Public Markets 8 Hours

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 9:53 PM ET

Energy & Utilities

Gary residents have endured an 11-day outage, with the governor calling on the local utility to "match the urgency" of affected communities. The prolonged blackout has fueled anger across the region as crews work around the clock to restore service.

Trade Policy

Trump's trade representative laid out the specifics of what Washington offered Ottawa before talks collapsed, shedding light on the breakdown that has strained bilateral relations and left key trade issues unresolved.

Consumer Regulation

Surveillance pricing and hidden fees are increasingly burdening consumers, prompting advocates to push for stronger fair-pricing laws to combat commercial surveillance and restore transparency in the marketplace.

Media & Entertainment

Paramount is set to begin early settlement talks with California officials after the state and 11 others sued in July to block the $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The outcome of these negotiations could reshape the entertainment landscape and set a precedent for antitrust enforcement in media deals.

Credit Markets

Junk bond investors are piling into investment-grade AI debt, as companies tap high-yield buyers to raise billions for data center projects — a sign of the AI boom's reach into credit markets and its growing appetite for capital.

Urban Disruption

The D.C. Grand Prix has snarled traffic, rerouted flights, and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests, leaving many residents more irritated than celebratory ahead of race weekend.

Retail & IPOs

Shein is struggling to find new growth avenues ahead of its much-delayed IPO, facing mounting pressure from regulators and competitors in key markets. The fast-fashion giant's path to listing remains uncertain as it searches for fresh momentum.