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OpenAI Official Update: Introducing OpenAI London · OpenAI's official company sitemap lists this material company, product, partnership, security, or infrastructure update. This update introduces OpenAI London.

OpenAI Official Update: Zico Kolter Joins Board of Directors · An official OpenAI update states that Zico Kolter has joined the company's board of directors. The move adds a new technical perspective to its governance. Specific responsibilities have not been disclosed.

Trump: No Talks with Iran, Naval Blockade Fully in Effect · Trump said no negotiations are underway with Iran and that the naval blockade remains fully effective. The statement signals continued military pressure and a lack of diplomatic progress between the two sides.

US Stocks Open Lower; Storage Sector Leads Declines

US stocks opened lower, with the Dow down 0.2%, the S&P 500 index down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq down 1.1%. Storage stocks fell broadly, with SanDisk down 5% and Micron down 4.6%. Most big tech names slipped, with Meta down 1.9% ahead of its Tuesday trial over a massive damages claim; Baidu fell 9% after earnings, Pony.ai dropped 7%, and iQiyi declined 3.7%.

PLTR: Palantir and Sandisk Stocks Surge; Wall Street Says Buy 1, Avoid the Other · Palantir and Sandisk shares are soaring. Wall Street recommends buying 1 and avoiding the other stock. The source notes that Palantir already has much upside priced into its stock.

Jin10 Data Compilation: Daily US Stock Market News Briefing (2026-08-18)

Daily US stock market news briefing covering the latest developments from Baidu, SpaceX, Tesla, Meta, Google, and Pony.ai.

BIDU: Baidu Q2 2026 Misses on Earnings; Ad Revenue Falls 19% · Baidu reported an earnings miss for Q2 2026, as advertising revenue declined 19%. The shortfall highlights pressure on its core ad business. The results underscore ongoing challenges in the online advertising market.

Zscaler and Carahsoft Expand Partnership to Deliver Enterprise-Proven Zero Trust Security to SMB and Mid-Market Customers

The partnership expands the reach of the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ through Carahsoft to deliver enterprise-grade security built for SMB and mid-market needs.

MSFT: CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Flaw CVE-2026-55040

CISA has confirmed active exploitation of a weak authentication vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, identified as CVE-2026-55040. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. The confirmation underscores the need for urgent patching and monitoring.

MSFT: CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Microsoft IKE Service Extensions Flaw CVE-2026-33824

CISA confirmed active exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions, tracked as CVE-2026-33824. The flaw is a double free issue that could enable remote code execution. This highlights real-world risk to affected systems, urging prompt patching.

AVGO: CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Broadcom VMware vCenter Vulnerability CVE-2026-59310

CISA has confirmed active exploitation of a path traversal vulnerability CVE-2026-59310 in Broadcom VMware vCenter. The flaw could allow a threat actor with network access to vCenter to execute arbitrary code. This confirmation underscores the severity and the need for prompt patching.

AAPL: CISA Confirms Active Exploitation of Apple macOS Vulnerability CVE-2026-65400

CISA has confirmed active exploitation of an Apple macOS vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-65400. The flaw stems from improper authentication, potentially allowing a network attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials. This confirmation underscores the severity and the need for prompt patching.

Benchmark Raises CrowdStrike Target Price to 250 USD · Benchmark raised its price target for CrowdStrike (CRWD.O) from 230 USD to 250 USD. The adjustment signals a more positive view on the company's prospects. Investors may watch how the stock reacts to the updated target.

Citi Raises Salesforce Price Target to 204 USD · Citi raised its price target for Salesforce (CRM.N) from 187 USD to 204 USD. The upward revision signals a more positive outlook on the company. It may influence investor expectations for the stock.

Iran Speaker: Hormuz to Stay Closed Until Conditions Met

Iran's parliament speaker said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until certain conditions are met. The statement could affect regional shipping and energy flows. Observers are watching for further details on the conditions.

Google partners with UK government and airlines to use AI to cut contrails over North Atlantic

Google is working with the UK government and aviation industry leaders to apply artificial intelligence in helping airlines avoid creating contrails over the North Atlantic. The initiative targets the climate impact of aviation by reducing contrail formation. The collaboration focuses on using AI for flight planning and adjustments.

Iran's Chief Negotiator: Strait of Hormuz to Stay Closed Until US Meets Terms

Iranian state media quoted chief negotiator Kalibaf as saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets the conditions of an interim deal. The statement signals a hardline stance in negotiations and could affect a key global oil shipping route.

Jin10 Data Compilation: Daily Investment Bank/Institution Views Review (2026-08-18)

U.S. Treasury yields remain elevated, and Citadel Securities says the Federal Reserve has become a market concern.

Report: Iran Warns Shipping Firms Not to Back US Military Action · According to a report, Iran has warned shipping companies against supporting US military operations. The warning could heighten regional tensions and influence shipping industry decisions.

Jin10 Data Compilation: Daily Electric Vehicle Industry News Roundup (2026-08-18)

Today's electric vehicle industry roundup includes Tesla's reported plan to launch CyberCab to the public in 8 month.

Gold Ten Data Compilation: Daily Global Commodity Market News Briefing (2026-08-18)

Data show vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains slow, with only six ships passing on Monday.

Iran: Foreign Ministers Privately Admit Iran Wins in War and Diplomacy

Foreign ministers from several countries have privately acknowledged that Iran has achieved victory in both war and diplomacy. This reflects growing international recognition of Iran's position, which could have significant implications for regional dynamics.

AMD Unveils Instinct Coder for Private Enterprise AI

AMD launched Instinct Coder, a turnkey enterprise AI inference solution co-developed with Spectro Cloud and Supermicro. The platform targets hybrid and private AI deployments and is built around AMD's MI series accelerators. It aims to simplify rollout of enterprise AI infrastructure for corporate IT teams.

Jin10 Data Compilation: Daily AI News Roundup (2026-08-18)

This roundup covers Nvidia-OpenAI collaboration, OpenAI's data center lease, Anthropic's revenue milestone, and Nvidia-LG robotics cooperation.

UBS Cuts Marvell Technology Price Target · UBS lowered its price target on Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) from 340 USD to 300 USD. The firm maintained a Buy rating. The adjustment reflects its updated view on the company.