Stock Market & Financial News
Gold's post-Fed selloff may be missing the bigger picture, says former Lehman analyst
Gold prices have tumbled after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered what many investors interpreted as a hawkish debut, but at least one market strategist argues the precious metal's longer-term outlook remains intact.
AAAU TPG Mortgage Investment Trust: A High-Yield REIT Reflecting Neutral Market Signals
For my initial rating of TPG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT), I call it a hold. Key strengths include portfolio diversity and growth, certain margin recovery signs, a yield near 12%, and a focus on residential. Key concerns were the payout ratio, tight interest margins, and a high D/E compared to similar peers.
TPG Ethereum Activity Hits All-Time High as User Growth Accelerates
Ethereum reached record H1 activity with 3.6 million daily transfers and about 600,000 daily active wallets, despite weak ETH trading. Token Terminal estimated $316.2 billion locked across Ethereum apps and vaults, up more than 22% in the past quarter.
Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their work
Toronto-Dominion Bank told some employees working in its financial crimes and risk management team that it would run software to track their work, prompting questions around consent and privacy in the workplace as the Canadian lender tries to increase productivity, according to a recording of a team call reviewed by Reuters and a document TD shared with employees.
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Bitcoin Options Traders Brace for Potential Drop to $52,000
Bitcoin is facing renewed downside pressure as options traders position for a deeper pullback, with growing demand for bearish contracts targeting prices as low as $52,000 by the end of July.
FCLD: Stuck In The Middle As The SaaS Reckoning Drags On
Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD) is rated Hold due to its ambiguous exposure to both AI infrastructure and struggling SaaS names. FCLD's passive structure and broad mandate dilute its effectiveness, lacking clear conviction in either AI infrastructure or SaaS recovery. The fund's high beta (1.54) and below-average Sharpe ratio (0.90) reflect elevated volatility and subpar risk-adjusted returns versus peers.
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SUI unveils Seal MPC prototype for secure AI agent payments on testnet
Seal MPC's secure AI payment system could revolutionize agentic commerce, enhancing decentralized finance and boosting SUI token demand. SUI unveils Seal MPC prototype for secure AI agent payments on testnet.
AST SpaceMobile: SpaceX Drawdown Triggers Dip Buying Opportunity - FY2027 Monetization Inflection (Rating Upgrade)
ASTS accelerates satellite launches, targeting 45 BlueBirds in orbit by year-end while leveraging the strong $3.5B cash position to fund over 100 satellites. With $1.2B in contracted revenue and major global operator partnerships, the management confidently guides for recurring revenues approaching $1B in FY2027. Despite the near-term cash burn and dilution risks, ASTS' high growth commercialization prospects are compelling indeed, aided by the potential breakthrough of SPCX's current monopoly.
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If You're 38 With $500K Saved, AVUV Fixes Your Tech-Heavy Portfolio
I am a long time investor and student of business, and believe finding good companies that can become great investments is the best game on earth.
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ESCO Technologies: Multiple Growth Drivers Make The Premium Worth Paying
ESCO Technologies (ESE) earns a buy rating, driven by robust growth in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Utility Solutions Group (USG) segments. A&D segment benefits from commercial aircraft production recovery and long-cycle naval programs, with Q2 2026 orders up ~90% y/y and backlog up ~34%. USG, led by Doble and soon Megger, capitalizes on grid reliability trends, with Doble orders growing 20% and the Megger acquisition enhancing ESE's value proposition.
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Is BNB gearing up for a breakout? What to expect as bullish conviction rises
BNB held a crucial demand zone as traders stayed bullish and exchange supply continued shrinking.
$13B Bitcoin options expiry looms: Will bulls endure more pain in June?
Bitcoin bears hold the upper hand in the upcoming Bitcoin options expiry, a potentially early warning that more BTC downside could unfold.
GoMining launches Bitcoin commerce tool that cuts out fiat
GoMining has launched a Bitcoin payment infrastructure stack that settles transactions directly on the Bitcoin network while charging merchants a 0.2% processing fee, a rate the company says is significantly lower than traditional card payment costs.
Western Digital (WDC) Price Forecast: Is This Rally Nearing Exhaustion?
Western Digital surged on record momentum and strong volume, but emerging resistance zones, exhaustion signals, and extended monthly gains suggest a critical decision point may be forming.
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If You're 50+ and Tired of Watching Tech Boom Without You, Read This
You are in your fifties, the 401(k) is finally a real number, and you have noticed something uncomfortable: the market keeps ripping higher on a handful of AI names you don't understand, while the cash you actually want to live on someday is parked in a money market fund earning whatever the Fed decides this quarter.
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Support Test Could Shape Next Major Move
Gold heads into the new week at a pivotal support zone after another weak weekly close, with buyers facing a critical test that could determine the next major trend.
Ethereum Whale Activity Crashes 90% as Large Transactions Fall to Multi-Month Lows
Ethereum (ETH) remained under pressure Thursday amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent inflation concerns, and expectations of tighter monetary policy. Notably, the crypto asset's weakness comes as on-chain data points to a sharp decline in whale participation.
US scientist John Jumper to leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic
Senior research scientist John Jumper said on Friday he would leave Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic, the latest high-profile departure at the Big Tech giant's AI research and development division.
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Dorchester Minerals: Overselling Pressures Increased, Buying Opportunities Widened
Dorchester Minerals, LP is well-positioned for current oil market dynamics and growth opportunities, with expanding Permian acreage and a robust, debt-free balance sheet. DMLP delivered its strongest YoY revenue growth in 11 quarters, driven by higher oil prices, increased production, and recent acquisitions in the Rockies and Permian regions. Despite recent oil price declines and selling pressure post-ceasefire, DMLP appears oversold, presenting renewed buying opportunities supported by technical indicators and a low P/B valuation.
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Tokyo-listed Gumi Bets Big on XRP, Plans to Become Japan's Largest Institutional Holder
Tokyo-listed game developer Gumi is doubling down on XRP, consolidating ¥14B, worth more than $90M, in assets to become Japan's largest institutional holder.
Arthur Hayes Sells 6,000 ETH at a Loss, Raising Questions About Ethereum
Arthur Hayes sold 6,000 ETH at a loss, realizing an estimated $606k reduction after entering the position at higher prices earlier in the week. Ethereum remains under pressure near the $1,700 level, where liquidity has weakened and short-term sellers continue to test support.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Put Institutional Demand Back Under The Macro Spotlight
US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows have put institutional demand back under scrutiny after markets reacted to a hawkish Fed backdrop.
USD/CAD Update: Can the Canadian dollar recover?
Over the last few trading sessions, the weakness of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar has become increasingly evident. This can be seen in short-term USD/CAD price action, with the pair now posting eight consecutive bullish sessions in favor of the US dollar.
Standard Chartered Expert: Crypto Winter Has Ended, Expect BTC and ETH at $100k+ and $4k+ by End of 2026
In a note published Friday, Kendrick maintained his year-end price targets of $100,000 for Bitcoin and $4,000 for Ethereum.
Axelar shuts down Secret Network bridge routes after $4.7M exploit
Axelar has disabled its Secret Network bridge connections after a security incident resulted in the loss of roughly $4.7 million worth of bridged assets.
ZachXBT Investigates User Who Asked for Help Recovering Frozen Bitcoin
Amount under review: The case involves a total of 5.7357 BTC, with an estimated value by the claimant of $475,000. Withholding period: The cryptocurrency funds remain frozen under an AML review since March 11, 2025. Global statistics: The FBI's Internet Crime Report logged losses exceeding $11 billion in crypto assets during 2025.
Charles Schwab expands into prediction markets with S&P 500 bets
Charles Schwab Corporation partnered with Cboe Global Markets to introduce binary options tied to the performance of the S&P 500, marking its entry into the rapidly growing prediction markets segment. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the brokerage is working with Cboe to roll out all-or-nothing options contracts that allow customers to make yes-or-no wagers on whether the S&P 500 closes above or below a specified level.
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WhiteBIT secures MiCA license in Austria ahead of July 1 EU deadline
The Austrian authorization gives WhiteBIT access to the EU's unified crypto framework, which will require exchanges to hold MiCA licenses or stop serving clients after July 1.
Hawkish Fed keeps pressure on gold as physical premiums soften - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker in thin holiday trading Friday, with U.S. cash equity and bond markets closed for Juneteenth and rate-sensitive flows continuing to lean against precious metals following this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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Micron Gets the Headlines, But Sandisk Could Offer More Upside
SNDK has outpaced MU as AI-driven memory demand, strong pricing power and rising data center sales fuel exceptional growth momentum.
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