U.S. MILITARY: NO U.S. AIRCRAFT WERE DESTROYED OR DAMAGED IN RECENT ATTEMPTED IRANIAN ATTACKS
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MUSK PLANS MAJOR MIDTERM SPENDING
Elon Musk has reportedly authorized his super PAC to spend up to $120 million to support Republican candidates in this year’s US midterm elections.
The funding, expected to total $100 million-$120 million, would target campaigns in at least eight states.
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Elon Musk has reportedly authorized his super PAC to spend up to $120 million to support Republican candidates in this year’s US midterm elections.
The funding, expected to total $100 million-$120 million, would target campaigns in at least eight states.
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IRAN'S ARMY SAYS IT LAUNCHED ATTACK ON U.S. ASSETS IN BAHRAIN'S SHEIKH ISSA BASE - STATE MEDIA
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TRUMP'S BOARD OF PEACE BELIEVE HAMAS COULD SIGN AN AGREEMENT IN COMING DAYS TO BEGIN DISARMING AND DEMILITARIZING GAZA STRIP -AXIOS
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TRUMP ORDERS RESTRICTIONS ON EXPORT OF CRITICAL MINERALS SCRAP - WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS
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APPLE BEATS ESTIMATES ON IPHONE, MAC STRENGTH
Results
EPS: $2.02 ($1.91 ex-tariff refunds) vs. $1.89 est. ✅
Revenue: $109.42B vs. $108.65B est. ✅
Gross Margin: 50.1% (48.1% ex-tariff refunds) vs. 47.9% est. ✅
iPhone Revenue: $54.25B vs. $53.86B est. ✅
Mac Revenue: $10.35B vs. $8.74B est. ✅
iPad Revenue: $6.19B vs. $6.92B est. ❌
Services Revenue: $30.74B vs. $31.22B est. ❌
Wearables Revenue: $7.88B vs. $7.82B est. ✅
Greater China Revenue: $18.82B, +22.4% YoY.
Key Takeaways
CEO: Advanced chipmaking bottlenecks remain the primary supply constraint.
Shares: Fell ~4% in extended trading.
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Results
EPS: $2.02 ($1.91 ex-tariff refunds) vs. $1.89 est. ✅
Revenue: $109.42B vs. $108.65B est. ✅
Gross Margin: 50.1% (48.1% ex-tariff refunds) vs. 47.9% est. ✅
iPhone Revenue: $54.25B vs. $53.86B est. ✅
Mac Revenue: $10.35B vs. $8.74B est. ✅
iPad Revenue: $6.19B vs. $6.92B est. ❌
Services Revenue: $30.74B vs. $31.22B est. ❌
Wearables Revenue: $7.88B vs. $7.82B est. ✅
Greater China Revenue: $18.82B, +22.4% YoY.
Key Takeaways
CEO: Advanced chipmaking bottlenecks remain the primary supply constraint.
Shares: Fell ~4% in extended trading.
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$AMZN - GOLDMAN RAISES AMAZON PT TO $375
Goldman Sachs raised its Amazon price target to $375 from $335, maintaining a Buy rating.
The firm cited accelerating AWS growth, strong AI and custom chip momentum, a higher 2026 capex plan of $220B, robust $496B backlog, solid Prime demand, and 26% advertising growth, saying the results reinforce Amazon's long-term AI and cloud leadership.
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Goldman Sachs raised its Amazon price target to $375 from $335, maintaining a Buy rating.
The firm cited accelerating AWS growth, strong AI and custom chip momentum, a higher 2026 capex plan of $220B, robust $496B backlog, solid Prime demand, and 26% advertising growth, saying the results reinforce Amazon's long-term AI and cloud leadership.
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$AAPL - GOLDMAN CUTS APPLE PT ON SOFTER OUTLOOK
Goldman Sachs cut its Apple price target to $360 from $370, while maintaining a Buy rating.
The firm said Q3 results were largely in line, but weaker-than-expected Q4 guidance on revenue growth and margins weighed on the outlook. Goldman expects sentiment to improve as price increases, new AI features and product launches support revenue and margins.
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Goldman Sachs cut its Apple price target to $360 from $370, while maintaining a Buy rating.
The firm said Q3 results were largely in line, but weaker-than-expected Q4 guidance on revenue growth and margins weighed on the outlook. Goldman expects sentiment to improve as price increases, new AI features and product launches support revenue and margins.
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U.S. S&P 500 E-MINI FUTURES UP 0.45%, NASDAQ 100 FUTURES UP 1.2%, DOW FUTURES UP 0.5%
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$AAPL - APPLE SHARES FALL 6.6% PREMARKET AFTER CURRENT-QUARTER SALES FORECAST MISSES WALL STREET TARGET
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$AMZN - BERNSTEIN RAISES AMAZON PT ON AWS, AI MOMENTUM
Bernstein raised its Amazon price target to $320 from $315, maintaining an Outperform rating.
The firm cited stronger-than-expected 37% AWS revenue growth, a $25B AI revenue run rate, expanding AI chip business and clear returns on AI investment. Bernstein also highlighted Amazon's higher 2026 capex of $220B, backed by strong demand and attractive payback periods.
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Bernstein raised its Amazon price target to $320 from $315, maintaining an Outperform rating.
The firm cited stronger-than-expected 37% AWS revenue growth, a $25B AI revenue run rate, expanding AI chip business and clear returns on AI investment. Bernstein also highlighted Amazon's higher 2026 capex of $220B, backed by strong demand and attractive payback periods.
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CBOE VOLATILITY INDEX HITS OVER ONE-WEEK LOW; LAST DOWN 0.28 POINTS AT 16.81
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YEN SUDDENLY STRENGTHENS, TRADERS ALERT TO INTERVENTION RISK
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IRAN'S FARS SAYS IRGC STOPPED TWO TANKERS FROM PASSING THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ; 4 OTHER TANKERS CHANGED COURSE
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EUROZONE INFLATION REACCELERATES
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.8%, matching forecasts, as higher oil prices following renewed US-Iran tensions lifted energy costs.
The data reinforced expectations the ECB will raise interest rates again, with markets and economists now focused on a potential September hike. Core and services inflation also accelerated, while the eurozone economy continued to show resilient growth.
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Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.8%, matching forecasts, as higher oil prices following renewed US-Iran tensions lifted energy costs.
The data reinforced expectations the ECB will raise interest rates again, with markets and economists now focused on a potential September hike. Core and services inflation also accelerated, while the eurozone economy continued to show resilient growth.
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KOREAN CHIP STOCKS STAGE RECORD REBOUND
SK Hynix surged 30% and Samsung Electronics jumped 27%, lifting the Kospi 18%, as Citadel's purchase of distressed AI assets fueled a relief rally.
Analysts said heavy deleveraging by retail investors and hedge funds has largely run its course, improving sentiment toward Korean equities after weeks of sharp AI-driven selling.
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SK Hynix surged 30% and Samsung Electronics jumped 27%, lifting the Kospi 18%, as Citadel's purchase of distressed AI assets fueled a relief rally.
Analysts said heavy deleveraging by retail investors and hedge funds has largely run its course, improving sentiment toward Korean equities after weeks of sharp AI-driven selling.
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$AMZN - AMAZON - DURING Q2 2026, WE RECEIVED ABOUT $640 MILLION OF TARIFF REFUNDS UNDER IEEPA - FILING
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JAPAN LIKELY SPENT MORE THAN Y6 TLN ON CURRENCY INTERVENTION ON JULY 30, DATA SUGGEST
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$XOM - EXXONMISSES ESTIMATES AS OUTPUT REMAINS STRONG
Results
Adj. EPS: $3.52 vs. $3.54-$3.60 est. ❌
Adj. Earnings: $14.68B vs. $15.10B est. ❌
Production: 4.514M boepd
Permian Production: Record 1.8M+ boepd
Operations
Guyana: Fifth FPSO to begin production in Q4.
Outages: 150K boepd offline in UAE; 450K boepd remains offline in Qatar.
Capital Return
Dividend: $1.03/share declared for Q3.
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Results
Adj. EPS: $3.52 vs. $3.54-$3.60 est. ❌
Adj. Earnings: $14.68B vs. $15.10B est. ❌
Production: 4.514M boepd
Permian Production: Record 1.8M+ boepd
Operations
Guyana: Fifth FPSO to begin production in Q4.
Outages: 150K boepd offline in UAE; 450K boepd remains offline in Qatar.
Capital Return
Dividend: $1.03/share declared for Q3.
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MARKET MOVERS
🟢 UPGRADES
$BAX: Citigroup upgraded to Neutral; PT raised to $28 from $17
$CORZ: KBW upgraded to Outperform; PT raised to $28 from $25
$PTEN: JP Morgan upgraded to Neutral; PT raised to $12 from $10
$KPTI: H.C. Wainwright upgraded to Neutral
🔴 DOWNGRADES
$RBLX: Benchmark downgraded to Sell; PT cut to $50 from $60
$BXMT: KBW downgraded to Market Perform; PT cut to $16 from $20
$NBTB: Stephens downgraded to Equal Weight; PT raised to $55 from $52
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🟢 UPGRADES
$BAX: Citigroup upgraded to Neutral; PT raised to $28 from $17
$CORZ: KBW upgraded to Outperform; PT raised to $28 from $25
$PTEN: JP Morgan upgraded to Neutral; PT raised to $12 from $10
$KPTI: H.C. Wainwright upgraded to Neutral
🔴 DOWNGRADES
$RBLX: Benchmark downgraded to Sell; PT cut to $50 from $60
$BXMT: KBW downgraded to Market Perform; PT cut to $16 from $20
$NBTB: Stephens downgraded to Equal Weight; PT raised to $55 from $52
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