Stock Market & Financial News
Bitcoin ETF: Five Consecutive Days of Inflows, a First Since April
The American spot Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded five consecutive days of inflows, a first since April. In five sessions, nearly 727 million dollars returned to these products.
Wall Street eyes higher open as Trump slaps fresh tariffs on Canada
8:30am: Fresh US-Canada trade tensions Wall Street looks set for a stronger start on Tuesday, with technology stocks once again leading the way as investors prepare for another busy day of corporate earnings and keep a close eye on trade developments. Ahead of the opening bell, Nasdaq futures were up 1.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%.
EWC XRP Tests $1.13 Resistance as Breakout Signals Potential Move to $1.35
XRP (XRP) is attempting to break above the $1.13 level after holding a key short-term support zone, fueling speculation that a confirmed breakout could extend the current rebound toward $1.35. The move is being closely watched as traders assess whether the token can sustain momentum after spending recent sessions in a tightening consolidation range.
KeyCorp's Margin Expansion Theme Remains On Track
KeyCorp remains a Buy with 7-8% upside and a $25 price target, supported by strong Q2 results and a robust capital position. KEY's net interest margin is expanding due to securities portfolio rollover and disciplined deposit pricing, driving visible earnings growth into 2027. Loan growth is accelerating, focused on business lending, while credit quality and reserves remain solid despite a rise in nonperforming assets.
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IREN Limited (IREN) Soars 19.6%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
IREN Limited (IREN) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
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Genuine Parts (GPC) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Genuine Parts (GPC) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.1 per share a year ago.
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Morgan Stanley downgrades Salesforce, citing AI strategy shortcomings that could ripple across tech sentiment
Morgan Stanley downgraded Salesforce to a $185 price target, questioning its AI revenue strategy. Here's what the enterprise AI skepticism means Morgan Stanley downgrades Salesforce, citing AI strategy shortcomings that could ripple across tech sentiment.
Wall Street sets Meta stock price target for next 12 months
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) involvement with the artificial intelligence (AI) ‘boom' has been undergoing numerous and rapid changes in 2026 and, according to Rothschild & Co Redburn analysts, the latest shift is a positive one.
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FINX Returns To Valuations That In My Opinion Are Attractive
Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) could has attractive valuations after a 20% decline, with a potential discounts to tech indices. FINX's portfolio is concentrated in payment processors and crypto-linked stocks, exposing it to cyclical and high-beta risks, yet also potential upside. I see three catalysts: valuation compression, correlation with BTC, and potential peak in US Treasury yields supporting a tactical BUY rating.
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Zacks Initiates Coverage of DWSN With Neutral Recommendation
Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Dawson as "Neutral." Explore how DWSN's operational turnaround, fleet modernization and expanding growth opportunities support its outlook.
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5 Reasons Why Low-Volatility ETFs Matter Now
Low-volatility ETFs are gaining appeal as tariffs, Hormuz tensions, AI worries and oil-led inflation fears shake markets. Here are five reasons why.
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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Before July Ends and Hold Forever
Dividend growers build generational wealth. That is the entire premise behind a “buy and hold forever” portfolio: Own companies whose competitive moats let them pay you more every single year, regardless of what the macro backdrop looks like.
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Zeta Global: The Palantir Deal Should Accelerate Their Forward Growth
Zeta Global is accelerating growth, expanding margins, and scaling FCF, yet trades at a depressed valuation despite transformative partnerships. Q1 revenue grew 50% YoY, organic growth hit 29%, and FCF guidance was raised to $235 million, with 2026 set for first GAAP profitability. The 7-year Palantir partnership and deepening OpenAI integration unlock new enterprise opportunities, with at least $100 million in annual upside potential.
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This Is America's Worst Car Brand
A new, widely followed survey shows that Chrysler is America's worst car brand.
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MSCI (MSCI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
MSCI (MSCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.9 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.17 per share a year ago.
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Halliburton (HAL) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Halliburton (HAL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago.
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Buy, Hold, or Wait: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Telling Different Stories
As of July 20, the Russell 2000 index, often referred to as the small-cap index, is up approximately 18% in 2026. That's about double the gains of the S&P 500 and evidence of the sector rotation in the market.
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Boliden AB (publ) (BDNNY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Boliden AB (publ) (BDNNY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Mitie Group plc (MITFY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Mitie Group plc (MITFY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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VanEck's July Bitcoin Chaincheck paints a picture of cautious consolidation
VanEck's July Bitcoin ChainCheck report shows BTC at $63,700, down 33% from its six-month peak, with $2.4B in ETP outflows and multi-year low VanEck's July Bitcoin Chaincheck paints a picture of cautious consolidation.
Judge halts Paramount and Warner merger for at least 2 weeks per states' request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
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Atlantic Union (AUB) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Atlantic Union (AUB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.95 per share a year ago.
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General Motors (GM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
General Motors (GM) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.53 per share a year ago.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday
Stock futures are rising after three straight days of declines for major indexes; chip stocks are leading the rebound as volatility in the AI trade persists; several big-name companies reported earnings this morning ahead of Big Tech results tomorrow; Nebius shares are surging on news Nvidia as increased its stake in the Dutch AI infrastructure company; and SpaceX shares are rising after closing lower for the seventh consecutive sessions. Here's what you need to know today.
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Wall Street analysts update Intel stock price ahead of earnings
Wall Street analysts have updated their Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock price targets ahead of the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings report scheduled for July 23.
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Bitcoin's Road to 2140: What Happens When Last BTC Is Mined?
Bitcoin's circulating supply is currently 20.05 million BTC, according to CoinMarketCap data. This represents 95.47% of the fixed maximum supply of 21 million BTC.
Utz Brands to Be Taken Private for $14.25/Share
The German salty snacks maker will pay $14.25 a share in cash for the Hanover, Pa., company, a 91% premium to Monday's closing price of $7.45.
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Zilliqa Blockchain Dev Team Alerts Ecosystem to Security Breach at Exchange Partner's Offline, Cold Storage Wallet
On July 20, 2026, the Zilliqa blockchain team disclosed a notable security event affecting one of its centralized exchange collaborators. Tokens of the project's native cryptocurrency, ZIL, were taken from an offline cold wallet managed by the partner.
GM CFO on Profit Outlook, Pricing Power, Tariff Costs
General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson discusses second-quarter earnings that topped estimates and saw the automaker raise its full-year profit forecast by another $500 million. Jacobson also discusses product demand and managing tariff and inflationary pressures on “Bloomberg Surveillance.
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Google connects new transatlantic cable between Portugal and the US
Alphabet's Google has successfully connected a new transatlantic subsea cable to Sines in Portugal, it said on Tuesday, adding another U.S.-Europe data route as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services surges.
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