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July 29, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksNeutral

Ashland Reports Q3 Sales Growth and Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Third quarter sales reached $497 million, up 7% compared to the prior-year quarter.
•Adjusted EBITDA fell 4% to $109 million, reflecting lower earnings in Specialty Additives.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 sales guidance of $1,835 million to $1,870 million.

Impact:

5/10

ASH

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Saudi Arabia Adopts Costly Mediterranean Workaround for Oil Exports Amid Red Sea Risks

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia is increasing oil loadings at a Mediterranean port to bypass Red Sea logistics risks.

Impact:

5/10

2222.SR

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

HeartSciences Announces Merger with Fortitude Mining and Reports FY2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•HeartSciences filed a preliminary proxy statement for its proposed business combination with Fortitude Mining Holdings.
•The company reported fiscal 2026 financial results, highlighting the full commercial launch of the MyoVista Insights platform.
•The company submitted the MyoVista wavECG device to the FDA for 510(k) clearance.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Trump's $1.4B Crypto Holdings Stall CLARITY Act Progress in US Senate

Key Facts

•President Trump's $1.4 billion crypto windfall has become the primary obstacle to passing digital-asset legislation.
•Democrats are demanding tougher legislative language to prevent the president from profiting from an industry regulated by his administration.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

2 months ago

July 29, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:01:55 PMPage 4 of 6

Stocks

StocksNeutral

Ashland Reports Q3 Sales Growth and Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Third quarter sales reached $497 million, up 7% compared to the prior-year quarter.
•Adjusted EBITDA fell 4% to $109 million, reflecting lower earnings in Specialty Additives.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 sales guidance of $1,835 million to $1,870 million.

Impact:

5/10

ASH

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Saudi Arabia Adopts Costly Mediterranean Workaround for Oil Exports Amid Red Sea Risks

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia is increasing oil loadings at a Mediterranean port to bypass Red Sea logistics risks.

Impact:

5/10

2222.SR

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

HeartSciences Announces Merger with Fortitude Mining and Reports FY2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•HeartSciences filed a preliminary proxy statement for its proposed business combination with Fortitude Mining Holdings.
•The company reported fiscal 2026 financial results, highlighting the full commercial launch of the MyoVista Insights platform.
•The company submitted the MyoVista wavECG device to the FDA for 510(k) clearance.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearish

Trump's $1.4B Crypto Holdings Stall CLARITY Act Progress in US Senate

Key Facts

•President Trump's $1.4 billion crypto windfall has become the primary obstacle to passing digital-asset legislation.
•Democrats are demanding tougher legislative language to prevent the president from profiting from an industry regulated by his administration.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Hermes Sales Rise 6.7% Boosting Luxury Sector Optimism

Key Facts

•Hermes reported a 6.7% increase in revenue compared with the same period a year earlier, excluding currency movements.

Impact:

5/10

HESAY HESAF RMS.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Manhattan Associates Beats Q2 Estimates Driven by 26% Cloud Revenue Surge

Key Facts

•Manhattan Associates topped Q2 estimates as cloud revenues jumped 26%, boosting sales and profitability.
•The company raised its 2026 guidance amid strong growth in remaining performance obligations.

Impact:

5/10

MANH

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Chip Stocks Slump as Liquidity Shifts to Gold and Bitcoin

Key Facts

•Investors continue to rotate out of semiconductor and memory stocks due to concerns over ballooning capital expenditure by tech giants.
•South Korea's Kospi index plunged 10% and Japan's Nikkei fell 4% following a sell-off in the chip sector.
•SNDK shares fell an additional 14% amid fears that China may be catching up in the AI arms race.

Impact:

5/10

SNDK MU BTC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Major US Firms Raise Annual Guidance Following Record Q2 Earnings

Key Facts

•Abbott Laboratories, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Johnson & Johnson reported record-breaking Q2 2026 results.
•All three companies raised their full-year financial guidance following strong performance in the earnings cycle.

Impact:

5/10

ABT TSM JNJ

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Corning Targets $40B Revenue by 2030 Through Strategic Tech Giant Partnerships

Key Facts

•Corning announced strategic partnerships with Apple, Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon to support a long-term growth plan.
•The company aims to double its annual sales to reach a $40 billion run rate by 2030.

Impact:

5/10

GLW AAPL META NVDA AMZN

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Waste Management Beats Q2 Profit Estimates Despite Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•Waste Management reported adjusted EPS of $2.02, exceeding the $1.99 analyst estimate.
•The company's Q2 revenue reached $6.68 billion, falling short of the $6.71 billion Wall Street forecast.
•The company expects full-year revenue to be between $26.28 billion and $26.48 billion.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

GE HealthCare Beats Q2 Profit Estimates on Imaging Demand and Tariff Refunds

Key Facts

•GE HealthCare beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit, driven by strong demand for diagnostic and imaging devices.
•Refunds of tariffs imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump helped boost the company's quarterly profit.

Impact:

5/10

GEHC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Evercore Hits $999.5M Revenue in Q2 2026, Declares Quarterly Dividend

Key Facts

•Evercore reported adjusted net revenues of $999.5 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•Evercore announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.89 per share.
•OneSpaWorld reported financial results for its second quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

EVR OSW

2 months ago

StocksBullish

HF Sinclair Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Refining Strength

Key Facts

•HF Sinclair surpassed Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates driven by stronger refining margins and higher throughput.

Impact:

5/10

DINO

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Firms Raise 2026 Guidance on AI Growth and Resilient Demand

Key Facts

•Major companies including Coca-Cola, Ford, and UPS raised their 2026 financial outlooks citing resilient demand.
•Tech firms including NXP, Corning, and KLA identified AI infrastructure as the primary driver for future growth.
•S&P Global highlighted higher share buybacks following the completion of its Mobility business spin-off.

Impact:

5/10

SPGI UPS NXPI STX BA+9

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Apple Opposes UK App Store Rules Labeling Proposals as Price Regulation

Key Facts

•Apple stated that proposed UK rules for its App Store amount to price regulation and could undermine innovation.

Impact:

5/10

AAPL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Logitech Beats Estimates Driven by US Tariff Refund

Key Facts

•Logitech International reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and profit.
•Financial results were boosted by a significant refund of tariffs previously imposed under the Trump administration.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Boston Properties (BXP) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Premium Office Strength

Key Facts

•Boston Properties reported Q2 funds from operations (FFO) of $1.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71.
•The company's FFO increased year-over-year from the $1.71 per share reported in the same quarter last year.

Impact:

5/10

BXP

2 months ago

StocksBullish

FLEX Sales Surge 21% as ADP Unveils Fiscal 2027 Outlook

Key Facts

•FLEX reported Q1 net sales of $7.9 billion, an increase of 21% compared to the prior year.
•ADP announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results along with its fiscal 2027 outlook.
•FLEX delivered an adjusted operating margin of 6.7% and a GAAP operating margin of 4.9%.

Impact:

5/10

FLEX ADP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Carmila Raises 2026 EPS Guidance Following Strong H1 Operating Performance

Key Facts

•Carmila raised its 2026 EPS guidance to €1.87 from the previous €1.84 forecast.
•The company recorded 1.4% organic growth in net rental income, driven by strong operating performance and acquisitions.

Impact:

5/10

CARM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Biogen Beats Q2 Estimates as Rare-Disease Drugs Drive Growth

Key Facts

•Biogen reported second-quarter profit and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates.
•Growth was driven by strong demand for rare-disease medicines, while legacy multiple sclerosis drug sales remained under pressure.

Impact:

5/10

BIIB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Datadog Multi-Year Contracts Surge 51% Boosting Revenue Visibility

Key Facts

•Datadog's Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) grew 51% to $3.48 billion.

Impact:

5/10

0A3O.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Arch Capital Beats Estimates Despite Net Income Dip on Catastrophe Losses

Key Facts

•Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported Q2 EPS of $2.56, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.49.
•Expand Energy (EXE) reported quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.22.
•KLA (KLAC) reported Q4 earnings and revenues that topped consensus estimates.

Impact:

5/10

ACGL EXE KLAC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Analyst Optimism Boosts Sirius XM Ahead of Q2 Earnings and Asset Revaluation

Key Facts

•Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating for Sirius XM at $31.79 ahead of its Q2 earnings report.
•Wells Fargo upgraded Sirius XM to Equal Weight and raised its price target to $30.00 based on a revaluation of spectrum assets.
•Analysts forecast Q2 EPS of $0.78, representing a 36.8% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

5/10

SIRI WFC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

PayPal Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Company Raises FY26 Guidance

Key Facts

•PayPal's Q2 results exceeded expectations, driven by improved performance in branded checkout and Venmo.
•The company provided solid FY26 guidance, reflecting analyst confidence in the turnaround strategy.

Impact:

5/10

PYPL

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Corning and Ashland Q2 Earnings Beats Trigger Analyst Rating Adjustments

Key Facts

•Corning reported strong Q2 results, with adjusted earnings and revenue beating estimates.
•Ashland reported $1.02 EPS and $497M in sales, leading analysts to raise price targets.

Impact:

5/10

GLW

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Hubbell Inc Reports 15.3% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

•Hubbell Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.71 billion, representing a 15.3% increase.
•Diluted earnings per share reached $4.52 with a net income of $242.2 million.

Impact:

5/10

HUBB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Truist Financial Plans $5 Billion Buyback and Forecasts 2026 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Truist Financial declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2846 per share for its Series I Preferred Stock.
•The company plans $5 billion in stock buybacks and anticipates revenue growth of 3.5% to 4% in 2026.

Impact:

5/10

TFC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Vertex and AbCellera Partner to Develop Next-Gen Autoimmune Therapies

Key Facts

•Vertex Pharmaceuticals partnered with AbCellera to develop novel T-cell engagers for autoimmune diseases.
•AbCellera will receive a $28 million upfront payment and is eligible for potential milestone payments.

Impact:

5/10

0QZU.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Teva Raises 2026 Outlook Following Record UZEDY Sales Growth

Key Facts

•UZEDY net sales for schizophrenia treatment reached a record $77 million in Q2 2026, up 43% year-on-year.
•Teva raised its 2026 UZEDY revenue outlook to a range of $270 million–$290 million.

Impact:

5/10

TEVA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Nio Shares Rise as China Signals Faster Support for Smart EVs

Key Facts

•Nio shares advanced after Chinese authorities signaled an acceleration in policy support for smart connected electric vehicles.

Impact:

5/10

9866.HK

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Results for Eagle Materials and CGI Amid Revenue Growth and Profit Pressure

Key Facts

•Eagle Materials reported record revenue of $651.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, up 3% year-over-year.
•Eagle Materials' net earnings fell 17% to $102.1 million, with diluted earnings per share down 13%.
•CGI reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $4.19 billion CAD for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Impact:

5/10

EXP

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Greif and Waste Management Beat Earnings Estimates on Pricing Power

Key Facts

•Greif topped Q3 earnings and revenue estimates driven by cost optimization and stronger pricing.
•Waste Management beat Q2 earnings estimates despite revenues missing expectations due to softer volumes.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

GSK and GE HealthCare Q2 Earnings Surpass Market Estimates

Key Facts

•GSK beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and announced a new cost-saving plan.
•GE HealthCare reported a 5.7% revenue increase with a record backlog of $23.9 billion.

Impact:

5/10

GSK.L GEHC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Mondelez Price Target Raised to $72 Following Strong Q2 Earnings Surge

Key Facts

•An analyst from Coker Palmer raised the price target for Mondelez to $72, suggesting a 15.24% potential upside.
•The company reported a 144.9% surge in diluted EPS to $1.20 for the second quarter of 2026.
•Mondelez raised its full-year organic net revenue growth forecast to at least 2% and increased its dividend by 4%.

Impact:

5/10

MDLZ

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for US Firms as Cenovus and Bunge Report Earnings

Key Facts

•Cenovus Energy (CVE) reported quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share, matching consensus estimates.
•Bunge Global (BG) reported earnings of $2 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $2.03.
•Constellium (CSTM) surpassed earnings estimates with $1.04 per share against a $0.91 forecast.

Impact:

5/10

CVE BG CSTM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

VINCI Beats H1 2026 Estimates Driven by Energy Sector Growth

Key Facts

•French firm VINCI exceeded analyst estimates for the first half of 2026, driven by robust performance in its energy division.

Impact:

5/10

DG.PA VCISF VCISY

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Humana Details $908M MaxHealth Acquisition and Q2 EPS as Constellium Hits Record

Key Facts

•Humana reported its Q2 2026 financial results and reaffirmed its adjusted financial guidance for the full year 2026.
•Constellium reported record Segment Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 and raised its full-year 2026 guidance.

Impact:

5/10

HUM CSTM

2 months ago

StocksBearish

AT&T and Verizon Shares Fall as SpaceX Plans Direct Telecom Competition

Key Facts

•AT&T and Verizon shares declined following SpaceX's announcement of plans for direct competition in the telecommunications sector.

Impact:

5/10

T VZ SPCX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Airbus Q2 Earnings Preview: Deliveries Up 15% Amid Strong EBIT Growth

Key Facts

•Analysts expect Airbus to report earnings per share of $2.28 on revenue of approximately $23.19 billion for the second quarter.
•Airbus delivered 351 aircraft year-to-date, a 15% increase, putting it ahead of its annual target of 870 deliveries.
•Adjusted EBIT surged 54% to €2.43 billion, driven by higher jetliner deliveries and positive results from the defense sector.

Impact:

5/10

EADSF BA

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Microsoft Beats Expectations with 31% Profit Jump, Easing AI Sector Concerns

Key Facts

•Options traders expect a roughly $190 billion swing in Microsoft's market value following its earnings report.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Strong Q2 Results from Verisk and Herc Holdings Boost Investor Sentiment

Key Facts

•Verisk reported Q2 revenue of $806 million, up 4.3%, while net income decreased by 9.8%.
•UMC announced Q2 revenue growth of 17.0% year-over-year, reaching NT$68.73 billion.
•Hayward Holdings confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance alongside its second-quarter financial results.

Impact:

5/10

VRSK UMC HAYW

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Visa Projects Q4 EPS Growth and Outlines Workforce Reductions

Key Facts

•Visa projects Q4 EPS growth to be at the low end of the mid-teens range.
•The company outlined plans for workforce role eliminations as part of cost management.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Dow Jones Plunges 1,152 Points in Worst Session Since 2025 Following Fed Hold

Key Facts

•The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 450 points at the open on Wednesday.
•The Dow was pressured by a decline in Procter & Gamble shares after the company missed quarterly revenue expectations.
•Markets are awaiting the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and signals from Chair Kevin Warsh.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixed

EssilorLuxottica AI Smart Glasses Sales Surge as Margins Beat Estimates

Key Facts

•EssilorLuxottica reported a 13% increase in first-half adjusted profit to 1.9 billion euros, with an 18.6% operating margin beating estimates.
•Revenue from AI smart glasses nearly doubled in the second quarter, driven by demand for Ray-Ban and Oakley models.
•Second-quarter revenue rose 8.7% to 7.69 billion euros, missing expectations due to weaker growth in North America.

Impact:

5/10

EL.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Celestica Stock Rallies on Strong AI-Driven Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Celestica Inc. reported better-than-expected quarterly results driven by accelerating exposure to AI infrastructure.

Impact:

5/10

CLS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Axalta's Strong Q2 Results Prompt BMO Capital to Raise AXTA Price Target

Key Facts

•Axalta reported adjusted EPS of $0.72, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.65.
•BMO Capital increased its price target for AXTA to $39.00 from $35.00 while maintaining a 'Market Perform' rating.
•Net sales grew 3% year-over-year to nearly $1.35 billion, exceeding revenue estimates.

Impact:

5/10

AXTA CARR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

CoreWeave Optimizes Terms on $2.6 Billion Loan to Strengthen Financial Structure

Key Facts

•CoreWeave improved the terms of a $2.6 billion loan amid debt concerns.

Impact:

5/10

CRWV

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

VF Corporation Stock Slides Following Earnings Miss and New CFO Appointment

Key Facts

•VF Corporation reported a loss per share of -$0.27, missing analyst estimates of -$0.22.
•Quarterly revenue declined by 5.2% year-over-year to $1.67 billion.
•The company stated that the results were delivered ahead of its own internal guidance.

Impact:

5/10

VFC

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Ford Raises Guidance After Q2 Beat Bolstered by One-Time Tariff Refund

Key Facts

•Ford delivered a strong Q2 beat and raised its financial guidance again.
•Headline numbers relied heavily on a one-time $1.3B tariff refund.
•The Model e electric vehicle unit remains deeply unprofitable while Ford Blue and Pro carry the company.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Airbus Ramps Up Deliveries as Supply Chain Pressures Ease

Key Facts

•Airbus delivered 89 aircraft in June and recorded 59 net new orders.
•Year-to-date deliveries rose 15% to 351 aircraft.

Impact:

5/10

AIR.PA

2 months ago

StocksMixed

P&G Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Flat Organic Sales

Key Facts

•P&G's Q4 earnings exceeded estimates as productivity savings offset cost pressures.
•The company's organic sales remained flat, while fiscal 2027 guidance was described as modest.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Ferrovial Reports Double-Digit H1 2026 Growth Driven by US Highway Projects

Key Facts

•Ferrovial achieved double-digit growth in revenues and adjusted EBITDA during the first half of 2026.
•The strong performance was primarily driven by revenue growth in North American highways and a healthy construction order book.

Impact:

5/10

FER

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Robinhood Chain Overtakes Solana and Ethereum in RWA Trading

Key Facts

•Robinhood Chain now has 328,000 holders of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), making it the leading blockchain by holder count.
•The Ethereum-powered Robinhood Chain surpassed major networks including Solana and Ethereum in tokenized asset adoption.

Impact:

5/10

HOOD ETH SOL

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

ADNOC Sells 12M Barrels of Crude at Premiums to Asian Refiners Amid Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

•ADNOC sold at least 12 million barrels of spot crude to Asian refiners and trading firms at premiums.
•The buying spree was triggered by renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupting supplies.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

D. Boral ARC Shareholders Approve Merger with AI Firm Exascale Labs

Key Facts

•Shareholders of D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp voted to approve the business combination with AI compute infrastructure provider Exascale Labs.

Impact:

5/10

BCAR

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Tate & Lyle Shareholders Approve Ingredion's 595p All-Cash Takeover Bid

Key Facts

•Tate & Lyle shareholders approved a recommended all-cash acquisition offer from Ingredion at 595 pence per share.
•The deal's completion is anticipated in the second half of 2027, subject to the satisfaction of regulatory conditions.

Impact:

5/10

INGR

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Microchip Technology Acquires Hailo to Boost Edge AI Capabilities

Key Facts

•Microchip Technology announced the acquisition of Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors.
•The transaction is expected to close by the end of the current quarter, integrating Hailo's tech into Microchip's systems.

Impact:

5/10

MCHP

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Access with Ethereum and Solana ETPs

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley expanded regulated crypto access by launching Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) for Ethereum and Solana.

Impact:

5/10

0QYU.L ETH SOL

2 months ago

CryptoNeutralUpdated×3

Zcash Activates Ironwood Upgrade, Forcing $1.8B Asset Migration

Key Facts

•Zcash activated the Ironwood upgrade to replace the vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system.
•The upgrade forces a migration of $1.8 billion in assets to ensure independent verification of the circulating supply.

Impact:

5/10

ZEC

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Tether Launches USAT Stablecoin on Celo Blockchain to Simplify Gas Fees

Key Facts

•Tether launched its GENIUS-compliant USAT stablecoin on the Celo blockchain, marking its first expansion beyond Ethereum.
•USAT can be used to pay for gas on the blockchain, removing the need for users to hold multiple tokens for transactions.

Impact:

5/10

ETH

2 months ago