Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.07.2026

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) lifts dividend for 64th year, stock still hovers near record highs

July 14, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) bumped its dividend up for the 64th year straight, hiking the payout by 3.1% to $5.36 annually. Yield sits around 2.1%. That accounts for about 46% of expected adjusted earnings, leaving plenty of room for future raises. Its AAA credit rating remains rare, matched only by Microsoft. Shares have climbed over 60% in the past year and now trade close to all-time highs around $257. Investors are watching for more upside, but legal risks remain from talc cases, though JNJ’s cash flow makes them manageable. The stock run has tracked reduced worry over patent cliffs, even with Stelara facing pressure from biosimilars.

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Australian Shares Hold Steady; Genesis Bids AU$5.274 per Vault as Oil Jumps

July 14, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed unchanged on Tuesday. Oil prices jumped after the US put back its naval blockade on Iran, shaking markets. Genesis Minerals has a deal to buy Vault Minerals at AU$5.274 per share, stirring up the resources sector. Geopolitics and commodity swings kept investors on edge.

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Oil Jumps on Middle East Strife; Asia Stocks Split, U.S. Chips Drop

July 14, 2026, 3:49 AM EDT. Oil prices jumped after fighting picked up in the Middle East, with Brent rising more than 2.3% to $85.18 and U.S. crude up 2.5% at $80.15. Worries around the Strait of Hormuz pushed supply fears higher. Asian markets split: Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi both advanced 0.7%, while the Shanghai Composite added 1.1%, helped by strong Chinese AI-driven exports. In the U.S., the S&P 500 lost 0.8% as chipmakers like Micron and Nvidia fell on valuation jitters. U.S. bank earnings are due, with analysts looking for 23.6% S&P 500 profit growth-a possible second strong quarter in a row.

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Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Launches Kirkwood Infrastructure Group as Shares Lag

July 14, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT. Blue Owl Capital (OWL) rolled out Kirkwood Infrastructure Group to focus on digital infrastructure serving hyperscale and data center needs. The new unit comes as OWL shares have fallen for the year, with only a slight gain in the last 90 days. Analysts call the stock undervalued. Their fair value sits at $12.93, while shares trade at $9.29, suggesting 28.2% potential upside from long-term earnings and fee growth. Still, risks like integration and capital inflows hang over the outlook. OWL trades at a 72.2x P/E, topping the industry and most peers, a sign investors remain cautious for now.

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IonQ (IONQ) Trades at Steep Discount to Estimated Value After 256-Qubit Plan, Shares Slide

July 14, 2026, 3:47 AM EDT. IonQ NYSE:IONQ updated investors on progress with its 256-qubit quantum roadmap, rolling out a tape-out for a new chip plus a presold system and launching a new quantum key distribution product. Shares are down more than 32% over the last month, though the stock has delivered a 160.94% total return over three years. Simply Wall St pegs IonQ at 19% undervalued, with a fair value set at $48 versus the last close of $38.88, pointing to strong revenue growth and higher demand. Right now, IonQ is trading at 47 times earnings, well above peers, setting a high bar for adoption and adding risk. The stock’s swing highlights investor tension between growth hopes and a stretched multiple in a volatile market.

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CAE (TSE:CAE) Drops Below 200-Day Average as Analysts Split on Outlook

July 14, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT. CAE shares closed at C$35.24 on Monday, dipping under the 200-day moving average of C$38.74 as more than 1.3 million shares traded. Insider selling continues, with Director Matthew Bromberg recently unloading 64,710 shares. CAE still carries a solid analyst rating-ten buy calls and average price targets about C$48.91. Revenue last quarter came in at C$1.33 billion with a 6.37% net margin and 36.33 P/E. Target prices are shifting: Canaccord Genuity lifted its view to C$50 but TD Securities trimmed its target to C$43. The stock’s technical momentum faces pressure under support levels.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq set for uneven open as oil rises, investors look to bank earnings

July 14, 2026, 3:43 AM EDT. U.S. stocks are heading for a mixed open, with oil moving up as Middle East tensions flare. Traders are waiting for earnings from JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citigroup. The next read on CPI is also on the radar. Geopolitical risks and economic data stay in focus as Wall Street gets a fresh batch of bank results.

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Cobra Resources (LSE: COBR) details director buy, options and warrants linked to Manna Hill

July 14, 2026, 3:36 AM EDT. Cobra Resources PLC (LSE: COBR) said Non-Executive Chairman Andrew Michelmore AO is putting in £140,000 for 3.5 million ordinary shares at £0.04, following the Manna Hill Project deal. Cobra also granted 10.75 million options to directors and 5.75 million to staff and consultants, all exercisable at 6 pence and vesting in a year. The company gave out 4 million warrants to parties including landowners at Boland and Manna Hill, aiming to lock in long-term ties. Cobra says the moves show commitment from leadership and partners.

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Watches of Switzerland Sees Steady US Demand, Early Signs of UK Turnaround

July 14, 2026, 3:35 AM EDT. Watches of Switzerland said wealthy US shoppers kept buying as its new financial year started, while it is seeing hints of a rebound in the UK. The group pointed to ongoing demand for luxury watches, with some optimism about British sales after a rough patch. The update comes as global economic pressures continue.

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Old Mutual Ltd to Hold Shareholder Call After Pay Vote Falls Short

July 14, 2026, 3:34 AM EDT. Old Mutual Limited said it will hold an online session with shareholders after votes at its AGM on June 5, 2026, showed its remuneration policy and implementation report both failed to reach the 75% backing needed under JSE rules. The policy picked up 68.39% support, with the implementation report at 70.72%. Investors can send in comments by July 24 and join the virtual meeting on July 29. The group said the engagement is part of following King Code principles and giving shareholders a channel to discuss executive pay.

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ASX Ends Little Changed; US Hormuz Toll Lifts Oil and Energy Names

July 14, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT. The ASX finished flat on the day. A 20% US toll on shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz sent crude prices up, lifting energy shares. Gains in oil and energy were offset as precious metals stocks slipped, with traders tracking geopolitical risks and swings in commodities.

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Linamar (TSE:LNR) Jumps Above 200-Day Average; Analysts Split on Outlook

July 14, 2026, 3:32 AM EDT. Linamar Co. (TSE:LNR) shares closed at C$99.89 after breaking through the 200-day moving average of C$91.77, trading on strong volume. Analyst opinions stay mixed-three have a Buy, three a Hold, landing on a Moderate Buy and an average price target of C$102.57. TD bumped its target to C$119, keeping a Buy. Recent quarterly results showed EPS at C$3.28, revenue of C$2.94 billion, PE of 9.51, and market cap at C$5.91 billion. Recent insider sales trimmed ownership by 4.02%, although insiders still hold 33.49%. The conflicting analyst calls come as the company posts steady numbers.

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Altus Group (TSE:AIF) Trades Above 200-Day Average as Analyst Views Split

July 14, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT. Altus Group (TSE:AIF) moved above its 200-day moving average at C$46.78, opening Monday trades at C$46.97. Around 199,000 shares changed hands. Analyst calls stayed mixed. BMO Capital Markets and ATB Cormark lifted price targets to C$54 and C$58, with ATB putting an “outperform” rating on the name. National Bank Financial trimmed its target to C$45 and rated it “sector perform.” The consensus remains “Hold,” with an average target of C$55.62. Last quarter, earnings came in at C$0.42 a share and revenues were C$108.23 million, but net margin slipped negative at 3.42%. Altus said it will pay a C$0.15 per share dividend, a 1.3% yield. Insider buying has picked up too, with Director William Brennan adding 2,000 shares at C$42.90 apiece.

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Saputo (TSE:SAP) edges past 200-day moving average as analyst calls stay mixed

July 14, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT. Saputo Inc. (TSE:SAP) traded above the 200-day moving average Monday, topping out at C$42.06 against the average of C$41.67, before pulling back to C$41.45 on high volume. Analyst calls are split: TD Securities raised Saputo to “strong-buy” but both National Bank Financial and TD cut their target prices, though they kept buy ratings. That leaves Saputo with a “Moderate Buy” average. Saputo has a market cap of C$16.60 billion, last quarter earnings at C$0.41 a share on C$3.31 billion in revenue. The stock pays a 1.9% annual dividend, payout ratio 48.47%. Director Steven Michael Douglas made a notable sale as insider selling continues.

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PHX Energy Services (TSE:PHX) Pushes Past 200-Day Average in Toronto Trading

July 14, 2026, 3:29 AM EDT. PHX Energy Services Corp (TSE:PHX) moved above its 200-day moving average of C$10.60 during Monday’s session on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading as high as C$10.96 and closing at C$10.84. Trading volume was 111,805 shares. Q1 EPS came in at C$0.20 on revenues of C$183.88 million, with a net margin at 6.21%. PHX’s market cap sits at C$494.94 million and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.18. Company insiders Michael Leslie Buker and Cameron Michael Ritchie sold shares at average prices above C$11. PHX provides directional drilling and related services for oil and gas exploration in North America and abroad.

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China stocks edge up from Evergrande hit, China Finance 40 Forum says

July 14, 2026, 3:28 AM EDT. China’s stock market could be stabilizing five years after the Evergrande debt mess, according to the China Finance 40 Forum. The property crash had exposed deep flaws but recent signs show the macro picture has improved. Inflation, which hit bottom in 2023, has been picking up. Real interest rates are lower, making valuations less stretched. Credit growth cooled, but the brakes never slammed. The forum’s data shows stock rebounds after property slumps hinge more on the broader economy than falling home prices. China’s A-shares, which slid 45.6% from February 2021 through September 2024, have since clawed most of that back, nearly returning to 2021 marks, helped by policy steps and firmer inflation.

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IndiGo, Apollo Tyres, CEAT Drop as Brent Tops $85; Oil-Linked Stocks Hit on Mideast Tensions

July 14, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Stocks tied to crude prices like aviation, tyres, oil marketing companies (OMCs), and paints slid Tuesday with Brent crude above $85 per barrel, its highest level in nearly a month. IndiGo fell 2.65% to Rs 5,091, one of the biggest decliners on the Nifty. Both CEAT and Apollo Tyres were down over 2%. Indian Oil and HPCL shares lost about 2% each too. The move comes after the U.S. brought back a blockade on Iranian shipping, sparking concern about energy supply. Rising crude hits airlines through higher ATF costs and squeezes margins for tyre and paint companies tied to crude-based inputs. The Sensex shed 0.46% as geopolitical risks dragged the broader market.

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US stock futures slip with CPI in focus and Fed rate bets rising

July 14, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. US stock futures fell early Tuesday as traders waited for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers to get a read on inflation. Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.2% to 0.3%. Bond traders upped their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in July, even as forecasts called for softer inflation. AI chip stocks came under pressure as higher rates and some profit-taking weighed, with SK Hynix dropping after its recent IPO. Oil traded higher after Brent crude saw a big spike, tied to US-Iran tensions and word of a possible US blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. That stoked talk of a fresh energy shock that could hit inflation. Wall Street is also watching for strong Q2 numbers from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs.

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BMW Looks to Neue Klasse EVs for China Comeback

July 14, 2026, 3:21 AM EDT. BMW is pushing its Neue Klasse electric vehicles in China, hoping to turn around sliding sales after two years of losses. The automaker is under pressure as China’s EV market moves fast, with rivals gaining ground. Competition from both Chinese and global brands with stronger EV lineups is making it harder for BMW to catch up.

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Investors Face Risks Behind High Dividend Yields

July 14, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. High dividend yields often catch investors’ attention, but can point to trouble below the surface. If the yield jumps because of a falling stock price, it could signal business or earnings problems-not a stronger payout. Some firms pay out more than they make or load up on debt to keep dividends steady, and those payouts could get cut. Watch for stretched payout ratios and weak free cash flow. Higher yields tend to track with higher risk, especially in cyclical names or companies with choppy earnings. Looking past the headline number is key for anyone hoping to dodge value traps and keep steady income.

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BioPharma Credit PLC Backs ARCHIMED’s $1.1 Billion Esperion Deal with $120M Loan

July 14, 2026, 3:18 AM EDT. BioPharma Credit PLC put up $120 million as part of a $400 million financing for ARCHIMED’s buyout of Esperion Therapeutics. The deal, worth about $1.1 billion, closed on July 13, 2026. BioPharma Credit’s loan is secured by royalties or product sales, matching its usual deal structure. Terms follow the company’s senior secured debt model. ARCHIMED, a private firm, has not disclosed more loan details. BioPharma Credit says it targets steady shareholder income with these long-term loans.

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Premier Miton lifts Potentially AI PLC stake to 5.37% after reverse takeover

July 14, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT. Premier Miton Group plc now holds 5.37% of voting rights in Potentially AI PLC as of July 13, 2026. The move comes after a reverse takeover under AIM Rule 14. Potentially AI PLC was Tiger Alpha Plc before the deal. Premier Miton’s stake is based only on shares and doesn’t include any financial instruments. The firm’s position marks a key shareholding in the Enlarged Group, which was restructured in the takeover. The disclosure was filed July 13, 2026, to meet large shareholder reporting rules.

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Titon Holdings PLC Share Transfer After Estate Deal

July 14, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT. Titon Holdings PLC said 868,902 ordinary shares were moved from the late John Anderson’s estate to Tyson Anderson and Kimberly Anderson on 6 July 2026. Tyson Anderson picks up 434,451 shares, or about 3.86% of the company’s issued capital. Kimberly Anderson holds 487,451 shares, roughly 4.33%. The shareholding shift follows the estate settlement.

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Great Portland Estates pushes ahead on circular building at 30 Duke Street

July 14, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. Great Portland Estates (GPE) is moving forward on materials reuse and circular economy in its projects. At its first ‘Seeing is Believing’ event at 30 Duke Street, the company showed off recycled aluminium windows, repurposed Portland stone, and a major reuse of structural steel. The work is under the ‘Circularity in Practice’ plan, linked to King Charles III, with circular design, procurement, and construction set up to cut embodied carbon and waste. GPE said the building is fully pre-let, pointing to market support for greener offices. The group is now working to bring circularity into more projects and introduced a Circularity Score to track reused material. Frank Blande, who leads sustainability, said this approach brings both business and environmental value.

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Insig AI Plc raises £350,000, CEO Bernstein ups stake to 18.6%

July 14, 2026, 3:14 AM EDT. Insig AI Plc picked up £350,000 from equity subscriptions this week. CEO Richard Bernstein put in £250,000 at 15p a share, with another £100,000 coming from a high-net-worth investor. Bernstein subscribed for 1,666,667 shares, taking his ownership up to 18.6% of voting rights once the new shares are counted. Both subscriptions price at a 9.1% premium to the 13 July close of 13.75p. Proceeds are set for digital asset investments and extra working cash. Insig plans to put 2,333,334 new shares on London’s AIM by 20 July, bringing total issued shares up to 129.9 million. The deal was handled under AIM Rule 13 rules for related party transactions, with the company saying it fits the digital asset push.

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Tekcapital Europe Cuts Stake in MicroSalt PLC to 57.84%

July 14, 2026, 3:13 AM EDT. Tekcapital Europe Limited notified a major holding in MicroSalt PLC, a non-UK issuer, after crossing a voting rights threshold on July 6, 2026. The firm now holds 57.84% of voting rights, or 32,457,535 shares, down a bit from 58.26% in its prior notice. Tekcapital reported the move to the FCA on July 10, 2026, as required. The change shows Tekcapital’s continued large presence in MicroSalt.

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Aussie Shares End Flat; Genesis Minerals Bids AU$5.274/Share for Vault

July 14, 2026, 3:12 AM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 finished unchanged at 8,808.50 as Brent crude climbed to $84 on Middle East worries. The U.S. moved to restore a naval blockade on Iran and set a 20% shipping toll in the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to global sentiment. Australian consumer confidence ticked up, with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute index up 4.1% in July, but business confidence is still tracking under average. Genesis Minerals has agreed to buy Vault Minerals at AU$5.274 a share in a mix of shares and cash. Light & Wonder kept its 2026 earnings growth guidance. Steadfast Group drew new investors, including KKR, tied to a AU$6 per share buyout proposal.

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Sensex Sheds 553 Points as Oil Rises, FIIs Sell

July 14, 2026, 2:58 AM EDT. S&P BSE Sensex slumped 552.99 points to 77,063.41 in early trade on July 14, 2026, and Nifty lost 160.45 points to 24,050.55. Brent crude climbed 1.63% to $84.60 a barrel on renewed U.S.-Iran worries, pressuring shares. InterGlobe Aviation and HCL Tech were among the main losers. Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services managed gains. Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded ₹3,062.27 crore in equities on July 13. Asian stocks slipped too, with Geojit Investments warning that expensive oil could hurt India’s macro outlook if it keeps rising.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Earnings Forecasts Move Up as Shares Retreat

July 14, 2026, 2:57 AM EDT. Ross Stores (ROST) full-year earnings estimates are up 5.7% over three months. That’s despite the stock pulling back 8.61% in the last 30 days. ROST is still showing a 20.09% year-to-date gain and a one-year total return of 68.83%. Shares trade at $219.46-about 14.3% below the estimated fair value of $256.18, based on margin and earnings models that account for geographic growth. The P/E ratio sits at 30.4, above sector and industry norms. If earnings growth slows, valuation could be at risk. Tariffs, higher distribution costs, and the pace of new store openings remain pressure points, with potential impact on same-store sales.

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EQT NYSE:EQT stock looks cheap after Q4 beat

July 14, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT. EQT NYSE:EQT posted Q4 earnings ahead of expectations as realized natural gas prices jumped 14.3% on stronger demand from data centers and LNG exports. Shares are still down more than 12% in the last 90 days, but the five-year total shareholder return is up 183.11%. Some analysts estimate the stock trades about 29% below fair value, pegging it at around $70.04, citing steady cash flows from a $1 billion lineup of low-risk projects. Still, the company faces regulatory pressures and depends on the Appalachian Basin. Investors face a choppy energy market with these risks in mind.

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FTSE 100 Seen Flat as Oil Jumps on US Strikes Against Iran

July 14, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 is set for a quiet session after edging up just 1 point to 10,498.29. Brent crude climbed to $84.81 a barrel, the highest in four weeks, on US strikes in Iran and new restrictions on Iran’s shipping sector. Wall Street futures slipped, with the Nasdaq off 1.6% as traders reacted to the heightening tensions. Asia managed small gains, with Hong Kong up 0.8% and Tokyo rising 0.6%. The US wants to add a 20% toll on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks on oil tankers, increasing supply risks. Caution is high as investors track geopolitical fallout across commodity and stock markets.

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WM Stock Looks Fully Valued After Analyst Bump, DCF Shows

July 14, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT. Waste Management (WM) has returned 78.2% in five years but now trades close to what Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis sees as fair value, sitting near $259 per share. DCF puts the intrinsic value right at about the current price, so the stock isn’t cheap or stretched. Only 2 of 6 broader valuation checks passed, with the name leaning premium after posting a 4.9% return over the last year. Bulls point to growth in sustainable waste and renewables. But with insider sales and lingering demand risk, valuation could be capped. WM trades at a P/E of 34.0x, sticking close to its earnings base.

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S&P 500 Choppy Before CPI With Iran Strikes Fueling Caution

July 14, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT. The S&P 500 traded in a wide range as U.S. strikes on Iran for a third night and shipping concerns rattled markets. Traders turned to the coming U.S. CPI print, set for release after Tuesday’s close, with expectations for a 0.2% drop that could signal softer inflation. On Monday, the Polymarket contract finished lower on heavy $180,636 volume, pointing to more bearish bets. Nerves stayed tight as investors weighed the mix of global and U.S. risks.

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CelLBxHealth (CTC tech) holds FY26 revenue view, sees 50% jump at AGM

July 14, 2026, 2:48 AM EDT. CelLBxHealth plc said at its AGM on July 14, 2026 that it still expects full-year 2026 revenue of at least £2.1 million, which is up 50% over last year. Executive Chairman Jan Groen told shareholders the company’s Parsortix platform handles live CTCs from blood, doing what ctDNA can’t. CelLBxHealth is going after pharma and clinical customers, calling the commercial outlook strong. The Board is looking for a new CEO, but says this won’t hit trading and backs the current leadership. CelLBxHealth works on product sales, lab services, and development for cancer research and drug development.

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Ampeak Energy Ltd. passes all AGM resolutions, adds directors, Martin steps down

July 14, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT. Ampeak Energy Ltd. said all resolutions cleared its 2026 AGM, covering receipt of audited financials and director pay. Mark Dawber is joining the board as Non-Executive Director, and COO David Taaffe becomes Executive Director. Scott Martin resigned right after the AGM since SIMEC UK Energy Holding Limited only put forward one nominee. Shareholders backed all major items, with auditor reappointment getting almost unanimous support. Ampeak also gave an update on its 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan that includes 23.8 million shares. Board and governance changes come as Ampeak continues to work on its strategy and shareholder engagement.

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Tharisa PLC Q3 2026: PGM Output Up, Chrome Levels Unchanged

July 14, 2026, 2:46 AM EDT. Tharisa PLC said PGM production grew 15.5% to 39.6 koz in Q3 FY2026. Chrome concentrate was flat at 393.8 kt. Safety metrics held, with LTIFR at 0.03 for Tharisa Minerals, and none at Karo Platinum. PGM prices averaged $2,681 per ounce, down 11.8% on the quarter. Chrome was up 5.5% to $306 per tonne. The underground project is still set to hit its milestones, with first ore expected next quarter. Cash stood at $198.8 million, while debt climbed to $188.1 million on project spend. Tharisa kept its full-year 2026 output guidance in place.

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JPEL Private Equity names new Chair, targets cost cuts in strategy review

July 14, 2026, 2:45 AM EDT. JPEL Private Equity Limited said Roy Barrett will take over as Chair in October 2026, after a six-month handover. The fund has paid out more than $500 million to shareholders since 2016 by selling down its portfolio. JPEL plans to cut accounting and administrative expenses from about $400,000 in 2025 to $150,000 each year from January 2026, targeting lower costs. The Board is looking at its options as the fund shrinks, including when to liquidate, whether to manage itself, or keep trading until the portfolio winds down. The company, registered in Guernsey, is listed in London and advised by FCF JPEL Management LLC, part of Fortress Investment Group.

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Shein's Donald Tang Steps Down Before Hong Kong Listing

July 14, 2026, 2:44 AM EDT. Donald Tang, the American Chinese ex-banker who was the face of Shein, will step down before the company’s Hong Kong IPO, putting founder Sky Xu in both the chair and CEO roles. Investors are worried about Shein’s transparency after the shuffle. The leadership shift comes as Shein targets a $50 billion valuation in its debut.

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Griffin Mining, Computacenter Screen as Undervalued Picks as UK Market Drops

July 14, 2026, 2:43 AM EDT. Weaker Chinese trade data pushed the UK stock market lower, but some names now look undervalued. Griffin Mining Limited is trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value, with projected earnings growth of 30.8% a year over the next three years from its Caijiaying Zinc Gold Mine. Computacenter plc also trades at a 10.3% discount to fair value, with revenue of £9.19 billion and expected earnings growth of 12.1%, ahead of the 11.5% forecast for the UK market. Both are potential bargains as the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 finished down again, with global economic pressures still weighing.

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Buys Back 40,000 Shares, Average Price $165.17

July 14, 2026, 2:42 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased 40,000 ordinary shares on July 13, 2026, using Goldman Sachs International as broker on the London Stock Exchange. Prices ranged from $163.40 to $166.45, averaging $165.17 per share. The buyback, cleared by shareholders at the May 2025 AGM and in line with February 2026 instructions, will see the shares cancelled. Total shares in issue fall to 148,615,326, not including 5,431,782 held as treasury stock. Share repurchases reduce share count and can lift earnings per share.

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Sensata Technologies (ST) Tops 200-Day Line After Analyst Upgrades

July 14, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT. Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) jumped past its 200-day moving average at $40.32, trading up to $45.26 on Monday. The move comes after several analysts raised targets-Goldman Sachs now sees $60, Oppenheimer lifted to $55. The Street is still at a “Hold” with the average price target at $48.60. Sensata has a $6.46 billion market cap. Last quarter, earnings landed at $0.86 a share on $934.8 million in revenue. The quarterly dividend pays $0.12 a share, yield at 1.1%. Late May saw insiders sell 6,335 shares at $47.40. Some investors are watching that strong technical break and analyst sentiment against the mixed ratings backdrop.

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Oil Jumps as Strait of Hormuz Risks Ratchet Up; Brent Nears $85

July 14, 2026, 2:27 AM EDT. Oil jumped close to 3%, hitting a one-month high after the U.S. brought back a naval blockade on Iran and both sides stepped up attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit point for global energy. Brent touched $84.80 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate climbed to $79.84. The moves, along with missile strikes on UAE tankers, pushed tanker traffic to a two-month low and fueled worries about supply cuts. Some analysts are saying a longer blockage could send prices even higher. Houthis in Yemen are also launching missile attacks, creating more risk for crude shipments from the region. U.S. crude inventories likely fell last week, while gasoline and distillate supplies rose, according to early data. The fighting has thrown more uncertainty into energy markets.

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Texas Stock Exchange Tries to Take On NYSE, Nasdaq

July 14, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT. The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) opened last week, trying to pull some market share from New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq for U.S. company listings. The new exchange has support from big backers like BlackRock and JPMorgan. TXSE is pitching smaller companies with lower listing fees and looser rules-no board diversity rules, for example. But market watchers aren’t sure the exchange can lure big listings away from NYSE and Nasdaq, which trade hundreds of billions of shares a year. Some think TXSE could find a place in niche products, similar to how Cboe built an ETF business early on. Still, credibility and liquidity aren’t built overnight, so how much ground TXSE can gain is still an open question.

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DroneShield ASX:DRO Slides 1.76%, Down 31% Year-on-Year

July 14, 2026, 2:25 AM EDT. Shares of DroneShield Ltd ASX:DRO dropped 1.76% to AUD 2.23 on July 14, 2026, taking its one-year loss to 31.17%. The company sports a market cap of AUD 2.11 billion and builds counter-drone and defence tech, including hardware and AI-enabled software for threat detection and mitigation. Clients include defence, government and commercial groups. Price swings continue to track broader moves, not specific news. Investors look to fundamentals and operations with volatility still high.

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IHG Cancels 40,000 Shares After July 13 Buyback at $165.17 Average

July 14, 2026, 2:23 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group LSE:IHG bought back 40,000 shares on July 13, 2026, paying between $163.40 and $166.45, with an average of $165.17 a share. Goldman Sachs International handled the transaction under shareholder authority from May 2025. IHG will cancel these shares, cutting total ordinary shares in issue to 148,615,326, not counting 5,431,782 held in treasury. The company continues to adjust its capital base and return cash to holders.

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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises ASX:DMP Up Almost 4% on Higher Market Focus

July 14, 2026, 2:09 AM EDT. Shares of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd ASX:DMP rose 3.76% to $16.56 with more eyes on the stock. The company runs QSR and pizza franchises in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Asia. Some investors are looking at Domino’s as a master franchisor, with digital ordering and delivery key in the sector. The share move today could be about sector mood or broader trading. Medium-term, it comes down to whether Domino’s can keep growing its store network and stay financially solid in a tough market. Traders are looking past the day-to-day moves and watching the bigger picture.

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BMW Slips as China EV Rivals Race Ahead

July 14, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. BMW is struggling in China’s competitive electric vehicle market, with Q2 2024 sales down 30% as local players like Nio and Zeekr grab share. Neue Klasse EVs are on track for release later this year, but analysts say BMW’s late arrival has set it back in a market where EVs make up 46% of sales. In China, buyers want advanced tech more than combustion-engine pedigree. Industry experts say BMW misread the speed and innovation of Chinese brands, some of which can turn around new EVs in just 18 months.

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ASML Q2: Profit Seen Up, Export Rules and Supply Paths in Focus

July 14, 2026, 2:07 AM EDT. ASML is expected to post a Q2 net profit up 8.8% at €2.61 billion and revenue growth of 14% to €8.8 billion, with gains driven by demand for AI chips and more capacity from TSMC and Intel. But the outlook remains limited by U.S. export rules targeting China. The company still expects China to make up as much as 20% of sales using older equipment, as ASML says it is not shipping its latest EUV systems there. The CEO says ASML is focused on avoiding supply issues and wants to deliver up to 90 EUV machines this year. Some analysts think strong demand could push ASML above its 2030 sales targets, as capacity and supply problems linger for chips.

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Ericsson Q2 Profit Tops Forecasts as International Orders Lift Results

July 14, 2026, 2:06 AM EDT. Ericsson posted an adjusted operating profit of 6.52 billion Swedish crowns ($671.70 million) for the second quarter, ahead of the 6.42 billion average analyst estimate. The number excludes restructuring costs. Higher orders from markets outside North America drove the gains. Currency used: $1 equals 9.7067 crowns. Ericsson released the results July 14 in Stockholm.

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Caledonia Mining (CMCL) Draws Valuation Questions as Shares Slide

July 14, 2026, 1:56 AM EDT. Shares of Caledonia Mining (CMCL) have dropped, bringing new attention to the company’s valuation and fundamentals. Even with total shareholder returns of 55.40% over three years and 81.20% over five, the stock’s slide shows the market is watching project risk, especially at Bilboes, plus Zimbabwe exposure. Analysts point to a $42.73 per share fair value compared to the current $17.33, which leaves plenty of room above today’s price. Growth depends on financing for new projects and solid cash flow from Blanket Mine. Investors weighing the stock now face project and country risk balanced against possible revenue and earnings gains as sentiment shifts.

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Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Trades Well Above Peers on Valuation

July 14, 2026, 1:55 AM EDT. Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) posted a 360.6% total return over five years, a big gain for holders. But the stock’s P/E ratio is 78.4x-much higher than the industry’s 24.0x and peer average at 43.7x. Shares change hands at roughly twice its fair P/E of 39.3x, putting it in expensive territory. Buybacks and dividends have helped support the stock, but that valuation price tag leaves limited room if sentiment turns. Paramount also shows a mixed value case, with investors still weighing commodity pricing and future capital shifts. The stock’s 36.2% return over the past year is behind peers, suggesting recent optimism could already be built in.

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Alibaba (BABA) Stock Seen Trading at Discount as AI Cloud Grows

July 14, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT. Alibaba shares are down 42.9% over five years, but DCF analysis shows the stock could be undervalued by 42.6%. Faster growth in AI cloud and share buybacks support Alibaba’s cash flow outlook. Still, regulatory pressure and legal setbacks remain a drag. Alibaba posted negative free cash flow recently, but the DCF model points to an intrinsic value of about $195.59 per share, ahead of where it trades now. The stock’s 4.8% gain over the past year trails rivals, raising doubts if the rebound matches up with its earnings and cash potential.

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Upbit Volume Jumps 1,437% as KOSPI Falls 4%

July 14, 2026, 1:53 AM EDT. Upbit posted a 1,437% jump in 24-hour trading volume to $4.24 billion as the KOSPI index fell 4% intraday. The spike in volume at South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange came with weakness across Asian markets, with drops in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Taipei. Tech shares moved unevenly-SK Hynix dropped, but Samsung rose. KOSDAQ saw sharp losses. The trading surge shows more activity in crypto, though there’s no clear sign of sustained capital shift from stocks yet.

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3 UK financial names could benefit if BoE cuts rates

July 14, 2026, 1:52 AM EDT. UK inflation cooled in June to 10.42% from 10.85%, fueling bets that the Bank of England could move to cut rates. Cheaper borrowing often helps firms in banking and finance. IntegraFin Holdings, Polar Capital Holdings, and a third financial stock are among those in focus. IntegraFin LSE:IHP, which runs the Transact platform for advisers, brought in £165.4 million in revenue and has a £1.26 billion market cap, trading at a P/E of 19.9. Polar Capital Holdings, a fund manager across global stocks and hedge funds, posted £263.6 million in revenue and a market cap of £836.3 million. Rate changes can move these stocks, so they may draw interest as inflation eases and the talk turns to cuts.

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Bellevue Gold ASX:BGL up 2.33%, holds onto 44.5% gain this year

July 14, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. Bellevue Gold ASX:BGL shares gained 2.33% to AUD 1.32 on July 14, 2026, in the afternoon, pushing its yearly rise to 44.51%. Market cap sits at AUD 1.96 billion. The miner is focused on exploration, development and production in Australia. Investors look at production, reserves and gold price moves. Shares can swing with sentiment, but Bellevue has kept momentum and investor interest. Gold stays in play as a haven, especially when inflation and uncertainty hit.

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Sensex Sheds 553 Points as Oil Jumps, Global Cues Hit Mood

July 14, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. Sensex and Nifty plunged early Tuesday after Brent crude climbed 1.63% to $84.60 on higher West Asia tensions. The Sensex lost 553 points to 77,063.41. Nifty dropped 160 points to 24,050.55. InterGlobe Aviation and HCL Tech led declines, while Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services posted gains. Weak global cues and new foreign fund outflows of Rs 3,062 crore pulled markets lower. Asian stocks were down too; South Korea’s Kospi slid more than 3%. Geojit Investments said India’s macro outlook could take a hit if crude stays high, given ongoing US-Iran tensions.

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Dollar Gains Speed as Pension Funds Pull Back on FX Hedges

July 14, 2026, 1:49 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar rally in 2026 is picking up as big pension funds around the world scale back currency hedges set up after last year’s market swings, which has eased downside for the greenback. U.S. assets have become more appealing with higher real rates and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to a hawkish view, but foreign investors now face higher hedging costs. Wells Fargo data show that Canadian, Dutch, and Danish pension funds are now reducing hedge ratios, moving away from earlier U.S. asset sales. The ‘Sell America’ line is fading, with flows now backing the dollar. As the gap in interest rates grows between the U.S. and other developed markets, dollar hedge costs are climbing and some funds are letting old hedges run off.

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Sensex Sheds 553 Points as Oil Rises, Foreign Outflows Add Pressure

July 14, 2026, 1:34 AM EDT. Sensex gave up 553 points to 77,063.41 in early trade Tuesday, weighed by higher crude oil prices after fresh West Asia tensions. Brent crude gained 1.63% to USD 84.60 per barrel, fueling concern for India’s outlook. Nifty also lost 160 points to 24,050.55. InterGlobe Aviation, HCL Tech, and Bajaj Finance were among top laggards. Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services held up better. Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 3,062 crore on Monday, deepening the downtrend. Asian shares were lower, echoing losses from US markets. VK Vijayakumar, an analyst, cited the US-Iran conflict and oil moves as near-term risks for Indian equities.

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TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) Rallies After $2 Billion First Hawaiian Buyout, Market Debates Valuation

July 14, 2026, 1:33 AM EDT. Shares of TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) jumped 12% after First Hawaiian struck a $2 billion all-stock deal, offering 2.095 First Hawaiian shares for each TriCo share. That move came after TriCo’s strong run-up 27.4% for the year so far and nearly 44% over the past 12 months. TCBK now trades at a P/E of 14.9x, above the US Banks industry at 12.2x but trailing the peer average of 28.3x. The spread has investors questioning if the combined group is priced right given possible integration hurdles. The SWS Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model points to a higher intrinsic value, so the market view on the deal looks split.

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ASX falls at midday as oil jumps, energy stocks lift

July 14, 2026, 1:21 AM EDT. The ASX traded lower at midday with oil prices surging, reviving inflation fears for investors. Energy shares moved ahead as market focus turned to heightened risk after President Trump called the Strait of Hormuz a ‘blockade’. The oil rally drove concern about input costs, weighing on broader indices.

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Warsh Heads to Hill, Asia Slides, Brent Taps $85

July 14, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. Asian markets fell hard while U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh got set to testify in Congress about the Fed’s balance sheet. Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s latest comments kept traders on alert for more rate hikes this year. Tensions jumped again with U.S. military action against Iran and talk of more tariffs on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, shaking sentiment. Brent crude reached $85 per barrel, its highest in a month. S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.2%. Chinese exports jumped, giving local shares a boost, but broader MSCI Asia-Pacific shares ended down 1.2%. European futures retreated, with investors cautious ahead of big U.S. data and earnings from major banks.

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Figma (FIG) rallies 11.9% after short squeeze and new Buy calls

July 14, 2026, 1:19 AM EDT. Shares of Figma (FIG) shot up 11.9% after a short squeeze set off by a new SEC filing showing Citizens Financial Group bought more than 162,000 shares. Analysts at major banks issued fresh Buy ratings during the session. FIG ended the day at $23.65, up 12.03% on the session and up 27.56% in the past 30 days, but it’s still down 37.12% for the year. Analyst models now say the stock trades about 25.9% above fair value, pegged at $18.79. Expectations in the market are for 20-25% annual revenue growth, net margins improving to 15-20% within five years, and a PE ratio around 30-40x when profitable. There’s risk if Figma can’t hold its lead in AI-driven products, grow margins, or keep ahead of rivals on collaboration features.

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Rubrik (RBRK) trades near DCF target after $500 million UK plan

July 14, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Rubrik (RBRK) is up about 23% over the past month, with the stock near its Discounted Cash Flow value of $80.51 a share. The company laid out a $500 million UK investment to back growth, drawing market buzz. The P/S ratio is at 12.1x versus software’s 3.5x average, making the stock look pricey next to other names. Rubrik lost -2.3% in the past year, and missed on 5 of 6 main valuation tests. Execution risk is a watch item for investors if growth or cash fails to deliver, and the expensive valuation still draws questions even with DCF parity.

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GQG Partners (ASX: GQG) Shows 12% Yield as Macquarie Flags Outflow Risks

July 14, 2026, 1:17 AM EDT. GQG Partners (ASX: GQG) is trading on a 12% dividend yield, drawing in some yield seekers. But Macquarie is flagging accelerating outflows and warns the dividend payout could fall, which might hit future income. Macquarie keeps a Neutral rating and sets a $1.35 target, staying cautious as tech sector retracement remains a risk.

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Atlassian Nixes Equity-Only Grants as Stock Slumps, Shareholders Push Back

July 14, 2026, 1:16 AM EDT. Atlassian is dropping equity-only ‘refresh’ grants for most workers next month, turning to cash payouts with four-year vesting for those meeting expectations and limiting partial share grants to top performers. The move is designed to ease shareholder concerns over heavy stock dilution, which reached $1.36 billion, or 26% of revenue, last fiscal year. Stock-based pay has kept Atlassian from annual profits for ten years even with high gross margins. Shares are down 85% from 2021 highs, and the tech firm has been booted from the Nasdaq 100 with big layoffs hitting. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said the company now has to find the right balance between growth and profits.

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China Exports Jump in June, Beating Forecasts

July 14, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. China’s June exports came in higher than expected, with growth outpacing estimates even as markets looked for a slowdown. The rebound gives the economy some support as domestic demand stays weak. The data points to China’s trade sector holding up under pressure.

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Mitsubishi lands Saudi power deal; valuation signals mixed for (TSE:8058)

July 14, 2026, 1:01 AM EDT. Mitsubishi (TSE:8058) landed a contract to supply boiler parts for dual fuel projects at Saudi power plants. That lifted the company’s profile, but share price momentum is slowing. One-year total shareholder return sits at 56.59%, with 5-year return about 4x. On valuation, the story is split. One popular narrative sees the stock as 15.3% undervalued, putting fair value at ¥5,242 and pointing to more focus on higher-margin, recurring revenue streams. But the P/E at 20.3x is already above peers, so some see the rally overdone. Investors need to weigh growth hopes against exposure to commodities and active portfolio changes.

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CurveBeam AI Ltd (ASX: CVB) jumps 6.25% as AI trade heats up in medtech

July 14, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT. Shares in CurveBeam AI Ltd (ASX: CVB) traded up 6.25% to AUD 0.017 with about AUD 16,956 changing hands. The move comes as investors keep pushing into artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health names. Even after sliding 75.71% in the past year, CurveBeam’s AI-driven imaging focus grabbed fresh attention. The company sits in the crossover of healthcare and AI-a space seeing heavy flows as buyers bet on new tech to boost diagnostics and workflow for medtech. The lift points to more appetite for smaller healthcare tech players chasing global demand.

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Thorney Technologies (ASX:TEK) Cuts Pre-Tax NTA, Starts Buyback to Narrow Share Discount

July 14, 2026, 12:59 AM EDT. Thorney Technologies (ASX:TEK) said its pre-tax net tangible asset (NTA) per share slipped to 21.9 Australian dollars after recent market moves. The company has put a buyback in place to try shrinking the gap between its share price and NTA, a step to boost value for holders. The share repurchase aims to lift the stock by cutting supply and showing management’s view on its current worth. Thorney is following a standard approach among firms dealing with discounts and investor payouts.

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Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Buyback Raises Valuation Questions

July 14, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) said it’s buying back up to 5.28% of its shares, a move meant to show confidence as the market sends mixed signals. Shares change hands at CA$28.54 and a lofty P/E ratio of 78.4x, which is well ahead of the Canadian Oil and Gas group at 23.2x and peers at 43.7x. That price raises flag for overvaluation. Profits have narrowed sharply, with margins down from 88.5% to 5.9%. Return on equity sits at a thin 1.9%. Still, a discounted cash flow model puts fair value closer to CA$64.58-a 55.8% premium. The value score is 3, but shrinking margins and valuation risk could weigh on the story going forward.

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Three Singapore Shares Double in 2026 While STI ETF Gains 13%

July 14, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. The SPDR STI ETF rose 13.1% for the first half of 2026 as Singapore’s largest stocks kept climbing. But outside the Straits Times Index, MoneyMax Financial Services, Oiltek International, and ISDN Holdings each saw their share prices more than double. Oiltek posted steady profits, stronger margins, and positive free cash flow, even as revenue slipped. MoneyMax led the pack, boosted by revenue from gold and luxury sales, though its expansion came with negative free cash flow from higher debt. Institutional buyers turned to these mid and small-caps, and all three outperformed the main board, showing how niche plays can run past the STI’s big names.

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Oil jumps on Middle East tension; AI stock rout weighs on Asia

July 14, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Oil moved higher as fighting picked up in the Middle East, pushing Brent crude over $84 and lifting U.S. crude 1.4% to $79.20. Battles near the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, have clouded supply outlooks. At the same time, Asian equities slid with weakness in artificial intelligence stocks setting the tone. Tokyo’s Nikkei fell 1% and South Korea’s Kospi lost 3.2%. China’s Shanghai Composite slipped 0.8% even as export data benefited from AI-linked demand. In the U.S., the S&P 500 dropped 0.8% with pressure on chipmakers like Micron and Nvidia, as traders eyed whether AI forecasts have gone too far.

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Sensex sheds 500+ points, Nifty slips as oil jumps and global worries hit markets

July 14, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT. Stocks in India ended lower July 14, with the BSE Sensex losing 524.12 points, or 0.68%, to close at 77,092.28. The NSE Nifty 50 dropped 145.20 points, or 0.60%, finishing at 24,065.80. Geopolitical tensions and higher crude hit sentiment. Brent Crude gained 1.88% to $84.86, US crude was up 2.24% at $79.89 a barrel. Asian shares slid as rising Middle East tensions and hawkish central banks pushed investors to cut risk. Traders flagged choppy sessions ahead, with the mood cautious even with decent US earnings signals. Nifty’s 24,000 and Sensex’s 77,000 levels were seen as near-term support for any bounce.

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Trades Below DCF Value Even After Years of Gains

July 14, 2026, 12:29 AM EDT. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is up 7x over five years, but shares closed at $27.66, which is well below the DCF-based intrinsic value of $43.12. That 35.8% gap shows the market is still cautious, even with the company’s fast growth on new AI infrastructure launches. The P/E stands at 14.3, under the 24.2 tech sector average, so the stock looks cheap next to rivals. But losses in recent cash flow total $6.9 billion, and margin worries and stiffer competition weigh on sentiment. Simply Wall St says SMCI is undervalued in five out of six measures, so investors are left weighing the risks against any real margin of safety, especially after the stock dropped 44.4% year to date.

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Palantir (PLTR) Gains 2.56% as Volume Spikes, Technical Picture Stays Mixed

July 14, 2026, 12:28 AM EDT. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) jumped 2.56% Monday to $130.04, with about 38 million shares traded for roughly $4.98 billion. The stock is up 15.15% over two weeks but technical signals are split. Trend indicators and moving averages point to a possible 12.39% drop over three months, while the 3-month MACD gives a buy and higher volume adds a bullish note. Big daily swings and volatility flag the stock as high risk. Watch resistance at $130.61 and support at $129.30 for the next move.

Palantir stock price up 2.56% on Monday

M&T Bank (MTB) Q2 earnings due Wednesday, growth seen slowing

July 14, 2026, 12:26 AM EDT. M&T Bank NYSE:MTB will post Q2 results before the bell Wednesday. Wall Street is looking for around 2.9% revenue growth from a year ago, a bit softer than the 3.8% seen last year. The regional lender brought in $2.45 billion last quarter, beating the Street, but missed on tangible book value and net interest income. Shares have added 3.3% over the last month. The bank has underperformed on revenue forecasts several times in the past two years. Rival FB Financial recently missed revenue projections too, even as sales rose. The average analyst target on M&T is $245.69, above today’s $233.50, showing some optimism ahead of earnings.

M&T Bank (MTB) Q2 Earnings: What To Expect

Fund Managers Say LSE AIM Governance Plan Risks Investor Trust

July 14, 2026, 12:25 AM EDT. Fund managers led by the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) have told the London Stock Exchange that plans to relax reporting standards for AIM could hurt shareholder trust and push institutional money away. The LSE wants to drop the rule that AIM-listed companies must follow a governance code. Managers from Canaccord Genuity Asset Management, Downing, and Trinity Bridge signed the warning letter. They said removing the rule would cut investor engagement and make it harder for small firms to get backing when investment is already tough. The warning comes after the LSE started consulting on ways to simplify rules for AIM. Fund managers say the changes could threaten AIM’s appeal and integrity.

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Oil Jumps on Middle East Tensions; AI Names Weigh Down Asian Stocks

July 14, 2026, 12:24 AM EDT. Oil pushed higher Tuesday, with Brent above $84 a barrel after nearly jumping 10%, as the Middle East conflict threatened supply routes around the Strait of Hormuz. Asian markets fell, as weakness in AI-related shares pulled indexes lower. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 1%, Kospi slid 3.2%. Major AI chip stocks including Micron and Nvidia were hit as traders questioned whether AI demand can deliver on high profit hopes. U.S. futures ticked down before bank earnings, with Wall Street expecting strong S&P 500 profit growth.

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KOSPI still stuck in bear territory as Lee Jae Myung's 5,000-point hope fades

July 14, 2026, 12:09 AM EDT. The KOSPI is holding in a bearish phase, with South Korea’s stock market still sluggish. President Lee Jae Myung set a 5,000-point target last year, aiming to nearly double the index, but the market’s been trading sideways. Caution and uncertainty are keeping investors on edge, and officials under pressure to rethink their approach in a bear market.

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Goldman Sachs Calls for Nifty 50 to Hit 26,500, Flags Top Picks

July 14, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. Goldman Sachs says the Nifty 50 could climb almost 10% to 26,500 from 24,211 as India’s investment outlook picks up. The firm points to cheaper commodities, a steady rupee, and solid earnings forecasts as key reasons. The bank sees foreign investors, who have mostly held back, coming back into the market. Bank, tourism, and energy refiner stocks are Goldman’s top sector calls, and the focus is on big, domestically geared firms. Stocks named include Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Adani group names, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Aeronautics, among others. The bank notes risk from Middle East tensions, but argues investors are moving from high-growth to value plays as sentiment turns more positive.

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CleanSpark (CLSK) posts 614 Bitcoin in June as stock slides 25%, analysts point to 42% upside

July 13, 2026, 11:51 PM EDT. CleanSpark (CLSK) said it produced 614 Bitcoin in June 2026 while shares fell 25% over the past 30 days. Its three-year total shareholder return is 80.97%. Analysts see fair value at $21.12, about 42% higher than the close at $12.36, pointing to growth and better margins. Price targets go from $16.00 up to $27.00. Risks for CleanSpark include Bitcoin swings and execution of new plans. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.3x, higher than the 3.5x U.S. Software sector average, and could draw caution from investors.

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Voyager Technologies (VOYG) Slides 27.9% as Valuation Faces Scrutiny

July 13, 2026, 11:50 PM EDT. Voyager Technologies (VOYG) shares are down 27.9% over the last month as investors reassess valuation. The company has picked up new agentic AI contracts and expanded its credit, which points to more growth ahead. But higher capital needs in space and defense make execution tougher. VOYG trades at a 10.5x P/S ratio, about twice the Aerospace & Defense average of 5.3x and higher than the estimated fair P/S of 6.7x. Investors may still be paying up for future growth compared to the sector. Annual returns of 25.9% trail other names in the space, fueling the debate around whether the recent drop was enough to reset VOYG’s pricing.

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Imagion Biosystems (ASX: IBX) climbs 9.09% as traders watch cancer imaging tech

July 13, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT. Imagion Biosystems (ASX: IBX) jumped 9.09% to AUD 0.012 on thin trading, with just AUD 500 in turnover. The Australian health tech firm is pushing ahead on its MagSense® cancer imaging platform, which combines magnetic nanoparticles and MRI to identify cancer. Shares are still lagging last year by 14.29% but buyers are circling as Imagion works on breast cancer imaging and wider oncology targets. The price move may be speculative buying ahead of fresh clinical news. Investors looking for early stage healthcare names focused on noninvasive cancer diagnostics have kept Imagion in play.

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Dow, S&P 500 Futures Slip After Trump Ramps Up Hormuz Blockade; Oil Jumps Over 9%

July 13, 2026, 11:32 PM EDT. U.S. futures pointed lower with the Dow off 0.18% and S&P 500 futures down 0.06% after President Donald Trump renewed a naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iran. Nasdaq futures bucked the trend, up 0.13%. Brent crude soared more than 9%, clearing $80 per barrel, in the biggest one-day move since 2020. Fears of renewed fighting and more inflation returned to the headlines. Traders watched for the kickoff of earnings season, with results from five of the six biggest U.S. banks lined up. S&P 500 and Dow-linked ETFs dropped, while Nasdaq QQQ managed small gains. Treasury bond ETF TLT ticked up in cautious trading.

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Q3 Stocks: SK Hynix Jumps, SpaceX Faces Volatility

July 13, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. Q3 Stock Market Focus: Nasdaq lists SK Hynix after a record foreign IPO. Shares jumped 180% this year but gave back 15% in Seoul soon after the $26 billion US debut. SpaceX, now in the Nasdaq-100, slipped even after its huge IPO and buy calls from analysts. SpaceX’s first earnings out in August. Both stocks ride AI and tech sector momentum, with analysts seeing more room to run despite swings.

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GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) Sees US$15b Outflows, Faces Pressure on AI Bets and Valuation

July 13, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT. GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) logged US$15 billion in first-half outflows, most of it from overseas and emerging market funds, even as investment gains reached US$7.2 billion. Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks has drawn scrutiny, and shares dropped 15.6% in three months. Total shareholder returns are down 24.8% over the last year. GQG trades at A$1.435, which is 41.4% below a fair value estimate of A$2.45. The steep discount follows worries over continued redemptions and volatility in AI names, despite a solid three-year return of 24.4%. Investors are watching for leadership changes and more outflows, and must weigh these risks before considering GQG’s long-term cash generation.

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Indian markets set for weaker start as oil rises and Middle East risks linger

July 13, 2026, 11:14 PM EDT. Indian shares are expected to start lower Tuesday, with Middle East tensions keeping crude oil prices at a one-month high. Higher oil is raising worry over inflation and hitting sentiment. Investors stay wary over geopolitical threats and cost pressures that could slow the recovery.

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Cummins (CMI) Up Dividend 10%, Trades 11% Below Estimated Value

July 13, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT. Cummins NYSE:CMI bumped its quarterly dividend by 10%, moving it from $2.00 to $2.20 a share, appealing to yield-seekers. Shares slipped 1.7% to $664.39, but Cummins is still showing a 27.3% return for the year and a 98.4% total return over twelve months. Valuation work suggests the stock trades around 11.3% under fair value, pegged at $748.81 on projected revenue and margins. Price-to-earnings sits at 34.3, higher than the US Machinery sector’s average of 26.8, but under the 42.1 fair P/E mark, leaving room for a move higher. Still, the company faces soft truck demand in North America and more rules from regulators. Investors need to consider those risks with capacity growth planned for 2026.

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Zacks Downgrades Emerson Electric; Shares Fall, Valuation in Focus

July 13, 2026, 10:59 PM EDT. Zacks cut Emerson Electric (EMR) to Rank #4 (Sell), and shares dropped 2.52% to $135.38, lagging short-term performance. The stock trades about 17.2% below the analyst average fair value estimate of $163.47, as growth in digital automation and AI-driven industrial products lift expectations. That revenue upside is at odds with the Zacks downgrade, as risks around project delivery and demand remain. Analysts are split: some discounted cash flow models put fair value at $94.38, and the valuation call now comes down to different cash flow assumptions.

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PepsiCo Leads Defensive Dividend Picks as Investors Eye Fed and Inflation Signals

July 13, 2026, 10:58 PM EDT. With the Fed still split on rate direction and inflation tracking lower on weaker oil and gas prices, investors are sticking with dividend-paying stocks for consistent cash flow. PepsiCo (PEP) is at the front, with its broad food and drinks lineup and resilient income profile backed by global sales. Cranswick LSE:CWK, focused on food staples in the UK, brings some balance sheet risks with its external borrowing. Both stocks are on the radar for those wanting reliable income, with the Fed likely to keep rates steady until at least July 28 and payout discipline a bigger focus than earnings growth. Investors are picking dividends for stability while keeping an eye on any fresh tightening or issues by sector.

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LCH Opens Door to Offshore Yuan Bonds for Collateral Use

July 13, 2026, 10:57 PM EDT. The London Clearing House (LCH) will now take offshore yuan-denominated Chinese government bonds, or dim sum bonds, as non-cash collateral. The move is a step for Beijing’s push to internationalise the yuan and get Chinese debt into global portfolios. Investors can use the bonds for margin at LCH after demand for yuan assets picked up. Bank of China handled the first trades via its Hong Kong and London branches on July 7. Western clearing houses used to stick with US Treasuries and European paper, keeping yuan bonds on the sidelines. The change comes as China’s bond market gets bigger-now the world’s second largest.

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3 UK Growth Stocks With Earnings Potential in Volatile Markets

July 13, 2026, 10:56 PM EDT. Market swings tied to energy and inflation may have investors uneasy, but three UK growth stocks are showing robust earnings potential and financial health out over the next three years. RentGuarantor Holdings (AIM:RGG), which runs a fintech rental platform, is posting strong revenue growth, though it’s still early and leans on borrowing. Sylvania Platinum (AIM:SLP) gives investors a way into platinum group metals through chrome tailings processing in South Africa, and its revenue is cash generative. Flagged by the Healthy high growth potential screener, these names could offer focused exposure for investors looking for high-growth profiles with solid fundamentals outside the major indexes.

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easyJet Jumps on Apollo, Castlelake Bids—But Is the Stock Tapped Out?

July 13, 2026, 10:41 PM EDT. easyJet’s share price is up almost 50% in three years after strong results and takeover moves from Apollo and Castlelake. The stock now trades at 12.2 times earnings, still under the airline sector’s average and below a model fair value P/E of 18.5, pointing to possible undervaluation. Valuation signals are mixed, though, and regulatory limits on foreign ownership muddy the picture. It’s not clear if today’s price fully reflects potential takeover premiums or further earnings growth. easyJet has beaten its sector with 32.5% over the last year, but after the latest £5.7 billion bid, investors are questioning if there’s any upside left.

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Tesla (TSLA) Falls 3.19% on July 13 as Technicals Send Mixed Signals

July 13, 2026, 10:40 PM EDT. Tesla shares lost 3.19% to end at $394.76 on Monday, July 13, 2026, after swinging 3.58% during the session. Volume fell with price, which traders often see as less risky. In the last two weeks, shares are up 3.96%. Jefferies kept its “Hold” on the stock. Technicals are split: the 3-month MACD flashes a buy but moving averages show sell signs short- and long-term. The stock would need to top $402.75 and $407.66 for a clear buy trigger. Analyst targets point to a 2.7% gain in three months, though weakness is likely near term. Support sits around $393.45, giving bulls a possible entry point on dips. Daily volatility is typical, putting risk in the middle range.

Tesla stock price down 3.19% on Monday

CRDO Jumps on AI Hopes, but Valuation Worries Surface

July 13, 2026, 10:39 PM EDT. Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) is in focus after some analysts flagged its push into AI connectivity solutions for semiconductors. Shares are up 48.5% over the past 90 days and up 140% in one year. The stock dropped about 10% recently. PortfolioPulse sees CRDO as 82.2% overvalued with a fair value at $130, compared to a recent close around $237. The valuation is pricing in fast sales growth and steep earnings multiples. Main risks are softer AI infrastructure spending and possible delays on product launches. For investors, it’s a trade between chasing momentum or being wary of rising valuation as the market shifts.

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Stocks to Watch, Major Calls Moving the Market on July 14

July 13, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT. Stocks in focus and key brokerage calls are setting the tone for today’s trade. Traders are watching setups and notable moves. Here’s what you need to know to keep up with July 14’s session.

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Oil jumps to one-month high as US-Iran tension rises in Hormuz

July 13, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT. Oil climbed 2% Tuesday after the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and fresh violence hit the Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled at $84.98, WTI at $79.79 per barrel, both at one-month highs. Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers killed a crew member, while the U.S. answered with more strikes on Iranian targets. Fears over supply disruptions grew, with analysts warning about higher risks for oil moving out of the gulf. Yemen’s Houthis kept up missile fire on Saudi oil assets. Traders also pointed to another likely fall in U.S. crude stocks last week, which added some pressure. Markets are now looking at a spike in risk around global oil flows.

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Light & Wonder ASX:LNW Books Q2 FY26 Results Date, Keeps 2026 Targets and Buyback on Track

July 13, 2026, 10:29 PM EDT. Light & Wonder, Inc. ASX:LNW said its Q2 FY26 results are due out August 4, 2026, after U.S. markets close. An investor webcast is set to follow. The company repeated its outlook for mid-to-high single-digit AEBITDA growth in 2026 and said net debt leverage should fall below 3.0x by mid-2027. AEBITDA strips out interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Light & Wonder still has US$180 million left in its buyback. The company picked up over 1.6 million shares in Q2, spending roughly US$134 million. Shares outstanding now about 77 million. The company said it remains focused on global games, content, and sustainability.

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Asia Swings After Trump’s 20% Hormuz Levy; Oil Climbs to One-Month High

July 13, 2026, 10:28 PM EDT. Stocks moved up and down Tuesday in Asia after President Trump said the U.S. would block Iranian shipping and add a 20% charge to all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index rose 0.4%. Korean stocks led with a 2.2% gain. Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.2%. Brent crude jumped 2.6% to $85.50, the highest price in a month. Market reaction followed hawkish Fed comments on inflation staying over 2% and potential rate hikes soon. U.S. indexes fell. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8%. Nasdaq lost 1.6%. Chances for a July Fed hike went up to 43.3%. In Seoul, SK Hynix shares saw sharp swings. Bitcoin and ether were both up a bit. Traders acted nervously with both policy and geopolitical risks in play.

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Datadog (DDOG) draws mixed calls as Bernstein cuts to Market Perform, Benchmark hikes target to $330

July 13, 2026, 10:24 PM EDT. Datadog NASDAQ:DDOG closed around $257 after a bumpy session on split analyst calls. Bernstein moved to Market Perform, worried about falling demand in traditional cloud monitoring and flagged 2026 growth, placing a $226 target. Benchmark took the other side, bumping its target up to $330, citing good feedback on Datadog’s AI push and a strong competitive spot with over 33,000 customers. Datadog just hit $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time and puts out Q2 numbers on August 6, expected to help clear up the AI versus non-AI demand story. BlackRock has added to its stake even as insiders sold. The market is focused on the upcoming report for hints on growth.

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Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) falls 1.37% as sector volatility hits

July 13, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) slipped 1.37% to AUD 2.87 on July 14, 2026, putting its year-to-date slide at 8.01%. The market cap sits at AUD 2.33 billion and there was no new company-specific news out. Trading stays volatile on broader market and economic drivers, such as changes in fuel costs and shifts in travel demand, not from any operational changes. Investors seem focused on the longer-term story for airlines, with the sector prone to sharp moves as economic and travel forecasts move around. Virgin Australia mainly runs domestic and some international flights and is still working in a tough, regulation-heavy business.

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Deutsche Bank hit by bad loans, global stocks watch inflation and geopolitical risks

July 13, 2026, 10:10 PM EDT. Deutsche Bank is under strain from a jump in bad loans, limited loss coverage, and heavy dependence on riskier wholesale funding as inflation and geopolitical worries loom. Shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.7, but investors remain wary with the payout unstable and regulators in the mix. BHP Group is dealing with earnings pressure and weaker margins as demand for commodities swings and costs rise on inflation. Markets see these as signs of trouble as central banks warn they could tighten policy, challenging credit growth and adding more volatility for sectors tied to global supply and finance.

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Chip Stocks Slide as Investors Lock In Gains, SK Hynix Outlook Lowered

July 13, 2026, 10:09 PM EDT. Chip stocks slipped after strong gains in the first half, as fresh Middle East worries hurt sentiment. SK Hynix dropped more than 5% after listing on Nasdaq, pulling down Micron and SanDisk too. KIS cut SK Hynix’s Q2 profit outlook by 8%, citing limits from its locked-in long-term contracts for premium High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips even as market prices rose. Geopolitical tension sent oil prices higher and drove some investors to safer trades. Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC), often volatile, also saw a big drop that wasn’t tied to new fundamentals after running up on hopes for looser Chinese AI chip import rules. The sector saw waves of profit-taking as traders questioned how long AI spending can keep up.

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TSX Defensive Stocks: EMA and CNR Stand Out for Stability

July 13, 2026, 10:08 PM EDT. Defensive stocks on the TSX are drawing attention from investors who want steady revenue and dividends during choppy markets. Emera (TSX:EMA) trades with a 3.9% yield and has grown its payout for 20 years. The utility is putting $20 billion into grid work and renewables, lining up future growth. Canadian National Railway TSX:CNR owns key infrastructure moving $250 billion in goods a year. CNR pays a 2.1% dividend, has strong coverage, and still has room to grow. Both names are popular for adding defense and stability to a TSX portfolio as markets stay uncertain.

