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Banks Tap FinTechs and Embedded Finance for Deposits
Embedded finance and the impact of FinTech pacts are showing up on bank balance sheets. There are different paths toward getting here.
BAC World Cup hands US economy $20B boost — with host cities like Kansas City, Philly cashing in big, BofA says
According to the New York/New Jersey Host Committee, fans spent $1.2 billion in June in alone, generating a total economic impact of $2.1 billion.
CHCO Intel Reports Earnings Thursday. Here's How Much Its Stock Is Seen Moving
Intel is slated to report earnings after the closing bell Thursday, with traders anticipating a sizable move from the chipmaker's stock following the results.
INTC 
South Korea Defends Record $422 Million Coupang Fine as US Alleges Protectionism
South Korea's decision to fine American-owned eCommerce firm Coupang is straining relations between the two countries, Reuters reported Friday (July 20). South Korea said the fine was imposed over a data leak, but American lawmakers said the move raises questions about whether the country is treating U.S. companies fairly, according to the report.
CPNG 
Steel Dynamics Second-Quarter Profit, Revenue Rise on Improved Steel Pricing
The company posted a profit of $534.1 million, and expects strong domestic steel and aluminum consumption through the remainder of 2026.
STLD 
Lumentum's stock just got a lot more interesting — and Barclays has turned bullish
A Barclays analyst now recommends Lumentum's stock after a period of substantial underperformance relative to the broader chip sector.
LITE 
Morgan Stanley files for low-fee Solana ETF as SBI launches tokenized fund in Japan
Morgan Stanley files for a low-fee Solana ETF while SBI launches a tokenized fund in Japan. Solana reaching $90 by July 2026 at 9% YES.
Sify Technologies: Better Operations, But Not A Better Entry
Sify Technologies Limited remains rated Hold as long-term growth potential is offset by persistent financial and execution risks. SIFY's aggressive data center expansion boosts capacity but strains free cash flow and profitability, with capital spending at 26% of sales and negative free cash flow. Despite 15% YoY revenue and 42% EBITDA growth, SIFY's premium valuation (700x forward earnings) is difficult to justify given negative cash flows and high leverage.
SIFY 
Silver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast: Will Key Support Lead to a Rally?
Silver has bounced from a key confluence support zone, but confirmation above wedge resistance is needed before a broader recovery can challenge higher resistance levels.
Cardano Bulls Rally as Network Enters New Era of Decentralization
The Cardano blockchain has taken new steps toward all-round decentralization, a move that has spiked renewed interest in the token.
Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin's Price Isn't Determined by Hash Rate
Brian Armstrong explained that changes in the network's computing power do not dictate the asset's market price. The Bitcoin protocol mechanically adjusts its mining difficulty every 2,016 blocks to maintain a constant issuance rate. The hash rate recorded a recent decline of 7.9% as the industry evaluated energy capacity redistribution.
Dormant Ethereum Wallet Awakens After 11 Years
An Ethereum wallet that had remained inactive since the network's pre-mine era has suddenly come back to life after more than a decade.
Ripple Executive Says the Company Is Building the Foundation for Wall Street 2.0
Michael Higgins says blockchain infrastructure is becoming the foundation of “Wall Street 2.0,” as institutional finance shifts toward 24/7 markets, tokenization, and real-time settlement. Ripple Prime has tripled its year-over-year revenue following Ripple's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, driven by growing institutional demand for digital asset services.
Trump family refiles Capital One debanking lawsuit, claiming politics played role
Eric Trump submitted a new lawsuit on behalf of The Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust – alleging Capital One abruptly terminated hundreds of accounts belonging to entities affiliated with the president.
COF 
Crown Holdings Posts Higher Sales As Global Beverage Can Volumes Rise
The maker of aluminum cans and aerosol containers said global beverage can volumes increased 5%.
CCK 
Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Goes Fourth Consecutive Week Without Buying Any BTC
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone four consecutive weeks without buying any BTC. The company announced on Monday that it had increased its US dollar reserves by $225 million over the past week, though it refrained from buying any new Bitcoin.
Will Alphabet's Q2 Earnings Reignite the Tech Rally?
Expectations are running high for Alphabet's Q2 results on Wednesday, July 22, but so is the company's earnings momentum.
GOOG 
Warner Bros. Closes at Lowest Since Dec. 4 | Closing Bell
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WBD 
Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin in Weekly ETF Recovery, XRP & SOL Post Inflows
Digital asset ETFs are recovering sharply after extended monthly outflows that rattled institutional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) products, known to bounce the market, saw inflows but trailed Ethereum (ETH) as fund rotation entered full swing.
Ethereum Whale Activity Hits Five-Year High as ETH Nears $1,900
WETH whale transactions hit their highest level since May 2021 as ETF inflows, corporate treasury buying, and Ethereum DeFi activity accelerate.
Chainlink Exchange Supply Keeps Shrinking as Institutional Demand Accelerates
More than 15.7 million LINK left exchanges in one month, cutting exchange-held supply by 12%, while another 1.04 million departed on Sunday alone. DTCC, CCIP, United Stables, and ADI Predictstreet expanded Chainlink's utility footprint across tokenized securities, interoperability, stablecoins, and prediction-market settlement. LINK remains near $8.
Dynex Capital Q2: The High Yield Isn't The Only Story
Dynex Capital, Inc. delivered strong Q2 results, with book value growth, robust economic return (~6%), and a maintained 15%+ dividend yield. DX's performance hinges on effective capital allocation, healthy agency MBS spreads, and the ability to issue shares above book value, fueling a virtuous growth cycle. Leverage (~8.1x) amplifies the income, supporting double-digit dividend yields, though sustainability depends on macro cycles and prepayment risks.
DX 
Microsoft: Three Questions In Upcoming Earnings
Microsoft (MSFT) faces mounting concerns over Azure's lagging acceleration versus AWS and Google Cloud, despite continued 30%+ growth rates. MSFT's software business, while high-margin, risks losing its distribution advantage as Copilot adoption and AI capabilities trail leading frontier labs. Legacy segments like Windows and Xbox are dragging on MSFT's growth; divestiture could be a strategic solution but remains unaddressed.
MSFT 
Rare Earth Stocks Slide On Oversupply Fears
Rare earth mining output outside China could triple by 2035, the IEA says.
ALB 
Baytex Energy: Reverse Luck
Baytex Energy sold its Eagle Ford business just as high oil prices would have made it highly profitable. Management must now deliver results following this contrarian move. The company's timing in acquisitions and divestitures has been poor versus industry peers. That increases the importance of upcoming performance.
BTE 
CLARITY Act Vote Looms: XRP's Big Breakthrough?
With just 12 days to go until recession, transparency rules becomes a hot topic with voting around the corner.
Jensen Investment Management Prepares New Quality ETF
Jensen Investment Management, a shop focused on quality ETF offerings, has filed for a new index-based quality ETF. The firm, which already offers active funds like the Jensen Quality Growth ETF (JGRW), can now expand its reach to a broader audience with its passive fund.
JGRW 
Fidelity, Invesco Leaders on Opportunities in the Second Half
VettaFi's Midyear Market Outlook symposium Thursday saw industry leaders take on the big questions. Where is the market going?
IVZ 
Ethereum staking ratio hits record 34%, signaling market confidence
Ethereum's staking ratio hits a record 34%, indicating market confidence. Ethereum reaching $10,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES.
