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• Fourth and final Arkansas inmate Kenneth Williams executed

  28-04-2017 07:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Kenneth Williams put to death by lethal injection after appeal to US supreme court fails to secure a stay on his sentenceKenneth Williams’ attorneys have appealed to US supreme court to stop his execution on grounds of intellectual disability. Photograph: AP
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  Arkansas has carried out its fourth execution within a week, bringing to a troubling end the state’s controversial attempt to run a “conveyor belt of death” in an aggressive burst of killings unseen in the US for
  
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• Weatherford International plc Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Weatherford International management attributed robust profitability metrics to operational discipline and structural improvements in working capital management during the second quarter of 2026, even as the company navigated significant disruptions across its Middle East operations. The region experienced activity suspensions and elevated logistics costs stemming from regional conflict, though freight expenses peaked in May and began declining thereafter. Management elected to exit a Saudi Ara
  
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• The oil spike everyone feared never showed up

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  When the United States and Israel conducted strikes on Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil and refined products. Trading desks issued alarming forecasts, with some predicting crude prices could reach $150 or even $200 per barrel—numbers that would have devastated household budgets nationwide.
  Those catastrophic projections did not materialize. Brent crude futures peaked arou
  
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• ‘The Odyssey’ is cleaning up for Imax. Expect the momentum to continue

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Imax shares climbed more than 8% following the company’s confirmation that it remained positioned to achieve record global box office of $1.4 billion in 2026. The announcement came as Universal’s “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan, exceeded expectations at the box office, easing investor concerns that had surfaced when another anticipated release was delayed.
  During its opening weekend, “The Odyssey” generated $52 million in global box office for Im
  
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• Comcast earnings highlight NBCUniversal strength ahead of planned split

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Comcast reported mixed second-quarter results that underscored the divergent performance of its two main business segments ahead of a planned separation into independent publicly traded companies.
  The content and experiences division, anchored by NBCUniversal, demonstrated substantial growth with revenue climbing to $10.73 billion. Peacock, the company’s streaming service, reached profitability during the quarter for the first time. The service benefited from live sporting events, includi
  
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• Capital One Financial Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Capital One Financial Corporation posted results characterized by robust revenue expansion and improved credit metrics during the period. Domestic card purchase volume grew 26% year-over-year, with the Discover acquisition serving as the primary driver of this increase. The company is executing a 24-month integration plan for Discover, which has already progressed to include successful conversion of Capital One debit customers to the Discover network, enabling full quarterly revenue synergies.
  
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• Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Annaly Capital Management delivered a 5.5% economic return during the quarter, with book value growth of 1.7%, attributed to lower rate volatility and advantages of its diversified housing finance operations.
  The company increased its quarterly common dividend to $0.75 per share, marking the ninth consecutive quarter in which earnings surpassed the dividend payment. Management stated confidence in the firm’s long-term earnings capacity, with the board conducting methodical stress-testing
  
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• American Airlines stock tumbles 8% as fuel spike further postpones turnaround

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  American Airlines reduced its full-year 2026 earnings guidance Thursday, attributing the downward revision to higher fuel expenses that have outpaced revenue gains from increased ticket prices. The carrier’s stock declined 8% following the announcement, underscoring investor concerns about the airline’s ability to manage cost pressures in the current environment.
  The airline now projects adjusted earnings per share could range from a loss of 65 cents to earnings of 65 cents for the
  
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• AMD to sell Anthropic tens of billions in AI servers, invest up to $5 billion in startup

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Advanced Micro Devices disclosed plans on Wednesday to supply Anthropic with tens of billions of dollars in AI computing infrastructure while making an investment of as much as $5 billion in the AI startup. The arrangement represents another instance of what has become known as a circular deal within the artificial intelligence sector, wherein chip manufacturers invest capital in AI companies that simultaneously serve as major purchasers of their products. Nvidia has been pursuing a comparable
  
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• Albertsons stock plunges as it says weaker grocery spending will cut into sales and earnings

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Albertsons stock fell sharply on Thursday following a significant reduction in the company’s full-year financial guidance. The grocer attributed the outlook cut to softer industry trends and more cautious consumer spending patterns in the broader grocery market.
  The company reported that its digital and pharmacy divisions continued to grow strongly in the first quarter, but core grocery operations faced mounting headwinds. Management cited food inflation and budgetary constraints stemming
  
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• Adtran shares tumble after company cuts second-quarter revenue outlook (NASDAQ:ADTN)

  23-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Adtran Holdings, a networking equipment manufacturer, saw its stock price decline following a revision to its second-quarter financial expectations. The company adjusted its preliminary revenue forecast to a range of $280.0 million to $282.0 million, representing a reduction from its prior guidance of $283.0 million to $303.0 million. The new range also fell short of analyst expectations, which had anticipated $293.4 million in quarterly revenue.
  Management attributed the downward revision to t
  
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• Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Interactive Brokers Group achieved record net revenues and commissions during the second quarter, fueled by increased client activity in a favorable market environment. The firm attributed growth to heightened leverage through margin loans and derivatives positions, as clients pursued risk-forward strategies. The company maintained its industry-leading pre-tax profit margin of 77% for the seventh consecutive quarter through automation and AI-enhanced operations.
  Client equity reached $930 billi
  
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• Halliburton Tops Estimates as International Demand Strengthens

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Halliburton announced second-quarter financial results on Tuesday that exceeded expectations, driven by heightened drilling and completion activity in major international markets. The oilfield services company reported net income of $534 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared with $461 million, or $0.55 per share, in the first quarter. Adjusted earnings reached $0.55 per share, while revenue climbed to $5.7 billion from $5.4 billion sequentially. The company achieved an operating margin
  
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• EQT Raises Production Outlook and Lowers Capital Spending Forecast

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  EQT Corp., a U.S. natural gas producer, increased its full-year production forecast to 2,375–2,450 Bcfe, up approximately 90 Bcfe from prior guidance. The company attributed the upward revision to sustained gains from compression investments that improved output from both existing and new wells while reducing decline rates. Simultaneously, EQT trimmed its full-year maintenance capital expenditure forecast by $25 million to a range of $2.04 billion–$2.19 billion.
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• East West Bancorp, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  East West Bancorp released its second-quarter 2026 earnings, posting record total revenue and net interest income levels. The results reflected strong performance across both deposits and loans, with management attributing the gains to strategic shifts in business focus.
  Deposit growth reached 8% on a year-over-year basis, driven largely by a strategic movement toward core relationship banking. Non-interest-bearing deposits increased 19% year-over-year, fueled by small business checking campaig
  
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• Bloom Energy (BE) Soars 14.8% on Sharp PT Upgrade Ahead of Q2 Earnings

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bloom Energy’s stock climbed on Tuesday following a significant price target increase from JPMorgan. The investment bank raised its target by 29.6 percent to $346 from the previous $267, while maintaining an overweight rating on the fuel cell manufacturer.
  JPMorgan’s upgrade reflected confidence in Bloom Energy’s ability to deliver 4.1 gigawatts of fuel capacity by fiscal year 2030. The analyst note emphasized strong demand from companies seeking immediate, off-grid power solu
  
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• Aehr Test (AEHR) Rockets 27.9% on 3x Revenue Growth Outlook

  23-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Aehr Test Systems Inc. experienced a significant stock price increase on Tuesday, with shares climbing 27.86 percent to close at $98.91 per share. The rally came after the stock had declined to the $75 level the previous trading day, prompting investor interest in potential bargains. Broader enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence industry expansion also contributed to the positive sentiment affecting the semiconductor testing company.
  The company provided notably optimistic forward-look
  
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• Pound Wobbles as Burnham’s Mixed Signals Rattle Markets. Forecast as of 23.07.2026

  23-07-2026 12:57 via litefinance.org
  
  The new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has shown a tendency to change his position frequently, in stark contrast to his predecessor, Keir Starmer, who maintained a much more cautious public stance. This shift in political uncertainty could create additional pressure on the GBP/USD pair. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Profit-taking triggered a pullback in GBP/USD quotes. Monetary policy is not supporting the pound as much as it used to. The Fed and the Bank
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 23.07.2026

  23-07-2026 10:16 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders.The euro maintains a short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is rising, breaching the Target Zone 2 of 87.87–87.08. XAUUSD: Gold is retreating from the resistance B of 4,128–4,113. EURUSD: The euro may continue to decline toward the se
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 23.07.2026

  23-07-2026 09:31 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may decline in the fifth part of an impulse. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at a low of 57,662.26. XRPUSD: The price is expected to decline in the final impulse wave of the zigzag pattern. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.951. ETHUSD: The price may decline as part of a bearish impulse wave. Short positions can b
  
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• US Dollar Under Pressure Ahead of ECB Meeting. Forecast as of 23.07.2026

  23-07-2026 08:29 via litefinance.org
  
  Geopolitics, the rally in oil prices, and rising Treasury yields have taken a back seat ahead of the ECB meeting. Markets are looking for signals that the ECB could raise interest rates in September, supporting the EUR/USD pair. However, will traders start selling once those expectations become reality? Let's examine the outlook and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The EUR/USD pair is rising despite unfavorable market conditions. The euro is being bought on rumors of ECB action. Kevin Wars
  
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• TSMC to invest additional $100 billion in Arizona after second-quarter profit soars 77%

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co delivered second-quarter results that substantially exceeded analyst expectations, with net income rising 77.4% year over year. The company’s profits reached record highs for a fifth consecutive quarter and climbed 23.4% from the prior quarter. Revenue expanded to NT$1.27 trillion, representing a 36% increase from NT$933.79 billion in the year-ago period.
  Chairman C.C. Wei attributed the strong performance to continued robust demand from artificial in
  
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• Tesla misses on earnings, as free cash flow turns negative and margins slide

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tesla delivered mixed financial results for the second quarter, with revenue exceeding analyst expectations while profitability metrics fell short of forecasts. The company’s stock declined almost 3% in extended trading following the disclosure.
  Total revenue reached $22.5 billion from a year earlier, reflecting a 26% increase year-over-year. However, net income contracted 5% to $1.11 billion, or 32 cents per share, compared with $1.17 billion, or 33 cents per share, in the prior-year per
  
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• SpaceX Wants To Power Pentagon AI. Microsoft, Amazon And Google Already Do.

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is exploring an expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure services by negotiating a potential lease agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense. Under the reported arrangement, SpaceX would provide computing capacity from its data centers to support military and intelligence agencies in running AI models on its systems.
  The Pentagon already maintains significant business relationships with SpaceX, which handles national security launches, suppl
  
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• Popular crypto firm files for Chapter 11 after token collapse

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Movement Labs, the developer of the Movement blockchain, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on July 15. The filing marked the culmination of significant challenges facing the cryptocurrency project over the preceding months. The company indicated it would pursue restructuring while maintaining operations, with creditors required to submit claims by Sept. 14.
  The bankruptcy stemmed from substantial turmoil surrounding the launch of t
  
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• Nike results top estimates even as China sales drop 12%; retailer expects $986 million tariff refund

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nike announced fiscal fourth-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, with the company reporting net income of $1.07 billion, or 72 cents per share, compared with $211 million, or 14 cents per share, in the prior-year period. Total revenue reached $10.97 billion, declining 1% from $11.10 billion in the comparable quarter. The strongest performance came from North America, its largest market, where revenue increased 3% to $4.83 billion, though this still fell short of analyst project
  
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• IBM lowers full-year forecast after earnings warning

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  IBM lowered its full-year 2026 guidance and reported quarterly results that disappointed Wall Street forecasts, even as the company had provided an advance earnings warning days earlier. The technology vendor’s stock rose 4% in extended trading following the announcement.
  The company posted second-quarter revenue growth of 1% on a year-over-year basis. Net income reached $2.17 billion, equivalent to $2.30 per share, marking a decline from $2.19 billion, or $2.36 per share, in the prior-ye
  
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• EU antitrust regulators clear Paramount-WBD merger as it faces challenge by U.S. states

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  European Union antitrust authorities cleared Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the $110 billion transaction. The approval came after Paramount agreed to make concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns, including divesting its stake in a European film distribution joint venture with United International Pictures and committing not to enter into any film distribution agreements with Univ
  
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• Canadian mattress retailer to acquire Sleep Number for over $700M

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Sleep Country announced plans to acquire Sleep Number for $702 million, including approximately $530 million in cash. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York approved the transaction on Monday, with closure anticipated within approximately 10 days based on court filings.
  Sleep Number initiated bankruptcy proceedings the previous month with a pre-negotiated agreement already in place with Sleep Country. The Canadian retailer’s initial proposal valued the acquisition
  
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• Ardian alumni’s Clipway breaks debut secondaries record at $6.4B

  22-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Clipway, a London-based secondaries firm established by former Ardian executives, achieved a $6.4 billion final close on its inaugural fund, marking the largest debut secondaries vehicle on record. The fund exceeded its original $4 billion target by 60 percent and drew commitments from 186 limited partners across multiple regions, with Europe providing 44 percent of capital, followed by North and Latin America at 21 percent, the Middle East at 18 percent, and Asia at 17 percent.
  The firm distin
  
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