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Solana Holds Range as Grayscale Cuts ETF Fees, Asia Payments Narrative Grows
Solana (SOL) traded steadily around the $68 level on Thursday, holding a narrow range as investors weighed a pair of institution-friendly catalysts: a sharp fee cut for a Grayscale-backed Solana staking ETF product and new signals that Solana-based stablecoin payments are gaining traction in Asia-Pacific corporate treasury workflows. As of Thursday 14:05 UTC, SOL changed hands at $68.75, up 0.84% over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin ETF outflows reach $4.4B as redemption streak hits record 13 days
Sustained Bitcoin ETF outflows highlight growing institutional caution, potentially impacting market stability and investor confidence long-term. Bitcoin ETF outflows reach $4.4B as redemption streak hits record 13 days.
IBM quantum foundry plan adds to long-term hardware strategy: Wedbush
International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) unveiled new semiconductor technology featuring a sub-1 nanometer chip architecture, which Wedbush analysts see as a significant step in chip scaling as demand for artificial intelligence computing continues to grow. IBM said the sub-1 nm design incorporates approximately 100 billion transistors on a chip roughly the size of a fingernail, which the analysts noted is about twice the density of the company's current 2 nm technology.
IBM Sandisk: Unlike Micron, There's Much Higher Risk
Sandisk Corporation has transformed into a pure-play NAND flash and SSD powerhouse, capitalizing on explosive AI-driven data center demand post-spin-off from Western Digital. Micron, however, is much more diversified. SNDK delivered a blowout quarter with $5.95B in revenue (97% sequential growth), and management guides for $7.75–$8.25B in revenue and $30–$33 EPS next quarter. Despite a premium EPS multiple versus Micron, SNDK remains attractive at 13x FY27 EPS but faces elevated risk from product concentration and hyperscaler customer dependence.
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XRP Breaks $1.05 Support, Eyes $1 as Bearish Momentum Builds
XRP (XRP) slid to its lowest level since late 2024 after breaking below the closely watched $1.05 support, underscoring how a broad 'risk-off' turn across crypto is pressuring even large-cap tokens. With technical signals deteriorating and no fresh fundamental catalyst from Ripple Labs, traders are now fixated on whether the token can defend the psychologically important $1.00 level.
Apple Stock Just Dropped 6.6%, and One Tiny, Boring Chip Is to Blame
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) shareholders woke up Thursday to find that the most valuable company in the world had been undone by something the size of a Tic Tac.
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A 10-Year SpaceX Investor Says the $2 Trillion Price Tag Is Still Too Cheap
Two weeks after the largest IPO in history priced, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) opened at $1.8 trillion valuation and has drifted to roughly $2 trillion, which Chad Anderson, managing partner at Space Capital and a decade-long SpaceX backer, calls cheap.
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Women Were the Stars of JPMorgan's CEO Succession Race—Until They Weren't
The bank remains an industry leader in promoting women, but the female contenders for the top job are out of the running.
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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Coursera (COUR) Stock
Coursera (COUR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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USD/CAD & USD/MXN H2 2026 Outlook: Is Fed policy putting USD back in control?
As markets move into the second half of 2026, North American currencies are starting to follow a different path from the one seen earlier in the year. Shifting monetary policy expectations, along with potential progress in Middle East negotiations, could remain key drivers for the USD, CAD, and MXN over the coming months.
This Strategist Thinks the S&P 500 Could Smash Through 8,000 ‘In the Near Term'
The S&P 500 is sitting at around $734 on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) proxy, up 7.4% year to date and 20% over the past year, and a strategist appearing on The Markets segment “S&P to 8,000 This Year?
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Forget Apple. Amazon just made AI a lot more expensive.
AWS is raising key AI cloud prices by 20%, after a 15% price increase in January. Soaring memory chip costs and strong AI demand is driving higher pricing for cloud customers.
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US energy firms add most rigs in a week since June 2022, Baker Hughes says
U.S. energy firms this week added the most rigs in a week since June 2022, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its report on Friday.
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Ethereum whale who shorted October 2025 crash opens $19.7M ETH short position
Ether's technical setup points to a potential drop to $1,375, a move that could lift one whale's unrealized profit to $2.39 million.
OpenAI defers public rollout of GPT‑5.6 as US seeks early access to frontier AI models
OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the U.S. government's request, limiting the AI model's initial access to a small group of vetted partners whose details were shared with the authorities.
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What Makes Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Dogecoin looks weak, yet buyers lurk: Decline ahead or surprise rally?
A detailed look into what to expect on Dogecoin price in the near term amid a weak crypto market.
Agilon Health (AGL) Is Up 0.79% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Agilon Health (AGL) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Dover Corporation (DOV) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does Dover Corporation (DOV) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Western Midstream: The Best Yield In The Industry
Western Midstream Partners (WES) remains a high-conviction Strong Buy, supported by robust fee-based cash flows and an 8.56% yield. WES delivered record quarterly results with adj. EBITDA of $683.1M and distributable cash flow of $508.9M, driven by high volumes and accretive acquisitions. Recent acquisitions, including Brazos Delaware II and Aris Water, expand WES's Delaware Basin footprint and diversify growth into less cyclical water infrastructure.
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RBB (RBB) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does RBB (RBB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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All You Need to Know About Affiliated Managers (AMG) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Affiliated Managers (AMG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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MYR Group (MYRG) Is Up 3.45% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does MYR Group (MYRG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Signet (SIG) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Signet (SIG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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American Healthcare REIT (AHR) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Gates Industrial (GTES) Is Up 3.50% in One Week: What You Should Know
Does Gates Industrial (GTES) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Coursera (COUR) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Coursera (COUR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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LyondellBasell (LYB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
LyondellBasell (LYB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Sandvik (SDVKY) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Sandvik (SDVKY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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