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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Launches September 9, Pre-Orders Start September 12
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launches September 9 with pre-orders September 12 and sales September 18. The foldable iPhone Ultra and Pro Max join the lineup. Meyka rates AAPL a B+.
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) Halts Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial After Volrustomig Fails to Show Survival Benefit
AstraZeneca has halted a late-stage trial of its lung cancer drug Volrustomig, marking a fresh pipeline setback. The FTSE 100 company said the drug, combined with chemotherapy, was unlikely to improve survival rates. An Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after a planned review. This marks AstraZeneca’s second major trial halt…
FTSE 100 Today: Index Rises 0.26% as US Retail Sales Fall 0.6%, Easing Fed Rate-Hike Bets
The FTSE 100 today rose 0.26% on August 17, 2026, after weaker US consumer data reduced concerns about another Federal Reserve rate hike. US retail sales fell 0.6% in July, well below the expected 0.1% increase. It was also the steepest monthly decline since May 2025. The weaker figures pushed the dollar and Treasury yields…
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…
SpaceX Launches Two Falcon 9 Rockets 38 Minutes Apart, Sets Record
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets 38 minutes apart from Florida and California on August 15, setting a new company record for shortest gap between orbital missions.
USS Abraham Lincoln Faces Relief After 266 Days at Sea Amid Crew Crisis
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face mental health crisis after 266 days at sea. Multiple attempted suicides reported. USS George Washington to replace carrier in Middle East.
iPhone 18 Pro Faces Up to $300 Price Hike as Memory Costs Soar, August 16
iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,299 or more as DRAM and NAND flash memory prices surge 4x due to AI demand. Apple faces margin pressure ahead of September launch.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Kills 47 in Indonesia on August 15
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on August 15, killing at least 47 people and destroying over 300 homes. Rescue efforts continue as aftershocks persist.
Japan Marks 81st War Anniversary Without ‘Remorse,’ Takaichi Shifts Tone
On August 15, 2026, Japan marked 81 years since WWII’s end. PM Takaichi avoided mentioning remorse in her speech, unlike her predecessor, while Defense Minister Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine, angering China and South Korea.