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Coherent Expands Pluggable Optical System to Support 25.6 Tbps AI Links — 1dCoherent 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.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — 6dFive 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.

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.

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.

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.

OpenAI Price Cut for GPT-5.6 Sol APIs — Aug 21, 2026OpenAI is reshaping the economics of GPT-5.6 by discounting Luna and Terra by large margins to encourage high-volume use, while Sol’s flagship pricing largely remains unchanged, with the option of a new Fast mode for faster processing at a higher cost. The move aims to improve cost efficiency for developers and compete with rivals, signaling a clear tiered pricing strategy that steers workloads toward cheaper tiers for volume but preserves Sol’s premium position for demanding tasks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SUPIF short interest surges 1,348% in JulyFinance — Aug 11, 2026July saw dramatic shifts in short interest for several investment names: SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF slashed short interest by 92.1% to 3,100 shares, while Supermarket Income REIT (SUPIF) surged about 1,348% to 155,033 shares and Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) saw short interest drop 96.2% to 190,526 shares. Trading activity and days-to-cover varied, with SUPIF facing unusual volume reporting and low-volume benchmarks noted across outlets.

Toy stocks surge led by Toyota, HasbroBusiness — Aug 30, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screener spotlights five stock themes—Toy, Grocery, Retail, Home Improvement, and Leisure—featuring major names in each sector, including Toyota, Hasbro, and Mattel; Casey’s General Stores, Conagra Brands, and CAVA Group; Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, Costco, and Home Depot; Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Masco; and McDonald’s, Airbnb, Booking, Webus, and Flutter Entertainment, all noted for high trading volumes in recent days.

UPS overhauls executive ranks as it shifts away from Amazon volume — Aug 31, 2026UPS announced leadership reshuffles as it adopts a new global operating model to standardize processes while preserving local flexibility, aiming to expand its international, healthcare and logistics footprint. Kate Gutmann, after nearly 37 years, is retiring and Wilfredo Ramos will lead International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions; Nando Cesarone becomes Chief Global Operations Officer, with Matt Guffey taking on U.S. Domestic responsibilities, as the company tightens leadership around network modernization.

Sam Okafor Congrats to Kate Gutmann on 37 years, that's a whole career most people don't stick out anywhere anymore.

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.

Trump Lays Off 400 at the Department of Housing and Urban Development — Oct 14, 2025Well, there it is. Another major layoff wave during the shutdown — and the shrieking from the usual suspects hasn’t even hit full volume yet. Over 400 pink slips just went out at the Department of Housing and Urban…

Watch: Was Trump Overcome With Emotions When Talking About America As ‘Nation in Decline’?Reporting — Sep 11, 2023Usually, former President Donald Trump makes the headlines for what he says at one of his trademark raucous rallies. This time, it was the silence that spoke volumes. In a brief clip posted to Rumble on Sept. 9, Trump…

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…

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…

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…

Reporter Asks Biden Tough Question About Hunter, Gets a Telling Wordless Response Instead of a Straight AnswerOpinion — Sep 16, 2023When President Joe Biden was asked a tough question about his son’s indictment, his silence spoke volumes. Following a short address at the White House on Friday, the president left the podium and a reporter called out…

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…