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OpenAI Projects $278 Billion Cash Burn by 2030 — 9hOpenAI projects $278 billion in negative free cash flow from 2026-2030 on about $856 billion in compute spending, with early talks at a $1.2 trillion-plus valuation.

Sam Okafor I don't see how any firm sustains hundreds of billions in negative cash flow without either huge new funding or major delays in plans.

Copart Agrees to Acquire ACV for $1.9 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Copart has agreed to acquire ACV Auctions for about $1.9 billion in cash at $10.50 per ACV share, a roughly 45% premium, with a back-end merger expected to close by year-end 2026 and funded from Copart’s cash on hand. The deal expands Copart’s platform into dealer-to-dealer wholesale and enhances its data and AI capabilities, though investors weigh potential integration risks and the impact on cash reserves, while analysts see potential earnings accretion in the long term.

Priya Raman Using cash reserves for this leaves less room if another opportunity comes up or markets turn.

House Votes to Push Penny Toward History With New Cash-Rounding Rules — 4dThe penny’s days as a regularly produced U.S. coin could be coming to an end for good after the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at ending its production and est… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy I always keep a few pennies in my wallet for exact change at the store. This move feels like it will inconvenience regular shoppers without much real savings.

Raleigh Homebuyer Offers Cash Sales Across Eight CountiesLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026In Raleigh, Easy Sale HomeBuyers offers direct, as-is cash purchases to speed real estate transactions and sidestep traditional MLS hurdles, appealing to sellers facing repairs, probate, or urgent financial needs. Beyond this transactional option, estate planning and selling decisions—often emotionally charged—benefit from early planning, clear deadlines, and evaluating cash offers versus traditional listings as part of a broader strategy.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — 2dNext reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

CBS Sets 2026 Daytime Dates for Soaps and Price Is Right Twists — 5dThe Bold and the Beautiful leads CBS daytime returns Sept. 8; Price Is Right adds Wild Wheel Wednesday and Let's Make a Deal debuts Cash Course with spinning duck, stone toad and octopus.

Sam Okafor Swapping Matlock for the new Cupertino drama feels like a solid shift toward more original scripted shows.

Micron offers Taiwan workers up to 68 months of pay after union pressure — Sep 11, 2026Micron Taiwan unveiled a record fiscal 2026 compensation package for direct labor employees, including a one-time NT$1 million cash bonus for staff hired before August 29, 2025 and total rewards of 35-68 months’ pay with a minimum cash floor of NT$1.7 million, as unions signal potential strike and seek parity with peers amid strong AI hardware demand.

Elena Vasquez Giving direct labor up to 68 months total rewards sets a high bar that other chip firms in Taiwan will now have to match.

Johnny Cash Reads the Bible in PrisonGood News — FROM 1968Country singer testifies of prison conversion.

Cold, Hard Cash — Sep 1, 2026

Tom Gallagher My grandfather used to say cash is the only currency that doesn't need a password, battery, or internet connection to work.

Bending Spoons agrees to acquire Miro for $1.355 billion — Sep 10, 2026Bending Spoons S.p.A. has agreed to acquire Miro in an all-cash deal valuing Miro at an enterprise value of $1.355 billion, which, with Miro’s net cash, implies about $1.79 billion in equity, with some shareholders reinvesting $295 million into BSP equity; closing is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction, unanimously approved by both boards, will see Miro continue to operate independently until closing as BSP expands its portfolio through continued acquisitions and integration of such platforms.

Priya Raman Bending Spoons paying that much for Miro shows real confidence in its collaborative tools staying relevant long term.

Smith & Nephew Prices $250M 2030 Notes Tender — 3dSmith+Nephew priced a cash tender offer for up to $250 million of its 2.032% senior notes due 2030 at $878.90 per $1,000, using a 4.83% reference yield with prorating if oversubscribed, and settlement expected around September 18, 2026. The move is part of ongoing liability management to optimize the balance sheet and interest costs, following recent debt actions and supported by mixed analyst signals.

Derek Foss If the offer gets oversubscribed the prorating will probably frustrate some bondholders who want out now.

Douglas Emmett keeps dividend despite negative free cash flowBusiness — Sep 3, 2026Douglas Emmett announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share ($0.76 annualized), payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026, a payout supported by FFO but contrasted by negative free cash flow due to heavy capital expenditures as the company positions its portfolio. The dividend has been maintained for years, with about nineteen consecutive years of payments noted by some analyses, though cash-flow realities suggest the business is restructuring beyond the steady yield.

Nucor Guides Q3 EPS Above 2025, Below EstimatesFinance — 3dNucor guided for Q3 2026 earnings of $5.55-$5.65 per diluted share, below analyst consensus, with expected strength in steel mills and steel products and weaker raw materials, and the company has repurchased about 2.03 million shares totaling roughly $1.36 billion year-to-date. Even as near-term guidance is subdued, valuation analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its future cash-flow potential.

Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — 2dAres Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham for Cash — Aug 31, 2026The Chicago White Sox are acquiring veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Phillies, likely adding him to the roster when rosters expand on September 1 to bolster the outfield for the postseason, with the move enabled by Pham’s minor-league contract status. Reports also note cash considerations back to Philadelphia and confirmation from ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Derek Foss Passan confirming it makes it real. Curious how much bench time Pham actually sees once rosters expand.

Cellectis Exits Two CAR-T Programs, Advances Gene Editing — 5dCellectis announced a strategic transformation to become an in vivo gene editing company, shifting resources to two lead programs HEAL-101 and HEAL-201 for severe dyslipidemias and exiting lasme-cel and eti-cel to extend its cash runway into the second half of 2028, while realigning its operating model around the in vivo pipeline. Phase 1 data are planned for HEAL-101 in the second half of 2027 and for HEAL-201 in the first half of 2028, with ongoing cell therapy partnerships and a September 14 conference call to discuss updates.

Dana Whitfield Exiting the CAR-T candidates to reach 2028 cash runway is understandable but leaves them with pretty distant phase 1 readouts.

Dow Inc. shares trade 25% below fair value, analysts say — Aug 30, 2026Dow Stock appears undervalued relative to its cash flow potential, with a 35.4% five-year decline weighing on long-term holders, yet a DCF-based intrinsic value around $40.63 per share suggesting roughly 25% upside from current levels if cash generation remains disciplined. Across articles, the question remains whether the current price already reflects Dow’s cash flow potential or if there is meaningful room for upside should demand and margins hold, as valuation checks point to Dow trading below its intrinsic value.

Legacy Donation Appraisers Offers Expedited Valuations Before October 15 Deadline — Sep 12, 2026Legacy Donation Appraisers has launched rush donation appraisal services to help taxpayers with the October 15 extension meet substantiation requirements for non-cash charitable contributions, with expedited timing available. Appraisals, covering property, fine art, vehicles, business interests, and more, comply with USPAP and IRS Form 8283 (including Part IV Appraiser Declaration) for deductions over $5,000, with final acceptance at the IRS and timing confirmed up front by the firm.

Derek Foss Anyone donating vehicles should confirm the USPAP compliance before signing anything.

Herbalife Plans $250 Million Share BuybackFinance — Sep 8, 2026Herbalife 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.

Johnny Cash’s Sister Reveals Why He Always Wore BlackReporting — Nov 30, 2022Country music legend Johnny Cash was always known as “The Man in Black,” but it turns out it wasn’t just a wardrobe choice. Cash had a reason for wearing black. In a new documentary entitled “Johnny Cash: The Redemption…

Chevron CEO Warns Depleted Buffers Risk Higher Prices — Sep 11, 2026Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that the buffers and inventories cushioning oil prices have largely played out, signaling higher prices could persist in the coming months amid ongoing Iran-related supply disruptions. He also said Chevron will fund a $7 billion expansion in Venezuela from cash generated by existing ventures, while markets see diesel near $6 per gallon and Brent prices topping $100 as global supply remains tight.

Sam Okafor Chevron spending its own cash on the Venezuela expansion makes sense, but it won't fix the tight global supply that the CEO highlighted.

ECB Officials Back October Hike as RBA Faces Split Bank Forecasts — Sep 10, 2026Australian markets may face further tightening as Citi predicts two 25bp RBA hikes in 2026, lifting the cash rate to 4.85% and highlighting inflation, a tight labor market and housing costs as key risks. European Central Bank officials continue to signal further tightening with a potential move as soon as October as inflation remains above target, with decisions described as meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent.

Tom Gallagher Citi's forecast for two RBA hikes seems reasonable with the tight labor market still pushing up wages.

Aerospace Supplier Deals Near Record as Output Rises — Sep 10, 2026Aerospace and defense manufacturing is in a sustained ramp-up with a hiring rebound evident as production lines expand. Dealmaking is accelerating as Boeing and Airbus schedules stabilize, with 154 disclosed deals through August near the 2019 peak and major acquisitions like GE’s $12 billion purchase of Consolidated Precision Products and Parker Hannifin’s $2.6 billion Circor deal underscoring demand for scarce, capable suppliers with predictable cash flows.

Tom Gallagher It's encouraging to see aerospace suppliers getting acquired at these prices as Boeing and Airbus stabilize output.

Previously Unheard Johnny Cash Song Released, Full Album Announced for Later This YearReporting — Apr 23, 2024While country music icon Johnny Cash left this world more than 20 years ago just months after the death of his beloved wife June Carter Cash, the singer and songwriter has more music coming. Tracks the legend recorded…