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Japan Ends 45-Hour Overtime Cap in September, Allowing Up to 100 Hours Monthly
Japan ends blanket 45-hour overtime guidance in September, allowing companies with special clauses to permit up to 100 hours monthly. Labor inspectors will focus on worker health protections instead.

Moderna Soars 122% on Melanoma Vaccine Breakthrough, August 21
Moderna stock jumps 122% after announcing its personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine met Phase 3 trial goals. The vaccine reduced cancer recurrence and spread when combined with Merck’s Keytruda.

JD Sports Stock Plunges 10.98% as Retailer Cuts Profit Outlook on Weak Sales
JD Sports stock plunged 10.98% on August 20, 2026, after the sportswear retailer lowered its full-year profit outlook following weaker second-quarter sales. Group like-for-like sales fell 3.1%, while North American sales dropped 6.8%, adding pressure to the company’s growth plans. JD Sports now expects adjusted pre-tax profit of £700 million to £800 million, below its…

Hays Stock Rises 0.52% as Recruiter Cuts Dividend 65% Amid Hiring Slump
Hays stock edged up 0.52% on August 20, 2026, after the recruitment giant posted FY26 results. The company cut its total annual dividend by 65%, from 1.24 pence to 0.44 pence per share. Net fees fell as hiring activity stayed weak across Hays’ key markets. Investors focused on cost cuts and stabilizing margins rather than…

SK Hynix Stock Gains 0.35% as Company Plans to Pay 60% of Bonuses in Shares
SK Hynix is changing the way it rewards employees as the AI chip boom lifts earnings. On August 20, 2026, the South Korean memory-chip maker reached a tentative wage deal under which 60% of 2026 performance bonuses will be paid in company shares, with the remaining 40% paid in cash. Employee payouts are expected to…

HMRC Sends 81,000 Crypto Tax Warning Letters as Enforcement Nearly Triples
HMRC sent 81,000 crypto tax warning letters in 2025-26, up from 27,714 in 2023-24. Penalties for non-compliance can reach 100% of unpaid tax. New powers arrive May 2027.

Moderna Soars 177% on Melanoma Vaccine Win; Merck Gains 12% on August 20
Moderna jumps 177% and Merck rises 12% after their mRNA cancer vaccine meets Phase 3 endpoints for melanoma. The combo reduced cancer recurrence and spread in over 1,100 patients.

Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…

NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…