News Archive

July 29, 2026Connected

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Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Russia Plans One-Month Extension of Diesel Export Ban to Secure Supply

Key Facts

•Russia is preparing to extend its diesel export ban by one month to secure domestic supply.
•The restriction could be lifted in mid-August if the domestic supply situation improves, according to sources.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

SiteOne Landscape Reports 5% Growth in Q2 Sales Despite Market Softness

Key Facts

•SiteOne Landscape Supply announced 5% growth in Net sales and Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

SITE

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Ionic Digital Surges 26% in Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

•Ionic Digital shares closed at $62.90 on their first day of Nasdaq trading following a direct listing.
•The company's market capitalization reached approximately $2.8 billion after the stock gained 26%.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Compete for Stake in Portugal's TAP

Key Facts

•Portugal is set to receive binding bids on Wednesday from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa for a minority stake in TAP.

Impact:

5/10

AFLYY

2 months ago

July 29, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:01:55 PMPage 3 of 6

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Russia Plans One-Month Extension of Diesel Export Ban to Secure Supply

Key Facts

•Russia is preparing to extend its diesel export ban by one month to secure domestic supply.
•The restriction could be lifted in mid-August if the domestic supply situation improves, according to sources.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullish

SiteOne Landscape Reports 5% Growth in Q2 Sales Despite Market Softness

Key Facts

•SiteOne Landscape Supply announced 5% growth in Net sales and Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

SITE

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Ionic Digital Surges 26% in Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

•Ionic Digital shares closed at $62.90 on their first day of Nasdaq trading following a direct listing.
•The company's market capitalization reached approximately $2.8 billion after the stock gained 26%.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Compete for Stake in Portugal's TAP

Key Facts

•Portugal is set to receive binding bids on Wednesday from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa for a minority stake in TAP.

Impact:

5/10

AFLYY

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Shell Makes Record Deepwater Oil Discovery Offshore Egypt

Key Facts

•Shell announced an oil discovery at the deepest-ever offshore well drilled in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt.
•The discovery confirms an active petroleum system, with commercial studies underway to assess development potential.

Impact:

5/10

SHEL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

AerCap, Bandwidth, and Diebold Nixdorf Post Strong Q2 Results with Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•AerCap reported adjusted net income of $811 million and raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
•Bandwidth revenue grew 22% to $220 million, leading the company to raise its full-year outlook.
•Diebold Nixdorf saw 33% GAAP EPS growth and reaffirmed its financial outlook for 2026.

Impact:

5/10

AER BAND DBD

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Petrobras Q2 Oil and Gas Output Jumps 14% to 3.34 Million Boepd

Key Facts

•Petrobras reported total production of 3.34 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in the second quarter.
•The company's oil, gas, and gas liquids production rose 14.1% compared to the previous year.

Impact:

5/10

PBR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Strong H1 2026 Earnings for Major Corporates Led by UBS and Reckitt

Key Facts

•UBS Group reported Q2 net profit of CHF 2.8 billion, driven by growth in wealth management and investment banking.
•Reckitt Benckiser reported accelerating sales growth in Q2 and maintained its full-year outlook.
•The Weir Group saw accelerated order growth in H1, supported by mining activity in copper and gold.

Impact:

5/10

0R3T.L RKT.L 0HHR.L

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

PG and Ford Beat Earnings Estimates as Mondelez Raises Guidance Amid Microsoft Anticipation

Key Facts

•Procter & Gamble and Ford reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
•Mondelez raised its financial guidance following strong performance in the recent quarter.
•U.S. stock futures traded lower as investors awaited earnings reports from major companies like Microsoft.

Impact:

5/10

PG F MSFT MDLZ GD

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results as Generac Beats Estimates on Data Center Demand

Key Facts

•Generac reported adjusted EPS of $2.91, beating estimates of $2.00 driven by data center demand surge.
•Seven Hills Realty Trust missed earnings and revenue estimates, causing its stock to fall 4.23%.
•Electrolux, Nordex, and Wingstop held Q2 earnings calls to discuss financial performance.

Impact:

5/10

WING ELUXY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Standard Chartered H1 Profit Rises 9% on Wealth and Markets Growth

Key Facts

•Standard Chartered reported a 9% increase in first-half pretax profit.
•The growth was driven by rising revenue in wealth management, markets, and global banking divisions.

Impact:

5/10

STAN.L 2888.HK SCBFF SCBFY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

TOP Ships Acquires 3 New Tankers, Boosting Revenue Backlog to $0.93 Billion

Key Facts

•TOP Ships entered a share purchase agreement to acquire three SPVs holding shipbuilding contracts for three high-specification ECO MR tankers.
•The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2029 and have secured 5-year time charter employment with an oil major.
•The company estimates a potential gross revenue backlog of approximately $0.93 billion from these acquisitions.

Impact:

5/10

TOPS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

P&G Issues Cautious 2027 Outlook as Consumer Spending Softens

Key Facts

•Procter & Gamble forecast slower revenue and profit growth for fiscal year 2027.
•Quarterly sales missed estimates due to uneven demand in grooming and oral care categories.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

First Commonwealth Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates as Revenue Grows

Key Facts

•First Busey Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
•First Commonwealth announced Q2 2026 earnings, declared a quarterly dividend, and authorized an additional share repurchase program.

Impact:

5/10

BUSE FCF

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for US Energy, Finance, and Real Estate Sectors

Key Facts

•Expand Energy results exceeded Q2 2026 profit expectations, leading to a rise in its shares.
•Pro Petroleum results missed expectations for the second quarter despite revenue growth.
•OneMain Financial and Piedmont Realty both exceeded Q2 revenue and financial performance estimates.

Impact:

5/10

EXE

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Analysts Raise Varonis Price Targets Following Strong Q2 Beat and Guidance Hike

Key Facts

•Varonis Systems beat Q2 earnings expectations and raised its forward guidance.
•Several analysts revised and raised their price targets for VRNS stock following the financial report.

Impact:

5/10

VRNS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Mondelez Beats Estimates and Raises Outlook as Werner Posts Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Mondelez (MDLZ) reported EPS of $0.73, beating the $0.68 estimate, and raised its organic net revenue outlook to at least 2%.
•Werner Enterprises reported revenue of $933.93 million, up 24% YoY, despite slightly missing EPS consensus with $0.22.

Impact:

5/10

MDLZ

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Seagate Shares Surge on Record Cash Flow and Strong Q4 Margins

Key Facts

•Seagate reported record cash flow and strong profit margins in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
•Seagate stock rallied following the financial report which showed strong performance across key financial metrics.

Impact:

5/10

STX

2 months ago

StocksMixed

BMW to Cut Thousands of German Jobs via Voluntary Redundancy Scheme Through 2027

Key Facts

•BMW plans to cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027.
•The job cuts will be implemented through a voluntary redundancy programme agreed with employee representatives.

Impact:

5/10

BAMXF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Wingstop Q2 Results: Strong Unit Growth Offset by 7.5% Drop in Same-Store Sales

Key Facts

•Wingstop reported 102 net new openings during the fiscal second quarter ended June 27, 2026.
•The company achieved 16% unit growth during the fiscal second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

WING

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed US Q2 Earnings: WEC Energy Beats Estimates While Smurfit Westrock Misses

Key Facts

•Smurfit Westrock (SW) reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42.
•WEC Energy Group (WEC) beat estimates with earnings of $0.91 per share compared to the expected $0.80.
•OneMain Holdings (OMF) earnings met estimates at $1.31 per share, down from $1.45 per share a year ago.

Impact:

5/10

SW WEC 0LSL.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Mondelēz Hikes Dividend by 4% Following Q2 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Net revenues increased by 4.1% with organic revenue growth of 2.2% and a volume/mix increase of 0.7%.
•Diluted EPS surged 144.9% to $1.20, while adjusted EPS declined 2.7% on a constant currency basis.
•The company announced a 4% increase in quarterly dividends after returning $1.5 billion to shareholders in the first half.

Impact:

5/10

MDLZ 0R0G.L

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Smurfit Westrock Lowers Full-Year Outlook Despite $8B Q2 Sales

Key Facts

•Smurfit Westrock reported net sales of $8,031 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's net income reached $88 million with a net income margin of 1.1%.
•The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Nabors Industries Reports 4% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 on Improved Cash Flow

Key Facts

•Nabors Industries reported second quarter 2026 operating revenues of $815 million.
•Operating revenues increased by approximately 4% compared to the first quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

NBR

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Shell and Phillips 66 Weigh $3.5 Billion Sale of Explorer Pipeline Stakes

Key Facts

•Shell and Phillips 66 are exploring the sale of their stakes in the Explorer refined products pipeline in the U.S.
•The potential deal for the energy infrastructure could value the asset at approximately $3.5 billion.

Impact:

5/10

SHEL PSX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Sanmina Stock Rises on Surging AI Infrastructure Demand

Key Facts

•Sanmina delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
•The company raised its fiscal outlook following the integration of ZT Systems and growth in the AI sector.

Impact:

5/10

SANM

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Arm Holdings Q1 Earnings Preview: High Valuation Faces Market Test

Key Facts

•Arm Holdings is set to report fiscal Q1 2027 results tonight, with markets watching for a potential rebound after a recent sell-off.
•Arm's stock trades at a high forward P/E ratio of 113x, leaving little room for error in its quarterly performance.

Impact:

5/10

ARM

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for Global Tech and Finance Leaders

Key Facts

•Philips raised its 2026 profit and free cash flow outlook following Q2 sales growth and a benefit from a U.S. tariff refund.
•UBS reported increased Q2 earnings and revenues driven by strong performance in key business segments and rising invested assets.
•Teradyne beat Q2 earnings estimates fueled by record memory-test sales and robust AI demand.

Impact:

5/10

PHG UBS TER

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Aon Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates Driven by New Business Wins

Key Facts

•Aon exceeded Q2 earnings estimates driven by organic revenue growth and margin expansion.
•Strong client retention and new business wins supported results despite a slight revenue miss.

Impact:

5/10

AON

2 months ago

StocksBearish

AXIS Capital Q2 Earnings Miss on Catastrophe Losses

Key Facts

•AXIS Capital reported Q2 earnings that missed estimates due to higher catastrophe losses.
•The company saw premium growth, but it was offset by weaker investment income.

Impact:

5/10

AXS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

EssilorLuxottica Beats Margin Estimates as AI-Eyewear Sales Surge

Key Facts

•EssilorLuxottica delivered an adjusted EBIT margin of 18.6%, exceeding market expectations of approximately 16.5%.
•AI-glasses revenue nearly doubled in Q2 2026.
•The company strengthened its position in next-generation smart eyewear through a partnership with Applied Materials.

Impact:

5/10

EL.PA AMAT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

FirstEnergy and Teradyne Q2 Earnings Boosted by Data Center and Chip Demand

Key Facts

•FirstEnergy reported Q2 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.50 per share on revenue of $3.7 billion.
•FirstEnergy's contracted data center demand increased 30% since Q1 2026, reaching 6.4 GW.
•Teradyne reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1,329 million, primarily driven by its Semiconductor Test segment.

Impact:

5/10

FE 0LEF.L

2 months ago

StocksBearish

PPG Industries and Regional Banks Miss Q2 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•PPG Industries reported Q2 earnings of $2.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.26.
•Eagle Bancorp Montana reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share, missing the estimate of $0.50.
•MVB Financial reported earnings of $0.25 per share, falling short of the $0.33 consensus estimate.

Impact:

5/10

PPG

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×3

SK Hynix Q2 Profit Surges 557% to Record High but Misses Estimates

Key Facts

•SK Hynix reported record Q2 profits with a 557% surge, fueled by robust demand for AI memory chips.
•The company failed to meet analyst expectations for both profit and revenue during the second quarter despite record performance.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

L'Oreal Q2 Sales Beat Estimates on Strong Haircare Demand

Key Facts

•L'Oreal reported a 6.3% rise in second-quarter sales, slightly exceeding market expectations.
•Growth was driven by strong demand for premium haircare products and mass-market brands.

Impact:

5/10

OR.PA LRLCY LRLCF

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Danone Q2 Sales Rise 4.2% on Strong Asia Volume Growth

Key Facts

•Danone's global sales grew 4.2% on a like-for-like basis in the second quarter of 2026.
•Strong demand in Japan for Oikos and Activia brands helped boost overall sales volumes.

Impact:

5/10

BN.PA

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for Veralto, Smurfit Westrock, and Rithm Capital

Key Facts

•Veralto's Q2 earnings and sales topped estimates, leading the company to raise its 2026 guidance due to Water Quality growth and tariff refunds.
•Smurfit Westrock beat Q2 sales estimates but missed on earnings due to higher freight costs.
•Rithm Capital beat Q2 earnings estimates as higher asset management revenues offset weaker servicing revenues and higher expenses.

Impact:

5/10

VLTO SW RITM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Bitmine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Target with Massive Accumulation

Key Facts

•Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced its ETH holdings reached 5.79 million tokens.
•The company's current holdings represent 4.8% of the total ETH supply of 120.7 million tokens.
•The company's total crypto and cash holdings amount to $11.8 billion.

Impact:

5/10

BMNR ETH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Reckitt Launches £500M Buyback as Quarterly Sales Growth Accelerates

Key Facts

•Reckitt Benckiser Group launched a new £500 million share buyback program.
•Like-for-like net revenue rose 4.7% in the second quarter, lifting first-half growth to 2.6%.
•The company saw sales acceleration across all geographic regions and product categories.

Impact:

5/10

RKT.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Borr Drilling Finalizes $287M Acquisition of Five Offshore Jack-Up Rigs

Key Facts

•The joint venture BC Ventures completed the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Fontis Finance Ltd.
•The total purchase price for the five rigs amounted to $287 million.

Impact:

5/10

BORR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

European Stocks Rise as Glencore Copper Output Boosts Mining Sector

Key Facts

•The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.35% to 648.54 points, supported by basic resource stocks.
•Glencore shares jumped 4% after reporting a 15% increase in first-half copper production.
•The mining sector led gains in the European market with a 1.5% increase.

Impact:

5/10

GLEN.L ULVR.L BARC.L

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Cognizant Revenue Forecast Misses Estimates Amid Cautious IT Spending

Key Facts

•Cognizant forecast quarterly revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday.
•The weak forecast is attributed to clients remaining cautious on discretionary IT spending.

Impact:

5/10

CTSH

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SABIC Narrows Losses as Higher Selling Prices Offset Lower Sales Volumes

Key Facts

•SABIC narrowed its losses driven by higher selling prices despite experiencing lower sales volumes.
•The company stated its strong balance sheet will support resilience against supply disruptions and elevated energy costs.

Impact:

5/10

2010.SR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

GlobalFoundries Stock Surges 11% on $300M US Commerce Dept Deal

Key Facts

•GlobalFoundries signed a $300 million letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce to advance silicon photonics technology.
•GlobalFoundries will grant the Commerce Department an equity stake of approximately 1% in exchange for the funding.

Impact:

5/10

GFS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

American Tower Q2 Results Beat Estimates Driven by Data Center Surge

Key Facts

•American Tower reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.87, significantly beating analyst estimates.
•Revenue reached $2.75 billion, driven by strong performance in the CoreSite data center subsidiary.
•The company raised its full-year guidance for data center growth to approximately 15% year-over-year.

Impact:

5/10

AMT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Modular to Bolster AI Software Leadership

Key Facts

•Qualcomm has completed the acquisition of Modular's AI-native software platform to accelerate generative and agentic AI technologies.

Impact:

5/10

QCOM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

AGNC Reports Strong Q2 Results with 6.7% Economic Return

Key Facts

•AGNC reported Q2 Net Spread and TBA Dollar Roll Income of $0.40 per share.
•Tangible net book value per share expanded by $0.20 to $8.58.

Impact:

5/10

AGNC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Enphase Energy Beats Q2 Estimates and Unveils AI Data Center Strategy

Key Facts

•Enphase Energy reported Q2 revenue of $291.85 million, surpassing the analyst consensus of $289.76 million.
•Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.47, slightly beating market estimates of $0.46.
•The company is focusing on expanding into the AI data center market using its IQ Solid-State Transformer technology.

Impact:

5/10

ENPH

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Morgan Stanley Launches ETH and SOL ETPs Amid Crypto Market Recovery

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley has launched Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) for Ethereum and Solana.
•Paul Atkins is pushing for the Clarity Act to improve regulatory transparency in the crypto market.
•Bitcoin and Ethereum prices reacted positively following institutional and regulatory developments.

Impact:

5/10

0QYU.L BTC ETH SOL

2 months ago

News Archive

Commodities

Russia Plans One-Month Extension of Diesel Export Ban to Secure Supply

Key Facts

Stocks

SiteOne Landscape Reports 5% Growth in Q2 Sales Despite Market Softness

Key Facts

Crypto

Ionic Digital Surges 26% in Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

Mergers & Acquisitions

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Compete for Stake in Portugal's TAP

Key Facts

Commodities

Russia Plans One-Month Extension of Diesel Export Ban to Secure Supply

Key Facts

Stocks

SiteOne Landscape Reports 5% Growth in Q2 Sales Despite Market Softness

Key Facts

Crypto

Ionic Digital Surges 26% in Nasdaq Debut

Key Facts

Mergers & Acquisitions

Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Compete for Stake in Portugal's TAP

Key Facts

Germany's Uniper Secures 20-Year LNG Supply Agreement with Canada

Key Facts

Shell Makes Record Deepwater Oil Discovery Offshore Egypt

Key Facts

Oil Prices Gain Momentum as Middle East Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

Key Facts

US-Saudi Consortium Plans $5B Refinery Outside Strait of Hormuz

Key Facts

AerCap, Bandwidth, and Diebold Nixdorf Post Strong Q2 Results with Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

Petrobras Q2 Oil and Gas Output Jumps 14% to 3.34 Million Boepd

Key Facts

Strong H1 2026 Earnings for Major Corporates Led by UBS and Reckitt

Key Facts

PG and Ford Beat Earnings Estimates as Mondelez Raises Guidance Amid Microsoft Anticipation

Key Facts

Mixed Q2 Results as Generac Beats Estimates on Data Center Demand

Key Facts

Standard Chartered H1 Profit Rises 9% on Wealth and Markets Growth

Key Facts

TOP Ships Acquires 3 New Tankers, Boosting Revenue Backlog to $0.93 Billion

Key Facts

P&G Issues Cautious 2027 Outlook as Consumer Spending Softens

Key Facts

First Commonwealth Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates as Revenue Grows

Key Facts

Orion Stock Dips Following Q2 Earnings Miss and Marine Project Delays

Key Facts

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for US Energy, Finance, and Real Estate Sectors

Key Facts

Analysts Raise Varonis Price Targets Following Strong Q2 Beat and Guidance Hike

Key Facts

Boston Scientific Cuts Annual Profit Outlook on Weak Heart Device Demand

Key Facts

Mondelez Beats Estimates and Raises Outlook as Werner Posts Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

Groupe ADP Cuts 2026 Profit Targets Amid Middle East Conflict

Key Facts

Seagate Shares Surge on Record Cash Flow and Strong Q4 Margins

Key Facts

BMW to Cut Thousands of German Jobs via Voluntary Redundancy Scheme Through 2027

Key Facts

Wingstop Q2 Results: Strong Unit Growth Offset by 7.5% Drop in Same-Store Sales

Key Facts

Mixed US Q2 Earnings: WEC Energy Beats Estimates While Smurfit Westrock Misses

Key Facts

Mondelēz Hikes Dividend by 4% Following Q2 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

Smurfit Westrock Lowers Full-Year Outlook Despite $8B Q2 Sales

Key Facts

Vulcan Materials Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Strong Construction Demand

Key Facts

Nabors Industries Reports 4% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 on Improved Cash Flow

Key Facts

Shell and Phillips 66 Weigh $3.5 Billion Sale of Explorer Pipeline Stakes