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Ripple lawyer links CLARITY Act to U.S. job growth
Ripple legal chief Stuart Alderoty linked the CLARITY Act to job growth as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote.
SAIC, Walmart And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday
With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
SAIC Gold and Silver collapsed as the Dollar soared on Friday [Video]
Gold and Silver collapsed as the Dollar soared on Friday [Video]
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Solana Implements Major SOL Burn to Combat Network Inflation Concerns
Solana validators just made a big call. They've collectively agreed to cancel 18.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gains ground to near 1.1600, bullish vibe prevails above 100-day SMA
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gains ground to near 1.1600, bullish vibe prevails above 100-day SMA
Samsung Biologics to launch takeover bid for PolyPeptide in September
Samsung Biologics will launch its takeover offer for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide Group in September, the South Korean company said in an offer prospectus on Monday.
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Will Bitcoin Bounce or Dump? All Eyes Are on This Week's Major Economic Events
Another busy economic week is ahead of us as investors are trying to predict what the Fed will do next.
NexGold Mining: Complicated, But With Enough Green Flags To Root For
NexGold Mining trades at a deep 0.13x P/NAV despite fully permitted, high-grade Goldboro and significant leverage to gold prices. Key catalysts are the updated Goldboro Feasibility Study (due by year-end), a 2026 construction decision, and gold holding above $4,300/oz. Major risk is dilution: Goldboro and Goliath require ~$620M in capex, implying 35% equity dilution even with existing cash and debt facilities.
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from one-month top as bullish bias remains below 160.00
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats from one-month top as bullish bias remains below 160.00
Zcash private transactions set to drop wait times to under 200 milliseconds
The significant reduction in transaction wait times enhances user experience and positions Zcash for broader adoption in privacy-focused payments. Zcash private transactions set to drop wait times to under 200 milliseconds.
Cronos halts blockchain after $75M Tectonic exploit
Cronos halted its blockchain after a Tectonic exploit affected an estimated $75 million, with most identified assets remaining on the network.
India's largest private lender HDFC Bank sees shares rise after CEO announces surprise exit
Shares of HDFC Bank opened 2.5% higher even as the company's chief executive officer made a surprise announcement to not seek reappointment. Analysts believe that the successor's profile could offer re-rating potential.
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Why Is Mantle (MNT) Price Surging Today?
Mantle (MNT) price is surging today, but the article should stay focused on the move, the likely catalysts, and the market signals needed to confirm it.
QGRO: Solid Factor Mix Overshadowed By Underdelivery This Year; Hold Rating Maintained
American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF is rated Hold, as strong GARP and quality characteristics of its portfolio are overshadowed by its underperformance versus peers and the market. While having an appealing growth and quality premise, QGRO has lagged leading growth ETFs like IWF, SCHG, and QQQM, as well as IVV, year-to-date. The fund has also underperformed IVV and the growth-focused ETFs since the strategy change in May 2023.
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Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Jackson Hole Sell-Off Tests Key Support
Gold and silver remain under pressure as Fed rate hike expectations rise, placing the $4,350 and $64 support levels in focus.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Google is getting flak for changing Lake Ontario's name to Lake America
Google Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America for its US users. The backlash on the internet was swift, with people criticizing Google for the change.
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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7150 on soft USD; Fed/Iran risks curb upside
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds above 0.7150 on soft USD; Fed/Iran risks curb upside
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic
An attacker allegedly pushed Tectonic's thinly traded TONIC token up 100-fold, used it as collateral to borrow real assets and left most funds stranded when Cronos validators paused the network.
Metaplanet deposits 2,400 Bitcoin worth $186M into Coinbase Prime
Metaplanet's strategic Bitcoin transfers highlight the growing trend of corporate treasury management using digital assets, impacting market dynamics. Metaplanet deposits 2,400 Bitcoin worth $186M into Coinbase Prime.
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Bitcoin Dumps Below $77K as US-Iran Strikes Resume: Who Else Might Be Behind the Drop?
The liquidations topped $200 million within an hour once the entire market headed south suddenly.
Hang Seng Index: Top 3 reasons Hong Kong stocks are falling today
The Hang Seng Index retreated slightly on Monday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran rose and after a report showed that China's economy was struggling. It dropped to 25,402, slightly lower than this month's high of 26,180.
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Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold drops to nearly two-week low as hawkish Fed bets rise amid oil-driven inflation fears
Gold drops to nearly two-week low as hawkish Fed bets rise amid oil-driven inflation fears
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
AGNC Investment Corp: The Dividend Still Works, But I Would Not Chase The Premium
AGNC Investment Corp. is rated Hold at $10.95 due to a significant premium over its tangible book value of $8.58 per share. Favorable mortgage market dynamics support AGNC's income and dividend, but current valuation leaves little margin for error if spreads widen. AGNC's 13%+ yield is well-covered by net spread and dollar roll income, yet the sustainability depends on stable mortgage spreads and interest rates.
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Bitcoin Enters September With 3 Warning Signs After 24% August Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) is up roughly 24% in August, its largest monthly advance of 2026. This month's rally lifted the asset from the $60,000s to briefly over $80,000.
