US Markets Defy Geopolitical Quakes – USA Unleashes Financial Offensive against Iran – US Tariffs against Canada Take Effect – Nvidia Prepares against China's Tech Offensive – Coca-Cola Chases Gen Z with Dirty Soda – Walmart Takes a Stylish Fresh Start with Private Label Scenario – AI Cost Trap Drags Alibaba into Depths – Meta Faces Billion-Dollar Catastrophe in Addiction Trial – Five Below Surfs on the Back-to-School Wave

After the latest trading day on Friday, August 21, 2026, the US markets presented themselves in a robust condition, defying global disruptions. The Dow Jones climbed by 0.98% to close at 53,276.81 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.43% to reach 7,674.31 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also changed positively by 0.43% to 26,180.45 points. The market activity was overshadowed by massive geopolitical tensions. The USA is preparing, under the Trump administration, the most severe Iran sanctions in history, while at the same time, trade...