Tech stocks today: Anthropic’s huge haul, Meta trial to kick off
Daniel HowleyMon, August 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM UTCTech stocks were higher in early trade on Monday, with the Nasdaq climbing 0.27%.Anthropic is reportedly pulling in huge revenue numbers. According to Bloomberg, the company saw its preliminary quarterly revenue jump 14x to $11.5 billion from $787 million a year ago.AdvertisementThe AI lab is preparing to go public in September or October, » Read more about: Tech stocks today: Anthropic’s huge haul, Meta trial to kick off »
Read MoreUS bond market jitters spark UK economy recession warning
Monday 17 August 2026 5:00 am
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The consequences of a US debt sell-off would be ‘very bad’ for the UK (Pic: AP)
The UK economy could be plunged into a recession an “order of magnitude” greater than recent financial crises if America’s borrowing costs continue to climb over the rest of the year,
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Read MoreDoubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market
For decades, the path to investing in stocks barely changed. You open an investment account at a bank or investment house, deposit money, wait for trading hours, and buy a stock through the exchange.Now, the crypto industry is trying to build another route. Instead of the stock remaining strictly within the traditional infrastructure of the capital market,
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Read MoreEPF vs NPS vs PPF vs mutual funds: How quickly can you get your retirement money?
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Read MoreUS borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Long-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to lower them.
Earlier this week, the Treasury Department said it would buy back more debt in a bid to lower rates being charged by investors on global bond markets, which governments and major corporations rely on to borrow money.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Oh, That Can’t Be Good
Usually, we talk about interesting stocks that may be on the cusp of growing revenues, profits or share price rapidly on a Tuesday but today we’re breaking from our regular programming to flag a major concern that could affect consumers. And because consumer spending is widely regarded to constitute about 70% of GDP, anything that affects it has a material impact on the broader stock market.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is The Santa Claus Rally Real?
Every seasoned trader has heard the phrase “Santa Claus Rally,” but very few understand precisely why it happens. Is it random or is there something structural under the surface that repeats like clockwork each year?
Beyond the whimsical idea of holiday cheer spilling over into the markets, there are structural and behavioral dynamics at play that make the final weeks of the year particularly conducive to market gains.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
150 Year Old Indicator Picks Bear Market Bottom
It’s hard to figure out one golden indicator that could accurately point to when the bear market will bottom. Should you look at Buffett’s favorite indicator tracking Total Market Cap/GDP? Or maybe it’s best to look at the S&P vs the Fed Balance Sheet? What about book values or price-to-earnings ratios for the indices? As you can see,
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