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February 24, 2026Connected

289 storiesLast updated: 10:32:41 AMPage 5 of 5

Stocks

StocksBullish

IonQ Unveils 2030 Quantum Roadmap Featuring $1.8 Billion Foundry Deal

Key Facts

•IonQ aims to achieve technical milestones of 256 qubits by 2030.
•The strategy includes a $1.8 billion foundry deal to drive revenue scaling.
•The roadmap aligns with increasing national security demand for quantum computing.

Impact:

7/10

IONQ

8 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Gold Surges 73% in 12 Months, Outperforming Traditional Asset Classes

Key Facts

•Gold returned 73% over the past year, outpacing most traditional asset classes.
•Gold's year-to-date gains reached 18% through February 20, 2026.

Impact:

7/10

XAU/USD GLD IAU GDX

8 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Strategic Druzhba Pipeline Hub in Russia

Key Facts

•Long-range Ukrainian drones targeted the 'Kaleykino' oil pumping station in Tatarstan, Russia.
•The station is a critical hub for the 'Druzhba' pipeline and handles nearly 30% of Russia's crude oil exports.
•The facility is responsible for supplying Russian crude oil to Hungary and Slovakia.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI HUF/EUR

8 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Ethereum Faces Longest Losing Streak Since 2022 as Whale Activity Fades

Key Facts

•Ether is experiencing its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, marking six consecutive weeks of red price action.
•Whale order sizes are shrinking, indicating a lack of aggressive buying interest from large-scale investors during the dip.
•There is a $2 billion short position cluster concentrated near the $2,000 price level.

Impact:

7/10

ETH/USD ETH/BTC ETHE ETH

8 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Trump Expected to Signal New Tariffs in 2026 State of the Union Address

Key Facts

•Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariff policies during the 2026 State of the Union address.
•Trump continues to embrace the 'Tariff Man' persona as part of his economic strategy.
•Economists are warning of negative repercussions from these tariffs despite the administration's promotion of them.

Impact:

7/10

USD/CNY SPY EUR/USD XAU/USD

8 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

AUD/USD Consolidates Near Three-Year Highs Ahead of Crucial Australian CPI Data

Key Facts

•Traders are awaiting the monthly Australian CPI report to determine the next interest rate path.
•The RBA hiked the Cash Rate by 25 bps to 3.85%, signaling more hikes by year-end.
•The US dollar weakened temporarily following a US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Impact:

7/10

AUD/USD

8 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Fed's Goolsbee: 3% Inflation Insufficient to Justify Interest Rate Cuts

Key Facts

•Goolsbee stated that 3% inflation is not low enough to justify cutting interest rates.

Impact:

7/10

DXY SPY XAU/USD US10Y

8 months ago

Central BanksMixedUpdated×2

Dimon Urges National Plan for AI Job Losses as Fed's Waller Weighs Rate Decision

Key Facts

•Fed Governor Christopher Waller described the March interest rate decision as a 'coin flip'.
•Jamie Dimon urged markets to look past AI-related panic, offering a more hopeful outlook.
•Discussions regarding tariff refunds are emerging as a factor in the current economic landscape.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY QQQ US10Y

8 months ago

February 24, 2026Connected

289 storiesLast updated: 10:32:41 AMPage 5 of 5

Stocks

StocksBullish

IonQ Unveils 2030 Quantum Roadmap Featuring $1.8 Billion Foundry Deal

Key Facts

•IonQ aims to achieve technical milestones of 256 qubits by 2030.
•The strategy includes a $1.8 billion foundry deal to drive revenue scaling.
•The roadmap aligns with increasing national security demand for quantum computing.

Impact:

7/10

IONQ

8 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Gold Surges 73% in 12 Months, Outperforming Traditional Asset Classes

Key Facts

•Gold returned 73% over the past year, outpacing most traditional asset classes.
•Gold's year-to-date gains reached 18% through February 20, 2026.

Impact:

7/10

XAU/USD GLD IAU GDX

8 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Strategic Druzhba Pipeline Hub in Russia

Key Facts

•Long-range Ukrainian drones targeted the 'Kaleykino' oil pumping station in Tatarstan, Russia.
•The station is a critical hub for the 'Druzhba' pipeline and handles nearly 30% of Russia's crude oil exports.
•The facility is responsible for supplying Russian crude oil to Hungary and Slovakia.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI HUF/EUR

8 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Ethereum Faces Longest Losing Streak Since 2022 as Whale Activity Fades

Key Facts

•Ether is experiencing its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, marking six consecutive weeks of red price action.
•Whale order sizes are shrinking, indicating a lack of aggressive buying interest from large-scale investors during the dip.
•There is a $2 billion short position cluster concentrated near the $2,000 price level.

Impact:

7/10

ETH/USD ETH/BTC ETHE ETH

8 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Trump Expected to Signal New Tariffs in 2026 State of the Union Address

Key Facts

•Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariff policies during the 2026 State of the Union address.
•Trump continues to embrace the 'Tariff Man' persona as part of his economic strategy.
•Economists are warning of negative repercussions from these tariffs despite the administration's promotion of them.

Impact:

7/10

USD/CNY SPY EUR/USD XAU/USD

8 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

AUD/USD Consolidates Near Three-Year Highs Ahead of Crucial Australian CPI Data

Key Facts

•Traders are awaiting the monthly Australian CPI report to determine the next interest rate path.
•The RBA hiked the Cash Rate by 25 bps to 3.85%, signaling more hikes by year-end.
•The US dollar weakened temporarily following a US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Impact:

7/10

AUD/USD

8 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Fed's Goolsbee: 3% Inflation Insufficient to Justify Interest Rate Cuts

Key Facts

•Goolsbee stated that 3% inflation is not low enough to justify cutting interest rates.

Impact:

7/10

DXY SPY XAU/USD US10Y

8 months ago

Central BanksMixedUpdated×2

Dimon Urges National Plan for AI Job Losses as Fed's Waller Weighs Rate Decision

Key Facts

•Fed Governor Christopher Waller described the March interest rate decision as a 'coin flip'.
•Jamie Dimon urged markets to look past AI-related panic, offering a more hopeful outlook.
•Discussions regarding tariff refunds are emerging as a factor in the current economic landscape.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY QQQ US10Y

8 months ago

StocksBullish

GSK and Frontier Biotechnologies Sign $1 Billion Deal for Kidney Disease Therapies

Key Facts

•Frontier Biotechnologies signed a deal with GSK to develop two therapies for kidney diseases.
•The total potential value of the deal is approximately $1 billion.
•The agreement grants GSK worldwide rights to develop therapies based on small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology.

Impact:

7/10

GSK Frontier Biotechnologies

8 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Tesla Advances Optimus Development with Visual Learning Capabilities Amid Fremont Production Pivot

Key Facts

•Tesla is transitioning its Fremont, California plant to focus on the production of the Optimus robot.
•Optimus is projected to reach human-level proficiency within 2026.
•Tesla aims to turn Optimus into a high-margin services business model, similar to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) platform.

Impact:

7/10

TSLA

8 months ago

StocksBearish

Tesla's European Sales Slump Continues for 13th Month as BYD Gains Ground

Key Facts

•Tesla's new car registrations in Europe fell 17% year-on-year in January.
•This marks the 13th consecutive month of shrinking sales for Tesla across the continent.
•Chinese EV giant BYD has more than doubled its market share across the EU, UK, and other European regions.

Impact:

7/10

TSLA BYDDF XLY

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Astera Labs Shares Plunge 30% Despite Record Q4 Performance

Key Facts

•Astera Labs shares plunged over 30% following the Q4 earnings report.
•Gross margins were pressured by Amazon warrants and higher operating expenses.
•The company reported a record quarter despite the negative market reaction.

Impact:

7/10

ALAB

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Western Digital and SanDisk Split Proves a Major Win for Shareholders Amid AI Boom

Key Facts

•One year has passed since the split between Western Digital and SanDisk.
•The split allowed investors to better assess AI-fueled demand for each business independently.
•Analysts described the move as a huge win for shareholders.

Impact:

7/10

WDC

8 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Beam Therapeutics Reports Massive Revenue Beat and Narrower Q4 Loss

Key Facts

•Beam Therapeutics reported a loss of $0.1 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of a $1.13 loss.
•The company's revenue exceeded market estimates for the fourth quarter.
•The company's performance improved compared to a loss of $1.09 per share a year ago.

Impact:

7/10

BEAM

8 months ago

StocksBullish

ChipMOS and JDE Peet’s Report Strong 2025 Results Amid AI and Pricing Growth

Key Facts

•ChipMOS reported a 20.8% increase in 4Q25 revenue year-over-year, driven by strong demand for memory solutions.
•ChipMOS gross profit expanded by 81.7% in 4Q25, fueled by datacenter and AI-related applications.
•JDE Peet’s reported 15.3% organic sales growth for 2025, driven by a 19.5% increase in pricing.

Impact:

7/10

IMOS 8150.TW JDEP.AS

8 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Hims & Hers Shares Under Pressure Despite Q4 Earnings Beat as Margins Contract

Key Facts

•Hims & Hers achieved 59% revenue growth to $2.35B in FY25.
•The SEC is investigating the company regarding disclosures about compounded semaglutide.
•The company guides FY26 revenue between $2.7B and $2.9B, focusing on international expansion.

Impact:

7/10

HIMS

8 months ago

StocksBullish

TSMC Targets High Gross Margins Amid Strategic Global Expansion

Key Facts

•TSM targets a gross margin of 63%-65% in Q1 2026.
•The company expects a 2%-4% hit to margins due to overseas fab expansion.
•Strong demand for AI and advanced nodes is fueling the company's global expansion.

Impact:

7/10

TSM NVDA SOXX SMH

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Broadcom Eyes Q1 Earnings Beat Driven by AI and VMware Integration

Key Facts

•Broadcom (AVGO) is expected to report Q1 FY2026 earnings next week, with expectations to beat both revenue and EPS estimates.
•Analysts consider the stock's valuation attractive following a period of market consolidation.
•AI-driven semiconductors and VMware software revenues are identified as the primary growth drivers.

Impact:

7/10

AVGO

8 months ago

StocksBullish

AI Boom Drives Record Gains in Emerging Markets as MSCI EM Index Surges

Key Facts

•Seven of the ten largest contributors to the MSCI EM Index return in 2025 were AI-related.
•AI-related companies accounted for more than 40% of the MSCI EM index's 34% total return.
•EM companies, particularly Asia-based giants like TSMC, provide a significant portion of AI physical infrastructure.

Impact:

7/10

EEM TSM VWO MSCI EM Index

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Henry Schein and Amer Sports Report Strong Q4 2025 Earnings and Positive 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Henry Schein reported its highest sales growth in 15 quarters during Q4 2025.
•Amer Sports delivered 27% revenue growth for the full year 2025 with operating margin expansion.
•Amer Sports' Salomon brand surpassed the $2 billion sales mark.

Impact:

7/10

HSIC AS

8 months ago

StocksBullish

BYD European Sales Triple in Early 2026 as EV and Hybrid Demand Surges

Key Facts

•The Chinese automaker logged a nearly threefold increase in European sales last month.
•Demand remains high on the continent for the company's electric and hybrid vehicles.

Impact:

7/10

1211.HK BYDDY

8 months ago

StocksBearish

Hyundai Warns of US Tariff Escalation, Urges Approval of $350 Billion Investment Package

Key Facts

•Hyundai Motor President Sung Kim urged South Korea to swiftly pass a $350 billion U.S. investment package.
•The company warned that the Trump administration may escalate tariff pressure on the auto sector despite legal setbacks.
•The existing trade deal aims to lower U.S. tariffs from 25% to 15%.

Impact:

7/10

005380.KS KRW/USD

8 months ago

StocksBearish

Netflix Shares Under Pressure Amid Concerns Over Potential Warner Bros. Acquisition Debt

Key Facts

•Netflix stock is experiencing a continuous decline in market value.
•The primary reason for the dip is the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
•Netflix is expected to be burdened with high debt levels after the deal is finalized.

Impact:

7/10

NFLX

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8 Billion to Bolster Oncology Pipeline

Key Facts

•Gilead Sciences (GILD) has agreed to acquire Arcellx (ACLX) in a deal valued at $7.8 billion.
•The deal gives Gilead full control over 'anito-cel', a promising cell therapy candidate.
•The acquisition aims to bolster Gilead's oncology and cell therapy pipeline amid rising market competition.

Impact:

7/10

GILD ACLX

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War Reaches Critical Turning Point

Key Facts

•Investors are expected to receive an update on the Hollywood bidding war within the next couple of days.
•The battle for control over Warner Bros. has reached a critical 'crunch point'.

Impact:

7/10

WBD

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Pan American Silver Hits Record $3.62 Billion Revenue in 2025

Key Facts

•Pan American Silver reported record revenues of $3.62 billion in 2025.
•Silver output increased by 8% during the year.
•The company provided stronger production guidance for 2026, lifting growth prospects.

Impact:

7/10

PAAS XAG/USD SIL

8 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Larimar’s FDA Breakthrough Designation for Ataxia Drug Includes Adult and Pediatric Patients

Key Facts

•The U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to nomlabofusp for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA).
•Larimar plans to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) in June 2026 seeking accelerated approval.
•The company targets a U.S. launch in the first half of 2027, contingent on approval.

Impact:

7/10

LRMR

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Edesa Biotech Announces Positive Phase 3 Data for Paridiprubart Study

Key Facts

•Edesa Biotech announced additional positive data from its Phase 3 study of paridiprubart for immuno-inflammatory diseases.
•The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm listed on Nasdaq under the ticker EDSA.

Impact:

7/10

EDSA

8 months ago

StocksBearish

Oxford BioMedica Shares Slide 9% Ahead of EQT Takeover Deadline

Key Facts

•Oxford BioMedica shares dropped 9% to 708.12p.
•The company released a robust full-year trading update, but it failed to reassure investors.
•The 'put up or shut up' deadline for EQT to make a formal bid or walk away is February 25.

Impact:

7/10

OXB.L

8 months ago

StocksBullish

DigitalOcean Beats Q4 Estimates as AI Revenue Surges 150%

Key Facts

•DigitalOcean surpassed earnings estimates for the fourth quarter of 2025.
•The company recorded a 150% surge in AI-related Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

Impact:

7/10

DOCN

8 months ago

StocksBullish

JPMorgan Projects Strong 2026 Growth Driven by NII and Investment Banking Fees

Key Facts

•JPM projects higher 2026 Net Interest Income (NII).
•Mid-teen growth expected in Investment Banking (IB) fees.
•10% jump in tech spending planned for 2026.

Impact:

7/10

JPM XLF KBE

8 months ago

StocksBullish

US Eliminates Tariffs on Brazilian Aircraft, Boosting Embraer's Competitiveness

Key Facts

•Washington allowed Brazilian aircraft to enter the United States duty-free, down from a previous 10% tariff.
•The Brazilian government welcomed the decision as a positive step amid changes to U.S. trade policy.

Impact:

7/10

ERJ EWZ

8 months ago

StocksBearish

Innovative Industrial Properties Faces Potential Dividend Cut Amid Cannabis Sector Woes

Key Facts

•IIPR faces negative AFFO dividend coverage, signaling a likely dividend cut.
•Regulatory and tax challenges in the cannabis sector have led to tenant bankruptcies and declining revenues.
•Management is pivoting to life science real estate but lacks a proven track record and faces high capital costs.

Impact:

7/10

IIPR

8 months ago

StocksBullish

Sailfish Royalty to Sell Terraco Gold for $168 Million and Triple Annual Dividend

Key Facts

•Sailfish Royalty agreed to sell Terraco Gold Corp. for US$168 million in after-tax cash consideration.
•The company announced a tripling of its annual dividend following the transaction.
•The buyer is OR Royalties Inc., and the deal includes the Spring Valley and Moonlight royalties.

Impact:

7/10

FISH.V SROYF

8 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Brent Crude Hits Strongest Start Since 2022 as Geopolitical Risks Trump Supply Concerns

Key Facts

•Brent oil prices have seen their strongest start to a year since 2022.
•Traders are currently defying expectations of a massive oversupply in favor of betting on geopolitical risks.
•The failure of diplomatic efforts to yield significant results is reinforcing the risk premium in energy prices.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI Crude

8 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

UK Sanctions Russian Pipeline Giant Transneft and Shadow Fleet to Curb Oil Revenue

Key Facts

•The UK imposed sanctions on Russian pipeline giant Transneft, which transports more than 80% of Russian oil exports.
•The UK government announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting illicit oil trading networks and shadow fleet operators.
•The moves come on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, aiming to further stifle Russian oil revenues.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI

8 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Michael Saylor Reaffirms Bitcoin Strategy Despite 45% Market Drawdown

Key Facts

•Michael Saylor's investment strategy faced unrealized (paper) losses exceeding $9 billion.
•Bitcoin's price dropped toward the $63,000 level.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD MSTR BTC

8 months ago

CryptoBearish

XRP Faces Capitulation as ETF Inflows Plunge 93% Amid Heavy Realized Losses

Key Facts

•XRP ETF inflows collapsed by 93% as the price capitulated.
•On-chain activity shows investors moving coins below purchase prices, reflecting sharp realized losses.
•Technical data such as cost basis and leverage are becoming more critical than broad market narratives for XRP.

Impact:

7/10

XRP/USD XRP

8 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Coinbase Eyes USDC Revenue Surge as Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion

Key Facts

•Bloomberg Intelligence predicts Coinbase's USDC revenue could increase sevenfold as the payments sector grows.
•The US Congress is considering a potential ban on stablecoin rewards, which could reshape profitability models.

Impact:

7/10

COIN USDC

8 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

SEC and FINRA Grant WisdomTree Relief for 24/7 Trading of Digital Treasury Fund

Key Facts

•The SEC has given WisdomTree the green light for instant, 24/7 trading using blockchain technology.
•The move adds momentum to the $10 billion tokenized Treasury market.
•BlackRock and Circle are among the key players in this growing sector.

Impact:

7/10

WT Tokenized Treasuries

8 months ago

CryptoBearish

Russian Authorities Investigate Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Over Terrorism Allegations

Key Facts

•Russian authorities are investigating Telegram's CEO over allegations of facilitating terrorism.
•Reports claim Telegram refused to remove 155,000 channels flagged for illegal content.

Impact:

7/10

TON NOT

8 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Binance Lists Tokenized Nvidia and Tesla Shares via Ondo Finance; ONDO Price Surges

Key Facts

•Binance listed 10 of Ondo's tokenized stocks, ETFs, and commodities on the Binance Alpha platform.
•The service was launched with regulatory approval from the UAE.
•The move marks Binance's return to the tokenized stock market as part of its expansion into Real-World Assets (RWA).

Impact:

7/10

ONDO BNB

8 months ago

Macro EconomyBearish

Trump Escalates Trade Rhetoric as Current Tariff Plans Face Setbacks

Key Facts

•Trump vowed to take more aggressive and "obnoxious" trade actions against foreign countries.
•Reports indicate that Trump's current tariff plans are in a state of failure or "tatters."
•International trade partners of the U.S. are losing patience with White House policies.

Impact:

7/10

SPY EEM CNY MXN USD

8 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

US Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Trump-Era Global Tariff Strategy

Key Facts

•The US Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding the legality or application of the global tariff strategy initiated by Donald Trump.
•CEOs of Learning Resources and MGA Entertainment expressed support for the ruling, stating it was the 'right thing'.
•The discussion addressed the impact of these tariffs on manufacturing, imports, and exports, particularly concerning China.

Impact:

7/10

USD/CNY SPY XRT DJI

8 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

AI Becomes Essential for Navigating Tariff Chaos Amid Rising Global Tech Tensions

Key Facts

•Businesses are utilizing AI tools to navigate the chaos of new Trump tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling.
•Anthropic has accused Chinese rivals of using Claude's outputs to train their own AI models.
•The AI Impact Summit in India concluded, highlighting discussions on technology and policy.

Impact:

7/10

USD SPY QQQ AAPL MSFT

8 months ago

Macro EconomyBearish

Citrini Research Warns of 2028 Global AI Crisis and Surge in Unemployment

Key Facts

•Citrini Research projects unemployment exceeding 10% by 2028 due to AI-driven automation.
•IBM shares fell 13% following the release of a new AI tool by Anthropic.
•The report forecasts a sharp decline in the S&P 500 due to structural disruptions in software and cybersecurity sectors.

Impact:

7/10

SPY IBM QQQ XLK

8 months ago

Macro EconomyBearish

JPMorgan Executive Warns of Private Credit Dislocation as Banks Quantify Risk Exposure

Key Facts

•A JPMorgan executive expressed surprise at the market's shock regarding the meltdown in the private credit sector.
•Major banks have begun quantifying their exposure to risks associated with private credit.
•Banks quantifying their exposure is seen as a definitive sign of market dislocation.

Impact:

7/10

XLF JPM BX APO HYG

8 months ago

ForexBullish

BofA: Geopolitical Escalation with Iran Expected to Boost US Dollar

Key Facts

•Bank of America expects the US dollar to benefit from any material escalation in US-Iran tensions.
•Polymarket odds of a US military strike against Iran by the end of June have risen to 69%.
•Bank of America recommends shorting NZD/USD as a preferred hedge for Iran escalation.

Impact:

7/10

NZD/USD AUD/USD USD/SEK DXY

8 months ago

ForexBearish

Yen Weakens as PM Takaichi Signals Opposition to Further Rate Hikes

Key Facts

•PM Sanae Takaichi expressed reluctance to raise interest rates further during her meeting with BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda.
•USD/JPY jumped sharply following reports suggesting a political stance against monetary tightening.

Impact:

7/10

USD/JPY JPY EUR/JPY Nikkei 225

8 months ago