π Newsmakers 1:30p ET β new news β 2026-08-21
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π° NEW MARKET THEMES: β’ 5 things to know about the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Shein ahead of its IPO The fast-fashion giant is targeting a listing in Hong Kong by Sept. 1. It's been trying to go public for four years. β marketwatch.com Β· 08/21 1:09p https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-things-to-know-about-the-chinese-e-commerce-juggernaut-shein-ahead-of-its-ipo-ee73d6b1 β’ Frontline: Repricing Real Tanker Capacity In An Inflationary Supercycle Frontline plc has executed a fleet transformation, acquiring 24 ECO VLCCs and selling older tonnage, now boasting a 99% ECO fleet averaging 5.8 years. Q1 2026 saw record nominal revenue of $714.24M and $335M net income, with TCE-adjusted analysis confirming earnings are driven bβ¦ β seekingalpha.com Β· 08/21 12:39p https://seekingalpha.com/article/4939180-frontline-repricing-real-tanker-capacity-in-an-inflationary-super-cycle β’ Bitcoin's best week since 2023: Here's what you need to know CNBC's Tanaya Macheel reports on historic high for Bitcoin, renewed demand for Bitcoin ETFs and the push for the CLARITY Act from the White House and crypto leaders. β youtube.com Β· 08/21 12:37p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8frA4Jcuk β’ Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food. β nytimes.com Β· 08/21 12:36p https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/business/economy/trump-beef-prices.html β’ David Rosenberg on whether he would bet against long-term Treasuries David Rosenberg, Rosenberg Research founder and president, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks on the deficit as momentum from his bond buyback operation fizzles in the market. β youtube.com Β· 08/21 12:36p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G8osQ6evq0
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MRNA +11% $148.13 (59B cap) If You Invested $1,000 In Moderna Stock at IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Now Shares of Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) had their best day in history as a public company this week, with the stock soaring on positive news from a Phase 3 trial with Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK). The news was a major win for investors in the stock who have seen pressure on financials andβ¦ β benzinga.com Β· 08/21 1:09p https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/08/61362710/if-you-invested-1000-in-moderna-stock-at-ipo-heres-how-much-youd-have-now
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SOFI +6% $18.96 (24B cap) One Wall Street Analyst Thinks SoFi Stock Could Jump 20%. Here's Why. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI | SOFI Price Prediction) has set up attractively after a brutal first half of 2026. β 247wallst.com Β· 08/21 12:30p https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/21/one-wall-street-analyst-thinks-sofi-stock-could-jump-20-heres-why/
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TSLA +5% $363.70 (1436B cap) Tesla stock's jumps as the company gets ready for a robotaxi push Major autonomous-driving companies are getting ready to turn Las Vegas into a robotaxi battleground after Nevada gave three big players the OK to deploy more cars. β marketwatch.com Β· 08/21 1:07p https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-stocks-jumps-as-the-company-gets-ready-for-a-robotaxi-push-c680f87f
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CRML +19% $6.90 (1.0B cap) Critical Metals Stock Surges Friday: What's Going On? Shares of Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) are trading higher Friday after disclosing amended terms for its pending acquisition of European Lithium Ltd. in a Form 6-K filing with the SEC. β benzinga.com Β· 08/21 12:45p https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/08/61361883/critical-metals-stock-surges-friday-whats-going-on
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BKKT +17% $8.76 (391M cap) Bakkt Stock Jumps Friday: What's Going On? Shares of Bakkt Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKKT) are trading higher Friday morning, riding a wave of renewed momentum across crypto-linked equities. β benzinga.com Β· 08/21 12:12p https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/08/61360740/bakkt-stock-jumps-friday-whats-going-on
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