Breaking. Situational Awareness Keeps Anthropic Stake.
Breaking. Situational Awareness Keeps Anthropic Stake. Situational Awareness retains Anthropic stake. In focus: ANTHETIC.
A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
Breaking. Situational Awareness Keeps Anthropic Stake. Situational Awareness retains Anthropic stake. In focus: ANTHETIC.
Silver is up $0.93, trading at $59.02. This represents a 1.60% increase in the silver price.
Iran's Army notes it launched an attack on U.S. assets in Bahrain's Sheikh Issa base, according to state media. In focus: USO.
Breaking. Iran's Army states repeated attacks by armed forces have caused significant damage to the combat and logistical capabilities of enemy forces at that base.
Breaking. USO Iran's Army notes it launched attack on U.S. assets in Bahrain's sheikh issa base - State Media. In focus: USO.
Breaking. Hershey stock is trading lower after reporting Q2 financial results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.43. In focus: HSY.
Breaking. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (NYSE: MLM) stock traded lower Thursday after the company reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street revenue and earnings estimates and raised its full-year sales outlook. In focus: MLM.
Breaking. Stock Market Today: Microsoft Ignites Chip Rebound as SanDisk Jumps 24%. U.S. equities clawed back Wednesday’s post-Fed losses by midday Thursday.
In market news, Southern Company has signed a deal with OpenAI. Separately, Altius Minerals has increased its ownership in Great Bay Renewables. Looking at market breadth, advancers are favored by 9:5 across IWM, SPY, and QQQ. Small caps are underperforming, with IWM up 0.90%, while SPY is up 1.41% and QQQ is up 3.01%. SPY breadth favors decliners by 2:1, and QQQ breadth favors decliners by 13:9.
Breaking. Iran Announced That Ukraine Will Receive A Response To The "Sabotage Operation" Against The Merchant Ship - Al Mayadeen.
Breaking. US: Trump Unveils 'Freedom Haulers' Program. Trump announces program for veterans.
Breaking. Three counterparties took 1.076 billion dollars at the Fed Reverse Repo Operation. The previous operation saw 2.576 billion dollars with five bids. In focus: DXY.
Breaking. New York Fed accepts $1.076B of $1.076B submitted to reverse Repo facility on Jul 30. In focus: DXY.
Breaking. American Electric Power reports demand from hyperscalers remains 'exceptionally strong'. The utility's second-quarter adjusted earnings were $1.36 per share, below the analyst consensus estimate of $1.50. In focus: AEP.
Breaking. Egypt Secures Alternatives After Gas Vessel Attack. Egypt secures energy alternatives.
Breaking. The US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting support networks for Mahan Air - Treasury Department. In focus: DXY.
Breaking. Musk Plans $100m Midterm Spending. Musk to spend at least $100m on midterms.
Breaking. Musk Authorizes Super Pac. Musk authorizes $100M-$120M super pac spend. In focus: TSLA.
Breaking. RXT Faces Securities Fraud Class Action. In focus: RXT.
Breaking. OpenAI Cuts GPT-5.6 Luna Price 80%. OpenAI reduces API prices for Luna and Terra. In focus: SOL.
Breaking. U.S. seasonally adjusted commercial Paper outstanding climbed $5.5 billion in the July 29 week. U.S. non-seasonally adjusted commercial Paper outstanding fell $3.2 billion in the July 29 week. In focus: DXY.
Breaking. AMD Q2 2026 Earnings. In focus: AMD.
Breaking. Aluminum closes $16 higher. Aluminum price rises $16. In focus: LMEALUMINUM.
Breaking. Nokia outlook revised to positive. In focus: NOK and NOKIA.HE.
Market update for the last few minutes. ES - Josh Brown mentioning his newsletter pick now on CNBC. South Korea Posts Current Account Balance. EIA Crude Cushing Inventories.
In economic news, South Korea has released its current account balance data. Additionally, the EIA has published its Crude Cushing Inventories.
Breaking. Yemen: Houthi Sees Saudi Escalation. Houthi sees Saudi escalation in Yemen.
Breaking. Ericsson Outlook Revised To Positive. S&P revises Ericsson outlook to positive. In focus: ERIC.
Breaking. Yemen Houthi warns of Saudi escalation. In focus: USO.
Breaking. Air Products stock is surging after the company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results. Adjusted EPS of $3.47 beat the $3.34 estimate, while sales of $3.161 billion missed the $3.202 billion estimate. In focus: APD.
Market update for the last few minutes. Saudi Arabia Boosts Defence Cooperation. Altria Stock Drops: Inflation Forces Smokers to Ditch Marlboros.
Breaking. Dow Hits Fresh Highs. The Dow rises to new highs.
Breaking. Netflix, AMC Global Sign Streaming Deal. Netflix and AMC have signed a global streaming deal. In focus: AMCX and NFLX.
Breaking. ZANDI: ".. The longer the Iran war drags on,.. the more likely.. consumers are to pull back — and take the rest of the economy with them."
In recent economic data, we've seen the release of Chinese CPI year-over-year figures. Additionally, Turkish CPI month-over-month data has been published, alongside Swiss CPI year-over-year.
Breaking. Saudi: 14 states back maritime defence coalition. Saudi-led coalition gains international support.
Breaking. US Posts Nonfarm Payrolls. US releases nonfarm payrolls data. In focus: SPY and USD.
Breaking. Russia's Ryazan Oil refinery halted operations on Wednesday after drone attack - sources. In focus: CL.
Breaking. Okta buys AI security startup Permiso. Okta acquires Permiso for about $200M. In focus: OKTA.
Breaking. MSFT Hits Highs +16%. MSFT reaches new highs. In focus: MSFT.
Breaking. Japan Auto Parts Maker Hit. Japan quake hits auto parts supply. In focus: TM.
CCOI faces a class action. Separately, Japan's Komatsu has partnered with a US startup for autonomous systems. Also, AMD has unveiled its Zen 6 low power core.
Breaking. Chipmakers Lift Stocks. Chipmakers rebound lifts stocks. In focus: SMH.
Breaking. Qualcomm shares are trading lower today after the company reported its fiscal third-quarter results. BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating, cutting the price target from $220 to $180. Rosenblatt Securities analyst Sajal Dogra reiterated a Buy rating, lowering the price target from $265 to $235. Qualcomm's sales were 4% better than consensus estimates. Gross margin was affected by rising input costs and fixed mobile pricing. The company's data center progress is promising, with hyperscaler ASIC programs on track to generate revenue in the December quarter.
Breaking. Hertz Global faces a class action lawsuit. In focus: HTZ.
Breaking. Gold Surges 3%; Bristol-Myers Squibb Earnings Top Views. U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Thursday. The Dow traded up 0.40% to 51,801.63 while the NASDAQ surged 2.08% to 24,952.56. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.89% to 7,381.26. Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 4.4% on Thursday. In trading on Thursday, communication services stocks fell by 3.2%. Top Headline Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE: BMY ) posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter and raised its FY2026 guidance. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.04 per share, beating market estimates of $1.59 per share. The company’s sales came in at $12.973 billion, versus expectations of $11.745 billion. Equities Trading UP Columbus McKinnon Corp (NASDAQ: CMCO ) shares. In focus: ALNY, BMY, CAPR and CCB.
Breaking. France: Bpifrance Sells €1.1B Stake In Orange. Bpifrance sells stake in Orange. The directly tagged instruments are ORAN. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. EQPT: Class Action Filed. Class action filed against EQPT. The directly tagged instruments are EQPT. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
In about one minute, the President participates in a Policy Meeting. Market attention will likely be on USD, SPY, and VIX.
Breaking. Enel has posted a first-half adjusted net of 3.93 billion Euros. This figure beats the first-half adjusted net estimate.
Breaking. Qualcomm: Rising Prices Impact Consumer Purchases. Qualcomm CEO says rising prices affect consumer purchases. The directly tagged instruments are QCOM. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. The US FDA has set August PDUFA dates. This includes several biotech companies.
Market update for the last few minutes. Millennium Management Bids On Situational's Portfolio. Starbucks Posts Q2 EPS Beat On Strong North America Sales Momentum; FY26 Guidance Raised Again. Qualcomm CEO Sees Auto Demand Driving Growth. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:00 UTC. We will interrupt the broadcast if a higher-impact development appears.
Market update for the last few minutes. Millennium Management Bids On Situational's Portfolio. Starbucks Posts Q2 EPS Beat On Strong North America Sales Momentum; FY26 Guidance Raised Again. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Policy Meeting at 16:00 UTC. We will interrupt the broadcast if a higher-impact development appears.
Breaking. The CEO of QCOM reports dramatic increases in memory chip prices. This information comes directly from the QCOM CEO.
Breaking. France: Bpifrance to sell 66.5M Orange shares. Bpifrance sells Orange shares. The directly tagged instruments are ORAN. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Qualcomm CEO Sees Dramatic Memory Chip Price Increases. Qualcomm CEO notes dramatic memory chip price increases. The directly tagged instruments are QCOM. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Situational Awareness holds a five billion dollar stake in Anthropic. Situational Awareness has a five billion dollar Anthropic holding.
Breaking. US Dallas Fed PCE for June is 1.4%. The previous figure was 2.8%.
Breaking. Robinhood Markets Posts Q2 EPS Beat, Lowers FY26 Opex Guide on AI Efficiency Gains, Layoffs. Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD ) tanked in early trading on Thursday, after the company Wednesday reported its second-quarter results. Here are the key analyst takeaways: JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintained a Neutral rating, while raising the price target from $99 to $103. BTIG analyst Andrew Harte reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $125. Check out other analyst stock ratings. JPMorgan: Robinhood Markets reported diluted earnings of 62 cents per share, significantly higher than consensus of 44 cents per share, Worthington said in a note. While activity remained strong during the quarter, this was widely expected, and the earnings beat was due to lower operating expenses and other income, he added. The breakdown of the company’s revenues indicates "increa. The directly tagged instruments are HOOD. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. SPY dallas Fed's trimmed mean PCE price index +1.4% annualized in June vs may +2.7%. The directly tagged instruments are SPY. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Baxter International shares are trading higher. The company reported adjusted earnings of 54 cents for the second quarter. The consensus estimate was 37 cents. Baxter also raised its fiscal 2026 guidance.
Breaking. US CENTCOM Rejects Iranian Claims. US CENTCOM denies Iranian claims on ship safety and aircraft damage. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Norwegian Cruise Says Middle East Conflict, Execution Challenges Continue To Hurt Demand. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH ) shares traded lower Thursday after the cruise operator reported second-quarter 2026 results, as an adjusted earnings beat was overshadowed by a narrow revenue miss and reduced full-year earnings expectations. Norwegian Cruise Line Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss Adjusted EPS of 48 cents beat the 39-cent estimate but declined from 51 cents a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.9% year over year to $2.641 billion, slightly below the $2.643 billion estimate. GAAP net income increased to $222.6 million from $30 million, while diluted EPS rose to 48 cents from 7 cents. Adjusted EBITDA declined 4.1% to $666 million but exceeded company guidance of $632 million. Operating income fell to $363.3 million from $423.8 million. "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings deli. The directly tagged instruments are NCLH. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Why Is Fortinet Stock Climbing on Thursday. Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ: FTNT ) stock traded higher Thursday following the release of second-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The Nasdaq is up 2.97% while the S&P 500 has gained 1.23%. Fortinet reported second-quarter revenue of $2.05 billion, up 26% year-over-year, beating a Street consensus estimate of $1.89 billion. Product revenue reached $773 million, up 52%, while billings grew 33%. Earnings per share of 90 cents beat the Street consensus estimate of 75 cents. Read Also: Azure Ignites Microsoft Stock: AI-Fueled Earnings Beat Sparks 9% Rally Forward Guidance Raised For the third quarter, Fortinet projects revenue of $2.01 billion to $2.10 billion and earnings per share of 83 cents to 87 cents, both above Street estimates. The company raised full-year guidance, expecting earnings p. The directly tagged instruments are FTNT. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. Citadel Buys Situational Awareness Portfolio. Citadel buys portfolio after big AI losses.
Breaking. Iran: Missiles Intercepted. Iranian missiles intercepted.
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Breaking. Microsoft shares are trading higher. The company reported beating analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the fourth quarter. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $502 to $522. DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $550. JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating with a price target of $550. Microsoft showed upside across key segments like Azure, Copilot, and its AI platform.
Breaking. JMKE Trades at $23 on 2.5mm. JMKE trades at $23 on 2.5mm shares. The directly tagged instruments are JMKE. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking. An Israeli political source states Israel will not withdraw from the Yellow Line in Gaza before Hamas is disarmed and the strip demilitarized.
Breaking. An Israeli political source states that a 15-point document does not adequately address Israel's demands on Hamas disarmament. Israel has conveyed objections regarding this document to Tony Blair's envoy.
Breaking. A channel identified with the Houthis denies that an attack took place in Sana'a, according to Israel's Channel 12 News.
Breaking. US: Trump Would Replace Cornyn, Tillis. Trump plans to replace Cornyn and Tillis.
Breaking market update. HSBC is reportedly weighing the offloading of its UK pension assets. This information comes from a recent news report.
Breaking market update. Israel's Channel 12 reports preliminary indications that Saudi Arabia launched strikes in Sanaa, Yemen.
Breaking market update. 'All Bark and No Bite': Peter Schiff Says Kevin Warsh Chose Inflation. The Federal Reserve held rates steady Wednesday, but the bond market pushed borrowing costs sharply higher, sending the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007. Peter Schiff says the selloff exposed the gap between Kevin Warsh’s words and actions. “He can talk the talk, and he talked it again today, but he can’t walk the walk,” Schiff said on his podcast, calling the Fed chair “all bark and no bite.” Three FOMC members dissented, voting for a quarter-point hike. Warsh, who has spent two press conferences vowing to crush inflation, was not among them. Warsh keeps saying inflation is a choice. On Wednesday, Schiff argues, Warsh chose inflation. Warsh Says Rates Did Rise Asked directly why he didn’t hike, Warsh answered that rates did rise, pointing to the jump in Treasury yiel. The directly tagged instruments are GLD, META and NVDA. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
In market news, a court has trimmed a securities suit concerning Coinbase offerings. Separately, multiple US stocks have reported earnings. Additionally, Southwest Airlines has declared a quarterly dividend.
In market news, a court has trimmed a securities suit concerning Coinbase offerings. Separately, multiple US stocks are reporting earnings. On the commodities front, sources indicate Russia's July oil exports via Western ports are projected to fall approximately 4% from June levels. This follows reports of Ukraine attacks reducing Black Sea loadings.
Breaking market update. Disney Hits Lows. Disney stock hits new lows. The directly tagged instruments are DIS. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. US: Disney faces license review. Disney faces license review over news coverage. The directly tagged instruments are DIS. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking market update. US: Disney faces license review. Disney faces license review over news coverage.
Breaking market update. Lexaria has announced a reverse stock split effective date. This information is from a recent announcement.
Breaking market update. CHRW shares are down 15%. This follows the company beating its Q2 estimates.
Breaking market update. TOP has announced a share consolidation. The company consolidates shares 1-for-5.
Breaking market update. USO explosion heard in sanaa, Yemen. The directly tagged instruments are USO. We are checking the market response and additional verified context.
Breaking news: Reports indicate an explosion was heard in Sanaa, Yemen. This information comes from Tasnim.
The SPY is currently up 0.88%, trading at 7416, which is 30 points off its highs. Market breadth shows advancers outpacing decliners by 1.5 to 1. Small caps, represented by IWM, are underperforming with a gain of 0.48%, compared to the SPY's 1.04% and the QQQ's 2.96%. In other news, China has agreed to expand cooperation.
Breaking market update. XEL Xcel Energy notes a large load tariff filing in Texas is expected in Q3. This information comes from their conference call.
Good morning. Let's get you up to speed on the latest market observations. Xcel Energy has indicated it sees no need for new nuclear plants. Meanwhile, Blue Owl has identified digital infrastructure as a key growth area. Additionally, Blue Owl anticipates an improvement in fundraising during the second half of the year.
Breaking market update. Yemen's Houthis have attacked Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate the Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia with the assistance of an Iraqi militia.
Breaking market update. The U.S. sees Iran as likely behind a cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems.
Breaking market update. Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia From Iraq. Houthis attack Saudi Arabia with Iraqi militia help.
Breaking market news: Lockheed Martin shares edged lower today. This follows the company receiving a U.S. government contract modification for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. The modification is valued at up to $53.86 billion over seven years, increasing the total potential value of the multiyear contract to $58.62 billion. Lockheed Martin stated this funding supports plans to triple PAC-3 MSE production capacity by the end of 2030. The company also anticipates increasing employment at its Camden, Arkansas facility by approximately 50%, from 1,200 to 1,850 workers.
Breaking market update. The U.S. economy appeared soft in the second quarter, with Gross Domestic Product growing at an annualized 1.5%, a slowdown from 2.1% in the first quarter. This missed economists' expectations of 2.1%. However, a significant factor impacting this growth was the investment in AI infrastructure.
Good morning. In market news, CRWV and NBIS have both seen a surge. Separately, Smith-Midland has been awarded a 1.7 million dollar contract. Additionally, US natural gas inventories have risen.
Breaking market update. Natural Gas Storage is at 28. The previous reading was 32.
Breaking market update. US Natural Gas Futures are up 1%. This follows the EIA report.
Breaking market update. The EIA has just released its natural gas inventory report. We are monitoring the market response.
Breaking market update. The US EIA reports a natural gas storage increase of 28 BCF. This indicates a rise in US natural gas storage.
Breaking market update. Brazil has initiated a WTO dispute regarding US duties. We are monitoring the market response.
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