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IBM partners with OpenAI on enterprise security AI
IBM on Monday said it has partnered with OpenAI to integrate frontier AI capabilities into enterprise security workflows, aiming to counter rapidly evolving cyber threats.
IBM MoneyGram Expands Solana Presence as Validator, Strengthening Stablecoin Payment Strategy
MoneyGram is deepening its involvement in blockchain infrastructure after announcing that it has become a validator on the Solana (SOL) network, marking another significant step in the companys broader strategy to expand its stablecoin-powered payment ecosystem. As a Solana validator, MoneyGram will help verify transactions and support the security of the blockchains proof-of-stake network.
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: VFLO
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the ETF, in order to give investors a deeper understanding of it.
VFLO World Markets Watchlist: June 22, 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.
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Silver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast: Long-Term Support Faces Critical Test
Silver remains below key long-term trend indicators while holding above an important support zone, leaving traders watching for either a bullish reversal or deeper breakdown.
Meta Backs India's Cred and Hires Founder to Run WhatsApp
Meta has invested $900 million in India's Cred, and hired its founder to oversee WhatsApp. The deal values Cred at $4.5 billion, and gives Meta a minority share in the company, though no access to customer information, the startup said in a Monday (June 22) news release.
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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) M&A Call Transcript
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) M&A Call Transcript
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Strive Adds 759 BTC for $50M, Pushing Holdings Near 20,000 Bitcoin
Strive Inc. acquired 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50M, increasing its total holdings to about 19,864 BTC, according to its June 22 disclosure. The purchase was executed at an average price of $65,850 per BTC, below its previous major buy in May.
XRP's Hot Escrow Debate: Is Ripple's Math Catching Up?
Folks on CT are actively discussing XRP faucet scenarios that could tremendously affect the price.
XRP Adoption Takes A Hit as Network Activity Drops by Nearly 50%
XRP traded largely sideways Monday as broader crypto markets showed signs of hesitation and fading momentum.
Salesforce's stock extends record losing streak. Can the company disrupt itself?
Shares of Salesforce posted their 14th consecutive day of losses as investors remain unconvinced of the company's AI momentum.
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Hormel Foods: This Beaten-Down Dividend King Deserves Another Look
Hormel Foods remains a Buy, with a conservative valuation and solid dividend yield supporting patient investors amid sector weakness. HRL delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of organic top-line growth, with Foodservice and International segments outperforming despite macro headwinds. Management maintains long-term targets of 2%-3% organic sales and 5%-7% operating income growth, while robust cash flow and a balance sheet provide flexibility.
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Strategy Adds $300 Million To USD Reserve As Saylor Reports 520 BTC Buy
Strategy added 520 BTC and raised its USD reserve to $1.4B, putting balance-sheet discipline back in focus.
Comparing Bitcoin Giant Strategy to Terra Luna Is a STRC, Benchmark Says
The analysts underscored that Strategy's Stretch (STRC) can't technically lose its “peg.”
Oracle workforce shrinks by about 13%
Oracle's total workforce declined by about 13%, or 21,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, as the cloud computing giant continued restructuring its business, partly driven by the adoption of AI across its operations.
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Amazon's first ever ChatGPT ads reveal a key part of the e-commerce giant's AI strategy
Amazon buys ads on ChatGPT to drive users back to its own marketplace. Amazon blocks AI companies from scraping its product and pricing data.
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Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (TSHA) Discusses Longer-Term Clinical Data and Program Update for TSHA-102 in Rett Syndrome Transcript
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (TSHA) Discusses Longer-Term Clinical Data and Program Update for TSHA-102 in Rett Syndrome Transcript
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AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order
AST SpaceMobile offers a compelling growth opportunity in the emerging direct-to-cell satellite telecommunications sector. ASTS's technical edge lies in delivering up to 200 Mbps to mobile devices, surpassing current Starlink Mobile capabilities. Despite significant near-term losses and high capital expenditures, ASTS's commercial agreements expose it to a potential market of nearly 3 billion users, supporting its long-term monetization thesis.
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Bitcoin Could Rally if Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Grayscale Says
Bitcoin's recent underperformance relative to equities has coincided with rising Federal Reserve rate expectations, and Grayscale Investments argues bitcoin could narrow that gap if policymakers hold off on rate hikes.
Analyst Claims Cardano Could Mirror Past Trump-Driven Rally, Eyes Fast Move to $3 ADA Price
Cardano (ADA) traded largely sideways Monday as broader crypto markets showed signs of hesitation and fading momentum.
Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US
Microsoft and Chevron announced plans on Monday to develop a 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas to serve the tech company's AI and cloud data centers.
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Trump Seeks to Boost Quantum Computing With New Executive Orders
The orders aim to speed the development of the advanced computers and mitigate the security threats they pose.
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“70% of All My Wealth Is in Bitcoin,” Asserts Mexico's Richest Man Amid $1M Price Prediction
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, has doubled down on his bullish outlook.
CZ questions Hyperliquid's decentralization amid control concerns
Hyperliquid's centralized control under a decentralized guise raises regulatory risks, potentially impacting investor trust and market stability. CZ questions Hyperliquid's decentralization amid control concerns.
Bitcoin Policy Institute announces Freedom Tech DC 2026 summit
The summit's focus on integrating Bitcoin with broader tech issues could reshape policy discussions, influencing future governance frameworks. Bitcoin Policy Institute announces Freedom Tech DC 2026 summit.
Payments Firm MoneyGram Joins Solana (SOL) Network As Active Validator
The peer-to-peer payments firm MoneyGram is joining the Solana (SOL) Network as an active validator. MoneyGram will also join the Solana Developer Platform (SDP), following in the footsteps of Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union, per a Solana Foundation announcement.
Emerging Markets to Spike as Oil Prices Dip? Try GSEE
A real, potentially lasting U.S.-Iran deal appears to be on the horizon for the first time in many weeks of on-, then off-again negotiations. Should this be the deal that does it, or another one in the near term, oil prices will respond.
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SpaceX: xAI And X Made It, So Why Not A Tesla Merger? This Is Why Not
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., aka SpaceX, is rated Strong Buy, with Tesla, Inc. rated Buy; a merger is deemed value-destructive for both. SPCX's premium valuation is justified by its AI segment's future potential, supported by foundational Space and profitable Connectivity businesses. Synergies between SPCX and TSLA—especially in AI, autonomy, and manufacturing—are best realized through partnerships, not a full merger.
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Can ENSG's Acquisition Strategy Sustain Growth and Expansion?
Ensign Group is accelerating growth through acquisitions and operational gains, with record occupancy, rising revenue and capital ready for more deals.
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Paraguay Convicts Two Bitcoin Miners to Jail Sentences for Large-Scale Energy Theft
The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) stressed that this 2-year conviction against two individuals would set a precedent against energy theft, punishing not only those who perpetrate it but also those who facilitate it to protect the national electricity system.
