Northrop Grumman Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Microsoft Corporation

OpenAI risks postponing restructuring until next year due to protracted negotiations with Microsoft. The U.S. is discussing the expansion of the role of the state in strategic industries: after receiving a 10% stake in Intel, the authorities are considering the possibility of participation in the capital of defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin. On the commodity markets, the pressure is intensified by the forecast of Goldman Sachs: by the end of 2026, the oil surplus may reach 1.8 million barrels per day, which will bring down the price of Brent. These and other topics are covered in our review of key events for the morning of August 27.

The US Federal Reserve responded to Trump's attempt to fire one of the regulator's governors

U.S. stocks at the opening of trading on August 26 went into a small minus. Investors reacted with restraint to President Donald Trump's unexpected decision to fire one of the central bank governors. This may be due to the fact that the market is mostly expecting a Fed rate cut at the next meeting, which is exactly what Trump wants.

The US market opened slightly down. Why Trump's blow to the Fed doesn't scare traders?

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Donald Trump announced the removal of one of the Fed governors, which caused the price of gold to rise amid concerns about the central bank's independence. At the same time, the administration blocked the construction of a wind farm off the coast of Maryland and threatened to impose duties on countries that will not give up digital taxes against American technology companies. In the corporate segment, the key event was the inclusion of Interactive Brokers shares in the S&amp;P 500 index, which caused a jump in broker quotes. About these and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of August 26.

Intel Corporation

The US will become the chipmaker's largest shareholder as a result of the deal

Intel has warned of risks due to the US government's acquisition of 10% of its shares

Orsted A/S

BlackRock, Inc.

The world's largest wind farm operator will try to convince investors on August 26 that the situation is under control

'Just a disaster': Orsted shares plummet to lows after project halt in US

Spotify Technology S.A.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

The Boeing Company

Global central banks fear that Donald Trump's pressure on the Fed will not only undermine the independence of the U.S. regulator, but also set an unwelcome precedent for Europe and Japan

Morning in New York: political factors limit the rally

NVIDIA Corporation

NIO Inc.

In China, stock indices are hitting ten-year highs amid deflation, real estate crisis and tariff pressure from the U.S., raising fears of a bubble. In currency markets, the dollar is faltering after hints from Fed chief Jerome Powell of a possible rate cut. And oil quotes are reacting to Ukraine's attacks on Russian infrastructure. About these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of August 25.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Alphabet Inc.

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave hope for a rate cut in September at the annual economic forum in Jackson Hole. The White House confirmed the purchase of 10% of Intel. EU has accelerated work on the digital euro due to the passage of the U.S. Stablecoin Act. Meta struck a $10 billion deal with Google. Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. About the main events from August 18 to 22 - in our review.

Highlights of the week: Powell speech, Meta and Google deal, EU accelerates with digital euro

Intel stock outperforms the S&amp;P 500 index by more than double its 2025 growth rate

Trump confirmed that Intel agrees to give the U.S. a 10% stake. Quotes soared 7%

The Fed chief reported a "cooling" of the labor market and consumption in the United States, but overall nothing worries him

Powell's defense: how the Fed is changing policy

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

Shares of small-cap marijuana company Curaleaf Holdings, whose 2018 IPO <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2019/09/10/cannabis-king-boris-jordan-chairman-of-curaleaf-becomes-the-only-pot-billionaire/">turned</a>&nbsp;majority shareholder Boris Jordan into a billionaire, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CURLF/">rose</a>&nbsp;nearly 10% in over-the-counter trading yesterday, August 21. The rally was fueled by a <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cbd-has-potential-to-treat-alcohol-use-disorder-by-reducing-withdrawal-symptoms-and-lowering-relapse-risk-federally-funded-study-finds/">scientific study</a> suggesting that a substance found in marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), may help treat alcoholism, according to the <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/08/21/why-curaleaf-stock-wafted-almost-10-higher-today/">Motley Fool</a>. It thinks that further successful studies could lead to "something of a revival" in demand for CBD.