Business & Markets — August 15, 2026

Reddit joins the S&P 500. Reddit shares rose 12.6% Friday to close at $178.09 on news the company will join the S&P 500 next week.

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PayPal sale talks reportedly heat up. PayPal is negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, according to reports. The deal would reshape the online payments market.

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OpenAI revenue chief exits. OpenAI's chief revenue officer is leaving after eight months, extending a string of executive departures ahead of the company's expected IPO.

Inc. reports the exit is part of a broader pattern of senior leadership turnover at the company, and says the churn is raising red flags for investors. The timing draws added scrutiny because the executive held the role for only eight months, and because the company is preparing for what Inc. characterizes as an expected blockbuster public offering, a period when management stability typically matters to prospective shareholders.

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FDA recalls 19 million eggs. The FDA recalled 19 million eggs over salmonella contamination risk, warning exposure to the affected products could cause severe illness or death.

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