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Markets Await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Debut Congressional Testimony

Investors are focusing on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming testimony before Congress. The testimony will address the current economic outlook. Markets are closely monitoring the July 14 event to understand the Fed's perspective on the economy.

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Stocks

Photronics Faces Class Action Lawsuit After $1.1B Market Cap Wipeout

Photronics is facing a securities class action lawsuit following a 36% plunge in its share price in May 2026, which erased approximately $1.1 billion in market value in a single day. The lawsuit alleges that the company made misleading statements regarding its high-end IC photomask product line. Additionally, investigations have broadened into Verra Mobility following a CEO resignation and a $1.4 billion shareholder loss due to a lost contract.

CoStar Group Appoints Robin Rossmann as CFO to Drive Global Growth

CoStar Group has appointed Robin Rossmann as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, succeeding Christian Lown. Rossmann, who previously managed the company's European operations, is recognized for reducing costs by $51 million while maintaining double-digit revenue growth. Additionally, the company officially inaugurated its expanded campus in Richmond, Virginia, featuring a new 21-story tower.

Florida Launches Investigation into General Mills Over Food Additive Concerns

The Florida Attorney General has launched an investigation into General Mills by issuing a civil subpoena regarding the use of potassium bromate in its food products. The investigation, initiated in mid-July, seeks data on products containing this potentially carcinogenic chemical and related health research. This legal action focuses on identifying the presence of the additive in bakery items to address consumer safety concerns.

US Government Transfers $183M Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime Sparking Sell-Off Fears

The U.S. government transferred 2,874.9 Bitcoin worth $183.28 million to Coinbase Prime, sparking concerns over a potential sell-off. This was followed by significant movements from dormant wallets dating back to 2017 and 2018, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. However, these funds were moved to fresh addresses rather than exchanges, suggesting no immediate intent to sell.

Boeing to Showcase 777X and MQ-28 Ghost Bat at Farnborough Airshow

Boeing is set to showcase its 777X widebody jet and debut the autonomous MQ-28 Ghost Bat at the Farnborough International Airshow. The company delivered 171 commercial aircraft in Q2 2026, including 64 jets in June, driven by strong performance from the 737 and 787 models. Following positive free cash flow in late 2025, Boeing now plans to ramp up production to between 42 and 47 units per month to sustain its delivery momentum.

Steel Dynamics and Wintrust Financial Expected to Post Earnings Growth Next Week

Steel Dynamics and Wintrust Financial are expected to report earnings growth next week. Steel Dynamics is scheduled to release its results for the quarter ended June 2026 on Friday, with analysts focusing on operational metrics. Domino’s Pizza is also prepared to disclose its financial data on the same day.

Tesla Earnings Outlook Brightens After Surprise Delivery Beat

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles, exceeding consensus estimates by 18% and leading analysts to raise Q2 EPS estimates by 8.89% over the past month. Wall Street expects earnings growth with indicators suggesting a likely beat in next week's report. Additionally, major companies including CSX, CME Group, and Southwest Airlines are also scheduled to report their fiscal results next week.

Paramount-WBD Merger Faces Potential Multi-State Antitrust Lawsuit

A coalition of state attorneys general, led by California, has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. The antitrust legal challenge seeks to stop the $110 billion deal from proceeding. This action follows expectations that multiple states would challenge the merger to protect market competition.

Travelers Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Eye $11B Revenue Target

Travelers Companies is scheduled to report its Q2 financial results on July 17, with analyst estimates shifting leading up to the announcement. While initial forecasts placed EPS at $5.33, expectations were later revised downward to $4.94 per share. Conversely, revenue projections saw an upward adjustment, ending at an estimated $11.23 billion for the fiscal quarter.

Apple Faces Margin Crisis Warnings Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Apple is facing warnings of gross margin compression driven by rising costs for NAND and DRAM components, with a potential 2% margin decline threatening an 11% drop in share price. Despite these concerns, AAPL stock is trading near record highs as investors await the Q3 2026 earnings report. The financial results are scheduled to be released on June 30, 2026.

Bitmine Discloses 5.77M ETH Holdings, Nears 5% Total Supply Ownership Goal

Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced that its Ether (ETH) holdings have reached 5.77 million tokens, representing approximately 4.8% of the total circulating supply. The company has now achieved 96% of its strategic goal to own 5% of all ETH tokens in circulation. With total holdings in crypto, cash, and marketable securities valued at approximately $11.3 billion, the company continues its growth following its addition to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index in June 2026.

Bitcoin Nears Fidelity Power Law Support as Market Lacks Bullish Catalysts

Bitcoin price is currently drifting toward Fidelity's power law support zone near $58,000. Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer noted that a bullish catalyst is still missing despite the asset reaching historical accumulation zones. Additionally, reports show that 40% of long-term Bitcoin supply is currently held at a loss, a metric that has historically signaled a market cycle bottom.

TSMC Q2 Revenue Beats Estimates on Surging AI Chip Demand

TSMC reported Q2 revenue of NT$1.27 trillion ($39.63 billion), marking a 36% year-over-year increase. These results slightly exceeded analyst expectations of NT$1.264 trillion, confirming that the company beat market estimates. Following this performance, investor focus is now shifting toward upcoming earnings reports from major firms including UnitedHealth, Abbott Laboratories, and GE Aerospace.

EU Proposes Ambitious 2040 Electrification Targets to Slash Gas Reliance

The European Commission unveiled an Electrification Action Plan targeting a 46% share of total energy consumption by 2040 to slash fossil fuel reliance. This shift is estimated to replace two-thirds of EU gas consumption and potentially save 200 billion euros on energy import bills. Meanwhile, the EU is considering delaying fines for methane emission violations following U.S. pressure, though energy companies continue to push for more comprehensive legislative rewrites regarding gas leaks.

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Crypto

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record First Weekly Net Inflow Since May

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first weekly net inflow since May, led by BlackRock's IBIT fund which attracted $86.83 million on July 10. While BlackRock’s digital asset funds reached $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, the total value of its holdings decreased by 39% due to falling market prices. Additionally, the U.S. SEC recently approved a significant increase in the options contract limit for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT).

Evercore Downgrades Travelers (TRV) to Hold as Stock Nears 52-Week High

Evercore downgraded Travelers (TRV) from strong-buy to hold as the stock approached its 52-week high. Subsequently, Morgan Stanley lowered its rating to underweight and reduced the price target from $333 to $290. Meanwhile, JPMorgan maintained a neutral rating while raising its price target for the stock from $322 to $341.

Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft Over AI Hardware Development

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in California alleging trade secret theft and breach of contract. The company claims that former employees took confidential information to OpenAI to advance its AI hardware development efforts. The lawsuit further alleges a multi-level scheme to misappropriate Apple's intellectual property for the creation of consumer hardware.

Empery Digital Sells 48% of Bitcoin Holdings to Fund AI Infrastructure Pivot

Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital has sold 1,400 Bitcoin since early May, reducing its total holdings by approximately 48%. The sale raised roughly $87.1 million to fund the firm's strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure. These transactions were confirmed between July 10 and 11, marking a significant shift in the company's asset allocation to support its new technological focus.

ASML Q2 Earnings Preview: China Export Curbs and Valuation Risks in Focus

ASML is expected to report its Q2 results on July 15, 2026, with analysts forecasting a 15% year-over-year increase in earnings per share to $7.92 and revenue of $10.25 billion. This growth is primarily driven by strong demand for AI chip manufacturing, supported by the company's healthy financial position and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. Despite the positive outlook, export curbs on China remain a primary concern for investors heading into the earnings report.

Suspicious Activity on Official Shiba Inu X Account Sparks Security Concerns

The official Shiba Inu (SHIB) X account sparked security concerns after promoting suspicious third-party tokens on July 10. This was followed by the U.S. government transferring massive amounts of seized SHIB tokens to exchanges on July 17. By July 18, exchange outflows surged by over 126%, coinciding with a return of price volatility and heightened on-chain activity.

US Banking Sector Awaits Q2 Results from PNC Financial and First Horizon

The US banking sector focused on Q2 2026 earnings releases from PNC Financial Services Group and First Horizon. On July 15, PNC Financial reported results that exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, driven by Net Interest Income growth and the FirstBank integration. Additionally, Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported Q2 financial results that beat both earnings and revenue estimates on the same day.

Cheche Group Announces 35-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for Nasdaq Compliance

Cheche Group announced a 35-for-1 reverse stock split effective July 20, 2026, to meet Nasdaq compliance standards. The company regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement on July 13. Furthermore, on July 15, Nasdaq approved a 180-day extension for the group to maintain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price rule.

Northrop Grumman Q2 Earnings Preview: Investors Reassess Growth Amid Price Correction

Northrop Grumman is scheduled to report its Q2 2026 earnings on July 21, supported by a robust defense backlog. While earnings expectations for the defense sector remain low compared to commercial aerospace despite geopolitical tensions, investors are closely monitoring updates on the Sentinel program. The focus remains on how these updates might impact profit margins as investors reassess growth following recent price corrections.

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