Ed Liston - Stock Market Watch

Market Slump Amid Rising Volatility: Midday Trading Update for August 20, 2026

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

U.S. equity markets are facing downward pressure during midday trading on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Investors are grappling with a […]

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Key Takeaways Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, aiming

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 295.70 (-0.55%) points today, currently sitting at 53,167.35, while Dow Futures (YM=F)

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Key Takeaways Ghana’s cocoa production is projected to drop by at least 16% in the 2026/27 season, potentially falling to

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Key Takeaways Walmart (WMT) shares plummeted 8.7%, marking its sharpest one-day decline since July 2022, after reporting a significant deceleration

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Market Performance at the Opening Bell The U.S. stock market opened Thursday, August 20th, 2026, with a cautious tone as

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Technology leads the charge with 3 stocks (NVDA, MSFT, AVGO) recently rated strong buy by analysts this Tuesday. AI infrastructure

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Nvidia and CrowdStrike headline a massive technology surge next Wednesday after close, anchoring a day featuring 14+ major reports. Next

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

Manufacturing and Services PMI data arrive Friday at 9:45 am, signaling growth trends. Next Wednesday at 8:30 am, the Fed's

Ed Liston / August 20, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is facing significant downward pressure today, Thursday, August 20th, 2026, as Dow Futures (YM=F) was