News Archive

July 17, 2026Connected

616 storiesLast updated: 11:00:31 PMPage 3 of 11

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Grayscale Launches Hyperliquid Staking ETF on Nasdaq with Record Low Fees

Key Facts

•Grayscale launched its Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) on Nasdaq with a competitive 0.29% fee.
•The new ETF pulled in $127 million in net assets and includes built-in HYPE staking rewards.

Impact:

5/10

NDAQ

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated

Space-Tech Sector Sell-Off Deepens as AST SpaceMobile and SpaceX Slide; Netflix Mixed

Key Facts

•SpaceX shares fell 4.2% following the aborted Starship V3 launch, extending a losing streak below its $135 IPO price.
•Netflix reported Q2 revenue of $12.56B, missing expectations despite 13.4% Y/Y growth.
•Netflix operating income of $4.19B beat consensus estimates.

Impact:

5/10

SPCX NFLX

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prosys Tech to Acquire $25.6M Aviation Assets in Reverse Takeover

Key Facts

•Prosys Tech signed a letter of intent to acquire nine aircraft engines and lease agreements from AFD for $25.6 million.
•The company will change its name to AFD Aero Corporation and undergo a reverse takeover to list on the TSX Venture Exchange.
•The corporation announced a concurrent private placement to raise up to $4.75 million.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesMixed

Oil Surges 4% Amid Mixed US Economic Data and Travelers Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Crude oil prices surged by 4% while the Nasdaq index fell by over 200 points.
•Travelers Companies exceeded Q2 2026 earnings estimates.
•US industrial production rose 0.1% and housing starts surged by 19%.

Impact:

5/10

TRV ISRG SHEL BP

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

China Ends Tax Exemptions for Battery and Solar Cell Sectors

Key Facts

•China's finance ministry announced on Friday it will impose a consumption tax on previously tax-exempt battery products.
•The new tax measures include lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic (solar) cells.

Impact:

5/10

1211.HK 1772.HK 3750.HK 9696.HK

3 months ago

July 17, 2026Connected

616 storiesLast updated: 11:00:31 PMPage 3 of 11

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Grayscale Launches Hyperliquid Staking ETF on Nasdaq with Record Low Fees

Key Facts

•Grayscale launched its Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) on Nasdaq with a competitive 0.29% fee.
•The new ETF pulled in $127 million in net assets and includes built-in HYPE staking rewards.

Impact:

5/10

NDAQ

3 months ago

Stocks

StocksMixedUpdated

Space-Tech Sector Sell-Off Deepens as AST SpaceMobile and SpaceX Slide; Netflix Mixed

Key Facts

•SpaceX shares fell 4.2% following the aborted Starship V3 launch, extending a losing streak below its $135 IPO price.
•Netflix reported Q2 revenue of $12.56B, missing expectations despite 13.4% Y/Y growth.
•Netflix operating income of $4.19B beat consensus estimates.

Impact:

5/10

SPCX NFLX

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prosys Tech to Acquire $25.6M Aviation Assets in Reverse Takeover

Key Facts

•Prosys Tech signed a letter of intent to acquire nine aircraft engines and lease agreements from AFD for $25.6 million.
•The company will change its name to AFD Aero Corporation and undergo a reverse takeover to list on the TSX Venture Exchange.
•The corporation announced a concurrent private placement to raise up to $4.75 million.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesMixed

Oil Surges 4% Amid Mixed US Economic Data and Travelers Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Crude oil prices surged by 4% while the Nasdaq index fell by over 200 points.
•Travelers Companies exceeded Q2 2026 earnings estimates.
•US industrial production rose 0.1% and housing starts surged by 19%.

Impact:

5/10

TRV ISRG SHEL BP

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

China Ends Tax Exemptions for Battery and Solar Cell Sectors

Key Facts

•China's finance ministry announced on Friday it will impose a consumption tax on previously tax-exempt battery products.
•The new tax measures include lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic (solar) cells.

Impact:

5/10

1211.HK 1772.HK 3750.HK 9696.HK

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Japan's SBI Group Partners with Ondo Finance for Equity Tokenization

Key Facts

•Japan's SBI Group announced a partnership with Ondo Finance to bring Japanese equities on-chain.
•The JPYSC stablecoin will be used to facilitate seamless settlement for the tokenized assets.

Impact:

5/10

8473.T

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

ESMA Officially Adds Ripple to EU MiCA Register

Key Facts

•The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has officially listed Ripple on the MiCA register following its regional licensing.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Japan's SBI Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in Singapore's Coinhako

Key Facts

•Japan's SBI Holdings completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako.
•The acquisition followed regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Impact:

5/10

8473.T

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

HYPE Token Drops 12% Following $28M Sell-off Linked to a16z Wallet

Key Facts

•Hyperliquid's native token HYPE fell 12% over 24 hours due to massive profit-taking.
•On-chain data revealed an a16z-linked wallet dumped a major portion of its holdings worth $28M.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Citadel Backs Crypto.com and Kraken with $600M for Asset Tokenization

Key Facts

•Citadel has provided $600 million in backing to rival crypto exchanges Crypto.com and Kraken.
•Both exchanges are pursuing expansion into tokenized markets and integrating Wall Street into the crypto sector.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Cronos Surges as Citadel Securities Backs Crypto.com with $400M Funding

Key Facts

•Cronos price jumped over 4% after Crypto.com secured a $400 million funding round.
•Wall Street giant Citadel Securities led the latest funding round for the exchange.

Impact:

5/10

CRO

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Ethereum Transactions Surge 43% in Q1 2026 as Network Fees Drop

Key Facts

•Ethereum processed 200.4M transactions in Q1 2026, representing a 43% quarter-over-quarter increase.
•Network fees dropped 34% year-over-year to $344M despite the surge in activity.
•Stablecoin volumes on the network hit $8 trillion as Layer 2 adoption surged.

Impact:

5/10

ETH SOL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

State Street Q2 Results Shine as Equity Markets Drive Record Profitability

Key Facts

•State Street achieved its best profitability figures in years, driven by highly favorable macro conditions.
•Elevated stock markets increased asset-based fees, masking ongoing margin pressure.
•The company trades at 13.6 times forward earnings, representing a significant premium to historical averages.

Impact:

5/10

STT

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Burberry Reports Flat Q1 Sales Amid Ongoing Turnaround Efforts

Key Facts

•Burberry posted first-quarter retail revenue of £455 million, up 5% year-on-year.

Impact:

5/10

BRBY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Nebius Shares Surge 8% as Markets Cheer Debt Financing Over Dilution

Key Facts

•Nebius Group entered into its first senior secured debt facility for approximately $775 million to accelerate its AI cloud platform build-out.
•The financing is backed by deployed GPU infrastructure and contracted cash flows from an investment-grade customer.

Impact:

5/10

NBIS

3 months ago

StocksBearish

US Futures Slip as Netflix Guidance and Chip Sector Weakness Weigh on Sentiment

Key Facts

•US stock index futures declined following disappointing guidance from Netflix.
•Semiconductor stocks faced further losses, weighing on broader market performance.

Impact:

5/10

NFLX QQQ SPY

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Sweden's EQT Reports H1 Profit Growth Driven by Fee-Generating Assets

Key Facts

•Private equity group EQT reported increases in net profit and revenue for the first half of 2026.
•Profit growth was supported by higher fee-generating assets under management.

Impact:

5/10

EQBBF

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Swedbank Reports 7.2 Billion SEK Net Profit for Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Swedbank reported a net profit of 7.2 billion SEK for the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

SWDBY

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Humana Beats Q2 2026 Earnings Expectations Amid Strategic Growth Push

Key Facts

•Humana reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company continues to focus on growth strategies to bolster its financial performance.

Impact:

5/10

HUM ELV

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Garmin Stock Steady as Q1 Revenue Grows and Operating Margins Expand

Key Facts

•Garmin's Q1 2026 revenue increased by nearly 6% year-on-year to approximately $1.38 billion.
•The company improved its operating margin to over 23%, driven by high-margin aviation and marine systems.

Impact:

5/10

GRMN

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Volvo Cars Q2 Profit Dips as Automaker Pivots to New Electric Models

Key Facts

•Sweden's Volvo Cars reported a decline in second-quarter profits compared to the first three months of the year.
•The automaker aims to accelerate its recovery with upcoming deliveries of the new EX60 electric model.

Impact:

5/10

VOLVF

3 months ago

StocksBullish

State Street Sets Ambitious 2026 Targets for Profitability and Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•State Street targets a 35% pretax margin and a return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) in the mid-20s.
•The company projects fee revenue growth of 12%-13% by 2026.

Impact:

5/10

STT

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Institutional Buy-in and Dividend Hike Bolster American Water After Rate Win

Key Facts

•The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $74.9 million annual revenue increase for Pennsylvania American Water.
•The rate adjustment is intended to fund infrastructure improvements, including PFAS treatment and lead service line replacement.

Impact:

5/10

AWK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Enbridge Secured Key Permit for $800M Great Lakes Tunnel Project

Key Facts

•Enbridge secured a key Michigan permit to advance its $800 million Great Lakes Tunnel Project.
•The permit reduces regulatory risk for a major pipeline upgrade for the company.

Impact:

5/10

ENB

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Prologis Shares Rise as Data Center Boom Drives 2026 Guidance Hike

Key Facts

•Prologis raised its 2026 outlook driven by record leasing and accelerating data center investments.

Impact:

5/10

PLD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Corteva Hits New 52-Week High Following Strong Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Corteva stock reached a new 52-week high of $87.89.
•The company reported EPS of $1.50, beating expectations, on revenue of $4.91 billion.
•The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share.

Impact:

5/10

CTVA

3 months ago

StocksBullish

GE Aerospace Posts Record Results and Raises Profit Guidance on Strong Demand

Key Facts

•GE Aerospace posted record financial results and raised its profit guidance for the period.
•CEO Larry Culp stated that the company's biggest challenge is now execution rather than demand.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Merck Earnings Beat Estimates as Keytruda Sales Surge 20%

Key Facts

•Merck reported total revenue of $15 billion in its latest quarter.
•Sales of the oncology drug Keytruda rose 20% year-on-year to reach $6 billion.
•The vaccine franchise, led by Gardasil, contributed significantly to the double-digit revenue growth.

Impact:

5/10

MRK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Ecolab Shares Steady After 10% Sales Growth in Q1 2026

Key Facts

•Ecolab reported a 10% year-over-year increase in net sales for Q1 2026.
•Growth was driven by Global High-Tech, Digital, and Life Sciences segments.
•ECL shares trade at a forward P/E of 31.7, with a fair value estimate of $283.

Impact:

5/10

ECL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Kimbell Royalty Partners Announces $215.4M Oil and Gas Acquisition

Key Facts

•Kimbell Royalty Partners announced the purchase of oil and gas royalty interests from affiliated sellers for approximately $215.4 million.
•The purchase price consists of $74.9 million in cash and 9.5 million newly issued common units.
•The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to distributable cash flow per unit upon closing in August 2026.

Impact:

5/10

KRP

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Four Corners Property Trust Acquires 102 Veterinary Properties for $268 Million

Key Facts

•Four Corners Property Trust closed the acquisition of 102 Mission Pet Health veterinary properties for $268 million.

Impact:

5/10

FCPT

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Russia's MOEX Index Slumps 4.26% as Equity Sell-off Accelerates

Key Facts

•The MOEX Russia Index closed significantly lower, dropping 4.26% by the end of the trading session.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

US Q2 2026 Earnings Season Begins with Mixed Results for Banking and Tech Sectors

Key Facts

•First Financial Bankshares reported earnings of $71.89 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•Intuitive (ISRG) announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
•Major companies including Datadog and Starwood Property Trust scheduled their earnings releases for early August 2026.

Impact:

5/10

FFIN ISRG STWD DDOG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Alcoa Eyes $900M in Synergies from Alumina Limited Deal Amid Production Cut

Key Facts

•Alcoa reported record quarterly revenue of $3.966 billion for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company announced progress on smelter capacity restarts and the acquisition of South32's interests in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets.
•Independent Bank Corp reported second quarter net income of $81.8 million, or $1.70 per diluted share.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Brookfield Shareholders Approve Merger, Target 20% Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•Brookfield shareholders approved a resolution to combine Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. into a single publicly traded entity called New BN.
•The firm is targeting 20% earnings growth as part of its strategic outlook following the transaction.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Tech Mahindra Shares Jump 3% as Manufacturing Growth Drives Revenue Beat

Key Facts

•Tech Mahindra shares rose 3% in early trade after the company posted better-than-expected revenue.
•Growth in the manufacturing segment and a weaker rupee helped drive the revenue beat.

Impact:

5/10

TECHM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Sea Limited Beats Estimates as Q1 Revenue Hits $7B with Record EBITDA

Key Facts

•Sea Limited reported Q1 2026 revenue exceeding $7 billion, a 47% year-over-year increase.
•Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1 billion for the first time, signaling operational efficiency.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Volvo Cars Beats Q2 Revenue Estimates Despite Slight Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Volvo Cars reported Q2 revenue of $13.02 billion, exceeding the expected $12.68 billion.
•Earnings per share came in at $0.53, slightly missing the analyst forecast of $0.54.
•The company anticipates stronger sales in the second half of the year, driven by European growth and U.S. market recovery.

Impact:

5/10

VOLAF

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Trump Threatens Comcast and Disney Broadcast Licenses Amid Regulatory Tensions

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump threatened that broadcast licenses for Comcast and Disney could be at risk.

Impact:

5/10

CMCSA DIS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Regions Financial Beats Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates on Expense Control

Key Facts

•Regions Financial reported Q2 2026 earnings of $549 million, or $0.64 diluted EPS.
•Adjusted earnings reached $583 million, or $0.68 per share, representing an 8% increase in EPS year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Motorola Solutions Stock Nears Record Highs on Robust FY2024 Earnings Growth

Key Facts

•Motorola Solutions reported $10.3 billion in revenue, an 8% increase for fiscal 2024.
•The company's operating earnings grew by 13%, outpacing its revenue growth rate.
•Strong performance is driven by increasing software and services revenue and sustained demand for mission-critical communications.

Impact:

5/10

MSI

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Alcoa Cuts Annual Alumina Production Outlook Amid Pinjarra Operational Issues

Key Facts

•Alcoa lowered its annual alumina production guidance due to operational issues at the Pinjarra refinery.
•The company reported record aluminum segment EBITDA during the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×7

Netflix Slump Deepens to 9.2% as Weak Forward Guidance Rattles Investors

Key Facts

•Netflix shares fell 8% following a second-quarter earnings report characterized as lukewarm by market analysts.
•The company posted mixed financial results with slight growth in engagement, a metric closely watched by Wall Street.

Impact:

5/10

NFLX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Travelers Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Despite Prior Analyst Downgrades

Key Facts

•Travelers reported adjusted earnings well above the consensus views of Wall Street analysts.

Impact:

5/10

TRV

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Alimak Group Q2 Adjusted EBIT Beats Market Estimates on Strong Operations

Key Facts

•Alimak reported second-quarter adjusted EBIT that came in higher than market expectations.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Aecon-Led Consortium Secures $815M Winnipeg Infrastructure Contract

Key Facts

•An Aecon-led consortium was awarded an $815 million contract for the Biosolids Facilities project in Winnipeg.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Autoliv Reports Mixed Q2 Results with Sharp EPS Decline and Updated Guidance

Key Facts

•Autoliv reported net sales of $2,803 million for Q2, a 3.3% increase year-over-year.
•Diluted EPS decreased by 38% to $1.35 compared to the same period last year.
•The company guides for a full-year 2026 adjusted operating margin of around 10.5-11%.

Impact:

5/10

MI0.L

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

CEAT Shares Plunge 7% Following Weak Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Key Facts

•CEAT share price fell by 7% following the announcement of disappointing financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

CEAT

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

VBG Group Shares Slide 5% Despite Sales Growth in Q2 2026 Results

Key Facts

•VBG Group reported an increase in sales for the second quarter of 2026.
•VBG Group's share price fell by 5% following the announcement of financial results.

Impact:

5/10

VBG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SKF Q2 Margins Improve as Industrial Strength Offsets Auto Slump

Key Facts

•SKF reported improved profit margins for Q2 2026, despite facing weakness in the automotive sector.
•Strong performance in the industrial segment helped offset a significant decline in automotive sales.

Impact:

5/10

SKF

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

South Indian Bank Beats Estimates with Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•South Indian Bank announced strong financial results for Q1 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Harmony Biosciences Reports Strong Wakix Revenue Growth and CFO Transition

Key Facts

•Harmony Biosciences reported preliminary Q2 Wakix revenues of approximately $261M, representing a 30% year-over-year increase.
•The company announced a CFO transition while reaffirming its full-year financial guidance.

Impact:

5/10

HRMY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

South Plains Financial Beats Q2 2026 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

•South Plains Financial reported Q2 2026 financial results, beating analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.

Impact:

5/10

SPFI

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Nubia Expands Q2 2026 Margins Despite Sales Volume Decline

Key Facts

•Nubia increased its profit margins in Q2 2026 despite experiencing a decline in sales volume.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

F.N.B. Corp Reports Record Revenue as Q2 2026 Earnings Season Gains Momentum

Key Facts

•F.N.B. Corporation reported record revenue of $462.7 million and EPS growth of 16.7% year-over-year.
•USA Compression Partners announced a Q2 cash distribution of $0.525 per common unit.
•MDU Resources, Globus Medical, and Quaker Houghton scheduled their Q2 2026 financial results release dates.

Impact:

5/10

FNB USAC

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Elon Musk Acquires Energy Firm for $1B to Power xAI Data Centers

Key Facts

•Elon Musk acquired New APR Energy, a Jacksonville-based mobile gas-turbine provider, in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion.
•The deal value was implied by an SEC filing from Duos Technologies Group, which reported selling its 5% stake for $50.4 million.
•The acquisition aims to secure power needs for xAI's Colossus data center in Tennessee.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

European Natural Gas Prices Surge on Middle East Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

•European natural gas prices have resumed their upward trend since early July due to a structural supply shock in the Middle East.
•Rising energy costs are driving inflationary pressures within the European economy.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Japan's Energy Giant JERA Explores Potential U.S. IPO

Key Facts

•JERA, Japan's largest LNG importer, is conducting a feasibility study for a potential U.S. listing to boost its international footprint.
•The company has launched a feasibility study to assess investor demand, U.S. market conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Gold Nears $4,000 as US Consumer Sentiment Beats and Inflation Outlook Eases

Key Facts

•Spot gold hit session highs near $4,000/oz following the release of US economic data.
•The preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading for July rose to 54.4, beating the consensus forecast of 51.
•The data indicated that one-year inflation expectations among US consumers have eased.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyNeutral

UK Nationalizes British Steel Following Jingye Group Exit

Key Facts

•The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership following years of uncertainty over its future.
•The nationalization follows the exit of China's Jingye Group from the UK's only remaining virgin steel production plant.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago