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Markets
Wall Street was mixed but ended the week on a downbeat note as renewed trade war fears emerged after reports that President Trump is considering new tariffs on European Union imports, raising concerns about stalled negotiations and potential economic fallout.
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Market-Moving News
Airlines
Why Delta’s Strategy Is Paying Off in a Weak Airline Market

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is emerging as one of the few clear winners in a turbulent year for U.S. aviation, with its premium-heavy model and global route strength helping it sidestep the worst of the sector’s demand woes.
While many domestic carriers continue to wrestle with excess capacity and pricing pressure, Delta and United have pulled ahead, together accounting for the lion’s share of industry profits last year.
Delta’s international footprint, loyalty-driven customer base, and premium cabin strength are giving it pricing power even as airfares soften elsewhere.
For investors, the message is increasingly clear. Delta is not operating in the same league as volume-chasing domestic peers.
Its strategy has shifted toward margin resilience over ticket volume, building durable profitability from high-value travelers and long-haul demand.
That positioning looks especially attractive as traffic stabilizes and labor bottlenecks hit lower-cost rivals harder.
Those considering a position should note how Delta’s focus on operational consistency and premium service continues to differentiate it.
While others scale back routes and revise guidance, Delta is reinforcing its position with disciplined growth and loyalty monetization.
The second half of the year could deepen the industry split. Delta’s structural advantages now look less like cyclical luck and more like a new standard for airline profitability.

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Energy
Chevron Secures Hess in $53B Victory After Prolonged Arbitration Battle

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has finally closed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess, ending a 20-month standoff with ExxonMobil and gaining strategic control over one of the fastest-growing oil plays in the world.
The breakthrough came after an arbitration panel ruled against Exxon’s attempt to block the deal, which centered on its claimed right of first refusal for Hess’s stake in Guyana’s offshore Stabroek Block.
The ruling clears the way for Chevron to integrate Hess’s assets without further legal friction.
For long-term shareholders, this marks the end of a disruptive chapter.
The deal had clouded sentiment around Chevron’s M&A judgment, especially as legal uncertainty dragged on.
With the outcome now secured, Chevron’s leadership regains credibility and can turn attention to executing on the Guyana opportunity.
Those watching from the sidelines should note how the portfolio shifts. Chevron has leaned heavily on the Permian Basin in recent years.
Adding Hess gives it a high-growth, low-cost oil asset with geopolitical tailwinds.
In a tightening energy cycle, Guyana’s significance to Chevron’s production profile will only grow. What comes next is execution.
Chevron now has to deliver on synergy, scale, and shareholder value. But after months of delay, the direction is no longer in limbo.

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Industrials
This Tool Stock Is Quietly Building Toward a Breakout

Snap-On (NYSE: SNA) isn’t known for hype, but the recent price action says plenty.
After a steady Q2 showing, the stock bounced sharply off a key range bottom, closing the week with a 6 percent gain.
Technical momentum is now pressing toward the high end of its long-term channel, with the potential to break above its all-time high in the second half of 2025.
Volume is picking up. Momentum indicators like MACD and stochastic are flashing bullish crossovers at low levels.
That’s not noise, that’s a setup. With shares holding above $330 and pushing toward the $356 target, investors are getting a clean technical read in a market full of mixed signals.
Steady Execution, Not Just Sentiment
Q2 revenue came in flat year-over-year at $1.1 billion, but that still beat consensus by a full point.
Earnings of $4.72 per share topped forecasts by nearly 200 basis points. Tools and repair demand offset a slight dip in commercial and industrial.
Margins held up despite inflation and tariffs, while share buybacks trimmed the float again.
More importantly, Snap-On reiterated full-year guidance and maintained its outlook for CAPE and tax rates.
In a macro environment where many firms are hedging or cutting, that kind of clarity counts. For dividend investors, the 2.54 percent yield adds a steady tailwind.
Institutions Are Loading Up
Nearly 85 percent of Snap-On shares are held by institutions, and their conviction is growing.
In Q1 and Q2, buying outpaced selling by more than 2-to-1. Early Q3 activity shows even more strength, with close to $500 million in net purchases and minimal selling.
Those evaluating a position can also look at the balance sheet. Snap-On is running with low leverage, rising cash, and improving equity.
Net debt is just 0.2 times equity, and the company continues to return capital through dividends and buybacks without compromising growth.
Momentum With a Margin of Safety
Snap-On isn’t a fast mover, but it’s signaling strength while most of the market is looking elsewhere.
Technicals are firming. Fundamentals are consistent. Institutions are adding. And guidance is holding steady.
In a market that’s favoring noise over numbers, Snap-On is quietly setting up for a breakout that may not stay quiet for long.

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Top Winners and Losers
Blaize Holdings Inc [BZAI] $4.81 (+58.75%)
Blaize shares surged after announcing a $120 million AI infrastructure deal with Starshine to deploy its edge AI systems across Asia, targeting smart cities and industrial applications.
Mesoblast Ltd [MESO] $15.62 (+26.58%)
Mesoblast stock climbed after reporting strong post-launch sales of Ryoncil and expanding Medicaid coverage, reinforcing confidence in its commercial rollout and market exclusivity.
Talen Energy Corporation [TLN] $328.59 (+24.47%)
Talen soared to an all-time high after acquiring two major natural gas plants for $3.5B to meet growing AI data center demand, a move analysts called highly accretive.

Sarepta Therapeutics [SRPT] $14.07 (-35.94%)
Sarepta shares plunged over 30% after a third patient death linked to its gene therapy raised safety concerns, and reports emerged that the FDA may halt shipments of its Elevidys treatment.
Draganfly Inc [DPRO] $5.45 (-24.52%)
Draganfly stock slumped after announcing a $25 million private placement at a steep discount, sparking investor concerns about dilution.
BlackSky Technology Inc [BKSY] $23.70 (-16.22%)
BlackSky tumbled after announcing a $160 million convertible debt sale, disappointing investors who had just bid up the stock on bullish analyst forecasts.

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Everything Else
BP is offloading its U.S. onshore wind assets to LS Power, stepping back from a piece of its renewable portfolio.
U.S. steelmakers are heading into a mixed second quarter, with tariff-driven price spikes offset by uneven demand.
Sarepta shares tumbled as the FDA weighs whether to keep its gene therapy treatment available amid new scrutiny.
Crypto-linked stocks rallied as ether surged to a six-month high, reigniting investor interest across the sector.
Trump is calling for a sweeping 15–20% minimum tariff on all EU imports, escalating trade tensions with Europe.

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