Daily digest
Session lede, takeaways, then headlines you can expand — context only, not advice.
Market briefing
As of 2026-08-18 ET, Finnhub returned 50 headlines across 40 warm tickers. Top wires include: Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb - Reuters · UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran - Reuters · US yields edge lower despite Iran worries, broader sell-off - Reuters. Curated context only — not a forecast or trade signal.
Takeaways
- Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb - Reuters
- UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran - Reuters
- US yields edge lower despite Iran worries, broader sell-off - Reuters
- France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says - Reuters
- DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign - Reuters
- US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says - Reuters
Headlines
Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb - ReutersReuters
Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb Reuters
Open article →UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran - ReutersReuters
UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran Reuters
Open article →US yields edge lower despite Iran worries, broader sell-off - ReutersReuters
US yields edge lower despite Iran worries, broader sell-off Reuters
Open article →France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says - ReutersReuters
France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says Reuters
Open article →DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign - ReutersReuters
DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign Reuters
Open article →US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says - ReutersReuters
US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says Reuters
Open article →Explore the top gainers and losers within the dow jones index in today's session.ChartMill
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the dow jones index one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Open article →CVXDiscover which S&P500 stocks are making waves on Tuesday.ChartMill
Curious about the S&P500 stocks that are in motion on Tuesday? Join us as we explore the top movers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Open article →STXReNew Energy: The Buy Paid Off, But Now It's Time To Hold (Rating Downgrade)SeekingAlpha
ReNew Energy Global Plc outlook update: strong growth and outperformance, but debt and execution risks shift rating to neutral. Click for this RNW update.
Open article →MSFTCurious about the most active S&P500 stocks in today's session?ChartMill
Looking for the most active S&P500 stocks in today's session? Join us as we dive into the US markets on Tuesday and discover the stocks that are dominating the trading activity and setting the pace for the market.
Open article →MUAI Utilization May Be The Next Driver Of GrowthSeekingAlpha
Explore Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF (ALAI): AI cloud spend to hit $42B by 2026, active picks for efficiency gains. Read more macro analysis here.
Open article →MSFTU.S. government debt yields are surging at a bad time. Here's what's behind the moveCNBC
Fixed income market watchers ascribe a run that began in June to a number of variables.
Open article →AMD: On Dilution And Insider SalesSeekingAlpha
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. stock surged on AI deals, but dilution, insider selling, and margin risk threaten long-term earnings. Click for more on AMD prospects.
Open article →AMDSandisk: Investors Are Ignoring The CeilingsSeekingAlpha
Which dow jones stocks are moving on Tuesday?ChartMill
Stay updated with the movements of the dow jones index in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
Open article →CRMStay informed with the top movers within the S&P500 index on Tuesday.ChartMill
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Open article →STXHormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says - ReutersReuters
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says Reuters
Open article →Cyclospora is changing the American workplace lunch: 'We switched our marketing immediately,' says Saladworks CEOCNBC
Amid the country's ongoing cyclospora outbreak, salad-focused restaurants like Sweetgreen and Saladworks are shifting their marketing.
Open article →FTSE 100 steady as energy stocks offset bond jitters - ReutersReuters
FTSE 100 steady as energy stocks offset bond jitters Reuters
Open article →Datadog: Why The Largest Customer Usage Cut Sparks My Downgrade To SellSeekingAlpha
Datadog (DDOG) is downgraded to Sell as valuation looks stretched despite AI tailwinds; usage cuts and peer premiums raise downside risk. Read the full analysis here.
Open article →DDOGSK hynix: Believe In The HBM LeaderSeekingAlpha
SK hynix Inc. looks undervalued (5.7x forward P/E, 13% FCF yield) despite ADR premium risks and HBM competition. Click for this SKHY update.
Open article →MUUS housing market remains under pressure in July; factory output rises - ReutersReuters
US housing market remains under pressure in July; factory output rises Reuters
Open article →We're adding to our position in a stock that's been hurt by rekindled Middle East tensionsCNBC
The stock has pulled back in recent weeks despite a series of positive updates.
Open article →The Math Of The AI Bubble Is ChangingSeekingAlpha
Anthropicâs profitability challenges the AI loss-leader narrative, supporting hyperscaler spend and quality-driven revenue. Click for an updated market outlook.
Open article →MSFTTrump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut - ReutersReuters
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut Reuters
Open article →South African rand flat as pressure on currency persists - ReutersReuters
South African rand flat as pressure on currency persists Reuters
Open article →At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals - ReutersReuters
At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals Reuters
Open article →What's going on in today's session: S&P500 gap up and gap down stocksChartMill
Curious about the market action on Tuesday? Dive into the US markets to explore the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index during today's session.
Open article →WDCTrump’s Hormuz Shock Sends Oil Above $85: 3 ETFs Poised for the Next Energy RallyBenzinga
Trump’s Hormuz escalation sends oil above $85. These ETFs are positioned to benefit if crude prices stay elevated and energy stocks rally.
Open article →CVXWhat's Going On With Western Digital Stock Tuesday?Benzinga
Western Digital (WDC) falls nearly 7% in a tech selloff. Read technicals, analyst price targets, and long-term outlook.
Open article →STXYou’re Already Funding the AI Bubble — and You’ll Pay for the BustBenzinga
Who really pays if the AI bubble pops? Explore how private credit, insurance reserves, and state guaranty funds absorb NVIDIA's risk.
Open article →BXPalantir: The Easy Money Is GoneSeekingAlpha
How to Diversify When AI Is Hiding in EverythingBenzinga
Apollo's Torsten Slok points to three less-traditional investments than can be used to diversify away from AI.
Open article →BX'British data group Quantexa explores UK or US IPO, sources say' - ReutersBenzinga
https://www.reuters.com/world/british-data-group-quantexa-explores-uk-or-us-ipo-sources-say-2026-08-18/
Open article →PLTRPalantir: Why I'm Doubling DownSeekingAlpha
Palantir Technologies Inc.'s Q2 beat and raise signals accelerating AI monetization, AIP demand, and FCF upsideâclick for why PLTR stock is a rare AI compounder.
Open article →PLTRTeam Liquid, Dell Extend Partnership Through 2031Benzinga
Global esports powerhouse Team Liquid and Dell Technologies’ iconic gaming brand, Alienware, today announced a new five-year extension of their historic collaboration, continuing the longest-running partnership in
Open article →DELLBlackstone (NYSE:BX) Quality Investment Profile: Strong Growth, High ROIC, and Solid Cash ConversionChartMill
Blackstone (BX) passes quality screen with strong revenue/EBIT growth, 20.48% ROIC, and high cash conversion, but valuation and payout risks remain.
Open article →BXInside Alts: Software-buyout market thawing — here's what you need to knowCNBC
Amid a ‘SaaSpocalypse’, software buyouts plummeted: Only $22 billion in such deals were done in the year.
Open article →WDAYCitigroup Maintains Neutral on Salesforce, Raises Price Target to $204Benzinga
Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintains Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $187 to $204.
Open article →CRMNvidia, AMD, Broadcom, Meta Slide as Bond Yields Surge: Why Tech Stocks Are Getting HitBenzinga
Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and Meta fell as bond yields surged, putting pressure on high-growth tech stocks and AI names.
Open article →AMDConnection Announces Partnership With Microsoft, Qualcomm, And OEM Partners To Launch Copilot+ PCs, A New Generation Of Windows-Based Devices For AI WorkloadsBenzinga
Equinor Signs Deal With Chevron's Harmattan Energy Subsidiary To Acquire 17.4% Stake In Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 Offshore Namibia; Financial Terms UndisclosedBenzinga
Craig Jacobson Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $1.03M In Expedia Group StockBenzinga
Craig Jacobson, Board Member at Expedia Group (NASDAQ:EXPE), executed a substantial insider sell on August 17, according to an SEC filing. What Happened: Jacobson's decision to sell 3,133 shares of Expedia Group was
Open article →EXPEWhat's Behind the Super Micro Computer Stock Pullback Tuesday?Benzinga
Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are trading lower on Tuesday as traders fade a recent run-up and reassess the company’s latest quarterly commentary.
Open article →SMCISuper Micro: Explosive Growth And Severe Valuation Discount Outweigh Legal HeadwindsSeekingAlpha
Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) Fits the Affordable Growth ScreenChartMill
Workday (WDAY) fits the Affordable Growth screen with solid growth, reasonable valuation, and healthy cash flow, offering upside without excessive multiples.
Open article →WDAYBest Buy (NYSE:BBY) Screens Well on Dividend Quality for Income InvestorsChartMill
Best Buy offers a 4.5% yield with strong dividend quality, solid profitability, and reasonable valuation, though health and payout ratio need monitoring.
Open article →BBYRBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Roper Technologies, Maintains $417 Price TargetBenzinga
RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray reiterates Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) with a Sector Perform and maintains $417 price target.
Open article →ROPIran Risk and Oil Above $90 Snap the Rally as Memory Chips Do the Heavy Lifting and Reddit Wobbles Into the S&P 500ChartMill
Trump's threat against Oman and oil back above ninety dollars pulled Wall Street modestly lower on Monday, but a violent memory-chip bid limited the damage. Reddit gave back a chunk of its S&P 500 inclusion rally, Nvidia's OpenAI Ohio guarantee shrank in the reporting, and Peter Thiel emerged with a sizeable stake in an Argentine oil name.
Open article →WDAYValero (VLO) Stock Could Be 8% Overvalued On Refining Cash FlowYahoo
Valero Energy stock has delivered a very large 5 year return for shareholders, yet the current valuation checks paint a cooler picture, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate looking roughly in line with the market price while traditional multiples lean expensive. Over 5 years, Valero Energy has returned roughly 7x an initial investment, which sets a high bar for any further gains to be justified by fundamentals. The key support for the valuation is the company’s...
Open article →VLO
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