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NVDA: Nvidia Stock Rises as Chipmaker Rounds Up Funding for AI Buildout · Nvidia's stock rose as the chipmaker secured funding for its AI infrastructure expansion. This move underscores the company's commitment to AI, potentially strengthening its market position.

Iran Adviser: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Conditions Met · Iran's state TV quoted an adviser to the Supreme Leader as saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until conditions are met. This could affect global oil shipments and heighten market uncertainty.

Trump Says 'Powerful Force' Could Be Used Against Iran · Trump stated that the US could use 'powerful force' against Iran. This rhetoric escalates tensions between the two countries. Markets may react to this development.

Trump: Iran Plays Tricks, Says One Thing, Does Another

Trump accused Iran of being duplicitous in negotiations, saying one thing publicly while doing another behind the scenes. This remark highlights the tense state of US-Iran relations. Trump's statement could affect future diplomatic interactions between the two countries.

Brightfin Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization via Knox Systems Partnership

Brightfin announced it has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization through a partnership with Knox Systems. Brightfin is the only IT Financial Management (ITFM) and Technology Expense Management (TEM) solution built natively on ServiceNow. This authorization signifies compliance with federal security standards, enabling expansion into the public sector.

NVDA: NVIDIA and Local AI Community Fuel Open Source Models and Intelligent Agents

The open source ecosystem is making it easier for AI enthusiasts and developers to build, customize and run increasingly capable agents locally. Throughout August, NVIDIA is celebrating the partners and open source communities moving local AI forward, along with the models, applications and tools emerging across the ecosystem.

NVDA: NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and NeMo Switchyard Deliver Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Agentic AI

As AI shifts from chatbots to autonomous agents, open models are serving market demands for full control over where AI runs and how it's deployed and evolves. NVIDIA's Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and NeMo Switchyard aim to provide faster, smarter, and more efficient agentic AI.

NET: Cloudflare DDoS Threat Report H1 2026: 1 Tbps attacks soar as DNS floods and geopolitical tensions drive a new wave

Cloudflare's DDoS threat report H1 2026 highlights attacks reaching 1 Tbps. These attacks were heavily driven by DNS and CLDAP reflection vectors. The report breaks down how major geopolitical conflicts reshaped the global cyber threat landscape.

US Forces Fire to Intercept Vessel After Cargo Ship Attack · US forces opened fire to intercept a vessel attempting to breach a blockade. This follows an attack on a cargo ship, with crew possibly relocated. The incident underscores maritime security challenges.

US Forces Fire on Panamanian Ship Trying to Break Iran Port Blockade · According to the Wall Street Journal, US officials said US forces fired on a Panamanian ship attempting to break the blockade of an Iranian port. This could escalate tensions between the US and Iran.

MSFT: CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Microsoft Windows WinSock AFD Vulnerability CVE-2026-68820

CISA has confirmed active exploitation of a use-after-free vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, identified as CVE-2026-68820. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges locally.

IBM and Together AI Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Scale Open-Source AI Inference

IBM and Together AI have entered a multi-year agreement to scale open-source AI inference using NVIDIA AI infrastructure on IBM Cloud. This collaboration aims to enhance enterprise AI deployment and promote the adoption of open-source models.

RKLB: SpaceX Rivals Report Mixed Earnings; Rocket Lab Sinks On Possible Neutron Delays · SpaceX rivals reported mixed earnings. Rocket Lab sank on possible delays to its Neutron rocket.

Qatar: Oman-Iran Talks in 'Advanced Stage' · Qatar said talks between Oman and Iran have reached an advanced stage. The development could help ease regional tensions. Details have not been disclosed.

RKLB: Rocket Lab Stock Fell Nearly 50% From Its Record High. History Says Do This Next.

Rocket Lab's stock sank as SpaceX's IPO stole the spotlight. Historical patterns suggest such pullbacks may offer buying opportunities. Investors should focus on fundamentals rather than short-term volatility.

SK Hynix Plans to Increase NAND Capacity in China by 50%

According to South Korean media, SK Hynix plans to increase its NAND flash capacity in China by 50%. This move aims to meet growing global semiconductor demand. Increasing capacity helps SK Hynix solidify its position in the NAND market.

SK Hynix to Boost NAND Capacity in China

According to South Korea's Seoul Economic Daily, SK Hynix plans to increase its NAND production capacity in China by 50%. This move aims to meet growing global demand for memory chips. The expansion could affect the global NAND supply landscape.

Foxconn Industrial Internet Cloud Revenue Up 75.7% · Foxconn Industrial Internet reported that its cloud computing business revenue increased by 75.7% in the first half. This growth reflects strong market demand for cloud services.

Saudi Vessel Attacked in Bab el-Mandeb · A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb strait recently. The incident could affect shipping security in the region. No further details are available at this time.

INTC: Intel Announces Upsize and Pricing of $20 Billion Common Stock Offering · Intel Corporation announced the upsizing and pricing of its common stock offering. The offering size is $20 billion. The company aims to raise capital for general corporate purposes.

INTC Stock Rises Overnight: Chipmaker to Boost Share Sale to Over $20 billion?

Intel's stock gained in overnight trading amid reports that the chipmaker plans to increase its share sale to over $20 billion. The move could be aimed at raising additional capital for business initiatives. Investors await official confirmation for details.

ONDS: Ondas Stock Looks Pricey Despite Its Very Large 3 Year Run

Ondas stock has delivered a very large 3 year gain while its valuation checks and market multiples point to a more restrained picture. This raises the question of how much of the recent news flow around defense and critical infrastructure contracts is already reflected in the current price. This puts recent enthusiasm for the stock in sharp focus when thinking about what is already priced in.

NVDA: Nvidia CEO Calls AI Data Centers 'Investable Assets' After Partnership for $500 billion Financing

Nvidia's CEO described AI data centers as 'investable assets' following a partnership with Wall Street firms for a $500 billion financing venture. This highlights the growing investment appeal of AI infrastructure.

AMD Appoints Alan Smith as Newest Corporate Fellow

AMD has announced the appointment of Alan Smith as its newest Corporate Fellow, one of the highest honors for technical leadership within the company. This recognition highlights Smith's outstanding contributions to technology and may bolster AMD's innovation capabilities in the semiconductor industry.

MSFT: Microsoft to Deploy Next-Gen AMD Instinct and EPYC Processors, Expanding Strategic Partnership

Microsoft announced it will deploy next-generation AMD Instinct and AMD EPYC processors, expanding its long-term strategic partnership with AMD. This move aims to enhance the computing performance of Microsoft's cloud services.