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Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - Page 5

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L SPY moves down SPY is moving down, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:55 PM UTC M Iranian general says deterrence is key after conflict Iranian General Nahdi says a ceasefire or talks are not the ultimate goal, and that the key is to build a deterrence mechanism to prevent renewed attacks. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC M Iranian General Nahdi says U.S. failed to achieve war aims Iranian General Nahdi said the U.S. failed to achieve its war aims of "overthrowing the Iranian regime" and "dividing Iran," and said Iran is prioritizing restoring deterrence. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC L AMT AMTFF 1ZV - AmeriTrust Auto Advances End-to-End Lease Remarketing Strategy AMT AMTFF 1ZV - AmeriTrust Auto Advances End-to-End Lease Remarketing Strategy EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC H Home Depot Q2 gains lifted by tariff refunds, analysts say Home Depot reported upbeat second-quarter results, and analysts said $685 million of IEEPA tariff refunds helped gross margins while offsetting higher transportation, fuel, energy and product input costs. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC M USO rises on reported Gulf diplomacy discussions USO is tied to a report that Qatari and Saudi foreign ministers discussed de-escalation of regional tensions, with no catalyst or magnitude supplied. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC L De-escalation of regional tensions has been discussed by Qatari and Saudi Foreign Ministers - Tasnim News. De-escalation of regional tensions has been discussed by Qatari and Saudi Foreign Ministers - Tasnim News. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC L ExxonMobil rises as oil prices and Middle East risk lift energy ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) shares trade higher on Wednesday as WTI crude moves to $85.62 and Brent to $91.56 amid reported U.S.-Iran conflict disruptions and broader energy-sector strength. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC H CFTC seeks public comment on proposed computing-power derivatives listing The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed listing of computing—power derivatives contracts. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC M Sources see reasons for another Trump-Kim summit CNN reports sources see good reasons for another Trump-Kim summit, including North Korea’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC L Equifax (EFX) board declares quarterly dividend Equifax’s Board of Directors declares a quarterly dividend, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC M FDA Approves Second Treatment for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva The FDA approves a second treatment for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, according to the agency. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC H CrowdStrike faces earnings test on ARR growth and valuation CrowdStrike Holdings enters fiscal second-quarter 2027 earnings with analysts focused on net new ARR around $285 million, revenue of $1.44 billion and EPS of 29 cents. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC M CROSSOVER ENERGY FINALIZING OIL DEALS WITH VENEZUELA'S PDVSA, OIL MINISTRY -CEO ERIC MCCRADY CROSSOVER ENERGY FINALIZING OIL DEALS WITH VENEZUELA'S PDVSA, OIL MINISTRY -CEO ERIC MCCRADY ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC L H World lifts guidance, unveils new $2.5 billion return plan H World Group raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance after second-quarter revenue rose 10.8% to 7.1 billion yuan, and it approved a new three-year, $2.5 billion shareholder return plan. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC H Walmart previews Q2 report as analysts eye revenue streak Walmart is set to report second-quarter results Thursday before the market open, with analysts expecting $186.8 billion in revenue and 74 cents per share. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC L Indian regulator inspects Pernod Ricard factory, collects whisky samples India’s food safety regulator inspects a Pernod Ricard factory and collects whisky samples as sector scrutiny widens, while the company says it is working constructively with Indian authorities. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC H Novavax rises as biotech rally spreads after Merck-Moderna data Novavax shares are trading higher Wednesday as a broad biotech rally follows Merck and Moderna Phase 3 INTerpath-001 melanoma results; no Novavax-specific catalyst was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC L Canada says talks with USTR Greer on finalized deal continue Canada Minister LeBlanc says he met USTR Greer this morning and that both sides are working collaboratively toward a finalized agreement, with efforts ongoing. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC L SLS near highs SLS near highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:29 PM UTC L Copper miners rise as yields fall and Chile disruptions tighten supply Shares of copper-related companies are trading higher as declining Treasury yields and mining disruptions in Chile support the metal's strength. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC L CANADA PM CARNEY: MOVING TOWARDS US AGREEMENT THAT REINFORCES THAT CANADIAN ADVANTAGE, INCLUDING BY SECURING THE BEST TERMS IN EACH OF CANAD CANADA PM CARNEY: MOVING TOWARDS US AGREEMENT THAT REINFORCES THAT CANADIAN ADVANTAGE, INCLUDING BY SECURING THE BEST TERMS IN EACH OF CANADA'S MOST IMPORTANT STRATEGIC SECTORS EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC L SNEX: ACT Capital Advisors represented Advanced Marketing Group acquisition ACT Capital Advisors represented Advanced Marketing Group, LLC in its acquisition by StoneX Commodity Solutions, LLC, as reported in a deal update tied to SNEX. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC L ECB'S LAGARDE STILL BEING PURSUED BY WEF FOR TOP JOB ECB'S LAGARDE STILL BEING PURSUED BY WEF FOR TOP JOB CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC L NBIS off lows NBIS off lows EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:21 PM UTC H PM Carney: Canada making significant progress toward US trade deal Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country is moving toward a trade deal with the US and that significant progress has been made in talks. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC L VSAT trades higher after testing its 50-day moving average VSAT rises 1.45% to $77.17 after a low at $73.67 that came right at the 50-day moving average, with no catalyst supplied. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC L FTSE MIB falls 0.8% as banks and AI stocks drag The FTSE MIB fell 0.8% to 52,618 on Wednesday, with banks and AI companies underperforming while Stellantis gained 5.9% after the US suspended planned Canadian import tariffs for three days. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC L COIN CEO meeting with Trump today COIN CEO meeting with Trump today GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC H FTSE 100 rises on mining and energy strength The FTSE 100 edged higher on Wednesday as mining and energy stocks gained, while UK inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June and tempered expectations for a Bank of England rate increase this year. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC H TJX raises global store target to 7,500 after Q2 beat TJX Companies reports second-quarter fiscal 2027 results above estimates, raises full-year GAAP earnings guidance to $5.31 to $5.36 per share, and lifts its long-term global store target to 7,500 locations. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC M XBI: Trump nominates Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that Trump nominates Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as the next FDA commissioner, impacting the FDA leadership transition relevant to regulated healthcare and biotech. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:13 PM UTC M FTSE MIB Index closes 0.75% lower The FTSE MIB Index fell 400 points, or 0.75%, on Wednesday to close at 52,618, with STMicroelectronics, Unipol Gruppo and Amplifon among the biggest losers. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC M Bitcoin extends gains as Trump to host crypto executives BTC Bitcoin is extending gains to $68,650 and ETH Ethereum is up 9.25% near $2,100 as President Donald Trump is set to host crypto executives later in the day, with U.S. regulators advancing their framework for certain d CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC L MRVL talk Cnbc MRVL talk Cnbc EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC M DAX closes 0.14% lower as Infineon, Rheinmetall weigh The DAX Index fell 37 points, or 0.14%, to close at 26,091 on Wednesday, with losses led by Infineon, Rheinmetall and MTU Aero Engines AG. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC L CAC 40 closes 0.09% lower as STMicroelectronics weighs France's CAC 40 Index fell 7 points, or 0.09%, to close at 8502 on Wednesday, led lower by STMicroelectronics, Societe Generale and Credit Agricole. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC L Precious-metals stocks rise as gold, silver gain Shares of precious-metals-related companies are trading higher alongside gains in gold and silver as Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar decline after the Treasury Department doubled longer-dated bond buyback operations. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 04:09 PM UTC H Platinum spot extends gains; PPLT last near $1,795.83/oz PPLT spot Platinum continues higher and is last up nearly 5% at $1,795.83/oz, with Hammerstone MarketTalk supplying no additional catalyst beyond the move. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC H European equity indices close mixed across major benchmarks Major European equity indices closed mixed on Wednesday, with Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, STOXX 50, Spain's IBEX 35 and Italy's FTSE MIB lower while the UK's FTSE 100 edged higher. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC H Perfect Stocks Portfolio: August 2026 Edition The past month has offered investors a useful reminder that financial markets rarely move in lockstep with the headlines. The geopolitical backdrop has become more difficult, trade policy remains unsettled, energy market EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC M FTSE 100 closes 0.17% higher on Wednesday The FTSE 100 Index rose 18 points, or 0.17%, to close at 10,746 on Wednesday, with Fresnillo, Endeavour and Croda International among the biggest gainers. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC L Coinbase warns of latency risks on Smart account APIs (CDP) Coinbase Global Inc says it is aware that some users may experience latency or degraded performance when using Smart account APIs on CDP. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC L ZSTK +461% on 2M shares (vs ave daily volume of 19K) - as posted earlier, the $32M mkt cap & 17.5M share float Canadian producer of organic ZSTK +461% on 2M shares (vs ave daily volume of 19K) - as posted earlier, the $32M mkt cap & 17.5M share float Canadian producer of organic Cannabis and Pharmaceutical-grade Medical products "Announced an Offering Of 3.5 EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC L AMAZON PLANS MASSIVE EXPANSION OF PRIME AIR DRONE DELIVERIES — FOX BUSINESS AMAZON PLANS MASSIVE EXPANSION OF PRIME AIR DRONE DELIVERIES — FOX BUSINESS EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:06 PM UTC L FTC warns retailers against using private consumer data to raise prices The FTC warns retailers not to use private consumer data in ways intended to raise prices, per a TradeXchange Newsdesk report citing WSJ. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC L Amazon plans massive Prime Air drone-delivery expansion Amazon plans a roughly sixfold expansion of Prime Air by the end of 2026, stepping up its autonomous-aircraft last-mile delivery push. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC M European markets close mixed, led by FTSE 100 gain European cash markets finished mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 lower while the FTSE 100 closed up 0.14 percent. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC M Crypto-related shares rise as Bitcoin climbs, yields fall Crypto-related companies are trading higher alongside a rise in Bitcoin prices as Treasury yields decline, while sentiment is also supported by President Trump’s planned White House meeting with cryptocurrency executives CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC L CGEM Zipalertinib Plus Chemotherapy First-Line Phase 3 REZILIENT3 Trial Data Selected for Presidential Symposium Presentation at the IASLC 2 CGEM Zipalertinib Plus Chemotherapy First-Line Phase 3 REZILIENT3 Trial Data Selected for Presidential Symposium Presentation at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC M FTC says businesses must disclose personalized pricing The FTC says businesses must disclose when they use personalized pricing and may face lawsuits if they do not, according to WSJ. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC L Blaize Holdings faces Johnson Fistel review after revenue guidance cut Blaize Holdings (BZAI) says Johnson Fistel is investigating new disclosures following a 68% revenue guidance cut. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC H Lowe’s shares rise after mixed Q2, guidance cut below estimates Lowe’s Companies shares rise after the retailer reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted EPS of $4.40 beating the $4.22 estimate while net sales of $25.96 billion missed $26.16 billion and full-year outl EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC L MAT - Mattel Brick Shop™ Celebrates 25 Years of Microsoft's Iconic XBOX Game Console with New Premium Building Set MAT - Mattel Brick Shop™ Celebrates 25 Years of Microsoft's Iconic XBOX Game Console with New Premium Building Set EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC L DVLT - Deadline Approaching: Datavault AI, Inc. (DVLT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Click F DVLT - Deadline Approaching: Datavault AI, Inc. (DVLT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC L Workday launches dedicated AI research team for enterprise AI Workday (WDAY) introduces an AI research team focused on advancing reliable, trustworthy, and efficient enterprise AI, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC L Trump says new White House helipad could open by September 21 Trump says a new White House helipad could open by September 21, a timeline statement with no operational details or numbers provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC L Leon Cooperman warns of recession risk; defensive ETFs highlighted Leon Cooperman is warning that the U.S. economy could slip into recession next year, and the item highlights VDC, VPU, SPLV and GLD as defensive ETF exposures. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC H Silver jumps to $65.5 as Treasury doubles buybacks Silver rises to $65.5 per ounce, the highest in two months, after the US Treasury announced it would double its buyback operations on long-term securities. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC M Wheat rises to over 3-week high on Black Sea disruptions Wheat climbs to around $6.80 per bushel, moving toward the two-year high of $7.08 reached on July 22, as renewed concerns over Black Sea export disruptions support the market. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC L KELYA KELYB - Kelly Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences KELYA KELYB - Kelly Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC H USTR Greer says U.S. has eased some Canada irritants USTR Greer says the U.S. has eliminated some of the irritants it had with Canada over the last year. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC L Greer says U.S. has eased some Canada irritants Greer says the U.S. has eliminated some of the irritants it had with Canada over the last year. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC L MSI - Motorola Solutions Declares Quarterly Dividend MSI - Motorola Solutions Declares Quarterly Dividend EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC M U.S. trade representative Greer notes Canada deal will protect supply chains U.S. trade representative Greer says a deal with Canada will protect American workers, jobs and supply chains and strengthen the North American economy. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC H U.S. Trade Rep Greer says Canada deal protects jobs U.S. Trade Representative Greer says a deal with Canada will protect American workers, jobs and supply chains and strengthen the North American economy, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC L Canadian US-trade minister says farm supply management stays intact The Canadian minister of US trade says a deal will keep Canada’s supply management agricultural system intact, offering no details on terms or timing. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC L CANADIAN MINISTER IN CHARGE OF U.S. TRADE SAYS DEAL WILL KEEP SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM INTACT CANADIAN MINISTER IN CHARGE OF U.S. TRADE SAYS DEAL WILL KEEP SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM INTACT GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC M Israel's Zamir says force will be used when necessary in Syria IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, while touring Syria, says Israel will use its power when and where necessary, according to N12 News. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC M CIBC shares fall to 5-week low at 162.76 CAD CIBC shares trade at 162.76 CAD, the lowest since July 2026, after declining 1.59% over the past four weeks and rising 60.53% over the last 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:48 PM UTC L PMGC Holdings Inc. announces anticipated reverse stock split PMGC Holdings Inc. (ELAB) announces an anticipated reverse stock split, with the trading-share structure expected to change, though no split ratio was provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 03:46 PM UTC L HONA highs +8% HONA highs +8% EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC M Coinbase rises as bitcoin stabilizes and crypto trading improves Coinbase Global shares are climbing Wednesday as bitcoin holds near $68,500 and broader crypto trading activity improves, with the company also rolling out direct Brazilian Real trading for USDC on its Advanced platform. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC L Soybeans Pick Up to Over 3-Week High Soybeans rose to around $12.20 per bushel, their highest level since the more than two-year peak of $12.50 reached on July 24, supported by growing concerns over the condition of the US Midwest crop. Recent field assessm COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC L SoFi stock rises on bullish coverage and debit spend data SoFi Technologies shares rise as Piper Sandler initiates coverage with an Overweight rating and a $22 price forecast, while SoFi Tech Solutions reports second-quarter 2026 debit spend gains in travel, experiences and fue EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC M Treasury raises long-term bond buyback operations The US Treasury says it will increase liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities from a maximum of $2 billion per operation to at least $4 billion, effective September 9 through Novem MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC H UK adds 7 new designations under Iran sanctions regime The UK, via TradeXchange Newsdesk, adds 7 new designations under its Iran sanctions regime. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC H Platinum rises to 9-week high at $1,798 an ounce Platinum increased to 1,798.00 USD/t.oz, its highest since June 2026, after gaining 12.04% over the past 4 weeks and 34.69% over 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC M TRUMP: HAD A LOT OF BOATS COME THROUGH HORMUZ LAST NIGHT (up from 3 the previous day) post on social media TRUMP: HAD A LOT OF BOATS COME THROUGH HORMUZ LAST NIGHT (up from 3 the previous day) post on social media ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC L Trump says oil prices will be a lot lower after this ends USO-linked oil prices will be a lot lower when "this" is over, Trump says, without supplying a timeframe or catalyst. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC H IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says Israel will use power Israel’s N12 News reports IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, on tour of Syria, saying Israel will use its power when and where necessary. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC M Israel chief of staff says border military threat must be prevented Israel's chief of staff tells Turkey that Israel must prevent the emergence of a significant military threat to its borders, according to Israel's N12 News. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC L U.S. sells 17-week bills at 3.750% high rate The U.S. Treasury sold 17-week bills at a high rate of 3.750%, awarded 25.88% of bids at the high, and posted a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.35. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC L TD Bank shares fall to 9-week low TD Bank shares fell to 164.09 CAD, the lowest since June 2026, after dropping 2.98% over the past 4 weeks. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC L Trump says oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over Trump says oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over, offering no timeframe, magnitude, or catalyst for the move. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC L DJT highs +3% DJT highs +3% EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC L Trump ends remarks to reporters. Trump ends remarks to reporters. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC M Trump: Oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over. Trump: Oil prices will be a lot lower when this is over. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC H Israel’s Chief of Staff tells Turkey to prevent border threat Israel’s Chief of Staff tells Turkey that Israel must prevent the emergence of a significant military threat to its borders, per Israel’s N12 News as carried Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC H Trump says Iran negotiations could happen later Trump comments on Iran indicate negotiations may occur at some point, but no timing, terms, or additional details are provided in the report. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC M Trump says Iran negotiations may happen at some point President Trump says negotiations with Iran may occur at some point, according to Pro, with no additional details or policy measures provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC L SPY: Trump says many boats transited Hormuz overnight SPY headlines a Trump comment that many boats transited the Strait of Hormuz last night, with no additional details or magnitude provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC H Trump says tariffs non-existent for farmers after Carney talks Hammerstone MarketTalk reports Trump says he had a good conversation with Canada’s Carney and that the two have come to a deal with tariffs “non-existent” for U.S. farmers. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC M Trump says U.S. has reached an agreement U.S. President Trump states that the U.S. has reached an agreement, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing deal details or a specified policy area. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC H Trump says he could meet North Korea’s Kim this year Trump answers “Yes” when asked whether he will meet North Korea’s Kim this year, with no additional details or explanation provided in the feed. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC M Trump says no tariffs going into Canada Hammerstone MarketTalk reports Trump says “we have no tariffs going into Canada,” a statement relevant to trade policy expectations for market-exposed instruments including EWC and SPY. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC L Trump: We've come to a deal with Canada. Trump: We've come to a deal with Canada. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC L Trump says he had a good conversation with Canada PM Carney President Trump says he had a “good conversation” with Canada’s PM Carney “last night,” without providing additional details or a policy outcome. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC L Bitcoin trades above 69k Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above 69k, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied in the alert. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC M Bitcoin trades above $66,000 Bitcoin is trading above $66,000, per the latest TradeXchange Newsdesk note. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC L AAL, CARR, CW, DTM, GNRC, REG, WTM trade near 200-day support AAL, CARR, CW, DTM, GNRC, REG and WTM are noted near 200-day moving average support, with no catalyst or magnitude supplied. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC L China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi: China seeks cooperation in AI and other sectors with South Korea. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi: China seeks cooperation in AI and other sectors with South Korea. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC M Palladium futures rebound above $1,320/oz on lower bond yields Palladium futures rose above $1,320 per ounce, rebounding from recent lows as bond yields eased from multi-year highs and Treasury buyback plans supported non-yielding metal demand. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC L USO near highs USO near highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC H TJX Q4 guidance assumes no further tax refunds TJX execs say the company’s Q4 guidance assumes no further tax refunds and excludes incremental expense accruals related to Q3 and Q4 tariff refunds during the earnings call. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC L Governors urge scrutiny of proposed NextEra-Dominion merger Governor Healey and New England governors call for close federal scrutiny of the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger over possible effects on costs, competition and reliability. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC L TGAMES - Trophy Games Delivers 90% Revenue & EBIT Growth in H1 2026 TGAMES - Trophy Games Delivers 90% Revenue & EBIT Growth in H1 2026 EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC L IBIT etf new hod IBIT etf new hod EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC M USO Egypt announces diplomatic contact with Iran to de-escalate tensions Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that USO Egypt announced diplomatic contact with Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions, citing Tasnim; no further details or magnitude were provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC L Bitcoin trades above 67k Bitcoin (BTC) is above 67k, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied in the wire. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC L SPY Daily Weekly SPY Daily Weekly EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC H Egypt announces diplomatic contact with Iran to de-escalate tensions Egypt announces it is initiating diplomatic contact with Iran with the aim of de-escalating tensions, according to TASNIM, which provides no additional details or magnitude. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC L S&P500 DOWN S&P500 DOWN EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC M Egypt confirms diplomatic contact with Iran to de-escalate tensions Tasnim News reports Egypt has announced diplomatic contact with Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions, with no additional details on meetings, scope, or timing provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC L Trump Live Link Trump Live Link GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC L Live Nation reaches highs, up 2.6% Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) trades at session highs, up 2.6%, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC M S&P 500 UP S&P 500 UP RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC