, September 22, 2026

The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight β€” no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Sep 08, 2026

Eighteen Groups Warn That Boats Might Stop Moving

Eighteen maritime bodies warned Tuesday that geopolitical tensions and a growing shadow fleet threaten to undermine international shipping and weaken trade....

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  Sep 08, 2026

El NiΓ±o Blamed for Everything Except Your Portfolio

Natural disasters have intensified in the past month as the super El Nino phenomenon takes effect....

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  Sep 08, 2026

Novartis Fails at Making Cholesterol Do Less Cholesterol Things

Novartis’ failure raises the stakes for Amgen and Eli Lilly in the race to turn lower Lp(a) levels into fewer heart attacks and strokes....

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  Sep 08, 2026

China Imports Data Fails to Cure Your Portfolio's Sadness

China's exports and imports gathered momentum in August, as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade....

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  Sep 08, 2026

HSBC Discovers Markets Don't Care About Anything Until They Do

Markets have shrugged off a barrage of shocks in recent years but that resilience may not last forever, according to HSBC....

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  Sep 08, 2026

Italy Discovers Banks Can Be Sold to Other Banks

Italy has become the center of Europe’s banking consolidation boom, with a wave of takeover bids reshaping the country’s financial sector. This video explains what is driving the dealmaking, how battles for influence over banks including Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca connect to insurer Generali, a...

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