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- CommoditiesUS health agency moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients and ultra-processed foods
U.S. health authorities proceed with steps to strengthen oversight of food additives and to frame ultra-processed foods within safety considerations, signaling heightened scrutiny of the broader food supply chain.
- StocksThe Trade Desk shares slide after disappointing second-quarter results
The Trade Desk stock is under pressure after a second-quarter earnings miss, with multiple outlets noting renewed declines in trading sessions following the release.
- EconomyLong-Dated Upside Bets Rise as Options Activity Expands for Rubrik and BTI
Markets note a surge in long-dated option activity, with Rubrik showing a strong call-to-put ratio and British American Tobacco introducing December 2028 options
- EconomyBristol Myers Squibb to Invest $2.3 Billion in Houston Manufacturing Campus
Bristol Myers Squibb plans a roughly $2.3 billion investment to build a new multi-modal manufacturing campus in Houston, creating about 500 skilled jobs.
- StocksB&G Foods names Robert Mills CEO as stock slides on leadership change
B&G Foods appointed Robert Mills as president and CEO to succeed Casey Keller, triggering a reaction in the stock as investors digest the leadership transition.
- StocksBerkshire Hathaway rises after solid Q2 earnings and bold buyback
Berkshire Hathaway posts stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and expands its share repurchase program, while notable investor Michael Burry signals concern about the firm’s new leadership era.
- StocksIntel launches $15 billion stock offering as shares slide in pre-market
Intel announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock, sending shares lower in pre-market trading amid a broader turnaround rally context
- CryptoStrategy sells bitcoin to fund STRC buyback, boosts USD reserve to $4.65B
The company sold a substantial bitcoin stake and tapped MSTR shares to fund a STRC buyback, while expanding its USD reserve and trimming crypto holdings
- StocksJefferies cuts Apple view after supply-chain signals cancel all-glass iPhone plan
A Jefferies downgrade of Apple follows supply-chain checks suggesting Apple has canceled plans for an all-glass, higher-priced iPhone lineup, a move the firm says could complicate profitability goals.
- EconomyIntel to raise up to $15 billion via stock offering as AI demand accelerates
Intel plans a $15 billion stock offering as it seeks to capitalize on surging AI demand and positions around physical AI, custom chips, and advanced packaging.
- MarketsMeta to open source its most powerful AI model amid open-weight push
Meta plans to release the weights for its leading AI model as part of a broad move toward open-weight AI leadership, according to reports from CNBC and Investing.com.
- EconomyBoeing sells Wisk and two subsidiaries to Archer Aviation for stake in eVTOL venture
Boeing exits three eVTOL-related units to Archer Aviation in a deal that transfers a substantial equity stake to Archer, with reports citing both a near-20% stake and an undisclosed percentage
- CryptoBitcoin ETFs pull in $854M over five days as rate-hike bets fade
Over a five-day stretch, Bitcoin ETF products drew capital totaling $854 million as expectations for further rate hikes cooled, while traders awaited the next U.S. inflation data and monitored price action into the weekly close.
- EconomyAAON doubles Q2 sales, Ferguson Enterprises lifts FY26 outlook
Both AAON and Ferguson Enterprises reported stronger second-quarter results, with AAON revealing a doubling of sales and Ferguson upgrading its fiscal 2026 growth outlook for sales volume
- StocksJPMorgan lifts S&P 500 target as Dimon flags market leverage concerns
JPMorgan Chase raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 while Jamie Dimon warned investors about elevated market leverage, signaling a cautious stance from one of Wall Street's largest banks.
- CryptoStandard Chartered sees $4T tokenization pushing Chainlink to $200 by 2030
A major bank projects a multi-trillion-dollar wave of tokenized real-world assets could lift Chainlink to $200 by 2030, with parallel targets for DeFi protocols under a single growth assumption
- StocksNational Energy Services Reunited stock climbs after second-quarter profit rise
Stocks of National Energy Services Reunited jump as the company reports higher second-quarter profit, according to multiple outlets.
- ForexEuropean Markets Shuffle as Hormuz Uncertainty Keeps Supply Hopes in Check
European equities traded mixed while oil and gas prices rose on persistent uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz reopening, with investors awaiting upcoming U.S. inflation data for cues
- MarketsTaylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole amid salmonella risk
Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled certain salsa and guacamole products after a linked pepper-recall announcement from Coast Citrus Distributors, prompting safety-focused action in the food supply chain.
- StocksCuban compares Nvidia to dot-com IPO machine fueling AI ecosystem
Investors weigh Nvidia’s role as a capital source for AI amid UBS noting dot-com era volatility in AI-driven tech stocks
- CommoditiesOil rises as uncertainty lingers over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil advances as traders weigh mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran while uncertainty persists about a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
- EconomyU.S. stock futures flat as inflation data awaited amid Iran Strait tensions
Investors hold steady as markets await key inflation data while assessing renewed Iranian demands that cloud the Strait of Hormuz outlook and potential reopening timelines.
- StocksRocket Lab set to report Q2 results after the bell as Wall Street looks for growth
Rocket Lab will unveil its second-quarter results after market close, with analysts eyeing a specific earnings target and robust growth expectations amid broader AI-sector earnings focus
- CryptoBitcoin anti-spam fork stalls after just two blocks, support remains thin
A proposed Bitcoin anti-spam fork failed to gain traction, recording only two blocks and a small share of mining support as it tracked near the main network’s difficulty
- StocksBitcoin ETFs See Strong Inflows After Coldcard Hack, Reports Say
Following a $130 million hack of the Coldcard wallet, investors funneled significant funds into Bitcoin spot ETFs, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, according to reports.
- MarketsHouthis claim attack on Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery; fire extinguished
Houthis claim to have attacked the Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, with officials stating a fire was extinguished while regional diplomacy continues through intermediaries
- CryptoBitcoin’s BIP-110 soft fork faces fragmented support as testing begins
As Bitcoin progresses with BIP-110, miners signal tepid support while a controversial fork advances to a signaling phase, testing network resilience amid limited participation
- StocksInsider Stock Sales Across Tech and Retail Firms Highlight August Transactions
Several executives disclosed sizable share sales in early August, including Toast, Reddit, SentinelOne, and BJ’s Wholesale, with transactions reported across Nasdaq and MarketWatch.
- CryptoUS Senate advances landmark crypto bill ahead of August recess
The Senate moved forward a major cryptocurrency regulation bill before its August recess, while also approving a short-term funding measure to avert a federal shutdown ahead of elections, according to reports.
- CryptoSenate sets mid-September vote on CLARITY Act for crypto market structure
Senate moves forward with the CLARITY Act, scheduling a mid-September vote after a procedural step by Senate Leader Thune, with negotiations ongoing on ethics and stablecoin provisions
- StocksBerkshire Hathaway profits surge on equity gains, cash near $360B
Berkshire Hathaway posted a doubled quarterly profit driven by a roughly $13 billion investment gain as Warren Buffett deploys billions from its cash reserves.
- StocksBerkshire Hathaway earnings rise as Abel begins cash deployment with $6.8B Taylor Morrison bet
Berkshire Hathaway reported higher quarterly earnings as CEO Greg Abel begins deploying the conglomerate’s cash, including a $6.8 billion investment in Taylor Morrison, signaling a shift toward active deployment under Abel
- MarketsUAE says ADNOC vessel targeted by missile in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tension
UAE reports an ADNOC vessel was hit by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz as high-tension standoff between the US and Iran persists over the waterway
- MarketsSenate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in narrow vote
The Senate voted narrowly to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, with a 50-49 result and two Republican defections
- StocksNew Mexico Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million More in Child-Safety Case
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay an additional $567 million in a child-safety case tied to allegations that its platforms exposed minors to harmful content.
- ForexDollar slides as US payrolls turn negative; Fed tone prompts rethink
A surprise drop in U.S. jobs coincides with renewed worries about the Fed’s stance, helping the dollar retreat and dimming expectations for further hawkish policy moves
- CryptoTrump Media Abandons Crypto Treasury, Scraps CRO Token Deal
Trump Media’s parent company is winding down its crypto-treasury and related ventures, shifting leadership focus toward media operations, data licensing, and a planned merger with a fusion-energy firm.
- CryptoUS sanctions two Iran-linked crypto exchanges and an individual over $5 million laundered assets
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Iran-linked crypto exchanges and an individual, alleging facilitation of money laundering tied to millions in digital assets for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
- EconomyTrump revives bid to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook to tilt board
Reports indicate the former president has restarted efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in a move aimed at reshaping the central bank's leadership.
- CryptoUS expands Iran crypto crackdown, sanctions two crypto exchanges
U.S. sanctions broaden Iran-focused crypto enforcement, targeting two entities and a Dubai-based exchange for aiding Tehran's reach through digital assets
- CryptoBitcoin hovered near $65,000 as jobs miss dimmed Fed rate-hike odds
Weak July payrolls pushed markets to price fewer rate hikes, while Bitcoin held its bear-bias stance despite a rally in risk assets
- EconomyRockstar founder builds Celsius stake, seeks CEO ouster
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage disclosed a stake in Celsius Holdings, triggering a sharp share move as he pressed for leadership changes.
- EconomyUS July payrolls fall while unemployment rate slips to 4.1%
July payrolls declined in a surprising turn, while the unemployment rate edged lower, with revisions dampening the prior months' gains.
- CryptoRussia shuts nine unregistered exchanges, FSB links network to Ukraine-backed scam
Russian authorities closed nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, with the FSB alleging the operations facilitated the transfer of scam proceeds abroad via Ukrainian call centers, while also arresting at least 20 individuals tied to the scheme
- StocksDream Finders to acquire Beazer Homes in $2.2 billion cash deal; PPL reiterates 2026 outlook
Dream Finders Homes agrees to acquire Beazer Homes USA in an all-cash transaction valued at about $2.2 billion, while PPL Corp maintains its earnings guidance for 2026 as it reports quarterly results.
- EconomyCanadian stocks set for higher open as July jobs data impresses
Investors eye a positive start as July jobs data in Canada strengthens sentiment and supports equities, with market participants weighing the pace of hiring against global risks.
- CommoditiesNFP Surprise Sees Dollar Slip as Gold Rises; Geopolitics Loom Over Markets
A surprising July nonfarm payrolls report coincides with rising geopolitical tensions, prompting a softer dollar and a firmer gold bid as traders weigh inflation risks and policy prospects ahead of further data.
- StocksTake-Two Interactive shares volatile after Q1 loss
Take-Two Interactive Software faced increased stock volatility following the disclose of a first-quarter loss, as reported by multiple outlets.
- EconomyU.S. payrolls swing to a loss in July as job gains disappoint
July payrolls fell short of expectations, with unemployment steady as markets reassess the likelihood of a September Fed rate move
- EconomyUS July payrolls slump by 23k as revisions reveal deeper labor-market weakness
U.S. July nonfarm payrolls fell, marking a surprise drop and larger revision to prior data, with unemployment near 4.1% and participation slightly below the prior month.