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Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - Page 6

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M IWM, SPY, QQQ show mixed breadth with more highs than lows IWM, SPY and QQQ are reported with 465 broad market new highs and 182 broad market new lows, while SPY has 18 new highs and 0 new lows and QQQ has 4 new highs and 0 new lows. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC M Royal Bank of Canada shares hit 6-week low Royal Bank of Canada shares fell to 289.17 CAD, the lowest since July 2026, after declining 2.21% over the past 4 weeks. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC M Lynxtris shares open at $15.50 in NYSE debut Lynxtris shares open at $15.50 on the NYSE, below the $17.50 IPO price. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC H Trump Speaks Outside White House - WATCH LIVE Trump Speaks Outside White House - WATCH LIVE GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC L GDS raises guidance after record AI-driven bookings GDS reported second-quarter net income of 837.6 million yuan, raised full-year revenue guidance to 12.7 billion yuan-13 billion yuan and adjusted EBITDA guidance to 5.9 billion yuan-6.1 billion yuan, and doubled its 2026 EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC L MRNA pullback from highs MRNA pullback from highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC H Analog Devices reports record Q3 FY2026 revenue, raises Q4 outlook Analog Devices said Q3 FY2026 revenue was a record $4.02 billion, with revenue, margin and earnings all exceeding its outlook, and set Q4 revenue guidance at $4.3 billion. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC L LYNX indicated at 15.30, below its $17.50 IPO price LYNX trades indicated at 15.30, down 0.35 cents on 1.6 million shares, versus its IPO price of $17.50. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC M China FM calls for healthy, stable China-South Korea ties China’s foreign minister calls for healthy, stable and sustainable China-South Korea ties, according to Xinhua. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC H Honeywell Aerospace upgraded to Overweight after post-spinoff sell-off Morgan Stanley upgrades Honeywell Aerospace to Overweight from Equal-weight with a $205 price target, saying the stock’s post-spinoff drop has left it at discounted valuation multiples. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC M Platinum futures jump above $1,780 to two-month highs Platinum futures rose above $1,780/oz to a two-month high, supported by a drop in bond yields and ongoing supply concerns in South African mining. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC H US cyber officials warn of active threat to Siemens infrastructure devices US cyber officials warn of an active threat to Siemens devices used in water facilities and other infrastructure. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC L SMG pullback from highs SMG pullback from highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC M Siemens cyber officials warn of active threat to devices Siemens cyber officials warn of an active threat to Siemens devices used in water facilities and other infrastructure. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC L IBIT etf highs IBIT etf highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC M SPCX/SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6 on Amazon Bedrock Hammerstone MarketTalk reports SPCX/SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6 on Amazon Bedrock, without providing any figures, timeframe, or additional operational details. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC L SMG Trump: scotts miracle-gro Co is a great company SMG Trump: scotts miracle-gro Co is a great company GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC L SMG rises 4% after Trump mention SMG gains 4% on some volume a day after a Trump mention, with no catalyst supplied in the wire. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC L XAI says Grok 4.6 is generally available on Amazon Bedrock XAI says its Grok 4.6 model is generally available on Amazon Bedrock, pointing to new availability of the offering via AMZN’s cloud platform. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC L xAI’s Grok 4.6 becomes generally available on Amazon Bedrock xAI says Grok 4.6 is generally available on Amazon Bedrock, with the announcement limited to availability and no other figures or catalyst provided. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC L SMG: Trump says Scotts Miracle-Gro provided grass free Hammerstone MarketTalk reports SMG-related commentary from Trump stating Scotts Miracle-Gro provided grass free of charge, with no additional figures or details supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC L TRUMP: SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO IS A GREAT COMPANY TRUMP: SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO IS A GREAT COMPANY GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC M Lynx IPO hearing indicates $15–$16 range; 17M priced at $17.50 Lynx’s IPO hearing indicated a $15–$16 range and the deal is for 17M shares priced at $17.50, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC M Novak says Russia has started importing fuel: TASS Deputy Prime Minister Novak says Russia has already started importing fuel, according to TASS, signaling an import shift without providing timing or volumes. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC L Russia Deputy PM Novak says fuel imports have started Russia’s Deputy PM Alexander Novak tells TASS that Russia has already started importing fuel. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC H Lowe's posts Q2 EPS beat, trims guidance to low end Lowe’s Companies reported second-quarter earnings of $4.40 per share, above consensus, with comps of 0.2% and management guiding to the low end of its prior range. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:07 PM UTC L Gold rises to over 2-month high as Treasury buybacks increase Gold rises to $4,480 per ounce, the highest since early June, as long-dated Treasury yields ease after the US Treasury said it will raise its buyback limit to $4 billion for the quarter to November. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:06 PM UTC M Trump to host crypto executives as SEC advances token rules Cryptocurrency shares including COIN, MSTR, BLSH and CRCL jump as President Donald Trump is set to host crypto executives later in the day and the SEC proposes rules to exempt certain token offerings from securities regu REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC L Amazon says Alexa+ is now free on compatible Fire TV devices Amazon says Alexa+ is now included for free on compatible Fire TV devices in a blog post. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC H Home Depot tops Q2 earnings, reaffirms fiscal 2026 outlook Home Depot reported second-quarter earnings of $4.92 per share and sales of $47.861 billion, both above analyst consensus, and reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC L Won leads FX gainers as dollar index falls Markets says the South Korean won rises 1.83%, followed by the Swiss franc, zloty, yen, euro and pound, while the dollar index falls 0.75%. FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC M EShallGo (EHGO) prices $1.75 million registered direct offering EShallGo Inc. (EHGO) announces the pricing of a $1.75 million registered direct offering, with no additional terms or proceeds usage provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC L HDSN - Hudson Technologies to Host Climate Week NYC 2026 Panel Discussion HDSN - Hudson Technologies to Host Climate Week NYC 2026 Panel Discussion EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:59 PM UTC H TRUMP: BUILDING A WHITE HOUSE HELIPORT DONATED BY SIKORSKY TRUMP: BUILDING A WHITE HOUSE HELIPORT DONATED BY SIKORSKY GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:58 PM UTC M Tempus AI jumps after Merck-Moderna melanoma trial results Tempus AI shares are rising after Merck and Moderna released Phase 3 INTerpath-001 results for intismeran autogene in resected melanoma, which traders linked to Tempus’s planned Personalis acquisition. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC H Target reports Q2 EPS $4.11; tariff-excluding EPS $2.46 Target reports second-quarter EPS of $4.11 versus consensus of $2.34, but JPMorgan says $1.65 tariff refunds lifted earnings; excluding them EPS is in-line at $2.46. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC L Turkey and Syria sign an MOU on mining and energy partnership - Minister. Turkey and Syria sign an MOU on mining and energy partnership - Minister. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:57 PM UTC L RIOT rebounds to flat after briefly breaking below 200-day RIOT bounces off its lows and trades back to flat after briefly breaking below its 200-day moving average, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:56 PM UTC L Bank Of Montreal shares hit 6-week low at 245.95 CAD Bank Of Montreal shares fall to 245.95 CAD, the lowest level since July 2026, after a 1.64% decline over 4 weeks and a 57.36% gain over 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:55 PM UTC H Russia claims it hit cargo ship at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port Russia claims it hit a cargo ship at Ukraine’s port of Chornomorsk, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing operational details or confirmation from other parties. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC M Russia claims cargo ship hit at Ukraine's Port Chornomorsk Russia claims to have hit a cargo ship at Ukraine's Port Chornomorsk, according to IFX; no further details or catalyst were supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC L EU MOVES TO EASE SUBSIDY RULES FOR SMALL MEDIA — POLITICO EU MOVES TO EASE SUBSIDY RULES FOR SMALL MEDIA — POLITICO EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC H SPCX slides ahead of Aug 20 lock-up release SPCX shares trade down 3.4% at $138.50 ahead of an IPO-related lock-up release tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, 2026, involving up to ~319M shares. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC L PARR Par Pacific Holdings: Quantitative Stock of the Week - Barron's A high conviction value/momentum combination with favorable fundamental PARR Par Pacific Holdings: Quantitative Stock of the Week - Barron's A high conviction value/momentum combination with favorable fundamentals. Link To Story from BARRONS.com EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC L PARR Barrons High Conviction Long idea social media PARR Barrons High Conviction Long idea social media EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC M CM shares fall 2% after short report CM is down 2% following a short report, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC L CVNA highs +7% CVNA highs +7% EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC L Klarna cuts 2026 sales outlook after strong Q2 results Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) reported second-quarter earnings of 1 cent per share and revenue of $1.042 billion, both above estimates, but guided 2026 revenue to $4.08 billion to $4.16 billion versus the $4.415 billion EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:49 PM UTC H Canadian trade officials to meet U.S. trade representative Wednesday Canada says its minister in charge of bilateral U.S. trade and chief trade negotiator will meet U.S. trade representative Greer at 11:15 EDT Wednesday. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC M U.S. housebuilders rise as Treasury yields retreat Shares of U.S. housebuilders jump as Treasury yields retreat, with TOL up 7.4%, KBH 5.8%, DHI 5.6%, PHM 5.5% and LEN 5%. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:48 PM UTC M Curis announces 1-for-20 reverse stock split Curis (CURX) has a 1-for-20 reverse stock split scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC H Canada trade minister LeBlanc, Charette to meet USTR Greer in DC Canada's trade minister LeBlanc and Charette are going to meet with USTR Greer at 11:15 AM in DC, according to the wire. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 02:47 PM UTC L 30-year Treasury yield falls 10 basis points to 5.18% The 30-year Treasury yield falls 10 basis points on the day to 5.18%. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC L Canada’s LeBlanc and Charette to meet USTR Greer Canada’s Trade Minister LeBlanc and Charette are scheduled to meet USTR Greer at 11:15 AM in Washington, DC. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC M US refinery crude net inputs hit highest since Sep 2019 EIA says US refiner net input of crude oil rose last week to the highest since September 2019. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC L Cboe VIX holds at 15.22 Cboe VIX is at 15.22, with no additional catalyst or intraday move supplied in the alert. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC M US Dollar Index (DXY) trades at 98.78 The US Dollar Index (DXY) is quoted at 98.78 in the latest update. FX | Aug 19, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC H After-market earnings due Wednesday for 11 companies TradeXchange Newsdesk lists after-market earnings for Wednesday Aug. 19 for ALVO, ARAY, BILL, BULL, CLIR, COTY, IOND, JBSS, NDSN, UFI and WOLF. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC H Keysight (KEYS) posts upbeat Q3, issues strong Q4 guidance Keysight Technologies reports adjusted Q3 EPS of $3.07 and revenue of $1.85B, both topping analyst consensus, and guides Q4 adjusted EPS $3.34–$3.40 and revenue $1.93B–$1.95B. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC M USO heating oil gains after EIA distillate draw; gasoline slips USO heating oil futures keep rising after EIA data shows a draw in distillates stocks, while US gasoline futures move lower following an EIA build in gasoline stocks. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC H UAL board approves $19.9B Dulles overhaul plan United Airlines Holdings (UAL) board approves a $19.9B plan to overhaul Washington Dulles airport, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC L PALL spot palladium climbs nearly 3% to $1,328.68/oz PALL spot palladium climbs nearly 3% to $1,328.68 an ounce. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC H Lowe's (LOW) rises on better-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS Lowe's Companies shares trade higher after it reports better-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS, while a U.S. Treasury plan to increase repurchases of long-end government debt supports interest rate-sensitive stocks. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC H MRNA short sellers face ~$4.8B paper losses after jump to $159 Moderna (MRNA) short sellers face about $4.8B in paper losses on Wednesday after the stock surges to $159, according to Ortex estimates. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC L Leerink says cancer vaccine win should sustain Merck momentum into fall Leerink says a cancer vaccine win should sustain Merck momentum into fall, with the note referencing MRNA, BNTX and MRK and supplying no further catalyst details. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC H Target raises outlook after second-quarter results beat estimates Target Corp. said second-quarter 2026 net sales rose 5.3% to $26.54 billion, adjusted EPS was $2.46 excluding tariff-refund benefits, and it raised full-year sales and EPS guidance. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:38 PM UTC L Baltic Dry Index slips for second day to 2,776 The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) falls 39 pts (1.4%) to 2,776, a July 31 low, while Capesize (BCI) and Panamax (BPI) drop and Supramax (BSI) and Handysize (BHSI) edge higher. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC L U.S. imports of Saudi crude oil fall 91%: EIA U.S. imports of Saudi crude oil fall 91%, according to EIA data. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC M DXY falls 0.87% to 98.788, lowest since 5-29-26 The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) drops 0.87% to 98.788, reaching its lowest level since 5-29-26, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. FX | Aug 19, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC H Falling AI prices may still support Nvidia demand NVIDIA (NVDA) is discussed as potentially benefiting if cheaper AI models and lower token costs drive more inference, workflows and infrastructure spending, with no catalyst or earnings result supplied. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC H Jack Henry reports record Q4 and fiscal 2026 results Jack Henry & Associates reported record fourth-quarter and full fiscal 2026 non-GAAP results, including Q4 revenue of $633 million and fiscal 2027 guidance for 5.5% to 6.5% GAAP revenue growth. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC L TLT near highs TLT near highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC L GLD new highs GLD new highs EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC M Enbridge shares fall to 25-week low Enbridge shares decreased to 70.07 CAD, their lowest level since February 2026, after losing 10.53% over the past 4 weeks. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC M KSMH xETFs Launches ETF to Capture Leading Firms Across the Full Korea AI Semiconductor Ecosystem: KSMH KSMH xETFs Launches ETF to Capture Leading Firms Across the Full Korea AI Semiconductor Ecosystem: KSMH EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC M Duolingo filing shows preliminary daily active user growth Duolingo says a Form 8 filing showed preliminary daily active user growth of about 27% year over year, while cautioning the figures are unvalidated and not guidance. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC L NOAA confirms hottest month on record across contiguous U.S. NOAA confirms the hottest month on record across the contiguous U.S., a weather development with potential implications for power demand and utility load patterns. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC M EIA reports US crude stocks build 4.4 million barrels The EIA says US crude inventories rose 4.4 million barrels to 428.82 million, while gasoline gained 688,000 barrels to 209.38 million and distillates fell 1.5 million barrels to 105.62 million. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC M Addentax director, 10% owner Hong Zhiwang reports purchase Addentax Group Corp. Form 4P shows director and 10% owner Hong Zhiwang P with 218,750 shares at $4.8, totaling $1,050,000. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC M Sector ETFs favor Health Care, Materials and Consumer Discretionary S&P sector ETFs show Health Care, Materials and Consumer Discretionary as outperformers, while Utilities, Industrials and Technology lag, with 9 sectors gaining and 2 declining. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L US EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report US EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L IWM leads as breadth favors advancers over decliners IWM gains 0.73% versus SPY up 0.32% and QQQ down 0.35%, with market breadth favoring advancers by 2:1, while SPY breadth is 19:7 and QQQ breadth is 11:6. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L Cushing crude oil inventories fall 1,314K vs 1,611K prior US Cushing crude oil inventories are reported at -1,314K, compared with 1,611K previously. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC M US crude oil inventories fall to 4,405K from 17,423K US crude oil inventories are reported at 4,405K versus 17,423K previously, compared with an estimate of -74.00K. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC M US crude inventories rise 4.405 million barrels versus 0.200 million expected US crude oil inventories rose by 4.405 million barrels, compared with a 0.200 million barrel build expected. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC H UNG: EIA weekly U.S. refinery utilization at 97.2% EIA reports weekly U.S. refinery utilization up 1.0% to 97.2%, while ethanol output falls 28,000 bpd to 1.09M bpd and Cushing crude stocks drop 1.31M bbls to 21.25M bbls. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC M USO-linked U.S. crude, gasoline stocks rise; distillates fall EIA weekly U.S. crude stocks rise 4.4M bbls to 428.82M, gasoline stocks add 688,000 bbls to 209.38M, and distillates fall 1.5M bbls to 105.62M. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L EIA reports Cushing crude inventories fall 1.314M EIA reports Cushing crude inventories at -1.314M, versus previous 1.611M, with no forecast supplied. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC H EIA gasoline inventories rise 0.688M versus forecast draw EIA gasoline inventories rose by 0.688M versus a forecast decline of 1.504M and a previous decline of 0.968M. ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L EIA Gasoline Inventories EIA Gasoline Inventories ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC H EIA crude oil inventories report: actual 4.405M EIA reports crude oil inventories at 4.405M, versus a 0.2M forecast and 17.423M prior, per the wire. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC L EIA Distillate Inventories EIA Distillate Inventories ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC M EIA Crude Oil Inventories EIA Crude Oil Inventories ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC H MRNA stock rallies about 157%, back to May 2024 levels MRNA is still rising, up +157% and returning to May 2024 levels, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC M Japan plans first large shipbuilding dock since 2017 Nikkei reports Japan will construct its first large shipbuilding dock since 2017, signaling renewed capacity investment in the shipbuilding sector. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC M NVIDIA seeks to connect companies to deploy in Nordics - CNBC. NVIDIA seeks to connect companies to deploy in Nordics - CNBC. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC H Jack Henry shares rise on Q4 results, FY27 GAAP EPS guidance Jack Henry & Associates reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and issued FY27 GAAP EPS guidance above estimates, driving shares higher. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC H NOAA publishes TMC USA application for TMC USA-A permits NOAA publishes TMC USA’s consolidated application for an exploration license and a commercial recovery permit for TMC USA-A in the Federal Register. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC M NVIDIA ACTING AS MATCHMAKER FOR NORDIC AI DATA CENTER DEALS - CNBC NVIDIA ACTING AS MATCHMAKER FOR NORDIC AI DATA CENTER DEALS - CNBC EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC L Invesco QQQ Trust Europe lags in space data-center push Hammerstone MarketTalk says QQQ Europe lags the US and China in efforts to relocate data centers into space, with no magnitude, timing, or catalyst provided. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC H Moderna shares extend gains, up more than 150% Moderna shares extend gains, rising by more than 150%, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC H Lowe's reports Q2 2026 results, updates full-year guidance Lowe's Companies said it reported second-quarter results and updated full-year guidance to about $92 billion in sales, an adjusted operating margin of about 11.6% and adjusted diluted EPS of about $12.25. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC L Fear and Greed Index reads 57/100 as Greed The Fear and Greed Index is at 57/100, indicating Greed. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC L EUROPE IS FALLING BEHIND THE US AND CHINA IN A GLOBAL RACE TO MOVE DATA CENTERS OFF EARTH EUROPE IS FALLING BEHIND THE US AND CHINA IN A GLOBAL RACE TO MOVE DATA CENTERS OFF EARTH GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:23 PM UTC L BLLN - /C O R R E C T I O N -- BillionToOne/ BLLN - /C O R R E C T I O N -- BillionToOne/ EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC M South Korea asks China to help revive North Korea dialogue South Korea’s foreign minister asks China to play a constructive role in bringing North Korea back to dialogue, while China’s Wang Yi says North and South Korea can walk a path of peaceful coexistence, according to the K GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC L Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce targeted by short seller over private-credit exposure Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ($CM) is targeted by short seller Eric Jackson over private-credit exposure tied to Mark Walter's insurance empire, according to the item. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:21 PM UTC L CM short report social media CM short report social media EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC M Wang Yi considers South Korea-China summit in November China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is actively considering the South Korea-China summit in November in Shenzhen, according to the Korean Foreign Ministry. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:20 PM UTC