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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.
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Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to monthly low amid US-Iran conflict
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to around 8 vessels on August 11, its lowest for the month amid ongoing hostilities.
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US stocks rise on August 12 led by AI earnings and steady inflation data
US stock markets gained on August 12, boosted by strong AI earnings and inflation figures aligning with expectations.
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Trump Confirms Single Recent Call with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Denies Frequent Talks
President Trump said on August 10 he spoke only once recently with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, denying reports of frequent discussions since May 2026.
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Wall Street closes lower on August 10 as Strait of Hormuz deal hopes fade and oil prices rise
Wall Street's major indices fell on August 10 amid fading hopes for a Strait of Hormuz deal and mixed corporate earnings news.
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Wall Street opens mixed amid easing US inflation, lower oil, and Middle East tensions
Wall Street opened mixed on August 14 after a strong session driven by falling oil and softer US inflation data, as investors weighed retail sales and geopolitical risks.
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South Korean Parents Nearly Triple Infant Investment Accounts to 15,000 by June 2026
South Korean brokerage accounts for infants under one year old nearly tripled to 15,000 amid rising interest in long-term stock investing for children.
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US credit card debt rises to $1.26 trillion in Q2 2026, nearing record high
US credit card debt increased by $21 billion to $1.26 trillion in Q2 2026, close to last year's record high of $1.28 trillion.
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International oil prices fall over 2% amid weak demand outlook and US crude inventory build
Oil prices dropped more than 2% on August 13, pressured by weak global demand forecasts and a sharp rise in US crude inventories.
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Elon Musk's 2025 Tesla pay was $158.3 billion, 2.5 million times median worker pay
Elon Musk earned $158.3 billion in 2025 at Tesla, creating a record CEO-to-worker pay gap of 5,387 to 1 in the S&P 500.
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US inflation cools in July, easing pressure on Fed rate hikes and lifting global markets
US inflation data showed slower wholesale and modest consumer price rises in July, prompting market gains and lower Fed rate hike odds.