What moved markets on August 21, 2026

Brandywine Realty Trust, ticker BDN, announces the expiration of its tender offer for its 2028 notes.

XRP is up 14.34%, Ether is up 8.78%, and Bitcoin is up 7.53% among top crypto gainers.

Rice leads commodity gainers, up 4.10%.

Rice leads commodity gainers, up 4.10%. Rubber is up 1.27% and oat 1.24%. Wool is down 3.26% and canola drops 2.52%.

USAU U.S. Gold has filed a $150 million mixed securities shelf.

USAU U.S. Gold has filed a $150 million mixed securities shelf. Separately, SMXT SolarMax has received a Nasdaq noncompliance notification.

Bitcoin is trading above $78,000.

Kimbell Royalty Partners has closed a $221.2 million drop-down acquisition.

President Trump stated that shifting to economic warfare against Iran does not constrain US military options.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.74…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.74 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.01 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.03 percent. WTI crude is down 0.07 percent, and gold is up 2.09 percent. The VIX is down 5.5 percent, and the US 10-year yield is up 4.2 basis points.

President Trump states the US has total control of the entire region.

President Trump states the US has total control of the entire region. He adds that Iran would like a deal, but the timing is not right.

Trump denies directing Bessent to intervene in the bond market.

Ray Dalio states investors should reduce bond exposure and consider 10% to 15% in gold, plus a smaller Bitcoin position, as…

Ray Dalio states investors should reduce bond exposure and consider 10% to 15% in gold, plus a smaller Bitcoin position, as U.S. debt risks rise.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.9 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.33 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.9 percent and Russell futures is up 0.75 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.75…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.33 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.75 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.05 percent, EUR/USD is down 0.01 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.02 percent. WTI crude is up 0.02 percent and gold is up 2.11 percent. The VIX is down 5.5 percent. US 10-year yields are up 4.2 basis points, and US 30-year yields are up 3.9 basis points. Top volume leaders in the S&P 500 include BSX up 2 percent, NVDA down 0.99 percent, and BAC down 0.35 percent. For the Nasdaq 100, NVDA is down 0.99 percent, INTC is down 2.31 percent, and WMT is down 0.13 percent.

Kairos Pharma, ticker KAPA, announces a 1-for-7 reverse stock split.

Kairos Pharma, ticker KAPA, announces a 1-for-7 reverse stock split. Separately, Cytek reports a jury found in its favor on three of four asserted claims.

Gray announces the closing of its offering of $750 million of 7.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2034.

Gray announces the closing of its offering of $750 million of 7.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2034. REAX and RE/MAX Holdings received court approval for a proposed arrangement in connection with their proposed combination. Odysight.ai Inc. closed an $11 million public offering of common stock.

Bitcoin's recent rally is driven by spot ETF demand, with U.S.

Bitcoin's recent rally is driven by spot ETF demand, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drawing approximately $1.6 billion in net inflows from Monday through Thursday.

Global Interactive Technologies, trading as GITS, has received a Nasdaq compliance delinquency notice.

Global Interactive Technologies, trading as GITS, has received a Nasdaq compliance delinquency notice. Details and remediation timeline were not provided.

The VIX index ended lower by 5.5% at 15.13, staying close to its 15.08 lows.

The VIX index ended lower by 5.5% at 15.13, staying close to its 15.08 lows. Elanco Animal Health director Lawrence Kurzius reported a 40,000-share transaction at $23.398, totaling $935,920. Insteel Industries announced the closure of its Upper Sandusky, Ohio facility.

Crude oil is little changed around $94 a barrel as investors weigh Iranian comments on ending the conflict with the US…

Crude oil is little changed around $94 a barrel as investors weigh Iranian comments on ending the conflict with the US against Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's vow of tougher sanctions. US bank deposits rose to $19.532 trillion from $19.496 trillion in the prior week. Enova International's subsidiary issued $300.89 million in aggregate principal notes.

MAIA has filed to offer securities up to $150 million.

MAIA has filed to offer securities up to $150 million. ENTX has filed an S-3 for 134,803,910 ordinary shares. Two has received final regulatory approval for its merger with CrossCountry Mortgage.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.29 percent, Dow futures is up 0.95 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.29 percent, Dow futures is up 0.95 percent and Russell futures is up 0.74 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.88…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.33 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.88 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, EUR/USD is unchanged, and USD/JPY is down 0.02 percent. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.22, down 4.93 percent. WTI crude is down 0.23 percent, and gold is up 2.25 percent.

ZSTK has filed an S-3 covering 54,609,992 common shares.

ZSTK has filed an S-3 covering 54,609,992 common shares. Separately, MannKind Corporation's filing indicates selling stockholders may offer up to 12,853,470 shares, including 2,412,632 warrant shares.

US stocks closed higher Friday: the Dow rose 517.60 points, up 0.98%; the S&P 500 gained 33.15 points, up 0.43%; and the…

US stocks closed higher Friday: the Dow rose 517.60 points, up 0.98%; the S&P 500 gained 33.15 points, up 0.43%; and the Nasdaq Composite added 113.29 points, up 0.43%. Strategy Inc. shares rose to $120 as Bitcoin approached $77,000. Anthropic hired a Google chip veteran.

WhiteFiber has closed an upsized $310.0 million offering of convertible senior notes.

WhiteFiber has closed an upsized $310.0 million offering of convertible senior notes. Separately, Robbins LLP is investigating potential securities claims involving Hyliion Holdings Corp. Anthropic has hired a Google chip veteran, a move referencing Alphabet shares.

Iran's Ministry of Defense reports that weapons and defense equipment production volume has doubled in the past year.

OpenAI is cutting API and credit pricing for GPT-5.6 SOL by over 20% for the next three months.

UUUU is up 9.25%, UEC gains 14.3%, and CCJ adds 7%.

UUUU is up 9.25%, UEC gains 14.3%, and CCJ adds 7%. Gold CFTC Positions for the week of August 18th are out, and Copper CFTC positioning data for the week ending August 18th is reported.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.98 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.32 percent, Dow futures is up 0.98 percent and Russell futures is up 0.82 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.51 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.38 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.82…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.51 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.38 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.82 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.06 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.01 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.01 percent. The VIX is at 15.21, down 5 percent. WTI crude is down 0.03 percent, and gold is up 2.28 percent. The US 10-year yield is up 4.2 basis points at 4.738 percent, and the US 30-year yield is up 3.9 basis points at 5.276 percent.

IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi states Iran must rapidly expand its offensive and defensive capabilities.

IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi states Iran must rapidly expand its offensive and defensive capabilities. WTI crude is up 6.86% this week, gaining $5.59 per barrel to $87.06, marking its largest weekly net and percentage rise since July 2026.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 1.04 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 1.04 percent and Russell futures is up 0.82 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.49 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.34 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.81…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.49 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.34 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.81 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is unchanged. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.424 percent, up 3.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.738 percent, up 4.2 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.277 percent, up 4 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.26, down 4.68 percent. WTI crude is up 0.14 percent and gold is up 2.39 percent.

The FDA authorized 11 Philip Morris nicotine pouch products, citing lower levels of harmful constituents than other oral and…

The FDA authorized 11 Philip Morris nicotine pouch products, citing lower levels of harmful constituents than other oral and smokeless tobacco products.

Brent crude futures settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.23 percent, Dow futures is up 0.86 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.23 percent, Dow futures is up 0.86 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.76…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.38 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.23 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.76 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.04 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.426 percent, up 3.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.74 percent, up 4.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.277 percent, up 4 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.26, down 4.68 percent. WTI crude is up 0.22 percent and gold is up 2.45 percent.

TIGO, FICO, LEN, AFRM, ESS, DOC, CXT, FIS, EXEL, AN, CNC, CZR, COST, USB, STZ, BPOP, BRKB, CTVA, ORCL, DD, TSLA, PB, MTB,…

TIGO, FICO, LEN, AFRM, ESS, DOC, CXT, FIS, EXEL, AN, CNC, CZR, COST, USB, STZ, BPOP, BRKB, CTVA, ORCL, DD, TSLA, PB, MTB, KR, CL, EWBC, MCD, AMG, RF, MLI, PFG, CASY, OTIS, FCN, TPL, CAH, SFM, SBAC, and NVR are all trading near their 50-day moving average resistance.

NYMEX September natural gas futures settled at $2.7730 per MMBTU.

NYMEX September natural gas futures settled at $2.7730 per MMBTU. Moody's affirmed Microsoft's AAA rating, with a stable outlook.

Platinum is up 2.70%, with gold gaining 2.45% and silver rising 2.34%.

The CDC reports 55 illnesses tied to an alfalfa sprouts outbreak, with 55 people across 15 U.S.

