Stock Market news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

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1. U.S.TradeMarketsEquitiesStock Market

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:51 UTC

   Hedge Funds Boost Short Bets on US Critical Minerals Companies

   Hedge funds are increasing their bets against U.S. critical minerals companies, expressing concerns that the rally in their stocks has been excessive and may not be sustainable. Short sellers believe that the Trump administration's support might not be enough to break China's global supply monopoly in these essential minerals.

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2. SocietyCommoditiesEquitiesStock Market

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:50 UTC

   Adidas Shares Plummet After Disappointing Q2 Results

   Adidas shares dropped significantly, by 16% to 18%, following the release of the company's second-quarter results. The decline was attributed to earnings that missed analyst expectations, with marketing costs related to the football World Cup being a major factor.

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3. BusinessTradeEquitiesStock Market

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:47 UTC

   Booking.com Under Fire: Hoteliers Complain About Restrictive Conditions

   Booking.com is facing criticism from over 10,000 hotels due to restrictive conditions that limit their ability to offer rooms at different prices through their own sales channels. The issue has significant financial implications, with billions of euros at stake.

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4. BusinessTradeStock MarketRatingsReturns

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:46 UTC

   Brokerage Radar: Ratings & Target Price Updates

   On July 30, 2026, several brokerages made changes to their ratings and target prices for various stocks. Upgrades were seen for Adient, Garrett Motion, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Bloom Energy, Core Scientific, ExlService Holdings, Kymera Therapeutics, SK hynix, Jersey Mike's, AEON Biopharma, INNIO Group, Lemonade, LeonaBio, New Oriental Education, Rio Tinto, Sprouts Farmers Market, uniQure, Werner Enterprises, and Humana. Price targets were raised for Starbucks by multiple brokerages, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, Fortinet, and Werner Enterprises. Some ratings were maintained with price target revisions for Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, and Fortinet.

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5. BusinessTaxEquitiesStock Market

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:42 UTC

   Robinhood Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

   Robinhood, Inc. ($HOOD) reported earnings for Q2 2026, beating expectations with EPS of $0.62 (vs. $0.41 expected) and revenue of $1.31B (vs. $1.21B expected). The strong results were driven by record trading activity, net deposits, and growth in prediction markets and tokenized assets.

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6. BusinessTradeEquitiesStock Market

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:32 UTC

   Indo-MIM Shares List at 45% Premium, End Day with 53% Gains

   Indo-MIM shares listed at a 45% premium over their IPO price, driven by robust institutional participation and strong demand. The stock ended the day with a 53% gain, with analysts expecting near-term volatility due to the sharp gains.

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7. BusinessTradeStock MarketM&A

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:26 UTC

   Manila Electric's Market Value Plummets Amidst Reform Plan Concerns

   Manila Electric Co. shares have been declining for four consecutive days, resulting in a loss of approximately 127 billion pesos ($2 billion) in market capitalization. This downturn is attributed to growing investor concerns about a proposed plan to eliminate a power charge for consumers, which could potentially impact the utility's earnings.

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8. U.S.Stock MarketManufacturing

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:25 UTC

   U.S. Earnings Calendar for July 27-30, 2026

   The U.S. Earnings Calendar for the week of July 27, 2026 includes major earnings reports from various sectors. Key companies reporting include Apple, Amazon, Visa, Coca-Cola, Boeing, Microsoft, and many others. Earnings estimates and revenue projections are provided for each company.

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