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Shein's pursuit of an IPO: From New York to London to Hong Kong

Shein's pursuit of an IPO: From New York to London to Hong Kong

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Online fast-fashion retailer Shein launched its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Monday, aiming to raise up to HK$13.86 billion ($1.77 billion) at a valuation of close to $27 billion.
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Polymarket Refers Dozens of Potential Military Insider Trading Cases to Justice Department

Polymarket Refers Dozens of Potential Military Insider Trading Cases to Justice Department

The prediction site Polymarket has referred dozens of accounts exhibiting signs of potential military insider trading to the Justice Department for investigation, according to a senior company official. These referrals, which predate a recent watchdog report, concern 152 accounts identified by the nonpartisan Anti-Corruption Data Collective. This group analyzed publicly available Polymarket data and found that these accounts collectively profited approximately $8 million from war markets, including those related to the Iran war, displaying several hallmarks of insider activity. The flagged accounts often involved brand-new wallets placing remarkably well-timed bets with a staggering 97% win rate, a pattern indicative of insider trading. Polymarket's founder and CEO, Shayne Coplan, addressed the company's efforts to combat insider trading at a Commodity Futures Trading Commission meeting, highlighting their internal surveillance tools and the recent hiring of a former FBI official to build proprietary softw...
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Research Reveals Over 150 Polymarket Wallets Potentially Traded on U.S. Military Secrets

Research Reveals Over 150 Polymarket Wallets Potentially Traded on U.S. Military Secrets

A new research report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC) indicates that more than 150 wallets on Polymarket International may have engaged in trading based on inside U.S. military information. This activity has reportedly attracted copycat bets and raised concerns about the potential for foreign adversaries to exploit signals broadcast by the prediction market. The analysis, first reported by Reuters, highlights the prevalence of likely military insider trading on the platform. ACDC identified 556 wallets, termed 'Orcas,' which typically opened accounts, placed highly successful long-shot bets in niche markets where insiders might have an informational advantage, and then often cashed out. Of these, 152 wallets were exceptionally successful in military and defense markets, collectively earning $8 million with an average win rate of 97.2%. This research comes amidst increased scrutiny from policymakers on the booming prediction market industry, especially following bets made prior to U.S. militar...
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Kalshi Offers $25 Bonus for NFC East Winner Prediction Market

Kalshi Offers $25 Bonus for NFC East Winner Prediction Market

Kalshi Offers $25 Bonus for NFC East Winner Prediction Market
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Stock Market Today (Aug. 21, 2026): Dow futures rise following sharp sell-off

Stock Market Today (Aug. 21, 2026): Dow futures rise following sharp sell-off

Stock futures are rising despite the Treasury Department’s aggressive efforts to reassure Wall Street.
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US stock futures rise after sharp losses in prior session

US stock futures rise after sharp losses in prior session

Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures inched up on Friday following a battering in the last session, in a week that saw elevated government bond yields and heightened geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment.
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Wall St rises in broad rebound; yields push markets towards weekly declines

Wall St rises in broad rebound; yields push markets towards weekly declines

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 21 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes recovered on Friday after a hammering in the previous session, though markets were still on track to end the week in the red as rising government bond yields and geopolitical tensions weakened risk sentiment.
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Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus

Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus

By Sinéad Carew and Avinash P Aug 21 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Friday but posted weekly losses as investors were rattled by fluctuating government bond yields and a lack of clarity on progress in the Middle East.
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Wall St set for higher open but weekly losses loom

Wall St set for higher open but weekly losses loom

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 21 (Reuters) - The main U.S. indexes were set for a recovery on Friday after a pummeling in the previous session, though markets remained on track to end the week in the red as surging government bond yields and geopolitical tensions dampened risk appetite.
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International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Publishes Report on Supervisory Technology (Suptech) Integration

International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Publishes Report on Supervisory Technology (Suptech) Integration

International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Publishes Report on Supervisory Technology (Suptech) Integration
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Jim Cramer Highlights Disconnect Between Strong U.S. Manufacturing and Broader Market Concerns

Jim Cramer Highlights Disconnect Between Strong U.S. Manufacturing and Broader Market Concerns

Jim Cramer Highlights Disconnect Between Strong U.S. Manufacturing and Broader Market Concerns
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Former Trade Desk employee arrested on insider trading charges

Former Trade Desk employee arrested on insider trading charges

A Ventura resident was arrested on federal charges that he made more than $338,000 in profits through insider trading of The Trade Desk's stock.