Paramount Skydance said it is considering selling CNN as a strategic option to address a U.S. antitrust obstacle blocking its proposed $81 billion-equity-value acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, amid a lawsuit by California and 11 other states.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields eased slightly but stayed near the highest level since 2007, falling 2.32 basis points to 5.2868% after touching 5.3371%.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Over 15,000 Bank of New York Mellon ($BNY) put contracts were traded at a $150.00 strike expiring Jan. 15, 2027, implying an out-of-the-money 3.33% short-put yield based on a $5.00 midpoint premium.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Storing electronics in a non-climate-controlled garage can accelerate battery aging and cause corrosion or condensation from humidity and extreme temperature swings, so you should only store them in a garage if its environment stays within the manufacturer’s recommended storage conditions or you add protection like sealed, desiccant-equipped bins.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
Engadget
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Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Etched raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, doubling its valuation from $10.3 billion just a month after a July Series C.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
Beyond Oil Ltd. reported 2Q26 revenue of $1.40 million, up 28% year over year and 11% sequentially, bringing 1H26 revenue to $2.65 million (+26% vs. 1H25).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers launch on November 12 and cost $219.99.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
The Verge
Crusoe is in IPO talks with Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan, according to Axios.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Greenworks’ 80-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw is $210 on Amazon, 40% off its $350 usual price, and includes an 80-volt 2.0Ah battery rated for up to 150 cuts per charge.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
CNET
State Farm will pay $5 billion in cash dividends over the coming weeks to policyholders of qualifying auto policies held in 2025, covering more than 49 million vehicles and averaging about $100 per vehicle (between 4% and 10% of the premium paid).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Klarna shares (NYSE: KLAR) fell about 21.9% (down 22%) by 10 a.m. ET despite reporting Q2 2026 results that beat Wall Street expectations: net earnings of $0.01 per share versus a forecast net loss of $0.05 per share, and $1.04B revenue versus an expected ~$993M.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
New Street Research expects Micron’s memory demand to grow at 15% annually beyond 2030, which would translate into more than $150 billion in annual free cash flow by 2030 and a $2 trillion to $3 trillion market capitalization by then.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Klarna shares fell 21% after the buy-now-pay-later firm cut its full-year forecasts for revenue ($4.08B–$4.16B), GMV ($149B–$151B), and adjusted operating income ($280M–$300M).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
More than 10% of home sellers’ listings in several Florida metro areas are priced below the purchase price sellers paid themselves, according to Parcl Labs data cited in the report.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Management said the net loss in the current period was driven by a transitional effort to stabilize manufacturing operations and build “human infrastructure,” not by a lack of market demand.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Yahoo Finance
Apple’s new EU App Store rules set a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital transactions for apps distributed outside the App Store (including third-party app stores and the web), effective October 1.
Aug 18, 2026 ·The Verge
The spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasuries has widened by nearly 29 basis points since June 24, with the 10-year Treasury trading above 4.7%—a steepening that is raising borrowing costs for households, including a typical 30-year mortgage price of 6.75%.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
CNBC
Amazon is selling the Anker 900J power strip for $24 (a 20% discount from its typical $30 price).
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
Peacock raised subscription prices by 18%, increasing Select from $8/month to $9/month, Premium from $11/month to $13/month, and Premium Plus from $17/month to $20/month.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Ars Technica
