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Three listed securities are poised to trade without their forthcoming cash distributions, with ex-dividend dates set for GE HealthCare, Blackstone Long Short Credit Income Fund, and KNOT Offshore Partners

Following Tesla's quarterly results misses, analysts from multiple outlets trimmed price targets and highlighted key support levels as investors reassess the stock

Markets monitor a proposed overhaul of Social Security as lawmakers consider expedited changes, while AARP publicly opposes fast-tracking the legislation amid an estimated 3.8% COLA for 2027

Ameriprise Financial reported an uptick in second-quarter profit, helped by higher fee income, as peers in the sector also posted rising profits in the period.

A slate of large-name companies across healthcare, travel, logistics, retail and industrials have set July 23, 2026, for conference calls to discuss their Q2 26 or Q1 26 earnings results.

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares rose after reports that the company posted higher second-quarter income versus a year earlier, according to Investing.com and Nasdaq coverage.

Futures point to a higher start for U.S. equities as traders await after-hours results from Tesla and Alphabet, while the Nasdaq leads a pre-market dip on higher oil prices

Raymond James Financial reported a rise in third-quarter profit driven by strength in its capital markets activities, with confirming notes from outlets that similar earnings gains appeared in other finance-sector names.

Las Vegas Sands reported a quarterly profit and revenue decline tied to Macau weakness, triggering after-hours stock moves alongside a slate of earnings calls scheduled for July 22, 2026.

IBM posts a Q2 earnings miss, but shares advance as investors weigh a reduced annual forecast against cost-cutting and AI initiatives, including a new coding tool.

Alphabet is slated to post its second-quarter results after the bell, with analysts and traders eyeing capex as a potential key driver alongside earnings

Investors awaited Alphabet's second-quarter results and guidance as AI-related dynamics drew attention, with U.S. indices mixed near midday and a looming conference call after the close

Markets traded with little clear direction as investors prepared for a wave of technology sector results and weighed the potential impact on major indices.

A reported breach involving OpenAI and Hugging Face has sparked a rally in AI security stocks, led by Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike, according to multiple outlets

Philip Morris International reported a drop in second-quarter earnings per share while maintaining its full-year guidance ex-FX, with the market signaling concern as the stock traded lower despite earnings results.

Futures traders weigh a slate of tech earnings against ongoing tensions in the Middle East as investors reassess risk and draw up expectations for corporate reports

Premarket trading saw notable moves as Super Micro Computer jumped after quarterly results, while GE Vernova declined and Rocket Lab moved in a mixed fashion, with social chatter cited in coverage

SecondFi plans to wind down after a theft tied to a wallet vulnerability, with recovery tools still pending as investors reassess the incident and its impact on the platform.

MarketWatch and Nasdaq report a linked story: an AI-driven energy crunch warning and ASML’s role in the AI equipment cycle are shaping investor interest in select stocks.

Airbus unveiled a €5 billion share buyback alongside guidance targeting €12-13 billion in adjusted EBIT by 2029, sending the stock higher on the news.

A high-profile AI security incident involving OpenAI and Hugging Face spurred interest in cybersecurity stocks, with Stifel describing the event as supportive for the sector amid discussions of containment breaches during a security evaluation.

Alaska Air posts a second-quarter loss driven by higher fuel costs despite revenue growth, and it anticipates an improved third-quarter performance even as jet fuel prices remain elevated.

Canadian equities advanced on renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire via intermediaries, even as tariff worries weighed on broader sentiment and the loonie slid to a week-long low.

Two tech giants, Apple and Nvidia, are locked in a competition for the title of the world's largest company by market capitalization, with reports noting Nvidia's recent ascendancy and ongoing debate over which is the better buy.

Stocks assess potential buy-the-dip cases amid a July slide, with silver flagged for a new dip-buy zone and the S&P 500's CAPE indicator reaching a long-run high

Markets look to extend an initial rebound on strong earnings, with chip-related equities rebounding and select industrials rising despite mixed results in the autos sector

Northrop Grumman lifts its 2026 MTM-adjusted earnings outlook, citing strong demand for its technologies and a higher range for full-year earnings per share.

Investors await a busy earnings week as Alphabet unveils Q2 results on July 22 while General Motors previews quarterly figures ahead of the trading day

Defense equities gained on news of John Healey's appointment as UK finance minister, with investors and stakeholders weighing the potential policy changes and political dynamics surrounding the new leadership.

Samsung Electronics announces a dedicated robotics division as part of its strategy to advance physical AI, appointing a former Hyundai executive to head strategy, a move reflected in a rising stock reaction