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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Deals and Listings

MGM Resorts International is in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc., who offered to acquire the portion of the casino company he doesn't already own according to people familiar with the matter. Nuclear energy services firm Holtec Nuclear Corp. filed US, aiming to capitalize on data center power demands. Apnimed Inc., backed by Shionogi, also filed for an IPO to fund its sleep apnea drug. Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed IPO, marking its return to public markets. General Fusion, a fusion startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is preparing to go public on the Nasdaq. Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal valued at over $7 billion for specialty-pharmacy company PANTHERx Rare. In other deal news, Apollo Global Management for UK budget airline easy Jet in a last-minute twist. Aston Martin creditors, including Arini Capital Management and BlackRock, have united to prevent the luxury carmaker from pursuing a debt deal.

Market Performance and Economic Indicators

The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.02% for the week, ending at 97.20. Oil futures amid renewed military strikes in the Middle East following attacks on tankers. SK Hynix’s stock soared on its first day of US trading, opening at $170, above its $149 IPO price, driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher for the week, though the Dow was on track for a loss. Nasdaq President Nelson Griggs stated that SK Hynix's listing is encouraging other international companies to consider US exchanges. Gold and silver finished lower for both the day and the week. Exxon Mobil Holdings Corp. supports SEC to replace quarterly financial reporting with semiannual disclosures. The USDA projected U.S. wheat output for 2026 to be the lowest since 1970, at 1.536 billion bushels according to the USDA.

Regulatory and Legal Developments

Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging theft of proprietary information, marking a significant breakdown in their relationship. The New York Times reported on a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the newspaper, claiming discrimination against a white male employee. Central Falls Detention Facility Corp., a jail operator housing federal detainees, filed for bankruptcy, citing inability to afford its bond debt. A federal labor law judge determined that software maker Atlassian who questioned company policy changes. Carmakers, including Ford and Nissan, are fighting a substantial portion of a multibillion-pound UK ‘dieselgate’ lawsuit involving millions of motorists.

Space and Energy Sector News

China's successful rocket launch positions it as the United States' primary competitor for space supremacy. The FCC has approved a test of a space mirror designed to reflect solar rays and illuminate the night sky, despite public opposition. Oil prices remained volatile as hostilities in the Middle East disrupted shipping routes, pushing crude prices above pre-war levels. Energy and utilities markets saw movement with oil futures experiencing fluctuations.

Political and Social Issues

President Trump has promoted "Freedom Fuel" at a network of rebranded gas stations in the Philadelphia region. The Trump administration has altered protections for endangered species, ending a 50-year-old safeguard. Mexico's president in the U.S. over immigrant deaths, following the fatal shooting of a Mexican man by a U.S. immigration agent. The shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo occurred as immigration arrests have surged nationwide according to reports. Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency in Missouri after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding and prompted at least 100 rescues as storms continue. In Maine, Democrats are planning a late July convention to select a replacement for Graham Platner, who withdrew from the Senate race paving the way. Biden-Harris switch concerns are reportedly haunting Democrats as they select Platner's replacement. Police officers are adapting to directing and managing autonomous taxis, learning how to enforce traffic laws for driverless vehicles according to WSJ.