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July 3, 2026Connected
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBearishUpdated

Shutterstock Shares Plunge 30% as $3.7B Getty Images Merger Collapses

Key Facts

  • •Shutterstock shares dropped nearly 30% following the termination of merger plans with Getty Images.
  • •The cancelled merger was valued at $3.7 billion and failed due to regulatory roadblocks.
Impact:
8/10
SSTK
3 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearish

Nasdaq to Delist REE Automotive Following Bid Price Non-Compliance

Key Facts

  • •REE Automotive received a delisting determination from Nasdaq due to failure to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
Impact:
7/10
REE
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Turkish Inflation Drops for First Time in Months, Stabilizing Lira

Key Facts

  • •Turkish inflation rate recorded a decline for the first time in a long period, signaling a potential shift in economic trajectory.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Canada Plans New 1M Bpd Oil Pipeline to Pivot Exports Toward Asia

Key Facts

  • •Canada unveiled plans for a new oil pipeline aimed at supplying Asia with 1 million barrels per day.
  • •The project is part of a push to reduce over-reliance on the US amid ongoing trade hostilities.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Iran Rejects Billions in US Aid, Insists on Strait of Hormuz Tolls

Key Facts

  • •Iran is maintaining its demand for transit tolls in the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. offers of billions of dollars in financial incentives.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

SEC Chair Atkins Vows to Make US Global Crypto Capital

Key Facts

  • •SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency is moving purposely to support President Trump's goal of making the U.S. the crypto capital of the world.
Impact:
6/10
BTCETH
3 months ago
408 stories this day
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Lockheed Martin Nears $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Ultra Maritime

Key Facts

  • •Lockheed Martin is the leading contender to acquire Ultra Maritime in a deal valued at approximately $3.5 billion.
Impact:
6/10
LMT
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Seer Founder Submits Unsolicited Proposal to Acquire Company

Key Facts

  • •Seer, Inc. announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Omid Farokhzad, M.D.
Impact:
6/10
SEER
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

IQM Quantum Computers Debuts on Nasdaq as First European Quantum Specialist

Key Facts

  • •IQM Quantum Computers became the first European quantum computing specialist to list on a major US exchange.
  • •The company's American Depositary Shares began trading under the ticker IQMX on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • •The listing followed the completion of a merger with the SPAC Real Asset Acquisition Corp (RAAQ).
Impact:
6/10
IQMX
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

Top Investors Oppose £5.7bn KKR Bid for Energy Group DCC

Key Facts

  • •Top investors including Aviva and Fidelity have opposed a £5.7bn private equity bid for energy group DCC.
Impact:
6/10
KKR0I5A.L
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Goldman Sachs Leads EMEA M&A Rankings in First Half of 2026

Key Facts

  • •Goldman Sachs captured its largest market share of M&A advisory work in EMEA for nearly a decade during the first half of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
GS
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

IPF Acquisition Set for August Completion After Regulatory Clearance

Key Facts

  • •The IPF acquisition deal has cleared the necessary regulatory hurdles to proceed.
  • •The acquisition process is expected to be finalized during August 2026.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Blackstone, MUFG, and CVC Bid for Stake in Vietnam Fintech MoMo

Key Facts

  • •Blackstone, CVC Capital Partners, and Japan's MUFG are among the bidders for a stake in Vietnamese fintech firm MoMo.
Impact:
5/10
BXMUFG
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

SK Hynix to List on Nasdaq, Aiming to Raise $29B Amid AI Memory Boom

Key Facts

  • •SK Hynix plans to list American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on Nasdaq at $166 per share.
  • •The company saw Q1 2026 revenue surge 198% YoY with an operating margin exceeding 70%.
  • •The company plans to raise $29B for aggressive CapEx, including new fabs and US expansion.
Impact:
7/10
SKHY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Revolut Valuation Hits $75B with Nvidia and SoftBank Support Ahead of IPO

Key Facts

  • •Fintech firm Revolut reached a $75 billion valuation in its latest fundraising round.
  • •The company is targeting an IPO valuation of over $200 billion with backing from Nvidia and SoftBank.
Impact:
7/10
9984.TNVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Nordson Beats Q2 Estimates as AI Semiconductor Demand Fuels Growth

Key Facts

  • •Nordson reported Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $2.87 and revenue of $741M, both exceeding consensus estimates.
Impact:
7/10
NDSN
3 months ago
StocksBearish

FDA Classifies Insulet Omnipod Defect as Most Serious Class I Recall

Key Facts

  • •The FDA classified Insulet's correction to its Omnipod systems as a Class I recall due to a cannula defect.
Impact:
6/10
PODD
3 months ago
StocksBullish

KeyCorp Launches Massive $3B Share Buyback as Earnings Outlook Brightens

Key Facts

  • •KeyCorp announced a new $3B share buyback program, equivalent to approximately 12% of its market capitalization.
  • •Favorable updates on loan growth and deposit management support a potential earnings beat for Q2 2026.
Impact:
6/10
KEY
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Craneware Shares Plunge to 2016 Lows Following Revenue Guidance Cut

Key Facts

  • •Craneware shares plunged to their lowest levels since 2016 following a downward revision in revenue guidance.
Impact:
6/10
CRW
3 months ago
StocksBearish

US Stock Funds Hit by Largest Outflows in Three Months at $17.2 Billion

Key Facts

  • •US stock funds saw outflows totaling $17.2 billion in the week through July 1.
Impact:
6/10
S&P500
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Genpact Reports Strong Earnings Growth Driven by AI Services Surge

Key Facts

  • •Genpact's Q1 2026 results showed 6.7% revenue growth and 16.7% EPS growth.
  • •Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment revenue surged 24.3% driven by AI-led services.
  • •The stock trades at a forward P/E of 6.75, significantly below its 10-year average of 17.1.
Impact:
6/10
G
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Custom Truck One Source Beats Q1 Estimates on AI Infrastructure Boom

Key Facts

  • •Revenue increased by 9.3% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Adjusted EBITDA surged 33.4% YoY, exceeding market expectations.
  • •The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance following strong results.
Impact:
6/10
CTOS
3 months ago
StocksBullish

HPE Raises FY26 Guidance as Juniper Deal Drives Networking Surge

Key Facts

  • •HPE raised its FY26 EPS guidance to a range of $3.35 to $3.45 from the prior $2.25 to $2.45.
  • •The Networking segment saw a 148.2% revenue surge driven by the Juniper Networks acquisition.
Impact:
6/10
HPE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Bristol-Myers Squibb Growth Portfolio Drives Strong FQ1-2026 Results

Key Facts

  • •BMY's growth portfolio now comprises 54.1% of revenues and delivered 9% YoY growth in FQ1-2026.
  • •Dividend payouts are secure at 39.2% of free cash flow despite LOE risks for Eliquis and Opdivo.
Impact:
6/10
BMY
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Veritone Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Revenue Accounting Errors

Key Facts

  • •A securities class action lawsuit was filed against Veritone following its admission that certain financial statements should no longer be relied upon due to improper revenue accounting.
Impact:
6/10
VERI
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Suncorp Shares Slide as Insurer Cuts Annual Premium Growth Forecast

Key Facts

  • •Australia’s Suncorp cut its full-year premium growth forecast, causing its shares to slide.
Impact:
6/10
SUN
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Update: Kling AI Funding Hits $2.79B with Tencent Participation

Key Facts

  • •Kuaishou shares reached a over one-week high following news that Kling AI secured $2 billion in funding.
Impact:
6/10
1024.HK
3 months ago
StocksBullish

OpenAI Proposes 5% Stake for US Government Ahead of IPO

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI has proposed granting the US government a 5% stake in the company, valued at approximately $42.6 billion, ahead of its upcoming IPO.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Labcorp Stock Surges 7.7% on Expansion of Advanced Diagnostic Testing Portfolio

Key Facts

  • •Labcorp stock rose 7.7% following the announcement of new peer-reviewed evidence for its metabolic liver disease blood tests.
  • •The company launched the ColoSense at-home colorectal cancer screening test nationwide in the U.S., now covered by Medicare.
Impact:
6/10
LH
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Uber-Backed Lime Debuts on Nasdaq with $1.66 Billion Valuation After Successful IPO

Key Facts

  • •Lime completed its IPO by selling 6.68 million shares at $25.00 per share.
  • •The company raised approximately $167 million, valuing it at roughly $1.66 billion.
  • •Uber, the largest shareholder with a 24% stake, indicated interest in buying $20 million in additional shares.
Impact:
6/10
UBER
3 months ago
StocksBullish

StubHub Stock Surges 30.5% After Posting First Profitable Quarter Since 2024

Key Facts

  • •StubHub reported $48 million in net income for Q1 2026, marking its first profitable quarter since late 2024.
Impact:
6/10
STUBHUB
3 months ago
StocksBullish

UK-Italy-Japan Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14B Stealth Contract

Key Facts

  • •A joint venture including BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft secured a $6.14 billion contract to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
Impact:
6/10
BA.LFINMY0HWH.L
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Alarum Technologies Stock Plunges on FBI Probe News

Key Facts

  • •Alarum Technologies stock experienced a sharp decline following reports of an FBI investigation into one of its subsidiaries.
Impact:
6/10
ALAR
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Verizon and AT&T Shares Slump as SpaceX Starlink Threat Rattles Investors

Key Facts

  • •Verizon and AT&T shares are heading toward their worst week in years due to competition fears from SpaceX's Starlink.
Impact:
6/10
VZT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Miami to Scale Autonomous Driving

Key Facts

  • •Tesla announced on Friday that its robotaxi service is now available in Miami.
  • •The move comes as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.
Impact:
6/10
TSLA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Planet Labs Rated Buy as Defense Demand Drives 42% Revenue Surge

Key Facts

  • •Planet Labs posted 42% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2027.
  • •The company raised its FY revenue guidance to a range of $425M–$441M.
  • •The company maintains robust liquidity with $731M in cash and investments.
Impact:
6/10
PL
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Peloton Stock Surges 34% on Surprise Profitability Despite User Decline

Key Facts

  • •Peloton reported positive net income and free cash flow in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • •Peloton's stock surged 34% over the past three months despite ongoing declines in user base and revenue.
Impact:
6/10
PTON
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Pluxee Shares Climb as Q3 Revenue Beat Expectations Despite Organic Decline

Key Facts

  • •Pluxee shares rose after third-quarter organic revenue fell 3.3%, beating analyst expectations of a 4.3% drop.
Impact:
5/10
PLX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

MasTec's $20.3B Backlog Bolsters Future Revenue Growth Outlook

Key Facts

  • •MasTec reported a project backlog of $20.3 billion, strengthening visibility for future revenue growth.
Impact:
5/10
MTZ
3 months ago
StocksBullish

BHP Workers Approve New Labour Deal at Key Australian Iron Ore Mines

Key Facts

  • •Workers at BHP's iron ore operations in Western Australia have voted to approve a new labour agreement.
  • •The deal covers South Flank and Mining Area C operations, though unions noted lingering dissatisfaction among some workers.
Impact:
5/10
BHPBHP.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Germany's Deutz Forecasts 3x Energy Revenue Growth Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •German engine maker Deutz expects its energy business sales to triple over the next five years.
  • •The growth is driven by surging demand from data centers and AI for backup power systems.
Impact:
5/10
DEZ
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Pluxee Revenue Beats Estimates as Brazil Operational Pressures Ease

Key Facts

  • •Pluxee's quarterly revenue exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong performance in key markets.
  • •The impact of operational challenges in Brazil was less severe than previously anticipated.
Impact:
5/10
PLUXEE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Asian Apple Suppliers Rally on Reports of Increased iPhone Production

Key Facts

  • •Asian suppliers for Apple saw their stock prices rise following reports indicating plans to increase iPhone production.
Impact:
5/10
AAPLTSM0020.HK2382.HK0Z4I.L+1
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Trump Admin Proposes Rule to Cut Medicare Drug Costs by $1.1 Billion

Key Facts

  • •The Trump administration proposed a rule to stop hospitals from overcharging Medicare patients for discounted drugs.
  • •The new rule is estimated to save patients approximately $1.1 billion next year.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Defance Holdings Secures Inaugural Contract with UK Ministry of Defence

Key Facts

  • •Defance Holdings announced it has secured its first official contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Perdoceo Education Upgraded to Strong Buy on Robust Q1 Results and Debt-Free Balance Sheet

Key Facts

  • •Perdoceo Education was upgraded to 'strong buy' based on robust revenue growth and improving profitability.
  • •In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $221.7M and net income of $54M.
  • •The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $680M in cash and zero debt.
Impact:
5/10
PRDO
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Brazil Updates Meat Export Controls to Align with EU Antimicrobial Standards

Key Facts

  • •Brazil's Agriculture Ministry adjusted meat export controls to meet European Union antimicrobial usage requirements.
Impact:
5/10
JBSAY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

FDA Grants ZYN Nicotine Pouches Modified Risk Status in Landmark Win for Philip Morris

Key Facts

  • •The US FDA issued modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) orders for 20 variants of Philip Morris International’s ZYN nicotine pouches.
Impact:
5/10
PM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Ipsen Signals Further Acquisitions to Expand Pharmaceutical Portfolio

Key Facts

  • •Ipsen's chief business officer stated the company has the financial means to fill gaps in its portfolio through more deals.
  • •The signal for more deals follows a pair of acquisitions already completed by the drugmaker this week.
Impact:
5/10
IPN.PAIPSEY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

CoStar Group Launches Commercial Real Estate Platform in France, Targeting €300bn Market

Key Facts

  • •CoStar Group officially launched its commercial real estate platform in France, targeting a market valued at approximately €300 billion.
Impact:
5/10
CSGP
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

UK Economic Activity Contracts in June as Composite PMI Misses Expectations

Key Facts

  • •The UK June composite PMI came in at 49.3, missing market expectations and remaining in contraction territory.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBullish

China Services Activity Surges Past Expectations in June

Key Facts

  • •The RatingDog index showed that China's services sector activity grew in June at a pace exceeding expectations.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

India's Coal Power Generation Surges 14% in June Amid Extreme Heat

Key Facts

  • •India's coal-powered electricity generation surged 14% year-on-year to 120.20 billion kWh in June.
  • •Coal-fired generation reached its highest portion of the energy mix since November 2023 due to hotter, drier weather.
  • •Wind and solar power production rose 23% annually, accounting for 19% of the total electricity mix in June.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CryptoMixedUpdated

Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Self-Custody Trend Surges

Key Facts

  • •Binance recorded 166,000 Ethereum withdrawal transactions in a single day, marking a 3-year high.
Impact:
6/10
ETH
3 months ago
CryptoBearish

ESMA Warns of EU Retail Ban on Prediction Market Contracts

Key Facts

  • •ESMA warned that many prediction market event contracts already face a retail trading ban within the European Union.
  • •The European regulator emphasized that companies cannot bypass financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Ripple Acquires Major Prime Broker for $1.25 Billion to Boost Ecosystem

Key Facts

  • •Ripple completed a $1.25 billion acquisition of a prime brokerage firm to strengthen its ecosystem.
Impact:
6/10
XRP
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

ETH and SOL Short Squeeze Triggers $281M in Liquidations

Key Facts

  • •A sudden price bounce in Ethereum and Solana triggered $281 million in short liquidations.
  • •A single ETH short position worth $18.2 million was wiped out on the Hyperliquid exchange.
Impact:
6/10
ETHSOLBTC
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Standard Chartered Secures EU MiCA License for Crypto Services

Key Facts

  • •ESMA added 37 crypto-asset service providers to its official register under the MiCA framework.
  • •Standard Chartered and FalconX are among the prominent entities included in the first post-deadline register update.
Impact:
6/10
2888.HKSTAN.L
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Pendle Surpasses 100M Staked Tokens as Emissions Slashed by 71%

Key Facts

  • •Pendle protocol surpassed 100 million staked tokens while simultaneously slashing token emissions by 71%.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Bitcoin Reclaims $61,000 as Soft US Jobs Data Eases Rate Fears

Key Facts

  • •Bitcoin held above $61,000 following soft U.S. jobs data that eased Federal Reserve interest rate hike bets.
Impact:
5/10
BTC
3 months ago