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US and Thailand speed up LNG supply talks amid Qatar export disruptions
The US and Thailand are accelerating negotiations on a long-term LNG supply deal as Qatar’s exports face disruption from regional conflicts.
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SpaceX’s Starship test flight impacts IPO outlook and reusability prospects
SpaceX’s May 22 Starship V3 test flight succeeded in satellite release but failed booster recovery, influencing its $80 billion IPO plans.
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OpenAI plans $60 billion IPO in 2026 as ChatGPT expands advertising amid growing competition
OpenAI aims to raise $60 billion in a 2026 IPO while expanding ChatGPT advertising amid rising AI competition.
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Piper Sandler predicts Strait of Hormuz closure for months, oil prices to rise sharply
Piper Sandler forecasts the Strait of Hormuz will remain mostly closed for months, driving urgent supply shortages and higher oil prices this summer.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils $22B plan to build 200,000 affordable homes, stabilize public housing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $22 billion, five-year plan to build 200,000 affordable homes and improve public housing in New York City.
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Chemical Explosion Injures Multiple at Nippon Dynawave Plant in Washington
A chemical explosion or implosion injured several workers early Tuesday at Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview, Washington.
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US and Iran Tentatively Extend Ceasefire, Boosting Global Markets and Pressuring Oil Prices
US and Iran agreed to a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension in late June, sparking stock rallies and lower oil prices worldwide.
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Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Electric Supercar, at $640,000 Price Point
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first electric supercar, designed with Jony Ive, triggering sharp share declines and mixed reactions.
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Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down, Ashraf Alkarmi named co-CEO and successor
Drew Houston will step down as Dropbox CEO after 19 years, promoting Ashraf Alkarmi to co-CEO before Alkarmi becomes sole CEO.
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Eli Lilly to acquire three vaccine developers for up to $3.8 billion
Eli Lilly agreed to buy Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company for up to $3.8 billion to re-enter infectious disease vaccines.
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European and Asia-Pacific markets fall amid US strikes on Iran and tense peace talks in late May 2026
US military strikes on southern Iran and uncertain US-Iran peace talks pushed European and Asia-Pacific markets lower in late May 2026.
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Progress reported in US-Iran nuclear talks amid Israeli concerns and mixed signals
US-Iran nuclear negotiations show progress but remain uncertain as Israel seeks firm threat removal and Iran’s Supreme Leader issues tough rhetoric.
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Euphoria Season 3 kills off Nate Jacobs in episode 7 after snake bite in coffin
Nate Jacobs dies in Euphoria season 3 episode 7 after being buried alive over a $1 million debt.
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Job Offers, Visa Sponsorships for International Graduates Drop Sharply in US
International graduates in the US face fewer job openings and visa options as postings and sponsorships decline sharply since 2025.
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Better Home & Finance fires CEO Vishal Garg amid steep stock decline and board reshuffle
Better Home & Finance dismissed CEO Vishal Garg on August 3, 2026, appointing Daniel Lewis as his successor amid company struggles.
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Stripe-led group in talks to acquire PayPal at revised terms
Stripe and Advent International are negotiating updated terms to acquire PayPal weeks after an initial $53 billion offer.
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Brookfield buys 3,700 rental units in Japan's major cities for over ¥100 billion
Brookfield acquired 3,700 rental units across Japan's top urban centers for more than 100 billion yen, marking its first direct residential real estate deal in Japan.
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Fitch affirms US credit rating at AA+ with stable outlook despite rising debt concerns
Fitch Ratings confirmed the US long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook on August 15, 2026.
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Reddit to join S&P 500 index on August 18, shares surge over 10% after announcement
Reddit will join the S&P 500 on August 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities, after its shares rose over 10% Thursday.
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Databricks closes $5 billion funding round at $190 billion valuation
Databricks raised $5 billion in funding, reaching a $190 billion valuation and surpassing $7 billion in annual revenue run rate.
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Iran and US Dispute Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran asserts exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Trump claims US authority amid ongoing conflict.
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Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX as second largest holding after Intel
Nvidia revealed it holds 122.8 million SpaceX shares worth about $21 billion as of Q2 2026, making it the second largest investor after Elon Musk.
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Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella contamination risk
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 19 million eggs over Salmonella Enteritidis contamination risk, with FDA issuing highest risk warning.
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Asian stocks rise amid US inflation data easing Fed rate hike concerns
Asian stocks climbed on August 13-14 after US inflation data showed modest price gains, lowering odds of a September Fed rate hike.