S&P 500 Futures Hold Steady Before Retail Reports as Middle East Risks Weigh
August 14, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures saw little movement before the release of important retail and economic data, with S&P 500 futures inching up 0.01%. Geopolitical risk persists as the U.S. continues its naval blockade of Iran following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude trades at $87.17 while WTI stands at $81.39. Persistent 10-year Treasury yields close to 4.69% add pressure to equities, and investors remain alert for updates on Persian Gulf oil flows. Polymarket data shows a 57% probability the S&P 500 will open higher on August 14.
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European Shares Post First Weekly Loss in Five, Spurred by Crude Oil Rally
August 14, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT. European shares logged their first weekly decline in five weeks, as a rise in crude oil prices weighed on economic sentiment.
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Jim Cramer Reviews Datadog NASDAQ:DDOG Stock Performance After Q2 Results
August 14, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. Datadog, Inc. NASDAQ:DDOG shares climbed 102% over the past year but declined 19% following its Q2 results on August 6. The company reported 36% year-over-year revenue growth and increased its full-year guidance to between $4.45 billion and $4.47 billion, though this missed analyst expectations of $4.69 billion. Hedge funds expanded their holdings, with Citadel lifting its investment by 200%. While bullish sentiment is noted for momentum, bears highlight reduced AI customer spending and a steep forward P/E ratio of 107 as key risks.
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Pershing Square Targets Mid-20s% Returns With Intercontinental Exchange Investment
August 14, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT.Pershing Square has included Intercontinental Exchange in its portfolio, aiming for mid-20s% annualized returns. The addition represents a calculated bet on robust profit growth.
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GB Group Sinks 23% as It Trims Revenue Outlook
August 14, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. GB Group PLC LSE:GBG fell more than 23% after the identity verification firm revised its full-year revenue growth outlook lower, citing softness in the Americas region and reducing overall 2024 expectations.
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