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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…

Jake Stringer Exits GWS Giants, Plans Return to Melbourne for Family in 2027
Jake Stringer confirms he will leave GWS Giants after this weekend’s game against Adelaide, planning to return to Melbourne in 2027 for family reasons. The 32-year-old will play his 250th AFL game on Saturday.

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…

Apple iOS 26.6.1 and iOS 18.7.10 Released: iPhone Users Urged to Update Now for Critical Security Fixes
Apple released iOS 26.6.1 on Monday, August 17, 2026, alongside iOS 18.7.10 for older devices. Both updates deliver critical security fixes ahead of iOS 27’s expected September launch. iOS 26.6.1 patches more than 20 vulnerabilities, while iOS 18.7.10 fixes nearly 100 security flaws. Apple also released iPadOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 18.7.10, macOS 26.6.2, and visionOS 26.6.1…

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price Drops to ₹1,03,300 in India With ₹9,000 Bank Offer and Exchange Deal
The iPhone 17 Pro Max effective price has dropped sharply in India during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale 2026. The 256GB variant now lists at ₹1,41,900, down ₹8,000 from its ₹1,49,900 launch price. With eligible exchange and bank offers combined, buyers can bring the effective price down to around ₹98,300 to ₹1,03,990. How the iPhone 17 Pro…

iPhone 18 Pro Announcement Set for September 9, Pre-Orders Begin September 12
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launches September 9 with pre-orders September 12. Memory chip shortages push prices up $200-$300, with Pro models potentially reaching $1,399 and Pro Max at $1,499.

Nike Stock Drops 4% to 12-Year Low Below $40 as Downgrades and Weak Sales Raise Turnaround Risks
Nike stock faced fresh selling pressure on August 17, 2026, falling about 4% and moving below the $40 mark. The shares touched around $38.85, their lowest level since 2014. Weak sales, softer footwear demand, and new analyst downgrades have added to concerns about Nike’s turnaround. Investors are now watching to see whether the sportswear giant…