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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.
AirTag Tracking Exposes Amazon’s Secret Book Destruction for AI Training
Journalists tracked a rare book shipment with an AirTag to Amazon’s Las Vegas facility, confirming the company destroys books after scanning them to train AI models. The discovery raises questions about data sourcing ethics in the AI boom.
Stellantis Recalls 955,000 Vehicles Over Camera Software Flaw on August 18
Stellantis recalls 955,000 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles over rearview camera software glitch. Fix via over-the-air update. No injuries reported.
Nike Stock Hits 12-Year Low at $39.09 on August 18, 2026
Nike stock hits 12-year low at $39.09 on August 18, 2026, down 78% from 2021 peak. China revenue fell 11%, direct sales dropped 6%, and analyst outlook remains bleak.
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.
LG Electronics, Nvidia Expand Robotics Alliance as Seoul Data Factory Targets 100,000 Hours of AI Training Data
LG Electronics is deepening its robotics partnership with Nvidia at a new data factory in Seoul. Senior executives from both companies met Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at LG’s Yangjae R&D Campus. The facility aims to collect 100,000 hours of robot training data by year-end. That volume equals roughly 12 years of continuous data generation. The…
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…