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Ethereum Price Nears $2,000 as Key Resistance Tests Bullish Momentum
Ethereum (ETH) has staged one of its strongest recoveries in recent months, climbing from June lows near $1,500 to almost $1,950. The rally has significantly improved the cryptocurrencys short-term technical outlook, but a major resistance zone now stands between ETH and a confirmed trend reversal.
Iris Energy Shares Drop 38% as Bitcoin Miner Bets on AI Pivot
Iris Energy ($IREN), which is in the midst of pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI-focused data centers, has seen volatility spike as investors weigh near-term execution risks against a potentially larger long-term addressable market. Over the past month, IREN shares have sold off sharply, with the stock recently around $34.83—down roughly 38% to 41% from the prior month's levels.
TON Strategy Restructures Around Gram and TON Ecosystem Growth
$4 million is the projected savings in annual cash operating expenses following the corporate restructuring. March 2026 marked the beginning of the cuts to low-margin service contracts from the legacy platform. NASDAQ (TONX) is the market and ticker symbol for the firm behind this shift in focus toward digital assets.
Brookfield Shareholders Back New BN Deal as Firm Targets 20% Earnings Growth
Brookfield NYSE: BN shareholders approved a key transaction resolution at the company's annual and special meeting, advancing a plan to combine Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. under a single publicly traded company referred to during the meeting as New BN.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump's Speech Today
President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on July 16, 2026, mixing an economic progress report with a lengthy, controversial announcement about declassified intelligence tied to elections. Trump opened by touting economic gains under his administration.
Cronos Surges 7.43% as Altcoins Rally — Daily Movers July 17
Cronos rose 7.43% to $0.0597, leading today's gainers, while Lighter fell 10.43% to $2.18.
Ethereum eyes $2K after Arthur Hayes' 1293 ETH buy – Will bulls deliver?
Arthur Hayes and major whales accumulated Ethereum as ETH approached the crucial $2,000 resistance level.
Alcoa Corporation (AA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Alcoa Corporation (AA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country's oil exports
USDT trading in Venezuela hit 75% of monthly oil exports as the sanctioned petrostate increasingly settles crude sales through Tether's stablecoin. USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country's oil exports.
1inch Breakup: Co-Founder Reveals He Was Fired, Launches New DeFi Project
Co-founder departure: Anton Bukov publicly confirmed his dismissal from 1inch, which occurred at the end of November 2025. New DeFi initiative: The developer announced the launch of Second Tier, a project focused on financial infrastructure. Operational continuity: The 1inch management team confirmed that the protocol maintains its normal operations and its roadmap remains unaltered.
XRP Holds Range as Whale Accumulation and US Regulatory Debate Intensify
XRP (XRP) is marking time in a tight range, but the market's apparent calm is masking a mix of whale accumulation signals, shifting derivatives positioning, and potentially consequential regulatory developments in both Washington and Tokyo. As of Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 p.m.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $55.50 amid interest rate concerns
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $55.50 amid interest rate concerns
Instacart Acquires Computer Vision Firm Arpalus to Enhance Inventory Data
Instacart has acquired computer vision company Arpalus and will use that firm's shelf intelligence technology to improve the inventory accuracy of its own grocery platforms. Arpalus' technology is purpose-built for grocery retail and will improve the inventory data needed for both eCommerce fulfillment and in-store operations, Instacart said in a Thursday (July 16) press release.
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Discusses Global Macro Environment and Economic Outlook for Core Markets Transcript
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) Discusses Global Macro Environment and Economic Outlook for Core Markets Transcript
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Reaffirms Push to Buy EBay After Rejected Offer
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said Thursday (July 16) that the company continues to pursue an acquisition of eBay, Bloomberg reported Thursday. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Cohen declined to say whether he planned to raise his offer for the company but said “we're coming for eBay one way or another,” according to the report.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7934 vs. 6.7909 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7934 vs. 6.7909 previous
SoftBank sinks 8% as Japanese chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off
Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled on Friday as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia. The declines followed another weak session for U.S. technology stocks.
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Wipro Limited (WIT) Q1 2027 Press Conference Call Transcript
Wipro Limited (WIT) Q1 2027 Press Conference Call Transcript
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Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria Maps Growth Risks as Spain, Mexico and Turkey Diverge
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria NYSE: BBVA economists said the bank's core markets are navigating a global backdrop shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelligence investment and shifting trade patterns, with Spain showing resilient growth, Mexico facing weak investment but strong exports, and Turkey continuing a gradual disinflation program.
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UnitedHealth's AI Bet Paid Off. Now It Is Selling the Playbook
Every claim UnitedHealth processes, every prior authorization it reviews and every patient interaction it handles now runs through artificial intelligence (AI). The company is turning that internal overhaul into a commercial product line.
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Ocado Group plc (OCDDY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ocado Group plc (OCDDY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Google employees are organizing around a new concern: keeping their jobs
Nearly 100 Google workers rallied near the company's Mountain View headquarters. More than 4,500 employees signed a petition seeking stronger layoff protections.
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South Korea searches Chinese chipmaker Montage Technology's office in competition probe
South Korean authorities have conducted an on-site search and seizure at the local office of Montage Technology , in connection with a potential competition law violation, the Chinese chipmaker said in an exchange filing.
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Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) Discusses Evolving Water Safety Strategies and Expansion Beyond Filtration Transcript
Nephros, Inc. (NEPH) Discusses Evolving Water Safety Strategies and Expansion Beyond Filtration Transcript
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Oil Rises Amid Escalating Supply-Disruption Concerns
Oil rose in early trade amid escalating concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Bitcoin liquidity clusters determine BTC's price direction as futures flow fuels price
Bitcoin futures traders are propping up the current market move, while liquidation heatmap data provides hints on where BTC price may go next.
Netflix: Mr. Market's No-Growth Assumption Is A Buying Opportunity (Q2 Review)
Netflix, Inc.'s Q2 print shows strong underlying fundamentals—solid revenue growth, resilient margins, and disciplined buybacks—despite headline optics that spooked the market. NFLX stock's sharp decline reflects sentiment around disclosure changes, regional deceleration, and content‑spend seasonality, not deterioration in the core business. At $68, the market is effectively pricing NFLX as a no‑growth company; reverse DCF math and long‑term FCF visibility point to a materially undervalued, high‑quality asset.
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Royal Gold Conference Spotlights Record Q1, Acquisition-Fueled Growth Pipeline
Royal Gold NASDAQ: RGLD highlighted recent acquisitions, stronger first-quarter results and an expanded development pipeline during a virtual non-deal roadshow hosted by Renmark Financial Communications.
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WaFd (WAFD) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for WaFd (WAFD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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