Stifel upgrades STAAR Surgical stock rating on China growth outlook

Anna Rose Layden/Bloomberg Processing Content Key insight: The Federal Reserve has proposed a framework for bank subsidiaries to apply for permission to issue stablecoins while outlining regulatory standards and supervisory practices for overseeing them. Expert quote: “While the Board’s proposal is an important step in GENIUS Act implementation, further work will undoubtedly be required if…

Digital Transactions News staff August 28, 2026 Acquiring, Competitive Strategies, Digital Currency, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mobile Wallets, Pricing, Transaction Processing PayPal Holdings Inc.’s shares fell early Friday following news reports late Thursday that Stripe and Advent have abandoned their pursuit of the payments giant. PayPal’s board reportedly spurned the Stripe/Advent offer of…

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A New Jersey data center has leaked thousands of gallons of diesel fuel, and it’s the latest example of Americans’ fears about the environmental threats of the AI buildout materializing. Secaucus, New Jersey, officials are cleaning up a 5,000-gallon oil spill from an Equinix data center storage tank that began leaking last week, the New…

Recorded on location at the Steward Symposium, Ryan Nauman welcomes Maria Condon, Chief of Staff at Steward Partners, to discuss how the firm’s culture is built, reinforced, and scaled amid rapid growth. Maria explains why the annual three-day symposium exists, what makes its energy and access to leadership unique, and how in-person connection complements content…

South Korea: North Korea Eyes Further Russia Troop Deployments, Not Imminent South Korea’s Assessment of North Korea’s Military Support to Russia Current Troop Deployment Preparations SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Defence Ministry said North Korea was continuing preparations for an additional troop deployment to Russia, but had detected no signs that such a…