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July 17, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksBullish

Santander Named World's Best Bank by Euromoney for 2026

Key Facts

•Banco Santander was named 'World's Best Bank' by Euromoney, recognizing its record results and digital transformation.
•The bank's customer base exceeded 180 million worldwide, with significant growth in Europe and Latin America.

Impact:

4/10

SAN

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Dutch Crypto Exchange Knaken Declared Bankrupt Amid Asset Shortfall

Key Facts

•The Rotterdam court declared crypto platform Knaken bankrupt to ensure an orderly settlement of claims.
•The company lacks sufficient assets to fully repay users following the discovery of missing funds.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Gold Set for Worst Weekly Drop in Six Weeks Despite Friday Bounce and Soft Inflation

Key Facts

•Spot gold and silver prices traded sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading on Thursday.
•Resilient U.S. economic data, firmer Treasury yields, and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured precious metals.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

Suspected Japan Intervention Drives Sharp Yen Recovery After 161.95 Breach

Key Facts

•Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated the Ministry of Finance is in close contact with US authorities regarding USD/JPY developments.

Impact:

4/10

USDJPY

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

US Rules Out Hormuz Tolls, Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Flow Security

Key Facts

•U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the proposal for tolls on the Strait of Hormuz is off the table.
•The Secretary emphasized ongoing U.S. military efforts to protect oil and gas flows through the Strait.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutral

Charles Schwab Warns Against Over-Optimism on Cooling US Inflation

Key Facts

•Collin Martin from Charles Schwab stated that the easing inflation pressures seen this week provide a 'sigh of relief' but do not yet constitute a trend.

Impact:

4/10

0L3I.L

3 months ago

July 17, 2026Connected

616 storiesLast updated: 11:00:31 PMPage 7 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullish

Santander Named World's Best Bank by Euromoney for 2026

Key Facts

•Banco Santander was named 'World's Best Bank' by Euromoney, recognizing its record results and digital transformation.
•The bank's customer base exceeded 180 million worldwide, with significant growth in Europe and Latin America.

Impact:

4/10

SAN

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Dutch Crypto Exchange Knaken Declared Bankrupt Amid Asset Shortfall

Key Facts

•The Rotterdam court declared crypto platform Knaken bankrupt to ensure an orderly settlement of claims.
•The company lacks sufficient assets to fully repay users following the discovery of missing funds.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Gold Set for Worst Weekly Drop in Six Weeks Despite Friday Bounce and Soft Inflation

Key Facts

•Spot gold and silver prices traded sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading on Thursday.
•Resilient U.S. economic data, firmer Treasury yields, and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured precious metals.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

Suspected Japan Intervention Drives Sharp Yen Recovery After 161.95 Breach

Key Facts

•Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated the Ministry of Finance is in close contact with US authorities regarding USD/JPY developments.

Impact:

4/10

USDJPY

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

US Rules Out Hormuz Tolls, Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Flow Security

Key Facts

•U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the proposal for tolls on the Strait of Hormuz is off the table.
•The Secretary emphasized ongoing U.S. military efforts to protect oil and gas flows through the Strait.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutral

Charles Schwab Warns Against Over-Optimism on Cooling US Inflation

Key Facts

•Collin Martin from Charles Schwab stated that the easing inflation pressures seen this week provide a 'sigh of relief' but do not yet constitute a trend.

Impact:

4/10

0L3I.L

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Analyst Expectations for W. R. Berkley Q2 Earnings Preview

Key Facts

•W. R. Berkley Corporation is scheduled to release its Q2 earnings on July 20, 2026.
•Analysts forecast an EPS of $1.08 and revenue of $3.2B for the quarter.

Impact:

4/10

WRB

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Honeywell Aerospace Sets Date for First Standalone Earnings Report in August

Key Facts

•Honeywell Aerospace will release its second-quarter financial results after the Nasdaq market close on August 5, 2026.
•The company will hold an investor conference call at 5:00 pm EDT on the same day as the results release.
•The company noted that standalone results may differ from previous reports due to its spin-off from Honeywell Technologies.

Impact:

4/10

ALD.DE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Hedge Funds Boost Stakes in US Industrial and Tech Giants Following Earnings

Key Facts

•Twin Capital Management acquired new positions in Teledyne and Deere & Company with a total value exceeding $2 million.
•Jag Capital Management increased its stake in Rockwell Automation by 53.9% and purchased $7.5 million worth of Cintas shares.
•Rockwell Automation announced a $1.0 billion share buyback plan and a quarterly dividend.

Impact:

4/10

TDY CTAS DE ROK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Institutional Investors Build New Stakes in Altria and Smartstop Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•PeakShares LLC initiated a new position in Altria Group worth $1.08 million during the first quarter.
•Independent Financial Group LLC acquired a $10.69 million stake in Smartstop Self Storage REIT.
•Altria reported an EPS of $1.32, beating analyst expectations with a dividend yield of 5.8%.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Institutional Investors Boost EOG Resources Stakes Following Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Gallacher Capital Management LLC initiated a new position in EOG Resources by purchasing 7,851 shares valued at $1.135 million.
•EOG Resources beat Q1 estimates with an EPS of $3.41 and revenue of $6.92 billion, up 22.1% year-over-year.

Impact:

4/10

EOG

3 months ago

StocksBearish

GM Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Engine Coolant Leak Defect

Key Facts

•A class action lawsuit was filed against General Motors alleging a coolant leak defect in Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick vehicles.
•The lawsuit claims GM knew about the defect, which causes engine overheating and damage, but failed to warn consumers.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Netflix and Home BancShares Q2 Results Highlight Entertainment and Banking Performance

Key Facts

•Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results and performance.
•Home BancShares, Inc. (HOMB) released its Q2 2026 earnings report and discussed future outlook.

Impact:

4/10

NFLX

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

SOBRsafe Raises $3.1 Million via Warrant Exercise to Support Proposed Merger

Key Facts

•SOBRsafe announced the closing of warrant exercises for 2,360,648 shares at an exercise price of $1.30 per share.
•Gross proceeds totaled approximately $3.1 million to improve the balance sheet and support a proposed merger.

Impact:

4/10

SOBR

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Walmart U.S. COO Kieran Shanahan to Depart Amid Executive Shuffle

Key Facts

•Walmart announced that Kieran Shanahan, Chief Operating Officer for Walmart U.S., will leave the company this week.

Impact:

4/10

WMT

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Assets Hit $94.6B, Outperforming Treasury Yields

Key Facts

•Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) net assets reached $94.6 billion according to the most recent NPORT filing.

Impact:

4/10

VYM

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

DBV Technologies Shares Slide Following Q2 Update and Allergy Patch Timeline

Key Facts

•DBV Technologies shares declined following the release of its Q2 2026 updates.
•The company eyes a 2026 BLA submission for its peanut allergy patch.

Impact:

4/10

DBV

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Robinhood Stock Drops on Reports of $400M Credit Card Bond Sale

Key Facts

•Robinhood Markets stock fell following reports of a $400 million credit card asset-backed bond sale.
•The stock is facing additional pressure from broad market sell-offs occurring on Friday.

Impact:

4/10

HOOD

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Micron Stock Under Pressure Amid China Rival IPO and AI Infrastructure Hedging

Key Facts

•Chinese memory maker CXMT is preparing an $8.55 billion IPO, sparking concerns over increased competition.
•AI cloud provider CoreWeave is exploring financial hedges against a potential drop in memory costs.

Impact:

4/10

MU CRWV

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Abbott Raises 2026 Profit Forecast on Surging Medical Device Demand

Key Facts

•Abbott raised its 2026 earnings outlook driven by strong demand for heart devices and diabetes care.

Impact:

4/10

ABT

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Wendy’s and Chipotle Confirm Operations Unaffected by Cyclospora Outbreak

Key Facts

•Wendy’s and Chipotle stated their restaurants are unaffected by the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell.

Impact:

4/10

WEN CMG YUM

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

SpaceX Faces $25B Selling Pressure After Aborted Starship Test Flight

Key Facts

•The probability of SpaceX stock closing higher by July end fell from 61% to 32% on crypto prediction markets.
•Space Exploration Technologies Corp. stock continues to trade below its IPO price amid renewed selling pressure.

Impact:

4/10

SPCX

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Warren Buffett Donates $6B in Berkshire Stock, Sets 2034 Deadline for Fortune

Key Facts

•Warren Buffett donated 12 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares worth approximately $6 billion to family foundations.
•Buffett plans to dispose of all his remaining Berkshire shares by the end of 2034.

Impact:

4/10

BRK.B

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Intuitive Surgical Stock Drops 35% From Peak, Eyes Recovery Potential

Key Facts

•Intuitive Surgical stock is down 35% from its early 2025 all-time high.
•The company relies on strong recurring revenue from services and accessories despite increasing competition.

Impact:

4/10

ISRG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

WaFd Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates as Rising Expenses Offset Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•WaFd reported diluted earnings per share of $0.84 for the third fiscal quarter of 2026, a 15% increase year-over-year.
•Walker & Dunlop will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on August 6, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

WAFD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Elutia Divests SimpliDerm for $11M to Fuel NXT-41x Product Launch

Key Facts

•Elutia sold its SimpliDerm business to Cellution Biologics for up to $11 million.
•The divestiture aims to strengthen the balance sheet ahead of the upcoming NXT-41x product launch.

Impact:

4/10

ELUT

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Iron Mountain Stock Nears Record Highs on Storage and Data Center Growth

Key Facts

•Iron Mountain's fiscal 2024 report showed increased revenue, expanded earnings, and strong EBITDA margins.
•The company's stock strength is driven by a business model combining traditional records storage with expanding data center services.

Impact:

4/10

IRM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

J.P. Morgan Upgrades ING and ABN Amro on Interest Rate and Fee Momentum

Key Facts

•J.P. Morgan upgraded its outlook for ING and ABN Amro, citing higher ECB interest rates and strong fee momentum.

Impact:

4/10

ING AAVMY 0Q1F.L

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Independent Bank Q2 2026 Revenue Misses Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•Independent Bank reported Q2 earnings results with revenue missing analyst expectations.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Robinhood and Webull Shares Slide Amid Tech Selloff and Crypto Dip

Key Facts

•Robinhood Markets stock dropped 4% to $102 during Friday's midday session.
•Webull shares slid 6% to approximately $7 due to broader market pressures.

Impact:

4/10

HOOD BTC

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Infinity Natural Resources Reports $6.4M Derivative Losses in Q2

Key Facts

•Infinity Natural Resources recognized realized losses of approximately $6.4 million from settled derivative contracts for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

INR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

HSBC Upgrades Apple to Buy with $333.26 Price Target

Key Facts

•HSBC upgraded Apple's rating from Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $333.26.
•Apple's smartphone market share grew to 20% in Q2 2026 despite anticipated higher manufacturing costs for the next iPhone.

Impact:

4/10

AAPL

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

SANUWAVE Stock Dips Despite Q2 Revenue Beat

Key Facts

•SANUWAVE Health exceeded revenue expectations for the second quarter of 2026.
•SNWV shares traded down 0.5% in premarket trading on Friday.
•The company faces financial constraints and competition affecting its stock performance.

Impact:

4/10

SNWV

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Texas Instruments Maintains Quarterly Dividend at $1.42 Per Share

Key Facts

•Texas Instruments announced it will maintain its quarterly cash dividend at $1.42 per share.
•The dividend is payable on August 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

TXN

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Newmont Shares Drop 4.6% on Overvaluation Concerns and Insider Selling

Key Facts

•Newmont Corp (NEM) shares fell 4.6% to close at $90.83.
•NEM stock is estimated to be 25.5% overvalued according to the GF Value metric.
•Insider selling worth $3.1 million was recorded with no corresponding insider buying.

Impact:

4/10

NEM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Church & Dwight Stock Nears 52-Week Highs on Resilient Consumer Demand

Key Facts

•Church & Dwight stock is trading near its 52-week high driven by resilient demand for household and personal care brands.
•The company reported increased revenue and earnings, focusing on offsetting inflation through productivity and selective price hikes.

Impact:

4/10

CHD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Smart Sand Declares Special Cash Dividend for Shareholders

Key Facts

•Smart Sand's board of directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the company's common stock.
•The dividend is payable on August 12, 2026, to stockholders of record as of July 28, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

SND

3 months ago

StocksBullish

STAAR Surgical Forecasts Strong Q2 2026 Sales Above Preliminary Estimates

Key Facts

•STAAR Surgical expects second quarter 2026 net sales to be in excess of previous expectations.
•The company is scheduled to release its full second quarter financial results on August 12, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

STAA

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Steel Partners Issues Formal Letter to InMode Board Seeking Strategic Dialogue

Key Facts

•Steel Partners Holdings L.P. issued a letter to the Board of Directors of InMode Ltd. as a significant, long-standing shareholder.

Impact:

4/10

INMD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Adams Funds Outperform S&P 500 in Strong H1 2026 Performance

Key Facts

•Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) reported a 10.8% total return on net asset value, outperforming the S&P 500 index.
•Adams Natural Resources Fund (PEO) posted an 18.4% return, slightly exceeding its composite benchmark of 18.1%.

Impact:

4/10

ADX PEO

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

ITW Rated Hold as High Valuation and Slower Growth Weigh on Outlook

Key Facts

•Illinois Tool Works (ITW) received a Hold rating due to high valuation and slower growth relative to its sector peers.
•The company expects increased net sales by fiscal year 2026, driven by semiconductor recovery and innovation programs.

Impact:

4/10

ITW

3 months ago

StocksBullish

McDonald's Stock Gains 3.2% as Valuation Metrics Suggest Significant Upside

Key Facts

•McDonald's Corp (MCD) shares rose 3.2% to reach $273.46.
•GuruFocus estimates the intrinsic GF Value at $326.87, suggesting the stock is currently undervalued.
•The company holds a GF Score of 74/100, with $2.5 million in insider selling recorded over the past three months.

Impact:

4/10

MCD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Otis Worldwide Stock Rises 3.88% Outperforming Broader Market Decline

Key Facts

•Otis Worldwide Corp. shares rose 3.88% to close at $75.00 during Thursday's trading session.
•The gain ended a two-day losing streak for the stock, despite a 0.51% decline in the S&P 500 Index.

Impact:

4/10

OTIS

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Announces CEO Succession Plan for 2026

Key Facts

•Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo will transition from CEO of JBSS to Executive Chairman effective October 1, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

JBSS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Ritchie Bros Hits Record AU$100M+ in Australian EOFY Auctions

Key Facts

•Ritchie Bros, part of RB Global, Inc., generated over AU$100 million in gross transaction value at its Australian EOFY auctions.

Impact:

4/10

RBA

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Welltower and Caterpillar Diverge as Overvaluation Warnings Trigger Caution

Key Facts

•Welltower Inc (WELL) shares rose 3.5% to $241.49, but are considered 33% overvalued relative to their GF Value.
•Caterpillar Inc (CAT) shares fell 4.1% to $877.17 amid bearish sentiment from insider selling activity.

Impact:

4/10

WELL CAT

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Gilead Sciences Rises 3.5% Despite Overvaluation Warnings and Insider Selling

Key Facts

•Gilead Sciences (GILD) stock price rose 3.5% to reach $136.30 on July 16, 2026.
•GF Value estimates the stock is overvalued by 41.7% compared to a fair value of $96.17.
•The company recorded $10.0 million in insider selling over the last three months with no insider buying.

Impact:

4/10

GILD

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Fair Isaac Corp Stock Rises 2.94% Breaking Two-Day Losing Streak

Key Facts

•Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) shares rose 2.94% to close at $1,241.22 on Thursday.
•The gain broke a two-day losing streak for the company despite a broad downturn in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones.

Impact:

4/10

FICO

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Realty Income Gains Momentum as Cooling US Inflation Boosts REIT Outlook

Key Facts

•US annual inflation for June dropped to 3.5%, coming in lower than market expectations.
•Realty Income maintains a dividend yield of over 5% and has increased its dividend for more than 31 consecutive years.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Argentine Judge Orders Freeze of Crypto Wallets Linked to Libra Token

Key Facts

•Federal Judge Marcelo Martinez ordered an urgent freeze on 25 crypto wallets tied to the Libra token.
•At least 10 transactions passed through centralized exchanges like Binance that enforce KYC controls.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Crypto Market Cap Drops to $2.16T Amid AI Spending Concerns and Tech Sell-off

Key Facts

•The total crypto market capitalization fell by 2.7% to $2.16 trillion.
•The crypto market was negatively impacted by growing nervousness in traditional financial markets and concerns over AI spending.
•The crypto decline coincided with the Nasdaq 100 testing its June lows.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

HSBC Wins UK Approval to Test Digital Gilts via Orion Platform

Key Facts

•The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS).
•The first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Impact:

4/10

0005.HK

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Stable Blockchain Launches StablePay for Stablecoin Transactions

Key Facts

•Stable, a Layer-1 blockchain aligned with Tether, has launched StablePay to facilitate stablecoin transactions for consumers and businesses.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Dips as China's Kimi AI Outperforms US Rivals in Coding Benchmarks

Key Facts

•Moonshot's Kimi K3 took the top spot in frontend coding benchmarks, surpassing Claude and OpenAI.
•Semiconductor stocks and cryptocurrencies fell together following the AI benchmark results.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Taiwan Sentences BitShine Ringleader to 22 Years for $39M Crypto Fraud

Key Facts

•A Taiwanese court sentenced the ringleader of the BitShine crypto exchange to 22 years in prison for a $39 million fraud case.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearish

Crypto Recovery Stalls as CASHCAT and DOGE Break Key Technical Support

Key Facts

•The recovery phase for Cash Cat ended abruptly as it currently trades at $0.098.
•CASHCAT is trading below all three exponential moving averages on the hourly chart.

Impact:

4/10

CASHCAT DOGE ETH XLM

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

China Hikes Retail Fuel Prices Following 12% Global Oil Surge

Key Facts

•China's NDRC announced a gasoline price hike of 300 yuan per ton and a diesel price hike of 290 yuan per ton.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

South Korea Shifts Oil Imports to Saudi Yanbu Terminal to Bypass Hormuz Risks

Key Facts

•South Korea is increasingly utilizing the Saudi terminal of Yanbu on the Red Sea to bypass disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
•Prior to the conflict, South Korea relied on the Strait of Hormuz for 61% of its crude oil imports and 54% of its naphtha imports.

Impact:

4/10

2222.SR 4030.SR 2290.SR

3 months ago

GeopoliticsNeutral

Armenia Approves Bill for US-Backed TRIPP Trade Corridor

Key Facts

•The Armenian government approved a bill to formalize its role in developing the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).
•The United States is envisioned to hold a 74 percent stake in the TRIPP project, with the Armenian government retaining the remainder.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Macro EconomyNeutral

El-Erian: Most Market-Priced Inflation is Now in the Rearview Mirror

Key Facts

•Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz advisor, stated that most of the inflation currently priced into the markets is now in the past.

Impact:

4/10

ALIZF

3 months ago