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ASX Slips 0.4% as Traders Watch U.S. Moves, China Data

July 13, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT. Australian stocks fell 0.4% to 8,773. Weak U.S. futures weighed after President Trump said he would restore an Iranian shipping blockade. Investors were cautious ahead of China’s June trade numbers, following solid May data. Local consumer confidence ticked up a bit though global worries kept it fragile. Sellers hit tech, healthcare, logistics and bank names. Big banks lost between 0.7% and 1.6%. Energy and communications stocks helped offset losses. Caricorn Metals dropped 3.6%, Nextdc slipped 2.8% and other names moved lower.

Australia Shares Trade Modestly Lower

Refiners See Margins Surge as Fuel Supplies Stay Tight

July 13, 2026, 9:55 PM EDT. Oil refiners are posting record refining margins as crude oil prices drop and tight fuel supplies hold up prices on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The gap between low-priced crude and costly refined products is giving refiners some of their biggest profits in years. Analysts say this window could close if fuel inventories recover and markets rebalance.

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Dollar steady before US inflation; yen near lows amid intervention talk

July 13, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar was little changed at 101.27 against a basket of currencies ahead of June U.S. inflation data, with CPI numbers in focus. Oil prices jumped to one-month highs as Middle East tensions rose, following new U.S.-Iran exchanges. The Japanese yen traded near 40-year lows, close to 162.40 per dollar, spurring talk of possible action from Tokyo. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said a rate hike would be on the table if inflation holds above 2%. Traders said a core CPI print above 0.3% could mean a Fed hike in July. The dollar is steady even as geopolitical risks persist and the Fed sends mixed signals.

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Asian Shares Swing After Trump Unveils Hormuz Shipping Levy

July 13, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Asian shares moved unevenly early Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he would bring back a blockade on Iranian shipping and slap a 20% duty on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil traded up to a one-month high as supply worries returned. Investors hesitated, sending markets up and down as they weighed the renewed tensions and what these steps might mean for global trade and energy flows.

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Aura Consolidated Group, Xero Stand Out as AI Plays During Choppy Trading

July 13, 2026, 9:51 PM EDT. Aura Consolidated Group (ASX:AXQ) and Xero ASX:XRO are getting market attention for their AI-linked offerings as volatility keeps traders on edge. Aura brings in US$192.52 million revenue, up 31.3%, on the back of its AI-heavy digital safety and cybersecurity services for child protection online. But the company is burning through cash fast and is warning about funding risks with less than a year’s runway. Xero, with a market cap of A$11.98 billion, runs cloud accounting and payroll for small businesses in several markets, saying it’s using AI to improve finance management. The rally around AI stocks tied to large language models (LLMs) and cloud-based tools continues while classic signals stay uncertain. Those tracking the sector say investors are now putting weight on companies like Aura and Xero, where AI isn’t just talk but built into real business use, even as inflation and rates bounce around.

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DBS crosses $200 billion, a first for SGX; ILO says Singapore is out front in ASEAN for AI job skills

July 13, 2026, 9:34 PM EDT. DBS is now the first company on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to top $200 billion in market cap, hitting a major regional milestone. In a separate update, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) says Singapore leads ASEAN on AI job readiness, with 42.2% of its workforce exposed to automation or change from AI. The ILO sees about 22.9% of jobs in ASEAN affected by some level of generative AI, with 80 million workers in play. The report says that while AI hasn’t triggered large-scale job losses yet, roles are changing, with finance and multimedia seeing the biggest shifts. The ILO called for more workforce upskilling, AI governance, and more regional cooperation to handle changes to jobs.

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Genesis Minerals, Vault Minerals to Merge in AU$12.6B Deal, Becoming Australia’s No. 3 Gold Producer

July 13, 2026, 9:17 PM EDT. Genesis Minerals ASX:GMD and Vault Minerals ASX:VAU have struck a deal to merge, forming what will be Australia’s third-largest gold producer with a combined value of AU$12.6 billion. Vault shareholders are set to get 0.7629 Genesis shares plus AU$0.475 in cash for each Vault share. The agreement ends the bid fight with Regis Resources ASX:RRL, after Vault accepted Genesis’ offer, a 14.5% premium to Regis’ AU$4.61 per share. The combined group plans to turn out 600,000-700,000 ounces of gold a year out of Western Australia and targets AU$2 billion in post-tax synergies over 10 years. Closing is targeted for November pending approvals, with Vault to exit the ASX.

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AMD Drops 4.21% on Heavy Volumes, Mixed Technicals Keep Traders Cautious

July 13, 2026, 9:16 PM EDT. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) slid 4.21% to $534.39 on July 13, 2026, swinging 4.73% intraday. The stock’s up 2.46% over the past two weeks, but bigger volume as shares fell is giving traders pause. Analysts see an 85.20% upside for AMD over the next three months, with shares moving between $984.16 and $1,144.95. But the technical picture is mixed-short-term moving averages suggest a sell while the long-term view is still a buy. Recent negative pivot points look bearish in the near term. There’s support at $521.58, which some see as a possible entry. Volatility is high and risk is moderate, so the action needs watching.

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Stocks dip as U.S.-Iran tensions flare, oil jumps

July 13, 2026, 9:06 PM EDT. Stocks ended lower Monday after worries about a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz hit the market. The S&P 500 slid 0.8%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.9%, and the Dow was off 0.3%. Brent crude shot past $80 per barrel, reviving inflation fears and talk of possible rate hikes from the Fed. SanDisk and Western Digital were among memory chip names that dropped on supply chain concerns. Meta Platforms said it will put $40 billion into a Louisiana data center. Index ETFs like SPY, QQQ and DIA also finished in the red. Sentiment among retail traders split between bullish and neutral. Tensions after U.S.-Iran airstrikes and political moves over control of the waterway have clouded the outlook for energy firms.

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Shopify TSX:SHOP slips 33% from high, but posts strong Q1 revenue

July 13, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT. Shares of Shopify Inc. TSX:SHOP are down 33% from their 52-week peak, lately trading at $168.69. The e-commerce firm reported a 34% jump in year-over-year revenue for Q1 fiscal 2026. Gross merchandise value came in at US$100.7 billion and monthly recurring revenue reached US$212 million. The stock has bounced about 30% off its 52-week low. Shopify continues to grow its ecosystem and support merchants worldwide. The current price could draw long-term investors looking for exposure to e-commerce.

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AppLovin (APP) Seen Undervalued After 15x Run, Even as Volatility Hits

July 13, 2026, 9:03 PM EDT. AppLovin (APP) shares are up 15x over the past three years, but the stock turned volatile in recent sessions. At 38.0x P/E, AppLovin trades above the 29.1x software average but below the 87.6x level seen at high-growth names, putting it in a mid-range. A fair value P/E estimate of 50.9x points to a possible discount right now. Growth in ecommerce ads and mobile gaming backs the current valuation, though the market still sees risks tied to reputation and regulation. Shares slipped on worries over a slower ecommerce ad rollout, but with a value score of 5 out of 6, APP still looks undervalued on fundamentals.

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Balkrishna Industries (NSE:BALKRISIND) Posts Weak Earnings, One-Off Gains Lift Numbers

July 13, 2026, 9:02 PM EDT. Balkrishna Industries (NSE:BALKRISIND) turned in subdued results, getting a ₹1.3 billion bump from unusual items that probably won’t show up again. The company posted 18% profit growth per share over three years, but questions about the base level of earnings remain. Some are wary that without these one-offs, profits could slip. Analysts flagged a key risk for the business. Shares held up after the numbers hit, but the company’s true earning strength needs a closer look. Unusual gains could mask the underlying trend, so future profit guides are worth watching.

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LimX Dynamics Raises $200M, Eyes IPO as China Robot Investment Jumps

July 13, 2026, 9:01 PM EDT. LimX Dynamics picked up $200 million in a pre-IPO round, putting its value at $2.21 billion. Founder Will Zhang said going public is essential to catch the pace of growth across the industry. Investment in China’s humanoid robotics hit $6.95 billion in Q2 2026, more than double the previous quarter and up sixfold on the year. LimX is looking at an IPO in Hong Kong as rivals crowd the field. The company wants to send thousands of autonomous commercial robots to the Middle East and push entertainment humanoids in South Korea. The sector’s being driven by China’s push for embodied AI, with more than 100 related firms and the local robot market swelling.

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LimX Dynamics nabs $200M in pre-IPO raise, now valued at $2.2B

July 13, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT. LimX Dynamics, a Chinese startup in humanoid robotics, picked up $200 million in a pre-IPO round, putting its valuation at $2.2 billion (15 billion yuan). Backers include IDG Capital, Apple supplier Lens Technology, and Abu Dhabi’s Stone Venture. LimX is looking to push ahead in humanoid robotics and drew big checks from both local and overseas names. The new cash bump comes as the firm gears up for an IPO. Venture and tech investors are betting on the company’s tech and business track as demand climbs for robotics and AI.

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Jubilant FoodWorks (NSE:JUBLFOOD) to Trade Ex-Dividend on July 17; Yield Steady at 0.3%

July 13, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT. Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (NSE:JUBLFOOD) will trade ex-dividend on July 17, 2026, ahead of a ₹1.20 per share payout. The trailing yield sits at roughly 0.3% at a ₹431.40 share price. The company returns 21% of net profit as dividends and 9.1% of free cash flow, keeping the payout at what management calls a sustainable level. Earnings per share have increased at a 10% annual pace for five years, and the company holds on to more than 75% of earnings for reinvestment. That mix points to steady growth alongside ongoing dividends.

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Banks on Deck, Oil Rips, CPI Wait: Tuesday's Early Market Drivers

July 13, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT. U.S. banks including Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are up between 1% and 17% in three months ahead of earnings this week. Options flow shows long trades piling into financial ETF XLF, but puts active on regional banks ETF KRE. Oil prices jumped more than 9% after new Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent crude past $80, giving a lift to Chevron and Exxon Mobil. Gasoline prices also climbed, keeping pressure on retailers; State Street Retail ETF (XRT) trades near lows. The consumer price index (CPI) drops Tuesday, with a 0.2% headline decline and 3.8% year-over-year print expected. Data lands 8:30 a.m. ET and has markets on edge.

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Micron (MU) falls 4.6% as traders cash in after sector rally, SK Hynix warning hits mood

July 13, 2026, 8:50 PM EDT. Shares of Micron Technology (MU) dropped 4.6% as investors took profits after recent gains in the chip sector over H1 2024. SK Hynix tumbled more than 5% in South Korea after brokerage KIS cut its Q2 earnings forecast, saying SK Hynix is stuck with fixed-price contracts for its top-end HBM chips even as spot prices climb. Middle East tensions sent oil higher and saw some defensive moves in the market. Micron, which just rose 6% after outlining plans to boost its U.S. manufacturing spend to $250 billion by 2035 on AI-driven demand, is no stranger to volatility. The stock has logged 56 swings of at least 5% in the last year. This latest dip looks like a short-term move, not a deeper shift in the story.

Why Micron (MU) Shares Are Sliding Today

ASX Set to Fall as Oil Jumps, Genesis Moves on Vault Deal

July 13, 2026, 8:49 PM EDT. Australian stocks look set for a weaker open Tuesday after Brent crude rallied more than 9% to near $83 as Middle East tensions climbed. The US is moving ahead with a 20% shipping toll for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and is bringing back a naval blockade on Iran, adding to jitters. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said rate hikes could be on the table if inflation sticks. Genesis Minerals said it will buy Vault Minerals at AU$5.274 per share in a deal mixing cash and shares. The ASX closed Monday slightly up at 8,808.50. The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index edged up 0.6 to 75.3.

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Wheat slips as US harvest moves ahead, export data mixed

July 13, 2026, 8:48 PM EDT. Wheat futures edged down Monday. Chicago SRW dropped up to 5 cents, Kansas City HRW slipped 4 ¼ to 10 cents. Minneapolis spring wheat also eased, with September up just ¾ cent. USDA said winter wheat harvest is 67% finished – running 6% above normal. Spring wheat rated 58% good/excellent. Weekly wheat exports rose to 373,611 metric tons, but still trail last year by nearly 16%. Mexico led buying. Season exports for wheat are off 17.32% from a year ago. Traders took in the steady harvest and exports, with market action staying cautious on supply and demand.

Wheat Slips Lower on Monday

Soybeans End Higher on Monday After China Export Deal

July 13, 2026, 8:47 PM EDT. Soybeans rose 4 to 5 ½ cents Monday after the USDA said exporters sold 136,000 metric tons to China for 2026/27. The U.S. cash soybean price moved up 5 cents to $11.50 ¾. Soymeal futures dropped $3.20 to $6.30, while soy oil added 148 to 236 points. USDA crop progress shows soybeans are blooming and setting pods ahead of normal, with 65% good to excellent. Little rain is forecast for the Dakotas and Midwest. Corn export inspections posted strong volumes but were down from last week.

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Lean Hog Futures End Lower; USDA Prices Mixed

July 13, 2026, 8:46 PM EDT. Lean hog futures fell 42 cents to $1.70 at Monday’s close. USDA showed the national average base hog negotiated price at $90.29, up $1.89 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index for March 20 dropped 32 cents to $88.88. Pork cutout climbed 51 cents to $97.37 per hundredweight, helped by a $4.58 jump in ribs, but hams were down. Federally inspected hog slaughter totaled 488,000 head, just above last Monday and last year. April hogs lost 42.5 cents to finish at $85.70, May fell $1.10 to $88.55, and June dropped $1.68 to $95.80. The futures contracts sold off as traders worked through uneven supply and pricing numbers.

Hogs Fall Lower on Monday

Corn Futures Hold Flat as Crop Ratings Top Average, Exports Slide

July 13, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT. Corn futures barely moved on Monday. July contracts slipped 1/4 cent, while most other months added between 1.5 and 2.75 cents. The national average Cash Corn price ticked up 1.5 cents to $4.10. USDA said 16% of the crop was silking by July 12, ahead of the 5-year norm, and 68% was in good to excellent shape. Weekly export inspections came in at 1.54 million metric tons, down 11.26% from the week before but still 17.15% higher than last year. Mexico, Japan and Vietnam led export demand. Better crop ratings and mixed export numbers drove markets.

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Live Cattle Futures End Mixed; Cash Cattle, Beef Prices Fall

July 13, 2026, 8:44 PM EDT. Live cattle futures finished mixed Monday, with contracts ranging from down 47 cents to up 12 cents. Feeder cattle fell 20 to 90 cents. Cash trade saw a sharp drop to $247-248, $7-8 below last week. USDA put federally inspected cattle slaughter at 105,000 head, 5,000 above a week ago but nearly 6,800 under last year. Wholesale boxed beef prices slipped-Choice down $7.07 to $375.61, Select off 34 cents at $365.17. The CME Feeder Cattle Index added $2.10 to $372.52 for July 9. NASS Crop Progress said U.S. pasture conditions slipped to 30% good/excellent.

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Cotton Futures End Mixed; December Dips, March and May Edge Higher

July 13, 2026, 8:43 PM EDT. Cotton futures finished the session with mixed moves. December cotton slipped 3 points to 62.46 cents a pound, while March picked up 8 points to 64.21 and May added 2 points at 65.37. The Cotlook A Index dropped 25 points to 74.70 cents. ICE-certified stocks held at 19,244 bales. The Adjusted World Price was 51.83 cents going into Thursday. Crude oil lost 37 cents to settle at $59.72, and the U.S. dollar index gained 0.251 to 99.450. The Seam auction saw 416 bales change hands at an average price of 63.51 cents a pound.

Cotton Closes Mixed on Monday

Brookfield Renewable Partners TSX:BEP.UN seen gaining from Canada's data centre buildout

July 13, 2026, 8:42 PM EDT. Brookfield Renewable Partners TSX:BEP.UN is in line to benefit as Canada’s data centre market grows. Canada plans to build 96 new data centres, including big hyper-scale sites led by tech firms like Meta. That means more demand for renewables. Brookfield Renewable already supplies power to large U.S. data centres for Microsoft and Alphabet. Now it’s positioned to take on Canada’s new projects. The subsidiary gives investors more direct access to this expansion than Brookfield Corp TSX:BN or Infrastructure (TSX:BIP.UN). Over ten years, Brookfield Renewable has posted a 226% total return. That strong track record could give it an edge as Canada’s data centre sector picks up.

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Oil Steady With US-Iran Risk, Inflation in Focus

July 13, 2026, 8:32 PM EDT. Oil prices stayed up as tensions between the US and Iran fueled concerns about energy supply shocks and inflation risk. Asian markets looked set to slip after Wall Street’s drop, with the geopolitical backdrop rattling commodity and economic sentiment.

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JGB Yields Hit Highs Not Seen Since 1996 as Investors Take Fresh Look

July 13, 2026, 8:28 PM EDT. Japan’s government bond yields jumped, with the 10-year JGB at 2.901%, its highest level since 1996. The Bank of Japan’s end to yield curve control in March 2024 has helped drive the move. Masahiko Loo at State Street said JGBs are starting to look “investable” after years of low returns. Charles Gave of Gavekal advises Japan investors to keep a good chunk in bonds, betting yields cool off and the yen gets stronger. But there’s caution too-DWS’s Henning Potstada said he still likes European bonds more, pointing to higher rates and calling Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio above 200% a worry for debt sustainability.

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ASX Set to Fall on Oil Jump, Genesis Moves for Vault Minerals

July 13, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT. Australian stocks look ready to slip at Tuesday’s open after oil spiked on growing Middle East tensions. Brent crude rose more than 9% to near $83 a barrel, weighing on sentiment. Genesis Minerals said it plans to buy Vault Minerals for AU$5.274 a share. The deal points to more mining consolidation. Traders are watching how rising geopolitical risk hits commodities and equities.

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Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX: VSR) to Place 2.97 Million Shares, Citing Funding Flexibility

July 13, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT. Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX: VSR) said it will offer up to 2.97 million new shares on July 14, 2026, in a placement on the ASX. The company said the raise is about expanding its share count and building flexibility on the funding side. Voltaic said the issue comes under standard ASX Listing Rules and acknowledged it may dilute existing investors. The resources and mining player still leans on the equity market to drive its growth. Voltaic’s market cap sits at A$16.53 million, with average daily trading at 394,756 shares. A technical sentiment signal is at sell.

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HPQ stock gains 1.36% as traders look to earnings

July 13, 2026, 8:24 PM EDT. HP Inc. (HPQ) closed up 1.36% at $25.35 on a day when the S&P 500 slipped 0.08%. Traders are watching for HP’s earnings on August 27. The Street is calling for $0.74 EPS, down 10.84% from last year, on revenue up 2.42% to $13.85 billion. For the full year: $3.09 per share, revenue at $54.71 billion. HP’s forward P/E stands at 8.1, less than the industry’s 12.5 average. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) after a 0.06% move up in consensus EPS estimates over the last month. Computer and tech names are mixed, with the Computer – Micro Computers space sitting in the top 41% of Zacks’ industry rankings.

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KLA (KLAC) Falls 1.8%, Trails Sector Ahead of Q3 Earnings

July 13, 2026, 8:23 PM EDT. KLA (KLAC) dropped 1.81% to $670.25 Tuesday, lagging as the S&P 500 slipped just 0.02%. Shares are down 6.63% for the month, while the Computer and Technology sector added 4.44% and the S&P 500 climbed 3.77%. KLA reports Q3 results Oct. 30, with analysts looking for EPS of $7.03, up 22.47% year over year, and revenue hitting $2.76 billion for a 14.98% jump. Full-year forecasts are calling for EPS of $29.09 on $11.48 billion revenue, increases of 22.54% and 16.99%. The stock has a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), trades at 23.46 times forward earnings versus the industry’s 18.81 average. PEG ratio is 1.36 versus the industry’s 2.1, pointing to more moderate growth in a tough sector.

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Medpace (MEDP) Lags S&P 500 Before Earnings Release

July 13, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT. Shares of Medpace (MEDP) fell 1.27% to $561.65 Wednesday, trailing the S&P 500’s drop of 0.74%. Investors are looking to the upcoming earnings report, with Wall Street expecting a 13.9% gain in EPS to $4.18 and revenues up 26.94% to $681.17 million for the quarter. Full-year forecasts call for earnings to rise 17.18% and revenue 18.68%. Medpace has seen small recent bumps in EPS estimates. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but the company trades at a forward P/E of 38.45, well above the industry average of 15.5, and carries a PEG ratio of 2.15 compared to the Medical Services average of 1.72. The Medical Services group is among the weaker performers in the Medical sector, and that seems to be weighing on sentiment here.

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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Sinks 10%, Revenue Seen Higher But EPS Down

July 13, 2026, 8:21 PM EDT. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) dropped 10.46% to $78.67, sliding more than the S&P 500’s 1.67% dip. Over the past month, ASTS is up 2.45%, doing better than the Computer and Technology sector, which is off 7.41%. The street expects a quarterly EPS loss of $0.23, down 15% from last year. Revenue is forecast to jump more than 5,200% to $38.24 million. ASTS holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but the last EPS estimate moved down by 10.6%. The wireless equipment group sits in the top 28% of sectors. Watch for earnings and new analyst calls in the coming weeks.

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SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) stock drops more than 5% as earnings loom

July 13, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT. SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) shares lost 5.53% to $52.13, trailing the S&P 500, which was down 0.79%. SEDG has now fallen 9.24% over the past month, worse than the Oils-Energy sector’s 3.33% drop and the S&P 500’s 4.28% climb. Investors are watching for EPS to jump 104.94% to $0.04 and revenue to rise 18.04% to $341.66 million in the coming quarter. Full-year expectations call for a 102.1% EPS gain and an 18.44% bump in revenue. SEDG holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a forward P/E of 1016.47, much higher than the industry’s 21.37. The solar group is in the top 24% of 250+ industries by rank, showing the sector’s relative strength even as SEDG struggles.

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MakeMyTrip (MMYT) falls 2.6%, Zacks holds 'Strong Sell' before earnings

July 13, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT. MakeMyTrip (MMYT) dropped 2.63% to $57.08, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.79% decline. Despite a 35.85% surge in the past month that beat the rest of the Technology space, the travel platform is facing a 76.19% forecasted drop in EPS to $0.10 for its upcoming report, while revenue is seen up 0.7% to $270.73 million. Full-year estimates point to a 37.18% earnings slide and 9.24% top-line growth. The stock remains at Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) and trades at 60.02x forward earnings, much higher than the sector’s 11.27 average. Its industry is in the bottom 6% for sector ranking. Investors are watching for changes in analyst calls and the next earnings numbers.

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Pacific Biosciences (PACB) Sinks 4.49%, Still Up for the Month as Earnings Near

July 13, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT. Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) closed at $1.49, sliding 4.49% and lagging the S&P 500’s 0.79% drop. The stock has still climbed 19.08% in the past month, ahead of both its sector and the broader market. Traders are watching for the next earnings report, where forecasts call for EPS to fall 7.69% to -$0.14 and revenue to increase 5.86% to $42.1 million. Analysts keep a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on PACB. The industry remains challenged, but the company is expected to post revenue growth with earnings coming up.

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Clearway Energy (CWEN) Drops 4.26% as Investors Watch Mixed Earnings Picture

July 13, 2026, 8:17 PM EDT. Clearway Energy (CWEN) fell 4.26% to $30.98, lagging the S&P 500, which lost 0.38%. The renewables operator is expected to post earnings of $0.44 a share, up nearly 42% from a year ago, but analysts see revenue slipping 11.14% to $431.88 million. For the full year, earnings are forecast down 4% to $0.72 per share, while revenue could edge higher by 6% to $1.45 billion. CWEN trades at a forward P/E of 44.71, well above the sector’s 20.62 average, and its PEG is at 1.43. The stock holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The alternative energy group sits in the bottom 35% by sector ranking, as investors debate near-term growth.

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ASX 200 Flat as Tech Drops Offset Oil Spike

July 13, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT. The ASX 200 traded flat at 8,808.5 with SPI 200 futures edging a bit lower. Energy shares rose after oil jumped 9.6% to $83.30 a barrel, with Santos and Beach Energy among the gainers. Financials gained too. Tech stocks fell 2.48%, with names like Xero trading lower as worries continued around global semis. The index’s 33.3% bank weighting and 2.1% tech helped soften the hit. U.S. markets saw the Nasdaq drop 1.55% and 10-year Treasury yields up at 4.62%. Local attention is on potential inflation from higher oil while the RBA keeps rates at 4.35%. A fresh sentiment read is due at 11 a.m. AEST.

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CSL Bounces Back A$15 Billion; Investors Want Revenue Answers

July 13, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT. CSL Limited’s shares climbed 34.8% off the A$90 low, bringing back about A$15 billion in equity value and lifting market cap to A$58.1 billion. The stock is still down 30.1% from where it started 2026 and sits 56% off the 52-week high. Analyst opinions are divided-no one is rating it a sell, but the average 12-month target at A$139.45 sits only 14.9% above Monday’s close. CSL set its May fiscal 2026 revenue outlook at around US$15.2 billion, factoring in US$650 million of expected headwinds from excess immunoglobulin and China market pressure. CEO Gordon Naylor said growth will take more time, keeping the spotlight on proof of revenue as the plasma-derived IG market stays competitive.

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CBA Bounces Back from May Losses, Nears Pre-Selloff Level as Investors Wait on August Results

July 13, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ASX:CBA clawed back 91.2% of its May 13 market cap drop, ending July 13 at A$170.00, less than 1% off its May 12 close. The rally came on broader buying in Australian financials, with no new company news out before its August 12 earnings and dividend update. CBA’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 27.18, putting it far ahead of peers by 38-51%, while its dividend yield sits at the bottom for the big four. The bank’s May operating numbers held steady, but worries over its housing loan book and more consumer arrears persist. Some fund managers say CBA’s premium is tough to justify as inflation and global risks continue to weigh on the sector.

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DroneShield ASX:DRO Short Bets Hit A$256M While Orders for 2026 Climb to A$171M

July 13, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT. Short interest in DroneShield ASX:DRO stands at 12.19% of shares, with bearish bets totaling about A$256 million as of early July 2026. The stock has dropped 66% off its 52-week high, but DroneShield’s market cap is still near A$2.10 billion. Enterprise value is close to A$1.88 billion-about 8.7x expected 2025 revenue and 51x EBITDA-putting the stock on a high multiple. Bulls point to a pipeline of A$171 million in committed 2026 revenue, which is nearly 79% of what’s expected for 2025, helped by fresh U.S. deals. Still, there are questions around revenue quality, with just 13% of orders recurring and most sales from hardware. Rival Electro Optic Systems ASX:EOS is also pushing ahead in the counter-drone space.

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BHP Faces Port Hedland Strike While Chasing 74M-Tonne Iron Ore Target

July 13, 2026, 8:11 PM EDT. BHP Group is set for an eight-hour strike at Port Hedland on July 16, right as it releases its full-year operational review on July 14. The miner put out 216 million tonnes at Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) for the nine months, so it needs to ship about 74 million tonnes in the fourth quarter to stay within its FY26 target of 284-296 million tonnes. Copper output stands at 1.461 million tonnes as of March, with the company keeping guidance at 1.9-2 million tonnes for FY26. Financially, the strike hits BHP’s revenue but not profit. Pay negotiations are stalled and the company has now gone to the Fair Work Commission. Shares are down 2.8% since July 6, less than Rio Tinto and Fortescue. Investors are watching closely-this will be new CEO Brandon Craig’s first report.

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Cramer Calls Out Stocks Winning as Oil Surges

July 13, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT. Jim Cramer said on CNBC that Valero Energy, Dow Inc., Mosaic, Walmart, and TJX Companies tend to outperform when oil prices jump. After West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.4% with tensions flaring at the Iran Strait of Hormuz, money moved into names seen as winners from higher fuel costs. Valero can pass higher input costs to buyers, while Dow benefits from cheaper U.S. energy. Mosaic might gain if Gulf fertilizer supply gets pinched. Walmart and TJX could see more shoppers as people trade down to save on gas. These stocks held up better than most during Monday’s drop, showing classic flight-to-defense after a big oil move.

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NIO Shares Rebound on June Delivery Numbers, Valuation Debate Remains

July 13, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT. NIO posted 40,597 deliveries in June and 107,658 in Q2 2026, putting total deliveries at 1,188,715. Shares bounced 3.14% to $4.93, but the stock is down 25.08% over 90 days. Analysts set fair value at $7.31, calling shares 32.5% undervalued as new models and a multi-brand approach boost growth. That outlook hangs on NIO turning losses (CN¥9.2 billion) into profits as EV competition and geopolitical hazards persist. The price-to-sales ratio sits at 0.8x, above the US auto sector (0.6x) but below peers at 2.1x. It’s unclear if the possible gains are already in the price or still ahead.

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Shein’s Donald Tang to Exit Chairman Role as IPO Reaches Hong Kong Hearing

July 13, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT. Donald Tang will step down as Shein executive chairman while the Chinese fast-fashion group moves closer to its IPO, according to people familiar with the matter on July 13. Tang, who became the main Western face of Shein during his three-year tenure, is being replaced by CEO Sky Xu, who is expected to front the investor roadshow before the planned Hong Kong debut. The listing hearing is set for Thursday at the Hong Kong stock exchange. Tang will stay on as a senior adviser, with no end date yet for the role. Earlier, Shein’s IPO was stalled in New York and London amid regulatory setbacks. The company’s filing won’t list Tang among its top leadership, in line with the change.

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Chipotle Jumps 4% After Mexico Debut and Mizuho Upgrade

July 13, 2026, 7:55 PM EDT. Chipotle Mexican Grill shares jumped 3.91% to $36.63 Monday, bucking the S&P 500, which slipped 0.8%. Gains came after Chipotle said it will open its first restaurant in Mexico next week, partnering with Alsea for a store in San Pedro Garza García on July 16. Mexico City is also in Chipotle’s growth plans for 2027. Mizuho’s Nick Setyan also bumped his price target to $41 and kept an outperform rating. CEO Scott Boatwright said demand for Chipotle’s fast-casual menu remains strong. The move and analyst call boosted shares as the wider market sagged.

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El Niño Moves Could Shake ASX Sectors

July 13, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT. El Niño is back in focus with drought, supply chain snags, and inflation risks on the radar for Australian markets. The ASX could see some sectors gain, others lag as companies respond. Commodity producers may get a lift from tighter supply, but water-dependent and supply chain-heavy groups might struggle. Investors are watching for climate hits and how firms hold up.

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US futures lower as traders eye Iran worries, banks, CPI

July 13, 2026, 7:38 PM EDT. US stock futures traded down early as traders looked ahead to big bank earnings and the June CPI. Dow futures slipped 0.1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3%. Moves come with investors wary after President Trump said he’d bring back a shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to Iran tensions and following Monday’s pullback. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America will report soon. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set for a congressional Q&A on monetary policy. The CPI number is due as markets watch for new signals on where rates could go.

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Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Rises as Broader Market Slips, Earnings Due July 28

July 13, 2026, 7:37 PM EDT. Arch Capital Group (ACGL) finished up 1.98% at $103.06 while the S&P 500 dropped 0.79%. The insurer held up better than the Dow and Nasdaq too. Over the past month, Arch is up 10.26%, ahead of the Finance sector’s 5.64% and the S&P 500’s 4.28%. Earnings for Q2 land July 28, with EPS seen at $2.45, off 5.04% from last year, and revenue set to fall 3.51% to $4.59 billion. Annual forecasts look for EPS at $9.34 and revenue at $18.24 billion, both lower than last year. ACGL is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at a Forward P/E of 10.82, under the industry average of 11.91. The industry sits in the top 40% of Zacks Industry Rank, pointing to some moderate strength.

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Canopy Growth (CGC) Drops 1.15% as Investors Watch Earnings

July 13, 2026, 7:36 PM EDT. Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC) dropped 1.15% to $0.96, trailing the S&P 500, which slipped 0.79%. Shares have lost 2.88% in the last month, while the Medical sector jumped 5.5% and the S&P 500 added 4.28%. The market’s looking to CGC’s next earnings, where Wall Street expects a $0.04 loss per share but year-over-year growth of 71.43% and a 12.25% revenue gain to $58.52 million for the quarter. For the full year, estimates call for an $0.11 per share loss and $243.57 million in revenue, improving 75.56% and 18.26% from last year. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but analysts have cut their earnings estimates over the past month. The Medical Products industry sits in the bottom quarter for performance, adding to pressure on the stock and its outlook.

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SkyWest (SKYW) Lags S&P Despite Earnings Hopes

July 13, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT. SkyWest (SKYW) dropped 0.4% to $79.44, trailing the S&P 500, which fell 0.16%. Shares have climbed 8.37% this month, beating the Transportation sector’s 4.01% slide. Analysts see SkyWest earnings jumping 394% year-over-year to $1.73 per share, with sales up 12.23% to $814.4 million. For the year, Wall Street expects $6.83 per share on $3.36 billion revenue, both strong increases from a year ago. The airline has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and is valued at 11.68 times forward earnings, higher than peers. Zacks Industry Rank places airlines in the top 39% for sector performance.

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VRTX falls behind S&P 500, sector as earnings loom

July 13, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT. Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) dropped 1.08% to $387.15, doing worse than the S&P 500’s small 0.1% slip. The stock also lagged the Medical sector, which is up 0.86% for the month, and the S&P 500’s 2.57% rise. Investors are looking ahead to earnings, where EPS is expected at $4.56, up 4.11% from last year, with revenue forecast at $3.04 billion, up 9.8%. For the year, analysts expect $17.98 per share in earnings and $11.98 billion in revenue. VRTX trades at a Forward P/E of 21.77, higher than the industry’s 19.95. The company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Zacks ranks the Medical – Biomedical and Genetics group in the top 40% for sector strength.

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Axon Enterprise (AXON) drops 3.32% as stock trails S&P and Nasdaq

July 13, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT. Axon Enterprise (AXON) shares slid 3.32% to $547.00 in today’s trade, lagging behind the S&P 500’s 0.79% drop and the Nasdaq’s 1.55% decrease. AXON is up 28.09% in recent moves, but analysts predict EPS will drop 10.85% to $1.89 for the next quarter. Revenue is forecast to climb almost 30% to $868.35 million. For the year, the company is expected to post a 14.31% jump in earnings to $7.83 per share, and revenue up 30.99% to $3.64 billion. AXON trades on a Forward P/E of 72.26, well above the industry average of 38.37, and a PEG ratio of 2.4, just above the sector’s 2.32. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Traders are eyeing upcoming earnings and any analyst estimate changes.

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Vital Farms (VITL) Drops as Earnings Risk Weighs on Stock

July 13, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT. Vital Farms (VITL) shares lost 1.31% to $12.78, lagging the S&P 500, which fell 0.79%. The stock has outpaced both Consumer Staples and the S&P 500 with a 22.17% gain this month, but coming earnings have turned sentiment cautious. Wall Street sees EPS dropping to -$0.45, off 225% year-over-year, with sales expected down 4.48% to $176.5 million. For the year, analysts see a net loss of -$0.46 but revenue rising 3.11%. Zacks rates Vital Farms a #4 (Sell) as the industry shows weakness. Investors are watching for results as worries about demand and profitability continue in the sector.

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Western Digital (WDC) Drops Ahead of Earnings, Trails Broader Market

July 13, 2026, 7:31 PM EDT. Western Digital (WDC) slipped 0.67% to $64.05, worse than the S&P 500’s 0.21% loss today. Shares are up 1.85% in the past month but still lag the Computer and Technology sector’s 9.62% gain. The company will post results soon, with EPS projected at $1.72, nearly 198% higher than last year, and revenue forecast at $4.11 billion, up 49.5%. Annual estimates call for EPS of $8.35 and sales of $17.13 billion. Consensus EPS hasn’t moved lately. WDC holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a Forward PE of 7.72, well below the industry’s 14.12 average. Zacks ranks the Computer-Storage Devices segment in the top 19% of tech groups, showing some strength for the space.

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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Drops as Investors Watch Earnings, Stock Lags Retail Sector

July 13, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT. Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares dropped 2.3% to $216.65, sliding more than the S&P 500, which fell 0.79% on the day, as markets stayed weak. WSM has lost 0.8% in the past month, trailing the Retail-Wholesale sector, which is up 1.39%. Investors are looking ahead to the retailer’s earnings report, with consensus estimates forecasting quarterly EPS up 1.5% to $2.03 and revenue up 4.16% to $1.91 billion. Full-year guidance calls for EPS of $9.39, up 6.22%, and revenue growth of 4.4% to $8.15 billion. Williams-Sonoma holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and trades at a 23.61 forward P/E, just above the sector average. Zacks places the Retail – Home Furnishings industry in the bottom 26%, pointing to ongoing caution for industry profitability and performance.

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Cramer Points to Tech as Biggest Source of Market Gains, Cites Meta and Alphabet

July 13, 2026, 7:28 PM EDT. Jim Cramer said tech stocks are still where investors can find the biggest gains, with companies like Meta, SK Hynix, and Alphabet at the top of his list. He pointed to Meta’s 15% jump after talking up plans to cash in on its AI infrastructure. Cramer saw few signs of this kind of upside in sectors like consumer staples, mentioning PepsiCo’s weak earnings and its share slide. He said tech stands out for its ability to create value that goes beyond earnings, pointing to strategic decisions such as a possible Alphabet spin-off of Waymo-moves he said are less common in other sectors. Even with the choppy trading recently, Cramer said tech still looks like the best place for investors hunting for outsized winners while market stories keep shifting.

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RXO Shares Up 4.2% as Stifel Hikes Price Target on Truckload Recovery Hopes

July 13, 2026, 7:27 PM EDT. RXO stock rose 4.2% after Stifel bumped its price target to $30 from $22, keeping its Buy. Stifel cited RXO management’s view of a supply-driven recovery ahead in truckload, which could favor the freight firm. RXO later traded at $27.24, up 3.8%. In the last year, RXO has seen 48 moves of more than 5%. The shares jumped 16.5% two months ago off a strong Q2 forecast. Q1 revenue held at $1.43 billion. Q2 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $27-$37 million came in strong. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 112%, closing in on its 52-week high of $29.12. Investors are betting on a rebound in RXO.

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Light & Wonder Cuts Share Buyback Program Balance to $180 Million After Q2 Repurchases

July 13, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT. Light & Wonder bought back $134 million in shares in Q2 2026, leaving about $180 million on its $1.5 billion buyback as of July 1. The company started the program at $1 billion in 2024 before raising it and moving its listing from NASDAQ to the Australian Securities Exchange. Light & Wonder said it still sees mid-to-high single-digit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA growth for 2026 and targets net debt leverage below 3.0x by the first half of 2027. Q2 earnings are due August 5, Sydney time.

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TSX slides as gold, materials stocks weaken on Iran worries

July 13, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT. The TSX fell Monday with gold and materials shares in the red. Gold dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would reinstate a naval blockade on Iran, triggering new concerns over the region. Investors pulled back from commodity names, sending the TSX lower. The market stayed alert to Middle East risk, putting pressure on Canada’s resource stocks.

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GigaCloud Technology (GCT) Rises While Market Sinks Ahead of Earnings

July 13, 2026, 7:20 PM EDT. GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT) traded up 2.88% to $35.40, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.79% as losses hit the broader market. Shares are up 0.91% in the last month but still lag their sector, which is up 4.59%. Now attention is turning to GigaCloud’s next earnings release. Analysts are looking for EPS of $0.85, off 6.59% from last year, with revenue seen close to $383.7 million, up around 19%. For the year, Wall Street sees EPS at $4.18 and revenue at $1.53 billion, both showing gains from the prior year. The stock has a Hold (Zacks Rank #3) with a forward P/E of 8.23, well under the sector average of 16.97. Technology services industry sits in the top 45% for now.

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Alphabet (GOOGL) Falls 1.3%; Investors Focus on July Earnings, Forecasts Show Double-Digit Growth

July 13, 2026, 7:19 PM EDT. Alphabet (GOOGL) dropped 1.31% to $352.51, lagging the S&P 500, which fell 0.79%. For the month, GOOGL is down 0.7%, while the Computer and Technology sector added 3.44%. Traders are looking to Alphabet’s next earnings on July 22, with projections calling for Q2 EPS of $2.86-up 23.81%-and revenue growth of 23.86% to $101.22 billion. Annual estimates point to a 32.47% EPS increase to $14.32 and 23.54% higher revenue at $423.63 billion. Analyst revisions have nudged the EPS outlook up 0.14%. Alphabet sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), trading at a forward P/E of 24.94, above the sector’s 17.4, and holds a PEG ratio of 1.53 versus 1.66 for the internet services group.

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Coinbase Global Drops as Shares Underperform and Outlook Remains Mixed

July 13, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT. Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) shares lost 1.07% to $157.37, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.79% drop. COIN is off 0.44% in the past month, missing out on the Finance sector’s 5.64% gain and also lagging the S&P 500, which gained 4.28% over the same stretch. Looking to next quarter, analysts see EPS up 166.67% to $0.32, even as revenue is forecast to slide 9.27% to $1.36 billion. For the full year, estimates put EPS at $1.75 and revenue at $5.95 billion, down 56.58% and 17.13% from last year. Coinbase trades at a forward P/E of 90.85, well above the industry’s 11 average. The Zacks Rank stays at 3 (Hold), pointing to a neutral stance as the sector remains under pressure.

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Energy Fuels (UUUU) Slides 3.9% Ahead of Earnings, Trails S&P

July 13, 2026, 7:17 PM EDT. Shares of Energy Fuels (UUUU) dropped 3.9% to $13.05 on the day, falling more than the S&P 500’s 0.79% dip. The stock is off 9.71% for the month, trailing both the Basic Materials sector, which is down 0.51%, and the S&P 500, up 4.28% over the same span. Energy Fuels, a uranium and vanadium producer, is heading into its earnings report with analysts looking for EPS of -$0.05, a 50% better result than last year, and revenue of $30.2 million, more than six times its year-ago number. Wall Street pegs full-year EPS at -$0.14 and revenue at $143.13 million. The company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). There haven’t been recent EPS estimate changes. Its industry, Mining – Non Ferrous, is ranked among the top 35%. Traders eye upcoming results and analyst updates.

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Meta Platforms (META) Slips More Than S&P 500 as Shares Give Up Ground

July 13, 2026, 7:16 PM EDT. Meta Platforms (META) ended down 1.54% at $467.05, sliding more than the S&P 500’s 0.6% decline. But shares are still up 8.01% for the month, beating a 7.76% sector gain and the 3.15% move in the S&P 500. Analysts see Q2 EPS at $4.67, up 44.58% from a year ago, with revenue seen at $38.15 billion, up 19.22%. Expectations for the full year are $20.19 EPS, revenue of $158.97 billion, growth of 35.78% and 17.84%. META carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). EPS estimates are up 0.4% over the past month. Forward P/E stands at 23.49, trailing the industry average of 29.28. PEG comes in at 1.23, with the industry at 1.7. Tech sector holds a strong Zacks Industry Rank.

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Pfizer (PFE) edges up as broader market falls, earnings in focus

July 13, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT. Pfizer (PFE) ended up 0.3% at $26.61, outperforming the S&P 500, which fell 0.22% on the session. PFE has added 5.15% in the past month, while the Medical sector lost 6.83% and the S&P 500 dropped 2.36%. Traders are waiting on Pfizer’s next earnings, with the Street looking for EPS of $0.48, up 380% from a year ago, and revenue up 22.67% to $17.48 billion. Analyst estimates have ticked lower, leaving PFE with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Pfizer now trades at 9.08 times forward earnings, cheaper than the industry average 12.83, and its PEG is 0.64. The Large Cap Pharmaceuticals sector sits in the bottom 42% by Zacks industry rank, pointing to continued pressure. Investors can follow updates at Zacks.com.

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Nvidia (NVDA) Lags Market Before Earnings as Analysts Stay Wary

July 13, 2026, 7:14 PM EDT. Nvidia (NVDA) slipped 1.44% to end at $183.14, falling harder than the S&P 500’s 0.53% drop. The chipmaker’s stock is up 4.55% for the past month, beating the Computer and Technology sector’s 2.62% gain. Traders are looking ahead to the next earnings, with consensus calling for EPS to jump 70.79% to $1.52 and revenue to rise 66.5% to $65.49 billion. For the year, forecasts see EPS up 55.85% and revenue up 62.39%. Nvidia’s forward P/E is 39.84, well above the industry average of 32.26. PEG ratio stands at 0.86, lower than peers at 3.29. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), signaling mixed views as the earnings report approaches.

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Vertiv Holdings (VRT) slips as S&P 500 drops; outlook sees sharp earnings jump

July 13, 2026, 7:13 PM EDT. Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) ended at $75.06, down 0.19%. That was a bigger drop than the S&P 500, which edged down 0.16% for the session. In the last month, VRT has climbed 8.56%, beating the Computer and Technology sector. Analysts still see big gains ahead, with earnings next quarter forecast at $0.70 a share, up 34.62% from a year ago, and revenue hitting $1.98 billion. For the full year, Wall Street sees $2.58 per share in profit, a 45.76% increase, on $7.74 billion revenue, up 12.77%. Vertiv keeps a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), but trades at a forward P/E of 29.09, higher than the 27.03 industry average. PEG ratio stands at 0.98. Updates on earnings and analyst targets could move the stock.

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Intel (INTC) Falls 6.12% as Investors Zero in on Earnings, Valuation

July 13, 2026, 7:12 PM EDT. Shares of Intel (INTC) dropped 6.12% to $103.12, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.79% dip with markets down. Traders are focused on Intel’s earnings report set for July 23, 2026, with analysts looking for a 310% EPS jump to $0.21 and revenue at $14.35 billion, up 11.58%. Full-year views see EPS up 152.38% and revenue gaining 10.42%. Intel is still rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), but its forward P/E of 103.62 sits above the chip sector’s 57.17 average. Zacks puts the semiconductor sector in the top 11% by industry, seen as a plus for Intel and its rivals.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) outpaces S&P 500 as analysts raise earnings outlook

July 13, 2026, 7:11 PM EDT. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) edged up 1.04% to $190.85 while the S&P 500 slipped 0.19%. Its 1.61% gain for the month trails the security sector’s 2.62%. Analysts see next quarter’s EPS at $0.93, up 14.81% from a year ago, with revenue reaching $2.58 billion, or 14.33% higher. Full-year EPS is projected at $3.84 on $10.52 billion revenue, both climbing around 14%. PANW’s Forward P/E sits at 49.17, below the sector’s 53.12, and its PEG at 2.44 is lower than the industry’s 2.81. The stock is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), as analyst views stay mixed despite sector strength.

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Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) Earnings Top Peer Group Q1 Gains

July 13, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT. Hardware & Infrastructure firms turned in big Q1 numbers, with sector-wide revenues coming in 7.3% above Wall Street and next quarter guidance pushed up 12.9%. Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) posted 26.7% higher revenue at $1.85 billion, beating the Street, though it missed EPS and lowered its full-year guide; shares jumped 83.1% after the report. Top-line growth was sharper at Dell NYSE:DELL, where revenue climbed 87.5% to $43.84 billion, handily beating by 21.5% and topping EPS estimates. AI, cloud, and demand for better data tools are pushing the sector, while higher component costs and supply chain issues are a drag. Watch for added regulatory costs on data and sustainability. Stocks have rallied about 13% on average since the quarter, as investors stay risk-on in IT hardware.

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Stocks Slip, Treasuries Drop as Oil Jumps on U.S. Blockade

July 13, 2026, 7:09 PM EDT. Stocks dropped with profit-taking in artificial intelligence (AI) names leading losses as investors grew wary. Treasury yields moved lower as equities slipped. Oil shot higher after a new U.S. blockade hit supply, sparking a sharp move in commodities. Dow transport stocks managed to rise, lifted by higher oil. The moves show traders watching geopolitical risk and booking gains in crowded trades.

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Federal Realty Taps AI Exec; FRT Nears Fair Value After Gain

July 13, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) named Paige Pitcher as Senior VP of Digital Innovation, starting July 2026, stepping up its push into AI and tech. Shares are at $121.84 after a 23% jump this year, though momentum has cooled after a pullback. The stock trades about 5.1% under its $128.39 fair value estimate. Federal says it’s recycling non-core properties to back new projects and keep balance sheet strength for deals. Higher interest costs and project delays still weigh on risk, but the digital hire signals management’s bet on tech-led portfolio and earnings growth.

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Stock market accounts for half of U.S. consumption growth in 2025, researchers say

July 13, 2026, 7:07 PM EDT. About half of U.S. consumption growth in 2025 is tied to gains in stock market wealth, research from Bigot and Espic (2026) finds, citing Federal Reserve Board data. The study breaks out spending by income level and says tracking equity wealth is key for consumption forecasts. Latest numbers show consumption up at a 2% quarter-on-quarter annualised pace, with an estimated 2.1% rise in net worth thanks to S&P 500 moves in Q2. Inflation-adjusted net worth rose 1.3% from Q4 to Q1. Consumption growth still looks steady, even as some signals point to a slowdown, as household balance sheets hold up.

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GE Vernova (GEV) Slumps After Bullish Move Stalls; Turbine Backlog Still Strong

July 13, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT. Shares of GE Vernova NYSE:GEV slid 4.49% to $1,042.60, closing under their 20-day moving average and reversing a recent bullish setup. The stock fell harder than the S&P 500’s 0.79% drop. GE Vernova has a gas-turbine backlog and slot reservations covering four to five years of output, pointing to high demand, but the market is still waiting to see if the company can turn that into new orders, shipments, and cash to match a $280 billion valuation. Shares are at 6.2 times sales and 40 times free cash flow with $7 billion in free cash flow guidance for 2026. The failed short-term breakout doesn’t erase positive longer-term chart action, helped by a 100 GW backlog and plans for a 20% jump in capacity by 2028.

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Salesforce Up 4.8% as Investors Weigh Debt and Fin Deal

July 13, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT. Salesforce Inc. climbed 4.8% to $171.22, bucking the S&P 500’s 0.8% loss. Investors zeroed in on the $3.6 billion Fin purchase and the company’s broader AI plans. Valuation remains tricky, with net debt near $27.7 billion and debt-adjusted free cash flow at 12.3 times, versus 10.4 times for equity value. Agentforce annual recurring revenue jumped 205%, though it’s still small compared to total revenue targets. Including deals, guidance calls for 11% revenue growth in fiscal 2027, but organic growth runs closer to 8-9%. Salesforce trades at a heavy discount against ServiceNow and Workday by P/E. The $25 billion buyback, debt-financed, cut shares by 10% but drove up leverage and pushed EPS higher.

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JD.com gains with retail strength; Qualcomm slips after Q2 drop

July 13, 2026, 7:04 PM EDT. JD.com shares added 2.4%, trading a bit above average volume as retail revenue climbed 4.9% and margins improved. Analysts still back the stock, even after a weaker revenue outlook. Qualcomm slipped 2.7% with light volume, though TD Cowen raised its target to $225 and buybacks continue at $20 billion. Revenue for Qualcomm’s fiscal Q2 fell 3% as the memory market stayed tough, but auto and IoT units grew 20%. Both names trade at similar P/E multiples. Growth prospects and global footprint are weighing on valuations. The market stayed split between hopes for a China tech rebound and pressure on U.S. chip names.

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Tesla (TSLA) eyes rebound as investors watch new product moves

July 13, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT. Tesla (TSLA) stock has been flat for a while, facing slower growth and tighter margins. Now, investors are looking for signs of a rebound as the company rolls out new innovation and products. Led by CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has a track record of big runs, with shares up about 36,000% over the past 16 years-though those gains included long stretches of sideways trading. New products and big announcements from Musk have often moved the stock. Some on the Street see the latest stall in TSLA as just another pause in a longer uptrend.

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ASX Set to Open, Traders Watching Early Stock Moves

July 13, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT. Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) opens for trading today. Traders are watching how key stocks move at the open and looking out for early trends. Economic data and overseas leads could shape moves in the session. Pre-market news and sector action may also affect how the market starts the day.

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Mexico Peso Slips 0.35% as Brent Soars, Hitting Carry Trade Edge

July 13, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT. The peso gave up 0.35% to 17.52 per dollar Monday after Brent oil spiked 9.6% with U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. That move wiped out about a month’s carry from Mexico’s higher policy rate. Banco de México holds rates at 6.50%, while the Fed stands at 3.625%. This difference typically draws carry trade flows into the peso. Traders kept the currency move in check, with risk across emerging markets running high before U.S. inflation data and testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Mexico’s annual inflation stuck at 3.37% keeps the rate gap alive for now.

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NuScale Power Sinks 85% From October High as TVA Contract Questions Weigh

July 13, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT. NuScale Power NYSE:SMR dropped 7.6% to $8.35, a new 52-week low, leaving the stock down 85.5% since its October peak. Shares slumped as investors looked warily at NuScale’s $2.9 billion deal with Tennessee Valley Authority and ENTRA1 Energy, which hasn’t locked in a PPA. $507.4 million has already gone to the contract for 72 reactor modules, and a $1.18 billion follow-up payment depends on signing a power purchase agreement. In May, the CFO said NuScale had $1.2 billion in cash, but Q1 showed a $46.7 million loss and $314.7 million burned. Market risk-off moves also hit Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy, as geopolitical concerns circled.

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Dow futures drop with Nasdaq as Trump shuts Strait of Hormuz, tech stocks tumble

July 13, 2026, 6:32 PM EDT. Dow Jones futures traded lower Monday, while the Nasdaq slid after President Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route. Oil rallied on worries over supply. Tech names like Micron, Sandisk, SK Hynix, and SpaceX sold off hard. The move on the Strait lifted tensions and hit market mood, pushing more risk off the table across stocks.

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Cash Stack Grows, Investors Watch Valuation Debate

July 13, 2026, 6:31 PM EDT. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) piled up US$397.4 billion in cash, the biggest it has ever held, after 13 straight quarters selling off equities. The stock is at US$493.71 after slipping 2.54% for the week, but it still posted an 81.07% total return over the past five years. Some analysts say the shares look cheap, pegging fair value at US$669,764.35, citing its broad earnings mix and hefty cash pile as support for future growth. Others point to worries about how it will use the cash and weak spots in its insurance and industrial units. Investors are weighing risks and upside as debate continues on valuation.

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Tech Sell-Off, US-Iran Tensions Knock Wall Street as Oil Jumps

July 13, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT. U.S. stocks ended down Monday. The S&P 500 shed 0.79%, Dow slipped 0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 tumbled 1.88% after big losses in South Korean chip names SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, both down more than 10% on fears the AI rally is overdone. Oil spiked-WTI crude up over 9%-after fresh US-Iran tensions flared. U.S. missiles hit Iranian military sites, Iran fired back, and attacks hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply worries. That pushed 10-year Treasury yields to a 7-week high at 4.61% and added to selling pressure. Markets also took a hit after Fed Governor Christopher Waller stuck to a hawkish tone on inflation. Still, analysts expect strong earnings this week and are watching if AI spending can keep driving results.

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Stock Market Risks Climb as Margin Debt Jumps

July 13, 2026, 6:29 PM EDT. Margin debt is on the rise with more investors taking out loans to buy stocks. Wall Street says this pickup in borrowing can spell trouble, calling it a risk sign and a possible warning for market stability.

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Globe Life (GL) Trades 4% Over Fair Value After Credit Line Moves

July 13, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT. Globe Life (GL) traded at $179.13, just over 4% above the estimated fair value of $172.10, after announcing new credit and loan deals that extend maturity dates and add more borrowing room. The stock is up 7.42% over the past month and has surged more than 20% in the last 90 days, bringing its total gain to 49.62% for the year. Globe is planning a Bermuda reinsurance arm targeting better cash flow and flexibility by 2027, which could back further buybacks and investments. Revenue is climbing and margins are stronger, keeping the valuation elevated. Regulators are still looking at the company, and Globe’s model remains tied to traditional agents, both weighing on growth and future returns. GL trades at 11.8x earnings, which is lower than industry averages, offering some comfort despite the rally.

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ASE Technology Holding (ASX) Falls 4.9% as Investors Worry About Valuation

July 13, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. Shares of ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd (ASX) ended down 4.9% at $40.56 on July 13, 2026. The stock is still viewed as overvalued with a GF Score at 73/100, posing moderate risk. Trading has seen a lot of volatility in the last year, with investor sentiment shaky.

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Pfizer NYSE:PFE Yield Near 7% as Stock Gains After Hours

July 13, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT. Pfizer NYSE:PFE climbed 1.28% to $24.48 after hours, beating out the S&P 500 and other big pharma names while markets reacted to U.S.-Iran tensions and a tech-led downturn. The stock’s close to 7% dividend yield, with a $0.43 quarterly payout, is drawing income-focused buyers as AI plays slide. Options trading signals more caution, with the put/call ratio now at 0.81, up from the typical 0.59, as some keep hedges in place though the bias is still mildly bullish. Pfizer’s dividend uses 57%-61% of expected 2026 earnings per share, estimated at $2.80 to $3.00, with share buybacks off the table for now as the company works to lower leverage. Bank of Montreal cut its target to $30, citing execution worries even as some find value in the stock.

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Palantir Closing In on $400 Billion as Earnings Loom

July 13, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. Palantir Technologies NASDAQ:PLTR is trading close to a $400 billion market cap, now around $334 billion by diluted shares. The company will report Q2 numbers August 3, with Wall Street looking for revenue to jump 79% year-on-year to $1.799 billion and an adjusted operating margin near 59%. This is seen as a key test for Palantir’s high AI-driven valuation. CEO Alex Karp pointed to a ‘Rule of 40 score’ of 145% as proof of strong growth and margins. Still, the company will need big second-half 2026 revenue gains to hit its full-year targets even after strong Q2 projections.

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Futures Flat as Wall Street Watches Iran Moves, Earnings, and Oil Jump

July 13, 2026, 6:14 PM EDT. Futures barely moved Monday night as markets watched the latest U.S.-Iran standoff after President Trump said he would bring back a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the S&P 500 lost 0.8%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.6%, and the Dow fell 0.3%. Brent crude shot up more than 9%, its biggest one-day spike since 2020. Treasury yields bumped higher, with traders focused on how pricier oil could affect inflation. Investors are set for updates from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America this week, plus June inflation numbers. Analysts are calling for S&P 500 earnings to grow 23.6% year over year for Q2. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will give his regular monetary policy update to Congress, adding to a packed calendar as geopolitics and the economy stay in play.

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West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Up 30%, But Analysts Flag Growth Risks and High Valuation

July 13, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT. West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has surged 30.1% to $353.68 over six months, beating the S&P 500 by 21.8%. Still, analysts are wary about the longer-term outlook, pointing to a 6.7% compound annual revenue growth rate over five years, a 5.8 percentage point drop in adjusted operating margin as costs rise, and lower return on invested capital. WST is trading at a forward price-to-earnings of 41, which some analysts say bakes in high hopes already. They say investors might find better value and growth options elsewhere at these levels.

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Dollar Moves Up on Iran Tension, Yen Sinks After Pension Shift

July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar edged higher with markets watching fallout from rising U.S.-Iran tensions, after new missile and drone strikes and a U.S. naval blockade around Iran. Oil prices jumped over 9% to a one-month high of $83.30 a barrel as traders leaned risk-off. Fed Governor Christopher said more rate hikes could come if Tuesday’s inflation numbers top the 2% goal. The Japanese yen dropped after Japan said it won’t change how it allocates pension fund assets, marking a new 40-year low against the dollar at 162.43. The dollar index added 0.21% to 101.27, while euro and sterling slipped. Markets are watching U.S. inflation data and Fed testimony, with futures reflecting a 30bp hike expected for this year.

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NIO Jumps After Goldman Sachs Moves to Buy on Cash-Flow Outlook

July 13, 2026, 5:58 PM EDT. NIO Inc. shares gained 3.1% to $4.93 after Goldman Sachs upgraded the Chinese EV stock to Buy and set a $7 target. Analyst Tina Hou pointed to a possible free cash flow swing from negative 3.1 billion yuan in 2025 to plus 12.1 billion yuan a year later-a gap of 15.2 billion yuan. The call includes a new forecast for 1.6 billion yuan in adjusted net profit, flipping from last year’s 12.4 billion yuan loss. Delivery growth is key, with Goldman looking for a 43% jump to 466,220 vehicles delivered in 2026. NIO’s latest results showed vehicle margins improving and revenue doubling, bolstering the balance sheet even as competition heats up. Shares still trade at 0.8 times trailing sales, short of the 2.1 times peer average.

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AMC (AMC) Sells $200 Million in Stock, Pays Steep Fee to Push Out Debt

July 13, 2026, 5:57 PM EDT. AMC Entertainment (AMC) pulled in $200 million this month by selling 95.25 million shares, leaving existing shareholders diluted by 10.7%. Most of the cash went to redeem $125.5 million in 6.125% senior subordinated notes due 2027, pushing back big repayments until 2029. The share sale came with a $11 million placement fee-more than a year’s worth of interest savings, which are only $7.7 million. AMC traded at $1.87, well under the $2.10 price institutional buyers paid, showing investors are still wary with box office numbers bouncing around. Big films like “Toy Story 5” have lifted revenue, but AMC’s heavy debt load keeps pressure on, and analysts warn ongoing losses and its dependence on raising cash are still big risks.

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AI Stock Selloff Hits U.S. Markets as Oil Climbs

July 13, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT. U.S. stocks fell after chip names tied to artificial intelligence saw heavy selling, hurting sentiment in the AI sector. Oil prices jumped, adding fresh volatility. Investors showed more caution on tech and commodities trades.

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Hammond Power, Stantec (TSX:HPS.A, TSX:STN) look to ride AI data centre growth

July 13, 2026, 5:51 PM EDT. Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) and Stantec (TSX:STN) are both linked to new demand as AI data centre builds ramp up. Hammond, which makes transformers used for power regulation in these projects, posted Q1 revenue of CAD 264.8 million, up 31.5% from a year ago as orders from data centres jumped. The company is growing capacity and finishing its AEG Power Solutions buy to support future demand. Stantec, which handles engineering and design on complex data centre jobs, covers power, water and cooling needs for sites that use a lot of energy. Both companies could see wins as hyperscaler AI data centre spending is forecast to pass USD 650 billion globally.

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