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Stock market news — Wednesday, 19 August 2026

380 headlines. Of the 317 with a specific market target, 164 were positive, 70 negative and 83 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: GOOGL, MRNA, BTC.

Mood Index65Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
164 positive83 neutral70 negative

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NasdaqPositive

Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.61%, and September…

NasdaqPositive

Wheat Taking Back Tuesday Weakness with Wednesday Strength

The wheat complex is rallying across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW contracts is up 14 to 15 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 16 to 17 cents in the front months on the session. MPLS spring wheat is 17 to 18…

NasdaqNegative

Dollar Tumbles and Gold Prices Jump as US Treasury Boosts Liquidity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.80%. The dollar retreated on Wednesday after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower…

NasdaqNeutral

Stocks Mixed on Lower Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.31%, and…

NasdaqPositive

Heightened Middle East Tensions Boost Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.89 (+1.05%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed down -0.0466 (-1.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a 4-week high.…

NasdaqNegative

Cattle Falling Despite a Resurgence in Beef

Live cattle futures are falling $1 to $1.25 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $359 dressed sales creeping in following last week’s $225-228 live and $362-368 dressed action. The Wednesday…

OilPrice.comPositive

SLB Prepares to Restart 15 Oil Rigs in Venezuela

Oilfield services giant SLB is preparing to reactivate as many as 15 drilling rigs in Venezuela, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles to increasing the country’s crude production. SLB and energy-focused private equity firm…

NasdaqPositive

Dollar Weakness Lifts Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +141 (+2.39%) on Wednesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +48 (+1.14%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday amid weakness in the dollar after the dollar index…

NasdaqPositive

Dollar Slumps and Gold Rallies as US Treasury Ramps Up Buybacks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low today and is down by -0.76%. The dollar retreated today after the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of long-dated bonds. Lower T-note yields today…

NasdaqPositive

Corn Holding onto Wednesday Gains

Corn futures are trading with contracts 6 to 7 ¼ cents higher across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $4.35 1/2. The ProFarmer Crop Tour started rolled along on Tuesday,…

NasdaqPositive

Nat-Gas Prices Rally on Hot US Weather Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.038 (+1.37%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 4-week high on Wednesday and settled higher. The shift in US weather forecasts to show intensely hot temperatures covering the US…

NasdaqPositive

Concerns about Tighter Global Supplies Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.08 (+0.46%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.70 (+0.50%). Sugar prices extended this week’s rally on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 15-month…

NasdaqNegative

Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -3.90 (-1.07%) on Wednesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -37 (-0.99%). Coffee prices came under pressure on Wednesday as drier weather in Brazil has allowed for the…

NasdaqNeutral

Cable One Enters Oversold Territory (CABO)

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the…

NasdaqNeutral

Markel Group Becomes Oversold (MKL)

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the…

NasdaqNeutral

RBC Bearings is Now Oversold (RBC)

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the…

NasdaqNeutral

Oversold Conditions For Southwest Airlines (LUV)

Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indicator called the…

NasdaqPositive

Gold Fields Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for GFI

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Gold Fields Ltd. (Symbol: GFI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $43.24, changing hands as high as $44.49 per share. Gold Fields Ltd. shares are currently trading up about 7.7% on the day.…

NasdaqNegative

CLF Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (Symbol: CLF) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $11.37, changing hands as low as $11.14 per share. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc shares are currently trading down about 5.3% on…

NasdaqPositive

GSK Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Gsk plc American Depositary Shares (each Represent (Symbol: GSK) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $52.03, changing hands as high as $52.73 per share. Gsk plc American Depositary Shares…

NasdaqPositive

Hecla Mining (HL) Shares Cross Above 200 DMA

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Hecla Mining Co (Symbol: HL) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $18.53, changing hands as high as $20.52 per share. Hecla Mining Co shares are currently trading up about 13.4% on the day.…

NasdaqNegative

Notable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - CMC

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Commercial Metals Co. (Symbol: CMC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $69.22, changing hands as low as $66.13 per share. Commercial Metals Co. shares are currently trading off about 5% on…