Frasers Group has acquired department store chain Harvey Nichols from FTI Consulting, the business consulting company that had been appointed administrator to oversee its sale.
Owned by billionaire Mike Ashley, the UK retail conglomerate has not confirmed the value of the transaction, though several media outlets have reported it to be £40m ($53.9m).
Harvey Nichols had been struggling with trading and operational pressures for some time before the sale.
Harvey Nichols CEO Julia Goddard said: "Today marks an important milestone for Harvey Nichols and provides a strong platform for the next phase of the business's evolution under the ownership of Frasers Group."
The acquisition brings six UK stores into Frasers' portfolio: the Knightsbridge flagship in London, which recently underwent refurbishment, together with outlets in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester.

#outlets

This summer, Wall Street strategist Tom Lee made headlines when he suggested that many investors were "rage quitting" crypto. These investors are tired of seeing AI and tech stocks soar in value while crypto ******* ets continue to plummet.
At the time, billionaire Mark Cuban had just announced that he was selling nearly all his Bitcoin, and it looked like other top investors would soon join him. After all, Bitcoin is down 50% from its highs and ranks among the world's worst-performing ******* ets right now.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
But maybe it's still too early to throw in the towel on crypto. If you're thinking about trimming your crypto allocation all the way to zero, you might want to rethink that decision.
Prediction markets have emerged as one of the most popular new ways to trade crypto. Prediction market contracts offer investors a way to express simple "yes/no" opinions about the prices of specific cryptocurrencies or the probabilities of certain crypto-related events.

#investors

Amphenol Corporation (APH) is a global manufacturer of electrical, electronic, and fiber-optic connectivity products. Headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, the company's product portfolio spans connectors, cables, antennas, sensors, and circuit boards for a wide range of industries.
Amphenol's extensive product range has contributed to its growth into a company with an approximate market cap of $209.6 billion. Its stock performance has been notable, with a 50.9% increase over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which returned 20.6% in the same timeframe. The momentum continues into 2026, with APH stock up 22.7% year-to-date (YTD), outpacing the broader market's 13.9% rise.
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#range #headquartered #wallingford

During a Reddit AMA hosted 11 years ago, a user named GiveMeYourShekels asked newly anointed CEO Steve Huffman a couple of questions:
Steve, I'm a huge fan and I'd like to ask what your thoughts are about reddit being a potential game changer in politics and pop culture. Do you believe that the reddit community has an ability to sway public opinion and policy? Did you intend this when you created reddit?
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Sidus ****** e (SIDU) shares have been inching higher ahead of the company's Q2 earnings, and the derivatives market believes they will extend gains further after the quarterly print.
In its first quarter, SIDU recorded $0.36 million in revenue on a loss of $0.08 per share. However, the firm lacks formal Wall Street consensus estimates for its fiscal Q2, as it currently receives coverage from just one ****** yst on Barchart.
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#sidu #cuban

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday rose +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) rose +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose +1.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.68%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +1.18%.
Stocks rallied on the favorable PPI report, which prompted a -4 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield and a drop in expectations for a Fed rate hike in September to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. Stocks also saw support from a drop of more than -2% in crude oil prices, amid a lack of any new US or Iranian military attacks in the Persian Gulf.
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#september #mini #thursday

Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares are in focus on Aug. 13 after the company disclosed a replacement dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution program. The agreement is designed to fund its pending acquisition of Iridium Communications and reduce debt. In its filing, RKLB also confirmed that the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for the deal has expired.
Rocket Lab stock remains down about 45% versus its year-to-date high.
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#rocket #rklb #dollar #scott

Sigma Lithium (SGML) stock is in focus ahead of the miner's fiscal second-quarter earnings scheduled to be released before the market opens on Aug. 14.
Consensus is for the pure-play lithium producer to record $0.15 in earnings per share (EPS), which would represent a remarkable 188% increase on a year-over-year basis.
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#Stock #sgml

Okta (OKTA) stock has delivered one of the more striking moves in software this year. Its shares have climbed 93.8% over the past three months. That sharp re-rating has left the stock trading only 2.6% below its recent peak, even as investors continue to debate the durability of the next growth phase.
The latest spark came on Aug. 12, when Citizens JMP Securities upgraded Okta to "Market Outperform". With Okta scheduled to report fiscal second-quarter results after the close on Aug. 26, the upgrade lands at a moment when the market is especially focused on whether accelerating demand for securing AI agents can sustain the rally.
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#securities #outperform #reason

