Stock Market & Financial News
Citigroup: Traders Are Getting Too Excited About Capital Markets Growth (Rating Downgrade)
I expect an excellent Q2 earnings report from Citigroup. However, I believe this is already priced in to the share price. Citi's overall profitability metrics don't support too large of a P/E multiple or premium to book value.
C Mesoblast: The Commercial Proof Is Now Becoming The Investment Thesis
Mesoblast transitions to a commercial-stage company, anchored by FDA-approved Ryoncil and robust early revenue growth. Ryoncil's regulatory, reimbursement, and manufacturing precedents de-risk MESO's broader mesenchymal lineage platform and future label expansions. Cash burn has decreased, non-dilutive funding strengthens the balance sheet, and pipeline progress supports a platform premium valuation.
MESO Bonzo Lend loses $9M in oracle exploit on Hedera
An attacker inflated the value of SAUCE collateral and borrowed $9 million from Bonzo Lend through a flaw in Supra's on-chain oracle verifier.
Pushing the Edge: Super Micro Computer Reboots the AI Landscape
The artificial intelligence narrative is fracturing right before our eyes. Over the last two years, the market has focused obsessively on centralized hyperscale training.
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Goldman Sachs Says Optical Networking Is AI's Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity. Lumentum May Be the Biggest Winner
Artificial intelligence spending is entering a new phase.
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ChatGPT predicts XRP price after Ripple's eighth 1B-token unlock of 2026
Ripple is set to unlock 1 billion XRP on August 1 as part of its monthly escrow release program, marking the company's eighth scheduled token unlock of 2026.
Firefly Aerospace: Potential Next Space Winner To Buy
Firefly Aerospace is expanding into an end-to-end space transportation provider, targeting LEO to cislunar missions with launchers, landers, and transfer vehicles. I raise my price target to $51.68, reflecting high-growth prospects, and believe FLY is undervalued; the stock remains a buy despite near-term losses. FLY's contract momentum is robust, but margin growth hinges on ramping production cadence and disciplined cost management, especially as many contracts currently lack scale.
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Bitcoin price gains nearly 10% in July, but traders still see BTC copying 2022 bear market
Bitcoin price gains approached 10% for the first two weeks of the month, but analysis warned of the bear market returning from August onward.
Eric Trump's Bitcoin Venture Loses Over $600M as Mining Strategy Crumbles
The crypto mining venture co-launched by Eric Trump, American Bitcoin Corp, is experiencing a spectacular collapse. The company's shares have nosedived over 95% from their zenith, obliterating more than $600 million in value from Eric Trump's holdings over a ten-month period.
Tom Lee predicts Ethereum will unite Wall Street and crypto
Tom Lee has reaffirmed that Ethereum will play the central role as traditional finance and cryptocurrency converge into a single market.
Blackstone accepted fewer than 1% of intern applicants. Here's the advice Jon Gray gave those who made it.
Business Insider sat in exclusively on Blackstone President Jon Gray's advice to summer interns. Gray told them that a trifecta of traits will help them get ahead at the firm.
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Pfizer: The AI Hedge That Pays You To Stay Defensive
Pfizer remains an undervalued diversification play, underperforming the benchmark but increasing 2% since prior coverage. I view PFE as a defensive holding that pays investors to maintain a cautious stance in volatile markets. PFE offers an attractive opportunity to offset AI-related risks within a broader portfolio context.
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Smart Crypto Allocation Strategy: Diversifying $1,000 Across BTC, ETH, and Promising Altcoins in 2026
A cryptocurrency expert has detailed a strategic approach for distributing $1,000 across five digital assets plus a stablecoin buffer, designed to optimize both security and upside potential in today's market environment.
Bitcoin ETFs Return to Inflows After Eight Weeks of Outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs garnered nearly 200 million dollars of net inflows last week, ending eight consecutive weeks of withdrawals. Bitcoin crosses the 64,000-dollar mark, driven by this renewed institutional appetite.
The “October Clock”: Why VanEck Believes Institutions Should Prepare Before Bitcoin's Next Major Move
In mid-July, Bitcoin is entering a phase where retail investor uncertainty contrasts with the patient strategy of major financial players.
Galaxy Digital Sends $160M in Bitcoin (BTC) to Exchanges Within 60 Minutes
A significant cryptocurrency movement occurred on July 10, 2026, when Galaxy Digital, a prominent digital asset financial services company, executed transfers of 2,500 Bitcoin valued at roughly $160 million to exchange wallets in less than 60 minutes.
Ethereum (ETH) vs Solana (SOL): The Ultimate 2025 Investment Comparison
Ethereum holds the position as the premier smart contract platform globally. It supports countless decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and NFT marketplaces.
Bitcoin ETFs Break Two-Month Losing Streak with $200M Weekly Gains
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have broken a two-month cycle of negative flows, attracting approximately $200 million in fresh capital during the five-day trading period that concluded on July 11, 2026. This represents the first week of positive momentum for these investment vehicles since May.
Grayscale Says XRP Is Winning the Global Payments Narrative
Grayscale defines crypto's core narratives, and positions XRP as the leader in global payments.
Morgan Stanley buys another 1,000 Bitcoin as holdings top 5,700 BTC
Morgan Stanley has increased its Bitcoin holdings by nearly 1,000 BTC over the past two weeks, lifting its tracked balance above 5,700 BTC, according to on-chain data.
ISCV vs. IJJ: Which Value ETF Is the Better Buy Today?
The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) carries a lower expense ratio than the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (IJJ). IJJ has experienced a modestly lower maximum drawdown over the last five years.
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Bitcoin Dominance Edges Higher as Altcoins Show Mixed Performance
The cryptocurrency market traded mixed on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) edging higher while several large-cap altcoins slipped—signs of a cautious risk backdrop and a modest tilt toward perceived 'defensive' positioning in BTC. As of 03:07 UTC on July 11 (based on TokenPostMarket data), Bitcoin was up 0.32% over the past day at $64,114.21.
Washington's Bet on Intel Is Starting to Pay Off
Plus, Texas goes after Wall Street's stock-exchange duopoly, and Apple alleges OpenAI stole trade secrets to develop competing devices.
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Goldman Sachs EUR/USD Forecast: 6- and 12-Month Euro-Dollar Targets Cut to 1.12
The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate is trading around 1.1415 after losing more than 2% during June and struggling to build a sustained recovery in July. Goldman Sachs has lowered its six- and 12-month EUR/USD forecasts to 1.12, compared with previous targets of 1.18 and 1.20 respectively.
CoreWeave's Biggest Fear Looks Overdone
CoreWeave's $3.1 billion HPC-backed financing attracted approximately $19 billion of demand, reinforcing institutional confidence in AI infrastructure financing. First-quarter operating cash flow reached $3.0 billion despite $6.8 billion of CapEx, supported by 71.7% gross margins and a $99.4 billion backlog. Meta Compute triggered a 14% selloff, but CoreWeave's $21 billion take-or-pay agreement protects contracted revenue through 2032.
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XRP Price Analysis: Institutional Investors Quietly Building Positions as Senate Vote Approaches
XRP posted gains on Friday, reaching $1.10 with a 1.27% increase while the cryptocurrency market overall expanded by 1.54% to achieve a $2.19 trillion aggregate market capitalization. Bitcoin advanced 1.48% to settle at $64,002, while Ethereum demonstrated stronger momentum with a 3.03% climb to $1,790.
Palantir: An Elite Bet On The Software Recovery
Palantir is rated a buy, driven by accelerating growth, expanding margins, and a misunderstood business model with a durable moat. PLTR delivered 85% YoY revenue growth, a 60% adjusted operating margin, and a Rule of 40 score of 145, outpacing software peers. Valuation is at the low end of the historical range, with PLTR trading at 81.4x P/E NTM but offering superior growth and profitability versus winners like DDOG and SNOW.
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This “Boring” ETF Could Be One of the Biggest Winners from the AI Boom
The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) has long been viewed as a defensive investment, preferred by investors seeking stable cash flows, consistent dividends, and lower volatility.
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Expert sets dates when AMD stock will drop to $335
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) could be headed for a significant correction toward $335 if a key technical support level breaks, according to a TradingView analysis.
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Ethereum (ETH) Enters Critical Accumulation Zone as MVRV Flashes Bottom Signal
Ethereum currently sits at $1,794, displaying signals of possible upward movement despite facing notable resistance factors. Here's what current market data reveals.
