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IBM: Timely Buying Opportunity After The Collapse
IBM's business model remains incredibly resilient despite recent mainframe headwinds, supported by sticky legacy customers and robust free cash flow. Mainframe infrastructure revenue declined 7%, but software growth, especially Red Hat's 11% increase, provided a crucial offset. Thanks to the collapse in IBM stock, its valuation multiples have quickly normalized to 17.6x, with the market already pricing in substantive near-term execution risks and a much subdued growth outlook.
IBM FFLC: Active Management That Has Actually Beaten The S&P 500
Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Core ETF offers a refined, actively managed alternative to S&P 500 funds, emphasizing risk-adjusted returns and fundamental strength. FFLC excludes high-valuation, low-profitability names, focusing on large-cap leaders with durable cash flows and reasonable forward P/E ratios. The fund has outperformed S&P 500 peers since inception, particularly during downturns, and features moderate technology exposure and modest international diversification.
FFLC China's local debt cleanup creates a growth mess that could ripple across global markets
China's debt cleanup may stifle economic growth, impacting global markets by reducing demand for commodities and slowing supply chains. China's local debt cleanup creates a growth mess that could ripple across global markets.
Elevra Lithium Limited (ELVR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Elevra Lithium Limited (ELVR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
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BlackRock's Q2: The King Does It Again
BlackRock delivered robust Q2 results with net inflows of $192B, driving AUM to a record $15.3T and accelerating organic asset growth. ETF business momentum remained strong. New product launches and inclusion in Trump accounts position BlackRock for continued inflow growth. Operating margin expanded to 45.9%, reflecting disciplined expense control and operating leverage, while share buybacks will increase to at least $550M per quarter.
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Bitcoin Whales Are Not Selling Over Quantum Fears, Analyst Says
Bitcoin whales have not identified quantum computing risks as a reason for selling, according to Galaxy Digital, while institutional investors have flagged quantum concerns as a reason to avoid buying the crypto asset.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $57.00 amid Middle East tensions
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $57.00 amid Middle East tensions
Larry Fink Says Bitcoin's Biggest Risk Is Finally Gone
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, stated that excessive leverage no longer represents the major threat of the past for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets.
Silver (XAG/USD) Elliott Wave Structure Downside Bias Holds While Under $63
Since forming the all‑time high at $121.6 on January 29, 2026, Silver (XAG/USD) has entered a pronounced correction. The decline has unfolded with a clear Elliott Wave structure, and the ideal extreme target remains the 100% Fibonacci extension at $38.8.
The problem is not the Crypto IRA, it is believing that a retirement account can tame Bitcoin
The incorporation of cryptocurrencies into retirement savings vehicles is presented as a logical evolution of personal finance. The promise is simple: maintain exposure to digital assets within a tax-advantaged structure, allowing gains to grow without the immediate burden of taxes on transactions. However, the public discussion about Crypto IRAs suffers from a fundamental bias.
The New York Times Files Motion To Quash Trump Administration Subpoenas
Several reporters were subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury following reporting on security concerns with the Qatari-gifted jet used as Air Force One.
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Google Play Opens the Door to Third-Party App Stores, Starting Next Week
As part of the antitrust settlement between Google and Epic Games, third-party app developers will have access to the Google Play Store beginning next week.
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Microsoft Reshapes Cybersecurity Unit to Battle Anthropic and OpenAI
Microsoft's cybersecurity business is developing more artificial intelligence (AI) security products, cutting back on some of its more traditional security products, and consolidating engineering teams, which has led to several hundred layoffs, The Information reported Wednesday (July 15), citing unnamed sources.
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PTC Inc. (PTC) Discusses Unlocking Business Value and Growth Opportunities in Modern ALM Prepared Remarks Transcript
PTC Inc. (PTC) Discusses Unlocking Business Value and Growth Opportunities in Modern ALM Prepared Remarks Transcript
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Peter Schiff Predicts a Sharp Bitcoin Correction and Says Saylor Has No Exit Strategy
Cryptocurrency critic Peter Schiff issued a harsh warning about the future of Bitcoin, predicting a drastic drop in its price down to $20,000.
Mastercard Software Helps Companies Launch Custom Digital Wallets
Mastercard has introduced a set of software tools and services designed to make it easier for companies to create digital wallet capabilities on both iOS and Android and add contactless payments to their apps. The new Mastercard Wallet Services is designed for banks, FinTechs, merchants and digital platforms.
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Early Q2 Results Reveal a Highly Robust Earnings Landscape
While we are still in the opening stages of the Q2 reporting cycle, the early results strongly reinforce the robust corporate earnings trend we've been seeing, with the big banks starting off the Q2 earnings season with remarkable momentum.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7909 vs. 6.7910 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7909 vs. 6.7910 previous
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink ‘Very Bullish' on Markets as Bitcoin Stabilizes
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said he is bullish on markets, citing early gains from technology-driven margin expansion. He also said the washout of excessive leverage has left bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market more stable.
Strategy CEO says Bitcoin buys depend on STRC rebound
Phong Le, CEO of Strategy CEO, said on Tuesday that it is not planning to start purchasing bitcoin until its Stretch preferred stock reaches the $100 mark. It will re-evaluate its debt risk position only when the price of Bitcoin drops to $8,000.
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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Buy JPMorgan Stock for Higher Highs After Record Q2 Results?
With JPM hitting an all-time high of $351 a share following its record Q2 results, investors may be wondering whether the post-earnings rally has further room to run.
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Wall Street Firm Files Solana ETF With Staking Feature, Expanding Yield Access
Solana (SOL) is drawing renewed institutional attention as a Wall Street asset manager has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would incorporate 'staking' rewards—an approach that, if approved, could mark a notable expansion of crypto yield products into mainstream markets. The filing is being closely watched because it goes beyond conventional spot crypto ETFs by seeking to pass through staking returns to investors.
Tether Invests $20M in Argentine Digital Bank Uala
Tether has invested $20 million in Uala, an Argentine digital bank, in a deal that pushes the stablecoin issuer deeper into Latin America's fintech sector and links its balance sheet to one of Argentina's best-known consumer banking platforms.
Oil prices rise for 4th day as US strikes on Iran raise fears of wider conflict
Oil prices rose for a fourth straight day on Thursday after a new wave of U.S. strikes on Iranian military installations fuelled fears of renewed full-scale conflict and supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) Discusses Project Progress and Addresses Investor Questions in Special Call Transcript
TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) Discusses Project Progress and Addresses Investor Questions in Special Call Transcript
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Bitfinex: Bitcoin's Latest Surge Lacks Real Spot Demand
BTC closed Tuesday at $65,086, up 4.4%, after the softest U.S. inflation print since 2020 shifted macro expectations. Spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $424.7 million on July 13, then took in $181.1 million on July 14, making sustained flows the key test.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Edge Higher as Altcoins Slip and Volumes Cool
The cryptocurrency market traded in a mixed range on Wednesday UTC, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posting modest gains while most major altcoins edged lower—an uneven setup that suggests traders are reluctant to take aggressive directional bets. According to TokenPostMarket pricing data, Bitcoin rose 0.62% over the past 24 hours to $64,925.47.
The Top Mag 7 Stock Headed Into Q2 Earnings: Jefferies Says Buy Amazon Over Tesla or Apple
Retirement investors staring at Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) heading into Q2 earnings face one simple question: which of these three Magnificent 7 names best deserves a spot in a long-duration portfolio right now?
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Gold Edges Lower on Stabilizing Dollar, Rate-Hike Expectations
Gold edged lower. While weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data provided some relief, a stabilizing dollar and bond yields, alongside continuing rate hike expectations likely leave the metal under pressure, said Tickmill.
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