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Wall Street sets Amazon stock price for next 12 months
Though Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock suffered an 8.54% decline to $259.77 through August and is facing a new FTC lawsuit over alleged overcharging, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about the e-commerce and technology giant.
AMZN Euro: Rebound capped by nearby resistance against US Dollar – UOB
Euro: Rebound capped by nearby resistance against US Dollar – UOB
Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 1st
TXO, FMAO and GS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 1, 2026.
FMAO Shiba Inu coin drops 20%, but will September trigger SHIB's next rally?
Will SHIB's 98% decline in burn rate affect September and Q4 bullish outlook?
Nexstar Media: Legal Overhang Creates Value Opportunity
Nexstar Media Group remains a "Buy," with shares undervalued due to legal overhang from the TEGNA acquisition and strong political ad tailwinds. NXST faces ~$100 million in lost operating efficiency until the TEGNA lawsuit resolves, but core business performance and margins remain resilient. Distribution revenue is robust, political ad spending is set to break records, and the CW turnaround is driving viewership growth and nearing profitability.
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Zcash Leads August Rally With Massive 82% Surge
In August 2026, the cryptocurrency market staged a strong recovery, adding approximately $500 billion to reach an aggregate valuation above $2.7 trillion. The primary catalyst was macroeconomic policy—specifically, the U.S. Treasury's decision to double bond buybacks alongside supportive comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Swiss Re: Higher Earnings Visibility Supports Further Upside
H1 execution remained strong, with improving underwriting profitability, resilient segment earnings, and a 22.7% annualized ROE. A 5.2% reinvestment yield should lift recurring investment income as lower-yielding securities mature and are redeployed. The expanded $500 million cost-saving program adds another structural earnings lever, supporting higher profit expectations beyond underwriting.
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Global oil prices extend move over $90 after report of two tankers struck in Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate's contract for October delivery and Brent crude's November contract rose to their highest levels in nearly two weeks.
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Ethereum (ETH) Price: Leverage Falls 91% as ETF Demand Grows
Ethereum's leverage fell 91% while ETH held near $2,500, as ETF inflows offset fading derivatives activity and new whale selling.
DeFi Development Corp. Plans Up to $20M Raise to Increase SOL Holdings
DeFi Development Corp. plans to raise up to $20 million to expand its SOL holdings. Here is the key context, treasury angle, and Solana market focus.
XRP (XRP) Price: ETF Inflows Hit $153 Million In August
XRP rallied 70% in August on ETF inflows and wallet turnover, but seasonal history and a large short position leave September's direction uncertain.
Best Value Stocks to Buy for September 1st
AER, BLMN and PKX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 1, 2026.
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Silver (XAG) Forecast: Yields Near 20-Month High Send Silver Market Lower
Silver prices fall more than 2% as 4.78% Treasury yields, oil above $90 and a firm dollar pressure XAGUSD ahead of Friday's jobs report.
BWX Technologies: A Hidden Nuclear Monopoly Trading Below Its Potential
BWX Technologies is rated buy, driven by its unique government relationships, expanding commercial nuclear opportunities, and being the sole manufacturer of nuclear reactors and fuel for the U.S. Navy. BWXT's government segment, 67% of revenue, offers long-term visibility, while commercial operations are accelerating with 45% FY26 growth guidance. Strong backlog ($8.4B), robust cash flow, and strategic acquisitions (PCG, Kinectrics) position BWXT to capitalize on nuclear and AI-driven power demand.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Price: Coin Gains 21.4% In August, Best Month Of 2026
Dogecoin posted a 21.4% August gain, its best month of 2026, marking a recovery signal rather than a confirmed trend.
Lazarus Group uses Hyperliquid to launder $30M – Regulatory concerns grow
Trump wants to “bring Hyperliquid into the United States in a fully compliant and legal fashion.”
Ethereum (ETH) Price: Whale Wallet Moves 102,913 ETH Worth $248.6 Million
Ethereum trades near $2,471 after a 32.8% August rise, with traders watching $2,783 resistance and a $248.6M whale transaction tracked by Lookonchain.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
DRAM: Final Call Before The Recovery Takes Off Without You
Time for me to upgrade Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) to Buy, reflecting a compelling entry after a robust July bottom amid the recent collapse in buying sentiments. DRAM offers concentrated exposure to leading memory and storage players, with >35% in Samsung and SK Hynix, and optionality via NAND and Chinese entrants. Supply chain constraints and long-term agreements support near-term pricing, but normalization and capacity expansions may cap long-term upside.
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Ribbon Communications: Why The Company's Optical Surge Outweighs Cloud Delays
Ribbon Communications is rated Buy with a $3 price target, driven by optical networking backlog growth and strategic AI partnerships. RBBN's optical segment backlog rose 60% YTD, with a 1.6x book-to-bill, signaling robust future demand despite near-term Verizon CapEx delays. Management cut 2023 guidance to $810–$840M revenue and $78–$88M adjusted earnings, reflecting telecom CapEx deferrals and subsidy slowdowns.
RBBN 
U.S.' 'win' in the war has been choking off Iran's oil exports: David Roche
David Roche of Quantum Strategy says oil flows out of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to be far lower than what the U.S. claims. He adds that while Washington's economic pressure on Tehran is growing, it's unlikely to change Iran's strategy of wanting to control the Strait of Hormuz.
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XRP Enters 'Rush Hour' as On-Chain Trading Surges 100%
Cryptocurrency markets operate around the clock, but large volumes of capital are concentrated around the trading schedules of traditional exchanges. Analysts at the Japanese arm of financial company Evernorth, after studying on-chain data from the XRP Ledger (XRPL) via Dune Analytics, identified a major shift in the market structure — XRP has developed a clear "rush hour," while the share of trading during these key hours has nearly doubled over the past year.
EUR/USD: Remains Vulnerable Post-Jackson Hole
The EUR/USD remains vulnerable below 1.1621 as USD strength still remains despite Monday's pullback move to the upside.
Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Stalls Near $78,000 While Zcash and Monero Steal the Show
Crypto news today: Bitcoin cools after its best week in three years, Saylor buys again, and privacy coins keep running. Here are the prices and levels.
Binance to Adjust Collateral Ratios for 11 Assets Including ZEC on September 4
Binance will adjust collateral ratios for 11 assets, including ZEC, on September 4. Here is what the update means, which tokens are affected, and why it matters.
Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Start a New Rally?
Can SOL start a new rally? Explore key support, resistance, bullish targets, and risks that could shape Solana's next move.
BYD's sales extend growth streak on strong exports
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD , reported rising global sales for the fourth straight month, as robust exports continued to cushion the impact of sluggish domestic demand.
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US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: Lawsuit
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers.
AMZN 
This banking giant emerges as top XRP ETF holder
Goldman Sachs has become the largest institutional holder of U.S. spot XRP ETFs, according to second-quarter 2026 13F filings.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: 20-day EMA becomes dynamic support now
USD/JPY Price Forecast: 20-day EMA becomes dynamic support now
