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Carney Says Canada Aims to Emerge Stronger From US Trade War — 4dAfter 50% U.S. tariffs on $20B in goods, Carney told investors 80% of Canada-U.S. trade is still tariff-free and joked Trump warned White House keys might mean they'll shoot you.

Priya Raman Privatizing airport operations with public land ownership could bring in needed investment while keeping some control over key assets.

Auto Industry Urges Trump: Keep Chinese Carmakers Out — 2dSix auto trade groups, including Tesla and 17,000 dealers, urged Trump to keep Chinese carmaker curbs after he said U.S. plants hiring Americans would be OK.

Priya Raman The trade groups have a point here. Chinese firms could still import most parts from home even with US assembly plants.

KRX Plans 8 p.m. Trading for Most Stocks — Sep 13, 2026KRX will extend trading hours to 8 PM for most Kospi and Kosdaq stocks, expanding the universe to roughly 2,400 issues and aiming to attract foreign and global investors as part of a push toward a 24-hour market. The move follows Nextrade's post-close trading, broadens competition, and seeks to improve liquidity and price efficiency amid growing AI-driven market interest.

Jared Kim Retail traders like me won't gain much if the hours just favor institutions chasing AI-driven trades late into the night.

Modi Ties BRICS Trade Goals to Secure Sea Lanes and Seafarer Safety — Sep 11, 2026PM Modi used the BRICS Business Forum to stress that global trade hinges on secure sea lanes, open supply routes, and the safety of seafarers, reinforcing India’s commitment to freedom of navigation amid regional tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. He also highlighted BRICS’ growing economic heft, noting the bloc’s combined GDP has expanded nearly four-and-a-half times as it accounts for about 50% of the world’s population, 40% of GDP, and over 25% of global trade, while promoting women entrepreneurs and broader trade collaboration.

Priya Raman BRICS already covers half the world's people and a big share of trade, so stressing seafarer safety alongside economic ties shows real leadership on key issues.

Crosby Reportedly Shuts Down Rams Trade Talks — Sep 13, 2026The 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.

Yen surge disrupts carry trades as investors reassess positionsBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

SEC Creates Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Venues — 3dThe SEC rolled out a five-year conditional exemption, the Innovation Exemption, allowing tokenized securities venues to trade tokenized stocks on-chain without registering as exchanges, under strict conditions including sanctions compliance and investor protections. Issuers can object to third-party tokenization, synthetic tokens are excluded, and the agency invites public comment as it lays groundwork for broader rulemaking amid broader legislative headwinds on crypto markets.

EverQuote CEO Sells Shares Under Preset PlanFinance — 2dEverQuote faces a mixed analyst stance as Wall Street Zen downgrades to hold while several peers stay bullish and the stock carries a Moderate Buy consensus near $28; investors are balancing shifting targets with ongoing coverage. CEO Jayme Mendal sold about 21,000 shares under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan amid a backdrop of solid Q2 results that beat estimates and a continued emphasis on insider trading disclosures.

MarketBeat Lists Stocks Across Five CategoriesBusiness — 2dMarketBeat’s stock screener highlights top picks across five categories—Industrial, Chinese, Mid Cap, Technology, and another Chinese cohort—flagging companies with the highest trading volume over the past several days. The lists showcase diverse names across energy and manufacturing, financial tech, travel, optics and semiconductors, and consumer goods, illustrating broad investor interest in both domestic and China-exposed equities.

Ezra Insiders Sell $93,774 in StockBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Ezra Holdings insiders including CFO Joel Markovits, VP Yaakov Beyman, and Director Alex Blumenfrucht sold large blocks of EZRA stock on August 3, reducing their ownership by roughly 75%–100% as the shares traded near $2.72 after the trades. The company also reported a quarterly loss of $3.26 per share on $2.11 million in revenue, highlighting continued profitability concerns amid a volatile share price.

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade — Sep 11, 2026The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.

Houthis Capture Mokha and Nearby Red Sea IslandWorld — Sep 10, 2026The Yemeni port of Mokha, or Mocha, historically a key coffee trade hub and the origin of the mocha drink, has been captured by Houthi forces, raising fears of renewed conflict and threatening Red Sea shipping via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Analysts and officials note the port’s strategic importance for oil exports and regional leverage, linking Yemen’s coffee history to a modern crisis with implications for Saudi-led interests and international trade.

Electra Therapeutics Prices $350 Million Biotech IPO — 2dElectra Therapeutics priced an upsized $15-per-share IPO at roughly $350 million, selling 23,333,334 shares with a 30-day option for 3.5 million more and set to trade on Nasdaq as ETRA; proceeds will fund its ipsoprubart HLH program and other candidates as it scales its late-stage pipeline. The deal underscores strong investor demand for biotech IPOs in 2026, with Electra among multiple companies raising substantial capital for immune-mediated diseases and cancer programs.

Sam Okafor The proceeds should help push their late-stage candidates forward, though execution risk in biotech remains high.

Samsung Unveils Z Fold 8 Lineup and Flip 8Tech — Jul 18, 2026Nikon’s Z 7II drops to $1,896.95, a rare price cut on its 45.7MP full-frame mirrorless body, appealing to serious shooters. In mobile tech, Samsung revealed Galaxy Z Fold 8 pricing and aggressive trade-in offers for wider adoption, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 promo provides up to $1,000 off, and rumors place the Galaxy S26 FE at a ₹59,999–₹67,999 starting point ahead of an August–September launch; the Galaxy Z TriFold, though initially selling out fast at $2,899, is being discontinued.

Zelenskyy sanctions ex-press secretary Mendel over disinformation claims — 6dZelenskyy has imposed personal sanctions on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel alongside ten other individuals for spreading disinformation and supporting Russia, including asset freezes and restrictions on trade and movement. Mendel has criticized the move as unconstitutional, arguing sanctions on Ukrainian citizens contradict peace efforts.

Jared Kim Freezing assets of Ukrainian citizens like Mendel without due process risks dividing the country further during war.

TMX Group Prices C$1.1 Billion Private Debt OfferingBusiness — 4dTMX 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.

Brookfield Agrees to Acquire Reliance Worldwide for US$2.9 Billion — 4dBrookfield Capital Partners will acquire Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) for US$3.38 per share, valuing the company at about US$2.9 billion, with a scheme of arrangement and a Go Shop period through 15 October 2026. The RWC board unanimously supports the deal, which offers USD or AUD payment options, carries premiums to recent trading levels, and is subject to shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals as well as an independent expert’s report.

Tom Gallagher Brookfield's offer at a premium looks decent for RWC shareholders but the long timeline to close could bring risks.

Angel Reese Barbie Signature Doll Expands Bayou Brand — Jul 21, 2026Angel Reese’s Bayou Barbie persona expands into a Mattel Barbie doll released July 24 and a Barbie x Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker dropping August 2, with planned All-Star Weekend tie-ins. As she gear-ups for her third All-Star Weekend after a trade to Atlanta and ongoing visibility, Reese continues expanding her signature line with new pink colorways and growing fan attention.

CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — Sep 10, 2026The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers — Sep 11, 2026Arizona claimed Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays after Toronto designated him for assignment, leaving him ineligible for postseason play if the Diamondbacks reach the playoffs. Sánchez had a .260/.734 with 8 home runs in 99 games this season and was criticized for defensive lapses, with Toronto having acquired him in a trade for Joey Loperfido earlier in the year.

Chrétien Warns U.S. at Gander 9/11 Ceremony — Sep 11, 2026At the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien warned the United States not to mistake Canada’s generosity for weakness, emphasizing Canada’s resolve and mutual friendship even amid trade tensions with the U.S. and a high-profile reception for U.S. officials, including Pete Hoekstra, at the ceremony.

Bank of Canada Holds Rate Amid Trade TensionsFinance — Aug 28, 2026The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% amid a renewed U.S.-Canada trade war, with markets pricing a prolonged hold and some economists predicting a potential hike only in 2026 or 2027 depending on inflation and trade developments. Across sources, traders note stable Canadian yields amid global rate volatility, while economists debate the timing of any future rate moves as the economy navigates pressure from trade tensions and inflation dynamics.

Global investors turn to Chinese stock options as AI trades crowd Asia — Sep 6, 2026Investors are increasingly turning to Chinese equity derivatives to diversify away from crowded AI trades, with rising demand for call options and swap contracts tied to CSI indices (notably CSI 1000, 300, and 500) and strategic bets on mid- and small-cap exposures. Analysts from BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Barclays, and UBS frame the CSI 500 as an attractive AI alternative amid ongoing reforms and improving hardware earnings, while caution remains about China’s economy and government support.

Nicole Hardy Feels like everyone's just chasing whatever isn't the AI trade at this point, CSI 500 included.

Suns Center Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery — Sep 11, 2026Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn left shoulder labrum and will miss an extended period, with no return timeline announced as training camp approaches, potentially reshaping the Suns’ rotation in his absence. The injury comes amid past trade drama with the Los Angeles Lakers over Williams and underscores asset considerations in that deal’s history.

Nicole Hardy Williams needs to focus on a full recovery before worrying about any past Lakers trade issues.