NEWS
PayPal board said to reject $60.50 offer
Acquirer duo's bank-backed takeover bid for a payments giant spurned by directors as too low.
PYPL
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNews
NEWS
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Amazon over hires
Media giant accuses tech firm of poaching executives, claiming contract interference and unfair competition.
AMZNWBD
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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Swiss Gruyère hit by US tariffs, cuts output
Tariffs curb U.S. demand for Gruyère, forcing Swiss producers to trim output and shield alpine varieties.
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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Cathay Group posts solid H1 profit and traffic gains
Major HK carrier posts strong first‑half results as demand and cargo rebound; budget arm trims capacity amid fuel costs
0293.HK
July 25, 2026
·4 min read
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Samsung, Broadcom sign $200bn AI chip MOU
Two chip giants strike a long-term AI supply and foundry pact covering memory, accelerators and advanced nodes.
AVGO
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
Deadly strike and drone hits on Russian assets
Overnight attacks struck coastal sites and energy facilities, sparking fires and casualties; supply impact uncertain.
LKOH
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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New U.S. tariffs and oil spike rattle markets
Policy shock and surging fuel costs force markets into risk-off mode as investors seek safer assets.
USOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Nvidia Deepens AI Ties With South Korea
Major chipmaker partners with Korean firms to build multi-gigawatt AI centers, boosting Korea's supply-chain role
NVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
NEWS
Red Sea attacks trigger Saudi strikes, oil surge
Regional maritime clashes spark retaliatory strikes and shipping risk, driving oil past triple digits.
UKOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
COMMENTARY
Fed Talk Metrics, Market Impact Minimal
Federal Reserve communication remains a key input to rate expectations, but no new regulation or binding policy has emerged from recent speeches.
July 25, 2026
·1 min read
NEWS
Markets Lift Odds of a July Fed Rate Hike
Markets are repricing a firmer Fed path as renewed price pressures raise odds of further rate hikes.
CME
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Seven & i ends investment talks with Zabka
Deal collapses as Seven & i spurns terms; eyes remain on European growth opportunities.
3382.T
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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AI capex plans drag on Alphabet and AMD
Major tech's large investment push raises investor concerns, pressuring chip-related stocks.
AMDGOOGL
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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Kuwait seals $16bn pipeline JV deal
Kuwait restructures oil infrastructure ownership, securing sizable upfront cash while keeping operational control.
BXKKR
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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USDA to Phase In Mexican Cattle Imports
US regulators will resume cattle crossings from Mexico at southern ports in late Aug. 2026 if screwworm controls met; inspections required.
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Korean chipmakers line up major US AI deals
Top Korean firms clinch US AI memory supply and investment pacts after high-level talks; local AI center plans ahead.
AVGONVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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China issues major antitrust fine to Trip.com
Regulator's decisive move shakes China's online travel space, raising scrutiny and investor concerns.
TCOM
July 25, 2026
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Open-Weight Push Sparks AI Stock Rotation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his first-ever X post to champion open-weight, open-model AI, arguing that broad model access strengthens safety, cybersecurity, innovation, and sovereignty.
NBISNVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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Nvidia to invest $1bn in Naver AI data center
Big-tech alliance backs a South Korea AI hub, locking in hardware and memory supply deals.
NVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 hits key test goals
Dual-stage test succeeds, prototype satellites deployed; mission draws investor focus as shares hover near $115
SPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
SpaceX stock slides after record IPO
SpaceX retreats after early pop as markets price little for its AI arm, leaving upside dependent on AI progress.
MSSPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Waymo weighs exit from Uber robotaxi deal
Waymo’s bid to operate independently in key markets spooks investors, nudging Uber shares lower.
GOOGLUBER
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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U.S. stocks steady as oil slides on talk hopes
Markets pause as chip-led tech drags while crude tumbles on signs of revived U.S.-Iran dialogue.
SPXUKOILUSOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Options Whipsaw Apple’s $5 Trillion Valuation
Apple Inc. (AAPL), a roughly $5 trillion mega-cap, is currently trading with unusually sharp, multi-percent intraday swings driven by options activity rather than fresh fundamental news.
AAPLMSFTNVDA+2
July 24, 2026
·1 min read
MARKET BRIEF
Market Brief — July 24, 2026
Brent topped $100 and the US 10-year yield rose above 4.7%, lifting Fed hike odds and producing mixed US stocks while European indices rallied on commodity strength.
DJIAFRA40UKX+25
July 24, 2026
·6 min read
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Paramount pauses WBD deal amid litigation
Court stipulation blocks deal closing until a merits ruling or June 1, 2027, effectively freezing the merger.
PARAWBD
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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Trump threatens EU with probe and tariffs
U.S. moves to retaliate against EU tech measures with an immediate trade probe and looming tariffs.
GOOGL
July 24, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
Nasdaq-100 ETF Tests Dense Support Zone
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is retracing into a dense technical confluence zone around 685-675, with a lower support band near 650.
QQQNDXTQQQ+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
NEWS
Charter Q2 shows broadband losses, shares fall
Strong EPS overshadowed by revenue dip, broadband customer losses and a stock sell-off despite mobile gains.
CHTR
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over fire risk
Ford launches wide safety action after wiring wear could trigger engine fires; dealers to perform free repairs.
F
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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AmEx lifts 2026 revenue outlook after Q2 beat
American Express outperforms in Q2; robust card spending and revenue momentum push management to raise full-year guidance
AXP
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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Verizon lifts 2026 outlook after solid Q2
Wireless gains offset equipment-sales drag, prompting management to up full-year expectations.
VZ
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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Tech rout and oil spike jolt global markets
Risk assets wobble as energy prices climb and tech shares tumble, while fresh U.S. import levies stoke investor unease.
GOOGLTSLAUKOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Yen Carry Shift Puts Japan Brokers In Focus
The existing yen-funded carry regime is now in transition, with capital beginning to move away from foreign, higher-yielding exposures toward Japanese markets.
USDJPYNMR8601.T+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
NEWS
Arcadis reviews higher WSP takeover offer
Dutch engineering group weighs a higher unsolicited bid; shares rallied ahead of Q2 results and Sept investor day.
ARCADWSP
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
Wise denied US trust bank charter
Regulatory setback sparks stock sell-off; firm says U.S. services will continue uninterrupted.
WISE
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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5 Best Undervalued Stocks to Buy in July 2026
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ACNADBEINTU+2
July 24, 2026
·24 min read
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Volkswagen cuts outlook as China slump bites
Profit slump and tougher Chinese EV market force VW to revise 2026 revenue outlook and consider management overhaul.
VOW3d
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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Courts, listings and defence drive capital moves
Judge stalls big media merger; African cement group favors a UK listing; govt funds shipyard for nuclear subs.
DANGCEMPARAWBD
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
QQQ Tests Key Support After Diamond Top
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is now pressing a key support zone around 693 after a 1.9% drop to a 691.96 regular-session close on 23 July 2026.
QQQ
July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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Wheat Rally Fueled by War and Weather Risks
Grain markets on edge as Black Sea strikes and European heat threaten supplies and push up inflation risks.
W1
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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Manipal Health sets terms for ₹9,275 cr IPO
Large hospital chain launches blockbuster IPO to cut debt and shore up hospital stake; private backer to sell shares.
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
Charter launches $1.75bn capped note exchange
Cable operator proposes private swap of several notes into secured paper, offering early-tender incentives.
CHTRTWC
July 24, 2026
·4 min read
NEWS
Yen Hits Multi‑Decade Lows vs Dollar
Markets jitter as energy tensions lift the dollar and pressure Japan’s currency; Tokyo warns of possible intervention.
UKOILUSDJPY
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
CXMT’s $8.6bn IPO sets up STAR Market debut
Massive Shanghai listing by Chinese chipmaker sparks scrutiny over ownership and market pricing.
CXMTMUSKHY
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
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Allianz to buy HSBC Singapore insurance arm
Allianz pays S$2.7bn for HSBC's Singapore life unit, wins 15-year distribution tie and boosts HSBC's capital.
ALVdHSBA.L
July 24, 2026
·3 min read
NEWS
U.S. sets new 10%-12.5% tariffs on 60 partners
U.S. replaces temporary global duty with fresh import levies, reshaping trade ties and raising costs for key partners.
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
SPCX Clouds Shift With Session Settings
SPCX is trading in the mid‑115 USD area in the current 2026 session, with recent quotes from major platforms clustering around 115‑116.
SPCX
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
PayPal board said to reject $60.50 offer
Acquirer duo's bank-backed takeover bid for a payments giant spurned by directors as too low.
PYPL
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Amazon over hires
Media giant accuses tech firm of poaching executives, claiming contract interference and unfair competition.
AMZNWBD
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Swiss Gruyère hit by US tariffs, cuts output
Tariffs curb U.S. demand for Gruyère, forcing Swiss producers to trim output and shield alpine varieties.
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Cathay Group posts solid H1 profit and traffic gains
Major HK carrier posts strong first‑half results as demand and cargo rebound; budget arm trims capacity amid fuel costs
0293.HK
July 25, 2026
·4 min readNEWS
Samsung, Broadcom sign $200bn AI chip MOU
Two chip giants strike a long-term AI supply and foundry pact covering memory, accelerators and advanced nodes.
AVGO
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Deadly strike and drone hits on Russian assets
Overnight attacks struck coastal sites and energy facilities, sparking fires and casualties; supply impact uncertain.
LKOH
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
New U.S. tariffs and oil spike rattle markets
Policy shock and surging fuel costs force markets into risk-off mode as investors seek safer assets.
USOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Nvidia Deepens AI Ties With South Korea
Major chipmaker partners with Korean firms to build multi-gigawatt AI centers, boosting Korea's supply-chain role
NVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Red Sea attacks trigger Saudi strikes, oil surge
Regional maritime clashes spark retaliatory strikes and shipping risk, driving oil past triple digits.
UKOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Fed Talk Metrics, Market Impact Minimal
Federal Reserve communication remains a key input to rate expectations, but no new regulation or binding policy has emerged from recent speeches.
July 25, 2026
·1 min readNEWS
Markets Lift Odds of a July Fed Rate Hike
Markets are repricing a firmer Fed path as renewed price pressures raise odds of further rate hikes.
CME
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Seven & i ends investment talks with Zabka
Deal collapses as Seven & i spurns terms; eyes remain on European growth opportunities.
3382.T
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
AI capex plans drag on Alphabet and AMD
Major tech's large investment push raises investor concerns, pressuring chip-related stocks.
AMDGOOGL
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Kuwait seals $16bn pipeline JV deal
Kuwait restructures oil infrastructure ownership, securing sizable upfront cash while keeping operational control.
BXKKR
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
USDA to Phase In Mexican Cattle Imports
US regulators will resume cattle crossings from Mexico at southern ports in late Aug. 2026 if screwworm controls met; inspections required.
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Korean chipmakers line up major US AI deals
Top Korean firms clinch US AI memory supply and investment pacts after high-level talks; local AI center plans ahead.
AVGONVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
China issues major antitrust fine to Trip.com
Regulator's decisive move shakes China's online travel space, raising scrutiny and investor concerns.
TCOM
July 25, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
Open-Weight Push Sparks AI Stock Rotation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his first-ever X post to champion open-weight, open-model AI, arguing that broad model access strengthens safety, cybersecurity, innovation, and sovereignty.
NBISNVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Nvidia to invest $1bn in Naver AI data center
Big-tech alliance backs a South Korea AI hub, locking in hardware and memory supply deals.
NVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 hits key test goals
Dual-stage test succeeds, prototype satellites deployed; mission draws investor focus as shares hover near $115
SPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
SpaceX stock slides after record IPO
SpaceX retreats after early pop as markets price little for its AI arm, leaving upside dependent on AI progress.
MSSPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Waymo weighs exit from Uber robotaxi deal
Waymo’s bid to operate independently in key markets spooks investors, nudging Uber shares lower.
GOOGLUBER
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
U.S. stocks steady as oil slides on talk hopes
Markets pause as chip-led tech drags while crude tumbles on signs of revived U.S.-Iran dialogue.
SPXUKOILUSOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Options Whipsaw Apple’s $5 Trillion Valuation
Apple Inc. (AAPL), a roughly $5 trillion mega-cap, is currently trading with unusually sharp, multi-percent intraday swings driven by options activity rather than fresh fundamental news.
AAPLMSFTNVDA+2
July 24, 2026
·1 min readMARKET BRIEF
Market Brief — July 24, 2026
Brent topped $100 and the US 10-year yield rose above 4.7%, lifting Fed hike odds and producing mixed US stocks while European indices rallied on commodity strength.
DJIAFRA40UKX+25
July 24, 2026
·6 min readNEWS
Paramount pauses WBD deal amid litigation
Court stipulation blocks deal closing until a merits ruling or June 1, 2027, effectively freezing the merger.
PARAWBD
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Trump threatens EU with probe and tariffs
U.S. moves to retaliate against EU tech measures with an immediate trade probe and looming tariffs.
GOOGL
July 24, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
Nasdaq-100 ETF Tests Dense Support Zone
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is retracing into a dense technical confluence zone around 685-675, with a lower support band near 650.
QQQNDXTQQQ+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Charter Q2 shows broadband losses, shares fall
Strong EPS overshadowed by revenue dip, broadband customer losses and a stock sell-off despite mobile gains.
CHTR
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over fire risk
Ford launches wide safety action after wiring wear could trigger engine fires; dealers to perform free repairs.
F
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
AmEx lifts 2026 revenue outlook after Q2 beat
American Express outperforms in Q2; robust card spending and revenue momentum push management to raise full-year guidance
AXP
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Verizon lifts 2026 outlook after solid Q2
Wireless gains offset equipment-sales drag, prompting management to up full-year expectations.
VZ
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Tech rout and oil spike jolt global markets
Risk assets wobble as energy prices climb and tech shares tumble, while fresh U.S. import levies stoke investor unease.
GOOGLTSLAUKOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Yen Carry Shift Puts Japan Brokers In Focus
The existing yen-funded carry regime is now in transition, with capital beginning to move away from foreign, higher-yielding exposures toward Japanese markets.
USDJPYNMR8601.T+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Arcadis reviews higher WSP takeover offer
Dutch engineering group weighs a higher unsolicited bid; shares rallied ahead of Q2 results and Sept investor day.
ARCADWSP
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Wise denied US trust bank charter
Regulatory setback sparks stock sell-off; firm says U.S. services will continue uninterrupted.
WISE
July 24, 2026
·2 min readIDEA
5 Best Undervalued Stocks to Buy in July 2026
These five undervalued stocks pair solid balance sheets and resilient cash flows with discounts to earnings power that could narrow in coming years.
ACNADBEINTU+2
July 24, 2026
·24 min readNEWS
Volkswagen cuts outlook as China slump bites
Profit slump and tougher Chinese EV market force VW to revise 2026 revenue outlook and consider management overhaul.
VOW3d
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Courts, listings and defence drive capital moves
Judge stalls big media merger; African cement group favors a UK listing; govt funds shipyard for nuclear subs.
DANGCEMPARAWBD
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
QQQ Tests Key Support After Diamond Top
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is now pressing a key support zone around 693 after a 1.9% drop to a 691.96 regular-session close on 23 July 2026.
QQQ
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Wheat Rally Fueled by War and Weather Risks
Grain markets on edge as Black Sea strikes and European heat threaten supplies and push up inflation risks.
W1
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Manipal Health sets terms for ₹9,275 cr IPO
Large hospital chain launches blockbuster IPO to cut debt and shore up hospital stake; private backer to sell shares.
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Charter launches $1.75bn capped note exchange
Cable operator proposes private swap of several notes into secured paper, offering early-tender incentives.
CHTRTWC
July 24, 2026
·4 min readNEWS
Yen Hits Multi‑Decade Lows vs Dollar
Markets jitter as energy tensions lift the dollar and pressure Japan’s currency; Tokyo warns of possible intervention.
UKOILUSDJPY
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
CXMT’s $8.6bn IPO sets up STAR Market debut
Massive Shanghai listing by Chinese chipmaker sparks scrutiny over ownership and market pricing.
CXMTMUSKHY
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Allianz to buy HSBC Singapore insurance arm
Allianz pays S$2.7bn for HSBC's Singapore life unit, wins 15-year distribution tie and boosts HSBC's capital.
ALVdHSBA.L
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
U.S. sets new 10%-12.5% tariffs on 60 partners
U.S. replaces temporary global duty with fresh import levies, reshaping trade ties and raising costs for key partners.
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
SPCX Clouds Shift With Session Settings
SPCX is trading in the mid‑115 USD area in the current 2026 session, with recent quotes from major platforms clustering around 115‑116.
SPCX
July 24, 2026
·2 min read