Sat, Aug 22, 2026 Market News Archive

L Sinopec reports 0.08 CNY EPS, below expectations Sinopec (600028) reports earnings per share of 0.08 CNY versus market expectations of 0.09 CNY. EARNINGS | Aug 22, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC

L Cathay Financial reports EPS above expectations at 2.38 TWD Cathay Financial (2882) reports earnings per share of 2.38 TWD versus market expectations of 2.21 TWD. EARNINGS | Aug 22, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC

H Carney signals dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs starting after Labour Day Carney outlines next steps to protect Canadian interests, stating dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs will begin the Tuesday after Labour Day. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 07:31 PM UTC

M Bank of Canada’s Carney meets premiers on U.S. trade-talk suspension Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss a suspension of trade talks with the U.S., according to a statement. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC

L VNDA - NEREUS™ Sponsored No. 47 IndyCar Ready for Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. VNDA - NEREUS™ Sponsored No. 47 IndyCar Ready for Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC

H Iran security official Rezaei: Iran will target aiding nations’ assets Iran’s top security official Rezaei says Iran will target assets of nations that aid the US “economic warfare” against the Islamic Republic, according to state TV. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 07:12 PM UTC

L Nvidia price increases apply to early-next-year systems using Vera Rubin Nvidia says price increases will take effect on systems shipped early next year, including systems built with Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips. REGULATION | Aug 22, 2026, 06:56 PM UTC

M Nvidia clients alerted to ai-driven price increases exceeding 15% Nvidia clients alerted to ai-driven price increases exceeding 15% EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 06:55 PM UTC

L Halliburton announces dividend for HAL shareholders Halliburton (HAL) announces a dividend, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional terms, amounts, or payment details provided in the feed. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 22, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC

M Bitcoin rallies to $79,500 as ETF inflows hit milestone Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $79,500, its highest since May 15, as weekly spot ETF inflows reached $1.92 billion and month-to-date inflows topped $2.3 billion. CRYPTO | Aug 22, 2026, 05:40 PM UTC

L Tom Lee's BitMine Stock Surges as Ethereum DCA Strategy Finally Pays Off BitMine Immersion (NYSE: BMNR ) stock staged a strong bullish breakout this week, reaching its highest level since May as Tom Lee’s aggressive dollar-cost-averaging (DCA) strategy began to pay off. Shares jumped to $22.8 CRYPTO | Aug 22, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC

L TLT inflows hold as 30-year Treasury yield rebounds The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has more than $4.7 billion of inflows in the last 30 days even as the 30-year Treasury yield rises to 5.276% after touching 5.336%. EARNINGS | Aug 22, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC

L Canada's PM Carney: some aspects were present in certain sectors Canada's PM Carney: some aspects were present in certain sectors EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC

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H Putin warns Ukraine on economic strikes, says Moscow responds President Vladimir Putin warns Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" by attacking Russian economic infrastructure and says Moscow has responded with strikes against Ukraine’s economy, described as more effective. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC

H Canada’s PM Carney says it cannot accept U.S. offer Canada’s Prime Minister Bill Carney says Canada cannot accept a U.S. offer and will not concede the demands. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC

M Carney says U.S. last-minute changes also cover autos Carney states that last-minute changes suggested by the U.S. also cover autos, according to the reported remark. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC

L Canada's PM Carney: U.S. launched moves to limit Canada's capacity for other trade agreements Canada's PM Carney: U.S. launched moves to limit Canada's capacity for other trade agreements EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC

M Canada’s PM Carney: U.S.-related measures take effect Sept. 8 Canada’s Prime Minister Carney says measures versus the U.S. will take effect on Sept. 8, with no additional details or magnitude supplied. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC

H Carney says retaliatory tariffs on US take effect Sept. 8 Carney says retaliatory tariffs against the US will take effect on Sept. 8, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC

M Carney says Canada’s U.S. measures focus on steel, dairy sectors Carney says Canada’s measures against the U.S. will be concentrated in sectors including steel and dairy, with no additional details provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC

L Canada's PM Carney: measures against U.S. to focus on steel, dairy and other sectors Canada's PM Carney: measures against U.S. to focus on steel, dairy and other sectors EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC

L Canada’s PM Carney: we weren’t ready to harm key industries Canada’s PM Carney: we weren’t ready to harm key industries EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC

M U.S. discussions signal readiness to remove counter tariffs Pro reports discussions in the U.S. where parties were ready to remove remaining counter tariffs on key industries, especially steel, aluminum, and autos. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC

M Canada’s PM Carney: No US aim to halt Canada energy projects Canada’s Prime Minister Carney says he does not believe the US aims to halt any of Canada’s energy projects. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:10 PM UTC

M Bitcoin rises about 20% this week as Treasury bond support fuels debasement trade Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is up about 20% this week, with analysts citing Treasury support for long-dated bonds, short liquidations and roughly $1 billion in spot ETF inflows in early August. CRYPTO | Aug 22, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

H Putin: Ukraine has unleashed 'pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets - Tass Putin: Ukraine has unleashed 'pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets - Tass GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC

L USTR GREER: DON'T HAVE NEW TALKS PLANNED WITH CANADA- FOX NEWS INTERVIEW USTR GREER: DON'T HAVE NEW TALKS PLANNED WITH CANADA- FOX NEWS INTERVIEW EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC

M Two Israeli raids hit area between Sarbin and Rashaf A Lebanese news agency reports two Israeli raids struck an area located between the towns of Sarbin and Rashaf in southern Lebanon. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC

H Around 16 million barrels exit Strait of Hormuz via southern route Axios, citing U.S. officials, reports around 16 million barrels of oil exited the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route on Friday night. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC

M ~40 oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz via southern route Axios, citing U.S. officials, reports around 40 oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route on Friday night. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC

H Iran conflict, tax cuts leave US with record debt, fuel costs TradeXchange Newsdesk, citing CQ CNBC, says nearly two years after Donald Trump pledged to slash prices and fix public finances, outcomes include record-high debt, soaring fuel costs, and punishing mortgage rates. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 01:41 PM UTC

M Ether drops 3.53% as Bitcoin eases; XRP and Binance gain Ether falls 3.53% and Bitcoin is down 1.49%, while XRP rises 3.18% and Binance gains 1.11% among top crypto movers. CRYPTO | Aug 22, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC

L USTR Greer: no new discussions scheduled with Canada - Fox News interview USTR Greer: no new discussions scheduled with Canada - Fox News interview EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC

H Zelenskiy meets Macron on Ukraine air-defense shortages; France speeds deliveries President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he discussed Ukraine’s air-defense shortages with France’s President Emmanuel Macron, who agreed to speed up delivery of the latest French equipment. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC

H Stock Whisper flags DLR, BTSG, ULTA, SANM and RIOT Stock Whisper Index highlights increased reader interest in Digital Realty Trust, Brightspring Health Services, Ulta Beauty, Sanmina and Riot Platforms, citing recent earnings, guidance, analyst target changes and AI or EARNINGS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

L NGVC - Natural Grocers® Hosts In-Person Hiring Event in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 25, 2026 NGVC - Natural Grocers® Hosts In-Person Hiring Event in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 25, 2026 EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC

M Trump says he’ll spend MAGA Inc.’s $850 million on Republicans President Donald Trump said he plans to use a large portion of MAGA Inc.’s roughly $850 million war chest, along with some of his own funds, to support Republican candidates. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

H Pentagon says 750+ troops wounded in Iran war since late February The Pentagon reported more than 750 U.S. service members wounded since the Iran war began in late February, after combining “Operation Epic Fury” figures with updated totals under the “Overseas Operations” category. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

M U.S. plans tougher sanctions on Iran, Tehran vows retaliation The Trump administration is preparing unprecedented financial sanctions on Iran, and Iranian military officials say the country will respond across land, sea, air, air defense and cyberspace. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

M U.S. Navy P-8A transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Xi-Trump meeting A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon reportedly transits the Taiwan Strait in international airspace, while China’s military tracks the flight ahead of the expected Xi-Trump meeting. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC

H Ross Stores raises 2026 earnings guidance after Q2 double beat Ross Stores reported second-quarter revenue of $6.27 billion and earnings of $2.66 per share, both above estimates, and lifted 2026 earnings guidance to $8.61-$8.77 per share. EARNINGS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC

M Michael Burry reportedly adds shorts in CoreWeave, Micron, SOXX, Palantir Michael Burry reportedly updated positions on social media, opening a new short in CoreWeave and adding short positions in Micron, the Semi ETF SOXX and Palantir. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC

H U.S.-Canada trade deal collapses at last minute over term changes A U.S.-Canada trade deal collapses at the last minute after both governments accused the other of changing previously agreed terms. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC

H Iran authorizes some Iraqi tankers to transit Hormuz via IRNA Iran authorizes a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, as overall shipping through the strait remains severely restricted, IRNA reports. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

M U.S. says Canada declined to finalize trade deal The U.S. says Canada declined to finalize a trade deal, with no further terms, timeline, or figures provided in the report. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC

H Canada suspends U.S. trade talks to match 50% tariffs TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Canada suspends trade talks with the U.S. to match 50% tariffs. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC

L Ark Inv moves from 8/21 Ark Inv moves from 8/21 EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC

H Anthropic IPO talks target raising over $100 billion, NYT reports Anthropic bankers discussed a potential IPO aiming to raise over $100 billion, which the NYT says could value the company at $2 trillion. MNA | Aug 22, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC

L Cboe Put/Call ratio Cboe Put/Call ratio EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

M Iran parliament speaker Galibaf cites neighbor message on security, economic cooperation Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Galibaf says Tehran received a message from neighboring countries on forming new security arrangements and economic cooperation, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC

L Iran official says pilots held on water in poor condition A Tasnim report cites an Iranian official saying pilots were held on water while in poor physical condition. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC

L Iranian official urges Qatar to move detained Iranian pilots A Pro report says an Iranian official urges Qatar to move detained Iranian pilots to a land hospital, citing Tasnim. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC

H Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after an Iraq request, according to Irna. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 06:35 AM UTC

L Jaishankar to make official Russia visit on Aug 23-24 India’s foreign ministry says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will make an official visit to Russia on 23–24 August. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC

M SuperiorMed (SSEA) agrees to merge with Starry Sea Acquisition SuperiorMed Holdings Limited (SSEA) announces it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Starry Sea Acquisition Corp, with no additional deal terms provided in the source. MNA | Aug 22, 2026, 05:24 AM UTC

H US-Canada trade talks collapse as 50% tariffs on ~$20B kick in US-Canada trade talks fail and the US imposes fresh 50% tariffs on Canadian goods worth around $20B, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow retaliation “dollar for Dollar,” according to Hammerstone MarketTalk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC

L BATX BATXF 5YW0 - Battery X Metals Provides Board of Directors Update BATX BATXF 5YW0 - Battery X Metals Provides Board of Directors Update EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC

L Senior Trump administration official: Canada sought additional concessions Senior Trump administration official: Canada sought additional concessions GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC

H Carney: Canada will match U.S. 50% tariffs dollar-for-dollar Carney says that as the U.S. imposes 50% tariffs, Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect workers and businesses. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC

L Carney: progress insufficient to achieve objectives for Canadians Carney: progress insufficient to achieve objectives for Canadians EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

M Senior Trump official says Canada-USMCA talks would follow pact A senior Trump administration official says that if a pact had been reached, Canada-USMCA talks would have taken place. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

H Canada’s PM Mark Carney says U.S. trade talks are suspended Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney states that trade talks with the U.S. are suspended, with no further details or catalyst provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

L Senior Trump administration official: deal would have handled Canada’s earlier retaliation Senior Trump administration official: deal would have handled Canada’s earlier retaliation GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC

H Trump official says Canada retaliation not expected on new tariffs A senior Trump administration official tells Pro that retaliation is not expected from Canada over new tariffs, offering direction on how the administration frames likely trade spillover. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC

L Greer: U.S. offered more favorable access to U.S. market Greer: U.S. offered more favorable access to U.S. market EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC

L Senior Trump administration official: U.S.-Canada talks were very frank, not hostile Senior Trump administration official: U.S.-Canada talks were very frank, not hostile GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC

L U.S. official: Canada offered generous autos export allowance to U.S. U.S. official: Canada offered generous autos export allowance to U.S. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC

L U.S. official: U.S. proposal would have given Canada strongest position among exporters to U.S. U.S. official: U.S. proposal would have given Canada strongest position among exporters to U.S. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC

M Trump administration official says trade deal would cut tariffs A senior Trump administration official says a proposed deal would have cut tariffs substantially, but no tariff figures or specific provisions were provided in the report. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC

H Section 338 tariffs: 5% on select Canadian imports begin Saturday A senior Trump administration official says Section 338 tariffs of 5% on select Canadian imports start at 12:01 a.m. EDT Saturday. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC

L Greer: Canada continues retaliation against U.S. Greer: Canada continues retaliation against U.S. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC

H USTR Greer: Canada declines to complete trade agreement USTR Greer says Canada has declined to complete the trade agreement, citing no further details or related context in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC

H U.S. Customs and Border Protection issues guidance on section 338 additional tariffs on certain Canadian goods U.S. Customs and Border Protection issues guidance on section 338 additional tariffs on certain Canadian goods EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC

H US CBP guidance: section 338 extra tariffs on specific Canadian goods US CBP guidance: section 338 extra tariffs on specific Canadian goods EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC

L Vanta announces closing of first private placement tranche Vanta says it has closed the first tranche of a private placement and provides a related board of directors update. EQUITY | Aug 22, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC

M U.S. Postal Service issues final rule on mail-in voting The U.S. Postal Service issues a final rule tightening mail-in voting rules ahead of November elections, while a court blocks implementation. REGULATION | Aug 22, 2026, 01:06 AM UTC

M CPKC and IBEW agree to binding arbitration to end strike Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) agree to binding arbitration, ending a strike, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 22, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC

L GUTS stockholder alert: Robbins LLP cites Fractyl Health class action Robbins LLP is referenced in a GUTS stockholder alert regarding a class action involving Fractyl Health, Inc., but no lawsuit details or financial impact are provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 22, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC

H U.S. military signals Taiwan Strait transit commitment Pro reports a U.S. military aircraft transit through the Taiwan Strait, framing it as evidence of U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC

H Navy P-8A Poseidon flies through Taiwan Strait airspace Aug. 21 A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Aug. 21, according to U.S. military reporting. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 22, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC

L GoDaddy (GDDY) class action notice from Robbins LLP Robbins LLP informed investors of a class action involving GoDaddy Inc., according to a stockholder alert referencing ticker GDDY. REGULATION | Aug 22, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC