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Jul 13, 2026

Priya Menon

Press Releases

Alamar Biosciences Partners with Leading Research Universities to Launch National Initiative Advancing Blood-Based Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Alamar Biosciences partners with leading US research universities and organizations to profile approximately 21,000 plasma samples from 10,000 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias participants using its NULISAseq Neuro 220 panel. This large-scale proteomics initiative aims to accelerate biomarker discovery and validation, creating an open-acce…

ALMR

Jul 13, 2026

Nina Shah

Trade Ideas

Weave's Consumption Pivot: A Timely Entry Into AI-Driven Healthcare Communications

Weave Communications is transitioning pricing toward a consumption model and layering AI-driven features after the trueLark acquisition. With Q2 2025 revenue momentum, a modest market cap of ~$552M, and reasonable leverage, the stock looks set for a swing trade that captures re-rating if usage and ARPU climb. Trade plan provided with clear entry, s…

WEAV

Jul 13, 2026

Sofia Navarro

Stock Markets

TSMC Posts 36% Q2 Revenue Gain as AI Demand Drives Sales

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 36% year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenue, driven by strong demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications. June sales jumped nearly 68% versus last year, while first-half 2026 revenue rose about 36%. The company delayed publication of June figures because of Typhoo…

Jul 13, 2026

Jordan Park

Press Releases

Stellantis Reports Q2 2026 Estimated Consolidated Shipments of 1.6 Million Units, +10% Year-Over-Year

Stellantis reported estimated consolidated vehicle shipments of 1.6 million units in Q2 2026, marking a 10% increase year-over-year. This growth was primarily fueled by a 38% surge in North American shipments, driven by new and refreshed models, and a 5% increase in Enlarged Europe, led by product launches and battery electric vehicle demand. Decli…

STLA

Jul 13, 2026

Derek Hwang

Stock Markets

Gjensidige posts stronger-than-expected Q2 as margin gains offset Danish legal charge

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA reported Q2 pretax profit of 2.79 billion Norwegian crowns, exceeding the firm's compiled analyst consensus. The insurer said higher margins, revenue growth and disciplined costs more than offset a NOK 419.3 million net impact from a Danish Supreme Court decision on the workers’ compensation scheme. Key underwriting metric…

Jul 13, 2026

Sofia Navarro

Stock Markets

Taiwan shares slide as Taiwan Weighted closes down 0.83%

Taiwan's stock market finished lower on Monday, with the Taiwan Weighted index losing 0.83% at the close. Sector losses in the , Biotech & Medical Care and Plastic segments weighed on the market. Select small-cap names recorded sharp gains of 10.00% while others plunged into double-digit declines. Commodities moved sharply higher for crude and Bren…

Jul 13, 2026

Sofia Navarro

Trade Ideas

Domino's Pizza: Paying Up for Consistent Cash Flow and Operational Leverage

Domino's is down from its highs but still generates strong free cash flow, a healthy FCF yield and a dividend that cushions downside. We take a constructive mid-term view: buy at $300, stop at $282, target $350 over the next 45 trading days, betting on margin resilience, buybacks and improving sentiment after leadership transition noise.

DPZ

Jul 13, 2026

Caleb Monroe

Economy

Tokyo Seeks Greater Pension Investment in Japan but Will Not Revise Benchmarks Immediately

Japan's government is considering measures to encourage larger allocations to domestic financial assets by state pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), but does not plan an immediate overhaul of the funds' medium-term asset allocation targets. Officials say any shift would be pursued within the allowable deviation r…

Jul 13, 2026

Nina Shah

Stock Markets

TSMC to Add Two Advanced Packaging Plants at Chiayi Science Park

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will build two additional advanced chip packaging plants at the Chiayi Science Park in southern Taiwan, expanding the existing complex to four facilities. The move is intended to increase packaging capacity to address strong demand for next-generation semiconductors and is forecast to generate substantial prod…

Jul 13, 2026

Leila Farooq

Stock Markets

Smartoptics Posts 55% Jump in Q2 Revenue, Raises Long-Term Revenue Ambition

Smartoptics Group reported second-quarter revenue of $28.9 million, a 55% increase year-over-year, beating analyst expectations of $25.65 million. The company improved its EBITDA margin to 15.5% while gross margin fell to 46.1%. Management credited stronger customer activity and progress with larger accounts, and unveiled new long-term targets aimi…

Jul 13, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

Stock Markets

Mastercard Weighs Sale of Majority Stake in UK Payments Processor Vocalink

Mastercard is exploring a sale of a controlling interest in Vocalink, the company that runs much of the United Kingdom's retail payments plumbing, as it responds to concerns about foreign ownership of core financial infrastructure. The prospective transaction would transfer a 51% stake back to UK banking interests, with an estimated price near £400…

Jul 13, 2026

Derek Hwang

Economy

Oil and Markets Jolt as Gulf Tensions and Earnings Pressure Weigh

Markets opened the week nervously as confrontations between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, and Tehran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil higher and rippled through equities, yields and currencies. Energy benchmarks climbed about 4%, yields ticked up, and safe-haven flows supported the dollar. Attention is also turning …

Jul 13, 2026

Nina Shah

Trade Ideas

Nextdoor's Moat: Turning a Verified Neighborhood Graph into an AI-Driven Commerce Engine

Nextdoor is repositioning from a local social network to an AI-first neighborhood commerce platform. With a sub-$1B market cap, positive momentum in self-serve ad growth, and a unique verified identity graph, NXDR offers asymmetric upside if management executes on agentic AI monetization — but execution risk and a thin revenue base keep this a spec…

NXDR

Jul 13, 2026

Jordan Park

Stock Markets

Mastercard Weighs Return Sale of Majority Stake in UK Payments Platform Vocalink

Mastercard is reportedly examining options to sell a majority stake in Vocalink back to UK banking entities, with talks described as early-stage and without firm offers. The company bought Vocalink from 18 UK lenders in 2016 for an initial 700 million pounds ($950 million), with contingent payments linked to performance. A 51% sale could be valued …

Jul 13, 2026

Caleb Monroe

Stock Markets

Ryohin Keikaku Shares Rally After Company Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance

Ryohin Keikaku, the operator of the Muji retail chain, saw its Tokyo-listed shares climb to a record high after the company raised its full-year operating revenue and profit forecasts. Management cited strong overseas demand, particularly in East Asia, and improved margins resulting from production shifts and fewer discounts.

Jul 13, 2026

Derek Hwang

Stock Markets

HHS Inspector General Reports $5.56 Billion in Expected Recoveries as Enforcement Activity Falls

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) reported $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings for a six-month reporting period, while excluding 1,212 individuals or entities from federal programs. The semiannual report shows a drop in combined criminal and civil actions to the lowest level in at l…

Jul 13, 2026

Avery Klein

World

Allies to Ramp Up Air-Defence Support for Ukraine at Paris Meeting

Leaders gathering in Paris aim to secure expanded air-defence commitments for Ukraine, address critical munitions shortages and coordinate broader measures including sanctions and curbs on oil shipments, as Kyiv contends with renewed Russian missile and drone strikes and presses partners for faster weapons deliveries.

Jul 12, 2026

Leila Farooq

Currencies

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens; Yen Draws Attention on GPIF Repatriation Talk

Most Asian currencies weakened on Monday as a firmer U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields pressured regional markets. The Japanese yen remained a focal point after comments suggesting the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) could increase allocations to domestic assets, prompting speculation about potential repatriation flows. Investor…

Jul 12, 2026

Derek Hwang

Stock Markets

Yaskawa Electric Shares Slide After Quarterly Profit Takes Hit

Yaskawa Electric plunged after reporting a marked decline in quarterly profitability tied to a larger-than-expected IT systems migration impact and European restructuring costs. While revenue rose, operating profit and net profit fell, prompting selling across factory automation peers and dragging on the Nikkei 225.

Jul 12, 2026

Maya Rios

Trade Ideas

XPeng: June Delivery Beat and New SUV Pre-Sales Point to a Near-Term Rebound

XPeng's June deliveries of 40,126 units and the Mona L03 SUV pre-sale announcement have re-energized investor sentiment. Fundamentals remain mixed, but recent sales momentum, improving technicals and elevated short interest create a favorable trade setup for a mid-term long with clear risk controls.

XPEV

Jul 12, 2026

Priya Menon

Stock Markets

Kioxia Shares Slide Amid Week of Key Semiconductor Earnings

Kioxia shares fell 9.3% to ¥69,850 during the session as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of major semiconductor earnings from ASML and TSMC. A lingering Sell rating from Bernstein, which values the stock at ¥40,000, adds to the pressure. Market caution centers on the upcoming results' potential to clarify AI-driven capital spending, memor…

Jul 12, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

Stock Markets

Samsung Accelerates Yongin Fab Start-Up to 2029 as Government Pushes Industrial Complex

Samsung Electronics plans to commence operations at its inaugural semiconductor fabrication plant within the Yongin chip cluster in 2029, accelerating the timeline by one to two years. The move follows a government decision to fast-track the Yongin National Industrial Complex, which is intended to serve as a next-generation semiconductor manufactur…

Jul 12, 2026

Leila Farooq

Stock Markets

Asia Stocks Retreat as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil; South Korea’s Benchmark Plunges Over 5%

Asian equities fell broadly on Monday as a spike in Middle East tensions sent oil prices up and curbed risk appetite. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged more than 5% as large-cap chipmakers led the declines, while futures for U.S. tech-heavy indexes pointed lower ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a busy corporate earnings calendar.

Jul 12, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

Stock Markets

SK Hynix Plummets in Seoul Despite Strong Nasdaq ADR Debut

SK Hynix shares tumbled nearly 11% in Seoul, dragging the KOSPI lower and prompting a temporary trading suspension, even as the company's American Depository Receipts posted a near 13% gain in a blockbuster Nasdaq debut the prior week. A Korea Investment & Securities forecast for a lower-than-consensus second-quarter operating profit and concer…

Jul 12, 2026

Jordan Park

Stock Markets

KOSPI tumults: index triggers trading curb as major tech names plunge

South Korea's KOSPI briefly hit a trading halt after tumbling more than 5% as heavyweight technology shares led a broad decline across the region. The move reflected intensified investor concern about AI-related valuations and whether semiconductor earnings can justify the industry’s large capital expenditures.