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CBA Overhauls Loyalty Program: 9 Million Customers Shift to Yello Points on October 1
Commonwealth Bank launches Yello rewards program on October 1, affecting 9 million customers. New scheme favors Virgin Velocity over Qantas points and rewards bundled banking products.

Jeanie Buss Contests Family Vote to Sell 17.8% Lakers Stake on August 18
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss contests her siblings’ vote to sell the family’s 17.8% ownership stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, citing a 2017 court ruling that requires co-trustee approval.

Tyson Foods Closes Three Beef Plants, Lays Off 3,200 as Cattle Shortage Deepens
Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Joslin, Illinois and Eagle Mountain, Utah, laying off 3,200 workers amid a 75-year low in cattle herds. The company also plans to sell its Pasco, Washington facility.

XRP vs Stablecoins in 2026: USDT Hits $182.98 Billion, USDC Tops $71.96 Billion Can XRP Compete?
As of August 18, 2026, stablecoins continue to account for a large share of crypto’s dollar-based liquidity. USDT is near $183 billion, while USDC is around $72 billion in market value. XRP, by comparison, trades near $1, with a market capitalisation of roughly $62 billion. Still, an XRP vs stablecoins comparison is not only about…

Best Buy Faces Warranty Repair Backlash After Removing Half of Customer’s RAM
Best Buy Geek Squad removed half the RAM from a customer’s gaming laptop during warranty repair and claimed the device doesn’t support 64GB, despite selling it with that configuration.

FTSE 100 Today: Index Rises 0.16% as BP Jumps 2.1%, Shell Gains 1.5% Despite Hormuz Strike
The FTSE 100 today edged 0.16% higher on August 18, 2026, with energy stocks helping the index stay in positive territory despite fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. BP shares climbed 2.1%, while Shell gained 1.5% as oil prices moved higher after a vessel was struck along the key shipping route. Brent crude was…

Sunshine Coast Philanthropists Roy and Nola Thompson Die 8 Days Apart After Giving $20M
Sunshine Coast philanthropists Roy and Nola Thompson, married 69 years, died 8 days apart after donating $20M+ to hospitals, universities, and charities across Queensland.

Schott Pharma (ETR: 1SXP) Shares Jump 4% as Barclays Upgrades Stock to Overweight on Growth Inflection
Schott Pharma shares jumped as much as 6.5% on August 18, 2026, hitting a new 52-week high of €23. Barclays upgraded the stock to “overweight” from “equal weight” and raised its price target to €27 from €16. Analyst Jonathon Unwin cited a genuine growth inflection after three years of declining earnings estimates. The upgrade reflects…

Ausgold Jumps on $776M Takeover as Oil Tops $90 and ASX 200 Stays Flat
Ausgold shares surged on August 18, 2026, after OceanaGold agreed to acquire the company in a A$776 million deal. The offer values Ausgold at A$1.36 per share, a 28% premium to its last close. Brent crude climbed 2.3% to US$90.52 a barrel the same day. The ASX 200 finished flat at 9,070 points, down just…