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• Robert Van Kerkhoff of BNP Paribas discussed the growth and success factors of the European exchange-traded fund (ETF) market at Fund Forum 2026. • The presentation focused on the specific strategies asset managers are using to scale their ETF offerings. • These insights help investment professionals understand how to navigate the evolving European fund landscape to capture market growth.

• Bitcoin's price against the US dollar rose as investors increased their holdings through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed out short positions. • The price increase was driven by a combination of renewed ETF inflows and short covering, which occurs when traders buy back assets to close losing bets. • This momentum suggests a shift toward bullish sentiment, potentially increasing the asset's value for current holders and institutional investors.

• Andrés Cantor has joined the Netflix commentary team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. • Cantor noted that the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand set records and showed how quickly the global women's game is evolving. • This partnership expands Netflix's role in sports broadcasting as the FIFA Women's World Cup prepares to move to Brazil.

• Spot gold ended a three-week decline on Friday, closing at $4,378.39 for its first weekly gain in a month. • The metal reached an intraday high of $4,399.67, finishing just 33 cents below the $4,400 threshold. • Gold exchange-traded funds, which track the price of gold, have seen eight consecutive sessions of investor inflows.

• Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube formed a new Washington D.C. lobbying group called the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance to address backlash over the cost of sports on streaming platforms. • The group stated that streaming and digital entertainment companies provide audiences with better features and more value for their money. • This move signals a coordinated effort by major tech firms to protect their expansion into live sports broadcasting against regulatory or public pressure.

• Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video launched the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance (SACA) to represent streaming platforms in Washington. • The group serves as a unified public policy organization for these three major digital media companies. • This alliance allows the companies to collectively lobby the government on regulations affecting how streaming services operate.

• Sally Field, Allison Janney, and Matthew Rhys won trophies at the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony. • Allison Janney earned the eighth Emmy of her career for her role in The Diplomat, while Matthew Rhys won two statues. • Sally Field received her first Emmy since 2007 for her work on the production Remarkably Bright Creatures.

• The current broadcast network contract for the Emmy awards ceremony expires after the September 14 event. • Michael Goodman of Parks Associates notes that moving the rights to the open market could significantly increase the fees paid by the winning platform. • The shift represents a high-stakes competition for ad dollars and viewer attention, as live programming remains a powerful draw for media companies.

• Multiple new movies and series, including Vishwanath and Sons and The Revolutionaries, are releasing this Friday across various streaming platforms. • New content will be available for viewers on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and ZEE5. • Streaming subscribers can access a variety of genres ranging from family dramas to historical accounts of India's fight for independence.

• Ad-supported streaming services including Netflix and Hulu are increasing the number of commercials shown per hour this year. • This shift comes as Hollywood studios push for higher profits through their streaming platforms. • Viewers will experience more frequent interruptions during content, while advertisers gain more opportunities to reach audiences.

Creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris return as writers and directors, with the original cast reprising their rolesNetflix has announced that production has begun on a new Inbetweeners film, with the original cast members reprising their roles.It will be a continuation of the popular Channel 4 sitcom, which aired on E4 from 2008 to 2010, followed by two films in 2011 and 2014. Continue reading...

• The 83rd Venice Film Festival begins September 2, where streaming platforms and major international sales agents will showcase Asian cinema to test global market appetite and awards-season strategy. • Netflix is financing Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love and Koreeda's Look Back, and has a slate of co-productions in Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, indicating a significant investment in Asian content. • This shift in Asian cinema distribution will impact the global film market, as streaming platforms and international festivals reshape the way content is produced, marketed, and consumed.

Buddy Stephens, who was featured on Last Chance U, publicly criticized his school and league hierarchyA college football coach who rose to prominence in a Netflix documentary series about student athletes trying to make the big time on their final opportunity has been fired after publicly calling officials “idiots” for changing the structure of the league in which his team competed.Buddy Stephens, the coach in question, starred in the first two seasons of the gritty reality show Last Chance U that chronicled the struggles endured by football players at East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) as they juggled academics, challenging home lives and their full-contact sport in their efforts to reach the NFL. Continue reading...

• The global ETF industry experienced a record-high number of new fund launches in July, signaling a potentially transformative year for the sector. • This surge in activity reflects growing investor demand and a strategic shift by fund managers to offer more accessible, low-cost investment vehicles. • The trend is significant as it indicates a broader structural shift in global asset management toward passive and thematic investing.

• Several new movies have become available for streaming across platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock for the weekend of August 29-30. • Key titles added to the streaming libraries include 'The Last Sunrise,' 'The Whisper Man,' and 'Hadestown: The Musical.' • These releases provide diverse entertainment options for viewers looking for new content across various genres and streaming services.

World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research findsBusiness live – latest updatesSubscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price increases than in any other market in recent years, according to research.Over the past four years the world’s largest subscription video streaming services have dramatically changed their business models introducing lower-priced, basic advertising tiers to attract new subscribers, while also increasingly monetising users willing to pay more for a premium experience. Continue reading...

• U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest inflow in 3.5 months, totaling $517.19 million, driven by rebounding crypto prices and increased investor risk appetite. • Simultaneously, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule establishing two tailored exemptions for specific crypto investment contracts. • These proposed exemptions would allow issuers to raise up to $5 million over four years or $75 million annually, provided they meet strict disclosure requirements.

• European ETFs reached a record $323.6 billion in year-to-date net inflows by the end of July. • This surge highlights a significant increase in investor appetite for exchange-traded products across the European market. • The growth reflects broader trends in asset management and a shifting preference toward liquid, diversified investment vehicles.

• European commercial networks Mediaset (Italy), Telecinco (Spain), and ProSiebenSat.1 (Germany) are consolidating to form MediaForEurope to compete with global giants like Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube. • The initiative aims to create a massive pan-European advertising platform that can offer global advertisers a unified reach across major European markets. • This strategic shift is necessary because individual national networks lack the scale to negotiate with tech behemoths like Google on equal footing.

• Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a countersuit against producer Rodney Jones, who had previously accused Combs of sexual assault. • Combs alleges that Jones stole private video footage and secretly sold the material to Netflix for use in a docuseries. • This legal battle escalates the conflict between the two parties, shifting the focus toward the unauthorized distribution of private media.

• On August 13, 2026, STARTRADER launched 45 new stock and ETF CFDs, allowing clients to trade across seven distinct market themes 24/7 without trading-hour restrictions. • The expansion includes the addition of ZHIPU and MINIMAX, two Chinese AI companies that debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) in January 2026. • ZHIPU specifically focuses on the development of large language models tailored for the developer and enterprise markets.

• A comprehensive guide has been released detailing all new movies, shows, and live events arriving on streaming platforms on August 7. • The guide covers major services including Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video to help viewers decide what to watch. • This serves as a curated resource for subscribers to track simultaneous content drops across multiple competing streaming ecosystems.

• A total of 16 new movies and TV shows are launching across OTT platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar between August 3 and August 9. • Key premieres include 'Operation Safed Sagar,' starring Jimmy Shergill and Siddharth, and Imtiaz Ali's partition-themed love story 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' featuring Vedang Raina and Sharvari. • These releases provide a diverse range of new content for streaming subscribers to add to their watchlists during the first full week of August.

• The article identifies the top artificial intelligence (AI) ETFs for investors to consider in the U.S. stock market for 2026. • A primary highlight is the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT), which tracked 114 stocks as of July 2026. • The fund focuses on diverse sectors including technology and industrials, featuring AI-driven companies like CCC Intelligent Solutions for auto insurance and Palo Alto Networks for cybersecurity.

People voice frustration with officials’ failure to engage with community over placement of asylum seekers in areaA smashed window pane and some broken eggshells on a footpath were some of the tell-tale signs of events that took place this week on a residential street at the edge of Thetford.On Friday afternoon it was not hard to find local people with a sense of foreboding after the latest disorder in the Norfolk market town which has seen crowds attempt to break into properties believed to be housing asylum seekers. Continue reading...

• Netflix's *Stranger Things* emerged as the most-streamed title in the United States during the first half of 2026. • The series outperformed top competitors from HBO Max, specifically surpassing the popularity of *Bluey* and *The Pitt*. • This achievement highlights Netflix's continued dominance in the streaming market and the enduring appeal of its flagship franchise.

• The true crime documentary "The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare" has claimed the No. 1 spot on Netflix's Top 10 list of shows in the United States. • The series achieved this ranking for the tracking week of July 27 to August 2, displacing Will Ferrell’s "The Hawk" from the top position. • This surge highlights the continued high demand for true crime content among streaming audiences.

• Streaming platforms including Netflix and Paramount+ are releasing a new slate of movies and shows available for viewers tonight. • The updates highlight a variety of content, specifically noting the high-intensity competition and interpersonal drama found in CBS's flagship reality programming. • These releases matter as they provide curated viewing options for audiences seeking a mix of athletic challenges and "messy" reality TV narratives.