US close: Tech stocks weigh as bond yields grind higher

18th Aug 2026 23:11

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished in the red on Tuesday, with weakness in the tech sector weighing on the Nasdaq Composite, as rising bond yields sapped investors' appetite for risk.

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American Airlines unveils premium upgrades in competitive drive

18th Aug 2026 15:25

(Sharecast News) - American Airlines announced a "sweeping transformation" on Tuesday, unveiling fleetwide upgrades across its narrowbody planes to improve entertainment options and its premium cabin experience.

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Europe close: Shares lower as US-Iran stalemate, oil, bonds weigh on sentiment

18th Aug 2026 14:45

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Tuesday amid rising bond yields and higher oil prices as the supposed US-Iran 60-day "ceasefire" came to an end with zero progress made towards a peace deal and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.

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FTSE 100 movers: Oil giants, Whitbread on the rise

18th Aug 2026 14:40

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 10,731.45 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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