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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jul, 17 2026 US stock futures are drifting slightly lower this morning, with key index contracts such as the E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 off by around 0.1% to 0.4%, as investors weigh tighter financial conditions against mixed global growth signals. A planned 25% US tariff on some Brazilian imports raises questions about costs for companies tied to global trade and agriculture, while US crude stockpiles and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve...

Earlier this month, Circle Internet Group received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to launch Circle National Trust, a federally regulated national trust bank that will initially provide fiduciary digital asset custody for Circle and its affiliates and may later serve select institutional clients. This OCC trust bank charter brings USDC’s core infrastructure inside a long‑standing federal banking framework, potentially making its custody, reserve management,...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the coffee shop giant, agreeing that its former CEO did not make “flagrantly false” statements about its sales results.

A steep tech rout on Wall Street and a interest-rate hike in Seoul signal a tougher road ahead for the market’s favorite trade.

A federal jury in Waco, Texas said ‌on Thursday that Japanese chipmaker Kioxia ‌owes satellite-communications company Viasat $229 million for infringing a ​patent covering computer memory technology, according to a court document. The jury determined that Kioxia's flash-memory devices violate Viasat's patent rights ‌in technology that ⁠allows such devices to consume less power and improves their ⁠reliability and longevity. Spokespeople for the companies did not immediately respond to requests for ​comment on ​the verdict.

Tuesday's inflation report was good news for one of the market's most rate-sensitive dividend payers.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Lorie Logan came out in favor of "modestly" higher interest rates to better balance inflation risks on Thursday. Interactive Brokers senior economist José Torres reacts to this opinion and what Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's plans for the balance sheet could mean for inflation.

If artificial intelligence rewrites the future of work, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk thinks it should rewrite the future of paychecks, too. "Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with...

Investing.com -- U.S.-listed shares of gold mining companies dropped in morning hours trading on Thursday, gold prices retreated, pressured by a surge in oil prices that reignited inflation concerns and clouded the outlook for U.S. interest rates.

Retail Sales cool as expected, Jobless Claims improve and Philly Fed shoots up 4x estimates.

Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian Moynihan discusses the continued strength of the US consumer and breaks down the firm's second-quarter earnings. Moynihan also talks about lending and mortgages, inflation, and the role of data and AI within the company on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Treasury yields rise as the number of people filing for jobless insurance in the U.S. falls to 208,000 from an upwardly revised 216,000. Economists surveyed by WSJ expected an increase to 218,000. The July Philadelphia Fed business activity gauge jumps to 41.

FedEx’s updated fair value estimate has shifted from about US$401.89 to roughly US$351.49, resetting the central price target level that many investors watch closely. This move lines up with Street research that now balances confidence in FedEx’s post Freight spin structure and Network 2.0 plan with fresh questions around execution, timing, and where valuation should sit as the story evolves. As you read on, you will see how these moving targets can help you track and interpret the changing...

Investing.com -- U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed lingering Middle East tensions, and focused on corporate earnings and further signs that U.S. inflationary pressures are easing.

GE Aerospace now expects 2026 operating profit in the range of $10.55 billion to $10.75 billion compared to the previous guidance of $9.85 billion to $10.25 billion.

Five dividend growers recently raised payouts as resilient markets face inflation, trade and Fed risks, offering income-focused investors stocks to watch.

Collections ease cash-flow pressure but trade risks remain

Wall Street analysts are reshuffling their bets on Thursday, sending some of the market's biggest names in opposite directions as geopolitical tensions and inflation crosscurrents cloud the outlook. Find out which stocks got upgraded, downgraded, or newly covered today.

Chinese rival to Micron could shake up the chip market, U.S. will put 25% tariff on some Brazilian goods, United Airlines raises full-year guidance, and more news to start your day.

<body><p>STORY: From SK Hynix shares yo-yoing to Apple suing OpenAI...</p><p>This is AI Weekly.</p><p>:: AI Weekly</p><p>SK Hynix shares went on a wild ride after its U.S. listing last week.</p><p>Shares plunged 15% in trading on Monday, marking the South Korean chip giant's biggest one-day fall on record.</p><p>But the firm's stock bounced back almost 13% later in the week.</p><p>It followed gains made in U.S. tech stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and upbeat analyst forecasts for AI memory demand.</p><p>Meta plans to produce AI chips this September.</p><p>That's according to a memo seen by Reuters.</p><p>The move would help Meta gain more independence from chip suppliers like Nvidia.</p><p>Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees.</p><p>The U.S. tech giant alleged misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-maker's move into consumer hardware.</p><p>It accused OpenAI of orchestrating an effort to acquire and exploit Apple's confidential information through former employees, recruiting practices and supplier relations.</p><p>OpenAI said in a statement they "have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets."</p><p>IBM shares plunged by a quarter in one day.</p><p>Investors sold off after the U.S. tech company signaled the AI infrastructure boom has drawn spending away from the software sector.</p><p>IBM said it expected revenue to rise just 1% in the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street hopes.</p><p>The announcement added to worries over a software industry already rocked by the rise of AI tools.</p><p>And TSMC raised it forecast for capital spending by up to 14% for this year.</p><p>It comes after the chipmaker and major Nvidia supplier posted a 77% jump in second-quarter profit of $22 billion.</p><p>That was well ahead of market forecasts and the firm's ninth straight quarter of double-digit percentage growth.</p><p>Looking ahead, capital expenditure for this year is forecast to now be between $60 billion and $64 billion.</p></body>

US stock futures traded close to flat on Thursday as investors weighed encouraging inflation data, another strong round of corporate earnings and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market attention also turned to a busy schedule of economic releases and earnings reports that could shape sentiment for the remainder of the week.

The Federal Reserve may pivot to interest rate increases this year, a move that has often led to stock market corrections.

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were largely steady on Thursday as softer inflation data continued to support hopes that the Federal Reserve can keep interest rates on hold.

Warsh's hardline stance on inflation is a wake-up call for the second-priciest stock market in history.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jul, 16 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up around 0.2% as investors digest a rare drop in the official US inflation report. Consumer prices fell 0.4% in June and the yearly rate eased to 3.5%, while core inflation, which strips out food and energy, held at 2.6%. That softer reading helped pull the 10 year US government bond yield toward 4.57%, which can ease pressure on borrowing costs for...

Today Earnings (a.m): UnitedHealth, GE Aerospace, U.S. Bancorp, Citizens Financial, Abbott Laboratories, State Street, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Earnings (p.m.): Netflix, Intuitive Surgical Economic data: Weekly jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed business-outlook survey, retail sales, pending home sales index, business inventories Fed speakers: Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson is expected to speak, as is Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan.

Oscar Health and other multiline insurers may benefit from diversification, digitalization and M&A trends despite pricing pressure and inflation.

Lululemon athletica (LULU) has opened a 1 million square foot distribution center in Brampton, Ontario, aiming to support North American e commerce growth while grappling with higher cross border costs tied to tariffs and changes in US policy. See our latest analysis for lululemon athletica. Lululemon athletica’s share price has fallen 44.3% year to date and its 1 year total shareholder return is down 48.07%. The 7 day share price return of 3.34% hints that selling pressure may be easing...

FTSE 100 down 35 points to 10,481 UK GDP three-month growth at 0.8% Rotork, Gooch & Housego, and Ramsden's agree to takeovers Experian and Ocado fall after updates 9.50am: City focused on Burnham and his potential Chancellor Market commentators are focused on UK politics...