The CDC reports 55 illnesses tied to an alfalfa sprouts outbreak, with 55 people across 15 U.S. states affected by salmonella or E. coli.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.34 percent, Dow futures is up 0.82 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.39 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.34 percent, Dow futures is up 0.82 percent and Russell futures is up 0.7 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.4 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.29 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.73…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.4 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.29 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.73 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.04 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.426 percent, up 3.9 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.74 percent, up 4.4 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.28 percent, up 4.3 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.23, down 4.87 percent. WTI crude is up 0.54 percent and gold is up 2.33 percent.

S&P Global reports its flash U.S.

S&P Global reports its flash U.S. composite output index rose to 56.0 in August from 54.5 in July, marking the strongest reading since April 2022. Separately, Coinbase Global shares are trading higher as Bitcoin climbs above $77,000, with crypto-linked stocks rallying.

The Canadian dollar strengthened to 1.38 per USD in late August, nearing a three-month high.

The Canadian dollar strengthened to 1.38 per USD in late August, nearing a three-month high. Fannie Mae is seeing at least 10 high-ranking officials depart. Google Pay tap-to-pay is coming to Walmart.

Dalio urges selling bonds and buying gold as a debt crisis looms.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is up 0.74 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.33 percent, Dow futures is up 0.74 percent and Russell futures is up 0.67 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.32 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.43 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.32 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.07 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.02 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.422 percent, up 3.5 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.734 percent, up 3.8 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.274 percent, up 3.7 basis points. The VIX is at 15.32, down 4.31 percent. WTI crude is up 0.38 percent, and gold is up 2.35 percent.

GLD December gold settled up $109.20 an ounce, a 2.39% gain, at $4,680.60.

GLD December gold settled up $109.20 an ounce, a 2.39% gain, at $4,680.60. S&P sector ETFs show Materials, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary as the top gainers, with eight sectors rising and three falling. Stocks rose in the final stretch of the week, boosted by solid economic data.

Canadian trade minister leaves U.S.

Canadian trade minister leaves U.S. talks, says he will return shortly.

Gasoline is at a four-week high of $3.36 per gallon.

Gasoline is at a four-week high of $3.36 per gallon. Separately, NEXGEL, Ocean Power Technologies, and U.S. Gold Corp. each announced strategic reviews.

BABA is trading at session lows, down 8%.

Agroz Inc. reports receiving a Nasdaq staff determination and is implementing a compliance plan in response.

PHH investors have been offered a lead role in a securities lawsuit involving Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.47 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.38 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and Russell futures is up 0.62 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.54 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.41 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.54 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.41 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.08 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.01 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.421 percent, up 3.4 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.734 percent, up 3.8 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.275 percent, up 3.8 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.33, down 4.25 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.08 percent and gold is up 2.5 percent.

Rice is trading at an 18-month high of $14.50 per hundredweight.

Rice is trading at an 18-month high of $14.50 per hundredweight. This follows a 0.36% gain over the past four weeks and a 24.56% increase over the past 12 months.

The US intends to pay $725 million toward its UN debt.

The US intends to pay $725 million toward its UN debt. A congressional document provides the headline figure but no further breakdown or timing.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's increased buyback of long-dated securities has helped iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's increased buyback of long-dated securities has helped iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF TLT bounce out of the danger zone.

AI cloud firm Nscale reportedly seeks up to $3 billion in a US IPO.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.37 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and Russell futures is up 0.66 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.43 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.72…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.55 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.43 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.72 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.04 percent, and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.424 percent, up 3.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.732 percent, up 3.6 basis points, and the 30-year yield is at 5.274 percent, up 3.7 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.31, down 4.37 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is down 0.26 percent and gold is up 2.19 percent.

RTX is rising after the U.S.

RTX is rising after the U.S. State Department approved a potential $125 million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related equipment to South Korea.

Bitcoin rose 23.47% over the five sessions through Friday, marking its strongest week since March 2023.

Bitcoin rose 23.47% over the five sessions through Friday, marking its strongest week since March 2023. CVS Health shares fell to 93.01 USD, an 11-week low, after losing 13.91% over the past four weeks.

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Norway for an estimated $2.3 billion.

The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Norway for an estimated $2.3 billion. Additionally, the US has discussed cutting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 25% from 50%.

Sources indicate a U.S.-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota with a lower 25% tariff.

Sources indicate a U.S.-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota with a lower 25% tariff. Separately, the Nasdaq shows 107 new 52-week highs versus 81 new 52-week lows.

The NYSE records 54 new 52-week highs versus 49 new 52-week lows.

The NYSE records 54 new 52-week highs versus 49 new 52-week lows. Short interest in Atlanta Braves stock, ticker BATRA and BATRK, has tripled to 193% since the start of 2026, totaling $169 million. Additionally, Omani and Iranian foreign ministers are discussing conditions for resuming negotiations regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jeffrey Currie notes the Treasury's decision to at least double long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion next quarter,…

Jeffrey Currie notes the Treasury's decision to at least double long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion next quarter, alongside rising commodity scarcity, points to a 'debasement trade.'

EWZ is rising as Brazil's Bovespa climbs 2%.

EWZ is rising as Brazil's Bovespa climbs 2%. Bakkt Holdings shares are trading higher alongside crypto-linked equities.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.4 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.4 percent, Dow futures is up 0.75 percent and Russell futures is up 0.61 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.54 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.36 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.54 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.36 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.71 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.424 percent, up 3.7 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.732 percent, up 3.6 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.27 percent, up 3.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.34, down 4.18 percent, WTI crude is down 0.05 percent and gold is up 2.21 percent.

The CAC 40 cash market closed 0.30% higher, up 26 points to 8479, with Stellantis and LVMH leading gains.

The CAC 40 cash market closed 0.30% higher, up 26 points to 8479, with Stellantis and LVMH leading gains. The DAX 40 cash market closed 0.6% firmer at 26,128.6, ending a four-session losing streak. Separately, hackers claim an 8.6GB data haul from Target.

Target may face another claimed data leak, with hackers alleging an 8.6GB haul.

Target may face another claimed data leak, with hackers alleging an 8.6GB haul. Separately, HSAI is paring gains and is now up 2% on the day after probe headlines. The DAX 40 closed about 0.6% firmer at 26,128.6, ending a four-session losing streak.

HUT, WULF, CIFR, CLSK, and RIOT are falling as HPC and data center stocks turn volatile.

European cash markets finished higher: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.63 percent, the DAX closed up 0.59 percent, the FTSE…

European cash markets finished higher: the Euro Stoxx 50 closed up 0.63 percent, the DAX closed up 0.59 percent, the FTSE 100 closed up 0.64 percent and the FTSE MIB closed unchanged at 0 percent. UK volume leaders were BP down 0.49 percent, Lloyds Banking Group up 1.37 percent, Barclays up 0.74 percent, HSBC up 1.05 percent and Shell down 0.89 percent. continental European volume leaders were Novartis up 0.85 percent, UBS down 0.51 percent, Deutsche Telekom up 0.77 percent, Sanofi up 1.48 percent and Siemens up 1.58 percent.

A US government laboratory is probing Chinese lidar systems for security vulnerabilities.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $606.29 million on August 20th, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $502.99 million.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.72 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.24 percent, Dow futures is up 0.72 percent and Russell futures is up 0.59 percent.

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.65 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.56 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.5…

US equities are higher: the S&P 500 is up 0.65 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.56 percent, and the Russell 2000 is up 0.5 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.03 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.07 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.43 percent, up 4.3 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.736 percent, up 4 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.268 percent, up 3.1 basis points. The VIX is at 15.27, down 4.62 percent. WTI crude is down 0.46 percent, and gold is up 1.9 percent.

A proposed US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota, with a 25% tariff within quota and 50% above it, according to…

A proposed US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota, with a 25% tariff within quota and 50% above it, according to The Globe and Mail. European stocks closed higher across major regional indexes.

The VIX is down 4.7% to 15.25, pulling back from an earlier high of 15.88.

A US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota.

A US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota. The Reserve Bank of Australia has published its meeting minutes, providing additional detail on deliberations since the prior policy meeting.

Spot gold extends gains, now up nearly 2% at $4,606.99 per ounce.

Spot gold extends gains, now up nearly 2% at $4,606.99 per ounce. Tesla rises 4.4% to a one-month high.

Westlake announces a dual listing on NYSE Texas, adding another U.S.

Westlake announces a dual listing on NYSE Texas, adding another U.S. exchange venue for its WLK shares.

JPMorgan Chase is hiring Bank of America investment banker David Fishman as head of technology mergers and acquisitions in…

JPMorgan Chase is hiring Bank of America investment banker David Fishman as head of technology mergers and acquisitions in North America, according to a memo.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.73 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.41 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.12 percent, Dow futures is up 0.73 percent and Russell futures is up 0.35 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.47 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.22 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.47 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.22 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.38 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.01 percent, euro dollar is down 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.03 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.422 percent, up 3.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.73 percent, up 3.4 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.264 percent, up 2.7 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.34, down 4.18 percent, WTI crude is down 0.3 percent and gold is up 1.63 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.66 percent…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.26 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is up 0.66 percent and Russell futures is up 0.37 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.1 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are mixed: the S and P 500 is up 0.26 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is down 0.1 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.47 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, euro dollar is down 0.06 percent and dollar yen is down 0.05 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.412 percent, up 2.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.724 percent, up 2.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.267 percent, up 3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.38, down 3.94 percent, WTI crude is down 0.24 percent and gold is up 1.82 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.62 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is up 0.62 percent and Russell futures is up 0.58 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.4 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.07 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.4 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.07 percent and the Russell 2000 is up 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is unchanged at 0 percent and dollar yen is down 0.11 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.399 percent, up 1.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.716 percent, up 2 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.256 percent, up 1.9 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.57, down 2.75 percent, WTI crude is down 0.35 percent and gold is up 1.48 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.52 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.34 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.26 percent, Dow futures is up 0.52 percent and Russell futures is up 0.71 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.19 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: the S and P 500 is up 0.39 percent, the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.19 percent and Russell futures is up 0.69 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.12 percent, euro dollar is up 0.03 percent and dollar yen is down 0.12 percent. Treasury yields are higher: the five-year yield is at 4.399 percent, up 1.2 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.714 percent, up 1.8 basis points and the 30-year yield is at 5.26 percent, up 2.3 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.48, down 3.31 percent, WTI crude is down 0.08 percent and gold is up 1.53 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.67 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.51 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.67 percent and Russell futures is up 0.84 percent.

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent and…

Cross-asset desk update. US equities are higher: S and P futures is up 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.71 percent and Russell futures is up 0.83 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.16 percent, euro dollar is up 0.07 percent and dollar yen is down 0.14 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.382 percent, down 0.5 basis points, the 10-year yield is at 4.696 percent, unchanged and the 30-year yield is at 5.248 percent, up 1.1 basis points. Volatility and commodities: the VIX is at 15.42, down 3.69 percent, WTI crude is up 0.24 percent and gold is up 1.38 percent.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. Nevada permits Tesla, Uber and Waymo robotaxi operations. Effective Fed Funds Rate stays at 3.63% Aug 20 vs Aug 19.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes.

Here is what changed in the last few minutes. YTRA board to evaluate Magna’s tender offer. LivePerson reminds stockholders to vote on SoundHound AI transaction. MicroCloud Hologram acquires 140,268 MSTR shares via structured note.

Micron management states AI has permanently reshaped the memory market, reducing traditional cyclicality and increasing the…

Micron management states AI has permanently reshaped the memory market, reducing traditional cyclicality and increasing the strategic importance of DRAM. T. Rowe Price Group is acquiring F/m Investments, a fixed-income specialist with approximately $19 billion in assets under management as of July 31. U.S. large-cap equity funds drew $9.58 billion in inflows, and multi-cap equity funds drew $1.36 billion in inflows during the week.

SWIM's Latham group unit entered a credit agreement and loan guaranty on August 20, 2026, with a $75 million revolver and…

SWIM's Latham group unit entered a credit agreement and loan guaranty on August 20, 2026, with a $75 million revolver and $300 million term loan facility. Separately, the 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.33%, its highest since June 2007, with long-dated government yields also rising in Japan, Germany, France, and the UK. Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares are rising as Bitcoin and Ethereum rally.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.65 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.72 percent, Dow futures is up 0.65 percent and Russell futures is up 0.81 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.72 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.81…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.72 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.81 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.19 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.09 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.16 percent. Treasury yields are mixed: the five-year yield is at 4.374 percent, down 1.3 basis points; the 10-year yield is at 4.694 percent, down 0.2 basis points; and the 30-year yield is at 5.242 percent, up 0.5 basis points. Volatility is lower with the VIX at 15.46, down 3.44 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.2 percent and gold is up 1.51 percent.

Bitcoin is trading above the $77,000 level.

Bitcoin is trading above the $77,000 level. Splash Beverage Group will become Endovia Health Sciences, with its NYSE American ticker changing to EDVA on Monday. Truist maintains a Buy rating on ROST and raises its price target to $310 from $290.

A Canadian retail sales report for June has been published.

LGN EME has raised its U.S.

LGN EME has raised its U.S. data center construction spending outlook to $67 billion for 2026 and $87 billion for 2027, implying 35% and 30% growth, respectively. Separately, TSX futures are higher as gold prices advance, supporting mining stocks. WMT has been reiterated as Overweight with a $128 price target.

WMT earnings recap shows DBAB constructive on competitive position and market share, but valuation keeps them sidelined.

WMT earnings recap shows DBAB constructive on competitive position and market share, but valuation keeps them sidelined. Fifth Third Bancorp has commenced a registered exchange offer. reAlpha, ticker AIRE, completes its InstaMortgage acquisition, adding direct lending capabilities.

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.66 percent, and Russell futures are…

US equity futures are higher: S&P futures are up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.66 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.78 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer, with the dollar index down 0.25 percent. EUR/USD is up 0.17 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.2 percent. Volatility is lower, with the VIX at 15.46, down 3.44 percent. In commodities, WTI crude is up 0.1 percent, and gold is up 1.8 percent.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.66 percent, Dow futures is up 0.57 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.42 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.66 percent, Dow futures is up 0.57 percent and Russell futures is up 0.78 percent.

China has unveiled a plan to strengthen internet firms by 2030.

China has unveiled a plan to strengthen internet firms by 2030. Separately, Hammerstone MarketTalk reiterates a Buy rating on ROST, maintaining a $294 price target, citing bullish management commentary.

China has unveiled a plan to strengthen its internet firms by 2030.

China has unveiled a plan to strengthen its internet firms by 2030. Separately, Werewolf Therapeutics will merge with Ambros in a stock deal, with Werewolf stockholders owning 6.8% of the combined company. The next scheduled data releases are the PMI Composite Flash at 9:45 and the Baker Hughes rig count at 1:00 pm.

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate, SOFR, is 3.63% for August 20th, up from 3.62% on August 19th.

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate, SOFR, is 3.63% for August 20th, up from 3.62% on August 19th. Sky Harbour announces an increase to its recent registered direct common stock placement and the filing of construction reports. Hammerstone MarketTalk reiterates an Overweight rating on Chewy, CHWY, with a $30 price target.

ROST price targets are raised across major banks.

ROST price targets are raised across major banks. Analysts at Barclays, Citi, JPMorgan, Baird, BofA, Wells Fargo, Bernstein, and UBS all raised their price targets.

Tesla discontinues Solar Roof tiles, citing economics.

Tesla discontinues Solar Roof tiles, citing economics. AMD receives a new Outperform rating. Alibaba shares are trading lower in premarket, down 3.85%, after closing yesterday up 1.26%.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.74 percent, Dow futures is up 0.49 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.74 percent, Dow futures is up 0.49 percent and Russell futures is up 0.84 percent.

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.74 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.86…

US equities are higher: S&P futures are up 0.45 percent, Nasdaq futures are up 0.74 percent, and Russell futures are up 0.86 percent. In foreign exchange, the dollar is softer; the dollar index is down 0.3 percent, EUR/USD is up 0.19 percent, and USD/JPY is down 0.26 percent. The VIX is at 15.55, down 2.87 percent. WTI crude is down 0.46 percent, and gold is up 1.83 percent.

Analysts adjusted price targets on Patterson-UTI Energy, Chevron, and Chord Energy after recent quarterly results.

Analysts adjusted price targets on Patterson-UTI Energy, Chevron, and Chord Energy after recent quarterly results. Intercontinental Exchange filed for a new term loan, potentially increasing borrowing capacity by up to $1.25 billion, and terminated $6.2 billion of bridge facility commitments. ICE also amended its revolving credit agreement, establishing $1.50 billion in MarketAxess revolving commitments.

Icahn has reduced his stake in JetBlue to 3.32% according to a recent filing.

Iran's President Pezeshkian urges ending the war, stating the country is in a position of strength and the world…

Iran's President Pezeshkian urges ending the war, stating the country is in a position of strength and the world acknowledges its victory. Separately, US natural gas prices rose to around $2.79 per million British thermal units on Friday, marking a second consecutive weekly gain.

The Cboe Volatility Index, VIX, is reported at 15.65.

TX has been downgraded to Hold from Buy at HSBC, with the price target raised to $55 from $53.

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.53 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and…

US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.3 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.53 percent, Dow futures is up 0.36 percent and Russell futures is up 0.64 percent.