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Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Surprisingly calm amid bond market volatility


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Dow, Nasdaq close sharply lower as Treasury buybacks fail to calm bond market (MarketWatch Breaking News)
Anxious bond market sends troubling message to investors: There's no easy fix for U.S. debt (MarketWatch)

NYTimes BusinessAug 20, 2026
How Big Tech's A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.

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How the A.I. Borrowing Binge Helps Drive Up Government Bond Yields - The New York Times (Google Business News)

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp's security clearance - The Guardian
Trump administration faces questions over top aide Natalie Harp's security clearance  The GuardianOssoff takes victory lap for viral Trump insinuation: 'The truth hurts'  WBFFNatalie Harp, Trump's Most Devoted Aide, Is Always by His Side. What Exactly Does She Do?  The New York TimesD

CNBC EconomyAug 20, 2026
Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try
Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat, says it "will only bring further defeat" - CBS News
Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat, says it "will only bring further defeat"  CBS NewsTrump has a new plan to crush Iran's economy. But will he stay the course?  CNNBessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate  ReutersIran dismisses Trump's ‘economic D-Day' as distraction from America's fiscal problems  Fox News

MarketWatch Breaking NewsAug 20, 2026
Stocks sliding in final hour as Treasury buybacks fail to calm bond market: live


Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Stock Market Today: Bessent Signals Treasury Buybacks Could Exceed $4 Billion - WSJ
Stock Market Today: Bessent Signals Treasury Buybacks Could Exceed $4 Billion  WSJBessent's Bond Interventions Won't Fix The Real Problem: Too Much Debt  ForbesTreasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates  The New York TimesBond yields jump, erasing impact of Treasury Department's intervention  NBC News

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
XRP Falls Below $1 For First Time Since 2024. Here's What Investors Need to Know.


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Hims & Hers' CEO Just Disposed of 78,859 Shares. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know. (Yahoo Business)
Netflix Trades at 21 Times Forward Earnings After Falling 43% From Its High. Here's How That Multiple Compares to Where the Stock Traded the Last 2 Times It Fell This Far. (Yahoo Business)

MarketWatchAug 20, 2026
A $420 camera for $10: China's young consumers would rather rent than buy. It's a problem for the government and the economy.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It's a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing's effort to get consumers spending.

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. How soaring federal debt affects you personally.


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Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt (NPR Topics: Business)

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years - WSJ
Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years  WSJWalmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets  The New York TimesWalmart hikes full-year outlook and gets huge tariff refund, but stock falls on sales concerns  CNBCWalmart stock drops as sales growth slows, customers make 'trade-offs' amid high fuel costs  Yahoo Finance

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Walmart hikes full-year outlook and gets huge tariff refund, but stock falls on sales concerns (CNBC Business)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Auna S.A. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary


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FT.com - Financial MarketsAug 20, 2026
Quant funds rocked as Treasury boosts buybacks and Moderna shares leap
Tumultuous session puts further pressure on momentum trades that have been unsettled since AI-related stock sell-off

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug - The New York Times
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug  The New York TimesPrince Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain this month  The GuardianHarry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security  BBCWhat Will Meghan Markle Do in the U.K.?  The CutPrince Harry and Meghan's return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter  The Washington Post

Inc.comAug 20, 2026
Walmart Just Got Nearly $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds. It's Investing the Money in Lower Prices
As high gas prices squeeze shoppers, the retailer says the federal refund will fund price cuts and customer experience investments.



NYTimes BusinessAug 20, 2026
How to Find the Best Flights and Travel Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond
Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility.

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate - Reuters
Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate  ReutersTrump has a new plan to crush Iran's economy. But will he stay the course?  CNNScott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy  BBCIran dismisses Trump's ‘economic D-Day' as distraction from America's fiscal problems  Fox NewsTrump's Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran's Trading Partners  The New York Times

Accounting TodayAug 20, 2026
IRS proposes rules for Trump account investments
Under the proposed regulations, funds can only be invested in eligible investments beginning when the account is established until the beneficiary turns 17.

NYTimes BusinessAug 20, 2026
Bond Market Stress Returns and Oil Rises in Edgy Day for Markets
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison - AP News
Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison  AP NewsChina Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison  The New York TimesChina sentences founder of world's most-indebted property developer to life in prison for fraud, bribery  Fox BusinessFounder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison  BBC

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
California, Long a Climate Leader, Is in Trump's Crosshairs - The New York Times
California, Long a Climate Leader, Is in Trump's Crosshairs  The New York TimesEditorial: Marin leaders join chorus in push to protect California coast  Marin Independent JournalTrump administration attacks California's ability to protect its coast  KALWSLO County pays into renewed statewide coalition to combat offshore oil drilling  New Times San Luis Obispo

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Wall Street just borrowed $500 billion to build AI — here's what it could mean for your 401(k). Are you ready?


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The $17,000 Domain That Could Be Worth $70 Million Just Became an AI Chatbot Instead. People Are Asking "Why?" (Inc.com)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
The billionaire 'Bond King' just compared Wall Street's $500 billion AI bet to a warehouse full of bananas


Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
The IRS just sent a $43 billion ‘Trump Bump' to millions of Americans — did you get your check?


Google Market NewsAug 20, 2026
Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security - BBC
Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security  BBCPrince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK move puts fresh spotlight on their explosive claims against royal family  Fox NewsPrince Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain this month  The GuardianPrince Harry and Meghan's return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter  The Washington Post

MarketWatchAug 20, 2026
Seahawks player on his real-estate side hustle: ‘I brought my Super Bowl ring to the open houses'
Montorie Foster Jr. of the Seattle Seahawks got his real-estate license before becoming a Super Bowl champion.

MarketWatch Breaking NewsAug 20, 2026
The energy market's rising ‘crack spread' could break the American consumer


Inc.comAug 20, 2026
QVC Just Emerged From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. It Still Faces Antthony Hankins's $30 Million Lawsuit
Even after coming out from bankruptcy, the shopping network must face a high-profile lawsuit from one of its longtime partners.



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This Ice Cream Brand Lost a $24 Million Lawsuit Over Copying a Rival's Pastel Colors. It Just Filed for Bankruptcy. (Entrepreneur.com)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary


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La-Z-Boy Incorporated Q1 2027 Earnings Call Summary (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on CoStar Group Stock?


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Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Simon Property Stock? (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Oxford Nanopore Technologies H1 Earnings Call Highlights


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Micron Technology (MU) Is Earning More Than Apple or Microsoft, but Can It Last? (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Amazon (AMZN) Sees Bigger AWS Growth, but Rising Competition Could Pressure Returns


Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
Target boosts 2026 outlook after Q2 sales and earnings beat


Accounting TodayAug 20, 2026
IRS unveils Tax Compliance Report for taxpayers
The digitally authenticated report can be used when applying for a job, loan, government benefit or another service requiring tax compliance information.

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
SK Hynix Plans More Than $28 Billion Share Buyback


MarketWatchAug 20, 2026
Moderna's personalized mRNA shot could reshape the fight against skin cancer — but it may also be overhyped
Doctors and patients are excited about the possible breakthrough, but some analysts believe there's too much hype.

NYTimes BusinessAug 20, 2026
Why Bond Yields Are Rising, and What It Means for the Economy
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

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If rising rates were enough to end a bull market, we'd have entered a bear market long ago (MarketWatch)

MarketWatch Breaking NewsAug 20, 2026
Apple has gotten too predictable. Can its next CEO bring an element of surprise?


MarketWatchAug 20, 2026
The rise in interest rates hit a ‘raw nerve' at the White House. Bessent's plan has analysts on edge.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made waves this week with his plan to at least double his department's buybacks of longer-dated Treasury bonds.

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The biggest loser from the Treasury's latest buyback plan: The U.S. dollar. Here's why. (MarketWatch)

Google Business NewsAug 20, 2026
Moderna and Merck's mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Looks Like a Game Changer - Gizmodo
Moderna and Merck's mRNA Melanoma Vaccine Looks Like a Game Changer  GizmodoModerna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning  The New York TimesWhy Is Moderna Stock Down Today?  ForbesModerna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines  ReutersModerna's 177% S

Inc.comAug 20, 2026
5 Small Business Ideas You Can Start for Less Than $500
Startups that don't need a lot of specialized equipment or a research and development budget can be launched for less than the price of a major appliance.



NYTimes BusinessAug 20, 2026
Trump's Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran's Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.

MarketWatchAug 20, 2026
Crypto comeback? Bitcoin, ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets
After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as traders credited President Donald Trump's crypto-bill initiative and the disturbance in bond markets for helping to revive momentum in the hard-hit space.

Google Market NewsAug 20, 2026
Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved - AP News
Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved  AP NewsWalmart Posts Weakest Sales Growth in Years  WSJWalmart sees the slowest pace in U.S. comparable sales in 6 years and offers cautious guidance  TribLIVE.comWalmart will report second-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect  CNBC

Yahoo BusinessAug 20, 2026
HELOC and home equity loan rates today, Thursday, August 20, 2026: Borrowing need will dictate your interest rate


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Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Thursday, August 20, 2026: Earn up to 4.15% APY (Yahoo Business)

Washington Post BusinessAug 19, 2026
Used cars are more expensive now. Here's how to get the best deal.
The cheapest used cars are getting older and disappear quickly. Here's why.

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Trump delays Canada tariffs at 11th hour, saying deal close (Accounting Today)

MarketWatch Breaking NewsAug 19, 2026
The national debt just hit $40 trillion. Here's how it can hurt Americans.


NPR Topics: BusinessAug 19, 2026
FCC head Brendan Carr says Disney free speech lawsuit is 'without merit'
ABC and its corporate parent, The Walt Disney Co., filed a lawsuit against the FCC Tuesday, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights.

Accounting TodayAug 19, 2026
IRS proposes rules to deny tax credits to undocumented immigrants
Proposed regulations would prohibit undocumented immigrants from receiving much of the money from refundable tax credits such as the EITC, CTC and AOTC.

CNBC BusinessAug 19, 2026
Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund
Target posted better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter sales and raised its full-year outlook.

CNBC BusinessAug 19, 2026
Lowe's gives muted outlook as it sees 'pressure' in home improvement spending
Lowe's reported mixed results as the retailer said it continued to see pressure in home improvement spending.

NPR Topics: BusinessAug 19, 2026
FCC's lone Democrat says Disney 'has found its courage' in lawsuit against agency
The Walt Disney Company is suing the FCC, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights by challenges to its ABC broadcast licenses. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.

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Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC (CNBC Business)

Entrepreneur.comAug 11, 2026
4 Lessons I Learned Building a Sustainable Business From the Ground Up
Building a sustainable business isn't the same as a conventional startup. Here's what I learned while building mine.
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