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CrowdStrike Reports $1.47B Revenue as CEO Warns AI Exposes Legacy Security Gaps

According to CNBC, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said Thursday that artificial intelligence is exposing critical gaps in corporate cybersecurity defenses and rendering legacy tools inadequate. On Wednesday evening, the company reported record quarterly revenue of $1.47 billion, with annual recurring revenue rising 25% year-over-year to $5.84 billion and net new ARR reaching a record $333 million. Shares surged over 20% to a near-record close of $228. Kurtz noted that even sophisticated companies
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Samsung Heavy Industries Target Price Cut 6% to 32,000 KRW on Limited Shipbuilding Upside

According to NH Investment & Securities on August 28, the investment bank cut its target price for Samsung Heavy Industries by 6% to 32,000 Korean won, citing limited pricing momentum in liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier construction. The bank lowered its long-term growth rate forecast from 1.0% to 0.5% and adjusted its target price-to-book ratio to 3.4x. Despite the downgrade, Samsung Heavy Industries trades at a 2028 projected price-to-earnings ratio of 10.0x, the lowest among major South Ko
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Trump Mentions Potential Military Intervention on U.S. Debt on August 21

On August 21, former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that military intervention could be considered in addressing U.S. debt issues. He told media: "We have a lot of types of intervention, and that's one of them... The ultimate is the military. If we have to use it, we will." Analysts speculate that rather than direct military action in bond markets, the U.S. may seek to trigger geopolitical tensions to boost safe-haven demand for Treasury securities and stabilize debt yields.
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Boston Fed Chair Collins: May Support Rate Hike If Inflation Falls Short of Expectations

According to Guru Club, Boston Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari Collins said on August 28 that she might support a rate hike at the next Federal Reserve meeting if future inflation data shows cooling disappoints expectations. She indicated that further policy tightening could be warranted "soon" if inflation does not show clear signs of sustained improvement. When asked if "soon" meant in the next one or two meetings, Collins confirmed: "It's possible, yes." Collins noted that July's infl
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22:52

Trump Plans Next Week Meeting with U.S. Oil Refiners to Discuss Lower Gasoline Prices

According to sources, President Trump is scheduled to meet with U.S. oil refiners and fuel retailers next week to discuss measures to lower gasoline prices ahead of November midterm elections. Expected attendees include Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and PBF Energy among refiners, plus major fuel retailers. U.S. regular gasoline prices remain above $4 per gallon, up roughly $1 from a year ago. Trump has publicly pressured energy companies to do more to reduce consumer costs, as elevated oil
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22:51

Synopsys Stock Surges 13.39% on Better-Than-Expected Q2 Earnings and Raised FY Guidance

According to Yonhap Infomax, Synopsys shares surged 13.39% overnight on August 28, closing at $464.89 on Nasdaq, the highest level in about seven weeks. The semiconductor design software leader reported second-quarter revenue of $2.48 billion on August 26, up 42.5% year-over-year and exceeding market expectations. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.91, beating consensus by $0.24. The company raised its full-year guidance, with adjusted EPS midpoint set at $15.07, above the previous market
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U.S. Northeast Faces Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding Threat on August 27 Affecting 38 Million People

According to CCTV, on August 27 afternoon through evening, the U.S. Northeast from New York City to Washington, D.C. faces severe thunderstorms and flooding threat affecting over 38 million people. Hazards include flash floods, damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The severe weather may also disrupt aviation in the New York area, with LaGuardia Airport reporting over 100 flight cancellations and 200+ delays, while JFK International Airport warned of potential flight disruptions.
22:46

EU Packaging Regulation Partially Takes Effect, Draws Criticism from Small Businesses

According to European Dynamic News, on August 26, the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which partially took effect on August 12, has faced mounting criticism from small and medium-sized enterprises over what they describe as disproportionate compliance burdens. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola acknowledged that the new rules have imposed "rigid and counterproductive" burdens on SMEs.
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Trump Administration Nears Deal to Acquire Stakes in Dozen Venezuelan Oil Fields

According to Guru Club, on August 28, the Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela to acquire stakes in over a dozen of the country's oil fields. The agreement could double U.S. oil reserves. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading negotiations with Venezuelan interim president Diosdado Cabello on the deal.
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U.S. Dollar Index Edges Up to 99.153 on August 27 as Powell Jackson Hole Speech Looms

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 27 (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. dollar showed mixed movement ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Powell's Jackson Hole symposium speech. The Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.006 points to 99.153. USD/JPY climbed 0.068 yen to 159.415, while EUR/USD declined 0.0004 dollar to 1.16494. Market sentiment remained cautious with few material catalysts. Weekly jobless claims came in at 203,000 for the week ending August 22, below the expected 208,000, suggesting steady la
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Starkware Completes First Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet

According to Starkware, on Wednesday, the blockchain infrastructure company mined the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the Bitcoin mainnet, using a hash-based security method that does not require changes to the network's consensus rules. The method, called Quantum-Safe Bitcoin (QSB), was developed by Starkware researcher Avihu Levy and protects individual Bitcoin holdings from potential future quantum attacks. While Starkware views a soft fork as the preferred long-term solution, QSB p
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Nvidia, Salesforce Earnings Surge 22% and 8% as Cramer Says Bear Narratives Collapse

According to Jim Cramer on Thursday, Nvidia and Salesforce earnings reports released Wednesday evening shattered major bearish narratives on both stocks. Salesforce shares surged 22% after reporting its strongest sales growth in four years, with customer attrition near historic lows and AI-focused bookings more than doubling. Nvidia jumped 8%, with the company forecasting roughly 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028, well above Wall Street's prior expectation of 45%, while addressing concerns about
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Anthropic Introduces Model Hardware Standard to Let AI Agents Control Physical Devices, Reducing Setup Time from Weeks to Hours

According to Anthropic, the company introduced the Model Hardware Standard (MHS) to enable AI agents to control physical devices and streamline scientific experiments. MHS provides standardized drivers and a common interface for disparate hardware components to communicate without custom integration code. The standardized system could reduce experimental setup from weeks or months to hours or minutes, Anthropic said. AI models integrated with MHS through the Model Context Protocol can interact w
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KOSDAQ Rallies 16.38% in August Amid Supply Recovery; Base Rate Hike to 3.00%

According to Korea Exchange, KOSDAQ jumped 16.38% from August 3 to August 27, rising to 837.65 from 719.76, recovering after three consecutive months of declines in May, June, and July. The rally was driven by supply recovery and inflows from semiconductor-focused funds, following oversold conditions. On August 27, the Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.00% from 2.75%, citing improved economic growth expectations to above 3% backed by semiconductor export strength.
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Wall Street Raises Nvidia Price Targets Following Strong Earnings, BofA Sets $350 Goal

According to Korean Economic TV's report, Wall Street investment banks raised Nvidia's stock price targets following the company's strong earnings announcement. Bank of America set the most aggressive target at $350, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised their targets to $300, JP Morgan to $320, and Truist to $346. The raises reflect confidence in Nvidia's ability to sustain strong growth driven by robust AI chip demand that outpaces production capacity. BofA projects next year's revenue growth of
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