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TREE NEWS update: Palo Alto Networks has agreed to acquire Console in a deal valued at $500 million, comprising cash and stock. The acquisition was reported by The Information. Console’s technology is expected to bolster Palo Alto Networks’ cybersecurity offerings, though specific details of the integration were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s 55 top-tier private securities funds held stakes in 264 listed A-share companies as of Q2 end, with a combined market value of 91.351 billion yuan. They newly entered 134 stocks, increased positions in 29, and trimmed only 25, favoring tech manufacturing while rebalancing existing holdings.

TREE NEWS update: Toyota is postponing the launch of its US-made electric Highlander SUV from the second half of 2026 to 2027 or later. The automaker cited the need to adjust production plans amid market conditions. The delay affects its Kentucky plant, which is set to produce the EV.

TREE NEWS update: The FBI seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency, along with domains and servers, allegedly used by Hamas’s military wing to collect donations and recruit supporters. The action targeted digital assets and infrastructure tied to the group’s fundraising efforts.

TREE NEWS update: Typhoon Shadel made its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, with maximum winds of force 9 near its center. The typhoon had previously weakened but re-intensified before hitting the coast.

TREE NEWS reports: On September 2, the yuan weakened slightly against the dollar, but has risen overall this year. Experts attribute the strength to dollar correction, robust exports, corporate FX settlement, and improved expectations. They expect the yuan to remain moderately strong with two-way fluctuations.

TREE NEWS update: China’s housing ministry, central bank, financial regulator and securities regulator jointly unveiled a policy package to accelerate a new development model for real estate. Field checks in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Wuhan show signs of improvement in both new and existing home markets, fueling expectations for the ‘golden September and silver October’ season.

TREE NEWS update: China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has approved a new batch of Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) quotas, totaling $6.84 billion across various institutions. Among them, 12 bank wealth management companies received a combined $940 million, boosting their overseas investment capacity. Notably, Bank of China Wealth Management’s cumulative quota reached $3.27 billion, while ICBC Wealth Management and CCB Wealth Management hold $2.95 billion and $710 million respectively. Several firms plan to allocate these funds to new products.

TREE NEWS reports: At the 14th China Semiconductor Equipment Materials and Core Parts Expo (CSEAC 2026) CEO forum in Wuxi, industry leaders said domestic semiconductor equipment, materials, and components are rapidly gaining market share, pushing the industry into a 2.0 stage. They projected global 12-inch silicon wafer demand will grow at a 9% CAGR from 2026 to 2030, with China’s market expanding 15% annually. Lean manufacturing was highlighted as key to high-quality development.

TREE NEWS update: Today’s key events include August PMI final readings for Japan, China, Eurozone, UK, and US, plus Eurozone PPI. US weekly jobless claims, trade balance, and Q2 productivity are due at 20:30. Fed’s Waller speaks on inflation, and Tesla holds its Cybercab event. Central bank officials from Australia, UK, and US also speak.

TREE NEWS update: The White House announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will hold a press conference on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. ET (Friday 1:00 a.m. Beijing time). The announcement was made without further details on topics or agenda.

TREE NEWS update: Beijing’s secondary housing market showed signs of recovery in late August, with weekly transaction volumes and other indicators improving. New policies announced in early August, including reduced social security or tax payment requirements for non-Beijing families buying homes within the Fifth Ring Road, have boosted market activity.

TREE NEWS reports: China’s social security and insurance funds have increased their holdings in ‘hard tech’ stocks, with the market value share rising from 7.62% to 12.62% and from 2.89% to 5.02% respectively since Q1. Policy guidance and allocation demand are driving long-term capital toward tech innovation, with both primary and secondary market positions expanding.

TREE NEWS reports: US envoy Steve Witkoff met with UAE officials last week to discuss Iran. The meeting underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts on the Iran file in the region. No further details were disclosed.

TREE NEWS update: Broadcom projects its AI chip revenue will double to about $115 billion in fiscal 2027 and surge to $230 billion the following year, reigniting confidence it can challenge Nvidia’s dominance. CEO Hock Tan also expects earnings per share to exceed $30 in fiscal 2028, beating Wall Street estimates.

TREE NEWS reports: Japan is set to see 4,923 food items raise prices in September, about triple the year-ago level and the first time monthly hikes surpass 4,000 since April 2025, a survey of 195 major food makers shows. Economists attribute the accelerating inflation to high oil prices and a weak yen.

TREE NEWS update: A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s latest executive order restricting birthright citizenship, dealing a setback to the policy. The ruling halts implementation of the measure, which sought to limit automatic citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizen parents. The judge’s decision marks a legal challenge to the executive action.

TREE NEWS update: Japan’s Remixpoint has sold its Ethereum, Solana, XRP and Dogecoin holdings, booking a ¥117.8 million profit, to shift to a Bitcoin-only treasury. The company now holds roughly 1,506 BTC as its sole cryptocurrency, aligning with a strategy focused on Bitcoin.

TREE NEWS update: Broadcom’s CFO said the company expects fourth-quarter capital expenditure of $1.4 billion as it boosts investment in semiconductor production capacity. The figure reflects increased spending to expand manufacturing capabilities.

TREE NEWS reports: Nscale, an AI cloud provider, announced it has secured over $100 billion in contracted revenue after winning an order from Anthropic. The company made the statement without disclosing specific terms of the deal. This marks a significant milestone for the AI infrastructure sector.