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Brent Crude Slips Ahead of Expected Iran Sanctions
Brent crude oil falls to around $93 per barrel after a sharp weekly rally as investors take profits ahead of a Washington announcement on additional sanctions against Iran.
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC
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Crude slips toward $86 on fears of tougher Iran sanctions
Crude oil fell to around $86 per barrel after a sharp weekly rally as investors took profits ahead of Washington’s expected announcement of additional “toughest” sanctions on Iran, amid elevated Strait of Hormuz tensions
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC
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Ozon: Fire breaks out at Krasnodar logistics hub
Ozon: Fire breaks out at Krasnodar logistics hub
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
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Mixed global markets: futures flat, oil declines
S&P 500 futures are unchanged, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.03%, and WTI crude is at 86.12, down 1.08%, in a mixed global market picture.
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Ozon logistics hub in Krasnodar targeted by drones
Russian online retailer Ozon says its logistics hub in Krasnodar was targeted by drones, according to Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Faraday Future CEO YT Jia issues weekly investor update; FF EAI event set Aug. 26
Faraday Future (FFAI) founder and Global CEO YT Jia shares a weekly investor update that includes a new FF Par agreement with a leading U.S. robotics distributor and details on the FF EAI “Built in USA” business partner
MNA | Aug 23, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
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New Zealand stocks slip in Monday trade, led by staples
New Zealand stocks drop 41 points, or 0.3%, to 13,931 in Monday morning trade, with consumer staples, healthcare, and communication services weighing and early losers including Contact Energy, Fletcher Building, and A2 M
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC
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Global markets slip as futures, oil and currencies soften
US equity futures are modestly lower, the dollar index is up 0.06%, EUR/USD and USD/JPY edge lower, and WTI crude falls 0.8% to 86.36.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Endeavour Silver removes blockade at Terronera mine (EXK)
Endeavour Silver (EXK) announces the removal of a blockade at its Terronera Mine.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar, damages warehouses
A drone strike in Krasnodar killed two children and damaged warehouses, according to the governor, with no further details on scale or follow-on impacts provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 10:57 PM UTC
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New Zealand Q2 seasonally adjusted real retail sales fall 0.5% q/q
New Zealand reports Q2 seasonally adjusted real retail sales declined 0.5% quarter-over-quarter.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC
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New Zealand retail sales rise 3.3% YoY in latest print
New Zealand retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year, down from the prior 4.5%, while no forecast was provided in the source.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC
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US index futures slip; WTI crude falls 0.8%
US index futures are modestly lower, with S&P 500 futures down 0.1%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.21%, and WTI crude down 0.8% to 86.36.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
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Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies offers 22 million international shares
Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies files for an offering of 22 million international offer shares under a global offering, according to Pro.
MNA | Aug 23, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC
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Mech-Mind robotics technologies: number of shares offered globally 23.1 million h shares
Mech-Mind robotics technologies: number of shares offered globally 23.1 million h shares
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC
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Russia repels drone strike at Nevinnomyssk industrial zone
Russia repels a drone strike on the industrial zone of Nevinnomyssk in the southern Stavropol region, according to the region’s governor.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC
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Zoom Communications faces earnings test after 52% year-to-date rally
Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) is set to release financial results after a strong rally, with analysts cited in the source lifting targets and the article saying revenue is expected at $1.27 billion and third-quarter g
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:50 PM UTC
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Workday, Salesforce and CrowdStrike draw focus on earnings week
Workday, Salesforce and CrowdStrike are set to publish earnings this week, with the Workday item also flagged by Silver Lake acquisition rumors.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:21 PM UTC
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Syria urges Israeli troop pullback to pre-Dec. 8, 2024 lines
Syria’s state news agency says its immediate priority is an Israeli troop pullback to pre-Dec. 8, 2024 lines and full execution of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:02 PM UTC
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Syria reaffirms Golan Heights as occupied Syrian territory
Syria reaffirms that the Golan Heights are occupied Syrian territory and says discussing the final status is premature, according to a state news agency.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
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Syrian state news agency says discussions focus on stopping Israeli strikes
Syrian state news agency says discussions are focusing on creating methods to stop Israeli strikes, arrests and targeting operations.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:58 PM UTC
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Syrian meeting with Israeli delegation held as part of efforts to ease tensions after recent Israeli strikes: statement
Syrian meeting with Israeli delegation held as part of efforts to ease tensions after recent Israeli strikes: statement
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 08:58 PM UTC
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Salesforce earnings preview as rally faces test
Salesforce (CRM) is set to report earnings later this week after shares climbed to their highest level since February, with investors looking for more detail on growth, AI, and buybacks.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:57 PM UTC
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Syrian officials hold talks with Israeli delegation in Jordan via U.S. mediation
Syrian state news agency says the Syrian foreign minister and intelligence chiefs held talks with a senior Israeli delegation in Jordan with U.S. mediation.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:56 PM UTC
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EU on Israel: settlements in West Bank, including E1 area, illegal under international law
EU on Israel: settlements in West Bank, including E1 area, illegal under international law
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC
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EU high representative urges Israel to retract E1 tender, suspend settlement plan
The EU high representative urges the Israeli government to retract the tender and suspend E1 development tied to an Israel West Bank settlement plan.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC
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Iran warns new U.S. sanctions would be an act of war
Iran warns that support for new U.S. sanctions would constitute an act of war and threatens retaliation against oil shipping routes, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent plans new Iran measures on Monday and Pakistan’s arm
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC
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Treasury buyback plans revive Bessent de-dollarization warnings
U.S. Treasury plans to double long-term bond buybacks have revived Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s past warnings about de-dollarization, gold demand and non-dollar oil settlement.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
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Hugging Face draws M&A interest for deal worth at least $13 billion
Business Insider reports that Hugging Face is facing M&A interest for a deal worth at least $13 billion, with no further deal terms supplied.
MNA | Aug 23, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet wins snap election majority, exit polls show
Pro reports Kazakhstan’s pro-presidential party Adilet secures a big majority in a snap election, based on exit polls.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC
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Hugging Face fields M&A interest for deal worth at least $13 billion: Business Insider
Hugging Face fields M&A interest for deal worth at least $13 billion: Business Insider
MNA | Aug 23, 2026, 07:05 PM UTC
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Nvidia eyes August 26 earnings as buyback talk builds
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) faces its August 26 earnings report, with the story noting expectations for a larger share buyback and analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue, third-quarter guidance and EPS.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 06:31 PM UTC
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Crude oil steadies as US-Iran tensions and sanctions loom
Crude oil prices are steady as investors assess the US-Iran stalemate, with Brent at $92.90 and WTI at $86.50 while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil new US sanctions on Monday.
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs draw Democratic backlash
Democrats including Chuck Schumer, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Patty Murray and Amy Klobuchar criticized Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as they took effect, warning of higher costs for American families and busi
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Rick Scott warns U.S. debt interest costs are unsustainable
Sen. Rick Scott says the U.S. government’s $40 trillion debt burden and roughly $3 billion in daily interest costs are unsustainable, urging Congress to balance the budget and cut spending.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Iran security chief warns Gulf states over Trump pressure campaign
Iran’s newly appointed national security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned Gulf neighbors against joining Washington’s economic pressure campaign, saying Tehran would consider participating countries enemies and target their in
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC
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Nvidia earnings eyed as week of Aug 24—28 key catalyst
Markets enter Aug 24–28 with S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapping three-week winning streaks, and rising Treasury yields pressuring growth and tech ahead of Nvidia earnings Wednesday after the close.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 05:53 PM UTC
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BEA schedules July PCE, income and Q2 GDP estimates Wednesday
The BEA confirms July PCE inflation, Personal Income & Outlays, and the second estimate of Q2 GDP are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET Wednesday.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 05:35 PM UTC
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Server makers tell customers Nvidia AI chip prices rise about 17%
Server makers inform customers that Nvidia AI chip prices will rise by about 17%, according to The Information.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC
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SanDisk, Micron, Western Digital stay cheap despite rallies
SanDisk, Micron and Western Digital have rallied sharply this year, but the story says they still screen cheap on forward valuation metrics despite AI and cyclical concerns.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC
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Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume warns German auto industry faces mounting pressure
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume says Volkswagen is in a “more than critical” position amid Chinese competition, excess European capacity, and growing pressure over jobs, plants, and costs.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC
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Michael Burry exits Alibaba, builds large JD.com position
Michael Burry criticizes Alibaba shares as overvalued and discloses he exited his Alibaba position to build a “large” position in rival online retailer JD.com.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 05:06 PM UTC
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U.S. Central Command reports 70 vessel redirects in Arabian Sea
U.S. Central Command says that as of Aug. 23, U.S. forces redirected 70 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 while a U.S. monitoring flight operates from USS John Finn (DDG 113) enforcing the U.S. blockade again
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 05:05 PM UTC
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Israel to order evacuations from Gaza drone and kite launch zones
Israel’s prime minister’s office says Israel will order evacuations from Gaza zones used to launch drones, balloons and kites.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 04:37 PM UTC
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Israel warns Hamas of escalating Gaza strikes amid drone, balloon, kite launches
Israel’s prime minister’s office says Israel will escalate Gaza strikes if Hamas continues drone, balloon and kite launches.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 04:37 PM UTC
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Zelenskiy denies Ukraine role in Nord Stream blasts; says it is cooperating
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine was never involved in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts and states it is cooperating with an investigation probe.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC
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Alibaba posts lower profit as revenue rises 9% in fiscal first quarter
Alibaba reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue of $39.64 billion, up 9% year over year and above the $38.63 billion estimate, while adjusted earnings per ADS fell 42% to $1.26, missing expectations of $1.85.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 02:02 PM UTC
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Carvana guides full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to $2.7-$3.0 billion
Carvana says it expects sequential growth in retail units sold in the third quarter and guides full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to $2.7-$3.0 billion, up from $2.24 billion in the prior year.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC
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Trump targets Canada tariffs, criticizes “benefits without being one”
TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Trump says Canada wants “the benefits of being a State, without being one” and has charged U.S. farmers “massive amounts of Tariffs” for many years, adding “No more!!!”
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC
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WMT launches “Scenario” store brand women’s accessories
WMT is launching a new store brand called “Scenario” covering women’s clothing, bags, and other accessories, with most items priced under $25, per WSJ via TradeXchange.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 01:18 PM UTC
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Iran oil minister says gas discovery tops 7.5 trillion cubic feet
Iran’s oil minister says Iran has discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas in a field south of Fars province, according to state media.
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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BABA plans $10 billion Hong Kong share issuance for AI funding
BABA plans to raise $10,000,000,000 by issuing new shares in Hong Kong to fund AI investments.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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Nvidia fiscal Q2 results headline a week of wide implied moves
NVIDIA reports fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on Wednesday, with options pricing a 5.27% implied move, while other large-cap U.S.-listed names show even bigger expected swings this week.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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Zijin Mining EPS 0.76 CNY misses market expectations
Zijin Mining (601899) reported earnings per share of 0.76 CNY versus market expectations of 0.77 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
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Mark Carney says Canada is now “at war” with US over trade
Mark Carney says Canada is now “at war” with the US over trade, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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U.S. military casualties in Iran conflict jump to 774
TradeXchange Newsdesk reports U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict have increased to 774.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine offered Black Sea shipping truce; Moscow rejected
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine offered Russia a truce on attacks against ships carrying agricultural commodities through the Black Sea, but Moscow rejected the deal.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
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Iran warns it will target US economic interests if sanctioned
Iran’s national security chief says Iran will hit US economic interests if it is sanctioned, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
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Trump says Canada imposed massive tariffs on U.S. farmers
TradeXchange Newsdesk reports Trump says Canada has imposed massive tariffs on U.S. farmers for many years, without providing details, figures, or specific tariff measures.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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Nvidia signs $6B Poolside deal, invests $1B more
Nvidia will pay $6B to license Poolside’s AI technology and invest an additional $1B at a $12B pre-money valuation, with over 100 employees joining to work on Nemotron.
MNA | Aug 23, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on ~$20B Canadian goods as Canada retaliates
President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on roughly $20B of Canadian goods after U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed, prompting Canadian PM Mark Carney to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods star
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
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Iranian president says US memorandum can break war deadlock
Iranian President says the memorandum of understanding with the United States is the best means available to Iran to break out of the war deadlock.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
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Alibaba proposes HK$80B equity placement for AI expansion
Alibaba proposes issuing newly issued ordinary shares to non-U.S. investors for aggregate consideration of HK$80B, with net proceeds intended for its AI infrastructure expansion.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
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NVDA RUBIN NVL72 RACK COULD COST ~$8M The ~17% price hike could add at least $5B to the chip cost of a 1 GW data center, with cloud provider
NVDA RUBIN NVL72 RACK COULD COST ~$8M The ~17% price hike could add at least $5B to the chip cost of a 1 GW data center, with cloud providers expected to pass some of the higher costs on to customers.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
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Trump reports more than 1,000 securities trades in June
A government ethics filing says President Trump made more than 1,000 securities trades in June totaling between $78 million and $263 million, including purchases of Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard and Cintas.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
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Monday earnings lineup includes GGR, PDD, XPEV, PICS, TUYA
TradeXchange Newsdesk says Monday Aug. 24 earnings are scheduled before the market for GGR, NCTY, NSSC, PDD, XPEV and XYF, and after the market for PICS and TUYA.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
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Multiple stocks set reverse splits for Monday Aug. 24
BIAF, BRCC, INCR, VCIG, GRML, GAME and SKYE are listed for reverse stock splits effective Monday Aug. 24, with ratios ranging from 1-for-5 to 1-for-50.
EQUITY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
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ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Monday Aug 24
ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Monday Aug 24
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 23, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC
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Oman net oil income rises 10% YoY to 3.3bn OMR in Q2 2026
Oman’s net oil income increases 10% year-on-year to 3.3 billion Omani riyals in Q2 2026, according to the Omani state news agency.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
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Oman public spending rises 9% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 6.6bn OMR
Oman’s public spending increases 9% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 6.6 billion Omani riyals, according to the Oman state news agency.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
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Oman public revenues rise 13% YoY to 6.6bn rials in Q2 2026
Oman’s public revenues increase 13% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 6.6 billion rials, supported by higher oil income, according to the state news agency.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
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Iran oil minister says new gas discovery exceeds 7.5 trillion cf
Iran’s oil minister says the country discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas in a field south of Fars province, state media reported.
ENERGY | Aug 23, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
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JPMorgan warns food inflation could double by 2027
JPMorgan Chase flags that global food inflation could double by 2027, citing potential Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and a possible historic El Nino event affecting crop yields.
MACRO | Aug 23, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine defense ministry faces $27 billion funding shortfall
Zelenskiy says Ukraine’s defense ministry faces a $27 billion funding shortfall this year.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect on Saturday, drawing criticism from Democrats who said the duties could raise costs for American consumers and businesses.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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China deputy foreign minister meets Iran deputy FM in Beijing
China’s foreign ministry says its deputy foreign minister met Iran’s deputy foreign minister in Beijing on Aug. 17, per a statement.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC
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Syria expects negotiations to restart shortly with Israel on security accord
Syria’s foreign minister says Syria anticipates negotiations with Israel will restart shortly on a security agreement, according to a cited source.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:52 AM UTC
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Iran foreign ministry says visit continues Pakistan peace efforts
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says the visit continues Pakistan’s efforts to bolster peace and security in the region.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC
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Syria urges Israel to seize historic diplomacy opportunity
Syria’s Shaibani says Syria extends a hand for diplomacy and urges Israel to seize a “historic opportunity.” No additional details or figures were provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Shaibani: Syria currently distrusts Israel; priority is stopping Israeli strikes
Shaibani: Syria currently distrusts Israel; priority is stopping Israeli strikes
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Syria’s Shaibani says Israel contacts are severed
Syria’s Shaibani says contacts with Israel are severed following an airbase strike on August 18.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says Pakistan’s army chief will visit Tehran on Monday, citing an Iran foreign ministry Telegram post.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Trump cites Canada tariffs harming U.S. farmers
Trump says Canada has imposed “massive tariffs” on U.S. farmers for many years, attributing the issue to long-running trade restrictions.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:50 AM UTC
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Ping An Insurance EPS at 3.47 CNY misses expectations
Ping An Insurance reports EPS of 3.47 CNY versus market expectations of 3.69 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 23, 2026, 08:35 AM UTC
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NAACP criticizes reported plan to rename Navy carrier Doris Miller
The NAACP is demanding answers after reports said the U.S. Navy may remove Doris Miller’s name from CVN-81 and replace it with President Donald Trump’s name, though the Navy has not confirmed it.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 23, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC