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Fed Weighs Rate Move as Inflation Data and Sales Figures Arrive — 2dAs the Federal Reserve moves toward its latest rate decision, investors weigh the policy path against inflation stubbornly above target, a trend reinforced by geopolitics and oil-market pressures from the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, August retail sales data loom as a barometer of consumer resilience, with market expectations split on whether the Fed will hike or hold amid evolving forecasts.

Jared Kim Holding rates steady makes sense until we see if sales hold up amid all this uncertainty.

Colgate Weighs $1 Billion Personal Care Brand Sale — 3dColgate-Palmolive is weighing the sale of Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick, with Goldman Sachs guiding a potential divestment that could fetch over $1 billion. The move signals portfolio reshaping as Colgate shifts focus from mass-market personal care to higher-margin oral care amid broader consumer pressures and a need for a long-term turnaround in North America.

Derek Foss Colgate's shift away from everyday soaps and deodorants toward higher margin oral care looks overdue given the North American slowdown.

2026 Subaru Outback for sale — Sep 5, 2026

Priya Raman Wish they'd stop making the touchscreens bigger and more complicated. I just want climate controls I can use without looking away from the road.

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M4 Mac mini gets 20 percent off in Amazon clearance saleTech — Sep 7, 2026

Baker Hughes Wins Major Venture Global LNG Orders — 18hVenture Global expects the next arbitration ruling over Calcasieu Pass LNG sales by the end of the year, as Baker Hughes and Venture Global push major infrastructure expansions including the Cloud Connector Pipeline and Plaquemines LNG capacity with modular liquefaction and gas-compression solutions. Industry leadership also notes a robust outlook for US natural gas and LNG demand, with growth supported by new data-center power needs and ongoing expansion efforts.

Elena Vasquez Data center power demand will likely keep natural gas exports strong even if arbitration drags on.

Costco's Q4 sales rise 11.3% to $93.9 billion as digital sales outpace overall growth — Sep 3, 2026Costco reported August net sales of $23.70 billion, up 9.9%, with 16-week fourth-quarter net sales at $93.9 billion, rising 11.3% and total comparable sales up 8.4%, led by a 9% U.S. gain, 4% in Canada, and about 9.5% in other international markets, while digitally enabled sales climbed roughly 18-20%. Excluding gasoline and foreign-exchange effects, overall comps rose about 5.4% (U.S. 5.6%, international 6.8%), with the company operating 939 warehouses (647 in the U.S./Puerto Rico and 115 in Canada) and digital channels continuing to drive growth.

Amazon Debut Sterling Bond Sale Draws Over £12 Billion in DemandFinance — 6dAmazon has hired banks to launch its first-ever sterling bond sale, issuing 3-, 6-, 12-, and 19-year maturities to diversify funding for its AI and cloud expansion, with a potential launch as soon as this week. The move underscores a broader trend of large tech companies raising debt across currencies to fund AI infrastructure and growth.

Raleigh Homebuyer Offers Cash Sales Across Eight CountiesLifestyle — 5dIn Raleigh, Easy Sale HomeBuyers offers direct, as-is cash purchases to speed real estate transactions and sidestep traditional MLS hurdles, appealing to sellers facing repairs, probate, or urgent financial needs. Beyond this transactional option, estate planning and selling decisions—often emotionally charged—benefit from early planning, clear deadlines, and evaluating cash offers versus traditional listings as part of a broader strategy.

Zumiez Reports $2.7 Million Q2 LossBusiness — 6dZumiez reported the second quarter of 2026 with roughly $209 million in net sales and a $0.17 loss per share, as comparable sales fell about 2.1% driven by weakness in the U.S. retail footprint though growth in other regions offset some of the softness. The company issued a third‑quarter outlook of $222–$226 million in revenue and EPS of $0.00–$0.10, while signaling ongoing scrutiny of performance and investments amid mixed market signals.

Wildchild Tops Album Rankings Across U.S., U.K., Australia — 6dAlex Warren’s second album WILDCHILD topped charts around the world, debuting at No.1 on Billboard Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums and reaching No.2 on the Billboard 200, while also debuting at No.1 in the U.K. and Australia, aided by a broad range of vinyl, CD, cassette and digital editions. The release follows the success of You’ll Be Alright, Kid and its hit single Ordinary, with strong physical sales driving its first-week performance.

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Arsenal reportedly adds sell-on clauses to four recent player sales — Sep 3, 2026Arsenal’s sale of Fabio Vieira to Hamburger SV could yield added revenue through a sell-on clause, though the clause’s exact value remains unknown and the deal ended at €10m with HSV. Across the Premier League, clubs continue to generate big income from player sales, with notable records and histories for Chelsea and Arsenal, plus a trend of individually high transfers and related quizzes highlighting the sport’s largest deals.

Nicole Hardy Smart business from Arsenal, that Vieira fee could look even better in a couple of years if he does well at Hamburg.

FBI investigates alleged sale of 153 million driver's license scans — Sep 6, 2026The FBI has opened an investigation into a massive theft and sale of millions of driver’s licenses from the United States and Canada, with digital scans being advertised on the dark web service Nexus and tied to the New Orleans–based IDScan.net. Reporting links the breach to a wider identity-verification ecosystem, including travel and rental companies, and notes ongoing investigative scrutiny and cooperation from IDScan.net as authorities probe the source and scope.

Marcus Bell IDScan.net cooperating after the fact doesn't undo the damage. Security should've been baked in before they became a chokepoint for everyone's ID data.

Docusign Directors Sell 46,548 Shares — 2dDocuSign saw notable insider and major-holder sales in early September 2026, including Peter Solvik selling 46,000 shares and Teresa Briggs selling 548 shares, while other insiders also reduced positions. Concurrently, Amundi cut its DOCU stake by 34.9% in Q2, with institutions collectively owning about 77.6% of the stock as shares traded near $65–66 after earnings beat.