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Stocks Finish Mixed as Bond Yields Fall and Chipmakers Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.21% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.22%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.20%, and September E-mini...

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Heightened Middle East Tensions Boost Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) closed up +0.89 (+1.05%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed down -0.0466 (-1.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a 4-week high. Wednesday’s sharp decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2.5-month low was...

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Billionaire Peter Thiel Bought a 1% Stake in Vista Energy. What This Means for VIST Stock.

Billionaire Peter Thiel disclosed a roughly 1% stake in Vista Energy, spending about $76 million to acquire 1.2 million American depositary shares through Thiel Macro LLC.

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Cotton Rallying Triple Digits on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 250 to 276 higher across the front months. Crude oil was up $1.90, with the US dollar index $0.809 lower. Dryness is expected to continue across much of TX as parts of the Delta in the next week according to the NOAA 7-day QPF....

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Soybeans Rallying on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with 19 to 21 cent gains on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 cents at $11.98. Soymeal futures are up $3.80 to $4.20, as Soy Oil is back up 25 to 40 points. The ProFarmer Crop Tour continued on Tuesday, with Nebraska...

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Private Equity's Return to Oil, Gas and Coal Already Tops All of 2025, Driven by One $9.7B Deal

Private equity investment in oil, gas and coal has already surpassed the total amount invested during all of 2025, helped by a nearly $10 billion acquisition by KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) and Energy Capital Partners as investors return to traditional energy assets.

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Is Iran Losing Control of the Strait of Hormuz? Ship Traffic Plunges Despite Trump's Claim It Is Fully Open

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has drastically decreased, contradicting US claims of normalcy, as US-Iran tensions persist without resolution, impacting global oil supply routes.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian equities extended losses for a seventh session as rising oil prices and US-Iran tensions heightened risk aversion. Nifty fell to 24,078, while Sensex declined 326 points. Analysts flagged 24,000-24,050 as crucial support, with weak breadth favouring bears.

The Economic Times

Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Middle East Tensions

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +1.42 (+1.67%) on Tuesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is down -0.0122 (-0.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high. Today’s sharp decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2.5-month low is bullish...

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Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.61%, and September E-mini...

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Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each year

Virginia Tech researchers have developed a new process for recycling discarded PVC plastic. This innovative method breaks down the polymer chains into smaller segments. The resulting thick oil can then be used as a lubricant in industrial applications. This approach offers a way to convert waste PVC into a valuable…

The Economic Times

Burnt iron pan looks ruined? Try these easy cleaning hacks to remove stubborn food and restore its surface

Reviving burnt cast-iron pans is achievable with the right cleaning methods. Begin by simmering water to loosen stubborn food remnants. Utilize a pan scraper coupled with an appropriate scrubber for those pesky burnt areas. Ensure thorough drying and apply a light coat of oil to shield against rust. Remember, dishwashers…

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Israel's military to investigate Gaza attacks, and other major developments in the Middle East

The Israeli military plans a criminal investigation into the killings of a 5-year-old girl and her family, as well as 15 paramedics in Gaza

The Independent UK

Stocks Mixed on Lower Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.31%, and September E-mini...

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Venezuelan Crude Is Quietly Cushioning U.S. Gas Prices as the Iran War Drags On

Chevron's expanded access to Venezuelan crude is easing U.S. gas prices during the Iran war, even as Venezuelan migrants face separate deportation risk.

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Cotton Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday Morning

Cotton is trading with Wednesday morning gains of 80 to 131 points. Futures posted mixed trade on the Tuesday session, with contracts down 35 points to as much as 25 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up $0.6477 with the US dollar index $0.011 higher. Crop Progress data...

The Economic Times

Oil pain pins India bonds in range; RBI minutes to give next cue

Indian government bonds showed little movement on Wednesday, trading in a tight range. The increase in oil prices countered support drawn from softer U.S. Treasury yields, which affected trader sentiment. Market participants are now looking ahead to the impending policy minutes from the U.S. and Indian central banks for insights…

The Economic Times

School Assembly News Headlines, August 20, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed new members to the influential parliamentary panel. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is pushing for quicker business visas and more equitable economic relations with India. Amid ongoing oil supply uncertainties, Indian and US fuel exporters are enjoying significant gains. In sports, KL…

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Iran 'Partially Lost Control' on Strait of Hormuz as US Navy Gains Upper Hand, Analysts Say—'They Were Never Completely in Control'

The U.S. is gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, while Iran’s influence over the region is diminishing, according to analysts.

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Current price of oil as of Aug. 19, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

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Ross Gerber Rips Trump as Oil Soars: Iran Knows He Has ‘No Support’ Ahead of Midterms

Investor Ross Gerber criticized President Donald Trump on Tuesday over the Iran war, arguing that rising oil prices and borrowing costs could deepen political pressure on the administration as the conflict drags on.

The Economic Times

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports and margins. India is emerging as Asia’s swing supplier as Middle Eastern and Russian supplies tighten, while U.S. refiners expand diesel and jet fuel exports. Strong demand,…

The Economic Times

India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-month

India crude imports: On an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in July last ‌year, data ⁠from ⁠the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed.

The Economic Times

Rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard

On Wednesday, the Indian rupee hit its lowest point since late July, primarily due to high oil prices and sustained demand for the dollar. Despite this, the Reserve Bank of India's interventions helped to temper the rupee's fall. The escalating crude oil costs have contributed negatively to its value, as…

The Economic Times

Oil India vs ONGC vs OMCs: What JM Financial’s $80 Brent call means for oil stocks

Brent crude may stay near eighty dollars a barrel for twelve months. Analysts favor Oil India and ONGC due to expected earnings growth. Oil India's refinery capacity expansion will drive future output increases. Oil marketing companies face pressure from lower integrated gross margins. Valuation and earnings concerns persist for HPCL,…

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