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Zilliqa says exchange partner's cold wallet hit in ZIL theft
Zilliqa announced today, Monday, July 20, that an unspecified amount of ZIL tokens was stolen from the cold wallet of one of its exchange partners.
Citi lifts Novo Nordisk target on strong GLP-1 pill launch
Citi has raised its price target on Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) to DKK330 ahead of second-quarter results on 5 August, citing the strength of the Danish drugmaker's Wegovy pill launch. The broker lifted its 2026 sales and operating income estimates by 4% to 5%, and its earnings per share forecasts for 2027 to 2030 by around 7%, on currency movements and stronger second-quarter Wegovy trends.
GLP 5 High-Efficient Stocks Backed by Strong Financial Metrics
Wayfair, United Natural Foods, WD40, Natural Gas Services Group and GormanRupp stand out after passing a screen built on key efficiency ratios.
GRC IRGC launches missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin whipsaws near $100K
Iran's IRGC launched missile and drone strikes on 18 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Bitcoin swung between $99.5K and $102K as markets priced in IRGC launches missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Bitcoin whipsaws near $100K.
'Apple Smart' Heads To China: A Key Catalyst Among Several
Apple Inc. (AAPL) surged 5% this week on multiple catalysts, including regulatory and AI developments. AAPL's inclusion atop China's approved AI services list signals regulatory favor and strategic positioning in the Chinese market. Integration of Alibaba's Qwen AI model into Apple Intelligence across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS enhances AAPL's AI capabilities in China.
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AMD Just Got a Potential AI Heavyweight Customer. Here's The New Price Target
The AI infrastructure land grab has a new potential domino.
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Intuit: An Interesting Entry Point For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors
Intuit is an American multinational software company. Founded in 1983, Intuit is now a $75 billion (by market cap) software giant employing more than 18,000 people. Intuit has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. A nice start to something even bigger. Intuit has a fantastic financial position. Its long-term debt/equity ratio is 0.3, while the interest coverage ratio is over 20.
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US Dollar for This Week: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD
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Forget JEPI: The Family Behind QQQI Runs an S&P 500 Version Paying 12%
The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) has become a default holding for income investors who want equity exposure with a fatter monthly check than the S&P 500 pays.
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Domino's shares jump as franchise store operators spend more on ingredients
The pizza chain's stock jumped about 7% in premarket trading after revenue was around 2.5% higher than analysts' estimates for the second quarter.
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Strategy adds $225M to cash reserves while sitting on 843,775 Bitcoin
Strategy holds 843,775 Bitcoin and added $225M to its cash reserves, bringing USD holdings to $3.2B. The world's largest corporate BTC holder paused buying.
BitMine ETH holdings reach 5.78M after another Ethereum purchase
BitMine added 7,430 ETH, lifting its Ethereum holdings to 5.78 million while staking 85% of its treasury and buying back 5.5 million shares.
3 Reasons to Use Active ETFs in Your Core Allocation
Building a portfolio from scratch, or looking to refresh one that needs an overhaul? Core funds provide the bedrock upon which overall portfolios are constructed.
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Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 281: $28,100 Allocated, $3,158.42 In Projected Dividends
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio surpassed $40,000 in value and achieved a 43.6% return on invested capital, emphasizing consistent income growth over market outperformance. Forward annualized dividend income reached $3,158.42, with a portfolio yield of 7.83% and a focus on compounding through reinvestment and diversification. Recent additions include the Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF (GPIQ), leveraging its dynamic option overlay ahead of big tech earnings season.
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Creatd Announces Major Vocal Updates: Verified-Human Publishing, Rebuilt Editor, and a Realigned Creator Economy
PR Audio: NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Vocal, has launched the most significant set of platform updates in years.
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Ryanair: Near-Term Turbulence, But Long-Term Advantage Remains Intact
Ryanair Holdings plc's Q1 profitability remained resilient despite a difficult operating backdrop. RYAAY's strong balance sheet, €2.7 billion net cash, and near-complete €750 million buyback support future buybacks. The CEO contract extension with equity-linked incentives aligns management with shareholders and supports strategic continuity toward 275 million passengers by 2032.
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Machine algorithm sets SpaceX stock price for August 1, 2026
As Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock dropped below its IPO (initial public offering) price, Finbold AI Agent – an advanced financial assistance tool – has made a bold prediction for SpaceX stock.
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Nebius: The Buy On Meltdown Moment Is Finally Here (Rating Upgrade)
Nebius is finally upgraded to Buy as the recent >40% sell-off unveils a more compelling entry point amid robust long-term AI cloud growth prospects. NBIS's $775M secured debt financing, backed by customer cash flows, accelerates global scaling and mitigates asset monetization timing mismatch concerns. Strategic alignment with Nvidia and peers elevates critical support for NBIS's scaling opportunities, enabling rapid AI infrastructure buildout despite ongoing cash flow deficits.
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A $10,000 Investment in Bank of America When Brian Moynihan Became CEO Is Worth This Much Today
When Bank of America (NYSE:BAC | BAC Price Prediction) named Brian Moynihan CEO on January 1, 2010, he took over a bank still reeling from the Countrywide and Merrill Lynch acquisitions, tens of billions in looming legal settlements, and a shredded balance sheet.
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The systemic risk exception: how SVB saved USDC by accident
Crypto's only bailout ran through an FDIC override aimed at banks. How the systemic risk exception worked in 2023 and why it may not repeat.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Continue, but Traders Question the Strength of the Rebound
Flow Recovery: Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $75.7M for the week ending July 17, supported by a second straight stretch of positive activity that helped stabilize sentiment after June's heavy outflows. Institutional Signals: Market observers noted that Bitcoin ETF demand is improving but still lacks the conviction needed for a sustained uptrend.
Cybersecurity Stocks Are Holding Up as the AI Trade Starts to Crack
The AI trade, at least for the time being, has come to an end. Many leaders have officially broken below major support and key moving averages, signaling a change in market momentum.
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Bitmine acquires 7,430 Ethereum, raising total holdings to 5.77M ETH
Bitmine now holds 5.77M ETH worth over $11B, controlling 4.8% of Ethereum's circulating supply as Tom Lee pushes toward a 6M ETH target. Bitmine acquires 7,430 Ethereum, raising total holdings to 5.77M ETH.
Wall Street sets Netflix stock price for the next 12 months
Despite the streaming giant falling 24.22% year-to-date (YTD) and crashing 6.87% to $68.95 in the last week, Wall Street has remained largely bullish on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock.
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The 0.50% Fee Question: Active CLO Management or Cheap Alternatives
Collateralized loan obligation ETFs have become one of the fastest-growing corners of fixed income by offering floating-rate coupons, historically low default rates, and yields that outpace investment-grade corporates.
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Railpen lifts IP Group offer with cash, Nanopore stake and Metsera upside
Railpen has raised its takeover proposal for IP Group PLC (LSE:IPO), offering shareholders a mix of cash, shares in Oxford Nanopore and a contingent payout linked to the biotech firm Metsera. The pension fund manager, IP Group's largest shareholder with an 18.4% stake, has made two improved proposals to the board since its initial approach on 22 June, following meetings with shareholders and directors.
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Anthropic-Meta AI Deal in the Cards? ETFs in Focus
Anthropic's potential $10B AI computing deal with Meta could boost AI infrastructure demand and lift Meta-focused communication services ETFs like XLC and VOX.
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Avalanche: Why AVAX is stalling despite a 20x surge in daily transactions
Analyzing the reasons behind the contrast in Avalanche chain activity and price performance of AVAX.
Costco Is a No-Brainer Buy for Retirement Investors Right Now
Costco (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction) stock stands out as one of the strongest setups in the retirement investor's playbook right now, and the case rests on three numbers that are hard to argue with.
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