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Tue, Aug 18, 2026 - Page 5

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L AIxC shifts to commercial robotics, books first paid RoboShare order AIxC Holdings pivots from its Digital Asset Treasury strategy to robotics commercialization and says RoboShare fulfilled its first paid commercial order on August 15 in Los Angeles. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC H UGI resumes trading after volatility halt, shares jump 11.85% to $39 UGI resumes trading following a volatility halt after M&A headlines, with the stock up 11.85% to $39, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC H SPDR S&P 500 ETF-linked GDPNow Q3 estimate drops to 4.03% Atlanta Fed GDPNow lowers its Q3 estimate to 4.03% from 4.31%, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk citing ATLANTAFED.org, with no catalyst or further details provided. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC H US mulls smaller Gulf military presence after war ends: WAPO The Washington Post reports the US is mulling a smaller military presence in the Gulf once the war ends, without providing specific size, timing, or implementation details. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC H KKR makes offer to buy UGI Corp for $42.50 per share KKR has offered to acquire UGI Corp for $42.50 per share, according to a WSJ report. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC H KKR makes $9B takeover bid for UGI Corp, WSJ says WSJ reports KKR has made a $9B takeover bid for UGI Corp, but the raw feed does not provide bid terms beyond the headline value. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC H UGI shares jump on WSJ report of KKR $9B takeover bid UGI shares spike after Hammerstone MarketTalk and a reported WSJ item say KKR makes a $9B takeover bid. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC H Carvana shares fall Tuesday amid broader volatility, oil spike Carvana Co (CVNA) stock drops 6.04% to $65.86 as geopolitical tensions flare after President Trump does not extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, lifting crude and pressuring auto-related demand. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC M IR shares fall for 9th straight day below 200dma support IR stock is down 1% to $81.40 for a ninth straight day, after slipping below 200dma support at $81.95 while holding just above 50dma support at $81.15. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC L NEE shares up 0.7% as it seeks 7-day winning streak NEE shares rise 0.7% while attempting to extend a 7-day winning streak, trading near its 50-day moving average at $87.15. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC L PSKY little changed after 12-day winning streak PSKY shares are little changed after entering the day with a 12-day winning streak that lifted the stock 25% over that stretch. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC L Etched raises $700M at $21B valuation in funding round AI hardware startup Etched said on Tuesday it raised $700M in a funding round that valued the company at $21B. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC L POWERFUL EXPLOSIONS ROCK JEBEL ALI IN DUBAI - TASNIM POWERFUL EXPLOSIONS ROCK JEBEL ALI IN DUBAI - TASNIM EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC L UNCONFIRMED REPORTS INDICATE THAT SEVERAL MISSILES WERE FIRED BY YEMENI ARMED FORCES - TASNIM UNCONFIRMED REPORTS INDICATE THAT SEVERAL MISSILES WERE FIRED BY YEMENI ARMED FORCES - TASNIM EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC L Powerful explosions rock Jebel Ali in Dubai - Tasnim News. Powerful explosions rock Jebel Ali in Dubai - Tasnim News. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC H Unconfirmed reports: Yemeni armed forces fired several missiles Unconfirmed reports, cited by Tasnim News, say several missiles were fired by Yemeni armed forces; no further details or confirmation were provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC H UAE issues missile threat alert for Dubai residents Dubai residents receive a UAE missile threat alert, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC M Amazon plans to expand Louisiana data center investment to $18 billion Amazon plans to grow its Louisiana data center investment from $12 billion to $18 billion with a third data center campus. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC L UFPI - Deckorators Hosts Inaugural "Build It Forward" Volunteer Event in Nashville UFPI - Deckorators Hosts Inaugural "Build It Forward" Volunteer Event in Nashville EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC M AMZN plans Louisiana data-center investment increase to $18B Amazon (AMZN) plans to grow its Louisiana data center investment from $12B to $18B with a third data center campus. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC H 10x Research flags $63,000 binary level for Bitcoin’s next move 10x Research says Bitcoin’s $63,000 “binary level” remains pivotal for sentiment, with price edging toward $65,000 and recent resilience near $64,000 cited by analysts. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC L SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY drops 0.7% to 7,715 SPY is trading lower by 0.7%, hitting a low of 7,715, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. FX | Aug 18, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC L MTN - Is Winter About to Show Off? Vail Resorts Announces 2026/27 Opening Dates as Super El Niño Builds Anticipation for Great Powder - Clic MTN - Is Winter About to Show Off? Vail Resorts Announces 2026/27 Opening Dates as Super El Niño Builds Anticipation for Great Powder EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC H Spot gold drops more than 1% to $4,362.79/oz Spot gold falls by more than 1% to $4,362.79 per ounce, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC H A selloff in chipmakers pushed stocks lower, while inflation concerns and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated and added pressur A selloff in chipmakers pushed stocks lower, while inflation concerns and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated and added pressure on equities. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC H US Treasury to sell $110 bln 4-week bills Aug 20, settle Aug 25 The US Treasury plans to sell $110 bln 4-week bills on August 20, with settlement on August 25. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC H New Zealand dollar falls 0.36% in FX session The New Zealand dollar depreciates 0.36%, alongside Polish zloty -0.25% and Japanese yen -0.07%, while South Korean won rises 0.31% and the Dollar Index, euro, and British pound are little changed. FX | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC M U.S. Treasury sets Aug 19–20 auctions for 4-, 8-, 17-week bills U.S. Treasury plans to sell $110B 4-week bills and $100B 8-week bills on Aug 20, settling Aug 25, and $72B 17-week bills on Aug 19, settling Aug 25. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC L Vishay launches short-distance proximity sensor with 5 μA idle current Vishay Intertechnology says its short-distance proximity sensor offers idle current down to 5 μA and 14-bit resolution in a compact package. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC H USO Dubai residents receive UAE missile threat alert Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that USO Dubai residents receive a UAE missile threat alert, indicating heightened geopolitical risk communication directed at the Dubai USO community. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:58 PM UTC M France’s budget minister says government will hire sovereign AI France’s budget minister says the government will hire sovereign AI, such as Mistral, with no further details provided on scope or timing. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC H QQQ and IWM hit new lows as benchmarks fall Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) makes a new low and is down 1.78%, while iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) also makes a new low and is down 0.92%. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC L CBRS shares fall 13% back under $220 after 15% jump CBRS shares drop 13% back under $220 after rising 15% yesterday, topping $261, as the stock remains volatile following last week’s earnings. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC H Xylem affirms FY2026 adjusted EPS and sales guidance range Xylem affirms FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.55–$5.70 versus a $5.54 analyst estimate, and affirms FY2026 sales guidance of $9.200B versus a $9.254B estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC H Xylem affirms Q3 adjusted EPS and sales guidance ranges Xylem (NYSE: XYL) affirms Q3 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.42-$1.47 versus a $1.46 analyst estimate and maintains Q3 sales outlook at $2.300 billion versus $2.316 billion expected. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC L Alarm sirens were heard in Dubai - Tasnim News Alarm sirens were heard in Dubai - Tasnim News EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC M Bank of America Sees Nvidia Trading at a Significant Discount Bank of America Sees Nvidia Trading at a Significant Discount EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC M Micron (MU) slides 7% to lows Micron (MU) trades at lows, down 7% as reported by Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no catalyst or additional detail provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:55 PM UTC H Brent trades near $91 as Hormuz uncertainty persists Brent crude oil trades around $91 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz supports prices amid US-Iran tensions and a reported vessel attack with engine-room damage and crew casualty. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC M Bank of England rate seen held at 3.75% in 2026: poll A poll of 64 economists found 56 expect the Bank of England to hold the bank rate at 3.75% in 2026, with UK inflation averaging 3.1% and growth 1.1%. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC M Oil holds near two-week highs as Strait of Hormuz risks persist Crude trades near a two-week high around $85 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, with US-Iran talks showing little progress and a reported vessel attack adding shipping risk. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC M BoE bank rate seen held at 3.75% in 2026 by 56/64 economists A Pro poll says 56 out of 64 economists expect the Bank of England to hold the bank rate at 3.75% in 2026. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC M Poll: UK inflation averages 3.1% and growth 1.1% in 2026 A poll projects UK inflation averaging 3.1% and economic growth of 1.1% in 2026, compared with 3.1% and 1.0% in a July poll. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC M Bank of England set to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% in 2026 A Reuters poll shows 56 of 64 economists expect the Bank of England to hold the Bank Rate at 3.75% in 2026. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 02:50 PM UTC M Bank of England rate seen held at 3.75% to Q1 next year, medians show A median poll result indicates the Bank of England will hold the bank rate steady at 3.75% through the first quarter of next year. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 02:50 PM UTC L Fabrinet posts Q4 beat, guides first-quarter GAAP EPS below estimates Fabrinet reported fourth-quarter EPS of $4.10 and sales of $1.316 billion, both above analyst consensus, and guided first-quarter GAAP EPS to $3.39-$3.54 versus market estimates of $3.78. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:49 PM UTC M Russian forces hit one cargo vessel in the Black Sea Russia’s Defence Ministry says Russian forces hit one cargo vessel in the Black Sea, with no additional details or damage metrics provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC L S&P affirms NVIDIA ratings, including AA issuer credit rating S&P affirms NVIDIA’s ratings, including an AA issuer credit rating, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC L S&P affirms NVIDIA ratings, including AA issuer credit rating S&P affirms NVIDIA’s ratings, including an AA issuer credit rating, according to Pro. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC H GCDT: Green Circle Decarbonize announces share capital increase Green Circle Decarbonize Technology Limited (GCDT) announces a share capital increase and a share capital alteration, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC L WEL-UN - Btab Partners with Global Manufacturers to Expand Access to the U.S. Market WEL-UN - Btab Partners with Global Manufacturers to Expand Access to the U.S. Market EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC M Japan life insurers' unrealized bond losses near $200bn Japan's life insurers' unrealized bond losses are near $200bn as rates soar, according to the raw alert. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC H US sugar futures climb above 17 cents, hit over 1-year high US sugar futures extend gains above 17 cents per pound to their highest level since May 2025 amid tighter supply prospects and ethanol blending changes. COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC H Super Micro Computer falls as investors reassess quarterly commentary Super Micro Computer Inc. shares are trading lower Tuesday after a recent run-up as investors reassess mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results and management commentary on delayed deliveries. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC H US natural gas prices rise above $2.71/MMBtu on heat, LNG flows US natural gas prices climb above $2.71/MMBtu as forecasts call for prolonged, intense heat, while Lower 48 output hits 111.6 bcfd in August and LNG export flows average 17.2 bcfd, unchanged from July. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC L DocGo shares fall after worse Q2 results, FY2026 sales guidance narrows DocGo reports worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and narrows its FY2026 sales guidance, prompting shares to trade lower, per Alpaca Benzinga Live. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC M UKMTO reports bulk carrier struck by a projectile UKMTO says a third party reported a bulk carrier being struck by a projectile, without providing further details on location, damage, or casualties. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC L UK NAVY: THIRD PARTY REPORTED BULK CARRIER STRUCK BY PROJECTILE UK NAVY: THIRD PARTY REPORTED BULK CARRIER STRUCK BY PROJECTILE EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC H UKMTO reports an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on Aug. 15 UKMTO says it receives a report of an incident in Hormuz on Aug. 15, without providing further details or a stated catalyst. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC L Össur renews partnership with Hunter Woodhall through 2028 Össur renews its partnership with Hunter Woodhall through 2028, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC M AIxCrypto shares rise after pivot away from Digital Asset Treasury AIxCrypto says it intends to move away from its Digital Asset Treasury strategy, orderly exit its digital asset positions, and focus resources on robotics operations business development and commercialization. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC H Home Depot reports Q2 sales $47.9 billion, EPS $4.92 Home Depot said second-quarter sales were $47.9 billion, up 5.7% year over year, with adjusted diluted EPS of $4.92 versus $4.68 a year earlier and U.S. comp sales up 1.3%. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L AKAM - Akamai Named a Microsegmentation Leader AKAM - Akamai Named a Microsegmentation Leader EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC L NTHI - NeOnc Technologies- Talk Is Cheap, Insider Buying Isn’t NTHI - NeOnc Technologies- Talk Is Cheap, Insider Buying Isn’t EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC L Crypto Fear and Greed Index at 41/100 signals Fear The Crypto Fear and Greed Index reads 41/100, indicating “Fear,” according to the Pro feed. CRYPTO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC L Crypto Fear and Greed Indsex: 41/100 = Fear Crypto Fear and Greed Indsex: 41/100 = Fear CRYPTO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC L Fear and Greed Index: 55/100 = Neutral Fear and Greed Index: 55/100 = Neutral EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC L Everus Construction director Sparby files Form 4P Everus Construction Group, Inc. reports a Form 4P from director David M P Sparby for 1,000 shares at $144.95 per share ($144,950). REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC L CPREX - Clarion Partners Real Estate Investment Fund Expands Strategic Industrial Outdoor Storage Platform Across Four U.S. Markets - Click CPREX - Clarion Partners Real Estate Investment Fund Expands Strategic Industrial Outdoor Storage Platform Across Four U.S. Markets EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC H Klarna cuts 2026 GMV outlook on weaker German spending Klarna Group plc reported second-quarter earnings of 1 cent per share and revenue of $1.042 billion, both above estimates, while cutting 2026 GMV and revenue guidance. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC M Turkey foreign ministry strongly condemns Israeli air strikes Turkey’s foreign ministry strongly condemns air strikes by Israel on a Syrian base, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC H Turkey strongly condemns Israel air strikes on Syrian base The Turkish Foreign Ministry says it strongly condemns Israel’s air strikes on a Syrian base, according to a ministry statement. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC L Coca-Cola (KO) to Participate in Barclays Global Consumer Conference The Coca-Cola Company (KO) announces it will participate in Barclays Global Consumer Conference; no additional event details, agenda items, or guidance are provided. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC L LHX - L3Harris Demonstrates Multi-Domain Supremacy at Annual Project Convergence Exercise LHX - L3Harris Demonstrates Multi-Domain Supremacy at Annual Project Convergence Exercise EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L LIMX Dynamics confidentially files for Hong Kong IPO LIMX Dynamics has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO and is working with CITIC Securities on the deal, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 02:08 PM UTC L STLA - STFU! Chrysler's New 'Acronyms' Campaign Shows Pacifica Families Speak a Different Language STLA - STFU! Chrysler's New 'Acronyms' Campaign Shows Pacifica Families Speak a Different Language EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC L Amer Sports raises FY26 GAAP EPS and sales guidance after better Q2 Amer Sports reports better-than-expected Q2 results, then raises FY26 GAAP EPS and sales guidance above estimates and issues Q3 sales guidance above estimates. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC L CVNA - If You Missed It: The Apparently Less-Known Ties of Mark Walter and Carvana -- Herb Greenberg cautious report CVNA - If You Missed It: The Apparently Less-Known Ties of Mark Walter and Carvana -- Herb Greenberg cautious report EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC L TPB - ALP Introduces the Frontier Collection: Three New Flavors and a Cinematic Campaign Inspired by the American West TPB - ALP Introduces the Frontier Collection: Three New Flavors and a Cinematic Campaign Inspired by the American West EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L MDLZ - Mondelēz International Named Official Snacking Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs MDLZ - Mondelēz International Named Official Snacking Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC L Massimo Group adds Navy MWR as fleet customer Massimo Group says Navy MWR has become a fleet customer, expanding its government- and military-related sales channel. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L US pending home sales fall 2.3% month over month US pending home sales change MoM came in at -2.3%, versus a 0% forecast and down from the prior -5.4%. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC L BLKB - Blackbaud Announces the Winners of the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards BLKB - Blackbaud Announces the Winners of the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L AVAP.L CYAB MWC LUCY UMAC CSAI ASBP FRTU TKNO GWH MHH BSEM SALT AUMB - Sidoti Events, LLC's August Micro-Cap Virtual Conference - Click For AVAP.L CYAB MWC LUCY UMAC CSAI ASBP FRTU TKNO GWH MHH BSEM SALT AUMB - Sidoti Events, LLC's August Micro-Cap Virtual Conference EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L BYAH PHH - PHH, BYAH Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Securities Lawsuit BYAH PHH - PHH, BYAH Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Securities Lawsuit REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L US Pending Home Sales July 2026 Report US Pending Home Sales July 2026 Report MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L ODYS VTIX KLNG NTWK ROLR FRMM BYL BCG CRGO BSIN GROY - Sidoti Events, LLC's August Micro-Cap Virtual Conference ODYS VTIX KLNG NTWK ROLR FRMM BYL BCG CRGO BSIN GROY - Sidoti Events, LLC's August Micro-Cap Virtual Conference EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC L FatPipe launches Constellation AI-assisted network management for SMBs FatPipe Inc. (FATN) launches Constellation, an AI-assisted network management and visibility solution marketed as an affordable offering for SMBs. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC H US Pending Homes Index prints 71.2; prior 72.5 revised to 72.9 The US Pending Homes Index posted 71.2 versus a prior reading of 72.5, with the prior revised to 72.9; no forecast was provided. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC H Home Depot earnings top estimates as Nasdaq drops 1.25% Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reports second-quarter earnings of $4.92 per share and sales of $47.861 billion, both above analyst consensus, while the Nasdaq falls 1.25%. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC L ZION: Westlake Securities secures expanded senior credit facility ZION-linked Westlake Securities arranges an expanded senior credit facility for SolvChem with Amegy Bank, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC H Walmart shares rise ahead of Q2 2027 earnings Thursday Walmart Inc. (WMT) trades higher as investors position ahead of its second-quarter 2027 earnings report scheduled for Thursday before the opening bell, with Street estimates at 74 cents EPS on $186.82B revenue versus 68 EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC L TSX Edges Lower as Yields Rise and Tariff Risks Linger The S&P/TSX Composite Index edges lower around 36,500 as rising global bond yields, Middle East uncertainty, softer gold and looming 50% US tariffs pressure Canadian shares. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC H Home Depot shares rise after Q2 beats; FY26 EPS and sales guidance reaffirmed Home Depot shares trade higher after it reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and reaffirmed its FY26 adjusted and GAAP EPS and sales guidance. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:48 PM UTC L Cummins selected to supply battery storage systems for U.S. data center Cummins (CMI) says it has been selected to supply battery energy storage systems for a large U.S. data center project, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC L Energy Vault director Hixon Dylan P files Form 4 Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. reports a Form 4P filed by director Hixon Dylan P for 27,472 shares at $3.878 for a total of $106,536. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC M Ibovespa rises as Petrobras and Axia gain Ibovespa rises over 0.5% to trade close to 168,000 as Petrobras gains nearly 1% and Axia adds 0.5% after its second Class C preferred share buyback results. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC M GTM - National Recruiting Network raises candidate connection rates 25% with ZoomInfo GTM - National Recruiting Network says it raised candidate connection rates by 25% using ZoomInfo, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC M Dow Jones opens 0.26% lower as Caterpillar, Nvidia fall The Dow Jones Index is down 139 points at the open, with Caterpillar, Nvidia and Home Depot leading declines while J&J, IBM and Chevron gain. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC H Wall Street was rattled by a selloff in chipmakers, while stocks also declined as inflation concerns and rising government debt pushed bond Wall Street was rattled by a selloff in chipmakers, while stocks also declined as inflation concerns and rising government debt pushed bond yields higher. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC H US stocks fall as yields surge and AI shares weaken US stocks extend losses on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 0.5%, the Nasdaq off 1.6% and the Dow down 150 points as long-term Treasury yields hit multi-year highs. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC L Flexsteel Industries reports fiscal 2026 sales growth, record EPS Flexsteel Industries reported fiscal 2026 sales of approximately $459 million, up 4% from the prior year, with adjusted operating margins of about 7.5% and record adjusted EPS of approximately $4.94. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC M AIxC pivots to Physical AI and Robotic commercialization AIXC (AIxC) announces a strategic pivot toward Physical AI and robotic operations commercialization, and states RoboShare completes its first paid commercial order. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC H Trump says no Iran talks; naval blockade stays in force President Donald J. Trump says there are no talks with or scheduled conversations with Iran, while the naval blockade remains in full force and effect and the Hormuz Strait is open and operating. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L Trump: All water mines have been removed or detonated. Trump: All water mines have been removed or detonated. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC M Trump: Hormuz Strait is open and operating. Trump: Hormuz Strait is open and operating. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC H Baltic Dry Index slips 2.2% to over-2-week low The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index fell about 2.2% to 2,815 points, while capesize dropped 3.1% to 4,452 and panamax slid 2.3% to 2,155; supramax rose 0.2% to 1,631. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC L CODX - Co-Diagnostics Participates in Medical Devices and Innovations Roundtable Media Event CODX - Co-Diagnostics Participates in Medical Devices and Innovations Roundtable Media Event EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Market Open! Good Hunting All Market Open! Good Hunting All EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L PPX gets environmental approval for 10,315-metre drill program PPX says it has received environmental approval for a 10,315 metre drill program at Portachuelos on the Igor project. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L CWL CWLPF names Nicole Woolley as Partner for Consumer practice Caldwell Strengthens its Consumer practice with the addition of Nicole Woolley as a Partner, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC L Less than 1 minute till open Less than 1 minute till open EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L Hesai reports Q2 2026 revenue, profit growth, lifts SGI guidance Hesai reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of RMB 861 million, up 22% year over year, with GAAP net income of RMB 71 million, up 60%, and raised full-year SGI revenue guidance to RMB 200 million-RMB 300 million. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC L AIAI - AIAI Holdings' CEO Todd Furniss Issues Shareholder Letter AIAI - AIAI Holdings' CEO Todd Furniss Issues Shareholder Letter EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 01:28 PM UTC L DLHC/ DLH to provide mission-critical cyber support for U.S. Navy DLH will provide mission-critical cyber support for the U.S. Navy, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no contract value, terms, timing, or other details were supplied. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC L Trump discussed cooperation between the UAE and the US and ways to further strengthen ties in support of mutual interests - WAM News Trump discussed cooperation between the UAE and the US and ways to further strengthen ties in support of mutual interests - WAM News GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC M UAE President receives phone call from US President WAM reports that the UAE President receives a phone call from the US President, without providing any additional details or policy outcomes. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC H S&P 500 valuation model flags 5% Treasury yield risk Ed Yardeni says the Fed’s Stock Valuation Model may be working again for the S&P 500, but it becomes much less comfortable if the 10-year Treasury yield rises above 5%. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC L CoStar Group appoints Steve Price president of Ten-X CoStar Group names Steve Price president of Ten-X, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with CSGP as the referenced ticker. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC