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HomeTrust’s Virginia Bet Puts Regional-Bank Consolidation Back in Focus

HomeTrust’s acquisition of Blue Ridge Bankshares expands $HTB into Virginia and gives $BRBS shareholders a new deal to evaluate.

Aug 17, 2026
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RTX Wins $22.9 Billion Pentagon Contract as U.S. Missile Demand Accelerates

Raytheon’s $22.9 billion Tomahawk contract could give NYSE-listed RTX greater revenue visibility as geopolitical tensions intensify.

Aug 17, 2026
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S&P 500’s 6% Record Rally Faces Earnings-Quality Test as Treasury Yields Rise

The S&P 500’s record advance has momentum, but non-operating earnings gains and rising Treasury yields are testing its durability.

Aug 17, 2026
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AI Momentum Meets Tame Inflation: Can Intel and Nvidia Sustain Wall Street's Rally?

Moderating inflation and AI leadership powered a third weekly gain, but resistance at 7,800 raises the question of whether Wall Street's ral…

Aug 16, 2026
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Reddit Surges 13% as S&P 500 Inclusion Sets Up Index-Fund Buying

Reddit's nearly 13% jump after its S&P 500 inclusion announcement highlights a mechanical catalyst amid uneven but persistent US equity stre…

Aug 15, 2026
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Star Equity’s $5 Harte-Hanks Deal Puts Merger Arbitrage in the Spotlight

Star Equity plans to acquire Harte-Hanks for $5 per share in cash, creating a merger-arbitrage setup shaped by the spread, execution risk an…

Aug 14, 2026
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S&P 500 Pullback Tests Record-High Breakout as Oil Prices and Weak Sentiment Pressure Stocks

Friday’s pullback puts the S&P 500 breakout under scrutiny as oil, Iran tensions and weaker sentiment temper risk appetite.

Aug 14, 2026
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Cisco’s 6% Reversal Tests the AI Rally as Nasdaq Momentum Faces a Warning Signal

Cisco’s post-earnings reversal contrasts with resilient AI stocks, raising a momentum-trap question without confirming a broader technology …

Aug 13, 2026
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Wendy’s Stock Surges as Nelson Peltz’s Trian Reportedly Prepares Takeover Bid

Wendy’s stock jumped on reports of a potential Trian takeover bid, but the lack of price or deal terms leaves traders facing major uncertain…

Aug 12, 2026
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StoneX’s Banco Travelex Deal Expands Its Brazil Payments and FX Footprint

StoneX’s Banco Travelex agreement could deepen its Brazil payments and FX presence, with an expected $6 billion annual volume across 20,000 …

Aug 12, 2026
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Nasdaq’s LeveL Markets Deal Expands Its Reach Into Off-Exchange Trading

Nasdaq’s agreement to acquire LeveL Markets could reshape its role in off-exchange equities trading, though terms and regulatory details rem…

Aug 11, 2026
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H&R REIT’s C$6.7 Billion Takeover Puts Canadian Real Estate Back in Focus

H&R REIT’s proposed C$6.7 billion acquisition could become a landmark TSX transaction and renew attention on Canadian real estate.

Aug 11, 2026