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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Aug, 12 2026
US stock futures are flat to slightly weaker as investors wait for fresh inflation clues. The key focus is the US 10 year Treasury yield near 4.7%, which reflects the interest rate the government pays to borrow for a decade. Higher yields can make mortgages, car loans and credit card rates more expensive. At the same time, higher oil prices and Iran US geopolitical risks keep pressure on energy costs, which feed into the price of fuel and transport. With markets seeing roughly a 46% to 51% chance of another Federal Reserve rate hike in September, the big question now is how financials and interest rate sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities would cope if borrowing costs stay high for longer.
With rates staying high and inflation in focus, focus your watchlist on 85 resilient stocks with low risk scores .
Top Movers
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Sea (SE) jumped 14.56% after reporting second quarter earnings and revenue figures.
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Everpure (P) gained 11.63% on multiple analyst upgrades and a new hyperscaler design win.
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KKR (KKR) rose 6.88% as investors reacted to its role in a US$500b AI financing partnership.
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Top Losers
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Venture Global (VG) declined 7.29% after Venture Global's second quarter earnings, despite higher sales and net income.
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Amer Sports (AS) declined 6.41%.
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AppLovin (APP) declined 5.99% after BofA cut AppLovin to Neutral and lowered its price target.
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On The Radar
Earnings from large tech and financial companies share the spotlight with closely watched moves in global bond markets.
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Cisco Systems (CSCO)reports Q4 2026 results on Wednesday, giving a fresh read on enterprise IT and networking demand.
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Applied Materials (AMAT)delivers Q3 2026 earnings on Thursday, with chip equipment orders highlighting semiconductor capital spending trends.
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Nu Holdings (NU)posts Q2 2026 results on Thursday After Market, updating investors on digital banking growth and credit quality.
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Credicorp (BAP)reports Q2 2026 on Thursday at 10:00 PM UTC, with margins and loan growth key for regional banking sentiment.
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Global yields and oil pricesstay in focus this week as US, European and Asia Pacific bond moves frame rate expectations.
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Where Are The Opportunities Now?
Opportunities are rarely obvious when markets fixate on inflation and rates. This is why now is a smart time to check out the 49 high quality undervalued stocks . These stocks combine quality fundamentals with pricing that could appeal to investors hunting for potential value in a cautious market.
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