Stock market news — Saturday, 15 August 2026
88 headlines. Of the 54 with a specific market target, 36 were positive, 11 negative and 7 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: NVDA, BTC, GOOGL.
Mood Index74Optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
36 positive7 neutral11 negative
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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.
Anthropic IPO valuation rests on up to $200 billion 2028 revenue target - Reuters
Exclusive-Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say
Why Nvidia’s $500bn investment mobilization is a positive for the stock
Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SoftBank's SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says
The proposed investment is part of Nvidia's talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing credit support for a panned Ohio data center campus, the report said.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team parsed every crypto deal in the first half of 2026. BlackRock, Goldman, and Persian Gulf sovereigns all wrote checks to regulated firms.
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Electric Aviation Won't Kill Jet Fuel - But It Could Take the Best Routes First
Aviation is often treated as one of oil's safest remaining markets. In 2026 that still looks like a reasonable assumption. Airlines are expected to consume around 104 billion gallons of fuel this year, sustainable aviation fuel remains…
U.S. to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China: Reuters
The draft letter is addressed to the 35 signatories of a U.S. "AI Opportunity Statement" signed in June.
Historic retailer gets lifeline after warning it could collapse
Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain, winds
The Big Island has not experienced a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years.
Why Nvidia’s $500bn investment mobilization is a positive for the stock
Just 7% of America’s Nuclear Fuel Comes From Home
The Trump administration is pushing for a homegrown nuclear power renaissance. The United States is still the largest producer of nuclear energy in the world, but that won’t last long without drastic changes in energy policy and…
Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.
Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SoftBank's SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says
The proposed investment is part of Nvidia's talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing credit support for a panned Ohio data center campus, the report said.
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Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisle
With November's midterms fast approaching, cannabis reform is an issue. It's popular with voters, but its power to tilt elections remains uncertain.
Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia. Gen Z shoppers are even pairing them with running shorts.
Will Trump accounts and grandparent 529s bring down the price of college in the future?
Caps on student borrowing could also play into how America pays for college.
Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price
Hyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said.
Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
Direct holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter.
53-year-old lawn and garden giant faces Chapter 11, liquidation
Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
The Energy Ministry enacted the year-round restriction to mitigate power capacity shortages, as energy-intensive mining facilities continue to strain regional grids.
Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling
Calls fell 85.2% to 148,000 underlying shares, while puts slipped 1.4% to 715,000.
Why Medicare Advantage providers are cutting plans — and what to do if your coverage is affected
Cathie Wood sells $11.6 million of surging tech stock
Nvidia, Intel, Google: Wall Street is partying like it’s 1999
The signs are all around that Wall Street is back in that dangerous atmosphere of giddy euphoria that those with long memories will remember from the infamous dot-com bubble of the late 1990s.
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Stocks Close Lower on Worries About US Economy
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell by -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.13%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.27%, and September…
Medicare Assumes You Still Earn Your Old Salary. Until One Form Says Otherwise, It Bills Accordingly.
NOW Stock Has Rebounded Over 54% — Why ServiceNow’s Rally Could Have Further Room to Run
Suze Orman says AI could force you out of your job before 65 — and retiring early costs you each year
Mexico Is Betting on Biofuel to Tackle Its Seaweed Crisis
Over the past 15 years, Mexico has faced a severe seaweed problem, with vast quantities of a brown seaweed known as sargassum washing up on beaches along the Caribbean coast and hitting the tourism industry hard. Researchers are yet to…
Prediction market operator Kalshi hits back at Nevada regulator over geofencing fine
Reddit Joins the S&P 500 Tuesday. Here's What History Says Could Come Next -- and What Investors Should Know.
5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple shooters
A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
CEO Elon Musk Just Announced Great News for SpaceX Stock Investors
Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.
Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
Social Media Went Negative on Memory Stocks like SanDisk & Micron Last Weekend. Then They Rallied.
Citi Sees U.S. Industrial Growth Accelerating to 6.9% as Data Centre Demand Expands
Nvidia Is Looking to Own Another Layer of the AI Ecosystem
AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost
AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.
Inflation moderated as Intel and Nvidia fueled the AI trade in last week's market
No surprises on inflation and new financing developments in the artificial intelligence trade drove the record-breaking action on Wall Street last week.
Depleted strategic oil reserve nears level that raises concerns about damage to caverns, operations
The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.
Warren Buffett named these 3 stocks as favorites for a reason
Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year.
Congress changed three charitable-deduction rules this year. The most common way people give money to charities these days is now also probably the most expensive way.
Is Alphabet signaling a shift in its AI strategy?
American Gen Z takes radical path to wealth creation
5 expensive surprises new homeowners face — and how to avoid them
Buying a house is a serious undertaking, but the cost of owning one is a different ballgame.
The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team parsed every crypto deal in the first half of 2026. BlackRock, Goldman, and Persian Gulf sovereigns all wrote checks to regulated firms.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking health-insurance CEO. That could affect the state’s case.
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive, pled guilty to federal stalking charges ahead of a high-profile state murder trial in New York set to begin next month.
Goldman says these stocks are top ideas in the wake of their 2Q earnings
Goldman recently named some of its best ideas following the companies' latest earnings.
College can cost $100,000 a year. Here's how families are covering the tab
Because families struggle to pay for school, many students and their parents increasingly depend on federal and private aid to help foot the bill.
Here’s who could pay higher Social Security taxes under proposals to shore up the program
Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances.
Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories
Washington kept crypto’s biggest legislative hope alive, Wall Street pushed deeper into digital assets, and a security scare sent billions of dollars of bitcoin moving between wallets.
Berkshire adds $17 billion to Alphabet stake
Google parent Alphabet is now the third largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio.
Mark Cuban calls these investments 'death' for ultra-rich Americans. Are you making the same mistakes?
Between earn-nothing cash, broken long-term bonds, these are the safety trades of 2026 market
Investors have flocked to short-term investments like ultra-short bond funds in anticipation of a stock market correction and with long-term bonds broken.
Real estate lawyers reveal why calling police won't help when a previous owner refuses to leave your new home
Alphabet Counts the Ka-Ching With SpaceX Returns
Why US boomers seriously need to prepare for a stock market crash before it’s too late — 3 red flags and what to do now
Dow Jones Futures: Market Ready To Run? Sandisk Soars, Nvidia In Buy Area; Walmart, Target Due
Nvidia, ASML Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points With Roaring Growth
How long will software-defined cars last? The auto industry doesn't know yet
Cars that run on software offer benefits automakers and many customers say older cars cannot compete with. But some analysts worry the vehicles might not last.