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News Archive

July 9, 2026Connected
679 storiesLast updated: 10:30:41 AMPage 5 of 12

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Apollo Warns AI Debt and Delayed Profits Threaten Market Stability

Key Facts

  • •Apollo's Torsten Sløk warned that delays in projected free cash flow from AI investments could threaten market stability.
Impact:
4/10
APOAAPLMSFTAMZNGOOGL+3
3 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

US Social Security Reform Delay Threatens Bond Market Stability

Key Facts

  • •New research warns that delaying Social Security reform could raise Treasury yields, borrowing costs, and inflation.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

Brazil Extends Crude Oil Export Tax to Bolster Fiscal Stability

Key Facts

  • •Brazil announced the extension of the crude oil export tax for an additional 60 days.
Impact:
4/10
PBR
3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

UK Lawmakers Push for Permanent Ban on Crypto Political Donations

Key Facts

  • •UK Labour MPs are pushing to make a proposed moratorium on crypto political donations permanent.
  • •The move follows controversy over millions of dollars in crypto-linked contributions to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

US Coffee Industry Lobbies Trump for Brazil Tariff Exemptions

Key Facts

  • •The US coffee industry has requested the Trump administration to maintain the tariff exemption on coffee beans imported from Brazil.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixed

Central Banks Pivot from Forward Guidance to Data-Dependency

Key Facts

  • •The ECB's Sintra Forum discussed the shift away from forward guidance policies for interest rates.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Axos Financial to Acquire Arc Technologies to Boost AI Banking Capabilities

Key Facts

  • •Axos Nevada Holding, a subsidiary of Axos Financial, plans to acquire Arc Technologies.
  • •The acquisition aims to expand Axos' AI capabilities and enhance services for small businesses across the U.S.
Impact:
4/10
AX
3 months ago
679 stories this day
StocksBullish

Jabil Expands Healthcare Footprint with Advanced Robotic Surgery Tech

Key Facts

  • •Jabil is leveraging its engineering expertise to expand into healthcare sectors like diagnostic systems and robotic-assisted surgery.
Impact:
4/10
JBLCLS
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Nvidia Shares Slip 1.1% as Investors Rotate Within AI Supply Chain

Key Facts

  • •Nvidia shares fell 1.1% to $201.76 during midday trading on Thursday.
Impact:
4/10
NVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

AI Chip Startup Positron Seeking $750 Million to Challenge Nvidia

Key Facts

  • •AI chip startup Positron is seeking approximately $750 million in new financing.
  • •The company is targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion in the potential raise.
Impact:
4/10
NVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Antofagasta EBITDA Set to Surge 52% as Major Copper Projects Near Completion

Key Facts

  • •Antofagasta's EBITDA is projected to rise 52% to $5.2 billion in 2025 as it nears the end of a heavy reinvestment cycle.
Impact:
4/10
ANTO.L
3 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

France Nears Conclusion of Nvidia Antitrust Investigation

Key Facts

  • •The French competition authority stated that its probe into chipmaker Nvidia is coming to an end.
Impact:
4/10
NVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Merrill's Portfolio Platform Surpasses $1 Trillion in Client Assets

Key Facts

  • •Merrill's Managed Account Advisors (MAA) platform has exceeded $1 trillion in client assets, 20 years after its 2006 launch.
Impact:
4/10
BAC
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

NYT Seeks Court Sanctions Against OpenAI Over Alleged Misconduct in Copyright Case

Key Facts

  • •A group of newspapers led by the New York Times asked a Manhattan federal court to sanction OpenAI.
  • •The newspapers accuse OpenAI of lying to the court about its ability to search its systems for proof of misused articles in AI training.
Impact:
4/10
MSFT
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Reserves Hit Record $400 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves have reached a massive $400 billion level.
Impact:
4/10
0R2E.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Ameriprise Financial Reclassified into Russell 1000 Defensive Indices

Key Facts

  • •Ameriprise Financial has been reclassified into Russell 1000 Growth-Defensive, Value-Defensive, and Defensive indices.
Impact:
4/10
0HF6.L
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Photronics Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Over Alleged Investor Deception

Key Facts

  • •A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. on behalf of investors who acquired securities between December 2025 and May 2026.
Impact:
4/10
PLAB
3 months ago
StocksBullish

FuriosaAI Deploys AI Servers at Equinix Data Center in Portugal

Key Facts

  • •South Korean AI chip firm FuriosaAI deployed its RNGD servers at Equinix's LS2 data center in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • •The new servers utilize a 5nm processor architecture designed for energy-efficient AI inference workloads.
Impact:
4/10
0II4.L
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

WhiteFiber Hits 111.2 Tbps Milestone in AI Data Center Networking

Key Facts

  • •WhiteFiber achieved a 111.2 Tbps cross-data-center AI networking milestone using distributed GPU supercluster technology.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Simulations Plus Faces Legal Probe Following Revenue Guidance Cut

Key Facts

  • •Law firm Johnson Fistel launched an investigation into Simulations Plus investor losses following a revenue guidance cut and new accounting disclosures.
Impact:
4/10
SLP
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Capita Reports Revenue Growth Amid Warnings Over Rising Pension Costs

Key Facts

  • •Capita reported revenue growth but issued a warning regarding increased costs associated with its pension scheme.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

ATF Ruling Classifies BolaWrap as Restraint Device, Boosting Wrap Technologies

Key Facts

  • •Wrap Technologies announced an editorial highlighting the ATF's classification of the BolaWrap 150 as a restraint device rather than a firearm.
Impact:
4/10
WRAP
3 months ago
StocksBullish

BMO Capital Names Intuitive Surgical and Globus Medical Top MedTech Picks

Key Facts

  • •BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage of the MedTech sector, identifying buying opportunities due to the sector being beaten down.
  • •Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Globus Medical (GMED), and Teleflex (TFX) were named as top picks with the highest conviction.
Impact:
4/10
ISRG
3 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Jamie Dimon Warns of Systemic Risks in Proposed Stablecoin Legislation

Key Facts

  • •JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that proposed stablecoin rules in the CLARITY Act could "blow up" the financial system.
  • •JPMorgan Chase released a position paper outlining systemic risks if stablecoins are not supervised like traditional financial products.
Impact:
4/10
JPM
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Green Energy and AI Infrastructure Stocks Surge Led by NVVE and PENG

Key Facts

  • •Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) surged 63.58% following the launch of its European Power Market Brief and focus on V2G technology.
  • •Penguin Solutions (PENG) rose 25.13% driven by strong fiscal Q3 results and a new deal with Nvidia.
  • •Leveraged ETFs tracking Alibaba (BABU, BABX) saw gains exceeding 22% amid continued trader interest.
Impact:
4/10
BABANVDA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Unusual Options Activity in Occidental Petroleum Amid Oil Price Rally

Key Facts

  • •Occidental Petroleum (OXY) saw significant unusual options activity, particularly in bullish call options, suggesting investor confidence.
Impact:
4/10
OXY
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Tech Divergence: Palantir Slides on Profit-Taking as Lam Research Rallies

Key Facts

  • •Palantir stock fell 4.04% on July 9 due to a sector-wide software sell-off and institutional profit-taking.
  • •Lam Research stock rose 6.35% driven by a semiconductor sector recovery and analyst price target hikes.
Impact:
4/10
PLTRLRCX
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Seagate and Western Digital Shares Surge on Hopes of Eased China Trade Restrictions

Key Facts

  • •Shares of STX and WDC surged following reports that China might ease restrictions on Nvidia AI chip imports.
Impact:
4/10
STXWDC
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Manulife: Tech Earnings Fundamentals Strongest Ever Amid Concentration Risks

Key Facts

  • •Emily Roland of Manulife stated that tech stock fundamentals are the strongest she has seen in her career.
Impact:
4/10
0945.HK
3 months ago
StocksBullish

GM Stock Holds Appeal Despite U.S. EV Sales Slip and Strategic Pivot

Key Facts

  • •A slip in U.S. EV sales dragged down General Motors' overall Q2 performance.
  • •GM is expanding into the energy storage sector to meet rising demand from AI data centers.
Impact:
4/10
GM
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

Take-Two Stock Trades at Premium as Markets Anticipate GTA VI Launch

Key Facts

  • •Take-Two stock has delivered a 67.7% return over the past three years and is currently nearing its yearly highs.
  • •The stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 7.0x, which is significantly higher than industry averages.
Impact:
4/10
TTWO
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Globe Life Shares Climb 1.24% Amid Rising Optimism in Insurance Sector

Key Facts

  • •Globe Life Inc. (GL) shares rose by 1.24% to reach $179.27.
Impact:
4/10
GL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Chipotle Stock Outlook Bullish as Analysts Set $43 Price Target

Key Facts

  • •Analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Chipotle (CMG) with a mean target of $43, suggesting a 29% upside from current levels.
  • •The company posted positive transaction growth in Q1 FY26 driven by menu innovations and new equipment.
  • •EBITDA is expected to reaccelerate significantly by March 2027.
Impact:
4/10
CMG
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

UBS Maintains Hold Rating on Raymond James Financial Despite Strong Earnings

Key Facts

  • •UBS analyst Michael Brown maintained a Hold rating on Raymond James Financial (RJF) with a price target of $175.00.
  • •The company reported revenue of $4.26 billion and a net profit of $544 million for the quarter ending March 31.
Impact:
4/10
RJF
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

BellRing Brands Names Michael Axelrod as New CEO

Key Facts

  • •BellRing Brands announced the appointment of Michael Axelrod as President and CEO, effective July 29, 2026.
Impact:
4/10
BRBR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

BlackRock Boosts Stake in Metaplanet Amid Asia's Growing Bitcoin Strategy

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock's iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF increased its holdings in Metaplanet Inc. by 299,300 shares.
  • •Metaplanet currently holds approximately 43,000 BTC and aims to reach 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026.
Impact:
4/10
0QZZ.LBTC
3 months ago
StocksBullish

McKesson Buyback Strategy Boosts EPS Amid Revenue Growth Challenges

Key Facts

  • •McKesson is actively reducing its outstanding shares through consistent stock buybacks to increase shareholder value.
  • •The buyback strategy allows earnings per share (EPS) to grow at a faster rate than actual net income.
Impact:
4/10
MCK
3 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

AMD and Tech Peers Set Q2 2026 Earnings Dates Amid Sector Anticipation

Key Facts

  • •AMD announced it will report fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, after market close.
  • •Expedia Group scheduled its Q2 results for August 5, 2026, while IQVIA set its release for July 28, 2026.
  • •AZZ Inc. raised its fiscal year 2027 guidance following record quarterly sales of $448.5 million in Q1.
Impact:
4/10
AMDEXPEIQVROL
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

CME Group Launches New Tool to Simplify Hedge Fund Basis Trades

Key Facts

  • •CME Group launched a new financial instrument designed to lower the costs of the popular basis trade strategy used by hedge funds.
Impact:
4/10
0HR2.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Quanta Services Strengthens Position in Grid Modernization and Energy Transition

Key Facts

  • •Quanta Services is benefiting from long-term grid investment trends and the transition toward renewable energy.
Impact:
4/10
PWR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Thermo Fisher Strengthens Life Science Platform Amid Resilient Global Demand

Key Facts

  • •Thermo Fisher Scientific is strengthening its life science platform, supported by resilient demand for lab tools and bioprocessing equipment.
Impact:
4/10
TMO
3 months ago
StocksBearish

ON Semiconductor Options Surge Amid Overvaluation Fears and Insider Selling

Key Facts

  • •ON Semiconductor experienced a significant increase in options activity, signaling heightened investor interest.
  • •Insider selling at the company reached $8.2 million over the past three months with zero insider purchases.
  • •ON stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 71.68x, raising concerns about overvaluation relative to historical medians.
Impact:
4/10
ON
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs (GS) Added to Zacks Focus List as Top Investment Pick

Key Facts

  • •Goldman Sachs (GS) has been highlighted in the Zacks Focus List as a top-rated stock for investment portfolios.
Impact:
4/10
GS
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

Northrop Grumman Stock Holds Steady Amid Sustained Defense Demand

Key Facts

  • •Northrop Grumman's stock remains stable, driven by robust demand for advanced defense systems and long-term procurement plans from the U.S. and its allies.
Impact:
4/10
NOC
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Trident Digital Acquires Stake in Digital Innovations Group for AI Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Trident Digital Tech Holdings acquired a strategic equity stake in U.S.-based Digital Innovations Group.
  • •The partnership aims to commercialize the AI-powered IRMA engine across Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Impact:
4/10
TDTH
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Interactive Strength Hikes 2026 Revenue Guidance by 67% on STEPR Acquisition

Key Facts

  • •Interactive Strength raised its 2026 pro forma revenue guidance to more than $50 million, a 67% increase.
  • •The company expects to achieve Adjusted EBITDA profitability in the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • •The STEPR brand is expected to generate more than $15 million in revenue in 2026.
Impact:
4/10
TRNR
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Kenvue Stock Drops 2.5% Following Zacks Research Downgrade to Hold

Key Facts

  • •Zacks Research downgraded Kenvue stock from a 'strong-buy' to a 'hold' rating.
  • •KVUE stock decreased by 2.5% in Tuesday trading despite earnings beating expectations.
Impact:
4/10
KVUE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Resona Asset Management Increases Stakes in Simon Property and Boeing

Key Facts

  • •Resona Asset Management increased its stake in Simon Property Group by 3.2%, bringing its total holdings to $36 million.
  • •Resona Asset Management raised its investment in Boeing by 2.5%, with total holdings now valued at $46.98 million.
  • •Simon Property raised its quarterly dividend to $2.25 per share following strong Q1 results.
Impact:
4/10
SPGBA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Union Pacific Upgraded to Strong-Buy Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Stephens investment services upgraded Union Pacific's stock rating from buy to strong-buy.
  • •The company reported an EPS of $2.93, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.86.
  • •The company's revenue grew by 3.2% year-over-year, supported by strong profitability.
Impact:
4/10
UNP
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Safety Concerns Resurface for Boeing and Southwest After 737 MAX Incidents

Key Facts

  • •Two recent incidents involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines have brought negative attention back to both companies.
Impact:
4/10
BALUV
3 months ago
StocksNeutral

Petrobras Settles Offshore Well Compliance Dispute for $58 Million

Key Facts

  • •Petrobras signed a $58 million settlement with Brazil's National Petroleum Agency (ANP) regarding offshore well compliance.
  • •Under the agreement, the company commits to bringing 335 temporarily abandoned offshore wells into compliance by 2030.
Impact:
4/10
PBR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

FuelCell Energy Stock Rebounds Following Siemens Collaboration Deal

Key Facts

  • •FuelCell Energy collaborated with Siemens, helping the stock rebound from pressure caused by a $225 million stock offering.
Impact:
4/10
FCEL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Marathon Digital Shares Surge 18% Outperforming Crypto Mining Peers

Key Facts

  • •Marathon Digital shares rose 18% to $14.27 in midday trading on Thursday.
Impact:
4/10
MARABTC
3 months ago
BondsBearish

Japanese Government Bonds Fall Tracking U.S. Treasury Declines

Key Facts

  • •Japanese Government Bond prices fell during the morning session in Tokyo.
  • •The decline in JGBs tracked overnight price drops in U.S. Treasurys.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

Suspicious Trading Precedes 41% of UK Takeover Bids, FCA Data Shows

Key Facts

  • •Annual FCA data shows abnormal trading activity preceded 41% of UK takeover bids, setting a new record high.
Impact:
4/10
3 months ago
Macro EconomyBearish

US Back-to-School Spending Forecast to Drop 6% as Consumer Caution Grows

Key Facts

  • •Deloitte forecasts a 6% inflation-adjusted decline in U.S. back-to-school spending this year.
Impact:
4/10
WMTTGTAMZN
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Bitcoin-Backed Debt Model Passes First Major Stress Test, Boosting Investor Confidence

Key Facts

  • •June marked the first major stress test for Bitcoin-backed preferred shares, with instruments like STRC and SATA rebounding after a sharp sell-off.
Impact:
4/10
MSTRBTC
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Hyperscale Data Surpasses 1,000 Bitcoin Milestone in Corporate Treasury

Key Facts

  • •Hyperscale Data announced it has surpassed 1,000 Bitcoin in its corporate treasury after purchasing an additional 100 BTC.
  • •The company believes its Bitcoin treasury strategy enhances financial flexibility and supports investment in AI data centers and robotics.
Impact:
4/10
GPUSBTC
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Arbitrum Token Surges 8% Following Robinhood Integration

Key Facts

  • •Arbitrum (ARB) token price increased by 8% following the integration of Robinhood Chain with its ecosystem.
Impact:
4/10
ARBHOOD
3 months ago
CryptoMixedUpdated

Strategy Executes Record Bitcoin Sale Sparking FTX-Style Liquidity Fears

Key Facts

  • •Strategy raised the dividend on its flagship preferred stock to 12% in late June.
  • •The company's security is still trading well below the $100 price target set by management.
Impact:
4/10
BTC
3 months ago