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July 30, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Microsoft Stock Sees Biggest One-Day Gain Since 2008 as Azure Revenue Tops $100B

Key Facts

•Microsoft stock recorded its largest one-day gain since 2008, adding $480 billion in market value.
•Azure cloud revenue crossed the $100 billion threshold for the first time.

Impact:

9/10

MSFT

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×3

Yen Spikes Amid Suspected Japan Intervention

Key Facts

•The Japanese Yen suddenly surged from 164 per dollar to below the 160 level.

Impact:

7/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×6

Strong Consumer Spending and AI Investment Support US Economy Despite GDP Slowdown

Key Facts

•US Gross Domestic Product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter, falling short of economist expectations.
•Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacted energy prices and supply chains, contributing to the slower growth rate.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×3

Fed Holds Rates as Voting Split and Rising Yields Pressure Markets

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve committee voted 9-3 to leave interest rates unchanged.
•Long-term Treasury yields pushed higher following Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's press conference.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Drone Attack Targets Gas Vessels at Egyptian Mediterranean Port

Key Facts

•Egypt's petroleum ministry stated a drone attack caused fires on a regasification ship and a storage vessel at a Mediterranean port.
•The state-owned Middle East News Agency confirmed that initial investigations found the attack occurred on Wednesday.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $5.7 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange announced a deal to acquire MarketAxess for approximately $5.7 billion.

Impact:

6/10

0JC3.L

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

QatarEnergy Secures 33 US LNG Cargoes to Offset Hormuz Shipping Disruptions

Key Facts

•QatarEnergy has purchased 33 US LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions caused by issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

July 30, 2026Connected

438 storiesLast updated: 7:30:46 AMPage 1 of 8

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Microsoft Stock Sees Biggest One-Day Gain Since 2008 as Azure Revenue Tops $100B

Key Facts

•Microsoft stock recorded its largest one-day gain since 2008, adding $480 billion in market value.
•Azure cloud revenue crossed the $100 billion threshold for the first time.

Impact:

9/10

MSFT

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×3

Yen Spikes Amid Suspected Japan Intervention

Key Facts

•The Japanese Yen suddenly surged from 164 per dollar to below the 160 level.

Impact:

7/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×6

Strong Consumer Spending and AI Investment Support US Economy Despite GDP Slowdown

Key Facts

•US Gross Domestic Product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate in the second quarter, falling short of economist expectations.
•Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacted energy prices and supply chains, contributing to the slower growth rate.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×3

Fed Holds Rates as Voting Split and Rising Yields Pressure Markets

Key Facts

•The Federal Reserve committee voted 9-3 to leave interest rates unchanged.
•Long-term Treasury yields pushed higher following Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's press conference.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Drone Attack Targets Gas Vessels at Egyptian Mediterranean Port

Key Facts

•Egypt's petroleum ministry stated a drone attack caused fires on a regasification ship and a storage vessel at a Mediterranean port.
•The state-owned Middle East News Agency confirmed that initial investigations found the attack occurred on Wednesday.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $5.7 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange announced a deal to acquire MarketAxess for approximately $5.7 billion.

Impact:

6/10

0JC3.L

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

QatarEnergy Secures 33 US LNG Cargoes to Offset Hormuz Shipping Disruptions

Key Facts

•QatarEnergy has purchased 33 US LNG cargoes to offset supply disruptions caused by issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Dow Jones Records Worst Session Since April 2025 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•The Dow Jones recorded its worst session since April 2025 as investor sentiment weakened significantly.
•The CNN Money Fear and Greed index moved into the 'Fear' zone as stocks fell and oil prices rose.
•Tensions between the US and Iran contributed to market pressure and rising energy costs.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

South Korea Weighs 10 Trillion Won Rescue Plan After Kospi Market Crash

Key Facts

•South Korean authorities are weighing an aggressive stabilization plan for the Kospi index following massive retail trader losses.
•The government has earmarked approximately 10 trillion won ($6.9 billion) as a stabilization fund to support the stock market during turmoil.
•Leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung and SK Hynix amplified the selloff, inflicting crushing losses on retail households.

Impact:

7/10

005930.KS 000660.KS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Porsche to Cut 8,900 German Jobs Amid Deepening Automotive Crisis

Key Facts

•Porsche plans to eliminate an additional 5,000 positions at its Zuffenhausen plant and Weissach center, bringing total cuts to 8,900 employees.
•The job cuts will be carried out without compulsory redundancies, primarily through natural attrition, partial retirement, and voluntary severance.
•The restructuring includes deferring 3.5% of pay increases and reducing Christmas bonuses from a full month's salary to 60%.

Impact:

7/10

DRPRY DRPRF

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Quanta Services Hits Record Revenue as U.S. Firms Raise 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Quanta Services reported record Q2 consolidated revenues of $9.6 billion and significantly increased its 2026 financial expectations.
•KKR & Co. Inc. announced its Q2 2026 financial results, focusing on alternative asset management and insurance solutions.
•ADT raised its full-year 2026 outlook following an 18% increase in GAAP operating cash flows.

Impact:

6/10

PWR KKR ADT H

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Alleged Medical Data Sharing with Tech Giants

Key Facts

•The FTC is suing Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing customers' medical and healthcare information with tech giants including Meta and Snap.
•The commission accuses the company of misleading consumers regarding its privacy practices.

Impact:

6/10

DeepSeek Pauses Fundraising Following Leaked Remarks on NVIDIA Chip Procurement

Key Facts

•Chinese AI startup DeepSeek paused its second fundraising round following leaked remarks from founder Liang Wenfeng regarding the acquisition of 'noncompliant' processors.
•The company was seeking a valuation of approximately 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) before the suspension of talks.
•The founder expressed willingness to convert all available funding into Nvidia chips, even at a premium price.

Impact:

6/10

NVDA

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Qualcomm Shares Slide 5% on Rising Costs and Weak Apple Revenue

Key Facts

•Qualcomm shares fell 5% in premarket trading following warnings about higher memory costs.
•Profit forecasts were clouded by a steep decline in revenue related to Apple.

Impact:

6/10

QCOM AAPL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Valero Energy Q2 Profit Surges 400% to $3.7B on Venezuelan Crude Supply

Key Facts

•Valero Energy reported a surge in second-quarter earnings driven by sturdy fuel demand.

Impact:

6/10

VLO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Samsung Profit Beats Estimates but Shares Reverse on 'AI Exhaustion' Fears

Key Facts

•Samsung Electronics' second-quarter operating profit exceeded analyst estimates, driven by robust demand for AI chips.

Impact:

6/10

SMSN.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

GFL, VICI, and Rush Street Report Q2 2026 Results with Raised Annual Guidance

Key Facts

•GFL Environmental raised its full-year 2026 guidance for the second time after reporting adjusted EBITDA of $591.2 million.
•VICI Properties reported a 5.7% revenue increase to $1.1 billion, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 39.1%.
•Rush Street Interactive achieved record quarterly revenue of $393.8 million, up 46% year-over-year.

Impact:

6/10

GFL VICI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Carvana Reports Record Q2 Profits and Raises 2026 Guidance to $3B

Key Facts

•Carvana reported record second-quarter results and expects adjusted earnings between $2.7 billion and $3 billion for the full year 2026.

Impact:

6/10

CVNA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lam Research Issues Bullish Forecast Amid AI Chip Equipment Surge

Key Facts

•Lam Research forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates driven by demand for chipmaking equipment.
•The company beat quarterly revenue expectations as rising spending on AI infrastructure fueled demand.

Impact:

6/10

LRCX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Employers Holdings Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates by 25.7% Despite Revenue Drop

Key Facts

•Employers Holdings reported non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share, beating analyst estimates by 25.7%.
•Revenue declined 10.6% year-on-year to $220.2 million, yet still exceeded market expectations.

Impact:

6/10

EIG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Regeneron Stock Rises Following Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Regeneron's Q2 2026 results surpassed Street estimates, driven primarily by higher sales of its high-dose Eylea therapy.
•The company achieved an 11% year-over-year growth in non-GAAP EPS.
•Collaboration with Sanofi, specifically Dupixent profits, contributed to improved margins and increased revenues.

Impact:

6/10

REGN 0R2M.L

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Martin Marietta Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat and Upgraded 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Martin Marietta beat Q2 estimates and raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook.
•The company's stock fell 4.7% due to investor concerns over share dilution from a $13.5B acquisition.

Impact:

6/10

0JZ0.L

2 months ago

StocksMixed

US Tech and Consumer Stocks Face Volatility in After-Hours Trading

Key Facts

•Major stocks including META, MSFT, and SBUX saw significant price action during after-hours trading.

Impact:

6/10

META MSFT CMG SBUX CVNA+3

2 months ago

StocksBullish

XPO, Life Time, and Kite Realty Post Strong Q2 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•XPO reported diluted EPS of $1.36, compared with $0.89 for the same period in 2025.
•Life Time revenue increased 13.7% to $866.0 million and the company raised its 2026 outlook.
•Kite Realty Group reported net income of $161.3 million for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

XPO LTH KRG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CPKC Reports $4.2 Billion Q2 Revenue with Outlook for Accelerated Growth

Key Facts

•CPKC reported revenues of $4.2 billion for the second quarter of 2026.
•Diluted EPS stood at $1.15, with core adjusted diluted EPS reaching $1.27.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Heidelberg Materials Cuts 2026 Profit Guidance on Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•Heidelberg Materials lowered its 2026 profit guidance, citing costs associated with the war in Iran.

Impact:

6/10

HDLMY

2 months ago

StocksBearish

French Reinsurer SCOR Reports 24% Drop in Q2 Net Income

Key Facts

•French reinsurer SCOR reported a 24% decline in net income for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

SCRYY

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Eli Lilly and Resilience Invest $750M to Boost US Drug Manufacturing

Key Facts

•Eli Lilly and Resilience announced a $750 million investment to boost manufacturing capabilities in the United States.

Impact:

6/10

LLY

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Adidas Shares Slump as World Cup Marketing Costs Offset Sales Growth

Key Facts

•Adidas reported Q2 operating profit of 574 million euros, missing analyst estimates of 616 million euros.
•The company raised its full-year sales growth forecast to 9-10% while maintaining its operating profit outlook at 2.3 billion euros.
•Additional World Cup-related marketing spending of 212 million euros pressured profit margins.

Impact:

6/10

ADS.DE ADDYY ADDDF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Starbucks Shares Climb on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised FY26 Financial Guidance

Key Facts

•Starbucks reported a Q2 EPS beat driven by strong sales momentum in North America.
•The company raised its FY26 guidance again, signaling traction in the turnaround strategy under CEO Brian Niccol.

Impact:

6/10

SBUX

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Stellantis Q2 Profit Miss Drags Shares Lower Despite Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Stellantis reported Q2 net profit of €293 million, missing analyst expectations of €464 million.

Impact:

6/10

STLA STLAP.PA

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Cimpress Stock Plummets 9.85% Following Q4 2026 Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•Cimpress (CMPR) stock fell 9.85% after reporting Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings that missed Wall Street revenue expectations.
•The company saw a sharp decline in net income and diluted EPS despite a year-over-year increase in revenue.
•Insider trading data reveals nine sales and zero purchases of CMPR stock by executives over the last six months.

Impact:

6/10

CMPR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Amundi Q2 Profit Jumps 29% as Inflows Double Estimates

Key Facts

•Amundi reported net inflows of €24.4 billion in Q2, doubling analyst forecasts.
•Profit for Europe's largest fund manager jumped 29%, posting record quarterly earnings.

Impact:

6/10

AMUN.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Ipsen Upgrades 2026 Outlook Following 20% First-Half Revenue Surge

Key Facts

•Ipsen raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance after reporting a 20% increase in first-half revenue.

Impact:

6/10

IPN.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×6

Shell Adjusted Earnings Surge to $9.8 Billion in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Shell reported adjusted earnings of $9.8 billion for Q2 2026, up from $4.2 billion in the same period last year.
•TMICC achieved 4.7% organic sales growth in H1 2026 and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Impact:

6/10

SHEL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Martin Marietta Beats Estimates and Raises Full-Year 2026 Revenue Outlook

Key Facts

•Martin Marietta Materials exceeded both top-line and bottom-line estimates for the current quarter.
•The company raised its revenue outlook for the full fiscal year 2026.

Impact:

6/10

MLM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Schneider Electric Raises 2026 Guidance Following Record H1 Performance

Key Facts

•Schneider Electric upgraded its full-year adjusted organic EBITA growth guidance to a range of 14% to 19%.

Impact:

6/10

SU.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

BAE Systems Upgrades 2026 Outlook After 11% Profit Growth

Key Facts

•BAE Systems was awarded a £5.9 billion contract by the British government to advance work on the next generation of nuclear-armed submarines.

Impact:

6/10

BA.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Activist Jana Partners Pushes Fiserv for Strategic Review and Board Refresh

Key Facts

•Activist investor Jana Partners is pushing Fiserv to conduct a comprehensive review of its entire business portfolio.
•The activist firm is also calling for a refresh of the company's board of directors to drive shareholder value.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Societe Generale Posts Record Profit and Raises 2026 Targets Amid Retail Recovery

Key Facts

•Societe Generale posted record quarterly profit driven by a recovery in retail banking and tight cost controls.
•The bank raised its 2026 profitability target despite shrinking revenue at its trading arm for the third consecutive quarter.

Impact:

6/10

GLE.PA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Sanofi Raises 2026 Growth Outlook Amid Drug Pipeline Revamp

Key Facts

•Sanofi expects 2026 sales to grow by approximately 10% with business EPS rising faster than sales.

Impact:

6/10

SNY

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Zimmer Biomet Stock Surges 7.7% Following Q1 Earnings Beat and Strong Outlook

Key Facts

•Zimmer Biomet stock rose 7.7% after Q1 earnings and revenues exceeded analyst expectations.
•Company revenues grew 9.3% year-on-year, driven by investments in robotics and efficiency.
•The company announced a share repurchase program with a projected fair value of $98.70.

Impact:

6/10

ZBH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Major US Corporates Post Record Q2 Results Amid Economic Resilience

Key Facts

•Lithia Motors reported record Q2 revenue of $9.8 billion with adjusted EPS up 9% year-over-year.
•M/I Homes reported record Q2 new contracts, increasing 15% despite higher mortgage rates.
•MGM Resorts saw strong momentum driven by 20% year-over-year revenue growth at MGM Digital.

Impact:

6/10

LAD MHO MGM KEX LII+4

2 months ago

StocksBullish

BBVA Upgrades Profitability Outlook and Announces $2.3 Billion Share Buyback

Key Facts

•BBVA raised its return on tangible equity (ROTE) outlook to around 21% for the current year.
•The Spanish bank plans to execute a share buyback program worth $2.3 billion.

Impact:

6/10

BBVA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Pentagon Commits $135B to Boost Patriot Missile and Nuclear Submarine Production

Key Facts

•The Pentagon committed over $135 billion to accelerate the production of Patriot interceptors and nuclear submarines.
•President Trump is pressuring defense contractors to prioritize and ramp up production output.

Impact:

6/10

LMT RTX

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Q2 Holdings Reports 13% Revenue Growth and Announces $350M Share Buyback

Key Facts

•Q2 Holdings reported Q2 2026 revenues of $219.8 million, up 13 percent year-over-year.
•The company announced an additional $350 million share repurchase authorization.
•GAAP gross margin improved to 59.2 percent from 53.6 percent in the prior-year quarter.

Impact:

6/10

QTWO

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Adidas Raises 2026 Sales Outlook Following Strong First-Half Performance

Key Facts

•German sportswear maker Adidas raised its sales forecast for 2026 following better-than-expected performance during the first half of the year.

Impact:

6/10

ADDYY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Arm Forecasts Strong Revenue Growth Driven by AI Data Center Demand

Key Facts

•Arm Holdings forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates.
•The growth is driven by strong demand for energy-efficient chip designs for AI data centers.

Impact:

6/10

ARM

2 months ago

StocksBearish

BMW Q2 Earnings Slump Over 30% Prompting German Workforce Reductions

Key Facts

•BMW's pre-tax earnings slumped by over a third in the second quarter of 2026.
•The company attributes the earnings decline to weakness in China and headwinds in the Middle East.
•BMW plans to reduce its workforce in Germany via a voluntary redundancy scheme through 2027 to counter tougher competition.

Impact:

6/10

BAMXF

2 months ago

StocksMixed

BAE Systems Upgrades 2026 Guidance Despite Post-Earnings Share Price Dip

Key Facts

•BAE Systems raised its 2026 financial guidance despite a share price decline following the results announcement.

Impact:

6/10

BA.L

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated

Japanese Yen Jumps 3% Amid Intense Market Intervention Speculation

Key Facts

•The Japanese yen jumped 3% in one of its largest daily moves in recent years.

Impact:

7/10

JPY

2 months ago

ForexBearishUpdated

Australia Import Prices Surge 5.7% in Q2 Amid Hormuz Oil Shock

Key Facts

•Australia’s import prices surged 5.7% in Q2, marking the largest quarterly increase since late 2021.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

ForexBearishUpdated×2

USD/JPY Plunges Amid Suspected Japanese Yen Intervention

Key Facts

•The USD/JPY pair plunged below the 161.00 level following suspected intervention by Japanese authorities in the foreign exchange market.

Impact:

7/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Saudi Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace Since COVID as TASI Slumps

Key Facts

•The Saudi economy contracted at its fastest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic.
•The Saudi Stock Exchange (TASI) continued its decline, pressured by negative economic growth data.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central BanksBearishUpdated

US Stocks Fall as Fed Hints at Rate Hikes and Borrowing Costs Surge

Key Facts

•U.S. equities plummeted and borrowing costs hit a near two-decade high following the Fed's fifth consecutive rate hold.
•Fed Chairman Warsh hinted that a rate hike could be on the way despite the current hold.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central BanksBearish

Dow Jones Slumps 2% as Fed's Warsh Links Rising Yields to Higher Borrowing Costs

Key Facts

•The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 2% following comments from the Fed chairman regarding borrowing costs.
•The Fed chairman noted that rising bond yields have already increased borrowing costs.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×2

Houthis Plan Bab el-Mandeb Transit Fees with Iranian Support and Chinese Arms

Key Facts

•Houthis are discussing a plan to charge fees on vessels sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in coordination with Iranian leadership.
•Reports indicate China is sending hundreds of shoulder-fired rocket launchers to Iran to bolster mobile air defenses.
•The Houthis indicated that Chinese vessels would likely be exempted from the proposed transit fees.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Saudi Arabia Seeks International Coalition to Secure Red Sea Shipping

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.

Impact:

6/10

2222.SR

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess for $5.7B to Boost Bond Trading

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange announced the acquisition of bond trading platform MarketAxess in a deal valued at $5.7 billion.
•The deal values MarketAxess shares at $167 each in cash, representing a 33% premium over the previous closing price.
•The acquisition aims to expand ICE's fixed-income offerings and enhance the efficiency of the bond trading ecosystem.

Impact:

6/10

0JC3.L

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Sony Submits Non-Binding Buyout Proposal for Imaging Firm Tamron

Key Facts

•Tamron confirmed it received a non-binding buyout proposal from Sony following media reports.

Impact:

6/10

6758.T

2 months ago