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U.S. stocks rose today as Treasury yields tumbled after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled at Jackson Hole that the central bank is open to cutting interest rates soon, easing recession fears and boosting investor confidence.

Visa (NYSE: V) has closed its open-banking operations in the United States, a move that underscores the growing friction between banks and fintechs over access to customer data.

The business, which provided technology tools to help fintechs connect with bank data for smoother payments and sign-ups, will now be wound down domestically.

For equity holders, the retreat highlights Visa’s decision to exit a contested market where regulatory clarity remains absent.

Open banking in the U.S. has been hindered by disputes between large banks and fintechs, with lenders such as JPMorgan and PNC indicating that fees may be necessary to cover the costs of safeguarding customer information.

Without a standardized framework, Visa’s ability to scale profitably in this environment was limited.

Capital is instead being directed toward Europe and Latin America, where regulators have already mandated bank-to-fintech data sharing, creating clearer conditions for Visa to build partnerships and grow transaction volumes.

By prioritizing these regions, the company is signaling to shareholders that resources will be concentrated in markets with stronger near-term returns.

The closure offers current stakeholders clarity on Visa’s strategic direction in open banking.

While U.S. opportunities remain constrained, the focus abroad demonstrates Visa’s intent to align growth with regulatory certainty and predictable adoption.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has agreed to pay $330 million to settle claims tied to the long-running 1MDB scandal, ending civil litigation brought by Malaysia over transactions routed through the bank’s Swiss unit more than a decade ago.

The settlement will fund a Malaysian asset-recovery trust and close one of the few remaining cases connected to the multibillion-dollar fraud.

For equity holders, the outcome provides clarity.

The $330 million payout is immaterial relative to JPMorgan’s balance sheet but removes a reputational overhang that has lingered for years.

Investors tracking U.S. banking compliance will note that JPMorgan can now shift focus away from legacy disputes and toward its core businesses in lending, capital markets, and wealth management.

Market participants should also compare the scale of JPMorgan’s penalty to that of its peers.

Goldman Sachs faced more than $5 billion in combined fines and guilty pleas over its deeper involvement in the same scandal.

By resolving for a fraction of that amount, JPMorgan highlights the relative strength of its legal positioning and the value of enhanced compliance measures adopted since the transactions occurred.

The settlement offers shareholders confidence that one of the largest U.S. banks is steadily closing the chapter on historic risks, reinforcing its ability to concentrate on growth, capital return, and regulatory credibility in its home market.

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Fast food chains have been under pressure as consumers shift their spending toward fast-casual and healthier dining options.

Higher prices and limited menu flexibility have made it more challenging for traditional quick-serve restaurants to maintain steady traffic.

Still, not every chain is losing ground.

A few have shown they can adapt quickly, and Dutch Bros and Taco Bell are two examples proving that quick-serve can still win when the strategy is right.

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS)

Dutch Bros has become more than just a coffee chain. It is scaling at a pace rarely seen in the QSR space, adding 31 stores in Q2 and raising full-year revenue guidance to nearly $1.6 billion. 

Same-store sales increased by 6%, and the company’s loyalty program has achieved 70% adoption.

The community-driven approach, anchored by its “Broistas” and seasonal menu pushes, continues to steal share from rivals like Starbucks.

Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM)

While KFC and Pizza Hut lag, Taco Bell is fueling Yum’s growth.

With same-store sales up 4% and digital sales surging 32% year-over-year, the brand is connecting with Gen Z through bold marketing, influencer tie-ins, and value-driven promotions.

Chicken sales alone have increased by 50%, indicating that menu innovation is resonating.

Dutch Bros and Taco Bell demonstrate that quick service restauranting isn’t dead; it is simply evolving. Both chains are finding ways to stay relevant, and their results suggest the customer shift doesn’t have to mean decline for the sector.

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Opendoor Technologies Inc [OPEN] $5.01 (+39.17%)

Opendoor surged as bullish July housing data and a 2% rise in existing home sales boosted optimism around its platform, while retail investor momentum added fuel.

Ubiquiti Networks [UI] $511.29 (+30.91%)

Ubiquiti jumped after crushing earnings estimates with a surprise 84% EPS beat and 23% revenue growth, driven by strength in its wireless infrastructure business.

Ayro Inc [AYRO] $7.10 (+22.20%)

StableX rallied after rebranding from AYRO and pivoting toward stablecoin infrastructure investments, positioning itself as a new player in the booming crypto space.

Bj's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc [BJ] $97.09 (-8.54%)

BJ’s Wholesale Club fell after posting Q2 revenue below estimates and flat comp sales, as management flagged more cautious consumer behavior despite an EPS beat.

Intuit Inc [INTU] $662.66 (-5.03%)

Intuit dropped after issuing a soft Q1 revenue forecast that overshadowed strong Q4 results, including a 20% YoY revenue jump and a 38% EPS increase.

Nutex Health Inc [NUTX] $92.40 (-3.93%)

Nutex Health plunged after delaying its Q2 report amid an ongoing securities investigation and speculation over accounting changes tied to arbitration-related revenue.

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