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NBIS, SMCI, CRWV and More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week

Retail investors talked up five hot stocks during the week (Aug. 10 to Aug. 14) on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI infrastructure momentum, and corporate news flow.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Florida woman leaves work at Universal Studios, finds car ‘like a melted candle.’ Then she hears from insurance: ‘$8k out of pocket’

An alarming discovery.

We Got This Covered · Aug 14

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has shown off its free 2.0 Update with a gameplay trailer, and it makes it feel almost like a new game, even without the upcoming DLC

GSC Game World has given players a glimpse at the new content coming to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's upcoming 2.0 update, which is set to launch on August 20, 2026, alongside the Hope of Despair DLC expansion. Here's what the trailer showcased.

Windows Central · Aug 14

Reddit shares surge 14% on S&P 500 inclusion, replacing AvalonBay

Reddit shares have experienced a remarkable surge following the announcement of their inclusion in the S&P 500 index. With index funds compelled to acquire millions of Reddit shares, this influx is expected to significantly surpass the average daily trading volume of the stock.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Instagram’s New Logo Is Here, But Why Is Everyone Saying ‘Instagzam’?

The social networking app has updated itself after almost a decade for the first time ever, and it seems the internet community is all about noticing one peculiar thing: it's becoming increasingly hard for them to recognize the new wordmark! Instagram, a part of Meta family, unveiled their redesigned text-logo…

MyLifeXP · Aug 14

What Actually Happens If You Shift Into Neutral While Driving?

Shifting into Neutral might seem harmless, but it affects your car's braking, acceleration, and responsiveness when you need it most.

Motor1 · Aug 13

CEO Steve Huffman Once Said of Creating Reddit, ‘I Just Didn't Want To Look Stupid In Front Of My Parents’ — Now RDDT Stock is Joining the S&P 500 Index

What Reddit stock’s addition to the S&P 500 index means for the stock and for RDDT investors.

Barchart · Aug 13

MBA graduate was struggling after leaving his job when he discovered paan shop owner had bought car & built Rs 1 crore fortune; Internet debates education-wealth gap

An MBA graduate reevaluated traditional career paths after noticing the impressive wealth of a local paan shop owner. This revelation ignited a vibrant discussion on Reddit about the value of education versus entrepreneurship. Similarly, skilled trades like plumbing and electrical work demonstrated remarkable financial success, proving that several routes to…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

80 Photos That Prove Context Changes Absolutely Everything

Look at these photos. Now, look again. How sure are you that what you’re seeing is actually real? What you think you see isn’t always correct! An odd angle, a shift in perspective, some different lighting, weird dynamics—they’re enough to trick your mind into seeing something that isn’t quite there.…

Bored Panda · Aug 13

You Are So Vain! Study Reveals the U.S. States Where Men Are Most Obsessed With Their Appearance

Men in Nevada, Colorado and California appear to be the most concerned about their appearance, according to a new nationwide study that analyzed online behavior, access to cosmetic services and fitness resources across the United States.

Latin Times · Aug 13