Catalyst Calendar - August 07, 2026 (Morning)

 ## Major Catalysts Mentioned **SpaceX** - Date: TBD (no specific earnings date mentioned) - Why it matters: SpaceX received a rating upgrade and is noted for a volatile stock price despite soaring revenue. The company is also reportedly involved in merger talks with Tesla, which could have significant market implications. Additionally, there is mention of a "bottom likely in" rating upgrade, suggesting a potential buying opportunity. - Stocks affected: **$SPACE** (data not available, but implied) **The Trade Desk (TTD)** - Date: Q2 2026 earnings reported (transcript available) - Why it matters: The Trade Desk faces a rating downgrade described as "the final nail in the coffin" for many shareholders, indicating significant negative sentiment. UBS and BMO have cut price targets and ratings due to macro pressures and execution issues. This suggests ongoing challenges and potential further downside risk. - Stocks affected: **$TTD** **Arteris, Inc. (AIP)** - Date: Q2 2026 earnings reported; raised FY2026 sales guidance - Why it matters: Arteris beat Q3 sales estimates and raised full-year 2026 sales guidance above expectations, signaling strong growth momentum. This could attract investor interest in the semiconductor IP space. - Stocks affected: **$AIP** **PureCycle Technologies (PCT)** - Date: Q2 2026 earnings reported - Why it matters: PureCycle missed Q2 adjusted EPS and sales estimates, leading Cantor Fitzgerald to lower its price target to $12, though maintaining an overweight rating. The miss and lowered target highlight near-term challenges but some confidence remains. - Stocks affected: **$PCT** **Jobs Report / US Labor Market Data** - Date: July 2026 data released (specific dates not given, but multiple references to July jobs data) - Why it matters: The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, far below forecasts for an 80,000 gain, with unemployment easing to 4.1%. This soft jobs data has led to a rally in US Treasuries and trimmed expectations for Fed rate hikes, impacting market sentiment broadly. - Stocks affected: Broad market impact, especially financials and interest rate sensitive sectors. ## Earnings on Deck - **$BLND** - Blend Labs Q2 2026 earnings call transcript available (Date TBD) - **$LFHTF** - Leifheit Aktiengesellschaft Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$PSMMY** - Persimmon Plc Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$STLN** - Starling Oncology Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$SIGA** - SIGA Technologies Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$NCKAF** - Nickel Asia Corporation Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$NPPHY** - Nippon Paint Holdings Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$PRAX** - Praxis Precision Medicines Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$APYX** - Apyx Medical Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$MRVI** - Maravai LifeSciences Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$DOCS** - Doximity Q1 2027 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$REPL** - Replimune Group shareholder/analyst call (Date TBD) - **$MARA** - MARA Holdings Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$TWLO** - Twilio Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$FROG** - JFrog Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$PDFS** - PDF Solutions Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$AMN** - AMN Healthcare Services Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$AIP** - Arteris Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$ENOV** - Enovis Corporation Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$ABNB** - Airbnb Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$TTD** - The Trade Desk Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$RKT** - Rocket Companies Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$NRDY** - Nerdy Inc. Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$NRDS** - NerdWallet Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$CARG** - CarGurus Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$INMB** - INmune Bio Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$EXFY** - Expensify Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$TTGT** - TechTarget Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$XPOF** - Xponential Fitness Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$GMAB** - Genmab Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$GMED** - Globus Medical Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$TXRH** - Texas Roadhouse Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) - **$NRDY** - Nerdy Inc. Q2 2026 earnings call transcript (Date TBD) (Note: Many companies have Q2 2026 earnings calls available but no explicit report dates mentioned.) ## Economic Events - US July 2026 Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate - Date: July 2026 (exact date TBD) - Expected impact: The jobs report showed a loss of 23,000 jobs, well below expectations, and unemployment rate eased to 4.1%. This data has softened Fed rate hike expectations and caused a rally in US Treasuries, affecting market sentiment and interest rate-sensitive sectors. - Mexico Inflation Rate - Date: July 2026 (exact date TBD) - Impact: Inflation slowed to 3.12%, the lowest since 2020, which may influence regional monetary policy and investor sentiment in emerging markets. ## Regulatory & Legal - **Meta Platforms (META)** - Event: Ordered to pay $567 million into an abatement fund for child safety harms in New Mexico - Date: No specific date mentioned - Impact: This legal penalty could weigh on Meta's stock and raise concerns about regulatory risks in social media companies. - Senate Crypto Clarity Act Vote - Date: Delayed until after summer break (exact date TBD) - Impact: Delay in crypto regulatory clarity could continue to create uncertainty in cryptocurrency markets and related stocks. ## What's NOT Dated But Worth Tracking - SpaceX and Tesla Merger Talks - Watch for developments on potential merger discussions between SpaceX and Tesla, which could have significant implications for both companies and the broader tech sector. - AI and Semiconductor Sector Trends - Arteris raising guidance and Datadog's mixed earnings with a major customer impact (likely OpenAI) highlight ongoing shifts in AI-related technology stocks. Monitoring AI demand and execution risks in this sector is critical. - Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Major Financial Firms - Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR were targeted in a cyberattack campaign, underscoring cybersecurity risks in financial services. - Trade Desk's Continuing Execution and Macro Challenges - Multiple downgrades and price target cuts suggest ongoing operational and macroeconomic headwinds; monitoring their next moves and market reaction is important. - US-Japan Currency Intervention and Yen Volatility - Recent yen-buying intervention and subsequent surrender of gains highlight ongoing currency market volatility and geopolitical risks affecting global markets. ## Highest Conviction Catalyst - What: US July 2026 Jobs Report and Labor Market Data - When: July 2026 (exact date TBD) - Why it matters: The unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs and easing unemployment rate to 4.1% have already triggered significant market reactions, including a rally in US Treasuries and a reduction in Fed rate hike expectations. This data is crucial for shaping monetary policy outlook and investor sentiment across sectors, particularly financials, interest rate-sensitive stocks, and the broader equity market. - Trade idea: Consider positioning for continued volatility in interest rate-sensitive sectors and monitor Treasury yields closely. Defensive sectors may benefit in the near term if rate hike expectations remain subdued. Also, watch for market reactions in tech and AI stocks given their sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts.