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Fri, Aug 21, 2026 - Page 3

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M Rice rises to 18-month high at $14.50/cwt Rice increases to 14.50 USD/cwt, the highest since January 2025, after gaining 0.36% over the past 4 weeks and 24.56% over the past 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 05:05 PM UTC H Bitcoin tops $77,000 as U.S. equities steady Bitcoin rallies above $77,000, U.S. equities steady, and S&P Global’s flash composite PMI jumps to 56.0 in August from 54.5, while gold hits a three-month high. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC L Kraken investigating issue delaying earn operations for some clients Kraken says it is currently investigating an issue that is causing earn operations to be delayed for some clients. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC L US Baker Hughes oil and total rig counts decline US Baker Hughes reported oil rig count at 452 versus 455 previously, and total rig count at 588 versus 593 previously. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC L Total rig count falls 5 on the week to 588 Total rig count declines 5 on the week to 588, with no catalyst supplied in the raw item. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC L Liquidity Services to present at Midwest IDEAS conference Liquidity Services will present and host 1x1 investor meetings at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 26th in Chicago, IL. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC L US Baker Hughes oil rig count falls to 452 US Baker Hughes oil rig count is 452, down from 455 previously; no forecast or catalyst was supplied. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC H Baker Hughes US total rig count prints 588 Baker Hughes reports the US total rig count at 588, compared with a prior reading of 593; no forecast was provided. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:01 PM UTC L TOST INTU CGNX MCHPP - Final Trades on CNBC TOST INTU CGNX MCHPP - Final Trades on CNBC EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC L TOST INTU CGNX MCHP CNBC FINAL TRADE Mentions For Friday Aug 21 TOST INTU CGNX MCHP CNBC FINAL TRADE Mentions For Friday Aug 21 EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC L New York Fed raises Q3 2026 GDP forecast to 2.3% The New York Fed raises its Q3 2026 GDP forecast to 2.3%, with SPY included as the referenced market instrument and no catalyst supplied. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC H US intends to pay $725 million toward UN debt A congressional document says the US intends to pay $725 million toward its UN debt, providing the headline figure but no further breakdown or timing. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:56 PM UTC L Church & Dwight to present at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference Church & Dwight says it will present at the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC M U.S. Treasury buyback move lifts TLT from danger zone The article says Treasury Secretary Bessent’s increased buyback of long-dated securities has helped iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF TLT bounce out of the danger zone, while the initial euphoria faded. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC L JUNS vol down JUNS vol down EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:46 PM UTC L CNBC segment spotlights MNST and KO in Josh Brown mention Hammerstone MarketTalk says a CNBC segment included a positive mention of MNST and KO associated with Josh Brown, with no additional details or market-magnitude data provided. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC L MNST some vol MNST some vol EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC L KO MNST Josh Brown Mention KO MNST Josh Brown Mention EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC M QQQ AI cloud firm nscale noted to seek up to $3B US IPO QQQ-linked AI cloud firm nscale is noted to seek up to $3 billion in a U.S. IPO, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:42 PM UTC M nscale reportedly seeks up to $3B in US IPO AI cloud firm nscale is noted to seek up to $3B in a US IPO, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk; no further pricing, size breakdown, or catalyst was supplied. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 04:42 PM UTC H Nscale reportedly seeks up to $3 billion in US IPO AI cloud firm Nscale is said to seek up to $3 billion in a US IPO, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no additional pricing or filing details were supplied. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 04:42 PM UTC L NNE Executives and Management had amazing meetings and a great learning experience on the next generation of AI data center infrastructure a NNE Executives and Management had amazing meetings and a great learning experience on the next generation of AI data center infrastructure and innovation coming from the best in Silicon Valley NVIDIA $NVDA and Supermicro EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:41 PM UTC M RTX rises on U.S. approval of potential $125M missile sale to South Korea RTX says the U.S. State Department approves a potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related equipment to South Korea, with an estimated value of $125M. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 04:39 PM UTC L BG falls 2.2% in rolling trade BG is down 2.2% in rolling trading, with no catalyst or additional details supplied in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC M Bitcoin posts biggest weekly gain since 2023 on Treasury buybacks, crypto bill Bitcoin rose 23.47% over the five sessions through Friday, its strongest week since March 2023, after Treasury said it will at least double long-dated buyback operations and Trump urged Senate passage of the CLARITY Act. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC M CVS Health shares hit 11-week low CVS Health shares fell to 93.01 USD, the lowest since June 2026, after losing 13.91% over the past 4 weeks and rising 30.5% over 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC L Wall Street stocks advance as solid economic data supports sentiment Stocks advance in the final stretch of a volatile week on Wall Street as solid economic data supports sentiment, while traders assess the outlook for Treasuries after a burst of volatility. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC L U.S. State Department approves potential $364 million weapons sale to Italy The U.S. State Department approves a potential sale of Guidance Section Single Variant Air-to-Air Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II and related equipment to Italy for an estimated $364 million, according to a stat GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC M State Dept approves potential UH-60M Black Hawk sale to Norway The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Norway for an estimated $2.3B. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC L BAESY says State Dept approves potential $364M weapons sale to Italy BAESY says the U.S. State Department approves a potential $364 million sale of guidance section single variant air-to-air advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II and related equipment to Italy, according to a statement. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC M US discusses cutting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum The US has discussed cutting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 25% from 50%, according to sources cited by SM Circulations. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC M U.S.-Canada trade deal would add steel quota, sources say Sources say a U.S.-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota with a lower 25% tariff. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC L First Western Trust announces leadership promotions across Denver metro markets First Western Trust says it is promoting leadership across its Denver metro markets, with MYFW listed as the associated ticker. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC H Omani and Iranian FMs discuss conditions to resume Hormuz navigation talks Oman and Iran foreign ministers discussed conditions for resuming negotiations aimed at restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman State News Agency. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:23 PM UTC H USOOmani and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz talks Oman State News Agency reports that the Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discuss conditions for resuming negotiations tied to restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:23 PM UTC M Nasdaq posts 107 new 52-week highs versus 81 lows Nasdaq shows 107 new 52-week highs versus 81 new 52-week lows, indicating a net skew toward fresh upper-end trading ranges. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:23 PM UTC M NYSE prints 54 new 52-week highs vs 49 lows The NYSE records 54 new 52-week highs versus 49 new 52-week lows, reflecting a broader breadth shift on the exchange. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC M Atlanta Braves short interest triples on 2027 lockout fears Short interest in Atlanta Braves stock (NASDAQ: BATRA, BATRK) has tripled to 193% since the start of 2026 to $169 million, according to S3 Partners, as some investors bet a potential 2027 MLB lockout could hurt valuation EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC M Oman, Iran discuss conditions to resume Strait of Hormuz talks Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discuss conditions for resuming negotiations that would support navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman State News Agency. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:21 PM UTC M Currie flags Treasury buybacks, commodity scarcity as 'debasement trade' Jeffrey Currie says the Treasury's decision to at least double long-term bond buybacks to $4 billion next quarter, alongside rising scarcity in commodities, points to a 'debasement trade.' MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC M EWZ rises as Brazil's Bovespa climbs 2% EWZ rises after Brazil's benchmark stock index, the Bovespa, climbs 2%, with no catalyst supplied in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC L OSI Systems slips on mixed Q4 results and weak guidance OSI Systems Inc. reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.78 per share versus $3.77 expected, but revenue came in at almost $484.06 million versus $529.67 million expected and fiscal 2027 sales guidance was below EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC H Retailers URBN, GAP, BURL and others due to report next week URBN, GAP, BURL, BBY, ULTA, ANF, BBWI, KSS, WSM and DKS are among the key retailers scheduled to report earnings next week. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC M Bakkt rises with crypto-linked equities on regulatory tailwinds Bakkt Holdings shares trade higher Friday alongside crypto-linked equities, as the broader digital asset market gains traction after President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act and the Treasury expanded CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC L FTSE MIB closes flat as Stellantis leads gainers Italy’s FTSE MIB Index rose 2 points, or 0.00%, to close at 52,668 on Friday, with Stellantis, Avio and Brunello Cucinelli among the main gainers. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:12 PM UTC H DAX closes 0.59% higher as Adidas, BMW lead gains The DAX Index rises 154 points, or 0.59%, on Friday to close at 26,137, with Adidas, BMW and Hochtief leading gains. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:11 PM UTC M CAC 40 closes 0.30% higher, led by Stellantis and LVMH The CAC 40 Index rose 26 points, or 0.30%, on Friday to close at 8479, with Stellantis NV, ArcelorMittal and LVMH leading gains. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC M Target may face another claimed data leak, hackers say Target may have suffered another data leak as hackers claim an 8.6GB haul, according to the raw alert; no catalyst or confirmation was supplied. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC M DAX closes higher as flash PMI supports eurozone resilience The DAX 40 closed about 0.6% firmer at 26,128.6 on Friday, ending a four-session losing streak as flash PMI data showed eurozone manufacturing activity at its fastest pace in more than four years in August. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC M HSAI pares gains after probe headlines HSAI is paring some gains and is now up 2% on the day after probe headlines, with no catalyst or additional details supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC L FTSE 100 closes 0.56% higher as JD Sports leads gains The FTSE 100 Index rose 60 points, or 0.56%, on Friday to close at 10,809, led by JD Sports Fashion, Antofagasta and Endeavour. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC M HUT, WULF, CIFR, CLSK, RIOT fall as HPC and data center stocks turn volatile HUT falls 9.9%, WULF 4.35%, CIFR 7.2%, CLSK 5.5% and RIOT 4.3% as HPC and data center stocks remain volatile and erase earlier gains. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC M European markets close higher as major indexes gain European cash markets finished higher, with the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.63%, the DAX up 0.59% and the FTSE 100 up 0.64%, while the FTSE MIB was unchanged. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC L HSAI falls into DOE lab probe of Chinese lidar security HSAI is referenced in a report that an Idaho National Laboratory review is examining whether Chinese lidar sensors could pose a security risk if widely used on U.S. vehicles. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC L HSAI small downtick HSAI small downtick EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC H US government lab probes Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities A US government laboratory is probing Chinese lidar systems for security vulnerabilities, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC H Broadcom debt deal expected to reach $70 bln-plus, sources say Broadcom’s (AVGO) debt deal is expected to reach upwards of $70 bln, according to sources cited by CNBC; no magnitude details beyond the range were provided. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC L US Composite PMI Rises To 56 In August, Strongest Since April 2022 The US S&P Global composite PMI climbed to 56 in August from 54.5 in the previous month, marking the strongest growth since April 2022. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:01 PM UTC L AAON introduces The Aaon Group as new enterprise identity AAON says it is introducing The Aaon Group as its new enterprise identity. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC L CNC - Coordinated Care Brings Free Health Screenings to Washington Communities with Statewide Vision & Dental Van Tour CNC - Coordinated Care Brings Free Health Screenings to Washington Communities with Statewide Vision & Dental Van Tour EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC H Walmart shares fall after second-quarter results and analyst target cuts Walmart Inc. shares fell in early trading after its second-quarter results, with several analysts trimming price targets while keeping Buy or Outperform ratings. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC L LLY ‘Exercise pill’ that may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity clears first human test Link To Story from NYPOST.com LLY ‘Exercise pill’ that may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity clears first human test Link To Story from NYPOST.com EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC L FTSE 100 rises 0.6% as miners and banks advance The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% on Friday, extending gains for a sixth session, with miners and HSBC higher while Shell and BP fell as Brent crude edged lower. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC L OSRH - OSR Health: Preparing Our Appeal, Advancing Our Catalysts, Continuing Our Mission OSRH - OSR Health: Preparing Our Appeal, Advancing Our Catalysts, Continuing Our Mission EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:46 PM UTC L 'Exercise pill' that may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity clears first human test -- NYP 'Exercise pill' that may reduce appetite and mimic physical activity clears first human test -- NYP EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC M Bitcoin rally, ETF inflows, and analysts flag bullish backdrop Bitcoin drew bullish commentary from Lyn Alden and Jamie Coutts, while spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $606.29 million on Aug. 20, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $502.99 million. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC L Gold miners rise as gold prices continue to climb Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading higher as gold prices continue to rise, with Treasury debt repurchase expansion weighing on yields and dollar strength. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC L Gold rises 2% intraday as spot and futures climb Spot gold rises 2% intraday to $4,609.67/oz, while New York gold futures rise 2% intraday to $4,666.70/oz. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC L SPCX trades at session highs up 2.3% SPCX is at its highs, trading up 2.3% from the session level referenced by the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC M US-Canada talks could set steel export quota and stepped tariffs The Globe and Mail, citing sources, says a potential US-Canada trade accord would set a Canadian steel quota with a 25% tariff within quota and 50% above it, and includes related changes on US retaliatory steel tariffs a GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC H US-Canada trade deal would introduce steel quota, report says TradeXchange Newsdesk reports that a proposed US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota, but provides no quota size, timing, or implementation details. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC M European stocks close higher across major regional indexes European stocks closed higher on Friday, Aug 21, with Germany's DAX, the FTSE 100, CAC 40, STOXX Europe 50, IBEX 35 and FTSE MIB all ending in positive territory. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:41 PM UTC L Cipher Digital falls on lingering second-quarter earnings pressure Cipher Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) stock is falling on Friday as investors continue to digest its Aug. 4 second-quarter update, which showed a quarterly net loss of $267.5 million and lower Bitcoin-mining revenues. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC M VIX falls 4.7% to 15.25, off earlier high 15.88 The VIX drops 4.7% to 15.25, pulling back from earlier highs of 15.88 as stocks rebound. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC L BoJ's Himino Spekas BoJ's Himino Spekas CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC L SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rises 0.53% to 7,702 SPY trades up +0.53% to 7,702, moving higher in a slow, steady climb late morning. FX | Aug 21, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC H US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota Globe reports that a US-Canada trade deal would introduce a steel quota, with no additional deal terms or policy implementation details provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC L European stocks rise, led by Spain's IBEX and Germany's DAX Europe's Stoxx 600 rises 0.51%, with Britain's FTSE 100 up 0.57%, Germany's DAX up 0.56%, France's CAC 40 up 0.3%, Spain's IBEX up 0.73% and the Euro Stoxx index up 0.44%. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC H Fed's Barkin Repeats Speech Fed's Barkin Repeats Speech CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC H Fed's Barkin Speaks Fed's Barkin Speaks CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC M RBA releases meeting minutes The Reserve Bank of Australia publishes its meeting minutes, providing additional detail on deliberations since the prior policy meeting; no specific rate or policy decision details were supplied in the feed. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC L HPE - HPE Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms HPE - HPE Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC L AWK - Tennessee American Water Completes Tank Hoist AWK - Tennessee American Water Completes Tank Hoist EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC H Iran navy commander warns of “historical lesson” at sea Iran’s navy commander, according to FARS, says Iran will soon “teach the enemy a historical lesson at sea,” without providing details on timing or any specific maritime action. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC M Spot gold extends gains near 2% to $4,606.99/oz Hammerstone MarketTalk reports spot gold (GLD) continues higher, with the last quote up nearly 2% at $4,606.99 per ounce. COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC M Tesla rises 4.4% to a one-month high Tesla (TSLA) rises 4.4% to a one-month high; the alert provides no catalyst or additional details. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC M Westlake announces dual listing on NYSE Texas Westlake says it will dual list on NYSE Texas, adding another U.S. exchange venue for its WLK shares. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC M JPMorgan hires Bank of America banker David Fishman for tech M&A JPMorgan Chase is hiring Bank of America investment banker David Fishman as head of technology mergers and acquisitions in North America, according to a memo. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC M YTRA board to evaluate Magna’s tender offer Yatra Online says its board will evaluate Magna’s tender offer, with no additional terms, timing, or rationale provided in the alert. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L LivePerson extends special meeting deadline to September 2, 2026 LivePerson says the special meeting deadline has been continued to September 2, 2026, with no catalyst or further details supplied in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L LivePerson reminds stockholders to vote for SoundHound AI transaction LivePerson issued a formal letter reminding stockholders of the new deadline to vote "for" the proposed transaction with SoundHound AI. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC L Canadian trade minister to meet U.S. trade representative Friday Canada’s minister in charge of U.S. trade ties will meet U.S. Trade Representative Greer at 10:30 EDT on Friday in Washington, according to a Canadian statement. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L Canada’s US-trade minister to meet USTR Greer Friday 10:30 EDT Canada says its minister responsible for US trade ties will meet USTR Greer at 10:30 EDT on Friday in Washington, with no additional details or catalyst provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC M LivePerson reminds stockholders to vote on SoundHound AI transaction LivePerson reminds stockholders they have additional time to vote for the SoundHound AI transaction. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC L HSY - Reese's Flips the Script on Fall Coffee HSY - Reese's Flips the Script on Fall Coffee EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Alvotech signs licensing and commercialization deal with Lotus Pharmaceutical Alvotech announces a licensing and commercialization agreement with Lotus Pharmaceutical for proposed biosimilars to durvalumab and emicizumab in the U.S. and selected Asian markets. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L Elevra Lithium completes binding supply agreement with Mangrove Lithium Elevra Lithium (ELVR) completes a binding supply agreement with Mangrove Lithium, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional terms or quantities provided. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M European session: U.S. futures rise, dollar slips, WTI edges higher European-session trading shows S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures higher, while the dollar index slips, EUR/USD and GBP/USD rise, and WTI and Brent gain. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M MicroCloud Hologram acquires 140,268 MSTR shares via structured note MicroCloud Hologram Inc. says it acquired 140,268 MSTR shares through a structured note investment product, continuing its strategic investment in Bitcoin-related assets. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L MKLY MKLYU - Space-Eyes Announces Four Distinguished Appointments to Post-Combination Board of Directors Reflecting Deep National Security, MKLY MKLYU - Space-Eyes Announces Four Distinguished Appointments to Post-Combination Board of Directors Reflecting Deep National Security, Intelligence, Defense and Global Capital Markets Expertise EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC L RenX Enterprises announces $2.6 million sale agreement for Norman Berry property RenX Enterprises says it has entered a $2.6 million sale agreement for the Norman Berry property. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC M Nevada permits Tesla, Uber and Waymo robotaxi operations Nevada regulators unanimously grant Tesla, Uber and Alphabet’s Waymo permits to operate robotaxi services in Clark County, with Tesla approved for up to 5,000 vehicles and Waymo and Uber for up to 1,000 each. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC M Effective Fed Funds Rate stays at 3.63% Aug 20 vs Aug 19 The Effective Fed Funds Rate is 3.63% on August 20th, unchanged from 3.63% on August 19th, per the reported measure. RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC H Tesla recalls 2.98 million vehicles in China over door releases Tesla is recalling 2.98 million vehicles in China, its largest recall there, after regulators said some occupants may not find or use emergency door releases after a crash cuts power. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC H ELV faces EPS decline in 2026, per Argus Hammerstone MarketTalk says ELV is facing an EPS decline in 2026 at Argus, but provides no EPS level, magnitude, or catalyst in the alert. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC L Advance Auto Parts raises FY26 adjusted EPS guidance after Q2 Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE: AAP) reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.03 versus 81 cents expected, missed on sales at $2.00 billion, and lifted fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.60-$3.30. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L Altria (MO) faces challenges as smoking declines, Argus says Argus says Altria (MO) faces challenges as smoking declines, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no additional financial figures or specific catalyst provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC H ADI PT raised to $460; Argus reiterates Buy after results After results, Argus raised ADI’s price target to $460 and reiterated its Buy rating, citing broad-based revenue growth. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC L ICE MANU PAG - Penske Automotive Sets Scene for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: NYSE Content Update ICE MANU PAG - Penske Automotive Sets Scene for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: NYSE Content Update EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC M Micron management says AI permanently reshapes memory market dynamics Micron management says AI has permanently reshaped the memory market, reducing traditional cyclicality and increasing the strategic importance of DRAM versus prior technology transitions. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:54 PM UTC M T. Rowe Price to acquire F/m Investments for fixed-income expansion T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ: TROW) is buying fixed-income specialist F/m Investments, which had about $19 billion in assets under management as of July 31, with closing expected in early 2027. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC H Yemen forces spokesperson to issue 9 AM ET ROGHOM drone-strike statement A Yemeni armed forces spokesperson is set to deliver a statement at 9 AM ET on a ROGHOM drone strike targeting Saudi-backed forces, with the feed providing no further details or magnitude. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC L Yemen's Houthis Statement Yemen's Houthis Statement EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:52 PM UTC