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US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows

US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Betting on November's U.S. midterm elections has already hit $133 million, surpassing the $92.4 million wagered during the 2024 congressional election cycle, the Anti-Corruption Data Collective said on Monday.
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S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was muted on Monday as markets weighed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic lifted some technology stocks.
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Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow inched lower on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions dented sentiment, while some technology stocks rose after the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic.
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Analysis-Trump agencies to set crypto policy as bill stalls, limiting industry's gains

Analysis-Trump agencies to set crypto policy as bill stalls, limiting industry's gains

By Hannah Lang Aug 18 (Reuters) - As sweeping U.S. crypto legislation stalls, President Donald Trump's regulators are set to fill the void, but efforts to write favorable rules for the digital asset industry will be contentious and could be overturned by future administrations.
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Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose on Monday, boosted as a strong revenue forecast from AI leader Anthropic supported technology stocks, while investors weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions.
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S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was set to open subdued on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic put the Nasdaq on course for a higher open.
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Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

(Removes first bullet point which contained old information) By Sinéad Carew and Avinash P Aug 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street's three major indexes fell on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into U.S. consumer spending, while oil prices rose as the
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Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet

Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Einride AB said it expects revenue growth rate to more than double in the second half of the year and announced a deal to add 500 Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet, sending its shares soaring 15% in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled up by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war, with U.S. President Donald Trump demanding Iran's surrender and threatening to bomb Oman.
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Oil prices mixed amid Iran war stalemate, near-term potential for gains seen limited

Oil prices mixed amid Iran war stalemate, near-term potential for gains seen limited

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed on Monday amid a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to resolve Middle East tensions, though the absence of major supply outages limited gains.
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Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries
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US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls 0.1%, CDC says

US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls 0.1%, CDC says

Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell 0.1% during the 2025-2026 school year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.