DAILY OVERVIEW · 2026-10-13
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NEW What's new today (today, not yesterday)
New topics
- First Trust ×65
- nav ×42
- regulatory disclosure ×37
- Zacks ×32
- Deutsche Bank ×27
- US Army ×22
- UAE ×20
- Ilhan Omar ×20
- disclosure ×19
- share buyback ×17
- asset management ×16
- regulatory announcement ×16
Persons mentioned for the first time
Different views (detailed analysis)
PATTERNS What is happening? (topics, 20)
Geopolitical instability in the Gulf has escalated sharply, with a Houthi drone strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killing twelve people and wounding over three hundred, marking the deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab state since the Iran conflict began. This violence coincides with Hurricane Isaias making landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, which has shut down 63% of Gulf oil output and threatens regional energy security. In the corporate sector, M&A activity is surging, driven by Apollo’s non-binding bid for German energy firm Uniper and Pilgrim’s Pride’s review of a JBS proposal, signaling aggressive consolidation in the energy and food sectors. Cybersecurity threats remain persistent, with CISA updating its catalog to flag Hitachi Energy RTU500 and SOI devices exploited by Chinese state-linked actors. A significant supply chain incident involving Zod 4.6.6 has raised alarms regarding malware compromise, potentially affecting downstream financial and tech applications. Meanwhile, pharma litigation continues to disrupt markets, as HALO secured a court order blocking Merck’s Keytruda SC formulation in Europe. Watch for the US response to the Riyadh strike, as President Trump has hinted at joining Saudi strikes on Houthis, which could further destabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Topic | Signals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV Catalog Updates | 799 | -1% |
| Corporate M&A and Deals | 244 | +100% |
| Zod 4.6.6 Supply Chain Security Incident | 198 | +100% |
| Musk Midterm Republican Funding | 188 | +100% |
| Pharma Clinical Trial Results | 185 | +8% |
| Houthi Riyadh airport strike | 160 | +15% |
| AST SpaceMobile Spectrum Gains | 150 | +1% |
| Hurricane Isaias Gulf Landfall | 148 | +17% |
| Agentic AI Infrastructure Expansion | 139 | +17% |
| HK Corporate Financial Distress | 139 | +3% |
| China Economic and Financial Market Expansion | 134 | +8% |
| SpaceX Starlink Mobile Launch | 131 | -2% |
| Science, Health, and Climate Milestones | 125 | +317% |
| Securities Fraud Class Actions | 124 | — |
| US missile interceptor expansion | 113 | +33% |
| Early Season Sports Highlights and Coaching Turbulence | 104 | +5% |
| INVL CEE Bank Fund | 103 | -2% |
| Trump Ukraine Energy Ceasefire | 102 | -13% |
| Federal Regulatory Agency Notices | 100 | -26% |
| Hollywood Tech Criticism and Industry Drama | 99 | +350% |
EARLY What is emerging? (early signals, 6)
Financial markets are reacting to a convergence of energy shocks and AI valuation concerns, with energy stocks emerging as the fastest-growing financial sector due to Hurricane Isaias disrupting Gulf production. A novel trend is emerging where insurance capital intersects with crypto balance sheets, suggesting a new funding mechanism for Bitcoin-related liabilities that could stabilize or destabilize digital asset markets. Market sentiment is shifting from AI euphoria to scrutiny, as investors begin questioning the sustainability of current valuations in the AI sector. This shift is compounded by an extreme heat crisis worsening humanitarian conditions, which may drive policy responses that impact energy demand and infrastructure spending. Tech earnings season is approaching, which will stress-test the agentic AI capital expenditure thesis as companies report on their infrastructure investments. Watch for the first major AI earnings report that explicitly ties revenue growth to agentic AI deployments, as this will define whether the valuation correction deepens or reverses.
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Fastest-growing financial cluster, coinciding with Hurricane Isaias disrupting Gulf oil production — a supply-shock-driven repricing of energy equities.
Novel convergence of crypto balance sheets with insurance capital — a potentially new financial product category worth monitoring.
Early sign that market sentiment is shifting from AI euphoria toward valuation discipline, which could precede a broader tech repricing.
Climate-driven humanitarian cluster accelerating in parallel with Hurricane coverage — suggests compounding weather-extremes narrative.
Rising earnings-season volume will stress-test the agentic-AI capex thesis against the valuation-scrutiny cluster.
Already near scaling threshold; indicates agentic AI is moving from narrative to deployed infrastructure spend.
LINKS Who is linked to whom? (connections, 20 new links)
Strategic partnerships in AI are deepening, with Harvey leveraging AI capabilities that are influenced by Ryotaro Yamada’s technical contributions, highlighting the human element behind automated legal tech. Omron is integrating physical AI into its industrial operations, while NTT Data is being affected by broader Nikkei market dynamics, indicating a tight coupling between Japanese industrial giants and AI adoption. The dependency of AI systems on chip supply chains remains a critical bottleneck, with EU PFAS legislation now regulating non-stick pan materials used by Tefal and Groupe SEB, creating a regulatory risk for consumer goods manufacturers. ClientEarth and Générations Futures are actively pressuring Groupe SEB over PFAS usage, which could lead to product recalls or reformulations. These connections suggest that environmental regulation is becoming a direct driver of corporate strategy in consumer goods. Watch for the EU’s final PFAS ban implementation date, as compliance costs will likely force major retailers to switch suppliers.
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SENTIMENT How is it discussed? (narratives, 15)
Corporate distress is accelerating among HK-listed firms, with Agile Group adjourning its winding-up petition hearing and Xin Yuan Ent facing a cash offer from ICBC International Capital, signaling a wave of restructuring in the region. The launch of INVL’s CEE Bank Fund reflects an expansion in complex ETF structures targeting Central and Eastern Europe, suggesting institutional investors are seeking yield in emerging markets. CISA’s ongoing maintenance of its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog remains stable but critical, as it continues to flag Hitachi Energy devices exploited by Chinese actors. DeFi Total Value Locked is experiencing a net positive trend driven by strong institutional inflows, indicating growing confidence in decentralized finance infrastructure. French student protests have erupted into violent demonstrations across the country, posing a political risk to government stability and potentially impacting consumer confidence. Watch for the outcome of the Agile Group hearing, as a liquidation would trigger further contagion in HK small-cap stocks.
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The cluster highlights a significant wave of corporate distress and restructuring among Hong Kong-listed companies, with multiple firms actively managing offshore debt restructurings or facing winding-up petitions. Notable cases include Agile Group and LVGEM China, which reported significant progress in their offshore debt reorganizations, while Pan Asia Data and XH News Media continue to navigate delayed winding-up hearings. Additionally, several companies such as CN Health Tech and Wai Chun Biotech have experienced trading suspensions and operational disruptions. This trend indicates a challenging environment for HK-listed firms, driven by liquidity constraints and legal complexities.
The primary development is the expansion of complex ETF structures, highlighted by VanEck launching its second buffer ETF. This move indicates a continuing trend toward sophisticated defined-outcome products in the market. Supporting this, there are routine Net Asset Value disclosures from various fund providers, including First Trust and SUTNTIB AB. The overall direction of the sector is growing, driven by product innovation and increased transparency in reporting. The most important signal is the VanEck launch, as it represents a strategic market entry rather than routine administrative data.
The main topic is the ongoing maintenance of CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which tracks actively exploited security flaws. The cluster shows continued activity with multiple updates adding new vulnerabilities to the catalog in early October 2026, alongside a large volume of unrelated signals on AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity research topics. The direction is stable, reflecting CISA's routine catalog maintenance without evidence of acceleration or slowdown in vulnerability additions. The single most important signal is "CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog" because it directly represents the core activity the cluster is labeled for, while the majority of signals appear to be topical noise around AI rather than KEV-specific content.
DeFi TVL is experiencing a net positive trend driven by strong inflows across multiple protocols, despite some notable outflows. The most significant development is the 47% weekly surge in LayerZero V2, which has pushed its TVL to over $11.7 billion, indicating robust adoption of cross-chain interoperability. Supporting this growth, stablecoin payment volume via Levl has surpassed $10 billion annualized, highlighting expanding real-world utility. While major exchanges like Deribit and Bitvavo saw declines, the breadth of inflows in emerging sectors like AI-adjacent tokens and lending platforms suggests a shifting but generally expanding market.
The main topic is regulatory and product announcements related to Xtrackers ETFs managed by DWS and associated Deutsche Bank entities. The cluster shows ongoing routine disclosures including multiple Net Asset Value updates, FRN rate fixes, share buy-backs, issuances, and one new product launch for an EAFE 50% Currency-Hedged ETF. Activity appears stable with consistent daily filings and no signs of major disruption or acceleration.
The cluster highlights a high volume of UK Form 8.3 regulatory disclosures filed by major institutional investors such as Pzena, TIAA-CREF, and Balyasny Asset Management. These filings primarily signal new or adjusted shareholdings in various UK-listed companies including Tate & Lyle, Mitie Group, and Segro. The activity is dominated by standard regulatory compliance reports rather than organic market developments. The most significant signal is the Pzena disclosure regarding Tate & Lyle due to its higher relevance score and the prominence of the institutional investor.
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially announced their merger, with the combined entity set to be rebranded as Skydance. David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz have unveiled a new leadership team, retaining key figures like CNN's Mark Thompson, while promising a slate of 30 movies per year. Despite regulatory antitrust clearance, the company faces initial market skepticism, as its new bonds and stock showed weakness on their first day of trading. The move consolidates massive intellectual property portfolios, including HBO and Paramount, though it has drawn criticism from industry figures concerned about creativity and job losses.
A wave of violent student protests has erupted across France, resulting in the closure of over 400 schools nationwide. The movement is rapidly escalating from classroom blockades into urban violence, characterized by arson, clashes with riot police, and serious injuries including a student losing a hand to a stun grenade. The direction of the unrest is growing, with authorities anticipating even more disruptions as new protests are planned. The most critical signal is the escalation into 'urban violence' and widespread school closures, which indicates a deepening crisis that is challenging the French government's ability to maintain order.
Recent data indicates a surge in major insider stock purchases, led by Ryan Cohen acquiring approximately $17 million in GameStop shares following a 35% monthly price decline. The activity is not isolated to tech, with significant buy-ins also observed in banking (Bank Bradesco), retail (Dick's Sporting Goods), and insurance (Corebridge Financial). The most critical signal is Ryan Cohen's purchase, as it represents a high-conviction bet by a prominent figure on a distressed asset. This cluster suggests growing confidence among executives and institutional insiders in specific undervalued or volatile equities.
A medical evacuation flight (air ambulance) carrying six people disappeared over the Atlantic shortly after departing Bermuda en route to Boston. The US Coast Guard conducted an intensive search off the coast of Nantucket, locating a debris field that led authorities to presume all six aboard are dead. The incident has drawn widespread media attention as search efforts transitioned from surface rescue to seabed recovery operations.
The cluster consists of dozens of announcements from law firms actively filing or soliciting lead plaintiffs for securities fraud class action lawsuits against a wide range of public companies. These include technology, biotech, energy, financial services, and aerospace firms such as Coastal Financial, Baidu, Alphabet, HDFC Bank, Anavex, AppLovin, Endava, FuelCell Energy, and others. The notices highlight investor losses and approaching lead-plaintiff deadlines, indicating ongoing waves of alleged securities violations and resulting litigation.
The United States has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK following a suspected terrorist plot linked to Iran. This security-driven redeployment signals a significant escalation in threat assessments for US military assets stationed in Europe. The primary driver of this movement is the foiling of an attack plan that prompted the rapid removal of high-value strategic aircraft to the United States. While No 10 asserts the base remains safe, the incident highlights heightened vulnerabilities in forward-deployed air power. The overall security posture is moving towards a more defensive and risk-averse configuration in the region.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have formally established a joint venture to expand satellite connectivity in underserved U.S. regions, aiming to eliminate network dead zones. This move signals a significant consolidation of satellite technology among major carriers, potentially shifting market dynamics for independent providers like AST SpaceMobile. While the JV is viewed as a major catalyst for the sector's growth, T-Mobile's removal of references to SpaceX from its service site suggests a strategic pivot within the partnership. The most critical signal is the formalization of this Big Three JV, as it establishes a unified infrastructure approach that could reshape competitive advantages in rural coverage.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is experiencing a sharp decline in stock price, falling over 50% from its 2026 highs following a significant downgrade by B. Riley from Buy to Neutral. The primary driver of this negative sentiment is a reduction in the price target from $85 to $65, citing concerns over the company's risk-reward profile and unresolved technical risks with its BlueBird satellite system. Additionally, the stock has faced legal headwinds from class action allegations regarding its funding model, contributing to a 31% drop in just three months. While some retail investors continue to express bullish views and buy dips, the overall professional consensus has shifted towards caution and neutrality.
This cluster tracks the daily publication of answers and hints for popular word puzzles, primarily from The New York Times and other online platforms. The activity is strictly consistent, with new content appearing every single day without interruption or fluctuation in volume. The most important signal is the continuous stream of Wordle and Connections answers, which demonstrates the reliable, high-frequency nature of this digital content niche. There is no evidence of growth, decline, or thematic shift, indicating a stable routine.
ANOMALY What is unusual? (anomalies, 10)
Unusual trading volume in mobile carriers and optogenetics suggests speculative positioning or news-driven volatility that lacks immediate public explanation. Star ratings for managed care plans are seeing heightened attention, with Humana leading winners in new CMS ratings and achieving 95% four-star coverage, which positions it for significant earnings recovery in 2027 Medicare Advantage. Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for $7 billion, a move analysts describe as buying software expertise rather than just technology, signaling a major shift in Big Tech’s AI strategy. Hurricane Isaias has left a trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast, with thousands without power in Florida and Alabama and four deaths reported, driving emergency response costs and insurance claims. Revenue corrections are unusual, with AMD stock falling 6% after OpenAI’s $20 billion revenue gap was highlighted, raising questions about AI monetization timelines. Broadcom’s CEO has flagged capital constraints as the biggest barrier to AI growth, despite easing chip shortages, suggesting that funding availability will be the next bottleneck. Watch for Amazon’s official announcement regarding Decart, as this would likely trigger a re-rating of other AI startups.
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| Tag | Score |
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| mobile carriers | 0.82 |
| optogenetics | 0.81 |
| star ratings | 0.81 |
| decart | 0.81 |
| hurricane isaias | 0.79 |
| revenue correction | 0.79 |
| capital constraints | 0.79 |
| jeff beozos | 0.78 |
| lt technology services | 0.78 |
| debt delinquency | 0.78 |
PATTERNS Connections & patterns (correlations + predictive links)
Strong correlations exist between finance and market movements, indicating that regulatory changes are directly impacting asset prices across sectors. The link between market performance and technology adoption is evident as AI-driven productivity gains begin to influence equity valuations. Finance and regulation are tightly coupled, with new compliance requirements driving capital flows into regulated entities. Market and regulation interactions are particularly visible in the energy sector, where geopolitical risks are being priced into oil futures alongside regulatory shifts in carbon reporting. Finance and technology correlations are strengthening as banks integrate AI into risk models, creating feedback loops between tech performance and financial stability. Watch for the next major regulatory filing from a top-tier bank that explicitly quantifies AI-driven risk adjustments, as this will set the tone for sector-wide disclosure standards.
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Correlations
MISSING What should be there but isn't? (missing signals, 9)
There is a notable gap in direct evidence of formal communication between Nvidia and its major customers regarding price increases, despite reports that Nvidia’s biggest customers were told prices would rise more than 15%. While we have headlines about Nvidia’s 2026 gains and India’s order for 9,000 Vera Rubin systems, we lack confirmation of how these price hikes will affect customer margins or adoption rates. The absence of clear guidance from Nvidia on how it will manage these price increases while maintaining customer loyalty creates uncertainty for the entire AI supply chain. Watch for Nvidia’s next earnings call or investor letter where management addresses pricing strategy directly, as this will clarify whether the price hikes are due to cost pressures or margin expansion.
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The primary gap is direct evidence of formal communication to specific customers regarding the early 2027 delivery window and the specific attribution of costs to HBM/memory constraints, as current si
Prediction: Nvidia formally confirms to the public or its major customers a price increase of more than 15%…
The key missing evidence is Alphabet's actual Q3 2026 reported EPS versus the pre-announcement analyst consensus, plus confirmation of the earnings release date and the absence of one-time items in th
Prediction: Alphabet reports quarterly earnings per share above the analyst consensus in its next scheduled…
The primary evidence gap is the absence of confirmed official announcements regarding the strategic restructuring or Tesla integration; while financial signals suggest market stress, direct corporate
Prediction: SpaceX announces a formal strategic review or restructuring plan (including potential Tesla asset…
The primary gap is the lack of direct evidence from the October 2026 reports of the IEA, OPEC, or EIA explicitly linking Q4 forecast revisions to the US-Iran conflict, rather than general market dynam
Prediction: The IEA, OPEC, or US EIA revises its Q4 2026 oil demand or supply outlook citing US-Iran conflict…
The primary gap is verifying the official characterization of the Google Finland regulatory halt as a qualifying 'cancellation, pause, or relocation' with specific citations of permitting or power con
Prediction: At least one hyperscaler (Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, or Oracle) publicly announces the…
SHIFT How is content changing? (narrative shifts, 2)
The trend around China is shifting from pure economic expansion to geopolitical projection, with Chinese economic growth now linked to PLA naval power projection and hospital-ship diplomacy in Africa. This shift is underscored by China nominating Song Li for WHO chief amid a funding shake-up from US exit from the agency. The Zod 4.6.6 incident represents a shift from routine open-source updates to suspected malware compromise with cross-contamination into financial commentary, highlighting the fragility of software supply chains. This change suggests that cybersecurity risks are no longer isolated technical issues but systemic threats to financial data integrity. Watch for any follow-up investigation into how the Zod compromise affected financial data pipelines, as this could lead to new regulatory requirements for open-source software verification.
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China Economic and Financial Market Expansion
Zod 4.6.6 Supply Chain Security Incident
WHO Who is being discussed? (persons, 15)
ACTORS Key actors & topic evolution (entities + lifecycle)
Donald Trump is central to multiple evolving trends, announcing a partial ceasefire in Ukraine while Zelensky claims ignorance of the deal, and hailing an 'energy ceasefire' that has caused oil prices to tumble. His administration’s defense of a Russia diesel deal has drawn criticism from Europe, while his comments on joining Saudi strikes on Houthis signal a potential US military escalation in the Gulf. AI remains a dominant theme, with Ukraine stepping up attacks on Russian tech infrastructure and the IMF warning that an AI share crash could threaten global financial stability. US equities are reacting to these geopolitical shifts, with stocks rising on oil price drops but facing pressure from AI valuation concerns. Crude oil markets are volatile due to intensified Hormuz attacks and stalled efforts to end the Iran war. Equities globally are dominated by war and high debt themes at IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. Microsoft faces internal challenges as the Trump administration shuts H-1B paths for its employees, while Nvidia continues to be scrutinized for its role in AI infrastructure and potential bearish options bets. Vladimir Putin is navigating Trump’s ceasefire announcements while Russia plots assassinations of European defense executives according to Western intelligence. Drone warfare is escalating with attacks on Riyadh and Russian tech infrastructure. Watch for the formalization of the Ukraine 'energy ceasefire' and whether it holds amid ongoing drone strikes.
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Key actors
| Entity | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Donald Trump | 287 |
| AI | 251 |
| US Equities | 198 |
| Crude Oil | 150 |
| Equities | 123 |
| Directions on Microsoft | 93 |
| Nvidia | 90 |
| Energy | 90 |
| Vladimir Putin | 84 |
| Drone | 83 |
| Amazon | 81 |
| OpenAI | 80 |
| Anthropic | 74 |
| SpaceX | 73 |
| Interest Rates | 73 |
Topic evolution
NEW
New cluster: Nvidia bearish options bets (59 signals)
New cluster: Tech Options Call Flow (27 signals)
New cluster: Micron Technology stock volatility (44 signals)
New cluster: CXMT DRAM stock selloff (21 signals)
New cluster: US Chip Stock Volatility (33 signals)
GROWING
Cluster 'Corporate M&A and Deals' grew 25 → 244 (+876%)
Cluster 'Corporate Dividend Declarations' grew 31 → 62 (+100%)
Cluster 'Science and Health Milestones' grew 30 → 125 (+317%)
Cluster 'Berkshire Hathaway Investment Moves' grew 22 → 35 (+59%)
Cluster 'Ecosystem Restoration Outcomes' grew 57 → 87 (+53%)
DECLINING
Cluster 'US agricultural commodity markets' shrank 47 → 19 (-60%)
Cluster 'T-Mobile Upgrade and Cash' shrank 109 → 19 (-83%)
Cluster 'AI agent security failures' shrank 238 → 19 (-92%)
DEAD
Cluster 'Myanmar military regime developments' disappeared
Cluster 'AI Financial Services Launches' disappeared
Cluster 'US Midterm Election Dynamics' disappeared
Cluster 'Poland political assassination plots and school violence' disappeared
Cluster 'Corporate Leadership Appointments' disappeared
Top 15 domains (last 30 days)
Top 20 needs
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| Type | Domain | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| demand | Technology | AI compute capacity | 519 |
| threat | Geopolitics | trade war escalation | 209 |
| threat | Energy | energy supply disruption | 201 |
| gap | Technology | AI safety concerns | 200 |
| gap | Regulation | accountability for war crimes | 192 |
| problem | Geopolitics | military conflict | 162 |
| problem | Society | civilian casualties | 151 |
| problem | Geopolitics | political polarization | 151 |
| problem | Security | data breach | 129 |
| problem | Finance | inflation control | 123 |
| regulatory gap | Regulation | AI governance framework | 121 |
| challenge | Market | market volatility | 118 |
| problem | Society | housing affordability crisis | 114 |
| threat | Security | cockpit security breach | 113 |
| threat | Security | AI-enabled cyberattacks | 111 |
| dependency | Supply Chain | supply chain resilience | 110 |
| threat | Security | Ukrainian drone strikes | 101 |
| problem | Market | stock price decline | 91 |
| problem | Energy | high fuel prices | 91 |
| problem | Finance | high capital expenditure | 89 |
ATMOSPHERE Yesterday's emotions and needs
Emotions (2272 mentions)
| ● unease | 433 |
| ● fear | 421 |
| ● confidence | 313 |
| ● aversion | 226 |
| ● anger | 207 |
| ● hopefulness | 176 |
| ● excitement | 168 |
| ● frustration | 132 |
| ● engagement | 95 |
| ● pain | 41 |
● from met needs · ● from unmet needs
Needs landscape (2341 signals)
| Need | Unmet | Met |
|---|---|---|
| physical wellbeing | 825 | 54 |
| meaning | 90 | 553 |
| justice | 334 | 11 |
| autonomy | 123 | 50 |
| peace | 91 | 44 |
| connection | 44 | 34 |
| recognition | 4 | 43 |
| honesty | 24 | 8 |
| play | — | 9 |
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