European companies just had their best earnings season in years. Investors are starting to notice.
Day: August 21, 2026
The Morning Risk Report: Rainmakers in Talks to Leave Weil Gotshal Amid Poaching Frenzy
Plus: CFTC imposes trading bans on ex-FTX, Alameda execs, and Pennsylvania sets new data-center rules.
Bitcoin Surges as Institutional Demand, Short Covering, Clarity Act Progress Converge
The cryptocurrency jumped more than 9% to hit a peak of $79,455 on Friday—its highest level…
Victor Niederhoffer, Known for Big Bets and an Unconventional Lifestyle, Dies at 82
On Wall Street and the squash court, he became well-known for winning without behaving like anybody…
Fannie Mae Hit by Turmoil in Senior Ranks as Roughly 12 Executives Are Let Go
The departures are raising concerns about stability inside the government mortgage giant.
Bond Yields Rise Despite Treasury Efforts to Curb Borrowing Costs
Plus, crypto climbs and stocks bounce back.
The Wild Week When Scott Bessent Was Schooled by the Bond Market
The Treasury Department’s announcement of a bond buyback stemmed a selloff—but not for long.
Stock Market News, Aug. 21, 2026: Bitcoin Jumps; S&P 500 Ends Friday With Weekly Loss
Crypto climbs, bond markets shrug off Treasury efforts to curb borrowing costs
Italy’s Monte dei Paschi Makes $40 Billion Move to Buy Rival Banks
The all-share bids for Banco BPM and Banca Generali comes as Monte dei Paschi fights off…
The Morning Risk Report: Rainmakers in Talks to Leave Weil Gotshal Amid Poaching Frenzy
Plus: CFTC imposes trading bans on ex-FTX, Alameda execs, and Pennsylvania sets new data-center rules.