Top market movers — week of Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026

“US Fed faces growing pressure to hike rates as oil prices rebound, inflation risks rise - The Business Times US Fed faces growing pressure to hike rates as oil prices rebound, inflation risks rise The Business Times”

💡 Rising oil prices and inflation risks are increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates, which would negatively impact growth-sensitive sectors and the broader market.

• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 7/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $677.13 ▲ 8.36% · +$8.36 per $100
• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 7/10 ▼ −2% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $637.83 ▲ 6.78% · +$6.78 per $100
• LONG $TBT ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury conf 7/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $37.40 → Sell $38.25 ▲ 2.27% · +$2.27 per $100
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $59.62 → Sell $59.62 ▼ 0.00% · $0.00 per $100

“Pentagon quietly updates how it categorizes Iran war casualties - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pentagon quietly updates how it categorizes Iran war casualties ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos”

💡 Report of the Pentagon updating Iran war casualty categorization suggests ongoing conflict or heightened tensions, which could negatively impact oil prices and defense stocks.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $130.30 ▼ -4.67% · $-4.67 per $100
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $59.62 → Sell $59.62 ▼ 0.00% · $0.00 per $100
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $677.13 ▲ 8.36% · +$8.36 per $100

“US Federal Reserve faces growing pressure to hike rates as price risks rebound - The Straits Times US Federal Reserve faces growing pressure to hike rates as price risks rebound The Straits Times”

💡 Report suggests growing pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates due to rebounding price risks, which could negatively impact growth-sensitive sectors and the broader market.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 7/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $83.25 → Sell $82.51 ▲ 0.89% · +$0.89 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −0.75% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $677.13 ▲ 8.36% · +$8.36 per $100
• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $637.83 ▲ 6.78% · +$6.78 per $100
• LONG $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $56.31 → Sell $57.78 ▲ 2.61% · +$2.61 per $100

“Trump posts AI images of Kharg strike, oil tankers - Breakingthenews.net Trump posts AI images of Kharg strike, oil tankers Breakingthenews.net”

💡 Trump's post of AI images depicting a strike on Iran's Kharg Island and oil tankers could signal escalating tensions in the Middle East, potentially driving up oil prices and impacting shipping.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 6/10 ▲ +2% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $130.30 ▼ -4.67% · $-4.67 per $100
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.5% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $677.13 ▲ 8.36% · +$8.36 per $100

“Vance and Trump fight over Iran war future as inner circle turns on president - The Mirror US Vance and Trump fight over Iran war future as inner circle turns on president The Mirror US”

💡 Reports of a rift between VP Vance and President Trump over Iran policy could introduce uncertainty, potentially impacting oil prices and defense stocks.

• NEUTRAL $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 4/10 no clear move tracking…

“Top US officials urged restraint in Iran war as Trump weighed escalation: Report - Anadolu Ajansı Top US officials urged restraint in Iran war as Trump weighed escalation: Report Anadolu Ajansı”

💡 Reports of top US officials urging restraint in the Iran conflict, despite Trump weighing escalation, could ease oil prices and boost defense stocks if de-escalation occurs, but the mixed signals create uncertainty.

• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $118.48 ▲ 13.32% · +$13.32 per $100
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• SHORT $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 ▼ −0.9% expected Buy $59.62 → Sell $56.50 ▲ 5.23% · +$5.23 per $100
• LONG $LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation conf 4/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $582.60 → Sell $593.77 ▲ 1.92% · +$1.92 per $100

“Pentagon’s official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed in recent weeks - New York Daily News Pentagon’s official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed in recent weeks New York Daily News”

💡 The Pentagon's removal of four recent troop deaths from the official Iran war toll suggests a de-escalation or reclassification of conflict, which is bullish for defense stocks and broad market sentiment.

• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 ▲ +0.4% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $746.54 ▲ 1.03% · +$1.03 per $100
• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 ▼ −0.6% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $118.48 ▲ 13.32% · +$13.32 per $100

“Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting - Times Union Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting Times Union”

💡 The Pentagon's removal of four troop deaths from the Iran war toll suggests a de-escalation or reclassification, which is bullish for defense stocks and broad market sentiment.

• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.3% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $746.54 ▲ 1.03% · +$1.03 per $100

“OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to brief White House on new AI model as WLD token watches closely - Crypto Briefing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to brief White House on new AI model as WLD token watches closely Crypto Briefing”

💡 Sam Altman's White House briefing on a new AI model signals potential regulatory clarity and adoption, benefiting AI-related companies and the WLD token.

• LONG $MSFT Microsoft Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $381.70 → Sell $413.59 ▲ 8.35% · +$8.35 per $100
• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100

“Elon Musk flags that America is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ and ‘fail as a country’ — Here’s what he says can save us - Yahoo Finance Elon Musk flags that America is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ and ‘fail as a country’ — Here’s what he ”

💡 Elon Musk's comments on the US economy's potential bankruptcy could increase market volatility and risk aversion, potentially leading to a flight to safety.

• LONG $GLD SPDR Gold Shares conf 7/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $371.90 → Sell $397.76 ▲ 6.95% · +$6.95 per $100
• LONG $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $83.25 → Sell $88.97 ▲ 6.87% · +$6.87 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $694.51 ▲ 6.01% · +$6.01 per $100
• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $647.43 ▲ 5.38% · +$5.38 per $100

“Elon Musk Just Revealed a Quiet Win for Tesla’s AI Ambitions - Barchart.com Elon Musk Just Revealed a Quiet Win for Tesla’s AI Ambitions Barchart.com”

💡 A news report suggests Elon Musk revealed a quiet win for Tesla's AI ambitions, which could be bullish for TSLA.

• LONG $TSLA Tesla, Inc. conf 8/10 ▲ +2% expected Buy $313.03 → Sell $325.87 ▲ 4.10% · +$4.10 per $100

“SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Issues Stark 2036 Prediction That Could Be About To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price - Forbes SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Issues Stark 2036 Prediction That Could Be About To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price Forbes”

💡 A Forbes article reports Elon Musk made a prediction that could significantly boost Bitcoin's price by 2036, suggesting a long-term bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency.

• LONG $GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +5% expected Buy $49.72 → Sell $51.00 ▲ 2.57% · +$2.57 per $100
• LONG $MSTR Strategy Inc conf 5/10 ▲ +4% expected Buy $91.67 → Sell $99.16 ▲ 8.17% · +$8.17 per $100
• LONG $COIN Coinbase Global, Inc. conf 5/10 ▲ +3% expected Buy $158.29 → Sell $169.69 ▲ 7.20% · +$7.20 per $100

“The Treasury market is sending Fed Chair Kevin Warsh a clear warning about rates - MarketWatch The Treasury market is sending Fed Chair Kevin Warsh a clear warning about rates MarketWatch”

💡 A news report suggests the Treasury market is signaling a warning to Fed Chair Warsh about interest rates, implying potential future rate adjustments.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“Goldman previews Warsh’s Task Forces for Advancing Monetary Policy - Yahoo Finance Australia Goldman previews Warsh’s Task Forces for Advancing Monetary Policy Yahoo Finance Australia”

💡 Goldman Sachs is previewing Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's new task forces on monetary policy, suggesting potential shifts in future Fed strategy.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…

“Jensen Huang sheds light on how US can win AI race by leveraging open-weight models - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA Jensen Huang sheds light on how US can win AI race by leveraging open-weight models UNITED NEWS OF INDIA”

💡 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang suggests open-weight AI models are key for the US to win the AI race, which is bullish for companies developing and utilizing such models.

• LONG $GOOG Alphabet Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $319.09 → Sell $353.81 ▲ 10.88% · +$10.88 per $100
• LONG $MSFT Microsoft Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $381.70 → Sell $413.59 ▲ 8.35% · +$8.35 per $100
• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100
• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100

“Cathie Wood Commits $50 Million to Tesla as She Anticipates Margin Recovery in the Stock - TechStock² Cathie Wood Commits $50 Million to Tesla as She Anticipates Margin Recovery in the Stock TechStock²”

💡 Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has committed $50 million to Tesla, signaling confidence in the company's margin recovery and potentially boosting investor sentiment.

• LONG $TSLA Tesla, Inc. conf 8/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $313.03 → Sell $325.87 ▲ 4.10% · +$4.10 per $100
• LONG $ARKK ARK Innovation ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $71.89 → Sell $75.00 ▲ 4.32% · +$4.32 per $100

“The Week Ahead: Fed Rate Decision in Focus, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon Earnings Arrive - TradingKey The Week Ahead: Fed Rate Decision in Focus, Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon Earnings Arrive TradingKey”

💡 The upcoming week features a Federal Reserve rate decision and earnings from major tech companies, creating broad market uncertainty.

• NEUTRAL $AAPL Apple Inc. conf 7/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $MSFT Microsoft Corporation conf 7/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $META Meta Platforms, Inc. conf 7/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $AMZN Amazon.com, Inc. conf 7/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…

“Nvidia's Jensen Huang Confirmed Vera Rubin Chips Are Already in Production - The Motley Fool Nvidia's Jensen Huang Confirmed Vera Rubin Chips Are Already in Production The Motley Fool”

💡 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirmed that Vera Rubin chips are already in production, signaling continued strong demand and technological leadership for NVIDIA.

• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 8/10 ▲ +2% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +2% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100
• LONG $SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $527.01 → Sell $544.18 ▲ 3.26% · +$3.26 per $100
• LONG $ASML ASML Holding N.V. conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $1757.09 → Sell $1816.43 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100

“Bullion Faces Test: Fed, Oil Swings, West Asia Risks - Rediff MoneyWiz Bullion Faces Test: Fed, Oil Swings, West Asia Risks Rediff MoneyWiz”

💡 The headline suggests potential headwinds for bullion due to Fed policy, oil price volatility, and geopolitical risks in West Asia.

• SHORT $GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF conf 7/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $75.23 → Sell $72.41 ▲ 3.75% · +$3.75 per $100
• SHORT $GLD SPDR Gold Shares conf 6/10 ▼ −0.9% expected Buy $371.90 → Sell $364.96 ▲ 1.87% · +$1.87 per $100
• SHORT $IAU iShares Gold Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $76.23 → Sell $75.42 ▲ 1.06% · +$1.06 per $100

“Pete Hegseth’s Iran war math doesn’t add up - Salon.com Pete Hegseth’s Iran war math doesn’t add up Salon.com”

💡 A news report questioning Secretary Hegseth's 'Iran war math' suggests potential miscalculation or overreach in military strategy, which could increase geopolitical risk and impact oil prices and defense stocks.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 6/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $129.79 ▼ -5.05% · $-5.05 per $100
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $248.32 ▲ 3.41% · +$3.41 per $100
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $59.62 → Sell $59.62 ▼ 0.00% · $0.00 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $694.51 ▲ 6.01% · +$6.01 per $100

“Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Sends a Clear Signal on Where Interest Rates Are Headed - The Motley Fool Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Sends a Clear Signal on Where Interest Rates Are Headed The Motley Fool”

💡 A news headline suggests Fed Chair Warsh has signaled interest rate direction, but without the article content, the specific direction and impact are unknown.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…

“JD Vance, Joint Chiefs Chairman Warn Trump Against Wider Iran War as US Pauses Airstrikes: Report - Benzinga JD Vance, Joint Chiefs Chairman Warn Trump Against Wider Iran War as US Pauses Airstrikes: Report Benzinga”

💡 Reports indicate VP Vance and military leaders are advising against a wider war with Iran, leading to a pause in US airstrikes, which could reduce geopolitical risk and benefit oil and defense sectors.

• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 7/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $746.54 ▲ 1.03% · +$1.03 per $100
• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 6/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $118.48 ▲ 13.32% · +$13.32 per $100
• SHORT $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 5/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $240.14 → Sell $240.11 ▲ 0.01% · +$0.01 per $100

“Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on why he doesn't see an AI bubble bursting anytime soon, says ‘this time it’s di - The Times of India Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on why he doesn't see an AI bubble bursting anytime soon, says ‘this time it’s di The Ti”

💡 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's comments dismissing an AI bubble suggest continued strong demand for AI infrastructure, benefiting semiconductor and technology companies.

• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 8/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100
• LONG $SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF conf 8/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $527.01 → Sell $544.18 ▲ 3.26% · +$3.26 per $100
• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +1.3% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
• LONG $AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $521.95 → Sell $540.59 ▲ 3.57% · +$3.57 per $100
• LONG $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 7/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $695.89 ▲ 1.70% · +$1.70 per $100

“US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls - The Manila Times US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls The Manila Times”

💡 A news report suggests the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady, which is largely priced in but could slightly support growth-oriented sectors if confirmed.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• LONG $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.3% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $695.89 ▲ 1.70% · +$1.70 per $100
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 no clear move tracking…

“Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone - Texarkana Gazette Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone Texarkana Gazette”

💡 Secretary Hegseth's new policy to test troops for low testosterone could boost demand for pharmaceutical companies specializing in hormone therapies.

• LONG $ABBV AbbVie Inc. conf 5/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $259.36 → Sell $267.26 ▲ 3.05% · +$3.05 per $100

“US Fed tipped to hold rates as inflation, Iran war cloud outlook - Malay Mail US Fed tipped to hold rates as inflation, Iran war cloud outlook Malay Mail”

💡 A news report suggests the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates due to inflation and the Iran war, which could impact rate-sensitive sectors.

• LONG $GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $75.23 → Sell $77.93 ▲ 3.59% · +$3.59 per $100
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 ▲ +0.5% expected Buy $136.69 → Sell $129.79 ▼ -5.05% · $-5.05 per $100

“Anthony Albanese flags new fuel announcements as petrol prices tipped to spike further - SBS Anthony Albanese flags new fuel announcements as petrol prices tipped to spike further SBS”

💡 Australian Prime Minister Albanese is flagging new fuel announcements as petrol prices are expected to rise, potentially impacting fuel retailers and consumers.

• SHORT $COL.AX Coles Group Limited conf 6/10 ▼ −1.4% expected Buy $23.43 → Sell $23.30 ▲ 0.55% · +$0.55 per $100
• SHORT $WOW.AX Woolworths Group Limited conf 6/10 ▼ −1.4% expected Buy $39.18 → Sell $38.81 ▲ 0.94% · +$0.94 per $100
• NEUTRAL $MPL.AX Medibank Private Limited conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• SHORT $ALL.AX Aristocrat Leisure Limited conf 5/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $60.79 → Sell $60.62 ▲ 0.28% · +$0.28 per $100
• SHORT $A200.AX BetaShares Australia 200 ETF conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $146.24 → Sell $147.40 ▼ -0.79% · $-0.79 per $100

“Lee Jae-yong Meets Sam Altman: What Did They Discuss? AI Chip Cooperation on the Table? - 매일경제 Lee Jae-yong Meets Sam Altman: What Did They Discuss? AI Chip Cooperation on the Table? 매일경제”

💡 A meeting between Samsung's Lee Jae-yong and OpenAI's Sam Altman suggests potential AI chip cooperation, which would be bullish for Samsung and other AI-related chipmakers.

• LONG $SSNLF Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. conf 7/10 ▲ +2.5% expected tracking…
• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 6/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100
• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 5/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100

“'Money won't matter in 2036': Elon Musk says AI will reshape the global economy - Firstpost 'Money won't matter in 2036': Elon Musk says AI will reshape the global economy Firstpost”

💡 Elon Musk's comments on AI reshaping the global economy by 2036 are bullish for AI-related technology stocks, particularly those involved in AI development and infrastructure.

• LONG $SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $30.10 → Sell $31.12 ▲ 3.38% · +$3.38 per $100
• LONG $GOOGL Alphabet Inc. conf 7/10 ▲ +1.4% expected Buy $319.74 → Sell $354.46 ▲ 10.86% · +$10.86 per $100
• LONG $NVDA NVIDIA Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $206.84 → Sell $209.75 ▲ 1.41% · +$1.41 per $100
• LONG $MSFT Microsoft Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1.3% expected Buy $381.70 → Sell $413.59 ▲ 8.35% · +$8.35 per $100

“PM set to raise ‘unjustified’ tariffs with US President Donald Trump - Nine.com.au PM set to raise ‘unjustified’ tariffs with US President Donald Trump Nine.com.au”

💡 Australian PM Albanese plans to discuss 'unjustified' tariffs with President Trump, potentially impacting Australian exporters and U.S. importers.

• LONG $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $60.77 ▲ 3.26% · +$3.26 per $100
• LONG $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 7/10 ▲ +0.8% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $168.76 ▲ 5.48% · +$5.48 per $100
• LONG $FMG.AX Fortescue Ltd conf 7/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $18.57 → Sell $19.21 ▲ 3.45% · +$3.45 per $100
• LONG $STW.AX SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +0.5% expected Buy $78.32 → Sell $81.14 ▲ 3.60% · +$3.60 per $100
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…

“Vance, Caine raised munitions stockpile concern, source says, as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes in Iran - CNN Vance, Caine raised munitions stockpile concern, source says, as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes in Iran CNN”

💡 Reports suggest VP Vance and Senator Caine are concerned about U.S. munitions stockpiles amid a pause in Iran strikes, potentially signaling a need for increased defense spending or a de-escalation of conflict.

• LONG $XLI State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $182.66 → Sell $184.96 ▲ 1.26% · +$1.26 per $100
• LONG $RTX RTX Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $212.79 → Sell $222.00 ▲ 4.33% · +$4.33 per $100
• LONG $LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1.1% expected Buy $582.60 → Sell $593.77 ▲ 1.92% · +$1.92 per $100
• LONG $GD General Dynamics Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $386.75 → Sell $397.20 ▲ 2.70% · +$2.70 per $100
• NEUTRAL $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Press Trump on New Tariffs - Bloomberg.com Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Press Trump on New Tariffs Bloomberg.com”

💡 Australian PM Albanese plans to discuss potential new tariffs with Trump, which could create uncertainty for Australian exporters and U.S. importers, particularly in agriculture and mining.

• SHORT $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 7/10 ▼ −1.6% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $158.60 ▲ 0.87% · +$0.87 per $100
• SHORT $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 6/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $58.57 ▲ 0.48% · +$0.48 per $100
• SHORT $WES.AX Wesfarmers Limited conf 4/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $87.25 → Sell $86.01 ▲ 1.42% · +$1.42 per $100
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 4/10 no clear move tracking…

“Prime Minister Albanese Vows to Challenge U.S. Tariffs - Devdiscourse Prime Minister Albanese Vows to Challenge U.S. Tariffs Devdiscourse”

💡 Australian Prime Minister Albanese's vow to challenge U.S. tariffs could negatively impact Australian exporters reliant on the U.S. market, while potentially boosting domestic industries if tariffs are reciprocated.

• SHORT $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 7/10 ▼ −1.7% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $58.57 ▲ 0.48% · +$0.48 per $100
• SHORT $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 7/10 ▼ −1.6% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $158.60 ▲ 0.87% · +$0.87 per $100
• SHORT $A200.AX BetaShares Australia 200 ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $146.24 → Sell $147.40 ▼ -0.79% · $-0.79 per $100
• SHORT $CBA.AX Commonwealth Bank of Australia conf 4/10 ▼ −0.6% expected Buy $174.03 → Sell $173.98 ▲ 0.03% · +$0.03 per $100

“US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls - Yahoo Finance US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls Yahoo Finance”

💡 The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady, which is largely priced in, leading to a neutral immediate market impact.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…

“‘Unjustified’: Albo hits back at Trump tariff - News.com.au ‘Unjustified’: Albo hits back at Trump tariff News.com.au”

💡 Australian PM Albanese criticizes potential Trump tariffs, signaling trade tensions that could impact Australian exporters and the broader market.

• SHORT $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 7/10 ▼ −1.3% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $158.60 ▲ 0.87% · +$0.87 per $100
• SHORT $FMG.AX Fortescue Ltd conf 7/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $18.57 → Sell $18.52 ▲ 0.27% · +$0.27 per $100
• SHORT $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 6/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $58.57 ▲ 0.48% · +$0.48 per $100
• SHORT $STW.AX SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $78.32 → Sell $78.95 ▼ -0.80% · $-0.80 per $100
• NEUTRAL $TLS.AX Telstra Group Limited conf 4/10 no clear move tracking…

“Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Testified Before Congress on July 14 and Said Inflation Remains Too High. A Key Inflation Report Came Out the Same Day. Markets Dropped the Odds of a July Rate Hike to 16%, Down From 42% the Day Before. The Odds Have S”

💡 Fed Chair Warsh's testimony on persistent inflation, combined with a key inflation report, has significantly reduced market expectations for a July rate hike, indicating a more hawkish stance and potential for continued monetary tightening.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 7/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $83.25 → Sell $83.52 ▼ -0.32% · $-0.32 per $100
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $738.93 → Sell $694.51 ▲ 6.01% · +$6.01 per $100
• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $684.23 → Sell $647.43 ▲ 5.38% · +$5.38 per $100
• LONG $KBE State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.5% expected Buy $69.36 → Sell $70.95 ▲ 2.29% · +$2.29 per $100

“Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says - The Straits Times Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says The Straits Times”

💡 Australian PM Albanese plans to discuss new tariffs with Trump, indicating potential trade tensions that could affect Australian exporters and the broader market.

• SHORT $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 7/10 ▼ −1.8% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $158.60 ▲ 0.87% · +$0.87 per $100
• SHORT $FMG.AX Fortescue Ltd conf 7/10 ▼ −2% expected Buy $18.57 → Sell $18.52 ▲ 0.27% · +$0.27 per $100
• SHORT $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 6/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $58.57 ▲ 0.48% · +$0.48 per $100
• SHORT $A200.AX BetaShares Australia 200 ETF conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $146.24 → Sell $147.40 ▼ -0.79% · $-0.79 per $100
• SHORT $CBA.AX Commonwealth Bank of Australia conf 4/10 ▼ −0.6% expected Buy $174.03 → Sell $173.98 ▲ 0.03% · +$0.03 per $100

“PM vows to fight ‘unjustified’ tariffs ‘at every level’ - The Nightly PM vows to fight ‘unjustified’ tariffs ‘at every level’ The Nightly”

💡 Australian PM Albanese's vow to fight 'unjustified' tariffs is bullish for Australian export-oriented companies, particularly those in mining and agriculture.

• LONG $RIO.AX Rio Tinto Group conf 8/10 ▲ +1.3% expected Buy $159.99 → Sell $168.02 ▲ 5.02% · +$5.02 per $100
• LONG $FMG.AX Fortescue Ltd conf 8/10 ▲ +1.4% expected Buy $18.57 → Sell $19.19 ▲ 3.34% · +$3.34 per $100
• LONG $BHP.AX BHP Group Limited conf 7/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $58.85 → Sell $60.77 ▲ 3.26% · +$3.26 per $100
• LONG $A200.AX BetaShares Australia 200 ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $146.24 → Sell $151.36 ▲ 3.50% · +$3.50 per $100
• NEUTRAL $TLS.AX Telstra Group Limited conf 3/10 no clear move tracking…

“Cathie Wood buys $50.1 million of tumbling megacap stock - thestreet.com Cathie Wood buys $50.1 million of tumbling megacap stock thestreet.com”

💡 Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought $50.1 million of a 'tumbling megacap stock', signaling a potential bottom or value play for the unnamed company.

• LONG $ARKK ARK Innovation ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $71.89 → Sell $73.74 ▲ 2.57% · +$2.57 per $100

“The next Fed meeting will be a 'family feud' — and that's exactly what Chairman Kevin Warsh wants - Fortune The next Fed meeting will be a 'family feud' — and that's exactly what Chairman Kevin Warsh wants Fortune”

💡 Fed Chair Warsh's desire for a 'family feud' at the next meeting suggests increased debate and potential for unexpected policy shifts, leading to market uncertainty.

• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…