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Gold price could struggle through 2026 as it loses safe-haven status to US bonds - BI's McGlone
The bond market has been a significant headwind for the gold market as inflation fears have pushed yields higher in recent weeks, raising the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.
AAAU Strategy's yield-generating STRC stock is more correlated with BTC than ever
The tightening correlation undermines STRC's appeal as a relatively steadier income vehicle.
Snail Games rolls out PixARK DLC, Steam discounts ahead of ARK content launch
Snail Inc (NASDAQ:SNAL) on Thursday announced a slate of portfolio updates, including the debut of its first paid PixARK expansion, participation in the 2026 Steam Summer Sale, and continued traction for Bellwright following its console launch. The company unveiled PixARK: Terracrypt, the first paid DLC for its sandbox survival title PixARK, which has surpassed one million downloads.
SNAL Signal: June Gloom Could Be Over for Samsara Stock
Software concern Samsara Inc (NYSE:IOT) is trading 5.1% lower at $29.64 at last glance, adding to its extensive pullback from its early June 2026 high.
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Is Holding Ventas Stock Still a Smart Move for Your Portfolio Now?
VTR benefits from strong senior housing demand, rising occupancy and solid liquidity but faces competition, tenant concentration and high debt.
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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Burlington Stores (BURL) Now
Burlington Stores (BURL) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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Is VersaBank (VBNK) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
VersaBank (VBNK) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
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Is Amphenol (APH) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
Amphenol (APH) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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Celestica (CLS) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
Celestica (CLS) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.
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iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (ITHUF) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (ITHUF) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
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MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Discusses Strategic Priorities and Innovation in Private Assets Business Transcript
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Discusses Strategic Priorities and Innovation in Private Assets Business Transcript
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Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Gold's Outlook: Sticky Inflation, Firm Growth, No Dovish Out
The metals broke to new lows yesterday and have paused right at the round number this morning, with gold holding just above $4,000 and silver steadying after its drop under $60.
The Covered Call Strategy QQQ Holders Are Quietly Using to Generate High Yields
On its own, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is not much of an income investment. After deducting its 0.18% expense ratio, the ETF currently offers a 0.47% 30-day SEC yield.
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Harmonic vs. Belden: Which Connectivity Stock is a Better Buy Now?
HLIT's broadband growth, stronger price gains and upbeat estimate revisions help it stand out over BDC despite a richer valuation.
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GlobalFoundries' AI Mix Improves: Is 30% Gross Margin Just the Start?
GFS' richer AI infrastructure mix lifts margins in Q1, with silicon photonics, SiGe and data-center demand pointing to a more profitable phase.
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Carnival's Second Quarter: Is the Stock Still Complicated?
Carnival NYSE: CCL just reported its second fiscal quarter, and it's clear from the numbers that the company is sailing in the right direction. But warning signs of rough waters ahead spooked investors.Carnival TodayCCLCarnival$28.72 -0.20 (-0.67%) As of 01:35 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive.
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What Rising Structural Inflation Means for Your Bond Portfolio
An end to the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict appears to finally be set. As the dust settles, however, investors now turn to an uncertain second half of 2026.
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Not All Equal Weight Strategies Are Created Equal
Key Takeaways: On a cumulative basis, ROE has returned 61.81% (market) and 61.74% (NAV) since inception (July 31, 2023) through April 30, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index's 38.66% return over the same period by a factor of 1.60x. On a 1-year basis, ROE has returned 35.88% (market) and 35.
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Bitcoin's cycle is ‘evolving, but not broken' – Inside 21Shares' analysis
Bitcoin has reached a turning point due to a 50% correction, increasing ETF withdrawals, and negative gamma.
Dell Drops 6%, Western Digital Rises 5% as the Memory Boom Splits the AI Hardware Trade
Shares of Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL | DELL Price Prediction) are down 6% in midday trading Thursday, last changing hands near $407 after closing at $434.06 on Wednesday.
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Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Rebound After Strong Sell-Off
U.S. dollar's pullback and falling Treasury yields provided support to gold markets.
Micron: Avoid Buying The Peak, You Might Thank Me Later
Micron Technology, Inc. has again delivered unprecedented growth, with FQ3 revenue up 346% to $41B and gross margins near 85%, driven by the AI memory demand surge. MU's strategic customer agreements (SCAs) now cover 20% of DRAM and one-third of NAND volumes, securing $22B in deposits and $100B in RPO through FY2027. Despite remarkable execution and cash flow, normalization risks loom post-FY2027 as supply ramps.
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Stifel just lowered price target on Microsoft stock: find out more
Microsoft (MSFT) shares inched lower and printed a fresh 52-week low this morning after a senior Stifel analyst, Brad Reback, lowered his price target on the tech behemoth to $400. As sentiment shifts from blind AI enthusiasm to cold financial scrutiny, MSFT's relative strength index (RSI) has crashed into the late 20s, indicating “oversold” conditions that often trigger a near-term reversal.
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DraftKings shares volatile as investors weigh prediction market growth against profitability risks
Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) shares have been volatile over the past month as investors continue to weigh the potential impact of prediction markets on the company's growth outlook, according to Bank of America. The analysts wrote that DraftKings shares have swung between an intraday low of $23.50 and a high of $30 since May, before easing back to around $25, or roughly 17% below recent highs.
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Teradyne Drives Robotics Growth With AI: A Sign for More Upside?
TER's AI-driven robotics revenues are climbing fast, with strong growth, new partnerships, and a key e-commerce customer set to scale in 2026.
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Trane Technologies Rides on HVAC Momentum and AI-Driven Cooling Demand
TT rides on strong HVAC and data center cooling demand, record backlog and sustainability gains as Q1 2026 earnings and revenue beat estimates.
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SOLV Energy: The Pullback Makes The Buy Case Stronger
SOLV Energy remains a Buy as the backlog converts into higher-margin earnings, and the stock trades at a compelling valuation discount. MWH's $8.2B backlog and 1.2x book-to-bill offer strong near-term revenue visibility, with O&M and lifecycle services expanding long-term runway. The RWE acquisition strengthens MWH's grid-adjacent capabilities, enabling deeper customer relationships and a greater share of project spend.
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BlackRock Sends $217M in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
BlackRock transferred $217 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime as ETF outflows continued, fueling market attention.
Boston Scientific's Fall From Penthouse To Doghouse Creates A Value Opportunity
Boston Scientific has suffered a 50% share price decline amid decelerating growth and competitive threats, but fundamentals-based valuation now appears attractive. Growth in key segments like electrophysiology and Watchman has slowed due to increased competition, reimbursement cuts, and less impressive clinical trial data. Management now guides to sub-10% revenue growth (6.5%-8% for the year), but I still expect 7.5% annualized growth over five years and improving margins.
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