Stock Market & Financial News
XRP Ledger order-book volume jumps 79% as traders fall
XRP Ledger order-book volume has increased 79% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, even as the number of daily trading accounts has fallen 40%, according to Evernorth.
Truist vs. U.S. Bancorp: Both Pay $0.52, but Only One Dividend Is Growing
Truist and U.S. Bancorp are writing shareholders identical checks this year, but underneath that matching number, one bank is quietly building momentum while the other sits frozen in place.
TBBK USDT0 Goes Live On Stellar In Significant Cross‑Border Payments Milestone
USDT0 has arrived on the Stellar network. The integration makes Stellar the new home of the protocol that brings USDT from Tether to multiple networks simultaneously, built on LayerZero's OFT interoperability standard, which maintains a unified supply backed 1:1 by USDT without the need for wrapped tokens or isolated liquidity pools.
Datadog Just Dropped 22% in a Month: Sell Now, or Buy More?
Datadog stands alone in cloud software over the past month, with a company-specific catalyst carving a wide gap between its shares and every close peer.
DDOG 
Solana Price Eyes $120 as ETF Inflows Extend Bullish Streak
Solana (SOL) is targeting a mid-term rally toward $120 if it successfully defends its $100 psychological support. The uptrend is fueled by an 11-day streak of positive ETF inflows, higher protocol fees, and rising active addresses.
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 1.5% This Week
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand.
ARKB 
How PRFZ Uses Fundamental Indexing in Today's SMID-Cap Market
Thus far in 2026, small-caps have come back in a big way. As mega-cap tech concentration continues to push broad U.S. market valuations to the brink of historical highs, investors are seeking alternative paths for growth, and small-caps are offering attractive entry points.
PRFZ 
This Bond ETF Is Growing Relevant By the Day
The saying “May you live in interesting times” is becoming relevant in the bond market for all the wrong reasons. “Interesting” usually means “trouble.
AGZD 
Oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela after Trump announces deal
Chevron, the only US oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said Wednesday that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has active operations.
CVX 
GE Rides on Commercial Engines Unit Strength: Will the Uptrend Continue?
GE Aerospace's commercial engines unit is riding on strong orders, rising deliveries and 27% revenue growth, with 2026 sales expected to climb about 20%.
UNTC 
Reasons Why Zebra Technologies Stock Should Be in Your Portfolio
ZBRA is gaining from broad business strength, Elo acquisition benefits, rising cash flow and a solid 2026 sales outlook.
ZBRA 
Shiba Inu Whale Shifts $3M in SHIB as Selling Pressure Builds
A Shiba Inu whale moved 600 billion SHIB worth $3.09 million as traders watch whether the transfer could lead to more selling pressure.
Crypto: The Sality Network Falls After Eight Years of Bitcoin and Ethereum Thefts
The dismantling of Sality ends a long cryptocurrency hijacking operation. This botnet, active since 2003, spent its last eight years stealing bitcoins and Ethers.
Brown-Forman Q1: Decent Cash Yield, Uninspiring Growth Prospects
Brown-Forman Corporation remains a Hold as Q1 results reinforce ongoing headwinds and limited near-term growth prospects. Organic sales declined 1% in Q1, with flat whiskey volumes and a 17% drop in Herradura Tequila net sales. Ready-to-drink category shows promise, but management expects gross margin to peak in Q1 and operating income to contract 3%-5% for FY27.
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Uniswap trading volume explodes to record levels over 7 million per day – but actual fees lag far behind
More than 7 million daily swaps fit the record pace, while public data cannot show what share reached fee-enabled pools.
Oscar Health Membership Surges but Profitability Remains Key
Oscar Health's membership jumps 46% to 2.96 million, but seasonal enrollment and medical utilization keep profitability in focus.
OSCR 
Can CAT's Power & Energy Segment Sustain Its Rapid Growth Momentum?
Caterpillar's Power & Energy segment is scaling rapidly as data centers and AI infrastructure drive demand for reliable power.
CAT 
Energy Fuels' Q2 Revenues Surge 496% Y/Y: Is This Growth Sustainable?
UUUU's revenues surge in 2026 on higher uranium sales, production and prices, while long-term contracts bolster its growth outlook.
UUUU 
These 2 REIT Dividends Look Equally Safe—Until You Dig Into the Numbers
NNN REIT and Agree Realty sent dividend checks on the same date with nearly identical payout ratios, but one number buried in the balance sheet separates a merely solid income stock from a genuinely fortress-grade one.
ADC 
Is Lenovo's Cheap Valuation an Opportunity to Invest in the Stock?
LNVGY's low valuation, AI expansion and strong growth outlook offer upside potential, but PC weakness, rising costs and trade risks warrant caution.
LNVGY 
Should Investors Buy SOLV as Growth Improves but Debt Risks Persist?
Solventum's growth, higher earnings outlook and cost cuts strengthen its case, but heavy debt and 2027 margin risks temper the upside.
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PACB Cuts 2026 Outlook as Clinical Adoption Faces Its Crucial Test
PacBio cut its 2026 revenue outlook as weaker instrument demand and a slower SPRQ-Nx transition raised the stakes for clinical adoption.
PACB 
Pyth August Report Shows $10.4M ARR In Powerful Commercial Breakthrough
Pyth closed August 2026 as its strongest commercial month to date, surpassing $10.4 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and adding approximately $2.9 million in new gross ARR, compared to the $1.7 million recorded in July. The most significant figure within the period was Pyth Indices, which reached $1.59 million in fixed ARR, with $1.
Gold Price Crashes After Rally—Will Bitcoin Follow Next?
Gold price erased its August rally after a hawkish Fed shift, while Bitcoin held most gains despite rising ETF outflows and market pressure.
Apple's new CEO will be largely focused on product, says Perella Weinberg's Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, Perella Weinberg Partners advisory partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Apple's new CEO, what investors would like to see and much more.
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American Airlines unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers
The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats.
AAL 
Ondo urges US regulators to allow stock perpetuals
Ondo Finance has asked US regulators to bring perpetual futures tied to individual stocks onshore after its offshore platform recorded $8 billion in cumulative trading volume within roughly six weeks. Ondo Finance, in three Aug.
AST SpaceMobile stock soars 11% as this analyst starts coverage
AST SpaceMobile ASTS stock surged 11% on Wednesday after Berenberg Bank initiated coverage of the satellite connectivity company with a Buy rating and a $92 price target. The target implies roughly 65% upside from the stock's previous close.
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VYM: Dividends And Diversification Doing Good Work In 2026
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund has outperformed SPY YTD, delivering a 16% total return with lower volatility. I reiterate a buy rating on VYM, citing compelling valuation at 16.1x P/E, strong technicals, and a diversified, high-quality portfolio. VYM's 2.22% yield, broad sector exposure, and low 0.04% expense ratio provide attractive risk-adjusted returns amid shifting factor leadership.
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Apple's New CEO Has Millions Riding on the Stock Beating the Market
Apple CEO John Ternus's $55 million equity award is largely tied to the company's stock performance relative to S&P 500 peers.
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