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July 21, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

JetBlue Wins Spirit Airlines LaGuardia Slots Auction for $58.5 Million

Key Facts

  • •JetBlue won an auction for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' takeoff and landing slots at LaGuardia Airport for $58.5 million.
Impact:
5/10
JetBlue
3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

Russia Passes Bill Limiting Retail Crypto Trading to 300,000 Rubles

Key Facts

  • •Russia's State Duma passed a bill setting a 300,000-ruble annual limit for non-qualified retail investors to purchase cryptocurrencies.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Fenway Sports Group Considers Liverpool FC Stake Sale to Mittal Family Consortium

Key Facts

  • •Fenway Sports Group is considering a minority stake sale in Liverpool FC after being approached by a consortium including the family behind ArcelorMittal.
Impact:
5/10
MT
3 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated

Yen Weakens Past 163 Per Dollar as Japan Vows 'Bold' Action

Key Facts

  • •The Japanese yen slid to 162.77 per dollar, its weakest level since late 1986.
Impact:
5/10
JPYUSD
3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

IEA Warns of Global Energy Supply Risks Amid Iran Conflict Escalation

Key Facts

  • •The IEA warned there is 'no room for complacency' regarding risks to global energy supplies following the escalation of the Iran conflict.
  • •The agency pointed to significant tightness in refined product markets alongside geopolitical tensions.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Pakistan Buys Record Spot LNG Amid Qatar Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •Pakistan LNG Limited accepted a spot cargo offer from TotalEnergies for late July delivery at record-high prices.
  • •The emergency purchases follow disruptions in term supplies from Qatar caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
743 stories this day
StocksBullishUpdated×7

Microsoft Invests Billions in Mistral AI to Expand European Cloud Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Microsoft has agreed to spend billions of dollars on Mistral's computing infrastructure in Europe.
  • •The deal will expand distribution of the French AI startup's technology through Microsoft's cloud and software platforms.
Impact:
5/10
MSFT
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Schwab Shares Slip 2.5% Despite Raised Guidance and New Crypto-AI Launch

Key Facts

  • •Charles Schwab reported Q2 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations.
  • •The company achieved record revenue levels during the reported period.
Impact:
5/10
SCHW0L3I.L
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Ondas Shares Surge as New Orders Hit $70M in Four Weeks

Key Facts

  • •Ondas announced a $6.9 million counter-UAS contract from the Australian Department of Defence.
Impact:
5/10
ONDS
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Halliburton Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Key Facts

  • •Halliburton posted slightly better-than-expected earnings, but its stock declined following the report.
  • •The company noted that the ongoing war in the Middle East has taken a toll on its business operations.
Impact:
5/10
HAL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

NRG Energy and PACCAR Stocks Steady on Strong Earnings and Buybacks

Key Facts

  • •NRG Energy stock remains stable driven by a significant share repurchase program, debt reduction, and focus on cash generation.
  • •PACCAR reported record annual net sales of $40.3 billion, a 30% year-on-year increase driven by robust truck demand.
Impact:
5/10
NRGPCAR
3 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

Steel Dynamics Forecasts Strong 2026 Demand as Improved Pricing Boosts Q2 Profit

Key Facts

  • •Steel Dynamics reported net income of $534 million and net sales of $6.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company achieved record steel shipments of 3.7 million tons during the period.
  • •The company repurchased $200 million of its common stock.
Impact:
5/10
STLD
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Palo Alto Networks TASE Index Inclusion to Spark $262M Inflows

Key Facts

  • •The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is preparing for a $2.3 billion index rebalance scheduled for August 6th.
  • •The inclusion of Palo Alto Networks in key indices is expected to generate approximately $262 million in ETF demand.
Impact:
5/10
PANW
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Lockheed Martin Plans Low-Cost Patriot Interceptors to Address Global Stockpile Shortages

Key Facts

  • •Lockheed Martin and Venus Aerospace signed a joint technology development agreement to mature Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) technology.
Impact:
5/10
LMT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Samsung Launches Robotics eXperience Office to Accelerate Physical AI Push

Key Facts

  • •Samsung Electronics established the Robotics eXperience (RX) Business Office to strengthen its robotics capabilities.
  • •CEO TM Roh will directly oversee the newly created robotics entity.
Impact:
5/10
BC94.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

US Treasury Directs $6B in Trump Accounts to State Street S&P 500 ETF

Key Facts

  • •Treasury announced that all Trump Accounts will default into investing in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPLG).
  • •An estimated $6 billion could flow into the default fund from approximately 6 million Trump Accounts.
Impact:
5/10
STT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

W. R. Berkley Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Despite Slight Revenue Miss

Key Facts

  • •W. R. Berkley Corporation reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.27, beating the FactSet estimate of $1.08.
  • •The company's Q2 revenue reached $3.72 billion, slightly missing the FactSet estimate of $3.76 billion.
Impact:
5/10
WRB
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Citigroup and Goldman Sachs Stocks Rally on Deal-Making Recovery and Regulatory Hopes

Key Facts

  • •Citigroup stock rose 3.66% driven by strong quarterly earnings and expectations of softened Basel III capital requirements.
  • •Goldman Sachs stock climbed 3.10% amid a resurgence in deal-making and a strategic pivot toward investment banking.
Impact:
5/10
CGS
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Seagate Stock Surges 11.88% on AI Infrastructure Demand and Strong Earnings

Key Facts

  • •Seagate stock rose 11.88% on July 21st driven by strong quarterly earnings results.
  • •High demand for Mozaic 3+ storage technology for cloud and AI infrastructure bolstered company performance.
  • •Analysts raised price targets based on positive guidance and strengthening free cash flow.
Impact:
5/10
STXAVGO
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Gilead and Merck Report Success in Weekly Oral HIV Treatment Trials

Key Facts

  • •Gilead and Merck announced successful 48-week results for their once-weekly oral HIV regimen in Phase 3 trials.
  • •The ISLEND-1 and ISLEND-2 trials showed the treatment maintained viral suppression comparable to daily pills.
Impact:
5/10
GILDMRK
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Mercantile Bank Q2 Profits Surge on Strong Commercial Loan Growth

Key Facts

  • •Mercantile Bank Corporation reported net income of $25.9 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
MBWM
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Schindler Holding H1 2026 Operating Profit Beats Estimates Despite Share Decline

Key Facts

  • •Schindler Holding's operating profit for the first half of 2026 exceeded analyst expectations.
  • •The company's shares declined in trading despite the positive operating profit results.
Impact:
5/10
SHLAF
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Equifax Doubles AI Cost Savings Forecast to $150 Million

Key Facts

  • •Equifax doubled its forecast for cost savings from AI implementation to $150 million over the next three years.
Impact:
5/10
EFX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Novo Nordisk Accelerates DKK 15 Billion Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

  • •Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase program targeting up to DKK 15 billion over 12 months starting February 4, 2026.
  • •The company repurchased nearly 25 million B shares by July 17, 2026, holding 0.9% of its share capital as treasury shares.
Impact:
5/10
NVO
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Horizon Aircraft Signs $600M Deal for 100 Hybrid-Electric eVTOLs

Key Facts

  • •Horizon Aircraft signed a Letter of Intent with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation for the purchase of up to 100 Cavorite X7 aircraft.
  • •The total potential value of the deal is estimated at approximately $600 million.
Impact:
5/10
HOVR
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Cognizant Secures Strategic Deal with Centene Worth Up to $1 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Cognizant secured a multi-year technology services deal from US health insurer Centene Corp.
  • •The deal is reportedly worth over $500 million and potentially up to $1 billion.
  • •Cognizant plans to leverage its TriZetto healthcare software and new Agentic AI frameworks for the engagement.
Impact:
5/10
CTSH
3 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

D.R. Horton Beats Earnings Estimates but Lowers Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •D.R. Horton reported net income of $904.9 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.20 for the fiscal third quarter of 2026.
  • •The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share.
Impact:
5/10
DHI
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Xylem Stock Steady as 2025 Margin Expansion Offsets Modest Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •Xylem reported 2025 revenue of $8.56 billion with a modest 1% increase.
  • •The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.4%.
  • •The company returned $447 million to shareholders driven by improved free cash flow and operational efficiency.
Impact:
5/10
XYL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

RTX's Collins Aerospace and Etihad Engineering Launch Abu Dhabi MRO JV

Key Facts

  • •Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, and Etihad Engineering signed a joint venture agreement to provide MRO services in Abu Dhabi.
  • •The JV will focus on nacelle and thrust reverser maintenance solutions for Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 fleets.
Impact:
5/10
RTX
3 months ago
StocksMixed

AGNC Investment Reports Mixed Q2 Results: EPS Beats as Revenue Lags

Key Facts

  • •AGNC Investment reported EPS of $0.52, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.38.
  • •The company's revenue came in at $1.01 billion, missing the estimated $1.06 billion.
  • •The CEO described the environment as challenging due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions impacting Treasury yields.
Impact:
5/10
AGNC
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Marsh & McLennan Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Consulting and Risk Strength

Key Facts

  • •Marsh & McLennan beat Q2 earnings estimates as Consulting and Risk & Insurance Services fueled revenue growth despite higher operating expenses.
Impact:
5/10
MRSH
3 months ago
StocksBullish

London Stock Exchange to Launch 24/7 Trading for ETPs in 2026

Key Facts

  • •The London Stock Exchange plans to launch a new overnight venue next year, initially offering access to exchange-traded products 24/7.
Impact:
5/10
0L5N.L
3 months ago
StocksBullish

SmartFinancial Profits Jump 39% as Sempra and FSI Earnings Approach

Key Facts

  • •SmartFinancial reported net income of $16.3 million for Q2 2026, up from $11.7 million in the same period last year.
  • •Sempra announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 earnings results on August 6, 2026, before market open.
  • •Flexible Solutions International (FSI) announced its revenue for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
SRE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Airbus Reaffirms 2026 Delivery Target of 870 Jets as Supply Chains Stabilize

Key Facts

  • •Airbus CEO stated that first-half deliveries are consistent with the full-year target of 870 aircraft.
  • •The company saw a 15% increase in deliveries during the first half of the year as engine supplies stabilized.
Impact:
5/10
AIR.DE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Intuitive Surgical Beats Q2 Estimates with Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •Intuitive Surgical reported EPS of $2.80, beating estimates by $0.30.
  • •Company revenue reached $2.89 billion, up 18.54% year-over-year and exceeding expectations by $67.30 million.
Impact:
5/10
ISRG
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Alibaba-backed Ant International Raises $1.2B for Global Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Ant International, backed by Alibaba Group, raised $1.2 billion in funding to expand its global payments services.
Impact:
5/10
BABA9988.HK89988.HKAHLA.DE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Burlington Stores (BURL) Jumps 5.4% on Earnings Beat and Expansion Strategy

Key Facts

  • •Burlington Stores (BURL) shares rose 5.4% following consistent earnings beats that reinforced analyst confidence.
  • •The company plans to open approximately 115 new stores by January 2027, targeting $15.7 billion in revenue by 2029.
Impact:
5/10
BURL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

HKEX Plans to Lower Listing Thresholds to Attract Tech Firms

Key Facts

  • •Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning listing rule reforms, including lowering minimum market capitalization requirements.
Impact:
5/10
0388.HK
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Legrand Boosted by Datacentre Demand Amid Inflation and Tariff Pressures

Key Facts

  • •Legrand delivered solid growth driven by strong datacentre demand and effective operating leverage.
  • •The company guides organic growth at 4–7% with upcoming pricing actions expected to restore unit profitability.
  • •Gross margins decreased due to raw material inflation and tariffs.
Impact:
5/10
LGRDY
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Boeing Urges US Action Over €3 Billion EU Loan to Airbus

Key Facts

  • •Boeing has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency over a €3 billion loan package granted to Airbus.
Impact:
5/10
BAAIR.PA
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Ally Financial Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Despite Year-over-Year Growth

Key Facts

  • •Ally Financial reported quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 per share.
Impact:
5/10
ALLY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Genuine Parts, MSCI, and Halliburton Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Genuine Parts reported quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $2.1.
  • •MSCI posted quarterly earnings of $4.94 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.9.
  • •Halliburton reported earnings of $0.55 per share, slightly beating the consensus estimate of $0.54.
Impact:
5/10
MSCIHAL
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Riyadh Air Expands Fleet with Order for Six Airbus A350-1000 Jets

Key Facts

  • •Airbus has secured an order to supply six A350-1000 aircraft to Riyadh Air.
Impact:
5/10
AIR.DEEADSY
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Apple to Launch 'Apple Upgrade' Device Leasing Program in the U.S.

Key Facts

  • •Apple plans to launch a device leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade' on July 28 in the U.S.
Impact:
5/10
AAPL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Starbucks Raises 2026 Outlook on Traffic Recovery and Margin Expansion

Key Facts

  • •SBUX raised its fiscal 2026 outlook driven by traffic growth, margin recovery, and cost savings.
Impact:
5/10
SBUX
3 months ago
StocksMixed

KeyCorp and Equifax Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates Amid Mixed Revenue Performance

Key Facts

  • •KeyCorp's Q2 earnings beat expectations, but revenue fell short of estimates.
  • •Equifax's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations while revenue matched estimates.
Impact:
5/10
KEYEFX
3 months ago
StocksBullish

TSMC Plans up to 10% Price Hike by 2027 to Boost Profit Margins

Key Facts

  • •TSMC is reportedly planning to increase its chip prices by up to 10% by the year 2027.
Impact:
5/10
TSM
3 months ago
CryptoBullish

Aztec Network Launches V5 Upgrade for Ethereum Privacy and 50% Cost Reduction

Key Facts

  • •Aztec Network launched Alpha V5, introducing a full private execution environment on Ethereum Layer 2.
  • •The upgrade delivers 2x faster private transactions and 50% lower costs.
  • •The update focuses on client-side proving, enabling complex ZK proof computation on mobile devices and laptops.
Impact:
5/10
ETH
3 months ago
CryptoMixed

Jack Mallers Exits Twenty One as Strike Withdraws from Tether-Backed Merger

Key Facts

  • •Twenty One Capital named Raphael Zagury as the new CEO, replacing founder Jack Mallers.
  • •Strike has exited a Tether-backed three-way bitcoin merger involving Twenty One Capital.
Impact:
5/10
BTC
3 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated×4

NIGHT Token Crashes 25% After Wanchain Bridge Exploit as Cardano (ADA) Gains 7%

Key Facts

  • •Wanchain's Cardano bridge was exploited for approximately 515M NIGHT tokens, valued at around $9M.
  • •Midnight stated that its core network remains secure despite the exploit targeting the bridge.
Impact:
5/10
ADA
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Uranium Royalty Shareholders Approve Sweetwater Merger to Boost Sector Presence

Key Facts

  • •Uranium Royalty shareholders have voted in favor of the proposed merger deal with Sweetwater.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

IMAX Stock Dips on Potential Paramount-Skydance and WBD Merger Reports

Key Facts

  • •IMAX stock faced significant pressure on Monday driven by acquisition news within the entertainment sector.
  • •Reports indicate a pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.
Impact:
5/10
WBD
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Attestor to Take Full Control of Condor Airlines Following State Loan Repayment

Key Facts

  • •Investment firm Attestor plans to acquire the remaining 49% stake in German airline Condor from the government by September 30.
  • •Attestor exercised an acquisition option after the carrier repaid a state-backed loan ahead of schedule.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Ecopetrol Resumes Bid for 25% Stake in Brava Energia

Key Facts

  • •Colombian state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has resumed its bid to acquire a 25% stake in Brava Energia.
Impact:
5/10
EC
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Ecopetrol Resumes Tender Offer for Controlling Stake in Brazil's Brava Energia

Key Facts

  • •Ecopetrol announced the resumption of the Voluntary Tender Offer (OPAV) to acquire a controlling stake in Brava Energia S.A. in Brazil.
Impact:
5/10
EC
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

America Movil Acquires Liberty Latin America's Stake in Peruvian ISP WOW

Key Facts

  • •Liberty Latin America announced an agreement to sell its stake in Peruvian internet provider WOW to America Movil Peru.
Impact:
5/10
AMXAMOV
3 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Blackstone Invests $676M in Korea's Futronic to Boost Humanoid Robotics Push

Key Facts

  • •Blackstone is investing in South Korean firm Futronic, a supplier of motion-control technology for industrial and humanoid robots.
  • •The deal values the South Korean firm at approximately 1 trillion won, or about $676.04 million.
Impact:
5/10
BX
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Could Hit $120 Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •Goldman Sachs analysts predict oil prices could exceed $120 per barrel if traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist.
  • •The bank sees oil prices averaging $100 a barrel next year if the waterway continues to be affected.
Impact:
5/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Egypt Negotiates Multi-Year LNG Supply Deal with Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies

Key Facts

  • •Egypt is in talks with Shell, TotalEnergies, and BP to purchase 15 to 18 LNG cargoes per month.
  • •The potential deal aims to secure energy needs for at least three years.
Impact:
5/10
SHEL.LTTE.PABP.L
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

ADNOC Approves $6.2 Billion Investment for Umm Shaif Gas Cap Project

Key Facts

  • •ADNOC announced a $6.2 billion final investment decision to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap project.
Impact:
5/10
TTE.PAE
3 months ago