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Lithium Americas Stock Skyrockets on U.S. Stake Rumor – EV Boom, Lithium Prices & 2025 Outlook

US Government Takes 5% Stake in Lithium Americas – LAC Stock Soars

The U.S. Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium mine joint venture with GM, Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed. Lithium Americas shares jumped nearly 90% on initial reports of the deal. The DOE stake coincides with talks to renegotiate a $2.26 billion government loan for the Nevada project. Thacker Pass could boost U.S. lithium output by 40,000 tonnes per year.
AI Video Showdown: OpenAI’s Sora 2 vs Google’s Veo 3 – 2025’s Next-Gen Video Generators Face Off

AI Video Showdown: OpenAI’s Sora 2 vs Google’s Veo 3 – 2025’s Next-Gen Video Generators Face Off

OpenAI launched Sora 2 and Google released Veo 3, both text-to-video AI models generating short, realistic clips with synchronized audio. Sora 2 allows 10-second, 4K videos and features user “Cameos,” while Veo 3 produces HD clips over two minutes for advanced users and offers prompt-based scene control. Sora 2 is invite-only on iOS; Veo 3 is accessible via Google’s developer tools.
Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is in talks to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for about $10 billion, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. Occidental’s long-term debt stood at $23.3 billion as of June 2025 after major acquisitions. The company has sold assets and repaid $7.5 billion in debt since July 2024. OXY shares are down 2.4% year-to-date, lagging peers.
Meta’s $2B AI Chip Bet: Acquiring Rivos to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance?

Meta’s $2B AI Chip Bet: Acquiring Rivos to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance?

Meta is acquiring Santa Clara–based chip startup Rivos Inc. to strengthen its in-house AI hardware and reduce dependence on Nvidia GPUs, according to multiple reports. Rivos, valued around $2 billion, develops RISC-V–based server chips for large language models and data analytics. Meta aims to use its own AI chips for training by 2026. Rivos raised $250 million in April 2024 from major tech investors.
UNFI Stock Rockets to 52-Week High on Q4 Earnings Beat and Organic Growth Tailwinds /update: 1:20 PM ET/

UNFI Stock Rockets to 52-Week High on Q4 Earnings Beat and Organic Growth Tailwinds /update: 1:20 PM ET/

UNFI shares jumped 12% to close at $35.44 on Sept. 30, 2025, hitting a new 52-week high after Q4 results. Fiscal Q4 net sales were $7.70 billion, flat year-over-year; GAAP net loss was $87 million. A June cyberattack cut Q4 sales by about $400 million. Full-year FY2025 sales reached $31.8 billion, with management guiding FY2026 sales of $31.6–32.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.50–$2.30.
Crown Electrokinetics (CRWV/CRKN) Surges Amid Takeover Buzz – Key Facts & Analysis (Sept 30, 2025)

Crown Equity Holdings (OTC:CRWE) Surges Into Spotlight: Joint Ventures Spark Speculation – Stock Update (1:20 PM ET Sept 2025)

Crown Equity Holdings (CRWE), an OTC-pink microcap with a $15–16 million market cap, reported $1,440 in 2024 revenue and a $3.72 million net loss. The stock trades near its 52-week low with negligible daily volume and no analyst coverage. In September 2025, CRWE announced joint venture LOIs with BioHarvest Naturals and Stewart Holdings. Ahmad Moradi became board chairman in June 2024.
30 September 2025
Wolfspeed’s Wild Ride: From Bankruptcy Plans to EV Boom – What’s Next for WOLF Stock?

Wolfspeed’s Wild Rebound: Stock Jumps 33% as Chipmaker Escapes Bankruptcy /1:20 PM ET/

Wolfspeed shares soared 33% to a 52-week high near $32 on Sept. 30, 2025, after the company exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a court-approved plan slashing debt by about 70%. The stock had plunged to $0.39 during the summer bankruptcy period. Q4 revenue was $197 million with a GAAP net loss of $4.30 per share. New CEO Robert Feurle is focusing on the Mohawk Valley SiC wafer fab and cost cuts.
30 September 2025
Kazakhstan’s Crypto Gambit: State Launches BNB-Fueled Digital Reserve Fund

Kazakhstan’s Crypto Gambit: State Launches BNB-Fueled Digital Reserve Fund

Kazakhstan has launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed digital asset reserve managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group under the Astana International Financial Centre. The fund’s first purchase was Binance Coin (BNB) in partnership with Binance Kazakhstan; officials did not disclose the amount. Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev said the fund aims to build long-term digital asset reserves, not trade for short-term profit.
Capital One Savers Cheated Out of Billions – $425M Settlement Payout Deadline Fast Approaching

Capital One Savers Cheated Out of Billions – $425M Settlement Payout Deadline Fast Approaching

Capital One agreed to a $425 million class-action settlement over its 360 Savings accounts, with about $300 million in cash payments and $125 million in boosted interest for eligible account holders. New York and 17 other states oppose the deal, arguing most savers will get only about $54 each, far less than their estimated losses. A federal judge will consider final approval on Nov. 6, 2025.
30 September 2025
Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline Event Unleashes Shiny Dynamax Duraludon – How to Catch the New “Alloy” Pokémon

Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline Event Unleashes Shiny Dynamax Duraludon – How to Catch the New “Alloy” Pokémon

Dynamax Duraludon debuts as a four-star raid boss in Pokémon GO’s Steel Skyline event, running September 30 to October 7, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM local time. Players can encounter Duraludon, including its Shiny form, through raids, event research, or paid Timed Research. Steel-type Pokémon will appear more often, and global challenges offer extra Candy, XP, and other rewards.
30 September 2025
Inside Salesforce’s Generative AI Revolution: How Marketing GPT and Einstein GPT Are Reshaping CRM

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News: Shares Slide 3% on Weak Guidance, AI Ambitions Tested

Salesforce (CRM) closed at $237.41 on Sept 30, down 3.1% after a week of volatile trading and continued pressure from weak Q3 revenue guidance. Shares remain below early September highs after a sharp drop following the forecast. The company faces lawsuits over recent cyber-attacks on customer platforms. Analysts’ price targets range widely, with most citing AI growth potential but warning of near-term integration risks.
Bugatti Veyron Turns 20: How the Hypercar Icon Is Being Celebrated with Spectacular Festivals and Record-Breaking Auctions

Bugatti Veyron Turns 20: How the Hypercar Icon Is Being Celebrated with Spectacular Festivals and Record-Breaking Auctions

The Bugatti Veyron, launched in 2005, featured an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1,001 PS and reached a verified 407 km/h, making it the fastest production car of its era. Only 450 units were built by 2015, each costing about $1.25 million. In July 2025, a 2007 Veyron sold at auction for a record £1,527,000. The car was named for Le Mans winner Pierre Veyron.
30 September 2025
Pfizer Stock 2025: 7% Dividend, Obesity Gamble, and Wall Street’s Verdict

Pfizer (PFE) Stock Soars on Trump’s Drug-Price Pact and $7.3B Weight-Loss Deal

Pfizer shares closed near a 52-week low at $24.40 on Sept. 30, 2025, despite Q2 revenue of $14.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.78, both above expectations. The company raised full-year EPS guidance and announced a $4.9 billion deal to acquire obesity drugmaker Metsera. President Trump unveiled a pact for Pfizer to cut U.S. drug prices and sell through a new TrumpRx site. FDA approved Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk groups.
30 September 2025
Realme 15T vs the Competition: 7000mAh Battery Beast Takes on Samsung, Xiaomi & OnePlus

Realme 15T vs the Competition: 7000mAh Battery Beast Takes on Samsung, Xiaomi & OnePlus

Realme 15T features a 7,000mAh battery in a 7.8mm, 181g body, with 60W fast charging reaching 50% in about 30 minutes. The phone has a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh and 4,000 nits peak brightness but lacks HDR support. It runs on a Dimensity 6400 Max 5G chip, offers 50MP front and rear cameras, ships with Android 15, and claims 7 years of OS and security updates.
30 September 2025
Battle of the Mid-Range 5G Titans: Honor X9b Faces Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus & More in 2025

Battle of the Mid-Range 5G Titans: Honor X9b Faces Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus & More in 2025

Honor’s X9b 5G features a 5,800 mAh battery and drop-resistant build, while the X9d 5G variant offers an industry-leading 8,300 mAh cell and 6,000 nits peak brightness. Both run Snapdragon 6-series chips and ship with MagicOS based on Android 13 or 15. The X9b sports a 108 MP camera; the X9d promises three years of Android updates, behind Samsung’s six for the Galaxy A56.
Logitech MX Master 4 vs. The World: Ultimate Productivity Mouse Showdown

Logitech MX Master 4 vs. The World: Ultimate Productivity Mouse Showdown

Logitech launched the MX Master 4 in September 2025 at $119.99, introducing haptic feedback and an “Actions Ring” menu. The mouse features an 8000 DPI sensor, MagSpeed scroll, 70-day battery, and USB-C fast charging. At 150g, it is heavier than its predecessor. Razer’s Pro Click V2 and Apple’s Magic Mouse remain key rivals, with Apple planning a redesign by 2026.
30 September 2025
First Brands Group Files for Chapter 11, Discloses $10–$50 Billion in Liabilities

First Brands Group Files for Chapter 11, Discloses $10–$50 Billion in Liabilities

First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Sept. 28, listing $10–$50 billion in liabilities and $1–$10 billion in assets. The company secured $1.1 billion in DIP financing to keep U.S. operations running, while international business continues. Creditors include major banks and hedge funds, with $866 million in supply-chain finance claims now at risk. First Brands’ debt values collapsed in the week before the filing.
30 September 2025
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