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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Amazon Shares Surge 9% as Revenue Hits Historic $200B Milestone

Key Facts

•Amazon reported Q2 earnings of $5.75 per diluted share, significantly exceeding the Wall Street consensus estimate of $1.82.
•Shares rose 8% in after-hours trading driven by strong cloud computing growth and higher operating profit.

Impact:

8/10

AMZN

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Drone Strike on US Gas Vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•A drone strike targeted a US-owned gas-processing vessel at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire.
•Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi denied Tehran's involvement and suggested the attack might be an Israeli false-flag operation.
•Ambrey reported that the crew was evacuated and the fire controlled, with no party claiming responsibility.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Tesla Weighs China Unit Sale to Clear Path for SpaceX Merger

Key Facts

•Tesla is considering a sale or spin-off of its business in China, its second-largest market, due to geopolitical concerns.
•The move aims to clear regulatory hurdles for a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX.

Impact:

7/10

TSLA SPCX

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

Taiwan GDP Growth Crushes Forecasts with 12.9% Surge in Q2

Key Facts

•Taiwan's GDP growth reached 12.9% year-on-year in the second quarter, exceeding all market forecasts.

Impact:

7/10

TSM ASX

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullishUpdated

Tokyo Core CPI Beats Expectations at 1.9% Ahead of BoJ Decision

Key Facts

•Tokyo's core CPI accelerated to 1.9% in July, exceeding the 1.8% market expectation.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Yen Surges on Suspected Intervention as Asian Equities Rebound

Key Facts

•The Japanese yen surged amid signs of intervention by Japanese authorities to support the currency.
•Asian stocks rebounded led by the Kospi as Samsung and SK Hynix recovered from heavy selling.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY 005930.KS 000660.KS

2 months ago

July 31, 2026Connected

413 storiesLast updated: 11:01:31 PMPage 1 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Amazon Shares Surge 9% as Revenue Hits Historic $200B Milestone

Key Facts

•Amazon reported Q2 earnings of $5.75 per diluted share, significantly exceeding the Wall Street consensus estimate of $1.82.
•Shares rose 8% in after-hours trading driven by strong cloud computing growth and higher operating profit.

Impact:

8/10

AMZN

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Drone Strike on US Gas Vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•A drone strike targeted a US-owned gas-processing vessel at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire.
•Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi denied Tehran's involvement and suggested the attack might be an Israeli false-flag operation.
•Ambrey reported that the crew was evacuated and the fire controlled, with no party claiming responsibility.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Tesla Weighs China Unit Sale to Clear Path for SpaceX Merger

Key Facts

•Tesla is considering a sale or spin-off of its business in China, its second-largest market, due to geopolitical concerns.
•The move aims to clear regulatory hurdles for a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX.

Impact:

7/10

TSLA SPCX

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

Taiwan GDP Growth Crushes Forecasts with 12.9% Surge in Q2

Key Facts

•Taiwan's GDP growth reached 12.9% year-on-year in the second quarter, exceeding all market forecasts.

Impact:

7/10

TSM ASX

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBullishUpdated

Tokyo Core CPI Beats Expectations at 1.9% Ahead of BoJ Decision

Key Facts

•Tokyo's core CPI accelerated to 1.9% in July, exceeding the 1.8% market expectation.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

Yen Surges on Suspected Intervention as Asian Equities Rebound

Key Facts

•The Japanese yen surged amid signs of intervention by Japanese authorities to support the currency.
•Asian stocks rebounded led by the Kospi as Samsung and SK Hynix recovered from heavy selling.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY 005930.KS 000660.KS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mastercard Stock Rises on Q2 Earnings Beat and Goldman Sachs Price Target Hike

Key Facts

•Mastercard reported adjusted earnings of $5.04 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $4.77.
•Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Mastercard to $701 from $674 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating.
•Company revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $9.28 billion, driven by a surge in cross-border transaction volume.

Impact:

7/10

MA GS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

AXT Shares Surge as AI Demand Drives Record Indium Phosphide Revenue

Key Facts

•AXT reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue for indium phosphide (InP) during the second quarter.
•The company's shares surged driven by increased demand from AI data centers and improved profitability.

Impact:

7/10

0JVV.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Korean Semiconductor Stocks Surge 18% on Strong US Tech Earnings

Key Facts

•South Korean semiconductor stocks experienced a massive rally, with the market up 18% driven by tech breakthroughs and earnings.
•Strong earnings from Amazon and Microsoft helped fuel gains for Samsung and SK Hynix.

Impact:

7/10

AMZN MSFT AAPL SOXL

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Karyopharm Shares Face Pressure as Phase 3 Endometrial Cancer Trial Fails

Key Facts

•Karyopharm announced that the Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial of selinexor failed to meet its primary endpoint of progression-free survival.
•The company plans to reduce investment in endometrial cancer and prioritize resources on myelofibrosis and multiple myeloma programs.

Impact:

7/10

KPTI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Moog Inc. Reports Record Q3 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•Moog Inc. achieved record results for the third quarter of 2026, driven by operational excellence.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance following strong performance.

Impact:

6/10

MOG-A

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Amazon Stock Surges 10% as AWS Cloud Growth Hits 4-Year High

Key Facts

•Amazon stock surged 10% in extended trading after delivering its strongest AWS growth in more than four years.
•AWS sales jumped 37% to $42.2 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of approximately 31%.

Impact:

6/10

AMZN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×5

Apple Faces Worst Post-Earnings Drop in 13 Years with $460 Billion Value Wipeout

Key Facts

•Apple shares fell in post-market trading despite CEO Tim Cook describing the results as the company's best quarter ever.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Neurocrine Biosciences Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Annual Guidance

Key Facts

•Neurocrine Biosciences reported Q2 2026 revenues of $959 million, a 39% year-over-year increase.
•Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.85, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $2.26.
•The company raised its 2026 net sales guidance for INGREZZA to a range of $2.825 billion to $2.875 billion.

Impact:

6/10

NBIX

2 months ago

StocksBearish

US Probes 1.2 Million Tesla Vehicles Over Suspension Failure Risks

Key Facts

•The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into 1.2 million Tesla vehicles.
•The probe focuses on reports of suspension failures that could potentially cause a loss of steering control.

Impact:

6/10

TSLA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

South Korea's KOSPI Surges 16% as Semiconductor Giants Lead Massive Recovery

Key Facts

•South Korea's KOSPI index surged over 16% driven by a strong rebound in major technology stocks.
•Samsung and SK Hynix shares led the rally following a positive performance on Wall Street.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Reddit Shares Slide 7% Despite 31% Earnings Beat in Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Reddit reported EPS of $1.25, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.95 by over 31%.
•Revenue jumped 61% year-over-year to $804.91 million, beating the expected $730.26 million.
•Reddit shares fell 7% following company comments regarding 'choppy' search referrals from Google.

Impact:

6/10

RDDT GOOGL

2 months ago

StocksMixed

US Stock Divergence: Corteva Plunges 10.5% as Monolithic Power Surges on AI Demand

Key Facts

•Corteva Inc. stock dropped 10.51% after missing Q2 estimates and lowering its full-year EBITDA guidance.
•Monolithic Power Systems stock surged 8.21% driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure power solutions.

Impact:

6/10

CTVA MPWR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

MSFT Surges 15% Leading Nasdaq to Break Losing Streak with 600-Point Gain

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq jumped over 600 points driven by a 15% surge in MSFT shares, ending the index's losing streak.
•The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement but remains in the 'Fear' zone despite market gains.

Impact:

6/10

MSFT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Microsoft Stock Surges 15% Propelling Broad Wall Street Rally

Key Facts

•The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recorded strong gains in the final hour of trading.
•Microsoft stock (MSFT) led the Wall Street rally following a 15% surge.

Impact:

6/10

MSFT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

VEON Raises 2026 Outlook Following 53.6% Surge in Digital Revenue

Key Facts

•VEON's digital revenue climbed 53.6% YoY to USD 342 million in 2Q26.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook.
•Total group revenue reached USD 1,271 million, up 17.0% YoY.

Impact:

6/10

VEON

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

LPL Financial Q2 Profit Jumps 39% as Client Assets Hit Record $2.6 Trillion

Key Facts

•LPL Financial reported a 39% increase in net income to $379 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•Total client assets grew 34% year-over-year to reach a record $2.6 trillion.
•The company announced a new $2.5 billion share buyback authorization and a dividend of $0.30 per share.

Impact:

6/10

LPLA

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Universal Display Narrows 2026 Revenue Guidance to Lower End Amid Sales Decline

Key Facts

•Q2 2026 revenue declined to $152.2 million from $171.8 million in the prior year.
•The company now expects 2026 revenue to be at the lower end of its previously guided range of $630 million to $670 million.
•The company raised its quarterly dividend and executed substantial share repurchases despite weakening earnings.

Impact:

6/10

OLED

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Dr. Reddy's Faces Securities Probe After 9% Stock Drop Over Semaglutide Charges

Key Facts

•Levi & Korsinsky initiated a securities investigation for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories shareholders following a 9% stock decline.
•The company disclosed a ₹2.4 billion provision related to out-of-spec batches of semaglutide.

Impact:

6/10

RDY

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Strong Earnings for IES Holdings and Oppenheimer Driven by Data Centers and Wealth Management

Key Facts

•IES Holdings reported EPS of $6.70 and revenue of $1.24 billion, significantly beating analyst expectations.
•Oppenheimer Holdings reported net income of $27.4 million for Q2 2026, up from $21.7 million in the prior year period.
•IES Holdings announced a stock split following a record backlog of $4.5 billion driven by data center demand.

Impact:

6/10

IESC OPY

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Ingersoll Rand Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Ingersoll Rand exceeded Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 sales outlook citing strong orders and cash flow.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lear Corp Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Lear Corporation reported EPS of $4.28, significantly surpassing analyst estimates of $3.89.
•Company revenue reached $6.21 billion, a 3% year-over-year increase, exceeding consensus estimates.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance following new business wins with Audi and Chinese automakers like Leapmotor.

Impact:

6/10

9863.HK

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

Apple Shares Extend Retreat as Regulatory Hurdles Hit Services Growth

Key Facts

•Apple shares declined after the company provided a weaker-than-expected future outlook.
•Telus shares tumbled following disappointing Q2 results and a dividend reduction of more than 50%.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Reddit Stock Plummets 23% in Worst Day Since IPO as Alphabet Gains 6%

Key Facts

•Reddit shares dropped 23% to $136.32, marking the stock's worst intraday decline since its 2024 IPO.
•Alphabet shares jumped 6% in a notable divergence among social media stocks.

Impact:

6/10

RDDT GOOGL

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Tech Hedge Fund Deleveraging and Japan FX Intervention Shake Markets

Key Facts

•The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness reportedly offloaded its public equity book to Citadel following a tech rout.
•Chip stocks and Asian tech rebounded, with South Korea's KOSPI rising 18% in an extraordinary week.
•Japanese Ministry of Finance intervened in the FX market, pushing USD/JPY down from 163 to 159.

Impact:

6/10

USD/JPY

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Veracyte Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Driven by Testing Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Veracyte reported earnings per share of $0.54, exceeding the analyst estimate of $0.43.
•The company announced revenue of $150.30 million, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year.
•The company expanded its portfolio with the launch of new cancer diagnostic tests, Prosigna LDT and TrueMRD.

Impact:

6/10

VCYT

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Reddit Stock Drops 10% Despite Q2 Beat as Google Search Risks Loom

Key Facts

•Reddit stock dropped 10% due to concerns regarding the platform's visibility in Google search results.
•The company reported a strong Q2 earnings beat and provided upbeat future guidance.
•Reddit's CEO stated that users prefer human-generated content over AI summaries.

Impact:

6/10

RDDT

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Trump Announces Hamas Deal; Mixed Reaction for Mega-Cap Tech Stocks

Key Facts

•President Trump announced a deal involving Hamas, leading to a perceived easing of regional tensions.
•AMZN shares rallied while AAPL fell amid a round of major technology sector earnings reports.

Impact:

6/10

AMZN AAPL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

DiamondRock Hospitality Raises 2026 Guidance Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•DiamondRock Hospitality raised its full-year 2026 adjusted FFO per share guidance to a range of $1.18 to $1.23.

Impact:

6/10

DRH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

HNI Raises 2026 Profit Outlook on Enhanced Steelcase Merger Synergies

Key Facts

•HNI projects non-GAAP EPS growth of 20%-25% in 2026.
•The company raised its Steelcase synergy target to at least $120M.

Impact:

6/10

HNI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

JLL Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises 2026 Guidance on Strong Leasing Growth

Key Facts

•Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Q2 earnings exceeded analyst estimates, driven by surges in Leasing and Capital Markets segments.
•The company raised its 2026 earnings per share (EPS) outlook following the strong second-quarter performance.

Impact:

6/10

JLL

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Schaeffler Shares Slide After 2028 Guidance Cut on Weak Auto Outlook

Key Facts

•Schaeffler, a supplier to major automakers, slashed its medium-term sales expectations for 2028.
•The company's shares declined following the warning of a weak outlook for the automotive industry.

Impact:

6/10

F VOW3.DE BMW.DE

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Hexcel Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Commercial Aerospace Recovery

Key Facts

•Hexcel Corporation reported Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.66, beating analyst estimates by $0.08.
•Company revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to reach $529.3 million.
•The Commercial Aerospace segment saw revenue growth of nearly 20% driven by demand recovery.

Impact:

6/10

HEXCEL

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Stryker Shares Drop 7.8% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat on Narrowed Guidance

Key Facts

•Stryker topped Q2 earnings estimates as sales regained momentum following a previous cyber disruption.
•SYK shares fell 7.8% in after-hours trading after the company narrowed its financial guidance for 2026.

Impact:

6/10

SYK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

C.H. Robinson Upgraded to Buy Following Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•SunTrust Robinson Humphrey upgraded C.H. Robinson stock to a Buy rating following robust financial results.
•Adjusted earnings per share rose 24.8% to $1.61, surpassing analyst expectations by 5.2%.
•Total revenues climbed 19.3% to $4.93 billion, beating forecasts by 11.7%.

Impact:

6/10

CHRW

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

New York Sues Kalshi Over Illegal Gambling Allegations

Key Facts

•New York's attorney general sued Kalshi, claiming its prediction markets platform violates state laws against illegal gambling.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

BJ's Restaurants Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Mizuho Price Target Hike

Key Facts

•Mizuho Securities raised BJ's Restaurants' price target to $74.00 from $60.00.
•The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.87.
•Q2 revenues reached $388.89 million, up from $365.60 million in the prior year.

Impact:

6/10

BJRI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

South Korea's KOSPI Surges 16% as Semiconductor Giants Samsung and SK Hynix Rebound

Key Facts

•South Korea's KOSPI index surged more than 16% in a strong recovery move.
•Samsung and SK Hynix stocks led the rally following a previous sell-off in the semiconductor sector.

Impact:

6/10

SMSN.L

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

MicroStrategy Reports $8.6B Q2 Loss Driven by Bitcoin Impairment Charges

Key Facts

•MicroStrategy reported a GAAP net loss of $8.6 billion in Q2 2026.
•The loss was primarily driven by an $8.32 billion fair-value write-down of the company's Bitcoin holdings.

Impact:

6/10

0A7O.L BTC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Lockheed Martin Secures $53.9B Contract Modification for PAC-3 Missiles

Key Facts

•Lockheed Martin was awarded a $53.9 billion contract modification from the U.S. Army for PAC-3 MSE missile production.
•The modification converts a one-year action into a seven-year multiyear procurement program.

Impact:

6/10

LMT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Revelation Biosciences Secures FDA Agreement for Gemini Kidney Drug Pathway

Key Facts

•Revelation Biosciences secured an FDA agreement for a single-study regulatory pathway for its acute kidney injury drug, Gemini.

Impact:

6/10

REVB

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Yum Brands Divests Pizza Hut for $2.7B and Launches KFC Overhaul

Key Facts

•Yum Brands is divesting Pizza Hut in a deal valued at $2.7 billion.
•The company plans a global KFC transformation focusing on boneless chicken and store modernization, starting in international markets.

Impact:

6/10

YUM

2 months ago

StocksBearish

US Court Revives Decongestant False Advertising Lawsuits Against P&G and CVS

Key Facts

•A federal appeals court revived parts of litigation accusing drugmakers and retailers of selling ineffective over-the-counter decongestants.
•The litigation involves major companies like Procter & Gamble and CVS regarding misleading 'maximum strength' claims.

Impact:

6/10

PG CVS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Corteva Raises Full-Year 2026 Profit Forecast on Strong Operational Performance

Key Facts

•Corteva raised its full-year profit forecast based on strong performance.

Impact:

6/10

CTVA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

HSBC Exits Australia Retail Banking in $25.3B Deal with Blackstone

Key Facts

•HSBC announced the sale of its A$36 billion ($25.3 billion) Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone.
•The deal marks HSBC's complete exit from retail banking operations in Australia.

Impact:

6/10

0005.HK BX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Mohawk Industries Beats Q2 2026 Expectations as Sales Rise 6.8%

Key Facts

•Mohawk Industries reported net earnings of $196 million and EPS of $3.22 for the second quarter of 2026.
•Net sales reached $3.0 billion, an increase of 6.8% compared to the prior year.

Impact:

6/10

MHK

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Public Storage Raises 2026 Guidance Following NSA Acquisition Close

Key Facts

•Public Storage forecasts 2026 core FFO to be between $16.75 and $17.05 per share.
•The company raised its guidance following the closure of the National Storage Affiliates (NSA) acquisition.

Impact:

6/10

PSA

2 months ago

GeopoliticsMixedUpdated×2

Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal and New National Administration Committee

Key Facts

•President Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza under a new administrative body.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×3

Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal via Board of Peace

Key Facts

•Donald Trump stated that a disarmament deal for the Gaza Strip has been reached through the efforts of the 'Board of Peace'.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsMixed

China Raises Concerns Over US Trade Restrictions in High-Level Talks

Key Facts

•China's Vice Premier raised concerns regarding trade restrictions during talks with US officials Bessent and Greer.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

ICE to Acquire MarketAxess for $5.7B Amid Strong Mortgage Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•ICE Mortgage Technology reported Q2 2026 revenue of $557 million, a 5% increase year-over-year.
•Intercontinental Exchange announced the acquisition of MarketAxess Holdings Inc. for $5.7 billion.

Impact:

6/10

0JC3.L MKTX

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Integer Holdings Shares Surge 21% on Reported KKR Acquisition Interest

Key Facts

•Integer Holdings shares jumped 21% following reports of acquisition interest from KKR.

Impact:

6/10

KKR

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Tesla Weighs China Spinoff to Clear Path for Potential SpaceX Merger

Key Facts

•Tesla is evaluating a spinoff or sale of its China operations to mitigate geopolitical risks and clear the path for a potential merger with SpaceX.
•Elon Musk denied the report, calling it 'fake news,' despite claims that he has spent years organizing the business for independent operations.

Impact:

6/10

TSLA

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

China Manufacturing PMI Unexpectedly Contracts in July, Raising Global Growth Concerns

Key Facts

•China's manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell into contraction territory in July.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated

US Treasury Signals Potential Intervention to Support Japanese Yen

Key Facts

•The US Treasury informed several banks of potential intervention in the Japanese yen market and told them to stand ready for future action.
•The notice was channeled through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York following a day of Japanese intervention to prop up the currency.

Impact:

6/10

USDJPY

2 months ago