Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On July 13

• Morningstar analysts have released their top stock picks for Q3, focusing on undervalued opportunities across various market sectors. • Analyst Sean Dunlop identifies the financial sector as particularly attractive, arguing that current market fears regarding AI disruption and private credit cracks are indiscriminate.

• Wall Street enters a peak period of the second-quarter earnings season, featuring reports from major financial institutions including Morgan Stanley, Bank of New York Mellon, Regions Financial, and Fifth Third Bancorp. • Technology and AI sectors will be under scrutiny as industry heavyweights ASML, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), and Netflix release their financial results between Wednesday and Thursday.

• The FTSE 100 index closed nearly flat at 10,498.29 points on Monday, July 13, 2026, marking a marginal increase of 1.00 point (0.01%). • The index remained steady despite volatile trading conditions driven by an overnight escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

• Delivery Hero's stock remains steady as investors focus on the company's global delivery platform and its primary operations in Europe and Asia. • The company's financial performance is currently tied to business scale and its specific exposure to European markets.

• Eurostat reported on July 13, 2026, that the European Union's GDP experienced a decline between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. • The GDP volume index dropped from 128.669 to 120.654, while the GDP at current prices decreased to €4,160,507.4 million.

• National Bank Financial analyst Maxim Sytchev reports a significant divergence in the Industrial Products sector as the market prepares for second-quarter earnings. • Sytchev notes that the "long-AI trade" has heavily boosted construction, machinery, and distribution stocks.

• The United States is scheduled to release its June Consumer Price Index (CPI) data this Tuesday, serving as a pivotal macroeconomic event for global markets. • The report follows a notable increase in inflation during May and comes amid volatility in oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

• Bank of America analysts are identifying three top stock picks for the third quarter as Wall Street strategists reassess market directions. • The outlook is currently shaped by strong corporate earnings reports, resilient economic data, and ongoing geopolitical developments.

• Investors are focusing on a high-impact week featuring the release of June Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data and testimony from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on Tuesday. • Several major banks will report quarterly earnings, with executives expected to provide updates on the U.S. economy, trading activity, and the outlook for mergers and acquisitions.

• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been introduced to stimulate home building, expand financing options, and limit the ability of large investors to purchase residential properties. • Despite the legislation's goals, industry experts warn that homebuyers should not expect an immediate decrease in housing prices.

• Indian stock markets are entering a new trading week as the June-quarter (Q1) earnings season gains momentum. • Investors are closely monitoring key economic indicators, including inflation data, crude oil price fluctuations, and global macroeconomic trends.