Business & Markets — August 25, 2026

Nvidia earnings on deck. Options traders are pricing in a $280 billion swing in Nvidia's market value around Wednesday's earnings report, a key test for the AI trade.

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Bitcoin crosses $80,000. Bitcoin passed $80,000 after its biggest rally since 2023, aided by the Treasury's plan to double buybacks of longer-dated Treasurys and renewed ETF inflows.

According to MarketWatch, the cryptocurrency has outperformed both stocks and gold over the past six months, a stretch that culminated in the move past the milestone level. The outlet ties the gains partly to a shift in federal debt management, with the government stepping up purchases of its own longer-maturity bonds, alongside a return of investor money into exchange-traded funds tracking the asset.

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Amazon raises hardware prices 60%. Amazon increased prices across its hardware lineup by 60% Monday, saying the global memory-chip shortage is forcing it to pass costs to consumers.

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