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July 31, 2026Connected
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Central Banks

Central BanksBullishUpdated×3

BoJ Holds Rates at 1.00% as Hawkish Dissent Signals Potential October Hike

Key Facts

  • •The Bank of Japan left its policy rate unchanged at 1.00%, as widely expected.
  • •The decision was approved by an 8-1 vote, with Hajime Takata dissenting in favor of an immediate hike to 1.25%.
  • •The bank reinforced its gradual normalization message, keeping an October rate hike in focus.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

China's Moonshot AI Uses Nvidia Chips via Alibaba Cloud for Model Training

Key Facts

  • •Chinese AI startup Moonshot is using approximately 20,000 Nvidia Hopper chips to power its Kimi models.
  • •The computing power for Moonshot is provided through a partnership agreement with Alibaba.
Impact:
5/10
NVDABABA9988.HK
2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoMixedUpdated×2

EU MiCA Rules Shift Stablecoin Market Toward USDC as USDT Faces Restrictions

Key Facts

  • •MiCA stablecoin regulations are pushing EU exchanges to limit USDT usage, redirecting flows to compliant assets.
  • •Trading flows are shifting toward USDC and EURC as they are seen as compliant alternatives under the new framework.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

OVH Groupe Finalizes Acquisition of Voice AI Specialist Gladia

Key Facts

  • •OVH Groupe has finalized the acquisition of Gladia, a specialist in AI-driven speech-to-text technology.
  • •The transaction was completed via a contribution in kind of shares in exchange for newly issued OVH Groupe shares.
Impact:
5/10
OVH
2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

REalloys and JS Link Form Strategic Alliance to Challenge China's Rare Earth Dominance

Key Facts

  • •REalloys signed a strategic agreement with JS Link to develop one of the first fully integrated non-Chinese rare earth magnet platforms.
Impact:
5/10
ALOY
2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

US DOE Selects Five States for $50B Nuclear Innovation Campuses

Key Facts

  • •The US Department of Energy selected Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho as potential hosts for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs).
  • •The campuses could attract up to $50 billion in capital investment and create approximately 25,000 jobs each.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Bonds

BondsMixed

Equinix Issues $3B in Bonds to Fund AI Data Center Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Equinix plans to issue $3 billion in investment-grade bonds to fund property acquisitions, data center development, and debt repayment.
  • •The company's capital expenditures rose 60% year-over-year to $1.58 billion, driven by escalating demand for AI computing power.
Impact:
5/10
0II4.L
2 months ago
413 stories this day
Central BanksBearishUpdated

Market Confusion Over Fed Chair Warsh Remarks Drives Treasury Yields Higher

Key Facts

  • •Investors interpreted Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's second press conference as dovish, causing long-term Treasury yields to rise.
  • •Analysis suggests Warsh fumbled his intended message during the press conference compared to his clearer prepared remarks.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Penguin Solutions Hits Record Q3 Revenue, Analysts Raise Price Target to $119

Key Facts

  • •Penguin Solutions delivered record Q3 2026 revenue of $479M, representing a 48% year-over-year increase.
  • •Earnings per share (EPS) surged 79% to $0.84, while non-GAAP operating income grew by 67%.
Impact:
5/10
PENG
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported better-than-expected Q2 results driven by strong travel demand and growth in its resorts portfolio.
  • •The company raised its full-year guidance based on resilient economic conditions and favorable market fundamentals.
Impact:
5/10
0LO4.L
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Dolby Raises FY26 Margin Targets and Issues Q4 Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Dolby expects Q4 revenue to be between $362M and $392M.
  • •The company raised its FY26 non-GAAP operating margin improvement target to approximately 100 bps.
Impact:
5/10
DLB
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Euronet Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Cross-Border Payments Weakness

Key Facts

  • •Euronet reported Q2 earnings and revenue that missed analyst estimates.
  • •The primary driver for the miss was weakness in the Cross-Border Payments segment.
  • •Growth in Payments Infrastructure and epay helped offset some of the financial pressure.
Impact:
5/10
EEFT
2 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated

ExxonMobil CEO Addresses Oil Price Disconnect Following Q2 Earnings Results

Key Facts

  • •ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods discussed the company's quarterly earnings results and the state of its refinery business.
  • •Woods noted a disconnect between crude oil prices and pump prices at gas stations.
Impact:
5/10
XOM
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Ballard Power Systems Q2 Losses Wider Than Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Ballard Power Systems reported a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04.
Impact:
5/10
BLDP
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Clear Street Launches Pre-IPO Access to AI Giant Databricks

