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July 28, 2026Connected
265 storiesLast updated: 2:31:12 PMPage 1 of 5

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated×4

South Korea Stocks Plunge 9% as AI Spending Sustainability Concerns Mount

Key Facts

  • •South Korea's stock market collapsed by more than 9% due to investor concerns over AI spending sustainability.
Impact:
8/10
KOSPI
2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Targeting Eastern Province Oil Facilities

Key Facts

  • •Saudi air defenses intercepted drones targeting vital oil facilities in the Eastern Province.
Impact:
7/10
2222.SR
2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Saudi Aramco Weighs $5 Asia Oil Price Hike Amid Red Sea Logistics Risks

Key Facts

  • •Saudi Arabia may raise crude prices for Asia via the Suez Canal by up to $5 per barrel to reflect higher shipping costs.
  • •Aramco is redirecting oil flows from Yanbu to Egypt's Ain Sukhra port and then via the Sumed pipeline to bypass Red Sea risks.
Impact:
6/10
2222.SR
3 months ago
265 stories this day
StocksBearishUpdated

KOSPI Plunges 10% on AI Tech Sell-off; Ford and GM Vie for Pentagon Contract

Key Facts

  • •South Korea's KOSPI index plunged approximately 10%, driven by heavy losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix due to AI investment concerns.
  • •Ford and GM are competing for a major Pentagon tactical truck contract, with prototypes due for testing and first deliveries expected by March 2027.
Impact:
7/10
BC94.LF
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Apple briefly hits $5 trillion valuation, following Nvidia's lead

Key Facts

  • •Apple's market capitalization surpassed $5 trillion for the first time in history.
Impact:
7/10
AAPL
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Federal Court Orders Papaya Gaming to Pay $719 Million to Firy Inc. Subsidiary

Key Facts

  • •A federal court ordered Papaya Gaming to pay $719 million to Firy Inc. subsidiary Skillz Platform Inc.
  • •The judgment requires the disgorgement of unjust profits resulting from false advertising practices.
  • •The court-ordered amount is nearly $300 million higher than the previous jury verdict.
Impact:
7/10
FIRY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Corning Beats Q2 Estimates as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges

Key Facts

  • •Corning's core sales grew 17% year-over-year to $4.74 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • •Core earnings per share (EPS) increased by 30% to reach $0.78, outperforming the previous year.
  • •The Optical Communications segment achieved $2.07 billion in sales, a 32% increase driven by strong demand for Generative AI technologies.
Impact:
6/10
GLW
3 months ago
StocksBullish

US Tech Firms Post Record Earnings Driven by AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

  • •Amkor Technology reported record Q2 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 26% year-over-year.
  • •F5 reported Q3 fiscal revenue of $865 million, exceeding guidance driven by AI-related infrastructure demand.
  • •Agilysys raised its full-year revenue outlook after reporting record fiscal Q1 revenue and profitability.
Impact:
6/10
AMCRFFIV
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Freenome Secures FDA Approval for Colorectal Cancer Test with Abbott

Key Facts

  • •Freenome received FDA approval for its SimpleScreen CRC blood test for early detection of colorectal cancer.
  • •Abbott will begin marketing the new blood test starting this fall.
Impact:
6/10
ABT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Zhongji Innolight Raises $6.81 Billion in Asia's Second-Largest 2026 Listing

Key Facts

  • •Chinese optical parts maker Zhongji Innolight priced its Hong Kong listing at HK$980 per H share.
  • •The company raised HK$53.41 billion ($6.81 billion) in what is Asia's second-largest listing of the year.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Nvidia Employee Detained in Taiwan Amid Super Micro Export Probe

Key Facts

  • •Taiwan prosecutors detained an Nvidia employee as part of a probe into alleged illegal exports of Super Micro AI servers to China.
Impact:
6/10
NVDASMCI
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Safran Upgrades 2026 Financial Guidance Following Record Operating Margins

Key Facts

  • •French jet engine maker Safran raised its financial targets after posting stronger-than-expected first-half profits.
Impact:
6/10
SAF.PAGE
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

PayPal Signals Openness to Higher Stripe Bid Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •PayPal raised its annual profitability guidance in its first financial report since receiving a takeover offer.
  • •The company's financial results showed revenue growth, indicating progress in its strategic turnaround plan.
  • •These positive results come after previous analyst expectations of a decline in second-quarter earnings.
Impact:
6/10
PYPL
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Replimune Shares Plunge 31% as FDA Questions Cancer Drug Efficacy

Key Facts

  • •Replimune shares fell nearly 31% after FDA staff reviewers raised concerns over the effectiveness of its lead cancer therapy RP1.
Impact:
6/10
REPL
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Cadence Forecasts Strong 2026 Growth Driven by AI Partnerships

Key Facts

  • •Cadence expects revenue growth of 19% for the year 2026.
  • •The company reported a record backlog of $8.1 billion.
Impact:
6/10
CDNS
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Mercedes-Benz Cuts Full-Year Guidance as Chinese Demand Weakens

Key Facts

  • •Mercedes-Benz expects to sell slightly fewer cars this year than last.
  • •Group revenue is expected to come in just below last year's levels.
Impact:
6/10
MBGYY
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Unilever Raises Full-Year Outlook as Sales Growth Hits 5.8%

Key Facts

  • •Unilever beat second-quarter sales growth estimates, driven by higher volumes and prices.
  • •Home care and beauty brands benefited from consumers choosing trusted names despite geopolitical uncertainty.
Impact:
6/10
ULVR.LULUNLYFUNV0.DE
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Zain KSA Profits Surge on Operational Efficiency Despite Flat Revenue

Key Facts

  • •Zain KSA recorded a significant surge in net profits during the current fiscal period.
  • •Profit growth was driven by improved operational efficiency despite stagnant revenue levels.
Impact:
6/10
7030.SR
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Laopu Gold Shares Plunge 24% Following Profit Warning

Key Facts

  • •Laopu Gold shares dropped by 23.8% after the company issued a profit warning.
Impact:
6/10
6181.HK
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Asian AI Hardware Stocks Plunge on China's DUV Lithography Breakthrough

Key Facts

  • •Asian AI hardware stocks sold off sharply on Tuesday following reports that China is now capable of manufacturing DUV lithography machines.
Impact:
6/10
SMSN.LASML
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Japan's Nikkei Slumps 2.6% as U.S. Tech Sell-off Weighs on Chip Stocks

Key Facts

  • •The Japanese Nikkei index fell 2.6% in early trade following overnight drops in U.S. technology stocks.
Impact:
6/10
NI225
3 months ago
StocksMixed

Mercedes-Benz Q2 Profit Jumps 22% Despite Weakening Sales Outlook in China

Key Facts

  • •Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% increase in operating profit for the second quarter.
  • •The company forecasts a drop in overall sales due to ongoing challenges in the Chinese market.
Impact:
6/10
MBGYY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Polar Power Stock Surges 41% After Securing $25M Equity Facility

Key Facts

  • •Polar Power stock jumped over 41% after hours following the securing of a $25 million equity facility.
Impact:
6/10
POLA
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Barclays Q2 Pre-Tax Profit Jumps 31% as Bank Launches £1B Buyback

Key Facts

  • •Barclays reported a 17% rise in first-half profit, beating analyst forecasts.
  • •The growth was driven by bumper equities trading revenues and deal fees, following the trend of Wall Street peers.
Impact:
6/10
BARC.LBCS
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×15

Nvidia Financing Fears and Pre-Fed De-risking Push Bitcoin Below $64,000

Key Facts

  • •Nvidia shares dropped nearly 5% over concerns regarding expanding circular financing deals with OpenAI.
  • •A broad selloff in Asian tech stocks dragged Bitcoin below key retracement support levels.
Impact:
6/10
NVDABTC
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Sherwin-Williams Raises Annual Sales Forecast on Strong Demand and Performance

Key Facts

  • •Sherwin-Williams raised its full-year net sales growth forecast to the mid- to high-single-digit percentage range.
Impact:
6/10
SHW
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $5.5B Settlement to Resolve Talc Lawsuits

Key Facts

  • •J&J agreed to pay an estimated $5.5 billion to settle approximately 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products caused cancer.
Impact:
6/10
JNJ
3 months ago
StocksBullish

IBM Stock Surges 5.62% on Strong Q2 Earnings and AI Momentum

Key Facts

  • •IBM stock rose 5.62% on July 28, driven by strong Q2 financial results and growth in the watsonx platform.
Impact:
6/10
IBM
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Nasdaq 100 Enters Correction as SanDisk Sinks 50% From Peak

Key Facts

  • •The Nasdaq 100 index entered correction territory, dragged down by a deepening rout in semiconductor stocks.
  • •SanDisk (SNDK) shares have plunged over 50% from their peak amid intensifying fears of Chinese NAND competition.
  • •Coca-Cola (KO) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported earnings beats, providing some support to the Dow Jones.
Impact:
6/10
SNDKKOSHW
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Ecolab Raises 2026 Outlook Following Strong Q2 Growth Driven by AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

