Sat, Jul 18, 2026 Market News Archive

L USO The United States military launched a new Wave of airstrikes against Tehran Saturday and were reportedly rushing warplanes to the Middle USO The United States military launched a new Wave of airstrikes against Tehran Saturday and were reportedly rushing warplanes to the Middle East after Iranian attacks killed two American service members in Jordan. The a ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 11:28 PM UTC

L Iranian media: U.S. forces struck area near Hajiabad Iranian media: U.S. forces struck area near Hajiabad EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 11:06 PM UTC

L Drone carrying explosives downed near U.S. consulate west of Erbil, Iraq: security sources Drone carrying explosives downed near U.S. consulate west of Erbil, Iraq: security sources EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC

H Iran’s Mehr: U.S. military conducted strikes near Sirik Iran’s Mehr: U.S. military conducted strikes near Sirik GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC

H US launches fresh attacks on Iran: CENTCOM US launches fresh attacks on Iran: CENTCOM GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC

H Kuwait Halts All Flights After Iranian Attacks; Oil Prices Spike as Regional Escalation Intensifies Kuwait halted all flights on Saturday after Iran launched one of its heaviest barrages of missiles and drones since the Middle East conflict began. Kuwait Airways has rescheduled most of its flights due to the temporary ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 09:44 PM UTC

H Oracle Has a Massive Revenue Backlog: Why is the Stock Plunging? Oracle (NYSE: ORCL ) stock remains in a steep freefall, wiping out billions of dollars in market value and emerging as one of the worst-performing stocks in the Nasdaq 100 Index this year. The shares fell to $121.50 this RATES | Jul 18, 2026, 09:15 PM UTC

H Top S&P 500 Stocks to Watch Next Week: Tesla, Google, Intel, GE Vernova The stock market has come under pressure this month, with major indices such as the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 falling more than 5% from their all-time highs. This volatility is likely to persist in the coming week as se RATES | Jul 18, 2026, 09:05 PM UTC

H Earnings Season is Booming, So Why Are S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Falling? The earnings season, which began earlier this week, is off to a strong start, with most companies reporting solid results and raising their guidance. At the same time, expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hik CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 18, 2026, 08:45 PM UTC

H Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF Bleeds Assets as Investors Lose Patience Cathie Wood ’s flagship fund is bleeding assets as its underperformance against benchmark US indices like the Russell 2000, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 continues. ARK Innovation ETF Outflows are Rising The ARK Innovation ETF RATES | Jul 18, 2026, 08:36 PM UTC

H EU, Gulf states urge Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open permanently without conditions or fees: Saudi state TV EU, Gulf states urge Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open permanently without conditions or fees: Saudi state TV ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC

M EU, Gulf states resist imposing permits or charges on international transit in Strait of Hormuz: Saudi state TV EU, Gulf states resist imposing permits or charges on international transit in Strait of Hormuz: Saudi state TV ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 07:44 PM UTC

M EU, gulf states reject illegitimate sovereignty claims in joint statement on Strait of Hormuz and navigation freedom - Saudi state TV EU, gulf states reject illegitimate sovereignty claims in joint statement on Strait of Hormuz and navigation freedom - Saudi state TV ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 07:43 PM UTC

L USO Two U.S. servicemembers were killed and several were wounded in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, further escalating a weeklon USO Two U.S. servicemembers were killed and several were wounded in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, further escalating a weeklong exchange of Fire where both sides have been striking a broader Array of target EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 06:41 PM UTC

L Trump to finance MAGA-focused projects in Europe as he restructures US aid: FT Trump to finance MAGA-focused projects in Europe as he restructures US aid: FT GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC

L U.S. military reports another service member missing in action U.S. military reports another service member missing in action EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC

L Two US service members killed in action in Jordan on July 17: US military Two US service members killed in action in Jordan on July 17: US military EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC

L UKMTO: Reports Indicate Tanker Experienced Interaction Amid Ongoing Military Activity in Region UKMTO: Reports Indicate Tanker Experienced Interaction Amid Ongoing Military Activity in Region ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC

L UKMTO reports incident involving merchant vessel and military forces about 100nm east of Duqm, Oman UKMTO reports incident involving merchant vessel and military forces about 100nm east of Duqm, Oman EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC

L Israeli military: struck Hezbollah militants to eliminate threat to IDF soldiers nearby Israeli military: struck Hezbollah militants to eliminate threat to IDF soldiers nearby EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC

L Israeli military: Hezbollah cell identified operating drones near security zone and Israeli troops Israeli military: Hezbollah cell identified operating drones near security zone and Israeli troops EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC

L Israeli military: Hezbollah drone spotted near Tebnit in southern Lebanon Israeli military: Hezbollah drone spotted near Tebnit in southern Lebanon EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC

L USO - Iranian Foreign Ministry: The memorandum of understanding is based on commitment for commitment, and we will adhere to our commitments USO - Iranian Foreign Ministry: The memorandum of understanding is based on commitment for commitment, and we will adhere to our commitments as long as America adheres. The Fifth clause of the MOU does not allow the Unit ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC

H USO Iran’s official State broadcaster warned people to “stay away” from American military bases on Saturday as Tehran escalated its attacks USO Iran’s official State broadcaster warned people to “stay away” from American military bases on Saturday as Tehran escalated its attacks in the Gulf region and formally suspended its commitment to the US-Iran memorand GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC

H Iran's southern Hormozgan province struck by three U.S. air attacks Saturday: Mehr News Iran's southern Hormozgan province struck by three U.S. air attacks Saturday: Mehr News GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC

H NATO's $40 Billion Counter-Drone Push Puts These Defense ETFs in Focus NATO’s latest push to strengthen its drone and counter-drone capabilities is shining a spotlight on a fast-growing corner of the defense industry—and the ETFs positioned to benefit. The alliance recently unveiled a new i RATES | Jul 18, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC

H Russia’s Lavrov holds call with Emirati counterpart: discuss Persian Gulf situation - RIA Russia’s Lavrov holds call with Emirati counterpart: discuss Persian Gulf situation - RIA GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC

H SK Hynix, AST SpaceMobile, SpaceX: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week Retail investors talked up five hot stocks during the week (July 13 to July 17) on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, listings, AI infrastructure momentum, and corporate/geopolitical news f RATES | Jul 18, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

H 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet Each week, Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for underv EARNINGS | Jul 18, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC

H Bulls and Bears: PayPal, UnitedHealth, Netflix — And Stocks End Wild Week examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks finished a volatile week lower as an escalating selloff in artificial intelligence and MACRO | Jul 18, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC

L Senior Merz ally Jens Spahn quits after pressure in Germany over surrogate baby - letter Senior Merz ally Jens Spahn quits after pressure in Germany over surrogate baby - letter GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

L China’s foreign ministry on British steel: closely monitoring situation, ready to protect legitimate rights and interests if needed China’s foreign ministry on British steel: closely monitoring situation, ready to protect legitimate rights and interests if needed GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC

L Kpc: assault caused injuries and significant material damage - state news agency Kpc: assault caused injuries and significant material damage - state news agency EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC

M Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: One oil facility hit in Iranian attack - state news agency Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: One oil facility hit in Iranian attack - state news agency ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

L Jordan reports intercepting and downing four drones entering its airspace – state news agency Jordan reports intercepting and downing four drones entering its airspace – state news agency EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC

L Kuwait Fire Force: firefighters and worker hurt responding to fires after Iranian attacks Kuwait Fire Force: firefighters and worker hurt responding to fires after Iranian attacks EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 08:51 AM UTC

H Ukraine strikes two key logistics hubs in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions, targets Russian oil facility: Zelenskiy Ukraine strikes two key logistics hubs in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions, targets Russian oil facility: Zelenskiy ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC

H Russia hit Ukraine's Odesa port infrastructure, damaged foreign-flagged ship, killed one: Odesa governor Russia hit Ukraine's Odesa port infrastructure, damaged foreign-flagged ship, killed one: Odesa governor GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC

H Shiraz to Dubai flights resume after five-month pause: Iran's Fars citing official Shiraz to Dubai flights resume after five-month pause: Iran's Fars citing official GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC

L Bahrain says it intercepted several Iranian air assaults on Saturday – defence forces Bahrain says it intercepted several Iranian air assaults on Saturday – defence forces EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC

L Kuwait: fire broke out at power and water desalination facility after Iranian strike - electricity ministry Kuwait: fire broke out at power and water desalination facility after Iranian strike - electricity ministry EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC

L Kuwait Airways: Most flights rescheduled after temporary halt in airport operations due to Iranian attack - post on X Kuwait Airways: Most flights rescheduled after temporary halt in airport operations due to Iranian attack - post on X EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC

H Iran's IRGC: targeted U.S. combat aircraft location at Sheikh Isa air base - Tasnim Iran's IRGC: targeted U.S. combat aircraft location at Sheikh Isa air base - Tasnim GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC

L Sirens sound in Bahrain: Interior Ministry Sirens sound in Bahrain: Interior Ministry EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC

L Kuwait Airways: most flights rescheduled after closure of Kuwaiti airspace on Saturday - post on X Kuwait Airways: most flights rescheduled after closure of Kuwaiti airspace on Saturday - post on X EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC

H Iran's IRGC: targeted U.S. military bases in Kuwait - Tasnim Iran's IRGC: targeted U.S. military bases in Kuwait - Tasnim GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC

H Kuwait: Army intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran Kuwait: Army intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC

H Iranian army targets U.S. military assets and fuel tanks in Bahrain: Iran state TV Iranian army targets U.S. military assets and fuel tanks in Bahrain: Iran state TV GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC

L Iranian media: Several missiles hit power facilities and desalination pumps in Jask, local official says Iranian media: Several missiles hit power facilities and desalination pumps in Jask, local official says EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC

L Jordan’s armed forces: no casualties or equipment damage reported Jordan’s armed forces: no casualties or equipment damage reported EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC

H Jordan's armed forces: intercept 10 missiles from Iran - Jordanian news agency Jordan's armed forces: intercept 10 missiles from Iran - Jordanian news agency GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC

L Fasting Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized: NDTV Fasting Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized: NDTV EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC

L Sirens rang for a third time in Bahrain: Interior Ministry Sirens rang for a third time in Bahrain: Interior Ministry EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC

H Kuwait's army: responding to missile and drone threats Kuwait's army: responding to missile and drone threats GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC

L Iranian media report explosions heard in Khorramabad Iranian media report explosions heard in Khorramabad EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC

H US military: US forces complete seventh straight night of strikes against Iran US military: US forces complete seventh straight night of strikes against Iran GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC

L Sirens sounded in Bahrain again: interior ministry Sirens sounded in Bahrain again: interior ministry EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC

H Iran’s Tasnim: U.S. targeted site near Jask Iran’s Tasnim: U.S. targeted site near Jask GEOPOLITICS | Jul 18, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC

L Kuwait's army says it is currently responding to Iranian drone assault Kuwait's army says it is currently responding to Iranian drone assault EQUITY | Jul 18, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC

M Centcom: IRGC assertion that two oil tankers blew up after striking mines is false Centcom: IRGC assertion that two oil tankers blew up after striking mines is false ENERGY | Jul 18, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC