Stock market news — Sunday, 23 August 2026
55 headlines. Of the 41 with a specific market target, 22 were positive, 7 negative and 12 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: NVDA, SPY, BABA.
Mood Index69Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
22 positive12 neutral7 negative
Top stories
Investor bullishness surges as BofA survey shows cash levels near historic lows
Amazon's Free Cash Flow Went Negative by $7.6 Billion Even as Operating Cash Flow Rose 33%. Here's the Gap AI Capex Is Actually Creating.
Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases
Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions.
Equal-weight S&P 500 is leading the 2026 market and its flagship trade just hit $100 billion
Money is flooding into equal-weight stock market ETFs this year. Investing experts say it's not a fad.
Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.
As U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, Carney says retaliatory tariffs will start Sept. 8
New 50% Trump administration tariffs on some Canadian exports went into place after the U.S. and Canada failed to reach a deal on Friday.
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The Stock Market Is Repeating a Pattern Not Seen in Decades. Here's What History Says Comes Next.
This is One of the Cheapest Magnificent Seven Stocks Right Now
Rocket Mortgage pushes home equity loans to wipe out credit card debt — here's how that could backfire on homeowners
Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases
Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions.
Underwater Volcanoes Are Geothermal Energy’s Next Frontier
A Seattle startup is seeking to revolutionize geothermal energy by tapping into undersea volcanoes. In September, a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator will be deployed to the seafloor off Oregon’s coast, where a hydrothermal vent emits…
SpaceX Stock: Boom or Bust?
Dow Jones Futures Due After Market Damage; Nvidia, Canada Tariffs In Focus
Luxury auto CEOs say there's a K-shaped economy even at the very top of the market
Here's the Truth About How Much You Need to Save If You Want to End Up a Millionaire
Stocks Settle Higher as Crude Oil Prices Stabilize
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.43% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.37%,…
Warren Buffett explains investing sin Munger called 'thumb-sucking'
Amazon's Free Cash Flow Went Negative by $7.6 Billion Even as Operating Cash Flow Rose 33%. Here's the Gap AI Capex Is Actually Creating.
What Happens When Social Security Takes Your Benefits Because You Work Too Much?
Investor bullishness surges as BofA survey shows cash levels near historic lows
Alibaba Launches Record $10 Billion Share Sale to Enter the AI Race
Morgan Housel warns of a looming career threat for your child
History Says You Should Know These 3 Things Before Buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
He Camped One Weekend on Riverfront Land Inside His IRA. Medicare Charged Him for It Two Years Later.
PennantPark vs. PennantPark Floating Rate: Which BDC Pays Income Investors Better?
How to Build $11,800 a Month in Dividend Income Without Selling a Single Share
Is the 60/40 Dead Or Just Playing Possum?
Choosing This Retirement Account Over a Traditional 401(k) Could Mean Keeping More of Your Social Security Benefits
Gulf markets rise as oil prices climb on Iran sanction fears
Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Nu Holdings Now That Its Earnings Are Out?
Trump Continues Trading Stocks at Warp Speed: Berkshire Bought, Meta Sold
Home insurers pocket $8.8M a day in investment income when claims are delayed, new analysis finds
Up another 12% Friday, this AI-picked energy stock is now up +90%
Equal-weight S&P 500 is leading the 2026 market and its flagship trade just hit $100 billion
Money is flooding into equal-weight stock market ETFs this year. Investing experts say it's not a fad.
Nvidia is the beating heart of the AI boom and the stock market — which sets up a big test
Nvidia is due to report earnings on Wednesday, and “a very broad universe of companies” is tied to the themes that the chip giant represents.
Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins
According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments.
Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.
Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 1.13%
Robots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?
Norway to give more than $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talked to CNBC in a wide-ranging interview about his proposed airline megadeals, AI and the future of the carrier.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.
The Treasury’s bond-market intervention isn’t working. So what comes next?
You can’t just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears to be telling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The wrong way to review US force posture in Europe
Loyalty tests don’t build loyalty. They erode it.
Alibaba launches $10 billion Hong Kong share placement to fund AI spending
Palantir has been on a tear this year. Two numbers signal investors should protect their gains
Two numbers suggest this is the moment for holders of the stock, and for opportunistic traders, to think seriously about downside protection, says Scott Nations.
Bearproof stocks: These stocks have a history of holding up when the market struggles
There are some stocks that can buck a downtrend in the broader market.
Top Wall Street analysts believe in the growth potential of these 3 stocks
Analysts are bullish on the prospects of several stocks due to their long-term growth potential and exposure to lucrative areas, such as artificial intelligence.
Citi expects Nvidia stock to trade higher post earnings
Eni targets commercial fusion power plant in Europe by 2040s
‘She looked into COBRA’: My friend was laid off and lost her health insurance. How can she find affordable coverage?
“The cost is absolutely ridiculous.”
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Sunday, August 23, 2026: Higher than last weekend as prime selling season wraps up
Best CD rates today, Sunday, August 23, 2026: Lock in up to 4.35% APY
ECB chief Lagarde ’ready to serve’ WEF, Swiss newspaper reports
5 big analyst AI moves: Apple upgraded on foldable iPhone push, new AI strategy
As U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, Carney says retaliatory tariffs will start Sept. 8
New 50% Trump administration tariffs on some Canadian exports went into place after the U.S. and Canada failed to reach a deal on Friday.
Korean retail traders chase 40% coupons after historic stock rout - report
Corn Rallies into Friday’s Close Following Week of Weaker Tour Yields
Corn futures found late strength on Friday with contracts 2 ¾ to 6 ½ cents higher across the board. September was 24 ¾ cents higher on the week, with December rallying 25 ¼ cents. September options expired today. The CmdtyView national…
Cattle Pull off Early Friday Lows, as Cattle on Feed Shows Fewer Placements
Live cattle futures pull off early losses on Friday, with contracts closing down 30 cents to $1.15 higher. October was up 95 cents on the week. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360 dressed and $223-227. Feeder cattle futures were…
Wheat Fades Lower into the Weekend
The wheat complex is in the red across the three exchanges on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents lower on Friday, with September up 6 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW futures posted losses of 1 ¾ to 6 cents on the…
Cotton Closes Steady on Friday
Cotton futures were up 1 to 7 points in the front months on Friday, with contracts down 8 points to 20 points higher. December was up 355 points on the week. Crude oil was down 19 cents with the US dollar index $0.063 lower. Commitment…