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July 18, 2026Connected

218 storiesLast updated: 8:30:12 PMPage 3 of 4

Stocks

StocksBullish

Moody's Upgrades KeyCorp to Baa1 as Bank Affirms Q3 Dividends

Key Facts

•KeyCorp affirmed its Q3 2026 dividends amid renewed investor interest.
•Moody's upgraded KeyCorp's issuer rating to Baa1 with a stable outlook.
•Fair value estimates for the stock sit at $25.22, suggesting it is 6.6% undervalued.

Impact:

4/10

KEY

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoNeutralUpdated×2

Trusted Volumes Attacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Retains $2M Bounty

Key Facts

•The attacker behind the Trusted Volumes exploit returned 1,122 ETH to the affected party.
•The hacker kept roughly $2 million of the drained funds as a de facto bounty settlement.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Loretta Mester Warns AI Investment Boom Could Fuel Structural Inflation Risks

Key Facts

•Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester stated that inflation remains a problem despite recent cooler-than-expected CPI data.
•Mester noted that massive AI investments could contribute to economic volatility and higher nominal rates.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

US Dollar Balances Disinflation Data Against Middle East Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

•June CPI and PPI data surprised to the downside, indicating a broader easing of US price pressures.
•The US Dollar stabilized despite weak inflation data due to investor concerns over potential US-Iran military escalation.

Impact:

4/10

DXY

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Foreclosure Filings Surge 21% in First Half of 2026 as Financial Strain Mounts

Key Facts

•The US recorded 227,548 foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year.
•Idaho registered the largest year-over-year increase in foreclosure filings at 59%, followed by Colorado at 57%.
•The national foreclosure rate reached 0.16% of all housing units, with Florida leading at 0.27%.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Hormuz Strait at Crossroads: US Faces Strategic Dilemma Amid Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•The Iran war may force the US administration to choose between an endless conflict or ceding control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.
•Global energy trade is expected to be permanently altered by the outcome of the current conflict.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

July 18, 2026Connected

218 storiesLast updated: 8:30:12 PMPage 3 of 4

Stocks

StocksBullish

Moody's Upgrades KeyCorp to Baa1 as Bank Affirms Q3 Dividends

Key Facts

•KeyCorp affirmed its Q3 2026 dividends amid renewed investor interest.
•Moody's upgraded KeyCorp's issuer rating to Baa1 with a stable outlook.
•Fair value estimates for the stock sit at $25.22, suggesting it is 6.6% undervalued.

Impact:

4/10

KEY

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoNeutralUpdated×2

Trusted Volumes Attacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Retains $2M Bounty

Key Facts

•The attacker behind the Trusted Volumes exploit returned 1,122 ETH to the affected party.
•The hacker kept roughly $2 million of the drained funds as a de facto bounty settlement.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Loretta Mester Warns AI Investment Boom Could Fuel Structural Inflation Risks

Key Facts

•Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester stated that inflation remains a problem despite recent cooler-than-expected CPI data.
•Mester noted that massive AI investments could contribute to economic volatility and higher nominal rates.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexNeutralUpdated

US Dollar Balances Disinflation Data Against Middle East Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

•June CPI and PPI data surprised to the downside, indicating a broader easing of US price pressures.
•The US Dollar stabilized despite weak inflation data due to investor concerns over potential US-Iran military escalation.

Impact:

4/10

DXY

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Foreclosure Filings Surge 21% in First Half of 2026 as Financial Strain Mounts

Key Facts

•The US recorded 227,548 foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year.
•Idaho registered the largest year-over-year increase in foreclosure filings at 59%, followed by Colorado at 57%.
•The national foreclosure rate reached 0.16% of all housing units, with Florida leading at 0.27%.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Hormuz Strait at Crossroads: US Faces Strategic Dilemma Amid Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•The Iran war may force the US administration to choose between an endless conflict or ceding control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.
•Global energy trade is expected to be permanently altered by the outcome of the current conflict.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

France and Germany Pivot to Sovereign Defense Software, Challenging Palantir

Key Facts

•France and Germany are seeking to develop sovereign defense software as alternatives to systems provided by US contractors like Palantir.
•France has begun testing the Arcadia system as a potential alternative to Palantir’s Maven system.

Impact:

4/10

PLTR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Barclays: European Firms Outpace US Peers in Earnings Performance

Key Facts

•Barclays noted that European companies have quietly taken the lead in the earnings race compared to their US peers.

Impact:

4/10

BARC.L

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Taco Bell Foot Traffic Declines Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Concerns

Key Facts

•Taco Bell and other restaurant chains are experiencing declines in customer traffic following a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Impact:

4/10

YUM

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Financial Stocks Enter Overbought Territory Amid Tech Sector Rotation

Key Facts

•Financial stocks are entering overbought territory as investors rotate out of the technology sector.
•Bank of America and PayPal shares saw gains, while Citigroup and crypto-related assets were among the losers.

Impact:

4/10

BAC PYPL C

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Akamai Stock Steady as Strategic Pivot to Security and AI Edge Gains Momentum

Key Facts

•Akamai Technologies stock showed steady growth driven by expanding security and compute revenue streams.
•The company is focusing on high-margin security products and its AI edge platform to improve profitability.

Impact:

4/10

AKAM

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Alcoa Shares Slide as Weather Disruptions in Australia Force Guidance Cut

Key Facts

•Alcoa reported Q2 2026 earnings results followed by a decline in share price.
•The company trimmed its full-year outlook due to weather-related disruptions at an Australian facility.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Intuitive Surgical Stock Drops 30% Despite Earnings Beat and Margin Expansion

Key Facts

•Intuitive Surgical stock declined nearly 30% from its peak despite a Q2 EPS beat of $0.30.
•Profitability improved with non-GAAP gross margin expanding to 70% and operating margin to 42.1%.

Impact:

4/10

ISRG

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Copper Stocks Outlook Brightens on AI and Electrification Demand

Key Facts

•Major copper companies are expected to benefit from rising demand linked to AI and electrical infrastructure.

Impact:

4/10

FCX SCCO

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

SpaceX Crisis: Starship Failure Erases $1T in Value as Tesla Outperforms

Key Facts

•SpaceX shares are currently trading below their IPO opening price of $225.
•Tesla's second-quarter deliveries exceeded estimates by more than 70,000 vehicles.

Impact:

4/10

TSLA SPCX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Consolidated Edison Stock Rises on Stable Regulated Earnings and Dividends

Key Facts

•Consolidated Edison reported operating revenues of $15.37 billion and net income of $2.37 billion for 2023.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Arista Networks Co-Founder Sells $54M in Shares Amid Lack of Insider Buying

Key Facts

•Arista Networks Co-Founder Andreas Bechtolsheim sold shares worth US$54m.
•The recent sale represents only 0.2% of Bechtolsheim's total holding in the company.
•The company has recorded no insider purchases over the last year despite its growth.

Impact:

4/10

ANET

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Bank of America Strengthens Leadership in Digital Assets and AI

Key Facts

•Bank of America named Sonali Theisen as head of its global digital assets platform.
•Kevin Milsom was appointed as head of AI transformation at the bank.

Impact:

4/10

BAC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

SMX Boosts Liquidity with $50.5M Capital Raise in H1 2026 Results

Key Facts

•SMX announced its financial results for the first half of 2026 ended June 30.
•The company raised US$50.5 million during H1 2026 pursuant to its existing SEPA program.

Impact:

4/10

SMX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Boeing Forecasts Global Fleet to Surpass 50,000 Aircraft by 2045

Key Facts

•Boeing projects the global commercial airplane fleet will grow by nearly 80% to exceed 50,000 aircraft by 2045.
•The forecast includes nearly 44,000 new aircraft deliveries by 2045, with half replacing older models.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Ameriprise Financial Stock Steady as Wealth and Asset Management Focus Grows

Key Facts

•Ameriprise Financial's stock performance is increasingly tied to its fee-based wealth and asset management segments.
•The company achieved consistent adjusted earnings per share growth and resilient net inflows in managed accounts.

Impact:

4/10

AMP

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Duke Energy Reaches $496M Rate Settlement in North Carolina

Key Facts

•Duke Energy Carolinas filed a comprehensive settlement in North Carolina outlining a $496 million rate impact.
•The settlement establishes a 9.8% return on equity and defers the next rate case filing until at least November 2028.

Impact:

4/10

DUK

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

PPL Stock Steady as Grid Modernization and Utility Assets Anchor Outlook

Key Facts

•PPL Corporation stock showed stability supported by its status as a regulated utility and ongoing investments in grid modernization.

Impact:

4/10

PPL

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

CleanSpark Faces Valuation Headwinds Despite AI Data Center Expansion

Key Facts

•CleanSpark's stock price has more than doubled over the last three years, raising questions about its current valuation fairness.
•The stock is currently trading at a P/S multiple of 4.5x, which is considered stretched compared to a fair estimate of 2.5x.
•The company is pivoting towards AI-focused data centers alongside its existing Bitcoin mining operations.

Impact:

4/10

CLSK BTC

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Sweden's AAK AB Discusses Q2 2026 Financial Performance in Earnings Call

Key Facts

•Swedish vegetable oil producer AAK AB held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial performance.

Impact:

4/10

ARHUF

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Cardinal Health Stock Holds Gains on Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion

Key Facts

•Cardinal Health reported significant quarterly revenue increases and enhanced diluted EPS.
•The company is strategically focusing on higher-margin medical products and branded offerings.
•The company maintains disciplined capital allocation through dividends and share repurchases.

Impact:

4/10

CAH

3 months ago

StocksBullish

CSX Board Approves Dividend Increase, Extending 21-Year Growth Streak

Key Facts

•CSX Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share.
•The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 31, 2026.
•This announcement continues the company's 21-year streak of dividend increases.

Impact:

4/10

CSX

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

C.H. Robinson Stock Outperforms Market Amid Major Index Declines

Key Facts

•C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. shares advanced 1.34% to $208.50 during a strong trading session.
•The stock outperformed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, which both experienced declines.

Impact:

4/10

CHRW

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Russell 2000 Surges 20% YTD as Investors Rotate into Small-Cap Stocks

Key Facts

•The Russell 2000 Index for small-cap stocks has recorded year-to-date returns of approximately 20%.

Impact:

4/10

IWM

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DiamondRock Hospitality Hits 52-Week High on Morgan Stanley Upgrade

Key Facts

•DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) shares reached a new 52-week high following a price target increase by Morgan Stanley.
•The company has a market capitalization of $2.57 billion and a dividend yield of 2.9%.
•The average analyst price target for the stock is currently $11.69 with a consensus rating of 'Hold'.

Impact:

4/10

DRH

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Toll Brothers Stock Falls 3.2% on Insider Selling and Valuation Risks

Key Facts

•Toll Brothers shares dropped 3.2%, with estimates suggesting the stock remains 10.3% overvalued relative to its GF Value.
•Company insiders sold $13.3 million worth of shares over the last three months with zero buying activity recorded.

Impact:

4/10

TOL

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DIVO ETF Outpaces S&P 500 in 2026 Driven by Cash Flow Strategy

Key Facts

•The DIVO ETF is delivering strong returns in 2026, outpacing the performance of the S&P 500 index.

Impact:

4/10

DIVO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vireo Growth Finalizes Pennsylvania Cannabis Pharmacy License Acquisition

Key Facts

•Vireo Growth completed the acquisition of PhytoNatural in collaboration with its joint venture Vive Penn.
•The acquisition includes a non-operational medical permit authorizing up to six dispensaries in Pennsylvania.

Impact:

4/10

VREO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Orthocell Hits Record Revenue on Strategic US Market Expansion

Key Facts

•Orthocell reported record quarterly and full-year revenue driven by the accelerating adoption of its Remplir nerve repair product.

Impact:

4/10

OCC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

AGCO Upgraded to Buy Following Robust Q1 Earnings and Profit Growth

Key Facts

•AGCO Corporation was upgraded from 'hold' to 'buy' due to strong revenue and profitability growth.
•Q1 2026 revenue rose to $2.34B with adjusted net income more than doubling.

Impact:

4/10

AGCO

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Globe Life Stock Steady on Solid 2025 Earnings and Capital Returns

Key Facts

•Globe Life reported diluted earnings per share of $15.07 and total revenues of $5.8 billion for 2025.
•The company's capital return strategy includes an annualized dividend rate of $0.91 per share and share repurchases.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

AIPI ETF Attracts Investors with 36.5% Yield via Covered-Call Strategy

Key Facts

•The AIPI ETF offers a high 36.5% distribution yield through AI stock exposure and a covered-call options strategy.

Impact:

4/10

AIPI

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Exodus Cuts 25% of Workforce to Pivot Toward Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Exodus announced a reduction of approximately 25% in its global workforce as part of organizational changes.
•The company aims to focus on building a full-stack stablecoin payments infrastructure through this restructuring.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

StubHub Stock Plummets 13% Amid Growing Regulatory Price Cap Fears

Key Facts

•StubHub stock plummeted by 13% this week driven by concerns over regulatory price caps in North American markets.
•Similar regulatory measures have already passed in other North American markets and are under consideration by more state legislatures.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Paramount Extends Debt Exchange and Bond Swap Deadline to July 31

Key Facts

•Paramount announced the extension of its debt exchange and bond swap offers until July 31.

Impact:

4/10

PARA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ManpowerGroup Upgraded to Buy Following Strong Q2 Earnings and Positive Outlook

Key Facts

•ManpowerGroup was upgraded to buy following a 6.1% organic revenue growth in Q2 2026.
•Adjusted EPS jumped 27% with guidance confirming continued strength into Q3.
•The company targets $200 million in annual savings by 2028 through a transformation program.

Impact:

4/10

MAN

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Skyworks Solutions Investigated for Potential Securities Fraud Over Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

•Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC has launched an investigation into Skyworks Solutions for potential federal securities law violations following weak revenue guidance.

Impact:

4/10

SWKS

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

A. O. Smith Stock Steady on Resilient Water-Heating Margins

Key Facts

•A. O. Smith stock is trading steadily due to stable demand for water-heating systems and resilient margins.
•The company generated $3.9 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024 with strong cash generation.

Impact:

4/10

AOS

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Pentair Hits 52-Week Low on Sudden CFO Exit and Lowered Sales Guidance

Key Facts

•Pentair expects sales to fall this year as business conditions worsen.
•The company's CFO abruptly left within months of appointment.

Impact:

4/10

PNR

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Small-Cap Movers: Sadot Group Surges on Acquisition, Xencor Gains on Trial Success

Key Facts

•Sadot Group (SDOT) shares surged 74.04% following the completed acquisition of Anira Consulting FZC.
•Xencor (XNCR) shares rose 16.86% after announcing Phase 1 study results for a cancer treatment.
•Frequency Electronics (FEIM) gained 17.41% before falling due to disappointing revenue figures.

Impact:

4/10

SDOT XNCR FEIM

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Almonty Industries to Voluntarily Delist from Toronto Stock Exchange

Key Facts

•Almonty Industries announced it will voluntarily delist its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) effective July 31, 2026.

Impact:

4/10

ALM

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

DKSH Holding AG Discusses Financial Performance in Q2 2026 Earnings Call

Key Facts

•DKSH Holding AG held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results.

Impact:

4/10

DKSHF

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

BNB Chain RWA TVL Hits Record $5.2 Billion as Tokenization Gains Momentum

Key Facts

•BNB Chain reached a new record high in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) total value locked, hitting $5.2 billion.

Impact:

4/10

ETH SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Aave Community Votes on v4 Deployment to Corporate-Focused Tempo Mainnet

Key Facts

•The Aave community has initiated a temperature check vote to deploy the Aave v4 protocol on the Tempo Mainnet.
•Tempo Mainnet is a new Layer 1 blockchain specifically designed to focus on corporate payments.

Impact:

4/10

AAVE ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Venice Token Surges 12% on New Revenue-Backed Buyback and Burn Framework

Key Facts

•Venice Token (VVV) rallied over 12% following the announcement of a new revenue-backed buyback framework.
•The new mechanism ties API subscription growth directly to recurring token burns.

Impact:

4/10

VVV

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Bitcoin Slumps 50% from Peak as Analysts Note Absence of Typical Crash Triggers

Key Facts

•Bitcoin has halved from its $126K peak without the presence of scandals or major liquidations driving the decline.
•Analysts describe the current slump as a slow erosion of interest rather than a crash driven by technical pressures.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Bitcoin Put/Call Ratio Hits Six-Month Low as Trader Optimism Surges

Key Facts

•The Bitcoin Put/Call ratio dropped to 0.59, indicating a dominance of call options over put options in the market.
•Bitcoin's implied volatility index (DVOL) recorded a drop from 48 to 40 points as prices recovered.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

US Sanctions Freeze $131M in Iranian Stablecoins on TRON Network

Key Facts

•US sanctions led to the freezing of $131 million in stablecoins across addresses linked to the Iranian Central Bank on the TRON network.

Impact:

4/10

TRX

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Pump.fun Transfers 81,712 SOL to Kraken Amid Cooling Memecoin Activity

Key Facts

•Pump.fun transferred 81,712 SOL tokens to the Kraken exchange, potentially signaling a sell-off.
•The transfer occurs as memecoin trading activity on the Solana network shows signs of cooling down.

Impact:

4/10

SOL

3 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated

Polygon Labs Cuts Staff as Coinme Acquisition Nears Final Stages

Key Facts

•Polygon Labs is reducing its workforce as the acquisition of Coinme enters its final stage.
•Polygon recorded $9.12 billion in stablecoin volume during the month of June.

Impact:

4/10

SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

XRP Holds Near $1.08 as T. Rowe Price Launches Active Multi-Token ETF

Key Facts

•XRP is trading in a tight range around $1.08 amid signs of emerging institutional demand.
•T. Rowe Price launched TKNZ, the first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF.

Impact:

4/10

XRP BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Ethereum Slides 65% Against Bitcoin Since the Merge

Key Facts

•Ethereum has experienced a 65% decline against Bitcoin since the completion of the Merge.
•Critics attribute the slide to post-Merge execution failures, weak strategy, and failure to meet market demands.

Impact:

4/10

ETH BTC SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Cardano’s Plan to Unlock Bitcoin Liquidity: ADA Burn Mechanism Proposed

Key Facts

•Charles Hoskinson revealed a plan to attract $1.6 trillion in Bitcoin liquidity to the Cardano network.
•The proposed plan requires burning a small amount of ADA with every transaction related to this integration.

Impact:

4/10

ADA BTC ETH SOL

3 months ago

Central BanksNeutralUpdated

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces Political Pressure for Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Risks

Key Facts

•Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces mounting pressure to cut interest rates despite rising inflation concerns.
•President Trump continues to criticize the FOMC for not slashing rates despite policies that may fan inflation.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

North American Trade Concerns Rise Over Potential USMCA Non-Renewal

Key Facts

•Analysts are questioning which sectors will be most impacted if the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is not renewed.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago