Kelt Exploration Shares Top 200-Day Moving Average as Analysts Boost Price Targets
July 31, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT.Kelt Exploration Ltd. (TSE:KEL) shares climbed above their 200-day moving average of C$8.99, peaking at C$9.83. The company’s market capitalisation stands at C$1.98 billion and it trades at a P/E ratio of 44.59. Royal Bank Of Canada and Scotia analysts raised price targets to C$11.00 and C$13.00 respectively and assigned ‘outperform’ ratings. Insider sales trimmed holdings by more than 7%, with insiders now owning 15.87% of outstanding shares.
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US stocks advance, S&P 500 futures up before June inflation report
July 31, 2026, 4:47 AM EDT. Futures for US equities are higher, with E-mini S&P 500 futures climbing 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining 0.5%. Markets await the June US PCE price index, expected to slip 0.1% month-on-month, while the core measure is seen up 0.2%, showing inflation easing but still above the Fed’s 2% target. US Q2 GDP is projected at a 2.1% annualised rate, supported by consumer demand and AI-driven investments. Earnings from Colgate-Palmolive, AbbVie, Chevron, and others could sway investor mood.
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Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 Gain as Big Tech Spending and Results Drive AI Optimism
July 31, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. US stock futures climbed on Friday, with the Dow advancing 0.6%, S&P 500 gaining 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 up 1.2% after a 14% jump in South Korea’s KOSPI. Optimism followed robust Big Tech earnings, as Amazon shares jumped 10% after results, while Apple declined 7%. The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are expected to spend $720-$745 billion on AI capital investment through 2026. ExxonMobil and Chevron project stronger Q2 results with higher oil prices.
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US Markets: S&P 500 Futures Climb on Easing Inflation, Robust GDP
July 31, 2026, 4:44 AM EDT. S&P 500 futures advance with E-mini S&P 500 up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 gaining 0.5% as inflation cools in June’s PCE index and Q2 GDP grows 2.1%. Investors weigh whether to favour rate-sensitive tech or cyclicals. Upcoming earnings reports from Colgate-Palmolive, AbbVie, Moderna, Chevron, and ExxonMobil, along with July’s ISM Manufacturing PMI, are expected to guide market direction next week.
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Blackstone Acquires HSBC’s $25 Billion Australian Loan Book
July 31, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. Blackstone is buying HSBC’s A$36 billion (US$25.3 billion) Australian home and personal loan portfolio, marking the largest home loan sale globally. The transaction, driven by HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery’s restructuring efforts, is projected to complete in H1 2027 pending approval. HSBC anticipates a loss of under US$100 million, along with $300 million in restructuring charges. Blackstone will oversee the loans through Pepper Money.
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FTSE 100 Set for Higher Open as US Tech Rally Lifts Sentiment
July 31, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 is poised to start higher on Friday, supported by a rally in US tech shares on Thursday. Amazon and Apple delivered mixed performances despite the sector’s overall advance, signalling diverse market sentiment. Investors remain attentive with London’s market tracking a global rise in equities.
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UK Shares Trade Well Below Intrinsic Value as FTSE 100 Drops on Weak China Data
July 31, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 is down as the UK stock market reacts to disappointing trade figures from China. Multiple UK-listed stocks, including Yü Group (AIM:YU., £18.10), Tristel (AIM:TSTL, £4.30), Playtech (LSE:PTEC, £3.878), and On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB, £1.87), are currently trading as much as 50% under their assessed intrinsic value. This presents possible opportunities based on cash flow evaluations.
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SQQQ, PSQ, QID, TECS, BERZ, SOXS Cited by Zacks Analyst Blog as Fed Holds Rates, Investors Eye Earnings
July 31, 2026, 4:22 AM EDT. The Zacks.com Analyst Blog featured ProShares’ SQQQ, PSQ, QID, TECS ETFs, MicroSectors’ BERZ, and Direxion’s SOXS in the wake of the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to keep the Fed funds rate steady at +3.50-3.75%. With three dissenters preferring a 25 basis point increase, the Fed reaffirmed its commitment to a 2% inflation target and noted supply shocks including oil price gains linked to Iran. Bond yields moved in response to the Fed’s statement. Markets looked ahead to results from Meta, Microsoft, and Qualcomm.
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Greggs Jumps 29%, 500 Shares Pay Out £350 a Year in Dividends
July 31, 2026, 4:21 AM EDT. Greggs shares climbed 29% to £20, offering a forward dividend yield of 3.5% – equating to an annual passive income of roughly £350 for holders of 500 shares. First-half pre-tax profit increased 19.7% to £76m from £1.1bn in sales. The bakery chain plans to grow its estate to as many as 3,500 stores by 2033, with fresh facilities supporting robust free cash flow and ongoing dividend payments, even as guidance for the full year stays cautious.
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Silver Outlook: XAG/USD Slips to $58.10 as Fed Stays Hawkish
July 31, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT. Silver (XAG/USD) eased to near $58.10 per troy ounce after rising in the previous two sessions, as expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve and firmer policy measures weighed on the non-interest-bearing metal.
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Africa’s Off-Grid Solar Market Pulls in $336 Million Through Key Financing Agreements
July 31, 2026, 4:19 AM EDT. Mainstream investors are backing Africa’s off-grid solar sector, highlighted by d.light’s $50 million green bond and Sun King’s $286 million securitized debt. Both companies leverage pay-as-you-go receivables to access new capital, reflecting growing institutional faith in commercial solar ventures. But risks such as portfolio quality and high expense levels make it challenging for smaller companies to secure comparable funding.
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ADP Shares Decline After Posting Strong FY 2026 Earnings, Margin Gains
July 31, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT. Shares of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) slipped 3.5% even as the company reported FY 2026 Q4 revenue of US$5,473.8m, up 6.8%, and net income of US$978.6m, a 7.5% increase. Basic EPS climbed 9.4% to US$2.45, and net profit margin improved to 20.1%. The latest earnings, boosted by AI-driven tools and cloud HCM, were not enough to offset worries about ADP’s high valuation and potential for slower growth, pushing the stock lower.
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Komatsu Shares Climb Even as Profit Margins Narrow
July 31, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. Shares in Komatsu (TSE:6301) have advanced lately, although profit margins are under pressure. The company’s trailing net profit margin declined to 8.9%, down from 10.4% in the same period last year. Revenue for Q1 2027 grew 14.7% to ¥1,043,143m, while net income improved 5.4% to ¥96,153m. Nevertheless, the margin squeeze highlights hurdles for Komatsu’s earnings potential with the stock trading at a P/E of 16.6x. Investors holding a bullish view point to continued strength in higher-margin divisions and the firm’s ongoing share buyback efforts.
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Euronext N.V. Q2 2026 – Earnings Call Coverage
July 31, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT. Seeking Alpha’s transcripts team has released a summary of Euronext N.V.’s Q2 2026 results, focusing on enhanced quarterly earnings call reporting and updates to transcript initiatives.
Euronext N.V. 2026 Q2 – Results
Australian Shares Log Strongest Monthly Rise Since February as Rate-Hike Worries Recede
July 31, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. Australian shares inched up on Friday, notching their strongest monthly advance in five months as waning rate-hike fears supported investor sentiment. The performance underscores measured optimism among investors ahead of a pivotal corporate earnings season.
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iA Financial (TSE:IAG) Trades Above 200-Day Moving Average at C$207.83
July 31, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT. Shares of iA Financial (TSE:IAG) moved above the 200-day moving average of C$173.64, rising to C$207.83 as 274,157 shares changed hands. Analysts remain divided, maintaining an average ‘Hold’ rating with a consensus target of C$188.72. The firm’s latest quarterly results reported EPS of C$3.25 and revenue of C$2.74 billion. Recent insider share sales exceeded 39,500, accounting for 0.09% of total ownership.
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Paramount Resources Shares Trade Higher Than 200-Day Mark as Analyst Ratings Climb
July 31, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Paramount Resources Ltd. (TSE:POU) rose above its 200-day moving average of C$28.25, hitting C$29.40 on volume of 122,982 shares. Analysts lifted their price forecasts, with Raymond James now at C$36.00 and National Bank Financial at C$38.00. The company posted Q1 earnings per share of C$0.36 and declared a monthly dividend of $0.05 per share, yielding 2.1%. Director James Geral Bell disclosed selling 2,050 shares.
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Markets Live: Latest Developments as of 31.07.2026
July 31, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. Markets opened for trading on July 31, 2026, with live updates commencing at 4:00 AM EDT and refreshed at 4:10 AM EDT, delivering up-to-the-minute information on stock activity and financial events.
