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Thu, Aug 20, 2026 - Page 9

1994 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 961-1080.

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L NXT nextpower gets U.S. patent for nx powermerge tech; backlog tops 2 GW NXT nextpower says it was awarded a U.S. patent for its nx powermerge solar trunk bus technology and that the nx powermerge backlog expands to over 2 GW. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC L Super Micro Computer board adopts export compliance recommendations Super Micro Computer’s board adopts recommendations to enhance the company’s export compliance program, according to the provided alert. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC L MCY - The Damage You Don't See: Mercury Insurance Shares What Homeowners Should Know About Service Line Failures MCY - The Damage You Don't See: Mercury Insurance Shares What Homeowners Should Know About Service Line Failures EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC L SMCI: No evidence prior financial statements could not be relied upon Super Micro Computer (SMCI) says there is no evidence that prior financial statements could not be relied upon, per Hammerstone MarketTalk. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC M Super Micro completes investigation, boosts export compliance program Super Micro says its independent investigation found no evidence current senior management knew of the alleged diversion scheme and no direct sales of export-controlled products to restricted parties. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC M Super Micro completes independent investigation, expands export compliance Super Micro Computer says an independent investigation found no evidence current senior management knew of the alleged diversion scheme and no direct sales of export-controlled products to restricted parties, while its b REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC L ATRenew Q2 revenue rises 32.4%, lifts guidance above high end ATRenew reported second-quarter total net revenues of 6.61 billion RMB, up 32.4% year over year and above the high end of guidance, while non-GAAP operating profit rose 70.1% to 210 million RMB. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC M INVO Fertility reports five PRP study abstracts at symposium INVO Fertility says Wisconsin Fertility Institute presented five retrospective platelet-rich plasma study abstracts at the Midwest Reproductive Symposium International on July 26-29, covering ovarian response, embryo dev REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC L Super Micro completes independent investigation, enhances export compliance Super Micro announces completion of an independent investigation and says it is continuing to enhance its export compliance program. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L BAML initiates PRQR at Buy with $8 target BAML initiates PRQR at Buy with an $8 price target, according to the raw feed item; no additional catalyst or timing detail was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC L Corning expands fiber supply relationship with Zayo Corning expands its relationship with Zayo to secure a major portion of the fiber optic cable needed for Zayo’s long-haul network expansion through the remainder of the decade. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC M Anthropic joint venture Ode buys AI consultancy Casper Studios Anthropic’s joint venture Ode buys AI consultancy Casper Studios, according to The Information. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC M Alation confirms cyberattack, Alation has confirmed a cyberattack, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional details on scope, timing, or impact included in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC L AUR - Aurora to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences AUR - Aurora to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L 8x8 adds Krisp to technology partner ecosystem 8x8 says Krisp joins its technology partner ecosystem to deliver clearer voice experiences, with no catalyst or financial terms supplied. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC M Better Home & Finance adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan Better Home & Finance Holding Company says it has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan, with no catalyst or duration details supplied in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L PANW Zero Networks Expands Palo Alto Networks Integration to Deliver Zero-Touch Containment and AI Security PANW Zero Networks Expands Palo Alto Networks Integration to Deliver Zero-Touch Containment and AI Security EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L Insperity declares quarterly dividend of $0.60 Insperity declares a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share; no additional catalyst or timing detail was supplied in the wire. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC M Treasury proposes eligible investments for Trump accounts The Treasury Department proposes eligible investments for Trump accounts, with no further details on the scope, timing, or catalyst supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L GAP - Athleta Brings Empowering Experience to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival GAP - Athleta Brings Empowering Experience to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L Anthropic’s enterprise AI venture buys consultancy - the information Anthropic’s enterprise AI venture buys consultancy - the information EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Tetra Tech awarded $12.7 million MCC engineering contracts Tetra Tech says it has been awarded $12.7 million in MCC engineering services contracts. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L FSV - FirstService Residential Expands Along the Gold Coast, Welcoming Riviera Towers Back to Its Premier Portfolio FSV - FirstService Residential Expands Along the Gold Coast, Welcoming Riviera Towers Back to Its Premier Portfolio COMMODITIES | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L EHTH - New Survey: Americans are Confident They Understand Medicare but the Data Suggests Otherwise EHTH - New Survey: Americans are Confident They Understand Medicare but the Data Suggests Otherwise EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L MFA Financial declares third-quarter preferred dividends MFA Financial, Inc. announces third-quarter dividends on its Series B preferred stock and Series C preferred stock. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC M SuperCom wins third Texas electronic monitoring contract SuperCom (SPCB) says it won a third electronic monitoring contract in Texas, displacing the incumbent; no financial terms or catalyst were supplied. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Vantage appoints Lucy Fato as general counsel Vantage announces the appointment of Lucy Fato as general counsel. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Thomson Reuters launches next generation of CoCounsel Legal Thomson Reuters launches the next generation of CoCounsel Legal, describing it as an AI ecosystem built for legal professionals. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L CCL - Cunard Unveils Labor Day Sale with Fares from $999, Plus Up to $300 in Onboard Credit on over 150 Voyages CCL - Cunard Unveils Labor Day Sale with Fares from $999, Plus Up to $300 in Onboard Credit on over 150 Voyages EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC H Aon says U.S. employer health care costs projected to rise 9.5% in 2027 Aon says U.S. employer health care costs continue a multi-year climb and are projected to rise 9.5% in 2027. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Tetra Tech wins $12.7M MCC engineering services contracts Tetra Tech says it has been awarded $12.7 million in MCC engineering services contracts to provide consulting and due diligence services under 5-year contracts. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Prenetics' IM8 names Lily Collins global ambassador, shareholder Prenetics' IM8 announces actress and producer Lily Collins as its global ambassador and shareholder in a multi-year partnership. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L J.M. Smucker elects Jeff Varcoe as senior vice president The J.M. Smucker Co. says it has elected Jeff Varcoe to senior vice president, Science and Technical Excellence. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L RYET - Ruanyun Edai Technology Sets Long-Term Ambition for YeeZo RYET - Ruanyun Edai Technology Sets Long-Term Ambition for YeeZo EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Bank7 Corp. raises quarterly dividend 11.11% Bank7 Corp. announced an 11.11% quarterly dividend increase, its seventh consecutive annual dividend increase. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Nomadar announces strategic partnership with New Hera Interconnection Nomadar says it has entered a strategic partnership with New Hera Interconnection to develop joint sports programs between the USA, Europe and Africa. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L NOMA Nomadar announces strategic partnership with new hera interconnection to develop Joint sports programs between USA, Europe and Africa N NOMA Nomadar announces strategic partnership with new hera interconnection to develop Joint sports programs between USA, Europe and Africa Nomadar Corp - agreement term runs through June 30, 2027 EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L SBEV reports second-quarter 2026 results, strategic transformation Splash Beverage reports second-quarter 2026 results and highlights its strategic transformation toward Endovia Health Sciences. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M HUHU subsidiary wins RFP for Hiroshima tool hook-up program HUHUTECH’s Japanese subsidiary is selected through a competitive RFP for a multi-year tool hook-up program at a leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer’s Hiroshima facility. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L J.M. Smucker elects Jeff Varcoe senior vice president J.M. Smucker says it has elected Jeff Varcoe to senior vice president, Science and technical excellence. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L INVO Fertility announces five PRP poster presentations INVO Fertility said it will present five poster presentations highlighting platelet-rich plasma research at the 2026 Midwest Reproductive Symposium International. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Vox Royalty signs binding deal to acquire Australian royalty portfolio Vox Royalty enters into a binding agreement to acquire an Australian copper and gold royalty portfolio. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Better Home & Finance Holding adopts limited-duration shareholder rights plan BETR Better Home & Finance Holding Company adopts a limited-duration shareholder rights plan, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L SEI SEUSF SEI - Portfolio Update - Strategic Investment in Maravilla Oil and Gas SEI SEUSF SEI - Portfolio Update - Strategic Investment in Maravilla Oil and Gas ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L GYGY - Game Your Game Issues Letter to Shareholders GYGY - Game Your Game Issues Letter to Shareholders EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Smith-Midland to present at August 2026 Midwest IDEAS Conference Smith-Midland will present at the August 2026 Midwest IDEAS Conference, with no additional catalyst or disclosure supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC H Effective Fed Funds rate stays at 3.63% Aug 19 vs Aug 18 The effective Fed Funds rate is 3.63% on August 19 versus 3.63% on August 18. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L PRGS - Progress Software Announces New Telerik and Kendo UI Release to Accelerate AI -Powered Development and Agent-Ready Applications - Cli PRGS - Progress Software Announces New Telerik and Kendo UI Release to Accelerate AI -Powered Development and Agent-Ready Applications EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Nexxen introduces Smart TV home screen advertising standardization Nexxen says it has introduced standardization of Smart TV home screen advertising, according to the raw release. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Cotton futures rose to a two-year high on concerns about U.S. crop conditions. Cotton futures rose to a two-year high on concerns about U.S. crop conditions. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L BNTX - earlier PR: Biontech Highlights Late-Stage Lung Cancer Pipeline Momentum and First Global Data for Pumitamig/Elfetabart Drozuntecan N BNTX - earlier PR: Biontech Highlights Late-Stage Lung Cancer Pipeline Momentum and First Global Data for Pumitamig/Elfetabart Drozuntecan Novel-Novel Combination at WCLC 2026; Data Highlights Progress Across Pumitamig ( EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC L Walmart CEO says inflation likely stays 'pretty low' WMT CEO says Walmart expects inflation to remain 'pretty low' throughout the year, offering no additional figures or drivers in the alert. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC L EWC: Canada U.S. bilateral trade minister to meet USTR Greer in Washington Canada’s minister responsible for U.S. bilateral trade is heading to Washington for a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Greer at 1215 EDT on Thursday, per a Canadian statement. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC M Walmart CEO says inflation stays “pretty low” through the year Walmart’s CEO says inflation is “pretty low” and will remain so throughout the year, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC H Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt coordinate on Gaza, Syria, Hormuz Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt issue a call covering Gaza, Syria, and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Pro, with no further details or stated catalyst provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L LAW introduces DISCO Auto Review capability for AI-powered legal review LAW announces a new DISCO Auto Review capability designed to put legal teams in control of an AI-powered review workflow. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M Motorola Solutions completes acquisition of D-Fend Solutions Motorola Solutions (MSI) completes its acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no deal terms or timing details provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Turkey’s Fidan holds calls with Egypt and Saudi counterparts Turkey’s Fidan holds calls with Egyptian and Saudi counterparts, according to Pro, without any additional details on policy outcomes or timing. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M Bitmine Immersion rises as Bitcoin and Ethereum extend gains Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares are trading higher as Bitcoin and Ethereum extend their upward momentum, with the company saying its crypto, cash and marketable securities plus moonshots holdings total $11.4 billio EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L USTR Greer, Canada negotiators meet in Washington USTR Greer and Canada negotiators are set to meet at 12:15 ET in Washington, with no catalyst or agenda supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC M TGT price target raised to $175, maintains Buy Hammerstone MarketTalk says TGT price target is raised from $150 to $175 while maintaining a Buy rating at GUGG; no other details were provided. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC H Long-dated Treasuries erased their gains and US stock futures declined as rising oil prices revived concerns over inflation. Long-dated Treasuries erased their gains and US stock futures declined as rising oil prices revived concerns over inflation. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M San Francisco Fed’s Daly reiterates support for July hold San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly says she was “very supportive” of the Fed’s July interest rate hold. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M Merck target raised to $160 after Moderna cancer therapy data Goldman Sachs raises its price target on Merck to $160 from $140 after partner mRNA cancer therapy data involving Moderna. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC H ProQR Therapeutics initiated with Buy rating and $8 target by BofA BofA analyst Alec Stranahan initiated coverage of ProQR Therapeutics with a Buy rating and a $8 price target, citing AX-0810 as first human validation of Axiomer and dose-dependent bile acid activity including up to an e EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L ICE/CRCL LYNX MTB adds NYSE content for Lyntris IPO ICE CRCL LYNX MTB publishes a NYSE content update tied to defense tech firm Lyntris’ recent IPO, with no further deal terms or pricing provided. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L ZNTL rises premarket as Walters Group buys 4.33M shares ZNTL is up 4.71% in pre-market after 10% owner Walters Group filed an insider buy of 4.33M shares for $15.17M, taking its holdings to 17.84M shares. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC H MRNA raises price target to $120 from $67 after Phase 3 data MRNA’s MRK-partnered intismeran autogene plus Keytruda therapy price target is lifted to $120 from $67 following a reported positive late-stage Ph3 result in completely resected Stage IIB-IV melanoma. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L USTR Greer and Canada negotiators set meeting at 12:15 ET USTR Greer and Canada negotiators will meet at 12:15 ET in Washington, according to Pro, with no additional details or catalyst provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC H IMAX, NIQ earnings and PSKY deal dispute flag overbought stocks IMAX and NIQ reported better-than-expected quarterly results, while Paramount Skydance asked a federal judge to require bond posting in its Warner Bros. Discovery deal challenge; all three were flagged as overbought. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M MMA Inc completes $4.0 million private placement at $1.00/share MMA Inc (NYSE: MMA) completes a US$4.0 million private placement priced at US$1.00 per share, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L LPL Financial welcomes McCutchen Wesson Wealth Advisors LPL Financial welcomes McCutchen Wesson Wealth Advisors, as indicated by the TradeXchange Newsdesk feed. MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC L Veev PT raised to $276; GUGG maintains Buy Veev (VEEV) price target is raised from $232 to $276, while GUGG maintains a Buy rating. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC L Mizuho cuts Low PT to $250, keeps Outperform Mizuho lowers its price target on LOW PT from $280 to $250 and maintains an Outperform rating, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC M Nuvation Bio gets FDA Fast Track for safusidenib in glioma Nuvation Bio says the FDA granted Fast Track designation for safusidenib in IDH1-mutant glioma, with pivotal Phase 3 Sigma study enrollment underway. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says labor market is stable, focuses on inflation Federal Reserve official Daly says the labor market is stable and that her attention is on inflation. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Artelo Biosciences gets Japan notice of allowance for ART27.13 formulation patents Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) secures a notice of allowance in Japan covering patent claims for the intended commercial formulation of ART27.13. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC M ETSY upgraded to Buy at BAML, price target raised to $105 BAML upgrades ETSY from Neutral to Buy and raises its price target to $105 from $88. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC M Lucid initiates ELOX at Buy with $38 target Lucid initiates ELOX at Buy with a $38 price target; no further catalyst was supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC L COIN Ceo on Cnbc COIN Ceo on Cnbc EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC H Fed’s Daly says she sees no signs of more worrying inflation Federal Reserve official Daly says she is looking for signs of more worrying inflation but is not seeing that. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC H Fed’s Daly: policy misses inflation goal by ‘quite a bit’ San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly says the Fed is missing its inflation goal by “quite a bit,” adding another public signal on the central bank’s inflation stance. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC M Intel shares fall in premarket as risk appetite cools Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) shares are down almost 2% in Thursday premarket trading, with the decline tied to broader weakness in equities and chip stocks rather than a company-specific headline. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC H ESTC PD MDB SOW Infrastructure Software Q226 Off-Cycle EPS Preview; Rising Tide Lifting Shares, Stay Focused on AI Acceleration @ Truist ESTC PD MDB SOW Infrastructure Software Q226 Off-Cycle EPS Preview; Rising Tide Lifting Shares, Stay Focused on AI Acceleration @ Truist EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says modal outlook expects inflation shocks to dissipate Federal Reserve official Mary Daly says her modal outlook expects inflation shocks to dissipate, offering a qualitative view of the inflation path with no additional data or policy action stated. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC H Fed's Daly: Fed missing its inflation goal by quite a bit Fed's Daly: Fed missing its inflation goal by quite a bit CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly says two softer prints didn’t clarify inflation picture Fed official Mary Daly says that two softer economic prints did not clear up the inflation picture. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC H Walmart (WMT) hits new lows, down 7% Walmart (WMT) is at new lows, falling 7% as reported by Hammerstone MarketTalk; no catalyst or further details were supplied. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC L TSX futures slip as oil, yields lift inflation concerns Canada stock-index futures move lower as rising oil prices, higher yields and weaker gold pressure financials and miners, while July producer inflation in Canada surges 12.4%. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC H VMRK Assuming at Buy and $72 PT as AVB-EQR Merger Results in VMRK @ Truist VMRK Assuming at Buy and $72 PT as AVB-EQR Merger Results in VMRK @ Truist MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC H Fed's Daly: we are still in a good place to watch the data Fed's Daly: we are still in a good place to watch the data CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC L MU on Mad Money Tonight MU on Mad Money Tonight EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC H Iran's Azizi: Any miscalculation or further mistake will have even more severe consequences for you than before - Post on X Iran's Azizi: Any miscalculation or further mistake will have even more severe consequences for you than before - Post on X GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says she sees no broad AI inflation spillover Federal Reserve policymaker Mary Daly says she is not seeing broad inflation spillover from AI buildout, offering a qualitative view on inflation transmission from the technology cycle. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L Conduent (CNDT) partners with Google Cloud on genAI eDiscovery Conduent (CNDT) announces collaboration with Google Cloud to expand its enterprise AI strategy and deliver a generative AI-powered eDiscovery solution. REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L CNDT Conduent Collaborates with Google Cloud to Expand Enterprise AI Strategy and Deliver GenAI-Powered eDiscovery Solution CNDT Conduent Collaborates with Google Cloud to Expand Enterprise AI Strategy and Deliver GenAI-Powered eDiscovery Solution EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC L TOL price target raised to $170 from $165 at Truist Truist raised its price target on TOL to $170 from $165, citing TOL’s continued performance in a tough operating environment. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC H Fed’s Daly says job market shows “uncomfortable stability” Federal Reserve official Mary Daly says the job market is showing “uncomfortable stability” and that she does not see signs it is faltering. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC L Skyward Group CFO transition effective March 31, 2027 Skyward Group (SKWD) announces a CFO transition effective March 31, 2027, with no additional details or catalyst provided in the release. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly: Early Days to Discuss Treasury Issuance Patterns Federal Reserve official Mary Daly says it is early days to discuss Treasury issuance patterns and reiterates that the Fed must focus on achieving its inflation target. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly flags long-term yield rise as global issue Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly says the rise in long-term yields reflects a global issue that blunts the signal for the Fed, and that recent jobs and inflation data have not changed the outlook CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC L LOW Posts 5th qtr of positive comps and 70% of categories are positive; reset Bar eases 2H burden @ Truist LOW Posts 5th qtr of positive comps and 70% of categories are positive; reset Bar eases 2H burden @ Truist EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly: job market shows uncomfortable stability, no faltering signs Fed Vice Chair Daly says the job market is showing “uncomfortable stability” and she does not see signs that it is faltering. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC H Walmart exec ties forecast to unchanged fuel, tariffs Hammerstone MarketTalk reports a WMT executive said the company’s forecast assumes fuel and tariffs stay at their current rates. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC L Freight futures AM update: Capesize up ~3%, tankers higher TradeXchange’s AM freight futures update shows dry bulk Capesize up ~3%, Panamax up ~2%, tankers VLCC up ~2%, and Suezmax up ~1%, with no catalyst cited. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly says inflation pressures expected to fade SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) linked commentary from Fed official Mary Daly says the policy “modal outlook” expects inflation pressures to fade, and that recent jobs and inflation data have not changed that outlook. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC L OBAI - Bond Breaks into Real Estate Market by Protecting Realtors; Total Market Estimated at Over $300 Million a Year OBAI - Bond Breaks into Real Estate Market by Protecting Realtors; Total Market Estimated at Over $300 Million a Year RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly stresses priority on achieving inflation target Fed official Daly says the Fed really has to focus on achieving its inflation target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, without providing any additional data or policy action details. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly reiterates focus on inflation target Fed official Mary Daly says the Fed really has to focus on achieving its inflation target, according to Pro. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says Fed will stick to its job Fed official Daly says the Fed will stick to its job regardless of Treasury action, with no additional specifics or quantitative impact provided. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC M Niagen Bioscience expands Tru Niagen retail footprint with GNC, Sam's Club Niagen Bioscience says it is expanding Tru Niagen's retail footprint through GNC and Sam's Club. EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC L ScanSource (SCSC) reports strong Q4 and full-year results ScanSource (SCSC) announces strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, but the feed provides no figures, comparisons, or guidance details. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly says it will achieve policy goals Fed policymaker Mary Daly says the Fed will find a way to achieve its policy goals, without providing additional details or data in the alert. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says early days to discuss Treasury issuance patterns Fed official Mary Daly says the process is early days as she discusses Treasury issuance patterns. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC M Fed’s Daly says higher bond yields don’t signal policy shift Fed official Mary Daly says rising bond yields do not signal a policy shift, offering no further figures or policy action details in the statement. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says early days to discuss Treasury issuance Fed policymaker Daly says it is early days to discuss Treasury issuance patterns, indicating initial discussion rather than any announced decision. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC L Walmart shares slide after disappointing earnings; S&P 500 futures down Walmart slid nearly 6% after “disappointing earnings,” while S&P 500 futures retreated 0.5%, Treasuries resumed declines, and the 30-year yield rose 6 bps to 5.25% in premarket action. EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC H Fed’s Daly flags risk of compounded effects from inflation shocks Federal Reserve official Mary Daly says she is wary of the compounded effects of multiple inflation shocks, without providing additional figures or policy actions in the alert. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC L Fed's Daly says rising bond yields don't signal policy San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly says rising bond yields do not provide a signal for policy. MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:39 PM UTC L Fed’s Daly says job market isn’t driving inflation Fed official Daly says she does not see the job market contributing to inflation right now. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC