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July 18, 2026Connected

218 storiesLast updated: 8:30:12 PMPage 1 of 4

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

NYSE American to Delist Nuburu (BURU) and Suspends Trading Immediately

Key Facts

•NYSE Regulation determined to delist Nuburu, Inc. (BURU) as it is no longer suitable for listing under Exchange rules.
•Trading in the Company's common stock was suspended immediately following the Exchange's announcement.

Impact:

8/10

BURU

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

Historic Surge in Shipping Rates Sparks Global Inflation Fears Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Container shipping rates have tripled since the start of the conflict involving Iran.
•The current pace of shipping cost increases has only been matched twice in recorded history.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

US Prosecutors Set to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

Key Facts

•The top US prosecutor stated he will not dispute the Department of Justice's decision to drop the criminal case against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

BHP Shares Slide as Copper Production Guidance Cut at Escondida Mine

Key Facts

•BHP shares dropped 2.71% following a forecast of an 11.7% decrease in FY27 copper production.
•The production drop is primarily driven by an anticipated 92.7% reduction at the Escondida operation in Chile.
•Copper accounted for 51% of the group's underlying EBITDA in the recent half-year period.

Impact:

6/10

BHP

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

T. Rowe Price Launches TKNZ, First Actively Managed Multi-Token Spot Crypto ETF

Key Facts

•T. Rowe Price launched TKNZ, the first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF.
•The new ETF includes Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP among its primary holdings.
•T. Rowe Price manages a total of $1.89 trillion in client assets.

Impact:

6/10

BTC XRP

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Telecom Italia Board Unanimously Backs Poste Italiane Takeover Bid

Key Facts

•Telecom Italia's board unanimously approved a voluntary public tender and exchange offer from Poste Italiane for all company shares.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

July 18, 2026Connected

218 storiesLast updated: 8:30:12 PMPage 1 of 4

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

NYSE American to Delist Nuburu (BURU) and Suspends Trading Immediately

Key Facts

•NYSE Regulation determined to delist Nuburu, Inc. (BURU) as it is no longer suitable for listing under Exchange rules.
•Trading in the Company's common stock was suspended immediately following the Exchange's announcement.

Impact:

8/10

BURU

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearish

Historic Surge in Shipping Rates Sparks Global Inflation Fears Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Container shipping rates have tripled since the start of the conflict involving Iran.
•The current pace of shipping cost increases has only been matched twice in recorded history.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullish

US Prosecutors Set to Drop Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani

Key Facts

•The top US prosecutor stated he will not dispute the Department of Justice's decision to drop the criminal case against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

BHP Shares Slide as Copper Production Guidance Cut at Escondida Mine

Key Facts

•BHP shares dropped 2.71% following a forecast of an 11.7% decrease in FY27 copper production.
•The production drop is primarily driven by an anticipated 92.7% reduction at the Escondida operation in Chile.
•Copper accounted for 51% of the group's underlying EBITDA in the recent half-year period.

Impact:

6/10

BHP

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

T. Rowe Price Launches TKNZ, First Actively Managed Multi-Token Spot Crypto ETF

Key Facts

•T. Rowe Price launched TKNZ, the first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF.
•The new ETF includes Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP among its primary holdings.
•T. Rowe Price manages a total of $1.89 trillion in client assets.

Impact:

6/10

BTC XRP

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Telecom Italia Board Unanimously Backs Poste Italiane Takeover Bid

Key Facts

•Telecom Italia's board unanimously approved a voluntary public tender and exchange offer from Poste Italiane for all company shares.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Semiconductor Index Hits Bear Market as Apple Reclaims World's Top Valuation

Key Facts

•The PHLX Semiconductor Index officially entered a bear market, closing more than 20% below its June peak.
•Apple stock hit a record intraday high on Friday, overtaking Nvidia to reclaim its position as the world's most valuable company.

Impact:

7/10

AAPL NVDA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

DuPont Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Q2 Earnings Beat Driven by Electronics

Key Facts

•DuPont reported adjusted EPS of $1.04 for Q2 2026, with net sales growing 5% year-on-year.
•The company raised its full-year net sales guidance to a range of $12.8 billion to $13.1 billion.
•Growth was primarily driven by the Electronics & Industrial and Water & Protection segments.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Ecopetrol Reports Cyberattack Compromising 3,300 User Accounts

Key Facts

•Colombian energy company Ecopetrol reported a cyberattack resulting in the theft of data from approximately 3,300 user accounts.
•The company stated it cannot guarantee the breach will not have a material adverse financial impact.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Intuitive Surgical and Netflix Shares Slump on Growth Concerns and Share Offerings

Key Facts

•Intuitive Surgical stock fell 14.15% due to a slowdown in surgical procedure growth using its da Vinci system.
•Netflix stock struggles led to a 15.44% drop in the Direxion Daily NFLX Bull 2X Shares ETF.
•REGENXBIO announced a public offering at $9.00 per share, causing an 11.70% decline in its stock price.

Impact:

6/10

ISRG NFLX RGNX

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

US Tech Stocks Slump Amid AI Competition Fears and Rising Oil Prices

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq fell 1.3% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.9% at the close of Friday's trading.
•WTI crude oil rose $2.94 to $81.89 per barrel driven by geopolitical tensions.
•Netflix shares fell 7% and Intuitive Surgical plunged 14% following earnings reports.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA NFLX ISRG META AAPL+2

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Judge Denies DTE Energy Bid to Pause $120M Clean Air Act Penalty

Key Facts

•A U.S. District Court Judge denied DTE Energy's request to pause enforcement of a court order regarding Clean Air Act violations at its Zug Island facility.
•The penalty includes a $100 million civil fine and an additional $20 million for community quality projects.

Impact:

6/10

DTE

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Netflix Shares Slide 7% as Eargo Liquidates and EdTech Giants Merge

Key Facts

•Hearing aid maker Eargo is liquidating its business and laying off all employees.
•A merger between education platforms Coursera and Udemy has resulted in employee layoffs.
•Netflix shares fell 7% following investor concerns over its second-quarter earnings report.

Impact:

6/10

NFLX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

ICICI Bank Beats Q1 Estimates on Robust Loan Growth and Asset Quality

Key Facts

•ICICI Bank reported higher Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings driven by broad-based loan growth.
•Management cited stable margins and healthy deposit expansion alongside asset-quality discipline.

Impact:

6/10

IBN

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

GameStop Escalates eBay Pursuit: Cohen Confirms Hostile Intent After $4.8B Stake Disclosure

Key Facts

•GameStop disclosed a 9.8% stake in eBay after its $56 billion takeover offer was rejected.

Impact:

6/10

EBAY

3 months ago

StocksMixed

GameStop Discloses 10% eBay Stake After $56 Billion Takeover Rejection

Key Facts

•A regulatory filing revealed that GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay.
•The disclosure comes three months after GameStop made an unsolicited $56 billion offer to buy eBay.

Impact:

6/10

EBAY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

China's DeepSeek Eyes $74 Billion Valuation Ahead of Onshore IPO

Key Facts

•China's DeepSeek is planning to raise fresh capital at a valuation of approximately $74 billion.
•The new funding round serves as a precursor to a planned onshore initial public offering (IPO).

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Databricks Valuation Soars to $188B Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

Key Facts

•Databricks announced a new funding round valuing the company at $188 billion.
•The funding round was led by investment firm Coatue.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

ICICI and HDFC Profit Growth Signals Resilience in Indian Banking

Key Facts

•ICICI Bank's profit rose by 16% driven by a decline in bad loan provisions.
•HDFC Bank reported a 5% profit growth supported by lending expansion.

Impact:

5/10

IBN HDB

3 months ago

StocksBullish

ConocoPhillips Stock Gains on Strategic Iraq Oil Asset Acquisition

Key Facts

•ConocoPhillips agreed to take on a large stake in a series of oil plays in northern Iraq.

Impact:

5/10

COP

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Henry Schein Stock Steady as Q1 2026 Sales Rise 6% on Strong Demand

Key Facts

•Henry Schein achieved $3.2 billion in net sales for Q1 2026, marking a 6% year-over-year increase.
•Earnings results highlighted resilient operating margins driven by strong demand in dental and medical distribution sectors.
•The company provided full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance, signaling expectations for continued growth.

Impact:

5/10

HSIC

3 months ago

StocksBearish

HDFC Bank Q1 Results Show Margin Pressure and Modest Growth

Key Facts

•HDFC Bank reported modest profit growth for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
•The bank experienced a decline in profit margins during the reported period.

Impact:

5/10

HDB

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Zeta Global Q1 Profits Surge 50% on Strong AI Monetization

Key Facts

•Zeta Global achieved 50% YoY earnings growth in Q1 2026.
•The company's free cash flow rose by 48% alongside a 19% increase in customer count.
•The company launched the Athena platform to enhance data accessibility for enterprise marketing teams.

Impact:

5/10

ZETA

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Nasdaq Declines as Chip Slump Deepens and Netflix Plunges

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq index continued its decline as the slump in semiconductor stocks deepened.
•Netflix shares plunged following the streamer's warning of slower subscriber growth.

Impact:

5/10

NFLX SNDK

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Stakes in Major Japanese Trading Houses

Key Facts

•Berkshire Hathaway increased its stakes in Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Marubeni during the second quarter.
•Berkshire's positions in five Japanese trading houses were worth $35.4 billion at the end of 2025.

Impact:

5/10

8058.T 8053.T 8002.T BRK-B

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Reliance Industries Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results Amid Operational Growth

Key Facts

•Reliance Industries reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

RIGD.L

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Axis Bank Q1 Profit Surges 23% Amid Persistent Margin Pressures

Key Facts

•Axis Bank's profits increased by 23% during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
•The bank faced pressure on profit margins during the reported period.

Impact:

5/10

AXB.L

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Major Indian Banks Report Strong Q1 2026 Profit Growth

Key Facts

•Punjab National Bank reported steady Q1 2026 profits with a subsequent rise in share price.
•Yes Bank announced strong profit growth for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
•Kotak Mahindra Bank recorded robust profit growth in the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Strong Corporate Earnings and 'Goldilocks' Economy Bolster U.S. Market Sentiment

Key Facts

•Early second quarter earnings in the U.S. are exceeding already high expectations.
•U.S. economic data points to healthy growth alongside moderating inflation.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Dorsey Wright Adjusts Holdings in Tapestry and Lumentum Amid AI and Retail Shifts

Key Facts

•Dorsey Wright & Associates increased its stake in Tapestry, Inc. by 2,262.9%, purchasing an additional 91,264 shares.
•Dorsey Wright & Associates reduced its stake in Lumentum Holdings Inc. by 23.2% during the first quarter.
•Lumentum reported a 90.1% year-over-year revenue growth driven by AI demand.

Impact:

4/10

TPR LITE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Google Cloud Revenue Surges 63% Strengthening Alphabet's AI Position

Key Facts

•Google Cloud revenue grew by 63% last quarter, strengthening the company's position in the AI race.
•Advertising still accounted for 70% of Alphabet's Q1 revenue.

Impact:

4/10

GOOGL GOOG

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs Launches New SMA Strategy to Rival Schwab and Fidelity

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs launched a proprietary long/short separately managed account (SMA) strategy specifically for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
•The new offering aims to one-up rivals Schwab and Fidelity by integrating hedge fund solutions with tax-aware direct indexing.

Impact:

4/10

GS SCHW

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Sportradar Faces Class Action Deadline Amid Securities Law Allegations

Key Facts

•Rosen Law Firm announced a deadline for Sportradar stockholders with losses to join a class action lawsuit.

Impact:

4/10

SRAD

3 months ago

StocksMixed

ASML Earnings Beat Boosts AI Sector Optimism Despite Planned Price Hikes

Key Facts

•ASML intends to raise prices for chipmaking equipment, potentially impacting companies like Applied Materials and Lam Research.
•ASML's earnings beat signals sustained strong demand for the broader AI chip trade.

Impact:

4/10

ASML AMAT LRCX KLAC

3 months ago

StocksBearish

3D Systems Stock Nears Yearly Low Amid Restructuring and Revenue Decline

Key Facts

•3D Systems (DDD) stock is trading near its yearly low due to significant revenue decline and ongoing restructuring costs.
•The company reported a net loss for fiscal 2024 despite maintaining a strong cash position of approximately $500 million.

Impact:

4/10

DDD

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Tech Earnings Preview: AI Capex Guidance to Drive Market Sentiment

Key Facts

•A divergence has emerged between semiconductor stocks retracing and software/Mag 7 stocks pushing higher.
•Capex guidance from hyperscalers is expected to be the primary market driver over traditional EPS metrics.

Impact:

4/10

AAPL MSFT GOOGL AMZN META+2

3 months ago

StocksBullish

ADM Stock Surges 6.8% on Regenerative Farming Pact with Walmart and General Mills

Key Facts

•ADM stock rose 6.8% following the announcement of a partnership to expand regenerative agriculture in the US Midwest.
•The partnership involves collaboration with Walmart and General Mills to cover 40,000 wheat acres with sustainable practices.

Impact:

4/10

ADM WMT GIS

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Ecopetrol Thwarts Ransomware Attack Targeting Digital Resources

Key Facts

•Ecopetrol announced unauthorized access to its digital resources by an unidentified external actor.
•Cybersecurity controls blocked a ransomware attack attempt against the company and its subsidiaries.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

AMD Eyes Earnings Boost as Analysts Set $580 Fair Value on Strong AI Demand

Key Facts

•AMD shares fell 17% from June highs to close at $486.27, driven by a broader sector sell-off.
•The company is set to launch the Zen 6 Venice CPU during the Advancing AI 2026 event on July 22-23.

Impact:

4/10

AMD

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs Predicted to Execute 4-for-1 Stock Split to Rebalance Dow Jones

Key Facts

•Predictions suggest Goldman Sachs may undergo a 4-for-1 stock split to rebalance the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average.
•Goldman Sachs has never issued a stock split since its initial public offering.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Southwest Airlines Stock Under Pressure Amid Rising Operational Costs

Key Facts

•Southwest Airlines stock is trading near recent lows following a net loss in Q1 2024.
•Cost growth, driven by labor and fuel expenses, outpaced revenue growth despite resilient travel demand.

Impact:

4/10

LUV

3 months ago

StocksBullish

PPG Industries Stock Steady on Recovering Coatings Demand and Margin Growth

Key Facts

•PPG Industries stock remains steady, driven by recovering coatings demand across key markets.
•The company reported increased net sales and improved margins, with adjusted earnings per share showing mid-single-digit growth year-over-year.
•Management projects continued margin expansion and mid-single-digit EPS growth for the full fiscal year.

Impact:

4/10

PPG

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Virginia Dispute Erupts Over $1.5B AI Data Center Power Grid Costs

Key Facts

•Major tech firms opposed Dominion Energy's proposal to increase transmission charges to cover data center infrastructure costs.
•Dominion Energy seeks to recover approximately $1.5 billion in transmission investment costs.
•The Virginia Governor’s office proposed stricter cost standards for data centers to avoid residential ratepayer subsidization.

Impact:

4/10

AMZN GOOG META MSFT

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Microsoft Officers Under Investigation Over Azure Growth and AI Adoption

Key Facts

•Law firm Kahn Swick & Foti initiated an investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duties by Microsoft officers and directors.
•The probe follows a class action lawsuit linked to disappointing Q2 2026 results, specifically Azure growth and Copilot AI adoption.

Impact:

4/10

MSFT

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Principal Financial Rebalances Stakes in APO and PYPL Amid Takeover Reports

Key Facts

•Principal Financial Group increased its stake in Apollo Global Management by 2.1%, bringing its total holding value to $58.45 million.
•Principal Financial Group reduced its stake in PayPal by 3.0% amid reports that PayPal's board rejected a $53 billion takeover offer.

Impact:

4/10

APO PYPL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Northern Trust Secures Invesco Mandate for New Irish Mutual Funds

Key Facts

•Invesco has selected Northern Trust to provide administration, custody, and depositary services for its new range of Irish-domiciled index-tracking mutual funds.

Impact:

4/10

NTRS

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Agilent and Lowe's Shares Slump on Insider Selling and Valuation Concerns

Key Facts

•Agilent Technologies shares dropped 3.4% to $131.46, despite valuations suggesting it is 9.9% undervalued.
•Lowe's shares fell 3.4% with recorded insider selling of $5.8 million and no corresponding buying activity.

Impact:

4/10

A LOW

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Ingersoll Rand Shares Drop 3% as Technical Metrics Signal Undervaluation

Key Facts

•Ingersoll Rand (IR) shares declined 3.0% to $82.24, placing the price 10.1% below its estimated GF Value of $91.49.
•The company's P/E ratio stands at 55.6x, above its 5-year median, with no insider transactions reported in the last three months.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Monolithic Power Systems EVP Sells $20.2M in Stock

Key Facts

•Maurice Sciammas, EVP at MPWR, sold approximately $20.2 million worth of company stock on July 15, 2026.
•The stock sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
•The company's stock returned 85% over the past year despite analysis suggesting it may be overvalued.

Impact:

4/10

MPWR

3 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated×2

New 2025 U.S. Tax Law: Tech Sector Boost Amid Growing Deficit Concerns

Key Facts

•The 2025 tax law makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent and introduces new corporate benefits.
•Tax changes are projected to increase the national deficit and potentially sustain a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Trump Admin Assumes Control Over Frontier AI Model Access for National Security

Key Facts

•The Trump administration is taking direct control over who can access frontier AI models, shifting authority away from private firms.
•OpenAI and Anthropic previously managed access through their own cyber initiatives, Project Glasswing and Daybreak.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×2

Trump Administration Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices as Security Risks Ease

Key Facts

•The Trump administration lifted the ban on TikTok on U.S. federal devices.
•The decision followed reduced national security risks under the app's new U.S. ownership structure.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesMixedUpdated

US Oil & Gas Jobs Hit Multi-Year Lows Amid Record Output and Mergers

Key Facts

•U.S. oil and gas extraction employment fell to 114,500 in June, the second-lowest June on record since the 2021 pandemic bottom.
•Chevron is cutting up to 9,000 jobs, a fifth of its global workforce, following its $53 billion acquisition of Hess.
•Major firms including ConocoPhillips, Imperial Oil, BP, and ExxonMobil are implementing significant staff and contractor reductions.

Impact:

5/10

CVX XOM BP COP IMO

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

BonkDAO Governance Exploit Drains 4.4 Trillion BONK Tokens

Key Facts

•An attacker exploited a governance vulnerability to drain 4.426 trillion BONK tokens from the BonkDAO treasury.
•The attacker sold 800 billion tokens for $2M and currently retains 2.4 trillion tokens.

Impact:

6/10

BONK

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Uniswap Founder Proposes v4 Protocol Fees Across Multiple Networks

Key Facts

•Uniswap founder Hayden Adams proposed expanding protocol fees across Uniswap v4 and various network deployments.

Impact:

5/10

UNI

3 months ago

CryptoBearish

BitMine Stock Slides Despite $73 Million Ethereum Purchase

Key Facts

•BitMine Immersion Technologies purchased $73 million worth of Ethereum to bolster its digital treasury.
•BMNR shares fell sharply despite the company's strategy of accumulating cryptocurrency.

Impact:

4/10

BMNR BTC ETH

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Giant Eagle Cuts Prices Ahead of $1.65B Kroger Acquisition

Key Facts

•Giant Eagle announced price cuts on over 300 products this summer to combat food inflation.
•Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion, pending regulatory approval.

Impact:

5/10

0JS2.L WMT

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Railpen Sweetens Takeover Bid for UK's IP Group After Rejection

Key Facts

•Railpen, the largest shareholder in IP Group, has made a sweetened takeover offer for the British early-stage science investor.
•The new offer comes nearly a month after IP Group rejected an earlier takeover approach from Railpen.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

Judge Delays Ruling on California Bid to Freeze Paramount-WBD Merger

Key Facts

•A federal judge delayed a ruling until July 22 on California's request to freeze Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Impact:

4/10

WBD

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

TXNM Energy and Blackstone Extend Merger Agreement to Finalize Acquisition

Key Facts

•TXNM Energy and Blackstone Infrastructure have extended the terms of their existing merger agreement.
•Under the agreement, Blackstone Infrastructure will acquire all outstanding common stock of TXNM Energy.

Impact:

4/10

TXNM BX

3 months ago