Stock Market & Financial News
GBP/JPY: Ascending Triangle Under Pressure
The GBP/JPY pair has come under pressure after the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.0% on 16 June. The Bank of England is following the opposite path: at its 30 April meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8–1 to keep the base rate at 3.75%, with one member advocating an increase to 4%.
Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 18th
MUSA and PAYC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 18, 2026.
MUSA Gold and Silver Rejected Key Resistance, 4,000 and 60 at Risk If Fed Hikes Twice
Gold and Silver came under renewed pressure after the Federal Reserve delivered a more hawkish-than-expected set of projections, prompting investors to quickly price in another rate hike later this year. While the Fed left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, the updated dot plot showed that policymakers have become increasingly concerned about inflation persistence.
Binance users boost BTC, ETH holdings in latest PoR report
Binance's 43rd proof of reserves shows user BTC and ETH balances rising in June, while USDT holdings fell by about 460 million tokens total.
Florida's ‘Bitcoin Rodney' Admits Guilt in Massive $1.8B Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A Miami resident who went by the alias “Bitcoin Rodney” online has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his participation in a cryptocurrency fraud operation worth $1.8 billion.
Grayscale Applies Cash-Flow Valuation Model To AAVE In New Research
Grayscale Research has applied a traditional cash-flow valuation framework to AAVE, highlighting how DeFi tokens are being evaluated more like businesses.
Intel stock in focus after Trump confirms company to build chips for Apple
Shares of Intel rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Apple had agreed to work with the chipmaker to design and manufacture chips in the United States, potentially handing Intel's foundry ambitions their biggest endorsement yet. Intel shares were up about 2.7% in after-hours trading at the time of writing, after gaining as much as 5.7% in overnight trading following Trump's comments.
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Intel rises 9% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design
Intel's stock surged in premarket trading on Thursday. The rally came after President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the semiconductor company had agreed to a deal with Apple to design and build chips in the U.S.
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Intercontinental Exchange: Scale And Market Leadership But With Mortgage Headwinds
Intercontinental Exchange is rated 'hold' due to high leverage and concerns over its mortgage segment, despite strong market leadership and undervaluation. ICE delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue up 18% and EPS beating estimates, but share price remains down 17% YTD amid economic uncertainty. Dividend safety is excellent, with a 14-year growth streak, conservative payout ratio (26%), and robust free cash flow coverage; forward yield is 1.47%.
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UniCredit CEO says many Germans are unhappy with their banking services
UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel made a case on Thursday about the need for Germany to improve its banking services as the Italian bank works to acquire rival Commerzbank amid strong domestic opposition to the takeover.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Slides 3% as Federal Reserve Adopts Hawkish Tone on Inflation
Digital asset markets experienced widespread declines Thursday following a more restrictive stance from the Federal Reserve, despite President Trump's Iran peace accord propelling equity futures upward.
Solana (SOL) Struggles Below $72 as Bearish Momentum Builds Despite ETF Gains
Solana (SOL) continues its downward trajectory, hovering near $71 in Thursday's trading session. The cryptocurrency has surrendered over 2.5% of its value during the past two days, remaining firmly suppressed below critical moving average benchmarks.
BHP Raises Potash Project Costs, Flags $2.3 Billion Write-Down
The miner said an expansion of its potash project in Canada will cost $2 billion more than expected.
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My Top 5 Dividend Picks For June
Keurig Dr Pepper, Novo Nordisk, Sonoco Products, Domino's Pizza, and Realty Income are top June dividend picks, all rated Buy or Strong Buy. KDP, NVO, SON, DPZ, and O are each trading 15–37% below estimated fair value, offering yields averaging 3.78% and projected annual returns of ~14%. I expect robust dividend growth and improving margins across these picks, with strong balance sheets and resilience to economic uncertainty prioritized.
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Here's why Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds shares are pumping this week
UK banking stocks jumped to multi-month highs this week as investors cheered the US-Iran ceasefire deal and waited for the latest Bank of England interest rate decision. NatWest share price jumped to 638p, its highest level since February 9 this year, and 26% above its lowest point in March.
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Ethereum price flashes rare bottom signal as whale activity collapses
Ethereum trades near $1,747 as weekly RSI hits historic lows, whale activity drops and funding turns slightly positive as ETH nears support.
Capital B shareholders approve massive share issuance and credit facility for Bitcoin acquisitions
Capital B's strategy could reshape European Bitcoin investment, testing market appetite for leveraged crypto exposure amid regulatory risks. Capital B shareholders approve massive share issuance and credit facility for Bitcoin acquisitions.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 160.50, two-year high amid intervention risks
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 160.50, two-year high amid intervention risks
Oil Prices Fall After Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal, Strait of Hormuz to Open
Brent crude and WTI were dropping after the signing of the U.S.-Iran peace deal, with markets focusing on the prospect for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tencent: One Of The Cheapest Mega-Cap Tech Stocks In The World
Tencent Holdings is deeply undervalued, trading at a forward P/E of 12.7 despite robust fundamentals and resilient cash generation. Gaming is accelerating, with domestic gross receipts up in the teens percent and international gaming revenue up 13% YoY, signaling a revitalized growth trajectory. Weixin's closed-loop ad platform is driving 20% YoY marketing revenue growth, leveraging AI and integrated commerce for superior conversion and monetization.
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XRP Back in Crisis Mode: $1 Looms on Horizon Again
The recent attempt by XRP to recover has encountered resistance and tumbled back down to the point of reset. The asset recovered the $1.20 area after rising from local lows around $1.05, but buyers have once again been unable to break through the cluster of resistance levels that has capped every rally since May.
Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices
Middle Eastern crude oil markets could come under further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the U.S.-Iran interim deal, releasing millions of barrels of oil stranded in the Middle East Gulf into global markets, industry executives said.
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Boeing: The 737 MAX Recovery Is Accelerating, But Wide-Body Risks Remain
Boeing is positioned for financial improvement as 737 MAX production rises from 42 to 47 units monthly, with further upside possible. May orders were muted at 27 gross (11 net), reflecting airshow timing, but year-to-date net orders remain robust at 295 units valued at $32.2 billion. Deliveries rebounded to 60 in May, up 33% year-on-year, driven by 737 MAX catch-up, though wide-body deliveries lag and value mix is less favorable.
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LZB Q4 Earnings Call Highlights Retail-Led Margin Momentum
La-Z-Boy's Q4 earnings call highlights retail-led growth, margin gains and supply-chain moves as management looks to outgrow a soft furniture market.
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XRP's Bull And Bear Cases Are 'Pretty Easy To Make,' Analyst Says—Here Are The Key Levels To Watch
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has pulled back from this week's gains, but analysts believe the recovery structure stays “intact” as long as the coin defends the key support at $1.20. The Headwinds And Tailwinds In a note shared with Benzinga, Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC Research, stated that XRP's biggest headwind is “weak follow-through” across the broader cryptocurrency market, though he noted that inflows into spot exchange-traded funds are providing support.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Slips Below $0.0850 as Whales Offload 420 Million Coins
Dogecoin continues its downward trajectory on Thursday, trading beneath the $0.0850 threshold for the fourth straight session. The popular meme coin has been unable to reclaim the $0.09 mark as investor enthusiasm wanes.
A data center owner who went viral protesting a Google project in Iowa said it has to be 'done right'
Doug Sevey went viral for speaking out against a proposed Google data center in Iowa. Sevey, who owns data centers, said he's concerned about the project's potential water consumption.
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IMF chief expects oil prices to ease, not plummet, after US-Iran deal
Oil prices are likely to ease, not plummet, as the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal lets shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume and at the same time countries replenish reserves, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.
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The Shunned Altcoins : Capital Rushes to Bitcoin and AI
Crypto markets are experiencing a new phase of capital rotation. Altcoins record a sharp decline in spot demand, while bitcoin and AI-related sectors attract more investor attention.
Micron stock in focus: can HBM demand unlock another 60% rally?
Micron stock (NASDAQ: MU) remains in focus ahead of the company's fiscal third-quarter results on June 24, with investors debating whether one of Wall Street's strongest AI-linked rallies still has room to run. The stock has surged as the memory-chip cycle has tightened, but a fresh bullish call has pushed the debate further.
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