News Archive

August 26, 2026Connected

258 storiesLast updated: 11:40:40 PMPage 1 of 5

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated×5

Meta Settlement Rises to $18 Billion with Pledges for Platform Changes

Key Facts

•Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle lawsuits from 48 U.S. states alleging its apps addict teenagers.
•The settlement includes commitments to implement broad new safeguards for underage users on the company's platforms.

Impact:

7/10

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Wheat Surges to 3-Year High as Banks Warn of Global Food Supply Shock

Key Facts

•Chicago wheat futures jumped 2.4% to $7.2025 a bushel, the highest level since July 2023.
•HSBC and JPMorgan warned of an upcoming global food inflation cycle due to depleting grain buffers.
•Estimates suggest Ukraine's agricultural exports could collapse by 54% during the 2026-27 marketing year.

Impact:

7/10

0005.HK

about 1 month ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US July Inflation Rise Boosts September Rate Hike Expectations

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose at an elevated rate in July, remaining well above the target.
•Elevated inflation data may push the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next month.

Impact:

7/10

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Recognition, Sends to Congress

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump has sent the nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review.
•Trump stated that Riyadh must recognize Israel as a condition for the nuclear deal to proceed.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle in $7 Billion Consolidation Deal

Key Facts

•Victory Capital announced the acquisition of First Eagle in a deal valued at $7 billion.
•The acquisition follows Victory Capital's unsuccessful attempt to acquire Janus Henderson earlier this year.

Impact:

6/10

about 1 month ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×2

Australia Core CPI Sticky at 3.6% Despite Headline Inflation Easing

Key Facts

•Australia's annual CPI eased to 3.5% in July from 3.8% in June, but remained above the 3.2% consensus forecast.
•The Trimmed Mean CPI, a key core inflation measure, held steady at 3.6% y/y, exceeding expectations of 3.5%.
•Monthly CPI rose by 1.0% in July following a 0.1% contraction in June.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Cold Storage Breach Leads to $130 Million Theft

Key Facts

•A cold storage breach resulted in the theft of $130 million worth of Bitcoin.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

August 26, 2026Connected

258 storiesLast updated: 11:40:40 PMPage 1 of 5

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated×5

Meta Settlement Rises to $18 Billion with Pledges for Platform Changes

Key Facts

•Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle lawsuits from 48 U.S. states alleging its apps addict teenagers.
•The settlement includes commitments to implement broad new safeguards for underage users on the company's platforms.

Impact:

7/10

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Wheat Surges to 3-Year High as Banks Warn of Global Food Supply Shock

Key Facts

•Chicago wheat futures jumped 2.4% to $7.2025 a bushel, the highest level since July 2023.
•HSBC and JPMorgan warned of an upcoming global food inflation cycle due to depleting grain buffers.
•Estimates suggest Ukraine's agricultural exports could collapse by 54% during the 2026-27 marketing year.

Impact:

7/10

0005.HK

about 1 month ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US July Inflation Rise Boosts September Rate Hike Expectations

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose at an elevated rate in July, remaining well above the target.
•Elevated inflation data may push the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next month.

Impact:

7/10

about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Links Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Recognition, Sends to Congress

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump has sent the nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review.
•Trump stated that Riyadh must recognize Israel as a condition for the nuclear deal to proceed.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle in $7 Billion Consolidation Deal

Key Facts

•Victory Capital announced the acquisition of First Eagle in a deal valued at $7 billion.
•The acquisition follows Victory Capital's unsuccessful attempt to acquire Janus Henderson earlier this year.

Impact:

6/10

about 1 month ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×2

Australia Core CPI Sticky at 3.6% Despite Headline Inflation Easing

Key Facts

•Australia's annual CPI eased to 3.5% in July from 3.8% in June, but remained above the 3.2% consensus forecast.
•The Trimmed Mean CPI, a key core inflation measure, held steady at 3.6% y/y, exceeding expectations of 3.5%.
•Monthly CPI rose by 1.0% in July following a 0.1% contraction in June.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Cold Storage Breach Leads to $130 Million Theft

Key Facts

•A cold storage breach resulted in the theft of $130 million worth of Bitcoin.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Hochschild Mining H1 2026 Earnings Surge 119% on Precious Metals Rally

Key Facts

•Hochschild Mining's adjusted EBITDA rose 119% to $491.5 million in the first half of 2026.

Impact:

7/10

HOC.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBullish

Williams-Sonoma Beats Expectations with Strong Q2 Sales and Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•Williams-Sonoma reported a 6.2% comparable sales growth and total revenue growth of 6.7%.
•Earnings per share reached $2.10 with an operating margin of 17.3% for the quarter ended August 2, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

WSM

about 2 months ago

StocksBearish

Canada-US Trade Tensions and Regulatory Standoff Weigh on Amazon

Key Facts

•The Mayor of New York is facing off against Amazon in a new dispute.
•Canada plans retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. imports.
•Shipping insurance costs in the Persian Gulf have surged higher.

Impact:

6/10

AMZN

about 2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

OpenAI to Deploy Custom Jalapeño Chip, Challenging Nvidia's AI Dominance

Key Facts

•OpenAI plans to begin deploying its first custom AI chip, Jalapeño, in its computing infrastructure by the end of the year.
•Analysts expect the new chip to pressure Nvidia's margins in the inference market and reduce reliance on its hardware.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Brave Bison Profits Surge 120% Ahead of System1 Takeover

Key Facts

•Brave Bison's adjusted pre-tax profits more than doubled, rising 120% in the first half of 2026.
•Net revenue nearly doubled to £23.9 million, driven by accretive acquisitions and robust organic growth.

Impact:

6/10

BBSN

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Boston Scientific Global Operations Disrupted Following Cybersecurity Incident

Key Facts

•Boston Scientific reported a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its global operations.
•The attack affected information systems used for processing and shipping customer orders.

Impact:

6/10

0HOY.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

AMD Unveils Instinct MI455X AI Accelerator with 432GB Memory to Rival NVIDIA

Key Facts

•AMD's new Instinct MI455X accelerator features 432 gigabytes of HBM4 memory, a 50% increase over the previous model.
•CEO Lisa Su confirmed that the Helios rack system based on the new chips is currently in production.

Impact:

6/10

AMD

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Strattec Security Beats Q4 2026 Earnings Estimates with Strong Results

Key Facts

•Strattec Security reported Q4 earnings of $2.06 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.36 per share.

Impact:

6/10

STRT

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Intuit Shares Slide on Weak Annual Revenue Forecast

Key Facts

•Intuit shares fell sharply after the company issued annual revenue guidance that missed analyst estimates.

Impact:

6/10

0JCT.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Revolution Medicines Gains FDA Approval for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy daraxonrasib

Key Facts

•Revolution Medicines has secured approval for its pancreatic cancer therapy, daraxonrasib.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Anthropic Signs Massive $45 Billion Cloud Computing Deal with Nscale

Key Facts

•Anthropic agreed to spend $45 billion to rent AI cloud computing power from Nscale.
•The computing services will be provided from Nscale's flagship data center development in West Virginia.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Dycom Industries Reports Record $2B Revenue in Fiscal Q2 2027

Key Facts

•Dycom achieved record contract revenues of $2.006 billion, a 45.6% increase year-over-year.
•Adjusted net income reached $160.7 million, or $5.29 per diluted share.
•The company's total backlog increased by 53.2% to reach $12.242 billion.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Abercrombie & Fitch Raises Full-Year Outlook Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Abercrombie & Fitch raised its full-year outlook after reporting higher second-quarter profit and sales.
•The growth was driven by improving demand across multiple geographies.

Impact:

6/10

ANF

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Semtech Shares Surge on Q2 Earnings Beat and Optimistic Guidance

Key Facts

•Semtech exceeded Q2 2026 expectations and provided positive guidance for the third quarter.

Impact:

6/10

SMTC

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Vanguard Acquires Altruist for $4 Billion to Boost Wealth Management Presence

Key Facts

•Vanguard, the world's second-largest investment firm, acquired the wealth management platform Altruist.
•The acquisition deal is valued at $4 billion.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Honeywell Aerospace Faces Securities Probe After 23% Stock Crash

Key Facts

•Honeywell Aerospace is facing a securities law probe by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP following a significant stock plunge.
•The company reported a 32% drop in adjusted EPS for Q2 2026, triggering a stock price decline of over 23%.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullish

Cadence Stock Surges 5.06% on Raised Full-Year Outlook and Strong EDA Demand

Key Facts

•Cadence Design Systems stock closed up 5.06% on August 25 driven by robust institutional inflows.
•The company raised its full-year outlook following double-digit revenue growth across all segments.

Impact:

6/10

CDNS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

HEICO Beats Q3 Estimates as Margin Expansion and Acquisitions Drive Growth

Key Facts

•HEICO's net income rose 33% to a record $235.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
•Net sales increased by 23%, with consolidated organic net sales growth reaching 14%.
•Diluted earnings per share reached $1.67, up from $1.26 in the same quarter of the previous year.

Impact:

6/10

HEI

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

KOSPI Plummets as AI Bubble Bursts Triggering Massive Margin Liquidations

Key Facts

•The KOSPI index plummeted approximately 40% over six weeks in June and July 2026 as the AI bubble burst.
•Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix faced massive forced liquidations of margin-funded positions.

Impact:

6/10

KOSPI

about 2 months ago

StocksBullish

Cox Enterprises Acquires 27.9% Stake in Charter Communications, Secures Chairmanship

Key Facts

•Cox Enterprises secured a 27.9% beneficial stake in Charter Communications' Class A common stock.
•Cox was granted three board seats, with Alexander C. Taylor appointed as chairman of the board.

Impact:

6/10

CHTR

about 2 months ago

StocksBullish

Constellation Energy Raises Guidance Following 33% Jump in Operating Earnings

Key Facts

•Constellation Energy reported a 33% year-over-year increase in adjusted operating earnings.
•The company raised its full-year earnings guidance driven by the acquisition of Calpine.

Impact:

6/10

CEG

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Li Auto Beats Q2 Revenue Estimates and Issues Strong Q3 Delivery Guidance

Key Facts

•Li Auto's Q2 2026 revenue exceeded analyst estimates.
•The company projects delivering up to 100,000 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

2015.HK

about 2 months ago

StocksBullish

Haidilao Shares Surge in Hong Kong as Delivery Revenue Jumps 121%

Key Facts

•Haidilao International shares rose over 7% in Hong Kong following the release of its first-half results.
•Delivery revenue jumped 121.2% to reach 2.05 billion yuan.
•Revenue from other restaurant operations surged 113.1% to 1.27 billion yuan.

Impact:

6/10

6862.HK

about 2 months ago

StocksBearish

Intuit Shares Plunge 11.7% on Weak Fiscal 2027 Guidance

Key Facts

•Intuit shares fell 11.7% in pre-market trading following the release of its fourth-quarter results.
•Intuit reported Q4 revenue of $4.35 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.03 per share.
•The company's guidance for fiscal year 2027 came in below analyst estimates.

Impact:

6/10

INTU ZM

about 2 months ago

StocksBearish

Intuit Plunges 12% as AI Disruption Fears Hit Enterprise Software Sector

Key Facts

•Intuit shares plunged 12% following a fiscal 2027 outlook that significantly missed bullish market expectations.
•AI disruption fears spread across the enterprise software sector, dragging down Adobe and ServiceNow shares by 3%.

Impact:

6/10

0JCT.L 0R2Y.L 0L5N.L

about 2 months ago

StocksMixed

Palo Alto Networks CEO Held Acquisition Talks with Okta and Datadog

Key Facts

•Palo Alto Networks CEO held acquisition talks with both Okta and Datadog.

Impact:

6/10

PANW 0A3O.L

about 2 months ago

StocksBearish

Spyre Therapeutics Stock Tumbles as Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial Misses Benchmarks

Key Facts

•Spyre Therapeutics reported that Phase 2 SKYWAY trial data for SPY072 in rheumatoid arthritis missed internal priority benchmarks.

Impact:

6/10

SPYRE

about 2 months ago

StocksBearish

FTC Chair Floats Antitrust Action Against Chipmakers Over Soaring Costs

Key Facts

•FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is considering antitrust measures to address the explosive rise in semiconductor prices.
•Reports indicate Nvidia is informing major customers to expect price hikes of at least 15% for next year.
•Amazon announced 60% price hikes for its major hardware products, citing the chip shortage.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA AMZN

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Cre8 Enterprise Stock Surges 139% on Record Customer Growth

Key Facts

•Cre8 Enterprise stock surged over 139% during Wednesday's trading session.
•The company's customer base reached a record 550 in the first half of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

CRE

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Meta Agrees to Landmark $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Key Facts

•Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties to settle landmark claims from U.S. states regarding social media addiction.

Impact:

6/10

Target Hospitality Secures $250M Data Center Contract, Raises 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Target Hospitality signed a multi-year agreement to provide facility and hospitality services for a top-five hyperscaler's data center project.
•The new contract is expected to generate approximately $250 million in revenue, supporting about 1,100 individuals in the Pecos region of West Texas.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook by 6% and 22%, respectively.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Bath & Body Works Raises Annual Profit Forecast on Strong Digital Sales

Key Facts

•Bath & Body Works raised its full-year profit forecast after beating second-quarter estimates.
•Strong digital demand for body care and home fragrances offset weak physical store traffic.

Impact:

6/10

BBWI

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Pennsylvania Sues Snap Inc Over Addictive Features and Child Safety Risks

Key Facts

•Pennsylvania's Attorney General sued Snap Inc, alleging the company designed features to keep children addicted while misleading parents.

Impact:

6/10

SNAP

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Citi Trends Stock Surges on Strong Q2 Results and Raised Outlook

Key Facts

•Citi Trends reported a 10.5% increase in comparable-store sales for the second quarter of 2026.
•Total sales reached $211.6 million, leading management to raise its full-year financial outlook.
•D.A. Davidson analyst set a price target of $81.00 for CTRN, suggesting a 14.96% potential upside.

Impact:

6/10

CTRN

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Anthropic Signs Massive $45 Billion Cloud Computing Deal with Nscale

Key Facts

•AI startup Anthropic has entered into a $45 billion cloud computing agreement with Nscale.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Synopsys to Advance AI Engineering

Key Facts

•Synopsys stated that Nvidia's $2 billion investment reflects a shared vision for AI-powered engineering and simulation.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA SNPS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Synopsys Earnings in Focus Amid $2B Nvidia Strategic Investment

Key Facts

•Synopsys is set to release its quarterly financial results after the market closes on August 26, 2026.
•Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys to advance AI engineering and semiconductor chip development.
•Analysts expect earnings per share of $3.67 and revenue of $2.44 billion for the current quarter.

Impact:

6/10

SNPS NVDA

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TORM Posts Record Q2 2026 Earnings and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•TORM generated record Q2 2026 time charter equivalent earnings of USD 512m, up from USD 208m in the same period last year.
•The company raised its full-year guidance by USD 200m citing strong earnings and confidence in continued market strength.

Impact:

6/10

TRMD

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

YY Group Stock Surges 90% Following Cancellation of $5.94M Financing and Warrants

Key Facts

•YY Group shares surged 90% in after-hours trading following strategic financial decisions.
•The company canceled a $5.94 million financing tranche and all outstanding warrants.

Impact:

6/10

YYGH

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

JinkoSolar Shares Fall on Q2 Earnings Miss and Lowered 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•JinkoSolar reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that missed analyst estimates.
•The company reduced its 2026 guidance citing persistent profit margin pressures in the solar industry.

Impact:

6/10

JKS

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Wins FDA Approval for Expanded Ziihera Use in Gastric Cancer

Key Facts

•Jazz Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for Ziihera as a first-line treatment for HER2-positive gastric cancer.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

WiseTech Global Shares Slump 10% on Annual Profit Miss

Key Facts

•WiseTech Global reported annual profit below market estimates due to interest and amortization costs tied to its e2open acquisition.

Impact:

6/10

WiseTech

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

nCino Beats Estimates on Cloud Banking Strength and Announces $100M Buyback

Key Facts

•nCino reported total revenue of $161 million, an 8% year-over-year increase, beating the consensus estimate of $159.14 million.
•Earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.30, surpassing analyst forecasts of $0.27 and up from $0.22 in the prior year.
•The company announced a new $100 million stock repurchase program.

Impact:

6/10

NCNO

about 2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Deutsche Bank Hikes Jazz Pharmaceuticals Target to $300 Following FDA Approval

Key Facts

•Deutsche Bank raised its price target for Jazz Pharmaceuticals to $300.00 while maintaining a Buy rating.
•The U.S. FDA approved the drug Ziihera for the treatment of HER2-positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
•The company's stock hit a new 52-week high of $266.38 following positive Phase III trial results.

Impact:

6/10

JAZZ

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×3

Russia's Fourth-Largest Refinery NORSI Halts Operations After Drone Strike

Key Facts

•Russia's fourth-largest oil refinery, NORSI, suspended crude oil processing following a Ukrainian drone attack.

Impact:

6/10

about 1 month ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated×4

Oil Prices Decline on Reports of Oman-Iran Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

•Oil prices extended losses following reports of talks between Iran and Oman to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

CommoditiesMixedUpdated

US Gas Sales Surge as Qatari Supply Disruptions Hit European Markets

Key Facts

•Disruption of Qatari gas shipments for 6 months due to geopolitical tensions has led to a surge in US gas sales.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Dubai DXB Passenger Traffic Plummets 30% Amid Regional Conflict

Key Facts

•Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport (DXB) fell by more than 30% in the first half of the year.
•The sharp decline in travel is attributed to disruptions caused by the war with Iran.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Geopolitics Accelerates Global Renewable Energy Transition in Europe and Asia

Key Facts

•Governments in Europe and Asia are accelerating renewable energy build-outs to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Oil Prices Plunge on Rumors of Potential Iran-US Peace Deal

Key Facts

•Russian state media reported unconfirmed rumors of an Iran-US peace deal, citing Iranian and Pakistani sources.
•WTI crude oil prices dropped by $4.25 to settle at $80.77 per barrel amid speculation surrounding the deal.
•Canada announced counter-tariffs covering approximately $20 billion worth of products.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Somnigroup Completes Leggett & Platt Merger, Creating Global Manufacturing Giant

Key Facts

•Somnigroup announced the completion of its merger with Leggett & Platt, creating a global manufacturing entity with 170 facilities.
•The combined company increased its annual run-rate synergy target to $75 million from an initial $50 million estimate.
•Net leverage was reduced to approximately 2.8 times adjusted EBITDA at the close of the transaction.

Impact:

6/10

about 1 month ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle, Creating $571 Billion Asset Management Giant

Key Facts

•Victory Capital announced the acquisition of First Eagle Investments to create a global asset manager with $571 billion in assets.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Massive M&A Wave Hits Las Vegas Casinos as Caesars and MGM Face Takeover Bids

Key Facts

•Caesars Entertainment agreed to a $17.6 billion takeover by Fertitta Entertainment.
•MGM Resorts International received a privatization offer from Barry Diller’s People Inc.
•Kennedy Lewis Investment Management acquired majority ownership of the Rio.

Impact:

6/10

about 2 months ago