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At midday on Aug. 25, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.58% as tech selling pressure eased. The S&P 500 gained 0.23% and the Dow added 0.07%, while Dick's Sporting Goods fell 27%.
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Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. without a deal to stop President Trump's new tariffs. Canada is now signaling it is prepared to retaliate rather than wait for further talks.
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Stocks rose and oil slipped as traders monitored the Iran threat and awaited Nvidia results.
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Equity markets are under pressure while oil prices rise as traders assess geopolitical risks tied to Iran. Attention is also focused on upcoming Nvidia results.
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Western Digital trades about 46% below its 52-week high of $799.87 set in June, yet remains up about 150% in 2026.
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German broker Scalable has opened its investment platform to major AI chatbots. The move expands access to its services through conversational AI interfaces.
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Bitcoin rose 3% and approached the $80,000 level. Renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's rally.
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Tata Consultancy Services secured a $1.5 billion contract to deploy AI for Porsche. The deal represents a significant AI services engagement for the Indian IT firm.
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Indian shares were seen opening lower on Tuesday as investors weighed Middle East tensions and awaited Nvidia earnings. A warning of below-normal rainfall may also weigh on sentiment.
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Bathla Group has entered administration, citing tax changes, softening sales, and rising construction costs. The developer's collapse highlights stress in Australia's residential property sector.
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Hyperscalers are projected to spend $750 billion on AI in 2026. Cummins is positioned as a supplier of backup power for AI infrastructure.
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Gold prices rose to their highest level in over three months, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar. The U.S. Treasury's recent buyback announcement also contributed to the move.