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Fixed Income's Summer Resurgence: Review of Last Week's Flows
The U.S. fixed income market experienced a resurgence in investor attention last week, reaching levels not seen since early January, as tracked by VettaFi's Investor Behavior Intelligence (IBI) platform. The sector has seen moderate performance in 2026, driven by resilient economic conditions and elevated yields entering the year.
AGG HELE Stock Outlook Improves as Brand Momentum Starts to Rebuild
Helen of Troy's sales momentum is rebuilding on stronger brands, innovation and distribution, but tariffs and costs still cloud the earnings recovery.
HELE Palantir stock is stuck in a bear market: Here's why it may rebound soon
Palantir stock is having a rough year as investors rotate out of software names and into memory plays like Sandisk and Micron. PLTR has fallen 36% from its all-time high last year, but despite the pullback, the company still has notable catalysts that should support stronger performance over the long term.
PLTR Bull Bitcoin challenges EU's DAC8 directive, warns of US, Canada regulations
The challenge could set a precedent affecting global crypto regulations, potentially reshaping privacy norms and market dynamics worldwide. Bull Bitcoin challenges EU's DAC8 directive, warns of US, Canada regulations.
Apple Avoided the AI CapEx Trap — It Could Create the Biggest iPhone Upgrade Cycle Ever
For the past two years, investors have measured the artificial intelligence race by one metric above all others: spending.
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Why is Micron stock surging 4% today
Micron Technology stock rose more than 4% in early trading on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's decline. The stock surged after KeyBanc raised its price target on the memory-chip maker, citing persistent supply shortages and expectations of continued price increases across memory markets.
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FB Financial: Big Buybacks, Strong Margins
FB Financial Corporation delivered a solid Q2, with sequential improvements in net income and EPS, despite a slight miss on consensus estimates. Loan and deposit growth remained robust, driven by commercial and residential real estate, while net interest margin and efficiency ratios improved. Asset quality was strong, with net charge-offs declining, though nonperforming loans and assets ticked up modestly—an area to monitor closely.
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Alcoa Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?
AA heads into Q2 earnings with revenues and EPS seen surging year over year as aluminum demand and smelter restarts offset pressure in alumina.
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Is HELE Stock Undervalued or a Value Trap for Investors Now?
HELE trades at a steep earnings discount as sales and leverage improve, but margin pressure and uncertain demand keep the value-trap debate alive.
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Ripple-backed Evernorth unveils $44M CEO award before XRP debut
Ripple-backed Evernorth has unveiled a $44 million CEO equity package in a fresh SEC filing while advancing its merger to create a Nasdaq-listed XRP treasury company. According to Evernorth Holdings' fourth amended Form S-4 registration statement filed with the U.
Black Rock Coffee Bar Offers Massive Upside
Black Rock Coffee Bar is rated a ‘strong buy' due to rapid growth, attractive valuation, and low-risk profile. BRCB's revenue rose from $133.2M in 2023 to $200.3M in 2025, with EBITDA nearly doubling to $27.5M. Management targets 1,000 locations by 2035, projecting 20%+ annual revenue growth and significant EBITDA expansion.
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CleanSpark signs $6.6B data center lease, pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure
CleanSpark's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights a strategic shift in digital asset management, potentially reshaping industry investment trends. CleanSpark signs $6.6B data center lease, pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
Implied Volatility Surging for ICF International Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to ICFI stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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Can Visa Deepen Its Remittance Business Through ACE Partnership?
V is expanding its cross-border payments business with ACE Money Transfer to simplify digital remittances and strengthen global money movement.
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Fastenal Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Fastenal NASDAQ: FAST reported a strong second quarter of 2026, with executives pointing to double-digit daily sales growth, share gains, operating leverage and strong cash generation during what marked Dan Florness' final earnings call as chief executive officer.
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Grupo Aeromexico Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Grupo Aeromexico NYSE: AERO reported record second-quarter revenue despite elevated jet fuel prices and a temporary domestic demand slowdown tied to World Cup travel patterns, executives said on the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call.
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CleanSpark Lands $6.6B AI Data Center Lease, Accelerating Shift Beyond Bitcoin Mining
Cleanspark NASDAQ: CLSK said it has signed a 20-year triple-net lease with an unnamed high investment-grade global technology company to convert its Sandersville, Georgia, facility into a high-performance computing data center, marking a major step in the company's shift beyond Bitcoin mining and into AI infrastructure.
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Bitcoin Price Breaks $64,000 as CPI Inflation Cools — Rate Cut Bets Surge
Bitcoin breaks $64,000 and Ethereum nears $1,900 as CPI inflation cools to 3.5%, liquidating $135M in shorts and fueling rate cut bets.
5 Stocks Poised to Benefit the Most When US Gas Prices Soar
US gasoline prices spent the spring of 2026 on a rollercoaster driven by Middle East supply disruptions.
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FSLY Expands Sustainability Strategy With DIMPACT Partnership
Fastly joins DIMPACT to improve digital emissions measurement, helping customers cut environmental impact while strengthening its global edge cloud strategy.
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Truce or No Truce: Buy MLP ETFs Amid Iran War for Higher Income
Iran tensions keep oil elevated, boosting the appeal of high-yield MLP ETFs. AMZA, AMLP and MLPI offer income with resilient midstream exposure.
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The Ultimate Stock to Buy And Hold For A Decade
I keep hitting the buy button on Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG | GOOG Price Prediction), and every quarter hands me a fresh reason to do it again.
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Timelock Account Recovery Gives Ethereum Smart Accounts A Safer Backup Route
Timelock Account Recovery Gives Ethereum Smart Accounts A Safer Backup Route is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation,
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Rally Even as Fed Chair Warsh Says ‘No Crypto Bailout'
Crypto prices are rising across the board today, even as the head of the Federal Reserve made clear he has no plans to step in and rescue the industry if things go wrong. Bitcoin sits near $64,600 today, rising more than 3%.
3 Energy Stocks Racing to Fix AI's Power Problem
The AI buildout has a power problem, and most investors are still looking in the wrong place for the fix. Nuclear gets the headlines.
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CleanSpark shares surge after company secures $6.6B data center lease agreement
CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:CLSK) shares surged more than 12% after the company announced a 20-year lease agreement for its Sandersville, Georgia data center campus with a high-investment-grade global technology company, marking a major expansion of its data center business. The agreement is expected to generate approximately $6.6 billion in contracted revenue over the initial 20-year term, with potential revenue increasing to $11.6 billion if two five-year extension options are exercised.
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XRP's $1 rebound faces holders trapped above $2
Glassnode reported that XRP holders who bought between 6 and 12 months ago have an average cost basis near $2.22, roughly 52% above the token's price of $1.08 on July 14, and far above the $ 1.09-$1.11 realized price for coins bought in the past month. XRP perpetual funding spanned a 2.
3 Communication Stocks Set to Soar on Inherent Sector Strength
Increased fiber densification, cloud focus and accelerated pace of 5G deployment should help the Zacks Communication - Components industry thrive despite short-term headwinds. GLW, VIAV and OOMA are well-positioned to make the most of the demand for seamless connectivity solutions.
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Do Options Traders Know Something About GE HealthCare Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to GEHC stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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