BusinessCNBCBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minWeekly mortgage demand stalls along with interest rates, but rates are now moving higher again.Mortgage rates were unchanged last week, as was mortgage demand, and total volume remains lower than year-ago levels.CNBC
BusinessCNBCBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minCar dealerships are relying more on parts and service for profitsDealership gross profits have fallen from the supply-constrained days of 2022. They are relying more heavily on the income streams that hedge against downturns.CNBC
BusinessTimes of IndiaBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minMaine island bought by 27-year-old in 1964 later became wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island, previously inhabited by the infamous Anna Chittenden—referred to as the 'Witch of Wall Street'—has transformed into a wildlife sanctuary. After her brief stay, Jane Sewall took on the responsibility of safeguarding the isle…Times of India
BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minEQT Takes Majority Stake in Melbourne Storm Rugby League ClubSwedish buyout firm EQT AB has moved into a niche corner of the global sports market by taking a majority stake in Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s leading rugby league clubs.Bloomberg
BusinessTimes of IndiaBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minVietnam announces overhaul to speed up housing, infra projects: What changesThe Vietnamese government is set to fast-track development initiatives, enabling quicker land acquisition and construction even before compensation arrangements are complete. This strategy aims to eliminate obstacles and facilitate…Times of India
BusinessCNBCBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minPersonalized cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in first late-stage melanoma trialThe combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.CNBC
BusinessLovin MaltaBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minMalta Records 2% Inflation Rate This Year, Lower Than EU AverageMalta recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.1% in July 2026, remaining below both the euro area average of 2.9% and the European Union average of 3.0%, according to the latest data published by Eurostat. The figures show that inflation in…Lovin Malta
BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minSaudis Give Full Oil Allocations to at Least Three Europe BuyersSaudi Aramco has notified at least three European oil refiners that will supply full contractual crude volumes next month, easing concerns about the region’s supply concerns while crude flows from the Persian Gulf and Red Sea are disrupted.Bloomberg
BusinessMarketWatchBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minTarget’s grocery overhaul is helping it win back customersThe retailer has added more snacks and changed up its presentation as it tries to become a destination for food purchases.MarketWatch
BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minHKEX Sees Strong IPO Pipeline With International FirmsInitial public offering pipeline remains strong with close to 10 international companies, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. CEO Bonnie Chan told Bloomberg TV's Minmin Low on Wednesday (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg
BusinessCNBCBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minThe U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loopholeChinese AI firms have reportedly accessed advanced Nvidia computing power overseas, testing U.S. export controls. Lawmakers weigh closing the cloud-access gap.CNBC
BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minAI Data Center Political Opposition to Bring Stock Market Winners and LosersData center opposition will be a drag on performanceBloomberg