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July 15, 2026Connected
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Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

US Gas Prices May Hit $4 as Hormuz Strait Tensions Disrupt Oil Flow

Key Facts

  • •US gasoline prices are expected to top $4 a gallon due to renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
  • •Geopolitical tensions have paralyzed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.
Impact:
9/10
3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×4

PayPal Shares Surge 17% on $53 Billion Acquisition Bid from Stripe and Advent

Key Facts

  • •Payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share.
  • •The proposed offer values PayPal at more than $53 billion according to people familiar with the matter.
Impact:
8/10
PYPL
3 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Evotec Stock Hits 52-Week Low After Drastic 2026 Guidance Cut

Key Facts

  • •Evotec lowered its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of €570 million to €610 million.
  • •The company projects a negative adjusted Group EBITDA in the range of -€70 million to -€105 million for the full year.
  • •The company's stock dropped 11.93% to reach a new 52-week low of $2.14 per share.
Impact:
8/10
EVO
3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksMixedUpdated×2

Kevin Warsh Takes Helm as Fed Chair Amid Major Bond Market Shifts

Key Facts

  • •Kevin Warsh has taken office as the new Federal Reserve Chair following his appointment by President Trump.
  • •The leadership change at the Fed led to major shifts in the bond market landscape during June.
Impact:
8/10
3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

IMO Warns of Navigation Risks in Strait of Hormuz Amid Military Tensions

Key Facts

  • •The IMO Secretary-General warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and unsafe for commercial shipping.
  • •US Central Command conducted strikes against Iranian coastal military targets, with Tehran retaliating via missile and drone attacks.
  • •Vessel tracking data shows continued commercial traffic through the strait despite escalating US-Iran military tensions.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×3

China's Economic Growth Slows Sharply, Missing Official Government Targets

Key Facts

  • •China's economic growth fell sharply, missing the official government targets.
  • •Weak domestic demand and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed strong export performance.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Avalanche RWA Assets Surge 60% as Network Hits Top 5 Global Ranking

Key Facts

  • •Avalanche announced a massive $11 billion institutional tokenization deal with Bridgetower.
  • •Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value on Avalanche reached $2.1 billion following a 60.47% monthly increase.
Impact:
7/10
ETHSOLAVAX
3 months ago
707 stories this day
CommoditiesBearishUpdated×3

China Refinery Runs Crash to Pandemic Lows Amid Import Collapse

Key Facts

  • •China’s refinery throughput slumped by 17.7% year-on-year to 12.47 million barrels per day in June.
  • •The refinery processing volumes in June were the lowest since the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

US Gasoline Prices Set to Top $4 Per Gallon Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

  • •GasBuddy analysts expect the US national average gasoline price to reach $4 per gallon within 7-10 days.
  • •Crude oil prices rallied 12% in three days driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
  • •The US national average gasoline price stood at $3.8590 per gallon as of July 14 according to AAA data.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesMixedUpdated

Iraq Seals Strategic Pipeline Deal with Chevron and Qatar Amid Militia Threats

Key Facts

  • •An agreement is slated for Friday between Iraq, Chevron, TI Capital, and Qatar’s UCC for an oil pipeline construction.
  • •The pipeline connects Basra to Haditha, intended to extend to Turkey’s Ceyhan and Syria’s Baniyas ports.
  • •Iraq’s Al-Nujaba Movement vowed to disrupt US energy investments and drive US forces out of Iraq.
Impact:
6/10
CVX
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated×2

QXO Completes $17B Acquisition of TopBuild to Create Construction Powerhouse

Key Facts

  • •QXO completed its $17B acquisition of TopBuild, creating an $18B revenue platform with nationwide reach.
Impact:
7/10
QXO
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Hubbell Completes $3 Billion Acquisition of NSI Industries

Key Facts

  • •Hubbell has finalized its $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries, expanding its electrical product portfolio.
Impact:
6/10
HUBB
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Bollore and Banijay Eye Lionsgate Studios Acquisition Amid Media Sector Consolidation

Key Facts

  • •Lionsgate Studios is attracting takeover interest from France's Bollore Group and Banijay.
  • •Lionsgate Studios shares rose following reports that the company is exploring a potential sale.
Impact:
6/10
BOL.PA
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion to Expand Portfolio

Key Facts

  • •Ares Management completed the acquisition of Whitestone REIT in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.
Impact:
6/10
ARES
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Kaspi.kz Finalizes Acquisition of Rabobank A.Ş. to Expand Turkish Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Kaspi.kz announced the completion of its acquisition of Rabobank A.Ş., a fully licensed bank in Türkiye.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Crinetics in $10 Billion All-Cash Biotech Deal

Key Facts

  • •Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in an all-cash deal.
  • •The deal is valued at approximately $10 billion, or $85 per share.
Impact:
6/10
VRTX
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Lionsgate Studios Stock Surges on Reported Acquisition Interest from Bollore and Banijay

Key Facts

  • •Lionsgate Studios shares surged following reports of acquisition interest from Bollore Group and Banijay.
Impact:
6/10
LIONBOL.PA
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

IBM Stock Crashes 25% as Software Growth Slows Amid Tech Spending Shift

Key Facts

  • •IBM stock crashed 25% in a single day following financial results showing a slowdown in software revenue growth.
Impact:
8/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×4

IBM Shares Plunge 25% in Worst Day Ever as CEO Admits to Failed Deals

Key Facts

  • •IBM stock suffered its worst single-day decline in history, losing $67 billion in market value.
  • •The crash followed a pre-announcement showing expected Q2 revenue of $17.2 billion, missing estimates.
Impact:
8/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBearish

America's Car-Mart Reports Heavy Losses Amid Sales Drop and Legal Probe

Key Facts

  • •America's Car-Mart reported a full-year fiscal 2026 diluted loss per share of $16.79.
  • •Fourth-quarter revenue fell 18.2% year-over-year to $302.8 million.
  • •The Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against the company over allegations of misleading business information.
Impact:
8/10
CRMT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Mitsubishi Acquires US Gas Fields for $7.5B to Power AI Data Centers

Key Facts

  • •Mitsubishi acquired U.S. natural gas fields from Aethon in a deal valued at $7.5 billion.
  • •The deal is Mitsubishi's largest ever, aimed at meeting surging energy demand from AI data centers.
Impact:
7/10
8058.TMTSUY
3 months ago
StocksBearish

IBM Shares Plunge 25% on Weak Infrastructure Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •IBM shares fell 25.21% to $217.07 following guidance of a low-single-digit decline in Infrastructure revenue for the year.
  • •IBM recorded exceptionally high trading volume of 66.68 million shares reflecting strong investor reaction.
Impact:
7/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

IBM Faces Legal Probe After 24% Stock Crash on Weak Preliminary Results

Key Facts

  • •Levi & Korsinsky announced an investigation on behalf of IBM investors after shares fell nearly 25%.
  • •IBM shares fell more than 24% on July 14, 2026, following preliminary Q2 results that missed market expectations.
Impact:
7/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

PSK Holdings Secures Massive Reflow System Orders from Taiwan OSATs for AI Chips

Key Facts

  • •PSK Holdings secured orders for over 300 reflow systems from Taiwanese OSAT companies, including ASE.
  • •The orders are valued at approximately 600 billion won, straining the company's current production capacity.
  • •Reflow systems are critical for advanced packaging technologies like HBM and CoWoS used in AI applications.
Impact:
7/10
ASX
3 months ago
StocksMixed

IBM Stock Seeks Stability After Historic 25% Crash on Q2 Results Miss

Key Facts

  • •IBM stock saw a slight recovery on Wednesday following a historic 25.2% crash triggered by preliminary Q2 misses.
Impact:
7/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBearish

IBM Stock Suffers Historic Sell-off in Record Single-Day Decline

Key Facts

  • •IBM stock suffered its worst single-day decline on record.
Impact:
7/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBullish

ASML Beats Earnings on AI Demand, Announces 30% Capacity Expansion

Key Facts

  • •ASML beat earnings expectations for the first half of 2026, driven by robust demand for AI technologies.
  • •The company plans a 30% capacity expansion in each of the next two years.
Impact:
7/10
ASML
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Novo Nordisk Wins EU Approval for First Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill

Key Facts

  • •The European Commission approved Novo Nordisk's once-daily Wegovy pill for weight management in adults.
  • •The drug is the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss treatment cleared for use across the European Union.
Impact:
7/10
NVONONOFNOV.DENOVC.DE
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Lucid Shares Plunge 57% as Bankruptcy Rumors Shake EV Sector

Key Facts

  • •Lucid shares experienced a sharp decline of up to 57% triggered by bankruptcy rumors.
  • •Concerns surrounding Lucid caused Rivian shares to slide and rattled the broader EV sector.
Impact:
7/10
LCIDRIVN
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Bora Pharmaceuticals and Insilico Ink $2.5B AI Drug Discovery Deal

Key Facts

  • •Insilico Medicine announced a partnership with Taiwan's Bora Pharmaceuticals aimed at improving drug discovery efficiency.
  • •The collaboration could be valued at more than $2.5 billion if fully implemented.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Deckers Outdoor Hits Record Results as HOKA and UGG International Sales Surge

Key Facts

  • •Deckers Outdoor delivered record fiscal 2026 results with net sales up 9.8% and EPS increasing by 10.9% YoY.
  • •International sales surged by 26.8%, offsetting stagnant U.S. domestic growth which stood at 0.2%.
  • •The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $1.9B in cash and zero debt.
Impact:
7/10
DECK
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Nebius Secures $1B Reflection AI Deal to Accelerate Infrastructure Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Nebius secured a $1 billion-plus agreement with Reflection AI to provide AI infrastructure.
  • •The company is expanding data center capacity via a 1.2 GW campus in Nebraska and a 328 MW agreement with Bloom Energy.
  • •Nebius is pivoting into higher-margin enterprise AI software through Token Factory and Clarifai.
Impact:
7/10
NBISBESPCX
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Altice International Creditors Accuse Firm of €2bn Debt Default

Key Facts

  • •Creditors have accused billionaire Patrick Drahi’s Altice International of defaulting on €2bn of debt.
  • •Creditors allege that asset transfers out of their reach breached the company's borrowing terms.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

BlackRock Assets Hit Record $15.3 Trillion as Earnings Beat Estimates

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock beat Wall Street expectations for both earnings and assets under management.
  • •BlackRock's total assets under management reached a record $15.3 trillion.
Impact:
6/10
BLK
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Apple Hits 52-Week High as Baidu, Alibaba Partnerships Fuel China AI Rollout

Key Facts

  • •China's cyberspace regulator announced that Apple's generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on iPhones in the country.
Impact:
6/10
AAPL
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

EU Prepares New Antitrust Fines Against Google Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Key Facts

  • •The European Commission is preparing a new wave of fines against Google as part of an escalation in digital regulation enforcement.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Richemont Sales Beat Estimates on Strong Demand in Americas and Asia

Key Facts

  • •Richemont's quarterly sales exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong performance in the Americas and Asia regions.
Impact:
6/10
0QMU.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Kuaishou Plans Kling AI Spin-Off at $18 Billion Valuation

Key Facts

  • •Kuaishou is preparing to spin off its Kling AI video unit with a target valuation of approximately $18 billion.
Impact:
6/10
1024.HK
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Pentair Appoints Interim CFO and Provides Preliminary Q2 2026 Results

Key Facts

  • •Pentair announced the appointment of Bob Fishman as Interim CFO following the departure of Nicholas Brazis.
Impact:
6/10
PNR
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

JPMorgan Successfully Tokenizes QQQ ETF in Landmark DTCC Blockchain Trial

Key Facts

  • •The DTCC is launching a trial to convert stocks and Treasurys into digital tokens involving nearly 40 financial firms.
Impact:
6/10
0Q1F.L0QZZ.L0QYU.L
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Elevance Health Beats Estimates and Raises FY26 Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Elevance Health exceeded analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings in its latest results.
  • •The company raised its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026.
Impact:
6/10
ELV
3 months ago
StocksMixed

FTC CVS Caremark Settlement Could Save Consumers $13 Billion

Key Facts

  • •The FTC stated that a settlement with CVS Caremark targeting rebate practices and transparency could save consumers up to $13 billion.
Impact:
6/10
CVS
3 months ago
StocksBullish

GSK Completes $10.6 Billion Acquisition of Nuvalent to Boost Oncology Pipeline

Key Facts

  • •GSK has completed the acquisition of cancer drug specialist Nuvalent in a deal valued at $10.6 billion.
Impact:
6/10
GSK.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Amazon Partners with Electrovaya to Deploy Infinity Battery Tech in Logistics and Robotics

Key Facts

  • •Electrovaya announced a commercial agreement and a warrant transaction with Amazon to support the deployment of Infinity Battery Technology.
Impact:
6/10
AMZN
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Ependion Shares Surge 11.45% Following Record Q2 2026 Sales

Key Facts

  • •Ependion shares surged 11.45% following the announcement of Q2 2026 financial results.
  • •The company achieved the highest quarterly sales in its history during the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
6/10
EPEND
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Morgan Stanley Hits Record as J&J Lifts Outlook Amid Strong Q2 Earnings Start

Key Facts

  • •Morgan Stanley reported record Q2 2026 results, driven by strong client activity in wealth management and institutional securities.
  • •Johnson & Johnson raised its full-year 2026 outlook following Q2 sales growth supported by its Innovative Medicine segment.
  • •M&T Bank posted the highest quarterly diluted earnings per share in its history during Q2, aided by loan growth and record fee income.
Impact:
6/10
MSJNJMTBSIFYTYL
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Alibaba Gains Extend as Apple Secures China Regulatory Nod for Qwen AI Integration

Key Facts

  • •Alibaba shares jumped after Chinese authorities cleared Apple's AI system which utilizes the Qwen model.
Impact:
6/10
9988.HKAAPL
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Pentair Shares Plunge 17% as Interim CFO Named Amid Pool Demand Slump

Key Facts

  • •Pentair is facing fresh pressure following a cut in profit guidance and the announcement of its CFO's departure.
  • •RBC issued a note highlighting renewed pressure on the stock following preliminary Q2 2026 results.
Impact:
6/10
PENTAIR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

JPMorgan Stock Hits Record Highs on Strong Q2 Revenue and AI Optimism

Key Facts

  • •Goldman Sachs raised its price target for JPMorgan Chase to $418 from $411.
  • •The bank reported record Q2 revenue of $58 billion, representing a 27% increase.
  • •JPMorgan's stock price reached a new 52-week high of $344.73.
Impact:
6/10
JPMGSBAC
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Johnson & Johnson Raises Annual Outlook as Sales Approach $100 Billion Milestone

Key Facts

  • •Johnson & Johnson increased its annual sales guidance following a strong second quarter driven by its immunology and oncology portfolios.
  • •Tremfya sales grew by 72%, helping offset the decline in Stelara sales caused by patent expiry.
  • •The company projects its sales will exceed $100 billion for the first time.
Impact:
6/10
JNJ
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Halliburton Secures Major Suriname Contracts, Boosting Digital Strategy with TotalEnergies

Key Facts

  • •Halliburton secured long-term integrated drilling and completions contracts for TotalEnergies' GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname.
  • •The new contracts leverage a fully integrated digital and automation execution model, highlighting the company's digital offerings.
Impact:
6/10
HAL
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Sanofi Sues Moderna and Pfizer Over mRNA Vaccine Delivery Patents

Key Facts

  • •Sanofi filed federal lawsuits in the US against Moderna and Pfizer seeking patent royalties.
  • •Sanofi alleges that COVID-19 and RSV vaccines infringe on up to 10 mRNA delivery patents held by its unit, Translate Bio.
Impact:
6/10
SNYMRNAPFE
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Aramco Awards Halliburton Multi-Year Contract for Jafurah Gas Development

Key Facts

  • •Saudi Aramco awarded Halliburton a multi-year contract for integrated stimulation and completion services for unconventional gas development.
  • •The agreement is part of a multi-billion dollar initiative to support unconventional gas development programs across Saudi Arabia.
  • •Halliburton will deploy an integrated intelligent fracturing platform in the Jafurah Basin as part of the project.
Impact:
6/10
2222.SRHAL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Rivian Stock Jumps 5% on Q2 Delivery Beat and Raised Production Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Rivian stock rallied nearly 5% on Wednesday after exceeding second-quarter delivery projections.
  • •The company raised its full-year output forecast following strong second-quarter performance.
Impact:
6/10
RIVN
3 months ago
StocksBearish

New US Law Bans Private Equity Firms from Buying Single-Family Homes

Key Facts

  • •A new federal law restricts large private equity firms from purchasing additional single-family homes.
Impact:
6/10
BXKKR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

ASML Signals Potential Price Hikes for Chip Equipment Amid Strong Demand

Key Facts

  • •ASML's CFO stated there is room to raise prices for some of its chipmaking equipment.
  • •Production capacity for cutting-edge EUV tools is nearly fully booked through the end of 2027.
Impact:
6/10
ASML
3 months ago
StocksBullish

EC Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Pill as First Oral GLP-1 for Weight Loss

Key Facts

  • •Novo Nordisk received European Commission marketing authorization for Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide 25 mg) as the first oral GLP-1 for weight management in the EU.
  • •The EC also approved a Wegovy 7.2 mg injection in a single-dose pen, which demonstrated 21% weight loss in trials.
Impact:
6/10
NVONONOFNOV.DENOVC.DE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Thermo Fisher Gains on FBI Approval for Forensic Tech and New mRNA Therapy Partnership

Key Facts

  • •Thermo Fisher's RapidINTEL Plus DNA cartridge received FBI approval for forensic use.
  • •The company announced a collaboration with Arcturus Therapeutics for an mRNA cystic fibrosis therapy.
  • •Thermo Fisher declared a quarterly cash dividend, emphasizing shareholder returns.
Impact:
6/10
TMO
3 months ago
Central BanksBearishUpdated

Fed Chair Surprises Markets with Hawkish Stance as Inflation Fight Persists

Key Facts

  • •The Fed Chair stated that the war on inflation is not over yet, surprising financial markets.
  • •The Fed Chair emphasized that all options remain on the table regarding future monetary policy.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

DTCC Launches First Tokenized Asset Production Trades with JPMorgan and BlackRock

Key Facts

  • •DTCC has commenced the first production trades for tokenized assets involving JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.
  • •JPMorgan will tokenize part of its Invesco QQQ Trust holdings held at DTCC.
  • •Tokenized assets in the trial include shares of Microsoft, Circle, and SPY.
Impact:
6/10
0Q1F.L0QZZ.LGSMSFTEQSG.L+1
3 months ago