Banks, asset managers, payments networks, insurers, fintech, crypto-linked companies, and the capital markets around them.
Armstrong asked followers a two-option question on whether Bitcoin has already bottomed. A clear majority answered “no,” underscoring continued caution around the cryptocurrency’s near-term direction.
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Nasdaq-linked stocks and chip-related names pushed upward while crude surged after new U.S. actions involving Iran were reported. ASML and Morgan Stanley were among the notable earnings-linked movers.
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In results released for the second quarter, Morgan Stanley said multiple measures reached record highs, finishing a stretch of “big bank” earnings that investors have been watching for signs of sustained dealmaking and market activity.
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Investors pushed BlackRock’s stock higher after the asset manager reported results that topped Wall Street expectations, alongside a jump in total assets under management to $15.3 trillion.
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The bank said second-quarter equities trading revenue jumped 69% to $6.3 billion, lifting total revenue to $21.35 billion.
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The firm reported adjusted second-quarter earnings of $3.46 per share, exceeding analyst forecasts, with investment banking revenue cited as a key driver.
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The world’s largest asset manager reported stronger-than-expected results, citing record client inflows and pushing assets to fresh highs, prompting an early bounce in BlackRock’s stock.
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The firm’s latest quarter results were released with figures posted on its Investor Relations website, according to a market update published July 15, 2026.
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A July 15 market analysis argues that Berkshire Hathaway’s leadership transition and recent portfolio moves are changing what investors rely on for income.
