Stock Market & Financial News
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets of perp volume amid onchain stock trading boom
The rise in onchain trading suggests a shift towards blockchain integration in traditional finance, potentially reshaping global market dynamics. Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets of perp volume amid onchain stock trading boom.
Chainlink's Fidelity FILQ Integration Gives RWA Bulls Another Institutional Proof Point
The RWA narrative needs examples that look like real finance, not just token launches. Fidelity's FILQ integration with Chainlink is useful because it touches one of the most ordinary but essential parts of fund operatio
Massive BTC Transfer by US Government Raises Concerns
The U.S. government has transferred 2,874.9 Bitcoin worth approximately $183.28 million to Coinbase Prime, according to blockchain data shared by Galaxy Research.
AIQ Gained 25% While Everyone Was Busy Watching ANET
Your feed is full of Arista Networks screenshots. Green candles, giddy captions, someone's cousin bragging about a 40% run.
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Gold is becoming the reserve asset of the new multipolar world – Sprott's Paul Wong
Gold's recent price decline reveals an important paradox: a stronger U.S. dollar can pressure gold prices in the short term while ultimately strengthening gold's long-term investment case, according to Paul Wong, managing partner and market strategist at Sprott Inc.
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The viral influencer who broke ChatGPT's brain just proved OpenAI's latest GPT-Live model still can't beat him
ChatGPT just launched a new voice model, and above all else, its conversations are meant to feel natural. Seriously—the word natural appears no less than 13 times in OpenAI's announcement of GPT-Live.
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Tom Lee Says Ethereum Is 'Grossly Undervalued' Compared to Bitcoin, Gold, Stocks
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee says Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is one of the most mispriced assets in the world, even after dropping from nearly $5,000 six months ago to under $2,000 today. Why Does Lee Think Ethereum Is Undervalued?
BNB Chain's AI Agent Studio Shows Binance Ecosystem Still Wants The Developer Narrative
BNB Chain is trying to make sure it does not get left behind in the AI-agent race. Its Agent Studio roadmap, tied to AWS-linked deployment templates, is a developer-facing push rather than a simple token narrative.
Insteel Industries' Plunge Finally Justifies An Upgrade
Insteel Industries is upgraded to a soft "Buy" as valuation becomes compelling despite recent profitability declines and macro uncertainty. IIIN's revenue continues to grow, driven by higher selling prices, but margins are pressured by rising costs and shipment declines. The company boasts a debt-free balance sheet with $15.1 million in cash, providing flexibility amid economic headwinds and ongoing investments in growth initiatives.
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Strategy Launches Bitcoin Bank Adoption Index With 32% Overall Score
Strategy unveiled its Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index on July 13, finding that major banks and financial institutions are expanding bitcoin services while overall adoption stands at 32%. What's Behind the 32% Adoption Score Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) introduced a new index measuring bitcoin adoption across major banks on X on July 13.
Wayfair, Carvana Gain Share in Difficult eCommerce Industry
Wayfair and Carvana are uniquely positioned to gain share in an Internet commerce industry hit by macroeconomics, geopolitics and extreme competitiveness.
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Why Smart Money Is Quietly Swapping VGT for Its Nearly Identical, Cheaper Twin
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) offers simple exposure to American tech at minimal cost.
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Blackstone: Time To Be Greedy
Blackstone Inc. is a high-quality asset manager trading at an attractive valuation, offering a compelling Buy opportunity ahead of Q2 earnings. BX benefits from strong industry tailwinds—higher inflation, global wealth growth, demographic shifts, and AI infrastructure exposure—driving robust capital inflows and AUM growth. BX has a history of outperforming conservative analyst EPS estimates, with potential for double-digit earnings growth and positive Q2 surprises.
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Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Fed Rate Hike Bets Surge
In this Metals Spotlight segment, Bloomberg's Metals Reporter Jack Ryan talks about how oil prices and a renewed US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting gold and silver prices. Bullion slid below $4,000 an ounce during trading on Monday as Fed Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers may need to raise rates in the near term.
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Thomson Reuters to cut 'small number' of engineering jobs
Thomson Reuters on Monday said it is cutting "a small number of roles" in engineering, as the Canadian content and technology company aggressively deploys artificial intelligence across its businesses.
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Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico
Fast casual chain Chipotle announced that it is opening its first location in Mexico in the Monterrey area this week. The opening marks the company's first foray into the country under a development agreement with restaurant group Alsea.
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Papa John's downgraded on turnaround concerns, lower forecasts
Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) was downgraded to 'Underperform' from 'Neutral' by Bank of America, with analysts citing the company's chief financial officer's departure, persistent competitive pressures and a less optimistic outlook for same-store sales growth (SSSG). The brokerage lowered its price objective to $34 from $42, in line with current levels, and reduced its earnings forecasts, writing that former CFO Ravi Thanawala's departure "suggests rapid SSSG turn unlikely.
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CEO of Jack Daniel's Maker Brown-Forman to Step Down
Lawson Whiting, who has led the spirits giant since 2019, will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
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Hoskinson Exit Rumors Fade As Cardano's Founder Reasserts His Role
Cardano has never been short of debate, but founder-level rumors can still cut through the noise quickly. Charles Hoskinson's response to claims about his departure gives the ADA community a firmer answer at a time when
Inside GRIN: 5 International Holdings in Victory's Free Cash Flow ETF
The VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GRIN) tracks an index that is built on a rigorous methodology that identifies non-U.S. companies with a positive free cash flow (FCF) trend and high levels of profitability. It focuses on businesses that generate high FCF relative to their invested capital.
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Few Active Fixed Income ETFs Beat the Benchmark. These Do.
For decades, traditional index-based ETFs have served as the low-cost foundational anchor for core allocations, consistently demonstrating that outperforming a broad market index is an uphill battle.
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Kraken Debuts Debit Card to Let Customers Pay in Crypto
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has introduced a debit card for British and European Economic Area customers. The Kraken Card, announced in a news release Monday (July 13), is designed to link a customer's crypto and cash balances to everyday spending.
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Should You Buy TSM Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings on HPC Strength?
TSM will release Q2 earnings on July 16 with AI-driven HPC demand, 3nm technologies and record revenues expected to support another strong quarter.
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Q32 Bio: 'Strong Buy' On Solid Bempikibart SIGNAL-AA Study Data And Catalysts
Q32 Bio upgraded to "Strong Buy" after positive phase 2a SIGNAL-AA results for bempikibart in severe alopecia areata. QTTB achieved its primary efficacy endpoint, with 35.3% mean SALT score reduction and up to 40% of severe AA patients reaching SALT 20. Bempikibart's improved safety, durable efficacy, and maintenance dosing potential position it as a first-line alternative to JAK inhibitors.
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Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare' bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
On Friday, Apple dropped the bombshell news it was suing OpenAI over the alleged theft of trade secrets, claiming that OpenAI stole Apple's confidential data and engaged in efforts to learn proprietary information while recruiting former Apple employees.
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Oracle's Nearly 50% Crash Since June 1 Plunges Larry Ellison From No. 2 To No. 8 In Billionaire Ranks
$494 billion. That's how much Oracle's market valuation has fallen since peaking at $877.1 billion in September, falling to about $383 billion as of Monday.
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Gold Dips Below $4,000. Silver Prices Also Down.
Gold is down 7.6% so far this year, while silver prices are down 17.8%.
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Aluminum Stock Gains Support Ahead of Earnings
Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) is scheduled to report earnings after the close on Thursday, July 16.
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Is MaxLinear Stock a Buy Now or a Hold at Current Levels?
MXL's operating momentum is improving, but a 411.7% year-to-date surge and premium valuation leave less room for execution missteps.
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RIV: 13%+ Dividend Yield In Common, But The Preferred Stock Is The Smarter Choice
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund Inc. manages $324M in net assets with a diversified portfolio spanning SPACs, US equity, bonds, and BDCs. RIV trades at a 4% discount to NAV, near its 5-year average, and sits at one of its lowest historical points. The fund's 5-year NAV total return is 6.25%, underperforming its peer group, with moderate correlation to broad allocation ETFs.
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