Author: Charlotte

On the lookout for corporate bond yields right now? There’s no time like the present to fine tune a bond portfolio. Especially amid growing uncertainty about the rate market and the Fed’s sway over outlooks, adding flexibility and upgraded strategies can make for good preparation. The American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) has beaten its benchmark on a 30-day SEC Yield basis as of July 31st, and could prove a strong option therein. Key Takeaways: KORP has produced a 5.48% 30-day SEC Yield as of July 31st, per American Century Investments data. The strategy charges a 29 bps fee…

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First and Only Chinese Property Company to Receive This Global Honour“Xintiandi Communities set a global benchmark for urban development by sustainably balancing historical heritage, future development needs with environmental sustainability.”—Stephanie Lo, Vice Chairman of Shui On LandShui On Land Limited (Stock Code: 272) has been named among TIME’s inaugural “World’s Most Impactful Companies” list for 2026, making it the first and only Chinese property company to receive this prestigious recognition.Shui On Land’s inclusion demonstrates its position as a global pioneer in developing and operating sustainable communities. With cities home to 45% of the world’s population—a share that continues to grow,…

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Bitcoin fell below $65,000 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobless claims data reinforced concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated. Summary Bitcoin traded at $64,384, down 0.69% after failing to close above $65,000. Initial U.S. jobless claims reached 199,000, below economists’ forecast of 204,000. BTC found immediate support near $64,000, while $64,800–$65,000 remains resistance. Further evidence of labor market strength could affect Federal Reserve rate expectations. Bitcoin price rejected near $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price traded at $64,384.27 at press time, marking a 0.69% decline over the previous 24 hours. The pullback followed…

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Wizards.com Wizards of the Coast revealed the complete decklist for the Secret Lair Commander Deck: Hatsune Miku on August 4, 2026, announcing that the $149.99 green-white deck will go on sale exclusively at MagicSecretLair.com on August 10 — and that, for the first time in Secret Lair history, every order placed during a 24-hour window will be guaranteed fulfillment regardless of how many people try to buy at once.This is the first Universes Beyond product to land in the Secret Lair Commander deck format — a bracket that has until now belonged to decks designed inside Magic’s own fictional multiverse.…

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There is an interesting paradox about infrastructure. The moment it begins to work well, we stop noticing it. Few people think about the road they drive on to work every morning. Hardly anyone pauses halfway across a bridge to appreciate what it replaced. We remember potholes, collapsed culverts and flooded crossings. We rarely remember the investments that quietly removed those obstacles from our lives. That may explain why our public conversations about development are often dominated by projects that are announced rather than projects that are used. Politics rewards visibility. Infrastructure rewards consistency. Yet, if we are serious about measuring…

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A Bitcoin strategic reserve is a government-held stockpile of Bitcoin treated as a national asset alongside gold, oil, and foreign currency reserves. The United States signed an executive order creating one in March 2025, and at least a dozen other countries are now exploring the same idea. Every country holds reserves. The composition of those reserves has changed slowly over centuries, from silver to gold, from gold to dollars, from dollars to a basket of currencies and sovereign debt. The question that the Bitcoin strategic reserve forces into the open is whether digital scarcity belongs in that basket, and whether…

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Hyperliquid’s HYPE token trades around $55 on August 7, up roughly 5% on the day but a long way below the $76.81 all-time high it printed back in June.The uncomfortable truth underneath that slide is simple: the rally that made HYPE one of crypto’s standout performers was never built on earnings. It was built on one buyer.That distinction matters more now than ever, because the buyer stopped, and the earnings just collapsed.How a Single Treasury Inflated the PriceThe engine was Hyperliquid Strategies, the Nasdaq-listed treasury vehicle trading under PURR. It accumulated 11.12 million HYPE, spending north of $100 million a…

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A SpaceX Flacon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 on June 8, 2026, in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs has created a new platform to expand its offerings for wealthy clients and family offices who increasingly want direct stakes in fast-growing private companies, CNBC has learned.The new group, called the alternative investments platform, combines Goldman’s existing alternatives business with two newly established teams, according to a memo seen first by CNBC.The new teams focus on direct investments in individual private companies, rather than broader private equity funds, and on helping clients…

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