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The Big Reason IBM Is a Great Buy Before July 22 Earnings
IBM (NYSE:IBM | IBM Price Prediction) ahead of its confirmed July 22 after-market report screens well for income-oriented portfolios: The model target puts base-case upside at 13.81%, prediction markets are already pricing in a beat and the dividend just got raised for the 31st year running.
IBM Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bull Trap Risk Grows Near $65,500
Bitcoin holds above $61,000, but a move toward $65,500 could trap buyers before BTC drops back into the $59,900–$60,900 demand zone.
Baggage Claim: Apollo's $7.7 Billion Bid to Acquire easyJet
European budget aviation has spent the better part of the year navigating heavy turbulence. Rising jet fuel costs and geopolitical route disruptions have battered public valuations, pushing market sentiment toward distress levels.
APO Goldman Breaks Own Stock-Trading Revenue Record Again
Goldman Sachs just keeps on breaking its own records on Wall Street. It posted $7.42 billion for a quarter with record-breaking stock-trading results, driven by financing and taking profit in arranging bets.
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Pearson downgraded by JP Morgan after six-year 'overweight' call as shares slip 3.6%
Shares in Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) fell 3.6% to 1,271 pence after JP Morgan ended a six-year run of backing the education group and cut its rating to 'neutral'. The bank, which had held Pearson as one of its key picks for 2026, said the stock now offered only modest upside after a strong run.
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Ripple SEC Victory: Lawyer Says 4,000 XRP Holders Played Crucial Role
On July 13, the XRP community celebrated 3 years since Judge Analisa Torres issued a summary judgment decision in the SEC v. Ripple case.
AngioDynamics (ANGO) Reports Q4 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
AngioDynamics (ANGO) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.07 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11. This compares to a loss of $0.03 per share a year ago.
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New Strong Sell Stocks for July 14th
AZ, AISP and BCDA have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 14th, 2026.
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Gold –14.07.2026
Gold managed to meet the target of 4050 and broke below it. Prices are still searching for support with the medium term support being at 3886.
USD/JPY –14.07.2026
USDJPY managed to pass above the short-term resistance zone of 161.95 which shows a strong advance still ongoing. Prices fell toward 160.50-70 on the suspected intervention before bouncing back.
GBP/USD –14.07.2026
GBPUSD managed to test the resistance zone at 1.3400-30 last week before a market correction. As we see over the previous chart and as long as prices remain below this resistance, another retreat toward 1.3305 and 1.3160 could hit the market.
EUR/USD –14.07.2026
EURUSD is still holding above the Intraday support at 1.1380 as traders await the U.S inflation data today. Traders need to watch the support of 1.1380 as the market still has a chance to move higher.
Applied Optoelectronics' Worst Fears Return - I'm Still Buying
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) offers an asymmetric entry point after a sharp post-earnings correction, with shares now trading at attractive valuations. Despite a Q1 revenue miss and ambiguous capex guidance, AAOI raised its CY26 revenue outlook by 10% to $1.1B, now implying 141% growth. Forward multiples have compressed to 8.4x CY26 sales, while gross margins are guided to expand by 1000 bps to ~40%, supporting a bullish risk/reward.
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Oil Prices Jump Again as Strait of Hormuz Fears Ramp Up
Brent crude futures have jumped 15% already this week as tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated.
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JCB partners with Circle to integrate USDC for 40 million merchants
The partnership could revolutionize global payment systems by bridging traditional card networks with stablecoin technology, enhancing cross-border transactions. JCB partners with Circle to integrate USDC for 40 million merchants.
Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 14th
ALH, SCCO and NESR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 14th, 2026.
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Unity Bancorp (UNTY) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Unity Bancorp (UNTY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.2 per share a year ago.
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Quantum Corporation: A Growth Segment The Market May Have Not Priced In
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) is rated a buy, with an FY 2027 price target implying 18% upside from current levels. QMCO's Q4 revenue grew 27.3% YoY, driven by strong demand for its ActiveScale storage solutions amid accelerating AI workloads. Recent equity financing eliminated all debt, strengthened liquidity, and improved QMCO's capital structure, positioning it for future growth.
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Morning Minute: Saylor's Strategy Hoards Cash, Doesn't Buy BTC
Strategy's Bitcoin-buying machine stayed in neutral, while BTC and crypto majors chop and oil spikes ahead of a key CPI print this morning.
Small-Caps Offer Rare Value as Sector Gaps Narrow
Small-cap stocks remain the cheapest corner of the U.S. market. That's true even after posting their best first-half performance in more than three decades, according to Morningstar's Q3 2026 stock market outlook.
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Lubin defends Ethereum Layer 1 fees amid Robinhood Chain debate
Lubin's defense of low fees suggests a strategic focus on Ethereum's long-term growth, impacting market sentiment and competitive dynamics. Lubin defends Ethereum Layer 1 fees amid Robinhood Chain debate.
Korean Chip Stocks Are Trading Like The AI Bubble Has Burst. Is Micron Next?
Something broke in Seoul, and the tremor reached Wall Street on Monday. South Korea's KOSPI has fallen roughly 25% from its June peak, and Korean equities plunged more than 20% in a single session, its worst day this month.
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Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock
Warren Buffett omitted the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts.
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National Grid Transco AGM: £70B Investment Plan Meets Climate, Data Center Scrutiny
National Grid Transco NYSE: NGG used its 2026 annual general meeting to outline a record investment year, an expanded five-year capital program and shareholder concerns ranging from climate policy to grid connections, data centers and infrastructure security.
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Japan's biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
JCB and Circle will explore using USDC for cross-border payments and merchant transactions as Japan ramps up efforts to bring stablecoins into everyday commerce.
Price Prediction: ON Semiconductor's Rally May Be Far From Over
ON Semiconductor's (NASDAQ:ON | ON Price Prediction) rebound has been one of the semiconductor sector's more dramatic stories of 2026, and our proprietary model still sees room to run.
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Here's Why GE Vernova Is a No-Brainer Buy Before July 22 Earnings
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV | GEV Price Prediction) heads into its July 22 earnings report as the only U.S.
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Dometic Group AB (publ) (DTCGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Dometic Group AB (publ) (DTCGF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Solana community lead Stephen Newnham contests UK by-election with onchain transparency pitch
Newnham's candidacy could mainstream blockchain governance, potentially reshaping political transparency and public trust in government systems. Solana community lead Stephen Newnham contests UK by-election with onchain transparency pitch.
Best Value Stocks to Buy for July 14th
MEOH, LTM and HRMY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 14th, 2026.
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