2026-09-24

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the top Democrat on the Senate Environment Committee, said the Trump administration is weighing approval of some stalled solar and wind projects in exchange for Democratic support for broader legislation to speed energy project permitting. Sources said the administration would allow roughly 30 of about 300 wind projects currently stalled awaiting Pentagon clearance to proceed. The White House declined to comment. Whitehouse said negotiators have agreed on a framework but

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the top Democrat on the Senate Environment Committee, said the Trump administration is weighing approval of some stalled solar and wind projects in exchange for Democratic support for broader legislation to speed energy project permitting. Sources said the administration would allow roughly 30 of about 300 wind projects currently stalled awaiting Pentagon clearance to proceed. The White House declined to comment. Whitehouse said negotiators have agreed on a framework but the bill text and path to a vote remain unresolved; Sen. Martin Heinrich said talks are "close to agreement" but not finalized.

2026-09-24

Japan's stock market resumes trading today after the 'Silver Week' holidays. South Korea's bourse will be closed for two days from today for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Japan's stock market resumes trading today after the 'Silver Week' holidays. South Korea's bourse will be closed for two days from today for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

2026-09-24

SoftBank Group plans to issue $10 billion of USD-denominated bonds: a $1.0 billion 2030 note at an 8.625% coupon; $4.5 billion 2032 bonds at 9.250%; and $4.5 billion 2034 bonds at 9.750%.

SoftBank Group plans to issue $10 billion of USD-denominated bonds: a $1.0 billion 2030 note at an 8.625% coupon; $4.5 billion 2032 bonds at 9.250%; and $4.5 billion 2034 bonds at 9.750%.

2026-09-24

Meta Platforms (META.O) is expanding its smart-glasses line with a cameraless model and Muse voice-assistant integration. At Wednesday’s Connect event the company unveiled a camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a third-generation camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta, and a lower-priced Meta-branded smart glass. The audio-focused, cameraless model starts at $349; Meta said shipments begin Oct. 3. The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta adds a customizable action button that can trigger Muse. Meta framed the launch

Meta Platforms (META.O) is expanding its smart-glasses line with a cameraless model and Muse voice-assistant integration. At Wednesday’s Connect event the company unveiled a camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a third-generation camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta, and a lower-priced Meta-branded smart glass. The audio-focused, cameraless model starts at $349; Meta said shipments begin Oct. 3. The third-generation Ray-Ban Meta adds a customizable action button that can trigger Muse. Meta framed the launch as a re-entry into a product category that has faced privacy scrutiny.

2026-09-24

SoftBank Group to issue $1 billion of USD-denominated notes at an 8.625% coupon, maturing 2030.

SoftBank Group to issue $1 billion of USD-denominated notes at an 8.625% coupon, maturing 2030.

2026-09-24

軟銀集團將發行10億美元的美元計價票據，票面利率爲8.625%，到期日爲2030年。

軟銀集團將發行10億美元的美元計價票據，票面利率爲8.625%，到期日爲2030年。