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August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 4 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Healthpeak Q2 FFO Beats Estimates; 2026 Outlook Raised

Key Facts

•Healthpeak Properties beat Q2 FFO estimates driven by leasing gains and stronger senior housing results.

Impact:

5/10

DOC

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Binance Sues RedotPay for $473M Over Alleged Crypto Card User Diversion

Key Facts

•Binance-linked companies sued RedotPay, accusing it of diverting more than 470,000 Binance Card users.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Kazakh Oil Exports via CPC Pipeline Stalled by Safety Concerns and Tanker Shortage

Key Facts

•The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has repeatedly suspended operations this week due to safety concerns and a lack of tankers.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×3

Bessent’s FX Intervention Comments Support Yen Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided more rationale for potential FX intervention to support the yen.
•Expectations of a ceasefire in the Gulf and lower oil prices have led to a drop in market rates and an equity rally.

Impact:

5/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Pharmi Signs Agreement to Acquire Brazilian Agricultural Firm

Key Facts

•Pharmi signed an agreement to acquire a company operating in the agricultural sector in Brazil.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 4 of 7

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Healthpeak Q2 FFO Beats Estimates; 2026 Outlook Raised

Key Facts

•Healthpeak Properties beat Q2 FFO estimates driven by leasing gains and stronger senior housing results.

Impact:

5/10

DOC

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoNeutralUpdated

Binance Sues RedotPay for $473M Over Alleged Crypto Card User Diversion

Key Facts

•Binance-linked companies sued RedotPay, accusing it of diverting more than 470,000 Binance Card users.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullish

Kazakh Oil Exports via CPC Pipeline Stalled by Safety Concerns and Tanker Shortage

Key Facts

•The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has repeatedly suspended operations this week due to safety concerns and a lack of tankers.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated×3

Bessent’s FX Intervention Comments Support Yen Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Key Facts

•US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided more rationale for potential FX intervention to support the yen.
•Expectations of a ceasefire in the Gulf and lower oil prices have led to a drop in market rates and an equity rally.

Impact:

5/10

JPY USD

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Pharmi Signs Agreement to Acquire Brazilian Agricultural Firm

Key Facts

•Pharmi signed an agreement to acquire a company operating in the agricultural sector in Brazil.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Lucid Motors Delays Cosmos EV Launch to Second Half of 2027

Key Facts

•Lucid Motors delayed the release of its upcoming Cosmos electric crossover SUV by nearly a full year to the second half of 2027.

Impact:

5/10

CCIV

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

Kraft Heinz Shares Slip Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Kraft Heinz exceeded earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's shares declined despite beating financial estimates.

Impact:

5/10

KHC

2 months ago

StocksBearish

US Telecom Stocks Slide as Starlink Mobile Signals Market Entry

Key Facts

•US telecom stocks fell after SpaceX outlined ambitions for Starlink Mobile to challenge major carriers.
•SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell anticipates capturing customers from the $600 billion annual telecom market.

Impact:

5/10

VZ T SATS

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Amgen Raises Revenue Outlook, Halts Early-Stage Obesity Drug Program

Key Facts

•Amgen raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $38.2 billion to $39.4 billion.
•The company decided to halt the development of a potential obesity treatment currently in a phase 1 study.

Impact:

5/10

AMGN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Galaxy Digital Reports $85 Million Net Loss for Q2 2026 Amid Crypto Downturn

Key Facts

•Galaxy Digital reported a net loss of $85 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company held $2.5 billion in cash and stablecoins as of June 30, 2026.
•The company attributed the losses primarily to the depreciation of digital asset prices during the quarter.

Impact:

5/10

GLXY

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Toyota Stock Falls Despite Guidance Hike and $6B Buyback Program

Key Facts

•Toyota stock fell following its earnings release despite raising profit guidance and announcing a $6 billion share buyback program.
•Toyota's profits fell for the fifth consecutive quarter, pressured by a slump in China and rising operational costs.

Impact:

5/10

7203.T

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

PayPal Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•PayPal reported Q2 2026 revenue of $8.68B, beating consensus estimates.
•Non-GAAP EPS reached $1.38, exceeding analyst expectations.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance following strong momentum.

Impact:

5/10

PYPL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Sandoz Q2 Sales Beat Expectations Driven by Biosimilars Unit Growth

Key Facts

•Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz reported a 9% jump in second-quarter net sales.
•Sales slightly exceeded analyst expectations due to patent expirations in its biosimilars unit.

Impact:

5/10

SDZNY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lupaka Gold Reaches Settlement with Peru Over Arbitration Award

Key Facts

•Lupaka Gold agreed to terms from Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines to pay 70% of the ICSID Arbitration Award.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×10

SpaceX Shares Slide Despite Starlink-Driven Revenue Beat

Key Facts

•SpaceX reported a 91.9% revenue increase to $7.81 billion for Q2 FY2026.
•Starlink subscribers doubled to 12 million, although ARPU declined due to international expansion.

Impact:

5/10

SPCX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CMC Authorizes $600 Million Increase to Share Repurchase Program

Key Facts

•CMC's Board of Directors authorized a $600 million increase to the company's existing common stock repurchase program.

Impact:

5/10

CMC

2 months ago

StocksMixed

NRG Energy Unveils $3.2B Data Center Power Project in Texas

Key Facts

•NRG Energy announced details of a $3.2 billion data center power project, marking its first such venture in Texas.
•The announcement follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's order to halt data center approvals pending a state audit.

Impact:

5/10

NRG

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Devon Energy Doubles Free Cash Flow, Targets $8B in Share Buybacks

Key Facts

•Devon Energy delivered $1.7B in Q2 free cash flow, more than doubling its Q1 performance.
•The merger with Coterra increased production by 66%, targeting $1B in pre-tax synergies by 2027.
•The company has an $8B buyback program and prioritizes share repurchases and debt reduction over variable dividends.

Impact:

5/10

DVN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

AMD Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat as Capex Surges Triple Expectations

Key Facts

•AMD released its quarterly earnings results, leading to a decline in the stock price during trading.

Impact:

5/10

AMD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

On Holding Beats Q1 Estimates and Raises Profitability Outlook

Key Facts

•On Holding reported strong Q1 results beating estimates, driven by direct-to-consumer sales and growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Impact:

5/10

ONON

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Viasat Beats Estimates in Q1 Fiscal 2027 Earnings Results

Key Facts

•Viasat reported Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings results, beating estimates despite facing market headwinds.

Impact:

5/10

VSAT

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Insulet Stock Plunges 21% to 52-Week Low on Downgrade Despite Q2 Beat

Key Facts

•Insulet reported earnings and revenue results that handily beat analyst expectations.
•The company lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook, leading to a stock decline.

Impact:

5/10

PODD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Jacobs Engineering Beats Q2 2026 Revenue and Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•Jacobs Engineering reported Non-GAAP EPS of $1.84, beating analyst estimates by $0.01.
•The company's revenue reached $4.1B, surpassing expectations by $550M.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Apollo Global Q2 Results Beat Expectations as AUM Hits $1.05 Trillion

Key Facts

•Apollo Global achieved record quarterly inflows of $60 billion, driving assets under management to $1.05 trillion.
•Fee-related earnings rose 25% year-over-year to a record $785 million.

Impact:

5/10

APO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Citadel’s Record July Gains Driven by Situational Awareness Fund Liquidation

Key Facts

•Citadel's flagship Wellington fund returned 5.9% in July, marking its best monthly performance since 2022.
•Ken Griffin’s flagship fund purchased billions of dollars in AI stocks linked to Leopold Aschenbrenner’s firm.

Impact:

5/10

PLTR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Thomson Reuters Raises Annual Revenue Guidance Following Strong Q2 Performance

Key Facts

•Thomson Reuters raised its full-year revenue targets after recording double-digit growth across its three main business segments.

Impact:

5/10

TRI

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Amgen Raises 2026 Outlook Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Amgen exceeded Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 financial outlook despite pressure on legacy drugs.

Impact:

5/10

AMGN

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

FEMSA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates Amid Core Growth and Margin Pressures

Key Facts

•FEMSA reported a Q2 earnings beat driven by strong growth momentum in its core business segments.
•The company faced margin pressure and weaker international profits, which clouded the overall gains from core operations.

Impact:

5/10

FMX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SoftBank Shares Surge 10% on Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Business Growth

Key Facts

•SoftBank Group shares surged more than 10% during Wednesday's trading session.
•Asian technology stocks rallied following a record-setting session on Wall Street.

Impact:

5/10

9984.T

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Equitable Holdings Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates with Strong Growth

Key Facts

•Equitable Holdings reported quarterly earnings of $1.7 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66.

Impact:

5/10

EQH

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Heineken Holding Reports Strong H1 2026 Results with Volume Growth

Key Facts

•Heineken Holding N.V. reported its 2026 half-year results, noting volume growth and robust profit delivery.

Impact:

5/10

HKHHY HKHHF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Paramount Global Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Paramount Global raised its 2026 financial guidance following strong second-quarter results.

Impact:

5/10

PARA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Pinterest Shares Slide 8% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat on Weak Guidance

Key Facts

•Pinterest revenue topped $1 billion for the fourth consecutive quarter.
•Monthly active users hit a record high, marking the 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

Impact:

5/10

PINS

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

AMD and SpaceX Shares Slide Post-Earnings as Market Futures Signal Higher Open

Key Facts

•Shares of AMD and SpaceX declined in pre-market trading following the release of their earnings results.
•Equity futures indicate a higher market open on Wednesday despite the decline in highly-anticipated names.

Impact:

5/10

AMD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Cass Information Systems Upgraded Following Record Q2 Earnings

Key Facts

•Cass Information Systems delivered record Q2 2026 net income and earnings per share (EPS).
•The stock received a rating upgrade driven by strong net interest margin (NIM), expense control, and share buybacks.
•Concerns remain regarding organic growth sustainability as invoice volumes and core processing fees continue to decline.

Impact:

5/10

CASS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Itau Unibanco Q2 Earnings Rise on Strong Operating Revenues

Key Facts

•Itau Unibanco's Q2 earnings and revenues increased year-over-year, supported by higher operating revenues.
•Results benefited from managerial financial margin, though higher expenses and credit costs remained headwinds.

Impact:

5/10

ITUB

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Comfort Systems USA Reports Strong Margin Expansion in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•Comfort Systems USA's gross margin improved 240 basis points year-over-year to 25.9% in Q2 2026.
•The company's operating margin expanded to 17.1% from 13.8% in the previous year.

Impact:

5/10

FIX

2 months ago

StocksMixed

SpaceX Reveals First Public Earnings Highlighting AI Capex and Operating Losses

Key Facts

•SpaceX revealed its first earnings report as a publicly traded company.
•The report highlighted significant capital expenditures and operating losses in the AI segment.

Impact:

5/10

SPCX

2 months ago

StocksBearish

UK Tribunal Rejects Google Bid to Block $6.7 Billion Class Action

Key Facts

•The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Google's bid to block a class action lawsuit brought by advertisers.
•The lawsuit alleges Google abused its dominant position in mobile OS and app distribution to overcharge advertisers.

Impact:

5/10

GOOGL GOOG

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 2026 Results for Delek US, Dine Brands, and ONE Gas

Key Facts

•Delek US exceeded Q2 2026 expectations despite a decline in its share price.
•Dine Brands' Q2 results beat revenue forecasts, leading to a rise in its stock.
•ONE Gas raised its guidance after surpassing Q2 earnings estimates.

Impact:

5/10

DK DIN OGS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Dream Industrial REIT Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results and Distribution Hike

Key Facts

•Dream Industrial REIT reported comparative properties NOI growth of over 10%.
•The Trust achieved 8% FFO per unit growth during the quarter.
•The REIT announced a 2.5% increase in its cash distribution.

Impact:

5/10

DIR.UN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

MACOM Growth Surges on AI Data Center Boom and Defense Sector Upcycle

Key Facts

•Data Center revenue in Q2 FY26 grew by 36% year-over-year.
•Industrial & Defense revenue rose 22% with adjusted gross margins approaching 60%.
•Q3 revenue guidance is set at $331–339M, implying 16% sequential growth.

Impact:

5/10

MTSI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Qualys Stock Maintains Strong Gains as Positive Momentum Continues Post-Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Qualys shares jumped 14.01% in after-hours trading following the release of its quarterly financial results.
•The company raised its full-year guidance, boosting investor sentiment.

Impact:

5/10

QLYS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Legal & General H1 2026 Profits Beat Forecasts with 7% Growth

Key Facts

•British insurer Legal & General reported a 7% increase in core operating profit to £918 million for the first half of 2026.
•The company announced an improved interim dividend of 6.24 pence per share.

Impact:

5/10

LGEN

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Uber and Wayve Secure Supervised Robotaxi Licenses in London

Key Facts

•Uber and Wayve have received private hire vehicle licenses in London to launch a supervised robotaxi service.

Impact:

5/10

UBER

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lime Stock Rallies After Q2 Earnings Exceed Market Expectations

Key Facts

•Lime reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts in its first earnings report since going public.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Disney to Sell A+E Networks Stake to Hearst for $1.2 Billion

Key Facts

•Disney is set to sell its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion.
•The deal will give Hearst full ownership of prominent brands including Lifetime and The History Channel.

Impact:

5/10

DIS

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Salesforce Secures IL5 Authorization for DOD AI Agent Deployment

Key Facts

•Salesforce's Agentforce 360 platform received Department of Defense Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorization.
•The authorization allows the company to process Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and unclassified National Security Systems data.

Impact:

5/10

CRM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Elon Musk’s Comments on Supply Gap Boost Micron and Memory Chip Stocks

Key Facts

•Elon Musk stated that demand for memory chips is far exceeding global production capacity.
•Musk suggested memory chip prices could remain elevated for years despite aggressive capacity expansion.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

L3Harris Targets 8% Organic Growth, Delays Missile Solutions IPO

Key Facts

•L3Harris Technologies targets an 8% organic revenue CAGR through 2028.
•The pending Missile Solutions IPO has been delayed to mid-2027.

Impact:

5/10

LHX

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Heineken: Iran Geopolitical Tensions Drive €100M Inflation Cost Increase

Key Facts

•Heineken's CFO stated that the conflict in Iran added €100 million in cost inflation to the company's operations.

Impact:

5/10

HEINY HINKF

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Sanofi India Shares Slide Following Q2-2026 Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Sanofi India shares declined after the company reported Q2-2026 earnings that missed analyst estimates.

Impact:

5/10

SAN.PA SNYNF SNY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Primo Brands and Waters Beat Q2 Estimates, Raise 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Primo Brands beat second-quarter earnings and sales estimates, fueled by spring and premium water sales.
•Waters raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook following a strong second-quarter performance across its businesses.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Galaxy Shares Sink 12% on Q2 Loss Despite Launch of AI Data Center Revenue

Key Facts

•Galaxy reported an $85 million net loss for Q2 2026 amid a downturn in the cryptocurrency market.
•Galaxy's Helios Phase I campus is expected to generate roughly $80 million in quarterly leasing revenue starting in Q3.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×4

Circle Sets Sept 16 for Arc Launch; Visa and BlackRock Join as Founding Validators

Key Facts

•Circle named BlackRock and Visa as initial partners to help run its new Arc blockchain.
•The partner list also includes Mastercard, Intercontinental Exchange, Galaxy, and Global Payments.
•The partnership aims to accelerate blockchain adoption in traditional finance and reshape cross-border transactions.

Impact:

5/10

BLK V MA 0JC3.L

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

UAE Bypasses Hormuz Blockade to Restore Exports Following OPEC Exit

Key Facts

•The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian attacks has cut off major LPG exporters including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CommoditiesBearish

China Partially Lifts Fuel Export Curbs with 2.7 Million Ton Quota to Ease Global Crunch

Key Facts

•China partially lifted fuel export restrictions, allowing 2.7 million tons of oil derivatives to be exported.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

ForexBearishUpdated×3

Mixed NZ Labor Data: Employment and Wages Beat Forecasts Despite Unemployment Rise to 5.6%

Key Facts

•New Zealand's unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in the June quarter, exceeding the expected 5.4%.
•Employment grew by 0.5%, but a rise in the participation rate to 70.7% pushed the overall unemployment rate higher.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

ForexBullishUpdated

Japan Real Wage Growth Hits Six-Month Streak, Supporting BoJ Rate Hike Case

Key Facts

•Japan’s real wages rose 1.6% y/y in June, marking the longest positive streak since 2021.
•Nominal cash earnings climbed 3.4%, reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s case for policy normalization.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Partners Group Nears €2bn Acquisition of French Beauty Brand Aroma-Zone

Key Facts

•Partners Group is in advanced talks to acquire a stake in French beauty group Aroma-Zone.
•The potential deal is expected to value the company at approximately €2 billion.
•The seller is French asset manager Eurazeo, which is looking to exit its investment.

Impact:

5/10

PGPHF

2 months ago