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Meme claims Trump Mobile took $59 million in T1 phone deposits
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— Sep 20, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.
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Microchip 10BASE T1S
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Swiss Groups Pressure Parliament Over UBS Capital Rules
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— Sep 21, 2026
With Parliament set to vote on tightened capital rules after the Credit Suisse collapse, UBS warns that 100% CET1 backing would erode competitiveness and cost billions, while backing a compromise—potentially 50% CET1 with AT1 or similar arrangements—to cushion the impact. Industry groups press lawmakers to avoid overly harsh rules, arguing higher capital costs would raise financing costs for Swiss companies and hurt the financial center, as UBS and lawmakers weigh a viable middle ground that could require roughly $13–20 billion in additional capital.
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Jared Kim
Lawmakers should accept the compromise on capital rules so Swiss firms don't face much higher borrowing costs.
Canadian banks cite AI push and stronger equity returns at summit
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— Sep 9, 2026
Scotiabank executives outlined a modernization and efficiency push driven by organic growth and technology, aiming to lift ROE across Canadian and U.S. franchises while maintaining strong capital and risk discipline. They cited solid CET1 buffers, rising ROE across units, expanded U.S. presence and wealth growth plans, and AI-enabled initiatives and selective tuck-in acquisitions to support a higher earnings trajectory.
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Elena Vasquez
Scotiabank's plan to use AI for efficiency while holding solid capital looks practical for lifting ROE in both countries.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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Bankinter Q2 profit beats estimates on lending fees
Finance
— Jul 23, 2026
Bankinter's Q2 net profit rose about 16% year-on-year to €315 million driven by higher lending income and a 23% jump in fees, with net interest income up around 5% as rates and funding costs influence margins. The results, accompanied by strong half-year metrics such as ROE around 19%, NPL near 1.92%, and a CET1 ratio about 12.9%, reinforce a diversified, still-expanding business despite the rate environment.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Flagstar Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenue Misses Forecast
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— Jul 22, 2026
Flagstar Bank’s Q2 2026 results show non-GAAP EPS of $0.05, missing consensus by $0.02, and revenue of $516 million, below expectations by about $25 million, though the bank remains profitable for a third straight quarter with 4% year-over-year revenue growth. The report also notes a CET1 capital ratio around 13.16% and a tangible book value per share of roughly $17.51 as investors weigh balance-sheet improvements and valuation.
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US tariffs Singapore; Allianz buys HSBC Singapore insurer
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— Jul 23, 2026
The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore over forced-labor concerns, while Allianz agreed to buy HSBC’s Singapore Life unit for about US$2.9 billion, reflecting a broader push to streamline portfolios in Singapore. HSBC’s sale, including a 15-year exclusive bancassurance distribution deal, is part of its strategy to free capital and focus on core markets, potentially boosting CET1 and enabling higher returns.
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John Marshall Bancorp posts Q2 2026 earnings beat
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— Jul 22, 2026
Banks reported solid quarterly results across the board: John Marshall Bancorp beat earnings expectations with a $0.50 EPS and $18.83 million revenue, marking the eighth straight quarter of net income growth, while Mid Penn Bancorp posted strong June-quarter earnings and declared a quarterly dividend. Jamuna Bank also logged a 22% H1 profit rise to Tk378.29 crore on investment income gains and lower loan provisions, and JMSB highlighted a stronger balance sheet with book value per share at $19.40, a CET1 ratio of 15.6%, and over $2 billion in loans as it continues growth.
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Crystalys Therapeutics raises $130M Series B
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— Jul 22, 2026
Crystalys Therapeutics has raised a $130 million Series B led by Frazier Life Sciences with participation from multiple investors to fund late-stage global trials and commercialization plans for dotinurad, its URAT1 inhibitor for gout. The financing backs the RUBY, TOPAZ, and AMETHYST studies and aims to accelerate regulatory milestones and commercial readiness across the U.S. and Europe as the company positions dotinurad as a best-in-class option between first-line therapies and last-line treatments.
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Liz Cheney Swift to Point Out Sold Out Concert to Trump
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— Jun 24, 2024
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) was swift in making fun of former President Donald Trump by pointing out the size of the audience at a recent Taylor Swift concert. “Thank you @taylorswift13 for giving us a million…
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