Stock Market & Financial News
Bitcoin Holds Drops Below 63$K as Trump Resumes Iran Strikes While Oil Jumps 4.5%
Bitcoin is trading around $63,000, down 2% over the last 24 hours, as the United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran and Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice.” Brent crude surged 4.5% as weekend futures trading opened. Strikes Resume as the Ceasefire Collapses U.S.
Willdan Group: The Underappreciated AI Power Buildout Story
Willdan is rated Buy with a $117 price target, driven by beat-and-raise Q1 results and robust secular tailwinds in grid modernization and AI data centers. WLDN delivered a Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.6%, up 270 bps YoY, with management guiding to a high-20s% long-term margin target and FY26 adjusted EPS of $4.90–$5.05. Burton Energy's acquisition diversifies the revenue mix, boosts commercial exposure to 25%, and is accretive to 2026 margins and earnings.
WLDN Bitcoin slips below $63,000 in an Asian-session leverage flush
The liquidations were minor, running at about a sixth of what the market saw at its worst over the past 30 days, per CoinGlass.
Bitcoin price holds above $62K as ETF inflows return amid Iran war
Bitcoin traded near $62,800 as U.S.-Iran strikes hit stocks, bonds and gold, while spot ETFs ended eight weeks of net withdrawals this July.
Stellantis Shipments Rise on Strong Growth in North America
Jeep maker Stellantis reported an estimated 10% increase in second-quarter vehicle shipments, driven by new model launches in North America.
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Gate Launches Second Phase of Pre-IPOs Featuring OpenAI, USDT and GUSD
Gate has launched the second phase of its Pre-IPOs program, featuring an OpenAI-linked token (OPENAI) with participation available through USDT and GUSD. The move expands the exchange's tokenized pre-listing product line to include one of the most closely watched private technology companies in the world.
IXICO guidance unchanged after Huntington's cancellations
IXICO PLC (LSE:IXI, OTC:PHYOF, FRA:PYPB), a neuroscience imaging and biomarker analytics company, has confirmed its revenue guidance remains unchanged after two clients discontinued Huntington's disease programmes it was supporting. The AIM-listed company said the cancellations would reduce its contracted order book by around £1.5 million over the next two financial years.
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Plus500 backs outlook as revenue reaches three-year high
Plus500 Ltd (LSE:PLUS) has reaffirmed full-year guidance after reporting its highest revenue for a six-month period in three years, helped by expansion in the US and stronger trading activity. Revenue for the FTSE 250-listed trading platform operator in the six months to 30 June came in at $462.9 million, up 12% compared to the previous year, while customer income increased 24% to a five-year record of $460.8 million.
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Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum's Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
The report stresses that “The Merge,” a foundational change in Ethereum's consensus mechanism, reduced energy demand by 3.5 orders of magnitude, scaling down a network that required energy equivalent to a small nation-state like Iceland before the new proof-of-stake consensus change.
Pound to Dollar Weekly Forecast: GBP Hits Three-Week High Despite Middle East Tensions
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate climbed over the past week, briefly reaching a three-week high as Sterling remained well supported despite renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading at $1.3417, up around 0.5% on the week.
Weave Communications: Why Its Shift To Consumption Pricing Makes It A Buy Opportunity
Weave Communications earns a Strong Buy rating with a $9.60/share target, driven by a shift to hybrid, usage-based AI pricing. Q1 revenue grew 17.4% YoY to $65.5M, with gross margin rising to 73.2% and operating leverage improving as new revenue converts efficiently to profit. AI-driven solutions and the TrueLark acquisition address clinic labor shortages, increase ARPU, and position WEAV as a specialized healthcare SaaS outperformer.
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CHPX: Why I Expect Continued Outperformance
Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF earns a 'Buy' rating for its exposure to industry-leading, cost-effective, and rapidly growing AI semiconductor companies. CHPX's top holdings—Micron, TSM, and Nvidia—drive superior profitability, aggressive capacity expansion, and technological leadership, underpinning sustained outperformance. Despite a high 0.50% expense ratio and minimal yield, the fund's YTD return of 82% and robust AI-driven growth prospects justify its premium valuation.
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Euro: Range trading with downside risks against US Dollar – UOB
Euro: Range trading with downside risks against US Dollar – UOB
Is Saylor's leveraged Bitcoin play hurting the market?
Ross Gerber says Michael Saylor's leveraged Strategy model hurts Bitcoin after the group sold BTC to fund preferred-share dividends in July.
TSMC stock rises after Q2 revenue beat: can earnings keep the rally alive?
TSMC's second-quarter revenue beat market expectations, giving investors another sign that demand for AI chips remains strong heading into the semiconductor earnings season. The world's largest contract chipmaker reported April-June revenue of NT$1.27 trillion, or about $39.63 billion, up 36% from a year earlier and slightly ahead of the NT$1.264 trillion expected by analysts.
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Pound to Euro Week Ahead Forecast: GBP to Outperform as EUR Under Pressure
The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate extended its recent rally last week, with Sterling repeatedly climbing to fresh one-year highs as fading UK political uncertainty and diverging central bank expectations continued to favour the Pound. At the time of writing, GBP/EUR was trading at €1.1741, close to its highest level since June.
Domino's Pizza: Why Steady Growth Deserves A Premium
Domino's Pizza demonstrates consistent top-line growth and a reliable history of dividend increases. DPZ's forward dividend yield of 2.66% stands about 9% above the sector median, enhancing its appeal as a revenue compounder. I view the stock's steady growth as justifying premium valuation but acknowledge risks from margin erosion, competition, and pressured consumer spending.
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XRP holders helped Ripple resist SEC pressure, Deaton says
John Deaton says 75,000 XRP holders helped Ripple resist SEC pressure as the closed case returns to focus after executive accounts surfaced.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reports 68% surge in June revenue
TSMC reported a 6.2% month-on-month revenue increase in June. The company reported a first-half revenue of NT$ 2404.48 billion for 2026, marking a 35.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Bank of Thailand Reviews High-Value USDT Transactions Amid AML Push
The Bank of Thailand is reportedly reviewing high-value USDT transactions as part of an effort to strengthen anti-money laundering oversight, according to recent reporting from Thai financial media. The move signals growing regulatory attention toward stablecoin-denominated transfers in Southeast Asia.
Top 4 catalysts that will drive the Hang Seng Index this week
The Hang Seng Index has stalled at a key resistance level as the recent momentum in China's technology sector fades. The index was little changed on Monday, trading at around 24,200, up 7.7% from its lowest level of the year.
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Evernorth expands into Japan as $1B XRP treasury plan moves forward
Evernorth launched a Japanese account as the XRP treasury firm pursues a Nasdaq listing backed by over $1 billion and SBI Holdings in Japan.
XLB: A Quality Way To Own Materials, Not The Right Entry Point
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF is rated 'Hold' due to limited upside after a recent sector rebound. The materials sector benefits from infrastructure and manufacturing trends, but much of the cyclical recovery appears priced in. XLB offers efficient, low-cost exposure to large-cap U.S. materials companies, but its concentrated portfolio amplifies cyclicality risks.
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Progmat moves ¥452B in tokenized securities to Avalanche
Progmat moved above ¥452 billion in security-token assets from Corda 5 to Avalanche L1, adding EVM support and settlement below two seconds.
USD/JPY Bulls Prepare for Major Move Higher?
USD/JPY and the U.S. Dollar Index are approaching critical technical levels. Razan Hilal, FOREX.com Market Analyst, explains why the Dollar Index holding above 100 could fuel a major USD/JPY breakout toward 170 and beyond, while identifying the key support levels that could instead trigger a bearish reversal for both the dollar and the yen.
Aritzia Shareholders Back Board as CEO Touts 35% Revenue Growth, U.S. Expansion
Aritzia TSE: ATZ shareholders approved all formal items at the company's virtual annual general meeting, including the election of nine directors, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor and a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation.
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USDT usage at 35% in 2026 – What's the key factor driving investors to stablecoins?
The stablecoin sector booms as investors look for more reliable blockchain payment methods.
AVDV: The Commodity Engine Has Cooled, Japan Hasn't
AVDV has returned ~21% since my November Buy. The Japan thesis worked - but the outperformance came from somewhere I did not write about. Japan delivered in line; SCJ actually outran the fund. The breakaway came from a commodity sleeve, mostly gold miners, now cooled. The forward setup has turned. Gold looks rangebound, the Fed is hawkish, and the yen carry gap persists. No currency tailwind, no commodity steam.
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Tom Lee Says Ethereum Could Outperform Bitcoin as ETH/BTC Ratio Signals Altcoin Strength
Ethereum may be entering a new phase of outperformance against Bitcoin, according to Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, who believes the ETH/BTC ratio is signaling a broader shift in crypto market leadership. Lee has monitored the ETH/BTC ratio for months, describing it as a key indicator of market sentiment.
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Iran Strikes Shake Gold, Oil and Global Markets
Bitcoin remained resilient near $63,800 on Monday despite heightened geopolitical tensions after the United States launched its fourth round of strikes on Iran within a week. While traditional financial markets reacted sharply to the escalating conflict, the worlds largest cryptocurrency traded largely unchanged, highlighting its growing independence from short-term geopolitical shocks.
