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Bitcoin $107K buyers providing ‘early signals' of 2026 bear-market bottom: Glassnode
Bitcoin realized losses appeared to be copying a reversal structure that marked previous bear-market bottoms, with $69,000 a new BTC price battleground.
Rotork jumps 67% as ABB seals record $5.5B takeover amid UK dealmaking boom
Shares of British engineering company Rotork surged 67% on Thursday after Swiss industrial giant ABB agreed to acquire the company for $5.5 billion in the largest acquisition in ABB's history, extending a wave of foreign takeovers that is reshaping the UK stock market. The recommended cash offer eclipses ABB's previous biggest acquisitions, including its $4.2 billion purchase of Baldor in 2011 and its $3.9 billion acquisition of Thomas & Betts a year later.
ABB Long-Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $383M After 8 Years of Silence — What It Really Means
A Bitcoin wallet that remained untouched for eight years executed a transfer of 5,908 BTC on Thursday, July 16, 2026. With Bitcoin hovering near $64,800, the transferred amount represents approximately $383 million in current market value.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM raised its 2026 capital spending plan and full-year revenue outlook as executives said demand for leading-edge chips tied to artificial intelligence remains “extremely robust,” even as some consumer and price-sensitive end markets face pressure.
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Ondo (ONDO) Token Rallies 5% on Major DTCC Tokenization Partnership
Ondо Finance revealed its launch of the inaugural tokenized equity representations utilizing DTC tokenized entitlements. This development propelled the ONDO token upward by approximately 5% within a 24-hour period while simultaneously boosting daily trading activity by 51.7%.
GBP/USD, Oil Forecast: Two trades to watch 160726
GBP/USD has climbed to a two-month high above 1.35 as investors continue to scale back Federal Reserve rate hike expectations and welcome reports over the UK's next Chancellor.
Macro Caution Weighs on Bitcoin as Ethereum Defies Trend
Broader market signals and Fed expectations shape crypto moves, with Bitcoin at $64,164 and Ethereum rising 2.09% amid shifting risk sentiment.
Solana (SOL) Price: First SuperTrend Buy Signal Since October Sparks Rally Hopes
Solana has demonstrated consistent upward momentum throughout the current week, hovering around the $78 mark following a substantial 30% appreciation from its June bottom at $60.13. This recovery phase has successfully pushed SOL above its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) positioned at $76.82, establishing this technical level as immediate price support.
UK's takeover panel extends deadline for DCC takeover offer by KKR, Energy Capital consortium
The Takeover Panel on Wednesday extended the deadline for a consortium of KKR and Energy Capital Partners to make a firm takeover offer for Irish energy distributor DCC to July 16, after the bidders requested more time for discussions.
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Ramsdens jumps after securing improved £232m FirstCash bid
Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM:RFX) shares jumped 13.6% to 670p after an improved takeover offer was secured after shareholder feedback prompted US pawnbroking group FirstCash to raise its recommended bid. FirstCash increased the cash consideration to 675p a share from 600p.
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Nvidia stock: this quiet Japan deal could unlock NVDA's next growth frontier
Nvidia's latest Japanese collaboration may not change earnings forecasts overnight, but it offers a glimpse of where the chipmaker expects artificial intelligence to travel next. Fujitsu is bringing together FANUC, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore a physical-AI control platform using Nvidia technology, with applications across factories, logistics networks and hospitals.
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Alphamin Resources: Tin Scarcity Is Finally Converting Into Cash Flow
Alphamin Resources delivers robust free cash flow from its high-grade Bisie tin complex, offsetting jurisdictional risk with strong operational execution. AFMJF trades at a deep valuation discount—EV/EBITDA of 2.96x versus sector median 10.34x—despite record EBITDA and consistent 20,000 tpa tin output. Operational leverage from Mpama South, secured offtake, and sector-leading grades support high margins and resilient cash generation, even amid rising costs and DRC risks.
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Intraday Analysis 16.07.2026
Intraday analysis covering USDCHF(the franc) , EURJPY , and US30 , highlighting recent price movements, key technical levels, and short-term momentum shifts across major markets. USDCHF(the franc) remains indecisive The Dollar found more resistance as price action attempts to recover from yesterday's slump.
Aave (AAVE) V4 Protocol Debuts on Avalanche Network With RWA Focus
The leading decentralized finance protocol Aave has introduced its V4 lending platform on the Avalanche blockchain, representing the protocol's inaugural expansion beyond the Ethereum network. This strategic deployment emphasizes developing credit infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets.
SaaSpocalypse Part II? IBM's Preliminary Earnings Report Rattles Software
IBM's bearish pre-announcement reignited fears about AI's impact on enterprise tech spending. In health care, HCA's cautious update raised fresh questions about consumer financial well-being. Preliminary earnings reports provide traders with an early read on market risks, offering key clues on corporate expectations.
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Thor Explorations confirms its on track as it updates on Q2
Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) maintained its full-year production and cost guidance after producing 19,153 ounces of gold from its Segilola mine in Nigeria during the second quarter. The AIM-listed miner sold 17,050 ounces at an average realised price of US$4,535 per ounce, generating quarterly revenue of US$77.3 million.
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Zcash (ZEC) Surges 56% as Ironwood Upgrade Nears — Is $675 the Next Target?
Zcash has posted impressive gains of more than 16% throughout the past week, with ZEC hovering near $552 on Tuesday following an 11% rally in a single trading session, per CoinGecko figures.
Greenwich LifeSciences The Overlooked Need
Greenwich LifeSciences is a single-asset biotech focused on GLSI-100, an immunotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer, currently in Phase 3 trials. GLSI-100 demonstrated a 70-80% reduction in cancer recurrence in Phase 2b, outperforming approved therapies, with no serious adverse events reported. GLSI trades at a ~$279M market cap, below recent M&A comps, despite advanced clinical progress and a large addressable market in HER2/neu-positive breast cancer.
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US Dollar Price Forecast: Retail Sales Could Decide DXY What's Next for GBP/USD and EUR/USD?
U.S. retail sales and jobless claims could reshape Fed rate expectations. See the latest outlook for DXY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
Ethereum price prediction: Can ETH hold $1,900 after $57.7M in whale buying?
Ethereum's recovery is gaining momentum above key resistance.
Saylor Hoards $3 Billion in Cash as Strategy's $55 Billion Bitcoin Bet Sinks $9.9 Billion Underwater
Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) now pairs a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve with 843,775 BTC worth roughly $55 billion, a barbell structure executive chairman Michael Saylor is pitching as the company's path through the bear market. A New Strategy, No Pun Intended The world's largest corporate bitcoin holder has stopped stacking and started hoarding dollars.
Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $65K as U.S. Inflation Data Softens — $70K Target in Sight
Bitcoin surged to a three-week peak on Wednesday following two consecutive days of U.S. inflation readings that came in below market expectations.
TotalEnergies Lowers Estimated Production Hit From Iran War
TotalEnergies expects a milder second-quarter hit from the war in the Middle East than previously expected after it restarted production in some of the region's countries.
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Ethereum (ETH) Jumps 11% as BlackRock Fuels Major ETF Inflows and Robinhood Chain Gains Traction
Ethereum has climbed to approximately $1,920, marking an impressive 11% increase over the past week. This performance positions ETH as the clear leader among major cryptocurrency assets during this period.
XRP Ledger surpasses 8M activated accounts amid dip in daily activity
The divergence between account growth and user engagement on the XRP Ledger may impact future network utility and investor confidence. XRP Ledger surpasses 8M activated accounts amid dip in daily activity.
XRP Exchange Reserves Plunge to Six-Month Lows Amid Bullish Technical Formation
XRP has climbed to approximately $1.11 following a 4% surge over the last day. This upward movement comes alongside a broader cryptocurrency market rebound triggered by milder-than-anticipated U.S. inflation figures for June.
Revolut Secures Dubai Crypto License While Removing USDT from European Markets
The London-headquartered financial technology firm Revolut has secured preliminary authorization from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai to deliver cryptocurrency services throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Retail Sales Loom Will Gold Hold $4,020?
Central banks continue accumulating gold while traders await U.S. retail sales. See whether gold can hold $4,020 and silver defend $57.15.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Trades around 0.7000 after pulling back from 50-day EMA
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Trades around 0.7000 after pulling back from 50-day EMA
How AI powered TSMC's record quarter
TSMC reports a 77% surge in quarterly profit, beating expectations by a wide margin. The contract chipmaker – Asia's most valuable company – said net profit came in at NT$706.6 billion in Q2, amid strong global demand for AI processors.
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