Inflation cools, Morgan Stanley earnings, IBM's bad day and more in Morning Squawk

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html?__source=androidappshare

PayPal stock soars on report of buyout proposal from Stripe, Advent
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/paypal-stock-soars-on-report-of-buyout-proposal-from-stripe-advent-131101969.html

AI stock frenzy drives record revenue at Morgan Stanley, capping big bank earnings blowout
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/ai-stock-frenzy-drives-record-revenue-at-morgan-stanley-capping-big-bank-earnings-blowout-122105807.html

ASML stock pops on strong orders for advanced chipmaking equipment
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/asml-stock-pops-on-strong-orders-for-advanced-chipmaking-equipment-120303217.html


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Smartphone shipments hit 13-year low in Q2 as AI memory shortage hammers industry
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/smartphone-shipments-hit-13-year-low-in-q2-as-ai-memory-shortage-hammers-industry-121622715.html

IBM stock price still in the 'penalty box' after epic 25% crash
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/ibm-stock-price-still-in-the-penalty-box-after-epic-25-crash-115344708.html

IBM's historic crash exposes a deeper tech divide: #Chart of the Day

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/ibms-historic-crash-exposes-a-deeper-tech-divide-chart-of-the-day-100000015.html

#USMarketUpdate
Stocks rise as Apple notches record high, semiconductors sell-off
Live updates

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-wednesday-july-15-dow-sp-nasdaq-091813320.html

In this episode of My Trading Game Plan, market strategist Gareth Soloway provides a comprehensive technical analysis of current market conditions following the release of PPI inflation data. Here is a summary of the key highlights:

Macroeconomic Updates:
PPI Inflation Data: The latest PPI data came in better than expected, following yesterday's positive CPI report. While this triggered a modest rally in S&P 500 futures, Soloway notes that the market's reaction has been relatively muted (0:42-1:44).
Yields and Dollar: Despite favorable inflation news, the 10-year yield and the US dollar have seen only minimal pullbacks, suggesting the market remains skeptical that inflation will return to the 2% target quickly (10:38-12:18).

Market Analysis & Stocks:
IBM: Following a record 25% drop on earnings, Soloway identifies a potential "reflex bounce" opportunity for IBM based on technical support levels between 215 and 218 (2:05-3:36).
Chip/Memory Sector: SK Hynix saw a significant move, but peer stocks like Micron, SanDisk, and STX did not follow suit, which Soloway views as a potential warning sign of rotation or underlying issues (7:21-8:16).
Earnings Reports: ASML posted strong earnings but showed signs of profit-taking (12:20-13:08). BlackRock is trading higher with a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern, while Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are approaching major resistance levels (13:09-15:33).

Commodities and Crypto:
Oil: Continues to be monitored closely due to geopolitical tensions, with Soloway noting the accuracy of previous technical calls on the commodity (15:34-16:34).
Gold & Silver: Both remain cautious; Soloway highlights that gold is "limping" despite the good economic data (17:32-18:22).
Bitcoin: The cryptocurrency is showing bullish signs, currently confirming a breakout from an inverse head and shoulders formation (18:23-18:49).

https://www.youtube.com/live/U9nUAzWHwl0?is=mvbLOR92pd3rzZCF

SpaceX stock hits all-time low, dips below IPO price

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/spacex-stock-on-watch-after-hitting-all-time-low-dips-below-ipo-price-150542970.html

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#USMarketUpdate
S&P 500 is little changed as chip stocks fall; traders weigh inflation data

Live updates

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#USMarketUpdate
Wall St ends higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings | Reuters

SUMMARY
Indexes up: Dow 0.29%, S&P 500 0.38%, Nasdaq 0.62%June Producer Prices post unexpected monthly dropBlackRock gains after Q2 profit beatPayPal soars after report of buyout offer

NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks gained ground on Wednesday as softening inflation data and ​a robust beginning of second-quarter earnings season put investors in a buying mood.

All three major stock indexes closed modestly higher ‌despite weakness in semiconductors, with consumer-focused retail (.SPXRT), opens new tab and travel/leisure (.SPCOMHOTL), opens new tab clear outperformers.


PayPal (PYPL.O), opens new tab surged 17.2% after sources told Reuters that Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire it for $60.50 per share — representing around a 28% premium to its Tuesday close.

A second day of solid bank earnings added momentum to an auspicious beginning to second-quarter ​reporting season.

BlackRock (BLK.N), opens new tab and Morgan Stanley (MS.N), opens new tab both beat quarterly profit expectations. BlackRock shares advanced 6.6%, while Morgan Stanley ended the session up 0.4%...

Among the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, communication services (.SPLRCL), opens new tab advanced the most, while utility stocks (.SPLRCU), opens new tab suffered the largest percentage drop...




https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-edge-up-with-earnings-focus-paypal-jumps-2026-07-15/


Wall St ends higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/wall-st-ends-higher-on-cool-inflation-data-strong-earnings

Job market improves in parts of the country as labor shortages emerge: Beige Book
https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/job-market-improves-in-parts-of-the-country-as-labor-shortages-emerge-beige-book-202139211.html

Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Chevron are powering the Dow — for wildly different reasons: AlphaCheck
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/apple-goldman-sachs-and-chevron-are-powering-the-dow--for-wildly-different-reasons-alphacheck-181535203.html

Strait of Hormuz oil shipments fall toward pre-peace deal levels as war reignites
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/strait-of-hormuz-oil-shipments-fall-toward-pre-peace-deal-levels-as-war-reignites-172923974.html

BlackRock crosses $15 trillion in assets under management as Larry Fink hails 'strong' market fundamentals
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/blackrock-crosses-15-trillion-in-assets-under-management-as-larry-fink-hails-strong-market-fundamentals-142829372.html

PayPal co-founder and Affirm CEO details his 'very high bar' for M&A
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/paypal-co-founder-and-affirm-ceo-details-his-very-high-bar-for-ma-135724022.html

One chart reveals why investors are concerned about earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, and other hyperscalers
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/one-chart-reveals-why-investors-are-concerned-about-earnings-from-microsoft-amazon-and-other-hyperscalers-133720503.html

China Is Preparing For $38,000 Gold
#AndreiJikh.

This video explores the global shift toward gold as a reserve asset, driven by significant buying behavior from China and shifting US economic policies.

Key Takeaways
China's Pivot to Gold: China has been aggressively accumulating gold, with the People's Bank of China buying for 20 consecutive months (1:12).
Additionally, retail investors have moved massive amounts of capital into gold ETFs, making them the largest component of retail holdings in the country (0:33).

Hamiltonian Economics: The video discusses a return to Alexander Hamilton’s economic philosophy—emphasizing national industrial capacity, tariffs, and subsidies—as suggested by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (2:56, 14:03).

The Global Balancing Act: The central argument is that the world economy needs a neutral reserve asset to balance trade imbalances, similar to what John Maynard Keynes proposed in 1944. Andrei Jikh presents the theory that for the global trade system to recalibrate, gold may need to reach a price of approximately $38,000 per ounce (3:15, 25:46).

De-financialization: The US is described as moving away from a financialized, debt-based system toward one focused on re-industrialization, a transition that requires the dollar to potentially weaken or adjust against gold as the ultimate

https://youtu.be/dFjvcY9Tth0?is=EvZMlXlXflfH1zSa