Key Facts

  • •Clear Street launched a new platform providing investors with pre-IPO exposure to AI software company Databricks.
  • •Databricks is currently valued at $188 billion, and the platform plans to add up to 30 more private companies by year-end.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Puma Beats Q2 Sales Estimates Despite Global Consumer Slowdown

Key Facts

  • •German sportswear maker Puma reported a narrower-than-expected decline in quarterly currency-adjusted sales.
Impact:
5/10
PUM
2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

LyondellBasell Beats Q2 Estimates but Warns of Petrochemical Volatility Through 2027

Key Facts

  • •LyondellBasell Q2 earnings beat estimates with $4.30 EPS and $9.18B in revenue.
  • •The company warned that Middle East turmoil could keep petrochemical markets volatile into 2027.
Impact:
5/10
LYB
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Enel Earnings Quality and Regulated Asset Shift Support Stock Re-Rating

Key Facts

  • •Enel's networks generated €4.8 billion in EBITDA, accounting for 41% of the group's total earnings.
  • •More than 90% of the company's EBITDA is now regulated or contractually secured.
  • •The company is reviewing a further 15 GW of expansion opportunities.
Impact:
5/10
ENLAYESOCF
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

US Mid-Caps Surpass Q2 Earnings Estimates Across Real Estate, Finance, and Industrial Sectors

Key Facts

  • •Agree Realty (ADC) reported Q2 FFO of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13.
  • •CNO Financial (CNO) reported Q2 earnings of $1.26 per share, significantly beating the estimate of $0.99.
  • •Cousins Properties, Quaker Chemical, and Ryan Specialty Group all surpassed analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.
Impact:
5/10
ADCCNO
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Altria Reports Mixed Q2 Results with Modest 2026 Outlook Upgrade

Key Facts

  • •Altria reported adjusted EPS of $1.48, missing analyst estimates of $1.50.
  • •Revenue rose 1.2% year-over-year to $5.36 billion, slightly exceeding expectations.
  • •The company modestly improved its 2026 outlook and returned nearly $3.9 billion to shareholders.
Impact:
5/10
MO
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Live Nation Forecasts Double-Digit 2026 Growth on Ticketmaster Recovery

Key Facts

  • •Live Nation expects double-digit growth in fan count, revenue, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) for 2026.
Impact:
5/10
LYV
2 months ago
StocksBearish

LKQ Corp Declares Dividend Despite Slashing 2026 Profit Guidance

Key Facts

  • •LKQ Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share payable on September 3rd.
  • •The company lowered its FY 2026 EPS guidance following weaker-than-expected second-quarter results.
Impact:
5/10
LKQ
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Disc Medicine Shares Surge 7.5% Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Disc Medicine reported a loss of $1.54 per share, beating analyst estimates by $0.17.
  • •IRON shares increased by 7.5% to $79.21 following the earnings announcement.
Impact:
5/10
IRON
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Airbus Reports Record H1 2026 Profits Amid Weak Free Cash Flow

Key Facts

  • •Airbus reported record margins and profits during the first half of 2026.
  • •Financial results showed weakness in cash flows despite the strong reported earnings.
Impact:
5/10
AIR.PA
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Stryker Boosts 2026 Growth Outlook and Resumes Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

  • •Stryker expects organic sales growth between 8.3% and 9.3% for the fiscal year 2026.
  • •The company targets adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $14.95 to $15.10 for 2026.
  • •Stryker announced the resumption of its share repurchase program.
Impact:
5/10
SYK
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

AppFolio Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Amid Minor Insider Selling

Key Facts

  • •AppFolio reported strong Q2 earnings of $1.71 per share, surpassing analyst estimates.
  • •10 percent owner Maurice J. Duca sold 389 shares of AppFolio stock at $180.13 per share on July 30, 2026.
  • •Institutional investors showed mixed sentiment, with Principal Financial Group increasing its stake by 20.9%.
Impact:
5/10
APPF
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Banco Santander Shares Surge 5.16% on Earnings Beat and Buyback Plan

Key Facts

  • •Banco Santander stock rose 5.16% on July 30 following quarterly earnings that exceeded market expectations.
  • •The bank announced an accelerated capital return program including dividends and share buybacks.
Impact:
5/10
SAN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

MiniMax Shares Surge Following Launch of H3 AI Model

Key Facts

  • •Chinese company MiniMax has launched its new AI model, H3.
  • •The company's shares rose significantly following the announcement of the new model.
Impact:
5/10
0100.HK
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Credit Agricole Beats Q2 Forecasts, Denies Italian Merger Rumors

Key Facts

  • •France's Credit Agricole reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings driven by growth in retail, asset management, and investment banking.
  • •The CEO dismissed reports of potential merger talks between Italy's Monte dei Paschi and Banco BPM as false.
Impact:
5/10
ACA.PACRARFCRARY
2 months ago
StocksBullish

TFS Financial Posts Record Q3 Earnings on Strong Mortgage Volume

Key Facts

  • •TFS Financial reported record earnings of $30.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • •First mortgage originations exceeded $600 million during the third quarter.
Impact:
5/10
TFSL
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Pitney Bowes Raises 2026 Guidance, Prioritizes Debt Reduction

Key Facts

  • •Pitney Bowes raised its 2026 financial guidance driven by improved execution and targeted growth initiatives.
  • •The company is strategically focusing on debt reduction to strengthen its financial position.
Impact:
5/10
PBI
2 months ago
StocksMixed

First Solar Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Despite Revenue Miss and Annual Decline

Key Facts

  • •First Solar reported an EPS of $3.92, beating estimates by $1.11.
  • •The company's revenue reached $1.06 billion, missing expectations by $4.20 million.
  • •Revenue represented a 3.73% year-over-year decrease.
Impact:
5/10
FSLR
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Huntsman Reports Q2 Break-Even Earnings, Missing Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Huntsman reported break-even quarterly earnings per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06.
Impact:
5/10
HUN
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results as Roblox Beats Estimates While Peers Miss Targets

Key Facts

  • •Roblox reported a quarterly loss of $0.26 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.33.
  • •NCS Multistage reported a quarterly loss of $1.71 per share, significantly wider than the estimated loss of $0.88.
  • •Myriad Genetics reported a quarterly loss of $0.25 per share, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.03 loss.
Impact:
5/10
RBLX
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Chevron Beats Q2 Estimates as WisdomTree and BrightSpring Post Strong Earnings

Key Facts

  • •Chevron reported Q2 2026 earnings of $12.1 billion, or $6.11 per diluted share.
  • •Carter's reported a 5% increase in net sales and a 54% rise in adjusted operating profit, exceeding prior outlook.
  • •WisdomTree announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
CVXCRIWT
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Obesity Drug M&A Speculation Rises Following Vertex's $10 Billion Deal

Key Facts

  • •Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquired Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at $10 billion.
  • •Viking Therapeutics is speculated as the next takeover target due to its promising obesity drug VK2735.
Impact:
5/10
VRTXVKTX
2 months ago
StocksBullish

RadNet Subsidiary DeepHealth Receives FDA Clearance for AI Breast Ultrasound

Key Facts

  • •RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered breast ultrasound solution.
Impact:
5/10
RDNT
2 months ago
StocksBearish

First Solar Sales Decline as Contract Cancellations Offset Third-Party Growth

Key Facts

  • •First Solar reported that customer contract cancellations offset an increase in module sales to third parties, leading to a sales decline.
Impact:
5/10
FSLR
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Live Nation Revenue Beats Estimates with 9% Growth on International Demand

Key Facts

  • •Live Nation reported quarterly revenue growth of 9%, beating Wall Street estimates.
  • •Concert sales, which comprise the majority of the company's top line, rose by 8%.
Impact:
5/10
LYV
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Regeneron Stock Surges Over 6% Marking Sixth Consecutive Day of Gains

Key Facts

  • •Regeneron shares rose 6.17% to $738.34, outperforming its industry competitors.
  • •The stock marked its sixth consecutive day of gains amid a positive trading day for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones.
Impact:
5/10
REGN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Ventas Raises 2026 Senior Living Investment Target to $4.5 Billion

Key Facts

  • •Ventas increased its 2026 senior living investment target from $3 billion to over $4.5 billion.
Impact:
5/10
0LO4.L
2 months ago
StocksNeutral

adidas AG Holds Q2 2026 Earnings Call to Discuss Financial Performance

Key Facts

  • •adidas AG held an earnings call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
ADDYY
2 months ago
StocksBullish

CACI Secures $500M Defense Contract for Counter-Drone Solutions

Key Facts

  • •CACI has secured a $500 million award for drone defense capabilities.
Impact:
5/10
CACI
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Essex Property Trust Raises Full-Year Guidance After Q2 FFO Beat

Key Facts

  • •Essex Property Trust exceeded FFO guidance for the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company raised its full-year forecasts driven by robust performance in Northern California.
  • •The company anticipates moderated blended rent growth in the second half of 2026 due to economic uncertainties.
Impact:
5/10
ESS
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Gaming and Leisure Properties Posts Record Q2 Results and Raises 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Gaming and Leisure Properties reported record Q2 2026 financial results with increased revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.
  • •The company updated its full-year 2026 AFFO per share guidance upwards and increased its quarterly dividend.
Impact:
5/10
VICIGFL
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Arthur J. Gallagher Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Despite Revenue Miss

Key Facts

  • •Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported earnings of $2.84 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.81.
  • •The company's revenue reached $3.95 billion, missing the forecasted $4.01 billion.
  • •The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share.
Impact:
5/10
AJG
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Linde to Invest $1 Billion in Arizona Industrial Gas Expansion for Semiconductor Sector

Key Facts

  • •Linde announced a new long-term agreement to supply ultra-high-purity industrial gases to a major global semiconductor manufacturer.
  • •The company will invest $1 billion to expand its existing industrial gases complex in Phoenix, Arizona.
Impact:
5/10
LIN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Eastman Chemical Revenue Surges Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Key Facts

  • •Eastman Chemical's Chemical Intermediates segment saw a 39% revenue surge due to global supply shortages.
  • •The company is leveraging its U.S.-centric assets to bypass disruptions caused by the Iran conflict.
  • •Free cash flow is expected to improve with net debt projected to fall under 3x.
Impact:
5/10
EMN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Ares Management Raises Record $36 Billion for Private Credit

Key Facts

  • •Ares Management reported record fundraising of $36 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
ARES
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed Results for Tech Giants Murata and TDK as Firms Update Future Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Murata Manufacturing reported GAAP EPS of ¥44.70 and revenue of ¥502.26B, updating its FY 2027 outlook.
  • •Siemens Healthineers reported Non-GAAP EPS of €0.70 and revenue of €5.76B, updating its FY 2026 outlook.
  • •TDK Corporation reaffirmed its FY outlook after reporting GAAP EPS of ¥42.40 and revenue of ¥741B.
Impact:
5/10
6981.T0PMJ.L6762.T8053.T
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Guyana to Boost Oil Profit Share as ExxonMobil Recoups Initial Development Costs

Key Facts

  • •An ExxonMobil-led joint venture has recovered billions of dollars invested in developing a major oilfield in Guyana.
  • •Guyana is set to receive a larger share of oil revenues following the recouping of initial development costs.
Impact:
5/10
XOM
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Enbridge Beats Q1 2026 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Enbridge reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.43.
  • •The company posted revenue of $29.32 billion, significantly outperforming the market expectation of $8.67 billion.
Impact:
5/10
ENB
2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Solana Foundation Partners with KSNet for Solana Pay and AI Payments in South Korea

Key Facts

  • •Fintech giant KSNet has partnered with the Solana Foundation to trial Solana Pay in the South Korean market.
  • •The partnership aims to enable blockchain payments and AI-driven transaction systems for over 330,000 merchants.
Impact:
5/10
SOL
2 months ago
CryptoBearishUpdated

MicroStrategy Reports $8.2B Q2 Loss Amid Bitcoin Price Decline

Key Facts

  • •MicroStrategy booked an $8.2 billion second-quarter loss driven by the decline in Bitcoin prices.
  • •The company built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments to address investor concerns over its preferred securities.
Impact:
5/10
0A7O.LBTC
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Soulpower Acquisition Secures Court Approval for Bank of Asia Transaction

Key Facts

  • •The High Court of Justice of the Virgin Islands granted the application filed by joint liquidators of Bank of Asia in connection with the proposed transaction with SWB LLC.
Impact:
5/10
SOUL
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Electronic Arts Clears Regulatory Hurdles for Sale to Saudi PIF

Key Facts

  • •Electronic Arts announced that all regulatory approvals for its sale have been completed.
Impact:
5/10
EA
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Sanara MedTech Announces Strategic Merger with MiMedx to Lead Regenerative Medicine Sector

Key Facts

  • •Sanara MedTech announced a proposed business combination with MiMedx Group to create a leader in regenerative medicine.
Impact:
5/10
SMTI
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Banco Santander Announces Share Swap to Acquire Remaining Stake in Brazil Unit

Key Facts

  • •Banco Santander plans to acquire the remaining 10% of Santander Brazil shares through a voluntary exchange tender offer.
  • •Minority shareholders will receive newly issued Banco Santander shares representing a 15% premium.
Impact:
5/10
SANBSBR
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Thales Signs Formal Agreement to Acquire Exail Technologies, Boosting Autonomous Defense Portfolio

Key Facts

  • •Thales signed a tender offer agreement with Exail Technologies setting out the terms of its planned acquisition.
Impact:
5/10
0IW5.LHO.PA
2 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

ADNOC Acquires Five Supertankers for $590 Million to Secure Crude Supply Chains

Key Facts

  • •ADNOC acquired five very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for approximately $590 million to better manage crude deliveries.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago