Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - Page 4
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NYMEX Diesel Sept futures settle at $4.4523/gal
NYMEX Diesel Sept. futures settle at $4.4523 a gallon.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
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NYMEX WTI crude September futures settle higher at $85.83
NYMEX WTI crude September futures settle at $85.83 a barrel, up 89 cents, or 1.05%.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
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ALP appoints Mike Huskins, ex-Twilio, to board of directors
Alpha Compute (ALP) appoints former Twilio senior leader Mike Huskins to its board of directors, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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FLUT highs +8%
FLUT highs +8%
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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Ether rises 8.84% as crypto gainers broaden
Ether leads top crypto gainers with an 8.84% move, followed by Bitcoin up 5.56% and Binance up 2.17%, per Markets.
CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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PNC shares fall to 6-week low of $246.59
PNC shares dropped to $246.59, the lowest since July 2026, and the stock is down 1.37% over 4 weeks but up 26.52% over 12 months.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:28 PM UTC
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Dollar index sinks below 99 after Treasury buyback expansion
The US dollar index fell below 99 on Wednesday, its lowest since late May, after the US Treasury announced it would double its long-term buyback program.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 06:27 PM UTC
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Gold climbs to over 2-month high as Treasuries rally
Gold rises to $4,480 per ounce on Wednesday, its highest since early June, as long-dated US Treasuries rally following a doubling of Treasury note and bond buybacks in the upcoming quarter.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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Cotton rises 3.63% as agricultural commodities advance
Cotton gains 3.63%, while palm oil rises 2.92% and wheat adds 2.26%; coffee is the biggest loser at -1.29%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:25 PM UTC
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MRK hits new highs, gains +12.5%
MRK is reported to hit new highs and rise by +12.5%, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no further details or catalyst provided.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:24 PM UTC
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Bakkt director reports purchase of 296,567 shares
Bakkt, Inc. director Alfred Michael P reports a Form 4P purchase of 296,567 shares at $7.12, for $2,111,557.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC
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Platinum jumps 4.42% as silver and gold also rise
Platinum leads commodity gainers with a 4.42% rise, followed by Silver (+3.67%) and Gold (+3.45%), while Lithium Carbonate is the biggest loser at -1.21%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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Uber launches autonomous rides in Europe
Uber launches autonomous rides in Europe, according to the raw alert, with no additional catalyst or rollout details supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:19 PM UTC
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Uber, Vay, and Pony.ai plan wider European autonomous rides
Uber, Vay, and Pony.ai plan to expand autonomous rides to more European cities, according to the raw alert.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
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Uber launches autonomous rides in Europe via Zagreb with Verne and Pony.ai
Uber says it is launching autonomous rides in Europe via Zagreb, partnering with Verne and Pony.ai.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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Uber, Verne, and Pony.ai plan broader autonomous rides in Europe
Uber, Verne and Pony.ai plan to expand autonomous rides to more European cities, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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Methanol, WTI crude, and natural gas lead commodity gains
Markets says Methanol rises 2.48%, Crude Oil WTI 1.59%, Natural gas 1.53% and Brent Crude Oil 1.01%, while Gasoline falls 0.91% and Germany Natural Gas THE slips 0.52%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC
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Uber launches autonomous rides in Europe via Zagreb
Uber launches autonomous rides in Europe via Zagreb, partnering with verne and Pony.ai, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC
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WOLF, ALVO, COTY, BABA flagged for earnings tonight and tomorrow
WOLF, ALVO, COTY and BABA are listed in a MarketTalk note as EPS reporters tonight and tomorrow morning, with the note flagging serial-disappointer risk but supplying no company-specific catalyst or figures.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC
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EPS reporters tonight and tomorrow: serial disappointer risk flagged
Hammerstone MarketTalk flags serial disappointer risk for EPS reporters tonight and tomorrow morning across FUTU, ATHM, and DQ, citing a missed last quarter in the note.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC
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EU energy commissioner Jørgensen: power supply stable but tight ahead
EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen says the electricity supply situation is 'stable' but is expected to 'remain tight' in the coming weeks.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC
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Bloom Energy shares slide as market weakens Wednesday
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) shares trade lower on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions lift oil prices and Treasury yields, while the company also unveils its Power Connect Deployment System.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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WOLF, NDSN, COTY, JBSS flagged for implied EPS moves tonight
Hammerstone MarketTalk says tonight’s implied EPS movers include WOLF at +/-15.5%, NDSN at +/-3.3%, COTY at +/-8.5% and JBSS at +/-6.8%.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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US stocks trade mixed as tech and banks weigh on gains
US stocks trade mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow 0.3% higher while the Nasdaq 100 falls, as AI infrastructure and banks lag and Treasury liquidity measures support equities.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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Spot gold little changed after Fed minutes
Spot gold is little changed after the Federal Reserve minutes, with the metal last up 3.5% at $4,489.41/oz.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 06:08 PM UTC
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Iran and Pakistan discuss recent developments in call.
Iran and Pakistan discuss recent developments in call.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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Michigan reports no prior animal EEE activity this year
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that prior to this case, no animal EEE activity had been detected in Michigan this year, per its website.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 06:06 PM UTC
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LIVE: Trump speaks at a meeting with tech leaders
LIVE: Trump speaks at a meeting with tech leaders
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC
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U.S. report says it will halve tariffs on Canadian steel
Shares of U.S. Steel and U.S. aluminum firms fell after a TradeXchange Newsdesk report said the U.S. will halve tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show officials kept policy statement language unchanged
Fed minutes say almost all members agreed to retain policy statement language affirming the FOMC will deliver price stability, while no decisions were made on the number of meetings and staff saw a slightly weaker outloo
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show broad-based price gains cited over past year
In the Fed minutes, several participants said price increases over the past year were broad based, spanning various categories of goods and services.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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K Wave Media (KWM) prices $1.0 million registered direct offering
K Wave Media Ltd. (KWM) announces the pricing of a $1.0 million registered direct offering, per the company’s announcement.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Fed minutes say almost all FOMC members kept price-stability language
Federal Reserve minutes say almost all FOMC members agreed it was appropriate to retain policy statement language affirming the FOMC “will deliver price stability.”
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:04 PM UTC
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Fed minutes note some participants favored rate hikes
Federal Reserve minutes state that a few participants who favored raising rates at the meeting judged that doing so would likely help forestall the need for further hikes.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Fed July minutes show most supported holding rates steady
Minutes from the Fed's July 28-29 meeting show most participants supported keeping interest rates unchanged, while several favored an increase.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Fed minutes say tighter conditions reflect strong growth, restrictive expectations
Fed minutes say various participants viewed tighter financial conditions over the inter-meeting period as reflecting strong economic growth and expectations for a more restrictive Fed stance before long.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Fed Minutes: Various Officials Saw Financial Markets Doing Some of Fed's Tightening Work
Fed Minutes: Various Officials Saw Financial Markets Doing Some of Fed's Tightening Work
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show many saw need for higher rates if inflation persists
Minutes from the Fed's July 28-29 meeting show most participants supported keeping rates unchanged, while several favored an increase and many said higher rates would likely be needed if inflation did not fall.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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Federal Reserve releases meeting minutes
The Federal Reserve releases its meeting minutes, providing policymakers’ discussion context but with no additional figures, policy changes, or catalysts stated in the feed.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed staff outlook keeps inflation similar, growth weaker
The Fed Staff Economic Outlook shows the inflation outlook was similar to the one prepared for the June meeting, while the economic outlook was a touch weaker.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed officials say hike likely needed if inflation doesn’t decline
The Fed says many participants believe an interest-rate hike is likely needed if inflation doesn’t decline, but no quantitative details or catalyst were provided.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed minutes cite ample-reserves support during brief payments outage
Federal Reserve minutes say a couple of participants viewed the ample-reserves regime as helping maintain orderly market functioning during a brief payments outage in the intermeeting period.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed participants see inflation risks skewed to upside
The Fed says participants judged inflation risks were skewed to the upside, and several said tariff pass-through was now largely complete.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show similar inflation outlook, slightly weaker economics
The Fed minutes state that staff’s economic outlook kept the inflation forecast similar to the one prepared for the June meeting, while the broader economic outlook was described as a touch weaker.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed minutes note broad-based price increases over past year
In the Fed minutes, several participants said price increases over the past year were broad-based across various categories of goods and services.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show no change to 2026 meeting schedule
Fed minutes say no decisions were made on the number of meetings, and Warsh indicated no change to the 2026 schedule.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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SPY: Fed officials say more hike may be needed if inflation persists
SPY indicates Federal Reserve officials noted a rate hike may be needed if inflation did not decline, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show almost all FOMC members kept price-stability language
Federal Reserve minutes say almost all FOMC members agreed it was appropriate to retain policy statement language affirming the committee 'will deliver price stability'.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show participants citing tighter conditions, stronger growth
In the Fed minutes, various participants said tighter financial conditions over the intermeeting period reflected strong economic growth and expectations for a more restrictive Fed stance before long.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Fed minutes: Warsh cites six meetings per year cadence
Federal Reserve minutes report that Chairman Warsh said six scheduled meetings per year, held roughly every two months, would allow more information to accumulate between meetings.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Fed minutes show some favored further rate hikes
The Federal Reserve meeting minutes say a few participants who favored raising rates judged that doing so would likely help forestall the need for further hikes, without supplying additional figures or vote detail.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Fed minutes: most backed holding rates; some favored hikes
Minutes from the Fed’s July 28-29 meeting show most participants supported keeping interest rates unchanged, while several favored an increase, citing concerns that current financial conditions may not be restrictive eno
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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US money-market fund assets rise $26.18b for week
US money-market fund assets increase by $26.18b for the week ended August 18th, according to iMoneyNet ( Pro).
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:59 PM UTC
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FDA approves pasatru (garetosmab-grts) for FOP adults
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) says the FDA approves pasatru (garetosmab-grts) for adults with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 05:59 PM UTC
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Brent rises above $92 on Middle East tensions
Brent crude rose above $92 a barrel as renewed Middle East tensions raised concerns about energy-supply disruptions, alongside reports of shipping disruptions and a vessel struck near the strait.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC
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FDA approval for REGN Pasatru™ in adult FOP patients
Regeneron (REGN) says Pasatru™ (garetosmab-grts) is the first and only FDA-approved treatment shown to reduce new heterotopic ossification lesions and clinician-assessed flare-ups in a placebo-controlled adult FOP trial.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC
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Crude oil rises on Middle East supply risks
Crude oil rose above $86 a barrel as renewed Middle East tensions raised disruption risks, while higher US refinery activity and mixed inventory data also supported prices.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC
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Adobe Firefly launches all-in-one AI creative studio
Adobe debuts Firefly as an all-in-one AI creative studio that combines image and video generation with editing.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC
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Meta announces new Meta AI features for small businesses
Meta announces new Meta AI features for small businesses, according to Pro, with the update centered on Meta AI for SMB use cases.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC
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NCLH unveils new onboard concepts for soon-to-debut Norwegian Aura
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) unveils new ways to unwind, dine and vacation aboard the soon-to-debut Norwegian Aura, per a TradeXchange Newsdesk release.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC
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Paks nuclear plant may restart six idle turbines Sunday, PM Magyar says
Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant could begin restarting six idle turbines on Sunday, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Magyar.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:54 PM UTC
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CENX shares fall with aluminum-linked US/Canada headlines
CENX is down 7% in the aluminum space following US/Canada headlines, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk; no specific policy or corporate catalyst was supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:54 PM UTC
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Bitcoin surges 6% to $68,000, triggers record short liquidation
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) surges 6% to $68,000, triggering what the source says is the largest single-day short liquidation event in its history after the U.S. Treasury doubled long-term bond buyback operations.
CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
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US set to halve tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
Pro reports the US is set to halve tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum as part of a trade deal, with no additional details supplied in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
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Cerebras unveils CS-4, lifts fiscal 2026 outlook
Cerebras Systems unveiled the CS-4 rack-scale AI system, said it expects to deliver 600 megawatts of computing capacity by end-2027, and raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $880 million to $890 million.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC
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NVIDIA discusses funding Mercor at $20B valuation
The Information reports NVIDIA is discussing funding its AI data supplier, Mercor, at a $20 billion valuation, though no deal terms or certainty are provided in the source text.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC
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Nvidia discusses funding Mercor at $20 billion valuation
Nvidia is reported to be discussing funding its AI data supplier Mercor at a $20 billion valuation, according to The Information.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC
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Nvidia discusses funding AI data supplier Mercor at $20B valuation
Nvidia is discussing funding AI data supplier Mercor at a $20 billion valuation, according to The Information.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 05:49 PM UTC
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NVIDIA weighs funding Mercor at $20B valuation
NVIDIA is reported to be discussing funding its AI data supplier, Mercor, at a $20 billion valuation, according to The Information, for $NVDA.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:49 PM UTC
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Banks, insurers fall after Treasury expands bond buybacks
Shares of banks and insurance companies are trading lower after the Treasury Department said it would more than double liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated bonds.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC
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Aurora Cannabis acquires Internode Pharma and HAP Pharma
Aurora Cannabis says it is acquiring Internode Pharma Limited and HAP Pharma Limited to expand distribution access to the UK medical cannabis market.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC
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Trump pauses planned 50% tariff hike on Canada for three days
TradeXchange Newsdesk reports President Trump paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, accelerating negotiations ahead of a Friday deadline, with Canada focused on steel and automobiles tariff reducti
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC
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MRNA upgraded to Neutral by BAML
Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that BAML upgraded MRNA to a Neutral rating, with no further details on target, catalyst, or timing provided in the feed.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC
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IWM leads as breadth favors advancers over decliners
IWM, SPY and QQQ trade with breadth favoring advancers, while IWM rises 0.54%, SPY adds 0.29% and QQQ slips 0.13%.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:44 PM UTC
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CDW, Elevance, Omnicom hit highs
CDW, Elevance Health and Omnicom are hitting highs, with no catalyst or magnitude supplied in the feed.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC
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Nortera responds to Competition Bureau challenge over Green Giant deal
Nortera issues a response to a Competition Bureau challenge relating to its proposed Green Giant and Le Sueur acquisition, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC
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Bitcoin breaks out of months-long range amid rate and regulatory optimism
Bitcoin breaks out of its months-long range as lower borrowing rates and regulatory optimism boost crypto, with traders looking toward $70,000–$75,000.
CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC
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Deere Q3 preview flags lower revenue and EPS estimates
Deere & Company is set to report third-quarter results Thursday before market open, with analysts expecting revenue of $10.73 billion and earnings of $4.70 per share, both down from a year earlier.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:40 PM UTC
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Amazon shares rise with mega-cap tech on Treasury buyback plans
Amazon.com shares are trading higher Wednesday alongside mega-cap tech after the U.S. Treasury said it will double maximum debt buybacks for long-term government bonds to $4 billion per operation starting Sept. 9.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:39 PM UTC
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SLB executive expects up to 15 Venezuela rigs reactivated
An SLB executive says up to 15 oil rigs already in Venezuela could be reactivated in less than a year.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC
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Bessent move signals concern over long-term borrowing costs
Bessent's move signals concern over surging long-term borrowing costs, while the dollar hits a three-month low as Treasury seeks to support the bond market.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC
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US Treasury to at least double 10- to 30-year debt buybacks
The US Treasury says it will at least double buybacks of 10- to 30-year debt from September 9, with the 30-year yield falling as much as 10 bps to 5.18%.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC
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SLV September Silver settles up 2.79% at $65.83
SLV September Silver settles $1.79 per ounce higher, or 2.79%, at $65.83.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC
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GLD December gold settles up $124.70 to $4,545.30
GLD December gold settles $124.70/oz higher, or 2.82%, at $4,545.30.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC
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Stripe acquisition of OpenRouter valued above $8 billion, mostly stock
Axios reports Stripe’s acquisition of OpenRouter totals more than $8 billion and is mostly paid in stock.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
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U.S.-listed Japanese banks trade lower on Treasury buyback decision
Shares of U.S.-listed Japanese banks are trading lower after the U.S. Treasury more than doubled its repurchases of long-dated government bonds, a move the feed says may imply more aggressive BoJ rate hikes and pressure
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC
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XLI, XLF and XLU slide in S&P 500 trading
XLI Industrials is down 0.6%, XLF Financials is down 0.15% and XLU Utilities join KLX Tech, which is down 1%, in S&P 500 trading.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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SPY futures fade late, trim gains to 7,732
SPY futures slow-fade in the last hour, paring gains to +0.25% at 7,732 and sitting 30 points off the highs.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC
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Palo Alto Networks eyes fiscal 2027 NGS ARR guide as key test
Cantor Fitzgerald raised its 12-month price target on Palo Alto Networks to $425 from $340 and said the company’s fiscal 2027 NGS ARR guide in upcoming fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results is the central event.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC
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OpenAI plans private safety processing rollout in September
OpenAI is going to roll out private safety processing in September, according to SM.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 05:17 PM UTC
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OpenAI is going to roll out private safety processing in September.
OpenAI is going to roll out private safety processing in September.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:17 PM UTC
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Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG) announces dividend increase
Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG) announces a dividend increase, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC
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Crypto stocks surge on CLARITY Act optimism and Treasury buybacks
Strategy, Coinbase, Bitmine and Circle rise as traders react to renewed CLARITY Act optimism, while the U.S. Treasury says it will double long-term bond buybacks starting Sep. 9.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
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Canada’s Trade Minister LeBlanc to meet PM to finalize US talks
Canada’s U.S. Trade Minister LeBlanc is heading back to Ottawa to meet with the prime minister and hold other meetings needed to finalize trade negotiations, per LeBlanc’s office.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
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Canada trade minister returns to Ottawa to finalise negotiations
Canada’s minister responsible for U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, is heading back to Ottawa to meet with the Prime Minister and take other meetings necessary to finalise trade negotiations, his office says.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
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US gasoline futures retreat below $3.30 as inventories build
US gasoline futures trade below $3.30 per gallon, easing from a three-week high after EIA data showed stocks rose 0.688 million barrels in the week ending August 14, versus a 1.2 million-barrel draw expected.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC
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Treasury buybacks drag yields lower; gold, miners rally
The Treasury’s decision to at least double long-dated debt buybacks pushed benchmark yields lower, weakened the dollar to its lowest since late May and lifted gold-related assets.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC
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Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine hits key Phase 3 endpoints
Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine intismeran with Keytruda met key endpoints in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, cutting recurrence and distant metastasis versus Keytruda alone.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC
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Mossad chief phones Syria foreign minister on Turkey presence
New Israeli Mossad chief Roman Gofman held a phone call with Syrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani on August 14 and discussed Turkey's military presence in Syria, sources said.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
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Strategy rises as bitcoin gains and Treasury yields fall
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) shares climb alongside a broad crypto rally as Treasury yields ease after the Treasury Department expanded its bond-buyback program and investors look ahead to President Donald Trump’s White
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
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Treasury 20-year yield at 5.199% before $16 billion auction
Treasury’s when-issued 20-year yield stands at 5.199% ahead of a $16 billion auction.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:04 PM UTC
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U.S. sells $18B 20-year bond at 5.204% yield
The U.S. sold $18 billion of 20-year bonds at a high yield of 5.204%, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.53 and 65.58% awarded at the high.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC
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US 20-Year bond bid-to-cover falls to 2.530
The US 20-year bond auction posted a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.530, down from 2.640 previously; no forecast was supplied.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC
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US 20-Year Bond Auction
US 20-Year Bond Auction
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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Easy Income Portfolio: August 2026 Edition
The Easy Income portfolio is doing exactly what we built it to do. It is collecting a substantial amount of cash from a diversified group of investments that do not all depend on the same economic outcome, the same inter
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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US 20-Year Bond high yield rises to 5.204%
The US 20-Year Bond high yield is 5.204%, up from 5.163% previously, with no forecast supplied.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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US 20-Year Bond High Yield
US 20-Year Bond High Yield
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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Essity acquires Kenvue feminine care business in Brazil
Essity says it will acquire Kenvue's feminine care business in Brazil for USD 284M on a cash and debt-free basis, including the Carefree, Sempre Livre and O.B. brands and manufacturing equipment.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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PR stock highs
PR stock highs
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Steel stocks STLD and NUE fall over 2% as metals gain
STLD and NUE are both down over 2% in the steel sector, while FCX, RIO, VALE and AA are higher, with no catalyst supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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IBIT AMZN IAU TGT CNBC FINAL TRADE Mentions For Wednesday Aug 19
IBIT AMZN IAU TGT CNBC FINAL TRADE Mentions For Wednesday Aug 19
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Treasury WI 20-year yield 5.199% before $16 billion auction
The Treasury's when-issued 20-year yield is 5.199% ahead of a $16 billion auction, with no additional catalyst supplied.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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CNBC Halftime names final trades in IBIT, AMZN, IAU, TGT
CNBC Halftime features final trades for IBIT, AMZN, IAU and TGT, but no individual trade rationale or catalyst is supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Apple Corps and Universal Music announce Beatles global e-commerce deal
Apple Corps and Universal Music Group announce a global e-commerce and merchandise partnership for the Beatles, involving online sales and related merchandising activities.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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Unknown ticker drops 3.7% after results
VIK is trading lower by 3.7% following results, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk; no ticker, figures, or catalyst details were provided in the feed.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC
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Euro rises to $1.167, three-month high as dollar falls
The euro strengthened to $1.167 on Wednesday, its highest in three months, as G10 currencies tracked a move lower in the dollar after the US Treasury raised bond buyback limits.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC
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Bitmine shares rise as crypto treasury update lifts BMNR
Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares trade higher as management says its combined crypto, cash and strategic investments reached $11.4 billion and its ETH holdings reached 5.82 million tokens.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC
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Permian Resources pitched as potential strategic U.S. buyout target
TradeXchange Newsdesk says Permian Resources (PR) is pitched as a potential strategic buyout target, citing U.S. energy security and SPR drawdown, with no magnitude or official action provided.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC
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CVNA (more, out late yesterday) Exclusive: Walter and TWG Global Likely Can’t Use CVNA for Liquidity. Citi Already Secured It. Link To Story
CVNA (more, out late yesterday) Exclusive: Walter and TWG Global Likely Can’t Use CVNA for Liquidity. Citi Already Secured It. Link To Story from HNTRBRK.com
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:57 PM UTC
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Twist Bioscience named Anthropic independent evaluator in 8-K
Twist Bioscience says in an 8-K that Anthropic chose the company as one of its independent evaluators to rapidly produce and test AI-designed proteins for binding.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 04:56 PM UTC