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Short Sellers Are Losing Big on Palantir — Here's the Data

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) has become the single biggest pain point for short sellers in a market rally that is squeezing bears across the board, according to new data from S3 Partners.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Leon Cooperman Warns of AI Bust and Recession: 4 ETFs to Take Cover In

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is warning that the U.S. economy could slip into recession next year, potentially ending the market’s AI-fueled run, according to Business Insider.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Meta Stock Climbs as Landmark Trial Threatens $1.4 Trillion Penalties

Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ:META) stock gained over 1% on Wednesday as traders balance mounting legal risks against a broadly constructive tape, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Communication Services sector gaining 1.1%.

Benzinga · Aug 19

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Target Says It’s ‘Pouring Gas’ on What’s Working As Retail Turnaround Takes Hold

Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) stock hit a new 52-week high Wednesday after the retailer reported second-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year outlook.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Taiwan Semiconductor’s AI Bottleneck Hands Samsung a Powerful Pricing Opportunity

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) is using stronger AI-chip demand, tighter industry capacity, and improving manufacturing performance to raise prices and strengthen the economics of its foundry business as it works to narrow the gap with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM).

Benzinga · Aug 19

Treasury Just Doubled Its Bond Buybacks: What That Can and Can't Fix

The U.S. Treasury is stepping into one of the most fragile corners of the bond market just as long-term yields approach levels last seen nearly two decades ago.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Iran Reportedly Plans Strikes on US Targets in Europe—NATO Says Prepared to 'Address any Threat'

Iran is reportedly contemplating an assault on U.S. military targets in Europe, should the ongoing conflict with the Trump administration escalate.

Benzinga · Aug 19

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3 Sectors Investors Should Buy Now as S&P 500 Stumbles — Strategist Sees 15%-18% Upside

The S&P 500’s recent sideways chop, following three consecutive days of losses, isn’t a red flag, as Carson Group recently raised its S&P 500 target to a 15%-18% gain for the year. Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick says investors must buy into technology, financials, and industrials to profit from an…

Benzinga · Aug 19

Why Apple Is the Blueprint for SK Hynix's AI Cash Mountain

For years, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) showed that a technology company could keep investing for growth while returning enormous amounts of cash to shareholders. Now, SK hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) appears to be following a similar playbook.

Benzinga · Aug 19

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.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Patty Murray Rips Truth Social Play: ‘There Is No Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Trump Won’t Try’

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) accused President Donald Trump of turning his Truth Social posts into a "get-rich-quick scheme" by selling early access to his content.

Benzinga · Aug 19

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.

Benzinga · Aug 19

The Iran War Sent Gas Prices Skyrocketing, but the US Now Faces a Diesel Problem

Diesel refining margins have surged to unprecedented levels as the Iran war tightens global fuel supplies, raising concerns that elevated diesel costs could ripple through trucking, agriculture and the broader U.S. economy.

Benzinga · Aug 19

‘Exhaustion, Acute Distress’: JB Pritzker Sounds Alarm Over USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors’ Mental Health After Reports of Overboard Incidents

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers Tuesday over reports that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted or threatened to go overboard, as concerns grow over the carrier’s prolonged deployment.

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Kura Sushi, the Chain Trump Invested in Despite Hating Sushi, Is Expanding Fast in the US: Report

Kura Sushi Inc. is on track to reach its 100th U.S. outlet by the end of the year, part of a broader push to expand its U.S. footprint to 300 locations. The chain drew attention after President Donald Trump disclosed a multimillion-dollar stake in its U.S. subsidiary despite his well-known…

Benzinga · Aug 19

Stock Market Futures Mixed: Dow Jones Gains, Nasdaq 100 Drops as Trump Says 'No Talks' Are Happening With Iran— Keysight Technologies, Mercury Systems, SK Hynix in Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: The ETFs data was updated and economic data was added

Benzinga · Aug 19

Disney Takes Trump’s FCC to Court Over ABC Probe as Mouse House Alleges ‘Extraordinary Assault’ on Free Speech — Adam Schiff Warns of First Amendment Harm

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a retaliatory campaign against its ABC television stations that infringes on its First Amendment rights.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Steve Hilton Warns California Wealth Tax Could Drive Silicon Valley Talent, Investment Out of State: ‘Economic Suicide’

Political commentator Steve Hilton warned that a proposed California wealth tax could drive Silicon Valley’s top talent and investment out of the state, threatening the region’s technology and innovation economy.

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Benzinga · Aug 19

Exclusive: Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Social Security Will Go ‘Bankrupt’—But Wall Street CIO Backs Scott Bessent Amid 30-Year Yield Surge

As the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield surged past 5.27%—reaching levels not seen since 2007—former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced concerns over expanding national deficits, warning that Social Security will go “bankrupt in 2032.” However, prominent Wall Street figure Louis Navellier dismissed fiscal panic, backing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and…

Benzinga · Aug 19

Elon Musk Says ‘AI Will Do It’ After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says AI Industry Must ‘Actually’ Cure Cancer to Win Public Trust

Elon Musk backed artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argued that AI companies must prove their value with tangible results such as curing cancer rather than relying on optimistic marketing.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump’s Economic Record as July Jobs Fall, Wage Growth Slows: ‘Families Are Getting Squeezed’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s economic record, arguing that weaker job growth, slowing wages and rising costs are squeezing American workers.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Elon Musk Says Goldman Sachs’ $1.8 Trillion Space Economy Forecast Is Too Low: ‘It Will Be Much Bigger’

Elon Musk says Goldman Sachs’ $1.8 trillion estimate for the global space economy by 2035 is too conservative, arguing reusable rockets, satellite networks and orbital computing could create a far larger market.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Tesla Optimus Rival Unitree Robotics Explodes 629% in Shanghai Debut, Briefly Hits $66 Billion Valuation

Shares of Unitree Robotics experienced a massive surge in their Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday, marking an impressive 629% increase from their IPO price.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Trump Picks White House Health Adviser Heidi Overton to Lead FDA After Marty Makary’s Exit

President Donald Trump has selected White House health-policy adviser Heidi Overton as his nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, putting a physician closely involved in the administration’s health agenda in line to take over an agency rebuilding after former Commissioner Marty Makary‘s resignation and more than 3,000 staff…

Benzinga · Aug 19

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures trended lower early Wednesday following a brutal sell-off in Asian markets and as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve’s August FOMC meeting minutes.

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