Reinvented to keep you in control, it's where your edge begins with better information. Go from market noise to clarity in seconds with a real-time platform built to redefine how traders and investors digest financial news.Visit www.marketflux.ioHere is Your Complete Market Rundown (07/28/2026):Company NewsUnilever Plc (UL)Performance Overview1D Change: 0.71%5D Change: 1.86%News Volume: 49Unusual Volume Factor: 24xUnilever Reports Strongest Volume Growth in 16 Years, Raises Full-Year OutlookUnilever delivered its best quarterly volume performance since 2010, posting second-quarter underlying sales growth of 5.8 percent, up from 3.1 percent a year earlier and exceeding analyst expectations. Volume growth of 4.2 percent drove the increase, with pricing contributing just 0.6 percent. The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share of €1.61 on revenue of €25.62 billion for the first half of 2026. Strong demand for Dove soap and other beauty and wellbeing products in emerging markets powered the results, with the company's Power Brands representing 78 percent of turnover and growing 6.0 percent. Based on the momentum, Unilever upgraded its full-year 2026 outlook and declared a dividend of $0.5305 per ADR. The positive results lifted Unilever shares and helped support European equity markets, with the FTSE 100 rising 0.59 percent led by the Unilever rally. However, the company's Indian subsidiary Hindustan Unilever saw shares drop 7 percent despite beating profit estimates, as persistent commodity inflation pressured margins and the company signaled additional price increases ahead. The Indian unit reported net profit of ₹2,673 crore on revenue of ₹17,341 crore, with EBITDA margins declining to 22.8 percent from 23.1 percent year-over-year.Continue readingCore Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)Performance Overview1D Change: -4.77%5D Change: -15.38%News Volume: 44Unusual Volume Factor: 44xCore Scientific Secures Major AMD Partnership for AI Data Centers as Bitcoin Mining Winds DownCore Scientific announced a significant infrastructure agreement with AMD, providing the chipmaker access to over 500 MW of U.S. data center capacity beginning in 2027, with expansion options up to 2.5 GW. The deal marks Core Scientific's strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results with colocation revenue surging to $136.7 million from $10.6 million year-over-year, though it posted a wider-than-expected loss. The AMD partnership includes warrants for stock purchases and focuses on infrastructure for AMD Instinct processors. Core Scientific stock rallied approximately 5-7% in premarket trading on the news. The company also increased its Bitcoin holdings by 301 BTC to 848 BTC total. The multi-gigawatt deal positions Core Scientific as a key player in AI data center infrastructure.Continue readingThe Coca-cola Company (KO)Performance Overview1D Change: 4.99%5D Change: 7.72%Coca-Cola Posts Best Day Since 2009 on Strong Earnings Beat and Raised GuidanceCoca-Cola delivered a decisive earnings beat on Tuesday, reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.97 versus estimates of $0.93, while revenue reached $13.4 billion against expectations of $13.16 billion. The beverage giant's stock surged as much as 5.2% to a fresh record high, marking its strongest single-day performance since 2009. The company raised its full-year earnings outlook significantly, now projecting comparable EPS growth of 9% to 10%, up from a previous forecast of 4%. Coca-Cola maintained its organic revenue growth guidance at approximately 5% for fiscal 2026. Global unit case volume jumped 5% year-over-year, substantially exceeding the estimated 2.47% increase, with concentrate sales up 4% against expectations of just 1.04%. Operating margins expanded to 35.6%, up 90 basis points year-over-year and ahead of the 35% estimate. Net income rose 16.7% to $4.43 billion. The company reported volume growth across every segment, with North America and Latin America driving second-quarter performance. Zero-sugar products emerged as key growth drivers. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volume surged 16% in the quarter, while Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Light posted 7% gains. CFO commentary highlighted that Diet Coke is having "a moment" with consumers. An extra-caffeinated version of Mr. Pibb also helped attract cash-strapped shoppers. Management credited the FIFA World Cup with providing a significant sales boost, with CEO Henrique Braun expressing satisfaction with the company's World Cup presence. The sporting event's hydration breaks contributed to stronger-than-expected beverage demand. The strong results came despite operational challenges. Earlier in the day, reports indicated hackers had shut down Fairlife milk production plants, though operations have since resumed. In India, the company faces market share pressure due to high aluminum costs. Analyst commentary following the earnings release was positive, with the stock contributing significantly to the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 659-point rally. The beverage sector saw broader gains, with PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper also trading higher on Coca-Cola's results.Continue readingThe Boeing Company (BA)Performance Overview1D Change: 4.81%5D Change: 8.19%Boeing Posts Wider Q2 Loss on Air Force One Charges but Rallies on Strong Cash Flow and Record BacklogBoeing reported a second-quarter loss of $0.76 per share, significantly wider than the expected $0.30 loss, primarily due to a $280 million charge on the troubled Air Force One replacement program. Despite the earnings miss, the company's stock rallied up to 6 percent as revenue beat estimates at $24.6 billion versus $24.25 billion expected, marking an 8 percent year-over-year increase. The positive market reaction centered on Boeing's surprisingly strong cash generation. Operating cash flow reached $1.4 billion, up 501 percent year-over-year, while free cash flow turned positive at $631 million against analyst expectations of negative $331 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance of $1 billion to $3 billion. Boeing's Commercial Airplanes segment delivered 171 aircraft during the quarter, up 14 percent year-over-year and approximately 20 percent quarter-over-quarter. The company is transitioning 737 production to 47 aircraft per month and targeting 500 deliveries for the year. Total backlog surged to a record $715 billion, representing over 6,200 aircraft. CEO Kelly Ortberg stated the company is seeing uncertainty narrow as turnaround efforts gain momentum. The 777X program remains on track for first delivery as previously scheduled. Separately, the Federal Aviation Administration proposed inspections for passenger seats on 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the United States after reports of incorrectly installed seat assemblies. The FAA warned the issue involving approximately 31,000 seats could cause injuries during emergency situations if seats disengage from their tracks. The airworthiness directive calls for airlines to inspect and verify proper installation of seat assemblies. Analysts noted the near-term earnings pressure is balanced against the strong backlog and improving operational metrics, with some upgrading their outlook on the stock as Ortberg's turnaround strategy shows tangible results.Continue readingCorning Inc (GLW)Performance Overview1D Change: -12.19%5D Change: -22.55%Corning Stock Plunges 16-20% Despite Beating Q2 Estimates as Weak Q3 Guidance Overshadows Strong ResultsCorning reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with revenue of $4.74 billion versus estimates of $4.61 billion, up 17% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.78 versus estimates of $0.76, up 30% year-over-year. The company's Optical Communications segment led growth with a 32% increase driven by AI data center demand, while Enterprise Networks surged 65% and Solar jumped 90%. Core gross margin improved to 39.6%, up 120 basis points year-over-year. Despite the strong quarterly performance, shares tumbled between 16% and 20% after the company issued third-quarter guidance that disappointed investors. Corning forecast Q3 revenue of $4.9 billion to $5 billion, with the midpoint at estimates of $5 billion, representing 16% year-over-year growth. Analysts cited capacity constraints and smartphone market weakness as factors weighing on the outlook. The selloff in Corning shares triggered a broader rout in optical stocks, with related companies including Coherent, Lumentum, and Ciena also declining. The stock's decline led market observers to note increased option volume and technical indicators showing the stock crossing below key moving averages. Corning had recently announced deals with Amazon and Nvidia for fiber optic technology, positioning the company to benefit from AI infrastructure buildout. However, the mixed guidance overshadowed these partnerships and the company's progress on its Springboard Plan. Analysts remain divided on the stock's prospects, with some viewing the dip as a buying opportunity while others express concern about the company's near-term growth trajectory amid capacity limitations.Continue readingTechnology EventsChip Stocks Plunge as Investor Doubts Over AI Spending Trigger Market CorrectionThe Nasdaq 100 fell toward correction territory, declining 1.6% Tuesday and dropping 10% from its June peak, as mounting skepticism about artificial intelligence investments triggered a broad selloff in technology stocks. Chip manufacturers bore the brunt of the decline, with AMD falling 8%, Marvell down 7%, Intel dropping 6%, and Micron sliding 6.8% in premarket trading. Optical component makers also suffered steep losses, with Coherent sinking 11%, Applied Optoelectronics falling 10%, and Lumentum dropping 9%. Investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI capital expenditures by major technology companies will generate adequate returns, particularly as competitive threats from China emerge in the AI hardware sector. The selloff extended across Asian markets, where chip stocks were similarly battered as sentiment toward the AI trade continued to deteriorate. Memory chip manufacturers Micron and SK Hynix saw their shares sink as the AI chip sell-off deepened. The market turbulence comes as Meta prepares to report quarterly earnings, with investors closely watching AI spending levels and monetization progress. Concerns center on the sustainability of the AI infrastructure boom and whether hyperscaler companies can justify continued elevated capital spending into 2026. Despite the downturn in chip stocks, some analysts suggest Wall Street banks may be overlooked beneficiaries of the AI trade, while BlackRock maintains its position in AI infrastructure investments despite cheaper AI shifting profit outlooks. The volatility has drawn comparisons to cryptocurrency trading patterns, with some market observers warning of circular deal structures underpinning the AI boom.Continue readingAMD Secures 500 MW Data Center Deal with Core Scientific for AI InfrastructureAMD has partnered with Core Scientific for access to over 500 megawatts of U.S. data center capacity starting in 2027, with expansion options up to 2.5 gigawatts to support AMD Instinct AI infrastructure development.Continue readingSeagate Forecasts Strong Quarter on AI Storage Demand, Shares Jump on Earnings BeatSeagate Technology reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.63 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $5.71, exceeding estimates of $3.48 billion and $5.09 respectively. The data storage company issued bullish first-quarter guidance, projecting revenue of $4.0-4.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.10-7.50, well above analyst expectations of $3.75 billion and $5.80. Management cited robust cloud data center demand driven by AI applications, with momentum expected to continue through 2027. Gross margin reached 52.3 percent in the quarter.Continue readingMeta and BlackRock Partner on $14 Billion El Paso Data Center CampusMeta and BlackRock announced plans to develop a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with the project valued at $14 billion.Continue readingApple Plans Smart Home Expansion With AI-Powered Siri DevicesApple is launching a revamped smart home strategy centered on Siri AI, including a screen-equipped hub arriving by early next year and updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models this fall, marking the company's major push into the smart home market.Continue readingGeopolitics EventsIran Threatens Hormuz Blockade as Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Fuels Diplomatic UncertaintyIran escalated tensions over the Strait of Hormuz following Trump administration plans to use frozen Iranian funds to compensate vessels damaged by Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would block any ships belonging to companies or countries participating in the compensation scheme from transiting the strategic waterway. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi stated Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and confirmed talks are limited to discussions with Oman regarding Hormuz passage. He declared that warships from a 33-34 nation demining coalition led by the UK and France would be considered legitimate targets if they approach the strait. Gharibabadi insisted only Iran's proposed northern passage route is acceptable and rejected any southern alternative. The US sent messages through Oman proposing an end to the conflict, but Gharibabadi maintained that naval blockades cannot force Iran to negotiate. Iran has not sought US talks in the past 16-17 days, according to state media. Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Ukraine's foreign minister assured him that an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea was unintentional and that Ukraine seeks no escalation. Araghchi stated Iran does not seek escalation either but demanded restitution for losses and warned that attacks on Iranian citizens or interests are unacceptable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House in what Netanyahu described as an excellent conversation and one of the best they have had. Netanyahu's office reported full partnership on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump downplayed claims of Russian assistance to Iran via satellite imagery, calling any help very un-impactful, though he said he would raise the issue with Putin. Oil prices settled at a two-week low amid the diplomatic developments. Iran reported recent US strikes destroyed an airport, marine control tower, 12 bridges and two tunnels.Continue readingTrump Holds Separate White House Meetings with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy Amid War PressuresPresident Trump met separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House today, with the administration characterizing both sessions as positive and productive. Trump and Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine weapons production and Patriot missile manufacturing licenses as Ukraine seeks stronger air defenses against Russia. The Netanyahu meeting, lasting over an hour, addressed Israel-Lebanon frameworks and Abraham Accords expansion. Trump expressed frustration ahead of the session over intelligence reports Netanyahu planned to share about Iran, saying the matter was not a big problem. He denied Netanyahu cameras in the Oval Office, blocking potential campaign photos ahead of Israeli elections. Both meetings occur as Trump faces pressure to resolve conflicts before midterms while Netanyahu confronts reelection challenges. A senior Israeli official indicated Trump would soon decide his direction on regional issues.Continue readingTrump Administration Bans New Chinese Robots and Power InvertersThe FCC will announce Tuesday restrictions blocking imports of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots plus power inverters, aimed at protecting US artificial intelligence infrastructure development from foreign competition.Continue readingTrump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy After 2026The Trump administration will discontinue Medicare's Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration program after 2026, ending an estimated $3.6 billion in annual subsidies to insurers that help stabilize prescription drug plan premiums for Medicare beneficiaries.Continue readingMisc EventsTeradyne Surges on Semiconductor Testing Boom While Bloom Energy Delivers Surprise BeatTeradyne led Tuesday's earnings winners with shares soaring 13% after reporting second-quarter revenue of $1.33 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.47, both significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The semiconductor testing equipment maker's results were driven by strong demand in its core semiconductor test segment, which generated $1.12 billion in revenue. The company issued optimistic third-quarter guidance with revenue projected at $1.20-$1.30 billion versus estimates of $1.04 billion. Bloom Energy delivered another standout performance, with revenue of $1.07 billion crushing estimates of $827.6 million and adjusted EPS of $0.78 beating forecasts by $0.37. The fuel cell maker raised its full-year guidance substantially. Among other notable results, Ford beat earnings expectations despite missing revenue targets, while Omnicom and PPG Industries posted mixed results with slight earnings misses offset by revenue beats. Several regional banks including UMB Financial and First Commonwealth Financial reported solid quarterly performances.Continue readingTech Stocks Lead Tuesday Rally as Salesforce, Progress Software, and DXC Technology SurgeMajor technology stocks posted significant gains Tuesday, with Salesforce, Progress Software, and DXC Technology leading the advance. Healthcare, real estate, and financial sector ETFs reached 52-week highs. After-hours trading saw notable movement in Visa, Seagate Technology, and KLA Corporation. Unusual put option activity was recorded across multiple sectors, including semiconductors and energy, suggesting heightened hedging activity amid the broader market strength.Continue readingApple Becomes Second Company to Reach $5 Trillion Market CapApple briefly surpassed $5 trillion in market capitalization during Tuesday trading, becoming only the second company ever to achieve this milestone after Nvidia. The achievement reflects evolving investor sentiment as markets reassess positioning in the artificial intelligence sector.Continue readingApple Launches Device Leasing Program with Klarna Starting at $17.99 MonthlyApple introduced Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program powered by Klarna, offering iPhones and other devices starting at $17.99 per month.Continue readingOil And Gas EventsOil Posts Largest Three-Day Decline Since 2020 as US-Iran Tensions EaseCrude oil prices tumbled sharply Tuesday, with WTI settling at $79.26 per barrel, down 4.06%, and Brent falling 4.83% to $84.09. The decline marks the steepest three-day drop since 2020, with Brent plunging approximately 16% over three sessions as diplomatic optimism grows between the US and Iran. Both nations continue holding off attacks following Trump's meeting with Netanyahu in Washington. Despite easing geopolitical tensions, traders note Strait of Hormuz traffic remains subdued. The selloff accelerated after API data showed US crude inventories rose 3.3 million barrels, defying expectations of a 2.5 million barrel draw. Trend funds reduced bullish Brent positions from 73% to 62%, while analysts anticipate OPEC+ may pause quota increases after September amid warnings of a potential 2 million barrel per day supply glut by Q4.Continue readingTotalEnergies and Eni Approve Development of Cyprus Cronos Gas Field to Supply European LNGTotalEnergies and Eni have approved development of Cyprus's Cronos gas field, marking the island nation's first natural gas project aimed at supplying liquefied natural gas to Europe amid ongoing energy security concerns.Continue readingOil Prices Drop 7% on US-Iran Attack Pause Despite Ongoing Supply Route DisruptionsWTI crude fell to a one-week low following a pause in US-Iran hostilities. Saudi Arabia's export infrastructure shows resilience as tankers increasingly bypass the Red Sea via Egypt, adding 25 days to voyages around Africa. The Kingdom's Yanbu terminal exported 4.14 million barrels daily in June, maintaining flow despite Houthi threats to Bab el-Mandeb. Iran reported significant gas production losses during the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia's Yamal LNG faces output reductions next year after losing European shipping routes, constrained by limited ice-class vessel capacity for alternative markets.Continue readingCrypto EventsMorgan Stanley Launches Ethereum and Solana ETFs at Industry-Low 0.14% FeeMorgan Stanley, managing $9.3 trillion in assets, has introduced spot Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products featuring the market's lowest fee at 0.14% and staking rewards, expanding beyond its earlier Bitcoin fund success.Continue readingBitcoin Struggles Below $64K as Fed Decision and Market Uncertainty Weigh on CryptoBitcoin dropped to $63,000 amid mounting concerns over Federal Reserve policy decisions and fading hopes for regulatory clarity through the Clarity Act. The cryptocurrency has declined approximately 25% in 2026, with analysts debating whether current conditions represent a bull trap or genuine bottom formation. Market turbulence intensified as crypto exchanges BitMEX, BitMart, and AscendEX announced exits, while a $24 billion market cap loss exposed vulnerabilities in the sector's recovery. Institutional investors maintain the downturn appears cyclical rather than structural.Continue readingMacro EventsBitcoin Struggles Below $64K as Fed Decision and Market Uncertainty Weigh on CryptoBitcoin dropped to $63,000 amid mounting concerns over Federal Reserve policy decisions and fading hopes for regulatory clarity through the Clarity Act. The cryptocurrency has declined approximately 25% in 2026, with analysts debating whether current conditions represent a bull trap or genuine bottom formation. Market turbulence intensified as crypto exchanges BitMEX, BitMart, and AscendEX announced exits, while a $24 billion market cap loss exposed vulnerabilities in the sector's recovery. Institutional investors maintain the downturn appears cyclical rather than structural.Continue readingVisa Cuts 2,600 Jobs in 7% Workforce ReductionVisa is eliminating approximately 2,600 positions, representing 7% of its workforce, as the payments giant's CEO pursues company restructuring amid broader fintech industry cost-cutting measures.Continue readingStock Markets EventsTech Futures Drop on Chip Stock Weakness While Boeing and Tower Stocks RallyTechnology futures declined as semiconductor stocks Micron and SanDisk fell sharply. SpaceX stock plunged over 5% Tuesday, down nearly 50% from its June peak, trading at $109. Gainers included American Tower, Solventum, Boeing, Hubbell, Workday, and PACCAR, while Alkermes declined. Coca-Cola jumped. PayPal remained on watch for transaction-margin trends and checkout volume recovery.Continue readingEarnings EventsSeagate Forecasts Strong Quarter on AI Storage Demand, Shares Jump on Earnings BeatSeagate Technology reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.63 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $5.71, exceeding estimates of $3.48 billion and $5.09 respectively. The data storage company issued bullish first-quarter guidance, projecting revenue of $4.0-4.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $7.10-7.50, well above analyst expectations of $3.75 billion and $5.80. Management cited robust cloud data center demand driven by AI applications, with momentum expected to continue through 2027. Gross margin reached 52.3 percent in the quarter.Continue readingFord Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Full-Year GuidanceFord exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook, driving shares up 4% despite slowing sales as profit growth offset revenue concerns.Continue readingPayPal Beats Q2 Expectations, Raises Guidance on Turnaround ProgressPayPal exceeded second-quarter earnings estimates with total payment volume rising 10% to $486 billion, prompting the company to raise its profit outlook as turnaround efforts gain traction.Continue readingAvis Budget Shares Plunge 12-15% After Missing Q2 Revenue ExpectationsAvis Budget Group stock tumbled sharply following disappointing second quarter results that missed revenue estimates, triggering double-digit percentage declines in trading.Continue readingVisa Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results on Resilient Consumer SpendingVisa exceeded third-quarter expectations with double-digit revenue growth and increased profit, driven by resilient consumer and business spending alongside higher payment volumes.Continue readingNXP Semiconductors Stock Falls Despite Beating Q2 Earnings and Revenue ExpectationsNXP Semiconductors reported second-quarter profit and revenue growth across end markets, surpassing analyst expectations. Despite the earnings beat and raised guidance, shares declined in after-hours trading.Continue readingUPS Raises Full-Year Outlook After Beating Second Quarter EstimatesUPS exceeded second quarter earnings expectations and lifted its full-year revenue guidance, citing progress in its network overhaul initiative.Continue readingHealthcare EventsHansoh's Osteosarcoma Drug and Atea's Hepatitis C Treatment Hit Trial GoalsGSK and Hansoh Pharmaceutical's cancer drug successfully met its primary endpoint in a late-stage osteosarcoma trial. Separately, Atea's hepatitis C treatment achieved its primary endpoint in phase 3 testing, while Altimmune's pemvidutide showed statistically significant reduction in heavy drinking days for alcohol use disorder patients.Continue readingFDA Setbacks Hit Replimune and NeuroPace as AstraZeneca Eyes Major Cancer Drug RevenueThe FDA raised concerns over Replimune's skin cancer drug, deeming trial data "not interpretable" and sending shares plunging. NeuroPace's epilepsy device expansion also faced regulatory obstacles. In positive developments, ProMIS gained on early-stage Alzheimer's therapy data, while AstraZeneca projects up to $5 billion in sales for its cancer drug. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca's CFO noted Chinese pharmaceutical companies remain roughly a decade behind industry leaders in conducting global clinical trials necessary for international regulatory approval.Continue readingEnvironment EventsMagnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kumamoto Region, Tsunami Advisory IssuedA powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto in Japan's southwestern Kyushu region, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Authorities issued a tsunami advisory following the tremor that shook the southern main island.Continue reading via /r/MarketFluxHub https://ift.tt/0JghatT
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