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AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) earnings highlight focus on projected $2.3 billion cash reserve
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July 22, 2026, 5:22 AM EDT. EuroDry (EDRY) climbed 7.9% to finish at $24.12, supported by strong trading activity and recent upward analyst target revisions. The firm projects quarterly EPS at $1.18, marking a 207.3% increase year-on-year, with revenues anticipated at $17.27 million, up 53.1%. Consensus EPS estimates have remained steady over the past 30 days, while EDRY maintains a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), aided by optimistic spot rate trends in the international dry bulk sector.

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S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher as Rate Hike Uncertainty, Tech Results in Focus

July 22, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT. E-mini S&P 500 futures gain 0.5% and Nasdaq 100 advances 1.3%. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury stays close to 4.6%, reflecting elevated financing costs. Traders estimate a 50-55% probability that the Fed could raise rates in September. Sectors sensitive to interest rates-including technology, small caps, banking, and real estate-react to both tighter policy and global uncertainties. Key earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and ServiceNow keep attention on performance and growth outlooks.

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AT&T Eyes $2.3 Billion Cash Cushion With Emphasis on Buybacks

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) earnings highlight focus on projected $2.3 billion cash reserve

July 22, 2026, 5:19 AM EDT. AT&T Inc. plans to maintain a $2.3 billion cash reserve in line with its $18 billion minimum free cash flow target for 2026, expecting to generate $11.0-$11.5 billion in free cash flow in H2. The company expects to allocate around 87% of this threshold to common dividends and buybacks, targeting $8 billion in repurchases and an annual dividend of $1.11. Shares climbed 1.4% to $22.26 ahead of earnings, due Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. EDT, with revenue projected at $31.8 billion and adjusted earnings at $0.59 per share.

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Crypto Treasury Firms Suffer as Bitcoin Decline Hits Large Token Holders

July 22, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. The persistent bitcoin decline is dealing a heavy blow to crypto treasury firms that amassed substantial token holdings. These firms, which anticipated further gains in the cryptocurrency, are experiencing notable financial losses as values drop.

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NSE, BSE Set to Launch Closing Auction Session from August 2026

July 22, 2026, 5:17 AM EDT. Starting August 3, 2026, NSE and BSE will substitute the 30-minute closing price average for F&O stocks with a 20-minute Closing Auction Session (CAS) conducted between 3:15 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. The adjustment will impact intraday square-off times, automatically cancel any remaining stop-loss and iceberg orders, and establish final settlement prices for expiring contracts. The move aims to improve price discovery and bring practices in line with global exchanges.

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Bitcoin Tests $67,000 Ceiling as Whales Signal Accumulation

July 22, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT.Bitcoin’s price structure reflects optimism, with whales pausing sales and long-term holders adding to their stakes, following a recent 5.6% push sparked by an EMA crossover. On-chain indicators show the Momentum Whale Inflow Ratio at its lowest level since 2026 and a 47% surge in Hodler Net Position Change, pointing to continued buying. Still, significant resistance between $66,900 and $67,000, covering 1.96% of supply, could limit further gains.

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Randstad Rallies 7% on Q2 Revenue Beat, Recovery in U.S. and Germany

July 22, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Shares in Randstad climbed over 7% after the company posted 1.9% organic revenue growth in Q2, exceeding the estimated 1%. The staffing firm reported improving conditions in major markets such as the U.S. and Germany, with German revenue increasing 4% from a year earlier. CEO Sander van ‘t Noordende noted greater economic activity and heightened demand for temporary staff amid ongoing geopolitical challenges. Gross margin came in at 18.2%, narrowly missing expectations.

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Strive (ASST) Shares Remain Discounted on Book, Shares Sink

July 22, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT. Shares of Strive (ASST) have slumped 89% over three years, with a -84.9% return in the last year, underscoring deep investor losses. The company’s stock is priced at a P/B ratio of 1.5x, undercutting both the industry average of 2.5x and the peer average of 2.9x, suggesting a discount on book value, even as broader valuation indicators assign a 2 out of 6 and mark it as comparatively expensive. Investor risks persist amid funding challenges and softer profitability weighing on the valuation.

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Westgold Resources Reports New Output Figures as Value Debate Continues

July 22, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Westgold Resources posted its Q4 and full-year production figures, with shares up 6.13% recently at A$4.85. While the stock is down 21.65% over 90 days, the total shareholder return over one year stands at 70.35%. Analysts have estimated a fair value of A$8.33, pointing to project upgrades at Bluebird South Junction, Beta Hunt, and Higginsville plant supporting performance improvement and wider margins by FY ’26.

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Ondas Inc. Rises 11.5% as Share Value Soars Beyond $6.9M Defence Deal

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) rises 11.5% with value increase outpacing $6.9 million order

July 22, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. Ondas Inc. stock climbed 11.5% to finish at $7.66, adding almost $450 million in market capitalization-far above the value of its recent $6.9 million defence order from Australia. The award, granted to the company’s DZYNE subsidiary, equates to 1.3% of Ondas’ targeted $525 million revenue for 2026. The stock’s rally surpassed that of comparable drone peers, highlighting robust investor appetite beyond the contract amount.

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Markets Update: Oil Climbs Toward $95 as Supply Concerns Rise

July 22, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT.Oil prices edge close to $95 amid heightened geopolitical risks affecting supply. The report details recent performance of the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, as investor sentiment responds to persistent supply challenges.

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Bank of America Corp Discloses Significant Interest in Smith & Nephew Plc

July 22, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. Bank of America Corporation surpassed the 3.17% threshold of voting rights in Smith & Nephew Plc as of 20 July 2026, holding 2.40% in shares and 0.77% through financial instruments. Its aggregate voting rights now total 32,736,701,287 shares. The company made the notification public on 21 July 2026, specifying its holdings across direct shares, swaps, and financial instruments maturing through 2030.

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UiPath Closes at $12 as Q2 ARR Outlook Indicates Steady Increase

UiPath (NYSE:PATH) shares hover near $12 as it approaches a crucial ARR benchmark

July 22, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT. UiPath finished at $12.04, slipping 1.0% on July 22, 2026, with 177 million shares changing hands. The firm forecasts Q2 ARR growth of $30.5 million, keeping annual expansion at approximately 12.1%. This ARR outlook marks a 38% drop compared to Q1, matching the level recorded in Q2 last year. CEO Daniel Dines pointed to agentic products advancing into production following 17% revenue growth in Q1. Pegasystems reports purchase delays, while ServiceNow is set to announce results.

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China Hits New Peak in Oil Output, Lifts Natural Gas Production

July 22, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. China reached an all-time high by producing 216 million tons of crude oil in 2025, while combined oil and gas output climbed to 420 million tons oil equivalent, the National Energy Administration said. Natural gas production grew by 10 billion cubic meters. Recoverable reserves expanded 5.6% to 1.32 billion tons, supporting China’s drive to cut import reliance amid global supply challenges.

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Nu Holdings gains 2.9% after acquiring Brazil banking license, no added capital needed

Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) rises after securing Brazil bank license in deal that requires no extra capital

July 22, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT. Shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. rose 2.9% to $14.39 after the company bought Banco Porto Real, granting it a Brazilian banking license without needing extra capital or liquidity. Serving more than 115 million customers in Brazil, the move complies with regulations and does not alter lending economics or involve a disclosed purchase price. Trading volume reached 145.8 million shares, as investors reacted positively while central bank approval remains pending and Q2 results are due August 13.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Fall as Investors Await Alphabet and Tesla Results

July 22, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Futures for the Dow slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 dropped 0.3%, and Nasdaq lost 0.7% ahead of Alphabet and Tesla earnings. Market attention is on Alphabet’s AI revenue, while Tesla’s capital expenditure also draws interest. Supermicro shares gained in premarket trading after reporting a record order backlog. IBM is set to announce its Q2 figures. New trade tariffs heightened tensions, and oil edged higher as ongoing US strikes on Iran have now totaled $37.5 billion.

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ASX 200 Rises as Gold, Copper and Uranium Shares Rally

July 22, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT. The ASX 200 advanced, led by sharp increases in gold, copper, and uranium stocks, even as eight out of 11 sectors retreated.

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Wall Street Futures Gain as Investors Weigh Earnings Against Inflation Risks

July 22, 2026, 4:50 AM EDT. US stock futures advanced, with S&P 500 futures climbing 0.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 1.3%, as traders weighed inflation concerns and the probability of rate increases. The 10-year Treasury yield remained at around 4.6%. Markets are pricing in a 50-60% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Earnings results from Alphabet, Tesla, Texas Instruments, and other major firms are expected to shape investor sentiment this week.

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Gulf Shares Fall as US-Iran Tensions Climb

July 22, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. Most Gulf stock markets fell early Wednesday, with investors unsettled by rising Middle East conflict after U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets for the 11th night in a row.

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Pollard Banknote (TSE:PBL) Rises Above Key 50-Day Average

July 22, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT. Shares of Pollard Banknote Limited (TSE:PBL) climbed past the 50-day moving average of C$16.86, touching C$17.88 as 3,272 shares changed hands. Analysts made adjustments: ATB Cormark dropped its price target to C$32 and Raymond James lowered its estimate to C$21.50. The stock carries a Moderate Buy rating, based on an average price target of C$29.17. Pollard Banknote posted Q1 earnings per share of C$0.13 and revenue of C$141.64M, while announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share.

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Surge Energy Inc. (TSE:SGY) Trades Above 50-Day Average as Analyst Ratings Lift Targets

July 22, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Surge Energy Inc. (TSE:SGY) shares climbed above the 50-day moving average at C$9.81, with the average marked at C$9.66. The company, valued at a market cap of C$982.90 million, attracted several ‘buy’ and ‘outperform’ analyst ratings, raising the average price target to C$13.25. Surge declared a monthly dividend with a 5.3% yield and set July 31st as the ex-dividend date.

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Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index: Animal welfare at heart of ethical investing approach

July 22, 2026, 4:46 AM EDT. The Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index, launched by NSE Indices, caters to investors prioritising ethical investments, factoring in animal welfare considerations during portfolio construction. It serves as a benchmark for individuals looking for investment options that align with socially responsible values.

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ASX 200 Rises as Saga Soars, Japan's Imports at Record High – Market Updates July 22, 2026

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July 22, 2026, 4:33 AM EDT.Saga shares have jumped 266% over the past year, fuelled by a shift in strategy and efforts to cut debt. Japan’s import bill climbed to an all-time high of $89.46 billion with higher oil costs contributing. The ASX 200 was up 0.3% as miners and energy stocks outperformed in spite of continued geopolitical concerns. Israel recorded 30 IPOs totalling $4.1 billion, with the majority from technology and AI firms. Analysts remain cautious on Howard Hughes following recent market gains.

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Mathematical Formula Offers Timeline for Trump to 'TACO'

July 22, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT. The acronym TACO, referring to ‘Trump Always Chickens Out,’ is gaining traction as a lens for predicting when the former President could adjust his tactics. Amid a highly watched and reportedly unwinnable standoff with Iran, the phrase reflects doubts about his persistence and attempts to anticipate his upcoming political decisions.

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Saga Shares Jump 266%, £2k Investment Grows to £7,320 Over One Year

July 22, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT. Saga , which targets the UK’s over-50s market, has enjoyed a 266% share price surge over the last year, far ahead of the FTSE 100’s 17% climb. The sharp gains come after a restructuring effort that saw the company pivot away from insurance underwriting toward higher-margin services and strengthen its balance sheet, delivering a 16% reduction in net debt and improved leverage. While debt costs remain a concern, shares are still trading at a fair P/E multiple of 15.73.

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Japan's June 2026 Import Bill Hits Record $89.46 Billion as Oil Prices Jump

July 22, 2026, 4:19 AM EDT. Japan’s import bill reached a record $89.46 billion in June 2026, a 25.4% increase from a year earlier, as international oil prices soared by more than 50%. While oil import volumes declined by 13.7%, the overall value jumped 59.3%. Japan is expanding oil imports from the US and Russia as reliance on Middle Eastern supplies drops in response to regional unrest, affecting both inflation and central bank policy.

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Chinese AI System Defends U.S. Firm Against Unauthorised AI Attempt

July 22, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. An unexpected development saw a Chinese artificial-intelligence system prevent an intrusion by American AI tools aiming to illicitly obtain an exam, underscoring unanticipated global interplay in AI security measures.

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Howard Hughes: Analyst Holds Firm Despite Stock Rally

July 22, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. Wolf Report, a senior analyst and portfolio manager specializing in European and North American markets, says Howard Hughes’ recent share price rise does not impact his long-term outlook for the stock. He notes potential dangers in short-term and options trades, states that he currently holds no positions in the stocks discussed, and underlines the need for due diligence and tax awareness when investing internationally.

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Israel Sees 30 IPOs, $4.1B Raised in 2026 as Tech Drives Listing Surge

July 22, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. Israeli firms are on track for a standout year in public markets, with 30 IPOs raising $4.1 billion in the first half of 2026. Technology accounts for 66% of IPO activity and one third of these deals are AI-related. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has gained 38% during a period of geopolitical changes, showing increased market maturity and several public listings hitting multi-billion-dollar valuations.

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ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy Firms Gain Despite Geopolitical Jitters

July 22, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. The ASX 200 gained 30 points, or 0.3%, to reach 8,823, as miners climbed 2.5% with BHP up 2.3% and Rio Tinto advancing 2.5%. Energy shares added 1.7%, led by Woodside rising 1.3% and Santos up 1.0%. Evolution Mining jumped 4.3% and Northern Star increased 3.5%. Lynas Rare Earths, however, declined 3.6% after reporting higher costs and softer revenue. The market remained steady amid Middle East concerns and softer U.S. futures.

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Solidion Technology Shares Jump 7.2% Despite Analyst Downgrades and Insider Share Sale

July 22, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT. Solidion Technology Inc. shares climbed 7.2% to $7.03 on Tuesday, with trading volume at 140,316 shares, down 61% versus the average. The rise came as analysts downgraded the stock to ‘Sell’, and the consensus remained ‘Sell’. Insider Henry Ikezi disposed of 205,937 shares at $37.80, cutting his stake by almost 90%. For the latest quarter, the company posted an EPS of $(0.18) and revenue of $0.09 million.

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U.S. Sunflower Plantings Up 5% as Market Faces Tight Supplies, Firm Prices

July 22, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. The USDA says U.S. sunflower acreage has risen by 5% to reach 1.35 million acres. With oil seed output down, limited stocks continue to underpin strong price levels across the sector.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Poised to Slip Before Alphabet, Tesla Results; Oil Gains on Geopolitical Tensions

July 22, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT.U.S. stocks such as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are positioned to decline before Alphabet and Tesla release earnings. At the same time, oil prices climb amid persistent geopolitical concerns, highlighted by the 11th consecutive night of U.S.-Iran strikes.

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Raytheon Q2 Results Expected: Revenue Growth Seen Easing to 6.2%

July 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT.Raytheon (RTX), an aerospace and defense firm, is set to release its Q2 results on Thursday ahead of the opening bell. In the previous quarter, the company reported $22.08 billion revenue, marking an 8.7% increase from a year earlier and topping EPS forecasts. This quarter, analysts predict revenue growth will slow to 6.2%, compared to 9.4% in the same period last year. RTX rivals Northrop Grumman and AAR posted revenue growth of 5.1% and 26.1%, respectively. RTX shares have gained 6.6% over the past month, with the average analyst price target at $215.36.

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