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  • 5 After-Hours Healthcare Gainers: AMIX, PMI, TENX, KURA, NEPH August 24, 2026 22:07 ET

    The after-hours gainers on Monday included Autonomix Medical, following its recent reverse stock split; Picard Medical, which reported encouraging Q2 results recently; and Tenax Therapeutics, now showing signs of recovery after plunging 90% earlier this month, among others.

  • Shein Targets Up To $26.8 Bln Valuation In Hong Kong IPO August 24, 2026 18:27 ET

    Fast-fashion giant Shein is preparing to make its long-awaited debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, targeting a valuation of up to $26.8 billion.

  • Powerus Develops $5,000 Drone Interceptor As Demand For Counter-Drone Systems Grows August 24, 2026 18:26 ET

    Powerus, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based startup, has developed the Guardian, a low-cost drone interceptor designed to counter the growing threat from unmanned aerial systems.

  • UPS To Invest More Than $2 Bln In International, Healthcare And Supply Chain Businesses August 24, 2026 18:25 ET

    United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to invest more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses between 2024 and 2028, as the company expands its logistics capabilities amid increasingly complex global supply chains.

  • Paramount-WBD Merger Settlement Talks Collapse After California AG Accuses Leaks August 24, 2026 18:24 ET

    A planned meeting between Paramount and California officials to discuss a possible settlement in the state's lawsuit challenging Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  • Nasdaq Slumps To Three-Week Closing Low Amid Tech Sector Weakness August 24, 2026 16:10 ET

    After coming under pressure early in the session, stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading day on Monday but largely maintained a negative bias. The tech-heavy Nasdaq showed a notable decline on the day, ending the session at its lowest closing level in three weeks.

  • Does The Timing Of Your First And Last Meal Affect Your Health? August 24, 2026 14:03 ET

    A large study of adults in the U.S. suggests that when you eat your first and last calories of the day may be linked to how long you live. For the study, researchers looked at health and diet information from 31,044 adults aged 40 and older, collected between 1999 and 2018. Participants reported everything...

  • Taking Screenshots May Actually Make It Harder To Remember Things, Study Finds August 24, 2026 13:38 ET

    A new study published in Memory & Cognition suggests that taking screenshots may actually make it harder to remember what we see. The study involved 892 undergraduate students aged 17 to 27 at Binghamton University. In most experiments, students used their own smartphones to look at artwork. They...

  • Tech Sector Weakness Weighing On Wall Street Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings August 24, 2026 11:02 ET

    Following the rebound seen during last Friday's session, stocks have moved back to the downside during trading on Monday. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 have slid into negative territory, although the narrower Dow is bucking the downtrend. Currently, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are off their lows of the session but still in the red.

  • Tesla Recalls 3 Mln Cars In China Over Hidden Door Handles; Shares Drop August 24, 2026 09:51 ET

    Tesla Inc. is recalling around 3 million vehicles in China citing safety concerns with hidden door handles. The recall is part of a mass effort in the country, in which eight other automakers, including XPeng Inc., Xiaomi Corp. and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., join to call back a total of 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency.

  • Futures Pointing To Roughly Flat Open On Wall Street August 24, 2026 08:55 ET

    After ending last Friday's trading mostly higher but still posting notable losses for the week, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by just 0.1 percent. The...

  • EU Announces €6 Bln For Ukraine's Defense August 24, 2026 08:36 ET

    The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion in new defense procurement for Ukraine. This funding covers air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars, reaffirming Europe's commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense and resilience against Russia's ongoing attacks. Ursula von...

  • Wall Street Poised To Open Lower As Trump To Impose Additional Sanctions On Iran August 24, 2026 08:20 ET

    President Trump is said to be planning to impose more sanctions on Iran. Investors are closely monitoring the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In the Asian trading session, oil prices were sharply lower. Brent crude futures tumbled 1.8 percent to $92.72 a barrel. Gold extended gains....

  • Pentagon Reports Rise In Sexual Assault Incidents In US Military August 24, 2026 07:42 ET

    The Pentagon has reported rise in sexual assault incidents in the U.S. military. The data has been included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, released by The Department of War. It shows that reporting of sexual assault incidents by active-duty Service members...

  • US Army's Battery-powered Small Drone Breaks Endurance Record August 24, 2026 07:21 ET

    A battery-powered small unmanned aircraft system has recently shattered a world endurance record, flying for more than eight hours in the desert heat — a milestone achieved using critical propulsion components assembled by the U.S. Army's organic industrial base. During the Game of Drones 26-2 demonstration at Edwards Air Force Base, California, last month, two brushless direct current motors a

Global Economics Weekly Update - Aug 17 – Aug 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 14:42 ET
The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.