UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/14/uae-accuses-iran-of-attacks-on-two-adnoc-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuzNo injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security.
Aug 20, 2026 6:08 PM
BlackRock, Oaktree Seize Movie Servicer With $900 Million Debthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/blackrock-oaktree-seize-movie-servicer-with-900-million-debtBlackRock Inc.’s HPS and Brookfield Corp.’s Oaktree Capital Management took over a firm that provides lighting, rigging and other services for Hollywood productions, wiping out as much as $900 million of debt as the global entertainment industry struggles with changing economics, according to people with knowledge of the deal.
Aug 19, 2026 10:58 PM
Gozo & Herrington join Premier League, MLS to Middlesbrough & morehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gozo-herrington-join-premier-league-171600156.htmlBy Charles BoehmWith the FIFA World Cup in the rearview mirror, MLS and LIGA MX back underway and myriad European leagues kicking off their 2026-27 campaigns, the global transfer market’s summer win...
Aug 19, 2026 5:16 PM
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils English-Language Trailerhttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/yash-toxic-english-trailer-1236838385/Prime Focus Studios has acquired North American distribution rights to “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” and released the English-language trailer for the Geetu Mohandas-directed action thriller, positioning Yash’s high-profile project for a coordinated global debut on Aug. 26. The trailer marks the first extended footage from the film shot simultaneously in the English and Kannada […]
Aug 19, 2026 5:15 PM
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s Private Equity Boss Departshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/healthcare-of-ontario-pension-plan-s-private-equity-boss-departsHealthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s global private equity head Lori Hall-Kimm is leaving to pursue another opportunity.
Aug 19, 2026 4:59 PM
Stocks Climb as Treasury Steps In to Support Bondshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/stocks-climb-as-treasury-steps-in-to-support-bonds-videoWall Street staged a rebound after the Treasury said it plans to boost buybacks of longer-dated bonds, a signal the US wants to lower borrowing costs after yields hit multi-decade highs.
Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses her views on market resilience and global risk premiums. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 4:58 PM
Goldman's McClure Says IPO Market 'Wide Open' for Businesshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/goldman-s-mcclure-ipo-market-wide-open-for-business-videoMatthew McClure, Goldman Sachs global co-head of investment, says the IPO market is "open for business," with AI-related companies accounting for more than half of capital raised despite representing about 20% of IPOs this year. Speaking with Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals," McClure says confidence is growing in private equity, with $1.5 trillion of capital waiting to be deployed. (Source: Bloomb...
Aug 19, 2026 4:54 PM
Elevate acquires US legal work-management platform start-up Luplhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNeU5VcEpMNmVfNmd1Y1huS29UYmR0NjFpRnoyQkk5Y2xyTGEzS21uR1UxTGpJNWZkOUJrWUxGRmZ5dUx0bkYyd0VJajZRZjRaSDhySjA0ZVptcTZ2QWhPTFpXSHZhQUQxUmZuUFJuY3FaajI0NDUxS25WWU44Y0dYbUMwdHdRWFE0Uk5rRGJReUdienltZWRiVFJYVjQ0MFB2VnJMSzBqNXlZNl85cGtrT1N3?oc=5Elevate acquires US legal work-management platform start-up Lupl The Global Legal Post
Aug 19, 2026 3:57 PM
Reform UK are such a joke they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Cracehttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/19/reform-uk-joke-edinburgh-fringeNige’s dodgy donations, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implodeYou would need to have a heart of stone not to fall about laughing. There was a time not so long ago when Reform could give a passable impression of a vaguely functional political party. One that knew its audience and had learned how to get its message across through the media. Admitt...
