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July 21, 2026Connected

743 storiesLast updated: 9:31:41 AMPage 10 of 13

Stocks

StocksNeutral

Verizon Restructures Retail with 3,000 Job Cuts and Shift to Franchise Model

Key Facts

•Verizon is selling 274 company-owned stores to franchise operators, affecting approximately 3,000 roles.
•Management guided for free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

U.S.-Iran Conflict Sparks Safe-Haven Rally in Gold and Crude Oil

Key Facts

•Spot gold and silver prices rose ahead of the North American open on Tuesday due to short covering.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexBullish

US Dollar Gains on Safe-Haven Demand as Oil Prices Hit New Highs

Key Facts

•The U.S. Dollar gained ground against major currencies driven by rising demand for safe-haven assets.
•The American currency's rise coincided with oil prices testing new highs in global markets.

Impact:

4/10

DXY

3 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

JGBs Decline Following Overnight Slump in U.S. Treasurys

Key Facts

•Japanese Government Bond prices fell in the early Tokyo session, tracking overnight declines in U.S. Treasurys.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings and Executes $86M Share Buyback

Key Facts

•BitMine added 7,430 ETH to its investment portfolio.
•The company spent $86 million on purchasing its own shares through a buyback program.

Impact:

4/10

ETH

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

UK June Government Borrowing Beats Estimates Amid High Debt Levels

Key Facts

•UK government borrowing for June was lower than analysts had anticipated, showing slightly better public finances than expected.
•Despite the better-than-expected June figures, the UK continues to carry a significant overall debt burden.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Uranium Royalty Shareholders Approve Strategic Sweetwater Assets Acquisition

Key Facts

•Uranium Royalty Corp. obtained shareholder approval for the plan of arrangement to acquire a 92% interest in the Sweetwater Entities.

Impact:

4/10

UROY

3 months ago

July 21, 2026Connected

743 storiesLast updated: 9:31:41 AMPage 10 of 13

Stocks

StocksNeutral

Verizon Restructures Retail with 3,000 Job Cuts and Shift to Franchise Model

Key Facts

•Verizon is selling 274 company-owned stores to franchise operators, affecting approximately 3,000 roles.
•Management guided for free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

U.S.-Iran Conflict Sparks Safe-Haven Rally in Gold and Crude Oil

Key Facts

•Spot gold and silver prices rose ahead of the North American open on Tuesday due to short covering.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Forex

ForexBullish

US Dollar Gains on Safe-Haven Demand as Oil Prices Hit New Highs

Key Facts

•The U.S. Dollar gained ground against major currencies driven by rising demand for safe-haven assets.
•The American currency's rise coincided with oil prices testing new highs in global markets.

Impact:

4/10

DXY

3 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

JGBs Decline Following Overnight Slump in U.S. Treasurys

Key Facts

•Japanese Government Bond prices fell in the early Tokyo session, tracking overnight declines in U.S. Treasurys.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings and Executes $86M Share Buyback

Key Facts

•BitMine added 7,430 ETH to its investment portfolio.
•The company spent $86 million on purchasing its own shares through a buyback program.

Impact:

4/10

ETH

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

UK June Government Borrowing Beats Estimates Amid High Debt Levels

Key Facts

•UK government borrowing for June was lower than analysts had anticipated, showing slightly better public finances than expected.
•Despite the better-than-expected June figures, the UK continues to carry a significant overall debt burden.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Uranium Royalty Shareholders Approve Strategic Sweetwater Assets Acquisition

Key Facts

•Uranium Royalty Corp. obtained shareholder approval for the plan of arrangement to acquire a 92% interest in the Sweetwater Entities.

Impact:

4/10

UROY

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Lindt Easter Sales Drop as Price Hikes Impact Consumer Demand

Key Facts

•Swiss chocolatier Lindt saw a decline in Easter chocolate sales following its decision to implement price hikes.
•The company is currently adjusting its strategy to address weaker demand resulting from increased costs to consumers.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Nasdaq Erases Gains as Chip Rally Fades Amid AI and Oil Concerns

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq lost its early gains on Monday as the rebound in chip stocks lost steam.
•Mideast tensions and artificial-intelligence anxieties weighed on market performance.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

ITW and Simon Property Stocks Steady as Investors Focus on Cash Flows

Key Facts

•Illinois Tool Works stock maintained stability driven by revenue growth, strong operating margins, and capital returns to shareholders.
•Simon Property Group earnings highlighted resilient cash flows with occupancy rates exceeding 94%.

Impact:

4/10

ITW SPG

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Northrop Grumman Hits Record $105B Backlog, Eyes Space Robotics Potential

Key Facts

•Northrop Grumman reported a record-breaking backlog of $105 billion.
•The company CEO did not rule out the possibility of space robots being used as weapons.

Impact:

4/10

NOC

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Northrop Grumman Holds Q2 2026 Earnings Call to Discuss Financial Performance

Key Facts

•Northrop Grumman held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial performance.

Impact:

4/10

NOC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Edwards Lifesciences Stock Supported by TD Cowen Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Key Facts

•TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating and a $104 price target for Edwards Lifesciences stock.
•The firm expects the company to meet or exceed its second-quarter revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Mediolanum Cuts Allegion Stake by 47.8% Following Q1 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Mediolanum International Funds Ltd reduced its stake in Allegion PLC by 47.8% in Q1 2026.
•Allegion reported Q1 earnings of $1.80 per share, missing estimates, while revenue reached $1.03 billion.
•The company authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program.

Impact:

4/10

ALLE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Mondelez and Cheesecake Factory Eye Earnings Beats as Results Approach

Key Facts

•Mondelez (MDLZ) is expected to beat earnings estimates in its upcoming financial report.
•Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) is anticipated to post an earnings beat based on key indicators.
•Landstar System (LSTR) does not currently show the specific indicators for a likely earnings beat.

Impact:

4/10

MDLZ

3 months ago

StocksBullish

US Stocks Edge Higher as Strong Earnings Offset Rising Energy Costs

Key Facts

•U.S. stocks edged higher as investors processed robust corporate earnings and the impact of rising oil prices.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutral

Amgen Settles Shareholder Lawsuit for $74M Over $10.7B Tax Dispute

Key Facts

•Amgen agreed to a $74 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing it of waiting too long to disclose a $10.7 billion tax dispute with the IRS.

Impact:

4/10

AMGN

3 months ago

StocksBullish

MSCI Stock Gains Positive Valuation Despite Mixed Q2 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

•MSCI Inc reported growth in net income and operating revenues that exceeded analyst estimates in Q2 2026.

Impact:

4/10

MSCI

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

GeoPark Reports Stable Production and Latin American Expansion in Q2 2026 Update

Key Facts

•GeoPark reported solid operational performance in 2Q2026, maintaining stable production levels.
•The company advanced development in Colombia and accelerated execution in the Vaca Muerta region.

Impact:

4/10

GPRK

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Outlook for Ecolab and Caesars Ahead of Q2 Earnings Reports

Key Facts

•Ecolab is expected to show earnings growth although it lacks the typical indicators for a significant earnings beat in its upcoming report.
•Caesars Entertainment possesses the key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming quarterly report.
•Herc Holdings is expected to beat earnings estimates according to recent analytical models.

Impact:

4/10

ECL CZR

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Energy Trust Payouts: Mesa Royalty Skips July as VOC Energy Declares $0.28

Key Facts

•Mesa Royalty Trust announced no distribution for July 2026 as costs and expenses exceeded revenue from oil and gas sales.
•VOC Energy Trust announced a quarterly distribution of $0.28 per unit for the period ended June 30, 2026, payable in August.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Morgan Stanley Projects Space Economy to Reach $1 Trillion by 2040

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley projects the space economy could reach $1 trillion by 2040, driven by internet and consumer broadband services.
•The report identified SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, and Lockheed Martin as companies well-positioned to benefit from industry growth.

Impact:

4/10

ASTS LMT SPCX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Ford, Google, and BlackRock Form Alliance to Tackle US Skilled Labor Shortage

Key Facts

•Ford, Google, Carhartt, and BlackRock formed an alliance to address the nationwide shortage of skilled workers.

Impact:

4/10

F GOOGL BLK

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Citizens Reaffirms LeMaitre Vascular Bullish Rating on Strong 2026 Growth Outlook

Key Facts

•Citizens reaffirmed its 'Market Outperform' rating and $127.00 price target for LeMaitre Vascular.
•The company projects 12% organic growth and 22% adjusted EPS growth for fiscal year 2026.
•LeMaitre Vascular exceeded Q1 2026 earnings expectations, leading to improved margin and profit forecasts.

Impact:

4/10

LMAT

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

EXXE Group Reports 13% Revenue Growth for FY2026 Amid Capital Efficiency Gains

Key Facts

•EXXE Group's fiscal 2026 revenue reached $70.9 million, a 13% increase year-over-year.
•The company's operating income rose by 11% to reach $23.6 million during the same period.
•Balance sheet restructuring improved capital productivity by 73% per dollar of year-end assets.

Impact:

4/10

EXXE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Hilton and IQVIA Earnings in Focus Amid Growth Expectations for US Service Sector

Key Facts

•Hilton Worldwide is expected to report earnings growth with indicators suggesting a potential beat of Wall Street estimates.
•IQVIA, Community Financial, and Camden National are set to report financial results next week amid expectations of earnings growth.

Impact:

4/10

HLT IQV

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Arch Capital and Carrier Global Forecast to Report Earnings Declines

Key Facts

•Analysts estimate Arch Capital Group (ACGL) will report a decline in earnings in its upcoming financial report.
•Estimates suggest Carrier Global (CARR) is likely to report a decline in earnings.

Impact:

4/10

ACGL CARR

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

AMR Resources Raises $260M in Successful Nasdaq IPO

Key Facts

•AMR Resources raised $260 million through its initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange.

Impact:

4/10

AMR

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Silicon Motion Shares Slump 4.4% as Valuation Concerns and Insider Selling Mount

Key Facts

•Silicon Motion shares fell 4.4% to $252.61, marking a total decline of 21.5% over the past month.

Impact:

4/10

SIMO

3 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

US Margin Debt Surges to Record $1.53 Trillion in June as Leverage Peaks

Key Facts

•Margin debt grew 7.9% in June to reach a record $1.53 trillion.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gorilla Technology Secures $232M to Accelerate Asian AI Data Center Projects

Key Facts

•Gorilla Technology completed two bond financings totaling $232 million to support AI infrastructure programs in India, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Impact:

4/10

GRRR

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Airlines Oppose Proposed EU Carbon Charges on International Flights

Key Facts

•The president of Emirates stated that a European proposal for new carbon costs would result in airlines being hit twice by environmental charges.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Fairmount Funds Boosts Stake in Crescent Biopharma to 16.5% with $20M Investment

Key Facts

•Fairmount Funds now beneficially owns 16.50% of Crescent Biopharma following an additional purchase of shares totaling over $20 million.

Impact:

4/10

CBIO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Atlantic Union Bankshares Rises 2% on Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Atlantic Union Bankshares stock rose 2% following financial results that exceeded market expectations.

Impact:

4/10

AUB

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Tyler Technologies Stock Nears Record Highs on Robust Recurring Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Tyler Technologies stock is trading near record levels driven by annual revenue growth exceeding $2 billion.

Impact:

4/10

TYL

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Csquare Data Center IPO Stumbles as Debt Concerns Weigh on Investor Demand

Key Facts

•Csquare priced its IPO at $21 per share, coming in below the target range amid poor market reception.
•The company's leverage stands at nearly 10x EBITDA, driving investor concerns over its debt load.
•The company guides for adjusted EBITDA to exceed $450M in 2026.

Impact:

4/10

CSQR

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

EPAM Systems Stock Under Pressure Near Lows Despite Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•EPAM Systems stock is trading near recent lows due to a market re-valuation following geopolitical disruptions in Eastern Europe in 2022.

Impact:

4/10

EPAM

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Ray Dalio Warns of Inevitable AI Bubble Burst in Market Commentary

Key Facts

•Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio stated that the bursting of the AI bubble is a matter of when, not if.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Barrington Capital Presses Chemed for Strategic Review

Key Facts

•Barrington Capital has pressured Chemed to conduct a strategic review of its operations.

Impact:

4/10

CHE

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sunrise Realty Trust Receives Full $160M Repayment for Panther National Project

Key Facts

•Sunrise Realty Trust announced the full repayment of a $160 million credit facility for the Panther National project.

Impact:

4/10

SUNS

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Delek US Shifts to Pure Refining Play Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report

Key Facts

•Delek US Holdings has shifted to a pure bet on refining and crack spreads following asset sales and regulatory relief.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

NFI Group Completes C$350 Million Debt Offering to Refinance Credit Facilities

Key Facts

•NFI Group completed a private offering of C$350 million senior unsecured notes due 2033.
•The company will use the proceeds to repay existing indebtedness, including amounts under its senior revolving credit facilities.

Impact:

4/10

NFI

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Citigroup Initiates Annexon with Underperform Rating Amid Clinical Trial Risks

Key Facts

•Citigroup initiated coverage on Annexon (NASDAQ: ANNX) with an 'Underperform' rating at a stock price of $5.57.

Impact:

4/10

ANNX

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

East West Bancorp Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Strong Growth Expected

Key Facts

•East West Bancorp is expected to report EPS of $2.61 and revenue of $785.94 million.
•Forecasts indicate an 11.8% year-over-year revenue increase and a 14.5% rise in EPS.
•The bank recorded a net interest margin of 3.49% and strong credit quality with non-performing assets at 0.26%.

Impact:

4/10

EWBC

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Technical Breakdown for RCON and MGPI as Shares Slip Below 200-Day Moving Average

Key Facts

•Recon Technology (RCON) stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average of $0.95, trading as low as $0.3905.
•MGP Ingredients (MGPI) shares fell below their 200-day moving average of $20.03, reaching a low of $17.73.

Impact:

4/10

RCON MGPI

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Asian Refiners Eye Suez Canal Route for Saudi Oil to Bypass Red Sea Risks

Key Facts

•Asian refiners are looking to the Suez Canal as an alternative route to move Saudi oil to avoid Houthi shipping threats in the Red Sea.

Impact:

4/10

2222.SR

3 months ago

CommoditiesNeutral

Indian Refiners Increase Russian and Latin American Crude Imports in Q2

Key Facts

•Vessel-tracking data shows Indian refiners increased their intake of Russian and Latin American crude oil during the quarter ending in June.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Schroders: Central Bank Demand and Asian Buying to Provide Long-Term Floor for Gold

Key Facts

•Schroders analysts expect global central bank gold demand to rise and support prices for many years to come.
•June saw a return of the East/West dynamic as Asian investors bought gold while Western counterparts exited positions.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

ASP Isotopes Advances Uranium Conversion via Texas A&M Research Pact

Key Facts

•ASP Isotopes subsidiary Quantum Leap Energy signed a research agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to advance UF6 production.
•The research aims to support process design, cost reductions, and commercialization of conversion technology to address global supply bottlenecks.

Impact:

4/10

ASPI

3 months ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

IEA Members Release 290 Million Barrels of Strategic Oil Reserves Since March

Key Facts

•The IEA stated that member countries have released approximately 290 million barrels of oil since March 11.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×3

EUR and AUD Test Key Resistance Levels Amid Rising Risk Appetite

Key Facts

•The EUR/USD and AUD/USD currency pairs are testing key technical resistance levels amid improved risk appetite.

Impact:

4/10

EURUSD AUDUSD

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Maple Finance Lists Credit Tokens on 1inch to Boost DeFi Liquidity

Key Facts

•Maple Finance integrated its syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT credit tokens into the 1inch decentralized exchange.
•The tokens are now available for trading via 1inch's Swap, Trade, and Terminal functions.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Tether's USDT Faces Regulatory Pressure Under New US Stablecoin Laws

Key Facts

•Tether’s USDT faces a critical two-year window to comply with evolving US stablecoin regulations.

Impact:

4/10

USDT

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

CLARITY Act Optimism Drives $63 Billion Crypto Market Surge

Key Facts

•The crypto market added approximately $63 billion in value over 24 hours, reaching a total market cap of $2.32 trillion.
•Total market value climbed 2.8% driven by optimism surrounding the potential CLARITY Act legislation.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Galaxy Commits $5M to Shield Bitcoin Against Quantum Computing Threats

Key Facts

•Galaxy has committed up to $5 million to support initiatives aimed at protecting the Bitcoin network from quantum computing threats.
•The move comes amid warnings that 'Q-Day' could arrive as early as 2030, potentially compromising current encryption standards.

Impact:

4/10

BTC

3 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Court Approves $130M Ripple Equity Sale for Creditor Recovery

Key Facts

•A U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved a $130M Ripple equity sale held by Linqto.
•Galaxy Digital is leading the purchase with a $60M block of the total sale.

Impact:

4/10

XRP

3 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Russian Parliament Passes Landmark Crypto Market Regulation Bill

Key Facts

•The Russian State Duma passed legislation creating a regulated framework for crypto market participants.
•The legislation now moves to President Vladimir Putin for his signature before becoming law.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Korbit Liquidates Crypto Assets as South Korea Trading Volumes Hit Two-Year Low

Key Facts

•Korbit announced the sale of 15 BTC and 60 ETH to fund its business operations.
•South Korea's five major crypto exchanges hit their lowest trading volumes in two years.

Impact:

4/10

BTC ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

ONDO Token Surges 17% on Tokenized Equities Infrastructure Expansion

Key Facts

•ONDO price gained 17% as it approaches a decisive test of the $0.40 resistance level.
•Ondo connects tokenized equities with DTCC infrastructure to expand market reach.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutralUpdated

Forward Industries Abandons Brera Holdings Takeover Plan

Key Facts

•Forward Industries has decided against proceeding with the proposed takeover of Brera Holdings.

Impact:

4/10

3 months ago