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July 7, 2026Connected
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Crypto

CryptoBullish

EDX Markets Raises $76M Led by SBI Holdings to Boost Institutional Crypto Trading

Key Facts

  • •EDX Markets raised $76 million in a funding round led by Japan's SBI Holdings.
  • •EDX's model targets institutional clients by separating trading from custody through a central clearinghouse to minimize counterparty risk.
Impact:
5/10
9984.T
3 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Tech Giants Pivot to Nuclear Power to Secure AI Data Center Energy Needs

Key Facts

  • •Hyperscaler AI data center capex is projected to exceed $700B in FY2026.
Impact:
5/10
NVDAMSFTGOOGLAMZN
3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Spring Valley Shareholders Approve General Fusion Merger for Nasdaq Listing

Key Facts

  • •Shareholders of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III approved the business combination with fusion energy leader General Fusion.
Impact:
5/10
SVAC
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

Canada Trade Surplus Hits Four-Year High in May on Strong US Exports

Key Facts

  • •Canada's trade surplus in May surged to a four-year high, supported by a significant increase in exports to the United States.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Saudi Arabia Eyes Red Sea Pipeline Expansion to Boost Oil Export Resilience

Key Facts

  • •Saudi Arabia is considering the expansion of its oil pipeline to the Red Sea to enhance export flexibility.
Impact:
5/10
2222.SR
3 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated

Japan Real Wages Rise 1.4% in May, Extending Longest Growth Streak Since 2021

Key Facts

  • •Japan’s real wages rose 1.4% yoy in May, marking the longest stretch of positive growth since 2021.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Hormuz Strait Tensions Spark Energy Supply Fears Amid Global Price Slump

Key Facts

  • •Reports emerged of tanker attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette discussed the implications of these tensions on oil and gas prices.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

French Bond Yields Rise as Court Clears Marine Le Pen for 2027 Presidential Race

Key Facts

  • •A French appeals court reduced Marine Le Pen's election ban to 15 months, clearing her to run in the 2027 presidential election.
  • •Judge Michèle Agi confirmed Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds despite the reduction in her eligibility ban.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
616 stories this day
CryptoBullish

Galaxy Digital Completes Phase 1 of Helios AI Data Center Conversion

Key Facts

  • •Galaxy Digital completed the first phase of its Helios AI data center campus in West Texas.
  • •The facility delivered 133 megawatts of critical IT load to Coreweave on July 6, 2026.
Impact:
5/10
0027.HKCRWVBTC
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

U.S. Finalizes Operational Mechanics for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was established by executive order in March 2025 as a long-term reserve asset.
  • •The executive order treats Bitcoin similarly to gold, directing that coins placed in the reserve are not to be sold.
Impact:
5/10
BTC
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

LayerZero Rallies on Robinhood Blockchain Plans and Catapult Integration

Key Facts

  • •ZRO price rallied above its 200 EMA following renewed bullish sentiment.
  • •Robinhood's blockchain plans and Catapult's multichain integration triggered the price increase.
Impact:
5/10
HOOD
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

J.P. Morgan Tokenizes $800M in Money Market Assets on Ethereum

Key Facts

  • •J.P. Morgan tokenized $800 million in assets on the Ethereum blockchain across two money market funds.
Impact:
5/10
0Q1F.LETH
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Bitcoin Accumulation Persists Despite 50% Price Drop

Key Facts

  • •Bitcoin exchange supplies reached their lowest levels since 2017, while Ethereum supplies hit lows not seen since 2015.
Impact:
5/10
BTCETH
3 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated

Trump Memecoin Investors Lose $3.8B as President Discloses $636M Profit

Key Facts

  • •Close to a million investors in the $TRUMP memecoin lost a collective $3.8 billion.
  • •The president disclosed $636 million in earnings from the coin he launched before his inauguration.
Impact:
5/10
DOGE
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

SEC Ends MetaMask Probe in Regulatory Win for Ethereum Ecosystem

Key Facts

  • •The US SEC has concluded its investigation into MetaMask's swap and staking services according to Consensys.
Impact:
5/10
ETH
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Kraken Crypto Exchange Pursues European Banking License to Expand Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Crypto exchange Kraken is making efforts to obtain a banking license in Europe.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Upbit to List OpenGradient (OPG) in KRW Market to Boost Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •Upbit exchange announced the listing of OpenGradient's OPG token in the KRW market on July 7.
Impact:
5/10
OPG
3 months ago
StocksBullish

LGI Homes Reports 8.8% Growth in Q2 2026 Home Closings

Key Facts

  • •LGI Homes closed 496 homes in June 2026, representing an 8.5% increase compared to June 2025.
  • •Total home closings for the second quarter of 2026 reached 1,440, an 8.8% increase over Q2 2025.
Impact:
5/10
LGIH
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Cboe Global Markets Reports Record Trading Volumes for June

Key Facts

  • •Cboe Global Markets recorded record trading volumes during the month of June.
Impact:
5/10
CBOE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Tech and Service Stocks Rally on Positive ISM Data and AI Partnerships

Key Facts

  • •Shares of IBM, HPE, and Getty Images rose following the ISM Services PMI report indicating expansion for the 24th consecutive month.
  • •Getty Images saw a price jump driven by a partnership with OpenAI to integrate its licensed images into ChatGPT.
Impact:
5/10
IBMHPE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Glacier Bancorp Hits Record Earnings and Declares 165th Consecutive Dividend

Key Facts

  • •Glacier Bancorp declared its 165th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.
  • •The bank reported record net income and expanded net interest margins in Q1 2026.
Impact:
5/10
GBCI
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Fluor Secures Long-Term Engineering Agreement for Aramco's Global Projects

Key Facts

  • •Fluor has secured a long-term agreement to provide engineering and construction support for Aramco’s global capital projects.
Impact:
5/10
FLRAP2222.SR
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

HSBC Reviews Turkish Banking Operations for Potential Sale

Key Facts

  • •HSBC has launched a review of its Turkish retail and corporate banking business and is considering all options.
Impact:
5/10
0005.HK
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to Jointly Produce ATACMS Missiles in Germany

Key Facts

  • •Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany.
  • •This move marks the first manufacture of the short-range ballistic missile outside the United States.
Impact:
5/10
LMTRNMBF
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Semnur Pharmaceuticals Secures $100M Strategic Investment

Key Facts

  • •Semnur Pharmaceuticals signed a binding term sheet for a $100 million strategic investment from iHolding Group LLP.
Impact:
5/10
SMNR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Galaxy Completes Helios Phase I, Delivering 133MW to CoreWeave

Key Facts

  • •Galaxy Digital completed Phase I of its Helios data center in West Texas, delivering 133 MW of critical IT load to CoreWeave.
  • •Rent commencement under a 15-year lease agreement with CoreWeave began in the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
CRWV
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Broadridge DLR Processes $7.5 Trillion as DLT Adoption Accelerates

Key Facts

  • •Broadridge's Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) processed an average of $357 billion in daily transactions during June 2026.
  • •The daily average transaction volume increased by 68% year-over-year, with total volumes reaching $7.5 trillion.
  • •DLR market data is now available to Bloomberg Terminal subscribers.
Impact:
5/10
BR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Specialty Pharmacy Investment Surge Led by Cigna and Peak Rock Capital

Key Facts

  • •Cigna's Evernorth unit invested $100 million in an AI-powered pharmacy program.
  • •Peak Rock Capital acquired Asembia, a specialty pharmacy services provider.
  • •Specialty drugs now account for a substantial portion of prescription spending, attracting major health insurers.
Impact:
5/10
CIHUMCVSELVUNH
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Syntec Optics Orders Surge 40% for Missile Guidance Systems Amid Defense Demand

Key Facts

  • •Syntec Optics announced a 40% increase in orders for optical sub-systems powering advanced laser-guides for missiles.
Impact:
5/10
OPTX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Standard Nuclear Targets $3.55 Billion Valuation in US IPO

Key Facts

  • •Nuclear fuel company Standard Nuclear is targeting a valuation of up to $3.55 billion in its initial public offering in the United States.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×2

China Weighs Export Restrictions on Advanced AI Models as National Assets

Key Facts

  • •Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip to reduce reliance on external suppliers.
  • •The move aims to cut dependence on Nvidia and Huawei chips currently used for training and running its models.
Impact:
5/10
NVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Russian Refining Disruptions Boost Marathon Petroleum Margins and Cash Flow Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Ukrainian strikes have sidelined up to a third of Russian refining capacity, supporting crack spreads at $45+.
  • •Marathon Petroleum is poised for ~$70/share in excess cash flow by Q3 2027.
Impact:
5/10
MPC
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Fifth Third Bancorp Stock Hits 52-Week High on M&A and AI Innovation

Key Facts

  • •Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) stock reached a new 52-week high of $58.40.
  • •The bank's market cap reached $52.5 billion with a total return of 39%.
  • •Positive momentum is driven by the acquisition of Comerica and the launch of AI-powered banking features.
Impact:
5/10
FITB
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Textron Stock Rated 'Moderate Buy' as Company Raises FY 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Textron Inc. received an average 'Moderate Buy' rating from twelve research firms with a mean price target of $102.80.
  • •The company reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its FY 2026 guidance.
Impact:
5/10
TXT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

O'Reilly Automotive Rated Moderate Buy Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •O'Reilly Automotive received a 'Moderate Buy' average recommendation from analysts with a $112.25 price target.
  • •The company reported EPS of $0.72, beating the $0.69 consensus, with revenue growing 10.2% year-over-year.
Impact:
5/10
ORLY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Institutional Interest in Starbucks Surges Following Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •United Asset Strategies Inc. increased its stake in Starbucks by acquiring 41,863 additional shares, bringing its total holding value to $12.8 million.
  • •Starbucks reported Q1 earnings per share of $0.50, exceeding estimates, on revenue of $9.53 billion.
  • •The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.62 per share.
Impact:
5/10
SBUX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Equifax to Acquire Mexico's Círculo de Crédito for $750M to Boost Global Growth

Key Facts

  • •Equifax signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico's Círculo de Crédito for an enterprise value of $750 million.
Impact:
5/10
EFX
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Judge Approves $46.75M Settlement for 23andMe Data Breach Victims

Key Facts

  • •A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved a $46.75 million settlement for victims of a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

WELL Health to Spin Off WELLSTAR AI Platform in $50M TSXV Listing

Key Facts

  • •WELL Health plans to list its healthcare software and AI platform, WELLSTAR, as a public company on the TSXV.
  • •The concurrent financing is expected to raise gross proceeds of approximately $50 million CAD.
  • •The financing is anchored by a large Canadian bank-owned asset manager and existing shareholders.
Impact:
5/10
WELL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Pfizer Secures FDA Approval for IBRANCE as Breast Cancer Maintenance Therapy

Key Facts

  • •Pfizer received FDA approval for IBRANCE as the first CDK4/6 inhibitor for maintenance treatment in HR-positive, HER2-positive advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Impact:
5/10
PFE
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Standard Nuclear Files for $383.3 Million US IPO

Key Facts

  • •Standard Nuclear is seeking to raise $383.3 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Meta Launches Muse Image Model to Boost Generative AI Capabilities

Key Facts

  • •Meta announced the rollout of Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Impact:
5/10
META
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Costco Annual Revenue Hits $275 Billion Amid Global Expansion Strategy

Key Facts

  • •Costco reported revenue of $275.24 billion for fiscal year 2025, a 8.17% year-over-year increase.
Impact:
5/10
COST
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Alcon and RxSight Partner to Develop Next-Gen Adjustable Intraocular Lenses

Key Facts

  • •Alcon and RxSight announced a non-exclusive collaboration to jointly develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PCIOLs).
Impact:
5/10
ALC
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×4

Shell Q2 Outlook: Gas Trading Surge Offsets Production Declines

Key Facts

  • •Shell expects its gas-trading division to report significantly higher results in Q2 compared to the first quarter of 2026.
  • •Integrated gas unit production is set to fall due to lost Qatari volumes.
Impact:
5/10
SHEL.L
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Aris Mining Gold Production Surges 31% in H1 2026

Key Facts

  • •Aris Mining reported gold production of 148.0 koz for H1 2026, representing a 31% increase over H1 2025.
  • •Gold sales of 147.0 koz in H1 2026 generated revenue exceeding $680 million for the company.
  • •The company remains on track for its 2026 guidance, with first gold from the new Marmato CIP plant expected in Q4 2026.
Impact:
5/10
ARIS
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100 as Inclusion Triggers $4.3 Billion Inflow Estimate

Key Facts

  • •Wall Street sentiment is turning increasingly positive toward SpaceX ahead of its anticipated inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index.
Impact:
5/10
SPCX
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

The Oncology Institute Completes $86M Strategic Refinancing to Boost Liquidity

Key Facts

  • •The Oncology Institute (TOI) repaid its $86 million senior secured convertible note with Deerfield Partners.
  • •The repayment was funded through new credit facilities provided by OrbiMed.
Impact:
5/10
TOI
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Ionis Completes Enrollment in Pivotal Phase III Angelman Syndrome Study

Key Facts

  • •Ionis Pharmaceuticals completed enrollment in the pivotal pediatric cohort of its Phase III REVEAL study for obudanersen.
Impact:
5/10
IONS
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Rivian Forecasts Q2 Revenue Above Estimates on Strong Delivery Momentum

Key Facts

  • •Rivian expects Q2 revenue between $1.55 billion and $1.65 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.45 billion.
Impact:
5/10
RIVN
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Discovery Mining Posts Strong Q1 Earnings Driven by Strategic Infrastructure Deals

Key Facts

  • •Discovery Mining reported net earnings of $81.7M for Q1 2026.
  • •The company achieved an EBITDA of $177.9M during the first quarter.
  • •The Kidd acquisition enhances processing and tailings optionality for the company in the Timmins region.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

FTC Grants Early Termination for Autodesk's Acquisition of MaintainX

Key Facts

  • •The FTC granted early termination of the waiting period for Autodesk's acquisition of MaintainX.
Impact:
5/10
ADSK
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Axia Real Assets Proposes C$1.23B Acquisition of Plaza Retail REIT

Key Facts

  • •Axia Real Assets has proposed to acquire Plaza Retail REIT in a transaction valued at approximately C$1.23 billion.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Japan's Sompo to Acquire Service Insurance to Expand US Market Presence

Key Facts

  • •Sompo announced the acquisition of Service Insurance Companies, a leading monoline workers’ compensation insurer.
Impact:
5/10
8630.T
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Spring Valley Shareholders Approve General Fusion Merger for Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

  • •Shareholders of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III have approved the proposed business combination with General Fusion Inc.
  • •The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GFUZ.
  • •General Fusion is expected to become the first publicly traded, pure-play fusion company.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Abu Dhabi Investment Vehicle Commits $1.13 Billion to MidOcean Energy

Key Facts

  • •An Abu Dhabi royal family investment vehicle has invested $1.13 billion in MidOcean Energy.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

World Bank Cuts China GDP Growth Forecasts Through 2027

Key Facts

  • •The World Bank has lowered its economic growth projections for China through the year 2027.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Nigeria's UTM Offshore Secures 15-Year Gas Deal for $3 Billion FLNG Project

Key Facts

  • •UTM Offshore secured a 15-year gas supply agreement, clearing a major hurdle for its floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project.
  • •A final investment decision on the $3 billion project is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 following previous delays.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Shell Raises Q2 2026 Production Outlook for Gas and LNG

Key Facts

  • •Shell raised its Q2 2026 production outlook for gas, upstream, and LNG segments.
Impact:
5/10
SHEL
3 months ago
ForexBullishUpdated

GBP/JPY Breaks Above 217.00 to Hit New 18-Year Highs

Key Facts

  • •The GBP/JPY pair rallied to hit its highest levels in 18 years, surpassing the 217.00 mark.
Impact:
5/10
GBPJPY
3 months ago