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July 13, 2026Connected

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

WBD and PSKY Merger Expected to Close on July 22, Says Raymond James

Key Facts

•Raymond James analysts expect the merger deal between WBD and PSKY to close on July 22, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

WBD

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

OPEC Cuts 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for Second Time

Key Facts

•OPEC has further reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Container Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Member Missing

Key Facts

•Rescuers are searching for a missing crew member following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bolivia Explores Integrating USDT Stablecoin into National Payment System

Key Facts

•The Bolivian government is examining a proposal to incorporate the USDT stablecoin into the country's payment infrastructure.
•Economy and Public Finance Minister José Gabriel Espinoza confirmed the proposal is under technical review and has not yet been approved.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Meta Raises 2026 Capital Expenditure Guidance to Boost AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to a range of $125 billion to $145 billion.

Impact:

5/10

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

US 2-Year Treasury Yields Surge to Highest Level Since February 2025

Key Facts

•The US two-year note yield touched 4.24%, marking its highest level since February 2025.
•Futures markets are pricing in a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate hike at the July 29 meeting.
•Investors are awaiting US CPI data and comments from Fed's Warsh to gauge the future path of monetary policy.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Senegal Bondholders Organize Creditor Group Amid Debt Sustainability Concerns

Key Facts

•Senegal's international bondholders have initiated preliminary talks to form a formal creditor group to address potential fiscal challenges.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Struggles to Advance Central Bank Reforms 7 Weeks In

Key Facts

•Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has failed to make headway on key central bank reforms more than 7 weeks into his tenure.
•Warsh previously vowed to get the Fed 'out of the fiscal business,' a goal that remains unfulfilled.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

July 13, 2026Connected

468 storiesLast updated: 11:15:38 PMPage 3 of 8

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

WBD and PSKY Merger Expected to Close on July 22, Says Raymond James

Key Facts

•Raymond James analysts expect the merger deal between WBD and PSKY to close on July 22, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

WBD

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

OPEC Cuts 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for Second Time

Key Facts

•OPEC has further reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Container Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Member Missing

Key Facts

•Rescuers are searching for a missing crew member following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Bolivia Explores Integrating USDT Stablecoin into National Payment System

Key Facts

•The Bolivian government is examining a proposal to incorporate the USDT stablecoin into the country's payment infrastructure.
•Economy and Public Finance Minister José Gabriel Espinoza confirmed the proposal is under technical review and has not yet been approved.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Meta Raises 2026 Capital Expenditure Guidance to Boost AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to a range of $125 billion to $145 billion.

Impact:

5/10

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

US 2-Year Treasury Yields Surge to Highest Level Since February 2025

Key Facts

•The US two-year note yield touched 4.24%, marking its highest level since February 2025.
•Futures markets are pricing in a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate hike at the July 29 meeting.
•Investors are awaiting US CPI data and comments from Fed's Warsh to gauge the future path of monetary policy.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Senegal Bondholders Organize Creditor Group Amid Debt Sustainability Concerns

Key Facts

•Senegal's international bondholders have initiated preliminary talks to form a formal creditor group to address potential fiscal challenges.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksNeutral

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Struggles to Advance Central Bank Reforms 7 Weeks In

Key Facts

•Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has failed to make headway on key central bank reforms more than 7 weeks into his tenure.
•Warsh previously vowed to get the Fed 'out of the fiscal business,' a goal that remains unfulfilled.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Black Pearl Equities Launches $5.75 Per Share Cash Tender Offer for Selectis Health

Key Facts

•Black Pearl Equities commenced a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Selectis Health for $5.75 per share in cash.
•The tender offer is being made pursuant to a merger agreement dated June 22, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

Australia's Regis Withdraws Vault Minerals Bid, Clearing Path for Genesis Merger

Key Facts

•Regis Resources has withdrawn its takeover bid for Vault Minerals.
•The withdrawal by Regis clears the path for the merger deal between Genesis and Vault.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Regis Withdraws Vault Bid Clearing Path for Genesis Acquisition

Key Facts

•Regis announced the withdrawal of its acquisition bid for Vault.
•The withdrawal by Regis clears the path for Genesis to proceed with its own deal.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Twin Vee Announces Strategic Merger with USFM and Marine Privatization

Key Facts

•Twin Vee PowerCats announced a definitive merger agreement with USFM Corporation, a developer of strategic mineral interests.
•The transaction includes the privatization of the company's recreational marine business under the Twin Vee and Bahama Boat Works brands.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

VitalHub Acquires Finland's Buddy Healthcare to Expand Digital Care Portfolio

Key Facts

•VitalHub announced the acquisition of Buddy Healthcare Ltd Oy, a Finland-based care coordination platform.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

GH Power to Go Public via Strategic Merger with Matinas BioPharma

Key Facts

•GH Power announced its entry into the stock market through a merger with Matinas BioPharma.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

US-Iran Military Escalation Raises Fears of Hormuz Supply Blockade

Key Facts

•Renewed US missile strikes against Iran prompted retaliatory action across the Middle East over the weekend.
•Conflicting messaging emerged over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open or closed to traffic.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Europe Jet Fuel Stocks Hit Critical Lows Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Key Facts

•Europe is facing a critical thinness in jet fuel stocks with current supplies lasting less than a month.
•The region has increased imports from the U.S. and Asia and boosted local refinery output to cover the deficit.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

European Natural Gas Surges Above €50 Amid Hormuz Tensions

Key Facts

•European benchmark natural gas prices jumped 3.35%, rebounding above the 50-euro per MWh threshold.
•Weekend escalation between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz threatens LNG shipments from the Middle East.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Iraqi PM Visits Washington to Secure Major Energy Sector Investments

Key Facts

•Iraq’s prime minister is visiting Washington to secure strategic investments in the oil and gas sectors.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

SWIFT Activates XRP Bridge for Bank Deposit Tokenization with 17 Pilot Banks

Key Facts

•SWIFT activated a blockchain-based interlinking solution for moving tokenized deposits.
•17 pilot banks are participating in using a mutual ledger to move tokenized assets.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Solana Drops Below $76 as Liquidations Hit $253 Million

Key Facts

•Solana's price dropped below the $76 level due to intense selling pressure.
•The market witnessed $253 million in liquidations alongside rising geopolitical tensions.

Impact:

5/10

SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Tether to Leverage $20 Billion Gold Reserves for New Lending Operations

Key Facts

•Tether plans to utilize its $20 billion gold reserve, equivalent to a national reserve, for lending activities.
•Tether reported a net profit of $1.04 billion for Q1 2026, following $15 billion in revenue in 2025.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Progmat Migrates ¥452B in Tokenized Securities to Avalanche

Key Facts

•Progmat migrated over ¥452 billion in security-token assets from Corda 5 to the Avalanche L1 blockchain.
•The move aims to add EVM support and achieve settlement times of less than two seconds.

Impact:

5/10

ETH AVAX

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Binance June Futures Volume Hits $1.6T Despite Spot Market Slump

Key Facts

•Binance futures trading volume jumped 80% in June to reach $1.61 trillion.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Hyperliquid Hits Record $11B in Open Interest Amid DEX Growth

Key Facts

•Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid reached $11B in open positions, marking its highest level in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

HYPE

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Japan's SBI Holdings Bolsters Crypto Investments to Drive Institutional Adoption

Key Facts

•Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is making significant investments in the crypto sector to bolster institutional adoption of digital assets.

Impact:

4/10

8473.T

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Evotec Shares Under Pressure as Company Slashes 2026 Outlook Amid Deeper H1 Losses

Key Facts

•Evotec SE announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026.
•The company updated its full-year 2026 financial outlook based on preliminary performance.

Impact:

5/10

EVO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TriCo Bancshares Stock Surges 10% on First Hawaiian Acquisition Deal

Key Facts

•TriCo Bancshares stock jumped 10% following news of a buyout by First Hawaiian.

Impact:

5/10

TCBK FHB

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Stellantis Q2 Shipments Rise 10% Driven by North America Growth

Key Facts

•Stellantis reported an estimated 10% increase in second-quarter vehicle shipments.
•The growth was driven by new model launches in the North American market.

Impact:

5/10

STLA.PA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Grafton Group Shares Rise Following H1 2026 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Grafton Group shares increased following the report of revenue growth in the first half of the year.

Impact:

5/10

GFTU

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Curaleaf Enters Spanish Market as First to Secure Medical Cannabis Registration

Key Facts

•The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) approved the registration of two standardized cannabis preparations for Curaleaf.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Air Canada Reaches Tentative Labor Agreement with IAMAW Union to Secure Operations

Key Facts

•Air Canada announced it has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing 11,000 technical operations, airport, and cargo employees.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gjensidige Shares Climb on Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Performance

Key Facts

•Norwegian insurer Gjensidige reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's share price saw a significant increase in the markets following the earnings announcement.

Impact:

5/10

GJENSIDIGE

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gjensidige Shares Climb 3% as Strong Margins Offset Danish Legal Costs

Key Facts

•Norwegian insurer Gjensidige saw its shares rise 3% following the release of its financial results.
•Stronger margins helped offset the negative impact of a legal hit in Denmark.

Impact:

5/10

GJENSIDIGE

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Pentagon Invests $25M in ReElement to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains

Key Facts

•The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has invested $25 million into the rare earths startup ReElement Technologies.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FuboTV Shares Surge as Former Disney+ President Alisa Bowen Named CEO

Key Facts

•FuboTV shares rose approximately 11% following the appointment of former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen as CEO.
•Alisa Bowen assumed the CEO role on July 10, replacing co-founder David Gandler.

Impact:

5/10

FUBO

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 13-Year Low in Q2 Amid Chip Shortage

Key Facts

•Global smartphone shipments fell 11% in Q2 to their lowest level since 2013.
•A prolonged memory chip shortage drove up handset prices and dampened global demand.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

HCLTech Beats Q1 Estimates as Financial Services Tech Spending Rebounds

Key Facts

•Indian software services exporter HCLTech beat first-quarter revenue estimates as financial services clients increased technology spending.

Impact:

5/10

HCLTECH

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Northern Oil and Gas Rises on Expanded Buyback Program and Steady 2026 Targets

Key Facts

•Northern Oil and Gas shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading following the announcement of increased share repurchases.
•The company maintained its production targets for 2026 without any changes.

Impact:

5/10

NOG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Samos Energy Raises $230 Million in NYSE Initial Public Offering

Key Facts

•Samos Energy raised $230 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Pennant Forecasts Strong H2 Growth Following Positive Revenue Performance

Key Facts

•Pennant reported an increase in revenue for the first half of 2026.
•Company management expects stronger operational momentum and financial performance during the second half of the year.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Hyundai Motor Workers Launch 3-Day Strike After Wage Talk Collapse

Key Facts

•Hyundai Motor workers have commenced a three-day strike following the collapse of wage negotiations.

Impact:

5/10

HYMTF

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Amerigo Reports Strong Q2 Operational Results and Significant Cost Reductions

Key Facts

•Copper production in Q2-2026 reached 16.9 million pounds, bringing H1 production to 49% of annual guidance.
•H1-2026 normalized cash cost was $1.70/lb, tracking significantly below the annual guidance of $1.98/lb.
•The company returned $41.7 million to shareholders year-to-date under its Capital Return Strategy.

Impact:

5/10

ARG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Alliance Resource Partners Pivots to Oil, Gas, and AI to Diversify Coal Returns

Key Facts

•Alliance Resource Partners is leveraging coal cash flows to fund a strategic pivot into oil and gas royalties.
•The company completed a $206 million oil and gas royalty acquisition to further diversify its portfolio.
•ARLP has committed and priced 95% of its 2026 coal sales volumes.

Impact:

5/10

ARLP

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Vossloh Cuts 2026 Financial Guidance Citing Shifts in Global Demand

Key Facts

•Vossloh lowered its sales and earnings guidance for 2026, citing shifts in demand.

Impact:

5/10

VOS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Chevron Stock Supported by BMO Capital Amid Strong Quarterly Outlook

Key Facts

•BMO Capital reiterated its Outperform rating for Chevron with a $205.00 price target.
•BMO Capital anticipates a clean quarter for Chevron driven by major upstream assets and a robust price environment.

Impact:

4/10

CVX

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Delta Air Lines Restructures First-Class Perks to Maximize Premium Revenue

Key Facts

•Delta Air Lines is removing some perks from first-class tickets to focus on selling the seat itself at various price points.

Impact:

4/10

DAL

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Apple Lawsuit Against OpenAI Raises Concerns Over Future Tech IPOs

Key Facts

•Jim Cramer described NVIDIA as the most proprietary chip company in history, rejecting comparisons to commodity producers.

Impact:

4/10

NVDA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Prologis Eyes Q2 Growth Amid Strategic Pivot to Data Center Expansion

Key Facts

•Prologis is expected to report ~5% growth in FFO and revenue for the second quarter.
•The company is aggressively expanding into data centers, with about half of new starts in this segment.
•Current occupancy stands at 95.3% with strong rent spreads of 32% supporting fundamentals.

Impact:

4/10

PLD

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Apple Names John Ternus as CEO Amid Mounting Margin Pressures

Key Facts

•Apple faces gross margin compression due to surging costs of NAND and DRAM components.
•A 2% decline in gross margin could potentially trigger an 11% drop in AAPL share price.

Impact:

4/10

AAPL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Institutional Investors Boost Stakes in Altria and Major US Equities

Key Facts

•Diversify Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Altria Group by 1,427.1% in the first quarter.
•Major institutions including Vanguard and Morgan Stanley increased holdings in MO as the company raised FY2026 guidance.
•Diversify Wealth Management expanded its portfolio in tech and defense firms including IBM, RTX, and Arista Networks.

Impact:

4/10

MO IBM RTX AXP WMT+1

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Applied Finance Adjusts ROP and CMI Stakes Amid Cummins Insider Selling

Key Facts

•Applied Finance Capital Management LLC increased its position in Roper Technologies to a value of $24.27 million.
•Applied Finance Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Cummins Inc. by 20.9% during the first quarter.
•Cummins insiders sold shares worth over $9 million in recent months.

Impact:

4/10

ROP CMI

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Candriam Reshuffles Portfolio with Massive Carrier Global Buy and Sysco Sell-Off

Key Facts

•Candriam S.C.A. increased its stake in Carrier Global Corporation by 194.1%, bringing its total holding value to $11.48 million.
•Candriam S.C.A. reduced its position in Sysco Corporation by 60.4%, maintaining a stake valued at $13.37 million.

Impact:

4/10

CARR SYY

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Tyler Technologies Eyes Steady Growth Driven by Cloud Shift and Government Contracts

Key Facts

•Tyler Technologies relies on long-term contracts with US state and local governments for recurring revenue.
•The company is shifting toward cloud-based solutions to strengthen its position in government digitalization.

Impact:

4/10

TYL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Danish Pension Fund ATP Increases Stakes in Travelers and Allegion

Key Facts

•Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension increased its stake in Travelers by 3.8%, bringing the total value to $25.22 million.
•The Danish fund raised its ownership in Allegion by 17.7% through the purchase of 26,175 additional shares.
•Allegion announced a $500 million share buyback program despite missing Q1 earnings estimates.

Impact:

4/10

TRV ALLE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Paradiem LLC Expands Portfolio with CHD, FTNT, and OKE Stakes

Key Facts

•Paradiem LLC increased its stake in Church & Dwight by 37.5%, bringing the total value to $13.25 million.
•Paradiem LLC acquired new positions in Fortinet and ONEOK valued at $1.22 million and $1.35 million respectively.
•Fortinet reported strong Q1 results with optimistic guidance for the full fiscal year 2026.

Impact:

4/10

CHD FTNT OKE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Goldman Sachs Initiates Stoke Therapeutics with Buy Rating and $44 Target

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Stoke Therapeutics with a Buy rating and a $44 price target.
•The bank projects peak sales of $1.5 billion for zorevunersen, a therapy for Dravet syndrome.
•The company surpassed EPS expectations in its Q1-2026 earnings report despite missing revenue forecasts.

Impact:

4/10

STOK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Sterling Infrastructure Gains Analyst Consensus Buy Despite Recent Volatility

Key Facts

•Sterling Infrastructure received a consensus 'Buy' recommendation from eight brokerage firms.
•The average 12-month price target for the stock is set at $720.67.
•The company reported strong quarterly results with EPS of $3.59 and revenue of $825.67 million.

Impact:

4/10

STRL

3 months ago

StocksBullish