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Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Page 2

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M US TIC long-term transactions fall to $172.7B US Treasury International Capital (TIC) long-term transactions print $172.7B versus a prior $232.7B level and a revised $231.2B. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC L Duos Technologies reports Second Quarter 2026 results Duos Technologies (DUOT) reports its Second Quarter 2026 results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC L AUUD - Patent talk on name AUUD - Patent talk on name EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:58 PM UTC L Less than 2 minutes till the close Less than 2 minutes till the close EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:58 PM UTC L Nasdaq to add new overnight trading session (9 PM–4 AM ET) Nasdaq says it will introduce a new trading session on December 6, 2026, running from 9 PM to 4 AM ET. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:58 PM UTC L AWK unit California American Water pledges $5,000 grant California American Water, associated with AWK, announces a $5,000 grant to the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:56 PM UTC M Nasdaq engages regulators on nearly continuous trading plan Nasdaq says it is engaging with regulators to offer nearly continuous trading 23 hours a day, 5 days a week, on the Nasdaq stock market. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:55 PM UTC L Nasdaq engages regulators for nearly continuous 23-hour trading Nasdaq says it is engaging with regulators to offer nearly continuous trading of 23 hours a day, 5 days a week, on the Nasdaq stock market. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:54 PM UTC L SUJA - Robbins LLP is Investigating the Recent Stock Drop of Suja Life, Inc.; Contact the Firm for Information SUJA - Robbins LLP is Investigating the Recent Stock Drop of Suja Life, Inc.; Contact the Firm for Information EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:51 PM UTC H Market-on-close imbalance points to buy-side $500 million TradeXchange Newsdesk reports a market-on-close imbalance to the buy side of $500 million, with no additional catalyst, pricing, or security specified. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 07:50 PM UTC L American Water Charitable Foundation awards $75,000 in NJ grants American Water Charitable Foundation awards $75,000 in workforce readiness and STEM education grants across New Jersey, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:48 PM UTC L California American Water completes $1 million water main upgrade AWK, via California American Water, completes a $1 million water main upgrade to strengthen reliability in its San Diego District, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC H Anthropic revenue run-rate tops $65 billion ahead of IPO TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Anthropic’s revenue run rate surpasses $65 billion ahead of its IPO. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC L North American auto officials cite lower tariff options for Canada Pro sources say some North American auto industry officials view either option as an improvement over the current 25% US tariff on Canadian vehicles, noting Japan/South Korea/EU at 15%. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC H US officials propose partial-content deduction on 15% Canadian vehicle tariffs US officials offer to deduct only US-specific value content from 15% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, while Canadian officials want all North American content deducted, according to sources. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:34 PM UTC H Home Depot Q2 preview shows lower visits, earnings due Tuesday Home Depot is set to report second-quarter revenue of $47.27 billion and EPS of $4.73 before the market open Tuesday, while Placer.ai data show visits down 0.3% year over year. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC M US futures slip as WTI rallies and dollar weakens US index futures are lower, with S&P down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.13%, Dow down 0.46% and Russell down 0.48%, while WTI rises 2.44% and EUR/USD gains 0.07%. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC M USTR Greer says Trump not bluffing on 100% UK tariffs USTR Greer tells the Times that Trump is not bluffing about imposing 100% tariffs on the UK, with no further details or implementation timing provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:29 PM UTC L USTR Greer: no artificial timelines for UK digital services tax USTR Greer says he does not set artificial timelines when asked about a potential deadline for Britain to scrap the digital services tax. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:29 PM UTC M Tesla readies August launch of Cybercab robotaxi TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Tesla is preparing an August launch of Cybercab, described as a robotaxi without a steering wheel. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC L ALP Alpha Compute strengthens executive team for global scale Alpha Compute (ALP) strengthens its executive team to scale its global infrastructure business, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC H OpenAI NVIDIA purchase commitments could reach $600B by 2030 TradeXchange Newsdesk says OpenAI’s NVIDIA purchase commitments could generate about $600 billion in revenue for NVIDIA through 2030, with the first 800MW of capacity targeted for 2028. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:26 PM UTC H NVIDIA agrees to back up to $105bn OpenAI Ohio data center NVIDIA agrees to back up to $105 billion of OpenAI’s Ohio data center project, which includes 8 gigawatts of planned computing capacity. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:26 PM UTC L Tuesday FX Options Expiries Tuesday FX Options Expiries FX | Aug 17, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC L M-tron Industries to present at Midwest IDEAS conference Aug 27 M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) will present and host 1x1 investor meetings at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 27 in Chicago, IL. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:16 PM UTC L Toll Brothers opens Rivercrest model home in Reno, Nevada Toll Brothers (TOL) announces the grand opening of the Rivercrest model home in Reno, Nevada. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:14 PM UTC L VSNT launches new connected app-simulator experience and Victory Ranch add-on VSNT says Full Swing introduces a new connected app-simulator experience, enhanced performance tracking, and adds Victory Ranch Golf Club. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:08 PM UTC H Kushner: Trump will be patient on deal with Iran. Kushner: Trump will be patient on deal with Iran. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC H Kushner on Iran: Positive and active conversations. Kushner on Iran: Positive and active conversations. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC L Kushner: We are not there yet on an understanding. Kushner: We are not there yet on an understanding. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC L Kushner says US-Iran talks are more robust Kushner says conversations between the US and different areas of the Iranian government are more robust than they have ever been. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC L Kushner: Conversations with some Iranians more robust than ever. Kushner: Conversations with some Iranians more robust than ever. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:04 PM UTC H Senior Iranian official says Iran shifts to full offensive policy A senior Iranian official says Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to a fully offensive one, as stocks and bonds decline amid elevated oil prices and weakening hopes for a Middle East war deal. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC M U.S. futures edge lower; WTI crude jumps 2.22% U.S. index futures are lower, with S&P 500 down 0.36%, Nasdaq 100 down 0.08%, Dow down 0.48% and Russell down 0.46%, while WTI crude rises 2.22% to 84.23. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC M Taranis (TNREF) announces critical minerals by-product findings at Thor and Ajax Taranis (TNREF) announces new critical minerals by-product findings at its Thor and Ajax mines, with no additional figures or further details provided in the alert. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC M Secretary Wright says SPR holds 300 million barrels Secretary Wright says the Strategic Petroleum Reserve still has 300 million barrels and will be at a higher level by the end of the Iran conflict than before. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC M US Energy Secretary Wright signals refinery support moves ahead US Energy Secretary Wright says the Administration will announce moves in coming days to help refiners produce more fuel. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC L US Energy Secretary says SPR remains at 300 mln barrels US Energy Secretary Wright says the Strategic Petroleum Reserve still holds 300 mln barrels and will be at a higher level by the end of the Iran conflict than before. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC H Iran and Turkey urge diplomatic solution to avoid further escalation Iran and Turkey urge a political and diplomatic solution to prevent further escalation as Hormuz disruption keeps upside risks for oil prices elevated, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:53 PM UTC H Brent Crude futures settle at $90.87, up $2.35 (2.65%) Brent Crude futures settle at $90.87/bbl, up $2.35 and 2.65% from the prior close. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC H US high-grade issuers sell $145.2 bln of debt in August US high-grade companies sold $145.2 bln of debt in August, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:46 PM UTC M Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs over WBD delay Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general to cover costs tied to the delay of its Warner Bros. Discovery merger, CNBC reports. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC L US high-grade companies sell $145.2 bln of debt in August US high-grade companies sell $145.2 bln of debt in August, according to the raw feed item. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:39 PM UTC L US blue-chip bond sales log record haul in August US corporate blue-chip bond sales log a record haul for August, according to the raw feed item. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:39 PM UTC H NYMEX gasoline Sept. futures settle at $3.2701/gal NYMEX gasoline Sept. futures settle at $3.2701 a gallon. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC M BNPL shares slip as 30-year Treasury yield hits June 2007 high Buy now pay later shares trade lower after the 30-year Treasury yield reaches its highest level since June 2007, a move the source says will likely affect lending practices for short-term, unsecured credit issuance. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC L NYMEX natural gas Sept. futures settle at $2.6900/MMBtu NYMEX natural gas Sept. futures settle at $2.6900/MMBtu. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC H NYMEX Diesel Sept. futures settle at $4.4371/gal NYMEX Diesel September futures settle at $4.4371 per gallon, according to the latest trading report. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC M NYMEX WTI Sept futures settle at $84.50, up $2.10 NYMEX WTI Crude Sept. futures settle at $84.50 a barrel, up $2.10, or 2.55%. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC L Bitcoin rises 2.55% as Ether gains 1.86% Bitcoin is up 2.55% and Ether is up 1.86% among the top crypto gainers, per the latest market update. CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC H Home Depot earnings preview centers on tariffs and comparable sales Home Depot reports second-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday, with analysts expecting about $4.73 a share on revenue near $47.2 billion and traders watching for tariff, weather and comparable-sales commentary. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:28 PM UTC L Kushner: Breakthrough in roadmap to demilitarized Gaza - Fox Kushner: Breakthrough in roadmap to demilitarized Gaza - Fox EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:26 PM UTC M Cocoa up 5.19% leads agricultural commodity gainers Agricultural commodity leaders are Cocoa (+5.19%) and Oat (+2.18%), while Rubber is the top decliner (-0.68%). COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC M Silver rises 2.02% as metals gain broadly Silver rises 2.02%, with platinum up 1.61%, lithium carbonate up 0.99% and gold up 0.91%, while silicon, aluminum alloy and iron ore CNY fall. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC H Nike turnaround takes years as Wall Street questions margins Nike’s multi-year direct-to-consumer unwind, China weakness and wholesale reset are weighing on margins, while JPMorgan cut fiscal 2027 and 2028 earnings estimates. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:19 PM UTC H Trump says he is not seeking extension of Iran MOU Trump says he is not seeking an extension of the Iran MOU, with no additional details or rationale provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC H Heating oil rises 3.73% as energy commodities advance Heating oil leads energy commodities higher with a 3.73% rise, while Brent crude oil gains 2.75% and WTI crude oil adds 2.67%; natural gas falls 1.56%. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC L GTN GTN-A - RTDNA Awards More National Edward R. Murrow Awards to Gray Media than Any Other Media Organization GTN GTN-A - RTDNA Awards More National Edward R. Murrow Awards to Gray Media than Any Other Media Organization EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC H Trump ends remarks to reporters at the White House Trump ends remarks to reporters at the White House GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC H Trump reiterates US controls of Strait of Hormuz Trump reiterates that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and repeats the idea of declaring Hormuz as US territory. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC H Trump says Iran deal won’t meet his requirements Trump says Iran is not going to make the kind of deal he thinks is necessary, without providing additional details or policy action in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC L Trump signals intent to open up the North Sea Trump says to the UK PM that he thinks the UK will “open up the North Sea.” No details, timing, or policy mechanism were supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC L HGTY - Ferrari Enzo Tops Broad Arrow’s Record-Setting $97.4 Million Debut of The Quail Auction HGTY - Ferrari Enzo Tops Broad Arrow’s Record-Setting $97.4 Million Debut of The Quail Auction RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC L Trump says U.S. can’t protect South Korea without support Trump comments on South Korea, saying the U.S. “can’t protect” if South Korea is “not there to help us,” without providing any additional figures or policy details. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC L Trump: I get along very well with South Korea. Trump: I get along very well with South Korea. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC M Trump says Kim Jong Un has responded to him Trump says North Korea's Kim Jong Un has responded to him, with no further details or catalyst supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC M Turkey foreign minister discusses Hormuz access and U.S.-Iran ceasefire Turkey’s foreign minister discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and to continue the U.S.-Iran ceasefire in a call with his Iranian counterpart, a Turkish diplomatic source said. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC L Caterpillar expands workforce initiative to Arkansas Caterpillar (CAT) expands a workforce initiative to Arkansas aimed at strengthening pathways to manufacturing careers, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC L RUM Group shares jump after strong Q2 revenue, Q3 outlook RUM Group Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM) shares rose about 10.59% to $8.25 after its latest earnings showed Q2 revenue up 61% to $40.37 million and Q3 guidance of $87 million to $93 million. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC L Trump on Oman: I don't think they behave very well. Trump on Oman: I don't think they behave very well. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC H Trump signals tougher Iran economic pressure amid possible Hormuz deal TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Trump signaled plans to hit Iran’s economy even harder after Bessent flagged new curbs, while Iran and Oman edged closer to a Hormuz deal the U.S. is unlikely to accept without restored free GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC H Target falls as investors await second-quarter earnings Wednesday Target Corp. shares trade lower on Monday as investors take profits ahead of its second-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, while softer U.S. retail sales data weighs on sentiment. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:56 PM UTC H Lululemon shares fall after Soros exits; activewear sell-off Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is down 3.71% to $115.12 as SEC 13F filings show Soros Fund Management completely dissolved its equity stake in Q2 and sector peers drag sentiment lower. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC L Datavault AI (DVLT) faces securities-fraud class-action inquiry Law Offices of Howard G. Smith encourages Datavault AI, Inc. (DVLT) shareholders to inquire about a securities fraud class action. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 05:52 PM UTC H Xi Jinping plans first U.S. state visit in 11 years Politico reports Chinese President Xi Jinping will fly into the U.S. on September 23, meet President Trump at the White House on September 24, and depart September 25, skipping the UN General Assembly. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:50 PM UTC H L3Harris CEO succession: Sam Mehta replaces Christopher Kubasik L3Harris Technologies appoints Sam Mehta as president and CEO effective immediately, with Lewis Hay III becoming Independent Chairman and other leadership changes, while it reaffirms full-year 2026 financial guidance. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC L Abbott (ABT) and NACHC launch nationwide Food for Health initiative Abbott (ABT) and NACHC have launched a nationwide Food for Health initiative aimed at making nutritious food a core part of healthcare. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC L Corn hits 12-week high as price rises to 466.75 USd/BU Corn climbs to 466.75 USd/BU, the highest since May 2026, and is up 3.72% over the past 4 weeks and 21.73% over the last 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC L Mesoblast completes dosing in Phase 3 back pain trial Mesoblast Limited says it has concluded patient dosing for its Phase 3 MSB-DR004 trial of rexlemestrocel-L in chronic low back pain linked to inflammatory degenerative disc disease. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC L OSINT analysis challenges Houthi claim near Bab el-Mandeb TradeXchange Newsdesk reports OSINT analysis disputes the Houthis’ claim of striking a Saudi military landing craft near Bab el-Mandeb, saying the vessel was the empty, maintenance-bound Amir Khan commercial ship since D GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:44 PM UTC H Financial Times cites Israeli-American differences over disarming Hamas The Financial Times, citing an Israeli official, reports Israeli-American differences regarding the possibility of disarming Hamas, with no further details or confirmation provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:44 PM UTC H Canada PM Carney says U.S. talks are delicate, not public Canada PM Mark Carney says Canada is in intense, delicate negotiations with the U.S. and will not carry out talks in public, with more detailed discussion opportunities over the next 48 hours. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC M US Energy Secretary Wright says US is playing long game on Iran US Energy Secretary Wright said the US is playing the long game on Iran, without providing additional policy details or measurable outcomes. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:39 PM UTC M US Energy Secretary Wright says Middle East oil flow not fully restored US Energy Secretary Wright says oil flow in the Middle East is not fully back to full levels. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:39 PM UTC L U.S. Central Appalachian coal prices steady at $81.00/ton U.S. Central Appalachian coal prices were unchanged at $81.00/ton for the week ending Aug. 14, while Northern Appalachian prices were also unchanged at $70.25/ton. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC H Anthropic revenue jumps 14x; AI stock flows strengthen Anthropic’s revenue increased 14x in Q2 from a year ago to $11.5B, while the piece also flags a Chinese AI system targeting Nvidia’s CUDA moat and mixed early money flows in major tech names. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC L Tutor Perini awarded U.S. Coast Guard St. Petersburg infrastructure contract Tutor Perini was awarded a U.S. Coast Guard infrastructure contract for St. Petersburg, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 05:34 PM UTC L Trump Live Link Trump Live Link GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC L Trump Greets Lifeguard Williams Trump Greets Lifeguard Williams GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC L Trump Greets Lifeguard Ryder Williams - WATCH LIVE Trump Greets Lifeguard Ryder Williams - WATCH LIVE GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC M Exxon Mobil shares hit 12-week high at $161.68 Exxon Mobil shares rise to $161.68, the highest since May 2026, after gaining 8.94% over the past 4 weeks and 51.44% over the last 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC L XAI HIT WITH NEW CSAM LAWSUIT OVER GROK -SM XAI HIT WITH NEW CSAM LAWSUIT OVER GROK -SM REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 05:27 PM UTC H Chevron reports oil and gas condensate discovery offshore Angola Chevron says its Cabinda Gulf Oil Company subsidiary confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0 offshore Angola. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:27 PM UTC L Canada’s PM Carney says next 48 hours bring negotiation detail Canada’s Prime Minister Carney says he expects opportunities over the next 48 hours to discuss negotiations in more detail. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC L STLA - Dodge Drops New Red Oxide Exterior Color for 2027 Charger Lineup After Woodward Dream Cruise Debut STLA - Dodge Drops New Red Oxide Exterior Color for 2027 Charger Lineup After Woodward Dream Cruise Debut EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC H US gasoline futures jump above $3.20 amid stalled Middle East talks US gasoline futures trade above $3.20 per gallon at a three-week high, while the average US pump price reaches $4.06, as Middle East talks stall and refinery disruptions tighten supply. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:22 PM UTC H US Energy Secretary Wright cites 8–9 million bpd oil output US Energy Secretary Wright, commenting on US military efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, says the US is bringing out 8 or 9 million barrels of oil per day. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC M Canada PM Carney signals further negotiation discussions in 48 hours Canada’s PM Mark Carney says there will be opportunities over the next 48 hours to discuss the negotiations in more detail as talks move forward. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC H Canada’s PM Carney expects call with Trump before Aug. 19 tariffs Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to speak with U.S. President Trump before the August 19 tariffs deadline, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC M US Energy Secretary Wright says Hormuz traffic escort will improve US Energy Secretary Wright says the US will continue improving the escorting of Hormuz traffic, indicating an ongoing focus on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC L HDB - HDFC Bank Limited Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Deceptive Interest Payments and Approximately 4% Stock Decline - Investors M HDB - HDFC Bank Limited Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Deceptive Interest Payments and Approximately 4% Stock Decline - Investors May Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC H U.S. stocks drift lower as New York Fed index jumps U.S. stocks were mostly lower by midday Monday, while the New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Index rose to 20.6 in August from 15.6, above the 11 consensus. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:04 PM UTC L AMP - Experienced Advisory Team With $160 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology, Advisory Program and Cultu AMP - Experienced Advisory Team With $160 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology, Advisory Program and Culture EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC L SENIOR GAS TRADER TIM SMALL EXITS ENERGY TRANSFER AFTER 23 YEAR SENIOR GAS TRADER TIM SMALL EXITS ENERGY TRANSFER AFTER 23 YEAR ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC H White House confirms Xi visit on Sept. 24 The White House confirms Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States is scheduled for Sept. 24, according to Politico. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC H Xi set to fly into US late Sept. 23, depart Sept. 25 Politico reports Xi will fly into the US in late September 23 and depart on Sept. 25, with no additional details provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC H White House confirms Xi visit on September 24 The White House confirms China President Xi’s visit is scheduled for September 24, according to Politico ( Pro). GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC M Xi set to travel to the US in late September Politico says China’s President Xi is set to fly to the US late Sept. 23 and leave Sept. 25. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC L Fitch says US corporate default rates stay flat in July Fitch Ratings reports US corporate default rates stay broadly flat in July, while noting that default volume is set to build. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC L JetBlue downgraded to Neutral amid Strait of Hormuz risk Seaport Research Partners downgraded JetBlue (JBLU) from Buy to Neutral, citing balance-sheet risk shifting “to the front burner” as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and US-Iran tensions keep jet fuel volatile. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC H Trump considers nuclear options amid Iran ceasefire expiry TradeXchange Newsdesk reports that Trump is weighing nuclear options against Iran as a ceasefire is set to expire, citing The Telegraph. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC L AWK - American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Proudly Support United Way Organizations through State Strategic Impact AWK - American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Proudly Support United Way Organizations through State Strategic Impact Grants EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC M Ottawa to guarantee funding for Gull Island power project Prime Minister Carney says Ottawa will guarantee funding for the proposed Gull Island power project, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without specifying size, timeline, or program details. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC M European stocks slip as energy prices and yields weigh European stocks close marginally lower as sustained energy-price rises and higher yields add macro headwinds; Euro STOXX 50 -0.1% to 6,530 and STOXX Europe 600 -0.2% to 656. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC L Brookfield Property Partners declares quarterly dividends on listed preferred units Brookfield Property Partners (BN) declares quarterly dividends on its listed preferred units, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC L Mark Walter, Todd Boehly in talks to sell Chelsea stakes Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are in talks to sell stakes in Chelsea, according to the Financial Times. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC M Jones served as sole book-running manager for Vogenx IPO VOGX reports that Jones served as the sole book-running manager for Vogenx’s $81.3 million initial public offering. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC H US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude stocks fall to 293.4 mln US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil stocks fell by about 5.3 mln barrels to 293.4 mln barrels last week, the lowest since 1982. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC