Stock market news — Monday, 24 August 2026
422 headlines. Of the 352 with a specific market target, 170 were positive, 78 negative and 104 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: NVDA, BTC, MSTR.
Mood Index63Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
170 positive104 neutral78 negative
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Houthis Target Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea Missile and Drone Attack
Yemen's Houthis on Monday targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea off Yanbu with a ballistic missile and drones, the Iran-aligned militant group announced. Soon after initial reports emerged, Saudi Arabia confirmed the…
Alibaba Stock Falls As AI Push Drives $10 Billion Share Sale
Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.
Nvidia Could Drop 20% On Poor Earnings
Micron’s CEO Says Memory Is No Longer a Commodity, and He Is Betting $10 Billion On It
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.
Alibaba raises $10 billion in Hong Kong share sale for AI
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Supreme Court allows some Trump vote-by-mail limits ahead of midterm election
The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.
Mark Walter's TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz as top lawyer amid probe of insurers
Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter's business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.
Coffee Prices Soar as Supplies Tighten
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +19.00 (+5.89%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +192 (+5.34%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Monday, with arabica soaring to a 7.5-month high and robusta posting a…
Cocoa Prices Fall as Supply Concerns Ease
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -170 (-2.84%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -25 (-0.58%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday amid signs of abundant cocoa supplies. Last Friday, Bloomberg…
Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Stocks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.43% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.41%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.36%, and…
Rout in Chipmakers Weighs on Broader Market
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.27% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.00%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.26%, and…
Signs of Abundant Cocoa Supplies Undercut Prices
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -165 (-2.75%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -38 (-0.89%). Cocoa prices are sliding today on signs of abundant cocoa supplies. Last Friday, Bloomberg reported that…
Oura targets up to $3B in US IPO at a valuation exceeding $16B - Bloomberg
Mexico stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.06%
SpaceX plans to put Nvidia-powered AI satellites in orbit next year
Elon Musk’s company now plans to launch orbital data centers by the end of next year.
US SEC investigating Situational Awareness trades that led to July meltdown, source says
Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
JPMorgan and Santander lead financing for Argentina LNG project - Bloomberg
Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 2.09%
Dollar Moves Higher as US Ramps Up Pressure on Iran
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.22% on Monday. The dollar gained on Monday on safe-haven demand after US Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled US plans to isolate Iran’s economy. The weakness in stocks on Monday also boosted…
General Dynamics wins $54 million Army contract
Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Hot US Weather
September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Monday closed up +0.009 (+0.32%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday amid forecasts for record-high temperatures in West Texas this week to support nat-gas demand. The largest Texas electric…
Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 2.66%
Boeing wins $131B F-15 contract from Department of War
Agnico buys Quebec gold junior stake for $41M
The backing expands Agnico's footprint in Quebec's Abitibi region, where it already operates the LaRonde, Canadian Malartic and Goldex mines.
Moody’s downgrades Crane NXT senior secured debt on recovery value
Sugar Prices Consolidate Below Last Week’s Significant Highs
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.04 (+0.23%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -15.70 (-2.85%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Monday, consolidating below last week’s significant highs.…
Hormel Foods names former Tyson executive Ash Bhumbla as CFO
Sugar Prices Slip as ISMA Says India has No Sugar Shortage
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.05 (-0.28%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -16.10 (-2.92%). Sugar prices are retreating today on the outlook that India will import less sugar than previously…
Corn Holding onto Double Digit Gains at Midday
Corn futures took off higher at the Sunday night open with midday gains holding of 11 to 12 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 12 1/2 cents at $4.67 ½. Monday’s Export Inspections report showed corn shipments…
Europe’s Biogas Plants Could Become Fertilizer Factories
The fertilizer crisis is usually framed as a natural gas problem. When gas prices rise, ammonia costs rise, fertilizer plants reduce production, and farmers become exposed to a global commodity chain they cannot control. That diagnosis…
Crude Prices Sharply Lower as Oil Supplies Move Through Strait of Hormuz
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -2.05 (-2.35%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed down -0.0780 (-2.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Monday on signs that crude supplies are moving…
Target apologizes for children’s clown Halloween costume after backlash
Citi says patience needed for EVT asset sales worth A$800 mln
US SEC sends subpoenas to Wall Street banks over Situational Awareness, NYT reports
Here’s how overvalued the stock market really is
Valuations today are so stretched that it may not take much more straw to break the camel’s back.
Bitcoin has beaten stocks and gold over six months. Now it’s closing in on $80,000.
Bitcoin was rising Monday near the $80,000 level that it last touched in May, after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department’s plans to buy back longer-dated Treasurys.
It’s time to bet big on Nvidia’s stock, says this analyst who thinks the market has it all wrong
Nvidia’s controversial financial plays could actually keep the company on top, according to this analysis.
Aggreko files for NYSE IPO under ticker AGKO
WestJet cabin crew approve proposed deal after strike
WestJet flight attendants approve deal with 18% wage increase
Volkswagen stakeholders urged to work together on solutions
Wheat Posting Mixed Midday Action
The wheat complex is mixed on Monday, with Chicago holding higher. Chicago SRW contracts are holding higher, with contracts up 4 to 5 cents. KC HRW futures are fractionally lower across most front months. MPLS spring wheat is showing 1…
Amrize stock falls as CFO Baris Oran steps down
Relative Strength Alert For Fluence Energy
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…
Crude Prices Fall as Oil Supplies Move Through the Strait of Hormuz
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -2.06 (-2.35%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0820 (-2.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. Also, signs that crude supplies are…
Oversold Conditions For Blue Bird (BLBD)
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…
MBIA Enters Oversold Territory (MBI)
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…
Extreme Networks Becomes Oversold (EXTR)
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…
Aggreko files for IPO on NYSE
U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.26%
S&P 500 falls to start the week, dragged down by a sell-off in chip stocks: Live updates
The broad market index slid on Monday, weighed down by a decline in semiconductor stocks.
Granite Ridge Resources Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for GRNT
In trading on Monday, shares of Granite Ridge Resources Inc (Symbol: GRNT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $5.05, changing hands as low as $4.97 per share. Granite Ridge Resources Inc shares are currently trading down…
Yields decline on CNBC report Treasury could use General Account to fund buybacks
Treasury yields fell Monday as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at Jackson Hole later this week.
Ford’s $3 billion Canadian bet is getting caught in trade-war crosshairs
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S. levies could be modest for the U.S. overall.
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Jim Cramer says don't sell Meta on litigation risk — the stock is worth the wait
Meta's court battles are an overhang on the stock, but its business fundamentals make it one worth holding.
Top of Mine: Costa sees mining as the cheapest way to invest in AI
CEO of Azuria Capital sees the sector as a distinct way to invest in AI, outside of technology companies.
Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.
Houthis Target Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea Missile and Drone Attack
Yemen's Houthis on Monday targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea off Yanbu with a ballistic missile and drones, the Iran-aligned militant group announced. Soon after initial reports emerged, Saudi Arabia confirmed the…
NSA's non-disclosure agreements lack whistleblower-rights provisions: watchdog
The inspector general report comes as the Trump administration considers imposing a standard NDA across government.
Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation
What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.
Bitcoin nears $80,000, but analysts say the next pullback will be key
Analysts say consolidation could strengthen bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may set up sharper price moves.
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Treasury Expands Iran Sanctions Without Targeting Major Chinese Banks
The Trump administration has revealed the details of its “economic D-Day” campaign against Iran, expanding secondary sanctions that threaten foreign companies with exclusion from the U.S. financial system for continuing to do business…