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Last updated: July 6, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Energy & Commodities

Oil futures resisted further declines near pre-conflict levels, despite optimism over resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz. China, meanwhile, stepped up oil purchases from the Middle East as Saudi Arabia cut pricing on exports to Asia to a six-year low. Canada's Trans Mountain Corp. announcement of a new pipeline route is reviving Indigenous ownership pushes. Germany aims to sweeten terms for its gas plant auctions to draw more bids for backup power capacity.

Deals & Transactions

Lockheed Martin will acquire Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, aiming to bolster its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The acquisition of Ultra Maritime’s sonar solutions portfolio is expected to complement Lockheed's existing maritime offerings. In the sports sector, investment banking head at William Blair & Co. anticipates rising deal activity as investors explore diverse approaches to the fast-growing industry. Separately, Ardian's Santé Cie SAS is seeking French restructuring proceedings following the seizure of some cash assets amid a corruption and money laundering probe.

Corporate Finance & Restructuring

The Aspen Group has called off the sale of its urgent care chain, Well Now, after struggling to find buyers amid a looming debt deadline and increased legal scrutiny from lenders. Argentina's President Javier Milei administration is shunning international debt markets for now, targeting investment-grade status by 2031. Hedge fund veterans are accelerating a shift in development finance, driving new methods for generating financing for developing nations. Boston's Logan International Airport is tapping the municipal bond market for an $812 million revamp as traffic soars, borrowing for its revamp.

Market Dynamics & Outlook

The restaurant economy is experiencing a broad-based boom, defying any "K-shaped" recovery narrative. In addition to the boom, Bill Frist, a former Senate majority leader, is advocating for environmental health, stating that "A healthier planet means healthier people." Hedge fund Millennium Management's trading teams generated approximately $3.7 billion in June, boosting the fund's gains. Meanwhile, Germany's upcoming gas plant auctions will have sweetened terms to encourage more bids for critical backup power capacity.

Global & Policy Insights

Two trading teams at Millennium Management reportedly made about $3.7 billion in June, contributing significantly to the multistrategy hedge fund's monthly performance. The Bank of Canada's surveys indicate that the war in Iran boosted inflation expectations and spurred increased investment and production plans among the country's oil producers. Canada's announcement last week regarding the Trans Mountain Corp. pipeline is rekindling efforts for Indigenous ownership. In the U.S., Michigan is offering milestone-metered and performance-based incentives to attract businesses.