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Nscale Files for U.S. IPO with Reports of $35B Valuation Target — 11hNscale, the Nvidia-backed AI data-center company spun out of Arkon Energy, has officially filed for a US IPO on the NYSE with a targeted valuation reportedly up to $35 billion while remaining British-domiciled. The offering comes as the firm posts material losses against growing revenue, backed by major investors and banks including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley, with a UK retail share option anticipated and intensive institutional underwriting.

Priya Raman A 35B valuation looks steep with those losses, but Nvidia backing could still pull in plenty of buyers.

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — 3dTMX Group priced a C$1.1 billion private placement of senior unsecured debentures across three series (2028, 2033, 2036) to refinance existing debt and fund general corporate purposes, with an anticipated AA (Low) rating from DBRS and a close around September 22, 2026. The issue aims to strengthen financial flexibility and support post-trade modernization and broader market infrastructure initiatives.

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Expected Fed Hike — 3dAsian shares edged higher after bouts of declines as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, with yields around 5% and commodities like Brent near $108 a barrel signaling caution ahead of the decision; Korean markets led gains while broader sentiment stayed cautious due to higher borrowing costs and ongoing inflation concerns. Market expectations point to a roughly 92% probability of a hike, and analysts warn that volatility may rise post-announcement as traders weigh policy forward guidance and its impact on equities and the dollar.

Rachel Meyers Korean markets leading the gains shows some investors are still willing to take risks before the announcement.

NextEra, Dominion Offer Bill Credits and Data-Center Protections for Merger — 4dNextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expanding their Virginia benefits package as they seek regulatory approval for their $67 billion merger, doubling residential bill credits to four years, pledging 1,000 new Virginia jobs, and expanding energy assistance and clean energy projects including solar and storage. The plan also aims to shield customers from data-center grid costs and accelerate local clean-energy development, with a merger closing anticipated in the second half of 2027.

Priya Raman The thousand new jobs and extra solar storage are welcome but I worry the 2027 closing date means delays that hurt customers sooner.

Harry Styles Extends Together Tour Into 2027 — Sep 9, 2026Harry Styles has announced that 2027 dates for his Together, Together world tour will include final cities as the tour is extended beyond its 2026 run, following his Madison Square Garden residency and Australia dates. The messages to fans emphasize gratitude and anticipation about what comes after this tour, with the final cities set to cap the current cycle.

Céline Dion Returns to Stage in Paris — Sep 10, 2026Céline Dion is making a high-profile comeback to the Paris stage after years away due to stiff-person syndrome, with a 16-show residency kicking off September 12, 2026, amid immense fan anticipation and sold-out dates. Coverage highlights her preparations, public appearances, and the sustained demand for her performances as she resumes live shows in Paris.

Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery — 5dThe Yankees plan to activate Clarke Schmidt off the 60-day injured list and use him in relief down the stretch as he returns from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace; executives anticipate him contributing out of the bullpen in October with an eye toward a longer-term role in 2027. The activation involves roster moves to clear space and underscores the team’s bullpen reshaping as Schmidt rebuilds his form, with velocity in line with pre-injury and late-season competition for spots among solid pen options.

Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security — Sep 11, 2026Gardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlements Prompt Israel to Close ConsulateWorld — Sep 8, 2026Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the immediate expulsion of the British ambassador amid anticipated UK sanctions targeting goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, denouncing the move as antisemitic. The push comes as London prepares a broader policy reset that could include trade restrictions on settlements, signaling a deepening clash over settlement activity and the E1 corridor.

Nashville Airport Begins Dolly Parton Renaming Process — Sep 9, 2026The Metro Nashville Airport Authority is moving to rename Nashville International Airport 'Dolly Parton International Airport' while keeping the BNA code, with a board vote anticipated and broad support from Gov. Bill Lee and Parton’s family. The change would cost millions, still requires FAA approval, and could take six months to a year for signage if the two-year-death naming rule is waived.

Amazon Gets Warrants for Up to $4 Billion Qualcomm StakeTech — Sep 8, 2026Qualcomm and Amazon Web Services are expanding a multi-generation collaboration to develop custom AI data-center chips for inference workloads, sending Qualcomm’s shares higher as investors anticipate a broader AI infrastructure footprint. The partnership builds on Qualcomm’s Dragonfly C1000 roadmap and adds high-bandwidth optical interconnectivity and SerDes capabilities, signaling a stronger push into data-center AI infrastructure alongside other hyperscalers.

Taylor Swift Among Nominees for 60th CMA Awards — Sep 8, 2026The 60th CMA Awards nominations highlight a historic surge of female nominees, with Lainey Wilson returning as host as the ceremony unfolds November 18 on ABC, plus streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and live on Good Morning America and the CMA YouTube channel for the reveal. The lineup features top acts like Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Parker McCollum, Luke Combs, and Zach Top, signaling strong competition and anticipated nods across major categories.

Huawei and Xiaomi unveil foldable phones ahead of Apple's expected debut — Sep 7, 2026Huawei and Xiaomi unveiled their premium foldables—Mate XT 2 and 18 Fold—before Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone, signaling intensified competition in the high-end segment. Both devices leverage domestically developed silicon and new logic-folding technologies to boost performance amid US restrictions, foreshadowing a tighter race as Apple enters a market already shaped by rivals.

Nicole Hardy Apple always shows up late to these things then somehow makes it feel new. Curious if that trick still works with foldables.

GTA VI Netflix Preview: New Protagonists and FeaturesTech — Aug 23, 2026Grand Theft Auto VI is the highly anticipated PS5 and Xbox Series X/S release, with Netflix collaborations and a marketing push framed around protagonists Jason and Lucia in Vice City, while the release has been repeatedly delayed into late 2026. Preorders have opened and early looks, trailers, and extended presentations are fueling a broad cultural spotlight as Rockstar tests timelines amid ongoing fan anticipation.

Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo — Sep 6, 2026John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO and faces a high-stakes September 9 launch featuring the foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro, amid anticipated price increases driven by rising memory costs. Analysts say the new leadership will have to balance a hardware-heavy roadmap with AI and services, while investors weigh how Apple can execute at scale and sustain margins as foldables enter the premium price band.

Washington Huskies Win Apple Cup 24-10Sports — Sep 7, 2026Washington state apple growers anticipate a 2026 crop 7-10% smaller due to frost, hail and rising costs, but quality remains strong and supply of the Cosmic Crisp is expected to stabilize for retailers while shipments are tracking ahead of last year. In college football, the Washington Huskies opened the Apple Cup with a 24-10 win over Washington State, riding a stout defense and a trio of true freshman contributors, signaling a promising start under coach Jedd Fisch.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Reveals Plans to Protest During Trump’s Anticipated ArraignmentReporting — Mar 31, 2023Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) shared what her plans are for former President Donald Trump’s anticipated arraignment. On Friday, Greene tweeted, “I’m going to New York on Tuesday. We MUST protest the…

Here’s What We Know About Key Questions Fauci Refused To Answer — Jul 29, 2026Anthony Fauci stonewalled questions from Sen. Rand Paul at a highly-anticipated congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Texas seeks to end losing streak against top-ranked Ohio State — Sep 7, 2026Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State highlighted a powerful passing attack but exposed lingering questions about the running game and potential offensive-line changes as they prep for a highly anticipated Texas showdown; Texas has come up short in two prior close losses to the Buckeyes and is looking to finally close the gap. Veteran Texas defender Hero Kanu frames the Texas–Ohio State rivalry as playoff-caliber and notes the long-standing, scrutinized nature of both programs as the rematch in Austin looms amid historic context.

Anthropic nears $15 billion credit facility ahead of possible IPO — Sep 3, 2026Anthropic is close to securing a $15 billion revolving credit facility ahead of an anticipated IPO, led by Morgan Stanley with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup involved, and a broad roster of banks including Barclays, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, RBC, and UBS. The massive line serves as a liquidity backstop to support operations and financing needs during the IPO process, potentially shaping the deal structure and market expectations for Anthropic’s public offering.

Dana Whitfield Feels like the credit facility is designed to make the IPO look stronger than it actually is on day one.

White House Reportedly Plans To Keep Trump’s AI Framework Secret — Aug 5, 2026The Trump administration reportedly does not plan to release its highly anticipated artificial intelligence oversight framework to the public after presenting it to technology giants.

Vertiv to buy UtilityInnovation Group in deal worth up to $2.6 billion — Sep 3, 2026Vertiv to acquire UtilityInnovation Group in an all-cash deal valued up to $2.6 billion, comprising $1.45 billion at closing plus up to $1.15 billion in earnouts tied to EBITDA milestones over 12 and 24 months. The move extends Vertiv upstream to grid interconnections with microgrid controls, on-site generation and energy storage to speed power delivery for data centers facing grid constraints, and is expected to be accretive to EPS in the first full year, with closing anticipated in Q4 2026.

Sam Okafor Q4 2026 close is a long runway. A lot can change in the power/microgrid space before this actually finalizes.

Missouri opens fall sports slate as Kildare club football advances — Sep 5, 2026Across local and collegiate sports, weekend GAA championships advanced with quarterfinal draws for intermediate and junior levels and upcoming rounds in Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades, while area high schools map a full Sept. 7–12 schedule with game results and report changes. In Missouri, the new athletics season features a highly anticipated slate: volleyball vs Oregon, football opener vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and early-season soccer senior day, complemented by photo coverage of early-season moments.

Chris Dalton Kildare pulling through in the club football quarterfinals is a nice story, hope they keep the momentum going into the next round.

Alabama QB Keelon Russell Expected to Start — Aug 31, 2026Keelon Russell is set to start at Alabama, with coaches and teammates praising his poise, leadership, and dual-threat abilities after stellar high school success, and his first collegiate start is anticipated against East Carolina on Sept. 5, backed by rising Heisman odds as a top quarterback prospect. His supportive network, including former teammate Coleman-Williams and AJ McCarron’s advice, underscores confidence in his leadership and readiness for the spotlight.