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Fri, Aug 21, 2026 - Page 5

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M Gossamer Bio announces up to $250M private placement for seralutinib Gossamer Bio says it has entered a structured private placement for up to $250M, including $150M of committed capital, to fund seralutinib through potential FDA approval and operations into 2028. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L RKT - With Buyers Firmly in the Driver's Seat, Home-Purchase Cancellations Hit Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years RKT - With Buyers Firmly in the Driver's Seat, Home-Purchase Cancellations Hit Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Cross Timbers Royalty Trust declares August cash distribution Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT) declares an August cash distribution, according to the release; no magnitude or catalyst is supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H Brandywine Realty Trust upsizes and extends tender offer for 2029 notes Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) announces an upsized and an extended expiration for its previously announced tender offer for its 2029 notes. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Werewolf Therapeutics, Ambros Therapeutics agree merger, $150 million placement Werewolf Therapeutics and Ambros Therapeutics announce a merger agreement and a concurrent oversubscribed $150 million private placement. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M HOWL Werewolf Therapeutics to operate as Ambros; trade as AMBX HOWL Werewolf Therapeutics will operate as Ambros Therapeutics and will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker AMBX, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Springbig Completes Reorganization, Cuts ~$12.5M Secured Debt Springbig (SBIGW) completes its reorganization, eliminating approximately $12.5 million of secured debt and positioning the company to explore strategic alternatives. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Werewolf Therapeutics announces merger and $150M private placement Werewolf Therapeutics and ambros Therapeutics announce a merger agreement and a concurrent oversubscribed $150M private placement. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L Belite Bio announces oral presentations at two medical conferences Belite Bio said it will give oral presentations at two upcoming medical conferences. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L GDEV announces Q2 and first-half 2026 results GDEV announces results for the second quarter and the first half of 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L LifeVantage (LFVN) declares quarterly dividend LifeVantage (LFVN) declares a quarterly dividend, according to the provided update, with no further terms or payment details included in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC L ATWT reports Q2 results; projects full-year revenue over $25 million Park-Aid Asphalt and Maintenance Ltd. (OTC:ATWT) reports Q2 results and projects full-year revenue exceeding $25 million. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Milestone Pharmaceuticals starts pivotal Phase 3 trial of etripamil nasal spray Milestone Pharmaceuticals initiated a pivotal Phase 3 trial of its etripamil nasal spray for self-administered treatment of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR). CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H ASUR - Asure Expands Enterprise Payroll Tax and Treasury Solutions Via the 330,000-Customer AWS Marketplace ASUR - Asure Expands Enterprise Payroll Tax and Treasury Solutions Via the 330,000-Customer AWS Marketplace MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC M Synergy CHC Corp. receives Nasdaq letter Synergy CHC Corp. (SNYR) announces it has received a Nasdaq letter, with no further details on the letter’s contents or timing provided in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H SOFR steadies at 3.63% vs 3.62% prior day The secured overnight financing rate is 3.63% for August 20th, versus 3.62% for August 19th. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC L WTTR initiated Overweight at JPMorgan with $24.00 PT JPMorgan initiated coverage on WTTR with an Overweight rating and a $24.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Wells Fargo initiates Overweight on VMRK, $72.00 price target Wells Fargo initiated an Overweight rating on VMRK with a $72.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no additional catalyst provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L TNDM initiated Outperform at William Blair William Blair initiated coverage of TNDM with an Outperform rating, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk; no additional price target or catalyst was provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L STOK initiated Overweight with $40.00 price target at JPMorgan Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that JPMorgan initiated coverage of STOK with an Overweight rating and a $40.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L DZ Bank initiates SPCX at Sell with $100.00 target DZ Bank initiates coverage of SPCX at Sell with a $100.00 price target; no catalyst or further context was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L SLDB: Truist Securities initiates Buy with $20.00 price target Truist Securities initiates coverage on SLDB with a Buy rating and a $20.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L NUVB initiated with Overweight by Cantor Fitzgerald Hammerstone MarketTalk reports Cantor Fitzgerald initiated NUVB with an Overweight rating; the note provides no valuation metrics or stated catalyst in the feed. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L JPMorgan initiates NKTR at Neutral with $65 price target JPMorgan initiates coverage of NKTR with a Neutral rating and a $65.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Evercore ISI initiates MDB at Outperform, $525 target Evercore ISI initiates MDB with an Outperform rating and a $525.00 price target; the note gives a bullish analyst view but no catalyst. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L JPMorgan initiates Overweight on W, sets $88.00 price target JPMorgan initiated coverage of W with an Overweight rating and a $88.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M MBGL research note starts Neutral rating, $23 PT at BOFA BOFA Securities initiated MBGL with a Neutral rating and set a $23.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Truist Securities initiates Matw with Hold, $24.00 target Truist Securities initiates coverage of MATW with a Hold rating and a $24.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L LKFT Initiated Buy at TD Cowen LKFT Initiated Buy at TD Cowen EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M W gets Buy initiation with $28.00 price target Hammerstone MarketTalk says H.C. Wainwright initiated coverage on W with a Buy rating and a $28.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Jefferies initiates IAG at Buy with $24.00 target Jefferies initiates coverage of IAG with a Buy rating and a $24.00 price target; no additional catalyst was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Jefferies initiates HL at Hold with $22.00 target Jefferies initiates HL at Hold with a $22.00 price target, according to the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L W: Needham initiates buy with $56.00 price target Needham initiated coverage on W with a Buy rating and a $56.00 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no additional catalyst or magnitude provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L EVEX initiated Buy at D. Boral Capital with $6.00 target EVEX is initiated at Buy with a $6.00 price target by D. Boral Capital, according to the wire; no further catalyst was supplied. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Jefferies initiates EGO at Buy with $50.00 target Jefferies initiates EGO at Buy with a $50.00 price target, according to the wire alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L JPMorgan initiates EBS at Underweight JPMorgan initiates coverage of EBS with an Underweight rating; no catalyst or price target was supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Citizens initiates BLDR at Market Perform Citizens initiates coverage of BLDR with a Market Perform rating. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L William Blair initiates BBNX at Market Perform William Blair initiates BBNX with a Market Perform rating; no price target or catalyst was supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L JPMorgan initiates AMRN at Underweight with $13.00 target JPMorgan initiates AMRN with an Underweight rating and a $13.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M Wells Fargo initiates ACEL at Equal Weight, $14.00 PT Wells Fargo initiates ACEL at Equal Weight with a $14.00 price target, according to the raw alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L HSBC downgrades TX to Hold, raises target to $55 HSBC downgrades TX to Hold from Buy and raises its price target to $55 from $53. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L JPMorgan downgrades LMB to Underweight, cuts target to $50 JPMorgan downgrades LMB from Neutral to Underweight and lowers its price target to $50 from $60. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC H Cramer says stocks and economy are telling two different stories Jim Cramer says there is a “jarring gulf” between stock prices and the underlying economy, citing Micron’s Boise fab project, Walmart’s softer comparable sales backdrop, and broader worries about consumer health, oil and EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L FRO downgraded to Sell by DZ Bank DZ Bank downgrades FRO from Hold to Sell; no catalyst or price target was supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M JPMorgan downgrades BWMN to Underweight, lifts PT to $43 JPMorgan downgrades BWMN to Underweight from Neutral and raises its price target to $43.00 from $40.00. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M Morgan Stanley raises TX to Overweight, lifts target to $65 Morgan Stanley upgrades TX to Overweight from Equalweight and raises its price target to $65 from $55. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Wells Fargo upgrades Portland General to Overweight, sets $58 target Wells Fargo upgrades POR to Overweight from Equal Weight and sets a $58.00 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Citi upgrades OI to Buy, lifts price target to $9 Citi upgrades OI to Buy from Neutral and raises its price target to $9 from $8. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC M KeyBanc upgrades INNV to Overweight with $13.00 target KeyBanc upgrades INNV from Sector Weight to Overweight and sets a $13.00 price target, with no catalyst supplied in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L Rothschild Redburn upgrades EFX to Buy, lifts target to $235 Rothschild Redburn upgrades EFX from Neutral to Buy and raises its price target to $235.00 from $214.00. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC L HOWL news pend halt HOWL news pend halt EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC L BROS - Dutch Bros® Brings Back Fall Favorites with an Exciting New Autumn Addition BROS - Dutch Bros® Brings Back Fall Favorites with an Exciting New Autumn Addition EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC L BMO initiates SMTC at Outperform with $155 target BMO initiates coverage of SMTC with an Outperform rating and a $155 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC L OSI Systems shares fall after mixed Q4 and FY27 guidance OSI Systems shares are trading lower after the company reported mixed Q4 financial results, issued FY27 sales guidance below estimates and authorized an additional 1 million shares for repurchase. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC M ROST price targets raised across major banks Analysts at Barclays, Citi, JPMorgan, Baird, BofA, Wells Fargo, Bernstein, and UBS raised ROST price targets versus prior levels. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC L Petrobras submits interest in offshore Ghana Keta Basin blocks Petrobras (PBR) submitted an expression of interest in exploration blocks located in offshore areas of Ghana’s Keta Basin, according to a company statement. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC L BMO starts Marvell at Outperform with $250 target BMO initiates coverage of Marvell Technology (MRVL) at Outperform with a $250 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC M Bitcoin rallies as Trump remarks and ETF inflows support gains Bitcoin rises on reported Treasury bond buybacks, short liquidations, President Trump's pro-crypto remarks and spot ETF inflows, while analysts say key on-chain indicators have not fully confirmed the strength. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC H Ross Stores lifts FY26 GAAP EPS guidance, shares trade higher Ross Stores shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised FY26 GAAP EPS guidance above estimates, while also issuing Q3 and Q4 GAAP EPS guidance above estimates EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC L BMO initiates PI at Outperform with $220 target BMO rates PI Outperform and sets a $220 price target, according to the market talk item. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC L BMO starts Eaton at Outperform with $500 target BMO initiates coverage of Eaton with an Outperform rating and a $500 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC M Tesla discontinues Solar Roof tiles, citing economics Tesla discontinues its Solar Roof tiles, saying the product is not economically viable. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC L BMO initiates QBTS at Outperform with $35 price target BMO initiates coverage of QBTS with an Outperform rating and a $35 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC L AREB - American Rebel Light Beer & World Champion Matt Hagan Charge into The 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals this weekend on FS1 & FS2 - Click AREB - American Rebel Light Beer & World Champion Matt Hagan Charge into The 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals this weekend on FS1 & FS2 EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC M AMD gets new Outperform rating and $550 price target BMO issues a new Outperform rating on AMD with a $550 price target, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk, with no additional catalyst or rationale provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:49 AM UTC H US Treasury doubles long-end bond buybacks to $4 billion The Treasury Department doubles its long-dated bond buyback operations from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation, while the 30-year yield briefly fell to 5.19% before rising to 5.27%. RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC H CAPR: Kaos Capital plans two independent director nominees Hammerstone MarketTalk says CAPR’s Kaos Capital plans to nominate two independent director candidates at Capricor and asks for an immediate meeting, board change, and a capital-preservation plan, including a board-led M& MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC H Gasoline futures rise near $3.30 amid Iran pressure, Russia war US gasoline futures rose to around $3.30 per gallon after holding near $3.25 on Thursday as traders awaited details of a US campaign to isolate Iran’s economy and energy disruptions from Russia’s war. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC H AbbVie to Present New Lung Cancer Data at WCLC 2026 AbbVie (ABBV) says it will present new data at the WCLC 2026 show, highlighting innovation across its lung cancer pipeline; no details on results or magnitude were supplied. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC L US MARKET FUTURES US MARKET FUTURES EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC H Bitcoin hits approx. $79,400 high earlier this morning BTC traded to an intraday high of approximately $79,400 USD earlier this morning, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC M BABA shares trade lower in premarket after mixed session Alibaba’s BABA stock is down 3.85% in premarket after closing yesterday up 1.26%, opening down 4.21%, and reaching a -5.45% low of day. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC M RE/MAX, Real Holdings announce preliminary merger consideration election results Real and RE/MAX Holdings announce preliminary results for election of the form of merger consideration, as part of their pending merger process. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC L Fubon Financial (2881) reports EPS of 4.06 TWD Fubon Financial (2881) reported earnings per share of 4.06 TWD, compared with market expectations of 3.54 TWD. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC H Ross Stores beats estimates and raises full-year earnings outlook Ross Stores says second-quarter revenue rose to about $6.27 billion and earnings reached $2.66 per share, both above estimates, while it raised full-year earnings guidance to $8.61 to $8.77 per share. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:37 AM UTC M Intercontinental Exchange files for new term loan, bridge facility termination Intercontinental Exchange says it may increase borrowing capacity by up to $1.25 billion subject to lender consent, entered a $2 billion delayed draw term loan facility with Bank of America on Aug. 20, 2026, and terminat MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC L FRSX foresight evaluates expansion into new technology markets, including AI-based technologies, cybersecurity and data Centers FRSX foresight evaluates expansion into new technology markets, including AI-based technologies, cybersecurity and data Centers EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC H US stocks advance; crypto-linked shares lead as Bitcoin posts best-week run US equities advance, with crypto-linked stocks the biggest gainers as Bitcoin heads for its best week in more than three years, while Treasuries trim early gains as oil wavers. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC M Intercontinental Exchange amends revolver, adds $1.50B MarketAxess commitments Intercontinental Exchange says it amended its revolving credit agreement, kept $3.67B maturity to Aug. 20, 2031, and established $1.50B MarketAxess revolving commitments for the MarketAxess acquisition, with total aggreg MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC L Foresight evaluates expansion into AI, cybersecurity and data centers Foresight evaluates expansion into new technology markets, including AI-based technologies, cybersecurity and data centers. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC L USO goes back red pm USO goes back red pm EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC M W upgraded by Hammerstone to Neutral, price target $11 Hammerstone MarketTalk upgraded W from Underweight to Neutral and set a $11 price target, up from $9. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC M Docebo (DCBO) amends issuer bid to repurchase up to $70M Docebo amends its substantial issuer bid to repurchase up to $70M of common shares, raising the offer price to $25 per common share while keeping expiry at Sept 8, 2026. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC H Arbutus Biopharma ABUS offers expected to start Aug 24, 2026 Arbutus Biopharma Corp says a cash offer is expected to commence on or about August 24, 2026, with a purchase price of not less than US$5.00 and not more than US$5.75 per share. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC L US equity futures edge 0.3% higher after week of losses US equity futures tracking the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq 100 inch 0.3% higher, pausing weekly declines as investors weigh higher energy prices, bond yields and inflation concerns. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC M Arbutus (ABUS) plans up to $230m share repurchase via Dutch auction Arbutus (ABUS) announces an intent to repurchase up to US$230 million of its common shares through a modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC H TMC TMCR announces fully allocated US$165 million financing for Mesabi royalty The Metals Royalty Company (TMCR) announces fully allocated US$165 million financing to fund acquisition of an additional 1.0% Mesabi Royalty. MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L Aehr Test Systems to participate in Jefferies conference on August 25, 2026 Aehr Test Systems says it will participate in the Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference on August 25, 2026. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L Bulgold files financial results for six months ended June 30, 2026 Bulgold says it has filed financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L EGG Enigmatig reports first-half FY2026 results after cost-plus billing shift Enigmatig (EGG) reports first-half fiscal 2026 results following a transition to a cost-plus billing model, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC L Reddit pt 210 versus 240: MS maintains Overweight TradeXchange Newsdesk reports MS set a price target of 210 for RDDT, down from 240, and rates the stock Overweight. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC H Analysts lift or trim PTEN, CVX, CHRD targets after earnings Analysts adjusted price targets on Patterson-UTI Energy, Chevron and Chord Energy after recent quarterly results, while the article also cites their dividend yields. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC L Warsh may offer markets relief at Jackson Hole TD Securities says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could provide investors with modest reassurance at next week’s Jackson Hole symposium, with markets watching for policy signals and a reaffirmation of the Fed’s anti-inflation sta CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC M Icahn cuts JetBlue stake to 3.32% in filing A filing shows Icahn reduced his JetBlue stake to 3.32%, signaling a lower ownership level in JBLU. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC L BWMN downgraded to Underweight at JPMC, price target raised to $43 JPMC downgrades BWMN to Underweight from Neutral and raises its price target to $43 from $40. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC L GGB downgraded from Buy to Hold by HSBC Hammerstone MarketTalk reports GGB is downgraded from Buy to Hold by HSBC; no price, target, or catalyst is provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC M Iran’s Pezeshkian urges ending the war amid perceived strength ISNA reports President Pezeshkian says Iran should end the war now that it is in a position of strength and that the world acknowledges its victory. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC H Ross Stores raises FY26 EPS guidance after Q2 results Ross Stores shares trade higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised FY26 GAAP EPS guidance above estimates, while also issuing Q3 and Q4 GAAP EPS guidance above estimates. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC H OSIS, ROST, FLO and FLUX trade premarket after results OSIS is down 13%, ROST is up 8%, FLO is down 4% and microcap FLUX is down 23% in premarket trading after results yesterday. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC M US natgas rises for second week near $2.79/MMBtu US natural gas prices rose to around $2.79 per million British thermal units on Friday, gaining more than 2% for a second consecutive week amid expectations of persistent summer heat and abundant supply. ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC L Daily Analytics has been updated. Please click here Daily Analytics has been updated. Please click here EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:21 AM UTC H TRUMP'S IRAN CRACKDOWN RISKS CHINA BACKLASH Washington is preparing tougher measures to isolate Iran economically, targeting countries that TRUMP'S IRAN CRACKDOWN RISKS CHINA BACKLASH Washington is preparing tougher measures to isolate Iran economically, targeting countries that continue trading with Tehran. China poses the biggest challenge, buying around 9 COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC M Cboe VIX at 15.65 The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is reported at 15.65. MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC L US dollar index at 98.64 The US DXY is quoted at 98.64, with no catalyst or additional move details supplied. FX | Aug 21, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC L UI shares rise ~5% premarket after results UI is indicated up around 5% in premarket trading following results, with the feed not supplying figures, period, or any catalyst beyond the results reference. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC M TX downgraded to Hold at HSBC, price target raised to $55 HSBC downgrades TX to Hold from Buy and raises its price target to $55 from $53. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC L Professional Diversity Network launches PDN Intelligence for AI infrastructure Professional Diversity Network launches PDN Intelligence to advance GPU-powered AI infrastructure. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC L Redburn upgrades EFX to Buy with $235 price target Redburn upgrades EFX from Neutral to Buy and sets a $235 price target. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC H JP Morgan flags Strait of Hormuz normalization probability near 30% JP Morgan says the U.S.-Iran situation holds steady, cutting the probability the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal before year-end to roughly 30% and urges watching refined-product crack spreads. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC L FUTU reiterates Overweight and $200 price target Hammerstone MarketTalk reiterates an Overweight rating on FUTU with a $200 price target, stating conviction is getting stronger at BARC; no additional catalyst was provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC L Alibaba reiterated Overweight; price target lifted to $200 Hammerstone MarketTalk reiterates an Overweight rating on BABA and slightly raises its price target to $200, citing accelerating AI momentum heading into March. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC L TX upgraded to Overweight at Morgan Stanley, price target raised to $65 Morgan Stanley upgrades TX from Equal Weight to Overweight and raises its price target to $65 from $55. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:13 AM UTC L WTTR receives new Overweight rating and $24 price target Hammerstone MarketTalk says WTTR is rated Overweight with a $24 price target at JPMC, with no magnitude of move or catalyst provided. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:12 AM UTC L Ubiquiti Networks posts EPS of $4.73 vs $4.48 expected Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT) reported earnings per share of $4.73, exceeding market expectations of $4.48. EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC L Crypto-related stocks trade higher in premarket Crypto-related stocks are trading higher in the premarket session, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC L LVWR - S4 Honcho™ Begins U.S. Dealer Deliveries as LiveWire Names Nationwide Giveaway Winner LVWR - S4 Honcho™ Begins U.S. Dealer Deliveries as LiveWire Names Nationwide Giveaway Winner EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC L Yum! Brands appoints Steve Bratspies to board of directors Yum! Brands appoints former HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies to its board of directors. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC M Qnity names semiconductor finance veteran Ken Rizvi CFO Qnity appoints semiconductor finance veteran Ken Rizvi as chief financial officer. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC H Ubiquiti Inc. reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results Ubiquiti Inc. (UI) reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no figures provided in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:10 AM UTC L BLDR initiated at Market Perform by Citizens Hammerstone MarketTalk reports Citizens initiated BLDR with a Market Perform rating; no price target, valuation level, or catalyst was provided in the alert. EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC