Stock market news — Wednesday, 12 August 2026
394 headlines. Of the 342 with a specific market target, 161 were positive, 57 negative and 124 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: CRWV, NVDA, NBIS.
Mood Index67Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
161 positive124 neutral57 negative
Top stories
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
Traffic is about 90% lower than the daily average of 130 ships that transited Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Trump slams Iran as hopes for Hormuz Strait deal dim
After the incidents in Bab el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Oman, President Donald Trump on Truth Social wrote of the Strait of Hormuz, "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"
54 Analysts, One Verdict: Microsoft’s Upside Isn’t Done Yet
Strong Q2, Bigger Outlook: How Should Investors Play CRWV Stock Now?
CoreWeave's Q2 results show surging AI demand, higher guidance and a $104.2B backlog, but heavy CapEx and debt add risk.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Crypto prices rise with CPI report on deck
Should You Buy ACB Stock Amid Curaleaf's Hostile Takeover Attempt?
Aurora Cannabis faces a potential Curaleaf takeover at a 45% premium, but investors must weigh the offer against ACB's standalone prospects.
Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout
The $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst.
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Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance.
Morgan Stanley's infrastructure partner Zerohash rebuffed in pitch to be U.S. trust bank
Zerohash, which handles crypto plumbing for Morgan Stanley's E*Trade, said it's planning on re-filing and hoping for a swift resolution.
Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary
Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary ever, gave birth in May to a girl, her second child.
Super Micro gives a big sales forecast, but analysts wonder how long the momentum can last
Super Micro Computer impressed Wall Street with its profitability trends and revenue projections, but some analysts aren’t sure that the momentum is sustainable.
EIA Sees 600,000 Bpd of Middle East Oil Still Offline by End-2027
The longer-than-expected closure of the Strait of Hormuz means that some part of the oil production in the Middle East will remain shut in through the end of next year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its latest…
SpaceX’s stock is getting a Grok-fueled boost
The company is best known for rocket launches but has big revenue goals for its AI business.
Why is Enersys stock surging today?
Why is Coherent stock sliding in after-hours trading today?
Why is StubHub stock tumbling today?
Alphabet’s stock slips as Nvidia’s $500 billion financing deal threatens custom chips
Investors are concerned that Alphabet faces a fresh threat from Nvidia’s plans to help fund the AI buildout alongside major Wall Street players.
Fitch upgrades GE Vernova rating to A- on margin expansion
Hertz rating downgraded by S&P on refinancing concerns
S&P downgrades Skillsoft rating on high leverage concerns
Papa John’s rating cut by S&P on weak sales performance
Five things Space Command says it needs to win tomorrow’s wars
Gen. Whiting adds to previous calls for new tech in his final speech to the SMD Symposium.
Why is Amcor stock sliding today?
Trump administration finalizes ownership reporting exemption for US firms
Why is Marex stock slipping today?
Small investors became a major stock market force. Now, they risk getting pushed back into the dark
Retail investors' access to information could take a hit at a time when they are more important than ever in financial markets.
Soybeans Holding onto Wednesday Gains as USDA Hikes Production
Soybeans are trading with gains of 7 to 8 cents on Wednesday after USDA’s first official crop estimate via Crop Production data. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 7 1/4 cents at $11.34 1/2. Soymeal futures are $2.80…
Coffee Prices See Support As Colombian Earthquake Temporarily Halts Exports
September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +4.35 (+1.30%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -13 (-0.34%). NY arabica coffee prices on Wednesday closed higher and consolidated below Tuesday’s 1-month…
Stocks Trading Higher on Favorable CPI Report and Positive AI News
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.85%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.38%, and September…
Cisco sees record results from an AI ‘supercycle,’ but its stock pulls back
An 18% revenue surge and blowout 2027 forecast weren’t enough to sustain Cisco’s stock momentum.
Nat-Gas Prices Close Higher on Warm Forecasts
September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.037 (+1.34%). Nat-gas prices closed higher on Wednesday as forecasts remain warm. Vaisala forecasts continued hotter-than-average temperatures for the Midwest and South for…
Cocoa Recovers Some Ground After Tuesday’s Sharp Drop on Beneficial West African Weather
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +76 (+1.37%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +35 (+0.86%). Cocoa prices closed higher on Wednesday, retracing some of the sharp declines seen on Tuesday, when…
Where gold price is headed next as Fed rate hike and inflation odds change direction
Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.
Wendy's stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management
Peltz's relationship with Wendy's dates back to an activist campaign he led more than two decades ago.
Goldman’s latest deal underscores how ‘boomer candy’ ETFs are now big business on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs announced Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Neos Investments, adding yet another ETF shop to its fast-growing asset-management business.
Chip stocks are closing in on a bull market. Here’s why some analysts are nervous.
Wall Street is excited about growing backlogs at some AI infrastructure companies, but some experts caution that there’s no guarantee all those orders will be carried out.
The 10 housing markets where the most sellers have listed their homes for less than what they paid
In some Sun Belt areas, nearly 1 in 5 sellers is asking for less than what they paid.
Saudi Arabia ramps up oil exports through Mediterranean pipeline to avoid attacks in Red Sea
Oil exports from Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir have more than doubled. The crude is mostly from Saudi Arabia, according to Kpler.
Nvidia, Intel, Google: Wall Street is partying like it’s 1999
The signs are all around that Wall Street is back in that dangerous atmosphere of giddy euphoria that those with long memories will remember from the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s.
MIT's New Framework Aims to Tackle Nuclear Fusion's Money Problem
For decades, the joke was that nuclear fusion was and would always be 30 years away. But a rapid string of breakthroughs over the last five years, catalyzed by privatization and the pressure as well as the support of the AI boom, has…
Cocoa Recovers Some Ground After Tuesday’s Sharp Drop on Beneficial West African Weather
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +88 (+1.59%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +35 (+0.86%). Cocoa prices are trading higher today, retracing some of the sharp declines seen on Tuesday, when Sep ICE NY cocoa fell…
Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% higher than last year
The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.
Investors are chasing the latest rally in gold as the yellow metal hits strongest level in 2 months
Gold settled at a two-month high on Wednesday, and investors who spent the summer waiting for an opening are now chasing a rally that many hope still has room to run.
Raymond James cuts On Holding target on wholesale weakness
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Jack in the Box, Cerebras, StubHub & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves after the bell.
Why is Grocery Outlet stock surging today?
Cisco's stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat
Even though Cisco's quarterly results topped estimates, they weren't good enough to satisfy Wall Street.
Energy Dept cancels three national electric transmission corridors
Exclusive-Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap
Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs
canada’s tsx hits record close for third straight day as miners, tech gain
GM-LG battery plant in Ohio to resume production next week
Why is Cerebras Systems stock tumbling today?
Crude Prices Close Higher as IEA Forecasts Tightening Inventories in Q3
September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Wednesday closed up +0.07 (+0.08%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0171 (+0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed higher on Wednesday as the International Energy Agency (IEA)…
S&P 500 closes higher after tame consumer inflation report, tech sector rises
Investors are bracing for an important inflation report that could determine the near-term direction for interest rates.
After-Hours Movers: CSCO, COHR, HLIT, CBRS, STUB, ENS
Sugar Prices Post New 1.25-year High But Then Fall Back
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.31 (-1.85%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -4.40 (-0.86%). NY and London sugar prices on Wednesday rallied to new 1.25-year nearest-futures…
Half of Americans would struggle if their paycheck was a week late. 4 tips for managing a cash crunch
If missing a paycheck would wreak havoc on your finances, here are a few tips to help bridge the gap.
CoreWeave counters a key bear case on the AI trade. What it means for our data center stocks
CoreWeave is seeing strong demand for six-year-old Nvidia chips, helping justify all the current AI capex.
Everything is going right for the financials sector. Why that is
Financials are running away as a group, with just about every corner offering something compelling for investors.
CoreWeave gains 19%, Nebius surges 34% in post-earnings neocloud rally
AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.
Refinery Attacks Deepen Global Diesel Supply Crunch
Diesel prices surged earlier this week on news about yet another Ukrainian attack on a Russian refinery and a Houthi attack on a Saudi refining facility. Global fuel supply is already out of balance, and the continued refinery…