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Comcast and Paramount Weigh Sale or Wind-Down of SkyShowtime — 16hSkyShowtime's board told CEO Monty Sarhan on Sept. 14 it is reviewing options including shutdown; Paramount Skydance shares rose 4.25% on the news.

Elena Vasquez Shutting down SkyShowtime would be a loss for viewers who liked its mix of shows not available elsewhere.

German Firms Lift China Investment by One-Third as US Outlays Fall — 2dGerman investment in China rose about one-third in H1 2026 as US outlays fell 65% to €4.3 billion; IW’s Matthes said firms “have almost no choice but to continue investing in China.”

Derek Foss German companies are smart to diversify away from US tariffs by boosting China investments this much.

The Healing of Rose Verrechia's DaughterGood News — FROM 1954Pott's disease cured

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The Healing of Rose Verrechia’s Daughter at LourdesGood News — FROM 1954Child’s heart defect closed.

Healing of Rose Verrechia at LourdesGood News — FROM 1954Pott's disease healed

Indian Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Hit Four-Month High — 5dEquity mutual fund inflows in August rose 19% month-on-month to about ₹29,329 crore, led by mid-cap and small-cap funds and marking a four-month high. However, the overall mutual fund industry saw net inflows of ₹41,353 crore as debt-oriented schemes posted outflows, while total assets under management climbed to ₹87.07 lakh crore and SIP AUM rose to ₹18.62 lakh crore.

Jared Kim Equity inflows bouncing back is a positive sign, though debt outflows show investors are still picking their spots carefully.

Pope celebrated Mary’s birthday with “Good Counsel” devotion — 5dPope Leo XIV marked the vigil of Mary's birth by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano and presenting a golden rose to the image there.

Chris Dalton I like how this ties the Pope's public prayers to practical guidance from Mary for everyday decisions.

UCLA, San Diego State Near Rose Bowl Clash — 6dSDSU heads to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA riding a potent rushing attack and standout players like Sutton and Kinnard, while linebackers such as Hala are expected to fuel the defense against UCLA’s power run game. UCLA, under Bob Chesney, aims for a balanced offense and improved O-line depth as it previews a marquee matchup amid realignment-era changes and looks to extend its home-field edge in the series.

AI Warnings Weigh on Stocks Despite Oracle Growth — 3dU.S. stock futures and major indexes rose as oil declined and Oracle’s strong earnings boosted AI optimism, helping the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq advance amid persistent inflation concerns. Traders priced in a higher likelihood of a Fed rate hike after the August CPI data, while oil’s retreat and mixed demand signals kept markets cautious amid broader volatility.

Sophie Scholl Distributes White Rose LeafletsGood News — FROM 1943University student faces execution for anti-Nazi pamphlets

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German industrial output posts steepest drop in a year amid auto slump — Sep 7, 2026Germany’s industrial production declined 1.1% month-on-month in July, led by a 9.2% drop in automobile output due to multi-week production pauses, while energy generation rose and other manufacturing categories eased; year-on-year, output fell about 1.6%. The May–July period shows a marginal three-month uptick in activity and orders rose in July, underscoring a mixed trajectory as markets weigh ECB policy and broader demand.

Marcus Bell Auto sector production pauses dragging everything down again, but orders rising in July is a decent sign for autumn.

U.S. producer prices rise 0.4% in August matching forecasts — 4dAugust’s PPI increased 0.4% month over month with year‑over‑year readings around 5.4%–5.5%, though revisions to prior months have sparked questions about whether the data meets consensus expectations and how it feeds inflation and policy expectations. Core PPI rose 0.2% (YoY about 4.6%), while analysts and investors weigh the impact of higher energy costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions on inflation and asset valuations.

Priya Raman Higher energy costs keep pushing these prices up, so inflation looks stickier than hoped and rate cuts might wait.

Japan Wholesale Prices Rise 7.6% for Third Straight Month — 4dJapan’s August wholesale prices rose 7.6% from a year earlier, driven by higher energy and import costs amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen, with nonferrous metals also contributing to inflationary pressure. Markets expect the BOJ to edge rates toward 1.25% at its upcoming policy meeting, while core consumer inflation is seen steady around 1.8% as subsidies offset some price pressures.

Priya Raman Raising rates toward 1.25 percent might help stabilize things, but subsidies only mask the real pressure on households from higher wholesale costs.

U.S. wholesale inventories post strongest gain since March — 4dU.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.3% in July to about $958.9 billion, marking the sixth straight month of gains and the strongest rise since March, with durable and nondurable goods both contributing and petroleum stocks up sharply. The inventory-to-sales ratio hovered around roughly 1.2, and the year-over-year rise reached about 5.7%, a signal that the restocking pace could support GDP growth in the third quarter.

Chris Dalton The petroleum stock jump stands out and could point to softer demand than the overall numbers suggest.

Eurozone Investor Confidence Hits Highest Since 2022 — Sep 7, 2026Eurozone investor sentiment rose to 5.1 in September, the highest since February 2022, marking a fifth straight monthly gain. The improvement was driven by better current conditions and expectations, with Germany a major contributor, and markets noted euro strength as sentiment turns more positive.

Priya Raman Euro strength alongside rising confidence usually spooks exporters, so I'll wait to see if this holds into Q4.

UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July, Beating Forecasts — 3dBritain’s July GDP rose 0.4%, led by services and supported by a resilient economy that has outpaced expectations and maintained growth momentum into Q3; analysts note the oil-price surge from Middle East tensions could test the inflation and BoE path, while some commentators warn the pickup may reflect seasonal effects. The data reinforce a bright start to 2025’s second half and support forecasts of stronger 2026 growth, even as the BoE weighs higher inflation risks and policy responses.

Marcus Bell Good news on growth but oil prices from the Middle East could still push inflation higher and complicate things for the Bank.

Champions Oncology Reports $15.2 Million Q1 RevenueBusiness — 6dChampions Oncology reported fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $15.2 million with oncology services margins at 51% and positive adjusted EBITDA, while ending the period with about $4.4 million in cash and no debt as data licensing revenue rose. The company also announced the expansion of its radiopharmaceutical development program with new in-house SPECT/CT imaging capabilities to strengthen translational research and biomarker discovery, reinforcing its US-based integrated workflow.

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Pulmonx Insiders Sell 78,340 Shares — Sep 3, 2026Pulmonx insiders across multiple roles—CEO Glendon French III, General Counsel David Lehman, Chief Commercial Officer Rose Geoffrey Beran, Chief Science & Technology Officer Radhakrishnan Srikanth, and a prior insider Geoffrey Rose—each sold sizable portions of LUNG stock on September 1, 2026 around $2.26 per share, trimming their holdings but leaving them with substantial positions and pointing to tax-withholding-driven transactions disclosed in SEC filings. The sales followed a period of solid quarterly results and a generally favorable analyst sentiment surrounding Pulmonx, with a mid-$2 price and upside targets noted by analysts.

Eurozone GDP Growth Hits Four-Year High at 0.6% — Sep 7, 2026Eurostat revises euro-zone Q2 GDP to 0.6% q/q and 1.2% y/y, led by a 10.2% surge in Ireland and improved momentum in Germany, even as underlying demand remains weak. Employment across the euro area rose about 0.5% y/y and 0.4% in the EU in Q2, with Malta and Portugal posting the strongest gains and Romania lagging ahead of the ECB’s rate decision.

Chris Dalton Ireland's 10.2% is basically an accounting artifact from multinational tax structuring, not real growth on the ground.

Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Efforts Continue — Sep 5, 2026Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia on Sept 5 and Sept 7, causing fires that engulfed a shopping center and multiple residential buildings, with civilian injuries reported across several neighborhoods. Officials including Ivan Fedorov described the strikes and ongoing emergency response as fires were brought under control and casualties rose in multiple reports.

U.S.-Iran Hostilities Send Oil Above $100 — Sep 7, 2026Oil prices rose toward $97 a barrel on renewed US–Iran strikes and restrictions near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping markets wary of persistent supply disruptions with Brent around $96.80 and WTI near $92.14, while gold slipped as stronger US jobs data boosted the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike. The turmoil has fed volatility across global energy markets and implications for energy-dependent economies and consumers.

Asian stocks rally, oil rises on Hormuz strikes as Fed bets grow — Sep 7, 2026Asian stocks climbed on Monday led by Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei on a tech-led rally even as investors weigh a strong US jobs backdrop against potential Fed rate hikes and renewed Middle East tensions that sent oil higher. Brent and WTI rose after US-Iran tanker attacks, fueling inflation concerns, while traders await US CPI data to gauge the Fed’s path.

Rachel Meyers Tech rally feels shaky if oil keeps climbing on Hormuz tensions - that inflation math doesn't add up well for the Fed.

Axl Rose, Steven Mnuchin Trade Twitter Jabs Over the Coronavirus PandemicReporting — May 7, 2020Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Guns N’ Roses lead vocalist Axl Rose exchanged insults on Twitter over Mnuchin’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Rose initiated the exchange. “It’s official! Whatever anyone…

Japan Wages Rise 4.7%, Fastest Since 1997Finance — Sep 8, 2026Japan’s July wages surged, with real wages up 2.4% year-on-year—the seventh straight monthly gain and the strongest since May 2021—while nominal cash earnings rose 4.7% to about ¥436,401, the fastest since January 1997. The data, led by a 4.1% jump in base pay and 6.3% in special payments, alongside a 2.2% inflation rate, strengthens the case for a BOJ rate hike next meeting and is shaping market expectations for the yen and equities, with broader implications discussed for global markets including tech firms like SMCI.

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