Stock Market & Financial News
zcashd shuts down, Zcash enters Ironwood era: Is quantum-resistant privacy the future?
Zcash completes a decade-long infrastructure upgrade, paving the way for Ironwood and stronger protocol security.
Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles
The defense contractor says the new design could be fielded faster and cost less than half as much as its bestselling version.
LMT USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.4000 after breaking below 50-day EMA
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.4000 after breaking below 50-day EMA
Bitcoin ETFs see new money again, but inflows remain ‘peanuts' relative to the recent exodus
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $273 million in new inflows in two weeks, but the total is barely enough to cover a single "slow" week of recent selling.
Ryanair Profit Drops on Lower Fares, Fuel Costs
Fares decreased 6% due to consumer uncertainty and concerns about jet-fuel shortages amid the Middle East conflict.
RYAAY 
Alibaba Says New AI Model Is Just Second to Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba Group previewed its new artificial-intelligence model in the latest sign that China is fast closing the gap with the U.S. for global technological dominance.
BABA 
Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork as Leios upgrade draws closer
Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork, moving mainnet to Protocol Version 11 while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios later in 2026.
BitMine Targets 5% Ethereum Supply, Frames ETH as AI-Era Economic Hedge
BitMine Immersion Technologies said it is doubling down on its Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy, arguing that ETH could serve as a critical buffer against economic instability in the AI era—an unusually expansive thesis that ties the network's role in finance to broader societal anxieties about machine-driven wealth creation.
Five9: Positive On Management Refresh And Peer Read-Throughs
Five9, Inc. remains a "Buy," supported by new C-suite hires and robust CCaaS industry tailwinds. FIVN is aiming for stable FY26 revenue growth of nearly 10% and further EBITDA margin to above 24%; the new C-suite additions should help it achieve these financial objectives. The CCaaS sector's prospects are promising, considering the ongoing migration from on-premise to cloud contact centers and the ARPU-accretive nature of AI solutions.
FIVN 
Bitcoin Tests Key Resistance as Momentum and Structure Signals Diverge
Bullish momentum meets bearish realized price bands as BTC hovers near $65,000
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Edges higher to near 1.1450 but remains capped below 100-day SMA
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Edges higher to near 1.1450 but remains capped below 100-day SMA
Ethereum spot ETFs record $105M in net inflows last week, best performance since April
Ethereum spot ETFs saw $105 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since April, as BlackRock's ETHA drives institutional demand after an eight-week Ethereum spot ETFs record $105M in net inflows last week, best performance since April.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus
Novartis investors will look beyond Tuesday's quarterly results for indications about three major drug trial readouts due in the second half of the year seen as vital to justifying the Swiss drugmaker's premium valuation.
NVS 
Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer chips flows to the Dutch company that dominates the market for the equipment needed to make them.
ASML 
Philippines Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Philippines Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD trades on a flat note around 1.3450
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD trades on a flat note around 1.3450
Micron: It Does Not Need To Beat SK Hynix At Nvidia
Micron Technology (MU) is rated Buy, with upside driven by expanding HBM demand beyond Nvidia, particularly from hyperscaler custom AI accelerators. MU targets maintaining a ~22% HBM market share, matching its DRAM share, as custom ASICs become a larger HBM demand source. Micron's HBM4 is in volume production, with qualification samples sent to multiple customers, but a named non-Nvidia win remains a key inflection point.
HBM 
Aurelia Metals Limited (AUMTF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Aurelia Metals Limited (AUMTF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AUMTF 
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Sandisk: The Math Supporting A Rare Opportunity
Sandisk Corporation is upgraded to a long-term Strong Buy as its business model shifts from cyclical commodity to high-margin, contract-based AI infrastructure. SNDK's Q3 revenue surged 251% YOY to $5.95B, driven by a 248% increase in ASP per gigabyte, with gross margins reaching 78.4%. Capital efficiency is exceptional, with Q3 capex at just 1.4% of revenue, supported by the Kioxia partnership and advanced product launches extending margin durability.
SNDK 
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Bearish Momentum Builds Near Support
Gold and silver remain under pressure near key support levels as higher oil prices and stronger interest-rate expectations weigh on precious metals.
Hyperliquid to enable permissionless deployment for HIP-4 markets in upcoming upgrade
Hyperliquid announced permissionless deployment for HIP-4 markets in an upcoming upgrade. Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026 at 29% YES.
Kospi Index slides as Samsung, SK Hynix sink; Barclays stays bullish on semis
The Kospi Index retreated by over 4% today, July 20, as concerns on the technology sector coincided with the ongoing US-Iran war. It slumped to 6,525 points, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 9,387.
BCS 
Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork, paving way for Leios
The upgrade reduces smart contract execution costs while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios, a major scalability upgrade expected later this year.
Apple stock: has Wall Street found its post-Nvidia AI trade?
Apple stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) has become Wall Street's latest test of whether the artificial intelligence trade is moving beyond data-centre builders and towards businesses capable of selling AI to consumers. The iPhone maker briefly overtook Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, reaching about $4.88 trillion as Nvidia fell 3.5%.
AAPL 
Neutron Holdings: Rapid Growth, Compelling Path To Profitability
I am initiating Neutron Holdings with a buy rating, citing strong growth, healthy unit economics, and secular urbanization tailwinds. LIME reported 29% y/y revenue growth to $887M in 2025, with Q1'26 revenue up 32% y/y and 3.8M monthly active users (+21% y/y). Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 24.6% in FY25, with free cash flow of $103.8M and a one-year payback period on fleet investments.
LIME 
Bitcoin Options Signal Bullish Outlook as Near-Term Hedging Increases
Bitcoin (BTC) options data on Sunday showed a market leaning bullish in its longer-dated positioning while turning noticeably more defensive in short-term trading—a split that suggests traders expect upside over the medium run but are actively hedging near-term volatility. As of 9:40 a.m.
Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off
Farnborough Airshow opens on Monday with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals and defence firms vying for a share of booming military budgets fuelled by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
AIR 
