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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?
TSLA 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.
AAAU Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis for July 16: Rapid Injection of Volume
After being stuck in a broad downtrend for the majority of the year, Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of recovery. The asset is currently trying to create support around the $65,000 mark after rising back above its 26-day EMA at $63,400.
ZCash breaks above $560, but $644 remains the level to beat
Traders can wait for sustained capital inflows and a move past the local swing high to confirm the bullish turnaround.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Home BancShares (HOMB) Q2 Earnings
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Home BancShares (HOMB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft appears to be prepping its sales team to get more competitive with the other major players in the AI industry.
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XNTK vs. QQQ: Does a 35-Stock Tech ETF Beat Just Buying the Nasdaq-100?
The SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:XNTK) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) look like two flavors of the same trade.
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Oil Rises Amid Prospects of Escalating Mideast Conflict
Oil rose in the early Asian trade amid prospects of an escalating Middle East conflict.
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Peter Schiff Predicts Bitcoin Could Fall to $20,000, Criticizes Strategy's Stock Sale
Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has renewed his bearish outlook on Bitcoin (BTC), arguing that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is trapped by its massive cryptocurrency holdings and warning that investors who continue holding BTC could face significant losses. During his latest podcast, Schiff criticized Strategys decision to raise $450 million through a common stock offering instead of using part of its Bitcoin reserves.
TRUMP Meme Coin Faces Recovery Challenge as 96M Token Deployment Raises Supply Concerns
The TRUMP meme coin is facing renewed pressure after the project outlined plans that could deploy up to 96 million tokens into its ecosystem, a move that has sparked concerns over future price recovery. The proposed allocation represents roughly 40% of the tokens 237 million circulating supply and nearly three days worth of its average daily trading volume of about $55 million.
Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Market Is More Stable After Leverage Reset
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said he is no longer concerned about excessive leverage in the Bitcoin market, arguing that the cryptocurrency has become significantly more stable after speculative positions were largely eliminated. Speaking to CNBC on Wednesday, Fink explained that leverage had been one of his biggest concerns regarding Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
ULTY's 1.24% Fee Quietly Drains $124 Yearly Per $10,000 Invested, Three Times More Than Its Closest Rival
On December 1, 2025, holders of the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) woke up to a 1-for-10 reverse split.
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Strategy CEO Phong Le addresses equity volatility concerns, signals willingness to sell Bitcoin
Strategy's shift from Bitcoin accumulation to potential sales may redefine corporate crypto strategies, emphasizing shareholder value over maximalism. Strategy CEO Phong Le addresses equity volatility concerns, signals willingness to sell Bitcoin.
The trucking market is tighter than it's been in years — but investors are upbeat on J.B. Hunt
Higher fuel costs and stricter driver regulations have made it harder and more expensive for businesses this year to find trucks to make shipments. But investors in trucking and logistics giant J.B.
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Home BancShares (HOMB) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Home BancShares (HOMB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.58 per share a year ago.
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Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.72 per share a year ago.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEIM) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEIM) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Quickswap Adopts Orbs Layer 3 Perps Stack After 81.8% Vote, Challenging CEX Execution
Quickswap is integrating Orbs' perps as its default perpetual futures infrastructure across all supported blockchain networks. A New Era for Decentralized Derivatives Quickswap has adopted Orbs' Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0 as its default infrastructure for perpetual futures trading across all supported chains, following a community governance vote that saw 81.
BNB Holds $578 Support As Inflation Relief Lifts The Exchange Token Trade
Crypto does not move on one kind of catalyst. Some days it is price, some days it is policy, and some days it is infrastructure.
British Pound Surges on Treasury Pick Bets, GBP/AUD Eyes Breakout
The British pound was the standout performer among the major currencies on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker US dollar and growing optimism over the UK's fiscal outlook. Sterling rallied across the board, lifting GBP/USD to a nine-week high while GBP/AUD rebounded from support to challenge key long-term resistance.
BHP misses quarterly copper output estimates, flags lower Chilean production
BHP Group reported a bigger-than-expected drop in fourth-quarter copper production on Thursday, hurt by lower production at Escondida and Pampa Norte, and also flagged an expected decline in Chilean copper production for next year.
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General Dynamics (GD) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
General Dynamics (GD) closed the most recent trading day at $365.63, moving 1.05% from the previous trading session.
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HudBay Minerals (HBM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, HudBay Minerals (HBM) stood at $21.98, denoting a -2.31% move from the preceding trading day.
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) closed the most recent trading day at $319.61, moving 5.2% from the previous trading session.
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NextTrip, Inc. (NTRP) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
NextTrip, Inc. (NTRP) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.22 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to a loss of $0.67 per share a year ago.
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Nucor (NUE) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
In the most recent trading session, Nucor (NUE) closed at $236.87, indicating a +1.16% shift from the previous trading day.
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Phillips 66 (PSX) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the most recent trading session, Phillips 66 (PSX) closed at $196.16, indicating a -2.63% shift from the previous trading day.
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