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Uber's Mobility and Delivery segments are growing strongly, supported by Autonomous Vehicle partnerships (Waymo in San Francisco and Los Angeles). Management guided non-GAAP EPS of $0.78–$0.82; consensus sits at $0.84, already above the guidance range. Uber has beaten the EPS consensus in each of the past five quarters (100% beat rate). No Polymarket quote; calibrated on historical beat pattern and trip-volume growth.
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UK CPI fell to 2.6% in June 2026 (ONS, from 2.8% in May 2026), but remains above the 2% target. Services prices (+4.1% YoY) are stubbornly elevated. OIS money markets are pricing approximately 65% probability of a pause on 17 September 2026, ~35% for a 25bp cut. BoE minutes show a divided MPC (5–4 vote in July). Stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 GDP growth and US Fed rate-hike risk limit room for BoE cuts. Exact MPC date confirmed: 17 September 2026 (BoE website).
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Samsung reported a record Q2 2026 operating profit of KRW 89.4 trillion, a 19-fold year-on-year increase driven by HBM3E AI memory chips and strong DRAM demand. Q3 is seasonally strong (back-to-school, iPhone cycle, AI server capex ramp). HBM supply agreements with Nvidia and Google for H2 2026 are largely secured. Risks: NAND flash oversupply weighs on non-memory margins; KRW/USD FX effects. The KRW 90 trillion threshold is marginally above Q2 record, requiring modest QoQ growth.
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BP reports Q2 2026 on August 4, 2026 (07:00 BST, live Q&A with CEO Meg O'Neill and CFO Kate Thomson). Brent crude was elevated in Q2 2026 (April–June) due to Middle East tensions, crossing $100/bbl by late July (+7% WoW). Under Meg O'Neill, BP has rationalized its cost base. The $2.0B threshold is below expected Q1 2026 levels and appears achievable in the current price environment. No Polymarket data; ~60% probability.
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Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open in 2023 and 2024 and is seeking a third consecutive title — first since Serena Williams (2012–2014). Bookmaker odds imply ~33% (+200 US odds, aggregated, July 24, 2026, Yahoo Sports / FanDuel Research). Main challengers: Coco Gauff (home advantage, +700/~12%), Iga Swiatek. Sabalenka dominates on hard court and has had no defeats at this tournament recently. Probability: ~33% (aligned with market odds).
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Saxony-Anhalt holds its state election on September 6, 2026. Current polls (PolitPro.eu / Statistiken-Aktuell, July 2026) show the AfD at 41.0–41.5% — just short of a Landtag majority (47 of 97 seats). The CDU stands at only 23.8–25.1%, Die Linke at 12.5–13.7%. The outgoing CDU-SPD-FDP coalition falls well short of a majority. No Polymarket data; with a polling base of ~41%, estimated ~65% probability of exceeding the 38% threshold (polling margin of error ±3%).
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Norris just won (July 26, 2026) the Hungarian GP, showcasing McLaren's strong aero package. The Dutch GP at Zandvoort (Aug 21–23) is a Sprint weekend — McLaren was strong in sprint format in 2025. Antonelli (Mercedes) leads the championship with 204 points and will be aggressive. Bookmaker odds won't be available until after qualifying; own estimate based on current McLaren form: ~35% (Norris is one of three realistic winners alongside Antonelli and Piastri).
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The existing open forecast only covers IFT-14's first launch attempt by Q3 2026. This forecast goes further: both primary objectives (booster catch and Ship re-entry) must be achieved in a single flight. SpaceX first successfully caught the booster at IFT-12; Ship re-entry remains iterative. Full reusability in one flight is SpaceX's stated goal but has not been consistently achieved. No Polymarket contract for this specific milestone; own estimate: ~30%.
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UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel stated on July 23, 2026 (Bloomberg) that taking factual control of Commerzbank is 'the next step' and all necessary approvals (ECB, BaFin, KfW stake) are expected in 2026. UniCredit already holds over 28% of Commerzbank shares and has reaffirmed its level of influence in board discussions. Main risk: The German government is negotiating conditions (employment guarantees, headquarters protection), which could delay the formal offer beyond August. The August deadline is ambitious, but Orcel has publicly communicated a very tight timeline. No direct prediction market found.
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Alcaraz is the reigning US Open champion (2022) and ranks among the best hard-court players in the world. Main 2026 rivals: Jannik Sinner (ITA, ATP World No. 1, defending champion 2024/2025) and Jack Draper (GBR, ATP Top-10 newcomer). Implied bookmaker odds put Sinner at approx. 25–30% as top favourite, Alcaraz second at approx. 20–25%. The 22% probability reflects the depth of the draw (128 players) and Sinner's current dominance on hard courts. No direct Polymarket data for US Open 2026 men's found; assessment based on aggregated odds and current season form.
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Prohibitions under Art. 5 EU AI Act (incl. biometric remote identification in public, social scoring systems) have been in force since August 2024; high-risk AI requirements (Art. 6) since August 2025. The EU AI Office has been operational since February 2026 and has launched initial formal investigation procedures. Historical GDPR parallel: first fines came 14–18 months after application start (2019). Applied to the EU AI Act, first fines would be expected in Q4-2025 to Q2-2026 — a September 30, 2026 deadline is realistic but not certain. No prediction market data found; own estimate 28%.
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Home Depot is expected to report Q2 FY2026 (quarter ending late July 2026) around August 19 before market open. The company has beaten EPS consensus in approximately 87% of recent reporting quarters. The estimated consensus is approximately $4.80 (Q2 FY2025 was $4.67; ~3% YoY growth based on stable renovation spending despite elevated interest rates). No active Polymarket market for this event. Cassandra.news estimates a 65% probability based on historical beat rate and robust US home improvement demand.
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Nvidia reports Q2 FY2027 on August 26, 2026. Analyst consensus: Non-GAAP EPS ~$2.08 (range $2.07–$2.09). Data center revenue in Q1 was $75.2B; Q2 expected >$80B. Nvidia has beaten EPS estimates every quarter since 2023, often by wide margins. Hyperscaler capex remains at record highs: Alphabet at $205B for 2026, Meta and Amazon also at all-time highs. Polymarket assigns 72% probability to Nvidia as world's most valuable company through end of July. AI infrastructure demand (Blackwell Ultra, GB300) dominates the pipeline.