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July 31, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullish

Imperial and RBC Bearings Post Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Growth

Key Facts

  • •Imperial reported Q2 net income of $2,190 million CAD, a significant increase from $949 million in the prior year.
  • •RBC Bearings achieved net sales of $519.5 million, up 19.2% driven by the Aerospace & Defense sector.
  • •IRADIMED reported $20.5 million in revenue and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.
Impact:
5/10
IMORBC
2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Circle Secures New York Trust Charter for Stablecoin Operations

Key Facts

  • •Circle has secured a trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services for its stablecoin unit.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Dominion Energy Q2 Beat Provides Buffer Amid NextEra Merger Scrutiny

Key Facts

  • •The $66.8 billion all-stock merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy is facing regulatory reviews in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
  • •U.S. Senator Angus King has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject the deal due to concerns about market concentration.
  • •Dominion Energy's stock performance is currently driven by regulatory approval odds rather than its core fundamentals.
Impact:
5/10
NEED
2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesNeutralUpdated

ADNOC Shifts Crude Pricing Mechanism to Platts Dubai Benchmark

Key Facts

  • •ADNOC is changing its pricing formula for four crude grades (Murban, Das, Umm Lulu, and Upper Zakum) to a prompt-month system based on the Platts Dubai benchmark.
  • •The new pricing mechanism will take effect on November 1, moving away from the ICE Futures Abu Dhabi-based Murban methodology.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutralUpdated

Italy July Inflation Matches Forecasts at 2.8% as HICP Remains Slightly Elevated

Key Facts

  • •Italy's headline CPI for July rose 2.8% year-on-year, matching market expectations.
  • •The harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) increased 2.9% year-on-year, slightly above the 2.8% forecast.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

US Dollar Faces July Loss as Yen Volatility Spikes on Intervention Suspicions

Key Facts

  • •The US Dollar is heading toward a monthly loss in July as markets await central bank policy shifts.
  • •The Japanese Yen retreated following reported interventions and the Bank of Japan's steady policy stance.
Impact:
5/10
USDJPY
2 months ago
413 stories this day
StocksBullish

Toyota Tsusho and Namibia Critical Metals Form Rare Earth JV

Key Facts

  • •Namibia Critical Metals announced the formation of TJ Namibia Rare Earths Corporation with Toyota Tsusho to hold Japan's 50% interest in the Lofdal Project.
  • •The Japanese side completed a C$23 million earn-in commitment for a 50% participating interest in the project.
Impact:
5/10
8015.T
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Enbridge Shares Slip Despite Earnings Beat as Dominion and CBOE Gains Expand

Key Facts

  • •Enbridge reported strong Q2 results, reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, and grew its secured backlog to $41 billion CAD.
  • •Church & Dwight exceeded Q2 outlook with net sales increasing 1.6% to $1,530 million, driven by organic growth of 5.8%.
  • •TransAlta reported strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and reaffirmed its guidance.
Impact:
5/10
ENBCHD
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Church & Dwight Posts Mixed Q2 Results and Lowers Q3 Earnings Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Church & Dwight reported Q2 revenue of $1.53 billion, exceeding FactSet estimates of $1.50 billion.
  • •Q2 adjusted EPS came in at $0.89, slightly missing the FactSet estimate of $0.90.
  • •The company expects Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.89, which is below the FactSet estimate of $0.93.
Impact:
5/10
CHD
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Starbucks Stock Nears 52-Week High Following Upbeat FY26 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Starbucks shares are trading near 52-week highs following a Q2 earnings beat.
  • •The company raised its FY26 financial guidance, boosting investor confidence.
Impact:
5/10
SBUX
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Cboe Q2 Profit Surges 50% on Record Options Revenue and Raised 2026 Targets

Key Facts

  • •Cboe Global Markets reported a jump in quarterly profit driven by increased options trading volumes.
  • •Elevated market volatility spurred demand for hedging and speculative trading products.
Impact:
5/10
CBOE
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Flipkart Partners with Netflix to Boost Loyalty via Streaming Rewards

Key Facts

  • •Walmart-owned Flipkart announced a partnership with Netflix to offer mobile streaming subscriptions to its loyalty program members.
  • •The monthly Netflix subscription is granted after a customer completes four qualifying orders on the Flipkart platform.
Impact:
5/10
WMTNFLX
2 months ago
StocksBullish

InterDigital and RBC Bearings Beat Q2 Estimates on Licensing Deals and Growth

Key Facts

  • •InterDigital topped Q2 earnings estimates driven by a new licensing agreement with Amazon.
  • •RBC Bearings reported earnings of $3.88 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $3.42.
  • •Markets are awaiting Cencora's Q3 earnings with a focus on key operational metrics beyond EPS.
Impact:
5/10
IDCCRBC0HF3.L
2 months ago
StocksNeutral

Q2 2026 Earnings Season Kicks Off with Reports from Major Global Corporations

Key Facts

  • •Major companies including Colgate-Palmolive, Linde, and Eaton reported Q2 2026 earnings results.
  • •Ares Management released financial results for the quarter ended June 2026.
  • •Financial reports spanned diverse sectors including consumer goods (Church & Dwight) and renewable energy (Brookfield Renewable).
Impact:
5/10
CLLINETNARESCHD+1
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Cousins Properties Raises 2026 Guidance Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Cousins Properties surpassed Q2 FFO estimates driven by leasing momentum and rental revenue growth.
  • •The company raised its 2026 guidance supported by stronger same-property net operating income (NOI).
Impact:
5/10
CUZ
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Quest Diagnostics Beats Earnings Estimates and Raises 2026 Financial Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Quest Diagnostics exceeded earnings expectations and raised its financial outlook for 2026.
Impact:
5/10
DGX
2 months ago
StocksMixed

Mixed Tech and Healthcare Earnings: Allegro Beats as Organon Misses Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Allegro beat Q1'27 estimates driven by record Data Center sales and 27.5% revenue growth.
  • •Organon reported Q2 earnings of $0.85 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87.
Impact:
5/10
OGN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Robinhood Shifts to Diversified Financial Services to Reduce Crypto Reliance

Key Facts

  • •Robinhood's Q2 2026 results highlighted its evolution into a diversified financial services ecosystem, reducing dependence on crypto and meme stocks.
Impact:
5/10
HOOD
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Roblox Stock Plummets Following Q2 Results Despite Narrower-than-Expected Loss

Key Facts

  • •Roblox stock experienced a significant drop following the release of the company's Q2 earnings report.
Impact:
5/10
RBLX
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Ameren, Franklin Resources, and Blue Owl Surpass Earnings Estimates in Q2/Q3

Key Facts

  • •Ameren (AEE) beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by infrastructure investments and lower fuel costs despite a revenue decline.
  • •Franklin Resources (BEN) reported Q3 earnings of $0.72 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66.
  • •Blue Owl Capital (OWL) shares rose 6.4% after Q2 earnings met estimates and assets under management grew by 12%.
Impact:
5/10
AEEBENOWL
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Enbridge Postpones Mainline Pipeline Expansion Amid Weak Producer Commitment

Key Facts

  • •Enbridge is postponing the 250,000-barrel-per-day second phase of its Mainline crude pipeline network expansion.
  • •The postponement is partly due to Canadian oil producers not committing to significant output increases.
Impact:
5/10
ENB
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Teradyne Robotics Hits Record $100M Revenue on AI Infrastructure Surge

Key Facts

  • •Teradyne Robotics achieved its first-ever $100 million quarterly revenue in Q2 2026.
  • •Orders from electronics and semiconductor manufacturers surged 50% due to AI data center buildouts.
Impact:
5/10
0LEF.L
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Cullen/Frost Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher NII and Fee Income

Key Facts

  • •Cullen/Frost exceeded Q2 2026 earnings estimates driven by higher net interest income and fee income growth.
Impact:
5/10
CFR
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Baytex Energy and IRadimed Beat Q2 2026 Earnings Expectations

Key Facts

  • •Baytex Energy exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations and raised its forward guidance.
  • •IRadimed reported Q2 results that beat estimates despite facing pressure on profit margins.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Beijer Ref Expands Margins in H1 2026 Despite Sluggish Demand

Key Facts

  • •Beijer Ref managed to increase its profit margins during the first half of 2026.
  • •The margin improvement came despite the company facing weak demand levels.
Impact:
5/10
0A0H.L
2 months ago
StocksBullish

NIO's Mirattery Launches World's First EV Battery-Backed REITs

Key Facts

  • •Mirattery issued the world's first EV battery-backed REITs on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with an initial tranche of 337 million yuan.
  • •The total shelf quota for the securitization program is 5 billion yuan to support the company's asset-light strategy.
  • •Mirattery's battery assets under management have now surpassed 56 GWh.
Impact:
5/10
9866.HK
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Markel Group Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Amid Industrial and Financial Weakness

Key Facts

  • •Markel Group reported Q2 earnings that missed analyst estimates.
  • •Results were negatively impacted by weak performance in the company's Industrial and Financial segments.
  • •The company saw stronger underwriting and investment income despite the overall earnings miss.
Impact:
5/10
MKL
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Amazon Recoups $600 Million in Tariff Refunds Following Legal Dispute

Key Facts

  • •Amazon received $600 million in tariff refunds following a lawsuit involving past trade policies.
Impact:
5/10
AMZN
2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Castle Biosciences Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

  • •Castle Biosciences reported a Q2 loss of $0.07 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.44 loss.
  • •Fulgent Genetics reported a Q2 loss of $0.58 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.46 loss.
Impact:
5/10
CSTLFLGT
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Ford Raises 2026 Guidance and Targets Level 3 Autonomous Driving by 2028

Key Facts

  • •Ford plans to make Level 3, eyes-off driving road-ready on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform in 2028.
  • •Second-quarter adjusted EBIT rose to $2.5 billion, leading Ford to raise its full-year guidance.
Impact:
5/10
F
2 months ago
StocksNeutral

Allianz to Acquire Pimco Employee Stock Plan in $1.61 Billion Deal

Key Facts

  • •Allianz SE announced its plan to acquire the employee stock plan of its subsidiary Pimco in a deal valued at $1.61 billion.
Impact:
5/10
ALIZY
2 months ago
StocksBullish

First Solar Reaffirms 2026 Guidance Following Record H1 Sales Volume

Key Facts

  • •First Solar reaffirmed its 2026 financial forecast following record sales volume in the first half of the year.
Impact:
5/10
FSLR
2 months ago
StocksBullish

KeyCorp Upgraded to Strong-Buy After Earnings Beat and $3B Buyback Plan

Key Facts

  • •Argus upgraded KeyCorp (KEY) from a buy to a strong-buy rating.
  • •KeyCorp reported quarterly EPS of $0.44, surpassing analyst estimates.
  • •The company announced a $3 billion share-repurchase plan.
Impact:
5/10
KEY
2 months ago
StocksBullish

LPL Financial and Mastercard Price Targets Raised After Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •LPL Financial beat Q2 earnings and sales estimates and remains on track to onboard Commonwealth later this year.
  • •Mastercard reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results that exceeded both earnings and revenue estimates.
  • •Analysts raised their price targets for both companies following the positive financial reports.
Impact:
5/10
LPLAMA
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Rivian Shares Sink 8% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Rivian shares dropped 8% in mid-morning Friday trading despite beating Q2 estimates and raising its forward guidance.
  • •Lucid shares fell 6% amid a broader decline in electric vehicle stocks.
Impact:
5/10
RIVNLCID
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Celestica Stock Surges on Q2 Beat and Aggressive 2027 Growth Outlook Driven by AI

Key Facts

  • •Celestica delivered Q2 2026 revenue and EPS beats and raised its full-year outlook for the third time in six months.
  • •The company forecasts 2027 revenue growth to accelerate beyond the 65% guided for 2026.
  • •Future growth is supported by multi-billion-dollar programs including OpenAI's custom accelerator and AMD's Helios switch.
Impact:
5/10
CLS
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Mixed Q2 Earnings for Ares Management, Fortis, and Carter's

Key Facts

  • •Ares Management reported quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, meeting analyst consensus estimates.
  • •Fortis surpassed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, reporting earnings of $0.56 per share.
  • •Carter's reported earnings of $0.26 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $0.02.
Impact:
5/10
ARESFTS
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Reddit Shares Extend Slump to 23% Hitting $137.27 Despite Revenue Beat

Key Facts

  • •Social media platform Reddit's earnings outpaced Wall Street estimates in its latest financial report.
  • •Reddit stock experienced a decline in trading following the release of its strong earnings results.
Impact:
5/10
RDDT
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Pentagon Signs Production Deals with Lockheed Martin and L3Harris for Missile Interceptors

Key Facts

  • •The Pentagon announced agreements with Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies to expand production capacity for missile interceptor components.
  • •The production agreements span the next seven years to bolster U.S. defense stockpiles.
Impact:
5/10
LMTLHX
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Grand Canyon Education Shares Fall Despite Raised 2026 Profit Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Grand Canyon Education projects Q4 2026 EPS between $3.750 and $3.850.
  • •The company updated its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $10.180-$10.320.
  • •Shares fell 5.8% to $150.13 despite exceeding prior quarterly expectations.
Impact:
5/10
LOPE
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Amgen Declares Dividend and Receives Positive EU Opinion for Repatha Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Amgen declared a Q3 2026 dividend of US$2.52 per share.
  • •Repatha received a positive opinion from the EMA's CHMP for expanding its use in high-risk cardiovascular prevention.
Impact:
5/10
AMGN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Engie H1 Earnings Rise 3.3% Beating Estimates on Gas Trading

Key Facts

  • •France's Engie reported a 3.3% rise in first-half earnings, beating market expectations.
  • •Strong natural gas trading and higher electricity transmission tariffs offset lower gas deliveries caused by warm weather.
Impact:
5/10
ENGIYENGI.PAENGQF
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Nvidia Shares Climb as Amazon Boosts AI Infrastructure Capex Forecast

Key Facts

  • •Nvidia stock rose after Amazon increased its capital expenditure forecast for AI infrastructure.
  • •Amazon played down competition between its custom AI chips and Nvidia's processors.
Impact:
5/10
NVDAAMZN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Oklo Secures DOE Startup Authorization for Texas Reactor

Key Facts

  • •Oklo received formal startup authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy for its Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart, Texas.
Impact:
5/10
OKLO
2 months ago
StocksNeutral

International Paper to Spin Off EMEA Business Segment by 2027

Key Facts

  • •International Paper plans to spin out its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business segment by 2027.
Impact:
5/10
IP
2 months ago
StocksBullish

SoFi Stock Gains on Robust Q2 Results and Upward 2026 Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •SoFi delivered robust Q2 growth with record gains in both membership and loan originations.
  • •The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook despite facing pressure within its Technology Platform segment.
Impact:
5/10
SOFI
2 months ago
StocksBearish

WestJet Grounds Boeing 737 Fleet Ahead of Potential Labor Strike

Key Facts

  • •Canadian airline WestJet has begun parking its Boeing 737 aircraft in anticipation of a potential labor strike.
Impact:
5/10
BA
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Micron Stock Pressured as AI Boom Exacerbates Apple Memory Shortage

Key Facts

  • •Micron's stock declined after Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed a desire for more memory suppliers.
  • •Apple and Amazon are both being impacted by higher memory prices.
Impact:
5/10
MUAAPLAMZN
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

AutoNation Q2 Revenue Declines Amid Slumping New-Vehicle Sales

Key Facts

  • •AutoNation reported lower second-quarter revenue driven by a decline in new-vehicle sales.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Power Corporation of Canada Reports Record Q2 2026 Earnings Per Share

Key Facts

  • •Power Corporation of Canada recorded record earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
PWCDF
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

SPX Technologies Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •SPX Technologies shares advanced after beating quarterly expectations and raising full-year guidance.
Impact:
5/10
SPXC
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Kafco Industries Achieves Record Revenues in Q1 2026

Key Facts

  • •Kafco Industries recorded record revenues during the first quarter of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
CryptoBullish

RWA Perpetual Volume Hits $62B, Nearing Bitcoin Trading Levels

Key Facts

  • •Real-world asset (RWA) perpetual futures volume has reached $62 billion, approaching the trading levels of Bitcoin perpetuals.
Impact:
5/10
BTC
2 months ago
CryptoBullish

Circle Acquires 1,000 Blockchain Patents from IBM to Lead US IP Landscape

Key Facts

  • •Circle acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM.
  • •Circle is now the largest holder of blockchain patents in the US following the deal.
Impact:
5/10
IBM
2 months ago
CryptoBullish

Japan's SBI Holdings Reaffirms $41.2B Ripple Stake Amid XRP Market Weakness

Key Facts

  • •Japan's SBI Holdings reaffirmed its investment in Ripple, maintaining a stake valued at approximately ¥6.6 trillion ($41.2 billion).
  • •The reaffirmation comes despite the recent price slump and market weakness of the XRP cryptocurrency.
Impact:
5/10
9984.TXRP
2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

Senators Propose Ethics Revisions to CLARITY Act to Secure Bipartisan Support

Key Facts

  • •Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego submitted a counteroffer to the White House including revised ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act.
  • •The proposed changes allow state authorities to enforce a ban on federal officials issuing tokens instead of the US Attorney General.
  • •Republicans need Democratic support to reach the 60-vote threshold required for the bill to pass in the Senate.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

BNP Paribas Group Finalizes Athlon Acquisition to Bolster European Mobility Leadership

Key Facts

  • •Arval, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group, has finalized the acquisition of Athlon.
Impact:
5/10
BNP.PA
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

IonQ Completes Acquisition of SkyWater Technology to Boost Quantum Manufacturing

Key Facts

  • •IonQ completed its acquisition of SkyWater Technology, the largest exclusively U.S.-based semiconductor foundry.
Impact:
5/10
IONQSKYT
2 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

US Coal Demand Surges as AI Data Centers Drive Massive Power Needs

Key Facts

  • •A top utility fought aggressively to outbid a data center developer for control of a West Virginia power facility.
  • •Coal is returning to favor due to rising electricity demand from AI data centers.
Impact:
5/10
2 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Saudi Arabia Seeks Maritime Coalition for Energy Security Amid Oil Volatility

Key Facts

  • •Brent oil prices are heading for an 8% weekly loss despite support from ongoing geopolitical tensions.
  • •Saudi Arabia is seeking to organize a maritime coalition to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
  • •The IRGC claims to have intercepted and turned around several tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Impact:
5/10
2222.SR
2 months ago