Stock market news — Monday, 31 August 2026
207 headlines. Of the 158 with a specific market target, 73 were positive, 58 negative and 27 neutral — overall mood neutral. Most mentioned: SPY, AAPL, DJI.
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Jerome Powell still has one vote on whether rates go up — the same as Kevin Warsh
Powell is no longer Fed chairman, but he still has a vote on whether to raise interest rates.
Amazon sued by FTC, 22 US states over ad sales practices
Renewed US-Iran Hostilities Push Crude Prices Higher
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +2.36 (+2.83%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0268 (+0.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved sharply higher on Monday, with crude climbing to a 1-week high.…
Dow tumbles 370 points after U.S. strikes Iran, but index posts fifth straight winning month
Stocks fell on Monday after the U.S. and Iran traded fire for the first time in a month, though the major averages still closed out August with gains.
FTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers
The FTC sued Amazon, alleging the company misled advertisers through a deceptive auctioning system.
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Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.48%, and…
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Hogs Rally to Close Out August
Lean hog futures were in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of 95 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.73 on Monday afternoon, down 84 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog…
Cattle Bounce into the End of the Month
Live cattle futures posted gains of 45 to 95 cents on Monday, with August expiring up $1.50 at $220.75. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts 50 to 60 cent gains across…
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Rising Crude Boosts Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.33% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell…
Stock futures are little changed after Wall Street closes out winning August: Live updates
The major averages fell Monday, but notched gains for the month.
U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters
U.S. oil company North American Blue Energy Partners will take over some oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and a Russian firm.
Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda, WSJ reports
Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The Dow Industrials dropped more than 370 points on Monday, but the three major averages posted monthly gains.
Cotton Posting Monday Rally
Cotton futures are showing 170 to 190 point gains across most contracts. Crude oil is $2.38 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.248 lower. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another 17,173 contracts to their net…
Court ruling backs Perpetua’s $1.3B Stibnite build
US federal court upheld key approvals against an environmental challenge.
Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation
California opposes Paramount request for $1.88 billion bond
August was the month of the comeback kids. Cramer reviews what drove the biggest winners
CNBC's Jim Cramer said August was a comeback month for stocks that had been battered by bearish narratives.
Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Prices Consolidate
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee settled lower on Monday as prices consolidated…
Shareholder opposition to executive pay eases globally
IperionX lands second US Army order for domestic titanium
The contract enables qualifying US Government agencies to place project-specific orders collectively capped at $99M.
Wheat Falling Back to Close Out the Month
The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts are falling back 25 to 26 cetns at midday. There were just 9 deliveries first notice day for Sep CBT wheat. KC HRW futures are trading with…
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey's contrarian economic view
In many ways it seems that the party has ended for many U.S. and European corporations that once enjoyed a big advantage in China.
Why More Venezuelan Oil Won’t Solve America’s Gasoline Problem
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, and its heavy crude is particularly well suited to the sophisticated refineries lining the U.S. Gulf Coast. More Venezuelan oil should help U.S. refiners, but that doesn’t…
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Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally on Monday and…
Soybeans Posting Modest Monday Gains
Soybeans are trading with gains of 2 to 3 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 20 1/2 cents at $12.53 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.80 to $3 on the day, with Soy Oil up 6 points. There were no…
Boeing, engineers union to resume contract negotiations on Sept 8, union says
Amazon’s stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees
Regulators claim Amazon artificially bumped up floor prices during peak shopping periods, adding surcharges to merchants’ ad spending.
Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Deficit
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.23 (+1.31%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is not trading, with markets closed today in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar is moving higher today as the outlook for a…
Global Supply Fears Underpin Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply higher on Monday but remained…
Hogs Rallying to Close Out August
Lean hog futures are in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of $1.45 to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.65 on Monday morning afternoon, down $1 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index…
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Sweltering US Heat
October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.047 (+1.63%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as forecasts for triple-digit temperatures over the coming week in the US will boost nat-gas demand from electricity…
US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements
Ares raises $4 billion for Japan logistics fund in unit’s largest fundraise
US Army Secretary Driscoll resigns, WSJ reports
SEC, CFTC delay hedge fund disclosure deadline on Form PF review
Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month
Why is Metallus stock sliding today?
Metallus stock falls on CEO retirement announcement
Amazon sued by FTC, 22 US states over ad sales practices
Trump says Exxon is ’going in’ to Venezuela as US pushes oil deals
Arabica Coffee Consolidates Recent Losses
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -0.30 (-0.10%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is not trading today, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee prices are slightly lower today as they…
KKR-backed OPI nail polish owner Wella Co files for US IPO
Microsoft Outlook and OpenAI's ChatGPT Work are experiencing user outages
OpenAI's ChatGPT Work offering was down for some users on Monday, and Microsoft said it was having issues with Exchange Online.
The S&P 500 usually falls in September. Why this year should be different.
As U.S. stocks head into September, a key trading level suggests the S&P 500 could dodge a big loss in what is historically a turbulent month.
‘Neither of us attended college’: At 62, how can we afford to put our granddaughter through college?
“Her life was very challenging before we got custody.”
Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund changed how we invest — but there may be a smarter way to get into the market
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Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 0.08%
Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed…
Dollar Weakens on Strength in the Chinese Yuan
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting the dollar. However, losses in…
General Dynamics IT wins $43.9M Navy contract modification
Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.34%
Cattle Getting A Bounce at Month End
Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week with contracts $1.50 to $1.95 so…
Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.48%, and…
Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Boost Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and…
Supreme Court lets Trump build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues
Chief Justice John Roberts dissented with three liberal justices, saying, "That construction is likely unlawful."
Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire.
Access to healthcare, recreation, and low taxes lure retirees, new research says
Northrop Grumman wins $86M Air Force contract extension
Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. secured majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.
Brookfield’s HomeServe plans $1.8B bond deal for $600M dividend - Bloomberg
House Intelligence Committee warns of 'Black Swan' AI risks
Bipartisan lawmakers cautioned that existing safeguards may not be enough to keep up with AI's advances.
23 best-performing stocks of August, as the software industry continues its recovery
The energy and technology sectors did well in August, while Moderna’s stock was the best performer by a wide margin.
Macquarie upgrades BYD Electronic on AI infrastructure growth outlook
Trump Account holders may receive $250 Dell grant starting Monday, Dell Foundation says
Eligible children with Trump Accounts will start receiving the $250 Dell gift this week, according to the Dell Foundation.