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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 23, 2026

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Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal remains out of reach

The panel agrees that the Strait of Hormuz situation is volatile and risky, with Iran's demands and actions creating uncertainty. …

The Guardian · Aug 08, 2026
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Student Loan Payments Are Spiking: What Changed On July 1 And What Borrowers Over 50 Should Do

The panelists agree that the dismantling of the SAVE plan and the narrowing of repayment options for Parent PLUS holders …

ZeroHedge · Aug 08, 2026
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Motorola Solutions Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

While MSI delivered strong Q2 results, concerns were raised about sequential backlog decline, potential slowdown in organic bookings, and increased …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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Palantir vs. ServiceNow: Which Is the Better Long-Term AI Stock?

The panelists agree that the article oversimplifies the comparison between Palantir (PLTR) and ServiceNow (NOW), with key differences in business …

Nasdaq · Aug 08, 2026
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Manulife Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Despite strong Asia growth and wealth inflows, panelists express concerns about persistent mental health-related claims in Canada, regulatory risks in …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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Inside the startup drone maker powering Ukraine's deep-strike campaign

Despite impressive drone scaling, Fire Point's pivot to ballistic interceptors and reliance on European funding pose significant risks, including technical …

CNBC · Aug 08, 2026
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The Data Center Boom Is Powering Utility Earnings. Here Is My Favorite Way to Play the Trend.

The panelists agree that data-center demand could drive utility growth, but they express concerns about execution risks, regulatory lags, and …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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Alphabet Just Posted a Jaw-Dropping $112 Billion Profit. Here's the Catch.

Alphabet's Q2 results were driven by unrealized gains from SpaceX, not sustainable earnings. While Google Cloud's growth and margins are …

Nasdaq · Aug 08, 2026
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Where to Invest in AI in 2026: A Guide for Advisors

The panel consensus is bearish, warning of margin compression in hyperscalers, commoditization of AI inference, and regulatory hurdles in healthcare …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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Vistra Earnings Offer Window Into Power Generation Ramp-Up for AI Data Centers

Vistra's (VST) AI demand story is promising but fraught with execution risks, regulatory uncertainty, and potential demand moderation. Transmission bottlenecks …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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SpaceX stock got cut in half, but retail investors keep piling in: Chart of the Day

The panel consensus is bearish on SPCX due to upcoming lockup expiration that could double the float, potentially overwhelming demand …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 08, 2026
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Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

The panel agrees that Trump's renewed attempt to oust Lisa Cook poses a risk to Fed independence, potentially eroding market …

The Guardian · Aug 08, 2026