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July 9, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

PriceSmart Sales Grow 12.5% as Texas Capital Sets Earnings Date

Key Facts

  • •PriceSmart announced net merchandise sales grew 12.5% to $1.48 billion in the fiscal third quarter of 2026.
  • •PriceSmart reported earnings per diluted share of $1.28 for the quarter ended May 31, 2026.
  • •Texas Capital Bancshares scheduled July 22, 2026, for the release of its second quarter 2026 financial results.
Impact:
5/10
PSMTTCBI
3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

Grupo Cibest Sells Banistmo to Grupo BSC for $1.418 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Grupo Cibest, parent of Bancolombia, sold its entire stake in Panama's Banistmo to Grupo Financiero BSC for $1.418 billion.
  • •The acquisition was partially funded by a $350 million syndicated loan led by Bladex and Banco Santander.
Impact:
5/10
SAN
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

US Jobless Claims Fall to 215K, Strengthening Soft Landing Hopes

Key Facts

  • •US initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended July 4.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Iran IRGC Threatens 'Crushing Response' in Hormuz Amid Shipping Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy warned that any US attempts to dictate shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a crushing response.
  • •Commercial vessel traffic through the strait fell 19% last week, with daily crossings dropping to 25 from 120 before the conflict.
Impact:
5/10
BP.L
3 months ago

Bonds

BondsBullishUpdated

Bloomberg Launches Electronic Trading for Indian Government Bonds for Foreign Investors

Key Facts

  • •Bloomberg facilitated its first electronic Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) trade on its platform.
  • •The new workflow allows Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to access liquidity from international and domestic banks.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Ethereum Foundation Deploys AI Agents to Identify Critical Protocol Vulnerabilities

Key Facts

  • •The Ethereum Foundation ran AI agents on protocol code, uncovering critical bugs such as CVE-2026-34219 in the libp2p library.
Impact:
5/10
ETHSOLADA
3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesNeutralUpdated

CFTC Blocks CME Group's Plan for 24/7 Crude Oil Futures Trading

Key Facts

  • •The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) blocked CME Group's plan to launch 24/7 trading for crude oil futures.
Impact:
5/10
0HR2.L
3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

Taiwan Central Bank Chief Warns of Potential AI Asset Bubble

Key Facts

  • •Taiwan's central bank governor warned that while the AI boom is driven by real growth, the risks of an AI bubble are also present.
  • •Taiwan's central bank flagged AI bubble risks despite the ongoing economic growth trajectory.
Impact:
5/10
TSM2317.HKNVDA
3 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated

GBP/CAD Hits Decade High on Monetary Policy Divergence and USMCA Pressures

Key Facts

  • •GBP/CAD reached its highest level in a decade due to monetary policy divergence and structural headwinds facing the Canadian Dollar.
  • •Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey effectively ruled out near-term rate cuts, supporting Sterling's strength.
Impact:
5/10
GBPCAD
3 months ago
679 stories this day
StocksBearishUpdated

Luxshare Shares Slide 5% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Selling Pressure

Key Facts

  • •China's Luxshare, a key Apple assembly partner, began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday.
  • •The company's stock fell over 5% during early trading hours in its market debut.
Impact:
5/10
AAPL
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Citigroup Launches First Instant Cross-Border Dollar Payments with Thai Bank

Key Facts

  • •Citigroup completed its first instant international payment in dollars with Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank.
Impact:
5/10
C
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Amcor Expands China Footprint with New Sustainable Packaging Facility

Key Facts

  • •Amcor announced an expansion project at its flexible packaging facility in Dongguan, China, including a new 7,000-square-meter manufacturing plant.
Impact:
5/10
AMCR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Analog Devices Acquires Empower Semiconductor to Boost AI Power Efficiency

Key Facts

  • •Analog Devices completed the acquisition of Empower Semiconductor to strengthen its position in the AI ecosystem.
Impact:
5/10
ADI
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Art's Way Reports 26% Sales Surge in H1 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

  • •Art's Way reported a 26% increase in sales for the first half of fiscal 2026.
  • •The company achieved 20% growth in operating income during the first six months of the fiscal year.
Impact:
5/10
ARTW
3 months ago
StocksBullish

SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Entry to Trigger $4.3 Billion in Institutional Inflows

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX's addition to the Nasdaq-100 is expected to trigger $4.3 billion in forced buying by passive index funds.
Impact:
5/10
SPCX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

FS Credit Opportunities Declares Monthly Dividend with 14.4% Forward Yield

Key Facts

  • •FS Credit Opportunities Corp declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.0583 per share.
  • •The forward dividend yield for the stock is approximately 14.4% based on this payout.
  • •The company's P/E ratio stands at 6.46x with noted positive insider buying activity.
Impact:
5/10
FSCO
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

CSX Stock Hits All-Time High of $49.29 Fueled by $5B Buyback Plan

Key Facts

  • •CSX Corporation's stock reached an all-time high of $49.29, pushing its market capitalization to $91.5 billion.
  • •Eight analysts have revised earnings upwards, despite indications that the stock may be overvalued.
  • •The company recently announced a $5 billion share repurchase program and a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.
Impact:
5/10
0HRJ.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

ExxonMobil to Invest $1 Billion in Nigerian Offshore Oil to Boost Output

Key Facts

  • •ExxonMobil and partners plan to invest $1 billion in the Usan Infill Project offshore Nigeria.
  • •The project is expected to add 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) to Nigeria's oil production.
Impact:
5/10
XOM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Costco June Sales Surge 10.6% Driven by E-commerce Growth

Key Facts

  • •Costco reported net sales of $29.24 billion for June 2026, a 10.6% increase year-over-year.
  • •The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.47 per share, payable on August 7, 2026.
  • •Comparable sales rose 8.8% companywide, with digitally-enabled sales increasing by 20.9%.
Impact:
5/10
COST
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Corning Shares Climb 2.4% Following Strategic Apple Investment in Advanced Manufacturing

Key Facts

  • •Corning shares rose 2.4% following a significant investment from Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund.
Impact:
5/10
GLWAAPL
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Luxshare Shares Slide 5% in Hong Kong Debut Following $3.1B IPO

Key Facts

  • •Luxshare Precision shares fell 5% in their Hong Kong trading debut after raising $3.1 billion in an IPO.
  • •Luxshare is a major Apple supplier, assembling products including iPhones and AirPods.
Impact:
5/10
AAPL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

BigBear.ai Secures Dutch Security Approval, Boosting European Aviation Expansion

Key Facts

  • •BigBear.ai's Pangiam Threat Detection received approval from the Netherlands' National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security.
Impact:
5/10
BBAI
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in Texas Manufacturing Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Toyota Motor Corp is investing $3.6 billion to expand its manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas.
Impact:
5/10
7203.TTM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

J&J Secures FDA Approval for Dual-Energy Cardiac Ablation Platform

Key Facts

  • •Johnson & Johnson received FDA approval for its Dual Energy Thermocool Smarttouch SF Platform to treat atrial fibrillation.
Impact:
5/10
JNJBSXMDT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

AstraZeneca Wins Patent Appeal Against Pfizer Over Tagrisso Drug

Key Facts

  • •AstraZeneca won an appeal in a patent dispute with Pfizer regarding the drug Tagrisso.
Impact:
5/10
AZN.LPFE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

US EPA Proposes Easing Heavy-Truck Emissions Rules to Support Logistics Sector

Key Facts

  • •The US EPA proposed easing heavy-truck emissions rules previously established by the Biden administration.
Impact:
5/10
DTGHFVLVLYPCARCUM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

ASE Technology June Revenue Surges 33% Amid Semiconductor Sector Recovery

Key Facts

  • •ASE Technology's June revenue rose approximately 33% year-over-year.
  • •The company's Q2 sales jumped by 27%.
Impact:
5/10
ASX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Amazon Signs UK's Largest Onshore Wind PPA with Liberty Global

Key Facts

  • •Amazon signed a 90-megawatt onshore wind Power Purchase Agreement from Liberty Global's Chirmorie Wind Farm.
  • •The deal is the largest onshore wind PPA in UK history and marks Amazon's 50th carbon-free energy project in the country.
  • •egg Power, Liberty Global's renewable arm, aims to deliver over 1,500 megawatts of clean energy capacity by 2028.
Impact:
5/10
AMZN
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Honeywell Aero to Expand ITAR-Free Defense Portfolio Amid Rising European Demand

Key Facts

  • •Honeywell Aerospace plans to develop more defense products designed without restricted U.S. technologies to meet rising European demand.
Impact:
5/10
ALD.DE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Lockheed Martin Secures $502M US Army Contract for AH-64 Helicopter Support

Key Facts

  • •Lockheed Martin was awarded a $502.38 million hybrid contract by the U.S. Army for post-production support of AH-64 helicopter systems.
Impact:
5/10
LMT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Michael Burry Bets on Sports Betting Giants DraftKings and Flutter

Key Facts

  • •Famed investor Michael Burry has purchased shares in sports-betting platforms DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment.
  • •Burry is wagering that regulatory scrutiny will eventually curb the threat posed by prediction markets to traditional betting platforms.
Impact:
5/10
DKNGPDYPY
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Levi's Raises Annual Guidance for Second Time Amid Luxury Denim Pivot

Key Facts

  • •Levi's raised its full-year outlook for the second straight time, though shares fell in after-hours trading.
Impact:
5/10
LEVI
3 months ago
StocksBearish

S&P 500 Target Cut as Hormuz Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Key Facts

  • •Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil shipments, driving prices up by $6 per barrel.
  • •The S&P 500 year-end price target was revised down from 9,500 to approximately 8,500.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBearish

IBM Shares Under Pressure as Starbucks Eyes AI to Cut $400M Software Costs

Key Facts

  • •IBM shares traded lower following reports that Starbucks is developing AI tools to reduce its reliance on IBM software.
  • •Starbucks aims to use these internal tools to cut its $400 million software expenditure bill.
Impact:
5/10
IBMSBUX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

TotalEnergies Ships First LNG Cargo from Mexico's ECA LNG to Asia

Key Facts

  • •TotalEnergies shipped the first-ever LNG cargo from the ECA LNG Phase 1 export terminal on Mexico's Pacific Coast to Asia.
  • •TotalEnergies holds a 16.6% stake in the project and will offtake 1.7 million tonnes per year for 20 years.
Impact:
5/10
TTESRE
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Luxshare Shares Slide 5% in Hong Kong Debut Following $3.1B IPO

Key Facts

  • •Apple supplier Luxshare's shares fell 5% on their first day of trading in Hong Kong.
  • •The company raised approximately $3.1 billion in Hong Kong's largest IPO of 2026.
  • •Shares were priced at HK$63.28, the top of the range, before slipping toward HK$60.
Impact:
5/10
AAPL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

BlackRock Launches IQQ ETF to Challenge Invesco's Nasdaq-100 Dominance

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock launched the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) to compete directly with Invesco's long-dominant QQQ Trust.
  • •The launch follows a Nasdaq rule revision allowing faster index entry for newly listed companies like SpaceX.
  • •Increased competition among asset managers is expected to lower fees and improve liquidity for tech-heavy portfolios.
Impact:
5/10
0QZZ.LQQQSPCX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

UK Extends Sizewell B Nuclear Plant Life by 20 Years with Centrica Support

Key Facts

  • •The UK Government signed Heads of Terms for a regulated Contract for Difference to operate Sizewell B from 2035 to 2055.
  • •A guaranteed strike price of £70.50/MWh was set, indexed to CPI inflation based on 2025 prices.
  • •Centrica PLC owns a 20% stake in the Suffolk-based nuclear power station.
Impact:
5/10
CNA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Salzgitter to Take Full Control of HKM Steelworks in Strategic Consolidation

Key Facts

  • •Salzgitter announced the acquisition of full ownership of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

China Targets 30% EV Fleet Penetration by 2030 in New Action Plan

Key Facts

  • •China unveiled a new action plan targeting new energy vehicles (NEVs) to account for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030.
Impact:
5/10
1211.HK1810.HK2015.HK9866.HK9868.HK
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed Performance for Levi Strauss and Caterpillar Following Q2 Results and Tech Deals

Key Facts

  • •Levi Strauss stock fell premarket despite beating Q2 estimates and raising its 2026 guidance.
  • •Caterpillar acquired Skycatch to enhance its AI-powered mining technology capabilities.
Impact:
5/10
LEVICAT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

7-Eleven Parent Profit Jumps 24% as US Fuel Margins Offset Volume Decline

Key Facts

  • •7-Eleven parent's Q1 profit rose 24% to $349 million.
  • •Higher U.S. gasoline margins offset lower fuel sales volumes despite weaker demand.
Impact:
5/10
3382.T
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Baker Hughes Secures Major Awards for Sabine Pass LNG Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Baker Hughes secured three awards to supply liquefaction equipment and gas turbine upgrades for Cheniere's Sabine Pass facility.
Impact:
5/10
BKRLNG
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Otsuka ICU Medical Announces $500M IV Solutions Expansion in Texas

Key Facts

  • •Otsuka ICU Medical LLC announced plans for an over $500 million expansion of IV solutions manufacturing in Austin, Texas.
Impact:
5/10
ICUIOTSKY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

CleanCore Solutions Closes First AI Data Center Deal in West Texas

Key Facts

  • •CleanCore Solutions closed a transaction for its first 200-megawatt data center project in West Texas.
  • •Tyler Hassen was appointed as CEO while Alex Spiro continues as Chairman of the Board.
  • •The company will own over 95% of the project, which has expansion potential to over 500-megawatts.
Impact:
5/10
ZONE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

MSCI and UBS Partner to Standardize Private Markets Data via AI

Key Facts

  • •MSCI and UBS announced a strategic partnership to standardize private markets data and enhance transparency using AI-powered platforms.
  • •UBS will be an early adopter of the new platform and will work with MSCI to promote broader market adoption of standardized data.
Impact:
5/10
0R3T.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Alibaba Outlook Brightens as Quick Commerce Losses Narrow Toward Breakeven

Key Facts

  • •Alibaba's Quick Commerce losses are expected to shrink from RMB 16bn to RMB 10bn as the segment approaches breakeven.
Impact:
5/10
BABA9988.HK
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Virax Biolabs Inks Exclusive Southeast Asia Supply Deal with Fosun Diagnostics

Key Facts

  • •Virax Biolabs signed an exclusive commercial supply agreement with Fosun Diagnostics for its ImmuneSelect product line.
  • •The agreement covers six Southeast Asian markets: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Impact:
5/10
VRAX
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed US Stock Performance: PepsiCo and Salesforce Slip as Levi Strauss Gains

Key Facts

  • •PepsiCo shares fell despite reporting higher Q2 sales and profit.
  • •Salesforce stock dropped following a downgrade from KeyBanc.
  • •Levi Strauss shares ticked up after exceeding earnings expectations.
Impact:
5/10
PEPCRMAZN
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

PepsiCo Revenue Rises 6.4% to $24.2B as High Gas Prices Curb US Snack Spending

Key Facts

  • •PepsiCo beat revenue estimates but faced flat snack volumes and a 4% decline in beverage sales.
  • •Spiking gas prices driven by the Iran war offset the company's efforts to boost volumes through price cuts.
Impact:
5/10
PEP
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Blackstone and TPG Explore $4B Sale of Hologic Surgical Unit

Key Facts

  • •Blackstone and TPG are reportedly seeking to sell Hologic's surgical unit for more than $4 billion.
  • •The sale aims to pay down debt and return cash to investors following a major leveraged buyout last year.
Impact:
5/10
BX
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Morgan Stanley Forecasts Record $6.4 Trillion Global M&A Surge by 2026

Key Facts

  • •Morgan Stanley expects global M&A activity to reach a record $6.4 trillion in 2026.
Impact:
5/10
0QYU.L
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

Paramount-Warner Bros $110B Merger Delayed by Oregon State Probe

Key Facts

  • •Paramount announced it will not close its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before July 22, 2026.
  • •The state of Oregon requested a 60-day window to conduct a closer investigation into the $110 billion deal.
Impact:
5/10
WBD
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBullish

German Exports Rise 0.9% as U.S. Demand Offsets Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

  • •German exports increased by 0.9%, primarily driven by trade with the United States.
  • •German manufacturers showed resilience despite uncertainty prompted by the conflict involving Iran.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

EU Drafts Electrification Plan to Slash Oil and Gas Reliance

Key Facts

  • •The European Union is drafting policies and funding schemes to shift more of its economy to electricity instead of oil and gas.
  • •The plan follows energy supply disruptions caused by the Iran war and geopolitical tensions.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Robinhood Chain Hits $500M Volume on Uniswap, Surpassing Base

Key Facts

  • •The Arbitrum-powered Robinhood Chain logged $500 million in trading volume on Uniswap on July 8th.
  • •Robinhood Chain flipped Base to take the No.2 spot on Uniswap, trailing only the Ethereum mainnet in daily volume.
Impact:
5/10
HOODETH
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Paradigm Raises $1.2B to Fuel Expansion into AI and Robotics

Key Facts

  • •Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has raised $1.2 billion for its latest fund.
  • •The new fund aims to expand investments into AI, robotics, and other frontier industries.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin Natively on Polygon to Boost Payment Efficiency

Key Facts

  • •PayPal announced the native issuance of its PYUSD stablecoin on the Polygon network to enhance transaction efficiency.
  • •The stablecoin will be available via Polygon's Open Money Stack, facilitating business access to compliance and fiat conversion services.
  • •The total supply of PYUSD, issued by Paxos, is currently close to $3 billion.
Impact:
5/10
PYPLETH
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Grayscale Ignites Ethereum ETF Fee War with Competitive Mini Trust Pricing

Key Facts

  • •Grayscale disclosed a 0.15% sponsor fee for its Ethereum Mini Trust, putting pressure on other ETF issuers.
Impact:
5/10
ETHBTC
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Canada Oil Boom: Alberta Drilling Permits Hit Highest Level Since 2014

Key Facts

  • •Alberta approved 1,764 drilling licenses since the start of the year, the busiest period since 2014.
  • •The Clearwater formation accounts for one-fifth of new permits, allowing for faster and cheaper production than traditional oil sands.
Impact:
5/10
BTC
3 months ago