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According to API data, U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 9.072 million barrels in the week ending August 7, compared to a previous increase of 2.69 million barrels. The result exceeded market expectations of a 500,000-barrel

According to API data, U.S. refined oil inventories declined by 596,000 barrels for the week ending August 7, falling short of the expected decline of 1.6 million barrels and comparing to a previous week decline of 1.232 million barrels.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. Cushing crude oil inventory fell to 1.571 million barrels in the week ending August 7, down from 2.358 million barrels in the prior week.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. heating oil inventories rose to 424,000 barrels in the week ended August 7, up from a decline of 118,000 barrels in the previous week.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta called recent reports that Paramount may leave the state unless he settles a lawsuit challenging its Warner Bros. merger "blackmail."

According to Jin10, on August 12, container ship Seaspan Benefactor paid approximately $4 million in competitive bidding fees to skip the queue and transit the Panama Canal, nearing historical highs. Wait times for large vessels transiting the canal have stretched to about 10 days, the longest

According to Kioxia Holdings' shareholder disclosure on August 11, a special purpose company (SPC2) backed by Bain Capital held 14.19% of Kioxia, surpassing Toshiba's 14.06% stake to become the company's largest single shareholder. SK Hynix indirectly became the key investor behind this shift

CRWV reported Q2 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driving a 7% post-report stock gain. The company posted revenue of $2.58 billion against an estimated $2.56 billion, marking a 112% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1.51 billion with a 59% margin and operating

CRWV's Q2 earnings beat expectations, with stock rising 7% following the release. Revenue came in at $2.58 billion versus $2.56 billion expected, up 112% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.51 billion with a 59% margin, while operating income was $128 million. Revenue backlog expanded to $104

According to a recent Bloomberg interview, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck reaffirmed the company's goal to achieve the first flight of its Neutron rocket in 2026, though acknowledging the timeline is becoming tight. Beck emphasized that while the maiden flight is important, the 10th flight represents the

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported Q4 results that missed revenue expectations but exceeded profit forecasts by significant margins. Revenue reached $11.1 billion, below the $11.56 billion consensus but up 93% year-over-year, while earnings per share of $1.70 beat estimates of $0.96 by 77%. The co

According to SEC filings, Elon Musk's close associate Gracias holds a 6.5% passive stake in SpaceX as of June 30, 2026.

On Tuesday, August 11, U.S. stock industry exchange-traded funds showed mixed performance. Among major sector ETFs, the Internet index fell 0.96%, while the energy sector ETF gained 1.25%. In the S&P 500's 11 sectors, telecommunications led declines with a 2.12% drop, whereas the energy sector

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported Q4 earnings that significantly beat profit expectations, with EPS of $1.70 versus consensus of $0.96, and gross margin expanding to 18% from an expected 11%. Q4 revenue reached $11.1 billion, slightly below the market forecast of $11.56 billion but still

According to U.S. government expectations, oil supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war are anticipated to reach approximately 600,000 barrels a day through the end of 2027, driven by constraints on shipments through the Strait of

According to API data, the U.S. crude oil inventory for the week ending August 7 will be released in 10 minutes.

Kim Jeong-seop, Head of the ETF Division at Hanwha Asset Management, analyzed current Korean stock market volatility in an interview with [Sidae]. Kim stated that market volatility reaching levels where top market-cap companies move 10% in a single day is unprecedented, with the VKOSPI (KOSPI 200

Bitcoin dropped 0.7% to $63,394 on Aug. 11, extending a decline that began after Strategy sold 1,690 bitcoins to fund stock repurchases. Coinglass reported $34.4 million in long position liquidations out of $39 million total liquidations across the market, as the cryptocurrency lost momentum after b

According to Bitfinex analysis, Bitcoin dropped 0.7% to $63,394 on Aug. 11 after Strategy sold 1,690 BTC to fund stock repurchases, triggering $34.4 million in long liquidations across derivatives markets. Despite

According to Gate market data, the Dow Jones Index closed down 184.07 points (-0.34%) to 53,791.91 on August 11. The S&P 500 index fell 25 points (-0.32%) to 7,728.11, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 159.91 points (-0.6%) to 26,445.45.