Five Below (FIVE) shares extended gains on Thursday after Jefferies issued a bullish note in favor of the Philadelphia-headquartered chain of discount retail stores. ***** yst Randal Konik upgraded FIVE this morning and raised his price target to $350, indicating potential upside of more than 40% from current levels.
Konik's research note arrives at a time when Five Below stock is already on an uptrend, currently up more than 35% versus its July low.
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Liverpool's decision to sell a minority stake to a consortium of financial heavy hitters including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the latest move in the battle for supremacy between the American owners in the Premier League.
Just four months after ******* nal won the Premier League under the ownership of US billionaire Stan Kroenke, Liverpool's hierarchy have opted for outside investment in a bid to regain the crown.
Armed with the cash generated by selling around a third of the club to Bezos and company, Liverpool will seek to dethrone ******* nal and claim a record 21st English ******* le.
Joining the fight for Premier League bragging rights are Manchester United, majority-owned by US family the Glazers and Chelsea, whose ownership group is headed by American Todd Boehly.
Aston Villa, last season's Europa League winners, are among six other Premier League clubs in which Americans hold ownership stakes.

#league #premier

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world's leading Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company led by billionaire Michael Saylor, faces another MSCI (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International) delisting threat as the index provider opened a new consultation on the eligibility of non-operating companies for its Global Investable Market Indexes.
As per the consultation's simulation using May 2026 data, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Metaplanet (TYO: 3350), and Yellow Cake (LSE: YCA) could get deleted from the MSCI ACWI IMI.
SharpLink (Nasdaq: SBET), Center Laboratories (TWSE: 4123), and Lydia Holding (IS: LYDHO) would be placed on a watchlist.
Related: Strategy stock slides after $108M sale
While Strategy and Metaplanet are both Bitcoin treasury companies, SharpLink is an Ethereum (ETH) treasury company.

#strategy #msci #sharplink

Who bought the Lakers? Meet Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the billionaires behind the record-setting deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One year after getting a new owner, the Lakers now have two more.
Los Angeles' signature basketball franchise was sold to business tycoons Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for an eye-watering $12.5 billion fee, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne — the largest price ever shelled out for a sporting franchise.
Kushner and Iger take over for Mark Walter, who bought the franchise for a pretty penny in 2025. Walter and diversified holding company TWG Global retain ownership of a wide array of sporting franchises following Wednesday's transaction, including the Dodgers and Chelsea.
Here's what you need to know about Kushner and Iger, the latest set of tycoons set to take charge of the Lakers.

#kushner #sporting #josh #tycoons

Billionaire Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger told ESPN in a statement Wednesday. "Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."
The pair had been involved in the NBA's expansion process in Las Vegas before unexpectedly shifting their focus to the Lakers and making an aggressive offer to buy the team, sources told ESPN. The shocking sale comes just one year after Walter, the CEO and chairman of diversified holding company TWG Global, acquired a controlling stake in the Lakers from the Buss family for an estimated $10 billion valuation, setting a record at the time.
"Owning the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the great honors of my life – an extraordinary investment, but what I will carry with me is the community, the fans, and a city that treats this team as family," Walter, who purchased the franchise just last year, said in a statement to ESPN. "I am grateful to Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, the players, and the staff for welcoming me into this chapter. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead."
Walter, 66, has investments across several professional sports teams. Through TWG Global, he has interests in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Premier League soccer club Chelsea and the Professional Women's Hockey League. He also owns several auto racing teams through TWG Motorsports, including Cadillac's Formula 1 team.

#fans

In a stunning turn of events, billionaire Mark Walter is selling the Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capital executive Josh Kushner in a deal reportedly worth $12.5 billion, less than 14 months after Walter reached an agreement to acquire the iconic NBA franchise.
The latest sale adds about $2.5 billion to the Lakers' valuation since Walter and his partners acquired them from the Buss family and sets a valuation record for a control sale of a U.S. pro sports franchise, topping Walter's own mark from last year.
Walter, however, has since come under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud involving insurance companies he controls. There are separate probes underway by U.S. prosecutors and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
It is unclear to what degree that situation is connected to the Lakers sale, if at all, but the reselling of the franchise still represents one of the most surprising events in recent sports history.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Iger and Kushner said in a joint statement. "We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles."

#buss #angeles

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to become the new owners of the Los Angeles Lakers.
In a surprise turn of events, less than a year after Dodgers kingpin Mark Walter took the keys from the Buss family, he's flipping the franchise for a jaw-dropping $12 billion-plus.
The buyers? Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney man Bob Iger. The duo originally had their eyes on a Las Vegas expansion team, but when the chance to own purple-and-gold royalty popped up, they pivoted fast and a deal is set to be completed.
If approved by the league, this record-shattering Lakers takeover officially ushers Hollywood's favorite basketball team into a whole new era.
Kushner, a billionaire investor, is the founder of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm with early stakes in tech giants like Instagram, Spotify, and OpenAI. He is also the co-founder of Oscar Health.

#Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers could soon change hands again in a deal that underscores the soaring value of California's most iconic sports brands.
A group led by businessman Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Robert Iger has agreed to purchase the Lakers from owner Mark Walter in a transaction valued at $12 billion, according to statements released by the parties involved. If approved, the sale would set a new record for a North American sports franchise, eclipsing the $10 billion valuation attached to Walter's purchase of the team last year.
"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world," Kushner and Iger said in a joint statement.
The buyers behind the record-setting Lakers deal come from two very different corners of the business world.
Joshua Kushner is a billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist best known as the founder of Thrive Capital, a New York-based investment firm that has backed some of the technology industry's biggest companies. Through Thrive and other investments, Kushner has built a reputation as one of the nation's most influential tech investors. He is also part of the Kushner family, a prominent name in real estate and business. Kushner is also the brother of Jared Kushner, who served as a senior adviser in President Donald Trump's first administration and is married to Trump's daughter. His father, real estate developer Charles Kushner, has served as U.S. ambassador to France since 2025.

#Lakers #sports #joshua #purchase

According to a report from Forbes, tennis legend Roger Federer has temporarily lost his billionaire status due to one of the companies he's invested in.
Roger Federer may have fewer major **** les than Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, but he's widely considered the greatest tennis player of all time by many fans.
Federer won more than $130 million playing tennis in prizes for his performances in various tournaments. However, his real wealth came off the court, from endorsement deals and shrewd investments.
A while back, Forbes announced that the Swiss legend had become a billionaire. Now, however, it seems he has temporarily fallen out of the club once again.
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#federer #forbes #Roger #billionaire

The boogeyman wants a ****** e at the table, MS NOW.
In an expletive-filled rant, leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reacted to Joe Scarborough having an on-air meltdown about him, with Piker calling out the host for interviews with "psychopaths" but not him.
On Monday's episode of "Morning Joe," host Scarborough was discussing how political figures and candidates linked to the Democratic Socialists of America are gaining traction with American voters. His remarks come a week after Abdul El-Sayedwon Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination even though he brought the polarizing Piker along on the campaign trail. El-Sayed does not identify as a socialist but does hold similar policy views to those who do.
Hasan Piker, left, and Joe Scarborough Getty
Scarborough went on to gripe that although he's happy the left is gaining momentum ahead of the midterm elections by campaigning on values shared by the DSA like "supporting economic justice" or making "billionaires pay more in taxes," he urged Democrats who have been cozying up to Piker to distance themselves from his controversial pro-Palestine rhetoric.

#piker #left #twitch

Football finance expert Stefan Borson says the consortium comprising of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is "one of the wealthiest to have ever gone after a football club".
BBC Sport has been told the group have advanced its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool.
Owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) confirmed last month that the group had "expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club".
"I don't think there's any suggestion of a full sale yet," said Borson on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "But we have to be realistic.
"It is one of the wealthiest consortium's that have ever gone after a football club.

#gone

Chinese tech giant Baidu (BIDU) is set to report its second-quarter results on Aug. 18, before the market opens. Ahead of the results, the company's stock is facing pressure from its legacy business. However, Baidu's other business segments have been surging, such as its AI-powered marketing business.
Moreover, Baidu's autonomous driving business is making inroads in Europe. Apollo Go, the company's autonomous ride-hailing platform, has started road-testing the platform's sixth-gen autonomous vehicle (RT6) in London, in a partnership with Freenow by Lyft (LYFT), with public rides expected next year. And, Baidu is eyeing a $50 billion IPO of its AI chip unit Kunlunxin. This is a big step for Kunlunxin, which has drawn interest from TikTok-owner ByteDance.
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A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of burglarizing one of billionaire Kim Kardashian's homes and stealing a car from the property, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times, as an investigation remains ongoing.
Kim Kardashian's $60 million home was reportedly burglarized. (Photo by Aeon/GC Images)
Authorities responded to a call reporting an alleged burglary at Kardashian's home in Hidden Hills, a wealthy gated community in Los Angeles County, just before 4 p.m. local time, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Tracy Koerner told the Los Angeles Times.
A man was seen loading items into a vehicle at the property, and NBC News reported he was seen driving a vehicle from the property in the area.
The man was arrested for burglary, and an investigation is ongoing, the Times reported.

#told

UK-listed Frasers Group has emerged as the leading contender to acquire department store chain Harvey Nichols, Sky News reported.
The takeover is expected to involve Harvey Nichols briefly entering administration, with FTI Consulting lined up to act as insolvency practitioner under a pre-pack administration arrangement.
Next, which has been vying with Frasers for control of Harvey Nichols over recent weeks, retains the option of raising its offer, although sources indicated this was seen as unlikely with a final decision now close at hand.
If the acquisition proceeds, it would end 35 years of ownership under Hong Kong billionaire ***** son Poon, who bought the retailer in 1991.
Harvey Nichols dates back to 1831, was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996, and subsequently returned to private ownership.

#harvey

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) just gave investors a reason to pay attention, and it has nothing to do with loans or interest rates. It comes down to a single membership product that is growing faster than almost anyone expected.
The fintech company posted a blowout second quarter, but buried inside the numbers was a bold prediction from CEO Anthony Noto about where a new premium membership tier called "SoFi Plus" is headed. If he is right, it could reshape how investors think about the fintech stock.
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#sofi #fintech

Mark Zuckerberg is a die-hard mixed martial arts fan.

Zuckerberg recently sparred with MerabDvalishvili on a floating platform in the middle of a lake. TheMeta CEO has been training for a few years now, evidenced by hislight sparring session with the former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight king, wherein helanded some jabs, body kicks and even a takedown.
Zuckerberg has developed strong friendships with several MMAfighters, training with the likes of AlexPereira, AlexanderVolkanovski and IsraelAdesanya, in addition to Dvalishvili. During their recentmid-lake sparring session, Zuckerberg even kicked Dvalishvili offthe barge, before the Georgian returned the favor by throwing theAmerican billionaire into the lake.

Zuckerberg has become increasingly involved with MMA, especiallythe UFC, over the past few years. He initially started training jiujitsu during the pandemic and even won a gold and a silver at BJJTour Silicon Valley in 2023. Zuckerberg's coach at the time, DaveCamarillo, who once trained elites like CainVelasquez, called the tech mogul one of his best students.

Meanwhile, Dvalishvili looked to defend his UFC bantamweight ******* lefor the fourth time in a year when he put it on the line in arematch against Petr Yan lastDecember. Yan outclassed Dvalishvili on the night, taking theirrivalry to 1-1. While there's no official confirmation from the UFCas yet, both fighters have indicated that they're gearing up for atrilogy bout next.

#dvalishvili #training #years

Legendary investor and former Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) Warren Buffett once famously described his Dexter Shoe acquisition as a "gruesome mistake," though not necessarily for the reason most investors might ******* ume.
But for modern CEOs, and the investors who watch their maneuvers, the decision now stands as one of the most instructive lessons in corporate finance history. At its core, the Dexter Shoe acquisition illustrates the catastrophic cost of using an appreciating currency—Berkshire Hathaway stock—to purchase a depreciating ******* et.
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It doesn't take a genius to make money in a bull market. But if you want to come out on top during a crash, you've really got to know your stuff. That's what separates casual investors and newbies from the Wall Street legends.
Think about it: Michael Burry won betting against the housing bubble before the global meltdown of 2008. Warren Buffet built his huge fortune buying when everybody else was selling. Then, there's hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones.
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is a leading American software company specializing in big data ****** ytics and artificial intelligence platforms. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Palantir develops powerful data integration systems like Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and its flagship AI Platform (AIP). The company serves a diverse clientele, including federal agencies, defense departments, international governments, and major commercial enterprises, helping them transform fragmented data into actionable intelligence and operational strategies.
Palantir has become synonymous with sovereign AI capabilities, empowering organizations to secure their data infrastructure while leveraging advanced machine learning for decision-making.
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Wall Street has developed an expensive habit when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Every quarter has to be bigger than the previous one. Simply beating expectations no longer earns applause. Investors now want results that shatter forecasts, raise long-term expectations, and justify sky-high valuations. Anything less can send shares lower.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) learned that lesson the hard way after reporting its second-quarter results for fiscal 2026 on Aug. 4 after the market closed. The chipmaker edged past ***** ysts' expectations on both top and bottom lines and even lifted its long-term outlook, reinforcing confidence in the company's AI-driven expansion. Yet instead of celebrating, investors headed for the exits, sending AMD stock down 7% on Wednesday. The reaction underscored a new reality on Wall Street that a solid "beat-and-raise" quarter no longer guarantees a positive market response when expectations are already sky-high.
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#wall

On August 5, SanDisk (SNDK) posted the best quarter in its history. Revenue skyrocketed 372% from a year ago to $8.97 billion, gross margin hit a record 84.6%, and both revenue and earnings beat the Wall Street consensus. The company even added $14 billion to its buyback program. The performance looked extraordinary by almost every measure. Yet the stock, already well off its highs and volatile for weeks, fell 5.4% further after the release.
What spooked investors was not the quarter, but the outlook. SanDisk guided next quarter's revenue to a midpoint of $10.55 billion, which reflects huge growth. But it still ended up being less than Wall Street's estimates of around $10.8 billion. The stock has swung hard in the past year. From roughly $40 to its 52-week high of $2,354, then cut well over half before a slight recovery again in the past week. The expectations were still very high, and a lot of investors were ready to sell on any bad news. In such a case, missing guidance was enough to send it lower again.
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#sandisk #Stock #great