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Can Solana's bulls push SOL's price above $100?
SOL's price action could go in either direction in the near term.
Harbor Mid Cap Core ETF Q2 2026 Commentary
During the second quarter, the Harbor Mid Cap Core ETF (EPMB) (NAV) returned 12.99%, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index, which returned 13.83%. Relative results were partially driven by performance within Information Technology, where the portfolio participated meaningfully in the sector's strong advance but trailed the benchmark as a narrower group of higher-multiple growth stocks led returns. Outside of Information Technology, relative performance was supported by strong stock selection within Industrials, Health Care, and Consumer Staples, where company-specific fundamentals continued to drive favorable outcomes.
EPMB -0.31% Gold -17.9.2026
Gold still holding inside the Falling Wedge formation which indicates another rebound wave toward 4510 is under construction. Support zone is at 4230-50 and 4200 while resistance remains at 4350-70.
PAR Technology: The Installed Base Can Finally Pay Its Way
PAR Technology presents a turnaround opportunity as recurring software revenue grows and spending discipline improves, with shares trading below historical sales multiples. PAR's unified restaurant platform and embedded enterprise relationships enable efficient cross-selling, supporting revenue growth and customer retention despite competitive and operational challenges. Recent financials show Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $133.4M, organic ARR up 12%, and adjusted EBITDA at $14.3M, but GAAP net losses and margin pressures persist.
PAR -1.76% 
Gold price at $4,370/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 196k
Gold prices are trading near session highs on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits came in below economists' forecasts.
AAAU -0.69% 
New Strong Buy Stocks for September 17th
MOV, MAX, MTG, ASMB and MSGM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 17th, 2026.
ASMB -2.17% 
Gold price near high after U.S. housing starts fall 2.6%, building permits fall 2.7% in August
Gold prices are trading near session highs this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market delivering a weaker-than-expected performance last month.Housing starts fell 2.6% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.275 million units, the Commerce Department announced on Thursday. The data was worse than expected as economists looked for a rise to 1.310 million units.
AAAU -0.69% 
Improving sentiment reverses post-FOMC moves: Gold and Silver rebound
Improving sentiment reverses post-FOMC moves: Gold and Silver rebound
Bitcoin Price Escapes $74.9K Low, but the Easy Part May Be Over
At 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, bitcoin's price is trading between $76,875 to $77,083 per coin on Thursday, Sept. 17, caught between a broader recovery structure that still has some life and short-term charts that keep flashing caution.
Philly Fed survey can't derail gold's momentum
The gold market is once again holding its own above critical near-term support, even as the U.S. manufacturing sector appears to be more resilient than economists had expected, according to the latest regional data from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
AAAU -0.69% 
Amer Sports: Best-In-Class With Undeniable Momentum
Amer Sports stands out with best-in-class revenue growth and a synergistic, diversified brand portfolio. Despite a ~30% YTD decline, AS trades at valuation multiples slightly below the S&P 500, creating an attractive entry point. AS maintains gross margins near 60% and a net cash position, supporting scalability and financial resilience.
AS -2.55% 
Brookfield Infrastructure: Yielding 5% And About To Lose Its K-1
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners remains a Buy, supported by 10% FFO growth, a 5.2% yield, and robust data/AI-driven expansion. Q2 saw all segments grow, with data center FFO up 36% and midstream up 17%, underscoring BIP's organic and acquisition-led growth strategy. Capital recycling continues to deliver, with $1.2B in asset sale proceeds YTD and a potential $5B NorthRiver sale to fund further high-growth investments.
BN -0.81% 
Machine learning algorithm predicts Ethereum price on September 30, 2026
Ethereum (ETH) price found support in renewed activity in the derivatives market on September 17, and our machine learning algorithm suggests the upward trajectory is going to remain unchanged throughout the month.
A $29B private exodus from US bonds is threatening Bitcoin's next big rally
July's bill rebound masked a split at longer maturities as official buying offset most private selling and September's 10-year yield held near 5%.
Palantir Stock Is Flat - But Recent News Suggests Not For Long
Palantir Technologies Inc. maintains a strong buy rating, with recent contract wins and partnerships reinforcing the backlog-driven PLTR investment thesis. A $127M U.S. Army TITAN production award signals government confidence and supports multi-year revenue visibility, despite potential margin pressure from increased delivery work. Strategic alliances with Rackspace, PwC, and Nebius address deployment bottlenecks and expand PLTR's access to new enterprise and AI infrastructure budgets.
PLTR +0.29% 
Boomers Are Piling Into These 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks, and None Are Yield Traps
Baby Boomers chasing income have learned the hard way that a double-digit yield can signal a collapsing business just as often as a generous payout.
ARCC -0.8% 
To AI From Flip Phones. Nokia's Extended Microsoft Partnership Could Make the Stock Legit.
U.S.-listed Nokia shares rise after the company announces it has extended its relationship with Microsoft to advanced AI operations for telecom providers.
MSFT +0.66% 
Crypto Rally Extends After Fed Hike Signals Limited Tightening and Bitcoin Climbs Higher
Bitcoin rose to $76,621 after the Fed raised rates 25 basis points, as traders focused on projections showing only one additional hike ahead. Crypto futures open interest climbed to $64.4 billion, suggesting traders added exposure rather than simply covering short positions during the broad market rebound.
House Financial Services Committee Takes Up Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill for Markup
A bipartisan proposal to put the federal government's Bitcoin holdings on firmer statutory footing has moved into the House Financial Services Committee, where lawmakers can amend the text before it advances any further. The measure, H.R.
USDJPY-17.9.2026
USDJPY moved higher to close towards the resistance zone at 156.75-157.40. As we see over the chart the market is facing a support zone around 153.90-154.40, where as long as prices hold above it, a chance for more advance towards the 156.75-157.40 resistance zone is likely.
New Strong Sell Stocks for September 17th
OZK, CSR and DBX have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 17th, 2026.
CSR -0.84% 
One of These Dividend Kings Pays Out More Than It Earns. Which Dividend Is Safer?
Two Dividend Kings with 50-plus years of consecutive raises have reported earnings, and one of them is funding its payout in a way that should raise eyebrows. The question is whether that really makes it the riskier bet.
CL -3.44% 
Revolut hackers demand $3 million in privacy crypto Monero
The attack that tricked the British neobank and financial technology giant Revolut into disclosing the personal information of some of its customers late last week received a new and public demand on Wednesday, September 16: an official ransom demand with a 24-hour deadline.
Garrett Jin withdraws 35,001 ETH from Binance to fuel $51M ZEC short on Hyperliquid
Jin's aggressive trading highlights the volatility and risks in crypto markets, potentially influencing market dynamics and trader strategies. Garrett Jin withdraws 35,001 ETH from Binance to fuel $51M ZEC short on Hyperliquid.
Why Micron Stock Is Rising as Intel CEO Issues Memory-Chip Warning
Micron stock was gaining after Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted soaring memory prices.
INTC +1.72% 
CoreWeave: The Revenue Backlog Growth Outpaces The Fear
CoreWeave (CRWV) has declined 30% over the past year and 17% since my last coverage, underperforming the benchmark. I remain bullish on CRWV, viewing the AI narrative as revolutionary and the company positioned at its forefront. Institutional demand for CRWV remains strong, despite a notable 12% short interest.
CRWV -2.46% 
GBPUSD-17.92026
GBPUSD seems building a downtrend channel where market support is around 1.3370 and resistance at 1.3500. As we see over the chart, the market could hold this trading channel.
Ultrapar: The Stock Remains Cheap Even After Soaring Since The Iran War
Ultrapar remains a buy, with strong catalysts from war-driven oil price dynamics and management-led operational improvements. UGP trades at 10.7x earnings, below its 5-year average of 13x, implying a 21% upside to the new $9.10 target price. Management initiatives and market consolidation could support structurally higher margins beyond temporary war-related benefits.
UGP -0.77% 
Salesforce Is Going Headless, And The Market Has Not Noticed
Salesforce, Inc. is initiated at Buy, trading at 15x forward earnings with strong profitability despite AI disruption fears. CRM's AIForce strategy shifts focus from user interface to backend data and permissions, aiming to defend its core business model. Short-term revenue uplift is capped by deferred monetization and free upgrades for top-tier customers; migration pace to new tiers is key.
CRM -0.69% 
Cisco Systems: The Flight To Quality In Tech Will Run Through Cybersecurity (Upgrade)
Cisco Systems is upgraded from hold to buy after a 10% price decline and strong business acceleration, restoring margin of safety. CSCO delivered record FY26 results, with 18% YoY revenue growth in Q4, robust AI infrastructure orders, and a bullish FY27 outlook for 15% revenue and 17% EPS growth. Networking and security segments are driving a super cycle, with vertical integration, design wins, and a $100B+ upgrade opportunity supporting long-term growth.
CSCO +1.53% 
