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Live NewsArchive2026-08-17

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Page 8

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H U.S. stock futures mixed as Fed hike odds fall to 30.6% U.S. stock futures are mixed Monday, with Dow futures lower and S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures higher, as FedWatch pricing puts a September rate hike at 30.6%. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC L China Automotive Systems adds another national “Green Factory” China Automotive Systems (CAAS) says it is adding another national “Green Factory” to its manufacturing development, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L NWSA NWS NWSA - Realtor.com® July Rent Report: Renting a Starter Home Costs Less Than Buying in All 50 Largest U.S. Metros, but the Gap Is N NWSA NWS NWSA - Realtor.com® July Rent Report: Renting a Starter Home Costs Less Than Buying in All 50 Largest U.S. Metros, but the Gap Is Narrowing EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Dingdong (DDL) schedules Q2 2026 results for Aug. 20, 2026 Dingdong (DDL) will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 20, 2026, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Centene (CNC) announces planned CFO transition Centene (CNC) announces a planned Chief Financial Officer transition, with TradeXchange Newsdesk providing only the transition notice and no additional details. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Guardian Metal Resources announces warrant exercise Guardian Metal Resources PLC announces a warrant exercise involving GMTLF, with no catalyst or size of the exercise supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L LexinFintech (LX) to Report Q2 2026 Unaudited Results Aug. 31, 2026 LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX) will report its second quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on August 31, 2026 (Beijing time). EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Banyan Gold reports 13.03 g/t Au over 14.2m at Powerline North Banyan Gold (BYAGF) reports an intersection of 13.03 g/t gold over 14.2m at Powerline North, AurMac, Yukon, Canada, but no additional catalyst or context was supplied. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M NuRAN Wireless announces Nasdaq listing and US$5M West Africa project kickoff NuRAN Wireless says it is listed on Nasdaq and has kicked off a US$5M West African project for a state-owned mobile operator. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M TTM Technologies plans acquisition of Epiq Solutions TTM Technologies, Inc. says it continues its global growth strategy via a planned acquisition of Epiq Solutions, aiming to enhance its technologically differentiated market offerings. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Evolution Metals & Technologies reports Q2 2026 results, issues corporate update Evolution Metals & Technologies (EMAT) reports its second quarter 2026 financial results and provides a corporate update, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L TSQ - Townsquare Announces Strategic Digital Advertising Partnership with Midlands Media Group TSQ - Townsquare Announces Strategic Digital Advertising Partnership with Midlands Media Group EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M Equinox Gold gets positive ROD for South Railroad project Equinox Gold (EQX) receives a positive Record of Decision for its South Railroad, described as a significant permitting milestone for the company’s next North American growth project. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M WSJ: Iran hardliners reportedly plan to expand war WSJ reports that on August 16 Iran’s hardliners used the period after the U.S. MoU to lay plans for expanding the war; no other event details were supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC H Bank of America launches Frontier AI tracker on models, costs Bank of America launched a Frontier AI tracker covering model intelligence rankings, usage, token pricing, GPU rental and memory costs across the AI stack. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC H South African rand holds firm near 16.2 per USD The South African rand trades around 16.2 per US dollar near its highest since early March, supported by a weaker dollar and precious-metals gains tied to easing Fed rate-hike bets. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L EP - Empire Petroleum Marks Strategic Milestone With Successful 21,006-Foot Well in the Western Haynesville in Texas to Accelerate Revenue D EP - Empire Petroleum Marks Strategic Milestone With Successful 21,006-Foot Well in the Western Haynesville in Texas to Accelerate Revenue Development EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC M ArcelorMittal confirms Kryvih Rih missile strike, injures 13 ArcelorMittal confirmed its Kryvih Rih operation suffered a missile strike, injuring 13 employees and contractors and killing two employees, according to Alpaca Benzinga Live. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC M Moody’s Zandi warns Trump immigration policy may hit labor market Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi says President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are contributing to higher unemployment among American workers and could have immediate stagflationary effects on labor markets. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L SHELL (SHEL) executes transaction in own shares Shell (SHEL) announces a transaction in its own shares, with the specific details not provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC H AstraZeneca discontinues eVOLVE-Lung02 Phase 3 trial for futility AZN is discontinuing the eVOLVE-Lung02 Phase 3 trial after the IDMC concluded it was unlikely to meet either dual primary endpoint. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC L Empire Petroleum reports second-quarter 2026 results, provides operational update Empire Petroleum (EP) reports financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and provides an operational update, with no figures or guidance details included in the feed. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:34 AM UTC H Euro rises near $1.160 on shifting rate expectations The euro strengthens to around $1.160, its highest level in two months, as markets reduce bets on a Fed rate increase this year and price an 84% probability of an ECB 25-bps hike in September. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC L SLV GLD green pm SLV GLD green pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L USO up pm USO up pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L UNG down pm UNG down pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L TLT falls in afternoon trading TLT is lower in the afternoon session, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no magnitude, level, or catalyst provided. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L KWEB red pm KWEB red pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L IBIT etf up pm IBIT etf up pm EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L US MARKET FUTURES US MARKET FUTURES EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC H Amazon stock: Morgan Stanley outlines bull vs base AWS path Morgan Stanley reiterates a $335 base price target and a $500 bull case for Amazon, arguing AWS could reach $1 trillion in annual revenue over 8-10 years and citing 2Q26 commentary on AI and compute capacity needs. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC L PayPal (PYPL) Piper Sandler raises target to $59 Piper Sandler raises its PayPal target price to $59 from $42, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC L D.A. Davidson raises Harley-Davidson target price to $33 D.A. Davidson raised its Harley-Davidson target price to $33 from $30, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no other details provided. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Hilbert Group publishes KPIs for July 2026 Hilbert Group publishes its KPIs for July 2026 under the listing reference HILB-B 999, with no additional figures or narrative provided. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Indivior, Supernus announce proposed all-stock merger Indivior and Supernus say they will combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger of equals, with expected annual cost synergies of $125 million. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC M FNV: Jefferies raises Franco-Nevada target to $256 from $230 Jefferies raises its Franco-Nevada (FNV) target price to $256 from $230, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Chevron: Jefferies raises price target to $233 from $216 Jefferies raises its Chevron target price to $233 from $216, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Jefferies raises Honeywell target price to $255 from $240 Jefferies raises Honeywell target price to $255 from $240, according to the wire alert. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Marathon Petroleum: MPC Jefferies lifts target price to $413 MPC Jefferies raises its Marathon Petroleum target price to $413 from $335, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC L Okta upgraded to overweight at Wells Fargo; price target $180 TradeXchange reports Wells Fargo upgraded Okta to overweight and set a price target of $180. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC L SoFi Technologies gets Piper Sandler Overweight, $22 target Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley initiated coverage of SoFi Technologies with an Overweight rating and a $22 price target, describing it as a high-growth personal finance story. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC L Mobileye upgraded at Berenberg to Buy from Hold Berenberg upgrades Mobileye (MBLY) to Buy from Hold and raises its price target to $11.00, citing an overcorrection after CEO Amnon Shashua’s resignation and improving product-cycle momentum. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC H FXI China to accelerate implementing new policy financing tools FXI China says it will accelerate implementing new policy financing tools, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional details provided on timing or scale. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Rothschild Redburn upgrades Apple to Buy; PT $400 Rothschild Redburn upgrades Apple to Buy and sets a $400 price target, citing a large installed base (2.55 billion devices) and high-margin Services, while flagging AI-related disintermediation risks. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Top Ten % Gainers Premarket: IPST +197.71% IVF +140.79% APH +101.60% SLE +79.00% TRUG +56.78% MYSZ +51.17% XPON +27.74% FIEE +21.99% NNNN +1 Top Ten % Gainers Premarket: IPST +197.71% IVF +140.79% APH +101.60% SLE +79.00% TRUG +56.78% MYSZ +51.17% XPON +27.74% FIEE +21.99% NNNN +19.79% SRTS +18.18% EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC L BUZZ HPC signs ~$350M five-year AI cloud GPU deal BUZZ HPC, a unit of HIVE, signs a five-year GPU cloud services agreement for ~$350M total contract value and ~$70M in annualized revenue, lifting annualized revenue to ~$180M with ~$145M contracted ARR through Q4 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC M YSS rating reiterated Neutral at JPM; price target cut to 17 from 38 JPM reiterates a Neutral stance on YSS while lowering its price target to 17 from 38, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC H Traffic halts in Strait of Hormuz as 60-day US-Iran ceasefire expires TradeXchange Newsdesk reports traffic halts in the Strait of Hormuz as a 60-day US-Iran ceasefire expires today. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L Premarket Movers DOWN Premarket Movers DOWN EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC L Premarket Movers UP Premarket Movers UP EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC L PFSA and YYAI announce reverse stock splits for Aug 17 PFSA will conduct a 1-for-4 reverse stock split and YYAI will conduct a 1-for-20 reverse stock split on Monday, Aug 17, per TradeXchange. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC L Cboe VIX at 14.96 The Cboe VIX is quoted at 14.96, reflecting prevailing options-implied volatility levels in the VIX index. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC L US dollar index DXY trades at 99.41 The US dollar index (DXY) is quoted at 99.41. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC L OVERNIGHT MARKETS ASIA OVERNIGHT MARKETS ASIA EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC M Crude oil holds above $82 as Strait of Hormuz risk rises Crude oil holds above $82 a barrel on Monday as investors weigh uncertain US-Iran conflict risk, slower Strait of Hormuz shipping, and limited hope for a swift resolution. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 09:04 AM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:03 AM UTC L Economic calendar and Fed speakers set for Aug 17 TradeXchange Newsdesk publishes the economic calendar and Fed speaker schedule for Monday, Aug 17, but provides no specific data releases or speaker details in the feed. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC L Good Morning All From The for Monday Aug 17 Good Morning All From The TRADEXCHANGE for Monday Aug 17 EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC L Vipshop (VIPS) to Announce Q2 2026 Financial Results on August 25, 2026 Vipshop (VIPS) will announce its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 25, 2026, according to a company release notice. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC M Sterling tops $1.355, near 3-month high ahead of UK data The British pound strengthens to around $1.355, its highest level in more than three months, as markets position ahead of UK labour-market figures Tuesday and inflation data Wednesday. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L Swiss franc rises 0.53% as dollar index slips The Swiss franc leads major currencies higher by 0.53%, while the Dollar Index falls 0.25% and the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, euro, sterling and yen also gain. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L 36Kr Holdings to Report 2026 First Half Results on Aug. 20 36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) says it will report 2026 first-half financial results on Thursday, August 20, 2026. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L HIVE Digital Technologies rises after five-year GPU cloud deal HIVE Digital Technologies said its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing signed a five-year GPU cloud services agreement with an investment-grade enterprise customer, while first-quarter losses and sales missed cons EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC L ING: The EUR ING: The EUR FX | Aug 17, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC L ING: The GBP ING: The GBP FX | Aug 17, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC L Credit Ágricole: FX Positions Credit Ágricole: FX Positions FX | Aug 17, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC H Cocoa futures rise toward $5,800/ton on weaker dollar Cocoa futures climb toward $5,800 per tonne, with support from a weaker US dollar and falling inventories, while concerns about the 2026/27 crop outlook add upward pressure. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC L Europe Sentiment: Anthropic Bolsters AI Optimism Europe Sentiment: Anthropic Bolsters AI Optimism EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC L China FX regulator: Banks net buy $18.3bn forex in July China’s FX regulator says commercial banks bought net $18.3 billion of forex in July, down from net $56.6 billion in June. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC M China commercial banks buy net $289.4 billion FX Jan–July China’s FX regulator says commercial banks acquired net $289.4 billion of foreign exchange during Jan–July. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC L Ether rises 1.01% in modest crypto trading Ether leads today’s crypto moves with a 1.01% gain, while the broader market shows modest daily changes and no catalyst was supplied. CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L SENGF 2386 - SEG Announces 2026 Interim Results SENGF 2386 - SEG Announces 2026 Interim Results EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC M Asia closes mixed as Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai finish higher Asian cash markets end mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.74%, Hang Seng +1.47%, Shanghai Composite +1.41%, while ASX 200 falls 0.46%. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC M FTSE MIB opens higher near record levels The FTSE MIB rose to around 53,800 on Monday, consolidating near earlier this month record levels as technology shares led gains and Middle East developments stayed in focus. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC M Brent fluctuates as Iran-US tensions and Strait risks persist Brent crude oil fluctuated Monday, rising to $89.30 a barrel before easing to around $88.70 as markets weighed the uncertain US-Iran conflict outlook and possible supply disruptions. ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC H Rice drops 1.51% as wheat also declines Rice is down 1.51% and wheat is lower by 0.52%, while oats lead gains with a 0.78% increase among agricultural commodity movers. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC M Silicon slips 1.43% as silver, copper, gold rise Commodities trade mixed with Silicon down 1.43% and Iron Ore CNY down 0.77%, while Silver rises 1.42%, Lithium Carbonate up 0.99%, Copper up 0.92%, and Gold up 0.57%. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC H CAC 40 trades little changed amid Fed-rate-hike repricing France’s CAC 40 stays little changed around 8,641 on Monday as markets price roughly a 67% probability of a Fed pause and weigh upcoming ECB meeting accounts. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC M Allegiant expands spring travel with nine new nonstop routes Allegiant (ALGT) announces nine new nonstop routes, expanding its spring travel options, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Natural gas drops 3.32% as crude oil WTI falls 0.53% Natural gas declines 3.32% and Crude Oil WTI is down 0.53%, while gains are led by Natural Gas UK (+0.91%), Natural Gas EU (+0.65%) and Brent Crude Oil (+0.06%). COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC L UP Fintech Holding (TIGR) to Report Q2 2026 Results Aug. 26, 2026 UP Fintech Holding Limited (TIGR) says it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 26, 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC M DAX trades near record highs as tech leads gains The DAX 40 is little changed around 26,440, holding close to record highs on Monday as tech stocks lead, with Infineon up 2.1% and Siemens Energy up 1.8%. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC H Soybean futures rally near $11.8 on Chinese demand Soybean futures rose above $11.8 per bushel to nearly a three-week high, supported by firm Chinese demand alongside USDA’s 2026 production estimate increase and a reduced yield outlook. COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC M FTSE 100 rebounds as copper and gold lift miners The FTSE 100 opens higher as mining shares gain, with copper prices boosting Antofagasta, Anglo American and Glencore, while gold lifts Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining, amid cautious geopolitical focus on the Strait of Ho EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC M European stocks open higher as Stoxx 50 near records European equities rise at the start of the week, with the Stoxx 50 up around 0.3% and the Stoxx 600 up about 0.2% near peak levels amid calmer energy and shifting Fed-hike expectations. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:38 AM UTC H China NBS says solid conditions support annual growth target China’s National Bureau of Statistics says the country has solid conditions to achieve its annual growth target. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:37 AM UTC M Iran says talks with Oman are prolonged by complex issues Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says talks with Oman are long because the subject is complex, multiple actors are involved, and some countries are seeking to undermine the process. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC L iRhythm Technologies insider fiduciary-duty breach claim raised TradeXchange Newsdesk flags a question about whether iRhythm Technologies, Inc. insiders breached fiduciary duties to shareholders, citing no specific details, figures, or timeline in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC L MDB - Did MongoDB, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? MDB - Did MongoDB, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC M Iran says US-Islamabad MOU lacks 60-day deadline Iran states an Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the US does not have a 60-day deadline. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC L WBTN - Did WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? WBTN - Did WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L DAX opens 0.03% higher; Infineon, Siemens Energy lead The DAX Index is up 9 points, or 0.03%, on Monday, with Infineon (+2.25%), Siemens Energy (+1.95%) and Rheinmetall (+1.50%) among top gainers. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L FUN - Six Flags raises the fear factor in 2026 with largest-ever lineup of horror franchises and immersive haunted attractions at North Amer FUN - Six Flags raises the fear factor in 2026 with largest-ever lineup of horror franchises and immersive haunted attractions at North America's biggest Halloween party EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC M European session: S&P 500 futures rise, WTI crude falls European session trading shows S&P 500 futures up 0.12%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.41%, the dollar index down 0.28%, and WTI crude down 0.91% at 81.65. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L CAC 40 opens slightly lower; Eurofins and Saint-Gobain lead declines The CAC 40 Index opens 0.02% lower, dropping 1 point, with Eurofins Scientific SE (-2.07%), Saint-Gobain (-1.12%) and Danone (-1.07%) among the weakest performers. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC H Rebel Creamery files Chapter 11 after $23.785 million judgment Rebel Creamery seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah after a federal trade-dress ruling awarded Van Leeuwen Ice Cream $23.785 million and ordered Rebel to redesign its packaging. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:29 AM UTC L EXTR - Did Extreme Networks, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EXTR - Did Extreme Networks, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC L Offshore yuan holds near Feb 2023 highs as USD cools The offshore yuan steadies around 6.73 per dollar on Monday, hovering near its strongest level since February 2023 as the US dollar weakens amid underwhelming Chinese and softer US data. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:22 AM UTC L Perpetua Resources (PPTA) faces fiduciary-duty breach allegation TradeXchange Newsdesk flags a question over whether Perpetua Resources Corp. insiders breached fiduciary duties to shareholders, but provides no specific legal filing, claims, or details. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:19 AM UTC M OceanaGold (OGC) announces acquisition of Ausgold OceanaGold (OGC) announces an acquisition of Ausgold, according to the provided TradeXchange Newsdesk item. MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L Dollar Index (DXY) slides to 9-week low at 99.40 The Dollar Index (DXY) falls to 99.40, its lowest level since June 2026, after losing 1.52% over the past four weeks and gaining 1.27% over the past 12 months. FX | Aug 17, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC M Shanghai Composite Index closes up 1.43% at 3,983 The Shanghai Composite Index gained 56 points, or 1.43%, on Monday to close at 3,983 points, with top gainers including Sanan Optoelectron, China Molybdenum, and Aluminum Corporation of China. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L CMCL director shareholding notification filed by Caledonia Mining Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) issues a director shareholding notification, with TradeXchange Newsdesk providing the filing update. REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 07:15 AM UTC H FFAI CEO YT Jia shares weekly update citing record Q2 revenue Faraday Future founder and Global CEO YT Jia shares a weekly investor update citing record Q2 revenue, EAI Robotics moving into positive gross-margin volume growth, and accelerated debt reduction; no other figures were p EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC L HM Exploration starts borehole and surface EM surveys at Lewis Pilley HM Exploration commences borehole and surface EM surveys at Lewis Pilley, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional figures or rationale provided. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC H China new home prices fall 3.2% year-on-year China’s new house prices on a year-on-year basis come in at -3.2%, versus a previous -3.3% and with no forecast provided. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC M S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rise; EUR/USD up, WTI slips European session snapshot shows S&P 500 futures up 0.19% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.59%, while EUR/USD is up 0.22% and WTI is down 0.66%. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC L Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, AUD, CHF, EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, USD - Weakest Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, AUD, CHF, EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, USD - Weakest FX | Aug 17, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC M Shein reportedly eyes ~$25 billion Hong Kong IPO valuation Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is reported to be eyeing an around $25 billion valuation for a Hong Kong IPO, according to Reuters (TradeXchange Newsdesk relay). MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M Oslo Bors All-Share hits record high at 2473.00 Norway Stock Market Index (Oslo Bors All-Share) rises to an all-time high of 2473.00 points, up 7.23% over four weeks and 31.38% over 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L TMDX - Did TransMedics Group, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? TMDX - Did TransMedics Group, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L ELF - Did e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? ELF - Did e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders? EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC H China industrial output growth slows to 4.5% YoY China’s industrial output rises 4.5% YoY, below the 5% forecast and easing from the prior 5.3% reading. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC L China retail sales growth prints 0.6% YoY China’s retail sales rose 0.6% year over year, versus a 1.5% forecast and 1.0% prior reading. EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M China unemployment rate prints 5.2% versus 5.0% prior China’s unemployment rate came in at 5.200%, above the 5.1% forecast and the 5.000% prior. MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC