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Fri, Aug 21, 2026 - Page 2

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L Former Google executive Amir Salek to join Anthropic compute team Ex-Google executive Amir Salek is set to join Anthropic’s compute team, according to Pro, with the update linked to $GOOGL. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 07:59 PM UTC L NYMEX WTI and ICE Brent settle higher At settlement, NYMEX October WTI rose $0.23 to $87.06/bbl and ICE Brent October rose $0.61 to $94.39/bbl. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:59 PM UTC L 3 Minutes till market close! 3 Minutes till market close! EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:57 PM UTC L QQQ and SPY move lower into the close QQQ and SPY are moving down into the close, with no magnitude or catalyst supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:55 PM UTC M Iran defense ministry says weapons production volume doubled Iranian Ministry of Defense spokesperson says production volume in the past year has increased two-fold for weapons and defense equipment produced in the country. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 07:52 PM UTC L MOC Imbalance Flat to a small BUY side $100Million MOC Imbalance Flat to a small BUY side $100Million EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:50 PM UTC L Sector underperformers include ADM, AEP, APA, BAX, BG Hammerstone MarketTalk lists ADM, AEP, APA, BAX and BG among underperformers versus their S&P sector ETFs, with no catalyst supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:47 PM UTC H Sector ETF outperformers led by HOOD, MRNA, TSLA, and FCX Hammerstone MarketTalk lists sector ETF outperformers, led by HOOD in Financials, MRNA in Healthcare, TSLA in Consumer Discretionary and FCX in Materials. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:47 PM UTC M Uranium stocks UUUU, UEC, CCJ extend strong gains UUUU rises 9.25%, UEC gains 14.3% and CCJ adds 7% as uranium names stay strong through the day; no catalyst was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC M Gold CFTC Positions Week August 18th Gold CFTC Positions Week August 18th COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC M Copper CFTC positions update for week ending August 18 CFTC copper positioning data is reported for the week ending August 18, providing the latest changes in trader positioning, but no magnitude or breakdown is supplied in the feed. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:45 PM UTC L NVDA AMZN NFLX AAPL red NVDA AMZN NFLX AAPL red EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:45 PM UTC M WTI CFTC Positions Week August 18th WTI CFTC Positions Week August 18th ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:45 PM UTC L ES CFTC Positions Week August 18th ES CFTC Positions Week August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:45 PM UTC L MU SNDK INTC WDC MRVL red MU SNDK INTC WDC MRVL red EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC L NQ CFTC Positions Week August 18th NQ CFTC Positions Week August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC L VIX CFTC Positions Week August 18th VIX CFTC Positions Week August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC L SEV -- volatility currently on FBN SEV -- volatility currently on FBN EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC L ZT CFTC Positions Week August 18th ZT CFTC Positions Week August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC L ZN CFTC Positions Week August 18th ZN CFTC Positions Week August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L SOME COMMODITIES moves SOME COMMODITIES moves EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L CAD CFTC Positions Week August 18th CAD CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L NZD CFTC Positions Week August 18th NZD CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L US TREASURY YIELDS US TREASURY YIELDS RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L CHF CFTC Positions Week August 18th CHF CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC L GBP CFTC Positions Week August 18th GBP CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC L JPY CFTC Positions Week August 18th JPY CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC L Cboe VIX stands at 15.13 Cboe VIX is at 15.13, indicating the current level of expected U.S. equity volatility with no catalyst supplied in the feed. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC L AUD CFTC Positions Week August 18th AUD CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:42 PM UTC L US dollar index holds at 98.82 The US dollar index stands at 98.82, with no catalyst or additional context supplied in the alert. FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC L EUR CFTC Positions Week August 18th EUR CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC L USD CFTC Positions Week August 18th USD CFTC Positions Week August 18th FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:40 PM UTC L Week Ahead: Economic Indicators 24th — 28th August (US) Week Ahead: Economic Indicators 24th — 28th August (US) EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:39 PM UTC M OpenAI cuts API and credit pricing for GPT-5.6 SOL OpenAI says it is dropping API and credit pricing for GPT-5.6 SOL by over 20% for the next 3 months. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:39 PM UTC L OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Sol API and credit pricing over 20% OpenAI is dropping API and credit pricing for GPT-5.6 Sol by over 20%, with no additional catalyst or timing details supplied. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:39 PM UTC L 10-year yield rises 4.1 bps on the week, TLT and TBT in focus The 10-year yield rises 4.1 bps on the week to 4.737%, while the 30-year yield rises 3.9 bps today to 5.276% and remains 3.4 bps off its 8/17 52-week high. RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:35 PM UTC L OSI Systems reports mixed Q4, issues weak FY27 sales guidance OSI Systems reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.78, roughly in line with the $3.77 estimate, while revenue of almost $484.06 million missed expectations and the company issued FY27 revenue guidance of $1.875 billion to $1.93 EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 07:33 PM UTC H DOJ and TikTok settle $400M in children’s privacy suit The U.S. Department of Justice and TikTok have settled a children’s privacy lawsuit for $400M, according to Axios, with no additional terms reported in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC L CFTC Positions in the Week Ended August 18th CFTC Positions in the Week Ended August 18th EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC M US Week Ahead [24th - 28th Aug]: Oil, Bonds, PCE, NVDA, & Warsh to Keep the Market Busy US Week Ahead [24th - 28th Aug]: Oil, Bonds, PCE, NVDA, & Warsh to Keep the Market Busy MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC L Monday FX options expiries loom The feed flags Monday FX options expiries but provides no strike details, volume, or related FX market implications. FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:26 PM UTC L Exclusive: Key OpenAI Sales Executive Kaylin Voss Resigns - The Information (SM Circulations) Exclusive: Key OpenAI Sales Executive Kaylin Voss Resigns - The Information (SM Circulations) EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:21 PM UTC M WTI crude rises 6.86% this week on Iran situation WTI crude gains $5.59 per barrel, or 6.86%, to $87.06 this week, its largest weekly net and percentage rise since the week ending July 24, 2026, while closing higher for a sixth straight session. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:16 PM UTC H IRGC commander says Iran must rapidly expand offensive and defensive capabilities IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi said Iran must rapidly expand its offensive and defensive capabilities, according to state media. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC M PM says FDA authorizes ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouches PM says the FDA authorizes ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouches following a scientific review, with no catalyst details or timing supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC M FDA authorizes 11 Philip Morris nicotine pouch products The FDA says it authorized 11 nicotine pouch products recently launched by Philip Morris, citing lower levels of harmful constituents than other oral and smokeless tobacco products. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 07:11 PM UTC H Did Citadel’s $4 Billion AI Stock Selloff Weigh On MU, SNDK, NBIS? Ken Griffin's Citadel has shed more than 80% of the aggregate risk it took on from Situational Awareness, executing nearly 100 block trades worth more than $4 billion in about three weeks. The July rescue removed the thr EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC L Federal Reserve sells remaining Covid-era program loans The Federal Reserve sells off the remaining loans from its Covid-era program, according to Dow Jones. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC L SPACEXAI LAUNCHES GROK 4.6 ON GOOGLE CLOUD VERTEX AI SPACEXAI LAUNCHES GROK 4.6 ON GOOGLE CLOUD VERTEX AI EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:58 PM UTC L Woodward enters $450 million senior unsecured note purchase agreement Woodward enters a note purchase agreement for $450 million of senior unsecured notes, according to an SEC filing. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 06:54 PM UTC L SPCX SpacexAi launches Grok 4.6 on Google Cloud Vertex AI SPCX SpacexAi launches Grok 4.6 on Google Cloud Vertex AI, according to the raw wire; no catalyst, pricing, or commercial terms were supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:53 PM UTC M Brent crude futures settle up 0.65% at $94.39 a barrel Brent crude futures settle at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65%. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC L Brent crude futures settle up 0.65% at $94.39 a barrel Brent crude futures settle at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65% from the previous settlement. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC L Utilities ETF XLU falls 1.75% as sectors diverge XLU Utilities falls 1.75% as the worst performer in the S&P, while XLE Energy and XLRE REITs post modest losses and all other sectors are up. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:47 PM UTC L Apple reportedly cutting over 200 jobs Apple is reported to be cutting over 200 jobs, according to the raw alert, with no catalyst or timing supplied. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:46 PM UTC H Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro teams Apple is cutting jobs in its Siri, Vision Pro 3D video and gaming teams, affecting more than 200 people, according to the feed item. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC L Advance Auto Parts reports mixed Q2, raises full-year earnings outlook Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE: AAP) reported mixed second-quarter results, including a disappointing comp performance, while raising its full-year earnings outlook to $2.60-$3.30 per share from $2.40-$3.10. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC L Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP rally as ETF inflows surge Bitcoin rises 23% over the past week, while Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin also rally as spot Bitcoin ETFs log $606.3 million of net inflows and spot Ethereum ETFs $220.8 million. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:42 PM UTC M Near 50dma resistance TIGO FICO LEN AFRM ESS DOC CXT FIS EXEL AN CNC CZR COST USB STZ BPOP BRKB CTVA ORCL DD TSLA PB MTB KR CL EWBC MCD AMG Near 50dma resistance TIGO FICO LEN AFRM ESS DOC CXT FIS EXEL AN CNC CZR COST USB STZ BPOP BRKB CTVA ORCL DD TSLA PB MTB KR CL EWBC MCD AMG RF MLI PFG CASY OTIS FCN TPL CAH SFM SBAC NVR EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:36 PM UTC L Solar stocks fall: FSLR, ENPH and SEDG lower FSLR is down 0.75%, ENPH 1% and SEDG 1.38% in a notable spike lower across solar stocks, with no catalyst supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:35 PM UTC L Prothena 10% owner Scully reports Form 4P transaction Prothena Corp Public Ltd Co 10% owner William P. Scully reports a Form 4P transaction involving 50,000 shares at $8.789, valued at $439,430. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:33 PM UTC M NYMEX September natural gas futures settle at $2.7730/MMBTU NYMEX September natural gas futures settle at $2.7730/MMBTU, with no catalyst or change-versus-prior information supplied in the wire. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC L NYMEX gasoline September futures settle at $3.3479 a gallon NYMEX gasoline September futures settle at $3.3479 a gallon. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC M NYMEX diesel September futures settle at $4.4948 a gallon NYMEX diesel September futures settle at $4.4948 a gallon, with no catalyst or additional context supplied in the wire. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC L NYMEX gasoline September futures settle at $3.3479 a gallon NYMEX gasoline September futures settle at $3.3479 a gallon, with no catalyst or additional context supplied in the alert. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC L NYMEX WTI October futures settle up 23 cents at $87.06 NYMEX WTI crude October futures settle at $87.06 a barrel, up 23 cents or 0.26%. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC L WTI crude futures settle at $87.06, up 0.26% U.S. WTI crude oil futures settle at $87.06/bbl, up 23 cents, or 0.26%. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC L Broad market new highs outnumber new lows across IWM, SPY, QQQ IWM, SPY and QQQ are reported with 838 broad market new highs and 308 broad market new lows, with SPY at 9 highs and 3 lows and QQQ at 2 highs and 1 low. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC M Moody's affirms Microsoft's AAA rating, outlook stable Moody's affirms Microsoft's AAA rating and keeps the outlook stable for Microsoft. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:29 PM UTC L hearing the outbreak has been tied to alfalfa Sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts of Minnesota and sold under the Everything Sprouts and hearing the outbreak has been tied to alfalfa Sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts of Minnesota and sold under the Everything Sprouts and Calco brands to restaurants and grocery stores. Minnesota’s public-health notice EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:26 PM UTC M Platinum leads metals gains with 2.70% rise Markets says platinum is up 2.70%, while gold gains 2.45% and silver rises 2.34%. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC H coming out of earnings for most, valuations not very stretched vs history; standard deviations above/below 10-year weekly average forward P/ coming out of earnings for most, valuations not very stretched vs history; standard deviations above/below 10-year weekly average forward P/E (ex. covid period): AAPL 1.58, WMT 1.37, JPM 1.26, AVGO 0.19, TSLA 0.07, LLY - EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC L WAB hits highs, up 1.8% WAB reaches highs, with the move indicated at +1.8%; no catalyst was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC M CDC reports 55 illnesses tied to alfalfa sprouts outbreak CDC says 55 people across 15 U.S. states have gotten sick with either salmonella or E. coli, and the illnesses are linked to alfalfa sprouts. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC L CDC posts safety alert on multistate alfalfa sprout outbreak The CDC posts a safety alert on a multistate alfalfa sprout outbreak, with no further details on cause, scope, or market impact supplied. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC L Gasoline leads commodity gainers with 2.95% rise Gasoline rises 2.95%, followed by Methanol at 2.78%, Natural Gas EU at 1.84%, Brent Crude Oil at 0.62% and WTI crude at 0.33%, while Propane falls 1.94%. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC L FDA authorizes 11 new Zyn Ultra nicotine pouches The FDA authorizes 11 new nicotine pouches made by Swedish Match USA, Inc. and sold under the Zyn Ultra brand name. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC L CDC investigates multistate E. coli, salmonella outbreak The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli and salmonella, with no catalyst or magnitude supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC H Nvidia reports fiscal second-quarter results next Wednesday after the close NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) reports fiscal second-quarter results next Wednesday after the market close after a run of triple-play quarters and a recent flat stretch in the stock. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC L Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) Announces Cash Dividend Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) announces a cash dividend, according to the company release cited by TradeXchange Newsdesk; no dividend amount or pay terms were provided in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC L Brady Corporation announces earnings conference call Brady Corporation (BRC) announces an earnings conference call; no additional details or catalyst were supplied in the release. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC L GTN GTN-A - Atlanta Braves Games to Air in Spanish on Gray Media’s Telemundo Affiliate Stations Across the Southeast GTN GTN-A - Atlanta Braves Games to Air in Spanish on Gray Media’s Telemundo Affiliate Stations Across the Southeast EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC L Greenland approves rare earths license transfer to Greenland Mines Greenland’s government approves the transfer of a rare earths license to Greenland Mines, according to the report, with no catalyst or financial terms supplied. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC M Canadian Dollar Nears Three-Month High on Weaker US Dollar The Canadian dollar strengthened to 1.38 per USD in late August, nearing a three-month high, as a weaker greenback and elevated crude oil prices supported the loonie. FX | Aug 21, 2026, 05:58 PM UTC M Fannie Mae senior ranks see at least 10 departures At least 10 high-ranking officials are leaving Fannie Mae, raising concerns about more turmoil at the mortgage market backstop, according to people familiar with the matter. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:56 PM UTC M Google Pay tap-to-pay coming to Walmart TradeXchange Newsdesk reports that Google Pay tap-to-pay is coming to Walmart, with no additional timeline or rollout details provided. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:56 PM UTC H Fannie Mae sees at least 10 senior executives depart Fannie Mae is hit by turmoil in senior ranks as at least 10 executives depart, according to the WSJ, with no catalyst supplied. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC M Coinbase rises as Bitcoin tops $77,000 and crypto sentiment improves Coinbase Global shares trade higher Friday as Bitcoin climbs above $77,000, crypto-linked stocks rally, and sentiment improves after a White House cryptocurrency summit and Trump’s call for Congress to pass the CLARITY A CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:54 PM UTC M S&P Global flash U.S. composite index rises to 56.0 in August S&P Global said its flash U.S. composite output index rose to 56.0 in August from 54.5 in July, the strongest reading since April 2022, while services strengthened and manufacturing eased. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC M USO Iran-Iraq sign comprehensive security pact, State TV says State TV reports USO Iran and Iraq sign a comprehensive security pact, with no additional terms or market impact details provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC H Iran and Iraq sign a comprehensive security pact - State TV Iran and Iraq sign a comprehensive security pact - State TV GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:52 PM UTC H Iran and Iraq sign comprehensive security pact, State TV reports Iran and Iraq sign a comprehensive security pact, according to State TV, with no additional details or terms provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC H Investors favor large-cap stocks and short-term bonds U.S. investors are channeling money into large-cap equity funds and shorter-duration bond funds, while Nvidia’s Aug. 26 earnings are framed as the next test for the growth side of the barbell. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:50 PM UTC L New York Fed accepts $0B of $0B in standing repo The New York Fed accepts $0B of $0B submitted to its standing Repo operation on Aug 21. RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:48 PM UTC M Zelenskiy says Ukraine will definitely respond to drone attack President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine “will definitely respond” to a Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Ukraine. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC M Dalio urges selling bonds and buying gold Dalio says to dump bonds and buy gold as a debt crisis looms, with no additional catalyst, timing, or magnitude supplied in the alert. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC M S&P sector ETFs led by Materials, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary S&P sector ETFs show Materials, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary as the top gainers, while Real Estate, Energy and Utilities lag with 8 sectors rising and 3 falling. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC H SLV Sep silver settles higher at $69.53/oz SLV Sep silver settles up $1.43/oz, or +2.09%, at $69.53. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC M GLD Dec gold settles up $109.20/oz, or +2.39% GLD Dec gold settles +$109.20/oz, or +2.39%, at $4,680.60, after the contract’s daily move higher. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC M Stocks rose in the final stretch of a jittery week on Wall Street, boosted by solid economic data, with traders weighing the outlook for bon Stocks rose in the final stretch of a jittery week on Wall Street, boosted by solid economic data, with traders weighing the outlook for bonds following a bout of volatility. RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC L Canadian US Trade Minister leaves talks with USTR Greer and states he will return shortly. Canadian US Trade Minister leaves talks with USTR Greer and states he will return shortly. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC M Canadian trade minister leaves U.S. talks, says he will return shortly Canada’s minister in charge of U.S. trade ties leaves talks with U.S. trade representative Greer and says he will return shortly. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC M Week ahead: Fed, Nvidia, and key inflation data in focus Global rates, sovereign yields, and risk sentiment stay in focus as Fed speakers at Jackson Hole, Nvidia earnings, July PCE, durable goods, and nonfarm payroll revisions are awaited. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC M Gasoline rises to 4-week high at $3.36/gal Gasoline increases to $3.36 per gallon, the highest since July 2026, after falling 1.68% over the past four weeks and rising 55.6% over the last 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC M NXGL, OPTT and USAU launch strategic reviews NEXGEL, Ocean Power Technologies and U.S. Gold Corp. each said they are reviewing strategic alternatives, with NXGL targeting an initial plan in 30 to 45 days. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC M BABA falls to session lows, down 8% BABA trades at session lows, down 8%; no catalyst or magnitude context beyond the move was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC L SPCX spacexai - expands grok bot availability to supergrok plus, cursor pro+, and cursor teams plans SPCX spacexai - expands grok bot availability to supergrok plus, cursor pro+, and cursor teams plans EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC L HIMX - Positive newsletter mention HIMX - Positive newsletter mention EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:21 PM UTC H Tesla cleared for up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles in Nevada Tesla is cleared for up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles in Nevada, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC H Tesla cleared for up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles in Nevada Tesla is cleared for up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles in Nevada, according to Pro; the source provides no magnitude beyond the vehicle limit or any stated catalyst. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC M Agroz Inc. receives Nasdaq staff determination, implements compliance plan AGROZ Inc. says it has received a Nasdaq staff determination and is implementing a compliance plan in response. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC L Iran, Oman foreign ministers discuss conditions to resume talks Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi says Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discuss conditions to resume talks in a call. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC L Hut 8 Corp faces proposed class action settlement Pomerantz LLP announced a proposed class action settlement on behalf of purchasers of securities of Hut 8 Corp, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC L New York Fed accepts $0.2B of $0.2B submitted to reverse repo The New York Fed accepted $0.2B of $0.2B submitted to its reverse repo facility on Aug 21, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC M PHH investors offered lead role in securities lawsuit TradeXchange Newsdesk says investors have an opportunity to lead a securities lawsuit involving Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd., represented by PHH. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC L Anthropic launches $35 million fund for open-source cyber defense Anthropic launched a $35 million fund dedicated to open-source cyber defense, according to the reported announcement. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC