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• ‘Maybe he’s past his prime’: Rand Paul, John McCain trade blows over foreign policy

  16-03-2017 16:23 via yahoo.com
  
  Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky have exchanged sharp public blows this week.
  
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• XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 14:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 3,960.00 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,960.00. Stop Loss: below 3,890.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 3,960.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,720.00–3,290.62. A sell signal: the level of 3,960.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,030.00, Take Profit: 3,720.0
  
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• WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 14:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 88.00 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 88.00. Stop Loss: below 86.50, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 88.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 79.30–67.00. A sell signal: the level of 88.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 89.50, Take Profit: 79.30–67.00.Main ScenarioConsider
  
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• USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 13:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 160.45 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 160.45. Stop Loss: above 161.05, Take Profit: 151.76–148.92. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 160.45 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 163.90–167.50. A buy signal: the level of 160.45 is broken to the ups
  
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• GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 13:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.3404 with a target of 1.2938–1.2745. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.3404. Stop Loss: above 1.3450, Take Profit: 1.2938–1.2745. Alternative scenario: breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.3404 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.3675–1.3870. A buy signal: the level of 1.3404 is broken to the upside. Stop Loss: below 1.3360, Take Profit: 1.3675&nda
  
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• Why AutoZone Stock Rallied Today

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  AutoZone’s stock climbed on Tuesday following the release of stronger-than-anticipated financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended August 29. The automotive replacement parts and accessories distributor posted net sales of $6.6 billion, representing 5.6% growth compared to the same period a year earlier.
  The company expanded its retail footprint during the quarter, opening 175 locations and bringing its total store count to 8,031 across multiple markets. The U.S. represente
  
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• Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Signs $700 Million-Plus Rail Services Deal. Can Profits Grow?

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation announced on September 21 a services agreement valued at more than $700 million with La Compagnie du TransGuinéen. When combined with locomotive orders placed in 2024, the total announced agreements for the Simandou project now exceed $1.2 billion.
  The new agreement represents an expansion beyond initial equipment sales into ongoing fleet support and maintenance services. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies will provide scheduled and unsche
  
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• Vista Gold (VGZ) Agrees to Sale. Can its Buyer Fund the Mt Todd Gold Mine?

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  Vista Gold Corp. announced on September 21 that it had agreed to be acquired by Artemis Gold Inc. Under the stock-exchange agreement signed September 20, Vista Gold shareholders would receive 0.0966 buyer common shares for each existing common share and own approximately 5% of the combined entity. Artemis Gold intends to cancel its existing 4.95% stake in Vista Gold at completion of the transaction.
  The central appeal of the combination centers on funding capabilities for the Mt Todd gold proje
  
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• Titan International (TWI) Signs ITM Sale. How Much of the $285 Million is New Cash?

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  Titan International announced a definitive agreement on September 21 to sell its Italtractor ITM undercarriage business to USCO S.p.A. The transaction included an initial purchase price of approximately $207 million, with stated total cash value reaching up to approximately $285 million, though the difference between these figures reflects various contingent payments and timing considerations.
  The company expected approximately $23 million from closing adjustments and $11 million in dividends b
  
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• Ennis (EBF) Grows Sales but Earns Less. Are Legal Items Hiding a Better Business?

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ennis, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended August 31, 2026, showing revenue growth alongside lower reported earnings. The company generated $102 million in sales, representing a 3.3% increase from the prior-year quarter’s $98.7 million. However, net earnings fell to $9.4 million from $13.2 million in the comparable period.
  The earnings decline reflects the impact of litigation items that differed between periods. The prior-year quarter benefited from a $5.3 million favor
  
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• Bank of America backs Meta stock after Muse surprise

  25-09-2026 13:15 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating on Meta Platforms and established a price target of $810, representing approximately 9.3% upside from a reference price of $741.25. The investment bank’s decision followed the launch of Muse, Meta’s consumer AI assistant, which debuted on Sept. 8 and has demonstrated capabilities beyond traditional chatbots, including website browsing, email organization, and multi-step task completion.
  Muse achieved notable early traction, accumulating 2.5
  
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• On Holding (ONON) Outlines Ambitious Goals and $1B Buyback, Jumps 7.6%

  25-09-2026 13:14 via rocketnews.com
  
  On Holding AG Ltd. announced a $1 billion repurchase program spanning three years during its Investor Day presentation, focusing exclusively on Class A ordinary shares. The initiative reflects confidence in the company’s financial position and represents part of a broader effort to enhance shareholder returns.
  The athletic footwear and apparel company raised its medium-term growth outlook through 2029, targeting net sales growth in the high teens on a constant currency basis. Absolute net
  
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• EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 12:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.1496 with a target of 1.1120–1.0895. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.1496. Stop Loss: above 1.1540, Take Profit: 1.1120–1.0895. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.1496 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the level of 1.1496 is broken to the upside. Stop Loss: below 1.1450, Take Profit: 1.1790&nda
  
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• Gold Comes Under Pressure. Forecast as of 25.09.2026

  25-09-2026 12:34 via litefinance.org
  
  Rising Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar have dealt a severe blow to gold. For a long time, the precious metal held up amid strong physical demand, but it has now started to decline. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan for XAU/USD.Major Takeaways Gold is highly sensitive to forecasts for the Fed's interest rate. Plunging oil prices are not saving XAU/USD from a sharp decline. China's precious metal imports have already exceeded the 2025 total. Buying on dips remains
  
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• USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 12:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 0.8182 with a target of 0.8400–0.8588. A buy signal: the price holds above 0.8182. Stop Loss: below 0.8145, Take Profit: 0.8400–0.8588. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 0.8182 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 0.7950–0.7755. A sell signal: the level of 0.8182 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 0.8220, Take Profit: 0.7950–0.7755.Main Scenari
  
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• USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 11:54 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 1.4250 with a target of 1.3548–1.3400. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 1.4250. Stop Loss: above 1.4290, Take Profit: 1.3548–1.3400. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.4250 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.4417–1.4570. A buy signal: the level of 1.4250 is broken to the ups
  
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• Ichimoku Cloud Explained: How to Use the Ichimoku Indicator

  25-09-2026 10:11 via litefinance.org
  
  Trading in financial markets requires not only intuition but also proven technical analysis methods. Among the many tools available, the Ichimoku indicator stands out as a comprehensive system. It was developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda in the 1930s. Its full name, Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, translates as "one-look equilibrium chart." This tool lets traders quickly assess market conditions without relying on other technical indicators.Over the years, the Ichimoku Cloud has become one of the
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 25.09.2026

  25-09-2026 09:31 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 remains under selling pressure and is approaching its second bearish target.Major Takeaways USCrude: After testing resistance B at 95.44–94.79, oil began to decline. XAUUSD: Gold is under selling pressure. EURUSD: The euro is attempting
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 25.09.2026

  25-09-2026 08:40 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 88,096.74. 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 Gains as Oil Prices Climb. Forecast as of 25.09.2026

  25-09-2026 08:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Although the US and eurozone economies both appear strong, they respond differently to developments in the oil and petroleum products markets. Europe, in particular, tends to face higher energy costs. Let’s explore this dynamic and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways Oil is affecting the US debt market. The rally in Treasury yields is supporting the US dollar. The eurozone is forced to pay for energy. Short positions can be considered as long as the EUR/USD pair rem
  
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• This Little-Known AI Chip Stock Doubled. Its New Chips Now Double Optical Speed

  24-09-2026 23:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. announced a 3.2-terabit optical chipset on September 17, featuring eight 448-Gbps PAM-4 channels designed for next-generation data-center applications. The announcement came as the stock had more than doubled over the preceding year.
  Following the chipset reveal, BMO Capital upgraded MACOM shares to Outperform with a price target of $335. The analyst noted that a 36% decline from the May peak had compressed the company’s forward valuation to appro
  
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• SK Hynix Is Eyeing Intel’s (INTC) Ohio Site. Why Micron (MU) Should Pay Attention

  24-09-2026 23:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  SK Hynix announced exploratory discussions regarding potential manufacturing operations in the United States, marking a significant shift for the Korean memory company. According to reporting earlier in September, the company is evaluating multiple arrangements with Intel Corporation, including the possibility of leasing capacity at Intel’s Ohio manufacturing complex or establishing a joint venture that could involve Intel alongside major cloud computing customers. SK Hynix emphasized tha
  
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• Lumentum Jumped Nearly 10% While Corning Barely Moved. Is the AI Optics Trade Splitting Apart?

  24-09-2026 23:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Optical networking companies experienced divergent performance during an AI stock rebound, reflecting a shift in investor focus toward specific infrastructure components. Lumentum Holdings rose nearly 10% and led the S&P 500, while Coherent advanced 6.9%. Corning, by contrast, managed a gain of only 0.4% and remained significantly down for the week.
  All three companies participate in the AI-connectivity expansion as data center operators require optical connections for accelerators communic
  
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• “The New Clippy”: Benioff Uses Salesforce’s Biggest Product Launch in Years to Challenge Microsoft

  24-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Salesforce announced AIforce at its Dreamforce conference, presenting the product as a major competitive offering designed to operate across multiple artificial intelligence systems rather than functioning as a single proprietary assistant. The platform is engineered to integrate with various AI providers, including Anthropic’s Claude through an integration called Claudeforce, as well as ChatGPT and Slack. According to Salesforce’s claims, Claudeforce provides zero data retention by
  
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• Pressure from the bond market hits a new level, and US stocks slide on worries about inflation

  24-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Equity markets experienced losses on Wednesday as elevated bond yields pressured stock valuations amid renewed inflation worries. The S&P 500 declined 0.8% to close at 7,706.03, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 352 points or 0.7% to 51,511.59. The Nasdaq composite sank 1.1%, ending at 26,936.04.
  The selling pressure stemmed from a surge in Treasury yields after economic data indicated robust business activity growth over the previous five years, alongside accelerating cost pressu
  
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• Palantir Reveals Its AI Sovereignty Strategy And Wall Street Is Starting to Believe It

  24-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Palantir Technologies saw analyst enthusiasm following its AIPCon 11 conference, which emphasized AI sovereignty as a core strategic pillar. DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria elevated the company’s price target from $200 to $250, noting that enterprise customers increasingly seek AI systems that remain model-agnostic, auditable, and subject to their direct control. The analyst highlighted that Palantir’s AIP platform addresses this market need while the company maintains consistent GAAP
  
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• McDonald’s stock falls as it unveils plan to spend big on restaurant upgrades

  24-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  McDonald’s revealed details of its growth strategy during an investor presentation at its Chicago headquarters, outlining significant capital expenditures and operational changes designed to modernize its restaurant portfolio and boost sales. The initiative, called McDonald’s > NEXT, builds on a framework the company introduced in June and encompasses restaurant design updates, technology implementations, and enhanced customer experiences.
  The modernization plan requires substant
  
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• Lockheed Martin (LMT) Is Spending Ahead on JATM. Will a Multiyear Contract Follow?

  24-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Lockheed Martin Corporation entered into a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War on September 17 aimed at accelerating production of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, described as the most advanced U.S. air-to-air system and designed to counter emerging air threats. The framework agreement represents a long-term demand signal and reflects institutional confidence in the necessity for the missile system. However, neither the company nor the Department of War disclosed sp
  
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• What Are Prediction Markets? A Guide to Event Contracts

  24-09-2026 15:27 via litefinance.org
  
  In recent years, prediction markets have become an increasingly prominent part of the financial industry. On these platforms, users trade contracts whose value depends on the probability of specific events occurring. Understanding prediction markets is important for anyone who wants to better navigate modern financial instruments.Unlike traditional exchanges, participants buy contracts based on the possible outcomes of future events. These may include presidential election outcomes, central bank
  
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• Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight

  24-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Qantas Airways announced plans to offer nonstop service between New York and Sydney, with the airline starting to sell tickets for the route next August and actual flight operations beginning in 2028. The route is expected to take approximately 18 hours, positioning it among the world’s longest flights, though not quite the longest currently in operation.
  The Singapore Airlines nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Singapore currently holds the des
  
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