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NATO spokesperson says downed drone in Romanian airspace appears Russian
A NATO military headquarters spokesperson says a drone downed earlier in Romanian airspace appears Russian, with no additional details or supporting evidence provided in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 16, 2026, 07:49 AM UTC
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U.S. consumer and Fed minutes anchor busy August 17-21 week
Markets enter the week of August 17-21 with retail earnings, July FOMC meeting minutes, housing data, jobless claims and PMI reports in focus, while elevated Treasury yields, oil prices and Middle East tensions add backd
MACRO | Aug 16, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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Iran military missing persons chief urges Qatar to allow air probe
Iran’s military missing persons chief says Qatar must permit an Iranian air force fact-finding mission to enter the country, according to Tasnim.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 16, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC
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Romania reports drone violating its airspace, defence ministry says
Romania’s defence ministry says a drone violated Romanian airspace, without providing further details on location, timing, or any follow-up actions.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 16, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Hygon Information Technology EPS tops expectations at 0.43 CNY
Hygon Information Technology (688041) reports EPS of 0.43 CNY versus market expectations of 0.38 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 16, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC
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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding completes acceptance sea trials for CVN 79
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) says its Newport News Shipbuilding completed successful acceptance sea trials for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 16, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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Week Ahead: Long Dated Bond Yields Rise, Fed Hike Expectation Kicked Out
Week Ahead: Long Dated Bond Yields Rise, Fed Hike Expectation Kicked Out
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 15, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC
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Nvidia reportedly in talks for up to $3 billion SB Energy stake
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest up to $3 billion in SoftBank’s SB Energy, with discussions also linked to potential roughly $100 billion credit support for an Ohio data center campus, per The Information, unverif
MNA | Aug 15, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC
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Nvidia in talks to invest $3 billion in SB Energy deal
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest $3 billion in SB Energy as part of an OpenAI data center deal, according to The Information via TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 15, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC
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BWET ETF surges on tanker shipping gains amid US-Iran war
Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) has jumped 1,600% this year as tanker shipping prices rise amid the ongoing US-Iran war, while SPY and QQQ are up 14% and 19%, respectively.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 08:51 PM UTC
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Nvidia talks to invest $3 billion in SB Energy
The Information reports Nvidia is in talks to invest $3 billion in SB Energy as part of an OpenAI data center agreement, with no further deal terms provided.
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 07:13 PM UTC
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Qatar foreign ministry says remains found of one Iranian pilot
Qatar’s foreign ministry says search teams discovered the remains of one Iranian pilot and has contacted Iran to arrange a handover.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 06:42 PM UTC
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Qatar says it took steps after Iranian pilots breached airspace
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the country took necessary steps to protect its territory after Iranian pilots breached airspace.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC
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Qatar says Iranian pilots breached airspace, ignored contact attempts
Qatar’s foreign ministry says Iranian pilots breached its airspace and ignored contact attempts, according to the report.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC
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Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots: foreign ministry
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots: foreign ministry
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 06:39 PM UTC
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HIVE reports Q1 2027 revenue of $79.1M and GPU cloud ARR ~$110M
HIVE reports Q1 2027 revenue of $79.1 million and says contracted GPU cloud ARR(1) reaches approximately $110 million.
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC
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ARK Inv Moves from 8/14
ARK Inv Moves from 8/14
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC
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Yemen’s Mocha port suspends operations after Houthi assaults
Yemen’s Mocha port suspends operations following Houthi assaults, according to the port director, with no further operational timeline or magnitude provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC
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Peru GDP rises 1.75% in June versus year earlier
Peru’s government reports GDP grew 1.75% in June compared with the same month a year earlier.
MACRO | Aug 15, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC
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U.S. drone tariffs and CENTCOM task force lift drone makers
The White House unveiled new tariffs on drones and components while CENTCOM created Task Force Falcon Strike, and U.S.-listed drone makers including UMAC, RCAT, ONDS, AVAV and KTOS rose.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC
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Hezbollah strike in Lebanon’s ‘security zone’ wounds three Israeli soldiers
Israel’s PM Office says a Hezbollah strike in Lebanon’s “security zone” wounds three soldiers, according to Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC
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PRIM - Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) Investors: September 21, 2026, Filing Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action - Contact Kessle
PRIM - Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) Investors: September 21, 2026, Filing Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
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Applied Materials reports Q3 revenue and EPS above estimates
Applied Materials reported third-quarter revenue of $9.12 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.50 per share, both above analyst estimates.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC
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Iran’s Baghaei says talks with Oman yield Strait of Hormuz transit plan
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson BAGHAEI said talks with Oman continued despite US obstruction and the two sides reached an agreement on a transit plan for the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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Iranian foreign ministry says deal reached with Oman on Strait of Hormuz navigation map
The Iranian foreign ministry says an agreement has been reached with the Sultanate of Oman on the map of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC
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WMT - Levels® Launches Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders at Select Walmart Stores Nationwide
WMT - Levels® Launches Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders at Select Walmart Stores Nationwide
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Nvidia and OpenAI near revised Ohio data-center deal under $120B
Nvidia and OpenAI are nearing a revised arrangement for an Ohio data-center project, with Nvidia guarantees under $120B versus $250B and separate talks to finance up to $350B in OpenAI chip purchases.
MNA | Aug 15, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC
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NVDA WSJ Friday Night: Nvidia Downsizes Plans For $250 Billion Guarantee Of OpenAI Data Center
NVDA WSJ Friday Night: Nvidia Downsizes Plans For $250 Billion Guarantee Of OpenAI Data Center
EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC
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Russia seeks explanations from Washington and Ankara on alleged arms plans
Russia’s foreign ministry requests explanations from Washington and Ankara regarding alleged arms supply plans to Kyiv, according to an IFX-reported spokesperson.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC
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Russia warns possible U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would strain ties
Russia’s foreign ministry says possible U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow’s ties with Washington and Ankara, according to IFX.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC
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Russia says potential U.S.-Turkish arms to Kyiv harm ties
Russia’s foreign ministry says any possible U.S.-Turkish arms shipments to Kyiv would damage Moscow’s ties with Washington and Ankara.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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Wolfspeed tops weekly earnings implied-move list at 17.26%
Wolfspeed Inc. is the week’s largest implied mover at 17.26% ahead of its Aug. 19 after-the-close earnings report, with analysts expecting $224.47 million in revenue and a loss of $2.45 per share.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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Hezbollah warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon will be met
Hezbollah says Israeli strikes in Lebanon will be met appropriately, without providing further operational details or any quantified claims in the supplied text.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC
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Simon Property Group raises full-year FFO guidance after quarterly results
Simon Property Group said quarterly revenue beat analyst estimates, EPS missed, and it raised full-year FFO guidance after reporting U.S. mall occupancy at 96%.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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Lutnick says Trump administration opposes AAPL buying Chinese memory chips
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration opposes AAPL buying Chinese memory chips as Apple explores options amid an AI-driven memory supply shortage.
REGULATION | Aug 15, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC
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U.S. stocks end week higher as inflation eases Fed hike fears
U.S. stocks post modest weekly gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advancing, the Russell 2000 hitting an all-time high, and softer inflation data reducing bets on another Fed rate hike.
EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC