Bernstein: India's Index-Options Trading Pressured by New Closing Auction System
August 11, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. India’s index-options trading is under strain from a newly implemented closing auction system that is triggering significant equity price swings during the final minutes of trading, creating difficulties for brokers, exchanges, and fund managers, Bernstein said.
India's index-options trading faces near-term drag from new stock closing, Bernstein says
Energy Stocks Drive European Shares Up as Oil Prices Hold Firm
August 11, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT. European equities advanced, paced by energy stocks, as oil prices stayed high amid continued Middle East tensions. Market participants looked ahead to new economic data for signals on growth, inflation, and the path of interest rates.
European shares edge higher as energy stocks climb on elevated oil prices
AVT, BDORY, DIN Join Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 11th
August 11, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT. Avnet, Inc. (AVT), Banco do Brasil S.A. (BDORY), and Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) were included on the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List as of August 11th. Over the past 60 days, their earnings forecasts have been reduced by 7.5%, 16.9%, and 5.3% respectively, indicating weaker prospects across their respective technology, banking, and restaurant industries.
New Strong Sell Stocks for August 11th
Armani 15% Stake Sale at Risk of Overshooting March 2027 Deadline as Market Headwinds Persist
August 11, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT. The sale of a 15% share in Giorgio Armani could slip past the March 2027 deadline outlined in the late founder’s will, as tough market conditions and drawn-out talks take their toll. The founder’s 2025 passing left orders for the sale to occur within 18 months, with LVMH, L’Oreal, and EssilorLuxottica given priority. Net sales at Armani declined 7.5% at the start of 2026, triggering €25 million in cost reductions, and a stock listing is under review.
Armani stake sale could be delayed beyond March 2027 deadline, report says
Pembina Pipeline TSX:PPL Holds Steady Valuation Following Robust Earnings Growth
August 11, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. Pembina Pipeline TSX:PPL recorded a 117.2% gain over five years as shares last traded at C$66.69. Its P/E ratio of 23.5x closely matches a fair value estimate of 23.1x, indicating the stock is fairly valued rather than under- or over-priced. Investors consider its 42.0% one-year return alongside consistent cash flows and reliable earnings performance when assessing future outlook.
Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings While Returns Look Strong
US Market Update: S&P 500 Futures Tick Up as Rate Hike Concerns Recede
August 11, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT. US stock futures climbed, with E-mini S&P 500 rising 0.1% and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4%, following softer July payrolls that dropped by 23,000, reducing the likelihood of another rate hike. Oil prices climbed amid heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions, raising fuel expenses. Bending Spoons (15.70%), Datadog (11.48%), and Everpure (8.81%) led the gainers. Investors are focused on earnings reports from CoreWeave, Sea Limited, Cardinal Health, Cisco, and Applied Materials.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Rate Hike Fears Ease
Centrus Energy Corp. NYSE:LEU Rated Moderate Buy by Analysts
August 11, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. Centrus Energy Corp. NYSE:LEU has been assigned a Moderate Buy consensus by 13 analysts. The average analysts’ price target is $246.17. Recent analyst recommendations have spanned from strong sell to strong buy. The company’s Q2 earnings per share were $1.77, surpassing expectations by $1.03, and revenue reached $176.1M, a 14% increase. Market capitalization stands at $3.71B with a PE ratio of 85.8.
Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts
Bitwise CIO Sees Bitcoin Potentially Reaching $1.3 Million by 2035 on Institutional Buying
August 11, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasts Bitcoin could climb to $1.3 million by 2035, citing anticipated institutional investment. A 1% allocation from $200 trillion in institutional funds might add roughly $2 trillion into Bitcoin. Still, reaching that price would also require Bitcoin to secure a bigger portion of the store-of-value market, currently valued at $121 trillion. Previous decade-spanning Bitcoin predictions have changed over time, reflecting uncertainties in making such extended projections.
Bitcoin Price to $1.3M? Bitwise CIO Sees $200T Institutional Capital as the Catalyst
Wipro to Leave Nifty 50 as Indian IT's Influence Fades
August 11, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Wipro is set to be removed from the Nifty 50 index from September 30, amid increasing investor caution over Indian IT sector equities. Although Wipro advanced 5% last month, it shows a 31% drop in 2026 and a 24% fall over the past year, continuing a long-term downward trend. The combined weight of the top five IT companies in the Nifty 50 has slipped below 9%, the lowest point since 2002, while financials have gained dominance. BSE is replacing Wipro in the index, citing greater market capitalization.
How Wipro's Nifty exit shows old warhorse Indian IT is losing charm
Oil Prices Jump, Treasury Yields Move Higher as Investors Focus on Middle East Strains and Inflation Data
August 11, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT.Treasury yields advanced on Tuesday, with the 10-year note gaining 3 basis points to 4.7334%, 2-year yields up more than 2 basis points at 4.2597%, and 30-year yields adding over 3 basis points to 5.2790%. Oil prices sharply increased, with WTI futures rising 1.78% to $83.58 and Brent crude climbing 1.81% to $89.25 per barrel, as heightened Middle East tension and U.S. operations at the Strait of Hormuz drove price gains. Market participants look to upcoming July inflation and home sales figures.
Treasury yields up as oil prices jump and investors await inflation data
Intel Raises Stock Sale to $20 Billion
August 11, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. Intel said it would expand its stock sale by $5 billion, lifting the total offering to $20 billion.
Intel now says it is selling $20 billion of stock
Oil Jumps as US-Iran Talks Stall; Inflation Worries Pressure Stocks
August 11, 2026, 5:15 AM EDT.Oil prices climbed sharply as Brent crude gained 5% in two sessions to reach $88 per barrel, following deadlocked US-Iran discussions impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Global equities slipped on lingering inflation concerns before the upcoming US July consumer price data. Treasury yields advanced, signaling cautious investor outlook, while Nvidia revealed a $500 billion AI funding partnership with major financial institutions, prompting reserved market reception.
US-Iran standoff sends oil up, dents stocks
Trump Renews Push on Fed as Lisa Cook Faces Possible Removal and Rate Hike Questions
August 11, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT.U.S. equity and Treasury trading finished after President Donald Trump stepped up calls to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unsubstantiated mortgage accusations and issuing an August 26 deadline for a formal answer before a pivotal September Fed meeting. The Federal Reserve held rates in July with a 9-3 vote against a hike, while futures now indicate a 51.7% probability of a rate rise in September ahead of CPI and PPI inflation figures.
Trump Renews Push to Oust Lisa Cook, Adding Pressure on Fed Vote Margins
Verisk (VRSK) Sinks 5.55% as Court Reinstates $2.35B AccuLynx Deal
August 11, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT.Verisk Analytics NASDAQ:VRSK dropped 5.55% to $181.18 after a Delaware court restored Verisk’s $2.35 billion obligation for the AccuLynx acquisition. The loss erased around $1.39 billion in market capitalization, which amounts to 58.9% of the purchase price. The transaction awaits FTC approval. Verisk had earlier repaid $1.5 billion in acquisition-related notes after cancelling the deal in December 2025.
Verisk Stock (NASDAQ:VRSK) Loses $1.39 Billion as Court Revives AccuLynx Deal
Margin Debt Reaches All-Time Peak Above $1.5 Trillion, Spurring Investor Worries
August 11, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. Margin debt – money borrowed for investment – has climbed to a record level topping $1.5 trillion. Analysts such as Jurrien Timmer from Fidelity Investments have weighed in on the possible dangers. The surge in leveraged trading activity underscores fears about market volatility and investor actions as borrowing grows. Broader effects on investment approaches and market dynamics are also part of the conversation.
Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?
Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver Outlook After $4,430 Resistance Test
August 11, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. Gold (XAU/USD) pulled back from resistance at $4,430 after reaching the upper boundary of its rising channel, now finding support near $4,360. The metal remains above its crucial 50 and 100 EMA levels, at $4,296 and $4,224, underpinning its bullish momentum. The RSI has retreated from overbought, signaling a period of profit-taking. Key support comes in at $4,360, $4,299, and $4,224, with resistance at $4,368, $4,430, and $4,492. A hold at $4,360 could open the way for another move toward $4,430, while a fall below may lead to a correction toward $4,299.
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Can CPI Revive Gold After $4,430 Rejection?
Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB) trades above industry P/E after 62% rally
August 11, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB) has climbed 61.6% in the last year and carries a P/E ratio of 25.4x, exceeding both the Household Products sector average of 18.2x and a peer average of 23.6x. The stock meets only 2 out of 6 valuation criteria, suggesting it is overvalued compared to its fair P/E of 17.5x. This indicates significant optimism is priced in, casting doubt on the scope for further gains.
Is Spectrum Brands Holdings (SPB) Overvalued After A 62% Year?
Societe Generale Reports Major Holding in Intertek Group Plc
August 11, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Societe Generale notified that as of August 7, 2026, it surpassed the 6.38% voting rights threshold in Intertek Group Plc, holding 7.29% directly and 0.23% using financial instruments, for a total of 7.51%. The filing, made in London on August 10, 2026, confirms Societe Generale’s notable voting power in Intertek Group Plc shares (ISIN GB0031638363).
Shell Buys Back Shares in London and Amsterdam as Part of Buy-Back Programme
August 11, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT.Shell plc LSE:SHEL acquired 50,000 shares at an average price of £32.8644 on the London Stock Exchange and 25,000 shares for €38.4944 on Euronext Amsterdam on 10 August 2026. The purchases are included in Shell’s ongoing share buy-back programme launched 30 July 2026, with Goldman Sachs International handling execution until 23 October 2026 under both UK and EU regulatory rules.
Shell Bought Shares in London and Amsterdam for Cancellation
Chevron Jumps 4.5% as Oil Prices Climb, Q2 Cash Flow Impresses
August 11, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT. Shares of Chevron NYSE:CVX rose 4.48% to $194.91 on August 11, 2026, driven by a 5% increase in U.S. crude to $82.13 as stalled Iran negotiations lifted oil risk premiums. The analyst consensus price target signals only 6.4% further upside with the energy sector broadly adjusting higher. Q2 free cash flow surged to $18.1 billion, as production grew 20% following the Hess deal. Chevron’s record refinery activity and robust upstream, downstream earnings support the rally.
Chevron Stock Jumps 4.5% as Oil Rally Shrinks Analyst Upside to 6%
Janus Henderson Mexico Government Bond USD 10-30Y Core UCITS ETF Reports NAV Details
August 11, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT. Janus Henderson Mexico Government Bond USD 10-30Y Core UCITS ETF disclosed a Net Asset Value of USD 1,335,604.62 and a NAV per share of 9.9463 (ISIN IE000J8RGOJ4) as of August 10, 2026. The MXN-denominated share class (ISIN IE000P9STSM0) posted a Net Asset Value of 1,972,439,536.78 and NAV per share at 1012.7217. No share redemptions have taken place since the previous valuation.
Janus Henderson Mexico Government Bond USD 10-30Y Core UCITS ETF
Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) Jumps More Than 26% as Kachi Project Enters Environmental Consultation
August 11, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Shares in Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) climbed 26.67% to A$0.057 on 11 August 2026 after Catamarca province launched a public consultation for the Kachi Lithium Brine Project. The consultation period, scheduled from 3 to 31 August 2026, comes before a decision on the Environmental Impact Declaration, expected by 30 September 2026. The project employs direct lithium extraction, designed to return over 95% of processed brine to the aquifer and reduce its environmental footprint.
Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) On Investor’s Radar – Here’s Why Stock is Up Over 26% Today
Alcon Rises 5.7% After Tariff Refund Drives Up 2026 Earnings Outlook
August 11, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. Alcon shares rose 5.7% after the company lifted its 2026 core profit forecast for a second time, prompted by a revision of tariff expenses from $100-$150 million to $40-$90 million. This followed a $60 million U.S. tariff refund. Alcon now anticipates net sales growth of 5%-7% and has raised its constant currency EPS growth target to 12%-15%.
Alcon Jumps 5.7% After Tariff Refund Drives Up 2026 Profit Forecast
Quantum Computing Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue Increase to $5.551M as Interest Income Tops Sales
August 11, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. Quantum Computing Inc. NASDAQ:QUBT posted a Q2 2026 revenue gain to $5.551 million, mainly from photonics-related acquisitions. The company recorded a gross loss of $1.166 million with expenses exceeding revenue from sales. Interest and other income came in at $12.954 million, overtaking product sales. The net loss shrank to $11.753 million, though operating expenses jumped 126%. Cash and investments stood at $1.323 billion, with a backlog of $42.5 million.
Quantum Computing Inc. Sees Revenue Rise, Yet Interest Income Remains Main Contributor
Oil Prices Set to Drop – Aug 11, 2026
August 11, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. Oil prices are forecast to decrease from Tuesday, offering relief at the pump for drivers as habagat-fed rains and floods persist.
OIL PRICE WATCH as of Aug. 11, 2026
Fidelity Emerging Markets Equity Research Enhanced UCITS ETF Reports NAV and Shares
August 11, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. Fidelity’s Emerging Markets Equity Research Enhanced UCITS ETF (TCKR: FEMR) posted a net asset value of 7.39 USD as of 10 August 2026, with 588.9 million shares in circulation.
Fidelity Emerging Markets Equity Research Enhanced UCITS ETF
Bitcoin Knots Alleges Network Attack as Ripple Ex-CTO Rejects Claims
August 11, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT. Bitcoin Knots reported a network attack and delayed block production on August 11, though records indicated BTC blocks continued as usual, surpassing height 961,963. The group’s BIP-110 soft fork failed to gain traction, halting with insufficient miner backing at block 961,633. Ripple’s former CTO David Schwartz dismissed the allegations as nonsense. Despite the alert from Knots, Bitcoin remains near $63,979, down 1.5%, and specialists are urging users to disregard appeals to downgrade.
Bitcoin Knots Says the Network Is Under Attack, Ripple’s Ex-CTO Calls it Nonsense
NYSE:ACHR Set to Purchase Boeing Divisions; Q3 2026 EBITDA Loss Expected at $170–200M
August 11, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT.NYSE:ACHR is moving forward to acquire divisions from Boeing, forecasting a Q3 2026 EBITDA loss of $170-200 million. Market information from ICE Data Services and FactSet backs the deal, with documentation accessible through Quartr and analysis provided by FactSet Research Systems and TradingView.
Key facts: NYSE:ACHR to buy Boeing units; Q3 2026 EBITDA loss $170–200M
Stock Futures Dip While Strait of Hormuz Discussions Continue
August 11, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT. Stock futures fell as market participants monitored continued Strait of Hormuz reopening talks, movement in Treasury yields, and the latest existing home sales figures.
Stock futures edge lower as traders focus on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Fidelity Global Corp Bond Research Enhanced PAB UCITS ETF (GBP) Reports NAV and Fund Information
August 11, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. As of 10/8/2026, the Fidelity Global Corp Bond Research Enhanced PAB UCITS ETF (Ticker: FSMP) disclosed a Net Asset Value (NAV) of 5.14 GBP and 129,156,286 shares outstanding. The ETF operates under the FIL SUST GLB CORP BND MUL ETF, and the fund’s currency is GBP.
Fidelity Global Corp Bond Research Enhanced PAB UCITS ETF (GBP)
Trump Media Posts $238M Loss as Crypto Slumps
August 11, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT.Trump Media reported a $238 million loss, citing a decline in cryptocurrency values. The company aims to shift focus back to social media, with new efforts to offer quicker access to Trump’s content.
Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
Treasury Wine Estates ASX:TWE Slides as Consumer Staples Index Falls on August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. Treasury Wine Estates Ltd ASX:TWE fell 0.35% to AUD 5.64 on 11 August 2026, while the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index dropped 1.46%. The global wine company, owner of the Penfolds brand, is in the midst of a major overhaul of its US supply chain, including a A$394 million restructuring charge. Market attention remains on premiumisation efforts and upcoming FY2026 results set for release on 13 August, as share price swings continue to show little relation to underlying company performance.
Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) Stock in Focus Amid Sector-Wide Trading
Titan's Ajoy Chawla Sees Buying Opportunity as Gold Prices Drop
August 11, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Titan Company Managing Director Ajoy Chawla, representing India’s biggest jeweler, reports double-digit growth in the face of fluctuating gold prices and uncertainty in the Middle East. He emphasizes fundamental drivers for gold remain intact and points to a buying opportunity if prices ease, following recent weakness in domestic demand.
Gold price dip could trigger fresh buying, says India's largest jeweler Titan
Wall Street Slips as Citigroup, Rentguarantor Debut; Inflation Worries Mount August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT.Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg S.C.A. saw its securities, including fixed coupon autocall certificates, listed on the LSE’s International Securities Market on August 11, 2026. Rentguarantor Holdings plc commenced trading with 9,733,334 ordinary shares on AIM the same day. U.S. stocks closed lower, as the S&P 500 slipped 0.06%, the Dow Jones fell 0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.34%. Losses followed a 5% surge in WTI crude and a jump in 10-year Treasury yields to 4.70%, heightening inflation fears.
Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.08.2026
Wipro Dropped from Nifty 50 as BSE Inclusion Underscores Changing Indian Market Trends
August 11, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. Wipro Ltd. will be replaced by BSE Ltd. in India’s Nifty 50 index, marking a notable shift. This adjustment points to a transition from a model centered on outsourcing-based expansion to one driven by increased stock market participation, underscoring changes in the $5-trillion Indian market.
Wipro’s Nifty Exit Reflects Waning Clout of Indian IT Giants
Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg S.C.A. Securities Begin Trading on LSE ISM
August 11, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT. Several securities from Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg S.C.A. commenced trading on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market on 11 August 2026. Among the listings are Worst of Fixed Coupon Autocall Certificates and Notes, along with Non-Capital Protected Unlisted Basket Callable ELIs available in USD, HKD, and SGD. These instruments have different maturity dates spanning 2027 to 2028, and are issued as fully paid and registered securities.
REG – Stock Exch Notice – Admission to ISM
Rentguarantor Holdings plc Ordinary Shares Begin AIM Trading 11 August 2026
August 11, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT.9,733,334 ordinary shares of Rentguarantor Holdings plc, each carrying a nominal value of 10p, have commenced trading on AIM on the London Stock Exchange as of 11 August 2026. These fully paid shares are designated by ISIN GB00BSVJ8W91. For additional details, contact Market Operations at 020 7797 4310.
Wall Street Ends Down as Jump in Crude Stokes Inflation Fears
August 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. The S&P 500 slipped 0.06%, Dow Jones eased 0.11%, and Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.34% following a 5% climb in WTI crude, intensifying inflation worries and driving 10-year Treasury yields to 4.70%. Firm rhetoric from the Fed underlined the likelihood of more rate hikes. Energy, software, and cybersecurity shares outperformed, bolstered by strong demand from AI and upwardly revised JPMorgan S&P 500 year-end targets at 8,000.
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears
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