Stock Market & Financial News
Bitcoin rebounds towards $65K as cooling CPI slashes July Fed hike odds
Bitcoin has climbed back toward the $65,000 level after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data sharply reduced market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the July policy meeting. According to the U.S.
Moderna set for uneventful Q2 report ahead of key data readouts, says Jefferies
Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA, XETRA:0QF) is expected to report second quarter results on July 31, with investors focused on the impact of seasonal COVID-19 vaccine demand and updates on the company's late-stage pipeline, including anticipated Phase III melanoma data. Jefferies analysts expect a largely uneventful earnings report after Moderna previously guided for second-quarter revenue of $50 million to $100 million, down from $389 million in the first quarter, reflecting the seasonal nature of COVID vaccine sales.
MRNA Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rallies As U.S. Inflation Rate Misses Estimates
U.S. inflation report provided significant support to precious metals markets.
x402 Foundation Welcomes NEAR Foundation to Advance Open, Interoperable Rails for Agentic Finance
NEAR Foundation joined the x402 Foundation, a Linux Foundation body dedicated to open infrastructure for the agent economy. The alliance also includes Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, Mastercard, Visa and Stripe. INTENTS settles across more than 30 chains and 180 assets, while AI offers private inference over more than 40 frontier models.
Hudbay Minerals: Buy The 30% Pullback On This Copper Growth Story
Hudbay Minerals (HBM) offers compelling 70%+ copper production growth potential, with shares down nearly 30% on sector-wide risk-off sentiment rather than company-specific issues. HBM reported strong Q1 results, reaffirmed 2026 guidance, and now boasts a near-zero net debt/EBITDA ratio, positioning it well for upcoming growth investments. The Arizona Sonoran acquisition and Copper World project create a top-three North American copper district, targeting over 250,000 tonnes annual output by 2030 and 350,000+ longer term.
MTX 
Star Bulk Carriers: Strong Rates Could Sustain A Yield Above 10%, But Risks Remain
Star Bulk Carriers offers high spot market exposure, creating significant upside if dry bulk rates remain strong. SBLK's shrinking, modernizing fleet and opportunistic asset sales have unlocked book value and improved balance sheet strength. Q2 is poised for robust EPS and a dividend yield above 10%, with management's new policy targeting 100% of post-amortization operating cash flow.
SGU 
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Forrester Research Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to FORR stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
FORR 
Can PayPal Beat Its Q2 FY26 Expectations Amid Tougher Trends?
PYPL faces a tougher Q2 after a solid Q1, with slower branded checkout trends testing whether it can meet guidance and sustain investor confidence.
PYPL 
Price Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Double on This Date
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) just posted the kind of quarter that makes bold price targets look reasonable.
NVDA 
REMX: Rare Earth Exposure Is Only One Half, And All Is Not Well On The Other Half
The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF offers diversified exposure to 38 global rare earth and strategic metals companies, with a strong China tilt. REMX exhibits high annualized volatility (~50%) and turnover, making it unsuitable for conservative investors who dislike churn. Intermediate-term headwinds include lithium market weakness, USD appreciation, and technical bearishness, despite a compelling long-term rare earths narrative.
REMX 
Ethereum Governance Debate Turns To Who Really Controls Voting Power
Ethereum Governance Debate Turns To Who Really Controls Voting Power is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation, securit
SLVR: An ETF With Mining And Physical Silver Exposure
Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF offers diversified exposure to both silver bullion and leading mining stocks. SLVR is rated a buy, contingent on silver futures holding above the critical $50.36 technical support, with stops recommended below $48. SLVR underperformed silver futures during the rally but outperformed during the correction, reflecting its blended exposure.
SLVR 
Deutsche Bank and World Bank Debut $1.1 Billion Trade Finance Platform
Deutsche Bank and the World Bank launched a 1-billion-euro (about $1.1 billion) trade finance platform, according to a Tuesday (July 14) press release. The platform is designed to increase access to trade finance in frontier and emerging markets, the release said.
DB 
Can Neurocrine (NBIX) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
NBIX 
Why American Airlines (AAL) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
American Airlines (AAL) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
AAL 
Nvidia stock looks like a coiled spring: Is a big breakout coming?
Nvidia stock continued its recovery today, reaching its highest point since June 22 and up 10% from its low in June. This rebound may continue as the stock forms a falling wedge pattern and its revenue and profit growth accelerate.
NVDA 
PJT Partners: Diversified Revenue Base Makes It A Buy
PJT Partners is rated BUY, trading at 11.5x forward EV/EBITDA, well below its recent peak of 19x. PJT's diversified advisory model and aggressive senior partner hiring drive robust revenue and EBITDA growth, outperforming sector medians. Strong 1Q26 results, a record M&A pipeline, and high capital returns support continued EPS and revenue growth despite private equity market weakness.
PJT 
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/12/2026
Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.
AVGO 
CLO ETFs: Recent Innovations
The once obscure CLO ETF market has officially broken out of its niche shell and entered a new phase of growth. Heading into 2026, total global assets quickly topped $35 billion and have now surged past the $50 billion mark in early July.
AAAD 
Price Prediction: From $40 to $2,000 in a Year. Where is SanDisk Headed Now?
SanDisk's ascent on the NASDAQ this year raises a key question: does the AI memory supercycle still have room to run, or has the easy money already been made?
SNDK 
CrowdStrike Climbs 11%, Palo Alto Rises 7% as Cybersecurity Stocks Rally on Cooling Inflation
Shares of CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD | CRWD Price Prediction) are up 11% to $207.71 in Tuesday midday trading, leading a broad cybersecurity rally as cooler-than-expected June inflation data lifts high-multiple tech.
CRWD 
Can Alliant Energy's Renewable Projects Deliver Long-Term Value?
LNT's $13.4B clean energy plan targets 5-7% annual earnings growth while meeting data-center demand and improving grid reliability.
LNT 
Biogen Wins FDA Approval for Subcutaneous Starter Dose of Leqembi
BIIB secures FDA approval for Leqembi Iqlik, letting early Alzheimer's patients start with a weekly at-home autoinjector instead of biweekly IV infusions.
BIIB 
Wall Street turns cautious on Circle as analysts warn USDC economics face mounting pressure
Mizuho downgraded the stock and JPMorgan lowered earnings estimates, citing concerns that USDC is coming under pressure.
Kweather and Flare Build On-Chain Weather Finance Pilot With Potential XRP Integration
South Korean weather platform Kweather and blockchain network Flare have signed a Letter of Intent to launch a pilot project that brings real-world meteorological data on-chain.
8 Weeks Of ETF Inflows Clash With 19-Month XRP Price Low
The divergence between persistent ETF inflows & retail selling reflects a classic transfer “from weak to strong hands”.
CSX to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
CSX heads into Q2 earnings report on July 22 with higher earnings and revenue estimates, supported by SMX upgrades and network gains.
CSX 
Alaska Air Eyes Higher Demand With Iceland Eclipse Service
ALK could see eclipse-driven summer demand lift in Seattle-Reykjavik traffic, as wider Europe links and loyalty perks support bookings.
ALK 
Will SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
SN 
Will DXC Technology (DXC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
DXC Technology (DXC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
DXC 
