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August 6, 2026Connected

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Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Coldcard Firmware Bug Leads to $116M Bitcoin Theft

Key Facts

•A firmware bug in Coldcard wallets shipped in March 2021 caused the device to skip its dedicated randomness chip.
•The five-year-old build flag error resulted in the drainage of $116 million worth of bitcoin.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

SBM Offshore H1 Revenue Surges 112% as Company Hikes 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•SBM Offshore reported a 112% increase in H1 revenue to US$4.9 billion.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to around US$7.6 billion.
•The company announced an interim cash dividend of US$100 million.

Impact:

6/10

SBM-OFFSHORE

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Iraq and Syria Plan to Revive Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz Within 3 Years

Key Facts

•A senior Syrian official stated that the renovation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline could be completed within 30 months to 3 years.
•The proposed project is expected to consist of two pipelines with a capacity between 1.5 million and 2 million bpd.
•The United States expressed support for the project to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and diminish Iranian leverage.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

US Treasury Speculated to Intervene in Support of Asian Currencies

Key Facts

•Speculation suggests the US Treasury stepped in to halt the sharp decline of the Japanese yen, Korean won, and Taiwanese dollar.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Alkeus Pharmaceuticals

Key Facts

•Tarsus Pharmaceuticals announced the acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its eye care portfolio.
•The deal includes gildeuretinol (ALK-001), a Phase 3 investigational oral medicine for Stargardt disease.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

US Labor Productivity Rises 1.4% in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•US labor productivity increased by 1.4% during the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

August 6, 2026Connected

413 storiesLast updated: 6:31:38 PMPage 3 of 7

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

Coldcard Firmware Bug Leads to $116M Bitcoin Theft

Key Facts

•A firmware bug in Coldcard wallets shipped in March 2021 caused the device to skip its dedicated randomness chip.
•The five-year-old build flag error resulted in the drainage of $116 million worth of bitcoin.

Impact:

6/10

BTC

2 months ago

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

SBM Offshore H1 Revenue Surges 112% as Company Hikes 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•SBM Offshore reported a 112% increase in H1 revenue to US$4.9 billion.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to around US$7.6 billion.
•The company announced an interim cash dividend of US$100 million.

Impact:

6/10

SBM-OFFSHORE

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Iraq and Syria Plan to Revive Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz Within 3 Years

Key Facts

•A senior Syrian official stated that the renovation of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline could be completed within 30 months to 3 years.
•The proposed project is expected to consist of two pipelines with a capacity between 1.5 million and 2 million bpd.
•The United States expressed support for the project to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and diminish Iranian leverage.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Forex

ForexMixedUpdated

US Treasury Speculated to Intervene in Support of Asian Currencies

Key Facts

•Speculation suggests the US Treasury stepped in to halt the sharp decline of the Japanese yen, Korean won, and Taiwanese dollar.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Alkeus Pharmaceuticals

Key Facts

•Tarsus Pharmaceuticals announced the acquisition of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its eye care portfolio.
•The deal includes gildeuretinol (ALK-001), a Phase 3 investigational oral medicine for Stargardt disease.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullishUpdated

US Labor Productivity Rises 1.4% in Q2 2026

Key Facts

•US labor productivity increased by 1.4% during the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Uniswap Fee Switch Activation Generates $23M Revenue and Drives Token Burns

Key Facts

•The Uniswap unification proposal passed with 99.9% support, activating the fee switch and burning 100 million UNI tokens.
•Protocol revenue reached $23 million eight months post-activation, with Ark Invest estimating annualized burns at $90 million.

Impact:

5/10

UNI

2 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated×5

Solana Supply-Cut Proposals Spark Analyst Optimism Despite Wallet Decline

Key Facts

•DeFi Dev Corp endorsed Solana upgrade proposals SIMD-0550 and SIMD-0553 to reduce new issuance and increase token burns.
•The number of small wallets holding at least 0.1 SOL decreased by 5%, indicating mixed signals for adoption.

Impact:

5/10

SOL

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

XRP Utility Expands as $280M DeFi Vault Launches on Ethereum

Key Facts

•XRP price held steady near $1.07 following Ripple's regulatory approval under the MiCA framework in Europe.

Impact:

5/10

XRP

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Plume Joins DTCC Tokenization Group Alongside Nasdaq and Charles Schwab

Key Facts

•Plume has joined DTCC's tokenization working group as the U.S. market utility prepares for an October launch of tokenized securities.

Impact:

5/10

0K4T.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Everus Construction Beats Q2 Earnings by 44% and Raises 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Everus Construction Group reported GAAP EPS of $1.64, beating analyst estimates by 44%.
•The company's backlog increased 41% year-over-year to reach $4.55 billion.
•ECG raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance following strong execution.

Impact:

6/10

ECG

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

The Honest Company Shares Surge 10% on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

•The Honest Company shares surged 10.13% after hours following a significant beat on earnings per share expectations.
•The company raised its full-year guidance following stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results.

Impact:

6/10

HNST

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Iovance Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat Fueled by Amtagvi Success

Key Facts

•Iovance reported Q2 financial results that beat expectations, driven by strong performance from its Amtagvi therapy.

Impact:

6/10

IOVA

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

HubSpot Stock Plunges 20% as Market Reassesses Growth Model

Key Facts

•HubSpot stock price plunged by over 20% to $197 following the publication of its Q2 financial results.
•The company's market capitalization dropped sharply from $42 billion to $10 billion.

Impact:

6/10

HUBS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Motorola Solutions Beats Q2 Estimates on Record Backlog and Robust Demand

Key Facts

•Motorola Solutions exceeded Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates.
•The company's backlog reached a new second-quarter record high.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 financial outlook for the second time.

Impact:

6/10

MSI

2 months ago

StocksBearish

Celestica Shares Fall After Pricing $3B Equity Offering for AI Growth

Key Facts

•Celestica shares declined after pricing a $3 billion equity offering intended to fuel AI infrastructure growth.

Impact:

5/10

CLS

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for Energy and Biotech as Sempra and TC Energy Beat Estimates

Key Facts

•Sempra topped Q2 earnings estimates despite revenues dipping and missing forecasts.
•TC Energy beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, raising its full-year EBITDA guidance.
•Recursion missed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, leading to a decline in its share price.

Impact:

5/10

SRE TRP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Americold Raises 2026 AFFO Guidance and Sets Leverage Targets

Key Facts

•Americold raised its 2026 Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) guidance to a range of $1.26 to $1.32 per share.
•The company is targeting a net leverage ratio of 6x or less.

Impact:

5/10

COLD

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns of Hidden Leverage Risks After AI Fund Meltdown

Key Facts

•JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that hidden borrowing and high margin debt are increasing the risk of market disruptions.

Impact:

5/10

JPM

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Datadog Stock Plummets 19% Despite Accelerating Revenue Growth and Raised Guidance

Key Facts

•Datadog surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q2 earnings and raised its full-year outlook.

Impact:

5/10

0A3O.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Warby Parker Swings to Q2 Profit Aided by Tariff Refund

Key Facts

•Warby Parker swung to a second-quarter profit, aided by a tariff refund.
•The refund helped offset costs related to the upcoming launch of its artificial-intelligence eyewear.

Impact:

5/10

WRBY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Horace Mann Educators Q2 Revenue Surpasses Estimates by 38%

Key Facts

•Horace Mann Educators reported Q2 revenue of $443.5 million, significantly beating the FactSet estimate of $321.7 million.

Impact:

5/10

HMN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

MarketWise Raises FY 2026 Billings Guidance Following Strong Q2 Growth

Key Facts

•MarketWise reported a 57% YoY increase in billings to $91.2 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company raised its FY 2026 billings guidance by 10% to $330 million.
•Net revenue reached $75.8 million with a net loss of $2.6 million for the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

MKTW

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

eBay Beats Q2 2026 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•eBay exceeded analyst expectations for its second-quarter 2026 financial results.
•eBay raised its financial guidance for the remainder of 2026 following strong performance.
•Corpay reported a beat on Q2 revenue expectations while maintaining stock price stability.

Impact:

5/10

EBAY

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×3

SanDisk Slumps 9% as Weak NAND Guidance Overshadows Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•SanDisk reported adjusted earnings of $39.25 per share, beating Wall Street estimates of $34.96.
•Company revenue reached $8.97 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $8.48 billion.
•SanDisk stock fell over 5% in extended trading following a 5.4% decline during the regular session.

Impact:

5/10

SNDK

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Lamar Advertising Beats Q2 Estimates Driven by Strong Outdoor Advertising Performance

Key Facts

•Lamar Advertising reported Q2 revenue of $616.75 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $606.61 million.
•Funds From Operations (FFO) reached $2.40 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.30.
•The company recorded a net income of $164.60 million and adjusted EBITDA of $303.40 million.

Impact:

5/10

LAMR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Joby Aviation Beats Q2 Revenue Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Key Facts

•Joby Aviation exceeded revenue estimates for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company raised its financial guidance for the full fiscal year.

