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KOSPI and KOSDAQ listed companies reported significant earnings improvements in the first half of this year, according to data released by the Korea Exchange on August 19. KOSPI companies' operating profit surged 254.15% year-over-year, while KOSDAQ firms posted a 61.54% increase, driven primarily b

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) stocks closed at $93.17 on 18 August, down 12.10% in a single session with 36.6 million shares traded, approximately 21% above the three-month average volume of 30.2 million. The decline occurred as long-term US Treasury yields reached their highest levels in nearly two

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI-listed companies' operating profit surged 254% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 388.15 trillion Korean won. Operating margin improved significantly to 19.41% from 12.35% a year ago, with sales rising 28.84% and net profit increasing

According to The Motley Fool, CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) closed at $93.17 on August 18, down 12.10% in a single session as long-term U.S. Treasury yields hit their highest levels in nearly two decades. The stock decline was driven by investor concern over the company's debt servicing costs: CoreWeave

According to a preliminary prospectus released today, Grayscale Investments filed its fourth updated S-3/A registration statement for the Grayscale Zcash Trust, proposing a listing on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol "ZCSH". Once the registration is approved, Grayscale plans to rename the

According to Jin10, spot gold hit $4,500 per ounce on August 20, marking the first time since June 4. The precious metal rose 3.83% intraday.

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $189.3 million in net inflows on 18 August, lifting August's cumulative total to approximately $951 million. The session followed a $297.6 million inflow in the prior session, giving the two

Blackrock led a $260 million inflow across crypto exchange-traded funds on Tuesday, extending the week's institutional buying momentum. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $189.30 million with Blackrock's IBIT contributing $143.57 million, while ether ETFs drew $71.47 million across five funds. The session

SK hynix announced a 40 trillion won, or roughly $28.6 billion, share repurchase and cancellation program after the Seoul market closed Wednesday, following a roughly 9.8%-9.9% regular-session decline in the stock. The company's board approved the program on August 19, covering approximately 24.07 m

Iran and Iraq will resolve banking issues within weeks, Iran's central bank governor said on August 19. Iraq has agreed to provide guarantee letters for Iranian contractors using Iran's bank assets in Iraq as collateral, aiming to accelerate bilateral economic

According to SoSoValue and Cointelegraph, US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds took in $189.3 million in net inflows on August 18, lifting August's cumulative total to roughly $951 million. The inflow followed a $297.6 million inflow the prior session, giving the two most recent trading

Federal Reserve officials indicated additional rate hikes may be necessary if inflation fails to move toward the 2% target, per minutes from the July 28–29 FOMC meeting released Wednesday. The Fed held its benchmark rate at 3.50%–3.75% at that meeting. The minutes revealed a more hawkish debate

According to Bitcoin.com News, Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted $260.77 million in combined inflows on Tuesday. Bitcoin ETFs led with $189.30 million, with Blackrock's IBIT dominating at $143.57 million. Ether ETFs added $71.47 million, primarily through Blackrock's ETHA with a $64.68 million inflow

SK Hynix announced on August 19 a 40 trillion won (approximately $28.6 billion) share repurchase and cancellation program, covering roughly 3.3% of the company's 730.5 million issued shares. The stock fell 9.8% during Seoul's regular trading session before the announcement. SK Hynix's board

Iran's Central Bank head stated that as of now, no funds frozen under the agreement framework have been unfrozen. The official made no indication of progress toward asset release.

China's crude oil futures main contract closed down 0.70% overnight, trading at 581.2 yuan per barrel. Meanwhile, silver futures (2609) rose 2.56% and gold futures (2609) climbed 2.12% during the session.

U.S. crude oil futures settled at $85.83 per barrel on August 19, rising 1.05% as markets responded to ongoing supply dynamics.

According to Jin10 data, as of 02:30 on August 20, Shanghai gold futures (main contract) closed up 2.13% at 970 yuan per gram, while Shanghai silver futures rose 2.58% to 16,027 yuan per kilogram. SC crude oil futures fell 0.70% to 581 yuan per

Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D futures closed up 2.44% at 966.97 yuan per gram on August 19 evening, while silver T+D futures rose 3.54% to 15,956.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to Federal Reserve meeting minutes released Wednesday, the FOMC voted 9-3 in July to maintain benchmark rates at 3.5%-3.75%. Three officials—Logan, Hammack, and Kashkari—dissented, advocating for a 25 basis point rate increase. Two regional Fed presidents without voting rights at the