Latest market news

AMZN Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context

Situational Awareness hedge fund cut to $10bn after margin calls; Citadel acquired positions

Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund with approximately $45 billion in AUM, was forced to reduce public stock positions on 31 July 2026 following a momentum reversal that triggered margin calls; Citadel subsequently acquired the bulk of those positions, leaving the fund with approximately $10 billion in AUM.

Jersey Mike's Subs IPO raises $1 billion, priced at range midpoint

Jersey Mike's Subs Inc. raised $1 billion in its IPO, priced at the midpoint of the marketed range, with investor orders reported to have exceeded available shares by more than 10 times ahead of Wednesday pricing; shares were scheduled to begin trading Thursday under ticker JRKS.

Sainsbury's sells Argos to Swift Partners for £120m

J Sainsbury Plc has agreed to sell Argos to newly formed Swift Partners for at least £120m, with completion expected in February 2027 and full separation by February 2029.

BP initiates North Sea oil and gas business sale process

BP formally began a sale process for its North Sea oil and gas business, as reported on 31 July 2026 by Oilprice, Guardian Business, and Bloomberg Markets. BP.L and BP were identified in the brief as directly affected instruments, though no price moves were reported.

ExxonMobil and Chevron Q2 2026 combined profits exceeded $26 billion

ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) reported combined Q2 2026 profits exceeding $26 billion, a rise of more than 300% year-on-year, with elevated Brent crude and WTI prices linked to Iran-related geopolitical tensions cited as the underlying driver.

Shell Q2 2026 profits rose; Glencore H1 marketing profit reached $3.3 billion

Shell Plc reported a significant Q2 2026 profit increase, with refining and trading divisions identified as primary contributors. Glencore separately reported a $3.3 billion H1 marketing division profit; both results occurred during a period of Iran-related oil market volatility.

Coinbase misses revenue and earnings forecasts for third consecutive quarter

Coinbase reported a net loss and revenue decline for a third straight quarter in Q2 2026 results released 30 July, with COIN shares falling following the announcement; softer spot trading volumes and reduced market volatility were cited as contributing factors.

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% in 6-3 MPC vote

The Bank of England MPC voted 6-3 to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% on 30 July 2026, with three members favouring an increase. GBPUSD and UK 10-year gilts were identified in the brief as instruments connected to the decision.

New York sues Kalshi over unlicensed gambling allegations on 31 July 2026

New York state filed a lawsuit against Kalshi Inc.'s trading subsidiary on 31 July 2026, alleging unlicensed gambling operations; no publicly traded instruments or reported price moves were associated with the action in source coverage.

US GDP grew 1.5% annualised in Q2 2026, missing market expectations

US GDP expanded at an annualised rate of 1.5% in Q2 2026, below market expectations, according to Bloomberg Markets. No price moves were reported for SPY, QQQ, DXY, TLT, or US Treasury securities at time of publication.

Burnham signals 'pragmatic' North Sea approach after Trump call

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he told Donald Trump he would take a 'pragmatic' approach to North Sea oil and gas, stopping short of the full opening Trump had publicly claimed.

Stellantis returns to Q2 2026 profit; STLA shares fall 5%

Stellantis reported a return to profitability in Q2 2026, attributing the improvement to North American vehicle demand. STLA shares fell 5% following the earnings release.

Shell Q2 adjusted earnings double to $9.84bn, best since 2022

Shell plc reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $9.84bn, more than doubling year-on-year and beating the $8.7bn analyst consensus, as higher oil prices, record refinery utilisation and strong trading drove the company's best quarterly result since 2022.

Lockheed Martin wins $58.6bn Patriot missile contract

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles across fiscal years 2026 to 2032.

Apple faces rising memory component costs ahead of earnings quarter

Reports from Finnhub and CNBC dated 30 July 2026 described Apple facing rising DRAM and NAND memory procurement costs, with coverage characterising the upcoming earnings quarter as a test of cost management. No price movement in AAPL shares was reported in the source data.

Rolls-Royce raises 2026 guidance twice; shares rise 5.5%

Rolls-Royce Holdings raised its full-year profit guidance for the second time in 2026, with RR. shares rising 5.5% on 30 July 2026. BAE Systems (BA.) also upgraded its profit forecasts on the same date, with both companies citing increased government defence spending commitments.

Apple Q2 2026 revenue $109.4bn beats estimates; Amazon also beat

Apple reported Q2 2026 revenue of $109.4bn and EPS of $2.02, exceeding analyst consensus of $108.65bn, driven by iPhone and laptop sales. Amazon confirmed a revenue beat in the same reporting cycle; both results were released after market close on 30 July 2026.

Samsung Q2 operating profit beat expectations; share price fell

Samsung Electronics reported Q2 2026 operating profit above analyst expectations on 29 July 2026, driven by AI chip demand and semiconductor sales; its share price weakened on 30 July 2026, with margin sustainability and Chinese competitive pressure cited as concerns.

Valdrans Market Pulse: 98 corroborated market-moving stories tracked in week of 27 July 2026

The Valdrans Market Pulse tracked 98 corroborated market-moving stories in the week of 27 July 2026 (86 market, 12 breaking-news), drawn from 1,995 source items across 13 sources.