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Coherent Expands Pluggable Optical System to Support 25.6 Tbps AI Links — 3dCoherent unveiled an enhanced Pluggable Optical Line System in a compact QSFP form factor that supports full C-band amplification, 32 DWDM wavelengths, and up to 25.6 Tbps for 800G ZR/ZR+ optics with autonomous plug-and-play operation. The launch follows strong demand for AI datacenter interconnects, with the company already shipping in volume and reporting 34% revenue growth in the latest quarter, plus guidance for fiscal 2027.

Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens — Sep 3, 2026Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.

Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.

Joanna Gaines Set to Release Cookbook With ‘Timeless, Creative, and Delicious’ RecipesReporting — Feb 28, 2023Television host Joanna Gaines will be releasing a new cookbook with a twist. Gaines third cookbook titled Magnolia Table, Volume 3, will be for sale on May 2 and will include old and new recipes that she has “enjoyed…

BCCL Falls on Q1 Loss; Volume SurgesFinance — Jul 22, 2026Bharat Coking Coal Ltd posted a net loss of ₹68 crore in Q1 FY27 as revenue declined about 3-4% and off-take fell roughly 14%, triggering a share price slide of around 7-8% to the mid-₹30s with heavy trading volume. The company also began commercial operations of the 2 MTPA Bhojudih Coal Washery in May, while markets overall remained weak and the stock showed mixed near-term technical signals.

GrafTech Q2 2026 results: sales drop, narrowing loss — Jul 24, 2026GrafTech reported a Q2 2026 net loss of about $40 million on net sales near $127 million, with sales volume up 8% to 30.8 thousand MT and production at 33.4 thousand MT, plus total liquidity of roughly $253 million. The company signaled a pricing turnaround by pushing price increases on uncommitted volume while maintaining volume growth and cost controls, guiding for 2026 full-year sales volume to rise about 5–10% and continued profitability-focused actions.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — Sep 13, 2026Five NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

OwlTing OwlPay Harbor Volume Fivefold, Reaches $600M — Jul 23, 2026OwlTing Group's OwlPay Harbor cross-border platform saw processed volume grow more than fivefold quarter over quarter in Q2 2026 and hit a new monthly high in July, with cumulative platform payment volume exceeding $600 million as of June 30 and 67 enterprise clients. The company attributes growth to dollar-pegged digital currencies enabling payments in local currencies across corridors in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, as it continues scaling since early 2026.

Americans Gain Ground in Southern Europe TourismTravel — Sep 5, 2026Across Spain, Greece, and Portugal, American travelers are reshaping tourism: in Spain the American visitor count rose to 4.2 million in 2024 and nears 5 million by 2025, while Greek data show Americans spend the most per trip though Germans generate the most revenue due to volume. Portugal likewise attracts Americans seeking a European lifestyle, with broader residency options attracting longer stays.

Cass Information Systems Posts Record Q2 Earnings, DividendBusiness — Jul 23, 2026Cass Information Systems reported a record Q2 2026 net income of $10.6 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, with the net interest margin expanding to 4.00% and transportation dollar volumes up 7.4% even as invoice volumes declined; higher freight rates and early payment fees helped cushion results. The company sees ongoing core earnings growth driven by favorable market conditions, new business wins, disciplined cost control, and continued capital returns to shareholders, including dividends and buybacks.

Greencore Raises Profit Outlook on Bakkavor Integration — Jul 22, 2026Greencore has raised its FY26 adjusted operating profit guidance to £234–£242 million as the Bakkavor integration delivers early cost savings and growth, with 3.2% pro forma revenue growth and 0.7% higher volumes aided by 375 new products. The group is exploring a potential sale of its U.S. operations while forecasting about £15 million of cost synergies this year and at least £80 million annually in the medium term, plus launches like the first joint desserts contract in August as volume momentum continues into Q4.

BYD overseas shipments more than double as domestic sales slide in August — Sep 1, 2026BYD reported 440,293 NEVs sold in August 2026, up about 17.8% year over year, with overseas shipments surging 134% to a record 189,466 and overseas sales making up about 43% of total. The company is relying more on international markets to offset a domestic slump, with overseas revenue surpassing China in the first half and China volumes declining, while it maintains guidance for full-year deliveries of 5 to 5.5 million.

Priya Raman Domestic slump is the real story here. Chinese buyers seem to be pulling back or spreading demand across too many competitors now.

Hungary and Bulgaria retail sales surge as Italy, Germany decline — Sep 4, 2026Hungary posted stronger July retail activity with 4.9% annual growth driven by food and non-food sectors and a sharp rebound in fuel sales, even as investment remains weak and consumer momentum could shift toward services; overall consumption is seen as a key driver for 2026. Bulgaria meanwhile recorded a 5.6% year‑on‑year rise in July retail trade volume, with sustained high annual gains across months and positive calendar-adjusted growth for the EU and euro area.

Sam Okafor Meanwhile Germany and Italy can't buy a break in retail. Something structural going on there, not just one bad month.

Reporter Asks Hillary Clinton Why Ghislaine Maxwell Was At Chelsea’s Wedding And Her Reaction Speaks Volumes — Mar 2, 2026Hillary Clinton cut short an exchange with reporters Thursday after being pressed about why Ghislaine Maxwell attended her daughter Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding. The moment unfolded after the former secretary of state…

Viewers Stunned as ‘Jeopardy’ Contestants Are Totally Stumped by Basic Bible Question: ‘Speaks Volumes’Opinion — Jun 15, 2023UPDATE, June 29, 2023: This article was incorrectly marked as News. It has since been updated to reflect the correct category, Commentary. We apologize for any confusion. Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to…

Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Shift to Durian BoomBusiness — Aug 30, 2026Vietnamese farmers in the Central Highlands are switching from coffee to durian to capitalize on surging Chinese demand, turning the pungent fruit into a highly lucrative cash crop and helping Vietnam become China's largest supplier by volume. The durian footprint has expanded to about 200,000 hectares nationwide, with growers like Pham Xuan Lan earning far more from durian than coffee and pouring profits into cars, homes, and villas as social media and improved transport boost a premium market.

US Post Office Is Getting Rid of Over 600 Machines Ahead of the ElectionReporting — Aug 14, 2020The United States Post Office (USPS) is planning to remove hundreds of high-volume mail sorting machines in the months leading up to the 2020 presidential election, which is likely to depend on mail-in voting if the…

Report: NBC Suspends Reporter Over Bombshell Paul Pelosi Story – ‘Silence on This Matter Speaks Volumes’Reporting — Nov 16, 2022A television reporter reportedly has been suspended after breaking a story — which was retracted hours later — about the Oct. 28 hammer attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul. NBC News suspended Miguel…

Trump Ex-Adviser Bolton’s Book to Come out June 23 Over White House ObjectionsReporting — Jun 11, 2020A book by former White House national security adviser John Bolton will be published June 23 despite attempts by White House lawyers to block release of the volume describing his time as a top aide to President Donald…

FinVolution Reports Q2 2026 Results, Reaffirms Full-Year GuidanceFinance — Aug 27, 2026FinVolution Group posted softer Q2 2026 results, with net profit down about 43% year over year to RMB426.8 million and revenue largely flat to slightly higher as overseas growth offsets weakness in Mainland China; the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance. Key overseas momentum saw an 18% rise in net revenue and a doubling of overseas operating profit, while Mainland activity declined in loan volumes and outstanding balances.

Exxon Plans Widespread Automated Drilling Across Permian — Aug 24, 2026ExxonMobil is expanding automated drilling in the Permian Basin, planning to automate about a quarter of its rigs next year and half by 2028 to boost safety and efficiency, with two automated rigs currently in operation among more than 30. The company aims to lift Permian production by about 40% to 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030, while Chevron pursues a different path focusing on cash flow over volume growth.

HousingWire's 2026 Vanguard Awards spotlight AI innovation and culture leaders — Sep 1, 2026HousingWire’s 2026 Vanguard Awards honored senior leaders across mortgage technology, retail lending and real estate culture, including John Aslanian of FirstClose, Tony Giglio of CMG Financial, Theo Ellis of Friday Harbor, Lori Johnson of DocMagic and Dana Gentry of Keller Williams, for driving growth, innovation and governance. The recognitions highlighted tangible impact such as FirstClose’s rising client retention and bookings, CMG’s record funded volume growth, Friday Harbor’s AI pre-underwriting expansion and governance attestation, DocMagic’s digital-mortgage milestones, and KW’s culture initiatives.

Derek Foss Nice to see governance attestation getting recognized alongside flashy AI stuff, that unglamorous work matters just as much.

Grieg Family Reports Grieg Aqua Ownership SplitBusiness — Aug 25, 2026Grieg Seafood ASA is undergoing a family-driven reorganization that will change ownership distribution and involve the sale of a significant stake; the deal signals long-term, professional ownership for the company's strategy. In parallel, the company reported mixed first-half 2026 results with lower harvest volumes and ongoing cost pressures, but progress in freshwater production, value-added processing, and capacity expansions such as the Gardermoen facility, suggesting a cautious path toward improved profitability as biomass and markets stabilize.

Frax Tokens End Week Mixed, FXS Up — Jul 23, 2026Frax ecosystem assets show small price moves: Frax Share (FXS) near $0.27, Frax (FRAX) around $0.99, and Frax Price Index Share (FPIS) about $0.0848, with minor weekly changes for each. Market caps range from about $2.45 million for FPIS to $237.07 million for FRAX, and daily traded volumes span roughly $80,000 to $1.09 million across the assets.

Weight-Loss Drives Surge in Men's Cosmetic SurgeriesHealth — Aug 28, 2026A growing share of American men are pursuing cosmetic procedures, aided by the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that leave loose skin and changed facial volume in need of treatment, with 2024 totals around 1.7 million procedures and men comprising a notable portion of patients. Surgeons report a shift in demographics and demand—from non-surgical treatments like Botox to surgical facelifts—driven by post-weight-loss changes and shifting masculinity norms, while body-contouring and related services expand even in regions like Riyadh as part of a holistic wellness plan.