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Trump order gives Energy Department power to ban foreign grid equipment, force replacements
Trump's executive order lets the Energy Department restrict foreign-made grid equipment, potentially forcing utilities to replace installed systems…
Ventures Platform closes $83M second fund, expands beyond Nigeria into Kenya, South Africa, Egypt
Ventures Platform closes an $83M second fund, expanding beyond Nigeria into Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt with a focus on AI-driven cost structures.
Crude Oil Falls 3% as US-Iran De-escalation Signs Emerge
October WTI crude oil (CLV26) fell 2.55, or 3.00%, to a one-week low on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after reports emerged that the US State Department…
United Airlines unveils largest international expansion in company history with 10 new routes
United Airlines announces its largest international expansion, adding 10 new routes to Europe and Asia starting March 2027, including first-ever serv…
Jersey Mike’s alumni reunite at Dog Haus with 300-location growth plan and $1B valuation target
Former Jersey Mike's execs reunite at Dog Haus to scale the fast-casual chain from 60 to 300 locations, targeting a $1B valuation.
Stocks Close Mixed as Chipmaker Selloff, US-Canada Trade Rift Weigh on Markets
US stocks finished mixed Monday as chipmaker weakness and US-Canada trade tensions weighed on markets, while oil prices fell sharply.
Sapporo USA to cut 220 jobs at Stone Brewing Escondido as production moves to Paso Robles and Kansas City
Sapporo USA to cut 220 jobs at Stone Brewing's Escondido facility as production shifts to Firestone Walker and Duvel USA following brand sale.
Cotton Futures Close Steady Friday as Export Data Shows Strong 2026/27 Demand
Cotton futures closed steady on Friday, August 24, 2026, with front-month contracts posting modest gains as traders weighed strong export demand agai…
AECOM Stock Tumbles After Surprise $337M Charge Triggers Big Earnings Cuts
AECOM stock sinks after a Q3 2026 earnings miss driven by a $337M pre-tax charge. Analysts cut estimates; shares trade near 5-year lows.
Uber fined €825 million by Dutch regulator over automated driver account deactivations
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825M over automated driver deactivations, citing GDPR violations. Uber disputes, plans appeal.
Amazon 13F Update: 46 Funds Hold AMZN, but SPX Gestao, Lombard Odier, and Loews Exit in Q2
In the latest batch of 13F filings for the June 30, 2026 reporting period, 46 of 72 funds held Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), according to data from…
Dollar Steadies as Stocks Rally; Gold Hits 3.25-Month High on Debasement Fears
The dollar index held steady Friday as stocks rallied and mixed PMI data landed. Gold hit a 3.25-month high as Treasury buybacks fueled debasement co…
USFR ETF Sees $93.7 Million Weekly Outflow as Investors Trim Floating Rate Treasury Exposure
The WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (USFR) recorded an approximate $93.7 million outflow for the week ending April 8, 2024, according to ETF C…
Papa John’s, Comstock, Krystal Biotech See Heavy Options Volume on Aug. 21
Papa John's, Comstock Resources, and Krystal Biotech saw notable options volume on Aug 21, 2026, with heavy trading in specific September contracts.
Robinson Helicopter lands Army training deal, boosting US manufacturing and defense jobs
Robinson Helicopter's R66 wins Army Flight School Next training deal, supporting hundreds of US manufacturing jobs and boosting the defense industria…
Home Depot, Medtronic, Sysco, FedEx, Dillard’s Announce Quarterly Dividend Declarations
Home Depot, Dillard's, Medtronic, Sysco, and FedEx declare quarterly dividends in August 2026. Key dates and amounts for income investors.
Walmart finally embraces Apple Pay and Google Pay, ending years of resistance
Walmart will start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at stores and Sam's Club from August 24, ending years of resistance to tap-to-pay.
What VCs really want: Puzzle CEO Sasha Orloff on raising over $1B and the metrics that matter
Puzzle CEO Sasha Orloff, who has raised over $1B, shares what VCs really look for in founders, key financial metrics, and how to avoid fundraising mi…
Crude Oil Hits One-Month High as Trump Threatens Iran, Dimming Hormuz Reopening Hopes
Crude oil prices jumped to a one-month high on August 20, 2026, as President Trump's threats against Iran dimmed hopes for reopening the Strait of Ho…
Early Cerebras backer Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner
Adit Singh, early Cerebras investor, joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner to lead hardware and AI investments.
