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Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Page 5

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L TSSI - TSS to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences TSSI - TSS to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M S&P 500 futures slip; Nasdaq 100 gains; EUR/USD firms US index futures point to S&P 500 down 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.17%, while EUR/USD rises 0.24% and WTI climbs 0.8% to 83.06. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L NXNT - Nexscient Releases 2026 Letter to Shareholders NXNT - Nexscient Releases 2026 Letter to Shareholders EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L GRML Greenland Mines completes Skaergaard bathymetric survey Greenland Mines (GRML) says it has completed a bathymetric survey and concluded initial metallurgical core drilling at its Skaergaard project. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L KAZR acquires two Nevada gold and silver mineral properties Skyline Builders Group Holding (KAZR) acquires two highly prospective gold and silver mineral properties in Nevada, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L VIP - Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Publishes Investor Presentation Highlighting its Pivot to a New Growth Platform VIP - Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Publishes Investor Presentation Highlighting its Pivot to a New Growth Platform EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L AIMD AIMDW - Ainos Unveils Next-Generation AI Nose, Advancing the Infrastructure for Chemical Intelligence AIMD AIMDW - Ainos Unveils Next-Generation AI Nose, Advancing the Infrastructure for Chemical Intelligence EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M COBA receives $375 million US EXIM Bank letter of interest Chilean Cobalt Corp. (COBA) says it has received a new USD $375 million letter of interest from the US EXIM Bank, with no further deal terms supplied in the announcement. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Prairie Operating reports Q2 revenue up 45% and updates guidance Prairie Operating says Q2 2026 total revenue rose 45% to $98.9 million, oil revenue was $93.5 million, and it raised 2026 production guidance to 23,000 to 25,000 BOE per day. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Fortinet to acquire Virtue AI to advance continuous AI protection Fortinet (FTNT) advances continuous AI protection through its acquisition of Virtue AI, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk update. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L MKS Inc. (MKSI) Wins 2026 Zhen Ding Awards MKS Inc. (MKSI) says it earns 2026 Zhen Ding Technology Group Distinguished Contribution Awards for Service Excellence and Technology Innovation. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Norsemont appoints Ariel Tepperman to its board Norsemont appoints Ariel Tepperman to its board, according to the provided notice; no other details such as term, role, or timing were supplied. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L AVGO - VMware Explore 2026 Brings Technical Sessions, Labs and Certs to IT Practitioners, Arming them for the Private AI Cloud Era - Click F AVGO - VMware Explore 2026 Brings Technical Sessions, Labs and Certs to IT Practitioners, Arming them for the Private AI Cloud Era EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L C3is Inc. (CISS) announces reverse stock split C3is Inc. (CISS) announces a reverse stock split, with no split ratio, effective date, or other terms provided in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Interlink Electronics to participate in Lytham Partners investor summit Aug. 18, 2026 Interlink Electronics says it will participate in the Lytham Partners 2026 Consumer & Technology Investor Summit on August 18, 2026. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Effective Fed Funds Rate stays at 3.63% on August 14 The effective Fed funds rate is 3.63% on August 14, unchanged from 3.63% on August 13, according to the reported update. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC H IRGC spokesman dismisses Trump claim of behind-the-scenes talks An IRGC spokesman says President Trump’s claim about behind-the-scenes talks with the IRGC is “illusions stemming from defeat.” GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC H US Sentiment: Geopolitics vs AI Demand, A Classic Tug of War US Sentiment: Geopolitics vs AI Demand, A Classic Tug of War GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L Gray announces private offering of senior secured first lien notes Gray announces a private offering of senior secured first lien notes, with no size, pricing or use-of-proceeds details supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Canadian CPI lifts rates debate as TSX futures slip Canadian TSX futures edge lower as CPI rose 3.0% versus 2.9% forecasts and core measures also ticked higher, while Middle East tensions and higher oil prices weigh on financials. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC H Blackstone PC Fund trades near BENCHMARK 5Y +230 area Blackstone PC Fund is quoted near the BENCHMARK 5Y +230 area, with the feed providing no trade size, yield/price basis, or additional catalyst. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L SNOW: Uniphore launches marketing AI product update SNOW is included in a NYSE content update noting Uniphore has launched new marketing AI, with no additional financial figures, guidance, or magnitude supplied. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L OPENAI'S BROCKMAN BRUSHES OFF CONCERNS ABOUT LEADERSHIP CHANGES — CNBC OPENAI'S BROCKMAN BRUSHES OFF CONCERNS ABOUT LEADERSHIP CHANGES — CNBC EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Universal Health Services completes Talkspace acquisition Universal Health Services, Inc. completes its acquisition of Talkspace, Inc., according to the provided TradeXchange Newsdesk notice. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Artelo Biosciences receives USPTO notice of allowance for lead drug Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) says it receives a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its lead investigational drug currently in two Phase 2 studies. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H OmniAb lifts FY26 cash guidance; signs Eli Lilly ion-channel deal OmniAb shares rise after the company revised its FY26 Cash and Cash Equivalent guidance above prior expectations and announced a global collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly for a new ion channel program. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC M NVIDIA: OPENAI TO BE CUSTOMER FOR 8-IT GW FROM OHIO CAMPUS NVIDIA: OPENAI TO BE CUSTOMER FOR 8-IT GW FROM OHIO CAMPUS EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC H NVIDIA says OpenAI commitments equal roughly $600B compute through 2030 NVIDIA Corp states that OpenAI commitments represent roughly $600 billion of NVIDIA compute through 2030. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC L LAC files S-3ASR for 72,553,609 common shares offered by selling shareholder LAC filed a Form S-3ASR covering the offering of 72,553,609 common shares by the selling shareholder, per the company’s disclosure. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC L Avient, Newmarket, New Pacific flagged as overbought Avient (AVNT), Newmarket (NEU), and New Pacific Metals (NEWP) are listed as major overbought materials stocks, with RSI readings of 75.4, 80.6, and 80 plus recent gains and 52-week highs cited. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L NTHI - NTHI’s Nasdaq Advantage Takes on New Meaning After Its Breakthrough Phase 2a Results NTHI - NTHI’s Nasdaq Advantage Takes on New Meaning After Its Breakthrough Phase 2a Results EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L AIMN - AimwellBio Secures Patented Behavioral AI Portfolio Backed by Oxford Science and Sanofi Pilot; Inventor Dr. Chris A. Jones Joins Boar AIMN - AimwellBio Secures Patented Behavioral AI Portfolio Backed by Oxford Science and Sanofi Pilot; Inventor Dr. Chris A. Jones Joins Board of Advisors EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC M NVIDIA: OpenAI will pay the lease. NVIDIA: OpenAI will pay the lease. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC H Russian ruble hits 16-month low near 87.09 per USD The Russian ruble trades at 87.09 against the USD, its lowest since April 2025, after the US dollar/ruble rose 8.19% over four weeks and 5.92% over 12 months. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC L Barclays hires Mike Joo as co-chief executive of investment bank Barclays has hired Mike Joo, previously one of Bank of America’s most senior bankers, to serve as co-chief executive of its investment bank, according to FT. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC M Nvidia says each AI factory generation could imply $150B-$200B revenue Nvidia says each generation of its AI factory systems deployed at Ports-Pike could represent about 1.5 million Nvidia GPUs, or about $150 billion to $200 billion in Nvidia revenue. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC M OpenAI commits to large-scale NVIDIA AI infrastructure by 2030 OpenAI commits to large-scale deployment of NVIDIA AI infrastructure by 2030, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC H OpenAI commits to substantial Nvidia AI infrastructure deployments through 2030 Nvidia says OpenAI is committed to substantial deployments of Nvidia AI infrastructure through 2030, per the company’s disclosed commitment. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC L *OPENAI: PUTTING MODELS TO WORK DEFENDING INFRASTRUCTURE *OPENAI: PUTTING MODELS TO WORK DEFENDING INFRASTRUCTURE EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC L US MARKET FUTURES US MARKET FUTURES EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC L BMNR holds 5,815,164 ETH, with 4.8% of supply staked BMNR now holds 5,815,164 ETH, representing 4.8% of supply, after adding 9,926 tokens last week, with 5,067,309 ETH staked. CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC L OpenAI: We are investing significantly in security controls. OpenAI: We are investing significantly in security controls. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC L DUOT vol pm DUOT vol pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC L OpenAI: Using models to help secure code. OpenAI: Using models to help secure code. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC L IRGC will decisively crush any threat or aggression - Tasnim news. IRGC will decisively crush any threat or aggression - Tasnim news. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC L Mizuho raises Amylyx target to $30, keeps Outperform Mizuho analyst Graig Suvannavejh raised Amylyx's price target to $30 from $24 and kept an Outperform rating after the Q2 report, citing updated launch pricing assumptions for avexitide. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC L European session: Nasdaq futures lead as dollar softens In the European session, Nasdaq futures rise 0.45% and S&P futures gain 0.12% while the Dollar Index falls 0.22% and EUR/USD rises 0.18%. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC L NVIDIA data center operator SB Energy leases facility to OpenAI SB Energy will operate a data center under a 20-year lease to OpenAI, with NVIDIA identified in the alert, but no financial terms or specific operational details were provided. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC L NVIDIA, SB Energy and SoftBank plan 10 GW energy buildout SB Energy and SoftBank plan to build 10 GW of energy and invest $4.20 bln in grid infrastructure, in a deal context that includes NVIDIA Corp. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC H Rocket Lab selected by Viasat to build GEO satellite Rocket Lab (RKLB) says Viasat selected it to build a GEO satellite for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC L CSAI - Cloudastructure Appoints Nile Coates as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Commercial Growth Across Enterprise Markets - Click For R CSAI - Cloudastructure Appoints Nile Coates as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Commercial Growth Across Enterprise Markets EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC M NVIDIA secures 4.25 IT-GW at SB energy Ohio campus. NVIDIA secures 4.25 IT-GW at SB energy Ohio campus. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC H NVIDIA to invest $1.50 bln in SB Energy NVIDIA Corp says it will invest $1.50 bln in SB Energy, with no further details or catalyst provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC M NVIDIA GUARANTEES SB ENERGY'S PORTS-PIKE TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS IN OHIO TO EXCLUSIVELY HOST NVIDIA AI COMPUTE NVIDIA GUARANTEES SB ENERGY'S PORTS-PIKE TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS IN OHIO TO EXCLUSIVELY HOST NVIDIA AI COMPUTE EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC L ONON Co-CEO buys $2M in company stock ONON’s Co-CEO purchases $2M in company stock, according to the provided alert. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC M ACCS director and CEO Brian Balbirnie reports 10,000-share transaction ACCS Inc. Form 4P reports Director and CEO Brian Balbirnie in a 10,000-share transaction at $4.95, with $49,500 stated in the filing. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC M NVIDIA guarantees SB Energy PORTS-Pike Ohio site exclusive AI compute NVIDIA says it guarantees SB Energy’s PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to exclusively host NVIDIA AI compute. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC H OSI Systems wins $200m CBP IDIQ for relocatable inspection systems OSI Systems was awarded a $200 million IDIQ contract by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for relocatable vehicle inspection systems. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L RXO names two leaders as 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum award recipients RXO’s supply chain leadership team includes two recipients of the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ award, according to the company announcement. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Uber partners with Zipline to expand drone delivery Uber says it is partnering with Zipline to bring drone delivery to millions of Americans, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk item; no financial figures, timing, or pilot details are provided. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L Ventas releases 2025–2026 corporate sustainability report Ventas (VTR) releases its 2025–2026 Corporate Sustainability Report, with no additional findings or figures supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L PRE appoints Caroline Levy, veteran consumer analyst, as independent director Prenetics, the parent of IM8, appoints II-ranked Caroline Levy, a veteran Wall Street consumer analyst, as an independent director. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L CAAP reports July 2026 passenger traffic update Corporación América Airports S.A. (CAAP) reports July 2026 passenger traffic, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC L TRIB unit Trinovium collaborates with Echelon on liquid cooling for AI Trinity Biotech’s Trinovium subsidiary agrees to collaborate with Echelon Data Centres to develop advanced liquid cooling solutions for AI infrastructure. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L Cycurion board authorizes $500,000 share repurchase program Cycurion’s board authorizes a $500,000 share repurchase program, citing meaningful undervaluation; the raw feed provides no further buyback terms or timing details. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC M TMC USA: NOAA issues Federal Register notice for USA-B EIS NOAA publishes a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for TMC USA’s USA-B exploration license application. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H NewGenIVF completes convertible note exchange with institutional investor NewGenIVF (NIVF) says it has completed an exchange of convertible notes with an institutional investor. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC M Profound introduces new real-time interventional MRI software Profound (PROF) introduces new real-time interventional MRI software, with the company stating it is intended to enable full “TULSA Days.” EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H FingerMotion completes acquisition of 9.9% Lyken AI stake FingerMotion (FNGR) completes its acquisition of a 9.9% interest in Lyken AI Computing, according to the provided trade news. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L AMC Robotics reports second-quarter 2026 financial results AMC Robotics (AMCI) reports second-quarter 2026 financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L WRAP prices $12.0 million registered direct stock offering Wrap Technologies (WRAP) announces the pricing of a $12.0 million registered direct offering of common stock, with no further terms or use of proceeds provided in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H Canada CPI rises to 3% year over year vs 2.9% forecast Canadian CPI YoY prints at 3% versus a 2.9% forecast and 2.8% prior, marking a higher-than-expected inflation reading. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L AMZE: Amaze Holdings reports Q2 2026 results and business update Amaze Holdings (AMZE) reports Second Quarter 2026 results and provides a business update, per the TradeXchange Newsdesk alert. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC L 20/20 BioLabs reports Q2 2026 results; cancer test revenue hits record 20/20 BioLabs (AIDX) reports its second quarter 2026 financial results and notes recent operational progress, stating cancer test revenue reaches a record quarterly level. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC M Canada CPI rises 0.5% month over month Canada CPI MoM came in at 0.5%, above the 0.4% forecast and following the prior -0.4% reading. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC M Cloudastructure (CSAI) reports 164% YoY subscription revenue growth Cloudastructure (CSAI) reports 164% year-over-year growth in subscription revenue for the second quarter 2026. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC H Bitmine Immersion Technologies reports ETH holdings at 5.82M tokens Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announces ETH holdings reach 5.82 million tokens and total crypto and total cash holdings of $11.4 billion. CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L DWTX - Dogwood to Host Virtual KOL Event to Discuss Halneuron® for the Treatment of Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathic Pain on September 1, 20 DWTX - Dogwood to Host Virtual KOL Event to Discuss Halneuron® for the Treatment of Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathic Pain on September 1, 2026 EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC M Canada CPI for July 2026 reported Pro reports the release of the Canadian CPI for July 2026, but provides no figures, change rates, or comparison details in the supplied feed. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H DUOT signs five-year 55 MW hosting deals with Axe Compute Duos Technologies (DUOT) signs five-year, 55 MW hosting agreements with Axe Compute, valued at over $500 million, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L The9 Limited to Report Q2 2026 Results on August 24 The9 Limited (NCTY) will report its second quarter 2026 results on August 24, 2026, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk notice. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Intelligent Bio Solutions secures ISO recertification for quality management Intelligent Bio Solutions (INBS) states it strengthens its quality management credentials through ISO recertification. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L INVO Fertility reports Q2 2026 results; revenue growth cited INVO Fertility (IVF) reports Second Quarter 2026 results highlighting revenue growth and clinic platform profitability, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Blue Dolphin (BDCO) reports Q2 2026 financial results Blue Dolphin (BDCO) reports its second quarter 2026 financial results, with the feed providing no specific figures, guidance, or comparisons. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L HomeTrust Bancshares to acquire Blue Ridge Bankshares HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB) says it expands its Virginia markets through the acquisition of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., with additional details not provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H Canada CPI median prints 2% versus 1.9% prior Canada CPI median releases at 2%, compared with a 1.9% forecast and a 1.9% prior reading. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Ever After Foods acquires Fishway to expand food production platform Ever After Foods acquires Fishway to expand its integrated food production technology platform, with PLUR identified as the related ticker and no further deal terms supplied. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L IGC Pharma reports Q2 2026 results; CALMA enrollment nears closure IGC Pharma reports Q2 2026 results and says its CALMA Alzheimer’s trial moves within six randomizations of enrollment closure. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L TOMZ - TOMI secures Ireland market approval for SteraMist TOMZ says TOMI has secured critical market approval in Ireland for SteraMist, strengthening its stated position across the European Union. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Hanmi Financial (HAFC) to Participate in Piper Sandler Non-Deal Roadshow Hanmi Financial (HAFC) will participate in a non-deal roadshow hosted by Piper Sandler, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk announcement. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Dermata Therapeutics announces $3.4M at-the-market private placement Dermata Therapeutics (DRMA) announces a $3.4 million private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, with details not provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC M Bank of Canada core CPI rises 0.2% m/m Bank of Canada reports core CPI increased 0.2% month-over-month, versus a previous 0.1% and with no forecast provided. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H Canada CPI Common rises to 2.7% from 2.6% prior Canada CPI Common prints at 2.7%, compared with the previous 2.6%, with no forecast figure provided. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H Bank of Canada core CPI rises to 2.3% YoY Bank of Canada core CPI registers 2.3% year-over-year, versus 2.1% previously; no forecast was provided in the feed. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Fiserv and Flagstar Bank announce strategic core banking relationship Fiserv and Flagstar Bank announce a strategic core banking relationship, with no additional terms or catalyst supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC L Clene (CLNN) to Present at Emerging Growth Conference Clene (CLNN) says it will present at the Emerging Growth Conference, with no additional details on topics or timing provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H NY Fed Manufacturing Index rises to 20.6 The NY Fed Manufacturing index prints at 20.6 versus a 10 forecast and 15.60 prior reading, per Pro. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC M Iran says its naval blockade timeframe will be conveyed via mediators A senior Iranian official says Iran will not wait for the U.S. to continue a naval blockade indefinitely, and that its timeframe will be conveyed to the U.S. and regional countries via mediators. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC H Iran says it will not wait on US naval blockade A senior Iranian official says Iran will not wait for the US to continue the naval blockade indefinitely, signaling a refusal to accept an open-ended maritime restriction. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC H Senior Iranian official warns of possible Hormuz escalation A senior Iranian official says all Iranian entities will be prepared to escalate tensions in the Hormuz Strait and the region if diplomacy fails. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC H The timeframe set by Iran will be conveyed to US, regional countries via mediators - Senior Iranian Official. The timeframe set by Iran will be conveyed to US, regional countries via mediators - Senior Iranian Official. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC H Iran says entities will be ready to escalate Hormuz tensions if diplomacy fails A senior Iranian official says all Iranian entities will be prepared to escalate tensions in the Hormuz Strait and the region if diplomacy fails. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L TLT hits new lows TLT trades at new lows, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional magnitude, pricing, or catalyst provided in the feed. RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H Iran sets weeks-long deadline to fully implement U.S. MOU A senior Iranian official says Iran has set a deadline of a few weeks for full implementation of the MOU by the U.S., without providing further terms or details. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H Iran sets a few-week deadline for full US MOU implementation A senior Iranian official says Iran has set a deadline of a few weeks for full implementation of an MOU by the US. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L QQQ SPY off highs QQQ SPY off highs EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L Senior Iranian official says lasting peace via pressure or mediators isn’t realistic A senior Iranian official says pressuring the US or relying on mediators to reach a lasting peace is not realistic, with no additional specifics provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L USO vol spike USO vol spike EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H Iran shifts policy to “fully offensive,” senior official tells Reuters A senior Iranian official tells Reuters that Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to a “fully offensive” one, adding that pressuring the U.S. or relying on mediators for lasting peace is not realistic. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L Cboe VIX 15.01 Cboe VIX 15.01 EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC L US dollar index (DXY) trades at 99.46 The US dollar index (DXY) is at 99.46, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC H Iran shifts policy from defensive to fully offensive: senior official A senior Iranian official says Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to a fully offensive one, with no additional details or timeline provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC M Bank of New York Mellon issues BMARK debt offering in three parts Bank of New York Mellon announces a BMARK debt offering structured in three parts, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no pricing or terms provided in the alert. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 12:25 PM UTC L On Holding AG executive files Form 4P share purchase On Holding AG reports Form 4P by Executive Officer and Co-CEO Caspar Felix P. Coppetti: 65,000 shares at $30.674 each totaling $1,993,791. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC L Ladenburg raises Ondas target to $22.75, keeps Buy Ladenburg analyst Jon Hickman raises Ondas price target to $22.75 from $21.50 and keeps a Buy rating, citing the company's accelerating revenue outlook. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC H Uber CEO flags drones accelerating Uber Eats growth Uber CEO says drones are accelerating the growth of Uber Eats, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing any figures, timeframe, or further operational details. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC L S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures inch higher; Walmart, Home Depot eye earnings US equity index futures inched higher, with AI-linked names rising, while Walmart and Home Depot trade muted ahead of their earnings this week. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC L Freight futures AM update holds flat across key routes TradeXchange’s AM update shows freight futures flat for Dry Bulk Capesize, Panamax, Tankers VLCC, and Suezmax, with no magnitude or catalyst provided. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC