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Nasdaq Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire LeveL Markets
Nasdaq announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the equity interests of LeveL Markets. LeveL Markets operates an alternative trading system in the United States, providing an execution platform that processes hundreds of millions of shares daily and reaches more than 2,500 buy-side and sell-side clients. Following the closing, Nasdaq intends to invest in LeveL Markets' technology, client offering, and long-term growth while maintaining continuity of operations and execution quality for existing clients. Following its merger with Luminex in 2022, LeveL Markets serves more than 300 institutional buy-side firms and reaches more than 2,500 clients through more than 15 order and execution management system integrations. Following the closing of the transaction, LeveL Markets will continue to operate as a trading venue with its own dedicated management team within Digital Liquidity Networks. LeveL Markets will remain a registered ATS, subject to FINRA oversight. The transaction is expected to close following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. Until closing, Nasdaq and LeveL Markets will continue to operate as separate companies. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Nasdaq Notifies Magnitude International of Delisting on August 12
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has notified Magnitude International (MAGH) that its securities will be delisted from Nasdaq on August 12 unless the company appeals to a Listing Qualifications Hearings Panel. The securities will remain halted, and unavailable to trade, until any appeal is resolved. Following removal from Nasdaq the securities may be eligible for trading in the over-the-counter market.
Stocks Decline Amid Deteriorating Macroeconomic Conditions
Stocks extended losses on Thursday amid a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop and fresh AI worries, with concerns over accelerating artificial intelligence spending outweighing otherwise solid quarterly results. Meanwhile, rising Treasury yields and oil prices added pressure to equity markets.Oil prices jumped after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militant group claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea, fueling worries about further conflict in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran infrastructure following the event and said he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, including a "massive attack" that would be bigger than the ones previously carried out.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Alphabetreported, but slid after it also raised its FY26 capex guidanceTeslareportedand maintained its FY26 capex guidanceIBMreportedand cut its FY26 revenue growth outlook amid weakness in infrastructure revenueLockheed Martinprovided areport for Q2AMDand Cerebras Systemsannounced a partnership over a2. WALL STREET CALLS:AT&Tto Outperform at Wolfe ResearchNorwegian Cruise Lineto Hold at TruistVerisk Analyticsto Buy at JefferiesPegasystemsat KeyBanc, William Blair and Loop CapitalCitiAgilon Healthto Sell on "too rich" valuation3. AROUND THE WEB:Atari has inked a film deal with Comcast'sUniversal Pictures to develop 10 classic Atari IP for the big screen, Deadline reportsUberhas cut 10% of jobs within its customer service operations to simplify its ranks and "embrace artificial intelligence," a spokesperson confirmed to BloombergInteland Advanced Micro Devicesare signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data-center processors, a consequence of the AI boom driving demand and giving suppliers leverage to seek long-term purchase deals, Reuters reportsSamsungmay invest up to EUR 1B in Mistral as part of a broader round valuing it at EUR 20B, after previously backing the AI startup through its venture arm, FT saysAmazonis being probed by the Senate Small Business Committee for allegedly allowing China to influence the ecommerce giant's online marketplace, Bloomberg reports4. MOVERS:Novocuregained in New York afterand raising its guidance for FY26Cleveland-Cliffsincreased after, providing guidance for Q3 and 2H, and providing updates on USW and POSCOPalisade Biowas higher after Oppenheimercoverage of the stock with an Outperform ratingAlbertsonswas lower after, cutting its guidance for FY26, and announcing the retirement of CFO McCollamSTMicroelectronicsfell in New York afterand providing guidance for Q35. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Union Pacific, with EPS and revenue beating consensusVita Cocoand raised its guidance for FY26American Airlinesand provided guidance for Q3Nasdaqand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Adena Friedman calling it "an outstanding second quarter"Imax, with EPS and revenue beating consensusINDEXES:The Dow fell 506.93, or 0.97%, to 51,711.65, the Nasdaq lost 533.21, or 2.15%, to 25,137.69, and the S&P 500 declined 90.66, or 1.21%, to 7,408.30.
Major Averages Drop Sharply Amid AI Spending Concerns
The major averages were sharply lower near noon as investors digest the first wave of megacap technology earnings, with concerns over accelerating artificial intelligence spending outweighing otherwise solid quarterly results. Meanwhile, Treasury yields and oil prices are climbing, adding pressure to equity markets.Oil prices are surging after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militant group claimed attacks on two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea, fueling worries about further conflict in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran infrastructure following the event and said he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, including a "massive attack" that would be bigger than the ones previously carried out.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Alphabetreported, but slid after it also raised its FY26 capex guidanceTeslareportedand maintained its FY26 capex guidanceIBMreportedand cut its FY26 revenue growth outlook amid weakness in infrastructure revenueCSXreported better-than-expectedLockheed Martinprovided areport for Q22. WALL STREET CALLS:AT&Tto Outperform at Wolfe ResearchNorwegian Cruise Lineto Hold at TruistVerisk Analyticsto Buy at JefferiesPegasystemsat KeyBanc, William Blair and Loop CapitalCitiAgilon Healthto Sell on "too rich" valuation3. AROUND THE WEB:Yelpis expanding its role in AI-powered local search by licensing reviews, photos, and business data to OpenAI, Axios saysUberhas cut 10% of jobs within its customer service operations to simplify its ranks and "embrace artificial intelligence," a spokesperson confirmed to BloombergInteland Advanced Micro Devicesare signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data-center processors, a consequence of the AI boom driving demand and giving suppliers leverage to seek long-term purchase deals, Reuters reportsSamsungmay invest up to EUR 1B in Mistral as part of a broader round valuing it at EUR 20B, after previously backing the AI startup through its venture arm, FT saysAmazonis being probed by the Senate Small Business Committee for allegedly allowing China to influence the ecommerce giant's online marketplace, Bloomberg reports4. MOVERS:Novocuregains in New York afterand raising its guidance for FY26Cleveland-Cliffsincreases after, providing guidance for Q3 and 2H, and providing updates on USW and POSCOPalisade Biohigher after Oppenheimerof the stock with an Outperform ratingAlbertsonslower after, cutting its guidance for FY26, and announcing the retirement of CFO McCollamSTMicroelectronicsfalls in New York afterand providing guidance for Q35. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Union Pacific, with EPS and revenue beating consensusVita Cocoand raised its guidance for FY26American Airlinesand provided guidance for Q3Nasdaqand raised its guidance for FY26, with CEO Adena Friedman calling it "an outstanding second quarter"Imax, with EPS and revenue beating consensusINDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was down 0.96%, or 502.97, to 51,715.61, the Nasdaq was down 2.22%, or 571.25, to 25,119.66, and the S&P 500 was down 1.24%, or 92.82, to 7,406.14.
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