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July 4, 2026Connected

156 storiesLast updated: 9:46:31 PMPage 3 of 3

Crypto

CryptoMixed

BlackRock and Visa Lead Coalition to Launch Stablecoin Rivaling Tether

Key Facts

•Over 140 major financial firms led by BlackRock, Visa, and Stripe are launching a new stablecoin.
•The initiative aims to compete directly with currently dominant stablecoins USDT and USDC.

Impact:

4/10

0QZZ.L 3V64.DE

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Phillips 66 Braced for 193% EPS Surge in Q2 Earnings Preview

Key Facts

•Phillips 66 is scheduled to release its Q2 earnings on August 5, 2026, with analysts expecting a significant jump in EPS.
•Analysts expect EPS to reach $6.99 per share, representing a 193.7% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

4/10

PSX

3 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Yen Volatility Sparks BOJ Intervention Speculation After Sharp USD/JPY Drop

Key Facts

•Thursday's abrupt decline in USD/JPY reignited speculation that the Bank of Japan may have intervened to support the currency.

Impact:

4/10

USDJPY

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated

Trump Allies Intensify Push to Reshape Federal Reserve Leadership

Key Facts

•Trump allies are doubling down on efforts to target Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook to reshape the central bank.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Colombia's Oil Reserves Face Decade-Long Decline Amid Policy Shifts

Key Facts

•Colombia's oil industry faces a decade-long decline in proven reserves due to a lack of investment and exploration spending.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US PJM Power Grid Faces Record Demand Amid Extreme Heat Wave

Key Facts

•The largest US power grid, PJM, faces record power demand that likely surpassed all-time highs due to a massive heat dome.
•PJM's peak instantaneous load reached approximately 162,700 megawatts on July 2, 2026, with pressure continuing for a third day.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated×2

Trump Pledges to Remove Sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro

Key Facts

•The Colombian President stated that President Donald Trump promised to act on removing him and his family from the U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions list.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

July 4, 2026Connected

156 storiesLast updated: 9:46:31 PMPage 3 of 3

Crypto

CryptoMixed

BlackRock and Visa Lead Coalition to Launch Stablecoin Rivaling Tether

Key Facts

•Over 140 major financial firms led by BlackRock, Visa, and Stripe are launching a new stablecoin.
•The initiative aims to compete directly with currently dominant stablecoins USDT and USDC.

Impact:

4/10

0QZZ.L 3V64.DE

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Phillips 66 Braced for 193% EPS Surge in Q2 Earnings Preview

Key Facts

•Phillips 66 is scheduled to release its Q2 earnings on August 5, 2026, with analysts expecting a significant jump in EPS.
•Analysts expect EPS to reach $6.99 per share, representing a 193.7% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

4/10

PSX

3 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Yen Volatility Sparks BOJ Intervention Speculation After Sharp USD/JPY Drop

Key Facts

•Thursday's abrupt decline in USD/JPY reignited speculation that the Bank of Japan may have intervened to support the currency.

Impact:

4/10

USDJPY

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated

Trump Allies Intensify Push to Reshape Federal Reserve Leadership

Key Facts

•Trump allies are doubling down on efforts to target Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Governor Lisa Cook to reshape the central bank.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Colombia's Oil Reserves Face Decade-Long Decline Amid Policy Shifts

Key Facts

•Colombia's oil industry faces a decade-long decline in proven reserves due to a lack of investment and exploration spending.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US PJM Power Grid Faces Record Demand Amid Extreme Heat Wave

Key Facts

•The largest US power grid, PJM, faces record power demand that likely surpassed all-time highs due to a massive heat dome.
•PJM's peak instantaneous load reached approximately 162,700 megawatts on July 2, 2026, with pressure continuing for a third day.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutralUpdated×2

Trump Pledges to Remove Sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro

Key Facts

•The Colombian President stated that President Donald Trump promised to act on removing him and his family from the U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions list.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Bollinger Bands Creator Signals Potential Bitcoin Trend Reversal

Key Facts

•John Bollinger, creator of Bollinger Bands, suggested Bitcoin's price strength could break the overall downtrend.
•The prediction is based on the potential completion of a 'W'-shaped reversal pattern supporting a crypto recovery.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Ondo Finance and Broadridge Launch Regulatory-Compliant U.S. Securities Tokenization

Key Facts

•Ondo Finance and Broadridge Financial Solutions launched a live solution for tokenized U.S. securities operating within the U.S. regulatory perimeter.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bitcoin Loss Metric Hits 43-Month Low Signaling Potential Market Bottom

Key Facts

•Bitcoin's realized profit and loss ratio dropped to a 43-month low of -0.35.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoNeutral

Critical Aptos Blockchain Vulnerability Patched After Threatening $70B in Assets

Key Facts

•Security researchers discovered a flaw in the Aptos blockchain that allowed breaking security guarantees with a 90% success rate at a low cost.

Impact:

4/10

SOL

3 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated

MicroStrategy Sells Portion of Bitcoin Holdings in Shift from Long-Term Strategy

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy recently sold a small amount of its Bitcoin holdings after a long period of accumulation.

Impact:

4/10

0A7O.L BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Solana Rebounds Above $83 as Network Activity Nears 7 Million Active Wallets

Key Facts

•Solana (SOL) price climbed above the $83 level in an early July rebound.
•Solana network activity is nearing 7 million active wallets as on-chain metrics accelerate.

Impact:

4/10

SOL ETH ADA

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Crypto Market Tests Recovery as Top Eight Assets Reach $1.71 Trillion Valuation

Key Facts

•The combined market capitalization of the top eight crypto assets is approximately $1.71 trillion.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH XRP BNB SOL

3 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Bitcoin Community Rejects BIP-110 Proposal to Block Ordinals

Key Facts

•The BIP-110 proposal aimed at blocking Ordinals received less than 1% support from the Bitcoin community.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Trump Profits $636M from Official Memecoin as Retail Investors Lose $3.8B

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump earned a reported $636 million payout from his official memecoin.
•Nearly 1 million buyers of the coin have collectively lost $3.81 billion according to blockchain data.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearish

Revolut to Delist Tether USDT for European Users

Key Facts

•European fintech platform Revolut is set to cease support for the Tether (USDT) stablecoin by August 31.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Zcash Surges 13% as Traders Anticipate Upcoming Ironwood Network Upgrade

Key Facts

•Zcash price climbed 13% in a week as the network prepares for the Ironwood upgrade.
•The Ironwood upgrade is scheduled for a mainnet launch on July 21, 2026.
•The upgrade will enable node operators to verify the coin's circulating supply on day one.

Impact:

4/10

ZEC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

France Mandates Quantum-Resistant Encryption by 2027, Boosting Algorand

Key Facts

•France will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027.

Impact:

4/10

ALGO ETH ADA

3 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Legal Challenge Filed in $293B Bitcoin Ownership Lawsuit

Key Facts

•The first pseudonymous wallet holder filed a motion to dismiss the New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 3.8 million BTC.
•A wallet named in the case moved 500 BTC on July 2, undermining claims that the coins were abandoned.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Regeneron’s Cemdisiran Applications Accepted by FDA and EMA

Key Facts

•The FDA and EMA have accepted regulatory applications for cemdisiran as a potential therapy for generalized myasthenia gravis.

Impact:

4/10

REGN

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Canadian Banks Emerge as Dividend Growth Plays Amid Steady Fed Rates

Key Facts

•BMO, NA, and BNS emerged as attractive dividend growth options as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.

Impact:

4/10

BMO BNS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Ferrari Stock Dips 6% on Luce Unveiling as Hybrid Strength Anchors Outlook

Key Facts

•Ferrari stock promptly sold off 6% following the unveiling of the new Luce model.
•Ferrari currently derives approximately half of its annual sales from hybrid vehicles.

Impact:

4/10

RACE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Daxor Corp Target Price Set at $23.00 Amid Bullish Valuation Outlook

Key Facts

•The target price for Daxor Corp (DXR) has been set at $23.00.

Impact:

4/10

DXR

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Extra Space Storage Prices $550M Senior Notes for Debt Refinancing

Key Facts

•Extra Space Storage priced $550 million of 4.90% senior notes due in 2032.

Impact:

4/10

EXR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Honeywell Launches AI-Powered Experion Cognition for Industrial Automation

Key Facts

•Honeywell unveiled Experion Cognition, an AI-enabled control system designed to advance autonomous operations in manufacturing.
•The new system aims to address industrial workforce shortages by integrating AI models with process automation expertise.

Impact:

4/10

HON

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Deckers Outdoor Affirms Brand Resilience Amid Shifting Retail Landscape

Key Facts

•Deckers Outdoor Corp highlighted resilient demand for its footwear brands by focusing on premium positioning and omnichannel distribution.

Impact:

4/10

DECK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

TJX Companies Stock Eyes 12% Upside Potential Amid Strong Earnings Outlook

Key Facts

•Analysts project a potential upside for TJX stock between 4% and 12% based on earnings estimates.

Impact:

4/10

TJX

3 months ago

StocksBearish

SpaceX Stock Faces Pressure as Financial Losses Persist Despite Technical Milestones

Key Facts

•SpaceX is making progress in space exploration and expanding broadband internet access to more people.
•The company's space segment is experiencing slow revenue growth and reporting financial losses.

Impact:

4/10

SPCX

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Wall Street Eyes FOMC Minutes and Jobs Data Amid Semiconductor Pressure

Key Facts

•Markets await Wednesday's FOMC minutes for the first deep look into new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's policy direction.
•The S&P 500 faces pressure from stretched valuations, a cooling labor market, and fresh weakness in semiconductor stocks.

Impact:

4/10

SPX

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Institutions Boost Salesforce Stakes Amid $25B Share Buyback Plan

Key Facts

•Lafayette Investments Inc. increased its stake in Salesforce by 567.5% during the first quarter.
•Salesforce announced a $25 billion share buyback plan and a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share.

Impact:

4/10

CRM

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

DIVO Preferred Over JEPI as Income Strategies Shift in Stable Markets

Key Facts

•DIVO is rated Buy while JEPI is downgraded to Hold based on current market regime alignment.
•DIVO's option strategy and sector allocations are better positioned for stable growth and credit environments.

Impact:

4/10

JEPI DIVO

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Public Opposition to Data Centers Threatens $130B in AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

•75 data center projects worth $130 billion faced legal opposition or regulatory delays in Q1 2026.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Appili Therapeutics Receives Contract Termination Notice from NIAID for Fungal Vaccine

Key Facts

•Appili Therapeutics received a Notice of Termination for Convenience from the NIAID regarding the contract for its VXV-01 fungal vaccine program.

Impact:

4/10

APLI

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

MediaAlpha Beats Q1 Estimates, Sets Strong 2026 Free Cash Flow Guidance

Key Facts

•MediaAlpha reported Q1 results exceeding guidance with $310M in revenue and $31.4M in adjusted EBITDA.
•Management guides for $90M–$100M of free cash flow in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

MAX

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Osborne Partners Cuts Las Vegas Sands Stake Despite Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Osborne Partners Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Las Vegas Sands Corp. by 26.9% in Q1 2026.
•Las Vegas Sands reported EPS of $0.91 and revenue of $3.58 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
•The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share with an average analyst price target of $67.28.

Impact:

4/10

LVS

3 months ago