  • •Ecolab reported Q2 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.09, representing an 11% increase year-over-year.
  • •Reported sales rose 10% to $4.4 billion, with organic sales growth accelerating to 5%.
  • •The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to a range of $8.05 to $8.25.
Impact:
6/10
ECL
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Johnson & Johnson Offers $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Lawsuits

Key Facts

  • •Johnson & Johnson announced a comprehensive resolution agreement for remaining talc litigation with leading plaintiff firms.
  • •The proposed resolution is conditioned on the express participation of at least 95% of the remaining claims.
Impact:
6/10
JNJ
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Sika Upgrades 2026 Sales Guidance Following Robust Half-Year Growth

Key Facts

  • •Sika reported half-year sales growth of 4.0% in local currencies, reaching CHF 5.59 billion.
  • •The company upgraded its 2026 sales growth outlook to a range of 3% to 6% in local currencies.
  • •Diluted earnings per share stood at CHF 3.43 with an EBITDA margin of 19.0%.
Impact:
6/10
SKFOFSXYAY
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Unilever Raises Outlook and Croda Confirms 2026 Targets After Strong Q2

Key Facts

  • •Unilever raised its full-year outlook following strong volume-led growth in the second quarter.
  • •Croda International maintained its 2026 outlook as sales growth accelerated in Consumer Care.
Impact:
6/10
ULULVR.L
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

FAA Identifies Incorrect Seat Installation on Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Key Facts

  • •The FAA stated that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft were incorrectly installed.
Impact:
6/10
BA
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Altimmune Stock Outlook Strengthens on Positive Phase 2 Alcohol Use Disorder Trial Results

Key Facts

  • •Altimmune announced positive topline results from the RECLAIM Phase 2 trial evaluating pemvidutide in patients with alcohol use disorder.
  • •The 2.4 mg dose of pemvidutide delivered a statistically significant reduction in heavy drinking days, meeting the trial's primary endpoint.
  • •The trial met important secondary endpoints recognized by the FDA as registrational endpoints, including zero heavy drinking days.
Impact:
6/10
ALT
3 months ago
StocksBullish

OPKO Health Beats Q2 Estimates with Narrower Loss and Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •OPKO Health reported a Q2 loss per share of -$0.01, significantly beating the analyst estimate of -$0.08.
  • •The company's revenue reached $163.5 million, up 4.3% year-over-year and 24.68% above consensus estimates.
  • •The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 and a current ratio of 3.35.
Impact:
6/10
OPK
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Philips Hits 52-Week Low as Weak Orders Overshadow Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Philips shares fell as much as 11% in early European morning trade.
  • •The decline wiped out the stock's gains since the start of the year.
Impact:
6/10
PHG
3 months ago
StocksBullish

TransUnion Beats Q2 2026 Estimates with Strong Earnings and Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •TransUnion reported earnings per share of $1.23, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.16.
  • •Second quarter revenue reached $1.31 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.28 billion.
  • •The company has now exceeded both EPS and revenue estimates for four consecutive quarters.
Impact:
6/10
TRU
3 months ago
StocksBearish

Novo Nordisk to Face Fraud Lawsuit Over CagriSema Trial Results

Key Facts

  • •A judge ruled that Novo Nordisk must face a fraud lawsuit concerning the results of its CagriSema drug trials.
Impact:
6/10
NVO
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Rambus Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates on AI and Data Center Demand

Key Facts

  • •Rambus exceeded Q2 earnings and revenue estimates driven by record product sales.
  • •Strong demand for AI and data center applications fueled year-over-year growth.
  • •The company issued upbeat guidance for the third quarter based on current sales momentum.
Impact:
6/10
RMBS
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Strong U.S. REIT Earnings Led by Welltower and Positive Tech Momentum

Key Facts

  • •Welltower reported strong same-store NOI growth of 15.5%, driven primarily by its senior housing operating portfolio.
  • •UDR, Inc. raised its full-year 2026 guidance ranges following the release of its second-quarter results.
  • •Rambus reported total Q2 revenue of $207.4 million with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.77.
Impact:
6/10
WELLUDRRMBSKRCAPLD
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Celestica Shares Jump 5% on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Celestica reported quarterly earnings of $2.54 per share, exceeding analyst estimates.
  • •The company achieved revenue of $4.7 billion, leading to a 4.7% jump in pre-market trading.
Impact:
6/10
CLS
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Universal Health Services Shares Slide 8% on Lowered 2026 Profit Forecast

Key Facts

  • •Universal Health Services lowered its full-year 2026 profit forecast citing changes in Medicaid supplemental payment programs.
  • •Shares of the company fell nearly 8% in extended trading following the announcement.
Impact:
6/10
UHS
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Gravity's Ragnarok M: Eternal Love 2 Secures China ISBN Approval

Key Facts

  • •Gravity announced that its game Ragnarok M: Eternal Love 2 received an ISBN code from the Chinese government on July 23, 2026.
  • •Obtaining an ISBN code is a mandatory regulatory requirement for publishing and monetizing games in mainland China.
Impact:
6/10
GRVY
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Zhongji Innolight Raises $6.81B in Hong Kong's Largest IPO Since 2019

Key Facts

  • •Zhongji Innolight raised $6.81 billion in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • •This IPO marks the largest listing in Hong Kong since 2019.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
StocksBullish

Amkor Technology Posts Record Q2 Results Surpassing Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Amkor Technology delivered record Q2 results, with both earnings and revenue significantly exceeding analyst estimates.
Impact:
6/10
AMCR
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Meta and BlackRock Partner for $14 Billion AI Data Center Project in Texas

Key Facts

  • •Meta and BlackRock announced a $14 billion strategic partnership to develop a massive data center in Texas.
  • •The project aims to strengthen the infrastructure required to support AI technologies and growing data processing needs.
Impact:
6/10
META0QZZ.L
3 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $5.5B Settlement to Resolve Talc Lawsuits

Key Facts

  • •Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay up to $5.5B to settle lawsuits related to its talc products.
Impact:
6/10
JNJ
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Upstart Receives Conditional Approval for National Bank Charter

Key Facts

  • •Lending marketplace Upstart received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Upstart Bank, N.A.
Impact:
6/10
UPST
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Firy Inc Shares Surge Following Expanded Courtroom Win Against Papaya Gaming

Key Facts

  • •Firy Inc shares surged after a federal judge expanded the company's legal victory over Papaya Gaming.
Impact:
6/10
FIRY
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Raises 2026 Guidance on Strong ARCALYST Sales Growth

Key Facts

  • •ARCALYST Q2 2026 net product revenue was $243.6 million, representing approximately 55% year-over-year growth.
  • •The company raised its 2026 expected net product revenue guidance to a range of $980 million to $995 million.
  • •Positive Phase 2 data for KPL-387 led to the initiation of a pivotal Phase 3 trial which is now enrolling patients.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Micron Stock Nears Worst Monthly Drop in 11 Years as China Fears Escalate

Key Facts

  • •Micron's stock is heading toward its worst monthly decline in 11 years due to rising investor anxiety.
  • •The primary concern stems from China's growing domestic supply of chips and manufacturing tools.
Impact:
6/10
MU
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Incyte Raises Annual Revenue Forecast Following US Government Settlement

Key Facts

  • •Incyte raised its annual revenue forecast after settling a lawsuit with the U.S. government regarding Medicaid rebates for its Opzelura cream.
  • •The company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

UPS Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •UPS reported Q2 revenue of $22.8 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.76, beating analyst estimates.
Impact:
6/10
UPS
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Agilysys Raises FY 2027 Revenue Guidance on Strong Subscription Growth

Key Facts

  • •Agilysys targets FY 2027 revenue between $368M and $373M.
  • •The company expects subscription revenue growth of at least 32% following a Q1 guidance raise.
Impact:
6/10
AGYS
3 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Storytel Raises 2026 Guidance Following Q2 Margin Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Storytel upgraded its 2026 financial guidance following strong performance in the second quarter.
  • •The company reported an expansion in profit margins during its Q2 2026 results.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×2

Iran Proposes Enhanced Control Over Strait of Hormuz Transit

Key Facts

  • •Iran proposes a temporary plan for the Strait of Hormuz to gain greater control over transit lines.
Impact:
7/10
2 months ago
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Netanyahu Tells Trump New Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites are Unavoidable

Key Facts

  • •Israel PM Netanyahu confirmed to Trump that additional strikes on rehabilitated Iranian nuclear facilities are unavoidable.
  • •Netanyahu's reports contradict previous assertions from the Trump administration that Iran's nuclear program had been completely obliterated.
Impact:
7/10
3 months ago
GeopoliticsBearish

Turkey Slashes US Treasury Holdings and Deepens Russian Energy Ties

Key Facts

  • •Turkey slashed its US Treasury holdings from $16 billion to $1.8 billion in a single month.
  • •The Akkuyu nuclear plant, built by Russia's Rosatom, received an additional $9 billion in Russian financing.
Impact:
6/10
3 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Saudi Aramco Weighs New Asia Oil Pricing Amid Red Sea Shipping Risks

Key Facts

  • •Saudi Aramco is considering a new pricing mechanism for crude oil shipments to Asia to address Red Sea shipping risks.
  • •The company is weighing a potential oil price hike for Asia of approximately $5 per barrel.
Impact:
6/10
2222.SR
3 months ago