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August 3, 2026Connected

224 storiesLast updated: 11:33:22 AMPage 1 of 4

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×2

US and Japan Launch First Joint Yen Intervention in 15 Years

Key Facts

•The US and Japan confirmed a coordinated intervention to support the yen, marking their first joint action in 15 years.

Impact:

8/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

South Korea's Kospi Surges Record 18% Amid Geopolitical De-escalation

Key Facts

•South Korea’s Kospi index soared 18% on Friday, marking its biggest single-day jump on record.
•Markets signal a return to buying mode amid reports of a reversal in US-Iran tensions under Trump.

Impact:

8/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Saudi Oil Exports Face Logistics and Security Crisis as Tankers Struck in Egypt

Key Facts

•Two LNG tankers in the Egyptian port of Damietta were struck by drones.
•Saudi Arabia is running out of options to reroute oil exports following the paralysis of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Fed Abandons Forward Guidance, Shifting to Reactive Policy Stance

Key Facts

•Fed Chair Warsh has ended forward guidance, emphasizing market-driven price discovery over central bank signaling.
•The latest Fed statement was unusually brief, featuring a 9-3 vote and no forward guidance for future moves.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Bristol Myers Squibb Shares Surge on Reported $400B AstraZeneca Merger Talks

Key Facts

•Reports suggest merger talks between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal potentially valued at $400 billion.

Impact:

7/10

AZN

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

AMC Entertainment Shatters 106-Year Record with All-Time High Weekend Revenue

Key Facts

•AMC Entertainment generated the highest total revenue in its 106-year history during a single weekend, driven by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
•The company set new records for both admissions revenue and food & beverage revenue globally.

Impact:

7/10

AMC

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

ZeroStack Warns of Survival Risk Following $82.5M Loss

Key Facts

•Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack reported an $82.5 million loss and issued a warning regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

FBI Dismantles Global Scam Compounds, Seizes $15.2 Billion

Key Facts

•The FBI announced the dismantling of four of the world's largest scam compounds and the seizure of $15.2 billion in assets.
•The operation included a record seizure of 127,000 Bitcoin linked to Cambodia's Prince Group.
•Operation Sand Dollar in Dubai dismantled nine scam compounds and arrested over 300 individuals in cooperation with Dubai Police.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

August 3, 2026Connected

224 storiesLast updated: 11:33:22 AMPage 1 of 4

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×2

US and Japan Launch First Joint Yen Intervention in 15 Years

Key Facts

•The US and Japan confirmed a coordinated intervention to support the yen, marking their first joint action in 15 years.

Impact:

8/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

South Korea's Kospi Surges Record 18% Amid Geopolitical De-escalation

Key Facts

•South Korea’s Kospi index soared 18% on Friday, marking its biggest single-day jump on record.
•Markets signal a return to buying mode amid reports of a reversal in US-Iran tensions under Trump.

Impact:

8/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Saudi Oil Exports Face Logistics and Security Crisis as Tankers Struck in Egypt

Key Facts

•Two LNG tankers in the Egyptian port of Damietta were struck by drones.
•Saudi Arabia is running out of options to reroute oil exports following the paralysis of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearishUpdated×2

Fed Abandons Forward Guidance, Shifting to Reactive Policy Stance

Key Facts

•Fed Chair Warsh has ended forward guidance, emphasizing market-driven price discovery over central bank signaling.
•The latest Fed statement was unusually brief, featuring a 9-3 vote and no forward guidance for future moves.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Bristol Myers Squibb Shares Surge on Reported $400B AstraZeneca Merger Talks

Key Facts

•Reports suggest merger talks between AstraZeneca and Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal potentially valued at $400 billion.

Impact:

7/10

AZN

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×3

AMC Entertainment Shatters 106-Year Record with All-Time High Weekend Revenue

Key Facts

•AMC Entertainment generated the highest total revenue in its 106-year history during a single weekend, driven by Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
•The company set new records for both admissions revenue and food & beverage revenue globally.

Impact:

7/10

AMC

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

ZeroStack Warns of Survival Risk Following $82.5M Loss

Key Facts

•Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack reported an $82.5 million loss and issued a warning regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.

Impact:

7/10

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

FBI Dismantles Global Scam Compounds, Seizes $15.2 Billion

Key Facts

•The FBI announced the dismantling of four of the world's largest scam compounds and the seizure of $15.2 billion in assets.
•The operation included a record seizure of 127,000 Bitcoin linked to Cambodia's Prince Group.
•Operation Sand Dollar in Dubai dismantled nine scam compounds and arrested over 300 individuals in cooperation with Dubai Police.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

ForexBearishUpdated×2

US and Japan Execute Historic Joint Intervention to Support Yen

Key Facts

•The US and Japan executed the largest currency intervention in history to support the Japanese Yen.

Impact:

8/10

USD/JPY

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×3

US and Japan Launch First Joint Yen Intervention in 15 Years

Key Facts

•The U.S. and Japan launched their first joint yen-buying intervention in 15 years to stabilize the cratering currency.

Impact:

8/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×2

Japan and US Set for Joint Currency Intervention to Support Yen

Key Facts

•Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is expected to announce coordination with Washington to curb yen weakness.
•Japanese authorities reportedly bought yen and sold dollars during New York trading on Friday.
•A leaked photo of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad revealed a plan to buy $5-10 billion in JPY.

Impact:

8/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×2

US and Japan Confirm First Joint Yen Intervention Since 2011

Key Facts

•The US and Japanese governments confirmed they conducted a joint intervention to support the Yen last week.
•This cooperation marks the first coordinated intervention between Washington and Tokyo since 2011.

Impact:

7/10

JPY USDJPY

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×3

US and Japan Launch First Joint Yen Intervention in 15 Years

Key Facts

•US and Japanese authorities confirmed a joint FX market intervention to support the Japanese yen.

Impact:

7/10

USDJPY

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated×2

Reports of Potential Japanese Yen Intervention to Support Currency

Key Facts

•Reports indicated a puzzling potential currency intervention to support the Japanese Yen.

Impact:

7/10

JPY

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated

US and Japan Confirm Coordinated Intervention to Support Yen

Key Facts

•Japan's Finance Ministry confirmed a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. Treasury conducted on Friday.
•Japan signaled it will not hesitate to conduct further coordinated interventions in the future to support the currency.

Impact:

6/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

ForexBullish

US Signals Readiness for Joint Intervention to Support Japanese Yen

Key Facts

•Bessent stated that Washington will not hesitate to engage in joint intervention to support the Yen.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 4% After Worst Monthly Performance Since 2008

Key Facts

•South Korea's KOSPI index fell by 4% at the start of August trading.
•The decline follows the index's worst monthly performance since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

Global Manufacturing Weakens in July Amid Iran War Pressures

Key Facts

•Factories faced weaker demand and higher costs in July as the war in Iran continues.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×2

Rhine River Levels Near Record Low Threaten European Logistics

Key Facts

•Water levels at the Kaub chokepoint fell to 25 centimeters, the lowest since the 2018 drought.
•Freight rates for oil and liquid-bulk barges rose 400% in two months due to reduced shipping capacity.
•JPMorgan analysts warned of a drag on Germany's chemicals industry, specifically naming BASF and K+S.

Impact:

6/10

BASFY

2 months ago

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated×4

US Manufacturing Hits 4-Year Growth High in July on AI Infrastructure Surge

Key Facts

•American manufacturers grew in July at the fastest pace in more than four years, driven by a massive boom in artificial intelligence.
•The sector is being hampered by pandemic-era-like supply shortages and higher inflation.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prysmian Nears Deal to Acquire U.S. Electrical Firm Atkore

Key Facts

•Italian cable maker Prysmian is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. electrical manufacturer Atkore.

Impact:

6/10

PRYMY

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prysmian to Acquire Atkore in $3.8 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Prysmian has agreed to acquire Atkore in an all-cash transaction representing an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion.
•Atkore shareholders will receive $95.00 per share in cash upon the closing of the transaction.

Impact:

6/10

PRYMY

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prysmian to Acquire Atkore for $3.8B to Expand Data Center Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Prysmian announced its planned acquisition of Atkore in a deal valued at $3.8 billion.
•The deal aims to expand Prysmian's U.S. portfolio to include electrical installation components alongside cables.

Impact:

6/10

PRYMF PRYMY

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $6 Billion Deal

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange announced a deal to acquire MarketAxess for $6 billion.

Impact:

6/10

0JC3.L

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Visa to Acquire BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Bolster Fraud Prevention

Key Facts

•Visa signed a definitive agreement to acquire behavioral fraud intelligence provider BioCatch.
•The acquisition is valued at $2.4 billion in cash, purchased from funds advised by Permira and other shareholders.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Supernus and Indivior to Merge in All-Stock CNS Biopharma Deal

Key Facts

•Supernus and Indivior announced a definitive agreement to combine in a tax-free all-stock merger of equals.
•The transaction is expected to realize $125 million in annual cost synergies.
•The combined entity will be named Supernus, Inc. and will list on Nasdaq under the ticker SUPN.

Impact:

6/10

SUPN

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Liberty Global Completes VodafoneZiggo Buyout with Plans for 2027 IPO

Key Facts

•Liberty Global completed the acquisition of Vodafone Group's 50% stake in the VodafoneZiggo joint venture.
•The move paves the way for the creation of Ziggo Group, serving 13 million customers with €6.6bn in revenue.
•Liberty Global plans to list the Ziggo Group on the stock exchange by 2027.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Steadfast Shares Surge on $5.41 Billion Acquisition Bid

Key Facts

•Australian firm Steadfast shares rose after confirming an acquisition bid from an investment consortium.
•The total value of the confirmed acquisition bid is approximately $5.41 billion.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Supernus and Indivior to Merge in All-Stock Pharmaceutical Deal

Key Facts

•Supernus and Indivior have agreed to merge through an all-stock swap transaction.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Prysmian Confirms $3.8 Billion All-Cash Acquisition of US-Based Atkore

Key Facts

•Italian company Prysmian is in advanced stages to acquire the American firm Atkore.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsMixedUpdated

Banco BPM Exits Monte Paschi Merger Talks, Clearing Path for $35B Bid

Key Facts

•Banco BPM has withdrawn from merger negotiations with Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
•The withdrawal could clear the path for a rival $35 billion takeover bid from Intesa Sanpaolo.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated×2

BioNTech Names Sobi's Guido Oelkers as CEO to Succeed Founder Ugur Sahin

Key Facts

•German biotech firm BioNTech announced that Sobi CEO Guido Oelkers will succeed Ugur Sahin as its new chief executive.

Impact:

7/10

BNTX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

KKR to Acquire 50% Stake in TotalEnergies Renewable Portfolio for €1.8 Billion

Key Facts

•TotalEnergies signed an agreement to sell a 50% stake in a 1.2 GW onshore solar and wind asset portfolio in Europe to KKR.
•The portfolio's enterprise value amounts to €1.8 billion and covers assets in Germany, Spain, France, and Poland.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

BCB Bancorp Reports $14.8M Q2 Loss and Plans Delaware Reincorporation

Key Facts

•BCB Bancorp reported a net loss of $14.8 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•Loss per diluted share was $0.85 compared to earnings of $0.26 in the preceding quarter.
•The Board approved reincorporating the company in Delaware, subject to shareholder approval.

Impact:

6/10

BCBP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Fresenius Medical Care Beats Q2 Estimates, Reaffirms 2026 Targets

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care reported second-quarter operating income well ahead of market expectations.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook and its strategic targets for 2026.
•Cost-cutting programs and favorable U.S. reimbursement rates offset a decline in patient treatment volumes.

Impact:

6/10

FME

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Pentagon Taps Carlyle and CyrusOne for $4B AI Data Center Projects

Key Facts

•The U.S. Army selected Carlyle and CyrusOne to build hyperscale data centers on military land, with each project estimated to cost $2 billion.
•Companies will finance and operate the facilities in exchange for providing computing power to the Army at no upfront cost to taxpayers.

Impact:

6/10

0QZZ.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Keyence Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates by 24% Amid Stock Split Signals

Key Facts

•Keyence Corporation reported a 51% YoY earnings surge in 1QFY26, exceeding consensus estimates by 24%.
•Keyence is evaluating a stock split to broaden its investor base and improve liquidity.
•Shareholders approved provisions in the Articles of Incorporation that may improve capital returns and buybacks.

Impact:

6/10

6861.T KYCCF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Acurx Pharmaceuticals Secures Streamlined FDA Path for Ibezapolstat

Key Facts

•Acurx Pharmaceuticals received FDA guidance on the potential to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) based on a single Phase 3 clinical trial.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Apple and Circle Shares Slump Amid Supply Chain Pressures and Regulatory Hurdles

Key Facts

•Apple stock suffered its worst daily decline in over a year, falling 7.35% due to component shortages.
•Circle stock extended its decline ahead of earnings due to regulatory headwinds and crypto market weakness.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CNH Industrial Surges 16% Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•CNH Industrial shares surged 16% after the company reported second-quarter financial results that beat market expectations.
•The Dow Jones index gained 600 points alongside positive movements in several large-cap stocks.

Impact:

6/10

CNHI

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

UBS Fined $20M by FINRA Over AML Monitoring Failures

Key Facts

•FINRA imposed a $20 million fine on UBS for failures in its anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring systems.

Impact:

6/10

UBS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

EchoStar Unit Hughes Satellite Systems Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Key Facts

•Hughes Satellite Systems, a unit of EchoStar, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Impact:

6/10

SATS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

FAA Certifies Smallest Boeing 737 Max Variant for Commercial Flight

Key Facts

•The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the smallest version of the Boeing 737 Max to fly passengers after years of delays.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

California Supreme Court Rules for Gilead Sciences in Innovation Liability Case

Key Facts

•California's highest court ruled in favor of Gilead Sciences in a case regarding whether manufacturers must develop safer drug alternatives.

Impact:

6/10

GILD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Reitar Logtech Stock Surges 450% Following Strategic Cainiao Partnership

Key Facts

•Reitar Logtech shares surged by over 450% during Monday's trading session.
•The company's Jingxing HK unit signed an MoU with Cainiao to cooperate on smart warehousing and automated logistics projects.

Impact:

6/10

RRL

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

DRAM ETF Plunges 32% Amid Margin Calls on Memory Stocks

Key Facts

•The DRAM ETF sank nearly 32% as margin calls hit over-leveraged memory stock investors.

Impact:

6/10

DRAM

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Tyson Foods Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Beef Segment Losses Widen

Key Facts

•Tyson Foods cut its annual profit forecast, warning that losses in its beef business would widen.
•Tight cattle supplies are keeping livestock costs elevated, squeezing profit margins.

Impact:

6/10

TSN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Alibaba Shares Jump 6% on Launch of Qwen3.8-Max AI Model

Key Facts

•Alibaba shares in Hong Kong rose over 6% following the unveiling of its new Qwen3.8-Max AI model.
•The new model features 2.4 trillion parameters, making it the company's largest and most capable AI model to date.

Impact:

6/10

9988.HK BABA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Berkshire Hathaway Invests $23B in Alphabet to Boost AI Portfolio

Key Facts

•Greg Abel deployed $23 billion of Berkshire Hathaway's cash into Alphabet stock.

Impact:

6/10

GOOG GOOGL

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

GameStop Stock Slumps on $1.4 Billion Debt-for-Equity Swap

Key Facts

•GameStop shares plummeted after the company announced a plan to swap $1.4 billion worth of debt for new stock.

Impact:

6/10

GME

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Amadeus Fire Lowers 2026 Guidance Citing Weakening Market Demand

Key Facts

•Amadeus Fire has lowered its financial guidance for 2026 due to weakening demand.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Imax Stock Hits Record High Driven by Global Box Office Momentum

Key Facts

•Imax shares reached an all-time high on Monday following sustained momentum in global ticket sales.
•The company posted its third consecutive weekend of more than $50 million in global ticket sales.

Impact:

6/10

IMAX

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Sportradar Shares Plunge 17% After Cutting 2026 Financial Guidance

Key Facts

•Sportradar shares plunged 17% following Q2 earnings and a reduction in 2026 guidance.
•The company achieved 19% year-over-year revenue growth despite investor concerns over profitability.

Impact:

6/10

SRAD

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Legal Investigations and FTC Lawsuit Target Innio and Hims & Hers Health

Key Facts

•Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check is investigating potential federal securities law violations by Innio N.V.
•Hims & Hers Health is facing a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on July 29, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Coldcard Exploit Losses Climb to $116M as Affected Addresses Hit 5,200

Key Facts

•Approximately 1,367 Bitcoin worth $86 million was stolen from Coldcard crypto wallets.
•The company halted shipments and destroyed remaining units following reports of coordinated attacks.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Binance to Delist 6 Crypto Tokens in August 2026 Amid Stricter Standards

Key Facts

•Binance announced it will delist ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC tokens on August 17, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×3

Coldcard Wallet Losses Hit $114M as Fourth Theft Wave Emerges

Key Facts

•Total losses for Coldcard wallet users may reach $114 million as a fourth wave of fund sweeps is detected.
•Pending transactions utilize Replace-By-Fee (RBF), offering victims a brief window to move funds first by paying higher fees.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Citadel Securities Invests $400M in Crypto.com to Scale Tokenized Asset Management

Key Facts

•Billionaire Ken Griffin invested $400 million into Crypto.com via Citadel Securities.
•Citadel Securities is targeting involvement in tokenized asset management through this investment.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated×2

Coinkite Faces Class Action Threat Over 1,300 BTC Hardware Wallet Bug

Key Facts

•Coinkite faces potential class action lawsuits following a vulnerability in the seed generation code of its Coldcard hardware wallets.
•User losses from the security bug have exceeded 1,300 BTC, valued at approximately $88 million.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×2

Vulcan Materials Wins International Arbitration Ruling Against Mexico

Key Facts

•Vulcan Materials Co. secured a favorable decision in a long-standing international arbitration dispute with the Mexican government.

Impact:

6/10

VMC

2 months ago