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News Archive

August 19, 2026Connected
331 storiesLast updated: 10:08:29 PMPage 2 of 6

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

WiseTech Shares Plunge 12% Following Australian Regulatory Raid

Key Facts

  • •Australia's competition regulator executed a search warrant on WiseTech Global for documents related to global logistics services and software.
  • •WiseTech shares skidded 12% following the announcement of the regulatory action.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

JBS Proposes Full Acquisition of Pilgrim's Pride via Stock-for-Stock Deal

Key Facts

  • •JBS N.V. submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation not already owned by JBS.
  • •The proposal includes a fixed exchange ratio of 2.086 JBS Class A common shares for each PPC share.
Impact:
6/10
JBS
about 2 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated

US Dollar Index Plunges to 98.78 as Technical Indicators Signal Oversold Levels

Key Facts

  • •The US Dollar Index plunged to reach the 98.78 level.
  • •The Dollar's Relative Strength Index (RSI) hit 23.6, indicating a technical oversold condition.
Impact:
6/10
DXY
about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

US Treasury Yields Hit 2007 Highs, Pressuring Tech Stocks

Key Facts

  • •The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to as high as 5.337%, its highest intraday level since 2007.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

US Accounting Proposal to Classify Stablecoins as Cash Equivalents

Key Facts

  • •A U.S. accounting standards group proposed a method to treat stablecoins as cash equivalents on balance sheets.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×8

Trump Announces Definitive Trade Deal Reached with Canada

Key Facts

  • •Donald Trump announced a pause on the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Grain Prices Surge as Black Sea Port Disruptions Stifle Global Supply

Key Facts

  • •Grain prices surged significantly as the war in Ukraine choked off operations at Black Sea ports.
  • •Analysts fear a global food price shock if attacks on terminals and ships continue.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
331 stories this day
StocksBearishUpdated

Trainline Shares Plunge 14% as UK Regulator Launches Pricing Probe

Key Facts

  • •Trainline shares fell 14% to 208.4p following the opening of a regulatory investigation.
  • •The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 'drip pricing' practices on the platform.
Impact:
6/10
TRN
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Mercury Systems Hits Record $660M Bookings Despite Slight Earnings Miss

Key Facts

  • •Mercury Systems reported Q4 revenue of $289.78 million, surpassing the estimated $266.09 million.
  • •The company achieved record Q4 bookings of $660 million, a 93.1% increase year-over-year.
  • •Adjusted EPS came in at $0.37, narrowly missing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38.
Impact:
6/10
PLTR
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Cloud Revenues Surge on AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •Google Cloud revenue surged 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter.
  • •Microsoft reported 43% growth in Azure and other cloud services.
  • •Amazon Web Services grew its revenue by 37% during the same period.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGLMSFTAMZN
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

SK Hynix Shares Plunge 7.8% as Geopolitical Tensions Hit South Korean Markets

Key Facts

  • •SK Hynix stock dropped 7.82% in Seoul as the KOSPI index plunged 5.5%.
  • •Brent crude prices rose above $90 per barrel due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Samsung Hikes Advanced Chipmaking Prices by 15% Amid AI Demand Surge

Key Facts

  • •Samsung Electronics has raised prices for advanced contract chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders.
  • •The price hike is driven by surging demand for AI chips which is tightening production capacity.
Impact:
6/10
TSM
about 2 months ago
StocksBearish

Lowe's Cuts 2026 Outlook as DIY Consumer Spending Softens

Key Facts

  • •Lowe's lowered its 2026 expectations as persistent softness in DIY spending is expected to weigh on sales and earnings.
Impact:
6/10
LOW
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

ZIM Net Income Surges 170% in Q2 as Hapag-Lloyd Merger Progresses

Key Facts

  • •ZIM's net income rose 170% to $64 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company expects full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $2.0 billion and $2.4 billion.
  • •The pending merger transaction with Hapag-Lloyd remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Impact:
6/10
ZIM
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Nebius Group Upsizes and Prices Convertible Notes Offering at $5 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Nebius Group intends to offer $4.50 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes in a private offering.
  • •The offering consists of two series: $2.75 billion due in 2030 and $1.75 billion due in 2034.
Impact:
6/10
NBIS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

SK Hynix Unveils $29 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Investor Confidence

Key Facts

  • •SK Hynix, a key NVIDIA supplier, unveiled a massive $29 billion share buyback plan to boost shareholder returns.
  • •The company's stock rebounded 5% following the announcement, helping recover from previous AI spending fears.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA
about 2 months ago
StocksMixed

Nvidia Credit Risk Hits Peak as SoftBank Prepares Record Bond Sale

Key Facts

  • •Nvidia's credit risk index has reached a new peak.
  • •SoftBank Group is preparing for a record-breaking bond issuance.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA9984.T
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

TeraWulf Stock Plunges Following Massive Q2 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

  • •TeraWulf reported a Q2 loss of $1.94 per share, significantly wider than the anticipated $0.31 loss.
  • •Company revenues declined year-over-year and missed analyst estimates.
Impact:
6/10
WULFBTC
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Circle Internet Stock Surges 8.7% Following Crypto Leaders' Meeting with Trump

Key Facts

  • •Circle Internet stock rose 8.7% following news of a meeting between President Trump and crypto-industry executives.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Cramer Warns on Samsung and SK Hynix Reliance Amid $29B Buyback Plan

Key Facts

  • •SK Hynix unveiled a massive $29 billion share buyback plan.
  • •Jim Cramer criticized data center reliance on retail-driven Samsung and SK Hynix stocks.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

SQM Profits Surge 353% on Record Q2 Lithium Sales Volumes

Key Facts

  • •SQM net income surged 353% to over $1 billion in the first half of 2026.
  • •The company recorded record lithium sales volumes during the second quarter.
Impact:
6/10
SQM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Kratos Beats Q2 Expectations with Over 30% Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •Kratos reported Q2 2026 revenue of $458.8M, a 30.5% year-over-year increase.
  • •EPS beat expectations by $0.06, driven by strong organic growth in turbine tech and microwave products segments.
Impact:
6/10
KTOS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Unitree Robotics Shares Surge 600% in Shanghai Trading Debut

Key Facts

  • •Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics saw its shares surge 600% during its trading debut in Shanghai.
  • •The company's IPO was 5,550x oversubscribed ahead of its debut on the Shanghai stock exchange.
Impact:
6/10
UNITREE
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Toyo Co Profits Surge 1,731% Driven by Solar Sales Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Toyo Co reported a 1,731% surge in profits for H1 2026, driven by the expansion of solar sales.
Impact:
6/10
TOYO
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Keysight Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Keysight reported non-GAAP EPS of $3.07, beating analyst estimates by $0.59.
  • •The company's revenue reached $1.85B, surpassing estimates by $100M.
Impact:
6/10
KEYS
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

EquipmentShare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Fraud Post-IPO

Key Facts

  • •Berger Montague PC announced a class action lawsuit against EquipmentShare.com Inc. on behalf of investors.
Impact:
6/10
EQPT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Kingsoft Cloud Surges as AI Billings Jump 82% in Q2

Key Facts

  • •Kingsoft Cloud stock surged after Q2 2026 results beat estimates, fueled by strong demand for AI cloud services.
  • •The company reported a 30.8% YoY revenue increase, with AI cloud billings jumping by 82%.
Impact:
6/10
KC
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

CareCloud Data Breach Hits 3.7M Patients in 2026’s Fifth-Largest Health Theft

Key Facts

  • •CareCloud confirmed the theft of personal information and medical records for over 3.75 million people in a massive data breach.
  • •The breach is ranked as the fifth-largest theft of health data in 2026 so far according to regulatory disclosures.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

ZeroStack Acquires $1B in Memecore Tokens in Strategic Digital Asset Deal

Key Facts

  • •ZeroStack announced a definitive transaction to receive $1.0 billion in Memecore tokens from Puple AI and Blockcat.
Impact:
6/10
ZSTK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Moderna Stock More Than Doubles, Inflicting Record Losses on Short-Sellers

Key Facts

  • •Moderna and Merck achieved success in Phase 3 trials for a personalized vaccine targeting melanoma.
  • •Vaccine sector stocks jumped in response to the positive clinical trial results.
Impact:
6/10
MRK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

SQM Net Income Surges 353% to Over $1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Key Facts

  • •SQM reported net income of US$1,024.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Impact:
6/10
SQM
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

monday.com Shares Slide 6% on AI Strategic Pivot and Workforce Reduction

Key Facts

  • •monday.com reported Q2 2026 revenue of $364.62 million and net income of $3.46 million.
  • •The company announced a share repurchase program valued at $870.03 million.
  • •The company plans to reduce its workforce by 20% as part of a pivot toward an AI-driven workspace.
Impact:
6/10
MNDY
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

WhiteFiber Shares Plunge 22% Following $270M Convertible Debt Offering

Key Facts

  • •WhiteFiber shares fell nearly 22% after pricing a private offering of convertible senior unsecured notes.
  • •The offering totaled $270 million at a 5% rate due in 2032, representing an upsized offering from initial plans.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Unitree Robotics IPO 5,550x Oversubscribed Ahead of Shanghai Debut

Key Facts

  • •Unitree Robotics raised $900 million priced at 150.80 yuan per share, implying a valuation of approximately $9.1 billion.
  • •Retail demand was over 5,500 times oversubscribed with investors submitting 9.8 million orders.
  • •Unitree is the global leader in humanoid robot shipments, holding a 37% market share in 2025 according to Omdia.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Exelixis Shares Drop on 2026 Revenue Guidance Cut and Legal Probes

Key Facts

  • •Exelixis reported second-quarter revenue of $628.7 million, missing analyst expectations.
  • •The company lowered its full-year 2026 revenue forecast due to slower growth in its neuroendocrine-tumor business.
  • •Law firms initiated investigations following the stock's decline and the revision of financial guidance.
Impact:
6/10
EXEL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Marvell Shares Surge on Google AI Chip Partnership and Stake Option

Key Facts

  • •Marvell granted Google a warrant to buy a stake worth approximately $12.18 billion as part of a custom chip development partnership.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Rocket Lab Secures $397M Missile Defense Contract from U.S. Space Force

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Space Force awarded Rocket Lab a $397 million missile defense contract.
Impact:
6/10
RKLB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Oasis Sets JPY 3,640 Floor for Any Kakaku.com Tender Offer

Key Facts

  • •Oasis Management announced it manages funds owning approximately 19.5% of Kakaku.com.
  • •Oasis set the minimum price for supporting a tender offer at JPY 3,640 per share.
Impact:
6/10
2371.T
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Meta Stock Drops 4% as Landmark Youth-Harm Trial Begins

Key Facts

  • •Meta stock dropped 4% as a landmark trial began regarding allegations of harm to youth.
  • •Analysts Jim Cramer and Ross Gerber slammed the company, with Gerber demanding Mark Zuckerberg 'pay the piper'.
Impact:
6/10
META
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Unitree Robotics Shares Surge 460% in Shanghai STAR Market Debut

Key Facts

  • •Chinese startup Unitree Robotics saw its shares surge 460% on its trading debut, reaching a valuation of $66 billion.
Impact:
6/10
UNITREE
about 2 months ago
StocksMixed

Buffett Successor Greg Abel Sells Nucor Stake, Pivots Berkshire to AI

Key Facts

  • •Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor, sold over 50% of Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Nucor.
  • •Berkshire Hathaway increased its position in an AI stock that billionaire Bill Ackman recently exited.
Impact:
5/10
NUE
about 2 months ago
StocksMixed

TE Connectivity Stock Slips Despite Record Earnings and $1.4B Acquisition

Key Facts

  • •TE Connectivity reported robust fiscal Q3 2026 results and issued strong guidance for Q4 2026.
  • •The company completed a strategic $1.4 billion acquisition of Astrodyne TDI.
  • •The stock pullback is attributed to a market rotation away from AI-linked industrial names rather than fundamentals.
Impact:
5/10
TEL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Hess Stock Gains as Chevron Posts Record Profits and Early Merger Synergies

Key Facts

  • •Chevron reported adjusted earnings of $12 billion, its best performance in six years.
  • •Annual run-rate synergies of $1.5 billion were achieved ahead of schedule following the integration of Hess assets.
Impact:
5/10
HESCVX
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Baidu: Kunlunxin IPO Potential Could Re-Rate Stock as AI Cloud Revenue Surges

Key Facts

  • •Baidu's AI Cloud Infrastructure revenue surged 50% YoY, driven by a 283% increase in GPU Cloud revenue.
  • •The company maintains a strong cash position of $41.72 billion, providing flexibility for aggressive AI investments.
Impact:
5/10
9888.HKBIDU
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Target Sales Rise 5.3% in Q2 as Customer Traffic Rebounds

Key Facts

  • •Target's second quarter net sales grew 5.3 percent year-over-year.
  • •Comparable sales grew 3.8 percent, driven by a 3.6 percent increase in comparable traffic.
Impact:
5/10
TGT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

GM Signs $4.5B Supply Chain Deal with Procura to Secure Critical Inventory

Key Facts

  • •General Motors entered a $4.5 billion agreement with Procura Auto Parts to secure critical inventory.
  • •Procura will facilitate advance funding to GM suppliers, who will then hold inventory on GM's behalf.
Impact:
5/10
GM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

State Street Stock Nears 52-Week High After Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •State Street Corporation reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.05 billion, significantly exceeding estimates.
  • •Earnings per share reached $3.65, driven by a 23.3% year-over-year revenue increase.
Impact:
5/10
STT
about 2 months ago
StocksBearish

TJX Stock Slumps 5% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat as Weak Guidance Weighs

Key Facts

  • •TJX Companies Inc. stock opened down 5.06% on August 19 despite beating Q2 earnings estimates.
  • •The decline was driven by weak Q3 guidance and disappointing sales expansion in the Marmaxx division.
Impact:
5/10
TJX
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

RBC Capital Initiates Cardinal Health at Outperform Following Strong Earnings

Key Facts

  • •RBC Capital initiated coverage on Cardinal Health with an 'Outperform' rating at a stock price of $234.98.
  • •The company reported fiscal Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.91, significantly beating analyst expectations of $2.42.
  • •Cardinal Health increased its share repurchase authorization by $5 billion and provided an optimistic FY2027 outlook.
Impact:
5/10
CAH
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Beijing Approves Limited Shipments of Nvidia H200 AI Chips to China

Key Facts

  • •Beijing has allowed small batches of Nvidia's H200 AI chips into mainland China.
  • •ByteDance and Tencent have each received roughly 10,000 H200 processors in recent weeks.
Impact:
5/10
NVDA0700.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Cantor Fitzgerald Launches First Institutional Block Trading Desk for Prediction Markets

Key Facts

  • •Cantor Fitzgerald became the first investment bank to offer institutional block trading in prediction markets via the Kalshi platform.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

US Regulator Resumes $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Review

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Surface Transportation Board resumed consideration of the proposed $85-billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
Impact:
6/10
0R2E.L
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

ServiceNow Acquires Armis for $8 Billion to Bolster Cybersecurity

Key Facts

  • •ServiceNow acquired cybersecurity startup Armis for $8 billion.
  • •The deal represents the second-largest tech startup exit in Israel's history.
Impact:
6/10
NOW
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Brazil's JBS Proposes Full Acquisition of Pilgrim's Pride

Key Facts

  • •Brazil's JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, proposed acquiring the remaining shares of U.S. poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Ridgeview to Acquire UK's Pinewood Technologies for $739 Million

Key Facts

  • •Britain's Pinewood Technologies agreed to a £545 million takeover by U.S. private equity firm Ridgeview.
  • •Pinewood Technologies shareholders are set to receive £4.48 per share in cash.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Veralto to Acquire Cleanwater1 for $465 Million to Expand Water Portfolio

Key Facts

  • •Veralto announced the acquisition of Cleanwater1 for $465 million in cash.
  • •Cleanwater1 generated $135 million in sales over the past year.
Impact:
5/10
VLTO
about 2 months ago
BondsBullishUpdated

US Treasury's Bessent Deploys Debt Buybacks to Curb Rising Yields

Key Facts

  • •US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent initiated a fresh attempt to rein in long-term borrowing costs through debt buybacks.
  • •The move resulted in a decline in US Treasury yields and a weakening of the US dollar.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
BondsBullishUpdated

US Treasury Upscales Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Boost Market Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •The US Treasury announced an upscaled buyback operation specifically targeting longer-term debt instruments.
  • •Treasury yields moved lower following the announcement of the liquidity-boosting measure.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Coinbase and Ripple Executives Meet Commerce Secretary to Break CLARITY Act Deadlock

Key Facts

  • •Coinbase shares rose 8% and Circle gained nearly 10% amid optimism regarding the Clarity Act's legislative progress.
  • •A key procedural vote on the bill is scheduled for September 15.
Impact:
5/10
COIN
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Oil Prices Rise as UAE Halts Trade with Iran Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

  • •Oil prices moved higher to test new highs following reports that the UAE has stopped trade with Iran.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago