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Tran Capital sees Arm’s agentic-AI chip as a growth inflection point
Tran Capital’s Q2 2026 letter named Arm Holdings its strongest portfolio contributor and highlighted Arm’s late-March launch of an in-house-designed CPU for agentic AI. The firm says AI agents are increasing data-center CPU needs and sees Arm as well positioned to meet them. -
Mike Schroepfer says Zuckerberg is ‘all in’ as Meta pushes AI
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer, now an adviser, says he would “never bet against” Meta and describes Mark Zuckerberg as “all in” on his AI vision. His remarks come as Meta’s Muse agent reaches Apple’s App Store top spot and the company unveils new AI-linked devices. -
Breeden says rising inflation risks strengthen case for BoE rate hikes
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said rate rises are increasingly appropriate as inflation risks grow, warning against waiting too long for high energy prices to feed into wider pressures. Her focus is November’s decision; later moves depend on the economy. -
Mitchell, Bateman and Wicks feature in Yahoo’s Week 3 sleeper picks
Yahoo’s Week 3 fantasy-sleeper list highlights six players rostered in fewer than half of its leagues: Adonai Mitchell (37%), Rashod Bateman (29%), Emanuel Wilson (22%), Oronde Gadsden II (17%), Dontayvion Wicks (43%) and Kirk Cousins (12%). -
LIMRA research: 40% of life policyholders rarely or never hear from insurers
Life-insurance adviser Phillip Snyder says weak follow-up can leave buyers unsure of their policies. LIMRA research says 40% of policyholders rarely or never hear from insurers after purchase. Snyder said high upfront commissions contribute to short-term selling. -
San Francisco mayor urges judge to release aide Ho Yin Mo
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie urges a judge to release Ho Yin Mo, a California Assembly aide reportedly detained at Las Vegas airport Sept. 17 and held in Nevada. DHS says Mo overstayed his visa; Assemblywoman Catherine Stefani says he was legally allowed to work. -
Stockton's $3.15 million Flock amendment appeared in accounts as “Animal Shelter Study”
Stockton's City Council approved a $3.15 million amendment for Flock surveillance technology, including drones, in March 2026. Public records reviewed by a local civic group listed it as “Animal Shelter Study,” prompting transparency concerns. -
Blue Jays and Mariners, last year’s ALCS teams, set for losing records—a first since 1987
The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, last season’s ALCS teams, are guaranteed losing records for the first time since 1987. Toronto has been eliminated from playoff contention; Seattle is out of the Wild Card race but can still win the AL West. -
Disney raises streaming prices, pushing ad-free Disney+ to $21.49
Disney raised prices for Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday: ad-free plans cost up to 13% more, while each ad-supported tier rises 4% to $12.49 monthly. Disney+ without ads now costs $21.49, up from $18.99; an ad-free bundle covering both services is $21.99. -
A four-year-old dies after a vehicle hits them in Corona
A 4-year-old died after an eastbound vehicle struck them on Pleasant View Avenue in Corona on Sept. 22, police said. Relatives were tending to a parked car nearby; the driver stayed and cooperated, and police do not believe impairment was a factor. -
More than 800,000 bees reportedly taken in North Queensland raids
More than 800,000 bees were reportedly stolen from hives on multiple North Queensland properties in suspected coordinated raids. Police say the perpetrator may be an experienced commercial beekeeper; beekeepers report losses to hive value and pollination income. -
Oracle seeks to delay payments if New Mexico data center misses 2028 opening
Oracle shares fell more than 4% Thursday. Bloomberg reported that Oracle notified a Blue Owl Capital unit developing Project Jupiter that it was invoking force majeure and seeking to delay payments if the New Mexico data center does not open as planned in 2028. -
Brian Sozzi says McDonald’s GLP-1 outlook overlooks fast-food risk
Brian Sozzi criticized McDonald’s investor-day view of GLP-1 users as an opportunity, arguing the drugs could curb appetite and cut fast-food demand. The company said 84% of households with GLP-1 users visit its restaurants, citing protein and portion choices. -
Nene Royal wins season 21 of America’s Got Talent and its $1 million prize
Sixteen-year-old singer-guitarist Nene Royal won season 21 of “America’s Got Talent,” which ended Sept. 23. The $1 million prize can be taken as a 40-year annuity or its present cash value before taxes; Royal also gets a chance to headline a Las Vegas show. -
Macdonald says Sam Darnold is on track for Seahawks-Commanders game
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is “on a good track” to play Sunday against Washington after missing most of the first two games with a glute injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday. Safety Ty Okada and nose tackle Brandon Pili did not practice. -
Trump and Xi open state visit with praise and pandas for Zoo Atlanta
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping opened Xi’s first U.S. state visit since 2015 with mutual praise: Trump called their relationship a “great friendship,” while Xi offered two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta. They also began talks on trade, AI and national security. -
Glenn Close’s team contacted ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ producers during casting
Director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson told PEOPLE Glenn Close’s team contacted them during casting for the upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, saying Close wanted to join; she plays Drusilla Sickle, Effie Trinket’s predecessor. -
Anna Paulson says the Fed may need modest further rate hikes
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said modest further rate hikes may be warranted if conditions evolve as she expects. After last week’s Fed hike, she said underlying inflation showed no sign of easing and the risk of persistently high inflation had increased. -
Puka Nacua's groin injury clouds his Week 3 availability, Rapoport says
Rams receiver Puka Nacua is trending toward missing Sunday's Week 3 game against Denver with a groin injury. NFL insider Ian Rapoport said he'd be surprised if Nacua plays, citing the receiver's lack of practice and the Rams' cautious approach. -
Buffett’s case for seeing stock-market declines as buying opportunities
A Motley Fool column says Warren Buffett’s 1990 Berkshire letter treated stock-market declines as chances to buy quality companies at lower prices. It says all 26 U.S. bear markets over roughly 150 years eventually recovered and set new highs, though recovery can take years. -
Dodge & Cox opens a Thermo Fisher position in Q2 2026
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund said it opened a Thermo Fisher Scientific position in Q2 2026, citing a decade-low share valuation amid customers’ post-COVID inventory destocking. It pointed to recurring revenue and successful acquisitions in its long-term outlook. -
Iran’s missile production is reportedly restarting; analysts doubt high-end gains
Reports say Iran is restarting missile production with stockpiled parts and underground facilities, but analysts say U.S.-Israeli strikes damaged its industrial base, limiting a quick arsenal rebuild. They say Tehran’s advanced weapons claims remain unproven in combat. -
Rieder says bond sell-off is a warning, not a crisis
BlackRock fixed-income CIO Rick Rieder called the global bond sell-off “not a crisis, but an eye-opener,” citing refinancing risks for companies and describing housing as frozen amid affordability problems. He said there is no single yield level that marks a breaking point. -
Intuit Dome near Los Angeles to host Laver Cup’s 2027 event
After its London edition in 2026, the Laver Cup’s 2027 Team Europe–Team World tennis event will be held at Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, bringing the tournament back to California. Organizers cite L.A.’s fashion, music and sports scene as a draw. -
Dodge & Cox starts a Visa position, calling shares undervalued below 24 times forward earnings
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund initiated a Visa position in Q2 2026, calling shares undervalued at less than 24 times forward earnings despite investor concerns over proposed caps on credit-card interest rates and fees. It cited high operating margins and strong free cash flow. -
McClanahan unavailable for Rays' ALDS; a later-round return isn't ruled out
Shane McClanahan will not pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series (ALDS) because of left forearm tightness, Marc Topkin reported, citing Cash; a return in later rounds has not been ruled out. Tampa Bay won its first AL East title since 2021. -
Bailey and Gyllenhaal Star in Audible’s ‘Dracula’ Audio Reimagining
PEOPLE’s exclusive behind-the-scenes first look previews Audible’s nearly six-hour “Dracula” audio production, due Oct. 1. Jonathan Bailey plays Dracula, Maggie Gyllenhaal is Professor Van Helsing, recast as a woman, and Ella Purnell voices Mina. -
Dodge & Cox adds KKR, saying its credit and software exposures are manageable
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund added KKR as a new holding in Q2 2026, saying its private-credit and software exposures were manageable and not overly concentrated. The fund also cited KKR’s diversified businesses and alignment between management and shareholders.
