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August 5, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Eli Lilly Q2 Revenue Surges 48% on Weight-Loss Drug Demand; Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Eli Lilly reported a massive 48% increase in Q2 revenue to $23.0 billion, driven primarily by Mounjaro and Zepbound volumes.
  • •Eli Lilly raised its full-year financial guidance following strong second-quarter performance.
  • •Utz Brands reported a 1.4% increase in net sales to $371.8 million for the second quarter.
Impact:
7/10
LLY
2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Copper Surges Past $14,000 as US Stockpiling Drains Global Inventories

Key Facts

  • •Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange surpassed $14,000 a ton amid concerns over tightening global supplies.
  • •More than 200,000 tons of copper flowed into US ports in July, the largest monthly inflow since 2014.
  • •Markets await a US Commerce Department decision to potentially impose tariffs of up to 50% on copper derivatives under Section 232.
Impact:
7/10
2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Pentagon Revises Nuclear Strategy to Counter China and Russia Threats

Key Facts

  • •The Pentagon is rewriting its nuclear strategy to focus on shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons.
  • •Defense Department policy chief Elbridge Colby is drafting the new classified framework.
Impact:
7/10
BTC
2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

UK Industrial Group Bodycote Receives £1.8bn Takeover Bids from CVC and Veritas

Key Facts

  • •British industrial group Bodycote received separate takeover bids from private equity firms CVC and Veritas.
  • •The bids value the FTSE 250-listed company at approximately £1.8 billion including debt.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

US Senators Urge SEC Probe into TRUMP Memecoin for Alleged Fraud

Key Facts

  • •Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal asked the SEC to investigate whether the TRUMP token illegally facilitated fraud or a 'soft rug pull'.
  • •The token's market cap fell from a $9 billion peak to below $400 million, with investors losing approximately $3.8 billion.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

India Raises $40bn from Diaspora to Stabilize Rupee

Key Facts

  • •India's central bank successfully drew $40bn in inflows from diaspora savings to support the sagging rupee.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
383 stories this day
StocksBullishUpdated×11

SpaceX AI Revenue Surges 213% as $15.8B CapEx Signals Cash Flow Pressure

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX generated $7.8 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company recorded a 92% revenue growth compared to the same period last year.
Impact:
7/10
SPCX
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Mosaic Reports $273M Q2 Loss as Fertilizer Market Volatility Bites

Key Facts

  • •Mosaic reported a net loss of $273 million in Q2 2026, primarily due to fertilizer market volatility.
Impact:
7/10
MOS
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

SpaceX Revenue Surges 92% Amid High CapEx and Musk's Valuation Claims

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX reported a 92% surge in revenue in its inaugural public earnings report.
  • •The strong revenue growth is attributed to rocketing demand for Starlink and cloud services.
Impact:
7/10
SPCX
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Freshpet Stock Surges on Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Financial Outlook

Key Facts

  • •Freshpet earnings beat estimates driven by volume growth, lower costs, and stronger margins.
Impact:
7/10
FRPT
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Official Report Blames Southern California Edison for Deadly Eaton Wildfire

Key Facts

  • •A Los Angeles County Fire Department report concluded that sparks from a Southern California Edison tower caused the 2025 Eaton wildfire.
  • •The fire killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes, with estimated economic losses exceeding $250 billion.
Impact:
7/10
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Gilead Sciences Reports Q2 Loss as Veklury Sales Plunge 81%

Key Facts

  • •Gilead Sciences reported a quarterly loss due to high R&D costs despite growth in HIV drug sales.
  • •The company lowered its full-year forecast for Veklury after sales fell 81% in the second quarter.
Impact:
6/10
GILD
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

SpaceX to Build AI Infrastructure Exclusively on Nvidia Technology

Key Facts

  • •Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will exclusively purchase GPUs from Nvidia.
  • •Musk described Nvidia's hardware as the best AI computer currently available.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

AMD Shares Slip After-Hours Despite Margin Expansion and Data Center Surge

Key Facts

  • •AMD reported second-quarter 2026 financial results that beat analyst estimates for both earnings and revenue.
  • •AMD's data center revenue more than doubled during the second quarter.
Impact:
6/10
AMD
2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×3

Alphabet Stock Slides as Investors Sour on AI Leadership Overhaul

Key Facts

  • •Alphabet announced a leadership overhaul in its AI division, including Demis Hassabis leaving his main managerial role.
  • •Several leaders of the Gemini model and veteran engineer Jeff Dean are departing the company.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGLGOOG
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Nvidia Stock Gains as SpaceX Selects Hardware Exclusively for Infrastructure

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX announced it will exclusively use Nvidia hardware for its infrastructure.
  • •The SpaceX decision represents a blow to rival chipmaker AMD.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Thomson Reuters and CVS Health Beat Q2 Expectations, Raise 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Thomson Reuters reported 9% revenue growth and raised its full-year 2026 growth outlook to approximately 8.0%.
  • •Thomson Reuters announced a joint venture with KKR to sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business for $500 million.
  • •CVS Health raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $7.90 to $8.10.
Impact:
6/10
TRICVS0HF3.L
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Shopify Beats Estimates with $3.6B Revenue and Strong Future Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Shopify recorded a 32% year-over-year jump in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) during the second quarter.
  • •The Merchant Solutions segment was the primary driver of the company's growth during this fiscal period.
Impact:
6/10
0VHA.L
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Arista Networks Hits Record Highs After Surpassing $3B Revenue Milestone

Key Facts

  • •Arista Networks reported its Q2 financial results on Tuesday after the market close.
  • •Arista Networks stock surged to new all-time highs in after-hours trading.
Impact:
6/10
0HHR.L
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Precigen Hits Q2 Profitability as PAPZIMEOS Revenue Surges

Key Facts

  • •Precigen reported $53.1 million in PAPZIMEOS net revenue for Q2 2026, more than doubling the previous quarter.
  • •PAPZIMEOS revenue propelled the company to quarterly profitability with expectations to reach cash flow break-even by year-end 2026.
  • •The FDA granted PAPZIMEOS seven-year market exclusivity, providing long-term protection against competition.
Impact:
6/10
PGEN
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×3

Lucid Reports Q2 Earnings Miss and Announces Strategic Operational Reset

Key Facts

  • •Lucid reported Q2 revenue of $405 million and a loss of $3.30 per share.
  • •The company announced an operational reset targeting $1.4 billion in cash flow improvement opportunities this year.
Impact:
6/10
CCIV
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Prudential and HSBC Shares Slump as China Targets Offshore Insurance Tax Loophole

Key Facts

  • •Prudential shares plunged 11.6% following reports that Chinese authorities began taxing returns from offshore insurance policies.
  • •HSBC and Standard Chartered shares both dropped over 6% due to fears of weakened demand from mainland Chinese customers.
Impact:
6/10
2378.HK0005.HK2888.HK
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Advantage Solutions Q2 Losses Widely Exceed Estimates Despite Revenue Beat

Key Facts

  • •Advantage Solutions reported an EPS of -$4.84, significantly missing the analyst consensus estimate of -$0.43.
  • •The company reported revenue of $889.45 million, slightly exceeding the estimated $887.30 million.
  • •Net loss widened to $62.70 million compared to a net loss of $30.40 million in the prior-year quarter.
Impact:
6/10
ADV
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

SolarEdge Shares Plunge 24% on Weak Q3 Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •SolarEdge shares fell 24% after issuing Q3 revenue guidance below analyst estimates.
  • •The company expects Q3 revenue of $310M-$340M, missing the $368M-$372M analyst consensus.
Impact:
6/10
SEDG
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Williams Companies Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Q2 Revenue Beat

Key Facts

  • •Williams Companies exceeded Q2 2026 revenue expectations by 7.21%.
  • •The company raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint to $8.4 billion.
  • •The recent $5.5B acquisition of Momentum Midstream expands the company's exposure to the Haynesville and Shelby Trough regions.
Impact:
6/10
WMB0LXB.L
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

AdaptHealth Shares Plunge on Q2 Loss and Diabetes Unit Sale to Cardinal Health

Key Facts

  • •AdaptHealth reported a $1.07 per share loss in Q2 with a revenue miss of $106 million against expectations.
  • •AdaptHealth agreed to sell its diabetes business to Cardinal Health for $235 million.
  • •The company slashed EBITDA guidance by $160 million due to the impact of new fixed-price contracts.
Impact:
6/10
0HTG.L
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Honda Raises Annual Outlook as Profit Grows for First Time in Six Quarters

Key Facts

  • •Honda Motor reported GAAP EPS of ¥115.84 and revenue of ¥6061.51B for the period.
  • •Honda raised its annual outlook as profit grew for the first time in six quarters, aided by a weak yen.
  • •Astellas Pharma reported GAAP EPS of ¥78.96 on revenue of ¥640.91B and reaffirmed its FY 2027 outlook.
Impact:
6/10
7267.T4503.T
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

CDW Shares Plunge 14% as Q2 Margins Miss Estimates

Key Facts

  • •CDW reported second-quarter gross profit margin below Wall Street estimates.
  • •Shares of the IT solutions provider fell 14% in premarket trading.
  • •Stronger-than-expected revenue was offset by the margin miss.
Impact:
6/10
CDW
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

UK Tribunal Rejects Google's Bid to Block $6.7B Ad-Tech Lawsuit

Key Facts

  • •The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Google's bid to block a $6.7 billion class-action lawsuit over ad-tech practices.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGL
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

BorgWarner Hikes Profit Guidance and Expands Share Buyback by $1 Billion

Key Facts

  • •BorgWarner reported strong Q2 2026 results and increased its full-year adjusted EPS guidance.
  • •The company authorized an additional $1 billion for its share repurchase program.
  • •The company announced 7 new awards across its portfolio to support long-term growth.
Impact:
6/10
BWA
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Wynn Resorts Surges 10.9% on Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Wynn Resorts reported Q2 revenue of $1.86 billion driven by strong gaming demand.
  • •Wynn Resorts share price jumped 10.9% after beating earnings expectations.
Impact:
6/10
WYNN
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

TPG Commits $4B to AI Services Platform with OpenAI Support

Key Facts

  • •TPG has committed more than $4 billion to create a new AI transformation and services platform.
  • •The investment is made alongside OpenAI and other partners, focusing on AI deployment and services beyond just model building.
Impact:
6/10
TPG
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

CVS Health Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

  • •CVS Health surpassed second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates for 2026.
  • •The company raised its 2026 guidance as its Aetna insurance unit shows signs of recovery.
  • •All three business segments—insurance, pharmacy, and health services—beat revenue expectations.
Impact:
6/10
CVS
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Australian Regulator Sues Japan's Inpex Over Ichthys LNG Emissions Breaches

Key Facts

  • •The environmental regulator in Australia's Northern Territory filed a lawsuit against Japan's Inpex for under-reporting emissions.
  • •The alleged breaches concern the company's Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant near Darwin.
Impact:
6/10
1605.T
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Dynatrace Reports 41% Organic Net New ARR Growth Amid AI Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Dynatrace reported 41% organic net new ARR growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
Impact:
6/10
DT
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Texas Governor Pauses New Data Center Approvals for Grid Reliability Audit

Key Facts

  • •Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a pause on new data center grid interconnection approvals pending a comprehensive audit.
  • •ERCOT is reviewing 474 GW of proposed new demand, with data centers accounting for approximately 90% of those requests.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
StocksBullish

MicroStrategy Stock Rebounds 30% on Cash Reserve Boost and Bitcoin Stability

Key Facts

  • •MicroStrategy stock rebounded 30% supported by a $4 billion cash reserve build-up and a $975 million share repurchase program.
  • •Stabilizing Bitcoin prices and sales of the cryptocurrency contributed to the company's financial stability and liquidity.
Impact:
6/10
MSTRBTC
2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×4

SpaceX Posts $500M Loss in First Post-IPO Report, Beating Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX reported a 92% surge in revenue in its first financial report as a public company.
  • •Revenue growth was driven by strong performance in Starlink satellite-internet and AI business units.
  • •The stock price was hit by rising costs associated with investments in artificial intelligence technologies.
Impact:
6/10
SPCX
2 months ago
StocksBullish

SpaceX Secures $1.6B Pentagon Contract Exceeding H1 Space Division Revenue

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX secured a $1.6 billion Pentagon deal, exceeding its entire Space division revenue for the first half of 2026.
Impact:
6/10
SPCX
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Insulet Shares Plunge as Company Cuts 2026 Annual Sales Forecast

Key Facts

  • •Insulet lowered its 2026 annual sales growth forecast due to expected softer second-half performance.
  • •Company shares fell more than 12% in pre-market trading following the announcement.
Impact:
6/10
PODD
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×5

Uber Forecasts Weak Profit as It Pivots to Heavy Robotaxi Investment

Key Facts

  • •Uber Technologies forecast current-quarter adjusted earnings below Wall Street estimates.
  • •The company stated that foreign exchange headwinds would trim bookings growth.
  • •Uber reaffirmed plans to invest heavily in robotaxis and potential acquisitions.
Impact:
6/10
UBER
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×4

Disney Beats Earnings Estimates as Streaming Profits Double and Parks Hit Record

Key Facts

  • •Disney's third-quarter revenue increased 7% to $25.2 billion.
Impact:
6/10
DIS
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Honda Raises Annual Outlook as Profit Grows for First Time in 6 Quarters on Weak Yen

Key Facts

  • •Honda Motor's profit rose for the first time in six quarters, supported by a weaker yen.
  • •The company raised its full-year profit forecast despite declining global sales and higher material costs.
Impact:
6/10
7267.THMC
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Eli Lilly Raises Annual Revenue Forecast on Surging Obesity Drug Demand

Key Facts

  • •Eli Lilly raised its annual revenue forecast as demand for its obesity and diabetes drugs remains strong.
Impact:
6/10
LLY
2 months ago
StocksNeutralUpdated×2

Flutter Entertainment Shares Under Pressure After Profit Warning and U.S. Business Loss

Key Facts

  • •Dan Taylor has been appointed as Group CEO of Flutter Entertainment, effective October 1, 2026.
  • •Current CEO Peter Jackson will step down from his role and the Board on September 30, 2026.
Impact:
6/10
PDYPY
2 months ago
StocksBearish

Regeneron Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Clinical Trial Failure; Stock Drops 9%

Key Facts

  • •A securities fraud class action lawsuit was filed against Regeneron for allegedly misleading investors about Phase III Fianlimab-Libtayo trial success.
  • •Clinical trials failed to achieve statistical significance for the primary endpoint, leading to a 9% drop in stock price.
Impact:
6/10
REGN
2 months ago
StocksBullish

SoftBank Shares Jump 10% on Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Investment Rally

Key Facts

  • •SoftBank Group shares surged 10% following the announcement of strong first-quarter results.
  • •The group's earnings growth is attributed to the strong performance of its AI-sector investments.
Impact:
6/10
9984.T0R15.L
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Panasonic Raises FY27 Profit Guidance Following 47% Q1 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

  • •Panasonic's Q1 operating profit beat estimates by 47%, driven by strategic price hikes and AI-linked product demand.
  • •Management raised FY27 operating profit guidance to ¥0.65T, representing a 45% year-over-year increase.
Impact:
6/10
6752.TPCRFF0QYR.L
2 months ago
StocksBullish

Wall Street Banks to Offload $15B Debt for Google-Backed Anthropic AI Project

Key Facts

  • •Banks are planning to offload $15bn of debt for an Anthropic data center project backed by Google.
  • •The bond sale aims to free up lending capacity as mega AI deals stretch Wall Street financing limits.
Impact:
6/10
GOOGLGOOG
2 months ago
StocksBearish

BofA CEO Warns of Leverage Risks Following Situational Awareness Fund Meltdown

Key Facts

  • •Bank of America's CEO stated that the Situational Awareness hedge fund meltdown served as a warning shot for leveraged markets.
  • •Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the fund, which is managed by Leopold Aschenbrenner.
Impact:
6/10
BAC
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Astera Labs Revenue Surges 104% as Jefferies Hikes Price Target to $450

Key Facts

  • •Astera Labs reported record revenues for the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company entered volume production for the Scorpio X-Series switch ramp ahead of schedule.
Impact:
6/10
ALAB
2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

USANA Stock Plummets on Weak Q2 Results and Revenue Slump in Growth Brands

Key Facts

  • •USANA signaled a $29M goodwill impairment charge related to its Hiya acquisition.
  • •The company lowered its financial outlook for the fiscal year 2026.
Impact:
6/10
USNA
2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Nvidia Shares Climb as SpaceX Selects Its Hardware Exclusively for AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

  • •Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX will build its future AI infrastructure exclusively using Nvidia hardware.
  • •Nvidia shares rose approximately 2% in premarket trading following the announcement.
Impact:
6/10
NVDA
2 months ago
GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

Taiwan Raids Chinese Firms Over Illegal Semiconductor Talent Recruitment

Key Facts

  • •Taiwanese authorities raided several Chinese companies suspected of illegally recruiting Taiwanese chip engineers.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsMixed

Saudi-led Group Closes $55B Acquisition of Electronic Arts, Taking it Private

Key Facts

  • •A Saudi-led investment group finalized the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, taking the company private.
  • •The company plans to cut $700 million in annual costs, including $170 million from organizational efficiencies.
  • •The deal saddles EA with $18 billion in debt after 36 years as a public company.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Prologis to Acquire Segro for $18.8B to Expand European Logistics Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Prologis announced a strategic acquisition of Segro PLC valued at approximately $18.8 billion.
  • •RBC Capital set a new price target for Prologis at $160.00, reflecting a potential 15% upside.
Impact:
6/10
PLD
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Visa to Acquire BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Bolster Digital Security

Key Facts

  • •Visa announced a definitive agreement to acquire digital fraud prevention firm BioCatch.
  • •The transaction value is $2.4 billion in cash, to be paid to funds managed by Permira and other shareholders.
Impact:
6/10
V
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Gran Tierra Energy to Sell South American Assets for $1.33B to Focus on Canada and Azerbaijan

Key Facts

  • •Gran Tierra Energy agreed to sell its Colombia and Ecuador oil business to Maurel & Prom for a total consideration of $1.33 billion.
  • •The purchaser, Maurel & Prom, will assume substantially all of the company's net liabilities, positioning Gran Tierra to be debt-free.
  • •Gran Tierra plans to reposition itself around fully financed growth plans in Canada and Azerbaijan following the transaction.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Saudi-Led Group Finalizes $55 Billion Acquisition of Electronic Arts

Key Facts

  • •A Saudi-led group has finalized the $55 billion purchase of gaming giant Electronic Arts.
  • •The deal takes the maker of The Sims and EA FC into private ownership and loads it with debt.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Circle Shares Jump 10% on Earnings Beat and Major Institutional Backing for Arc

Key Facts

  • •Circle shares jumped 10% in pre-market trading following an earnings beat that offset a revenue miss.
  • •The company revealed institutional adoption for its Arc layer-1 blockchain, naming BlackRock and Visa as key partners.
Impact:
6/10
2 months ago