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ACE Robotics CEO: Humanoid Robot Brains to Reach ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by Late 2027 via Embodied AI
Humanoid robots could be heading toward a major advance in AI. On August 21, 2026, ACE Robotics Chairman Wang Xiaogang said embodied AI may reach a “ChatGPT moment” by the end of 2027. The aim is to help robots understand and respond to unfamiliar real-world situations instead of simply following fixed commands. As world models…
Australian Fast Food Chains Shift to Chicken as Costs Soar, August 22
Australian fast food chains are shifting menus toward chicken to combat cost pressures. Guzman y Gomez shares jumped 13% on strong FY26 guidance despite a $26.7M statutory loss from US exit.
TGS Jumps 2.3% on Brunei Data Brokerage Contract Award
TGS awarded data brokerage rights for offshore Brunei block by Petroleum Authority. Stock rises 2.3% on new contract to market 3D seismic and well data.
Ethereum (ETH) Surges 29% to $2,422 on Record $220M Spot ETF Inflow and Whale Outflows
Ethereum climbed more than 28% over the past 24 hours to trade near $2,409 on August 21, 2026. The rally added $12.4 billion to its market cap, now at $289.4 billion. A record $220.77 million flowed into US spot Ethereum ETFs on August 20, the highest daily inflow since October 28, 2025. Whales pulled large…
OpenAI’s iMessage Plugin Raises Privacy Stakes for Apple on August 21
OpenAI rolled out an Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac that can read, search, and send texts. The feature raises privacy questions despite local processing claims and default approval gates.
European Stocks Post Worst Week Since July: Stoxx 600 Drops 1.14% as Oil Surge and Bond Yields Bite
European Stocks closed a rough week on August 21, 2026, with the Stoxx 600 down 1.14%, its steepest five-day slide since July 6. Rising Brent crude prices and surging bond yields drove the sell-off. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield hit 3.22%, its highest level since 2011, while Brent crude touched $93.56 a barrel on Thursday. Tech…
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…
FTSE 100 Today: UK Stocks Edge Up 0.16% as Antofagasta and Mining Rally Mask Weak Retail Sales
The FTSE 100 edged 0.16% higher on August 21, 2026, as stronger metals prices lifted London-listed mining stocks. Antofagasta led the gains with a 4.3% jump, while gold, silver and copper also moved higher. The rise came despite a weaker UK consumer picture. Retail sales fell 0.5% in July, adding to concerns over household spending….
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…