Polymarket in talks for fundraising round at more than $20 billion valuation

Hormuz Tanker Traffic Stalls at Two-Month Low as Attacks Escalate

Traffic at the Strait of Hormuz remains at the lowest in more than two months as security concerns have intensified with recent attacks on ships and persistent threats to shipping in the region.

• Strait of Hormuz sees lowest tanker traffic in over two months
• Attacks on ships and Iran's control intent worsen security situation
• Egypt Prosperity VLCC aborts exit attempt after radio threats

2026-08-04 ·oilprice.com

The stock market did something nearly unprecedented in July. That makes UBS bullish

The S&P 500’s July performance looks far more impressive when accounting for the dismal performance in momentum stocks.

2026-08-04 ·cnbc.com

Foreigners are buying fewer U.S. properties, but luxury homebuilders still draw them in

Foreign buyers are pulling back sharply from U.S. residential real estate, in part due to a pullback among workers that would qualify for H-1B visas.

2026-08-04 ·cnbc.com