Equity Bank, Tian Tang Group team up to bankroll Mbale’s factory floor
More than 2,000 businesses inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park are set to get easier access to credit. Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group have struck a partnership to open up financing across the park’s manufacturing ecosystem, which already employs roughly 15,000 Ugandans. Under the deal, Equity will offer working capital, business loans and […] The post Equity Bank, Tian Tang Group team up to bankroll
The Observer · 18 Aug 2026The Ultrawealthy Tax Maneuver That’s Spooking Schwab and Fidelity - Bloomberg.com
Two Wall Street heavy hitters — Charles Schwab and Fidelity — are passing up the chance to add billions of assets, a sign that the booming tax aware investing strategy may be too good to be true.
Bloomberg · 18 Aug 2026California regulators pass rules limiting what replacement tires drivers can purchase - Fox Business
California regulators approve rules setting strict efficiency limits on replacement tires, phasing out non-compliant models across the state to boost fuel economy.
Fox Business · 18 Aug 2026California approves rules phasing out some tires; manufacturers warn could increase upfront costs - ABC7 Los Angeles
"Families in California that are struggling with affordability, it's going to increase their costs by hundreds of dollars in phase 2, and we've highlighted that, even using the CEC's own data, you can see that; we're rather disappointed that they moved forwar…
KABC-TV · 18 Aug 2026Kenneth Mugabi to celebrate 10 years of music at Ndere
What started as an ordinary rehearsal morning turned into an unexpected celebration for singer-songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto with a surprise announcement. Tumwizere revealed that V&A Sherry would sponsor Mugabi’s 10th anniversary concert, set for September 12 at Ndere Cultural Centre. The concert will […] The post Kenneth Mugabi to celebrate 10 ye
Sqoop Uganda · 18 Aug 2026Ecuadoran diplomat joins United Nations chief race
Ecuador’s Ivonne A-Baki has entered the race for UN Secretary-General. Learn about her background and the growing field of candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuadoran-diplomat-joins-united-nations-chief-race/
The Punch · 18 Aug 2026Micron Stock Crashes 7% as AI Memory Trade Suddenly Reverses - Yahoo Finance
Micron shares fell as rising Treasury yields pressured AI stocks despite record quarterly revenue and profit growth.
Yahoo Entertainment · 18 Aug 2026American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights - BBC
It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.
BBC News · 18 Aug 2026Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq close lower, with tech under pressure as semi stocks sell off; Home Depot reports earnings - MarketWatch
Major U.S. stock indexes dropped for a third straight day as shares of semiconductor companies slumped and Treasury yields remained near multiyear highs after a modest retreat. Tech stocks sold off, dragging down the S&P 500.
MarketWatch · 18 Aug 2026World Bank income reclassification: Lessons for Uganda as global peers move upward - Daily Monitor
World Bank income reclassification: Lessons for Uganda as global peers move upward Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor · 18 Aug 2026Uganda-UAE Trade Hits $4.7 Billion as Fifth Business Forum Targets Investment Deals - ChimpReports
Uganda-UAE Trade Hits $4.7 Billion as Fifth Business Forum Targets Investment Deals ChimpReports
ChimpReports · 18 Aug 2026America’s growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens - MarketWatch
The world will be watching as the U.S. asks investors to buy more of its debt
MarketWatch · 18 Aug 2026SanDisk sends strong signal to Micron investors, BofA says - thestreet.com
One memory stock is reshaping BofA’s view on Micron
TheStreet · 18 Aug 2026US oil producers set to ink production deals with Venezuela - Politico
A signing ceremony involving several smaller U.S. producers and Petróleos de Venezuela is set for Houston, according to three people familiar with the plans.
Politico · 18 Aug 2026Soaring diesel prices rip across US economy - Financial Times
Rising fuel costs threaten new jolt of inflation ahead of November’s midterm elections
Financial Times · 18 Aug 2026OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face - The Verge
OpenAI is improving its research environments, monitoring, and alignment techniques to beef up security after its AI accidentally hacked Hugging Face.
The Verge · 18 Aug 2026We upgraded Home Depot and raised our price target. It made the best of a terrible hand - CNBC
Home Depot reported a very good quarter, executing well on things it can control.
CNBC · 18 Aug 2026The Math Of The AI Bubble Is Changing - Seeking Alpha
Anthropic’s profitability challenges the AI loss-leader narrative, supporting hyperscaler spend and quality-driven revenue. Click for an updated market outlook.
Seeking Alpha · 18 Aug 2026State Farm is sending $5 billion in dividend checks to customers. Here's who qualifies. - CBS News
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
CBS News · 18 Aug 2026U.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcement - CoinDesk
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it.
CoinDesk · 18 Aug 2026Retail giant Costco sets its sights on a new kind of product: Medicare Advantage - CNBC
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC · 18 Aug 2026August Gas Prices Set New Record As Republicans Sink America Deeper Into The Most Recent Quagmire - Jalopnik
The 60-day memorandum of understanding has expired, but the United States isn't any closer to a deal with Iran, and gas prices aren't going down anytime soon.
Jalopnik · 18 Aug 2026