News Archive

July 17, 2026Connected

616 storiesLast updated: 11:00:31 PMPage 4 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Bridgepoint Group H1 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations on Fundraising Momentum

Key Facts

•Bridgepoint Group reported stronger-than-expected H1 results driven by fundraising momentum.
•Management noted earlier-than-anticipated performance-related earnings and continued capital returns.

Impact:

5/10

BPT

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Cross Country Healthcare Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement

Key Facts

•Cross Country Healthcare stockholders approved the proposed merger agreement at a special meeting held on July 16.

Impact:

5/10

CCRN

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bybit Expands into Indonesia via NOBI Acquisition to Boost Asian Presence

Key Facts

•Crypto exchange Bybit has officially launched its operations in Indonesia through a locally operated platform.
•The launch follows Bybit's acquisition of the local cryptocurrency platform NOBI.
•Indonesia is one of Asia’s largest crypto markets, with over 21 million exchange users.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×4

US Foreclosure Filings Surge 21% as Legal Timelines Hit 13-Year Fast

Key Facts

•U.S. foreclosure filings rose 21% in the first half of 2026 as homeowner financial strain increased, according to ATTOM.
•The timeline for homeowners to lose their properties to foreclosure has reached its shortest point since 2013.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

US Rig Count Rises for Fifth Straight Week in Longest Growth Streak Since June

Key Facts

•U.S. energy firms added rigs for a fifth week in a row for the first time since early June.

Impact:

4/10

BKR

3 months ago

July 17, 2026Connected

616 storiesLast updated: 11:00:31 PMPage 4 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Bridgepoint Group H1 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations on Fundraising Momentum

Key Facts

•Bridgepoint Group reported stronger-than-expected H1 results driven by fundraising momentum.
•Management noted earlier-than-anticipated performance-related earnings and continued capital returns.

Impact:

5/10

BPT

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Cross Country Healthcare Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement

Key Facts

•Cross Country Healthcare stockholders approved the proposed merger agreement at a special meeting held on July 16.

Impact:

5/10

CCRN

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Bybit Expands into Indonesia via NOBI Acquisition to Boost Asian Presence

Key Facts

•Crypto exchange Bybit has officially launched its operations in Indonesia through a locally operated platform.
•The launch follows Bybit's acquisition of the local cryptocurrency platform NOBI.
•Indonesia is one of Asia’s largest crypto markets, with over 21 million exchange users.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×4

US Foreclosure Filings Surge 21% as Legal Timelines Hit 13-Year Fast

Key Facts

•U.S. foreclosure filings rose 21% in the first half of 2026 as homeowner financial strain increased, according to ATTOM.
•The timeline for homeowners to lose their properties to foreclosure has reached its shortest point since 2013.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

US Rig Count Rises for Fifth Straight Week in Longest Growth Streak Since June

Key Facts

•U.S. energy firms added rigs for a fifth week in a row for the first time since early June.

Impact:

4/10

BKR

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Coles Group Shares Rise as Greencross Acquisition Talks Terminated

Key Facts

•Coles Group has terminated acquisition talks for Greencross.
•Coles Group shares rose in the market following the announcement of ending the talks.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FDA Accepts Camurus NDA Resubmission for CAM2029 in Acromegaly

Key Facts

•Camurus announced that the US FDA has accepted for review the resubmission of the New Drug Application for CAM2029 for the treatment of acromegaly.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Husqvarna Group Faces Europe Headwinds Despite Strong North American Growth

Key Facts

•Husqvarna Group's net sales decreased organically by 4% in the second quarter of 2026.
•The group experienced solid growth in North America despite challenging market conditions in Europe.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ARRAY Technologies to Acquire AWM for $203 Million to Expand Solar Solutions

Key Facts

•ARRAY Technologies announced a definitive agreement to acquire Affordable Wire Management (AWM) for approximately $203 million.
•The total consideration represents an attractive multiple of 8.8x AWM's trailing twelve-month EBITDA.
•The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 and be high single-digit accretive to ARRAY's Adjusted EPS in the first year.

Impact:

5/10

ARRY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Avery Dennison Shares Steady on Robust 2024 Results and Bullish 2025 RFID Outlook

Key Facts

•Avery Dennison stock is trading steady after reporting higher sales and earnings for the full year 2024.
•The company provided positive guidance for 2025, focusing on capacity expansion and RFID technology investments.
•The company plans to continue shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.

Impact:

5/10

AVY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

JSW Steel Shares Rise Following Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•JSW Steel reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
•The company's shares saw a slight increase following the announcement of the financial results.

Impact:

5/10

JSWSTEEL

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Simmons First National Beats Q2 2026 Adjusted Estimates Despite Credit Pressures

Key Facts

•The company reported net income of $66.7 million and diluted EPS of $0.46 for the second quarter.
•Adjusted net income reached $72.2 million with adjusted EPS of $0.50, exceeding the previous quarter's performance.
•Cost of deposits decreased by 3 basis points to 1.93% while net interest margin remained stable at 3.84%.

Impact:

5/10

SFNC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Cloudastructure Reports Surge in Q1 2026 Revenue with 78% Growth

Key Facts

•Cloudastructure recorded a 78% revenue growth during the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Phoenix Education Lowers 2026 Revenue Guidance Amid Rising AI Disruption Risks

Key Facts

•Phoenix Education Partners lowered its revenue forecast for FY 2026 while increasing its adjusted EBITDA guidance.
•Market concerns are rising regarding potential increases in Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) as AI search models replace traditional Google searches.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Burberry Europe Sales Hit by Geopolitical Tensions as US and China Grow

Key Facts

•Burberry's sales in Europe were negatively impacted by the repercussions of the war in Iran.
•The company recorded growth in the US and China markets despite the challenges in Europe.
•Burberry reported broad growth across all categories for the first time in 3 years.

Impact:

5/10

BRBY

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Centene Reports $41.4 Billion Q1 2026 Revenue Driven by Membership Growth

Key Facts

•Centene reported $41.4 billion in premium and service revenue for Q1 2026.
•The company achieved an adjusted diluted EPS of $2.90 with a membership base of 28.3 million.

Impact:

5/10

CNC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Wise Reports 25% Revenue Growth as Customer Base Expands in Q1

Key Facts

•Wise reported first-quarter net revenue of $714 million, up 25% from a year ago.

Impact:

5/10

WISE

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

EU Issues Binding Orders Against Google Over Android and Search Compliance

Key Facts

•The European Commission issued two binding orders under the Digital Markets Act requiring Google to modify its Android and Search operations.

Impact:

4/10

GOOGL

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Equifax Q2 Outlook: Revenue Growth Faces Margin Pressure

Key Facts

•Equifax revenues are projected to rise 10.3% year-over-year in the second quarter.
•Earnings per share (EPS) are projected to fall 10.5% despite the revenue growth.

Impact:

4/10

EFX

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Regeneron Investor Alert: Deadline Approaches for Securities Class Action Lawsuit

Key Facts

•Law firm Faruqi & Faruqi reminded investors of the September 14, 2026, deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit against Regeneron.
•The lawsuit alleges Regeneron made misleading statements regarding its Phase III Fianlimab-Libtayo study, resulting in a stock price decline.

Impact:

4/10

REGN

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Meta Stock Rebounds on Reports of AI Data Center Leasing Talks

Key Facts

•Meta stock saw a partial recovery following reports of talks to lease data centers for AI purposes.

Impact:

4/10

GeneDx Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Following 49% Stock Collapse

Key Facts

•Hagens Berman filed a securities class action lawsuit against GeneDx Holdings and its executives for allegedly misleading investors.
•The lawsuit concerns the Fabric Genomics acquisition and Q1 2026 results which included a $31.2 million impairment charge.

Impact:

4/10

WGS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Apple's $851 Billion Buyback Strategy: Prioritizing Shareholders Over M&A

Key Facts

•Apple directed a massive $851 billion in cash toward share repurchases rather than major acquisitions.

Impact:

4/10

AAPL

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Citi Strategist: Global Equity Rally Requires Sharp Rotation Away from Tech

Key Facts

•Citigroup's Beata Manthey stated that sharp stock rotations are essential for the equity rally to extend beyond the technology sector.
•The bank views current market weakness as a sector shift rather than a market collapse.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Zacks Rates AI Storage Stocks WDC and STX as 'Strong Buy' Amid Chip Demand

Key Facts

•Zacks Analyst Blog highlights investment opportunities in NVIDIA, AMD, TSM, WDC, and STX.
•Western Digital and Seagate are ranked as 'Strong Buy' (Zacks Rank #1) due to upside potential in AI data storage.

Impact:

4/10

NVDA AMD TSM WDC STX

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

US REITs Outperform Broader Market Amid M&A Surge and Refinancing

Key Facts

•The FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index returned 14.9% through mid-year 2026.
•The real estate sector outperformed the Russell 1000 by 4.6 percentage points.

Impact:

4/10

RDOG

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Apple Escalates OpenAI Legal Battle with Document-Preservation Letters to Former Staff

Key Facts

•Apple's lawyers sent document-preservation letters to approximately 40 former employees now at OpenAI.
•The letters target roughly 10% of the estimated 400 former Apple staff now employed by OpenAI.

Impact:

4/10

AAPL

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for Regional Lenders INDB and FNB

Key Facts

•Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) reported earnings results for the second quarter ended June 2026.
•F.N.B. Corp (FNB) released its headline earnings numbers for Q2 2026 compared against Wall Street estimates.

Impact:

4/10

INDB FNB

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs Leads Global M&A Advisory Rankings for H1 2026

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs secured the top position in M&A deal value rankings for the first half of 2026.
•Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase followed in second and third place respectively in the H1 rankings.

Impact:

4/10

GS MS JPM

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Axos Financial Hits 52-Week High Driven by Institutional Support

Key Facts

•Axos Financial shares reached a new 52-week high of $102.18.
•Wall Street analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with an average price target of $110.33.
•Institutional ownership stands at 83.79% despite recent insider selling activity.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Defensive Stocks Rally Led by McKesson and Waste Management Amid Market Dip

Key Facts

•WM stock rose 4.06% to $242.25, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell 0.51%.
•MCK shares gained 5.65% to $841.31, snapping a two-day losing streak.
•ORLY and HBAN stocks rose 4.25% and 2.43% respectively despite a 0.20% drop in the Dow Jones.

Impact:

4/10

WM MCK ORLY HBAN

3 months ago

StocksBullish

SLB Acquires Sulzer’s VIEC Technology to Boost Oil Production Efficiency

Key Facts

•SLB has acquired Sulzer’s Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer (VIEC) technology to enhance its production and recovery portfolio.
•The technology improves oil-water separation in existing assets, leading to optimized production and lower treatment costs.

Impact:

4/10

SLB

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Yara International Q2 Earnings Preview: Margin Pressures and Fertilizer Demand in Focus

Key Facts

•Analysts project Yara International to report an EPS of $1.19 on revenue of approximately $5.14 billion.
•The company faces headwinds from rising raw material costs and potential softening of global fertilizer demand.
•The company's trailing P/E ratio stands at 11.16 with a stable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47.

Impact:

4/10

YARIY NTR

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Coca-Cola Subsidiary fairlife Hit by Ransomware Attack Targeting Production Systems

Key Facts

•The Coca-Cola Company announced that its dairy subsidiary fairlife identified unauthorized access to its systems due to a ransomware event.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Charter Communications and SLB Braced for Volatility Ahead of Earnings

Key Facts

•Charter Communications stock is expected to potentially move 12% upon its earnings release.
•SLB shares are projected to move 3.2% following its July 24 earnings release.

Impact:

4/10

CHTR SLB

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Nio's Firefly Brand Unveils Halo Series with First Model Debut Set for July 20

Key Facts

•Nio's Firefly brand unveiled the new Halo series, with the first model scheduled to debut on July 20.
•The Halo series aims to expand Firefly's portfolio into a multi-model lineup driven by a nature-inspired design philosophy.
•Firefly has surpassed 70,000 cumulative deliveries, showing strong year-on-year growth momentum.

Impact:

4/10

9866.HK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Pennsylvania PUC Approves $74.9 Million Revenue Increase for American Water

Key Facts

•The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $74.9 million annual revenue increase for Pennsylvania American Water.

Impact:

4/10

AWK

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Alarum Technologies Faces Legal Probe Over Potential Securities Fraud

Key Facts

•The Rosen Law Firm has commenced an investigation into potential securities claims on behalf of Alarum Technologies shareholders.

Impact:

4/10

ALAR

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

US Chip Stocks Slide Amid Competition Fears from China's Kimi K3 AI

Key Facts

•Investors David Sacks and Bill Ackman raised alarms regarding the progress of China's Kimi K3 AI model.
•Major semiconductor stocks including NVIDIA and Micron experienced a slide in recent trading.

Impact:

4/10

NVDA MU

3 months ago

StocksBullish

O'Reilly and Autodesk Stocks Near Record Highs on AI and Buyback Strength

Key Facts

•ORLY stock is trading near record levels supported by consistent sales growth and ongoing share repurchases.
•ADSK stock is near 52-week highs driven by robust recurring revenue and AI-driven design tool investments.

Impact:

4/10

ORLY ADSK

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Epiroc and WaFd Release Quarterly Earnings Results for 2026

Key Facts

•Epiroc AB held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial and operational performance.
•WaFd, Inc. released its Q3 2026 earnings transcript alongside other corporate reports.

Impact:

4/10

0YSU.L EPOAY EPOKY WAFD

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Illinois Tool Works Stock Rises 4.3% Despite Overvaluation Warnings

Key Facts

•Illinois Tool Works (ITW) shares rose 4.3% to $282.97 on July 16, 2026.
•GuruFocus GF Value indicates the stock is 6.2% overvalued with an intrinsic value estimate of $266.55.
•The company's current P/E ratio of 26.3x is above its 5-year median.

Impact:

4/10

ITW

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Truist and South Plains Financial Review Q2 2026 Results as Earnings Season Gains Momentum

Key Facts

•Truist Financial held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results.
•South Plains Financial also released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript.

Impact:

4/10

TFC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

First Citizens, First Hawaiian, and Wingstop Poised for Earnings Beats

Key Facts

•First Citizens (FCNCA) is expected to beat earnings estimates in its upcoming quarterly report based on its historical surprise record.
•Analyst indicators suggest First Hawaiian (FHB) is likely to exceed estimates in its next financial results.
•Wingstop (WING) is positioned as a candidate for an earnings beat due to operational factors and performance history.

Impact:

4/10

FCNCA FHB WING

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Simmons First National Price Target Raised Despite Q2 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Raymond James raised the price target for Simmons First National from $23.00 to $25.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating.
•The bank reported net income of $66.70 million and adjusted EPS of $0.50, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53.
•Committed loan production reached $1.80 billion, the highest quarterly level in nearly four years.

Impact:

4/10

SFNC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Amneal Wins FDA Approval to Expand Diagnostic Imaging Portfolio

Key Facts

•Amneal Pharmaceuticals received U.S. FDA approval for additional strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Texas Instruments Expected to Beat Q2 Estimates on Chip Demand Recovery

Key Facts

•Texas Instruments is expected to beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by rising demand for analog and embedded chips.
•The anticipated growth is led by strength in the industrial, data center, and automotive sectors.

Impact:

4/10

TXN

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Jasper Therapeutics and Kira Pharmaceuticals Announce Strategic Merger

Key Facts

•Jasper Therapeutics announced a merger with Kira Pharmaceuticals to advance their portfolio of biologic agents.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

Columbia Financial Raises $1.67B as Merger Completion Approaches

Key Facts

•The Company expects to sell 167,236,353 shares at $10.00 per share for total offering proceeds of $1.67 billion.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Coles Scraps Greencross Acquisition Talks; Shares Rally on Investor Relief

Key Facts

•Coles has terminated takeover discussions with Greencross, leading to a jump in its share price as investors reacted with relief.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Injective Files for SEC Registration to Advance RWA Tokenization

Key Facts

•Injective filed Form TA-1 with the US SEC seeking registration as a transfer agent.
•The move aims to provide legal enforceability to on-chain ownership records for securities.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

T. Rowe Price Launches First Active Multi-Token Crypto ETF on NYSE Arca

Key Facts

•T. Rowe Price, managing $1.9 trillion, launched TKNZ as its first crypto product, a spot ETP with multi-token diversification.
•The fund began trading on NYSE Arca on July 16 as an active product aimed at reaching institutional and retirement accounts.

Impact:

5/10

TKNZ BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

BNB Chain RWA Total Value Locked Hits Record $5.2 Billion

Key Facts

•BNB Chain's total value locked (TVL) for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached a new all-time high of $5.2 billion.
•The network saw a 32.26% monthly increase in RWA value, making it the second-largest blockchain for RWAs behind Ethereum.

Impact:

5/10

BNB ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

E*TRADE Enables Crypto Trading via ZeroHash Integration

Key Facts

•E*TRADE has enabled purchases of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for its users through an integration with ZeroHash.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Bitwise CEO Defends Ethereum and Solana Utility for Asset Tokenization

Key Facts

•Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley mounted a forceful defense of Ethereum and Solana's utility within the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization sector.
•Horsley characterized skepticism regarding the value of native tokens on these networks as a repetition of Wall Street's major historical mistakes.

Impact:

4/10

ETH SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

VelvetX Integrates Robinhood Chain for Instant Cross-Chain Swaps

Key Facts

•VelvetX integrated Robinhood Chain to enable instant cross-chain swap operations.
•The new feature allows direct swaps from Solana, Ethereum, Base, and BNB chains without bridging.

Impact:

4/10

HOOD ETH SOL

3 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in July as Gasoline Prices Ease

Key Facts

•Americans' economic mood improved in early July according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan survey.
•The climb in consumer sentiment is primarily attributed to cooling gasoline prices.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

US Inflation and Spending Data Support Goldilocks Soft Landing Scenario

Key Facts

•June data showed a decline in both consumer and producer price levels in the US compared to the previous month.
•Recent retail sales reports indicate continued strength in consumer spending supporting economic growth.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Singapore June Exports Rise 20.7% but Miss Estimates Despite AI Boom

Key Facts

•Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 20.7% year-on-year in June, missing the 30% growth forecast.
•Electronics exports surged on AI demand, with shipments to Taiwan rising by 278.2% year-on-year.
•Export growth slowed sharply from May's 20-year high of 38.4% annual increase.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyNeutral

Czech Producer Prices Hold Steady in June Despite Input Cost Pressures

Key Facts

•Industrial producer prices in the Czech Republic remained subdued in June despite the impact of higher input prices.
•Agricultural producer prices saw an even more pronounced annual decline in June.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago