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BlackRock (BLK.N) has launched a U.S. investment-grade bond offering related to Meta Platforms (META.O).

Verizon (VZ.N) CEO: Revenue from AI infrastructure will gradually be reflected in our performance starting in 2027.

Verizon (VZ.N): Expects mobile and broadband service revenue to grow by 3% in the third quarter.

Verizon (VZ.N) and Google (GOOG.O) have signed a $1 billion data center deal.

On July 24, the Kremlin stated on Friday that Russia believes US President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are sincere, and although the US continues to supply weapons to Kyiv, Russia will await a new solution from Washington. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue to achieve its objectives through military means. Peskov said, "Yes, (military action) is not the preferred path, but given the current lack of a prospect of peace, we will persist until complete victory is achieved. However, we will await a new solution (proposed by the US)."

On July 24, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz issued a joint statement announcing that, after consultations with a small group of security cabinet members and heads of the military and intelligence agencies, they had instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take a series of strong security measures in the West Bank. According to the joint statement, the IDF will take five specific actions: demolishing Palestinian homes accused of "attacking" during clashes near the village of Tell on the morning of the 24th; launching strong military operations in relevant Palestinian villages, including confiscating weapons and revoking work permits for local residents; further increasing troop deployments throughout the West Bank; implementing separate traffic rules for Israeli and Palestinian vehicles and establishing additional military checkpoints on relevant roads; accelerating the "legalization" of so-called "outpost farms" established by Israeli Jewish settlers in the West Bank, and approving the establishment of new "outpost farms."

Oil prices continued to fall, with WTI crude oil dropping below $90 per barrel. A quick overview of the pre-market conversion of domestic and international crude oil prices in a chart.

Spot gold and silver prices rebounded from their lows; a chart provides a quick overview of the pre-market conversion prices of gold and silver between domestic and international markets.

EU foreign policy chief: As Tehran intensifies domestic repression, the EU will continue to hold those responsible accountable.

EU foreign policy chief: We have also imposed sanctions on key figures in an online organization that has been instrumental in the Iranian regime’s suppression of information.

EU foreign policy chief: The EU has imposed new restrictions on Iranian judges responsible for serious human rights abuses.

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Intel (INTC.O) from $75 to $84.

Jordanian forces: shot down seven Iranian missiles and six drones.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched strikes against U.S. military assets in Jordan and Erbil, Iraq.

Futures Market Summary | July 24th, Friday, CCTV News Highlights: 1. At the invitation of Xi Jinping, the President of Slovakia will pay a state visit to China. 2. Give a fast-growing child a bigger coat. 3. The second episode of the TV documentary "Yiwu in the World—Xi Jinping's Concern and Guidance for Yiwu's Development" will air tonight. 4. Strengthening governance to protect people's safety and promote development, fully serving and guaranteeing the start of the "15th Five-Year Plan". 5. The agricultural and rural economy maintained a steady and positive momentum in the first half of the year. 6. Paired assistance to Xinjiang helps Xinjiang achieve high-quality development. 7. The State Council established an investigation and assessment team for the "7.6" dam failure disaster at Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou City, Nanning, Guangxi. 8. Imports and exports in the Yangtze River Delta region increased by 18% year-on-year in the first half of the year, setting a new record for the same period. 9. R&D expenditure of central enterprises increased by 3.8% year-on-year in the first half of the year. 10. my country's shipbuilding industry maintains a leading position globally in three major indicators. 11. Typhoon "Hongxia" approaches Guangdong and Fujian, and active responses are underway. 12. A nationwide campaign to clean up and rectify illegal and harmful information related to flood season disasters and accidents is being carried out. 13. By the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, my country's forest and grassland coverage rate will reach 56.4%. 14. From January to June, my country's automobile exports exceeded 600 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 48.3%. 15. In the first half of the year, the Export-Import Bank of China issued nearly 650 billion yuan in new loans to the foreign trade sector. 16. The 34th National Book Fair opened today. 17. Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong won the Fields Medal. 18. The construction of the Three-Body Computing Constellation is accelerating, aiming to reach a scale of 1,000 satellites by 2032. 19. China's first high-speed railway tunnel crossing the Yangtze River was completed. 20. Starting next year, individual accounts of corporate annuities can be transferred and continued online. 21. The US launched its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Iran said it struck US military bases in Bahrain and Jordan: (1) The US threatened to restart large-scale military operations against Iran. Iran said it was prepared to deal with military escalation. (2) International oil prices rose sharply. London crude oil futures prices broke through $100 again. 22. The US imposed new tariffs on its trading partners. Many parties opposed the move. 23. Iran and Iraq signed several cooperation agreements. 24. The US pressured Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.

ECB Governing Council member Zigmann: We will assess the situation in September.

Oppenheimer: Raises target price for NXP Semiconductors (NXPI.O) to $325 from $300.

Oppenheimer: Raised its price target for Blackstone Group (BX.N) from $139 to $140.

Ukraine's Prosecutor General: Russian airstrikes killed 10 people in the Kyiv region.