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August 7, 2026Connected

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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Doximity Stock Surges 59% as Markets Digest AI Momentum and Earnings Results

Key Facts

•Doximity stock surged more than 70% in after-hours trading on Thursday.
•The rally was driven by strong Q4 results and revised forward guidance.

Impact:

6/10

DOCS

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×4

Legal Battle for Ondo Finance Control Erupts After Founder's Death

Key Facts

•Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance.
•The legal dispute erupted following the death of the company's founder, Nathan Allman.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US Yields Rise and Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Market Uncertainty

Key Facts

•US Treasury yields rose following reports that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh might raise rates in September if inflation surprises to the upside.
•Oil prices rose again as a permanent agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz remains elusive despite a 60-day transit window.
•Refined product shortages have led to sharp upward revisions in price forecasts for diesel, gasoil, and marine fuels.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Global Food Prices Surge in July Amid Geopolitical Tensions and El Nino Risks

Key Facts

•The UN FAO reported a rise in food prices in July driven by weather conditions and conflicts.
•Supply issues are compounded by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and strong El Nino expectations.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

iRhythm Shares Climb on Q2 Earnings Beat and Vital Connect Acquisition

Key Facts

•iRhythm reported Q2 financial results that exceeded market expectations.
•The company announced the acquisition of Vital Connect to strengthen its technology portfolio.

Impact:

6/10

IRTC

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

US Senate Passes Graham Act Imposing Sweeping Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Key Facts

•The US Senate passed a bill imposing major new sanctions on Russia and Iran with a bipartisan vote of 86 to 11.
•The act allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas.
•The legislation includes sanctions on President Vladimir Putin, government officials, oligarchs, and Russian financial institutions.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

August 7, 2026Connected

348 storiesLast updated: 2:00:17 AMPage 2 of 6

Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Doximity Stock Surges 59% as Markets Digest AI Momentum and Earnings Results

Key Facts

•Doximity stock surged more than 70% in after-hours trading on Thursday.
•The rally was driven by strong Q4 results and revised forward guidance.

Impact:

6/10

DOCS

2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated×4

Legal Battle for Ondo Finance Control Erupts After Founder's Death

Key Facts

•Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance.
•The legal dispute erupted following the death of the company's founder, Nathan Allman.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

US Yields Rise and Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Market Uncertainty

Key Facts

•US Treasury yields rose following reports that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh might raise rates in September if inflation surprises to the upside.
•Oil prices rose again as a permanent agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz remains elusive despite a 60-day transit window.
•Refined product shortages have led to sharp upward revisions in price forecasts for diesel, gasoil, and marine fuels.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Global Food Prices Surge in July Amid Geopolitical Tensions and El Nino Risks

Key Facts

•The UN FAO reported a rise in food prices in July driven by weather conditions and conflicts.
•Supply issues are compounded by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and strong El Nino expectations.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

iRhythm Shares Climb on Q2 Earnings Beat and Vital Connect Acquisition

Key Facts

•iRhythm reported Q2 financial results that exceeded market expectations.
•The company announced the acquisition of Vital Connect to strengthen its technology portfolio.

Impact:

6/10

IRTC

2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

US Senate Passes Graham Act Imposing Sweeping Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Key Facts

•The US Senate passed a bill imposing major new sanctions on Russia and Iran with a bipartisan vote of 86 to 11.
•The act allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas.
•The legislation includes sanctions on President Vladimir Putin, government officials, oligarchs, and Russian financial institutions.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Japan's Inpex Upgrades Full-Year Profit Guidance by 46% to Record Levels

Key Facts

•Japan's Inpex raised its full-year profit forecast by up to 46% to a record 510 billion yen.

Impact:

6/10

1605.T

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Alpha Metallurgical Reports Q2 Loss, Cuts Shipment Guidance on Weak Coal Prices

Key Facts

•Alpha Metallurgical Resources reported a net loss in Q2 2026 due to weak global metallurgical coal prices.

Impact:

6/10

AMR

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Corsair Gaming Hits 52-Week High as Company Raises Full-Year Outlook

Key Facts

•Corsair Gaming Inc. (CRSR) shares reached a 52-week high of $13.14.
•The stock surged 105% over the last six months, driven by strong Q2 2026 financial results.

Impact:

6/10

CRSR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Natera Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook on Record Oncology Test Volumes

Key Facts

•Natera raised its full-year revenue outlook following strong demand in the oncology segment.

Impact:

6/10

NTRA

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Doximity Shares Surge 70% on Strong Q1 Results and AI-Driven Guidance

Key Facts

•Doximity shares surged over 100% at one point following the release of its first-quarter results.
•The company raised its full-year revenue guidance, revealing that AI tools generate 10 times the revenue they cost to run.

Impact:

6/10

DOCS

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Meta Fined Nearly $1 Billion in New Mexico Over User Safety Deception

Key Facts

•A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay a $567 million fine for misleading users about platform safety.
•The judicial penalty is on top of a $375 million jury fine, bringing the total to $942 million.

Impact:

6/10

Replimune Shares Slide Despite FDA Approval for Skin Cancer Drug Tudriqev

Key Facts

•Replimune secured FDA approval for its skin cancer drug Tudriqev on the third attempt.
•Tudriqev marks the company's first product to reach the market.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Republic Services Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Republic Services beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as pricing strategies offset volume pressure.
•The company raised its 2026 guidance for revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow.
•Western Midstream reported strong Q2 results driven by record throughput and higher pricing.

Impact:

6/10

RSG

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Sweetgreen Stock Plummets 10% on Sales Decline and Cyclospora Outbreak Fears

Key Facts

•Sweetgreen's same-store sales fell 6.2% for the second quarter ending June 28, marking its sixth straight decline.
•Sweetgreen shares fell 10% following fears of a cyclospora outbreak and the removal of jalapeños from its menu.

Impact:

6/10

SWEETGREEN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Cogent Communications Hits 52-Week Low on Goldman Sachs Downgrade and Lawsuits

Key Facts

•Goldman Sachs lowered its price target for Cogent Communications to $12.00.
•The company faces class-action lawsuits alleging misleading statements regarding its optical wavelength order backlog.
•The stock fell 12.33% in a single trading day, hitting a new 52-week low of $9.57.

Impact:

6/10

CCOI

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Atlassian Stock Surges 33% on Earnings Beat and CEO Insider Buying

Key Facts

•Atlassian beat analyst estimates for the fiscal fourth quarter.
•The company issued forward guidance that contributed to the stock price surge.

Impact:

6/10

TEAM

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Six Flags Downgraded Following Revenue Decline and Major Earnings Miss

Key Facts

•Mizuho Securities downgraded Six Flags to Underperform with a new price target of $10.00.
•The company reported Q2 revenue of $864.92 million, a 7% year-over-year decline.
•Earnings Per Share (EPS) came in at $0.14, missing analyst estimates by 51.72%.

Impact:

6/10

FUN

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Medline Inc. Faces Legal Investigation Following Significant FDA Violations

Key Facts

•Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is investigating potential federal securities law violations by Medline Inc.
•The FDA revealed significant violations in a warning letter dated May 28, 2026.

Impact:

6/10

MDLN

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Arhaus Stock Surges on Record Q2 Revenue and Craig-Hallum Buy Upgrade

Key Facts

•Arhaus reported record Q2 net revenue of $385 million, a 7.4% increase year-over-year.
•The company achieved EPS of $0.28, beating analyst estimates of $0.16 by 75%.
•Craig-Hallum upgraded the stock to a 'Buy' rating with a new price target of $12.00.

Impact:

6/10

ARHS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Italy's MPS Beats Forecasts, Explores Options to Fend Off Intesa Bid

Key Facts

•Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) beat market forecasts for its quarterly profit.
•The bank is studying strategic options to fend off a takeover bid by rival Intesa Sanpaolo.

Impact:

6/10

MPS

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

James Hardie Raises FY27 Outlook Following Strong Q1 Results

Key Facts

•James Hardie announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
•The company raised its full-year financial outlook for fiscal year 2027.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

Fujifilm Shares Plunge 18% on Weak Earnings and Spinoff Plans

Key Facts

•Fujifilm shares plummeted 18% following the announcement of quarterly financial results that missed expectations.
•The company announced plans for a partial spinoff of certain divisions as part of its restructuring strategy.

Impact:

6/10

FUJIY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Thungela Resources Forecasts 475% EPS Surge for H1 2026

Key Facts

•Thungela expects earnings per share (EPS) to increase by up to 475% in the first half of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Analysts Raise Twilio Forecasts Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Twilio reported Q2 revenue of $1.50B and EPS of $1.47, beating market expectations.
•The company raised its 2026 growth guidance, leading analysts to increase their price targets for TWLO.

Impact:

6/10

TWLO

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

The Trade Desk Shares Plunge 28% on Q2 Earnings Miss and Weak Outlook

Key Facts

•The Trade Desk stock plunged 28% in premarket trading following the release of its Q2 2026 financial results.
•The company attributed slowing growth to weak consumer spending, tariffs, and oil prices.

Impact:

6/10

TTD

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Sweetgreen Cuts Annual Outlook as Health Scares Weigh on Sales

Key Facts

•Sweetgreen cut its full-year outlook as sales were weighed down by consumer fears regarding a cyclospora outbreak.
•The salad chain clarified that it has not been implicated in the ongoing outbreak.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

SK Hynix to Invest $38 Billion in New Memory Chip Manufacturing Plants

Key Facts

•SK Hynix announced an investment of 54 trillion Korean won ($38.1 billion) to build two new memory chip manufacturing plants.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

CyberAgent Raises FY2026 Guidance Following Strong Q3 Results

Key Facts

•CyberAgent raised its financial guidance for the 2026 fiscal year following robust third-quarter results.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Illinois Tool Works Hikes Dividend and Authorizes $6B Share Buyback

Key Facts

•Illinois Tool Works increased its cash dividend by 7%.
•The company's board approved a new $6 billion share repurchase program.

Impact:

6/10

ITW

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Munich Re Operating Profit Drops 19.9% in H1 2026

Key Facts

•Munich Re reported a 19.9% decrease in net operating profit for the first half of 2026.

Impact:

6/10

0KFE.L

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Rockstar Energy Founder Builds Celsius Stake, Seeks CEO Role

Key Facts

•Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage stated he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings.
•Savage's current stake in Celsius amounts to approximately 4.7% of the company.
•Savage called for a replacement of Celsius leadership following an earnings miss and alleged management missteps.

Impact:

6/10

CELH

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

ThredUp Shares Plunge 50% Following Disappointing Q2 Results

Key Facts

•ThredUp's Q2 net loss exceeded market expectations by 40%.
•Management cut full-year revenue guidance by 2.1%, citing softness among sub-$60k income consumers.
•The company's stock price collapsed by nearly 50% following the financial report.

Impact:

6/10

TDUP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Petrobras Q2 Net Profit Surges 96.8% Amid Strong Quarterly Performance

Key Facts

•Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras posted a 96.8% jump in its second-quarter net profit from a year earlier.

Impact:

6/10

PBR

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Volkswagen Plans US Strategy Overhaul and New Pickup Truck Launch

Key Facts

•German auto group Volkswagen plans to overhaul its U.S. strategy with new management and a revised product offering.
•The company plans to include a new pickup truck in its U.S. product lineup, according to a company source.

Impact:

5/10

VLKAF VLKPF VWAGY VWAPY

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Airbnb Stock Surges 15% as CEO Signals Major AI Investment Push

Key Facts

•Airbnb reported earnings of $1.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20.
•Halozyme Therapeutics posted earnings of $2.28 per share, surpassing the estimate of $1.82.
•Arcturus Therapeutics reported a quarterly loss of $0.84 per share, narrower than the estimated loss of $1.07.

Impact:

5/10

ABNB

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Cytokinetics Beats Q2 Revenue Estimates on Strong Myqorzo Sales

Key Facts

•Cytokinetics exceeded Q2 revenue estimates driven by the strong market traction of its drug Myqorzo.
•Higher launch costs and the absence of milestone payments weighed on the company's overall financial results.

Impact:

5/10

CYTK

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Monster Beverage Sales Surge 20% Driven by International Growth in Q2

Key Facts

•Monster Beverage's second-quarter sales rose by 20% in 2026.
•The primary driver for sales growth was customers outside the United States.

Impact:

5/10

MNST

2 months ago

StocksBullish

Blackstone's AGS Health Files Updated Draft for $504M India IPO

Key Facts

•Blackstone-owned AGS Health filed updated draft papers for a 48-billion-rupee ($504 million) IPO in India.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBullish

US Corporates Lift 2026 Outlooks as Energy and Fintech Firms Raise Guidance

Key Facts

•APA raised its U.S. oil outlook and cost-savings target while maintaining steady capital expenditure.
•CF Industries sees higher mid-cycle earnings power due to rising construction costs lifting nitrogen economics.
•Pagaya raised its 2026 GAAP net income guidance following a record $3.5B network volume.

Impact:

5/10

APA

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

The Trade Desk Stock Plummets Following Q2 2026 Earnings Release

Key Facts

•The Trade Desk stock experienced a significant drop following the release of its Q2 2026 earnings report.

Impact:

5/10

TTD

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Whatnot Raises $545 Million to Accelerate AI-Driven Live Commerce Expansion

Key Facts

•Live commerce platform Whatnot raised $545 million in a Series G funding round.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

E.W. Scripps Cuts 12% of Workforce in Strategic Pivot to AI

Key Facts

•E.W. Scripps CEO announced a transformation plan involving the layoff of 12% of the company's total workforce.
•The company plans to adopt a 24-hour streaming news model enabled by artificial intelligence.

Impact:

5/10

SSP

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

EZCORP Q3 Earnings Show Strength Driven by Record Lending Levels

Key Facts

•EZCORP reported Q3 growth driven by core pawn strength and record lending levels.
•The company is seeing strong momentum in Latin America with active M&A and expansion.

Impact:

5/10

EZPW

2 months ago

StocksMixed

Mixed Q2 Results: Oklo Shares Surge as Lojas Renner Cuts 2026 Guidance

Key Facts

•Lojas Renner lowered its 2026 guidance after missing revenue expectations in the second quarter.
•Oklo exceeded Q2 2026 revenue expectations, causing its shares to rise by 5.4%.

Impact:

5/10

OKLO

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Instacart Revenue Beats Estimates on Higher Transaction Value and Orders

Key Facts

•Instacart reported revenue of $1.04 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.03 billion.
•Revenue increased to $1.04 billion from $914 million in the prior period.

Impact:

5/10

CART

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated

Mixed Q2 Results: CareTrust Raises Guidance While Xponential Fitness Revenue Slides

Key Facts

•Hamilton Insurance reported net income of $144 million and a 17% increase in gross premiums written.
•CareTrust REIT increased its 2026 guidance following the release of its second-quarter operating results.
•Xponential Fitness revenue decreased by 13% to $66.0 million in the second quarter.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated×2

Ardelyx Cuts 2026 Financial Guidance Following Q2 Results

Key Facts

•Ardelyx announced a cut to its 2026 financial guidance alongside its Q2 results.

Impact:

5/10

ARDX

2 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Carlyle Invests $600M in Prime Capital Financial Strategic Partnership

Key Facts

•Carlyle's Global Credit platform agreed to provide an approximately $600 million hybrid capital solution to Prime Capital Financial.
•The transaction values Prime Capital Financial at an enterprise value of more than $1.8 billion.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

StocksMixedUpdated×2

NAVER Shares Dip Despite Beating Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

•NAVER exceeded analyst expectations for its second-quarter 2026 financial results.
•The company's stock price declined despite the strong financial performance that beat estimates.

Impact:

5/10

NAVER

2 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×12

Bitcoin Hits $65,000 as Dormant Wallet Activity Adds to Cycle Bottom Warnings

Key Facts

•Whale and shark wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC have accumulated over 20,000 BTC since July 29.
•Bitcoin ETFs saw $750M in inflows as whales accumulated approximately $1.2B in BTC.

Impact:

5/10

BTC

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Global Food Prices Hit Three-Year High Amid Geopolitical and Climate Risks

Key Facts

•The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.09 in July, reaching a three-year high led by gains in grains and vegetable oils.
•Wheat prices surged 5.8% to a two-year high due to escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Black Sea.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

ADNOC Pursues Global Expansion Strategy Following UAE's Exit from OPEC

Key Facts

•The UAE is backing a more assertive and expansive course for its state-oil company ADNOC following its departure from OPEC.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Global Refining Crunch Keeps Fuel Prices High Despite Crude Oil Retreat

Key Facts

•Lost refining capacity in Russia and the Gulf has kept fuel prices high even as crude oil prices retreat.
•US refiners are benefiting from the global supply crunch, creating a political challenge for the US administration.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Dream Finders to Acquire Beazer Homes in $2.2 Billion All-Cash Deal

Key Facts

•Dream Finders Homes announced it would acquire Beazer Homes in an all-cash deal.
•The deal is valued at approximately $2.2 billion, including debt.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Millrose Properties Commits $1.25B to Fund Dream Finders Homes Acquisition of Beazer Homes

Key Facts

•Millrose Properties announced a commitment to provide up to $1.25 billion in acquisition financing to support Dream Finders Homes' purchase of Beazer Homes USA.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Dream Finders Homes to Acquire Beazer Homes in $915 Million Deal

Key Facts

•Dream Finders Homes signed a deal to acquire Beazer Homes for approximately $915 million.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

iRhythm to Acquire VitalConnect to Boost Digital Cardiac Monitoring

Key Facts

•iRhythm Holdings announced a definitive agreement to acquire VitalConnect, a leader in wearable biosensor technology.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Harrow to Acquire Tyrvaya Dry Eye Treatment from Viatris in Deal Worth Up to $100 Million

Key Facts

•Harrow entered a definitive agreement to acquire Tyrvaya nasal spray for dry eye treatment from Viatris Inc.
•The deal involves a $30 million upfront cash payment and up to $70 million in contingent milestone payments.

Impact:

5/10

2 months ago

GeopoliticsBullishUpdated×2

Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect U.S. Polysilicon Industry

Key Facts

•President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining new trade actions to protect the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing industry.

Impact:

6/10

2 months ago