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July 30, 2026Connected

438 storiesLast updated: 7:30:46 AMPage 3 of 8

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

US PCE Inflation Records First Decline Since Pandemic Era

Key Facts

•PCE inflation fell for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Huntington Ingalls Secures $76.6B U.S. Navy Submarine Contracts

Key Facts

•Huntington Ingalls Industries was awarded $76.6 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for submarine construction.

Impact:

6/10

HII

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Procore to Acquire DroneDeploy for $845M to Boost Construction Tech

Key Facts

•Procore announced it will acquire DroneDeploy in a cash deal valued at approximately $845 million.

Impact:

6/10

PCOR

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Japan Imports Canadian Crude for First Time in a Year Amid Middle East Conflict

Key Facts

•Ship tracking data showed a cargo of Canadian crude heading to Japan for the first time since early 2025.
•The shift in supply comes as the war between the U.S. and Iran has tightened Middle East crude supplies.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Rare Progress Reported in Gaza Ceasefire Talks as Geopolitical Risks Ease

Key Facts

•Sources reported rare progress in the ceasefire negotiations regarding the Gaza Strip.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated×2

USD/JPY Plunges to 160.31 Amid Japanese Intervention Speculation

Key Facts

•USD/JPY fell sharply to 160.31 amid rumors of Japanese intervention in the market.
•The price broke key technical levels including the 200-hour moving average and an upward trendline near 163.36.
•The pair is approaching the 100-day moving average at 160.107, which serves as a strong support zone.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×6

Bitcoin Nears $65K as US PCE Inflation Cools to 3.7%

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price approached the $65,000 level following US PCE data showing inflation cooled to 3.7%.
•Softer inflation data eased fears of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
•Traders remain cautious due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH

2 months ago

July 30, 2026Connected

438 storiesLast updated: 7:30:46 AMPage 3 of 8

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

US PCE Inflation Records First Decline Since Pandemic Era

Key Facts

•PCE inflation fell for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Huntington Ingalls Secures $76.6B U.S. Navy Submarine Contracts

Key Facts

•Huntington Ingalls Industries was awarded $76.6 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for submarine construction.

Impact:

6/10

HII

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Procore to Acquire DroneDeploy for $845M to Boost Construction Tech

Key Facts

•Procore announced it will acquire DroneDeploy in a cash deal valued at approximately $845 million.

Impact:

6/10

PCOR

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Japan Imports Canadian Crude for First Time in a Year Amid Middle East Conflict

Key Facts

•Ship tracking data showed a cargo of Canadian crude heading to Japan for the first time since early 2025.
•The shift in supply comes as the war between the U.S. and Iran has tightened Middle East crude supplies.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated

Rare Progress Reported in Gaza Ceasefire Talks as Geopolitical Risks Ease

Key Facts

•Sources reported rare progress in the ceasefire negotiations regarding the Gaza Strip.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBearishUpdated×2

USD/JPY Plunges to 160.31 Amid Japanese Intervention Speculation

Key Facts

•USD/JPY fell sharply to 160.31 amid rumors of Japanese intervention in the market.
•The price broke key technical levels including the 200-hour moving average and an upward trendline near 163.36.
•The pair is approaching the 100-day moving average at 160.107, which serves as a strong support zone.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×6

Bitcoin Nears $65K as US PCE Inflation Cools to 3.7%

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price approached the $65,000 level following US PCE data showing inflation cooled to 3.7%.
•Softer inflation data eased fears of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
•Traders remain cautious due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

Dutch GDP Growth Accelerates to 0.4% in Q2 Driven by Investment and Exports

Key Facts

•Dutch GDP growth accelerated to 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

ACRES Commercial Realty Misses Q2 Estimates Amid Insider Selling

Key Facts

•ACRES Commercial Realty reported a Q2 2026 loss of $0.74 per share, significantly missing the analyst estimate of a $0.11 profit.
•Company revenues reached $10.52 million, up year-over-year but missing Zacks estimates by 14.48%.
•Significant owner Eagle Point Credit Management sold 2,212 shares of Series D Preferred Stock at $21.80 per share.

Impact:

6/10

ACR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Glaukos Hits Record High on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Glaukos stock reached a new all-time high following the release of its Q2 2026 financial results.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance based on strong performance.

Impact:

6/10

GKOS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Schroders Profit Surges 46% Beating Estimates on Asset Growth and Cost Cuts

Key Facts

•Schroders reported a 46% jump in profit, exceeding analyst estimates due to higher assets under management and cost-cutting measures.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Austria's Verbund Lowers Profit Guidance on Weak Hydroelectric Output

Key Facts

•Austrian utility Verbund lowered its annual profit forecast due to low water levels impacting hydroelectric power generation.

Impact:

6/10

OEZVY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Sturm Ruger Swings to Profit Driven by Sales Growth and Pricing Power

Key Facts

•Sturm Ruger reported a profit driven by sales growth and a 10% increase in average selling price to $384.

Impact:

6/10

RGR

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Li Bang Stock Plunges 23% on 1-for-200 Reverse Split Announcement

Key Facts

•Li Bang stock fell 23% after hours following the announcement of a 1-for-200 reverse stock split.
•The company is implementing the reverse split to maintain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

Impact:

6/10

LBGJ

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Agios Pharmaceuticals Surges on Revenue Beat and Price Target Upgrade

Key Facts

•H.C. Wainwright raised its price target for Agios Pharmaceuticals to $55.00, suggesting a potential 67.05% upside.
•The company reported Q2 2026 revenues of $44.75 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 97.29%.
•Loss per share was $1.69, which was better than the expected loss of $1.86 per share.

Impact:

6/10

AGIO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mondi Shares Surge 12% as Investors Pivot to Cost-Cutting and Improved Outlook

Key Facts

•Mondi PLC shares jumped 12.1% to 884.8p following the release of its first-half earnings report.
•Revenue increased to €4 billion, supported by higher sales volumes and price hikes.
•Investors looked past a fall in earnings and a dividend cut to focus on improving trading momentum and cost-cutting measures.

Impact:

6/10

MNDI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

EMEIS Raises 2026 Financial Guidance Following Strong H1 Performance

Key Facts

•EMEIS raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance following a strong performance in the first half of the year.

Impact:

6/10

EMEIS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Domino's Australia Operator Surges 14% Despite $180M Impairment

Key Facts

•Shares of the Australian Domino's operator surged 14% after maintaining its fiscal 2026 profit outlook.
•The company flagged $180 million in impairment charges.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

OpenAI July Annualized Revenue Surpasses Entire Q2 Total

Key Facts

•OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees that annualized recurring revenue in July was higher than the entire second quarter's total.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

The Chefs' Warehouse Raises FY 2025 Guidance Following Strong Organic Growth

Key Facts

•The Chefs' Warehouse raised its FY 2025 EBITDA guidance to a range of $305–$315 million following strong results.
•The company achieved organic sales growth of 12.2%, reflecting robust demand in the premium restaurant sector.

Impact:

6/10

CHEF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Lloyds Beats Profit Estimates and Launches £1bn Share Buyback

Key Facts

•Lloyds Banking Group announced a £1 billion share buyback program.
•Statutory pre-tax profit for the first half rose to £4.3 billion, beating expectations.
•The bank unveiled a new four-year strategy plan extending to 2030.

Impact:

6/10

LLOY.L

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Hyatt Shares Fall on Disappointing Room Growth Outlook and Regional Pressures

Key Facts

•Hyatt Hotels shares declined after the company's room-growth outlook disappointed investors.
•The company noted lingering operational pressures in the Middle East and Mexico.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Xerox Stock Surges 27% on Q2 Earnings Beat and Short Squeeze

Key Facts

•Xerox beat Q2 earnings expectations and raised its financial outlook for 2026.
•The company's stock jumped nearly 27% triggered by a major short squeeze following the earnings release.

Impact:

6/10

XRX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Steven Madden Raises Annual Outlook After Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Steven Madden reported adjusted EPS of $0.44 for Q2 2026, beating analyst estimates.

Impact:

6/10

SHOO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Pagaya Technologies Stock Surges on Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Pagaya Technologies stock surged after Q2 results exceeded expectations driven by network volume growth.

Impact:

6/10

PAGAYA

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

LKQ Corp Cuts Full-Year Guidance as European ERP Struggles Offset North American Growth

Key Facts

•LKQ's North America organic revenue returned to growth for the first time since 2023.
•The company faced a significant decline in Europe due to ERP implementation challenges in Germany, impacting EPS.
•LKQ revised its full-year outlook downwards for organic revenue, adjusted diluted EPS, and free cash flow.

Impact:

6/10

LKQ

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Cycurion Stock Explodes 500% Following Record Contract and Volatility Halts

Key Facts

•Cycurion announced a 10-year, $54.6 million contract to modernize a state government agency's Health and Human Services System.

Impact:

6/10

CYCU

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Ameria Reports Massive 210% Revenue Growth in Q4 2026

Key Facts

•Ameria recorded a massive 210% revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

AMERIA

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Hims & Hers Faces FTC Lawsuit While Accelerating International Growth via Acquisition

Key Facts

•Hims & Hers Health is facing an FTC lawsuit, though the company denies any wrongdoing.
•The acquisition of Eucalyptus is expected to add $200M+ in revenues in the second half of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

HIMS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

PennyMac Mortgage Announces $13B Asset Sale and 2026 Securitization Strategy

Key Facts

•PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust agreed to sell $13B of Agency Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs).
•The trust outlines a plan for approximately 30 securitizations in 2026.

Impact:

6/10

PMT

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Crocs Shares Sink on Weak Q3 Guidance Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Crocs shares fell after third-quarter guidance missed analyst estimates.
•The company beat second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
•The company raised its full-year outlook and expanded its share buyback program by $1.5 billion.

Impact:

6/10

CROX

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Regional Management Reports Mixed Q2 2026 Results and Florida Expansion Plans

Key Facts

•Regional Management Corp reported mixed Q2 2026 results, with net income and diluted EPS decreasing year-over-year despite year-to-date growth.
•The company saw robust total revenue growth and an increase in net finance receivables, driven by large loans and an auto-secured portfolio.
•The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share and outlined expansion plans into Florida and a new digital lending platform.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Air France-KLM Cuts Capacity Outlook as Net Profit Declines

Key Facts

•Air France-KLM reduced its capacity outlook following a decline in net profit.
•Pricing and cost discipline helped the carrier largely offset sharp increases in fuel prices.

Impact:

5/10

AFLYY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Bernstein Forecasts $14B Revenue for Core Scientific from AMD Deal

Key Facts

•Bernstein forecasts that Core Scientific's partnership with AMD could generate $14 billion in revenue over 15 years.

Impact:

5/10

AMD

2 months ago

StocksNeutral

Global Tech and Materials Firms Release Quarterly Earnings Reports

Key Facts

•Arm Holdings announced its Q1 2027 fiscal year earnings results.
•Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) released its Q3 2026 earnings report.
•Centerra Gold, C.H. Robinson, and McGrath RentCorp published their Q2 2026 results.

Impact:

5/10

ARM FICO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Microsoft Set for Record Market Cap Gain on Strong Azure Revenue Forecast

Key Facts

•Microsoft shares rose 8% in premarket trading after its cloud unit grew at the fastest pace in four years.
•Bitcoin price stabilized near the $64,000 level as risk sentiment improved across markets.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT BTC

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Microsoft and Meta Stocks Diverge as AI Spending Weighs on Investor Sentiment

Key Facts

•Microsoft and Meta reported their latest quarterly results with diverging market reactions for each.
•Microsoft stock rose while Meta shares slid due to concerns over increased capital expenditure guidance overshadowing revenue growth.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT META

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 2026 Earnings for Aware and CONMED as Results Diverge

Key Facts

•Aware reported wider-than-expected losses in the second quarter, causing its stock to decline in after-hours trading.
•CONMED's second-quarter 2026 results exceeded analyst expectations with the stock remaining stable.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

JPMorgan Shares Slide 3.3% Despite Massive $50 Billion Buyback Authorization

Key Facts

•JPMorgan shares fell 3.3% amid investor concerns over credit risks related to AI infrastructure financing.
•The bank announced plans to increase dividends and authorized a new $50 billion share-repurchase program.
•CEO Jamie Dimon warned of elevated market risks and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

Impact:

5/10

JPM

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Meta Shares Plunge 9% as Free Cash Flow Collapses 91% on AI Spending

Key Facts

•Mark Zuckerberg's fortune dropped by $18 billion as Meta shares slid due to investor concerns over increased capital expenditure guidance.
•Microsoft reported that its AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, has reached over 30 million paid users.

Impact:

5/10

META MSFT

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

France to Sell Stake in Orange for Estimated €1.1 Billion

Key Facts

•The French government is set to sell a small portion of its stake in Orange, the country's largest telecom operator, via a secondary share sale.
•The deal is expected to raise approximately €1.1 billion ($1.27 billion) for the French state.

Impact:

5/10

ORAN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Wall Street Eyes Coinbase Earnings as Institutional Crypto Adoption Grows

Key Facts

•Markets are awaiting Coinbase earnings amid crypto momentum and increased exposure from Wall Street institutional players.

Impact:

5/10

COIN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Goldman Sachs Launches AlphaAI Platform for AI-Driven Investing

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs Asset Management launched AlphaAI, an artificial intelligence investing platform.
•The platform aims to drive investment returns across public and private market businesses using AI.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

US Tech Mixed as Microsoft Gains Offset Meta Slump Amid Stabilizing Bond Yields

Key Facts

•Nasdaq futures rose 1.3% led by a 9% jump in Microsoft shares following the fastest cloud unit growth in four years.
•Meta Platforms shares slumped 8% pre-market after disappointing revenue guidance and an increase in capital expenditure projections.
•Long-term bond yields stabilized after 30-year yields hit two-decade highs at 5.22%.

Impact:

5/10

MSFT META AAPL NVDA GOOGL+2

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Q2 Earnings Coverage Expands to Energy, Construction, and IT Services

Key Facts

•Alnylam Pharmaceuticals reported a 74% surge in product revenue to $1.2 billion driven by AMVUTTRA uptake.
•AMC Networks raised its full-year outlook following a five-year streaming licensing deal with Netflix.
•Coastal Financial reported a $42.1 million net loss due to accounting adjustments tied to a BaaS partner.

Impact:

5/10

ALNY ALGM AMRX 0HD2.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

MicroStrategy Stock Surges Despite $8.22 Billion Net Loss in Q2 Results

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy reported Q2 2026 earnings as its total Bitcoin holdings reached 843,775 BTC.

Impact:

5/10

0A7O.L BTC

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Earnings Roundup: Hershey and Air Products Beat Estimates as Neogen Surges 10%

Key Facts

•Hershey narrowed its 2026 sales and adjusted earnings outlook to the upper half of its previous ranges.
•Lloyds Banking Group reported first-half statutory profit after tax of £3.1 billion.
•Teladoc Health reduced its full-year revenue outlook due to lower cash-pay revenue at BetterHelp.

Impact:

5/10

HSY LYG SW TAK TEVA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

KKR Eases Software Concerns and Signals Record Private Credit Fundraising

Key Facts

•KKR used its second-quarter earnings call to address Wall Street concerns regarding software sector risks.
•The company highlighted achieving record levels in fundraising for its credit business.

Impact:

5/10

KKR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Corporates Post Record Q2 2026 Results Led by EMCOR and JLL

Key Facts

•EMCOR Group reported record Q2 revenues of $5.15 billion, a 19.8% increase year-over-year.
•Southern Company reported Q2 earnings of $1.2 billion, or $1.03 per share.
•JLL achieved record Q2 diluted EPS of $4.59, up nearly 100% from the prior year.

Impact:

5/10

EME SO JLL BDC DRS+6

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Oracle and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Integrate Gemini AI into Enterprise Apps

Key Facts

•Oracle and Google Cloud expanded their partnership to bring Gemini models to Oracle Fusion Cloud and NetSuite customers.

Impact:

5/10

ORCL GOOGL GOOG

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Lam Research Beats Q4 Estimates and Issues Strong Guidance; Jefferies Raises Target

Key Facts

•Lam Research Corporation held its Q4 2026 earnings call to discuss financial and operational performance.
•Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. conducted its Q2 2026 earnings call to report quarterly results.

Impact:

5/10

LRCX BC94.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

EC Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech XFG-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine for 2026-2027 Season

Key Facts

•The European Commission granted marketing authorization for Pfizer and BioNTech's 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula targeting the XFG variant.

Impact:

5/10

PFE BNTX

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Equinix Reports Mixed Q2: Raises Full-Year Guidance Despite Soft Q3 Outlook

Key Facts

•Equinix surpassed analyst expectations for Q2 revenue and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share.
•The company raised its full-year guidance but provided Q3 revenue and EBITDA outlook that disappointed analysts.

Impact:

5/10

0II4.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

AXT Secures Lumentum Deal Amid Surging AI Demand and Record Backlog

Key Facts

•AXT, Inc. secured a long-term supplier agreement with Lumentum Holdings Inc. for advanced indium phosphide wafer substrates.
•The company projects nearly 90% revenue growth driven by AI demand and a record indium phosphide backlog exceeding $100 million.
•AXT is scheduled to release quarterly earnings with an expected EPS of $0.07 on revenue of approximately $34.08 million.

Impact:

5/10

0JVV.L

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results for Reynolds, Martin Marietta, and Evercore

Key Facts

•Reynolds Consumer Products beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and raised its 2026 sales outlook.
•Martin Marietta reported record Q2 results driven by shipment growth and infrastructure demand.
•Evercore posted record revenues on deal activity, but rising expenses caused an earnings miss.

Impact:

5/10

0JZ0.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

MGM Resorts Reports Record $4.5B Q2 Revenue on All-Inclusive Strategy

Key Facts

•MGM Resorts reported record second-quarter revenue of $4.5 billion.
•All-inclusive packages attracted nearly half of all buyers as first-time visitors to Las Vegas.

Impact:

5/10

2282.HK

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated