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Thu, Aug 20, 2026 - Page 14

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L IHGNY IHG - IHG HOTELS & RESORTS BRINGS HOSPITALITY ON THE ROAD WITH NEW IHG RACQUET CRUISER AT THE 2026 US OPEN IHGNY IHG - IHG HOTELS & RESORTS BRINGS HOSPITALITY ON THE ROAD WITH NEW IHG RACQUET CRUISER AT THE 2026 US OPEN EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC L UroGen enters strategic collaboration and investment deals with IntraGel UroGen says it has signed strategic collaboration and investment agreements with IntraGel to access a biodegradable sustained-release gel platform and expand its oncology pipeline. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L VFS - VinFast's Energy Cost Saving Calculator Puts the Long-Term Value of EV Ownership in Focus VFS - VinFast's Energy Cost Saving Calculator Puts the Long-Term Value of EV Ownership in Focus EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L META HAS QUIETLY BECOME ONE OF MICROSOFT'S LARGEST AI CUSTOMERS META HAS QUIETLY BECOME ONE OF MICROSOFT'S LARGEST AI CUSTOMERS EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L NovaBridge (NBP) reports first-half 2026 financial results NovaBridge, trading as NBP, reports its first-half 2026 financial results and associated highlights covering pipeline momentum and strategic execution. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Cato reports Q2 retail sales of $163.902M, EPS $0.06 Cato reports Q2 retail sales of $163.902 million, net income of $1.149 million, EPS of $0.06 and pretax profit of $1.296 million. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L TLRY - Tilray Strengthens Global Medical Cannabis Leadership with Major Production Increase to Meet International Demand TLRY - Tilray Strengthens Global Medical Cannabis Leadership with Major Production Increase to Meet International Demand EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L HROW - Harrow Announces IHEEZO® Data in Patient -Reported Discomfort Following Intravitreal Injections HROW - Harrow Announces IHEEZO® Data in Patient -Reported Discomfort Following Intravitreal Injections EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Charter and Cox Communications complete transaction Charter (CHTR) and Cox Communications have completed a transaction described as benefiting customers, local communities, employees, and shareholders; no transaction terms were provided. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Electra (ELBM) secures 100% cobalt feedstock for refinery commissioning Electra (ELBM) says it has secured 100% of the cobalt feedstock required for refinery commissioning and ramp-up, with no additional catalyst or details provided in the alert. ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Centerra Gold files early warning report on Azimut Exploration stake Centerra Gold files an early warning report in respect of Azimut Exploration Inc., with no additional terms, size or catalyst supplied in the alert. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Aclarion adds University of Arizona College of Medicine site Aclarion announces the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix as a CLARITY trial site. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Microsoft counts Meta among largest AI customers Microsoft now counts Meta as one of its largest AI customers, according to the raw feed item, with no catalyst, pricing, or timing details supplied. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC H Walmart Q2 beats on adjusted EPS and revenue; trims Q3 EPS outlook Walmart reports Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.81 versus $0.74 expected and Q2 total revenues ex. FX of $187.94B versus $186.77B, while guiding Q3 net sales and adjusted EPS in a narrower range. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Ionis to present new sHTG management data at ESC Congress 2026 Ionis says it will present new data strengthening its leadership in the management of severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Fractyl Health to host virtual commercial strategy day on Sept. 1, 2026 Fractyl Health said it will host a virtual Commercial Strategy Day on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, focused on the potential path to commercializing Revita for post-GLP-1 weight maintenance. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L LSI Industries CFO retirement triggers finance leadership succession plan LSI Industries announces its Chief Financial Officer retirement and initiates a finance leadership succession plan. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Victoria’s Secret & Co. adds Gerri Martin-Flickinger to board Victoria’s Secret & Co. appoints Gerri Martin-Flickinger to its board of directors, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L European session: oil rises, U.S. futures mixed, sterling firmer European session trading shows WTI crude up 2.68% and Brent up 2.58%, while U.S. equity futures are mixed and EUR/USD, GBP/USD and the dollar index move modestly. ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L CTH CTHCF - CoTec Holdings Corp. Investment Magiron Demonstrates Excellent Reduction Pellet Quality in Latest Test Program - Click For Relea CTH CTHCF - CoTec Holdings Corp. Investment Magiron Demonstrates Excellent Reduction Pellet Quality in Latest Test Program EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L HRTIS - Herantis Pharma releases 1H 2026 report today HRTIS - Herantis Pharma releases 1H 2026 report today EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L G-III Apparel Group declares quarterly dividend G-III Apparel Group declares a quarterly dividend on GIII, with no dividend amount or payment details supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L FWONK Formula One’s Drive to Capture American Eyeballs Makes the Stock a Buy The sport has finally made inroads in the elusive U.S. market. FWONK Formula One’s Drive to Capture American Eyeballs Makes the Stock a Buy The sport has finally made inroads in the elusive U.S. market. Its future looks Bright. Link To Story from BARRONS.com EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L STMN Q7S STMXF ISO ISOU - UraniumX Completes Acquisition of the Dieter Lake Uranium Project; IsoEnergy Becomes Strategic Shareholder - Click STMN Q7S STMXF ISO ISOU - UraniumX Completes Acquisition of the Dieter Lake Uranium Project; IsoEnergy Becomes Strategic Shareholder MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Radiopharm Theranostics gets positive DSMC recommendation for 177Lu-RAD202 trial Radiopharm Theranostics says its Data Safety and Monitoring Committee issued a positive recommendation to advance to Cohort 4 in the Phase 1 HEAT clinical trial of 177Lu-RAD202. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Rocky Shore outlines exploration advances at Gold Anchor project Rocky Shore says it has outlined major exploration advances at its Gold Anchor project, including the Lucky 13 gold zone discovery and the Mosquito target horizon. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Nurix Therapeutics appoints Wes Burwell as chief human resources officer Nurix Therapeutics says it has appointed Wes Burwell as chief human resources officer. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Torq announces C$1.25 million financing and loan extension Torq says it has arranged a C$1.25 million financing and extended a loan, with no further terms or catalyst supplied in the feed. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L AC Immune reports positive preliminary Phase 1 data for ACI-19764 AC Immune says preliminary Phase 1 data for its NLRP3 inhibitor ACI-19764 are positive, with no further details on the findings supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Strategic Metals advances Division Mountain Project with study, PEA Strategic Metals Ltd says it has advanced its Division Mountain Project with a scoping study and a preliminary economic assessment. COMMODITIES | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L RYM - RYTHM Introduces Lifted Lemon, a New THC Twist on Iced Tea and Lemonade RYM - RYTHM Introduces Lifted Lemon, a New THC Twist on Iced Tea and Lemonade EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L ARRY - ARRAY Technologies to Detail Balance-of-System Strategy and APA Long-Term Growth Opportunities at the APA Investor Technology Showcas ARRY - ARRAY Technologies to Detail Balance-of-System Strategy and APA Long-Term Growth Opportunities at the APA Investor Technology Showcase Today EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC M Canada Business Barometer prints 57.6, down from 58.32 Canada’s Business Barometer records an actual reading of 57.6 versus a previous 58.32, with no forecast provided. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L Canadian Business Barometer Canadian Business Barometer EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC L MRNA pt 150 @ UBS from 50 MRNA pt 150 @ UBS from 50 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC L Futures pivot levels set support and resistance for S&P and Nasdaq Hammerstone MarketTalk lists S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell 2000, IWM, crude, natgas, gold, and bitcoin support (S) and resistance (R) pivot levels at multiple price marks. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC L MRVL pt 310 @ UBS from 300 MRVL pt 310 @ UBS from 300 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC H Swiss franc rises near $0.798 two-month high The Swiss franc strengthens to around $0.798, its highest level in two months, as FX dynamics shift amid US Treasury bond buyback plans and SNB guidance on keeping its policy rate at 0%. FX | Aug 20, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC L KeyBanc upgrades EPR to Overweight after management meeting KeyBanc upgrades EPR to Overweight from Sector Weight after management meeting takeaways. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC L KBW upgrades PGR to Outperform, downgrades ALL to Underperform KBW raises PGR to Outperform and cuts ALL to Underperform, with no catalyst or magnitude supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC M Circle shares rise as crypto stocks rally on lower yields Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) is trading higher Thursday as crypto-related stocks rally, with the move linked in the report to lower Treasury yields and planned U.S. digital-asset talks. FX | Aug 20, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC H Brent climbs above $93.80 after Trump targets Iran Brent crude climbed more than 2% to around $93.80 a barrel, its highest level since July 24, after President Donald Trump announced sweeping economic measures targeting Iran. ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC L Lucid names Munsterhuis Autobedrijven first retail partner in Netherlands Lucid (LCID) announces Munsterhuis Autobedrijven as its first retail partner in the Netherlands, expanding footprint alongside its Hilversum Lucid Studio and Service Center. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC L Other Key Events: • B Riley Virtual Space & Defense Technologies Symposium, 8/20 • Needham 7th Annual Virtual Semiconductor & Semicap 1x1 Co Other Key Events: • B Riley Virtual Space & Defense Technologies Symposium, 8/20 • Needham 7th Annual Virtual Semiconductor & Semicap 1x1 Conference, 8/19-8/20 • Piper California Medtech & Diagnostics Bus Tour, 8/18-8/20 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC L MRK pt 170 @ BMO from 142 MRK pt 170 @ BMO from 142 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC M Ur-Energy (URE) announces first uranium shipment from Shirley Basin Ur-Energy (URE) announces the first shipment of uranium from its Shirley Basin mine in Wyoming, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk release. ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC M RARE raises PT to $58 on US accelerated approval of GENFLYCOS RARE’s price target is raised to $58 from $45 following US accelerated approval of GENFLYCOS ahead of PDUFA, per Hammerstone MarketTalk at Citi. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC M Nebius prices upsized $5B convertible bond offerings Amsterdam-based AI cloud firm Nebius late Wednesday priced $3B of 0.5% convertible bonds due 2030 and $2B of 4.5% convertible bonds due 2034 in private offerings totaling $5B. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC L USO when do Citi “run out” of oil stockpiles? @ Citi USO when do Citi “run out” of oil stockpiles? @ Citi ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC L Cboe VIX prints 15.15 Cboe VIX is at 15.15, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC H U.S. dollar index (DXY) holds at 98.64 The U.S. dollar index (DXY) is quoted at 98.64. FX | Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC L Trump backs AI data centers as states tighten rules President Donald Trump says AI data centers could use public relations help and argues host communities want the jobs and tax revenue, while states move to impose stricter project requirements. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC M RARE secures US FDA approval for Genglycos gene therapy in GSDIa RARE said the US FDA approved its gene therapy Genglycos to treat glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), also known as Von Gierke disease, in adults and pediatric patients. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC L Shein and Sinotrans sign logistics and digital innovation MOU Shein and Sinotrans sign a strategic MOU to advance new energy vehicle logistics and digital innovation, including two additional charging stations for Shein's exclusive use. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC L US MARKET FUTURES US MARKET FUTURES EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC L Designer Brands (DBI) sets Q2 2026 earnings release date Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) announces its Second Quarter 2026 earnings release date, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC M TJX downgraded to Neutral at Citi Citi downgrades TJX to Neutral, with Hammerstone MarketTalk noting the move reflects a “little hiccup” and makes a “big multiple” harder to rationalize. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC L VIK buying opportunity — reverses course on Water-level disruption @ Citi VIK buying opportunity — reverses course on Water-level disruption @ Citi EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC M SUI replaces WBS Webster Financial in S&P 400 open Sun Communities (SUI) is replacing Webster Financial (WBS) in the S&P 400 at the open today, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC L CRWD slides premarket after CTO said to be leaving CRWD trades down 2.4% in premarket moves after its CTO said to be leaving, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC L Elanco (EL) reiterated Buy; Citi raises price target to $115 Elanco (EL) is reiterated as Buy and Citi raises its price target to $115, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC M SGLY enters non-binding framework for South Carolina AI campus SGLY says it has entered into a non-binding strategic framework agreement for a potential 900-acre South Carolina AI data center campus, with about 25mw of existing or near-term grid capacity identified and potential exp MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC L WHD downgraded to Neutral by Citi after strong YTD performance Citi downgraded WHD to Neutral, citing the stock’s strong year-to-date performance, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC M Transocean wins about $300M contract for dhirubhai deepwater kg2 Transocean Ltd. announces a two-year contract with ONGC in India for ultra-deepwater drillship dhirubhai deepwater kg2, expected to commence in Q1 2027 with value of about $300M and priced options extending work to early MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC M Australia passes law to levy Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft Australia passes a law enabling levies on Meta, Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT) if they fail to pay for local news, according to the feed. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC L USO, WTI crude rise 2.54% to $88 a barrel USO and WTI crude rise 2.54% to $88 per barrel, with the alert saying energy prices continue to rise and giving no catalyst. ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC M USO Qatar says mediation efforts focus on US-Iran talks USO Qatar states its current efforts focus on mediating between the US and Iran, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC H Qatar: Efforts currently focused on mediating between the US and Iran Qatar: Efforts currently focused on mediating between the US and Iran GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC H PSN Parsons selected for $350M seabed-to-space ISR effort PSN Parsons is selected for a $350M seabed-to-space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) effort, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC L AAP Q2 adjusted EPS $1.03 versus $0.80 estimate AAP reports Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.03 versus a $0.80 estimate and revenue of $2.0B versus a $2.03B estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC L AAP drops in premarket after FY sales forecast below estimates AAP is down about 11% in premarket trading after the company forecast FY sales below estimates, per the alert. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC L MRNA: Morgan Stanley keeps Equalweight, raises PT to $89 Morgan Stanley maintains an Equalweight rating on MRNA and raises its price target to $89, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC L TGT pt 150 @ Mizuho from 122 TGT pt 150 @ Mizuho from 122 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC H USO-linked flow: Saudi Aramco sells 4M+ barrels outside Hormuz to China USO-linked crude flows: sources say Saudi Aramco sells at least 4M barrels of crude loading outside Hormuz to China. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC L Q - Qnity Accelerates Advanced Node Materials Innovation with Next-Generation KLA Inspection Capabilities Q - Qnity Accelerates Advanced Node Materials Innovation with Next-Generation KLA Inspection Capabilities EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC H lululemon (LULU) schedules fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings call lululemon athletica inc. announces a second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call for LULU, per the TradeXchange Newsdesk alert. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC L Onfolio Holdings says it is reducing parent overhead Onfolio Holdings says it is continuing work to reduce Parent Co overhead and get portfolio cash flowing back up to the parent. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC L Daqo New Energy guides 2026 production at 160,000–180,000 mt Daqo New Energy Corp expects full-year 2026 production volume to fall within 160,000 mt to 180,000 mt, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC M RBC downgrades Merck to Sector Perform; raises PT to $150 RBC Capital downgrades Merck to Sector Perform from Outperform and raises its price target to $150 from $142, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC L Netease reports Q2 revenue and dividend approval for Q2 2026 Netease, Inc. reports Q2 revenue of RMB 30.100B, Q2 net income of RMB 7.000B, and Q2 adjusted net income of RMB 7.700B, and approves a US$0.096 per-share dividend for the second quarter of 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC L Alibaba (BABA) shares fall 1.5% premarket after results Alibaba (BABA) shares are down 1.5% in premarket trading following results, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC L Alibaba reports Q1 adjusted EPS RMB1.07; revenue RMB268.953B Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reports Q1 adjusted EPS of RMB1.07 and revenue of RMB268.953B versus EST RMB268.88, with Q1 operating margin of 6% and EPS of RMB0.46. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC L Autohome (ATHM) reports Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS Autohome (ATHM) reports Q2 revenue of RMB 1.198B, operating profit of RMB 130M, net income of RMB 247.8M, and Q2 adjusted net income of RMB 277.3M (adjusted EPS RMB 0.61). EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC L Advance Auto Parts Q2 beats on adjusted EPS; FY outlook updated Advance Auto Parts reports Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.03 versus $0.8 estimate, with Q2 sales of $2.000B versus $2.039B estimate and comparable sales growth of -0.5%, alongside FY adjusted EPS guidance of $2.6-3.3 versus $2.92 EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC L Advance Auto Parts raises FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance Advance Auto Parts raises FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.60-$3.30 from $2.40-$3.10, while affirming FY2026 sales guidance of $8.485 billion-$8.575 billion. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC L Onfolio Holdings reports Q2 net loss and $1.5M revenue Onfolio Holdings (ONFO) reports Q2 net income of -$1.65M alongside Q2 revenue of $1.5M and gross profit of $730 thousand, with Q2 operating expenses of $1.7M. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Daqo New Energy reports unaudited Q2 2026 financial results Daqo New Energy (DQ) announces unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Daqo New Energy reports Q2 revenue of $62.7M Daqo New Energy (DQ) reports Q2 revenue of $62.7M, Q2 net income of -$81.2M, and Q2 adjusted EBITDA of -$29.3M with an adjusted EBITDA margin of -46.8%. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Sensex closes 0.82% higher as banks lead gains The SENSEX Index rose 628 points, or 0.82%, to close at 77,538 on Thursday, with Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finance among the leading gainers. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Aurora Mobile reports Q2 net income and revenue in RMB JG Aurora Mobile Limited reports Q2 net income of RMB 2.1M and revenue of RMB 101.2M, alongside adjusted net income of RMB 2.4M and adjusted EBITDA of RMB 3.8M. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Aurora Mobile Limited reports Q2 2026 unaudited financial results Aurora Mobile Limited (JG) announces its second quarter 2026 unaudited financial results, as supplied by the newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC L Onfolio Holdings reports Q2 2026 financial results Onfolio Holdings Inc. announces Q2 2026 financial results and provides a corporate update, with no additional figures or catalyst details supplied in the alert. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Trans Canada Gold completes Phase 1 drilling and mine refurbishment Trans Canada Gold says it successfully completes Phase 1 drilling at the Harrison Lake District Scale Gold Project and completes updated underground mine refurbishment. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC H AIIR/AIR Global reports 2026 first-half results AIIR (AIR Global) reports 2026 first-half results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M Parsons selected for $350M seabed-to-space ISR effort Parsons has been selected for a $350M seabed-to-space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance effort. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC M CRWD CTO departs to launch AI-cyber fund, Axios reports Axios reports CRWD’s CTO is leaving the company to launch an AI-cyber fund, with no further details on timing or funding amounts provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC L EU Commission signals all illegal Ceuta entrants will be returned to Morocco An EU Commission spokesperson says there is a clear expectation that all migrants who entered illegally to Ceuta will be returned to Morocco. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC M AAII sentiment weakens as bears edge above bulls In the AAII weekly survey, the bull-bear spread narrows to -4.4% from -3.2% last week as bulls rise to 35.5% and bears climb to 39.9%. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC H DE shares rise 3.6% premarket on results DE shares are up 3.6% in premarket trading following results, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no additional figures or catalyst details provided. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC H Deere reports Q3 EPS and net sales beat; raises FY net income range Deere (DE) posts Q3 net income of $1.379B and EPS of $5.10 versus $4.70 estimated, with net sales/revenues of $12.608B versus $10.73B estimated, and lifts FY net income outlook to $4.750B–$5.000B from $4.5B–$5.5B. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC M DAX slips 107 points as Asia rallies broadly The German DAX is down 107 points to 25,983 while Asian benchmarks are higher, with the Nikkei up 890 points to 66,216 and the Kospi surging 6.75% to 1,080. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC M Binance launches Agent OS for AI trading and payment functions Binance launches Agent OS designed for AI integration with trading and payment functions, extending its platform capabilities into automated, AI-enabled workflows. CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC H Deere reports third-quarter net income of $1.379 billion Deere reports third-quarter net income of $1.379 billion, according to its release. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC H EWY: South Korea estimates North Korea up to 120 nuclear warheads South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, Reuters reports, and it is assessed as far above former U.S. President Trump’s figure; no additional context was supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC L IRLAB invites investors to Q2 2026 interim report webcast IRLAB invites investors to its Interim Report for Q2 2026 presentation and webcast. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:20 AM UTC L Sterling climbs to six-month peak against dollar at $1.3661, last up 0.4% Sterling climbs to six-month peak against dollar at $1.3661, last up 0.4% FX | Aug 20, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC M Romania says Ukraine confirmed drone was not its forces' Romanian defense minister says Ukraine confirmed a drone involved was not from its forces, with no further details or catalyst supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC M Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Robinhood rise premarket as Bitcoin gains COIN is up 8.5% premarket, MSTR is up 11%, and HOOD is up 6% as Bitcoin prices rise, with no additional catalyst supplied. CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC M UKMTO says hijacked tanker is steered toward Somalia UKMTO says a hijacked tanker is being steered toward Somalia, with no further details on the vessel, cargo, or perpetrators supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC H Romanian defense minister says F-16 destroys Neptun Deep-linked drone Romanian defense minister says an F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone targeting the Black Sea gas project Neptun Deep. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC L Bitcoin trades above $72,000 Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $72,000, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without additional details on drivers or magnitude beyond the level. CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC H Armed men seize tanker in Gulf of Aden UKMTO reports armed men have seized a tanker in the Gulf of Aden, with no further details on vessel identity or circumstances supplied in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC H Hijacked tanker steered toward Somalia, UKMTO reports UKMTO reports that a tanker has been hijacked and is being steered toward Somalia, signaling a fresh maritime incident in the region. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC M Bitcoin extends rally above $72,000 as Ethereum gains BTC Bitcoin rises 4.4% to above $72,000, topping its 200dma resistance of $69K and reaching its highest levels since early June, while ETH Ethereum gains 3.3% near $2,300. CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC M Romanian F-16 destroys marine drone targeting Black Sea gas project Romanian defense minister says an F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone targeting the Black Sea gas project Neptun Deep. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC L GBX - Greenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on Steel GBX - Greenbrier, SSAB and Alter Help Close the Loop on Steel EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC H Armed men seize tanker in Gulf of Aden, UKMTO says UKMTO says armed men have seized a tanker in the Gulf of Aden. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC