Tue, Aug 18, 2026 - Page 4
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Bank of America directs $250,000 to American Red Cross
Bank of America directs $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support fire recovery, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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PII - POLARIS RZR FACTORY RACING CONQUERS VEGAS-TO-RENO WINNING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TEAM HISTORY
PII - POLARIS RZR FACTORY RACING CONQUERS VEGAS-TO-RENO WINNING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TEAM HISTORY
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC
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IWM slips 1.1% as Russell 2000 smallcaps pull back
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is down 1.1%, reflecting a modest pullback in small-cap stocks after recent record highs; no catalyst was provided.
FX | Aug 18, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC
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Saudi-linked forces attack areas in Yemen’s Taiz province
TASNIM News (via TradeXchange Newsdesk) reports that Saudi mercenaries attack areas in Yemen’s Taiz province.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC
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Globant appoints Sarab Narang CEO of glob.ai
Globant appoints Sarab Narang as CEO of glob.ai, its new AI-native tech services model.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC
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Virtu Financial shares rise on reported takeover interest
Virtu Financial (VIRT) rose 3.4% on a report of takeover interest, though traders said the identity of the potential acquirer was unknown and linked the chatter to a Betaville “uncooked” alert.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC
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Globant appoints Sarab Narang CEO of Glob. AI
Globant (GLOB) appoints Sarab Narang as CEO of Glob. AI, its new AI-native tech services model.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC
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ECC Ventures 5 Corp. signs business combination agreement with Bayrock Resources
ECC Ventures 5 Corp. enters into a business combination agreement with Bayrock Resources for a qualifying transaction, per the company filing/announcement referenced by the source.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC
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Virtu Financial trades higher on takeover speculation
VIRT is reported to be gaining amid takeover speculation, but the source provides no magnitude, timing, or specific deal details.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC
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CPSS announces $80.0 million securitization of residual interests
CPSS says it is securitizing $80.0 million of residual interests, according to a company announcement.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC
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IWM, SPY, QQQ breadth favors decliners 1.9:1 as small caps mix
Market breadth favors decliners by 1.9:1 while IWM is down -1.13%, compared with SPY at -0.60% and QQQ at -1.65%.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC
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BioMarin agrees to buy Alesta Therapeutics for ALE1 asset
BioMarin Pharmaceutical agreed to purchase Alesta Therapeutics, including the clinical-stage asset ALE1, for $275 million upfront plus up to $215 million in milestone payments and expects revised full-year 2026 guidance
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC
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Bloom Energy falls as yields rise and AI stocks weaken
Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE: BE) shares are down 10.06% at $208.81 Tuesday as higher Treasury yields and firmer oil prices pressure AI infrastructure stocks.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC
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September Silver (SLV) settles down $2.19/oz
SLV September silver settles -$2.19/oz, or -3.31%, at $64.04, per Hammerstone MarketTalk.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC
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GLD December gold settles down $53.10/oz, or -1.19%, at $4,420.60
GLD December gold settles -$53.10/oz, or -1.19%, at $4,420.60.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC
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XPO - Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
XPO - Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
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EWC, SPY: Canada-U.S. talks set for renewed meeting
Hammerstone MarketTalk, citing CBC, says Canadian and U.S. negotiators are expected to meet again ahead of a midnight tariff deadline affecting Canada-U.S. trade.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC
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Canada and U.S. negotiators expected to meet before midnight tariff deadline
CBC News reports Canadian and U.S. negotiators are expected to meet again ahead of a midnight tariff deadline, keeping talks focused on the timing of tariff implementation.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:27 PM UTC
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UKMTO: An unmanned cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles, causing damage.
