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July 24, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksBearish

MicroStrategy Breaks $100 Support as Analysts Warn of Potential Drop to $30

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares broke through a critical technical support level at $100.
•The company unveiled new metrics regarding its Bitcoin holdings and credit position.
•A technical analyst warned of a potential further decline to $30 following the breach of current support.

Impact:

7/10

0A7O.L BTC

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Brent Crude Surges Past $100 as Iran Conflict Escalates Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Brent crude oil prices surpassed the $100 per barrel mark as the conflict with Iran continues.
•Asian stocks declined following a U.S. market sell-off driven by soaring oil prices and rising borrowing costs.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Mapfre to Acquire Safety Insurance Group in $1.54 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Safety Insurance Group agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Mapfre S.A. in an all-cash transaction.
•Safety shareholders will receive $105 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $1.54 billion.

Impact:

6/10

SAFT

3 months ago

Forex

ForexBearish

Asian Equities Slump as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Japan's June core CPI rose 1.6%, matching market forecasts.
•The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low, prompting the US Treasury to press the BOJ for rate hikes.
•Iran rejected a ceasefire offer from Trump, escalating regional geopolitical concerns.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY 005930.KS 000660.KS

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

UK and Eurozone Private Sector Activity Returns to Expansion in July Led by Manufacturing

Key Facts

•The UK Flash Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in July from 49.3, marking its highest level in three months and returning to expansion.
•Eurozone Flash Composite PMI rebounded to 51.9 in July, signaling the first increase in private-sector output in four months.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Trump Warns China and Russia Against Involvement in Potential Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•President Trump issued an explicit warning to China and Russia against involvement in the event of a war with Iran.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×7

Bitcoin Drops to $65,000 as Oil Prices Surge to Multi-Month Highs

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price fell below the $65,000 level, recording a 1.5% loss on Thursday.
•U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a massive attack on Iran in response to targeting Saudi tankers and attacks on U.S. forces.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

3 months ago

July 24, 2026Connected

296 storiesLast updated: 11:00:51 PMPage 1 of 5

Stocks

StocksBearish

MicroStrategy Breaks $100 Support as Analysts Warn of Potential Drop to $30

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares broke through a critical technical support level at $100.
•The company unveiled new metrics regarding its Bitcoin holdings and credit position.
•A technical analyst warned of a potential further decline to $30 following the breach of current support.

Impact:

7/10

0A7O.L BTC

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Brent Crude Surges Past $100 as Iran Conflict Escalates Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Brent crude oil prices surpassed the $100 per barrel mark as the conflict with Iran continues.
•Asian stocks declined following a U.S. market sell-off driven by soaring oil prices and rising borrowing costs.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Mapfre to Acquire Safety Insurance Group in $1.54 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Safety Insurance Group agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Mapfre S.A. in an all-cash transaction.
•Safety shareholders will receive $105 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $1.54 billion.

Impact:

6/10

SAFT

3 months ago

Forex

ForexBearish

Asian Equities Slump as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•Japan's June core CPI rose 1.6%, matching market forecasts.
•The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low, prompting the US Treasury to press the BOJ for rate hikes.
•Iran rejected a ceasefire offer from Trump, escalating regional geopolitical concerns.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY 005930.KS 000660.KS

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

UK and Eurozone Private Sector Activity Returns to Expansion in July Led by Manufacturing

Key Facts

•The UK Flash Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in July from 49.3, marking its highest level in three months and returning to expansion.
•Eurozone Flash Composite PMI rebounded to 51.9 in July, signaling the first increase in private-sector output in four months.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearish

Trump Warns China and Russia Against Involvement in Potential Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•President Trump issued an explicit warning to China and Russia against involvement in the event of a war with Iran.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×7

Bitcoin Drops to $65,000 as Oil Prices Surge to Multi-Month Highs

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price fell below the $65,000 level, recording a 1.5% loss on Thursday.
•U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a massive attack on Iran in response to targeting Saudi tankers and attacks on U.S. forces.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against EquipmentShare.com Over Alleged IPO Misstatements

Key Facts

•Rosen Law Firm announced a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of EquipmentShare.com securities.

Impact:

6/10

EQPT

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Tenet Healthcare and Lamb Weston Beat Estimates on Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Tenet Healthcare reported EPS of $6.12, significantly beating the $4.26 estimate, triggering a 23% stock price surge.
•Lamb Weston reported EPS of $0.87 and revenue of $1.77 billion, driven by robust volume growth in North America.

Impact:

6/10

THC LW HCA

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Qualcomm to Implement Double-Digit Price Hikes for Smartphone Chips Amid Rising Costs

Key Facts

•Qualcomm has notified customers of an upcoming double-digit percentage price increase for smartphone chips.

Impact:

6/10

QCOM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Canadian National Railway Boosts 2026 Outlook on Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Canadian National Railway boosted its full-year 2026 outlook citing firmer freight demand.
•The company reported higher profit and revenue in the second quarter.

Impact:

6/10

CNI

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×4

Alphabet Counters Market Slump with Cloud Growth and Cost Advantages

Key Facts

•Alphabet lost $294 billion in market value in a single session, marking the largest single-day wipeout in the company's history.

Impact:

6/10

GOOGL GOOG PLTR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Anduril in Talks for New Funding Round at $100 Billion Valuation

Key Facts

•Defense tech firm Anduril is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value it at approximately $100 billion.
•The target valuation would place the company in competition with defense giants like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

Impact:

6/10

0R3E.L 0K92.L

3 months ago

StocksBearish

SpaceX Halts Falcon 9 Bookings Post-2028 to Pivot Toward Starship

Key Facts

•SpaceX has begun turning away satellite operators seeking dedicated Falcon 9 launches after 2028.
•Engineers have halted building some non-reusable components for the Falcon rocket family.
•SpaceX shares have fallen about 16% below the $135 IPO price in recent days.

Impact:

6/10

SPCX

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Tenet Healthcare Shares Surge 17.3% Following Strong Q2 Earnings

Key Facts

•Tenet Healthcare stock increased by 17.3% to $233.54 during Friday's regular session.
•The company's market value reached $17.4 billion following the release of its Q2 earnings results.

Impact:

6/10

THC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

SL Green Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises 2026 Financial Guidance

Key Facts

•SL Green reported second-quarter FFO that beat analyst estimates, driven by leasing gains in Manhattan.
•The company raised its 2026 financial guidance supported by higher rents and rising occupancy rates.

Impact:

6/10

SLG

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

US Stocks Slide as Oil Hits $100 and AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Tech

Key Facts

•U.S. stocks fell sharply as global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time in two months.
•Earnings from Alphabet and Tesla rekindled investor fears regarding the scale of AI spending.

Impact:

6/10

GOOGL TSLA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Samsung and SK Hynix Eye Historic $950B Supply Deals with US Tech Firms

Key Facts

•Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are set to announce large supply deals with U.S. tech companies during President Lee Jae Myung's visit to San Francisco.

Impact:

6/10

BC94.L

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Oracle Secures Massive $7 Billion Pentagon Contract for Defense Software

Key Facts

•Oracle secured a nearly $7 billion, 10-year software contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon).

Impact:

6/10

ORCL

3 months ago

StocksBullish

China's CATL Net Profit Surges 42% in H1 2026 Amid EV Battery Growth

Key Facts

•China's CATL reported a 42% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

3759.HK

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

US Regulators Reject Wise's Application for National Trust Bank License

Key Facts

•Wise's application for a national trust bank license has been rejected by US regulators.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Tesla Short Sellers Net $4.3 Billion in One Day After Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Short sellers earned approximately $4.3 billion in mark-to-market gains from a single-day selloff in Tesla shares.
•Year-to-date unrealized gains for Tesla short sellers reached around $9.08 billion for 2026.

Impact:

6/10

TSLA

3 months ago

StocksBullish

NovoCure Q2 Results Beat Estimates as Guidance Raise Signals Path to Profitability

Key Facts

•NovoCure delivered a strong Q2 2026 beat and raised full-year revenue guidance to $710–$725 million.
•The company achieved gross margins of 78% and reached positive adjusted EBITDA.
•Global active patient growth rose by 18%, driven by expanding indications and the launch of Optune Pax.

Impact:

6/10

NVCR

3 months ago

StocksBullish

MannKind Wins FDA Approval for Furoscix ReadyFlow and Secures $50M PIPE

Key Facts

•MannKind received U.S. FDA approval for Furoscix ReadyFlow, an auto-injector for managing fluid overload.
•The company secured a $50 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financing alongside the approval.

Impact:

6/10

MNKD

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Robin Energy Stock Plummets 42% Following Discounted Share Offering

Key Facts

•Robin Energy stock price plummeted by 42% following the announcement of a discounted new stock offering.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Zevra Therapeutics Faces EU Regulatory Hurdle After Negative Opinion on Arimoclomol

Key Facts

•The CHMP of the EMA adopted a negative opinion regarding the Marketing Authorization Application for arimoclomol.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Bloom Energy Surges as AI Data Center Demand Fuels Growth

Key Facts

•Bloom Energy reported 130% YoY revenue growth in Q1 2026 results alongside expanding profit margins.
•Brookfield committed $25B to power solutions, while Oracle initiated multi-GW deployments using BE technology.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBearish

AstraZeneca Shares Under Pressure Following Clinical Trial Failure

Key Facts

•AstraZeneca is facing a rare test of investor confidence following a clinical trial failure that triggered a decline in its share price.

Impact:

6/10

AZN.L

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Sallie Mae Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Amid Revenue and EPS Decline

Key Facts

•Sallie Mae reported EPS of $0.29, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by 36.96%.
•Revenue came in at $332.82 million, falling short of the estimated $409.22 million and declining year-over-year.

Impact:

6/10

SLM

3 months ago

StocksBullish

HSBC to Sell Singapore Insurance Unit to Allianz for $2.1 Billion

Key Facts

•HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1 billion.
•The parties will enter an exclusive 15-year bancassurance partnership to distribute products in Singapore.

Impact:

6/10

0005.HK

3 months ago

StocksBearish

US Semiconductor Stocks Slump as Washington Imposes New Global Tariffs

Key Facts

•Shares of Micron, onsemi, Seagate, and Western Digital fell following the U.S. government's announcement of new tariffs.
•The new tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% and target 60 trading partners, including the EU, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Impact:

6/10

MU ON STX WDC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

American Express Lifts 2026 Revenue Outlook Following Q2 Profit Beat

Key Facts

•American Express raised its full-year revenue growth forecast as affluent customers continued spending on travel and dining.
•The company beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit in 2026.

Impact:

6/10

AXP

3 months ago

StocksBearish

American Express Shares Drop 6% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•American Express stock fell 6% to $320.55 during Friday morning trading.
•The company reported Q2 2026 financial results that exceeded profit expectations.
•The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook following the strong Q2 profit beat.

Impact:

6/10

AXP

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Magnificent 7 Slump as AI Capex Surges and Payout Ratios Drop

Key Facts

•Magnificent 7 stocks erased $797B in market value as the MAGS ETF saw its steepest decline in 15 months.
•The payout ratio for the Magnificent 7 dropped to 37% as cash flows are diverted toward massive AI capital expenditure.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL MSFT GOOGL AMZN NVDA+2

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Pentagon Awards Oracle $7 Billion Software Consolidation Contract

Key Facts

•The U.S. Pentagon announced a nearly $7 billion, up-to-10-year agreement with Oracle.
•The deal aims to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses into a single contract to cut costs.

Impact:

6/10

ORCL

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

West Pharmaceutical Raises Annual Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•West Pharmaceutical delivered Q2 revenue of $872.3M, a 13.8% year-over-year increase.
•Adjusted EPS reached $2.37, beating consensus estimates by $0.29.
•The company raised its full-year sales guidance to a range of $3.345B to $3.380B.

Impact:

6/10

WST

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Salesforce Secures $1.6B Contract with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Key Facts

•Salesforce announced it was awarded a $1.6 billion, three-year Agentic Enterprise License Agreement by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize care delivery.

Impact:

6/10

CRM

3 months ago

StocksBearish

US Court Upholds Kenvue Successor Liability in $45M J&J Talc Verdict

Key Facts

•An Illinois Appellate Court upheld a $45 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-contaminated talc.
•The ruling confirmed Kenvue's successor liability for legacy talc product legal exposure.

Impact:

6/10

KVUE JNJ

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Packaging Corp Stock Hits Record High on Reported Containerboard Price Hike

Key Facts

•Packaging Corp of America shares surged 8.1% to a record high following reports of a planned price increase.
•A Truist Securities report indicated the company plans to raise containerboard prices by $140 per ton effective September 1.

Impact:

6/10

PKG

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Lamb Weston Beats Q4 Guidance Amid North American Volume Growth

Key Facts

•Lamb Weston reported net sales and adjusted EBITDA that exceeded the high end of its financial guidance.
•The company attributed solid performance to volume growth in North America despite input cost inflation and Middle East disruptions.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Vita Coco Raises 2026 Financial Guidance Following Copra Acquisition

Key Facts

•Vita Coco expects net sales between $790M and $805M for the fiscal year 2026.
•The company raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $154M-$161M.

Impact:

6/10

VITA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×4

Verizon Boosts Buyback Target to $4.5B Following Record Cash Flow Growth

Key Facts

•Verizon raised its annual forecast for adjusted profit and free cash flow after beating wireless subscriber estimates in the June quarter.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

US Q2 Earnings Expand as Financials Beat Estimates and Industrial Backlogs Hit Records

Key Facts

•Comfort Systems USA reported Q2 net income of $441.6 million, a significant increase from $230.8 million in the prior year.
•Ovintiv raised its full-year 2026 oil and condensate production guidance and increased share buybacks.
•Hilltop Holdings announced net income of $36.5 million and raised its quarterly cash dividend by 10%.

Impact:

6/10

FIX 0KXA.L

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Analysts Cut Infosys Ratings Following Q1 Earnings Miss and Guidance Downgrade

Key Facts

•Infosys reported Q1 earnings that missed analyst estimates.
•The company lowered its FY2027 sales guidance despite an increase in current sales.

Impact:

6/10

INFY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×5

Intel Shares Slide at Open Despite Earnings Beat and AI Growth Targets

Key Facts

•Intel released its quarterly earnings results, triggering a significant surge in its stock price.

Impact:

6/10

INTC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Burford Capital Wins $600M Mining Arbitration Award in Cameroon

Key Facts

•An ICC International Court of Arbitration tribunal issued an award in favor of one of Burford's counterparties exceeding US$600 million.

Impact:

6/10

BUR

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Ubisoft Downgraded to Neutral Amid Declining Bookings and Major Game Delays

Key Facts

•Wedbush downgraded Ubisoft to Neutral following a 9.2% decline in first-quarter net bookings.
•Reports from Reuters indicate that major Ubisoft game titles have been delayed until 2028 and 2029.

Impact:

6/10

UBSFY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Five Point Holdings Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates Driven by Land Sales

Key Facts

•Five Point Holdings reported EPS of $0.15, significantly beating the estimated loss of $0.04 per share.
•The company's revenue reached $13.9 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $8.61 million.
•The sale of 17.7 acres of commercial land at Great Park Venture for $159.3 million supported net income.

Impact:

6/10

FPH

3 months ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Oil Surges Past $100 Triggering Global Bond Sell-off Amid Inflation Fears

Key Facts

•Brent crude prices surged past the $100 per barrel mark driven by escalating Middle East tensions.
•The spike in oil prices triggered a global bond sell-off as inflation fears resurfaced.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Physical Oil Prices Near $110 as Geopolitical Tensions Disrupt Global Supply

Key Facts

•Physical oil prices jumped with some grades nearing $110 per barrel as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine disrupt global supply.

Impact:

7/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBearish

Kazakhstan Freezes Kashagan Oilfield Operator Assets Over $5B Environmental Fine

Key Facts

•Kazakhstan has frozen property and transport of the North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) over the non-payment of a nearly $5 billion environmental fine.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

HSBC Warns of Global Commodity Squeeze Amid Growing Maritime Chokepoint Disruptions

Key Facts

•HSBC warned that maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb are threatening a severe supply squeeze in commodity markets.

Impact:

6/10

0005.HK

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Stripe Explores OpenRouter Acquisition in Potential $10 Billion AI Deal

Key Facts

•Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI routing platform.
•The potential deal could value the AI infrastructure platform at nearly $10 billion.

Impact:

6/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Berkshire Hathaway Completes $6.8B Acquisition of Taylor Morrison

Key Facts

•Berkshire Hathaway has finalized its acquisition of Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion.

Impact:

6/10

BRK.B BRK.A

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Genco Shipping Reviews Revised Acquisition Proposal from Diana Shipping

Key Facts

•Genco Shipping's Board is reviewing a revised, non-binding indicative proposal from Diana Shipping to acquire all outstanding shares.
•The proposed offer includes $24.80 per share in cash and one Diana share for each Genco share.

Impact:

6/10

GNK

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Equity Residential to Merge with AvalonBay, Beats FFO Estimates

Key Facts

•Equity Residential suspended its annual earnings outlook following a merger agreement with AvalonBay Communities.
•The company reported adjusted FFO of $1.02 per share, exceeding analyst estimates.
•The company raised its full-year same-store net operating income growth guidance due to high occupancy and strong lease renewals.

Impact:

6/10

EQR AVB

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Magnolia Oil & Gas to Acquire WildFire Energy in $4.06 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Magnolia Oil & Gas announced a definitive agreement to acquire WildFire Energy for approximately $4.06 billion.
•The company raised its quarterly dividend by 9% and announced a $500 million offering of senior notes.
•Roth Capital set a new price target for MGY stock at $29.00, indicating potential upside.

Impact:

6/10

MGY

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated