News Archive

August 4, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:15:56 PMPage 3 of 6

Stocks

StocksNeutral

Shein Targets Up to $40 Billion Valuation for Hong Kong IPO

Key Facts

•Shein is targeting a valuation of $30 billion to $40 billion for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Forex

ForexBullish

US Signals Currency Activism to Support Yen Under Scott Bessent

Key Facts

•US support for the Japanese yen signals a new era of currency activism under Scott Bessent's leadership.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Apple Removes Telegram from App Store Worldwide, Sparking Crypto Market Concerns

Key Facts

•Apple has removed Telegram Messenger from the iOS App Store worldwide without offering a public explanation.
•Existing installations continue to function, but new downloads and security updates are currently blocked on iOS.
•Digital assets linked to the Telegram ecosystem, including the GRAM token, saw price declines following the news.

Impact:

5/10

AAPL

about 16 hours ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Nevada Gold Mines Acquires Ridgeline Minerals Portfolio for $23.15 Million

Key Facts

•Nevada Gold Mines acquired a 100% interest in four gold exploration projects from Ridgeline Minerals.
•The all-cash transaction totaled US$23.15 million, equivalent to approximately C$32.7 million.
•Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between mining giants Barrick Gold and Newmont.

Impact:

5/10

0R28.L

about 19 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutral

China Mandates New Safety Standards for Autonomous Driving Systems

Key Facts

•China has issued new mandatory safety standards targeting autonomous driving systems in vehicles.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

Germany and France Consider Full Control of Tank Maker KNDS

Key Facts

•The German and French governments are considering taking full control of the tank manufacturer KNDS.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

Trump Rebukes Exxon and Chevron Over Profits and Fuel Prices

Key Facts

•US President Donald Trump accused ExxonMobil and Chevron of making excessive profits from elevated fuel prices.
•Trump urged major oil companies to lower gasoline prices for consumers and give back some profits to the public.

Impact:

5/10

XOM CVX

about 21 hours ago

Bonds

BondsBearish

JGB Market Turmoil Following Dismal 10-Year Bond Auction

Key Facts

•The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) auction saw dismal demand with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.56, the lowest since May 2025.
•Yields on 10-year JGBs spiked by 5 basis points to reach 2.87% following the disappointing auction results.

Impact:

5/10

about 19 hours ago

August 4, 2026Connected

354 storiesLast updated: 11:15:56 PMPage 3 of 6

Stocks

StocksNeutral

Shein Targets Up to $40 Billion Valuation for Hong Kong IPO

Key Facts

•Shein is targeting a valuation of $30 billion to $40 billion for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Forex

ForexBullish

US Signals Currency Activism to Support Yen Under Scott Bessent

Key Facts

•US support for the Japanese yen signals a new era of currency activism under Scott Bessent's leadership.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Apple Removes Telegram from App Store Worldwide, Sparking Crypto Market Concerns

Key Facts

•Apple has removed Telegram Messenger from the iOS App Store worldwide without offering a public explanation.
•Existing installations continue to function, but new downloads and security updates are currently blocked on iOS.
•Digital assets linked to the Telegram ecosystem, including the GRAM token, saw price declines following the news.

Impact:

5/10

AAPL

about 16 hours ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Nevada Gold Mines Acquires Ridgeline Minerals Portfolio for $23.15 Million

Key Facts

•Nevada Gold Mines acquired a 100% interest in four gold exploration projects from Ridgeline Minerals.
•The all-cash transaction totaled US$23.15 million, equivalent to approximately C$32.7 million.
•Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between mining giants Barrick Gold and Newmont.

Impact:

5/10

0R28.L

about 19 hours ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyNeutral

China Mandates New Safety Standards for Autonomous Driving Systems

Key Facts

•China has issued new mandatory safety standards targeting autonomous driving systems in vehicles.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsNeutral

Germany and France Consider Full Control of Tank Maker KNDS

Key Facts

•The German and French governments are considering taking full control of the tank manufacturer KNDS.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearish

Trump Rebukes Exxon and Chevron Over Profits and Fuel Prices

Key Facts

•US President Donald Trump accused ExxonMobil and Chevron of making excessive profits from elevated fuel prices.
•Trump urged major oil companies to lower gasoline prices for consumers and give back some profits to the public.

Impact:

5/10

XOM CVX

about 21 hours ago

Bonds

BondsBearish

JGB Market Turmoil Following Dismal 10-Year Bond Auction

Key Facts

•The 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) auction saw dismal demand with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.56, the lowest since May 2025.
•Yields on 10-year JGBs spiked by 5 basis points to reach 2.87% following the disappointing auction results.

Impact:

5/10

about 19 hours ago

StocksBullish

Adagio Medical Stock Jumps 22% on First Patient Procedure with New VT System

Key Facts

•Adagio Medical stock surged 22% after-hours following the announcement of the first patient receiving its next-generation VT ablation system.
•The procedure was performed under authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Impact:

5/10

ADGM

1 day ago

StocksBullish

ONEOK Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates on Strong Operations

Key Facts

•ONEOK reported earnings of $1.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.39.
•The company's Q2 revenue reached $12.05 billion, exceeding the expected $10.66 billion.

Impact:

5/10

OKE

1 day ago

StocksBearish

BHP Faces Weekend Strike at Global Iron Ore Export Hub Port Hedland

Key Facts

•Unions at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia failed to reach an agreement on a wage deal.
•A two-day strike is scheduled over the weekend at the world's top iron ore export hub.

Impact:

5/10

BHP

1 day ago

StocksNeutral

AudioCodes Reports Q2 Revenue Growth and Declares Cash Dividend

Key Facts

•AudioCodes quarterly revenues increased by 3.1% year-over-year to $63 million.
•The company declared a semi-annual dividend of 20 cents per share.
•Non-GAAP net income was $3.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.

Impact:

5/10

AUDC

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Sysco Beats Q4 Estimates and Raises FY27 Guidance on Strong Demand

Key Facts

•Sysco beat Q4 estimates with $22.1 billion in revenue.
•The company issued strong FY27 guidance driven by U.S. and global growth.

Impact:

5/10

SYY

about 17 hours ago

StocksBullish

Rockwell Automation Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Key Facts

•Rockwell Automation reported quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.39 per share.
•Rockwell Automation's current earnings of $3.49 compare to $2.82 per share reported a year ago.

Impact:

5/10

0KXA.L

about 17 hours ago

StocksBullish

Galectin Therapeutics Eliminates Debt via $105.8M Equity Conversion

Key Facts

•Chairman Richard E. Uihlein converted $105.8 million in outstanding notes into common stock.
•The transaction eliminates the company's debt, increases market capitalization, and strengthens the balance sheet.

Impact:

5/10

GALT

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Tesla's China-Made EV Sales Surge 37.8% Year-on-Year in July

Key Facts

•Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose 37.8% in July compared to the previous year.
•This growth marks the ninth consecutive month of sales increases for the automaker in China.

Impact:

5/10

TSLA

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Broadridge Delivers Strong FY2026 Results as BellRing Brands Updates Outlook

Key Facts

•Broadridge achieved 8% recurring revenue growth and raised its annual dividend by 12% to $4.36 per share.
•BellRing Brands reported Q3 net sales of $570.4 million and updated its full-year fiscal 2026 net sales outlook.

Impact:

5/10

about 19 hours ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for Duke Energy, Spotify, and Revvity

Key Facts

•Duke Energy reported earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the estimate of $1.29 per share.
•Spotify reported earnings of $3.03 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $3.27 per share.
•Revvity surpassed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, reporting $1.41 per share.

Impact:

5/10

0ID1.L SPOT

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Corvex Signs Multi-Year Deal to Supply NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to Leading AI Firm

Key Facts

•Corvex signed a multi-year agreement to provide NVIDIA Blackwell GPU clusters to a leading AI company.
•The expansion was funded without issuing additional equity, with liquid-cooled capacity commissioned in approximately two weeks.

Impact:

5/10

NVDA

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Analysts Hike Ethos Technologies Price Targets Following Q2 Beat and Guidance Raise

Key Facts

•Ethos Technologies reported strong Q2 results, beating both earnings and sales estimates.
•The company raised its FY26 sales guidance above previous expectations.

Impact:

5/10

LIFE

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

V2X Secures $500M US Air Force Contract for C-12 Fleet Sustainment

Key Facts

•V2X Inc. was awarded a $500 million ceiling value contract by the U.S. Air Force for Contractor Logistics Support of the C-12 aircraft fleet.

Impact:

5/10

VVX

about 18 hours ago

StocksBullish

Zebra, Graphic Packaging, and Stevanato Top Q2 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•Zebra Technologies reported earnings of $6.35 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $4.35.
•Graphic Packaging posted quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11.
•Stevanato Group reported earnings of $0.16 per share, topping the estimated $0.15 per share.

Impact:

5/10

ZBRA GPK STVN

about 17 hours ago

StocksNeutral

Continental Affirms Annual Guidance Despite Rising Raw Material Costs

Key Facts

•German tire company Continental stated it is in the final stage of its strategic realignment.
•The company warned of a substantial increase in raw-material costs in the second half of the year.

Impact:

5/10

CON

about 24 hours ago

StocksNeutral

Continental Reports €1.37 GAAP EPS and Updates Forward Guidance

Key Facts

•Continental reported GAAP EPS of €1.37 for the period.
•The company achieved revenue of €4.41B and provided an updated outlook.

Impact:

5/10

CON

about 22 hours ago

StocksBullish

AppLovin Eyes Q2 Earnings as AI Expansion Targets E-commerce Growth

Key Facts

•AppLovin is expanding its AI-powered platform into e-commerce, moving beyond its core mobile gaming ad business.
•The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.84B, representing a 59% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

5/10

APP

about 22 hours ago

StocksBullish

ams OSRAM Q2 Results Beat Guidance Driven by Core Semiconductor Growth

Key Facts

•ams OSRAM reported Q2 2026 revenues of EUR 805 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.9%.
•The company saw 13% year-on-year growth in its core semiconductor portfolio and secured design-wins exceeding EUR 1.6 billion.
•The company placed EUR 1 billion in new senior notes at 7.25%, expected to save approximately EUR 40 million in annual interest costs.

Impact:

5/10

AMS

about 22 hours ago

StocksBearish

Fresenius Medical Care Shares Slide Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care shares fell as investors focused on disappointing U.S. patient volumes.
•The company beat Q2 profit estimates but only confirmed rather than raised its full-year guidance.

Impact:

5/10

FME

about 24 hours ago

StocksBullish

Sharon AI Secures $373M AI Cloud Services Contract

Key Facts

•Sharon AI Holdings entered into a five-year cloud computing service agreement with a global AI platform.
•The total contract value of the agreement is US$373 million over its five-year term.

Impact:

5/10

SHAZ

about 19 hours ago

StocksBullish

Metro Bank H1 Profit Jumps 34% on Robust Lending Growth

Key Facts

•Britain's Metro Bank reported a 34% jump in first-half profit.
•The profit growth was underpinned by strong loan growth across core business segments.

Impact:

5/10

about 23 hours ago

StocksBullish

Vivid Seats Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Driven by World Cup Demand

Key Facts

•Vivid Seats exceeded analyst revenue expectations for the second quarter of 2026.
•Strong demand linked to the World Cup tournament supported the company's financial performance.

Impact:

5/10

SEAT

about 16 hours ago

StocksBullishUpdated×5

Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps 33% Beating Estimates on Strong Realized Oil Prices

Key Facts

•Saudi Aramco reported Q2 revenue of $139.15 billion, representing a 28% increase.
•The company posted an adjusted net income of $33.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2222.SR

about 11 hours ago

StocksBearish

Spotify Stock Slips Despite Reaching 300 Million Premium Subscriber Milestone

Key Facts

•Spotify reached a milestone of 300 million premium subscribers.
•The company's revenue surged by 14% according to the latest quarterly results.
•Spotify stock fell following the earnings announcement despite the subscriber growth.

Impact:

5/10

SPOT

about 19 hours ago

StocksBullish

Evolution Mining Invests C$12M in Arizona Gold & Silver for Philadelphia Project

Key Facts

•Evolution Mining acquired a near-10% stake in Arizona Gold & Silver for C$12 million.
•The funding will be used to support drilling at the Philadelphia Gold-Silver Project in Arizona.

Impact:

5/10

about 15 hours ago

StocksBearish

Spotify Shares Slip on Q2 Earnings Miss Despite Reaching 300 Million Subscribers

Key Facts

•Spotify reported Q2 earnings of $3.03 per share, missing Wall Street estimates.
•Spotify's premium subscriber count reached a milestone of 300 million.

Impact:

5/10

SPOT

about 16 hours ago

StocksBullish

US Energy and Industrial Firms Post Record Q2 2026 Earnings

Key Facts

•Energy Transfer reported Q2 2026 net income of $2.09 billion, up from $1.16 billion in the prior year.
•Cummins reported record Q2 results and raised its full-year outlook driven by strong data center demand.
•Wayfair reported $3.5 billion in revenue and its strongest free cash flow since 2020.

Impact:

5/10

ET CMI 0I58.L

about 19 hours ago

StocksBullish

MDA Space Awarded $474M Contract to Expand Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

Key Facts

•MDA Space was awarded a $474 million contract to supply additional MDA AURORA next-generation satellites to Telesat.

Impact:

5/10

MDA TSAT

about 19 hours ago

StocksBullish

US Q2 Earnings: Strong Growth for Technology and Energy Firms as Guidance Rises

Key Facts

•Diamondback Energy announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
•Ichor Holdings reported revenue of $294.8 million, up 24% compared to the second quarter of 2025.
•Inspire Medical Systems raised its 2026 guidance after generating $200.6 million in second quarter revenue.

Impact:

5/10

FANG GOOG

1 day ago

StocksBullish

US Mid-Caps Report Record Q2 Results Driven by Renewables and Tech Strength

Key Facts

•The Andersons reported adjusted net income of $2.15 per diluted share, driven by record performance in its Renewables segment.
•Advanced Energy announced record Q2 results, with revenue and earnings per share exceeding the high end of its guidance.
•United Fire Group reported adjusted operating income of $1.30 per diluted share.

Impact:

5/10

ANDE AEIS UFCS

1 day ago

StocksMixed

EPA Grants Delek Biofuel Waiver, Rejects HF Sinclair Petitions

Key Facts

•The U.S. EPA granted a Delek US Holdings refinery a full exemption from federal biofuel blending requirements for 2024.
•The EPA declared hardship waiver petitions for two refineries owned by HF Sinclair ineligible.

Impact:

5/10

DK DINO

1 day ago

StocksBearish

Fresenius Medical Care Shares Drop on U.S. Volume Decline

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care shares fell after reporting another decline in U.S. treatment volumes for the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

FME

about 21 hours ago

StocksBullish

L3Harris Completes $845M Sale of Majority Stake in Space Units

Key Facts

•L3Harris Technologies completed the sale of a majority stake in its commercial space propulsion, power, and electronics businesses to AE Industrial Partners.
•The total enterprise value for the transaction was $845 million, with L3Harris maintaining approximately 40% ownership.
•RS-25 rocket engine operations were excluded from the sale, and proceeds are intended for investment in facilities and advanced technologies.

Impact:

5/10

LHX

about 21 hours ago

StocksBullish

Resideo Technologies Completes ADI Spin-Off to Focus on Building Tech

Key Facts

•Resideo Technologies completed the spin-off of ADI Global Distribution, establishing itself as a pure-play building technologies company.
•The company repaid $900 million of indebtedness and reduced preferred stock to 350,000 shares outstanding.
•ADI shares began trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ADIG.

Impact:

5/10

REZI ADIG

about 20 hours ago

StocksMixed

Clorox Forecasts Up to 14% Sales Growth Despite Q4 Revenue Decline

Key Facts

•Clorox expects sales to rise between 13% and 14% for the current fiscal year.
•The company's fourth-quarter revenue fell to $1.95 billion.

Impact:

5/10

CLX

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Voyager Technologies Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

•Voyager Technologies Inc reported second-quarter 2026 financial results that beat both earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company issued a strong outlook, leading to a surge in its stock price during after-hours trading.

Impact:

5/10

VOYG

1 day ago

StocksBullish

PICC Profit More Than Doubles Driven by MGM Investment Gains

Key Facts

•The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited posted a quarterly profit of $506.9 million.
•The company's profit more than doubled, boosted by an unrealized gain on its investment in MGM.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Defense and Pharma Stocks Surge Led by T3 Defense and Universe Pharmaceuticals

Key Facts

•T3 Defense Inc. stock surged 122.18% to $61.50 following record revenue and backlog reports from its subsidiaries.
•Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc. climbed 105.38% after announcing a $10.75 million share-based acquisition of Best Praise International.
•Atkore Inc. shares advanced 28.13% reflecting robust demand for electrical and infrastructure products.

Impact:

5/10

ATKR

1 day ago

StocksBullish

ADM Raises Full-Year Outlook Following New U.S. Biofuel Regulations

Key Facts

•Archer-Daniels-Midland raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook once again.
•The outlook hike follows new Trump administration rules requiring more biofuels in gas and diesel.

Impact:

5/10

ADM

about 20 hours ago

StocksBearish

Trump Slams Exxon and Chevron Over Record Profits Amid Iran Conflict

Key Facts

•President Trump slammed ExxonMobil and Chevron for pulling in record Q2 profits during the Iran war.

Impact:

5/10

XOM CVX

about 21 hours ago

StocksBullish

General Motors Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•General Motors beat Q2 EPS and revenue expectations driven by robust demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

StocksBullish

Apollo Acquires Maverick Water Group to Expand Infrastructure Portfolio

Key Facts

•Apollo announced that its managed funds have acquired Maverick Water Group, a developer of alternative non-potable water systems.

Impact:

5/10

APO

1 day ago

StocksBearish

Spotify Q3 Results Miss Estimates on Both Earnings and Revenue

Key Facts

•Spotify reported GAAP EPS of €2.61, missing analyst estimates by €0.14.
•Revenue reached €4.78B, missing expectations by €10M.

Impact:

5/10

SPOT

about 20 hours ago

StocksBullish

Bank of Cyprus Upgrades 2026 Income Guidance Following Strong H1 Results

Key Facts

•Bank of Cyprus upgraded its income guidance for 2026 alongside the release of its first-half financial results.

Impact:

5/10

about 21 hours ago

StocksMixed

Fresenius Medical Care Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Fresenius Medical Care exceeded analyst expectations for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 targets despite the stock price decline following the announcement.

Impact:

5/10

FSNUF

about 21 hours ago

StocksMixedUpdated×3

Vertex Stock Dips Despite 2026 Sales Guidance Hike After Mixed Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Vertex raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance despite a mixed second-quarter financial report.
•Vertex stock dipped in late Monday trading following the release of its quarterly results.

Impact:

5/10

VRTX

about 17 hours ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Boltz Suspends Bitcoin Swap Services After AI-Assisted Hacking Wave

Key Facts

•The non-custodial protocol Boltz announced an indefinite suspension of its services following a wave of advanced hacking attempts.
•The development team reported that attackers are using AI to discover exploits and adapt faster than the team can identify and patch them.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

about 16 hours ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

BlackRock Expands Tokenization to Solana and Tempo for Stablecoin Reserves

Key Facts

•BlackRock launched two new tokenized money market funds, BSTBL and BRSRV, to serve as reserves for stablecoin issuers.

Impact:

5/10

0QZZ.L ETH

about 16 hours ago

CryptoBearish

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Moves $31M Following Coldcard Security Breach

Key Facts

•A 12-year-old dormant bitcoin wallet moved $31 million on Monday.
•The movement of old coins is part of a broader wave following the Coldcard wallet hack.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

1 day ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Newbridge Acquisition to Merge with Startech Group in Life Sciences Deal

Key Facts

•Newbridge Acquisition Limited announced the execution of a business combination agreement with Startech Group Inc., a life sciences technology company.
•Startech focuses on developing functional water and AI-powered healthcare technologies to enhance human longevity.

Impact:

5/10

1 day ago

Macro EconomyMixed

Japan Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Steel from China and South Korea

Key Facts

•Japan has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China and South Korea.

Impact:

5/10

about 20 hours ago

CommoditiesBullish

Big Oil Warns of Critical Global Fuel Shortages Amid Refining Constraints

Key Facts

•Exxon, Shell, and Chevron warned that refining constraints will keep fuel prices high regardless of crude prices.

Impact:

5/10

XOM SHEL CVX

1 day ago