Singapore stocks reach record high as benchmark rises 0.7%
Southeast Asian equity markets registered a fresh milestone in the latest session. Singapore stocks climbed to a record high, with the benchmark index advancing by as much as 0.7%, a move that sets a new ceiling for the…
By Gordon Ashwell · 2 min read
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Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives as AI token pricing competition sharpens across the sector
The AI inference market is repricing noticeably, and the cadence of model releases has accelerated to match. Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash-series model in six weeks,
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Michigan paper linked to Soros grant labels Senate candidate El-Sayed a veteran
Against the backdrop of the 2026 midterm cycle, a network of state-based newspapers with ties to Soros-linked funding has drawn fresh scrutiny in Michigan. The Michigan Independent, distributed across the state and carrying a…
September 2, 2026 · 2 min
Coinbase opens regulated crypto futures to Canadian traders
Canadian retail investors have had few regulated options for crypto derivatives exposure, often turning to offshore platforms to access the market. Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) moved to close that gap
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