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Wed, Aug 19, 2026 - Page 8

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L Bitdeer AI expands AI Cloud infrastructure with Nvidia GB300 deployment Bitdeer AI says it is making further progress on AI Cloud infrastructure build-out, including deployment of Nvidia GB300 NVL72-based capacity from a Malaysia data center, while citing an active AI Cloud capacity pipeline EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC L Spot silver rises nearly 3% to $65.18/oz SLV spot silver climbs nearly 3% to $65.18/oz, indicating firmer silver pricing in the market. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC L Kim Yo Jong rejects Zelensky claim of Pyongyang troop buildup North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says Zelensky’s claim that Pyongyang plans to deploy additional troops is groundless, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC M Bitdeer AI targets 350MW by Q1 2028; $400M A102 deal BTDR Bitdeer AI targets 350MW of AI Cloud data center capacity by Q1 2028 and contracts 50% of A102 capacity under a 5-year deal worth $400M. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC H KNOREX (KNRX) reports 2025 fiscal year financial results KNOREX (KNRX) provides a business update and reports 2025 fiscal year financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC L PPG - PPG appoints leaders of global business segments to accelerate growth and productivity PPG - PPG appoints leaders of global business segments to accelerate growth and productivity EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC M Spot gold extends gains, last up nearly 3% at $4,461.39/oz Spot gold extends gains and was last up nearly 3% at $4,461.39 per ounce, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC H GLD spot gold jumps nearly 3% to $4,461.39/oz as Treasury yields fall GLD spot gold is up nearly 3% to $4,461.39/oz, with the move coinciding with falling Treasury yields. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:18 PM UTC L CLBT expands Genesis AI platform general availability for enterprises CLBT says its AI-powered Genesis platform becomes generally available to enterprises after launching for public-sector customers in June. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC L MDCE - MDCE's StrainScan Pro Targets Early Pest and Crop Illness Detection in Multi-Trillion-Dollar Agriculture Sector (OTCID:MDCE) - Click MDCE - MDCE's StrainScan Pro Targets Early Pest and Crop Illness Detection in Multi-Trillion-Dollar Agriculture Sector (OTCID:MDCE) FX | Aug 19, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC M Surface Transportation Board sets schedule for UNP-NSC merger review The Surface Transportation Board adopts a procedural schedule for consideration of the UNP-NSC merger and removes the proceeding from abeyance. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC H Cardinal Health gets RBC Buy, $276 target on Nuclear Medicine RBC Capital Markets initiates Cardinal Health with a buy rating and a $276 price target, citing the company’s Nuclear Medicine business and its expected profit contribution. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC M Jefferies lifts Smucker target to $140, keeps buy rating Jefferies raised its price target on J.M. Smucker to $140 from $129 and kept a buy rating, citing moderating coffee prices and a recovery in first-quarter retail volumes. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC H Freeport, Glencore, Antofagasta highlighted on copper demand Freeport-McMoRan, Glencore and Antofagasta are highlighted as copper-exposed miners in a note that says AI buildout is lifting copper’s role in the sector. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC H Klarna downgraded to Hold by JPMorgan after guidance Klarna is downgraded to Hold from Buy at JPMorgan after guidance disappointed and the stock fell nearly 23% yesterday, while shares are steady this morning. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC H NOK JPMorgan argued Nokia's revenue potential in AI has been overlooked by the market. Consensus estimates are underestimating the strength NOK JPMorgan argued Nokia's revenue potential in AI has been overlooked by the market. Consensus estimates are underestimating the strength of the networking company's order book for 2027 and 2028, according to analysts. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC H TJX drops despite top- and bottom-line earnings beat TJX Companies is down more than 3.5% despite reporting a top- and bottom-line beat, while same-store sales growth at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx disappointed and current-quarter guidance is described as “light.” EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC M US Treasury boosts long-end nominal bond buybacks The US Treasury Department announced it will increase the size of its nominal long-end bond buybacks, supporting a risk-on move as USD and long-end yields weakened. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC L Lowe’s Q2 EPS tops expectations; revenue, same-store sales miss Lowe’s reports second-quarter EPS that topped expectations, while revenue and same-store sales growth missed, and it cuts its full-year outlook on a handful of metrics. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC H Treasury signals larger nominal long-end bond buybacks The U.S. Treasury Department announced increased sizes of nominal long-end bond buybacks, and markets moved higher as USD and yields weakened. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC H Target pulls back as quarterly results beat and full-year guidance rises TGT is pulling back despite better-than-expected quarterly results and increased full-year sales and earnings guidance, with “broad-based” top-line strength cited in a Hammerstone MarketTalk note. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC L QTEX some vol QTEX some vol EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC H Moderna surges after late-stage melanoma vaccine results Moderna (MRNA) is up more than 90% this morning following an experimental cancer vaccine jointly developed with Merck that showed promise in a late-stage melanoma trial. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC H Gold reaches 10-week high at $4,451/oz Gold rises to $4,451.00 per troy ounce, the highest since June 2026, after gaining 10.94% over 4 weeks and 32.93% over 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC H Kim Yo Jong says US hostile policy hasn’t changed North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says the US hostile policy hasn’t changed, and warns it threatens North Korea’s security. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC L Kim Yo Jong says she has no idea on US-North Korea talks North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong tells KCNA she has “no idea” about recent communication between the leaders of the US and North Korea. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC L AS lifts price target to $50 from $42 at Truist Truist raises its price target on AS to $50 from $42, citing continued momentum amid a tough macro and maintaining a bullish outlook for outperforming in 2H. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC M Kim Yo Jong says Trump–Kim relationship is truly excellent North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says the relationship between Trump and Kim is “truly excellent,” according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC M BALY: Truist lowers PT to $10 from $15 Truist lowers its price target on BALY to $10 from $15 after a Q2 review, citing mixed results and a “going concern.” EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC M Kim Yo Jong downplays U.S. drill cut impact on drills North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says she has no interest in the U.S. decision to cut joint military drills with South Korea, adding the nature of the drills does not change and she has no idea about recent leader communication GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC M Cotton rises to 13-week high near 86.77 cents Cotton climbs to 86.77 USd/Lbs, its highest level since May 2026, up 9.81% over four weeks and 30.34% over 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC M FRPT reiterated Buy and $93 price target by Hammerstone Hammerstone MarketTalk reiterates a Buy rating on FRPT and maintains a $93 price target, citing management and highlighting the scale advantages FRPT has built at a Benchmark meeting. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC L QTREX technology achieves first conversion of 3D-printed insulation to graphene-like carbon QTREX says its patent-pending technology has achieved the first direct conversion of 3D-printed insulation into graphene-like carbon aimed at protecting quantum processors. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC H Kim Jong Un says US-South Korea drills nature unchanged despite scale cut KCNA reports Kim Jong Un says the nature of US-South Korea joint military drills does not change even after a scale cut. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC M Kim Yo Jong rejects US decision to cut joint drills KCNA reports Kim Yo Jong says North Korea has “no interest at all” in the US decision to cut joint military drills with South Korea. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC L CZR, MGM, WYNN Las Vegas room survey update: Q3 choppy; October encouraging Hammerstone MarketTalk updates a Las Vegas room survey for CZR, MGM, and WYNN, saying Q3 appears choppy while a first look at October is encouraging. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC L Benchmark maintains Buy on BIDU, cuts target to $150 after results Benchmark maintains a Buy on BIDU and lowers its price target to $150 from $215 after results, with no further catalyst supplied in the wire. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC M Microsoft announces strategic partnership with OpenAI for enterprise AI Microsoft announces a strategic partnership with OpenAI to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no specific terms or metrics provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC L RBRK SAIL favored names in Cyber heading into earnings @ Truist RBRK SAIL favored names in Cyber heading into earnings @ Truist EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC H SNPS low Bar into earnings @ Benchmark SNPS low Bar into earnings @ Benchmark EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC L Auna reports 9% Q2 revenue growth, 9% adjusted EBITDA decline Auna said second-quarter consolidated revenue rose 9% on volume growth and a better mix of services, while consolidated adjusted EBITDA fell 9% amid margin pressures and billing penalties in Peru. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC L GLD SLV up pm GLD SLV up pm EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC L USO off lows USO off lows EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC L Palo Alto Networks launches Frontier AI for critical defense PANW Palo Alto Networks introduces a Frontier AI critical defense program, signaling a new product initiative tied to defense-oriented deployments. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC M Baltic Dry Index slips again; capesize and panamax fall The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index declined for a second session on Wednesday, down about 1.4% to 2,776, with capesize and panamax also reaching fresh lows. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L Revelation Biosciences selects Avance Clinical as CRO for Titan Phase 2/3 Revelation Biosciences (REVB) selects Avance Clinical as CRO for its Phase 2/3 Titan study, which is expected to begin later this year. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L European session shows firmer futures, weaker dollar and crude US equity futures are higher in European trading, the dollar index is lower, EUR/USD and GBP/USD are firmer, and WTI and Brent are both down. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC M U.S. Treasury doubles long-end liquidity support buybacks The U.S. Treasury says it will increase the size of liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities in the 10-year to 20-year and 20-year to 30-year sectors, effective September 9. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L SPT - Now Generally Available, Sprout Social's AI Agent Trellis Is Helping Reshape How Social Teams Prove Their Value SPT - Now Generally Available, Sprout Social's AI Agent Trellis Is Helping Reshape How Social Teams Prove Their Value EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L Samsara’s IOT launches Fuel Command Center for fleet cost control Samsara launches Fuel Command Center for IOT, consolidating fuel usage, driver behavior, routing, and card controls into a single centralized experience for operations and finance teams amid price volatility. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L Piper Sandler adds Tim Light managing director for secondary advisory Piper Sandler continues strengthening its private capital advisory by adding Tim Light as Managing Director of Secondary Capital Advisory, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC L Revelation Biosciences hires Avance Clinical as CRO for TITAN Phase 2/3 Revelation Biosciences (REVB) selects Avance Clinical as the CRO for its Phase 2/3 TITAN study. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC H Williams-Sonoma sets Aug 26, 2026 release for Q2 results Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) announces its second-quarter results will be released on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC L MNTN appoints Frank Lee as Senior VP of Agency Partnerships MNTN appoints Frank Lee as Senior Vice President of Agency Partnerships, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, outlining a leadership change at the company. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC L 1-800-FLOWERS (FLWS) to report fiscal 2026 Q4 and year-end Sept 10 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS) plans to release its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and year-end results on Thursday, September 10, 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC M Bloom Energy introduces Power Connect to cut onsite installation time Bloom Energy says its Power Connect offering cuts onsite power installation time by over 40%. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC L Samsara launches Fuel Command Center for fleet cost control Samsara (IOT) launches a Fuel Command Center aimed at helping fleets control costs amid fuel price volatility, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC L Tempus rises premarket on Merck, Moderna collaboration news Tempus shares are up 13% premarket after market talk pointed to expanded strategic collaboration with Merck and an ongoing expanded partnership with Moderna through Tempus AI data platforms. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC L PEET - PEET'S REVEALS RETURN OF THE COLD BREW PASS FOR NATIONAL COFFEE DAY ALONG WITH PUMPKIN AND APPLE AS FLAVOR FOCUS IN FALL MENU - Click PEET - PEET'S REVEALS RETURN OF THE COLD BREW PASS FOR NATIONAL COFFEE DAY ALONG WITH PUMPKIN AND APPLE AS FLAVOR FOCUS IN FALL MENU EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC M RC Lincoln, Saber-Hightower and Waterfall acquire $450M portfolio RC Lincoln, Saber-Hightower and Waterfall acquire a $450M Tri-State mixed-asset portfolio, according to the wire item. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC M Instacart expands on-demand delivery with Foot Locker brands Instacart is expanding on-demand retail delivery by adding Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports to its platform, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L BE Bloom Energy Introduces Power Connect, Cutting Onsite Power Installation Time by Over 40% BE Bloom Energy Introduces Power Connect, Cutting Onsite Power Installation Time by Over 40% EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Kyndryl named 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for AI innovation Kyndryl (KD) is named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for AI innovation on Kyndryl Bridge, according to the provided release text. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Kroger expands Fold Bitcoin gift card program nationwide Kroger (KR) rolls out the Fold Bitcoin gift card program nationwide, expanding availability of Bitcoin-denominated gift cards (BTC). CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC H Kroger rolls out Fold Bitcoin gift card program nationwide Kroger is rolling out a Fold Bitcoin Gift Card™ program nationwide, expanding how customers can use Bitcoin gift cards at retail. CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Cosmos Health reports Q2 2026 record revenue; $5M buyback underway Cosmos Health (COSM) reports Q2 2026 revenue of $19.0M and H1 revenue of $36.9M, up 29% and 30%, with Q2 adjusted gross profit up 58% and liabilities down 13%. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L SunScout (SNSC) begins international shipments of SunScout Eco SunScout Commences International Shipments of SunScout Eco to meet strong customer demand, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L SMX SMXWW - The Age of Parity Gets New Urgency; Innovation and Efficiency Puts SMX in Center SMX SMXWW - The Age of Parity Gets New Urgency; Innovation and Efficiency Puts SMX in Center EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Sunshine Biopharma gets Canadian approval for enalapril Sunshine Biopharma (SBFM) says it received Canadian regulatory approval for enalapril, positioning the company to expand within a stated $25.94 billion global anti-hypertensive drug market. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Cosmos Health reports Q2 gross profit of $1.51M, revenue $18.99M Cosmos Health reports second-quarter gross profit of $1.51 million and revenue of $18.99 million. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M InterCure announces 1-for-5 reverse share split InterCure Ltd. announces a 1-for-5 reverse share split for INCR. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M TSX futures rise as Trump pauses 50% tariffs TSX futures edge higher after Donald Trump pauses a three-day rollout of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, while oil firms to a three-week high and gold gains on a weaker dollar. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Weave Communications filing details $22.8M termination fee A Weave Communications SEC filing says the company would owe Willow Parent a $22.8M termination fee if the merger agreement is terminated, while Francisco Partners would owe $39M if the deal fails. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L GWMOF GWMO - Great Western Mining Corporation PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company GWMOF GWMO - Great Western Mining Corporation PLC Announces Holding(s) in Company EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L DLPN - Dolphin and Shore Fire Media Congratulate Angélique Kidjo, The First African Musician Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fa DLPN - Dolphin and Shore Fire Media Congratulate Angélique Kidjo, The First African Musician Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Flywire selected as exclusive payments partner by Travelling the Fairways Flywire says premium inbound tour operator Travelling the Fairways has selected it as exclusive payments partner. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Ainos launches Atmosphere Engine for active environmental management Ainos, listed as AIMDW, launches an Atmosphere Engine aimed at extending its Physical AI capabilities from environmental sensing to active environmental management. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L BTTC - Stablecoin Payments Shift From Supply Growth to Network Utilization and Machine-Native Commerce BTTC - Stablecoin Payments Shift From Supply Growth to Network Utilization and Machine-Native Commerce CRYPTO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC H Fortitude invests $1.0 million in HeartSciences at 22% premium Fortitude Invests $1.0 million in HeartSciences at a 22% Premium with no adjustment to the Merger Consideration, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L GameGolf KZN AI starts limited release; countdown to GA GameGolf (GYGY) begins a limited release of its KZN AI and sets a countdown to general availability, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk item. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Femasys FDA approves modular PMA submission approach for FemBloc® Femasys announces FDA approval of a modular PMA submission approach for its FemBloc® device. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC H Effective Fed Funds Rate 3.63% on August 18 vs August 17 The effective fed funds rate is 3.63% on August 18 versus 3.63% on August 17, unchanged between the two days. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L UiPath launches Maestro Flow for enterprise AI agent orchestration UiPath introduces Maestro Flow, enabling developers to build, run, and govern business processes using coding agents and UiPath robots within a single orchestration layer. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC M CID HoldCo falls on Nasdaq deficiency and loan default CID HoldCo shares are trading lower after the company announced an additional Nasdaq listing deficiency and a loan default. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC H Spot gold jumps $15 intraday to $4,379/oz Spot gold rose $15 intraday to $4,379/oz, extending a move that traders track for real-time safe-haven and risk sentiment flows. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC H U.S. Treasury doubles long-end liquidity buyback caps The U.S. Treasury will at least double maximum liquidity-support buybacks for longer-dated nominal Treasuries to at least $4B per operation starting September 9 through November 4. RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L SAM - Ghost Face Joins Angry Orchard’s Limited-Edition Thriller Variety Pack in New Scream Franchise Collaboration SAM - Ghost Face Joins Angry Orchard’s Limited-Edition Thriller Variety Pack in New Scream Franchise Collaboration EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M VOYG Starlab and Global Venture Management announce strategic investment VOYG Starlab and Global Venture Management announce a strategic investment, with no additional terms, stake size, timing, or financial impact provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M Lyntris raises $297.5 million in IPO Defense tech company Lyntris raises $297.5 million in its IPO, per an NYSE content update. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L BTU - Lawsuit ALERT: Investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) shares should contact the Shareholders Foundation - Click For Relea BTU - Lawsuit ALERT: Investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) shares should contact the Shareholders Foundation REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M ANDG and AMLX secondary deals set to price today ANDG will price a 4.28M share secondary offering today with price TBD, while AMLX has a $350M secondary deal announced last night with shares and pricing TBD. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L BDC price target raised to $170 at DADA, Buy maintained Hammerstone MarketTalk says BDC’s price target was raised from $155 to $170 while maintaining a Buy rating at DADA. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC M US Treasury increases liquidity support buybacks for longer-dated nominals The US Treasury states it is increasing the size of its liquidity support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC L CLX Looking for a more favorable entry point @ Argus CLX Looking for a more favorable entry point @ Argus EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L FTV flagged for weakness buying opportunity by Argus Hammerstone MarketTalk cites FTV’s recent relative weakness and says Argus sees it as a buying opportunity, without providing any fundamentals, figures, or catalysts. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC H TWG announces First Half 2026 unaudited financial results Top Wealth Group Holding Limited (TWG) announces its First Half 2026 unaudited financial results, with no additional figures or guidance provided in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC M Target executive notes Q2 IEEPA refund receipt Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that Target’s executive team noted in Q2 that the company received a “significant majority” of IEEPA tariff refunds it applied for. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC M Treasury buyback expansion lifts SPY, QQQ and IWM SPY extends gains, QQQ rises 0.5% and IWM is up about 1% as stock futures rise and bond yields fall after headlines that Treasury is increasing buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L BIDU d/g Underweight @ MS pt 80 BIDU d/g Underweight @ MS pt 80 EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC L Nebius seeks 4%-4.5% coupon on 2034 convertible bond NBIS Nebius is noted to offer a 4%-4.5% coupon on its 2034 convertible bond, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L QQQ highs pm QQQ highs pm EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC L SPY highs pm SPY highs pm EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC M Nebius (NBIS) offers 40%-45% conversion premium on 2030 convertible Nebius is noted to offer a 40%-45% conversion premium on its 2030 convertible bond and a 0%-0.5% coupon on the same instrument. MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC H Jack Henry shares reiterate Outperform after results OPCO reiterates Outperform on JKHY after results and keeps Jack Henry as its top defensive idea. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC M Broadcom under pressure after Marvell expands Google chip partnership Broadcom is under pressure after Marvell disclosed an expanded Google custom-chip partnership covering TPU-related AI accelerators, networking, storage and memory. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC L GLD gold rises in premarket trading, up 1.21% to 4,474 GLD (gold) is moving higher in premarket trading, up 1.21% to 4,474, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC L TOL View earnings results positively, with TOL's strong execution and more affluent customer base continuing to help offset softer industry TOL View earnings results positively, with TOL's strong execution and more affluent customer base continuing to help offset softer industry demand @ OPCO EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC H TGT keeps Outperform rating and $170 price target Hammerstone MarketTalk says TGT maintains an Outperform rating and a $170 price target after it reported solid all-around Q2 results even excluding benefits of tariff refunds. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L Cboe VIX at 15.44 The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) prints at 15.44, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L La-Z-Boy shares fall after Q1 results and Q2 sales guidance La-Z-Boy shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results and issued Q2 sales guidance below estimates. EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC H EL raises FY27 (Jun 2027) guidance after Q4 delivery EL says it looks very favorably upon its plan following Q4 delivery and an unexpected FY27 (Jun. 2027) guidance raise reported this morning at an OPCO. EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L US DXY 99.18 US DXY 99.18 EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L US MARKET FUTURES US MARKET FUTURES EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC L CCH Holdings director Ng Yah Ling P reports Form 4P sale CCH Holdings Ltd director Ng Yah Ling P reported a Form 4P transaction involving 469,987 shares at $0.276, totaling $129,716. REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC L SLV off lows SLV off lows EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC