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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 21, 2026

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Cramer's advice on Apple after analyst upgrade. Plus, why 2 chipmakers are up big

The panel is skeptical about the current rally in Micron (MU) and Intel (INTC), with concerns about the sustainability of …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Refiner stocks are on a nearly unprecedented run. History says it could end soon

The panel generally agrees that while current high crack spreads are driven by geopolitical risks, the market may have priced …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Prediction market traders see roughly 1-in-4 odds Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery fails

The panel agrees that the market is underestimating the risks of the WBD-PARA merger, with the primary concern being the …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Investors Remember Why They Love Memory-Chip Stocks

The panel is divided on the sustainability of the current rally in memory-chip stocks, with concerns about potential inventory glut …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026
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Ray Dalio Has Invested Over $900 Million In This Stock. Should You Buy?

Panelists express skepticism about NVIDIA's future growth, citing potential risks such as hyperscaler capex deceleration, software-defined pivot, and power consumption …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026
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The Social Security bump for 3 million Americans you completely forgot about — do you still qualify?

The Social Security Fairness Act provides a significant, albeit modest, one-time boost to eligible public servants, but its ongoing impact …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026
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Disney's new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore

The panelists generally agreed that Disney's $60B capex strategy aims to drive growth through IP-driven lands and targeted improvements, but …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Eli Lilly and J&J bounce on new data, as software stocks give up last week's gains

Panelists agree that Foundayo's early prescription growth is promising, but disagree on its sustainability due to supply constraints and competition. …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay

Paramount's $1.88B bond demand is a desperate attempt to pressure state AGs into settling or expediting the trial, signaling financial …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Defense contractor L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified 'conduct,' stock drops 4%

The abrupt departure of CEO Chris Kubasik due to conduct issues has raised governance concerns and sparked investor skepticism, despite …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July

The panelists express significant skepticism about Anthropic's $965B valuation, citing concerns over rapid growth sustainability, regulatory risks, and high compute …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026
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Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans

The panel largely agrees that Sanders' bill, while providing near-term relief for older borrowers, raises long-term fiscal costs and moral …

CNBC · Aug 17, 2026