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August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 5 of 7

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Capri Holdings Cuts Annual Revenue Forecast on Weak Michael Kors Demand

Key Facts

•Capri Holdings cut its annual revenue forecast due to softer demand for Michael Kors handbags.
•The company attributed the cut to second-quarter inventory delays and softer demand in some markets.

Impact:

5/10

CPRI

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US ISM Services PMI Holds at 54.1 in July Amid Rising Price Pressures

Key Facts

•The ISM Services PMI edged up to 54.1 in July from 54.0 in the previous month.
•The report highlighted a contraction in the employment index while price pressures accelerated.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Global Refining Margins Hit Record Highs Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Key Facts

•War in Iran has tightened global fuel supply and pushed refining margins to record highs.
•China implemented a temporary export ban as crude oil struggled to move through the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Visa Expands Visa Direct Capabilities via Stablecoin Integration with Zero Hash

Key Facts

•Visa announced a collaboration with Zero Hash to integrate stablecoin capabilities into the Visa Direct network.
•The Visa Direct network currently connects to more than 18 billion endpoints, including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBullishUpdated

European Green Bonds Rebound as US Issuance Slows Amid Political Pressure

Key Facts

•European green bond issuance is expected to drive global sales to a record high this year.
•The US is experiencing a slowdown in ESG issuance, termed 'greenhushing', amid the current political climate.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated

India Forex Reserves Hit Three-Month Peak Amid Strong Weekly Accumulation

Key Facts

•India's forex reserves reached a three-month high, marking the largest weekly increase in six months.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 5, 2026Connected

383 storiesLast updated: 7:00:50 AMPage 5 of 7

Stocks

StocksBearishUpdated

Capri Holdings Cuts Annual Revenue Forecast on Weak Michael Kors Demand

Key Facts

•Capri Holdings cut its annual revenue forecast due to softer demand for Michael Kors handbags.
•The company attributed the cut to second-quarter inventory delays and softer demand in some markets.

Impact:

5/10

CPRI

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US ISM Services PMI Holds at 54.1 in July Amid Rising Price Pressures

Key Facts

•The ISM Services PMI edged up to 54.1 in July from 54.0 in the previous month.
•The report highlighted a contraction in the employment index while price pressures accelerated.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Global Refining Margins Hit Record Highs Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Key Facts

•War in Iran has tightened global fuel supply and pushed refining margins to record highs.
•China implemented a temporary export ban as crude oil struggled to move through the Strait of Hormuz.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

Visa Expands Visa Direct Capabilities via Stablecoin Integration with Zero Hash

Key Facts

•Visa announced a collaboration with Zero Hash to integrate stablecoin capabilities into the Visa Direct network.
•The Visa Direct network currently connects to more than 18 billion endpoints, including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBullishUpdated

European Green Bonds Rebound as US Issuance Slows Amid Political Pressure

Key Facts

•European green bond issuance is expected to drive global sales to a record high this year.
•The US is experiencing a slowdown in ESG issuance, termed 'greenhushing', amid the current political climate.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexBullishUpdated

India Forex Reserves Hit Three-Month Peak Amid Strong Weekly Accumulation

Key Facts

•India's forex reserves reached a three-month high, marking the largest weekly increase in six months.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Shake Shack Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Revenue Surges 17%

Key Facts

•Shake Shack earnings topped Q2 estimates as revenue climbed 17.2%.
•The company saw restaurant margins narrow despite easing labor costs.

Impact:

5/10

SHAK

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Dine Brands Q2 Results: IHOP Growth Offsets Applebee's Decline

Key Facts

•Dine Brands recorded higher sales and lower profit in the second quarter of 2026.
•Growth at IHOP helped offset a decline in performance at the Applebee's chain.

Impact:

5/10

DINE

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Phillips 66 Beats Q2 Profit Estimates on Strong Refining Margins

Key Facts

•Phillips 66 beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter adjusted profit.
•Ongoing tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for U.S. fuel exports.

Impact:

5/10

PSX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Wynn Resorts Shares Surge 7% After Q2 Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates

Key Facts

•Wynn Resorts' quarterly revenue rose to $1.86 billion from $1.74 billion in the previous year.

Impact:

5/10

WYNN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CACI and Oracle Secure $400M Federal HR Modernization Contract

Key Facts

•CACI International and Oracle secured a 10-year contract worth nearly $400 million with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Impact:

5/10

ORCL

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Zeta Global Stock Surges on 20th Consecutive Beat-and-Raise Quarter and AI Growth

Key Facts

•Zeta Global Holdings Corp delivered its 20th consecutive beat-and-raise quarter late Tuesday.
•Growth was driven by rapid customer expansion and surging AI adoption across the platform.

