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The week in U.S. Business and Markets

Bank Results Broadened the Week’s Market Test

July 2026

Week’s Recap

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Threads

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Defined the week

Banks Turn Trading Strength Into a Broader Test

Banks moved from expectations of strong trading revenue to powerful reported results, while mortgage activity and JPMorgan’s valuation underscored broader investor interest in financial-sector performance.

10 stories, Jul 13 to 15
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SpaceX Faces Post-IPO Skepticism

SpaceX’s post-IPO narrative moved beyond category dominance toward questions about revenue, cash generation, research independence, and growing investor bets against the stock.

3 stories, Jul 13 to 18
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Trump Media Sells Information Speed

Trump Media advanced a plan to sell trading firms faster access to selected presidential posts, turning politically influential information into a paid market advantage and intensifying concerns about unequal access.

5 stories, Jul 16 to 17

Day’s Recap

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