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Crosby Reportedly Shuts Down Rams Trade Talks — 8hThe Rams pursued Maxx Crosby after a Ravens trade fell through due to a knee issue, but Crosby insisted he wanted to stay with the Raiders, leading to no deal before Los Angeles pivoted to its blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett. The move underscores the Rams’ willingness to marry premium draft capital with elite pass rushers, while teams like the Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers monitored Crosby as a potential buy-low option.

Nicole Hardy Rams landing Garrett after missing on Crosby shows they won't settle when chasing elite defensive talent.

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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — 23hOklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

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Positron AI Raises $875M at $5B Valuation — 3dPositron AI raised $875 million in a two‑tranche Series C that values the company at $5 billion and will fund the tapeout of its Asimov memory‑first chip and the production ramp of Titan, as well as expanding manufacturing for its Atlas system deployed at Oracle Cloud. The round, co-led by NEA, Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners, Andra Capital, SemiAnalysis Capital, and Jim Clark, will also add new board members and accelerate LPDDR5X‑based memory bandwidth‑focused inference hardware designed for air‑ and liquid‑cooled data centers.

Maya Lindstrom Jim Clark backing the Atlas ramp at Oracle makes sense given his hardware history, though scaling Titan production will still face stiff competition.

CVC Capital Partners to Name Sisitsky and Rutland Co-CEOs in 2028 — 4dCVC Capital Partners will appoint TPG's Todd Sisitsky as co-CEO alongside Peter Rutland, with the duo slated to take over from CEO Rob Lucas by Q1 2028 as the firm broadens beyond traditional private equity. Sisitsky will also chair the partner board, marking a notable external leadership change as CVC pursues a broader private-markets platform.

Fulham Earn First Premier League Point in Anfield Draw — 1dFulham salvaged a goalless draw at Anfield under Alvaro Arbeloa, capitalizing on Liverpool’s slow start while themselves failing to convert chances for a first Premier League win. Across the weekend, Hull City upset Chelsea with a 2-2 result that showcased their attacking threat, while Liverpool’s new attacking additions struggled to fire as Fulham secured a first point and left questions for Jurgen Klopp on the Reds’ potency.

Maya Lindstrom Klopp needs answers fast after those new attackers failed to threaten in what should have been an easy home game.

H.I.G. Capital taps former Blackstone executive to lead Asia expansion — Sep 1, 2026H.I.G. Capital has named Younghee Choi as Head of Asia in its Capital Formation Group, based in Hong Kong, to lead fundraising and investor relationships across the region and broaden its Asian limited partner base. A former Blackstone senior executive with 15+ years in capital formation, Choi will help connect Asian investors with H.I.G.’s private equity, credit and real assets platforms as the firm manages about $75 billion in capital and supports over 400 portfolio companies.

Derek Foss Curious how much of that $75B in AUM is actually deployed vs dry powder waiting for better entry points.

DSS Halts Proposed Offering, Evaluates Capital Alternatives — Sep 4, 2026DSS, Inc. has been actively pursuing capital-raising via common stock offerings, with initial plans to sell shares to fund general corporate needs prompting a market reaction and concerns about dilution. Subsequently, the company indicated it would not proceed under its shelf registration due to capacity constraints, while another release announced a new public offering launch, underscoring ongoing efforts to access capital amid mixed signals to investors.

Nicole Hardy The back-and-forth on this offering is exactly why retail investors get whiplash. Pick a lane, DSS.

Maryland hands UConn first Candle-era loss, 38-14 — 19hMaryland’s up-tempo offense overwhelmed UConn, driving four long scoring drives and handing the Huskies a 38-14 defeat as Malik Washington threw for 347 yards and extended an 18‑completion stretch, while Maryland’s defense limited UConn’s attack and kept Kalieb Osborne largely in check. UConn never reached Maryland’s red zone, and the Terrapins capitalized with multiple red-zone scores and a balanced attack.

Sam Okafor Washington's 347 yards and streak of completions made the difference in a balanced win.

Vulcan Completes $39.4M Investment, Addresses Debt Maturity — 2dVulcan Infrastructure and Power closed a $39.4 million private financing led by affiliates of Machine Investment Group and Atlas Holdings, with Conversant Capital and insiders, to redeem about $33.1 million of 8.50% senior notes due October 2026 and fund growth of its AI/HPC-powered infrastructure platform. The deal includes a $10 million convertible note and a three-year warrant, plus a governance refresh with new independent directors and an expanded board as Vulcan accelerates plans for up to 104 MW of near-term capacity and a 654 MW development pipeline.

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Herbalife Plans $250 Million Share BuybackFinance — 5dHerbalife announced a three-year program to repurchase up to $250 million of its shares, potentially up to about 19.3% of outstanding stock, as a signal of undervaluation and strong free cash flow. The plan, described as a disciplined capital allocation move, prompted investor attention across outlets citing the potential impact on shareholder value.

Pentagon Weighs $5 Billion Fluidstack Loan — 2dThe Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital is weighing a roughly $5 billion loan to Fluidstack to bolster the U.S. data-center supply chain and domestic manufacturing for AI infrastructure, rather than funding new data centers, signaling AI computing power as a national-security asset. While terms are not finalized, the move follows executive actions restricting foreign equipment in critical grids and reflects a broader shift toward treating AI infrastructure as strategic defense-capability investment.

Sam Okafor Treating AI power as a defense priority makes sense given how much it overlaps with military capabilities now.

Trump's proposed Lafayette Park fence, visitor center face first federal review — Sep 3, 2026The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a permanent Lafayette Park fence and an underground White House visitor screening center, continuing President Donald Trump’s White House makeover; no votes are expected as reviews proceed. While panels have historically endorsed Trump’s capital projects, public backlash and preservation concerns persist around the park’s fencing and its impact on the historic landscape.

Elena Vasquez Every president tweaks the White House grounds somehow, but a permanent fence changes the whole feel of that public space for everyone.

Cristopher Sánchez Allows Six Runs Against Astros — 4dCristopher Sanchez has strung together several rough outings for the Phillies, raising questions about his viability as a postseason ace as opposing teams capitalize on base-runner traffic, with teammates like Jess Luzardo and Wheeler emerging as the more trusted options. Philadelphia is counting on a rebound from Sanchez in key upcoming series against the Astros and Braves to regain ground in the division, even as Houston’s rotation seeks to maintain its own momentum.

Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun — 4dGeorgia National Guard Specialist Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on two felonies after allegedly drawing a loaded pistol and pointing it at a fellow Guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army hairstyle regulations in a van outside a Popeyes. The incident occurred amid a broader DC crime-suppression deployment tied to President Donald Trump’s mission to crack down on crime in the capital.

Gladstone Capital declares $0.18 supplemental distributionFinance — Aug 31, 2026Gladstone Capital and related Gladstone funds announced additional supplemental distributions of $0.18 per share for GLAD in September 2026, with ex-dividend and record dates set for September 10–16, 2026, while Gladstone Alternative Income Fund also declared monthly cash distributions for September 2026.

Altera Prepares Confidential IPO Filing Targeting Over $2 Billion — 2dAltera, now backed by Silver Lake and Intel, is moving toward a confidential IPO that could raise over $2 billion and list as early as 2026, in what would be a major standalone semiconductor listing driven by growth in FPGAs for AI, robotics, and edge computing. The move follows Intel's 2015 acquisition, subsequent partial sale to Silver Lake in 2025, and fresh governance with new independent directors as Altera positions itself to capitalize on its double-digit revenue growth and expanding AI-enabled FPGA portfolio.

Sam Okafor Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.

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Veraxa Biotech Names Raju Willener CFO Amid Funding Challenges — Sep 4, 2026VERAXA Biotech appointed Raju Willener as chief financial officer, signaling governance stability and a strengthened capital strategy for a pre-revenue oncology company that relies on a SPAC de-SPAC and a $77.5 million funding package to support its BiTAC platform while its first candidate targets IND/CTA readiness in 2028. Willener's three-plus decades of global capital markets and corporate-finance leadership will guide the company’s funding, M&A and financial operations as it advances its pipeline and investor relations.

Nicole Hardy for IND readiness is a long runway. Hope that $77.5M actually lasts that far with no revenue coming in.

Canadian banks cite AI push and stronger equity returns at summit — 4dScotiabank executives outlined a modernization and efficiency push driven by organic growth and technology, aiming to lift ROE across Canadian and U.S. franchises while maintaining strong capital and risk discipline. They cited solid CET1 buffers, rising ROE across units, expanded U.S. presence and wealth growth plans, and AI-enabled initiatives and selective tuck-in acquisitions to support a higher earnings trajectory.

Elena Vasquez Scotiabank's plan to use AI for efficiency while holding solid capital looks practical for lifting ROE in both countries.

Lac Knife Project Included in Canada Investment Summit Deal Book — 3dFocus Graphite will attend the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto, with its Lac Knife Graphite Project included in the investment deal book, positioning it for engagement with global investors as Canada aims to catalyze C$1 trillion in five years. The Lac Knife project is high-grade and feasibility-stage with strong economics, though the 2023 study did not include the CTM ITC credit; applying a 30% refundable tax credit could materially improve upfront capital economics.

Chris Dalton The 2023 study missed the refundable credit which could cut upfront costs a lot if they rerun the numbers.

Republicans Center Anti-Socialism Message at Unprecedented Dallas Midterm Convention — 4dAt a Dallas midterm convention dubbed ‘Trump-a-Palooza,’ President Trump headlines a high-profile push to frame Democrats as socialists, backed by a large speaker slate, fundraising events, and aggressive media outreach to energize GOP voters. While the event aims to capitalize on Trump’s agenda and boost fundraising, some Republicans warn it could backfire or pose political risks amid bleak poll trends.

Germany Considers Taxing Long-Term Crypto GainsFinance — 6dIn Germany, ongoing drafts and a petition deadline highlight that the one-year holding period for private crypto gains remains in effect for now, with potential reforms for 2027 not yet enacted into law. Separately, South Korea announced a phased roadmap to tokenize traditional securities starting February 2027, signaling a broader shift to security token offerings in its capital market.

Putin Orders 72-Hour Kyiv Pause Amid US Talks — Sep 5, 2026Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv as U.S. peace envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow to push a settlement, with talks expected to extend to Kyiv and potentially yield progress. Both sides agreed to pause attacks on each other’s capitals during the diplomacy, even as other strikes and casualties continued.

Rachel Meyers A pause on capitals only while everywhere else keeps burning isn't really peace, just optics for the cameras.

Applied Materials Sees AI Demand Through 2030Tech — 5dApplied Materials’ CEO expects AI-driven demand to sustain multi-year order books and material growth into 2026 and 2027, underscoring durable capital spending by leading chipmakers. The AI cycle is reinforced by enterprise demand, strategic acquisitions and partnerships, and a board refresh bringing Qualcomm leadership, though management warns that the near-term growth hinges on continued spending by large customers and could face risks if orders pause.

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