Impact:

5/10

ZETA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Postal Realty Trust Beats Q2 Estimates with Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Postal Realty Trust reported FFO of $0.37 per share, beating analyst estimates by $0.01.
•The company's revenue reached $28.58M, surpassing analyst estimates by $1.86M.

Impact:

5/10

PSTL

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Semiconductor Rally Powers S&P 500 to Record High on AI Optimism

Key Facts

•Shares of AMD, MRVL, and MU rallied driven by AI optimism and strong memory demand.

Impact:

5/10

AMD MRVL MU

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Prudential Financial Profit Rises on PGIM and Life Unit Gains

Key Facts

•Prudential Financial reported a rise in quarterly profit driven by gains in its asset management unit PGIM and individual life insurance units.

Impact:

5/10

PRU

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Suncor Energy Beats Q2 Profit Estimates on Strong Refining Margins

Key Facts

•Canada's Suncor Energy beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter adjusted profit.
•The performance was supported by higher crude price realizations and stronger refining margins.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Lattice Semiconductor Shares Fall 4.4% Despite Q2 Earnings and Revenue Beat

Key Facts

•Lattice Semiconductor expects Q3 revenue to range between $245M and $265M following the closure of the AMI acquisition.
•The company set an ambitious long-term target to reach $3B in annual revenue by 2030.

Impact:

5/10

LSCC

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Coupang Shares in Focus After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates

Key Facts

•Coupang reported Q2 2026 earnings results, beating analyst estimates for the period.
•Alamo Group's Q2 results showed strong growth driven by industrial equipment sales.

Impact:

5/10

CPNG

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Fresnillo Shares Lead FTSE 100 with 5% Surge as Interim Profits Double

Key Facts

•Fresnillo shares rose 5% to lead the FTSE 100, driven by interim results that beat expectations.
•Gross profits more than doubled year-on-year due to higher volumes and lower-than-forecast operating costs.

Impact:

5/10

FNLPF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Disney Beats Profit Estimates, Bolsters Disney+ via TikTok Content Partnership

Key Facts

•Walt Disney and TikTok announced a deal allowing creators to use Disney characters and scenes in short-form videos.

Impact:

5/10

DIS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Amazon's Zoox Wins Federal Approval for Purpose-Built Driverless Robotaxis

Key Facts

•Amazon-owned Zoox received federal approval for up to 2,500 driverless vehicles annually.
•This is the first approval for a purpose-built driverless vehicle with no manual controls.

Impact:

5/10

AMZN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

NYT Shares Plunge 12% on Digital Subscriber Miss and Weak Revenue Outlook

Key Facts

•The New York Times missed Wall Street estimates for digital subscriber additions in the second quarter.
•Shares of the company fell approximately 6% in pre-market trading following the results.

Impact:

5/10

NYT

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Analysts Raise Forecasts for ADM and Toast Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Archer-Daniels-Midland raised its earnings outlook for FY2026 following strong Q2 results.
•Toast exceeded Q2 analyst estimates with earnings of 26 cents per share and sales of $1.908 billion.

Impact:

5/10

ADM

2 months ago

StocksBullish

AMC Global Raises Guidance Following Strategic Netflix Licensing Deal

Key Facts

•AMC Global entered a co-exclusive licensing agreement with Netflix for the entire Walking Dead universe.
•The company's stock has risen 37% since April and has doubled over the past year.

Impact:

5/10

AMCX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Brookfield Asset Management Earnings Jump 20% on Record Q2 Fundraising

Key Facts

•The company raised a record $77 billion in the second quarter and $98 billion year-to-date.
•Fee-related earnings rose 20% year-over-year to $808 million.
•Distributable earnings grew by 15% to reach $707 million during the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

BAM

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gartner Shares Surge 23% on Q2 Earnings Beat and Expanded Buyback Program

Key Facts

•Gartner reported non-GAAP EPS that beat consensus estimates by $0.64.
•Management raised FY26 profitability guidance and expanded share repurchase authorization by $500M.
•The company's share price surged 23% following improved margin profiles and cost discipline.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

CRISPR Therapeutics CASGEVY Sales Surge 151% Amid Pipeline Expansion

Key Facts

•CASGEVY achieved $76 million in Q2 2026 sales, representing a 151% year-over-year increase.

Impact:

5/10

CRSP

2 months ago

StocksBullish

CoreWeave Deal Drives 400% YTD Surge in Backblaze Stock Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

Key Facts

•Backblaze stock has surged approximately 4x YTD, driven by AI infrastructure demand.
•The company's backlog has quintupled, largely due to a transformative deal with CoreWeave.

Impact:

5/10

CRWV

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Merck Raises 2026 Sales Outlook on Strong Drug Pipeline Progress

Key Facts

•Merck raised its 2026 sales outlook driven by pipeline gains and new product launches.
•The company is focusing on post-KEYTRUDA plans to ensure future growth despite acquisition-driven losses.

Impact:

5/10

MRK

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Cencora Stock Rises on Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•Cencora's fiscal Q3 earnings per share exceeded analyst estimates driven by broad segment growth.
•The company raised its 2026 EPS outlook despite a slight revenue miss in the current period.

Impact:

5/10

COR 0HF3.L

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Iron Mountain Raises Annual Guidance Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Iron Mountain raised its full-year guidance after Q2 earnings and revenue exceeded analyst estimates.

Impact:

5/10

IRM

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Uber Stock Falls as Weak Q3 Guidance Overshadows Q2 Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Uber reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.19B with gross bookings increasing by 24%.
•Uber stock declined after Q3 earnings guidance missed analyst estimates.

Impact:

5/10

UBER

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Shopify Earnings Beat Fuels Tech Optimism as Q2 Season Progresses

Key Facts

•Shopify reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39.
•Gibraltar Industries beat Q2 earnings estimates with $1.11 per share against an expected $1.02.
•Epam Systems and Arrow Electronics are approaching their Q2 2026 earnings releases with analysts focusing on key business metrics.

Impact:

5/10

VHA.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Carlyle Distributable Earnings Hit 4-Year High on Record Capital Reserves

Key Facts

•Carlyle Group posted its highest distributable earnings in nearly four years.
•The buyout firm continued to have record capital at its disposal to invest.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ViaSat Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Market Headwinds

Key Facts

•ViaSat reported quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.1 per share.

Impact:

5/10

VSAT

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Emerson Electric Raises 2026 Outlook on Software Surge and Margin Expansion

Key Facts

•Emerson Electric reported an adjusted profit of $1.71 per share, exceeding analyst expectations.
•Total revenue reached $4.87 billion for the third quarter, driven by demand in North America and Asia.
•Shares fell about 2.4% in after-hours trading despite the positive earnings beat.

Impact:

5/10

EMR

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Owens Corning Beats Q2 Estimates Amid Geopolitical Cost Warnings

Key Facts

•Owens Corning reported adjusted Q2 EPS of $3.93, beating Wall Street expectations.
•The company's Q2 revenue reached $2.76 billion, exceeding estimates.
•The company warned that the Iran conflict will trigger a $40 million cost hit in the next quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

International Flavors Q2: Earnings Miss Despite Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•International Flavors reported Q2 earnings that missed analyst estimates.
•Sales rose year-over-year driven by growth in key segments and portfolio changes.
•The company announced a new share buyback program as part of its outlook.

Impact:

5/10

IFF

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

BP to Sell Archaea Biogas Unit as it Refocuses on Core Oil and Gas

Key Facts

•BP plans to sell its US biogas operation Archaea Energy after it delivered weaker-than-expected returns.
•BP acquired Archaea for $4.1bn in 2022 as part of its previous green energy strategy.
•Second-quarter adjusted profit climbed to $5.7 billion, lifted by higher oil and gas prices.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Harmony Gold Transitions to Gold-Copper Producer to Drive Long-Term Value

Key Facts

•Harmony Gold reported a $42M profit from its copper segment in Q3 FY2026.
•Management is targeting a doubling of copper production in Q4 FY2026.
•The Eva copper project is fully permitted and on schedule for 2028 production.

Impact:

5/10

HMY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

UK Retailer Next Hikes Profit Guidance for Third Time on Strong Sales

Key Facts

•Next raised its annual profit outlook for the third time this year after reporting a 9.2% rise in second-quarter full-price sales.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Macerich Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Portfolio NOI and Occupancy

Key Facts

•Macerich's Q2 FFO and revenues exceeded analyst estimates for the second quarter of 2026.
•The strong growth was driven by increased portfolio Net Operating Income (NOI) and occupancy gains.

Impact:

5/10

MAC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

NESR Secures $300 Million in Kuwait Energy Service Contracts

Key Facts

•National Energy Services Reunited announced multiple contract awards in Kuwait totaling $300 million over a five-year period.
•The awards cover Production Services and Drilling & Evaluation segments, including a Master Technology Agreement for the Open Technology Platform.

Impact:

5/10

NESR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gerdau Beats Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates on Strong North American Demand

Key Facts

•Gerdau reported Q2 2026 financial results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
•Strong performance in the company's North American operations was a primary driver of the positive results.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

US Mid-Cap Firms Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates Amid Operational Resilience

Key Facts

•BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported earnings of $0.3 per share, beating the $0.14 estimate.
•New York Times Co. reported earnings of $0.69 per share against a $0.67 estimate.
•Brink's surpassed earnings estimates with $2.13 per share compared to the $2.05 consensus.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Shoals Reports 47.4% Revenue Growth Amid Margin Pressures and Stock Dip

Key Facts

•Shoals delivered 47.4% Y/Y revenue growth in Q2 with a record backlog reaching $801M.

Impact:

5/10

SHLS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Agthia Group Hikes Interim Dividend by 14.4% Following Strong H1 2026 Results

Key Facts

•Agthia Group reported an improved financial position for the first half of 2026.
•The company decided to increase its interim dividend by 14.4%.

Impact:

5/10

AGTHIA

2 months ago

StocksBullish

S&P 500 Futures Hit Record Highs Driven by Strong Tech Earnings

Key Facts

•S&P 500 futures hit a new all-time high near 7800, driven by blowout earnings results.
•Palantir reported blowout earnings boosting tech, while AMD shares fell after-hours on disappointing guidance.
•Brent crude briefly slipped below $79 before rising on geopolitical threats in the Red Sea.

Impact:

5/10

PLTR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Infineon Hits Record Q3 Revenue on Surging AI Semiconductor Demand

Key Facts

•Infineon recorded record revenue in Q3 2026, fueled by surging demand for AI-related semiconductor technologies.

Impact:

5/10

IFNNY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

China Approves First National Standard for Autonomous Driving Technology

Key Facts

•China has officially approved the country's first national standard for autonomous driving technology.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Intrepid Potash Beats Q2 2026 Earnings Expectations

Key Facts

•Intrepid Potash reported Q2 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations.

Impact:

5/10

IPI

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Bikemaker Accell Files for Insolvency Four Years After KKR Buyout

Key Facts

•Dutch bikemaker Accell, owner of Raleigh and Babboe brands, has filed for insolvency.
•The insolvency follows a €1.8bn buyout led by KKR four years ago.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Banco BPM Raises Full-Year Guidance Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Banco BPM raised its full-year guidance after reporting second-quarter earnings that beat market expectations.
•The results come days after the collapse of merger talks with Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS).

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ONE Gas Raises 2026 Guidance Following Strong Q2 Results

Key Facts

•ONE Gas announced its Q2 2026 financial results and raised its full-year adjusted earnings expectations to the upper half of its guidance range.
•The company declared a third-quarter dividend and scheduled an analyst webcast for August 5.

Impact:

5/10

OGS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Booking Holdings Beats Q2 2026 Estimates

Key Facts

•Booking Holdings reported Q2 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations.
•Booking Holdings shares rose in trading following the announcement of positive financial results.

Impact:

5/10

BKNG

2 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated

Bitcoin ETFs See $382M Inflows Despite Coldcard Wallet Security Breach

Key Facts

•US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $382 million in inflows over a two-day period.
•The Coldcard wallet hack incident has reignited debates and concerns regarding digital asset custody.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

CryptoBearishUpdated

Galaxy Digital Shares Drop 5% Following Q2 Net Loss Report

Key Facts

•Galaxy Digital reported a net loss of $85 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The Helios project is expected to generate approximately $80 million in quarterly revenue starting from Q3.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Avalanche Integrates $1B in Tokenized Assets, AVAX Token Surges 7%

Key Facts

•Avalanche network integrated $1B in tokenized equity, triggering a 7% price surge in its native AVAX token.

Impact:

5/10

AVAX

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

Ripple Secures Full EU MiCA License, Boosting Institutional Trust in XRPL

Key Facts

•Ripple Labs has received a full license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Impact:

5/10

XRP

2 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated×3

Ethereum EIP-8363 Proposal Targets Staking Rewards Ahead of Hegotá Upgrade

Key Facts

•The EIP-8361 proposal aims to reduce Ethereum validator yields from 2.6% to approximately 1.2%.
•The proposed 54% reward cut would be phased in over an 18-month period if passed.

Impact:

5/10

ETH

2 months ago