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Zapata Quantum Bets Software, AI Partnerships Will Unlock Quantum Computing Value
Zapata Quantum OTCMKTS: ZPTA Chief Executive Officer Sumit Kapur used a presentation at the OTC Markets Global Technology Conference to argue that quantum computing is moving from a hardware-focused phase toward one in which software and applications will determine much of the sector's value.
QMCO TSMC to add 2 advanced chip packaging plants in Chiayi, Taiwan minister says
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) will add two advanced chip packaging plants in the Chiayi Science Park, the island's science and technology minister said on Sunday.
TSM XPeng: Strong June Deliveries Create Upside
XPeng delivered 103,295 vehicles in Q2, surpassing its guidance midpoint and showing strong Mona and GX momentum. Mona-branded deliveries accounted for 36% of June's total, while GX represented 17% of deliveries, supporting expectations for sequential gross margin gains in Q2. The company's price-to-revenue ratio of 0.6x remains higher than peers, but recent downside revaluation enhances its risk/reward appeal.
XPEV EUR/USD Recovery Stumbles at Resistance, Leaving Bulls on Alert
The Euro recovered some losses and climbed above 1.1420 against the US Dollar. However, EUR/USD seems to be facing hurdles near 1.1475 and 1.1500.
USD/JPY Falls as Japan Encourages Local Investment
Crude oil prices rose at the start of the week after President Trump said the ceasefire was over and fighting had started again. Stock markets fell, while USD/JPY moved back toward recent highs.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Eric Trump Calls $1M Target as American Bitcoin Stock Hits Record Low
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $63,396 on July 13, 2026. It is still nearly 50% below its all-time high of $126,198. While short-term price action remains choppy, Eric Trump says institutional adoption is accelerating faster than ever. He believes Bitcoin still has a long way to go.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $197M as Record Eight Week Outflow Streak Ends
BlackRock leads the return to weekly inflows, but low trading activity and uneven fund demand weaken the recovery signal.
GBPUSD – Recovery Faces Strong Headwinds on Approach to Key 1.3400 Resistance Zone
Cable moves within a narrow-range sideways mode for the second consecutive day, after 1% advance last week that completed reversal pattern on weekly chart (after the downleg from 1.3869 was contained by ascending trendline, drawn off 1.0348, 2022 low) and generated positive signal on close above weekly Ichimoku cloud top (1.3335).
Michael Saylor Sparks Speculation After Strategy's $216 Million Bitcoin Sale
Michael Saylor has once again captured the cryptocurrency market's attention, but this time the focus is not on another Bitcoin purchase.
Contango ORE Drops Gold Hedges to Boost Upside as Manh Choh Output Ramps
Contango ORE NYSEAMERICAN: CTGO executives said the company has eliminated its remaining gold hedge book by converting the last 15,000 ounces of hedged gold into debt, a move management framed as increasing shareholder exposure to gold prices while preserving equity.
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Circle mints $250M USDC on Solana amid rising liquidity demand in 2026
The increased USDC minting on Solana underscores its strengthening role in DeFi, potentially boosting its market position and price outlook. Circle mints $250M USDC on Solana amid rising liquidity demand in 2026.
CHW: The Discount Is Attractive, But The Strategy Isn't Working (Rating Downgrade)
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund is downgraded to 'Hold' due to concerns over higher interest rates and limited upside participation. CHW trades at a 9.45% discount to NAV, offers an 8.1% yield, and maintains strong dividend coverage, but net investment income remains weak. The fund's aggressive 28.83% leverage and income-focused securities may amplify downside risk in a high-rate or declining equity environment.
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Empery Digital Liquidates Significant Portion of Bitcoin Treasury to Address Financial Needs and Strategic Shifts
Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) has substantially trimmed its cryptocurrency reserves. The Nasdaq-listed firm recently offloaded approximately 1,400 BTC, generating gross proceeds of about $87.1 million.
Bitcoin's Lottery Jackpot: Solo Home Miner Wins $200,000 With a $150 Mining Device
A hobbyist running a single Bitaxe device just won Bitcoin's biggest lottery. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 03:30 UTC, a solo miner using a palm-sized Bitaxe device mined block 957382 through Public Pool, claiming the full 3.1382 BTC block reward. That includes the 3.125 BTC subsidy plus roughly 0.
Saylor's cryptic post follows Strategy's record $216 million bitcoin sale
Saylor uploaded Strategy's Bitcoin acquisition tracker to X. The caption, "Orange dots tell only part of the story," was more ambiguous than his buy signals.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Retreats further from multi-week top but holds above 0.6900
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Retreats further from multi-week top but holds above 0.6900
Zcash Price Rallies as Forbes List Offsets Orchard Bug Concerns
ZEC outperforms the broader market, but Orchard trading questions and European privacy rules could test the recovery.
Bitcoin whale moves $188 million in BTC after seven-year dormancy: onchain data
The whale last moved bitcoin in 2018, when the cryptocurrency traded at roughly $6,475, reflecting nearly a tenfold gain since then.
Alliance Resource Partners: More Than Coal As AI Fuels The Pivot
Alliance Resource Partners remains a Buy as it leverages strong coal cash flows to fund a strategic pivot into oil, gas, and future-facing royalties. Despite a Q1 DCF drop to $77.79M and lower coal prices, ARLP maintains robust distribution coverage and 95% of 2026 coal sales volumes committed and priced. The company's $206M oil and gas royalty acquisition diversifies its portfolio further, positioning it for long-term performance as coal cycles potentially wane and energy demand shifts.
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Why Meta Platforms Stock Surged This Week
New AI innovations are piquing investors' interest.
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Bitcoin ETFs draw $197M, snap 8-week outflow streak
Analysts are not yet ready to call it a recovery in institutional demand for Bitcoin.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $59.00 amid rising US-Iran strikes
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $59.00 amid rising US-Iran strikes
Nvidia Stock Is Losing to the Market in 2026. Time to Walk Away or Double Down?
Nvidia could have a strong second half of the year.
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BDC Dividends Face a Reckoning As Fed Rate Cuts Squeeze Earnings
The VanEck BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:BIZD) just delivered a jolt to income investors: its July distribution came in at $0.24 per share, roughly half the $0.48 paid in April.
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Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple nearly shut down after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued the company, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse considering whether to end operations, distribute XRP holdings to shareholders, and close the business.
AIPI Pays $13.50 Annually But Lags the AI Trade By 9 Percentage Points
The REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:AIPI) has become one of the more interesting income vehicles built on the AI trade, and its distribution schedule just changed in a way holders need to understand.
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Uniswap Daily Fees Hit $5.2M as Robinhood Chain Volume Soars
Robinhood Chain supplies most of Uniswap's fee total as governance weighs a broader UNI token burn rollout.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7972 vs. 6.7989 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7972 vs. 6.7989 previous
Canadian Natural Resources: A Dividend Machine In A Volatile Oil Market
Canadian Natural Resources is positioned as an attractive vehicle for investors seeking exposure to rising global energy demand. CNQ benefits from a robust asset base, efficient operations, and a track record of capital discipline, supporting its long-term value proposition. The company's integrated approach and strong balance sheet enhance resilience amid volatile commodity cycles.
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Karman Holdings: Solid Demand Backdrop, Growth Visibility, But Valuation Not Cheap
Karman Holdings is rated a buy, supported by visible FY2026 growth, a robust backlog, and strong competitive positioning in mission-critical space and defense systems. KRMN benefits from high customer switching costs, pricing power, and ~87% of 2023 revenue from sole- or single-source contracts, underpinning margin resilience. FY2026 revenue is guided to $720-735 million, with 90% already covered by backlog and a strong demand backdrop from both government and commercial space activity.
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