• Apple briefly surpasses Nvidia as world's most valuable company | 2026-07-17
  Apple, which does not develop its own large language models, has gone from being seen as a laggard in the AI race to being rewarded by investors for its cautious approach and strong iPhone sales.View on euronews
• Mike Novogratz Signs 15-Year Stadium Deal as Galaxy Follows Ripple's College Sports Playbook | 2026-07-17
  Galaxy signs a 15-year Texas Tech stadium deal as crypto firms expand into college sports sponsorships and athlete NIL programs.
• The Therapeutic Potential of a Powerful Toad Poison | 2026-07-17
  Plus, the future of watching sports, how AI might actually help solve the next labor crisis and the woman mapping her biological data.
• Former Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett Just Said 3 Words That Could Add Some Serious Fuel to the AI Trade | 2026-07-17
  Buffett recently revealed an interesting move he made in his final year as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
• BASF’s Geopolitics-Driven Earnings Upgrade and Debt Move Could Be A Game Changer For BASF (XTRA:BAS) | 2026-07-17
  BASF recently raised its earnings forecast after increasing prices for selected products in response to supply disruptions linked to the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, while also calling for early redemption of €1.25 billion in fixed-rate notes and expanding its biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings. The combination of higher prices, debt reduction moves and lower‑carbon product offerings underscores how BASF is adjusting its operations and balance sheet to ongoing...
• Is Capital One Financial Corp (COF) Positioned to Benefit from AI? | 2026-07-17
  Fiduciary Management Inc. (FMI), an independent money management firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The quarter saw the market optimistic about the future, while we focused on undervalued businesses. Global markets saw substantial gains in Q2, with indices like the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 posting their […]
• Real Game Used (OTC PINK:MDCE) Gains Momentum with New Automated Authentication Platform and Featured Items in Infinite Auctions | 2026-07-17
  
• ROYALE High Command Opens Global Enlistment: The War Game Fought Entirely by Email | 2026-07-17
  CITIZEN: Every follower you've ever earned is a soldier waiting for orders. ROYALE is played by busy adults in the one place they already live: the inbox. Enlist now. FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYALE High Command has opened enlistment for ROYALE, a war game played...
• Netflix’s Q2 Results, Letterboxd Talks and Ad Pivot Could Be A Game Changer For Netflix (NFLX) | 2026-07-17
  In the past week, Netflix reported Q2 2026 results showing revenue of US$12.56 billion and net income of US$3.40 billion, alongside ongoing share repurchases and softer‑than‑expected guidance for Q3. At the same time, talks to acquire film‑review platform Letterboxd and a decision to scale back engagement disclosures highlight Netflix’s push to deepen audience insight while shifting investor focus toward core financial metrics amid slowing viewing growth. Next, we’ll examine how softer Q3...
• Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag | 2026-07-17
  Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
• FIFA World Cup: 10 things to know before Spain-Argentina final in New York | 2026-07-17
  From the viral photo of Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal to Donald Trump's presence and the NFL-style half-time show.
• Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks | 2026-07-17
  March 11 Stryker An Iranian-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Stryker that disrupted order processing, manufacturing ⁠and shipments globally, wiping remote devices running the Windows operating system, though the medical device maker said patient services and connected medical products remained unaffected. March 12 Crunchyroll Hackers claimed they stole personal data and 8 million of the subscription-based anime streaming service's support ticket records, including 6.8 million unique email addresses, BleepingComputer reported.
• Major Digital Rail and Water Contract Wins Could Be A Game Changer For AECOM (ACM) | 2026-07-17
  In July 2026, AECOM announced a series of major contract wins, including roles on Queensland’s The Wave rail project, Canada’s Alexandra Bridge replacement, and Thames Water’s approximately £340 million Oxford Sewage Treatment Works upgrade. These projects highlight AECOM’s expanding role in complex, digitally delivered transport and water infrastructure, underpinning its global public-sector consulting and engineering franchise. We’ll now examine how AECOM’s expanded role in major,...
• 2 AI Stocks Poised for Outperformance Over the Next 5 Years | 2026-07-17
  Megatrends in AI favor long-term upside for these tech stocks.
• Full Transcript: Alpha Compute FY 2026 Earnings Call | 2026-07-17
  Alpha Compute (NASDAQ:ALP) held its full-year earnings conference call on Wednesday. Below is the complete transcript from the call. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For real-time access to our entire
• SpaceX and Pentagon Discuss Data-Center Deal | 2026-07-17
  Plus, the U.S. and Iran creep toward a wider war, and ranch dressing wins the World Cup.
• Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens | 2026-07-17
  “It’s like the market has chip fatigue,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, as chip stocks faced continued pressure.
• Utility stocks support FTSE 100 in nervy trade | 2026-07-17
  The FTSE 100 Index closed up 28.13 points at 10,600.37.
• China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it? | 2026-07-17
  Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
• Morning Bid: Chips and ships | 2026-07-17
  By Anna Szymanski July 17 (Reuters) - From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.

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