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July 16, 2026Connected

647 storiesLast updated: 7:01:55 AMPage 1 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

TSMC Boosts 2026 Revenue Forecast After 77% Profit Surge Driven by AI Demand

Key Facts

•TSMC raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to over 40% following a 77% jump in profit.

Impact:

8/10

TSM

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×2

Hormuz Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iranian Targets Amid Supply Risks

Key Facts

•The US continues military strikes against Iranian targets amid warnings from Tehran of an existential war.
•Iran is attacking oil lifelines in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC threatening global energy workarounds.
•Reports indicate progress in Israel-Lebanon talks regarding a pilot withdrawal of the IDF from two zones.

Impact:

8/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Philly Fed Manufacturing Index Surges to +41.4 in July, Crushing Estimates

Key Facts

•The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index hit +41.4 in July, significantly beating the expected +13.0.
•The new orders index rose to 37.0 from 27.3 last month, reaching nearly a five-year high.
•Employment data showed improvement as the number of employees index rose to 10.0 from 7.9 last month.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Bank of Korea Hikes Rates for First Time in Years to Curb Inflation

Key Facts

•South Korea's central bank raised its base rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Visa Launches Platform for Banks to Issue and Settle Digital Dollars via its Network

Key Facts

•Visa is launching an internal stablecoin platform that provides clients with access to the OUSD stablecoin.
•Open Standard's stablecoin is expected to become a major competitor to Circle's USDC.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Distribution Solutions Group to Go Private in $35.00 Per Share Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Distribution Solutions Group agreed to be acquired by affiliates of LKCM Headwater Investments for $35.00 per share in cash.

Impact:

6/10

DSGR

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Bunge Signs Major Soybean Oil Supply Deal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Brazil

Key Facts

•Bunge Global signed a 5-year agreement to supply 300,000 metric tons of certified soybean oil annually to Acelen Renewables.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

July 16, 2026Connected

647 storiesLast updated: 7:01:55 AMPage 1 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

TSMC Boosts 2026 Revenue Forecast After 77% Profit Surge Driven by AI Demand

Key Facts

•TSMC raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to over 40% following a 77% jump in profit.

Impact:

8/10

TSM

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×2

Hormuz Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iranian Targets Amid Supply Risks

Key Facts

•The US continues military strikes against Iranian targets amid warnings from Tehran of an existential war.
•Iran is attacking oil lifelines in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC threatening global energy workarounds.
•Reports indicate progress in Israel-Lebanon talks regarding a pilot withdrawal of the IDF from two zones.

Impact:

8/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Philly Fed Manufacturing Index Surges to +41.4 in July, Crushing Estimates

Key Facts

•The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index hit +41.4 in July, significantly beating the expected +13.0.
•The new orders index rose to 37.0 from 27.3 last month, reaching nearly a five-year high.
•Employment data showed improvement as the number of employees index rose to 10.0 from 7.9 last month.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Bank of Korea Hikes Rates for First Time in Years to Curb Inflation

Key Facts

•South Korea's central bank raised its base rate for the first time in three-and-a-half years.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Visa Launches Platform for Banks to Issue and Settle Digital Dollars via its Network

Key Facts

•Visa is launching an internal stablecoin platform that provides clients with access to the OUSD stablecoin.
•Open Standard's stablecoin is expected to become a major competitor to Circle's USDC.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Distribution Solutions Group to Go Private in $35.00 Per Share Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Distribution Solutions Group agreed to be acquired by affiliates of LKCM Headwater Investments for $35.00 per share in cash.

Impact:

6/10

DSGR

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Bunge Signs Major Soybean Oil Supply Deal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Brazil

Key Facts

•Bunge Global signed a 5-year agreement to supply 300,000 metric tons of certified soybean oil annually to Acelen Renewables.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

South Korea Liquidity Crisis Deepens After Surprise Rate Hike and Regulatory Crackdown

Key Facts

•The sell-off in South Korean tech stocks intensified, pushing the KOSPI index close to circuit breaker activation levels.

Impact:

8/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TSMC Pledges Additional $100bn for US Production Expansion

Key Facts

•TSMC pledged an additional $100bn to expand its chip production capacity in the United States.
•The company's total investment commitment in the US has risen to $265bn.

Impact:

7/10

TSM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Prologis Raises 2026 Guidance for Second Time on Record Q2 Leasing

Key Facts

•Prologis raised its 2026 financial guidance for the second time this year, supported by record leasing activity.

Impact:

7/10

PLD

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Rocket Lab Stock Plummets 12% as Market Valuation Halves

Key Facts

•Rocket Lab's stock price fell more than 12% on July 16, reaching its lowest level since April 13.
•The company's market value dropped from $86 billion to around $40 billion, marking a 55% decline from its yearly peak.

Impact:

7/10

RKLB

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Wonder Eyes IPO at $9B Valuation Following $650M Funding Round

Key Facts

•Wonder, the parent company of Grubhub and Blue Apron, is preparing for an IPO following a successful funding round.
•The company raised $650 million in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $9 billion.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Osisko Development Transitions to Gold Producer with Major Cariboo Financing

Key Facts

•Osisko Development secured significant financing including a $450M Appian project loan and $300M in convertible notes.
•The flagship Cariboo project is fully permitted with a low projected AISC of US$1,157/oz.

Impact:

7/10

ODV

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Pentair Shares Plunge 15% as Pool Segment Weakness Triggers Guidance Cut

Key Facts

•Pentair lowered its Q2 and full-year 2026 financial outlook due to weak demand and destocking in the Pool segment.
•Shares of the company dropped by 15% following the announcement of the guidance cut.

Impact:

7/10

PNR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Sharon AI Secures Landmark $1.32B Cloud Computing Service Deal

Key Facts

•Sharon AI signed a US$1.32 billion five-year cloud computing service agreement with a global AI Lab.

Impact:

7/10

SHAZ

3 months ago

StocksBullish

$1.7 Billion Investment in Bloom Energy Fuel Cells to Power Nebius AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

•IDF and Oaktree announced a $1.7 billion project investment to deploy Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology.
•The project aims to provide dedicated behind-the-meter power for Nebius's AI cloud platform infrastructure.

Impact:

7/10

BE NBIS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Alphabet Stock Gains Momentum on Buffett Investment and Positive UBS Outlook

Key Facts

•Warren Buffett confirmed Berkshire Hathaway holds a stake in Alphabet valued at over $16.6 billion.
•A UBS analyst set a price target of $430 for Alphabet, implying a potential upside of 16.15%.
•Google resolved an antitrust issue with Epic Games, allowing third-party app stores on its Play Store.

Impact:

7/10

GOOGL GOOG MSFT META BRK.B+1

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Coeur Mining Reports Record Q1 Results and Initiates First-Ever Cash Dividend

Key Facts

•Coeur Mining delivered record Q1 2026 results with revenue up 138% and free cash flow surging 1,383%.
•The company transformed into a diversified North American precious metals producer following the acquisition of New Gold.
•The company announced an expanded share buyback program and its first-ever cash dividend.

Impact:

7/10

CDE

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ManpowerGroup Stock Surges 35% on Strong Q2 Results and Upgraded Guidance

Key Facts

•ManpowerGroup stock increased by 35.2% to $52.77 during Thursday's regular session.
•The market value of outstanding shares reached $1.8 billion following the Q2 earnings release.

Impact:

6/10

MAN

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

TSMC Shares Tumble 6% Despite Beating Sales and Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•TSMC reported record profits driven by AI demand, but shares slipped as investors engaged in profit-taking.
•TSMC announced an additional $100 billion investment in the United States to bolster manufacturing capabilities.
•UnitedHealth shares rallied following earnings that indicated the company is recovering from previous investor concerns.

Impact:

6/10

TSM UNH

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Nasdaq 100 Selloff Accelerates in Final Hour as SanDisk Plunges 13%

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1% driven by a broad selloff in semiconductor stocks.
•SanDisk shares sank 13% amid the memory-chip selloff impacting the sector.
•UnitedHealth's blowout quarter lifted the Dow Jones despite the broader market decline.

Impact:

6/10

SNDK UNH

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Eli Lilly Boosts Psychedelics Bet to $3.8B with Beckley Psytech Deal

Key Facts

•Eli Lilly acquired psychedelics maker Atai Beckley for $2.8 billion.
•The acquisition aims to develop a DMT-like drug for treating depression.

Impact:

6/10

LLY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Visa Enables Banks to Mint Stablecoins via New Platform Serving 200M Merchants

Key Facts

•Visa unveiled a Stablecoin Platform for financial institutions to integrate dollar-backed cryptocurrencies into existing payment and treasury operations.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

BlackRock Leads C$35M Private Placement for Gladiator Metals

Key Facts

•Gladiator Metals closed a non-brokered private placement raising C$35,040,000 through the issuance of common shares.
•BlackRock led the offering which included Charity Flow-Through shares and Non-Flow-Through shares.

Impact:

6/10

0QZZ.L

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Telenor Cuts Guidance After Weak Q2 Performance and Bangladesh Headwinds

Key Facts

•Telenor lowered its guidance following a weak second-quarter performance impacted by transformation costs and the macro situation in Bangladesh.

Impact:

6/10

TELNY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TSMC Boosts US Expansion as Saronic Commits $3.2 Billion to Texas Investment

Key Facts

•TSMC reported strong results and announced a higher commitment to its manufacturing buildout in the United States.
•Autonomous maritime drone company Saronic is making a $3.2 billion investment bet on Texas.

Impact:

6/10

TSM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Johnson & Johnson Stock Rises on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Annual Guidance

Key Facts

•Johnson & Johnson reported Q2 2026 sales of $25.30 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.90, beating market estimates.
•The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $100.30 billion to $101.30 billion.
•Stifel Nicolaus analyst raised the price target for JNJ to $260.00 following the strong results.

Impact:

6/10

JNJ

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Aehr Test Systems Beats Q4 Estimates on Surging AI Demand

Key Facts

•Aehr Test Systems reported Q4 earnings of $0.11 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.01 loss.
•The company's Q4 revenue reached $18.84 million, exceeding the anticipated $18.71 million.
•Analysts initiated a Buy rating for AEHR with a $144 price target, citing strong demand for the Sonoma platform in AI applications.

Impact:

6/10

AEHR

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Abbott Stock Surges 11% After Q2 Earnings Beat and Full-Year Guidance Raise

Key Facts

•Abbott raised its annual profit forecast for 2026 on Thursday.
•The company expects strong demand for its heart devices in the second half of the year.

Impact:

6/10

ABT

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Memory Chip Stocks Slide as China's CXMT Prepares $8.6B IPO

Key Facts

•Shares of SK Hynix and SanDisk dropped 7%, while Micron fell 5% due to concerns over Chinese competition.
•China's memory chipmaker CXMT is preparing for an $8.6 billion initial public offering.

Impact:

6/10

MU SNDK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Citizens Financial Q2 Profits Surge 35% on Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Citizens Financial Group reported Q2 2026 net income of $587 million, a 35% increase year-over-year.
•Earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.30, up 41% YoY and 15% QoQ.

Impact:

6/10

CFG

3 months ago

StocksBearish

FCC Probe Threatens Disney Broadcast Licenses

Key Facts

•The FCC is expected to escalate a separate investigation into Disney's broadcast television licenses.

Impact:

6/10

DIS

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

US Futures Slip as Asian Chip Sell-off Sparks AI Growth Concerns

Key Facts

•U.S. stock futures declined following fresh volatility in the artificial intelligence sector.
•The Korea Exchange briefly suspended trading as shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix cratered.

Impact:

6/10

0300.HK SMSN.L SMSD.L

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Anthropic Seeks Billions in Credit Lines Amid IPO Preparations

Key Facts

•AI startup Anthropic is arranging credit lines worth billions of dollars to bolster its liquidity.
•The move is part of the company's preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO).

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

AST SpaceMobile Shares Tumble on $1B Debt Plan and Launch Delays

Key Facts

•AST SpaceMobile plans to raise $1.0 billion through a convertible notes offering to fund its space network.
•The company faced delays in its commercial satellite launch timeline, negatively impacting investor sentiment.
•The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ASTS stock dropped to levels approaching 'oversold' territory.

Impact:

6/10

ASTS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×5

UnitedHealth Shares Surge 5% After Q2 Earnings Smash Expectations

Key Facts

•UnitedHealth Group raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday due to tightened spending on medical costs.
•The Optum health services business saw improved operating income.

Impact:

6/10

UNH

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Yum! Brands Shares Sink 8% on Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Concerns

Key Facts

•Yum! Brands shares dropped 8% due to concerns over a cyclospora parasite outbreak in the US.
•Some Taco Bell locations in the US have removed ingredients as a precaution against the diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak.
•The brand aims to reach 3,000 international locations by 2030 despite current health challenges.

Impact:

6/10

YUM

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Memory Chip Stocks Slide Led by Micron Despite TSMC's Record Profits

Key Facts

•Memory chip and storage stocks fell sharply on Thursday following a broad semiconductor selloff.
•The decline occurred despite TSMC reporting record profits for the fifth consecutive quarter and beating analyst expectations.

Impact:

6/10

MU TSM

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Google to Open Play Store to Rivals Next Week Following Epic Games Settlement

Key Facts

•Google will begin allowing third-party app developers access to the Google Play Store starting next week.
•The change comes as part of the antitrust settlement between Google and Epic Games.

Impact:

6/10

GOOGL GOOG

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Former TD Bank Employees Sentenced in U.S. Money Laundering Case

Key Facts

•The U.S. Department of Justice sentenced two former TD Bank employees for their involvement in illegal schemes.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Trump Criticizes General Dynamics Over Submarine Delays, Urges Defense Production Ramp-up

Key Facts

•President Trump criticized General Dynamics for delays and cost overruns in submarine deliveries.
•The new administration urged defense contractors to accelerate weapons production amid global strains.
•Defense companies may face potential restrictions on stock buybacks and dividends in exchange for increased contracts.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Asia Stocks Slide as South Korea Chip Rout Deepens Ahead of TSMC Results

Key Facts

•Asian stocks declined as South Korean chipmakers tumbled, pushing the KOSPI index close to circuit breaker levels.
•Global markets are awaiting TSMC's earnings results for signals on global semiconductor demand.

Impact:

6/10

TSM

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Alibaba and Baidu Shares Jump as Apple Secures China AI Regulatory Approval

Key Facts

•Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied following reports of a potential partnership with Apple to power AI systems in China.
•Reports suggest Apple's AI system in China may be powered by Alibaba's Qwen model.

Impact:

6/10

BABA BIDU AAPL 9988.HK 9888.HK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Publicis Groupe Raises Guidance on AI Demand and New Business Wins

Key Facts

•Advertising group Publicis raised its financial guidance, citing strong momentum in new business wins.
•The company is benefiting from continued client demand for AI-powered marketing services.

Impact:

6/10

PUB.PA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

ASML Beats Q2 Estimates and Lifts 2026 Guidance on AI Infrastructure Boom

Key Facts

•ASML raised its 2026 revenue guidance midpoint to €44 billion from the previous €38 billion.
•The company's gross margin midpoint for 2026 is now projected at 55%, supported by EUV and DUV growth.

Impact:

6/10

ASML

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Uber Acquires Prosus's Stake in Delivery Hero to Bolster Global Delivery Footprint

Key Facts

•Prosus is selling its remaining 16.8% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber.

Impact:

6/10

0A28.L UBER

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

EU Issues Binding Order for Google to Open Android and Search Data to AI Rivals

Key Facts

•EU regulators detailed requirements for Google to provide OpenAI and other AI/search rivals access to its services to comply with Big Tech rules.

Impact:

6/10

GOOGL GOOG

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Big Tech's $182B AI Debt Spree Triggers Rising Credit Risk Concerns

Key Facts

•Big Tech companies have embarked on a $182 billion debt spree to fund AI infrastructure and development.
•Credit Default Swap (CDS) spreads for AMZN, GOOGL, and MSFT have doubled since 2025 due to increased leverage.

Impact:

6/10

META NVDA AMZN GOOGL MSFT

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

GE Aerospace Raises 2026 Profit Forecast on Strong Aftermarket Demand

Key Facts

•GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday due to resilient demand for aftermarket services and parts.
•Spending on aftermarket services remained resilient despite higher fuel prices and fewer flight departures.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Asian Tech Stocks Slump as South Korea Hikes Rates Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•The Bank of Korea raised its base rate by 25bps to 2.75% to support the won and anchor inflation expectations.
•Japanese and South Korean stocks slumped led by chipmakers, triggering trading sidecars in Seoul markets.
•President Trump announced Iran released a detained American citizen, though mutual military strikes continued.

Impact:

7/10

9984.T 6857.T 0R3T.L SPCX

3 months ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×2

US Reviews Military Options for Cuba Amid Total Power Grid Collapse

Key Facts

•Cuba's national power grid collapsed for the third time in less than 10 days, leaving 10 million people without electricity.
•Senior U.S. defense officials reviewed early-stage military options including an air assault by the 101st Airborne Division.
•President Trump stated his team is investigating whether Iran has stockpiled suicide drones in Cuba.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Citadel Securities Invests $400M in Crypto.com at $20B Valuation

Key Facts

•Citadel Securities invested $400 million in the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com.
•Crypto.com was valued at $20 billion in its first-ever institutional fundraising round.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Dassault Systemes in Talks to Acquire ArisGlobal for $2 Billion

Key Facts

•French software maker Dassault Systemes is in talks to buy drug-trial software maker ArisGlobal.
•The potential deal is valued at approximately $2 billion, according to a Financial Times report.
•The potential seller is Nordic Capital, which currently owns ArisGlobal.

Impact:

6/10

DASTY

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Explores Strategic Acquisition of eBay

Key Facts

•GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen discussed the company's bid to acquire eBay and the financing support for the plan.

Impact:

6/10

0R3D.L

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Eli Lilly in Talks to Acquire AtaiBeckley to Enter Psychedelic Medicine Sector

Key Facts

•Eli Lilly is in talks to acquire AtaiBeckley, a leading developer of next-generation psychedelic therapies.
•A deal could be announced as soon as this week at a premium to AtaiBeckley’s $2 billion market value.

Impact:

6/10

LLY

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

PayPal Shares Surge 17% on Reported $53B Acquisition Bid

Key Facts

•PayPal shares jumped 17.2% following reports of a $60.50-per-share acquisition bid.
•The bid is reportedly from Stripe and Advent International.

Impact:

6/10

PYPL

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Eli Lilly in Advanced Talks to Acquire AtaiBeckley to Boost Drug Pipeline

Key Facts

•Eli Lilly is in talks to acquire AtaiBeckley.

Impact:

6/10

LLY

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Growhub Stock Surges 73% Following Merger Agreement with South Korea's EnChem

Key Facts

•Growhub shares surged 73.08% in after-hours trading following the announcement of a merger agreement.
•The merger partner is South Korea-based company EnChem.

Impact:

6/10

TGHL

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2