Plus, oil and Treasury yields rise.
Day: August 14, 2026
S&P 500 Logs Third Consecutive Weekly Gain
Stocks got a lift from new bets that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in…
Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial Gets Preliminary Approval to Launch a Bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gives the flagship crypto venture a conditional approval…
Berkshire Adds to Alphabet Stake, Buys Home Builders and Exits Constellation
Greg Abel—CEO and top stock picker—reduced the company’s portfolio in financial shares during the second quarter.
Navy Deployment in Middle East ‘Not Nearly Long Enough,’ Trump Says
Plus, PayPal is in talks to sell itself, and NATO shot down a drone in Latvian…
Jane Street Suffers Loss of About $15 Billion Following Troubles at Situational Awareness
The trading firm posted its worst month ever in July after bets at Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge…
Diana Shipping Drops Bid to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading
The decision ends a nearly year-long takeover battle between the two shipping companies.
Charlie Ergen Agrees to Take Controlling Stake in MobileX
With the acquisition, Ergen will control wireless services Boost Mobile and MobileX through EchoStar and a…
How a Sony Veteran Is Overhauling the Company He Grew Up In
Hiroki Totoki says the future of the electronics business is entertainment.