Public Markets 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
Market Movers and Dealmaking
nears €12.5bn ft.com to acquire Delivery Hero, though the German food delivery group will first spin off its Turkish and select European operations to another buyer. Separately, investors can ft.com as Advent International and Stripe’s $53bn offer is seen as a bargain for the buyers. SpaceX shares wsj.com for the first time, trading under $135 as the Nasdaq composite dropped, wiping $1tn from the Musk-owned conglomerate's valuation. SpaceX shares nytimes.com of $135 after soaring in its stock market debut.
Economic Signals and Sector Watch
China’s economy nytimes.com in years, with 4.3 percent growth in the second quarter reflecting a broad slump outside of its export-oriented manufacturing. In the UK ft.com as the next prime minister eyes state control of the water sector. stockpiles posted wsj.com of 1.7 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations. Meanwhile, developers back wsj.com, with industrial real estate under construction rising 18% in the second quarter, fueled by demand for data-center equipment.
Corporate Earnings and Tech Trends
raises forecasts ft.com as the AI boom drives chipmaking demand, with shares climbing after the Dutch company adopted a bullish tone on the sector's durability. ADRs trading ft.com, signaling bullish sentiment in memory markets. Major U.S. stock indexes wsj.com, following several positive corporate reports. delinquencies showing wsj.com, contrasting with broader measures indicating the highest delinquency rates in 15 years.
Commodities and Geopolitical Ripples
settles 0.42% wsj.com at $4044.00, with silver also falling, marking a downturn for both precious metals. strikes hit nytimes.com in the Strait of Hormuz, with the military attacking Iranian cruise missile storage and launch sites. Doing business in a more dangerous world nytimes.com, impacting everything from food to electronics.