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📊 LTSE eyes annual earnings
The exchange proposes scrapping quarterly results in favor of annual reporting, aiming to reduce short-term pressure on management and focus on long-term performance.

🤝 Anglo-Tech $53B merger
Two major tech giants plan a $53 billion merger to strengthen market share, boost innovation, and create a more competitive global technology powerhouse.

🛒 Walmart expands to Africa
Retail giant $WMT ( ▼ 1.23% ) is set to open stores across Africa, targeting emerging markets to drive growth, increase revenue, and build a stronger international presence.

💹 Oracle shares surge
$ORCL ( ▲ 4.06% ) shares jump after the company issues upbeat forward guidance, signaling confidence in future earnings and attracting positive investor sentiment in the market.

💰 Klarna IPO
Buy-now-pay-later firm $KLAR ( ▼ 4.4% ) files for an IPO, seeking capital to expand globally, compete more aggressively in fintech, and strengthen its position in the payments market.

📱 iPhone 17 Series
Apple introduces the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air. The Air model, at just 5.6mm thick, features a 48MP dual-camera system, A19 Pro chip, and a 6.6-inch display. Prices start at $999.

⌚ Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3
The Series 11 offers enhanced health features, including blood pressure monitoring (pending FDA approval), while the Ultra 3 model introduces satellite connectivity and a 42-hour battery life.

🎧 AirPods Pro 3
The latest AirPods Pro 3 boasts the "world’s best" active noise cancellation, a heart rate sensor, live translation capabilities, and improved durability with IP57 rating. Priced at $249.

🚀 Gemini Lists on Nasdaq
Crypto exchange Gemini debuted on Nasdaq under ticker "GEMI" at $28/share, raising $425M and surging 32% on day one, highlighting strong investor demand and growth potential.

📈 Bitcoin Price Update
Bitcoin trades around $115,430, down 0.38% intraday. Highs hit $116,201, lows $115,273, showing slight volatility but steady overall market interest.

🧠 Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Ethereum prepares the Shanghai upgrade to boost scalability, reduce fees, and improve user experience, potentially driving wider adoption of decentralized apps.

💵 Fed eyes 3 rate cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates three times this year, aiming to support growth amid signs of slowing economic activity and easing inflation pressures.

📉 US jobs revised lower
The U.S. added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously reported, showing a slowdown in hiring and raising questions about the labor market’s strength and future wage growth.

📈 US consumer prices rise
Consumer prices in the U.S. increased more than expected in August, highlighting persistent inflation pressures and complicating the Fed’s path to stable prices.

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