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Stocks

StocksBullishUpdated

Qatar LNG Supply Shock Prompts Wall Street to Re-evaluate Energy Stocks

Key Facts

  • •QatarEnergy announced in March it would halt LNG production due to military strikes on its operating facilities.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated

US 30-Year Treasury Yields Hit 25-Year High Following Weak Auction

Key Facts

  • •US long-term borrowing costs rose to their highest level since 2001 during a 30-year bond sale.
  • •Inflation fears among investors hit the bond sale, driving yields to a 25-year high.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Stripe and Advent in Talks to Acquire PayPal Amid Growth Challenges

Key Facts

  • •Fintech startup Stripe and private-equity firm Advent are in talks to buy the payments company PayPal.
  • •The acquisition offer was reportedly made in July to the struggling payments company.
Impact:
7/10
PYPL
about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixedUpdated

Surprise US Payroll Contraction of 23,000 Sparks Economic Growth Fears

Key Facts

  • •The US jobs report showed a surprise decline of 23,000 jobs in July.
  • •Previous employment data was revised downward by 103,000, indicating greater weakness in the labor market.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

US Treasury Secretary Vows Unprecedented Economic Measures Against Iran

Key Facts

  • •US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to implement 'never been seen' measures against Iran.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBearishUpdated

UK FCA Initiates Enforcement Action Against HTX Crypto Exchange

Key Facts

  • •The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated enforcement actions against the HTX crypto exchange, formerly known as Huobi.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

French Drought Threatens to Halve Maize Crop as EU Production Hits Decades-Low

Key Facts

  • •Relentless heat and drought in France could halve this year's maize harvest.
  • •European Union maize production is expected to drop to its smallest level in decades.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
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StocksBullishUpdated×2

Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion Valuation in Potential October IPO

Key Facts

  • •Anthropic investors expect the AI start-up to go public in October.
  • •The company's valuation at IPO could reach $2 trillion or more.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Capricor Therapeutics Shares Skyrocket on Positive FDA Regulatory Update

Key Facts

  • •Capricor Therapeutics shares more than doubled in premarket trading following a regulatory update from the U.S. FDA.
  • •The U.S. FDA agreed to review new data for an experimental drug targeting Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Tata Sons Chairman's Unexpected Exit Threatens Group's Strategic Pivot

Key Facts

  • •N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, is no longer seeking reappointment to his position.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Azure Revenue Surpasses $100B Milestone as Microsoft Backlog Hits $678B

Key Facts

  • •Microsoft reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $90B, representing an 18% year-over-year increase.
  • •Azure cloud growth accelerated to 43% with the backlog surging to $648B.
Impact:
6/10
MSFT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Kornit Digital Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises 2026 Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

  • •Kornit Digital reported Q2 results above expectations and provided Q3 and full-year revenue guidance ahead of analyst estimates.
  • •Annual recurring revenue (ARR) under the new AIC lease offering increased by 79% year-over-year.
Impact:
6/10
KRNT
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

FBI Seizes Guggenheim Executive's Phone in Mark Walter Investigation

Key Facts

  • •The FBI seized the phone of a Guggenheim executive as part of a probe into billionaire Mark Walter’s business empire.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Better Home & Finance Board Unanimously Terminates CEO Vishal Garg

Key Facts

  • •The Board of Better Home & Finance unanimously voted to terminate Vishal Garg as CEO.
  • •The termination follows Garg's attempts to gain control of the company after years of value-destructive leadership.
Impact:
6/10
BETR
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Intuit Over TurboTax Growth Disclosures

Key Facts

  • •A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Intuit Inc. alleging it misled investors about the sustainability and growth of its business, specifically TurboTax.
Impact:
6/10
0JCT.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

NATCO Pharma Shares Slide 5.1% as Q1 Revenue Plummets 43%

Key Facts

  • •NATCO Pharma's revenue decreased by 43% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
  • •The company's share price dropped by 5.1% following the announcement of disappointing financial results.
Impact:
6/10
NATCO
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Leatt Shares Plunge 10% Following Q2 Revenue Growth Slowdown

Key Facts

  • •Leatt reported a slowdown in revenue growth during the second quarter of 2026.
  • •The company's shares fell by 10% following the announcement of the financial results.
Impact:
6/10
LEAT
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Sionna Therapeutics Faces Legal Probe After 90% Stock Collapse

Key Facts

  • •Sionna Therapeutics lost approximately 90% of its market value following the release of Phase 2a results for its SION-719 drug.
  • •Law firm Levi & Korsinsky announced an investigation on behalf of investors affected by the stock's decline.
Impact:
6/10
SION
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Capital One Beats Q2 Estimates as Discover Integration Gains Momentum

Key Facts

  • •Capital One reported Q2 earnings per share that beat analyst estimates by $1.13.
  • •The company noted that the integration of Discover Financial Services is gaining pace.
Impact:
6/10
COF
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Olam Group H1 Profit Surges Sixfold, Announces Special Dividend

Key Facts

  • •Singapore's Olam Group reported a nearly sixfold jump in first-half profit.
  • •The company declared a special dividend following the strong financial results.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Eton Pharmaceuticals Significantly Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Key Facts

  • •Eton Pharmaceuticals reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share.
Impact:
6/10
ETON
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×2

Midera Raises 2026 Guidance as Orders Jump 16% in First Post-Spin-off Report

Key Facts

  • •Midera reported a 16% year-over-year increase in orders in its first financial report as an independent company.
  • •The company completed its separation from The Middleby Corporation on July 6, 2026.
  • •The company raised its full-year 2026 financial guidance based on strong demand.
Impact:
6/10
MFP
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Workday Shares Surge 18% on Reported Private Equity Buyout Interest

Key Facts

  • •Workday shares rose 18% on Thursday, marking a record surge for the company.
  • •The surge is attributed to reports of a potential acquisition by private-equity firms.
Impact:
6/10
WDAY
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

China's SMIC Hikes Production Prices Amid Surging AI Chip Demand

Key Facts

  • •China's SMIC has raised prices for its most sought-after production capacity to meet rising demand.
  • •The company expects AI-related demand to continue underpinning its production orders.
Impact:
6/10
0981.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Applied Materials Forecasts $10.25B Revenue Amid Advanced Packaging Surge

Key Facts

  • •Applied Materials expects Q4 2026 revenue to reach $10.25 billion.
  • •Advanced packaging growth is projected to exceed 70% in 2026.
Impact:
6/10
AMAT0R1A.L4336.HKAP2.DE
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Innventure Shares Under Pressure as Q2 Losses Widen Amid Securities Law Investigation

Key Facts

  • •Innventure stock fell 45% in after-hours trading.
  • •Accelsius suspended its revenue and cash flow expectations for 2026.
Impact:
6/10
INV
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Globant Shares Under Pressure After Wedbush Downgrade and Mixed Q2 Results

Key Facts

  • •Globant shares experienced a significant drop following the company's decision to lower its full-year financial outlook.
Impact:
6/10
GLOB
about 2 months ago
StocksBearish

South Africa's Top Court Blocks Shell's Offshore Energy Exploration

Key Facts

  • •South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that offshore exploration led by Shell cannot proceed.
Impact:
6/10
SHEL.LSHELRYDAF
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Apple Secures Regulatory Approval for China AI Model to Counter Huawei

Key Facts

  • •Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market with support from Alibaba.
Impact:
6/10
AAPLBABA9988.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Palantir Reports Record 93% Revenue Growth Driven by Commercial and Government Gains

Key Facts

  • •Palantir reported 93% revenue growth and a 62% adjusted operating margin in its Q2 results.
  • •U.S. commercial revenue jumped 149% year-over-year, while government revenue grew by 90%.
  • •U.S. commercial total contract value reached a record $2.132 billion.
Impact:
6/10
PLTR
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

OpenAI Revenue Run Rate Tops $40B as Company Files Confidential IPO Paperwork

Key Facts

  • •OpenAI's annualized revenue run rate has surpassed $40 billion, roughly doubling its rate from the end of 2025.
  • •The ChatGPT maker has filed confidential paperwork to go public in a stock market debut.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBearish

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against HDFC Bank Over Alleged Financial Misstatements

Key Facts

  • •A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against HDFC Bank Limited alleging false and misleading statements.
  • •The lawsuit alleges HDFC camouflaged payments as marketing spend to pay higher interest to a state firm for deposits.
Impact:
6/10
HDB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Lenovo Forecasts $100B Revenue Milestone on Surging AI Demand

Key Facts

  • •Lenovo expects to reach $100 billion in annual revenues this fiscal year.
  • •Revenue growth is backed by infrastructure profits and strong AI demand.
Impact:
6/10
0992.HK
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Reddit Shares Surge 11% on S&P 500 Index Inclusion

Key Facts

  • •Reddit stock surged 11% following the announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500, replacing AvalonBay Communities on Aug. 18.
  • •JPMorgan estimates that index funds will need to purchase approximately 16.7 million Reddit shares to match the index's weighting.
Impact:
6/10
RDDTAVB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Reddit to Join S&P 500 Index, Boosting Institutional Demand

Key Facts

  • •S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Reddit will be added to the S&P 500 prior to the start of trading on Tuesday, Aug 18.
Impact:
6/10
RDDT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Jeff Bezos Consortium to Acquire Minority Stake in Liverpool FC

Key Facts

  • •A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached a definitive agreement to buy a minority stake in Liverpool FC.
Impact:
6/10
AMZN
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Rocket Lab Hits Record Q2 Revenue as Space Force Expansion Boosts Backlog

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Space Force selected Rocket Lab, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin for satellite communications contracts.
  • •SpaceX has closed its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor.
Impact:
6/10
AMZNLMTSPCX
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Our Bond Shares Plunge 24% Following Weak Q2 2026 Results

Key Facts

  • •Our Bond shares plummeted by 24% following the release of its Q2 2026 financial report.
Impact:
6/10
OURBOND
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

AeroVironment Stock Rises as Trump Announces Drone Tariffs to Boost US Industry

Key Facts

  • •AeroVironment shares traded higher following President Donald Trump's announcement of new import tariffs.
  • •The new tariffs are aimed at boosting domestic US drone manufacturing.
Impact:
6/10
AVAV
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

JPMorgan Debanks Polymarket Amid Rising Regulatory Scrutiny

Key Facts

  • •JPMorgan Chase has terminated its banking relationship with prediction platform Polymarket due to regulatory concerns.
  • •Polymarket is currently seeking a valuation of up to $20 billion despite the regulatory hurdles.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Safe Pro Reports Record 1,336% Revenue Growth in Q2 2026 on AI Defense Contracts

Key Facts

  • •Safe Pro Group reported a record 1,336% revenue growth for the second quarter of 2026.
Impact:
6/10
SPAI
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Red Violet Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates by 62% Amid Record Growth

Key Facts

  • •Red Violet's Q2 2026 EPS beat analyst estimates by 62%.
  • •Adjusted EBITDA rose 48% with free cash flow reaching record highs.
  • •The company raised $100M in capital and is active in share repurchases.
Impact:
6/10
RDVT
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

SoftBank Rebalances Portfolio with New Capital One Stake and TSMC Sell-Off

Key Facts

  • •SoftBank Group Corp. disclosed a new stake in Capital One according to SEC filings.
  • •SoftBank sold 71.5% of its holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) during the second quarter.
Impact:
6/10
9984.TTSM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×3

Reddit Shares Surge Over 16% on Confirmed S&P 500 Inclusion

Key Facts

  • •Reddit shares jumped 11% in extended trading following the announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500 index.
  • •Reddit is scheduled to join the index on August 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities Inc.
Impact:
6/10
RDDTAVB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Replimune Secures FDA Approval for TUDRIQEV and Reports Q1 Results

Key Facts

  • •TUDRIQEV in combination with nivolumab received FDA accelerated approval.
  • •Replimune announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • •The company appointed Michelle DiNapoli as Chief Commercial Officer to support the launch within 60 days.
Impact:
6/10
REPL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Bristol Myers Squibb's ZENBEXUS Therapy

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. FDA granted accelerated approval to Bristol Myers Squibb's ZENBEXUS therapy for patients with multiple myeloma.
Impact:
6/10
BMY
about 2 months ago
BondsBearishUpdated

US Bond ETF TLT Plummets to 2004 Lows Amid Massive Treasury Rout

Key Facts

  • •The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) fell to $81.91, its weakest level since June 2004.
Impact:
6/10
TLT
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated×2

Diversified Energy Nears $1.7B Acquisition of Birch Resources

Key Facts

  • •Diversified Energy is nearing a $1.7 billion deal to acquire Elliott-backed Birch Resources.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS Investments for $2.25B to Boost ETF Presence

Key Facts

  • •Goldman Sachs is acquiring NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion.
  • •The deal targets NEOS's $30 billion in high-yield, index-linked option ETFs.
  • •NEOS co-founders and team are expected to join Goldman Sachs to maintain continuity.
Impact:
6/10
GS
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Thoma Bravo to Acquire Accelerant for $4.4B Amid Legal Fairness Probe

Key Facts

  • •Accelerant Holdings shares surged 43% following a $4 billion all-cash buyout offer.
  • •The company reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results alongside the buyout news.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Workday Shares Post Record 18% Surge on Silver Lake Buyout Reports

Key Facts

  • •Private equity firm Silver Lake is reportedly in discussions to acquire cloud software provider Workday.
Impact:
6/10
WDAY
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

DAAQ Stock Surges 43% Following Termination of Merger Agreement with Old Glory

Key Facts

  • •Digital Asset Acquisition shares jumped 43.42% in after-hours trading.
  • •The company terminated its merger agreement with Old Glory Holding Company.
Impact:
6/10
DAAQ
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Workday Shares Surge 20% on Reported Silver Lake Acquisition Talks

Key Facts

  • •Workday shares surged over 20% following reports of potential acquisition discussions by private equity firm Silver Lake.
  • •A Lake Street analyst set a price target of $205.00 for Workday on August 14, 2026.
Impact:
6/10
WDAYNFLX
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

SpaceX Closes $60 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Cursor

Key Facts

  • •SpaceX has finalized its $60 billion acquisition of the AI coding startup Cursor.
  • •Cursor has already assisted in training two new Grok models using SpaceX's Colossus supercomputer.
Impact:
6/10
SPCX
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Blackstone to Lead Consortium in $6.7B Acquisition of H&R REIT Assets

Key Facts

  • •H&R REIT agreed to sell all assets for CA$6.7 billion and dissolve the trust.
  • •The asset portfolio will be distributed among Blackstone, PSP Investments, Crestpoint, and GO Residential.
Impact:
6/10
BX
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum Reportedly Held Merger Talks

Key Facts

  • •Oil refiners Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum reportedly held talks regarding a potential takeover.
Impact:
6/10
PSXMPC
about 2 months ago
Macro EconomyBearishUpdated

US Retail Sales Post Largest Monthly Drop Since May 2025 in July Slump

Key Facts

  • •US Retail Sales plunged 0.6% MoM in July, marking the largest monthly drop since May 2025.
  • •The 'Control Group' sales, used for GDP calculations, dropped 0.4% MoM, significantly missing the expected 0.3% rise.
  • •Analysts attribute the weakness to Prime Day promotions being pulled forward to June and lower spending at gasoline stations.
Impact:
7/10
about 2 months ago
Macro EconomyBullishUpdated×2

Swiss GDP Growth Hits 1.5% in Q2 as Industrial Sector Surges

Key Facts

  • •Swiss real GDP growth accelerated to an estimated 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q2.
  • •The industrial sector, led by chemicals and pharmaceuticals, was the primary driver of growth.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Kazakhstan Accuses Big Oil Consortium of $10.7 Billion Corruption at Kashagan

Key Facts

  • •Kazakhstan alleged in a confidential arbitration case that $10.7 billion worth of contracts at the Kashagan field involved unjustified cost increases or bribes.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Gold Surges to $4,387 as US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Contract in July

Key Facts

  • •Gold prices rallied to a session high of $4,387 per ounce following the data release.
  • •U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, significantly missing the consensus forecast of a 0.1% increase.
Impact:
6/10
about 2 months ago
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