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August 4, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:15:56 PMPage 2 of 6

Stocks

StocksBullish

Rush Enterprises Announces Stock Split and Dividend Hike Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Rush Enterprises announced a three-for-two stock split to enhance share affordability for investors.
•Q2 earnings per share reached $0.91, beating analyst estimates of $0.86.
•The company declared a post-split quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, a 10.50% increase.

Impact:

6/10

RUSHA

1 day ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

US Weighs Polysilicon Price Floor and Tariffs to Counter China

Key Facts

•The US administration is considering a price floor for polysilicon and new tariffs to counter Chinese dominance in the solar and semiconductor sectors.
•Solar stocks surged following reports of potential US trade restrictions and tariffs on Chinese polysilicon imports.

Impact:

6/10

about 13 hours ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Prologis Secures Segro Acquisition for $19.19 Billion Following Official Acceptance

Key Facts

•Prologis reached an agreement to acquire SEGRO for a total value of approximately $18.8 billion.

Impact:

6/10

PLD

about 10 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

JPMorgan Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Following Warsh Press Conference

Key Facts

•JPMorgan moved up its Fed rate hike forecast, now expecting a hike before the end of the year.
•The bank cited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shaky press conference performance as a primary reason for the shift.

Impact:

5/10

about 18 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

South Korea Inflation Hits 3-Month Low in July Amid Rising Core Pressures

Key Facts

•South Korea's annual inflation rate slowed in July to reach its lowest level in three months.
•Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged despite the easing in headline inflation.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Russia Expands LNG Shadow Fleet to Circumvent Upcoming EU Sanctions

Key Facts

•Russia is increasing the number of ships in its shadow fleet to ensure continued LNG exports.
•The move aims to circumvent tightened EU sanctions expected next year.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

NEAR Protocol Co-Founder Proposes 30M Token Sovereign Fund to Curb Inflation

Key Facts

•NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin proposed a 30 million NEAR sovereign fund to finance validators and public goods.

Impact:

5/10

NEAR

about 24 hours ago

August 4, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:15:56 PMPage 2 of 6

Stocks

StocksBullish

Rush Enterprises Announces Stock Split and Dividend Hike Following Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Rush Enterprises announced a three-for-two stock split to enhance share affordability for investors.
•Q2 earnings per share reached $0.91, beating analyst estimates of $0.86.
•The company declared a post-split quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, a 10.50% increase.

Impact:

6/10

RUSHA

1 day ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsMixed

US Weighs Polysilicon Price Floor and Tariffs to Counter China

Key Facts

•The US administration is considering a price floor for polysilicon and new tariffs to counter Chinese dominance in the solar and semiconductor sectors.
•Solar stocks surged following reports of potential US trade restrictions and tariffs on Chinese polysilicon imports.

Impact:

6/10

about 13 hours ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×3

Prologis Secures Segro Acquisition for $19.19 Billion Following Official Acceptance

Key Facts

•Prologis reached an agreement to acquire SEGRO for a total value of approximately $18.8 billion.

Impact:

6/10

PLD

about 10 hours ago

Central Banks

Central BanksBearish

JPMorgan Forecasts Fed Rate Hike Following Warsh Press Conference

Key Facts

•JPMorgan moved up its Fed rate hike forecast, now expecting a hike before the end of the year.
•The bank cited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shaky press conference performance as a primary reason for the shift.

Impact:

5/10

about 18 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

South Korea Inflation Hits 3-Month Low in July Amid Rising Core Pressures

Key Facts

•South Korea's annual inflation rate slowed in July to reach its lowest level in three months.
•Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged despite the easing in headline inflation.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Russia Expands LNG Shadow Fleet to Circumvent Upcoming EU Sanctions

Key Facts

•Russia is increasing the number of ships in its shadow fleet to ensure continued LNG exports.
•The move aims to circumvent tightened EU sanctions expected next year.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

NEAR Protocol Co-Founder Proposes 30M Token Sovereign Fund to Curb Inflation

Key Facts

•NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin proposed a 30 million NEAR sovereign fund to finance validators and public goods.

Impact:

5/10

NEAR

about 24 hours ago

StocksBearish

Kimberly-Clark Lowers Guidance Following Q2 Earnings and Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•Kimberly-Clark reported EPS of $1.80, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01.
•The company's revenue reached $4.19 billion, falling short of the expected $4.22 billion.
•The company lowered growth expectations due to a distribution center fire and social media disruption in China.

Impact:

6/10

0JQZ.L

about 15 hours ago

StocksBearish

Kimberly-Clark Cuts Guidance Following China Social Media Disruption

Key Facts

•Kimberly-Clark cut its annual sales and profit forecasts due to a significant hit to diaper sales in China.
•Q2 EPS beat estimates at $2.12, while revenue missed at $4.189 billion.
•False claims about product quality on Chinese social media disrupted sales and impacted the profit outlook.

Impact:

6/10

KMB 0JQZ.L

about 18 hours ago

StocksBearish

Builders FirstSource Cuts 2026 Outlook Amid Housing Market Slump

Key Facts

•Builders FirstSource cut its 2026 outlook due to softer housing demand and margin pressure.

Impact:

6/10

BLDR

about 12 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

HSBC Profit Surges to $10.1 Billion as Bank Resumes Share Buybacks

Key Facts

•HSBC reported a quarterly profit of $10.1 billion, driven by growth in its wealth management and insurance businesses in Hong Kong.
•The bank announced the resumption of its share buyback program following strong financial performance.

Impact:

6/10

0005.HK HSBC

about 12 hours ago

StocksBullish

Lockheed Martin Profits Surge 61% as Backlog Hits Record $230 Billion

Key Facts

•Lockheed Martin achieved H1 2026 revenue growth of 5.44% with a net earnings surge of 61.83%.
•The company's backlog reached a record $230.4 billion, fueled by missile, aeronautics, and space programs.

Impact:

6/10

LMT

about 13 hours ago

StocksBearish

Jefferies Uncovers New Evidence of Fraudulent Invoicing in Troubled Fund

Key Facts

•Jefferies has obtained new evidence of fake invoices involving a troubled investment fund.

Impact:

6/10

about 11 hours ago

StocksBearish

US Jury Orders Medtronic to Pay $88 Million in Hernia Mesh Trial

Key Facts

•A US jury ruled that Medtronic owes $88 million in the first trial over Covidien’s hernia mesh products.

Impact:

6/10

MDT 0Y6X.L

about 11 hours ago

StocksBullish

IDEXX and Intuitive Machines Stocks Surge on Earnings and Defense Contracts

Key Facts

•IDEXX Laboratories reported Q2 earnings of $4.27 per share and revenue of $1.22 billion, beating Wall Street estimates.
•L3Harris Technologies selected Intuitive Machines to support missile tracking for the Space Development Agency.

Impact:

6/10

IDXX 0L3H.L

about 14 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

New Jersey AG Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Key Facts

•New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com on Tuesday.

Impact:

6/10

AMZN

about 10 hours ago

StocksBullish

Palantir Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance on Strong US Commercial Growth

Key Facts

•Palantir raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $8.15B to $8.158B.
•U.S. commercial revenue guidance has been raised to above $3.424B.

Impact:

6/10

PLTR

1 day ago

StocksBearish

Chipotle Shares Slide Amid Salmonella Outbreak Reports in Minnesota

Key Facts

•Chipotle Mexican Grill shares traded lower following reports linking the chain to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
•The company triggered the removal of jalapeños as a response to the outbreak reports.

Impact:

6/10

CMG 0HXW.L

about 12 hours ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Apple Beats Q3 Earnings on iPhone Strength Amid CEO Transition and Weak Guidance

Key Facts

•Apple reported stellar fiscal Q3 2026 results, highlighted by a 22% increase in iPhone sales.
•Markets were disappointed by Apple's Q4 guidance as John Ternus takes over the CEO role.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

about 10 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Major US Firms Raise 2026 Outlook Following Strong Q2 Earnings Results

Key Facts

•ADM raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $5.15 to $5.60.
•DuPont exceeded Q2 2026 guidance and raised its financial outlook for the full year.
•Ingredion announced that Tate & Lyle shareholders accepted its 595 pence all-cash acquisition offer.

Impact:

6/10

ADM

about 15 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated×5

HSBC H1 Pre-Tax Profit Climbs 23% to $19.5B on Strong Interest Income

Key Facts

•HSBC Holdings reported a 23% surge in first-half profit, driven by rising net interest income and wealth management revenue.

Impact:

6/10

0005.HK HSBC HBC1.DE HBCYF

about 10 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

High Tide Forecasts Record Q3 Results Beating Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•High Tide expects record revenue between C$195M and C$200M for the third fiscal quarter of 2026.
•The company's Adjusted EBITDA guidance of C$15.2M to C$16.5M exceeds the analyst consensus of C$14.0M.
•The company announced a record distribution of over 10 tonnes of medical cannabis flower in the German market.

Impact:

6/10

HITI

about 16 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Spotify Shares Drop 5% as Weak Profit Guidance Signals Slower User Growth

Key Facts

•Spotify forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates due to slowing user growth in North America and Europe.
•Spotify shares fell approximately 5% in premarket trading following the weak guidance.

Impact:

6/10

SPOT

about 16 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Qnity Electronics Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Ninth Consecutive Profitable Quarter

Key Facts

•Qnity Electronics reported Q2 2026 results, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of profitable growth.
•Qnity Electronics raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance based on continued business momentum.

Impact:

6/10

about 16 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Smith+Nephew Cuts Revenue Growth Forecast to 4% as US Weakness Widens

Key Facts

•British medical products company Smith+Nephew cut its full-year revenue growth forecast due to continued weakness in its orthopaedics unit.
•The cut in expectations is primarily driven by weakness in the U.S., which is the company's largest market.

Impact:

6/10

about 22 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

onsemi to Acquire Synaptics as Net Income Jumps 33%

Key Facts

•onsemi revenue rose 9% year-over-year to $1,603.5 million in Q2 2026.
•Free cash flow surged to $425.4 million with margin expanding from 7% to 27%.
•The company expects AI data center segment revenue to more than double in 2026.

Impact:

6/10

about 22 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Trump Administration Weighs Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers

Key Facts

•Shares of Marvell, Corning, Lumentum, and Coherent rose following reports of plans to restrict Chinese data-center components.

Impact:

6/10

GLW LITE COHR

about 10 hours ago

StocksBullish

Willis Lease Finance Beats Q2 Estimates on Strong Equipment Sales and Rent

Key Facts

•Willis Lease Finance reported earnings per share of $1.31, significantly beating analyst estimates of $0.90.
•The company's Q2 revenue reached $194.02 million, exceeding the expected $175 million.
•Income from operations rose by 20.2% to $34.00 million compared to the same quarter in 2025.

Impact:

6/10

WLFC

about 12 hours ago

StocksBearish

Oracle Faces Junk Credit Rating Risk Amid Aggressive AI Infrastructure Spending

Key Facts

•Oracle Corp is nearing a junk-grade credit rating due to concerns over its debt-fueled spending on AI infrastructure.

Impact:

6/10

ORCL

about 12 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Apple Escalates OpenAI Suit, Seeks to Block AI Hardware Development

Key Facts

•Apple asked a U.S. judge for a preliminary injunction to bar two former employees and OpenAI from accessing or using alleged confidential information.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL

about 9 hours ago

StocksBearish

Medtronic Ordered to Pay $88 Million in Hernia Mesh Liability Verdict

Key Facts

•Medtronic was ordered to pay $88 million in damages following a verdict in a lawsuit involving its hernia mesh products.

Impact:

6/10

0Y6X.L

about 9 hours ago

StocksBullish

Southern Copper Announces Stock Dividend Following Record Q2 Earnings and Sales

Key Facts

•Southern Copper announced a stock dividend of 253 shares for every 250 shares held for shareholders of record on August 11, 2026.
•The company reported record Q2 net sales of $4.29 billion, up 40.6% year-over-year.
•Net income attributable to the company rose 71.6% to a record $1.67 billion.

Impact:

6/10

SCCO

about 15 hours ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Novo Nordisk Shares Drop 6% as Wegovy Sales Miss Expectations

Key Facts

•Novo Nordisk's US-listed shares fell over 6% following second-quarter financial results.
•The stock decline occurred despite the company raising its full-year sales and operating profit guidance.
•Investors focused on softer-than-expected sales of the Wegovy weight-loss drug.

Impact:

6/10

NVO

about 8 hours ago

StocksMixed

Anthropic Inks $10B Cloud Deal as Apple Escalates OpenAI Legal Battle

Key Facts

•Anthropic signed a $10 billion agreement for computing capacity from Nvidia-backed cloud infrastructure startup Volta Infra Holdings.
•Apple escalated its legal battle against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft.
•Anthropic's six-year contract will utilize a data center in Norway operated in partnership with Bitcoin miner Bitdeer Technologies.

Impact:

6/10

AAPL BTC

about 9 hours ago

StocksBullish

Bitdeer Signs $4.7B Deal to Convert Norway Mining Site into AI Data Center

Key Facts

•Bitdeer signed a 16-year, $4.7 billion lease agreement to convert its Norway facility into an AI and high-performance computing data center.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

about 11 hours ago

StocksBullish

Voyager Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Voyager Technologies' Q2 results significantly exceeded market expectations.
•The company recorded record bookings of $113 million driven by the successful acquisition of Astrobotic.
•The company raised its full-year financial guidance following strong first-half performance.

Impact:

6/10

VOYAGER

about 12 hours ago

StocksBullish

ImmunityBio Reports Record Q2 2026 Revenue with 92% Growth

Key Facts

•ImmunityBio achieved record net product revenue of $50.7 million in Q2 2026, representing a 92% year-over-year increase.
•First-half 2026 revenue rose 121% to reach $94.8 million.

Impact:

5/10

IBRX

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

CMS Grants NTAP Status for ZEVASKYN to Enhance Reimbursement

Key Facts

•The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) status for ZEVASKYN.

Impact:

5/10

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Harmony Biosciences Q2 Revenue Jumps 30% on Strong WAKIX Sales and Pipeline Progress

Key Facts

•WAKIX net revenue grew 30% year-over-year to $261.3 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company reiterated its 2026 WAKIX net revenue guidance of $1.0 billion to $1.04 billion.
•Phase 1 SAD data for BP-205 demonstrated favorable safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profiles.

Impact:

5/10

HRMY

about 18 hours ago

StocksBearish

Mitsubishi Motors Misses Q1 2026 Earnings Expectations

Key Facts

•Mitsubishi Motors reported Q1 2026 financial results that fell short of analyst expectations.

Impact:

5/10

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

CQE Shares Jump 3% Following Strong FY-2026 Earnings and Positive Guidance

Key Facts

•CQE's fiscal year 2026 earnings increased, leading to a 3% rise in its share price.
•The stock surge was driven by positive financial guidance provided by the company.

Impact:

5/10

CQE

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Sherwin-Williams Hikes Full-Year Guidance Following Strong Q2 Sales Growth

Key Facts

•Sherwin-Williams consolidated net sales increased 7.5% to $6.79 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
•The company achieved an 11.8% rise in net income with growth observed across all business segments.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance to a range of $11.80 to $12.20.

Impact:

5/10

SHW

about 23 hours ago

StocksBearish

Trump Slams ExxonMobil and Chevron Over Record Q2 Windfall Profits

Key Facts

•President Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron following their announcement of significant windfall profits for Q2.
•Trump expressed dissatisfaction with high profits resulting from global oil shortages, suggesting companies should give some back.

Impact:

5/10

XOM CVX

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Domino's Sales Rise 6.1% Fueled by World Cup Momentum and Heatwaves

Key Facts

•Domino's recorded an additional 45,000 orders during England's World Cup knockout match.
•First-half sales rose by 6.1% year-on-year to reach £825 million.

Impact:

5/10

DOM.L

about 15 hours ago

StocksBullish

SBA Communications to Build 600 Towers and Resume Share Buybacks by 2026

Key Facts

•SBA Communications plans to build approximately 600 new towers during 2026.
•The company intends to resume its share buyback program in the second half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

SBAC

1 day ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Bayer AG Beats Estimates and Reaffirms FY26 Outlook

Key Facts

•Bayer AG exceeded analyst estimates for both top-line and bottom-line results in its latest financial report.
•The company reaffirmed its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026.

Impact:

5/10

BAYRY

about 23 hours ago

StocksBullish

Alibaba-Backed AI Startup Vast Explores Hong Kong IPO

Key Facts

•Alibaba-backed 3D AI startup Vast is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong.

Impact:

5/10

9988.HK BABA

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Sets 2026 Revenue Targets and Awaits Key FDA Decision

Key Facts

•Jazz forecasts its 2026 revenue to be between $4.60B and $4.75B.
•The company is preparing for the August 25 PDUFA date for its drug candidate zanidatamab.

Impact:

5/10

JAZZ

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Vertex Stock Gains on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Sales Guidance

Key Facts

•Vertex reported a strong Q2 beat and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
•The company is targeting annual opex savings of $60-70 million through a recent restructuring.
•The company maintained robust retention rates with 105% net and 95% gross retention.

Impact:

5/10

VERX

1 day ago

StocksBearish

Whirlpool Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates Amid US Housing Market Slump

Key Facts

•Whirlpool reported a loss per share of -$0.21, significantly missing the analyst estimate of -$0.06.
•Company revenue fell 6.8% year-over-year to $3.52 billion due to challenges in the U.S. housing market.
•The company maintains a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05, indicating significant leverage.

Impact:

5/10

WHR

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Samsung Retail Investors Demand $32B Share Buyback in Activist Push

Key Facts

•Retail shareholder platform ACT launched a campaign to call an extraordinary shareholders' meeting at Samsung Electronics.
•Investors are urging Samsung to buy back approximately $32 billion worth of shares and set limits on performance bonuses.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

StocksMixed

Lunai Bioworks Sues 10 Defendants Over Alleged Naked Short Selling Fraud

Key Facts

•Lunai Bioworks filed an amended complaint naming 10 defendants in a lawsuit alleging naked short selling fraud.
•The complaint alleges 29.6 million failed-to-deliver shares and a single-day trading volume 15.3 times the shares outstanding.
•The company is seeking treble damages under the federal RICO statute.

Impact:

5/10

LNAI

about 16 hours ago

StocksBullish

Reservoir Media Revenue Grows 12% Driven by Recorded Music Surge

Key Facts

•Reservoir Media reported revenue of $41.5 million for Q1 fiscal 2027, a 12% year-over-year increase.
•Recorded music revenue surged 35%, while music publishing revenue grew 6% during the same period.
•Strata Critical Medical announced Q2 revenue growth of 60.7% to $72.5 million.

Impact:

5/10

RSVR

about 18 hours ago

GeopoliticsBullish

Reported US Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers Boosts Networking Stocks

Key Facts

•The U.S. is reportedly drafting a ban on Chinese optical transceivers.
•Talk of the ban drove rallies in networking stocks including LITE, COHR, and CIEN.

Impact:

6/10

LITE COHR CIEN

about 13 hours ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Prologis to Acquire SEGRO in Major Logistics Real Estate Merger

Key Facts

•Prologis has agreed to acquire the entire share capital of SEGRO through a share offer with a partial cash alternative.
•The deal values each SEGRO share at 1,031.7 pence, representing a significant premium.
•The offer includes a partial cash alternative of up to £3.5 billion and is unanimously recommended by SEGRO's board.

Impact:

6/10

PLD

about 16 hours ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Indivior to Merge With Supernus and Raise 2026 Outlook After Q2 Beat

Key Facts

•Indivior announced a merger with Supernus to form a CNS-focused biopharma company.
•Indivior beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates and raised its 2026 financial outlook.

Impact:

6/10

about 12 hours ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

FTC Scrutinizes $3.5B Cencora-Covetrus Animal Health Merger

Key Facts

•The U.S. FTC is conducting a closer review of a proposed $3.5 billion acquisition combining Cencora's MWI Animal Health and Covetrus.

Impact:

6/10

0HF3.L

about 11 hours ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsNeutral

American Family to Acquire Bowhead Specialty in $1.2 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•American Family Mutual Insurance Company agreed to acquire Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $1.20 billion.
•The acquisition price is set at $34.00 per share, leading Deutsche Bank to downgrade the stock to 'Hold'.
•Halper Sadeh LLC is conducting a legal investigation into the fairness of the $34.00 per share acquisition price.

Impact:

5/10

BOW

1 day ago

Macro EconomyBullish

US Manufacturing Hits 4-Year High Driven by AI Infrastructure Surge

Key Facts

•U.S. manufacturing reached its highest growth level in four years during July 2026.
•ISM data suggests AI infrastructure investment, rather than tariffs, is the primary driver of the factory revival.

Impact:

5/10

about 16 hours ago

Macro EconomyBullish

India Considers Corporate Tax Cuts to Attract Foreign Investment

Key Facts

•The Indian government is planning to reduce taxes on foreign companies to stimulate international capital inflows.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago