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Google shake-up highlights how human brains may be the scarcest AI resource of all
Despite a growing pool of research talent, not many have the experience of building and scaling AI, experts say.
GOOG Citigroup Has Two PFDs To Consider: N & R
Citigroup Inc. offers two preferred stock options: C.PR.R (6.25% fixed-rate) and C.PR.N (7.875% fixed/floating TruPS). Both C preferreds have robust coverage ratios, with income and balance sheet metrics exceeding 10x, supporting dividend safety. C.PR.N's trust structure ranks it above traditional preferreds, but payments are interest (not dividends) and can be deferred for up to 20 quarters.
C Tractor Supply: The Market Got It Wrong Twice (Rating Upgrade)
Tractor Supply Co. is upgraded to buy as valuation compresses to 14x earnings despite only cyclical headwinds. TSCO's Q1 saw modest 3.6% revenue growth, with comp sales up just 0.5% and operating income down 6%, driven by external consumer pressures. Management views current challenges—fuel costs, pet market softness—as temporary, continues store expansion, and maintains positive long-term guidance.
TSCO Ethereum Foundation Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Steps Down
Both co-executive directors are now gone amid eight senior exits in five months
XRP Ledger upgrade exposes hidden flaws across network
The XRP Ledger community has reported a growing list of software issues after the June 15 release of xrpld version 3.2.0, even as only 26% of network nodes have upgraded to the new software.
Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting crisis talks in France
A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.
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A Look At The Transformation Around Rigel Pharmaceuticals
Rigel Pharmaceuticals trades at an attractive valuation after a 35% pullback, with a market cap just over $600 million. RIGL's growth strategy pivots on the Veppanu licensing deal, supplementing strong Tavalisse performance and recent product acquisitions. Q1 revenues rose 10% year-over-year to $58.8 million, but net product revenues rose 26%; management also maintained FY2026 sales guidance of $275–$290 million.
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Ethereum Whales Freeze Capital Amid Growing Market Risks
The Ethereum network is currently in a zone of strong turbulence, which is pushing its richest investors, commonly called "the whales," into an almost unprecedented digital lethargy. This mass exodus causes acute concern, as the volume and regularity of movements of these giants of decentralized finance usually serve as a compass for fund managers and traders to anticipate major market trends.
3 Stocks That Have Made Long-Term Investors Rich and Could Do It Again
June is a natural moment for mid-year reflection. Short-term traders are squaring quarterly books, but long-term investors should be doing something different: stepping back to ask which businesses have already produced multi-decade compounding, and whether the moats that drove those returns are still intact today.
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Wall Street analysts update Meta stock price for the next 12 months
Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), with the average 12-month price target implying more than 40% upside from current levels.
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Alibaba's 45% Collapse Created A Buying Opportunity
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is deeply undervalued after a 45% decline from recent highs and offers a compelling long-term entry point. BABA's cloud and AI segments are accelerating, with AI-related revenue now 30% of cloud and triple-digit growth for 11 consecutive quarters. Despite negative free cash flow and rising expenses, Alibaba's balance sheet remains robust, with ample liquidity relative to debt.
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Bitcoin's ‘digital credit' yield trade breaks below par as margin calls hit $10 billion market
Bitcoin's emerging digital-credit trade broke below its promise of calm this week. This week, Strategy's STRC preferred shares fell as low as $82.50 before rebounding, while Strive's SATA slid from around par into the low $90s and also recovered.
Aave Founder Maps Hub-And-Spoke Plan To Bring Securities Finance On-Chain
Stani Kulechov details how Aave V4 could absorb trillions in repo and lending markets
Seagate (STX) Stock Soars on AI Storage Boom — Should Investors Chase the Rally?
Seagate Technology has emerged as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence revolution — not through semiconductor manufacturing, but by providing the massive storage infrastructure required to house AI-generated data.
ENS eyes rebound from demand zone – But bearish signals persist
ENS flashes early bullish signs on the chart, but momentum indicators warn that a deeper decline still can't be ruled out.
Lloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AI
Exclusive: While recruits will increase headcount for now, broader adoption of AI could lead to jobs cuts in future
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Approaching 60 and Need a Paycheck? JEPI Might Be Your Answer
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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EXI: Industrials Dashboard For June
All industrial subsectors are notably overvalued relative to historical baselines. The iShares Global Industrials ETF offers diversified global industrials exposure, with stronger fundamentals and lower company-specific risk than XLI. However, EXI has underperformed XLI in both long-term and recent returns.
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UK court tests whether Bitcoin debts must be repaid in Bitcoin
A London case is posing an important question for English law: whether a judge would be able to compel one party to give back Bitcoin or only its pound-sterling equivalent.
Solana (SOL) Price Prediction: Can SOL Reclaim $76 and Target $90 — or Is $60 Back in Play?
Solana trades near $71 after bouncing off $60. We analyze the SOL/USD chart, key support and resistance, and the targets that matter next.
Can Charles Hoskinson Really Rescue Cardano?
Hoskinson unveiled a sweeping Cardano governance plan, but ADA trades near $0.16 — here's what execution milestones the market actually needs to see.
GGT Is Overvalued: Preferreds Offer Better Risk-Adjusted Entry
Gabelli Multi-Media Trust common stock's 19.95% yield is misleading, with most distributions being return of capital and a persistent premium to NAV. GGT's five-year NAV total return is a modest 3.72%, underperforming peers and failing to capture broader market gains. GGT preferreds offer ~6.3% yield, trade below par, have A credit ratings, and are structurally superior for conservative investors.
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Vicor: AI's Power Problem Still Drives Upside
Vicor earns a Buy rating, leveraging AI-driven demand for advanced power delivery and a robust IP licensing model. Q1 2026 results highlight 20.2% YoY revenue growth, 55.2% gross margin, and a 75% YoY backlog increase to $301M. VICR's strategic focus on 48V power delivery and aerospace/defense markets enhances diversification and long-term growth potential.
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Crypto markets set SpaceX market cap for end of June 2026
Prediction market traders are betting that SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) will end June 2026 with a market capitalization below $3 trillion, according to data from Polymarket.
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Ethereum Foundation Promotes Clear Signing Standards To Secure User Wallets
The Ethereum Foundation is promoting clear signing standards intended to make wallet approvals more readable and reduce phishing risks.
Japan's 20% Crypto Tax Push: Could Lower Taxes Bring Retail Bitcoin Demand Back to Asia?
Japan's lower house backs a 20% crypto tax shift and FIEA rules, with ETFs floated for 2027 and individual tax changes targeted for 2028. Implications for BTC demand.
Is Bitcoin falling to $52K? What to expect as 2 bearish signs emerge
Bitcoin capitulation builds as whales exit and Options traders brace for more downside.
AMDY: Good Income With Risks
YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF offers high income via call spreads on AMD, but exhibits significant NAV erosion and yield volatility. I rate AMDY a hold, not a buy at current levels; entry below its $51.55 median price may improve long-term yield sustainability. AMDY's call spread strategy has improved tracking and upside participation since late 2025, but NAV erosion remains a risk in non-rally markets.
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Wealthy Crypto Investors Favor Bitcoin and Ethereum as Oversold Altcoins Emerge
Wealthy crypto investors are concentrating fresh buying in large-cap tokens led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), while a separate pocket of the market is flashing extreme 'oversold' signals as several smaller assets see their relative strength index (RSI) sink into single digits. The split highlights a cautious risk posture—prioritizing liquidity and brand recognition—alongside growing attention to short-term rebound setups in heavily sold altcoins.
CZ proposes freezing Satoshi Bitcoin stash to stop quantum theft
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed freezing up to 1 million Bitcoin linked to Satoshi Nakamoto if those coins remain unmoved after a future transition to quantum-resistant cryptography.
