Daily digest

Stock market news — Wednesday, 26 August 2026

358 headlines. Of the 285 with a specific market target, 143 were positive, 76 negative and 66 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: NVDA, META, SPY.

Mood Index62Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
143 positive66 neutral76 negative

Top stories

OilPrice.comBreakingNegative

Qatar Loses $24 Billion as LNG Exports Collapse 96%

Six months since the Iran war crippled Qatar’s LNG exports via the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s second-largest liquefied natural gas exporter has lost $24 billion in sales as exports tumbled by as much as 96%, Reuters calculations…

NasdaqBreakingPositive

Wheat Rallying to New Highs as Russia Looks to Escalation

The wheat complex rallied on Wednesday with escalating tensions out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts were up the 45 cent limit in the front months and other contracts up 26 to 44 cents. KC HRW futures were 17 to 38 cents higher…

OilPrice.comBreakingNegative

Oil Drops as Tankers Begin Moving More Gulf Crude

Brent crude futures dropped for a third session as Iran and Oman advanced plans for a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent tumbled to $85 a barrel early Wednesday, down more than 9% for the week, while West…

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NasdaqNeutral

Cotton Showing Modest Strength on Wednesday Morning

Cotton futures are holding steady on Wednesday at midday, with contracts just 3 to 8 points higher in the front months. Crude oil is up 28 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.272 higher. The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on…

NasdaqBreakingPositive

Wheat Rallying to New Highs as Russia Looks to Escalation

The wheat complex rallied on Wednesday with escalating tensions out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts were up the 45 cent limit in the front months and other contracts up 26 to 44 cents. KC HRW futures were 17 to 38 cents higher…

NasdaqNeutral

Cattle Post Mixed Wednesday Action

Live cattle futures came back to close Wednesday mixed, with contracts mostly 37 to 82 cents higher and October down 17 cents. Cash trade picked up to $220 Wednesday, firming $2 from Tuesday, with a few dressed sales of $345 in the…

NasdaqNeutral

Hogs Post Strength on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted 20 to 67 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.75 on Wednesday afternoon, down 27 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 21…

NasdaqNegative

Easing Supply Fears Weigh on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -10 (-0.17%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -7 (-0.19%). Cocoa prices are slightly lower today. Prices have been under pressure this week on signs of abundant global…

NasdaqNegative

Coffee Prices Slump on the Outlook for Larger Brazil Coffee Supplies

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -13.35 (-3.98%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -77 (-2.09%). Coffee prices dropped to 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as the outlook for…

NasdaqNeutral

Stocks Slightly Higher on Mixed US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.04% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.01%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.03%, and September…

NasdaqNeutral

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Abundant Supplies

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +2 (+0.03%) on Wednesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -4 (-0.10%). Cocoa prices settled little changed on Wednesday. Prices have been under pressure this week on signs…

NasdaqPositive

Corn Rallies to Fresh 3-year Highs

Corn futures are trading with midday gains of 11 to 14 cents cents on Wednesday, hitting the highest price since August 2023. Spillover strength in wheat and supply concerns over the US crop have both been supportive. The CmdtyView…

NasdaqNeutral

Stocks Finish Little Changed Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.02% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.05%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose…

NasdaqPositive

Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.24% on Wednesday. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was…

NasdaqNeutral

Hogs Posting Mixed Midweek Trade

Lean hog futures are showing mixed action, with contracts down 15 to 30 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.88 on Tuesday afternoon, up 27 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 21…

NasdaqNegative

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes Strait of Hormuz to Reopen

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -0.13 (-0.16%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0309 (+1.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low.…

NasdaqNegative

Stocks Slip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings as Bond Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.02% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.10%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.03%, and…

OilPrice.comPositive

Equinor Targets 27% International Production Growth by 2030

Alongside boosting exploration and production offshore its home market Norway, Equinor is pursuing an international growth strategy, aiming to significantly increase its overseas oil and gas output by focusing on fewer but more…

NasdaqPositive

Dollar Rises on US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.23% today. The dollar is moving higher today on signs of strength in the US economy after July personal spending and income rose more than expected and Q2 personal consumption was revised upward.…

NasdaqPositive

Signs of Weak European Sugar Production Support Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.32 (+1.85%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.58%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with London sugar falling to a 1.5-week low.…

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Octopus Boss Warns UK Is Too Exposed to Global Gas Prices

Octopus boss Greg Jackson has called on Andy Burnham to deliver “urgent reform” to the energy market to protect households from “volatile” gas prices. Jackson, founder of the UK’s biggest household electricity supplier, said: “The…