News Bulletin
Monday, August 17, 2026
Morning Edition

Economic Numbers:

Time

Event

Actual

Forecast

Previous

56m

NAHB Housing Market Index (Aug)

 

33

34

11:30

3-Month Bill Auction

 

 

0.03735

11:30

6-Month Bill Auction

 

 

0.0383

16:00

TIC Net Long-Term Transactions (Jun)

 

 

232.7B

16:00

TIC Net Long-Term Transactions including Swaps (Jun)

 

151.40B

232.70B

16:00

Overall Net Capital Flow (Jun)

 

 

132.20B

16:00

US Foreign Buying, T-bonds (Jun)

 

 

56.60B

Indices
 

 

CLOSE

50 DMA

200 DMA

DJIA

53,732.41

52,343.36

49,411.80

NASDAQ

26,729.16

25,906.62

24,178.91

S&P 500

7,785.76

7,512.39

7,073.36

Earnings Calendar:

(EPS: Earning Per Share / Rev: Revenue / Mkt Cap : market Capital/ BMO : Before Market Opening /AMC : After Market Close)

   COMPANY

EPS  Act

EPS Fore

Rev Act

Rev Fore

Mkt Cap

Fiscal

Time

BHP BillitonBHP

-/1.45

1

-/-

26.16B

$204.84B

H2

AM

Nidec6594

-/21.90

39.61

-/656.8B

637.90B

$19.72B

Q1

 

Huazhu LimitedHTHT

5.29/4.92

4.24

7.12B/6.78B

6.43B

$14.68B

Q2

AM

M&GMNG

-/0.00

0.1

-/-

514M

$11.43B

H1

PM

OricaORI

-/-

-

-/-

-

$7.65B

H1

 

AimcoAIV

-/-

-0.14

-/-

52.76M

$6.45B

Q2

PM

BoralexBLX

-/0.13

-0.1

-/235.6M

215M

$2.76B

Q2

AM

HUBHUBG

-/0.29

0.45

-/941.12M

905.6M

$2.60B

Q2

AM

Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari ASSISE

-/-

0.45

-/-

51.98B

$2.55B

Q2

 

 

Market News:   

 

Here are some of the biggest premarket US stock movers today:

 

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAL) saw director Rohit Lal acquire shares totaling $272,500 over two days in mid-August 2026. On August 13, 2026, Mr. Lal purchased 40,000 shares at a reported price of $5.43 per share, with the transaction executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $5.41 to $5.44, inclusive. The reported price reflects a weighted average sale price, according to a footnote in the filing. Overall, his purchases occurred with prices paid ranging from $5.43 to $5.53 per share.

 

Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OTLK) received a vote of confidence from director and 10% owner Ghiath M. Sukhtian, who increased his stake through an indirect purchase of common stock and accompanying warrants on August 12, 2026. The director, through GMS Ventures, acquired 2,525,252 shares of Outlook Therapeutics common stock at a price of $0.99 per share, valued at approximately $2.5 million. This purchase was part of an underwritten public offering by the company. The stock currently trades at $0.76, down from the $0.99 purchase price, reflecting the recent market volatility that has characterized OTLK shares. Following this transaction, GMS Ventures, and by extension Mr. Sukhtian, beneficially owns 24,617,320 shares of common stock.

 

Clipper Realty Inc. (NASDAQ:CLPR) saw director and 10% owner Sam Levinson acquire common stock totaling $488,795 through a series of transactions in mid-August 2026. The acquisitions occurred over three business days, with prices ranging from $3.0869 to $3.2897 per share. On August 12, 2026, 69,172 shares were acquired at a weighted average price of $3.0869 per share, with prices for individual transactions ranging between $2.99 and $3.15. The following day, August 13, 2026, saw the acquisition of 81,647 shares at a weighted average price of $3.2125 per share, with individual transaction prices between $3.20 and $3.29. A final purchase on August 14, 2026, involved 3,945 shares at a weighted average price of $3.2897 per share, with prices ranging from $3.27 to $3.35. The purchases came as the stock surged 16.78% over the past week, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares may be overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate.

 

OppFi Inc. (OPFI) Chief Executive Officer Todd G. Schwartz recently acquired 20,000 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock, totaling approximately $144,012. The transactions, which occurred on August 14, 2026, saw shares purchased at prices ranging from $7.10 to $7.41 per share, with a weighted average price of $7.2006 per share. The insider buying comes as the stock has declined nearly 24% over the past week, according to InvestingPro data, which shows OPFI trading at a P/E ratio of just 3.36. The platform’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with shares trading below their estimated worth. This purchase increases Schwartz’s indirect beneficial ownership in the company through various entities.

 

Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) Chief Executive Officer and director Kasra Nejatian recently increased his holdings in the company on August 14, 2026, purchasing 27,625 shares of Opendoor common stock for a total value of $100,002. The shares were acquired in multiple open market transactions at prices ranging from $3.6150 to $3.6200 per share, resulting in a weighted average price of $3.62. The stock currently trades at $3.63, down 37.6% year-to-date, though it remains well above its 52-week low of $3.06. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value and carries a notably high beta of 3.59, reflecting significant price volatility. This purchase was conducted in accordance with the company’s Insider Trading and Trading Window Policy. Following this acquisition, Mr. Nejatian directly holds 83,605,924 shares of Opendoor Technologies common stock.

 

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) saw significant selling activity from Magnetar Financial LLC, a 10% owner and director, over two consecutive days. On August 12, 2026, Magnetar sold 2,133,481 shares of Class A Common Stock totaling approximately $231.6 million. The shares were sold at weighted average prices ranging from $107.64 to $108.16 per share, with individual transactions executed at prices between $107.00 and $107.90, and between $108.00 and $108.64. The following day, August 13, 2026, Magnetar reported additional sales of approximately $213.8 million worth of Class A Common Stock, with transactions involving the disposition of shares at prices ranging from $107.75 to $115.61 per share. The price of $107.75 was a weighted average price, with individual sales occurring between $107.61 and $108.48. The stock currently trades at $105.26, slightly below the sale prices, though InvestingPro analysis suggests CoreWeave remains undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment. The sale comes as CoreWeave’s stock posted a 16% gain over the past week and a 47% return year-to-date.

 

Arista Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:ANET) CEO and Chairperson Jayshree Ullal reported the indirect sale of company common stock totaling approximately $119.3 million on August 12, 2026. These transactions were executed at prices ranging from $207.43 to $211.37 per share. The reported sales included two primary categories of transactions, with shares held in trust for the benefit of Ullal’s relatives sold amounting to $36,236,984. These sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on November 14, 2025. The shares were held in trusts for the benefit of Ullal’s children, for which she serves as trustee, and for a nephew and niece, for which she serves as co-trustee. Ullal disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. The stock currently trades at $198.82, down from those transaction levels, though shares have surged 51.7% year-to-date. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate, trading at a high earnings multiple with a P/E ratio of 63.

 

Septerna, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEPN) experienced substantial insider selling when RA Capital Management, L.P., a significant shareholder and director, reported the sale of common stock totaling $63,452,500 on August 12, 2026. The transactions involved the disposition of a total of 1,493,000 shares at a price of $42.50 per share. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, RA Capital Management, L.P. sold 746,500 shares of Septerna common stock, which were held indirectly by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. Additionally, another 746,500 shares, held indirectly by RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P., were sold at the same price. The sale comes as Septerna shares have surged 280% over the past year, with the stock currently trading at $44.50 against a market cap of $2.11 billion.

 

Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRYS) director Dino A. Rossi reported the sale of common stock totaling approximately $8,227,952 on August 14, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. The filing indicates that Mr. Rossi disposed of a total of 25,000 shares of Krystal Biotech common stock through multiple transactions on that date. The shares were sold at weighted average prices ranging from $325.5985 to $333.23. The stock has delivered a remarkable 121% return over the past year and currently trades at $332.27, which InvestingPro data suggests is below its Fair Value of $351.04.

 

 

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