Boeing workers reject contract, authorize strike Aug 21, 2026 04:52PM

Investing.com - Boeing (NYSE: BA) workers rejected a contract offer and authorized a strike in a vote completed Friday, adding pressure to the aerospace manufacturer as it navigates ongoing production and safety challenges.

The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace said its 17,000 members at Boeing facilities in Washington and nearby states voted down the proposed contract, with 64% of the professional unit and nearly 72% of the technical unit... (continue reading...)


Apple reportedly cuts jobs in Siri and Vision Pro teams amid AI shift Aug 21, 2026 03:01PM

Investing.com -- Apple Inc. is eliminating jobs across teams working on the Siri digital assistant and Vision Pro headset as the company shifts its focus toward new devices and artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reported Friday.

The cuts affect more than 200 employees, with approximately 100 positions removed from the Vision Pro division and another 100 from Siri and software teams. Apple is also reducing staff in its Intelligent Systems Experience group, a team within... (continue reading...)


Investing.com’s stocks of the week Aug 21, 2026 02:59PM

Investing.com -- A historic single-day move in biotech dominated the week, while a Treasury liquidity announcement impacted crypto and metals. Two well-known consumer names went in opposite directions on earnings.

Here are Investing.com's stocks of the week:

Moderna

Moderna delivered one of the largest single-session moves for an S&P 500 company, closing 177% higher at $174.38 on Wednesday after reporting positive late-stage data for its personalized cancer vaccine. 

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Walmart adds Apple Pay as retailer expands contactless payments Aug 21, 2026 01:22PM

Investing.com - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) said Friday it will roll out contactless payment options, including Apple Pay, across all U.S. stores by the end of 2026. The world's largest retailer will begin adding Tap to Pay at select Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations on Aug. 24.

The payment options will be accepted on Walmart's websites and apps. Customers will be able to check out using eligible contactless cards, phones, or smartwatches. Walmart fuel stations will... (continue reading...)


China chipmaker YMTC files for $4.9 billion IPO Aug 21, 2026 12:07PM

Investing.com -- Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. has officially filed for a 33 billion yuan ($4.9 billion) initial public offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR Market. The Shanghai Stock Exchange accepted the listing application on Friday, marking one of the largest domestic semiconductor share sales in recent years as China accelerates efforts to bolster its memory chip supply chain.

Under the draft prospectus, the Wuhan-based chipmaker plans to issue between 1.98... (continue reading...)


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