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August 18, 2026Connected
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Stocks

StocksBullish

Fox Corp Hits Record $17B Revenue in FY2026 on World Cup and Tubi Growth

Key Facts

  • •Fox Corp reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of over $17 billion and EBITDA of $3.9 billion.
  • •The company returned $2 billion to shareholders via buybacks and $243 million in dividends.
Impact:
5/10
FOXA
about 2 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank Adopts Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

Key Facts

  • •South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank has deployed Ripple's cross-border payments platform to enhance international remittance efficiency.
Impact:
5/10
XRP
about 2 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

US to Announce Measures to Boost Refinery Output and Fuel Supply

Key Facts

  • •US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the administration will announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago

Bonds

BondsBearishUpdated×2

Japan Bond Selloff Pressures Global Treasury Rates as Yield Spread Narrows

Key Facts

  • •The U.S.-Japan rate spread is narrowing to decade lows as Japanese Government Bond yields surge.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBearishUpdated×2

U.S. Housing Starts Plunge in July as Builder Sentiment Weakens

Key Facts

  • •U.S. housing starts fell sharply below expectations in July.
  • •Home-builder sentiment remained muted as construction activity declined.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated×3

Ukraine Launches Massive 800-Drone Attack Targeting Moscow and Logistics Hubs

Key Facts

  • •Ukraine launched over 800 drones across Russia, with 600 concentrated specifically on Moscow and its surrounding region.
  • •The attack started a fire at a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer.
  • •Regional energy provider Mosoblenergo reported 5,000 homes or businesses without power following the strikes.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBearish

Kenvue Shares Drop 2.1% as Kimberly-Clark Merger Valuation Adjusts

Key Facts

  • •Kenvue Inc. shares dropped 2.14% primarily due to calculations related to its merger with Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
  • •The value of the cash and stock offer for Kenvue shares is directly influenced by Kimberly-Clark's stock performance.
Impact:
5/10
KVUEKMB
about 2 months ago
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StocksBullish

Constellation Energy Holds Steady After Q2 Earnings Beat and Guidance Raise

Key Facts

  • •Constellation Energy reported Q2 2026 adjusted operating EPS of $2.55, beating analyst estimates.
  • •The company raised its full-year guidance to a range of $11.50 to $12.50 per share.
Impact:
5/10
CEG
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Almonty Industries Revenue Surges 498% Amid Strategic Tungsten Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Almonty Industries reported a 498% YoY revenue increase in Q2 2026.
  • •The company achieved a gross margin of 60.7% driven by Panasqueira mine performance.
  • •The company secured a 21-year offtake agreement with GTP for 90% of Sangdong Phase I output.
Impact:
5/10
ALM
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Prenetics Raises FY 2026 Guidance Following 288% Surge in IM8 Revenue

Key Facts

  • •Prenetics' IM8 unit reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 288% year-over-year.
  • •The company raised its FY 2026 IM8 revenue guidance to a range of $220–230 million.
  • •Consolidated adjusted free cash flow turned positive in July and is expected to remain so for Q3 and beyond.
Impact:
5/10
PRE
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Amazon Boosts Louisiana Data Center Investment to $18 Billion for AI Infrastructure

Key Facts

  • •Amazon announced an increase in its data center investment in Louisiana, reaching a total of $18 billion.
Impact:
5/10
AMZN
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Duos Technologies Targets $160M Revenue by 2027 Amid Axe Compute Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Duos Technologies expects to achieve at least $160M in revenue by 2027.
  • •The company's Axe Compute unit plans to expand its capacity to 55 MW.
Impact:
5/10
DUOS
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated

Lennox International Stock Hits 52-Week Low Following Profit Guidance Cut

Key Facts

  • •Lennox International stock reached a new 52-week low of $410.52.
  • •The company reduced its full-year profit outlook following a miss on Q2 2026 revenue estimates.
Impact:
5/10
LII
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Parsons Unit Secures $664.8M US Army Technical Support Contract

Key Facts

  • •A Parsons unit has been awarded a $664.8M multi-year technical and logistics support contract by the US Army.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBearishUpdated×2

Nasdaq Slumps as Fabrinet Margin Miss Drags Chip Sector Lower

Key Facts

  • •Fabrinet's margin miss triggered a brutal selloff across the semiconductor sector.
  • •Equities remained under pressure as Brent crude prices reached $91 per barrel.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Haemonetics Shares Surge 7% Following Supply Agreement with CSL Limited

Key Facts

  • •Haemonetics shares rose approximately 7% in premarket trading following the announcement of a new supply agreement.
  • •Haemonetics entered the agreement with CSL Limited, an Australian biopharmaceutical firm.
Impact:
5/10
CSLLYCMXHF
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Canadian Solar Resolves U.S. Patent Litigation with Maxeon in Its Favor

Key Facts

  • •Canadian Solar announced that the remaining U.S. patent litigation proceedings brought by Maxeon have been resolved in its favor.
Impact:
5/10
CSIQ
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Hesai Group Achieves Fifth Straight Quarter of Profitability Amid Spatial Intelligence Expansion

Key Facts

  • •Hesai Group reported Q2 2026 revenue growth and achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability.
Impact:
5/10
HSAI
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Anthropic Seeks $10B Credit Facility Ahead of Potential IPO

Key Facts

  • •AI startup Anthropic is targeting a credit facility exceeding $10 billion.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Parsons and Rocket Lab Secure Major US Defense and Space Contracts

Key Facts

  • •Parsons won a $665 million contract with the US Army.
  • •Rocket Lab joined a US Space Force contract valued at up to $981 million.
Impact:
5/10
RKLB
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Braskem Idesa Reaches Agreement to Cut Debt by $920 Million via Restructuring

Key Facts

  • •Braskem Idesa announced a comprehensive restructuring agreement aimed at reducing its debt by more than US$920 million.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

DocGo Inc. Reports Surprise Q2 Profit, Beating Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

  • •DocGo Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of a $0.04 loss per share.
Impact:
5/10
DCGO
about 2 months ago
StocksBearish

RWC FY2026 Earnings Decline Amid Brookfield Takeover Bid

Key Facts

  • •RWC reported a decline in its earnings for the 2026 fiscal year.
  • •The financial results come as the company faces a takeover bid from Brookfield.
Impact:
5/10
BN
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated×8

Home Depot Beats Q2 Estimates, Reaffirms Guidance Amid Housing Headwinds

Key Facts

  • •Home Depot reported second fiscal quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
  • •The home improvement retailer reaffirmed its full fiscal year guidance.
Impact:
5/10
HD
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated×2

Colgate Q2 Revenues Rise 4.9% on Strong International Demand

Key Facts

  • •Colgate's Q2 revenues rose 4.9% driven by growth in emerging markets, Europe, and the Hill's Pet Nutrition segment.
  • •The company faces second-half challenges due to U.S. market weakness and rising operational costs.
Impact:
5/10
CL
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Gilead Sciences Raises HIV Growth Guidance Following Strong Q2 Performance

Key Facts

  • •Gilead Sciences reported strong core growth in its HIV, oncology, and liver disease businesses during the second quarter.
  • •The company raised its full-year growth guidance for its HIV business segment.
  • •Reported earnings were impacted by significant acquisition-related R&D charges.
Impact:
5/10
GILD
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

XP Inc. to Cancel 2.3% of Shares Following Record Q2 Inflow Surge

Key Facts

  • •XP Inc.'s total client assets reached R$1,535 billion in Q2 2026, a 12% increase year-over-year.
  • •The company recorded total net inflows of R$28 billion, representing a 188% increase compared to the previous year.
  • •The annualized retail take rate stood at 1.20%, a decrease of 5 basis points from Q2 2025.
Impact:
5/10
XP
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Gilead Sciences Stock Rises 3.14% Following Court Ruling on HIV Drug Protection

Key Facts

  • •Gilead Sciences stock rose 3.14% on August 18, driven by a federal court injunction protecting its HIV medications.
Impact:
5/10
GILD
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Wispr Raises $280M at $2B Valuation to Advance AI Dictation Technology

Key Facts

  • •Wispr raised $280 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $2 billion and total funding to $361 million.
  • •The company previewed Canto technology, which reduced word error rates from 30% to under 10% in noisy conditions.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Darden and Sysco Beat Q4 2026 Earnings Estimates on Strong Revenue Growth

Key Facts

  • •Darden Restaurants reported EPS of $3.66, exceeding estimates, with revenue increasing 13.7% year-over-year.
  • •Darden increased its quarterly dividend to $1.62 per share and reiterated its fiscal 2027 guidance.
  • •Sysco reported revenue of $22.12 billion and EPS of $1.53, both beating analyst estimates.
Impact:
5/10
DRISYY
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Nasdaq to Extend Trading to 23 Hours Daily Starting December

Key Facts

  • •Nasdaq plans to extend its trading hours to nearly 23 hours a day starting in December.
Impact:
5/10
0K4T.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Ross Stores Stock Holds Above $240 on Strong Q1 Earnings and Institutional Support

Key Facts

  • •Ross Stores reported strong Q1 2026 earnings of $2.02 per share, beating analyst estimates.
  • •Revenue reached $6.01 billion, with fiscal 2026 EPS guidance set between $7.50 and $7.74.
Impact:
5/10
ROST
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Peter Thiel Discloses $76M Stake in Argentina's Vista Energy

Key Facts

  • •Thiel Macro LLC disclosed a stake of nearly 1.2 million shares in Vista Energy, valued at approximately $76 million.
  • •Vista ADRs rose 5% following news that Peter Thiel now ranks as the 15th-largest shareholder.
Impact:
5/10
AMZNPLTRPYPL
about 2 months ago
StocksMixedUpdated

Copper Drives BHP Profit Beat as Company Declares 4-Year High Dividend

Key Facts

  • •BHP Group reported a strong financial year supported by record iron ore production in Western Australia and strong performance at the Escondida copper mine.
  • •XP reported Q2 gross revenue of BRL 5.1 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year driven by equities and corporate banking.
  • •Rio2 operations at the Phoenix Gold project were disrupted by severe winter storms, resulting in approximately four weeks of lost production.
Impact:
5/10
BHP
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Medtronic Hits 10-Year Revenue High, Advances MiniMed Diabetes Unit IPO

Key Facts

  • •Medtronic reported $36.4 billion in revenue for FY26, marking its strongest top-line performance in a decade.
  • •The company returned $4.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • •Medtronic is advancing strategic initiatives including the IPO of its Diabetes business, MiniMed.
Impact:
5/10
MDT
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Flexsteel Industries Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Year-over-Year Decline

Key Facts

  • •Flexsteel Industries reported quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share.
Impact:
5/10
FLXS
about 2 months ago
StocksNeutral

Nasdaq Plans to Extend US Stock Trading to 23 Hours Daily

Key Facts

  • •Nasdaq is preparing to extend US stock trading hours to 23 hours per day.
Impact:
5/10
0K4T.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Yalla Group Reports Mixed Q2 2026 Results as Revenue Beats Guidance but Declines YoY

Key Facts

  • •Yalla Group reported Q2 revenue of $82.6 million, exceeding the upper end of its prior guidance.
Impact:
5/10
YALA
about 2 months ago
StocksMixed

Kraft Heinz Reports $7.4 Billion Impairment Charge Amid Q2 Net Losses

Key Facts

  • •The Kraft Heinz Company reported Q2 2026 sales of US$6.262 billion.
  • •The company incurred goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges totaling US$7.4 billion.
  • •Kraft Heinz completed a US$1.51 billion share repurchase and maintained its US$0.40 quarterly dividend.
Impact:
5/10
KHC
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

Ecopetrol Acquires 51% Stake in Brava Energia to Expand Brazil Footprint

Key Facts

  • •Ecopetrol completed the acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in the Brazilian company Brava Energia S.A.
Impact:
5/10
EC
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

APA Corp Raises 2026 Permian Production Guidance Amid Strong Debt Reduction

Key Facts

  • •APA Corporation raised its 2026 Permian oil production guidance while maintaining capital discipline.
  • •The company repaid $752 million in bonds in H1 2026, with net leverage reaching a solid 0.6x.
Impact:
5/10
APA
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

BlackRock Discloses $20B+ Investment in General Dynamics, Travelers, and T-Mobile

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock acquired a new stake in General Dynamics Corporation valued at approximately $6.84 billion, representing 7.14% of the company.
  • •BlackRock invested $6.92 billion in The Travelers Companies, Inc. by acquiring 20,949,680 shares.
  • •BlackRock made a new $6.63 billion investment in T-Mobile US, Inc., becoming a 3.68% owner.
Impact:
5/10
BLKGDTRVTMUS
about 2 months ago
StocksBullishUpdated

BlackRock Deploys Billions in Major Stakes Across Salesforce, Deere, and Prologis

Key Facts

  • •BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin, purchasing over 18 million shares valued at approximately $9.62 billion.
  • •The new stake by BlackRock represents an 8.18% ownership in the defense giant.
Impact:
5/10
0R3E.L0QZZ.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

PSP Swiss Property Reports Strong Financial Results for H1 2026

Key Facts

  • •PSP Swiss Property reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Institutional Capital Flows into ResMed Following Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike

Key Facts

  • •Flputnam Investment Management Co. acquired 5,358 shares of ResMed Inc. valued at approximately $1.04 million.
  • •ResMed announced a quarterly dividend increase and reported quarterly earnings that beat analyst estimates.
Impact:
5/10
RMD0KW4.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Roper Technologies Raises Guidance on AI Software and Strategic Acquisitions

Key Facts

  • •Roper Technologies raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance and organic growth forecast.
  • •The positive outlook is attributed to acquisitions of vertical-market software businesses and increased AI integration.
  • •The company announced an approved dividend and presented at a conference.
Impact:
5/10
ROP0KXM.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Frasers Group Increases Stake in Hugo Boss to 48%

Key Facts

  • •British retail firm Frasers Group received acceptances for 12.2 million additional shares in Germany's Hugo Boss.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
StocksMixed

Diageo Cuts Global Workforce by 6% in Strategic Restructuring Move

Key Facts

  • •Diageo reduced its workforce by more than 6% as part of a corporate restructuring process.
Impact:
5/10
DEODGE.L
about 2 months ago
StocksBullish

Einride to Deploy 500 Tesla Semis for Amazon and North American Freight

Key Facts

  • •Einride plans to deploy 500 Tesla Semis on its Saga AI platform for customers including Amazon.
Impact:
5/10
TSLAAMZN
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×4

US Treasury Sets January 2027 Deadline for GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Treasury has set a January 2027 deadline for the GENIUS Act to establish stablecoin regulations.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Cash App Expands Crypto Support via MoonPay Partnership for Ether and Solana

Key Facts

  • •Cash App announced expanding its crypto support to include new assets like Ether, Solana, and USDT through integration with MoonPay.
Impact:
5/10
BTCSOL
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated×2

Monad Investors Reject $60M Buyout Offer Ahead of Token Unlocks

Key Facts

  • •Monad, an Ethereum competitor, offered early investors the chance to cash out up to $60 million in holdings.
  • •Almost all investors declined the offer three months before token unlocks are scheduled to begin.
Impact:
5/10
ETH
about 2 months ago
CryptoBullishUpdated

OCC Grants Conditional Approval for World Liberty Trust Stablecoin Bank

Key Facts

  • •The OCC issued preliminary conditional approval for World Liberty Trust Company to charter as a national trust bank.
  • •The bank will focus on USD1 stablecoin issuance, redemption, and digital asset custody services.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated×3

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits Lowest Level Since 1983

Key Facts

  • •The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels due to emergency releases linked to the Iran war.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Libya Seeks $40 Billion Investment to Revitalize Oil Sector and Boost Capacity

Key Facts

  • •Libya is seeking up to $40 billion in investment to develop its oil resources and boost production capacity.
  • •Libya holds Africa's largest proven oil reserves but lacks the necessary capital for infrastructure development.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
CommoditiesBullish

Chevron Announces Major Oil and Gas Discovery Offshore Angola

Key Facts

  • •Chevron confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0 offshore Angola.
Impact:
5/10
CVX
about 2 months ago
BondsBearishUpdated×2

US Treasury Yields Hit 19-Month High Amid Rising Hormuz Tensions

Key Facts

  • •US Treasury yields reached their highest level in 19 months.
  • •Trump ruled out talks with Iran as the Hormuz shipping memorandum expires.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
BondsBearishUpdated

Global Bond Yields Hit Multiyear Highs Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risks

Key Facts

  • •Global government bond yields rose to multiyear highs driven by inflation concerns.
  • •Persistent Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, fueling worries about a prolonged period of elevated inflation.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Banner Corp and Pacific Financial Set Final Date for Merger Closing

Key Facts

  • •Banner Corporation and Pacific Financial Corporation have jointly announced the closing date for their previously disclosed merger.
  • •Banner has received a formal letter from the Federal Reserve regarding the merger approval.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago
Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Banner Secures Final Regulatory Nod for Pacific Financial Merger

Key Facts

  • •Banner has received the final regulatory approval to complete its merger with Pacific Financial.
Impact:
5/10
about 2 months ago