.55, while SK Hynix shares rose 3.3% to $180.52 in early trading.
  According to the Reuters report, the talks involve two potential structures for the arrangement. One scenario would involve SK Hynix assuming operations of a portion of Intel’s Ohio campus, while the o
  
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• Alphabet, Exelon, and Patterson-UTI Just Paid Shareholders. Here’s What They Got.

  17-09-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Three dividend-paying companies distributed payments to shareholders on September 14 and 15, 2026, each reflecting distinct operational priorities and financial positions.
  Alphabet paid Class A, B, and C shareholders $0.22 per share on September 14, 2026. The payment was declared on July 22, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 4, 2026. This marked the second consecutive quarterly payment at the $0.22 rate, up from $0.21 in the prior quarter. The trailing 12-month total was $0.86 per sha
  
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• What Is a Take Profit Order and What Does TP Mean in Trading?

  17-09-2026 17:10 via litefinance.org
  
  A take-profit is an order that automatically closes a trade at a predetermined price to secure profits. For a long position, set it above the entry price; for a short position, set it below. Setting a take-profit is optional, but it helps close a trade quickly when you cannot do so manually. In this article, you will learn what TP means in trading, when to use it, and how to calculate the take-profit price.Major TakeawaysWhat is a Take-Profit order? A take-profit is a pending order used to
  
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• Forex IB Commissions Guide: How Introducing Brokers Get Paid

  17-09-2026 15:47 via litefinance.org
  
  Forex IB commissions are payments that introducing brokers receive for referring traders to a broker. IBs do not handle trade execution themselves but focus on connecting traders with brokerage firms. Forex introducing broker commissions can take various forms, including rebates, one-time fixed payments, and a percentage of the markup.For IBs, an affiliate program can be a source of passive or even primary income that can be pursued alongside trading. Meanwhile, referrals get cashback and free p
  
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