Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Market News Archive

H 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

H 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

H 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

H 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

H 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

M 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

M 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

H 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

L Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots: foreign ministry Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots: foreign ministry EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 06:39 PM UTC

H 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

L ARK Inv Moves from 8/14 ARK Inv Moves from 8/14 EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC

H 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

H 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

L 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

H 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

L 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

H 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

H 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

H 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

L 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

H 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

M 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

H 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

M 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

H 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

L 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

M 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

H 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

H 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

H 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

M Iran says three air force personnel missing, held in Qatar Pro, citing Iran’s Fars and a military official, reports three Iranian air force personnel missing after a March mission against a U.S. base are held in Qatar. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

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H Iranian foreign minister says Tehran has not chosen restart talks with US Iranian foreign minister says Tehran has not chosen to restart talks with the US. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC

H Canada-U.S. trade talks remain far from agreement, RTRS reports that Canada-U.S. trade talks remain far from agreement, with no specific terms, timeline, or policy change details provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC

H Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz blocked as standoff deepens Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Washington accepts its conditions, with formal peace talks stalled and no crude shipments detected Friday, according to Kpler. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC

L Cboe Put/Call Ratio Cboe Put/Call Ratio EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC

H Zelenskiy says Ukraine strikes Russian oil facility in Ust-Luga Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine’s military strikes a Russian oil facility in Ust-Luga, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 08:47 AM UTC

H Ukraine strikes Russian airbase in Nizhny Novgorod, Zelenskiy says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine’s forces struck a Russian airbase in Nizhny Novgorod, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 08:47 AM UTC

H Ukraine strikes Russian missile factory in Samara, Zelenskiy says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine’s military strikes a Russian missile factory in Samara, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC

H Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on Saturday in response to attacks on soldiers in a security zone. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC

L UKMTO: no damage assessment reported, environmental impact unclear UKMTO: no damage assessment reported, environmental impact unclear EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 05:54 AM UTC

H UKMTO reports projectile strikes vessel hull; crew safe UKMTO says a projectile struck a vessel hull, and it confirms the crew is safe, with no additional details on damage, location, or responsible party provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 05:54 AM UTC

H Bulk carrier hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz UKMTO reports a bulk carrier was hit by an unidentified projectile on Friday in the Strait of Hormuz, without providing further details on damage or casualties. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 05:53 AM UTC

L World Liberty Financial wins conditional OCC trust bank approval World Liberty Financial says it won conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust bank charter through World Liberty Trust Co., allowing it to pursue direct stablecoin issuance if it meets remaining requirements EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 05:52 AM UTC

L Seven killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday: state news agency Seven killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday: state news agency EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 05:25 AM UTC

L Iran says it has not chosen to restart US talks Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran has not chosen to restart talks with the US, with no further catalyst or timing provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC

L Xi tells nations to keep strategic cooperative partnership on track Chinese President Xi Jinping says he will ensure a strategic cooperative partnership between countries continues on the right track, according to Xinhua. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC

L Xi Jinping congratulates South Korea’s President on 78th government anniversary Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th founding anniversary of the South Korean government, according to Xinhua. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC

H Iran FM says Iran-Oman talks focus on Strait of Hormuz passage Iran’s foreign minister says discussions with Oman are distinct and centered on maritime passage via the Strait of Hormuz. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC

H Iran FM says Qatar and Pakistan exchange messages with Tehran Iran’s foreign minister says Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging messages with Tehran, adding that this process is not a negotiation. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC

L Investcorp Credit Management BDC (ICMB) reports quarter results Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (ICMB) announces financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 15, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC

L SPGI - /C O R R E C T I O N -- CARFAX/ SPGI - /C O R R E C T I O N -- CARFAX/ EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

M CCOI: Securities fraud class action outcome cited in filing Cogent Communications Holdings’ securities-fraud class action is described as resulting from undisclosed demand and backlog issues, with the stock noted as down about 29%. EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

H Hub Group securities fraud class action cites erroneous financial statements Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG) faces a securities fraud class action result tied to erroneous financial statements, with the report referencing an approximately 31% stock decline. REGULATION | Aug 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

H Futu Holdings faces securities fraud class action tied to regulatory compliance Futu Holdings Limited is named in a securities-fraud class action outcome linked to undisclosed regulatory compliance failures, with the stock reportedly down approximately 32%. REGULATION | Aug 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

H Procept BioRobotics faces securities fraud class action outcome PRCT, Procept BioRobotics Corporation, is cited in a securities fraud class action result linked to undisclosed inventory issues and an approximately 18% stock decline. REGULATION | Aug 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

M South Korea’s President Lee flags methods to limit North nuclear capabilities South Korea President Lee says he can also discuss effective methods to limit North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC

M South Korea’s President Lee urges safeguards to prevent escalation South Korea President Lee says the country must implement multiple safeguards to prevent escalation with North Korea, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC

H South Korea’s President Lee calls for North Korea meeting South Korea President Lee calls for a meeting with North Korea to seek peaceful coexistence, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC

L U.S. urges Apple against purchasing Chinese memory chips - WSJ U.S. urges Apple against purchasing Chinese memory chips - WSJ EQUITY | Aug 15, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

M DTCK: Davis Commodities Limited receives Nasdaq final action letter Davis Commodities Limited (DTCK) announces receipt of a Nasdaq final action letter, with no additional details on the action provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 15, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC

H South Korea trade balance revised to 30.39B South Korea’s trade balance has been revised to 30.39B, compared with the prior reading of 30.32B, while no forecast figure was provided. MACRO | Aug 15, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC

M South Korea exports growth revised to 63.0% South Korea exports growth is revised to an actual 63.0%, compared with a previous 62.8%; no forecast value was supplied. MACRO | Aug 15, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC

H South Korea imports revised to 26.5% actual South Korea’s imports figure is revised to an actual 26.5%, with the previous value also at 26.5% and no forecast provided. MACRO | Aug 15, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC

M T-Mobile activates T-Satellite, network teams ahead of Tropical Storm Lala T-Mobile US activates T-Satellite and mobilizes network teams as Tropical Storm Lala approaches Hawaiʻi, with no magnitude or additional catalyst supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 15, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC

M EIA: U.S. oil output averages 13.83 million bpd in August EIA says U.S. oil output averages 13.83 million bpd in August versus 13.82 million bpd in July, with a forecast of 13.77 million bpd for September. ENERGY | Aug 15, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC

M U.S. natural gas output seen averaging 122.6 bcf/day in August The EIA says U.S. natural gas output is expected to average 122.6 bcf/day in August, compared with 122 bcf/day in July. ENERGY | Aug 15, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC

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