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Trimble Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Forecast 14% EPS Growth

Trimble is expected to report a 14% increase in EPS to $0.65 for the second quarter. This growth is supported by a strategic shift from hardware sales to bundled subscriptions aimed at increasing recurring revenue and improving operating margins. Analysts maintain a 'Strong Buy' rating on the stock, with fair value estimates suggesting a potential upside of up to 57% from current trading levels.

Polymarket Odds See Bitcoin Above $52K as Massive ETH Volatility Bet Emerges

Polymarket odds showed a 99.95% confidence in Bitcoin staying above $52,000 by July 20, while a trader placed a $28 million bet on Ethereum volatility. On July 18, French authorities ordered a geoblock on the platform due to concerns over illegal gambling and market manipulation. By July 20, Bitcoin traded flat near $64,200 as oil prices reached a one-month high following escalating U.S.-Iran strikes.

Netflix Shares Sink 8% on Mixed Q2 Results and Reporting Strategy Shift

Netflix shares fell by 8% and subsequently 9% following a second-quarter earnings report characterized as lukewarm by analysts. Despite reporting record revenue and modest net income growth, the company provided weaker-than-expected guidance for the third quarter. Additionally, Netflix announced a strategic shift to reduce disclosures regarding quarterly subscriber numbers and viewership metrics, contributing to the negative market reaction.

Hormuz Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iranian Targets Amid Supply Risks

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated as the US continued military strikes against Iranian targets, while the IRGC threatened global energy lifelines. The Trump administration is reportedly considering major offensive options, including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and has increased military support to Israel with additional refueling planes. Consequently, Brent crude prices surged over 4% to nearly $88 a barrel as tanker traffic in the Strait hit a three-week low and emergency reserves were significantly depleted.

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Ongoing·5 days ago

Crypto

Bitcoin Slips Below $65,000 as Liquidity Thins and Risk Appetite Weakens

Bitcoin prices edged lower to $64,524 on Thursday as liquidity thinned and market risk appetite weakened. Despite earlier rebound attempts, traders remained under the influence of 'extreme fear' sentiment. Furthermore, the broader market's risk appetite failed to generate fresh inflows into the cryptocurrency space.

QuantumScape Options Signal 12% Volatility Ahead of July Earnings

Options markets are signaling a potential 12% to 15% swing in QuantumScape's share price surrounding its Q2 earnings report on July 22. The company is expected to report wider losses driven by ongoing spending on its pilot production lines. This pricing reflects significant volatility expectations from traders ahead of the upcoming financial results.

US National Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP Triggering Fiscal Sustainability Alarms

U.S. national debt has surpassed 100% of the country's GDP for the first time since the World War II era, reaching a total of $39.4 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office projects that under current fiscal policies, the debt-to-GDP ratio will climb to 175% over the next 30 years. This milestone has triggered economic warnings regarding fiscal sustainability, while concurrent reports highlight concerns over the potential impact of AI on increasing wealth inequality.

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Ongoing·6 days ago

Crypto

Kraken Institutional Partners with Upshift for Custom Crypto Yield Vaults

Kraken Institutional has partnered with Upshift to develop dedicated vaults designed to earn yield on idle Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. In tandem, the exchange introduced a new lineup of options contracts for both BTC and ETH. Subsequently, Kraken launched USD-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options on its Kraken Pro platform.

Analysts Trim Microsoft Price Targets Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Wall Street analysts adjusted their price targets for Microsoft stock ahead of its fiscal Q4 earnings release on July 29, while maintaining bullish ratings. Investor attention is primarily focused on Azure cloud performance and Copilot's revenue contributions. Additionally, BNP Paribas expects the upcoming report to show accelerations in both revenue growth and capital expenditure.

Conagra Brands Cuts Quarterly Dividend to $0.175 Amid Fiscal 2026 Results

Conagra Brands announced a reduction in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.175 per share to free up $335 million in annual cash flow. This move, which cut the dividend yield in half, comes just one month after the company was removed from the S&P 500 index. Furthermore, the company recorded a $2 billion impairment charge that significantly impacted its fiscal 2026 earnings.

Morgan Stanley Reports Q2 2026 Results; Monro Sets Fiscal Q1 Earnings Date

Morgan Stanley reported record Q2 2026 financial results, with quarterly revenue exceeding $21 billion. Meanwhile, Monro, Inc. scheduled its fiscal first quarter earnings release for July 29, 2026. Additionally, Netflix guided for 12% revenue growth in Q3, and Intuitive Surgical saw a 16% increase in total procedures despite ongoing challenges in the Chinese market.

IBM Shares Under Pressure as Software Revenue Growth Slows in Q2

IBM shares faced pressure after Q2 results missed both top and bottom-line expectations, reporting $17.2B in revenue against an estimated $17.86B. Software growth slowed to 5% as customer spending shifted toward hardware like memory chips and servers, while Infrastructure revenue declined by 7%. Despite these quarterly misses, IBM's total returns have outperformed the S&P 500 during Arvind Krishna's tenure as CEO.

Interactive Brokers Braced for 4.6% Swing Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report

Interactive Brokers is bracing for a projected 4.6% stock swing ahead of its Q2 earnings report scheduled for July 21. The results are expected to be bolstered by increased client trading activity, rising account numbers, and stronger net interest income. Additionally, the firm reported a 34% year-over-year growth in customer accounts according to its June brokerage metrics.

US Bank Stocks Surge to Record Highs Following Strong Earnings Reports

Major US bank stocks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, reached record highs following blowout Q2 earnings reports that highlighted resilient consumer purchasing power and loan growth. Results from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley exceeded expectations, driven by strong trading and investment banking revenues. Additionally, Jefferies issued a bullish report on four major money center banks following these solid quarterly performances.

IBM Forecasts Q2 Revenue Below Estimates Amid Tech Sector Slowdown

IBM announced preliminary results expecting second-quarter revenue of $17.2 billion. This forecast comes amid a broader slowdown in the technology sector. The projected figures are currently tracking below previous market estimates for the period.

CleanSpark Stock Surges on $6.6B Data Center Lease Deal

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark entered a 20-year lease agreement with a global technology firm to provide 175 MW of data center capacity in Georgia. The deal is expected to generate $6.6 billion in revenue, potentially reaching $11.6 billion with extensions, and includes exclusivity for an 885 MW portfolio in Texas. While the company needs to secure $2.1 billion to fund construction, the specific financing terms remain undisclosed.

Fidelity Integrates Chainlink to Boost RWA Efficiency for FILQ Fund

Fidelity integrated Chainlink technology into its FILQ fund operations to enhance Real-World Asset (RWA) efficiency. Andrew McCormick of Chainlink Labs highlighted the CLARITY Act as a major catalyst for institutional crypto adoption, potentially removing significant regulatory hurdles. McCormick noted that outdated 1930s-era laws have been the primary barrier to institutional innovation within the digital asset space.

12 US States Sue to Block Paramount-WBD Merger

Twelve US states and the Writers Guild have filed lawsuits to block the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing potential harm. Despite these legal challenges, recent reports suggest the Paramount-Skydance alliance may have succeeded in its acquisition bid. The deal remains under intense scrutiny even as it appears to move forward.

Gold Faces Technical Pressure as 'Death Cross' Pattern Emerges

Gold prices declined early in the week due to a stronger US dollar and high interest rates, further pressured by the emergence of a technical 'Death Cross' pattern. Despite a slight bounce and attempts to hold support levels on Friday, gold ended the week down 2.5%. This performance marks the second consecutive weekly decline for the precious metal.

Kraken Integrates Arbitrum Stablecoins to Lower Transaction Costs

Kraken exchange has expanded its services by adding support for USDT and USDC.e stablecoins on the Arbitrum network to improve settlement speed and reduce transaction costs. Additionally, the platform launched a new suite of options contracts for Bitcoin and Ether. These streamlined contracts are designed to drive broader adoption within the derivatives market.

Oil Prices Rise and U.S. Futures Slip Amid Military Escalation in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose and U.S. stock futures slipped on July 12 following tit-for-tat military strikes between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. The two nations are currently disputing whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open to maritime traffic after the latest round of strikes. These events highlight increasing military tensions in the region and their immediate impact on global financial markets.

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Ongoing·9 days ago

Stocks

Alphabet AI Capex Expected to Double to $45 Billion in Q2 Surge

Alphabet's second-quarter capital expenditures are projected to reach $44.9 billion, a 100% increase year-over-year driven by AI investments. This surge reflects the beginning of a massive AI spending cycle among Big Tech firms, even as AI-related debt jumped 99% over the past year. Investors are now closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports from Alphabet and other major players to assess the full scale of these capital commitments.

Crypto ETFs Snap 8-Week Outflow Streak with $282M Net Inflows

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded $282 million in net inflows on July 12, snapping an eight-week streak of consecutive net outflows. During the second quarter of 2026, Bitcoin's performance aligned with gold but failed to keep pace with the S&P 500 rally. These figures mark a significant shift in investor sentiment following two months of steady withdrawals from crypto-based exchange-traded funds.

CryptoQuant Founder Forecasts Bitcoin Rebound Despite Fragile Market Cycle

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju forecasts a Bitcoin rebound in the coming months, citing bullish signals despite the current market's fragile cycle. While Fundstrat identifies $48,000 as a key buying level amid macroeconomic pressures, recent data from CoinShares shows investors are returning to crypto funds. However, CoinShares cautions that Bitcoin prices may still face challenges despite the recent shift in investor sentiment.

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