Impact:

5/10

JOBY

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Kraft Heinz Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates Amid Cautious CEO Outlook

Key Facts

•Kraft Heinz reported a beat on Q2 2026 earnings expectations.
•The CEO noted 'green shoots' but emphasized the need for the company to perform better.

Impact:

5/10

KHC

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

LG Uplus Hits Record Q2 2026 Profits as Shares Surge

Key Facts

•LG Uplus recorded record profits during the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's shares rose significantly following the announcement of strong financial results.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Vontier Acquires EKOS to Expand Fleet and EV Management Software

Key Facts

•Vontier Corporation announced the acquisition of EKOS, a provider of cloud-connected fleet, fuel, and electric vehicle management software.

Impact:

5/10

VNT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Oklo Stock Surges as US Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality Milestone

Key Facts

•Oklo shares rose following the US announcement that the nuclear reactor has reached criticality.

Impact:

5/10

OKLO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Viavi Beats Q4 Estimates on Data Center and Defense Strength

Key Facts

•Viavi exceeded fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue estimates driven by demand in data center, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Impact:

5/10

VIAV

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

Axon Q2 Results: Revenue Beats Estimates and Guidance Raised Despite EPS Miss

Key Facts

•Axon exceeded Q2 revenue estimates driven by strong demand for connected devices and software.
•The company raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance despite missing earnings per share estimates.

Impact:

5/10

AXON

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

AppLovin Shares Under Pressure on Q2 Sales Miss and Soft Q3 Guidance

Key Facts

•AppLovin reported second-quarter sales that were slightly below analyst forecasts.
•The company issued a third-quarter outlook that was softer than Wall Street expectations.

Impact:

5/10

APP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Inter&Co Hits Record $81M Net Income as Customer Base Tops 45 Million

Key Facts

•Inter&Co reported a record net income of US$81 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's customer base surpassed 45 million, strengthening its position as a financial super app.

Impact:

5/10

INTR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

DBS Bank Hits Record H1 2026 Profits on Wealth Management Surge

Key Facts

•DBS Bank reported record-breaking profits for the first half of 2026.
•The growth in the wealth management sector was the primary driver behind the bank's strong financial results.

Impact:

5/10

DBSDY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

BrainsWay Shifts to Capital-Light Model Amid Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•BrainsWay reported Q1-2026 revenue growth of 35% year-over-year.
•The company expects FY-2026 revenue of $66–68M with adjusted EBITDA growth of 86–100%.

Impact:

5/10

BWAY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

SGX Group Achieves Record FY 2026 Results Driven by Operational Growth

Key Facts

•SGX Group recorded record-breaking figures for the 2026 fiscal year amid expanding growth.

Impact:

5/10

SGX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

ITT Raises Guidance on Strong Q2 Results; Cheniere Partners Maintains Distributions

Key Facts

•ITT reported adjusted EPS of $2.08 for Q2 2026 and raised its full-year guidance for revenue and margins.
•Cheniere Partners reported Q2 results and reconfirmed its full-year 2026 distribution guidance.

Impact:

5/10

ITT CQP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Centrus Energy Signs Definitive Nuclear Fuel Supply Deal with X-energy

Key Facts

•Centrus Energy signed a definitive contract to provide X-energy with LEU and HALEU enrichment services.

Impact:

5/10

LEU

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Eightco Holdings (ORBS) Discloses $378M Treasury Including OpenAI and WLD Assets

Key Facts

•Eightco Holdings reported total holdings of $378 million, including investments in OpenAI and Beast Industries.
•The company holds significant digital assets including over 16,000 ETH and nearly 302 million WLD tokens.
•Eightco recently participated in a $52.5 million funding round for World Foundation led by Pantera.

Impact:

5/10

ORBS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Marriott Vacations Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook

Key Facts

•Marriott Vacations beat Q2 2026 earnings estimates.
•The company raised its full-year 2026 financial outlook.

Impact:

5/10

VAC

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Warby Parker Shares Plunge 10% Following Disappointing Earnings Results

Key Facts

•Warby Parker shares fell 10% in early trading following an earnings miss that disappointed investors.

Impact:

5/10

WRBY

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

United Therapeutics Reports Mixed Q2 Results with EPS Beat and Revenue Miss

Key Facts

•United Therapeutics exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the second quarter of 2026.
•The company's second-quarter revenues missed market expectations.
•The company is advancing its Tyvaso and ralinepag programs to drive future growth.

Impact:

5/10

UTHR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Avnet Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Record Sales and Margin Expansion

Key Facts

•Avnet's fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings exceeded analyst estimates driven by robust broad-based demand.

Impact:

5/10

AVT

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

MetLife Q2 Profit Surges on Strong Underwriting and Asia Growth

Key Facts

•MetLife reported a jump in second-quarter adjusted profit driven by strong underwriting and broad volume growth.
•The insurer achieved standout results specifically in its Asia and Latin America segments.

Impact:

5/10

MET 0K0X.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×6

ConocoPhillips Posts Strong Q2 Results Amid CEO Ryan Lance's Departure

Key Facts

•ConocoPhillips reported higher second-quarter profit driven by a jump in average oil and gas prices.

Impact:

5/10

COP 0QZA.L YCP.DE

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Intercontinental Exchange Dominates 90% of US Mortgage Tech Market

Key Facts

•Intercontinental Exchange's mortgage technology unit now handles approximately 90% of all U.S. home loans.
•The unit reported a 5% revenue increase to $557 million and a 13% rise in adjusted operating income in the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

0JC3.L

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Major US Companies Beat Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates Across Sectors

Key Facts

•Fox Corporation reported earnings of $1.79 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.34.
•Datadog surpassed earnings estimates with $0.65 per share against an expected $0.58.
•Cheniere Energy posted earnings of $3.02 per share, beating the Zacks estimate of $2.89.

Impact:

5/10

FOXA FOX 0A3O.L LNG

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results for US and Canadian Firms as WSP Global and Dana Beat Estimates

Key Facts

•WSP Global exceeded Q2 2026 expectations and raised its full-year outlook.
•Dana surpassed Q2 revenue expectations, causing its stock to rise by 4.8%.
•US Foods beat earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

WSPOF

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Tech and Services Firms Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•eBay reported earnings of $1.6 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.51.
•Western Digital posted earnings of $3.56 per share against expectations of $3.35.
•Block surpassed earnings expectations by reporting $1.02 per share compared to estimates of $0.86.

Impact:

5/10

EBAY WDC EXPE CPAY XYZ

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Phillips 66 Crushes Q2 Estimates as Refining Margins Surge

Key Facts

•Phillips 66 reported Q2 earnings of $9.41 per share, significantly crushing analyst estimates.
•Refining margins reached $24.08 per barrel with refinery utilization at 96%.
•Management expects wide refining margins to persist into 2027 due to lack of spare capacity.

Impact:

5/10

PSX

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Kospi Sinks 4.5% as Tech Sell-off Resumes in Asian Markets

Key Facts

•South Korea's Kospi benchmark dropped 4.5% to approximately 6,299 on Thursday.
•Samsung Electronics shares fell 5.8% while SK Hynix slid 9.4%.
•Japanese stocks also declined with Tokyo Electron losing 5.2%.

Impact:

5/10

8035.T 285A.T

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Gold Royalty Reports Record H1 2026 Results Driven by Strong Cash Flow Growth

Key Facts

•Gold Royalty Corp. announced record operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
•The company experienced continued strong cash flow and earnings growth during the first half of the year.

Impact:

5/10

GROY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Northwest Biotherapeutics and SPIMACO Partner for Cancer Therapies in Saudi Arabia

Key Facts

•Northwest Biotherapeutics entered into a non-binding MOU with Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliance Company (SPIMACO).
•The collaboration aims to bring DCVax-L products and technology for solid tumor cancers to Saudi Arabia.

Impact:

5/10

NWBO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Wintermute Secures Broker-Dealer License for Entry into Regulated Wall Street Markets

Key Facts

•Digital currency trading firm Wintermute has obtained a broker license to expand into traditional finance services.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

SoundHound AI Stock Surges 26% Amid Short Squeeze Following Earnings

Key Facts

•SoundHound AI reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded market expectations.

Impact:

5/10

SOUN

2 months ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Aramco Cuts Asia Oil Prices Amid Potential Hormuz Shipping Deal

Key Facts

•Saudi Aramco reduced the September official selling price for Arab Light crude to Asia by 50 cents per barrel.
•The price cut comes as Iran reports an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages.

Impact:

5/10

2222.SR

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

South Korea Launches Domestic Program to Expand Gold Reserves

Key Facts

•South Korea announced a plan to expand its gold reserves through a domestic buying program.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Ecopetrol Acquires 25% Stake in Brazil's Brava Energia via Auction

Key Facts

•Ecopetrol announced the successful auction result for the acquisition of approximately 25% of the share capital of Brava Energia S.A. in Brazil.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago