U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pick Up on Weather Outlook

Aug 21, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT - 19 minutes ago

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pick Up on Weather Outlook

Natural gas futures started higher with help from hotter near-term weather forecasts, while gains remained limited by comfortable storage levels.

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Gold Weekly Forecast – XAU/USD Breaches $4,500 as Bulls Defend Multi-Year Trendline

Aug 21, 2026, 10:07 AM EDT - 23 minutes ago

Gold Weekly Forecast – XAU/USD Breaches $4,500 as Bulls Defend Multi-Year Trendline

Gold has a strong week again, as we are trying to change the overall attitude of this asset.

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Spot gold holds above $4,585/oz as flash S&P composite PMI improves to 56 in August

Aug 21, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT - 25 minutes ago

Spot gold holds above $4,585/oz as flash S&P composite PMI improves to 56 in August

The gold market is holding its earlier gains after the latest U.S. data showed the services sector improving beyond expectations this month, while the manufacturing sector weakened slightly.S&P Global...

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China Orders Tesla's Largest-Ever Recall For Nearly 3 Million Cars

Aug 21, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT - 25 minutes ago

China Orders Tesla's Largest-Ever Recall For Nearly 3 Million Cars

Tesla has issued just five recalls in the U.S. so far this year, including a notice earlier this month for 20,000 vehicles with too-bright headlights. More than 218,000 Model 3, Model Y and Model S/X ...

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Options Corner: DKS Hits 52-Week Low Ahead of Earnings

Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT - 30 minutes ago

Options Corner: DKS Hits 52-Week Low Ahead of Earnings

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) will add to the slew of retail earnings when it reports next week as the stock hovers just above 52-week lows. Rick Ducat shows traders the notable areas he sees forming in...

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How one Silicon Valley firm is seizing an opportunity from Premier League soccer's gambling ad clampdown

Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT - 30 minutes ago

How one Silicon Valley firm is seizing an opportunity from Premier League soccer's gambling ad clampdown

Premier League clubs are starting the new season without gambling companies on the front of matchday shirts under a voluntary league-wide restriction. Eight returning clubs had to replace betting shir...

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OpenAI's training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

Aug 21, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT - 35 minutes ago

OpenAI's training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

OpenAI's training pause sets a safety precedent only AI's frontrunners can afford. A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.

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Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

Aug 21, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT - 42 minutes ago

Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash or...

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Bitcoin Rallies in Down Market Week, NVDA & Anthropic Offer Bullish AI Catalysts

Aug 21, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Bitcoin Rallies in Down Market Week, NVDA & Anthropic Offer Bullish AI Catalysts

Though this trading week tilts toward a close in the red, Kevin Hincks sees next week offering more chances for bullish momentum, from a slew of ecodata to Nvidia (NVDA) earnings. Bitcoin's best week ...

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Gold Price Analysis – Gold Clears $4,600 Resistance as Golden Cross Emerges

Aug 21, 2026, 9:16 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Clears $4,600 Resistance as Golden Cross Emerges

Gold continues its march higher on Friday, as we are watching the trading world test the US Dollar.

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Gold Above $4,600 on Weaker Dollar, Debt Fears

Aug 21, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Gold Above $4,600 on Weaker Dollar, Debt Fears

Gold climbed back above the $4,600-an-ounce mark as investors viewed the U.S. Treasury's plans to expand bond buybacks to bring long-term yields lower as a sign of stress, sparking a fresh round of do...

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Inside Berkshire's big housing market bet to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison: ‘Blind date to the altar'

Aug 21, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Inside Berkshire's big housing market bet to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison: ‘Blind date to the altar'

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert's ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter.

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Bitcoin Surges as Institutional Demand, Short Covering, Clarity Act Progress Converge

Aug 21, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Bitcoin Surges as Institutional Demand, Short Covering, Clarity Act Progress Converge

The cryptocurrency jumped more than 9% to hit a peak of $79,455 on Friday—its highest level since late May—as a combination of catalysts converged.

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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday

Aug 21, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Friday

Stock futures are pointing higher Friday after the major indexes lost ground Thursday; Treasury yields are holding steady; bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related stocks are extending their recent winning ...

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Crypto stocks MARA, COIN, Strive, MSTR rally as a bull run starts, but risks remain

Aug 21, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Crypto stocks MARA, COIN, Strive, MSTR rally as a bull run starts, but risks remain

Top crypto stocks are in a strong rally this week, helped by the ongoing Bitcoin and altcoin comeback. Strive stock jumped to $17.14, its highest level since June 15 and 62% above its lowest level thi...

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Here's How Much Salesforce Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Aug 21, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Here's How Much Salesforce Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings

Salesforce is scheduled to report earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, with the software maker's stock seen potentially reaching its highest point since January following the results.

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Bitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Has the next crypto bull market arrived?

Aug 21, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Bitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Has the next crypto bull market arrived?

Is bitcoin ready to move on after a lengthy slump? One analyst says investors should be careful in trying to guess a bottom for the crypto.

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Crypto Assets Rally on Clarity Act Push: What's Next for Bitcoin & Legislation?

Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Crypto Assets Rally on Clarity Act Push: What's Next for Bitcoin & Legislation?

Benjamin Peillard discusses the Clarity Act and how he sees the bill setting up needed guardrails for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto-tied assets surged after President Trump called on Cong...

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S&P 500: Bitcoin Rally Drives Coinbase Higher as Stock Futures Rebound

Aug 21, 2026, 8:53 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

S&P 500: Bitcoin Rally Drives Coinbase Higher as Stock Futures Rebound

S&P 500 futures bounce after a yield-driven selloff, while Bitcoin powers Coinbase higher and gold ETFs track a dollar-led breakout.

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Gold, silver extend breakout as U.S. dollar slides below 99 - Kitco AM Report

Aug 21, 2026, 8:48 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Gold, silver extend breakout as U.S. dollar slides below 99 - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as a weaker U.S. dollar, fading September Fed-hike expectations and U.S. fiscal concerns kept buyers in control of the prec...

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Five Key Problems New Jack In The Box President Needs To Fix

Aug 21, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Five Key Problems New Jack In The Box President Needs To Fix

F&B operator Jack in the Box has announced the executive it hopes can reignite one of America's best-known brands. But veteran Taco Bell executive Taylor Montgomery has to prove he can drive a turnaro...

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How AI & Tariffs Have Helped Drive Copper's Summer Rally

Aug 21, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

How AI & Tariffs Have Helped Drive Copper's Summer Rally

While many metals and commodities are worth keeping an eye on right now, one that may warrant particular focus is copper.  Key Takeaways: The price of spot copper saw a noticeable increase in July, ri...

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Why PSI is Outperforming Traditional Semiconductor ETFs in 2026

Aug 21, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Why PSI is Outperforming Traditional Semiconductor ETFs in 2026

The semiconductor trade has been one of 2026's defining market stories. However, investors have more options than simply owning the industry's largest companies.

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Crypto stocks head for their second day of gains as Bitcoin and other tokens rise: Will the rally keep going?

Aug 21, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Crypto stocks head for their second day of gains as Bitcoin and other tokens rise: Will the rally keep going?

Yesterday, cryptocurrencies across the board, including major tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, received a much-needed boost.

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AVGO Eyes Over $60B in AI Financing & NVDA Gets New Bull

Aug 21, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

AVGO Eyes Over $60B in AI Financing & NVDA Gets New Bull

There's a lot of takeaways Tom White has to close out the week, as he takes investors through all the headlines ranging from the U.S.-Iran war to the creep higher in Treasury yields. As for Friday's h...

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Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Data-Center Power Developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure

Aug 21, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nvidia in Talks to Invest in Data-Center Power Developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure

The deal involves an investment of several hundred million dollars and cements the chip maker's role in developing data-center projects at the earliest stages.

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Why the AI Cycle Means Broadcom Stock Has 25% Upside After the Recent Selloff

Aug 21, 2026, 8:28 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Why the AI Cycle Means Broadcom Stock Has 25% Upside After the Recent Selloff

Broadcom stock is down 24% from its record closing high in early June but Wall Street believes the AI spending cycle will again send shares higher.

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U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms

Aug 21, 2026, 8:17 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms

The U.S. and Canada have yet to announce a final trade deal that will keep President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs from taking effect. If no deal is reached by 12:01 a.m.

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When it comes to returning cash to shareholders, anything SK Hynix can do, Samsung can do bigger

Aug 21, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

When it comes to returning cash to shareholders, anything SK Hynix can do, Samsung can do bigger

As demand far outstrips supply in the memory-chip market, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are generating outsize profits and throwing off huge free cash flow. Now both companies plan to return lots o...

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Nvidia Reports Earnings Wednesday. Here's How Much the Stock Is Expected to Move

Aug 21, 2026, 8:10 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nvidia Reports Earnings Wednesday. Here's How Much the Stock Is Expected to Move

Nvidia is scheduled to post earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, with traders anticipating a big move from the AI chip leader's stock.

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Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows

Aug 21, 2026, 8:03 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows

The ‌Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without a...

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Nibe Industrier Shares Rise as Heat Pumps, Data Centers Drive Sales Growth

Aug 21, 2026, 7:55 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nibe Industrier Shares Rise as Heat Pumps, Data Centers Drive Sales Growth

The Swedish heating company's shares rose more than 8% after it reported sales and operating profit growth on strong heat-pump demand in Europe and the U.S.

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Nvidia's Costly Way to Deal with AI Chip Competition Has These 2 Issues

Aug 21, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Nvidia's Costly Way to Deal with AI Chip Competition Has These 2 Issues

Nvidia is flexing its financial muscle to address AI chip competitors but it comes with risks.

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White House Bitcoin Support Sparks This ETF

Aug 21, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

White House Bitcoin Support Sparks This ETF

On the back of the White House's cryptocurrency confab, which brought together policymakers and leaders of the digital asset community, Bitcoin notched a double-digit gain over August 19-20 — a rally ...

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Gold rebounds as bond jitters, debt fears and weaker dollar revive bullion demand

Aug 21, 2026, 7:35 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Gold rebounds as bond jitters, debt fears and weaker dollar revive bullion demand

Gold is heading toward a weekly gain of nearly 5% after rebounding from its second-quarter slump. Bullion rose as a weaker dollar, bond market jitters and renewed fears over soaring U.S. debt weighed ...

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Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Aug 21, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Some American companies are losing influence in China as geopolitics, domestic competition and a lack of cultural relevance reshape what was once a lucrative market for the U.S. Companies such as Nike...

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Micron CEO Says Memory Is Undervalued. Why He's Half Right.

Aug 21, 2026, 7:28 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Micron CEO Says Memory Is Undervalued. Why He's Half Right.

Micron stock has climbed more than 700% but still trades at a low valuation.

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Moderna, Robinhood, Ross Stores, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market

Aug 21, 2026, 7:18 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Moderna, Robinhood, Ross Stores, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market

Moderna shares rise to close out a week of wild swings, while crypto stocks extend their recent rally.

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BJ's Wholesale Logs Higher Profit, Revenue

Aug 21, 2026, 7:14 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

BJ's Wholesale Logs Higher Profit, Revenue

The warehouse club chain reported higher second-quarter profit and revenue, as budget-conscious shoppers continued to flock to its stores in search of value

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Walmart Is Playing the Long Game by Lowering Prices

Aug 21, 2026, 7:14 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Walmart Is Playing the Long Game by Lowering Prices

Walmart's finance chief had a message Thursday for analysts pressing the company on its decision to cut prices: Give it time.

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Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Breakout Clears 200-Day MA as Dollar Falls

Aug 21, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Breakout Clears 200-Day MA as Dollar Falls

Gold cleared its 200-day moving average as dollar weakness and fading Fed hike odds drove a breakout, while high oil prices keep inflation risk alive.

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Walmart's E-Commerce Sales Rise as Deliveries Accelerate

Aug 21, 2026, 7:03 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Walmart's E-Commerce Sales Rise as Deliveries Accelerate

Plus: U.S. and Canada inch toward trade deal; Toyota challenges GM's American sales reign.

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No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know

Aug 21, 2026, 7:01 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know

Meta says it could face $1.2 trillion in damages in its latest social media trial in California. The social media giant could be forced to remove addictive features such as infinite scrolling.

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What does Tyson's shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?

Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

What does Tyson's shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?

Meat producer closes facilities in Utah and Iowa as beef prices rise for consumers amid historic cattle shortage

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OpenAI's Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought

Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

OpenAI's Two-Week Pause + Jill Lepore on the Threat of the “Artificial State” + Train of Thought

“It is the first time that we know of that a major lab has voluntarily slowed down.”

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Mamdani, the DSA and the Teamsters are lining up against Amazon in NYC — here's how it could backfire spectacularly

Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Mamdani, the DSA and the Teamsters are lining up against Amazon in NYC — here's how it could backfire spectacularly

A local ordinance would ban the online retailer and similar businesses from using subcontractors for its deliveries.

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S&P 500 Index in focus as bond vigilantes push US yields to a two decade high

Aug 21, 2026, 6:59 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

S&P 500 Index in focus as bond vigilantes push US yields to a two decade high

The S&P 500 Index has wavered this week as investors started focusing on the bond market, which has become highly volatile. After peaking at 7,820 last week, the SPX has dropped to 7,640.

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A Bold Call: SpaceX Stock Can Fall 25%. Here's Why.

Aug 21, 2026, 6:58 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

A Bold Call: SpaceX Stock Can Fall 25%. Here's Why.

DZ Bank analyst Markus Leistner launches coverage of SpaceX stock with a Sell rating and $100 price target.

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Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

Aug 21, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

Tesla will roll out software fixes for millions of ​vehicles in China, the country's ‌market regulator said on Monday, marking the automaker's largest-ever recall in the ​market.

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Nvidia earnings could rescue a stalling stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trend

Aug 21, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

Nvidia earnings could rescue a stalling stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trend

Shares of Jensen Huang's company have struggled to make headway since its previous results day.

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Why is Samsung planning a record $80B payout after SK Hynix's giant buyback?

Aug 21, 2026, 6:20 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Why is Samsung planning a record $80B payout after SK Hynix's giant buyback?

Samsung Electronics said Friday that shareholder returns could reach as much as 110 trillion won, or roughly $80 billion, in 2026 as the AI-memory boom generates a cash windfall across South Korea's c...

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EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

Aug 21, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

The European Commission has ​closed an ‌antitrust probe into alleged anti-competitive ​practices by ​RTX's Pratt & Whitney ⁠Canada Corp, ​it said on ​Friday.

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NHTSA opens probe into nearly 1 million GM pickups, SUVs over engine failure concerns

Aug 21, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

NHTSA opens probe into nearly 1 million GM pickups, SUVs over engine failure concerns

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on ​Friday it has opened a ‌probe into 997,743 General Motors pickup trucks and SUVs over concerns ​related to engine failure.

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US corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges

Aug 21, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

US corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges

The wave of debt issuance funding the artificial-intelligence buildout is testing the limits of investor demand, with some large bond buyers warning that the market is showing signs of indigestion.

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US shoppers tighten budgets, but still find room for treats and splurges

Aug 21, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

US shoppers tighten budgets, but still find room for treats and splurges

Walmart's disappointing sales and Home Depot's strength among budget-conscious do-it-yourselfers indicate ​middle-class American consumers are growing more tight-fisted, even as wealthier shoppers hav...

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Washington IndyCar race touted by Trump draws Boeing, Starlink, Delta as new sponsors

Aug 21, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Washington IndyCar race touted by Trump draws Boeing, Starlink, Delta as new sponsors

Several major companies will be sponsoring an IndyCar race for the first time when the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, touted by President ​Donald Trump, takes place around Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

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Australia's Steadfast agrees to $5.51 billion buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium

Aug 21, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Australia's Steadfast agrees to $5.51 billion buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium

Australian insurance broker Steadfast Group said on ​Friday it has agreed to a ‌A$7.7 billion ($5.51 billion) takeover offer by a U.S. consortium backed by investment firm KKR.

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Should you buy Walmart stock after its 9% post-earnings drop?

Aug 21, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Should you buy Walmart stock after its 9% post-earnings drop?

Walmart shares tumbled more than 9% on Thursday after the retailer reported weaker-than-expected US comparable sales, raising questions over whether the selloff has created an attractive entry point f...

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Global warming widens spread of TBE, chikungunya, Bavarian Nordic boss says

Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Global warming widens spread of TBE, chikungunya, Bavarian Nordic boss says

Global warming is increasing the spread of tick-borne encephalitis and chikungunya viruses, the chief executive of vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic ​said on Friday.

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Stock Market Bargains Are Hiding in This Overlooked Place

Aug 21, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Stock Market Bargains Are Hiding in This Overlooked Place

European companies just had their best earnings season in years. Investors are starting to notice.

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Ross Stores jumps after raising full-year profit guidance

Aug 21, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Ross Stores jumps after raising full-year profit guidance

Ross Stores' shares surged nearly 9% in premarket trading on Friday, after the value retailer raised annual guidance and projected ​quarterly sales growth above analyst expectations, signalling bargai...

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Samsung Plans Biggest-Ever Buyback Amid AI Windfall

Aug 21, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Samsung Plans Biggest-Ever Buyback Amid AI Windfall

The Korean company's plan to buy back as much as $78.88 billion of shares comes as chip makers reap the rewards of the artificial-intelligence boom.

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Samsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buyback

Aug 21, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Samsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buyback

Samsung Electronics on Friday said it expects 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won to be available for shareholder returns in 2026. It said it was the "largest ever by a Korean company.

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Amazon oil find gives Brazil's Lula reelection campaign a boost, but returns are far from certain

Aug 21, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Amazon oil find gives Brazil's Lula reelection campaign a boost, but returns are far from certain

Brazil's oil discovery in an exploratory well in a controversial offshore frontier off ​the Amazon coast last week has handed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a fresh boost for his reelection campa...

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We're riding construction's tailwinds, Deere CFO says

Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

We're riding construction's tailwinds, Deere CFO says

Deere & Company CFO and SVP Brent Norwood discusses the company's growth and how the A.I. boom is boosting construction sales on ‘The Claman Countdown.

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Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

Aug 21, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

Airbus has watered down a ​drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, ‌people familiar with the matter said.

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FTSE 100 powers ahead as mining giants surge while Europe struggles to keep up

Aug 21, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

FTSE 100 powers ahead as mining giants surge while Europe struggles to keep up

The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday, outperforming a largely subdued European market as a rally in London-listed miners offset concerns over rising government bond yields and expensive oil. Britain's ...

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Oil prices head for second weekly rise as U.S. vows to turn up economic pressure on Iran

Aug 21, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Oil prices head for second weekly rise as U.S. vows to turn up economic pressure on Iran

Crude prices were slightly lower early Friday but on course for a second consecutive weekly gain as the U.S. vows to mount the "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Sco...

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Bitcoin on track for 20% weekly gain as investor optimism floods back

Aug 21, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

Bitcoin on track for 20% weekly gain as investor optimism floods back

Bitcoin rose above $75,000 early Friday and is on track for a weekly gain of 20%. The rally began Wednesday when Treasury yields pulled back sharply following Bessent's intervention in the bond market...

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India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern

Aug 21, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern

India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after finding a pattern of criminals misusing the ​service to impersonate major banks and defraud p...

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Micron stock to $2,000? Nvidia earnings could test Wall Street's boldest bet

Aug 21, 2026, 3:28 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Micron stock to $2,000? Nvidia earnings could test Wall Street's boldest bet

Micron Technology stock (NASDAQ: MU) is heading into Nvidia's August 26 earnings report with one of Wall Street's most aggressive semiconductor price targets in focus. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria ...

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Samsung SDI says to sell $3.2 billion worth of Samsung Display shares back to display maker

Aug 21, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Samsung SDI says to sell $3.2 billion worth of Samsung Display shares back to display maker

Samsung SDI said on Friday it ​will sell 13.09 million ‌shares in affiliate Samsung Display to the display maker ​for about 4.45 ​trillion won ($3.21 billion), to raise ⁠funds for investments ​in futu...

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Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as key ex-China sales data drop, Citi cuts price target

Aug 21, 2026, 3:18 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as key ex-China sales data drop, Citi cuts price target

Pop Mart shares dropped after the company announced its first-half results, which Citi said came below expectations.  Revenue declined in Asia Pacific, excluding China, and the Americas.

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Bitcoin Tops $75,000 For The First Time Since May As Crypto Surge Continues

Aug 21, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Bitcoin Tops $75,000 For The First Time Since May As Crypto Surge Continues

On Wednesday evening, Trump hosted several crypto executives for an event at the White House, a day before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to hold its first meeting of its Innovation A...

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Who controls whom in Italy's latest banking M&A chess game

Aug 21, 2026, 2:35 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Who controls whom in Italy's latest banking M&A chess game

Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Thursday approved twin bids for rival Banco BPM and wealth manager Banca Generali in a countermove to fend off a hostile takeover approach from ​larger rival Intesa Sanpao...

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Monte dei Paschi Makes $40 Billion Move to Buy Italian Peers Banco BPM, Banca Generali

Aug 21, 2026, 2:34 AM EDT - 7 hours ago

Monte dei Paschi Makes $40 Billion Move to Buy Italian Peers Banco BPM, Banca Generali

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena said it is launching all-share bids for Italian peers Banco BPM and Banca Generali with a total value of $39.73 billion.

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Hyundai's growth is pushing Genesis' US production back to Korea

Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

Hyundai's growth is pushing Genesis' US production back to Korea

Genesis is moving production of the GV70 SUV from Alabama back to Korea to make room for Hyundai. The GV70 is Genesis' best-selling US model, with nearly 34,009 sold in 2025.

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Why Oil Refiner Stocks Can Keep Gaining

Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

Why Oil Refiner Stocks Can Keep Gaining

While crude oil is up about 50% in 2026, gasoline and diesel have risen more sharply. And the refiners are along for the ride.

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Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Dollar Weakness Lifts Gold Toward $4,595

Aug 21, 2026, 1:59 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Dollar Weakness Lifts Gold Toward $4,595

Gold and silver extend gains as dollar weakness, Iran tensions and fiscal concerns support demand, with XAU/USD approaching $4,595 resistance.

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Hyundai's Union Launches First Full-Day Strike in Decade

Aug 21, 2026, 1:56 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

Hyundai's Union Launches First Full-Day Strike in Decade

The daylong strike at the South Korean automaker, the first since 2016, followed months of failed wage negotiations and a series of partial walkouts.

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Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Support Oil as U.S. Inventories Build

Aug 21, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Support Oil as U.S. Inventories Build

WTI and Brent remain bullish as Hormuz traffic falls sharply, while rising U.S. crude and natural gas inventories provide a domestic supply buffer.

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MPS launches all-share offers for Banco BPM, Banca Generali

Aug 21, 2026, 1:32 AM EDT - 8 hours ago

MPS launches all-share offers for Banco BPM, Banca Generali

Italy's Banca ​Monte ‌dei Paschi di ​Siena ​launched on ⁠Friday ​all-share exchange ​offers for rival ​Banco ​BPM and asset ‌manager ⁠Banca Generali worth €25.3 ​billion ($29.6 ​billion) ⁠and €8.7 bil...

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Why is Alibaba stock falling despite 45% cloud growth and booming AI demand?

Aug 20, 2026, 11:39 PM EDT - 10 hours ago

Why is Alibaba stock falling despite 45% cloud growth and booming AI demand?

Alibaba stock tanked after Thursday's earnings despite the company delivering its strongest cloud growth in years, as investors focused on the cost of its artificial-intelligence buildout. The US-list...

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Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Gold Breakout Gains Momentum as Silver Eyes $72

Aug 20, 2026, 11:37 PM EDT - 10 hours ago

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Gold Breakout Gains Momentum as Silver Eyes $72

Gold and silver remain supported by lower yields, with gold targeting $5,000 and silver approaching the key $72 resistance.

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Samsung Elec to convene board meeting Friday to discuss shareholder return plan, says source

Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT - 11 hours ago

Samsung Elec to convene board meeting Friday to discuss shareholder return plan, says source

Samsung Electronics ​plans to hold a board meeting on ‌Friday afternoon to discuss a new shareholder return package, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, after ​media reports said the plan ...

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Hyundai Motor's union stages first full strike in 10 years over wage talks

Aug 20, 2026, 10:22 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

Hyundai Motor's union stages first full strike in 10 years over wage talks

Hyundai Motor's South Korean union staged its first full strike in a decade on Friday after wage talks stalled, as it seeks a higher retirement age ​and job protections against artificial intelligence...

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Ross Posts 13% Sales Jump as Inflation Drives Shoppers to Off-Price Retailers

Aug 20, 2026, 10:13 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

Ross Posts 13% Sales Jump as Inflation Drives Shoppers to Off-Price Retailers

Off-price retailer Ross Stores saw “robust” sales growth in the quarter ended Aug. 1 as both existing customers and new ones sought prices lower than those of mainstream retailers, CEO Jim Conroy said...

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Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply

Aug 20, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply

Oil prices were little changed on Friday, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated U.S.-Iran war continues to disrupt ​supply from the key Middle East producing region.

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Pizza Hut makes surprising change to iconic name ahead of NFL season

Aug 20, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

Pizza Hut makes surprising change to iconic name ahead of NFL season

Pizza Hut is putting a football-inspired twist on its iconic brand as Yum! Brands moves ahead with the restaurant chain's multibillion-dollar sale.

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Gold Slips Amid Changing Monetary Policy Expectations

Aug 20, 2026, 9:16 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

Gold Slips Amid Changing Monetary Policy Expectations

Gold declined in early Asian trade. The precious metal was likely to continue reacting to changing monetary policy expectations, said Critical Metals.

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GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.

Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.

The American automaker is increasing profits while selling fewer vehicles as its rival pursues an opposite approach.

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South Korea's SK Hynix considers building memory chip plant in Japan, Hankyoreh reports

Aug 20, 2026, 8:57 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

South Korea's SK Hynix considers building memory chip plant in Japan, Hankyoreh reports

South Korea's SK ​Hynix is considering building a ‌memory chip plant in Japan's Miyagi prefecture and could invest tens of trillions ​of won in the project, ​the Hankyoreh newspaper reported on ⁠Frida...

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Anthropic Aims for Largest-Ever IPO

Aug 20, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

Anthropic Aims for Largest-Ever IPO

Anthropic expects its initial public offering to reach a record high, equaling or surpassing the one set by SpaceX, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Aug. 20), citing unnamed sources. SpaceX achieved the b...

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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada

Aug 20, 2026, 8:23 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada

Nevada, get ready for the robotaxis. The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved three permits Thursday that will allow Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in C...

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US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

Aug 20, 2026, 8:13 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

A teen girl whose lawsuit was a test case ​in litigation accusing social media companies of deliberately addicting young people and fueling a mental health crisis dropped her ‌claims against the owner...

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Canadian Uranium Announces Filing Of Amended And Restated Financial Statements And MD&A

Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Canadian Uranium Announces Filing Of Amended And Restated Financial Statements And MD&A

Vancouver, British Columbia – August 20, 2026 – TheNewswire - Canadian Uranium Corp. (CSE: CANU) (the “Company”) announces that, pursuant to Section 11.5 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Dis...

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Google Launches Preferred Source Button for Publisher Websites

Aug 20, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Google Launches Preferred Source Button for Publisher Websites

Google has released a new interactive button that publishers can embed on their pages to enable readers to select them as a preferred source of information, the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 20) bl...

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Oil Futures Fall on Likely Technical Correction

Aug 20, 2026, 7:51 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Oil Futures Fall on Likely Technical Correction

Oil futures fell on a likely technical correction after the futures rose for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday.

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Japan Inflation Picks Up as Rate-Boost Bets Firm

Aug 20, 2026, 7:48 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Japan Inflation Picks Up as Rate-Boost Bets Firm

Japan's consumer inflation picked up last month as the effects of higher oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict broadened.

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Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite

Aug 20, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite

Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food but includes energy — was in line with expectations, coming in at 1.8%.

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