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National Grid plans £70bn investment for 10% annual growth, backed by a £7bn rights issue.

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20 Aug 2026
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National Grid plc is recommended as a long-term buy due to its £70 billion capital investment plan aimed at achieving 10% annual regulated asset growth through fiscal year 2031. The company's UK Electricity Transmission segment is the main growth driver, with £31 billion allocated to meet rising demand from data centers and AI-related infrastructure. A recent £7 billion rights issue highlights the need for shareholder capital to fund this growth before earnings increase. The company offers a 4% dividend yield and diversified exposure in the UK and US, but risks include funding, regulatory approvals, interest rates, and currency fluctuations.

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Dutch Bros returns fall favorites Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée and Cookie Butter, plus new Autumn Berry flavor.

Dutch Bros returns fall favorites Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée and Cookie Butter, plus new Autumn Berry flavor.

Dutch Bros Coffee has brought back its popular fall drinks Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée and Cookie Butter, and introduced a new seasonal flavor called Autumn Berry. These drinks are available at all 1,225+ Dutch Bros locations starting August 21, while sup...

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GlobalFoundries remains a buy despite recent selloff, driven by data center growth and new tech investments.

GlobalFoundries remains a buy despite recent selloff, driven by data center growth and new tech investments.

GlobalFoundries (GFS) continues to be a recommended buy after a recent stock selloff, although its potential upside is now more modest compared to last year. The company's growth is fueled by a 62% year-over-year increase in data center revenue and n...

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Binance to delist ICON's ICX token, ending its major exchange presence by Sept 2026

Binance to delist ICON's ICX token, ending its major exchange presence by Sept 2026

Binance announced it will delist ICON's ICX token from all spot trading pairs by September 3, 2026, marking the end of its presence on major exchanges. Once known as the "Korean Ethereum" and delivering 100x returns in 2017, ICX has lost market relev...

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Cardano Foundation joins UNDP to launch 2026 SDG Blockchain Accelerator for global development solutions

Cardano Foundation joins UNDP to launch 2026 SDG Blockchain Accelerator for global development solutions

The Cardano Foundation is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to run the 2026 SDG Blockchain Accelerator, aiming to develop blockchain-based solutions for global challenges. Applications open from July to September 2026, w...

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Palantir and Snowflake report strong AI-driven growth with contrasting strategies and outlooks.

Palantir and Snowflake report strong AI-driven growth with contrasting strategies and outlooks.

Palantir and Snowflake both posted strong quarterly results highlighting their roles in enterprise AI. Palantir's revenue surged 92.83% to $1.94 billion, driven by demand for sovereign AI and operational control, with a strong U.S. commercial segment...

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