UKMTO: An unmanned cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles, causing damage.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:27 PM UTC
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY trades in ~10-point range, -0.6% at 7,722
SPY holds in a roughly 10-point range over the last 2 hours and remains -0.6% at 7,722, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC
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UKMTO reports damaged unmanned cargo vessel after projectile attack
UKMTO says it received a report of an incident 40nm southeast of Al Mocha, Yemen, where an unmanned cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles and suffered damage.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC
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Unmanned cargo vessel hit by multiple unknown projectiles, UKMTO says
UKMTO reports an unmanned cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles, causing damage, with no further details provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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UKMTO reports incident 40nm southeast of Al Mocha, Yemen
UKMTO says it has received a report of an incident 40nm southeast of Al Mocha, Yemen, with no further details provided in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury into U.S. via Super League stake
Metaplanet agrees to contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash to Super League Enterprise in a deal that leaves it with about 95.7% of the renamed Superplanet Inc.
CRYPTO | Aug 18, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC
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New York Fed accepts $155 million reverse repo submitted
The New York Fed accepts $0.155B of $0.155B submitted to its reverse repo facility on Aug 18, per Hammerstone MarketTalk.
RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC
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Haemonetics signs CSL Plasma supply agreement, shares hit 52-week high
Haemonetics Corp. says it executed a non-exclusive supply agreement with CSL Plasma for NexSys PCS devices and Persona PLUS technology across CSL’s U.S. network, while leaving fiscal 2027 guidance unchanged.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC
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NewtekOne expands AI-powered client support with Glia
NewtekOne (NEWT) expands its AI-powered client support platform using Glia, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
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CORZ falls 6.7% to $18.77, fails to hold above $19.80 200DMA
CORZ drops 6.7% to $18.77 and fails to hold above its 200-day moving average at $19.80.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC
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CIFR shares fall 10% to $16.65 after failing above 200-day
CIFR shares drop 10% to $16.65 after the stock bumps up against and fails to trade above its 200-day moving average at $18.58 as data center/HPC names broadly lower.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
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SPY, USO: Iran FM rejects ceasefire proposals
Hammerstone MarketTalk reports Iran’s foreign minister rejects ceasefire proposals and says the war must end, not pause, with SPY and USO in focus.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
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Kalshi files with CFTC to list perpetual equity-index futures
Kalshi says it submitted a filing with the CFTC to list perpetual futures for equity indexes, describing them as leveraged long or short positions on stock-market benchmarks like the S&P 500 without owning underlying sha
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC
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UWMC - Deadline Approaching: UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - C
UWMC - Deadline Approaching: UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:05 PM UTC
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TRUMP: EVERYONE WILL GET ACCESS TO DEVELOP IBOGAINE TREATMENTS
TRUMP: EVERYONE WILL GET ACCESS TO DEVELOP IBOGAINE TREATMENTS
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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TRUMP: WORKING TO HASTEN IBOGAINE MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT
TRUMP: WORKING TO HASTEN IBOGAINE MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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STLA - The Desert Calls: Jeep® Brand Returns to Rebelle Rally With Veteran Driver and Jeep Gladiator Mojave
STLA - The Desert Calls: Jeep® Brand Returns to Rebelle Rally With Veteran Driver and Jeep Gladiator Mojave
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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INFL ELAN LLY NFLX - CNBC Halftime final trades
INFL ELAN LLY NFLX - CNBC Halftime final trades
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Saudi mercenaries attack areas in Yemen's Taiz province - Tasnim News
Saudi mercenaries attack areas in Yemen's Taiz province - Tasnim News
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC
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Apollo economist says AI is masking portfolio concentration
Apollo Global Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok says portfolios can look diversified across sectors and asset classes while still sharing exposure to AI, and Apollo estimates hyperscalers could approach 10% of the
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC
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Cipher Digital slides as Treasury yields pressure growth valuations
Cipher Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) shares are sliding Tuesday amid a broader pullback in high-valuation growth stocks as rising benchmark Treasury yields weigh on discount rates and financing costs.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:48 PM UTC
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serial disappointer risk (missed last 2 qtrs) in EPS reporters tonight and tomorrow morning - FLNG, WB, ANTA
serial disappointer risk (missed last 2 qtrs) in EPS reporters tonight and tomorrow morning - FLNG, WB, ANTA
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC
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KC and ZTO earnings in focus for possible EPS misses
Hammerstone MarketTalk flags “serial disappointer risk” from companies KC and ZTO reporting EPS tonight and tomorrow morning, noting one prior missed quarter, without supplying any new figures.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC
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Anthropic pre-IPO credit facility targets more than $10 billion
Anthropic’s pre-IPO credit facility is set to exceed a $10 billion target, according to the alert, with no deal terms, lenders, or timing provided.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC
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ANTHROPIC SAID TO ASK NEXT-MOST ACTIVE TO LEND ABOUT $18 EACH
ANTHROPIC SAID TO ASK NEXT-MOST ACTIVE TO LEND ABOUT $18 EACH
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:42 PM UTC
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Anthropic said to ask lead banks to lend about $1.258 each
Anthropic is said to have asked lead banks to lend about $1.258 each, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no further deal terms or catalyst details were supplied.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:41 PM UTC
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Nasdaq slides as long-end yields pressure chip stocks
The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.7% as 30-year Treasury yields held at 5.30% and rate-hike bets eased, while the optical and AI-hardware complex sold off sharply.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:40 PM UTC
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Lavrov says Britain missile-force involvement is conflict participation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells Pro that Russia can regard direct British missile forces’ involvement in strikes as participation in conflict.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:39 PM UTC
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Quantexa explores UK or US listing; Warburg Pincus reviews 9% stake
Quantexa says it is considering a UK or US stock market listing, while sources say Warburg Pincus is exploring options for its 9% stake and the CEO declines to comment on minority-shareholder selling.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 04:39 PM UTC
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Fabrinet issues Q1 GAAP EPS guidance below estimates
Fabrinet issued Q1 GAAP EPS guidance below estimates as shares of fiber optic connectivity companies trade lower amid inflation fears and soaring bond yields.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC
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Stoneridge CFO and Treasurer Humphrey Scott Randall P files Form 4
Stoneridge Inc officer CFO and Treasurer Humphrey Scott Randall P reports a Form 4P transaction for 6,000 shares at $7.01 each, totaling $42,060.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC
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UAE's Defense Ministry: We're ready to deal with any threats.
UAE's Defense Ministry: We're ready to deal with any threats.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC
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UAE detects two ballistic missiles launched from Iran
The UAE's Defense Ministry says it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC
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European stocks close lower as long yields rise
European equities ended Tuesday firmly lower as longer-term bond yields extended higher, with the Euro STOXX 50 down 0.9% to 6,473 and STOXX Europe 600 down 0.6% to 652.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC
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Israel says strike on Syrian Air Force base aimed to block Turkey
Axios Reporter on X cites a senior Israeli official saying an attack on a Syrian Air Force base in the Idlib area aimed to prevent Turkish entrenchment there.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC
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Sterling Metals arrangement approved by QcX Gold shareholders
Sterling Metals (SAGGF) says QcX Gold shareholders approved an arrangement, according to the company’s announcement referenced by the feed.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
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Cerebras Systems shares fall as chip stocks slide
Cerebras Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRS) shares are trading lower Tuesday as chip stocks weaken broadly, with rising oil prices and bond yields stoking inflation worries.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC
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CoreWeave falls as Treasury yields rise and risk appetite fades
CoreWeave Inc. shares are falling Tuesday as higher Treasury yields and renewed Middle East tensions trigger a broader sell-off in growth and AI-related stocks.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC
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NBIS trades at fresh low after 6.5% drop to $251.30
NBIS hit a fresh low, dropping 6.5% to $251.30, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC
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BP JOINS VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE IN TRAFIGURA, VITOL CHALLENGE
BP JOINS VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE IN TRAFIGURA, VITOL CHALLENGE
ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
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Houthis sources deny reports of UAE missile attack—Tasnim
Tasnim reports that sources close to Yemen’s Houthis deny reports of a missile attack on the UAE, without supplying any additional details in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
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Sources close to Yemen Houthis: Missiles fired from near Sana'a targeted Saudi-backed forces inside Yemen - Tasnim.
