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- StocksModerna melanoma vaccine with Merck shows promise in late-stage trial
Investors watched Moderna climb as late-stage melanoma data on a personalized cancer vaccine paired with Merck’s Keytruda indicated an improvement over Keytruda alone, according to CNBC and Investing.com
- CryptoRipple raises $275M to fund prime brokerage push
Ripple reportedly secured $275 million to support expansion into prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, with its inaugural senior notes attracting institutional investors, according to Cointelegraph and CoinDesk.
- EconomyTreasury yields retreat as markets await FOMC minutes
Yields pull back from recent highs ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming minutes, with global currencies pausing ahead of the central bank’s message
- StocksIluka Resources posts H1 loss as prices weigh on revenue
Iluka Resources reported a first-half loss driven by weak prices across key products, even as volumes rose, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- MarketsUnitree Robotics IPO rockets in Shanghai debut, outpacing premarket bets
Unitree Robotics’ Shanghai listing surged more than fivefold on the first day, with premarket crypto traders’ implied price eyes notably far behind the actual open.
- EconomyRBA hawkish warning intensifies as disinflation stalls
Markets digest a firmer RBA stance on inflation, with officials signaling rate hikes could resume if prices fail to improve, according to Action Forex and Investing.com.
- CommoditiesWTI edges higher above $84 as Fed minutes loom; gold held back by oil and yields
WTI crude breached the $84 level while gold struggled to clear resistance as traders awaited Fed minutes and sifted through oil and bond-yield signals
- MarketsSeoul and Washington to halve drills as Trump seeks Kim summit by fall
CNBC reports that Seoul and Washington plan to halve joint exercises while Seeking a summit with North Korea's Kim; Investing.com, citing the Wall Street Journal, notes the meeting aim by this fall.
- EconomyPennsylvania tightens rules for AI data centers as governor signs order
Pennsylvania governor signs a directive imposing new restrictions on AI data centers to curb electricity costs for residents and increase local oversight.
- CommoditiesBond yields, oil weigh on Wall Street as markets anticipate pressure
Stocks faltered on weakness in tech and higher long-term yields, with oil’s move contributing to renewed market unease as investors watch bond and energy dynamics
- CryptoSEC proposes tailored rules for certain crypto offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a new Regulation Crypto framework aimed at tailoring oversight for specific crypto asset offerings, signaling a broader push on crypto regulation.
- ForexCanadian dollar extends losses as US downplays trade deal hopes
The Canadian dollar slid further as US officials reduced expectations for a quick trade agreement with Canada ahead of a looming tariff deadline, prompting market caution.
- CryptoCiti to launch bitcoin custody for institutions via Custody+ platform later this year
Citi plans to offer institutional clients custody for bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its Custody+ platform, according to Decrypt and CoinDesk reports.
- EconomyHims & Hers CEO pushes back on FTC suit, says active disruptors
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum disputes an FTC lawsuit, telling CNBC the company operates as an innovator, with discussions framed around GLP-1 drugs and AI.
- CryptoMetaplanet seeds US gaming firm with 2100 BTC in $134M treasury deal
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is funding a US gaming-media venture with a 2,100-BTC contribution, plus cash, in a deal that values the initial investment at around $134 million
- StocksU.S. stock market gains leave investors with unrealized profits and thin hedges
MarketWatch and Nasdaq outline a tension between broad gains and rising vulnerability as investors sit on profits with few hedges, while history warns corrections are a normal part of market cycles.
- StocksKalshi seeks US500 perpetual futures linked to MerQube index, expanding beyond traditional exchanges
Kalshi is pursuing the launch of US500 perpetual futures tied to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index, signaling a challenge to established equity-index futures offerings, as reported by CNBC and Investing.com.
- MarketsTrump says no talks with Iran; naval blockade remains in full force
Trump stated on Truth Social that there are no talks or conversations ongoing or scheduled with Iran, while reaffirming the U.S. naval blockade in the region, with the Hormuz Strait described as open and operating
- MarketsHome Depot revenue rises as customers shift to smaller projects, expands express delivery
MarketWatch notes stronger Q2 revenue amid a shift toward smaller projects, while Nasdaq reports a nationwide Express Delivery rollout for Pro and DIY customers at Home Depot
- StocksU.S. housing starts slump in July as permits rise, data show
July housing starts declined sharply while building permits rose, signaling mixed signals for the housing sector, according to Nasdaq and ForexLive reports.
- MarketsIndian bond yields rise as oil climbs and RBI ends deposit scheme
Indian government bond yields advance as crude oil prices rise and the RBI closes its deposit scheme, a development also noted by Nasdaq as part of broader market signals.
- EconomyAmerican Airlines expands premium seating and revives seatback screens fleetwide
American Airlines plans to restore seatback entertainment and add premium seating across its fleet as it seeks to close the gap with peers
- EconomyDisney sues FCC over Trump license threats to ABC
Disney has filed suit against the FCC alleging political pressure over broadcast licenses for ABC, with reports citing early license reviews and challenges tied to the Trump administration
- CryptoCash App expands crypto options via MoonPay for US users
Cash App users in the United States can now use their balances to buy Ether, Solana, and USDT through MoonPay, broadening the app’s crypto offerings beyond Bitcoin and USDC
- ForexAction Forex outlines mixed intraday biases across major currency pairs
Action Forex reports a mix of intraday biases across several major FX pairs, with notable resistance and support levels highlighted for EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, and GBP/JPY.
- EconomyGlobal bond rout lifts U.S. 30-year and German 10-year yields to multi-year highs
A broad sell-off in global debt markets pushes the U.S. 30-year yield to its highest level since 2007 and the German 10-year yield to its highest since 2011, underscoring inflation concerns and rising supply
- CryptoSouth Korea restricts Polymarket access over gambling concerns
South Korea moves to block Polymarket, joining over 30 jurisdictions, with regulators citing illegal gambling activities despite the platform’s noncustodial, crypto-based design.
- CommoditiesOil, bonds rise as Iran tensions weigh on markets and futures
Markets pulled back as U.S.-Iran tensions and higher oil prices pushed global yields higher, driving stock futures lower and pressuring European equities
- EconomyQ2 Revenue Growth Surges Reported by Diverse Firms, Nasdaq and Investing.com
New quarterly results show revenue gains across several firms, including a dramatic year-over-year rise at Serve Robotics and more modest increases at Multiconsult and Elopak, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- ForexGermany ZEW August: Sentiment climbs to 34.2 as current conditions improve
ZEW August survey shows German investor sentiment rising to 34.2 and current conditions steadying at -61.1, signaling a more upbeat mood ahead of the autumn period
- StocksReliance Worldwide to be Taken Over by Brookfield in $2.5 Billion Deal
Reliance Worldwide confirms a takeover approach from Brookfield Capital Partners, with Brookfield reportedly tabling a multi-billion bid that spurred a sharp rise in RWC shares.
- StocksKainos rises on demand; Challenger lifts full-year profits and buybacks
Two separate stock movers reported stronger-than-expected full-year results, with Kainos jump driven by demand and Challenger Limited signaling profit growth alongside higher dividends and buybacks
- MarketsEuropean shares slip as oil, yields rise on Middle East concerns
European stock indexes edged lower as oil prices and government bond yields climbed amid fears over diplomatic developments in the Middle East, with broader inflation worries weighing on markets across Asia and Europe.
- StocksProfit Surges Across Diverse Sectors as Coloplast, Pro Medicus and BHP Report Strong FY26 Prospects
Multiple earnings reports across healthcare and resources point to stronger profitability and dividend actions, with investors watching copper dynamics and US contract wins driving momentum.
- CryptoJeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple cross-border payments, XRP slips below $1
Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea is adopting Ripple’s cross-border payments platform, with details on launch status and settlement asset still undisclosed as XRP trades slip back below $1
- CommoditiesStock futures muted as oil surge and Iran tensions weigh on Wall Street
Futures point to a subdued start as investors weigh higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions after a loss-filled session on Wall Street
- MarketsOil gains, yields rise as US-Iran ceasefire expires, Indian shares set to open lower
Oil prices climb and bond yields rise after the expiry of a US-Iran ceasefire, with Indian equities expected to open lower as regional tensions weigh on markets
- EconomyAustralia consumer sentiment rebounds to 88.9 after RBA decision
Australian consumer sentiment rebounds in August to 88.9, led by mortgage holders and following the RBA hold decision, but overall gloom persists
- CryptoKraken’s Payward joins Anthropic Glasswing program for AI security
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has joined Anthropic’s Glasswing initiative to access Claude Mythos and help identify cybersecurity flaws and share findings.
- EconomyParamount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs over WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorney generals to cover costs tied to delays in its Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as the case proceeds to trial.
- EconomyAnthropic's July revenue run rate nears $65 billion, up sevenfold from year ago
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate around $65 billion for July, marking a substantial year‑over‑year growth, according to CNBC and Investing.com.
- StocksNasdaq and CNBC: Rival small-cap growth ETFs rally as cash-rich stocks draw interest
CNBC reports a small-cap growth ETF hitting a fresh high driven by cash-rich constituents, while Nasdaq outlines the rivalry between two long-running S&P 600 Growth ETFs
- StocksSynchrony and OpenAI expand AI-powered financing and rewards ecosystem
Synchrony partners with OpenAI to embed financing, rewards, and loyalty into AI-driven shopping experiences, with full payments integration into ChatGPT anticipated in six to 12 months, per CNBC
- EconomyUS Treasury advances GENIUS Act rules as July deadline nears
The Treasury moves to propose and advance definitions for the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework, with key rules expected to take effect in January 2027 after a July deadline passes
- EconomyNAHB index climbs to 35 in August, beating expectations
The NAHB housing market index rose to 35 in August from 34, with the August print above consensus, while several subcomponents held steady versus July and yields moved higher.
- StocksDruckenmiller ramps up Amazon and chip bets in Q2 amid tech rally fade
Duquesne Family Office increased Amazon exposure and expanded semiconductor bets in the second quarter, while trimming some chip names ahead of a July pullback, according to CNBC and MarketWatch.
- CryptoBitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply, reports show
Bitmine's ongoing ETH accumulation pushes its stake toward 5% of total supply, with reports noting gains from staked ETH and a long-running buying spree.
- EconomyTreasury yields steady as markets await Fed minutes; dollar sells off
Investors held Treasuries steady ahead of Fed minutes while the dollar weakened on softer data, with Brent hovering around $90 a barrel as markets price in cooler inflation and cooling growth signals.
- StocksUber, Zipline partner to expand drone delivery for Uber Eats
Uber announces a partnership with Zipline to scale drone delivery across the United States, with initial Uber Eats deployments planned for later this year, per Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- StocksAlliance Laundry stock falls as principal shareholder to sell 20.5 million shares
Alliance Laundry Systems shares slip after it emerged that its principal shareholder, BDT Capital Partners, will sell about 20.5 million shares in an underwritten public offering, with an option for underwriters to purchase additional shares.