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State Farm Issues $5 Billion Dividend to 49M Auto Policyholders on August 18
State Farm is sending $5 billion in dividend payments to auto insurance customers. Eligible policyholders with coverage in 2025 can receive 4-10% of their premiums back. Average payout is $100 per vehicle.

BHP Profit Jumps 30% on Copper Boom; Shares Rise 2.7% on August 19
BHP posts $13.8B profit, up 30%, as copper becomes top earner. Shares jump 2.7%. Highest dividend in four years. CEO Brandon Craig signals $9.7B expansion.

Canada’s Fuel Excise Tax Set to Return Sept. 7; Poilievre Pushes Extension to 2027
Poilievre urges Carney to extend Canada’s fuel excise tax pause until Canada Day 2027. The 10-cent-per-litre break expires Sept. 7. Gas prices up 25.7% year-over-year.

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…

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…

CSL Ltd Shares Rise 17.21% as Company Signals Flat FY2027 Revenue
CSL Ltd shares jumped 17.21% on August 18, 2026, despite the company posting a $2.6 billion net loss. Australia’s largest healthcare firm flagged flat revenue for FY2027 alongside a return to profit growth. Investors focused on the earnings outlook rather than the headline loss. The rally marked CSL’s biggest single-day gain since June 2001. CSL’s…

Former DBS Chief Gupta Urges Singapore to Take Bigger Risks in Finance
Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta warns Singapore’s financial sector must resist risk aversion and embrace innovation to stay competitive. He praised recent bold moves like EQDP and suggested exploring SGD-backed stablecoins.

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) to Sell Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in Deal Worth Over $2 Billion
Alibaba Group Holding Limited agreed on August 17, 2026, to sell its gaming arm, Lingxi Games, to Trustar Capital. The deal values the gaming unit at above $2 billion. Alibaba shares rose 1.25% to trade near $84.50 following the announcement. This transaction aligns with the tech giant’s strategy to shed non-core assets and focus on…

Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin Price Outlook as BTC Climbs 0.96% and Navigates Key Arc Levels
Bitcoin price rose 0.96% on August 17, 2026, with BTC moving back towards the $63,000 area as traders focused on nearby technical levels. Bitcoin traded around $63,500 during the session, while its range stood at roughly $62,680 to $63,660. The move follows several weeks of volatile trading below major resistance. BTC’s next move could depend…