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Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 Open for Subscription at 4.25% Rate on August 21
Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 now open for subscription until September 4. Guaranteed 4.25% annual rate beats bank deposits at 2-3%. Three-year bonds issued September 15 for Hong Kong residents born 1967 or earlier.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Amid Iran Sanction Threats; Ross Stores Rallies 9% on Strong Q2 Beat
S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% on Friday, August 21, 2026, following Thursday’s decline. Dow futures gained 65 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.4%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Ross Stores shares jumped 7.92% in after-hours trading on a strong second-quarter earnings beat. Why…

Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends Flat at 77,540, Nifty Holds 24,200 as Bank Gains Offset IT and Auto Drag
Sensex closed nearly flat at 77,540 on Friday, up marginally from the previous close of 77,537.72. The Nifty50 held near 24,235, against Thursday’s close of 24,231.85. Banking and financial stocks like HDFC Life and Power Grid cushioned the index, while IT, FMCG, and auto shares dragged. The muted session reflected cautious global cues as Brent…

Alibaba (BABA, 9988.HK) Stock Falls 3% to HK$125 After Profit Plunges 76%
Alibaba shares fell 3% to HK$125 on Friday after quarterly net income plunged 76%. Net income attributable to shareholders dropped to RMB10.54 billion from RMB43.12 billion a year earlier. Revenue still rose 9% to RMB268.95 billion, beating consensus estimates. The gap between growth and profit came from a sharp jump in AI spending. Investors weighed…

Samsung Electronics Eyes $72 Billion Shareholder Return Package Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics is weighing a massive shareholder return package worth more than 100 trillion won ($72 billion) as strong AI chip demand drives record profits. On August 21, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is set to discuss the plan at a board meeting. The package could include a special dividend, share buybacks, and cancellations….

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…

Walmart (WMT) Stock Falls 9% Despite Strong Earnings and Higher 2026 Outlook
Walmart shares dropped about 9% on August 20, 2026, closing near $104 after opening at $114.30. The sell-off came despite a clear earnings beat. Walmart posted adjusted EPS of $0.81, topping the $0.74 estimate. Revenue reached $187.9 billion, up 5.9% year over year. The culprit was guidance. U.S. comparable sales rose just 2.6%, missing the…

Gaja Capital IPO GMP Today: Premium Falls Ahead of August 21 Closing
Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO, which operates under the Gaja Capital brand, is entering its final bidding day on August 21, 2026. The ₹550 crore issue opened on August 19 with a price band of ₹152 to ₹160 per share. Its grey market premium has eased from earlier levels, while investor demand remains firm. With…

5.3 Million Australians Get Centrelink Boost From September 20
More than 5.3 million Australians will receive higher Centrelink payments from September 20, 2026, including pension, JobSeeker, and Youth Allowance increases. Deeming rates also rise.