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Kospi Index hits key support as Samsung, SK Hynix stocks retreat
South Korea's Kospi Composite Index slipped by nearly 2% on Monday morning, driven by the sell-off in SK Hynix and Samsung, rising crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran crisis, and fears of single-stock ETFs. It retreated to 8,255 points, a few points below the year-to-date high of 9,387.
EWY Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $59.00 on renewed Hormuz tensions
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $59.00 on renewed Hormuz tensions
Gaming ETF Becomes Growth Fund; Trailing Dividend Payout No Longer Reflects New Holdings
The VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF (NASDAQ:GENZ) is the same fund that traded for years as the VanEck Gaming ETF, VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (NASDAQ:BJK), until VanEck flipped its mandate on April 9, 2026.
GMGT Bullish Bitcoin RSI divergence has analysts calling for 2022-style bear market bottom
Bitcoin RSI bullish divergences formed the basis for the new bull case, but some market takes warned that new BTC price lows were still to come.
Circle Shares Rebound as USDC Growth, Regulatory Outlook Bolster Case
Circle Internet Group ($CRCL) shares staged a modest rebound in the latest session, rising 6.88% to close at $73.57, as investors weighed near-term volatility against a strengthening USDC ecosystem and a regulatory backdrop that could ultimately favor large, compliant stablecoin issuers. The move comes after a steep pullback from the stock's 52-week high of $262.97.
Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will NFP Trigger a Gold Breakout or Deeper Selloff?
Gold prices face a pivotal week as Thursday's NFP report tests key support, Fed rate expectations, Treasury yields, and the dollar outlook.
Bloom Energy: The AI Power Play You Don't Want To Leave Early
Bloom Energy is rated a Strong Buy, driven by surging AI-driven data center power demand and rapid contract wins with hyperscalers. BE's flexible, scalable SOFC technology and accelerated backlog growth—up 140%—support management's raised revenue guidance of $3.4–$3.8 billion for this year. BE demonstrates pricing power and margin resilience, with product revenues now at a $2.6 billion run-rate and capacity expansion plans to 5 GW annually.
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Korn Ferry: Stay Buy Rated As Key Parts Of The Business Stayed Strong
Korn Ferry remains a buy as Q4 2026 results confirm improving earnings, strong fee revenue growth, and robust Search and Professional Search & Interim segments. KFY's Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim segments delivered higher pricing, margin expansion, and quality growth, offsetting only modest volume recovery. The We Are Korn Ferry strategy is driving cross-solution referrals, with estimated remaining fees up 10% y/y and strong wallet share gains among key clients.
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GAME CHANGER: Eli Lilly launches $50 Medicare GLP-1 program
Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the Trump administration's new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, which will offer eligible seniors access to Lilly weight loss medications for $50 a month beginning July 1.
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The Hidden Cost of SRLN's Floating Rate Loans When Interest Rates Keep Falling
The SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (NYSEARCA:SRLN) pays monthly, and that monthly check is the entire reason most investors own it.
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NMAI: Discounted But Not Appealing Enough Yet
Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund offers diversified equity and fixed-income exposure in a single CEF wrapper, currently at a 7.8% discount to NAV. NMAI's 10.05% distribution yield relies heavily on capital gains, with net investment income covering just over 30% for 2025. The fund's discount is within its historical range, making it a 'hold' rather than a buy, especially with equity markets near all-time highs.
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USD/JPY Tests 162 as Strong U.S. Data Supports the Dollar
It was a mixed week for markets. U.S. and Japanese stocks made new highs, but later finished lower as concerns about AI stock valuations weighed on sentiment.
EURGBP: Sells Off from Extreme Area (Blue Box)
In the world of trading, timing is everything. The EURGBP chart below highlights an important lesson in market analysis: waiting for the right area of interest can make the difference between chasing price and positioning with a clear plan.
FB Financial Corporation's Asset Quality Shines Through
FB Financial Corporation earns a 'buy' rating due to strong balance sheet growth and recent merger-driven expansion. FBK's deposits and loans have risen materially, with manageable uninsured deposit exposure and diversified loan portfolio risks. Profitability has improved, with net interest margin up to 3.94% and return on assets at 1.43%, exceeding key benchmarks.
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USDJPY Eases from New High, Traders Remain Cautious of Intervention Risk
USDJPY was a tad lower on Friday but remains close to new peak at 161.95 (Thursday / 3 July 2025) and in the zone where Japanese authorities may intervene.
CHFJPY Wave Analysis – 26 June 2026
CHFJPY currency pair recently reversed up from the support zone between the support level 198.80 (which stopped earlier waves 4,(4), 2) and the lower daily Bollinger Band.
China's Tencent Courts Overseas Visitors With New Payment App
China's Tencent is reportedly testing an app designed for overseas travelers to its country. TenPayGo was created to function as a one-stop digital services platform that includes mobile payments, Bloomberg News reported Sunday (June 28), citing Jiemian News.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8175 vs. 6.8166 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8175 vs. 6.8166 previous
Why Sonic's 558% volume spike could be more than a relief rally
Examining whether the strategy of suspending annual token inflation will stabilize Sonic's price in the long term.
DRAM: Why The AI Memory Trade Is Getting Too Hot
DRAM, the Roundhill Memory ETF, has surged since inception but now faces extreme volatility and technical correction, warranting a hold rating. DRAM's concentrated exposure to SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron amplifies risk, especially amid upcoming catalysts like SK Hynix's US listing and Apple's CXMT lobbying. The ETF's implied volatility exceeds 90%, with daily swings near 6%, and its P/E of 9.2x may signal peak-cycle risk for memory-chip companies.
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Gold Falls Amid Souring Risk Sentiment
Gold declined in early Asian trade. Souring risk sentiment toward artificial-intelligence-related assets has spilled over into commodities including gold, which was among the hardest hit last week, said Capital Economics.
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US Lawmaker: Bitcoin Could Mark the ‘Beginning of the End' of All Authoritarian Governments
House lawmakers spotlighted bitcoin as a challenge to authoritarian governments after Representative William Timmons said cryptocurrency could mark the “beginning of the end” of authoritarian rule. At a House roundtable, participants discussed financial repression, China's digital-currency ambitions, and U.S. leadership in digital-asset policy.
XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) Price Analysis for June 29: Bottom Is Established
With price action still adhering to a distinct bearish structure, XRP is still among the market's weakest large-cap assets. XRP broke below the range and accelerated lower after consolidating between about $1.30 and $1.50 for several months.
Oil Rises Amid Renewed Supply-Disruption Concerns
Oil rose amid renewed concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
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Bitwise Stakes $114 Million in HYPE Tokens After Hyperliquid ETF Launch
Bitwise just moved big. The asset manager transferred 1.
USD/JPY Weekly Outlook: Payrolls hold the key as 161.95 beckons
The US side of the equation continues to drive USD/JPY. With little new from Japan, Thursday's US payrolls report looms as the week's defining event.
Australian Dollar Outlook: AUD/USD Shows Early Signs of a Swing Low
AUD/USD has posted its longest weekly losing streak in 15 months, yet several indicators suggest bearish momentum may be fading. While the RBA retains a tightening bias and the US dollar remains well supported, futures positioning, options markets, yield spreads and key technical levels all point to growing risks of a corrective bounce in the Australian dollar.
Shopify Taps Trustpilot to Build Merchant Trust in Age of AI
Reviews website Trustpilot has reportedly launched a partnership with eCommerce platform Shopify. The arrangement will let merchants showcase and manage Trustpilot reviews on their online stores, Bloomberg News reported Saturday (June 27), citing an interview with Adrian Blair, Trustpilot's chief executive.
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Oil News: Will Renewed War Premium Push Crude Oil Above the 50-Day MA?
Crude oil prices test the 50-day moving average as renewed war premium returns. See whether geopolitical risks can trigger the next breakout.
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Ripple CEO Sees Massive XRP Opportunity in $16 Trillion Payment Flows
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlined XRP's role in institutional payments, citing $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity across businesses Ripple added through acquisitions, where digital asset usage remains minimal.
