Jim Cramer reviews the ten key market-moving events on Wednesday, August 19. Moderna surges over 90% after promising results for its experimental cancer vaccine developed with Merck for melanoma treatment. The US Treasury doubles its government debt purchases, boosting futures in a move seen as the Trump administration’s support for markets. Lowe’s disappoints with declining comparable sales and lowered annual guidance, while Home Depot outperforms due to its professional contractor exposure. SK Hynix announces a $29 billion stock buyback program, and JPMorgan argues that Nokia’s AI revenue potential is being underestimated by the market.
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