Sources close to Yemen Houthis: Missiles fired from near Sana'a targeted Saudi-backed forces inside Yemen - Tasnim.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
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Target Q2 preview looks to extend momentum ahead of Wednesday results
Target is due to report second-quarter results Wednesday before market open, with analysts expecting revenue of $26.13 billion and EPS of $2.32 and watching for guidance.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC
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Fabrinet shares tumble as Nvidia datacom weakness overshadows results
Fabrinet reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $1.316 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $4.10, topping consensus, but shares fell after datacom sales declined sequentially due to lower sales to Nvidia.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC
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DAX closes 0.80% lower after 210-point slide
The DAX Index fell 210 points (0.80%) on Tuesday to close at 26,128, with Infineon (-7.15%) and Siemens Energy (-5.23%) among the biggest drags.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC
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EHang to Report Q2 2026 Unaudited Results on August 25
EHang (EH) will report its second quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
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BLLN - Largest Prospective Study in General-Risk Pregnancies Strengthens Evidence for cfDNA Fetal Risk Assessment as a Primary Screen for Re
BLLN - Largest Prospective Study in General-Risk Pregnancies Strengthens Evidence for cfDNA Fetal Risk Assessment as a Primary Screen for Recessive Conditions
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
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CAC 40 closes down 0.77% at 8,514 points
The CAC 40 fell 66 points, or 0.77%, on Tuesday to close at 8,514, with STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric, and Legrand among the biggest decliners.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
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FTSE MIB falls 1.1% as bond yields rise
Italy's FTSE MIB fell 1.1% to 53,018 on Tuesday, with higher sovereign yields pressuring technology and financial shares while utilities outperformed.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:09 PM UTC
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BTBD BTBDW - Operating Performance Improves; Market Volatility Increased Investment Portfolio
BTBD BTBDW - Operating Performance Improves; Market Volatility Increased Investment Portfolio
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC
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FRO rises 1.35%, extends toward five-day winning streak
FRO gains 1.35% today and is on track for a five-day win streak; no catalyst or additional magnitude was supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC
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Stocks slip lower as energy prices and bond yields drive Fed-tightening fears
Major U.S. indices trade lower, with elevated energy prices and higher bond yields raising concerns that inflation could prompt Fed tightening and weaken confidence in further stock upside.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 closes 0.14% higher as Relx, BP lead gains
The FTSE 100 Index rose 15 points, or 0.14%, on Tuesday to close at 10,736, with Relx, BP and Burberry leading gains.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC
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U.S. pending home sales fall 2.3% in July
U.S. pending home sales declined by 2.3% month-over-month in July, versus a revised 4.8% drop in June and market estimates of a 0.3% rise.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC
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DAX closes near 2-week low as risk sentiment weakens
The DAX 40 fell about 0.8% to 26,152 on Tuesday, its lowest since August 5, as stalled US-Iran talks and higher oil prices pressured rate-sensitive sectors.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC
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PPLI AXP - Food & Wine Best New Chefs Awards Celebration Open to the Public for the First Time in 38-Year History
PPLI AXP - Food & Wine Best New Chefs Awards Celebration Open to the Public for the First Time in 38-Year History
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC
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European cash markets finish mixed as Euro Stoxx 50 falls
European cash markets end mixed, with Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.95%, DAX down 0.8% and CAC 40 down 0.82%, while FTSE 100 rises 0.07%.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC
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Large fire in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq; unconfirmed reports suggest an energy facility in the province was targeted by an attack - Tasnim News
Large fire in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq; unconfirmed reports suggest an energy facility in the province was targeted by an attack - Tasnim News
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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Michaels launches new framing experience across North America
Michaels says it is transforming its framing business across North America with a new in-store and digital experience.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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ZIPDBX ZIPIAX ZIPIBX ZIPIMX ZIPSAX ZIPTAX ZIPTMX ZIPZAX - JLL Income Property Trust Completes Full Cycle UPREIT Transaction in DST Platform
ZIPDBX ZIPIAX ZIPIBX ZIPIMX ZIPSAX ZIPTAX ZIPTMX ZIPZAX - JLL Income Property Trust Completes Full Cycle UPREIT Transaction in DST Platform
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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Apple adds EU child-safety parental gates for under-18 users
Apple says it has added EU child-safety measures for users under 18, including parental gates on alternative payments, and no website transaction links for kids apps.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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Apple App Store apps using Apple in-app purchases face 26% EU commission
Apple says App Store apps that use Apple in-app purchases to sell in the EU will pay a 26% commission.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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APPLE: EXPANDING WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE APP MARKETPLACE OR DISTRIBUTE APPS VIA WEB IN THE EU
APPLE: EXPANDING WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE APP MARKETPLACE OR DISTRIBUTE APPS VIA WEB IN THE EU
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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Apple resolves EU App Store fee dispute, drops per-install fee
Apple resolves an EU App Store fee dispute and drops a per-install fee for $AAPL, with Pro providing no magnitude or additional catalyst details.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC
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HDB - Deadline Approaching: HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Click For
HDB - Deadline Approaching: HDFC Bank Limited (HDB) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC
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Infleqtion (INFQ) opens Colorado Quantum Innovation Center
Infleqtion (INFQ) opens a Colorado Quantum Innovation Center, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with the company describing it as anchoring “America's Quantum Peak.”
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC
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Dell and Alienware partnership extended through 2031
Dell Team Liquid and Alienware partnership continues through 2031, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no deal value or specific terms provided.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC
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Apple plans EU core technology fee replaced with 5% commission
Apple says its EU core technology fee will be replaced by a 5% core technology commission on digital transactions outside the App Store.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC
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Apple resolves EU dispute over App Store fees
Apple resolves a dispute with the EU over App Store fees, according to Pro, with AAPL identified as the relevant ticker.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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EU welcomes Apple changes to app distribution terms for iPhone and iPad
EU officials say the EU Commission welcomes Apple changes to business terms for alternative app distribution on iPhones and iPads, expecting developers to use several distribution and payment channels.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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AI borrowing boom competes with Treasury bond demand
Reuters and other reports say AI-related debt supply from Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Oracle and Microsoft is swelling, widening hyperscaler spreads and adding to pressure in long-dated Treasuries.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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Yemen armed forces report drone attack on Al-Khukhah city center
News sources report Yemeni armed forces launched a drone attack on the city center of Al-Khukhah in southern Al-Hudaydah province, Western Yemen, according to IRNA.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC
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KALU shares fall 13.6% after CEO replacement and leadership changes
KALU shares drop 13.6% after the company announces executive leadership changes, including a CEO replacement announced last night.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC
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UK Gas spikes to 21-week high at 157.60 GBp/thm
UK gas rises to 157.60 GBp/thm, the highest since March 2026, after gaining 11.22% over 4 weeks and 104.81% over 12 months.
ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:56 PM UTC
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Sky Harbour director Andrew J P Gessow files Form 4P
Sky Harbour Group Corp director Andrew J P Gessow reports 5,000 shares at $10.85 for $54,250 in a Form 4P filing.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC
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JAPAN BRACES FOR TRUMP DEMANDS ON DEFENCE, YEN AHEAD OF US MIDTERMS — NIKKEI
JAPAN BRACES FOR TRUMP DEMANDS ON DEFENCE, YEN AHEAD OF US MIDTERMS — NIKKEI
FX | Aug 18, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC
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Comcast Peacock raises streaming plan prices effective August 18
Comcast's Peacock raises monthly and annual subscription prices across Select, Premium and Premium Plus plans effective August 18.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC
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LAD: Lithia & Driveway advances to No. 426 on Fortune Global 500
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) advances to number 426 on the Fortune Global 500, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:44 PM UTC
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China tightens border crossings after Meta's play for AI startup Manus -Nikkei
China tightens border crossings after Meta's play for AI startup Manus -Nikkei
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC
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US uranium futures hover near $85 per pound
US uranium futures stay near the $85 per pound mark, extending a narrow range since early April after the earlier surge cooled, amid muted spot buying by utilities and geopolitics-driven volatility.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC
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Tech stocks slide as 30-year Treasury yield hits 2007 high
AMD falls 5%, Broadcom and Meta around 3%, and NVIDIA 2% as the 30-year Treasury yield reaches its highest level since 2007, pressuring tech valuations.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC
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Putin says Russia and Myanmar discuss hydrocarbon production
Vladimir Putin says Russia and Myanmar are discussing hydrocarbon production, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk report.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC
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Putin says Russia and Myanmar discuss refinery construction
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia and Myanmar are discussing refinery construction, according to IFX.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC
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Duke Energy Foundation launches $175,000 Main Street Revitalization grant program
Duke Energy Foundation launched a $175,000 Main Street Revitalization grant program to support South Carolina communities, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC
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Largo Physical Vanadium postpones annual meeting
Largo Physical Vanadium (VANAF) announces it is postponing its annual meeting, with no further event details provided in the feed.
REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 03:40 PM UTC
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Russia reroutes Kazakh oil exports via Novorossiysk instead of Ust-Luga
Russia reroutes Kazakh oil exports from Ust-Luga to Novorossiysk, sources say, to ship more of its own oil via Baltic ports.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC
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US officials: Trump orders team to pause Iran talks
Al Jazeera reports US officials saying Trump has ordered his team not to negotiate with Iran until Tehran is prepared to sign an agreement, despite active prior discussions.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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U.S. sells 6-week bills at 3.645% high rate
The U.S. Treasury sells 6-week bills at a high rate of 3.645%, awarding 37.04% of bids and receiving a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.97.
RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC
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Brent crude futures climb more than $1 amid US-Iran peace-talk deadlock
Brent crude futures rise by more than $1 as US-Iran peace talks hit a deadlock, per TradeXchange Newsdesk.
ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC
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AWK: West Virginia American Water announces $166,000 Fayetteville infrastructure project
West Virginia American Water, part of AWK, announces a $166,000 infrastructure project in Fayetteville, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC
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US Official: Positive discussions took place with Iran, but Trump decided to wait - Al Jazeera.
US Official: Positive discussions took place with Iran, but Trump decided to wait - Al Jazeera.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC
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Europe's Stoxx 600 falls 0.64%; DAX drops 0.71%
Europe's Stoxx 600 is down 0.64%, Germany's DAX is down 0.71%, France's CAC 40 is down 0.72%, Spain's IBEX is down 0.22%, while Britain's FTSE 100 is up 0.14%.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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FTSE 100 edges up as energy gains offset miner weakness
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, with BP and Shell rising 3% and 2% on higher crude prices while Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining fell around 3% and 2.8% amid lower gold.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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Bitcoin turns higher, up 0.64% to $64,775
BTC turns higher, rising +0.64% to $64,775, per Hammerstone MarketTalk; no catalyst was supplied.
CRYPTO | Aug 18, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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ITW - Teks launches Elite Metal-to-Metal Screws for professional trade applications
ITW - Teks launches Elite Metal-to-Metal Screws for professional trade applications
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fortun Holdings to present at Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Conference
Fortun Holdings, Corp. says it will present at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 2:30pm E.T.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Bluesky Digital announces conditional approval for ChessGold transaction
Bluesky Digital announces conditional approval of its ChessGold Inc. transaction, with the news routed under BTCWF and tied to BTCWF-listed instrument coverage.
MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Israeli airstrike kills five near Gaza City seaport, medics say
Medics say an Israeli airstrike killed five people near Gaza City seaport.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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IWM, SPY, QQQ show mixed breadth across new highs, lows
IWM, SPY and QQQ print mixed breadth readings, with 219 broad market new highs and 381 broad market new lows, while SPY shows 9 new highs and 3 new lows and QQQ 1 new high and 0 new lows.
EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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USO-linked US crude futures climb over $1
US crude futures clc1 associated with USO rise by more than $1 as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal fade.
ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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Amer Sports raises 2026 outlook after strong second quarter
Amer Sports reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of 22 cents versus an 11-cent estimate, revenue of $1.633 billion versus $1.543 billion, and raised its full-year 2026 outlook.
EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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US crude futures rise over $1 as US-Iran peace hopes fade
US crude futures rise by more than $1 as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal fade, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC