Stock Market & Financial News
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 Bitcoin: Why defending $59K could be BTC's biggest test yet
Bitcoin has bounced off a key level, but it doesn't confirm a bottom.
BCI Minerals Limited (BIRNF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BCI Minerals Limited (BIRNF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds above nine-day EMA support at 185.50
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds above nine-day EMA support at 185.50
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Recovers to near 0.7000 amid US Dollar's weakness
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Recovers to near 0.7000 amid US Dollar's weakness
KTF: The Arbitrage Ship Has Sailed, Time To Sell
DWS Municipal Income Trust will be liquidated, with a Cessation Date set for November 13, 2026. KTF's current -0.2% discount to NAV leaves no arbitrage opportunity for investors. The fund's high leverage and long duration expose holders to rate and market risks during the unwind.
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EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.1500—Can Buyers Break Through?
Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair traded as high as 1.1482 and recently started a downside correction. There was a move toward the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the upward move from the 1.1376 swing low to the 1.1482 high.
Nikkei 225 slides as SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Kioxia stocks sink
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its freefall as technology companies like Softbank, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, and Advantest plunged ahead of the upcoming big-tech earnings. It plunged by over 4%, reaching its lowest level since June 11.
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AWP: Global Real Estate Exposure Comes With A Premium
Abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund remains a hold due to inconsistent earnings and weak NAV growth, despite a high 11.7% yield. AWP trades at a 1.41% premium to NAV, above its five-year average discount, making current entry relatively expensive. Distribution sustainability is questionable, with 82% of YTD payouts classified as return of capital, pressuring long-term NAV growth.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises toward $57.00 despite Fed hike bets
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises toward $57.00 despite Fed hike bets
Microsoft's Earnings Should Change The Narrative And Send Shares Back Over $500
I believe Microsoft is on the cusp of being re-rated back towards 52 week highs, as Azure and Copilot growth help shape the narrative back to "AI Winner." Current valuation is near multi-year lows, reminiscent of late 2022 before a significant rally, suggesting potential upside. MSFT's aggressive CapEx is seen as strategic long-term investment, not value destruction, paralleling Amazon's approach.
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Taiwan Semiconductor: The Buildout Is Still Accelerating
I upgrade Taiwan Semiconductor to Buy, citing sustainable AI-driven demand and a now-acceptable valuation. TSM delivered Q2 revenue of $40.2B (+34% YoY), with gross margin at 67.7% and accelerating growth from advanced nodes and AI. Management raised 2026 revenue outlook to 40%+ growth, with N2 and N3 ramps driving capacity expansions and ongoing margin resilience.
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USDCAD Wave Analysis
USDCAD currency pair recently broke the support zone between the key support level 1.4050, support trendline of the daily up channel from May and the 38.2% Fibonacci correction of the upward impulse from May.
Samsung Biologics to acquire Switzerland's PolyPeptide Group in $1.8 billion all-cash deal
Samsung Biologics has made a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.8 billion) bid for PolyPeptide Group. With the acquisition, the company will expand its pipeline into peptide therapeutics to tap into the booming weight-loss drug market.
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Pump.fun Surges 22% as Altcoins Rally — Daily Movers July 20
Pump.fun soared 22.33% to $0.002022, topping the gainers list, while MemeCore fell 4.43% to $1.19.
SK Hynix: Strong HBM Tailwinds, But Mind ADR Premium And The Cycle
SK hynix is rated Strong Buy, driven by its dominant HBM market share and temporary HBM pricing headwinds creating mispricing. SKHY's profitability surge is underpinned by unprecedented memory price increases and a strategic shift toward high-margin DRAM and HBM products. I see likely upcoming long-term supply contracts as a strong catalyst. Persistent capacity constraints are expected to sustain elevated margins and ROIC through at least 2028.
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Grayscale Says Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Hit 22% Yield in Flat Markets
Bitcoin isn't moving much. And for some investors, that's actually the point.
McDonald's: Still Not Good Enough
McDonald's is rated Hold, with current valuation reflecting an optimistic fair value despite persistent near-term macro headwinds and potential margin pressure. Near-term cost inflation and weakening consumer demand threaten margins, though MCD's scale and value menu initiatives provide relative resilience. Dividend King status is very likely by late 2026, with a combined yield of ~3.58% potentially attracting more investors if the stock declines.
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SCHD: Why I'm Still Buying After Strong 2026 Performance
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF remains a Buy for its blend of capital appreciation and dividend income. SCHD's top holdings, including ABT, UNH, and MRK, offer underappreciated catalysts and strong dividend growth potential. The fund's defensive sector tilt and low IT exposure provide lower volatility and diversification versus both peer funds and the S&P 500 Index.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7948 vs. 6.7934 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7948 vs. 6.7934 previous
Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Generate 22% Yield in a Sideways Market, Grayscale Says
Grayscale says bitcoin covered call strategies may offer investors a way to generate income if bitcoin trades within a limited price range rather than staging a rapid recovery. The approach combines spot bitcoin ownership with option premiums, creating returns that differ from holding bitcoin alone.
Gold Falls Amid Higher-For-Longer Interest-Rate Expectations
Gold declined in the early Asian trade. Expectations that interest rates will remain higher for longer have boosted the dollar and Treasury yields, likely weighing heavily on gold, said XS.com.
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ACI Worldwide Considers Putting Billing Division Up For Sale
Payments provider ACI Worldwide is reportedly considering a sale of its billing business. That's according to a report Friday (July 17) by Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
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Netflix: The Market Isn't Giving Enough Respect To The Streaming Giant (Upgrade)
Netflix (NFLX) fallen into a steep decline from its 2025 highs, with valuation multiples dropping to just 20x forward earnings, reflecting market skepticism about its future growth optionalities. Despite such pessimism, NFLX maintains solid fundamentals: rising free cash flow margins, global subscriber scale, and disciplined content spending imperatives. Growth optionalities in advertising, live TV, live sports, and video podcasting are valuable but understated. These levers are still nascent and need time to materialize.
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Oil Surges Above $90 as Iran Conflict Fuels Fed Rate Hike Fears and Pressures Bitcoin
Oil prices climbed sharply after the United States carried out its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran over the weekend, while Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to unauthorized vessels. The escalating conflict has intensified supply concerns, driving energy prices higher and raising fresh worries about inflation and global markets.
Gold falls toward $4,000 as US-Iran hostilities boosts Fed rate hike bets
Gold falls toward $4,000 as US-Iran hostilities boosts Fed rate hike bets
Coinbase CEO Says Bitcoin Is Digital Gold as Stablecoins Dominate Payments
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $64,523, roughly 45% below its October 2025 all-time high of $126,080, while the stablecoin market continues to expand toward record levels. According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, this trend reflects Bitcoins evolution into a store of value rather than the digital payment system originally envisioned by its creator.
Bitcoin Quantum Freeze Debate Shifts as New Ownership Proof Offers Recovery Hope
A new cryptographic breakthrough is reshaping the debate over Bitcoins future in the age of quantum computing by offering a potential way to recover some vulnerable coins without exposing private keys. The discussion gained momentum after Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) suggested that Bitcoins community could freeze Satoshi Nakamotos coins if quantum computers became capable of breaking Bitcoins cryptography.
Michael Saylor's ‘Orange Dots' Post Fuels Speculation Over Strategy's Next Bitcoin Move
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has once again sparked speculation across the cryptocurrency market after sharing his signature Orange Dots chart on Sunday, July 19, alongside the caption, Whats Next? The cryptic post has fueled debate over whether the company is preparing to resume Bitcoin purchases, maintain its current holdings, or sell additional BTC.
