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- 1SEC says fake OpenAI and SpaceX share sales funded luxury spending●Investors thought they were buying pre-IPO OpenAI and SpaceX shares. Their cash went to strip clubs, Bloomingdale’s, and shopping on Amazon, SEC alleges
US regulators allege investors were defrauded into buying what they believed were pre-IPO shares of OpenAI and SpaceX, with the money instead spent on strip clubs, Bloomingdale's shopping and Amazon purchases. The SEC claims the scheme exploited demand for hard-to-get shares of hot private companies. The case highlights growing risks in the secondary market for private startup equity.
- 2Blackstone sells Huntington Beach retail center after one year▼Blackstone unloads Huntington Beach retail center a year after buying
Blackstone has sold a retail center in Huntington Beach, California, just one year after acquiring it, according to a report by The Real Deal. The quick turnaround by the private equity giant is drawing attention amid ongoing questions about the outlook for US retail real estate and institutional investors' property strategies in Southern California.
- 3Asian Stocks Set for Weak Open After US Reversal●Asian Stocks Eye Rough Start After US Reversal: Markets Wrap
Asian equities are bracing for a rough start to trading after US markets reversed earlier gains, according to Bloomberg's markets wrap. The late-session turnaround on Wall Street is expected to weigh on investor sentiment across the region, with traders watching for clues on interest rates and economic data to gauge whether the pullback marks a broader shift in momentum.
- 4Stock market crash and US-Iran tensions dominate day's headlines●Top 30 News Headlines | News of the Day | Stock Market Crash, America & Iran | Repo Rate
News roundups are leading with a sharp stock market crash, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and developments around the repo rate. The combination of steep equity losses and geopolitical risk has put markets and central bank policy at the centre of the day's news agenda, with analysts weighing how the rate decision might respond to the turmoil.
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US Treasury yields have climbed to fresh highs, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Rising yields signal increasing pressure in bond markets, with potential knock-on effects for borrowing costs, mortgages and equities. Investors are watching closely to see whether the move reflects stronger economic data, inflation concerns or heavier government debt issuance.
- 6S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hold Up in Tough September▼S&P 500, Nasdaq Outperform in Historically Tough September: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq outperformed expectations in September, historically the weakest month for US equities. Coverage focused on how major indexes weathered seasonal pressure, with investors watching whether the resilience can carry into the final quarter of the year.
- 7Treasury Yields Hit Fresh Highs●Treasury Yields Hit Fresh Highs https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/u-s-treasury-yields-fall-on-dovish-leaning-f
US Treasury yields have climbed to fresh highs, according to Wall Street Journal coverage, even as some Federal Reserve officials have delivered dovish-leaning remarks that investors might otherwise expect to pull yields lower. The rise signals renewed pressure in bond markets, with implications for borrowing costs, mortgages, and equity valuations. Markets continue to weigh Fed policy signals against inflation and fiscal concerns.
- 810-Year Treasury Yield Hits 24-Year High as Stocks Turn Mixed▼Stock Market Today: 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 24-Year High as Stocks Turn Mixed, Gold price at $4,159
The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed to a 24-year high, while stock indexes turned mixed and gold traded at $4,159 per ounce. Rising long-term borrowing costs are putting pressure on equities, and investors are weighing what elevated yields mean for growth, valuations and demand for safe-haven assets like gold.
- 9US stocks slide as bond market pressure builds●Most US stocks fall after the bond market cranks the pressure higher
Most US stocks fell as pressure from the bond market intensified, with rising yields weighing on equities across Wall Street. Traders are watching borrowing costs closely, since higher bond yields tend to pull money away from stocks and squeeze company valuations, leaving most indexes in the red.