Aug 19, 2026 3:28 PM
When Interest Rates Go Up, Demand for Dollar Bills Goes Downhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOMURrRVY5a1NxbWlzV0gyY3VUTlRZV0VhNXFvZnRCalpzTFFORWYwaVQtRkwwaG5ZWk5JUk9rNmFuVlBjUUFMMElKVHZxQTdLTmhxUkhmMmlvNTVremNpbjJYdjFaZl8wMDVJYWQ5QlRzM1h0cEJibXVBcHEwTjh5RDVQM0d6UktqM3l6RlhicDBXRDNvTWt1R2h5ODF6QnM2aEEzbkJkRG1UNnhqcWpBUWhqdFNlbzdKQU9DaHVNM3JHdw?oc=5When Interest Rates Go Up, Demand for Dollar Bills Goes Down Apollo Global Management
Aug 19, 2026 2:59 PM
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Fastest Movie to Hit $800M at Domestic Box Officehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-800-million-1236676998/Tom Holland stars in the superhero behemoth that recently hit $2 billion globally to surpass Sony's all-time mark.
Aug 19, 2026 2:59 PM
Stock, Bond Rout Takes Breather; Trump Delays Canada Tariffs | Bloomberg Brief 08/19/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/bloomberg-brief-08-19-2026-videoUS equity futures waver as a global chip selloff eases after SK Hynix announces plans to buy back $29 billion of shares. The Trump administration delays 50% tariffs on Canadian products for three days, citing a tentative agreement. The UAE cuts all economic ties with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles at its territory. Keith Lerner of Truist discusses the market backdrop for s...
Aug 19, 2026 1:56 PM
How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization https://fortune.com/2026/08/19/how-uae-has-emerged-leading-light-for-tokenization/Coinbase's decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate's bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.
Aug 19, 2026 11:49 AM
Record Pace of Bond Sales Jolts Europe Out of Summer Lullhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/record-pace-of-bond-sales-jolts-europe-out-of-its-summer-lullBond sales in Europe are roaring back from the summer lull at the fastest pace on record, resuming the breakneck pace of borrowing seen globally throughout the year.
Aug 19, 2026 11:24 AM
Shell Trader Mansfield Resigns After 26 Years at Oil Majorhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/shell-trader-mansfield-resigns-after-26-years-at-oil-majorShell Plc veteran Geoffrey Mansfield has resigned from his role as global desk lead for low-carbon fuels trading, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Aug 19, 2026 9:16 AM
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debuthttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/19/unitree-shares-surge-humanoid-robot-firm-chinese-stock-market-debutCompany’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop starsUnitree, the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, has made a spectacular entry on to China’s stock market, with its shares surging by more than 600%.The Chinese company’s robots have gained global fame via viral videos of them performing martial arts, running at Olympic speeds and servi...
Aug 19, 2026 7:49 AM
Hybrid-AI Mandopop Musical ‘Alishan Escape’ Set at Red Empire, OMG (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hybrid-ai-mandopop-musical-alishan-escape-red-empire-omg-1236838002/Australian hybrid-AI studio Red Empire Productions and international production and distribution company Organic Media Group are developing “Alishan Escape: A Mandopop Ghost Adventure,” an original animated musical inspired by Taiwan’s Ghost Month traditions, Buddhist philosophy, local Indigenous tribal cultures and the global reach of Asian pop music. The project marks a creative collaboration be...
Aug 19, 2026 7:02 AM
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran warhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/south-africa-to-australia-why-coal-profits-are-surging-during-iran-war?traffic_source=rssCoal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
Aug 19, 2026 6:27 AM
UAE Reports Iranian Missile Attack as Tensions Rise | Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/19/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/horizons-middle-east-africa-8-19-2026-videoHorizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 19, 2026 6:20 AM
Korea Yield Curve Steepest Since 2021 as Long-Bond Slump Deepenshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/korea-yield-curve-steepest-since-2021-as-long-bond-slump-deepensThe spread between South Korea’s three- and 10-year government bond yields has widened to the highest in nearly five years amid a global selloff in long-dated securities and expectations that Bank of Korea won’t raise interest rates aggressively.
Aug 19, 2026 5:54 AM