By selling McAfee to investment firm TPG, Intel has help set up the cybersecurity company to become independent once again at a time when businesses aiming to protect against hacking are more relevant than ever – NYTimes

Streetwise suggests that negative rates in Europe are far from popular (at least when it comes to the ECB), but that they’re quietly if slowly improving the European economy – WSJ

In a move anticipated over the past year or so, Caliber Home Loans—with PE Lone Star Funds’ backing—is making more loans to “borrowers with spotty credit histories.”  A euphemism for subprime, by the way.  That targeting has helped make Caliber one of the fastest-growing mortgage financing firms in the country at the moment – NYTimes

Wells Fargo is expected later today to resolve claims by federal and state authorities that its cross-selling tactics went over the line – WSJ

Barclays has managed to secure a stay of trial court proceedings while it appeals class certification in a shareholder suit accusing the UK bank of misrepresentation related to its dark pool – Law360

China’s embrace of debt has given some—including George Soros—the heebie jeebies.  Here are some thoughts on whether you should join in their concern – NYTimes

Online lender SoFi’s hoping to power through a rough patch in the industry by raising $500 million in equity to fund to fintech growth initiatives – WSJ

Its headphone-jack-less approach is making the biggest waves, but Apple’s iphone 7 models underwhelmed some for another reason—a distinct lack of style  – NYTimes and WSJ

Amazingly enough, Star Trek turns 50 this week (more amazing—it’s half as old as the national parks).  Those of you with more than a little Trekkie in your heart should probably make a pilgrimage to Ticonderoga, NY, where an Elvis impersonator has recreated every set from the original series’ run – WSJ