Market Pulse
Daily market news summary in 4-hour intervals
Major Acquisition and Strong Earnings Reports Drive Market Action
30 Jul 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)
1. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is set to acquire MarketAxess for $6 billion, creating a premier fixed income marketplace.
2. Quanta Services reported second-quarter adjusted EPS significantly above estimates and raised its full-year EPS outlook considerably.
3. Bristol Myers Squibb exceeded Q2 revenue and earnings estimates, also increasing its full-year adjusted EPS and revenue forecasts.
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2. Quanta Services reported second-quarter adjusted EPS significantly above estimates and raised its full-year EPS outlook considerably.
3. Bristol Myers Squibb exceeded Q2 revenue and earnings estimates, also increasing its full-year adjusted EPS and revenue forecasts.
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Fed Holds Rates Amid Dissent, Gold & Oil Surge, Yields Volatile
29 Jul 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.50%-3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, with three dissents favoring a hike, easing September rate hike expectations.
2. Gold prices surged above $4,100/oz and crude oil (Brent & US) saw significant gains following the Fed's decision, while US equities pared earlier losses.
3. Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields initially climbed sharply, with the 30-year reaching its highest level since 2007, before paring gains post-Fed announcement.
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2. Gold prices surged above $4,100/oz and crude oil (Brent & US) saw significant gains following the Fed's decision, while US equities pared earlier losses.
3. Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields initially climbed sharply, with the 30-year reaching its highest level since 2007, before paring gains post-Fed announcement.
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Oil Surges Amid Middle East Tensions, Korean Markets Plunge, Hong Kong Tech Rallies
29 Jul 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)
1. WTI Crude Oil surged 4% fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile incident.
2. South Korean stock markets faced significant turmoil, with KOSPI and KOSDAQ indexes triggering circuit breakers and plummeting over 8%.
3. The Hang Seng Index and several Hong Kong tech stocks surged significantly, while the storage sector and other Chinese tech indexes experienced declines.
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2. South Korean stock markets faced significant turmoil, with KOSPI and KOSDAQ indexes triggering circuit breakers and plummeting over 8%.
3. The Hang Seng Index and several Hong Kong tech stocks surged significantly, while the storage sector and other Chinese tech indexes experienced declines.
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Oil Prices Drop, Fed Hold Expectations Steady, SpaceX Surges
28 Jul 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. The probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in July is 69.5%, while a 25 basis point hike stands at 30.5%, indicating steady market expectations.
2. Brent and U.S. crude oil futures settled down significantly by 4% to 5%, closing at $84.09/bbl and $79.26/bbl respectively.
3. SpaceX shares surged over 3% against market trends, pushing its market capitalization to $1.54 trillion.
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2. Brent and U.S. crude oil futures settled down significantly by 4% to 5%, closing at $84.09/bbl and $79.26/bbl respectively.
3. SpaceX shares surged over 3% against market trends, pushing its market capitalization to $1.54 trillion.
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Oil Prices Plunge, Semiconductor Stocks Tumble, US Market Diverges
28 Jul 2026, 12:00 - 16:00 (UTC)
1. Brent and WTI crude oil prices dropped significantly by over 3-4% amid hopes of easing US-Iran conflict.
2. US semiconductor stocks experienced a sharp decline, with Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia leading losses, pushing the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index to a two-month low.
3. US stock markets showed divergence, as the Dow Jones rose 1.01% and Coca-Cola hit a record high, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.1% due to widespread chip stock sell-offs.
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2. US semiconductor stocks experienced a sharp decline, with Micron, SanDisk, Western Digital, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia leading losses, pushing the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index to a two-month low.
3. US stock markets showed divergence, as the Dow Jones rose 1.01% and Coca-Cola hit a record high, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.1% due to widespread chip stock sell-offs.
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Coca-Cola Raises Forecast, S&P Global Misses Estimates, Chip Stocks Down After Japan Quake Hits TSMC Operations
28 Jul 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)
1. Coca-Cola raised its annual profit forecast and reported 5% Q2 global unit case volume growth, boosting its shares by approximately 2% in premarket trading.
2. S&P Global forecasted 2026 profit below estimates, causing its shares to fall 3% in premarket.
3. US-listed chip stocks fell in premarket trading following a strong earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, which led TSMC to evacuate personnel.
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2. S&P Global forecasted 2026 profit below estimates, causing its shares to fall 3% in premarket.
3. US-listed chip stocks fell in premarket trading following a strong earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, which led TSMC to evacuate personnel.
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Crude Oil, Gold Plunge; US Futures Mixed Amid Geopolitical Developments
28 Jul 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)
1. US Crude and Brent crude futures plunged approximately 2.5-3%, reaching their lowest levels since July, driven by hopes for geopolitical resolution.
2. Spot gold fell nearly 1% and spot silver dropped over 2%, reflecting selling pressure on precious metals.
3. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.3% and 1.2% respectively, while Dow futures saw a slight 0.1% gain, indicating mixed market sentiment.
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2. Spot gold fell nearly 1% and spot silver dropped over 2%, reflecting selling pressure on precious metals.
3. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.3% and 1.2% respectively, while Dow futures saw a slight 0.1% gain, indicating mixed market sentiment.
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Global Markets Reel: Oil Drops, Crypto Falls, Asian Equities Plummet
28 Jul 2026, 00:00 - 04:00 (UTC)
1. WTI crude oil prices plunged below $80 per barrel, with Brent also falling more than 1%.
2. Ether dropped 4.07% to $1866.04, and South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted 8%, triggering a circuit breaker.
3. Asian stock markets generally weakened, with Japan's Nikkei falling 3% and China's A-shares and Hong Kong stocks experiencing significant declines.
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2. Ether dropped 4.07% to $1866.04, and South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted 8%, triggering a circuit breaker.
3. Asian stock markets generally weakened, with Japan's Nikkei falling 3% and China's A-shares and Hong Kong stocks experiencing significant declines.
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Global Markets Dip, BlackRock Shifts Crypto, J&J Settles Talc Claims
28 Jul 2026, 20:00 - 00:00 (UTC)
1. Japanese markets show weakness with Nikkei and JGB futures down, while Ether and US crude futures also experienced declines.
2. BlackRock transferred 3,310 BTC and 28,370 ETH to Coinbase Prime, indicating significant institutional activity in the crypto market.
3. Johnson & Johnson announced a resolution for ovarian talc litigation with a $5.5 billion commitment to settle tens of thousands of claims.
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2. BlackRock transferred 3,310 BTC and 28,370 ETH to Coinbase Prime, indicating significant institutional activity in the crypto market.
3. Johnson & Johnson announced a resolution for ovarian talc litigation with a $5.5 billion commitment to settle tens of thousands of claims.
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Brown-Forman Rejects Sazerac Bid, Baker Hughes Issues Strong Guidance
27 Jul 2026, 20:01 - 00:01 (UTC)
1. Brown-Forman Corp. has rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Sazerac.
2. Baker Hughes Co. projects FY revenue to be between $26,650 million and $28,050 million.
3. Baker Hughes Co. anticipates Q3 Adjusted EBITDA between $1,115 million and $1,295 million.
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2. Baker Hughes Co. projects FY revenue to be between $26,650 million and $28,050 million.
3. Baker Hughes Co. anticipates Q3 Adjusted EBITDA between $1,115 million and $1,295 million.
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Middle East Geopolitics, Syria-Israel Peace Talks, Iran-US Dialogue, Gaza Stabilization
26 Jul 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. Syrian President indicates a potential security deal with Israel, involving several countries, which could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising the Golan Heights.
2. Iran and the U.S. are continuing to exchange messages through mediators, suggesting ongoing diplomatic efforts amid tensions.
3. The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved 'immunity' for the Gaza International Stabilization Force to operate in areas not under Israeli control, signaling a step towards stabilization.
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2. Iran and the U.S. are continuing to exchange messages through mediators, suggesting ongoing diplomatic efforts amid tensions.
3. The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved 'immunity' for the Gaza International Stabilization Force to operate in areas not under Israeli control, signaling a step towards stabilization.
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WEMIX Security Breach, Iran Conflict Escalation Warning, & CZ on CEX Acquisitions
26 Jul 2026, 08:00 - 12:00 (UTC)
1. Gaming public chain WEMIX reportedly suffered a security vulnerability after its 3.0 mainnet upgrade, with a suspected loss of $700,000.
2. Iran announced a pause in retaliatory attacks after the US also ceased strikes, but warned of conflict escalation, potentially involving the Strait of Hormuz, if US attacks resume.
3. CZ elaborated on the complexities of acquiring a CEX, particularly regarding potential post-acquisition security issues.
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2. Iran announced a pause in retaliatory attacks after the US also ceased strikes, but warned of conflict escalation, potentially involving the Strait of Hormuz, if US attacks resume.
3. CZ elaborated on the complexities of acquiring a CEX, particularly regarding potential post-acquisition security issues.
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