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30/08/2026

Meta’s late-December acquisition of Manus prompted client departures. Some customers left over concerns about the new parent company. In AI procurement, due diligence focuses on data governance, roadmap stability, and potential shifts in pricing and support, emphasizing vendor risk management after ownership changes.

Following Meta's purchase Manus at the end of December, some customers of the AI startup jumped ship due to concerns about the new parent company.

28/08/2026

Refinancing surged for a second week as mortgage rates fell. Yet the upswing looks fragile: a modest rate rebound could erase savings, and volatility around inflation and Fed policy remains high. Activity skews toward rate/term rather than cash‑out, while purchase applications stay soft amid affordability constraints and limited inventory.

Mortgage refinancing jumped sharply higher for the second straight week, as interest rates fell further, but that boom may be about to bust.

26/08/2026

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says a Thursday meeting with Vladimir Putin will discuss “land deals” over Ukraine. No terms disclosed. In practice, such negotiations center on territorial control and ceasefire lines, security guarantees, sanctions relief, humanitarian access, and verification. Outcomes depend on legal frameworks and consent of the parties.

A meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place on Thursday with "land deals" over Ukraine on the table, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said.

25/08/2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary addressed reporters at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. At WEF, Treasury typically engages counterparts on the global outlook, inflation, financial stability, sanctions, and development finance, coordinating through the IMF, World Bank, G7 and G20; briefings signal policy priorities and near-term focus for markets and partners.

U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessant addressed reporters at a news conference at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.

23/08/2026

Beijing doubles down on criticism of the U.S.–Taiwan trade pact, calling it a win for Washington and a risk to Taiwan’s strategic edge. China frames the accord as political interference; Taipei sees diversification of supply chains and standards alignment. The pact emphasizes trade facilitation and regulatory transparency, with additional market‑access talks anticipated.

China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.

21/08/2026

Workers now rank flexibility and growth above all else, Glassdoor’s latest report shows. Candidates favor hybrid options, flexible hours, clear career paths, learning budgets, and internal mobility. Pay and benefits remain vital, but manager quality, culture, and well-being support increasingly influence employer choice.

Employees are prioritizing flexibility and growth opportunities in the workplace, according to Glassdoor's latest report.

20/08/2026

Reliance Retail’s sales growth has slowed, prompting brokerages to cut target prices on Reliance Industries. The retail arm is a key growth engine for the conglomerate; softer top-line momentum is feeding into lower earnings assumptions and valuation resets. Near-term outlook hinges on a reacceleration in retail performance.

Slowdown in sales growth of Reliance Retail has led brokerages to cut target prices on Reliance Industries.

18/08/2026

A convincing phone scam nearly drained a Coinbase account. The impostor spoofed support, used urgency, pushed remote-access screen sharing, and tried to get a QR scan to move funds. Red flags: unsolicited calls, requests for 2FA codes or seed phrases. Coinbase won't ask for remote control or to transfer to a "safe wallet." Use hardware 2FA and address allowlisting; report phishing.

A scammer almost convinced me to give him all the money in my Coinbase account.

17/08/2026

United says 2026 is off to a strong start across both premium and no-frills seats in its Q4 earnings update. The report points to balanced demand across cabins, ongoing revenue resilience, and a focus on cost discipline, operational reliability, and network planning to align capacity with demand in the year ahead.

United Airlines said 2026 is off to a strong start, both for premium seats and no-frills tickets, as it reported fourth-quarter earnings.

14/08/2026

Netflix amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery assets this week amid Skydance’s hostile takeover attempt of Paramount. The move signals intensifying competition for marquee IP and scale. Resulting deals could reshape licensing pipelines, windowing, and cash flows across streaming, with regulatory scrutiny and balance‑sheet constraints steering timelines.

Netflix this week amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery assets amid a Paramount Skydance hostile takeover attempt.

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