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August 19th - According to the Coalition for App Fairness, Apple has missed a crucial opportunity to win the trust of developers and regulators with its proposed amendments to EU app developer terms. The Coalition stated, "We urge regulators to reconsider and ensure that the Digital Markets Act delivers the meaningful choice and competition that European legislators expect." Apple proposed a new fee structure on Tuesday, including a 5% commission on apps downloaded through other app stores or websites, a 15% commission on apps linked to other payment platforms in its App Store, and a 20% commission on apps using other payment processing methods, with some developers receiving a lower 10% commission. The lobbying group stated that these fees are still too high. "Developers and consumers deserve an open app ecosystem," it said.Honeywell (HON.O) has appointed Bilal Hammed as CEO of its Process Technology division.On August 19th, during Kuaishous Q2 2026 earnings call, Kuaishou (01024.HK) CFO Jin Bing stated that the companys free cash flow was positive in Q2, and the goal is to maintain positive free cash flow at the group level in the second half of the year. Jin Bing stated that after Keling AI completes its independent financing, it will adopt more flexible approaches to cash flow expenditures, including addressing more computing power needs through leasing, further optimizing capital allocation, and improving the overall cash flow situation of the group to some extent. Regarding cash management and capital expenditures, Kuaishou will continue to adhere to a prudent financial strategy. According to the execution schedule, most of the companys capital expenditures have already been completed in the first half of the year. As of June 30, 2026, Kuaishous available funds, including cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, financial assets, and restricted cash, totaled RMB 121.3 billion, and net cash generated from operating activities in Q2 reached RMB 5.9 billion. In terms of shareholder returns, since 2026, Kuaishou has completed approximately HKD 2 billion in share buybacks and HKD 3 billion in cash dividends, with total shareholder returns approaching the level of the entire previous year. Jin Bing stated that while firmly advancing its AI strategy investment, the company has still achieved a steady increase in shareholder returns, and the total shareholder returns for the whole of 2026 are expected to exceed those of last year.Salesforce (CRM.N) expands its digital business solution, Headless 360.Futures Market Summary | Wednesday, August 19th, CCTV News Highlights: 1. Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to Bauka on his inauguration as President of Hungary. 2. Building higher-level free trade zones to create new heights of reform and opening up. 3. Li Qiang meets with the President of Ecuador. 4. Zhao Leji meets with the President of Ecuador. 5. Promoting learning through practice to ensure effective implementation of education. 6. my country achieves its first land-based rocket recovery. 7. The Change-7 mission spacecraft and rocket assembly completes vertical transport. 8. Expanding and upgrading the service industry helps Chinese manufacturing enhance its global competitiveness. 9. Various regions strengthen field management to solidify the foundation for a bumper grain harvest. 10. my country will construct approximately 60,000 kilometers of high-quality self-driving tourism highways. 11. The number of movie screenings and audiences during the 2026 summer movie season will reach new highs, with the entire film industry chain exceeding 410 billion yuan in output value. 12. The Central Propaganda Department and the National Health Commission jointly release the advanced deeds of "Most Beautiful Doctors". 13. This year, my country will focus on promoting the construction and modernization of 122 large and medium-sized irrigation areas. 14. my country led the development of the worlds first international standard for intelligent manufacturing in the steel industry. 15. The 2026 World Robot Conference opened with over 3,000 exhibits on display. 16. The 33rd Beijing International Radio, Film and Television Exhibition was held in Beijing. 17. The 2026 "China in Childrens Voices" National Childrens Singing Competition was held in Liaoning. 18. CCTV released its 2026 list of innovative financial programs. 19. The 2026 CCTV Qixi Festival Gala will air tonight. 20. The US president stated he would not engage in any dialogue with Iran; Iran stated it would continue to close the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its conditions. Market concerns about the impact of the Middle East situation on the US 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high. 21. Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military bases; Syria condemns Israels aggression. 22. The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo exceeds 5,000. 23. A series of explosions have occurred at energy and industrial facilities in the United States.
