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Bank of America warns that U.S. front-end real yields are likely to stay elevated even as oil prices have pulled back. The bank says markets are increasingly reflecting the possibility of a firmer Federal Reserve response to persistent inflation, and it advocates maintaining short positions in two-year rates and inflation-linked trades while favori…
HSBC reduced its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 following a pronounced sell-off earlier this year, but the bank expects underlying fiscal imbalances and heightened geopolitical tensions to restore demand and support a renewed rally in the metal over time. Central bank buying, modest mine output growth, and rising recycling will shap…
Novo Nordisk’s move to an oral Wegovy offering ramps competitive pressure on Eli Lilly but also crystallizes the company’s multi-channel defense. At current levels near $48.90, the stock looks like a mid-term buy: attractive valuation for a market-cap leader ($220.3B), supportive technicals and rising short interest give upside with defined risk. T…
Bernstein has moved Salesforce from Outperform to Sector Weight and removed its price target, pointing to disappointing customer feedback about the company's Agentforce AI offering and survey data suggesting customers may pull back IT spending on the platform. While Bernstein still regards Salesforce as an entrenched incumbent, the firm says clear …
Micron Technology has announced an acceleration and expansion of its U.S. fab and technology investments, increasing total expected spend to over $250 billion through 2035. The company has reached a construction milestone with the first concrete pour at its New York fab ahead of schedule, signaling rapid progress. These investments aim to position …
QatarEnergy has paused plans to swiftly raise production at the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex after one of the country's tankers was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The company has moved the facility to minimal operations and reduced vessel callings while it assesses safety amid escalating regional incidents and U.S. military action.
Planet Labs launched Pelican-11, a step that could improve imagery cadence and product stickiness. The stock trades at a premium – market cap near $9.9B and price-to-sales of about 29.5x – but positive free cash flow, improving technicals, and a concentrated short base make a tactical long attractive. This trade plan lays out entry, target, and sto…
Initial applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 for the week ended July 4, a reading that points to a broadly stable labor market despite softer job growth in June. Continuing claims climbed amid seasonal adjustment quirks tied to the school holiday, and Federal Reserve minutes high…
Goldman Sachs' Prime desk says the AI-driven momentum trade that dominated much of 2026 has flipped since June 22, inflicting notable losses on hedge funds. Systematic managers sustained the largest hit, while fundamental long-short funds fared somewhat better despite trimming AI exposures that had driven year-to-date alpha.
InMode Ltd shares climbed about 4% in pre-market trading after Steel Partners Holdings L.P. filed a cash offer of $16.75 per share. The bid represents a 20% premium to the unaffected price and tops a rival $16.20 per share proposal from CEO Moshe Mizrahy. Steel Partners seeks board engagement, an independent special committee and the removal of Miz…
The Japanese government plans to explicitly mention the Bank of Japan's independence in its economic blueprint to dispel any impression it intends to influence monetary policy, Kyodo said. The change follows bond market volatility after draft language prompted concerns that the government might push the BOJ to keep rates low. Authorities revised th…
GlobalFoundries stock climbed after Micron revealed plans to invest up to $3 billion to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, including $500 million in financing support to GlobalWafers for a 300mm wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and a 10-year supply agreement that secures Micron access to substantial raw silicon wafer capacity.
Applied Materials rose sharply in premarket trade after CEO Gary Dickerson said semiconductor customers are now providing equipment demand outlooks spanning multiple years, with some visibility extending to 2030. The comments underscore a potential structural boost to capital spending in chipmaking, reinforced by recent analyst target increases and…
Telos Corporation has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System mission by providing perpetual licenses and maintenance for its Xacta cybersecurity governance platform. This contract expands the Air Force's adoption of Telos' cyber risk and compliance solutions, strengthening intelligence, surveillance…
U.S. index futures showed a mixed picture on Thursday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran with strength in semiconductor-related names. In premarket trading, Enovix and Forte Biosciences were among the top gainers after corporate leadership and clinical updates, while PepsiCo slipped after mixed qua…
Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has officially classified their BolaWrap 150 device as an instrument of restraint, not a firearm or weapon, under key federal firearms laws. This pivotal ruling enhances the company’s position in the global public safety technolog…
GMEX Robotics Corporation announced the appointment of Brian Hartzband as President of U.S. Operations. This strategic hire aims to accelerate the company’s growth and commercial deployments of AI-powered robotic technologies across North America, addressing labor shortages and increasing demand for automation solutions in sectors such as logistics…
The Vita Coco Company, a leading beverage brand specializing in better-for-you products including its flagship coconut water, will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on July 23, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and media to discuss the financial performance.
Yorkville International Capital Corp., a blank check company listed on Nasdaq, will allow its Class A ordinary shares and warrants to be traded separately starting July 13, 2026. The shares and warrants will trade under the symbols YICC and YICCW respectively, while the original units will continue under YICCU. The company focuses on business combi…
TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. reported a robust 124% year-over-year increase in preliminary Q2 2026 revenue to approximately $2.3 million and combined with open orders of $6.2 million, the company has already surpassed its full-year 2025 revenue. Growth was driven by expansion in its mobile equipment, accessories, support services, and BIT Sol…
Blue Gold Limited, a Nasdaq-listed gold mining company, announced initiatives to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements by optimizing its balance sheet, improving shareholders' equity by approximately $30 million, and seeking authorization for a potential reverse share split. The company aims to transfer its listing from the N…
Fate Therapeutics announced FDA clearance of its Investigational New Drug application for FT839, a next-generation, off-the-shelf dual CAR T-cell therapy engineered to simultaneously target CD19 and CD38 proteins. This milestone enables the initiation of a Phase 1/2 basket trial in multiple autoimmune diseases, with potential expansion into hematol…
AVAX One Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: AVX) has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement by maintaining its stock price above $1.00 for ten consecutive trading days. The company is advancing its growth strategy through its Avalanche digital asset treasury, bitcoin mining operations, and expansion into AI infrastructure targeting e…
Alliance Authentic, a division of Alliance Entertainment (Nasdaq: AENT), is launching its first in-person pop-up store at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 from July 23-26. The event features limited-run, certified collectibles including vinyl records from top artists and exclusive Star Wars items, aiming to engage collectors with NFC-secured, verifiable au…
Quoin Pharmaceuticals announced FDA clearance of its IND application to initiate a Phase 2 clinical study of QRX003 for Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS), marking the first-ever formal clinical trial for this rare condition. The study, planned for 2H 2026 in the U.S. and Europe, will enroll 6-8 pediatric and adult patients, with a treatment duration of 5…
