ESI News & Events

The major averages finished higher to start the week as markets returned from the holiday weekend with a constructive tone and chip stocks rebounded from recent weakness.Last week's weaker-than-expected labor report reduced some fears of additional near-term Federal Reserve tightening, which has helped improve risk appetite. Investors are now turning attention to Wednesday's Fed meeting minutes for clues on how policymakers view inflation and economic growth going into the second half of the year.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:SK Hynixwill offer 17.79M common sharesLockheed MartinUltra Maritime Solutions for $3.45BBroadcomwilla range of custom ASIC silicon products for AppleSolstice Advanced MaterialsElement Solutionsin a cash and stock deal valued at $14.5BComcast'sSkyITV Media in a deal valued at up to GBP 1.6B2. WALL STREET CALLS:BofAT-Mobileto BuyScotiabankfive cybersecurity names, citing growth potential stemming from AIGileadto Buy at HSBCBernsteinDatadogto Market PerformJetBlueto Underperform at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:Energy Transferwon a $392M judgement in Texas over a failed attempt by San Antonio's city-owned utility CPS Energy to challenge the company over gas prices during the February 2021 Winter Storm Uri, Bloomberg reportsSuppliers plan to ship less than 1M iPhonefold units in 3Q26, which may push the start of device pre-orders and sales to Q4, with weeks of delivery delays, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a blog postCriteohas attracted a takeover offer backed by Vista Equity, Bloomberg saysDuring Sunday morning's government meeting, Deputy Minister Almog Cohen raised the issue of the sale of ZIMwith the government, Israel Hayom saysMicrosoftis eliminating 4,800 jobs, representing 2.1% of its workforce, with the company's Xbox division losing about one-fifth of its staff, CNBC reports4. MOVERS:TeraWulfincreases after announcing aIrengains in New York after Freedom Capitalthe stock to BuyDellhigher after President Trump said toKohl'slower after Morgan Stanleycoverage of the stock with an Underweight ratingEHangfalls in New York after JPMorganthe stock to Underweight5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Clarivatebacked itsOndasprovidedInnovate EyewearreportedPepsiCotoon July 9Delta Air Linestoon July 10INDEXES:The Dow rose 155.84, or 0.29%, to 53,055.91, the Nasdaq gained 288.49, or 1.12%, to 26,121.16, and the S&P 500 advanced 54.19, or 0.72%, to 7,537.43.

The major averages were higher to start the week as chip stocks rebound after recent weakness. Markets are returning from the holiday weekend with a constructive tone, as investors look to extend last week's rally.Last week's weaker-than-expected labor report reduced some fears of additional near-term Federal Reserve tightening, which has helped improve risk appetite. Investors are now turning attention to Wednesday's Fed meeting minutes for clues on how policymakers view inflation and economic growth going into the second half of the year.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:SK Hynixwill offer 17.79M common sharesLockheed MartinUltra Maritime Solutions for $3.45BBroadcomwilla range of custom ASIC silicon products for AppleSolstice Advanced Materialswill acquire Element Solutionsin avalued at $14.5BComcast'sSkyITV Media in a deal valued at up to GBP 1.6B2. WALL STREET CALLS:BofAT-Mobileto BuyScotiabankfive cybersecurity names, citing growth potential stemming from AIGileadto Buy at HSBCBernsteinDatadogto Market PerformJetBlueto Underperform at Raymond James3. AROUND THE WEB:Suppliers plan to ship less than 1M iPhonefold units in 3Q26, which may push the start of device pre-orders and sales to Q4, with weeks of delivery delays, TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a blog postBoeingintends to start operating a fourth 737 MAX assembly line at its Everett, Washington factory on Monday, Reuters saysNvidiahas named Anna Soellner, Reddit'sformer vice president of communications, as head of corporate communications, Axios reportsDuring Sunday morning's government meeting, Deputy Minister Almog Cohen raised the issue of the sale of ZIMwith the government, Israel Hayom saysMicrosoftis eliminating 4,800 jobs, representing 2.1% of its workforce, with the company's Xbox division losing about one-fifth of its staff, CNBC reports4. MOVERS:TeraWulfincreases after announcing awith AnthropicIrengains in New York after Freedom Capitalthe stock to BuyDellhigher afterto "go out and buy a Dell"Kohl'slower after Morgan Stanleyof the stock with an Underweight ratingEHangfalls in New York after JPMorganthe stock to Underweight5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Clarivatefor FY26OndasInnovate EyewearPepsiCoon July 9Delta Air Lineson July 10INDEXES:Near 1:20 pm ET, the Dow was up 0.09%, or 45.72, to 52,945.79, the Nasdaq was up 1.31%, or 337.58, to 26,170.26, and the S&P 500 was up 0.75%, or 56.47, to 7,539.71.

Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) and Element Solutions (ESI) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Solstice to acquire Element in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5B, including the assumption of net debt. The transaction represents a "significant acceleration" of Solstice's strategy to build an industry-leading advanced materials platform with increased exposure to high-growth electronics, AI infrastructure and other attractive end markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Element Solutions shareholders will receive, for each share of Element common stock, $10.00 in cash and 0.500 shares of Solstice common stock, representing implied consideration of approximately $50.10 per Element share and a premium of approximately 15% over Element's closing share price on July 2, 2026. Upon closing, Element shareholders are expected to own approximately 44% of the combined company. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the respective Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by Solstice and Element shareholders, as applicable. Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Solstice. David Sewell will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company.