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Cargo vessel hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions

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18 Aug 2026
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Cargo vessel hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions

A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, highlighting ongoing risks in this key shipping route. Iranian military threats and the expiration of a ceasefire between the US and Iran have escalated tensions, with no immediate peace deal expected. Analysts predict only a partial recovery of traffic through the strait, keeping oil prices elevated as the standoff continues. The situation remains volatile, with potential for further disruptions to global oil supply.

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Equitable Holdings directors sell shares amid mixed institutional holdings changes

Equitable Holdings directors sell shares amid mixed institutional holdings changes

Two directors of Equitable Holdings sold shares recently, with Bertram L. Scott selling 2,780 shares and Craig C. MacKay selling 2,000 shares. Meanwhile, institutional investors showed mixed activity: Engineers Gate Manager LP drastically cut its hol...

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Greenland mining and chip ETFs soar on new security deal and AI optimism

Greenland mining and chip ETFs soar on new security deal and AI optimism

Shares of Greenland-linked mining companies surged following a new U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement that boosted investor interest in Greenland's mineral resources. Greenland Mines Ltd. jumped over 229%, while Critical Metals Corp. rose near...

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Biotech stocks and leveraged ETFs lead market declines amid volatile trading and clinical news.

Biotech stocks and leveraged ETFs lead market declines amid volatile trading and clinical news.

Biotech stocks and leveraged ETFs were the biggest losers in the market, with Cue Biopharma dropping 23.7% despite positive Phase 2 clinical results. Leveraged ETFs tied to AMD, Strategy, and Novo Nordisk also saw sharp declines due to their daily-re...

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Priority Technology to go private in $1.6B deal led by CEO, stock downgraded to Hold amid fair value probe.

Priority Technology to go private in $1.6B deal led by CEO, stock downgraded to Hold amid fair value probe.

Priority Technology Holdings is being taken private in a $1.6 billion deal led by its Chairman and CEO, Thomas Priore. The acquisition price is $8.05 per share, matching the analyst price target set by Lake Street, which downgraded the stock to 'Hold...

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General Mills Q3 2026 EPS expected to drop 16.3% amid lower revenue forecast

General Mills Q3 2026 EPS expected to drop 16.3% amid lower revenue forecast

General Mills is set to report its Q3 2026 earnings with an expected 16.3% decline in earnings per share to $0.72 and revenue forecast around $4.35 billion, down from last year. Despite these declines, the company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EP...

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