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SpaceX Starship Flight 13: Starlink V3 payload successfully delivered to intended orbit (confirmed by July 22, 2026)

Starship Flight 13 (scrubbed July 16 due to 4 failed Raptor engines) is retargeted for July 20, ~22:45 UTC. For the first time, Starship carries a real payload: 20 Starlink V3 satellites with solar array deployment and laser crosslink testing in orbit. Open Cassandra predictions already cover lift-off and Mechazilla catch. This prediction additionally requires the successful payload deployment — a significantly more demanding mission milestone, as the payload separation mechanism and solar panels are being used on Starship for the first time. The suborbital profile increases risk (no stable orbit as a buffer).

33%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung announces the Galaxy Ring 2 as a new product at Galaxy Unpacked (London, 22 July 2026)

At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Smart Glasses are the confirmed centrepiece (all active open predictions). The Galaxy Ring 1 (Unpacked 2024, Paris) was commercially successful in health-tracking; Samsung's annual wearables cycle points to a Galaxy Ring 2 (improved BioActive sensors, 10+ day battery, NFC payment) for summer 2026. Leak sources (91Mobiles, SamMobile, June 2026) indicate a simultaneous Unpacked announcement. Key risk: deferral to a separate autumn event. No direct Polymarket market; estimated ~55% based on product-cycle analogy.

55%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reports Google Cloud quarterly revenue of more than $23.0 billion in Q2 2026 (22 July 2026)

Google Cloud grew to $20.0B in Q1 2026 (+63% YoY, operating margin 32.9% – a record). BofA forecasts Q2 2026 at ~$23.2B (+70% YoY); IG International also projects 63–70% growth. The $23.0B threshold sits just below the analyst consensus of $23.2B. Drivers: rising enterprise AI demand (Gemini, Vertex AI), Google Workspace AI monetisation. Alphabet reports on 22 July after the US close. Risk: currency headwinds (strong USD) and potential margin compression from AI infrastructure capex.

57%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung officially announces Galaxy Watch 8 with non-invasive blood glucose monitoring (continuous glucose tracking) at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026)

Galaxy Watch 8 test firmware has leaked repeatedly, with Tom's Guide, SamMobile, and eWeek consistently confirming non-invasive glucose monitoring via enhanced BioActive optical sensors. Samsung executives positioned glucose monitoring as the top next Watch priority at the 2025 Health Forum (Android Central). The Watch 8 is traditionally unveiled alongside the Z Fold/Flip lineup – Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026 in London is the expected announcement venue. This specific product feature is not covered in any open platform prediction.

70%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide model) announced at $1,899 or less at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026)

Multiple verified pre-event leaks from GSMArena (rendered product images), Android Authority, and Memeburn consistently cite a US starting price of $1,899 for the standard Fold 8 (Wide) and $2,099 for the Ultra model. Samsung has pursued price stabilization or slight reductions since the Fold 4 to defend share against Google's Pixel Fold. Galaxy Glasses ($379–$499) and Z Flip 8 (<$1,100) set the product-line logic — a Fold 8 entry above $1,900 would break that hierarchy. No direct Polymarket market, but leak consistency across four independent sources is strong.

73%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026) at a US starting price of at most $1,099

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 (2025) and Flip 6 (2024) both launched at $1,099 — this price point has been stable over two generations. Competition from the Motorola Razr starting at $699 and weak foldable demand make a price increase unlikely. Samsung is more likely to optimise via component cost reduction than raise prices. No market odds; historical pricing stability supports ~68% probability.

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Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026) at a US starting price above $2,000

Pre-event leaks and industry analysts point to a standalone 'Ultra' variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that goes beyond the already confirmed Fold 8 Wide (≤$1,899, open prediction). The predecessor Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra launched at $2,099. The new model with Flex Titanium hinge, upgraded camera system and expanded AI features is expected to maintain this pricing strategy. No Polymarket market; estimate based on Samsung's 2024/25 pricing strategy.

54%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked (London, 22 July 2026) at a US launch price of no more than USD 299

Samsung consistently refreshes its full ecosystem at summer Unpacked events: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro launched July 2024 with Z Fold 6 – the two-year cycle points to Buds 4 Pro in July 2026. SamMobile and 9to5Google report new Buds for this event. Predecessor Buds 3 Pro retailed at USD 249; a price above USD 299 would be historically unusual. No Polymarket contract found.

62%
Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung officially announces Galaxy Glasses (AI smart glasses) at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026) — product name and market launch date confirmed

Multiple tech publications (Tom's Guide, TechTimes, Android Central) list Galaxy Glasses as an expected centerpiece product alongside the foldables at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, in London. Samsung previewed AR/AI glasses concepts at CES 2026, competing directly with Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and Google's successor. Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Buds 4 Pro are already confirmed via leaks; Galaxy Glasses is considered the expected surprise reveal. No direct market found. Media consensus on an Unpacked announcement: ~75%.

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Next Week · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (standard, not Ultra) announced at Galaxy Unpacked (London, 22 July 2026) at a US starting price of $1,899 or less

Samsung is unveiling three foldables simultaneously at Galaxy Unpacked in London for the first time: Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8. Leaks from Android Authority and PhoneArena place the standard Z Fold 8 (5.5" cover, 7.6" main display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) at approximately $1,899. The Ultra variant — covered by a separate open prediction above $2,000 — is intentionally $100–200 higher. Samsung's recent strategy targets cost parity with flagship phones; pricing above $1,900 would undermine its own mass-premium positioning.

65%
Tomorrow · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (Standard) announced at Galaxy Unpacked London (July 22, 2026) at a US starting price of no more than $349

At Galaxy Unpacked London on July 22, 2026 (14:00 BST, theme: 'A New Shape Unfolds'), Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 series alongside new foldables. The Galaxy Watch 8 (Standard) debuted in September 2025 at $299 — a year-over-year increase of more than $50 would be historically atypical for Samsung's standard model. Android Authority, gHacks, and TechTimes name Watch 9 as a confirmed Unpacked product without price-increase signals. Open predictions cover Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Glasses, and Buds 4 Pro — Galaxy Watch 9 is not covered. No prediction market odds available; calibrated using historical pricing patterns and analyst previews.

68%
Tomorrow · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked London (July 22, 2026) at a US starting price of at most $1,099

At Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 in London (14:00 BST), the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected alongside Z Fold 8, Watch 9, Buds 4 Pro, and Galaxy Glasses. Multiple consistent leaks (Android Authority, TechAdvisor) name ~$1,099 as the US base price (256GB) — a moderate step up from the Z Flip 7 ($999). UK price: £1,149; EU: €1,299. Device brings redesigned hinge, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and improved battery life. No Polymarket market found; leak consistency across multiple independent sources implies high predictive power. Galaxy Ring 2 leaked for early 2027 — not at this event.

73%
Tomorrow · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) beats Q2-2026 adjusted non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $4.60 per share (22 July 2026, after market close)

Analysts expect ~22% revenue growth to $3.92bn for Q2 2026. GAAP EPS consensus is $0.86 (Zacks); non-GAAP consensus estimated at ~$4.60 based on Q1 2026 run rate ($4.24) plus 22% growth trajectory. ServiceNow beat EPS estimates in nearly every quarter over the last 8 periods. AI-driven demand for agentic workflow automation underpins growth. No Polymarket market; own estimate: 67%.

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Tomorrow · Predicted for 22. Jul 2026
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SpaceX Starship Flight 13: Lift-off succeeds on July 20, 2026 before midnight UTC

SpaceX is targeting July 20, 2026 at 22:45 UTC for Starship Flight 13. After the July 16 abort due to two non-igniting Raptor-3 engines, the engines were replaced. Polymarket gives 91% probability of a successful lift-off by July 31, 2026 (trading volume $342,400, as of July 18, 2026). Adjusted for weather, scrub, and regulatory risk for the specific July 20 date, this implies ~62%. Prediction covers lift-off only, not mission success or Mechazilla catch.

62%
Tomorrow · Predicted for 20. Jul 2026
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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) closes above $200.00 on July 18, 2026

Nvidia was trading at $210.96 on July 11, 2026 (52-week range: $162.02–$236.54). The $200 threshold is 5.2% below current. Polymarket gives Nvidia an 85% probability of remaining the world's most valuable company through end-July — implying sustained market strength. AI infrastructure demand (Blackwell architecture) remains robust; the broad market environment (Polymarket: SPY 62% chance of ↑ 760 in July) is supportive. Risk: short-term profit-taking post-FIFA World Cup final.

72%
Next Week · Predicted for 18. Jul 2026
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Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) closes above $295.00 on July 18, 2026

ARM closed at $300.24 on July 8, 2026 and surged to $313.06 in pre-market on July 9. AI-driven licensing and royalty revenue doubled the stock in 12 months (+120%). Analysts are bullish: TD Cowen $475, UBS $470, BofA $460. The $295 threshold is approximately 1.6% below the July 8 close. No Polymarket market found for ARM; primary risks are broad market weakness and chip-sector rotation. Own calibration: 65%.

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Next Week · Predicted for 18. Jul 2026
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Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) closes above $118.00 on July 18, 2026

PLTR closed at $126.57 on July 10, 2026 and has gained +11% in July so far. The Nvidia AI partnership announced on July 1, 2026 (Foundry + Nemotron for governments and enterprises), the Q1-2026 EPS beat ($0.33 vs. $0.28 consensus, +17.8%), and U.S. revenue growth of +104% YoY support the stock. DA Davidson raised its target to $175 on July 2. The $118 threshold is approximately 6.8% below the current price; own calibration: 70%.

70%
Next Week · Predicted for 18. Jul 2026
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) closes above $225.00 per share on July 18, 2026

NVDA traded at ~$210.96 on July 11 (intraday high $211.00; 52-week high $236.54). Analyst price target: $301.62 average (61 analysts, Marketbeat, July 2026). The existing prediction 'NVDA above $200 on July 18' is nearly trivially met (current price already above). Closing above $225 requires a ~+7% rally in 6 trading days. Possible on positive AI sentiment newsflow ahead of Q2-FY2027 earnings (Aug 25), but unlikely without a strong catalyst.

33%
Next Week · Predicted for 18. Jul 2026
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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) beats the Q2 2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $2.25 per ADS on July 17, 2026

TSMC is the sole producer of the most advanced chip nodes (3nm, 2nm) for Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom. AI chip demand remains structurally at record highs: NVIDIA B200/H200 orders and Apple Intelligence chips fill TSMC capacity. Q2 2026 results expected around July 17 (analogous to Q1 on April 17, 2026). Analyst consensus approx. $2.25 EPS per ADS. TSMC beat EPS consensus in 14 of last 15 quarters. Open Cassandra predictions NVDA >$225 (July 18) and ASML beat (July 15) confirm the continuing semiconductor supercycle in Q2 2026.

77%
Next Week · Predicted for 17. Jul 2026
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TSMC (NYSE: TSM) reports Q2 2026 revenue growth above 35% YoY in USD at its July 17, 2026 earnings release

TSMC achieved +38.6% YoY revenue growth in Q2 2025 (in TWD; similar in USD). The open Cassandra prediction covers adjusted EPS (~$2.25 per ADS); here we predict revenue growth separately. For Q2 2026, the comparison base is high since Q2 2025 was already strong. Nevertheless, AI chip demand (Nvidia Blackwell/Rubin, Apple A-series, AMD MI-series) has further accelerated, and TSMC's 3nm/2nm capacity is largely booked out. A USD/TWD decline (stronger TWD) would slightly dampen USD revenues but should not drag growth below 35%.

60%
Next Week · Predicted for 17. Jul 2026