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AutoZone: A Defensive Compounder That's Still Worth Buying
AutoZone is reiterated as a Buy, supported by resilient performance, aggressive international expansion, and robust investments in hubs and mega-hubs. Q3 FY26 saw solid EPS growth and strong international same-store sales, despite macro headwinds and a minor revenue miss. Elevated CAPEX is driving store growth and inventory proximity, with share buybacks and disciplined capital allocation underpinning EPS growth.
AZO Amplify's Nathan Miller Talks Energy & Income ETFs
VettaFi's 2026 Midyear Outlook Symposium took place at the end of June and included insight from a wide array of asset managers and industry leaders. Topics ranged from the second-half outlook to the essential tools that investors and advisors need for their portfolios.
BATT What the Top 10 Active ETFs YTD Can Tell Us
2026 is more than halfway done, somehow, after a whirlwind start defined by volatility. Geopolitical risk and AI bubble risk were the headline drivers, even as portfolios were rewarded by strong tech earnings.
AVDE Sun Communities: The Market Is Undervaluing Its North American MH And RV Platform
Sun Communities is rated 'Buy' due to resilient demand, high occupancy, and attractive valuation with a 3.7% dividend yield. SUI's portfolio simplification—exiting marinas and U.K. assets—sharpens its focus on North American manufactured housing and RV assets, enhancing capital allocation. SUI's BBB+ balance sheet, robust cash flow, and data-driven operations position it for 6-8% FFO/share growth and 10-12% total returns potential.
SUI 
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) Discusses Cardiometabolic Pipeline and Clinical Development Programs Transcript
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) Discusses Cardiometabolic Pipeline and Clinical Development Programs Transcript
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Comcast Splits as Lisa Cook Gets Reprieve
Plus, tech stocks rebound and a pay-TV bankruptcy.
CMCSA 
Metaplanet reports soaring Bitcoin adoption in Japan, 1 in 600 are shareholders
Metaplanet's Bitcoin strategy could reshape Japan's financial landscape, influencing corporate investment trends and retail investor behavior. Metaplanet reports soaring Bitcoin adoption in Japan, 1 in 600 are shareholders.
Honeywell Aerospace CEO Says AI Works for Blueprints but Isn't Ready for the Cockpit
Now leading an independent company, Jim Currier is navigating the booming—and demanding—defense and aviation industries.
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NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say
NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming and new entertainment franchises as the company weighs options for future growth after its planned spinoff from Comcast , according to three people with direct knowledge of the matter.
CMCSA 
Ethereum price prediction: Will ETH underperform Bitcoin again in 2026?
Ethereum has fallen harder than Bitcoin, down nearly 70% from its high while the ETH/BTC ratio sits near multi-year lows.
AeroVironment Reports Higher Fourth-Quarter Profit As Revenue More Than Doubles
The drone maker's revenue rose to $641.6 million from $275.1 million a year prior thanks to higher product sales and service revenue, it said.
AVAV 
Synthetix token SYN surges 41% after Arthur Hayes endorsement
Arthur Hayes' endorsement highlights the influential power of crypto leaders, potentially driving market volatility and investor interest in DeFi. Synthetix token SYN surges 41% after Arthur Hayes endorsement.
SUI's Hashi Eyes $1T in Dormant Bitcoin as Institutions Explore BTC DeFi
Dormant capital: Nearly $1.2 trillion in Bitcoin market value remains historically immobile in wallets and custody platforms without generating yield. Institutional coalition: Global firms such as Cumberland, SwissBorg, and Fluid have officially joined the infrastructure ecosystem to provide technical support.
BlackRock integrates Ethena's USDe into $25T investment platform
BlackRock's integration of USDe into its platform could accelerate institutional crypto adoption, but synthetic dollar risks remain significant. BlackRock integrates Ethena's USDe into $25T investment platform.
Wall Street Has Entirely Abandoned This Absolute $11 Billion Dividend King—Here Is the 1 Aggressive Bargain I Am Accumulating on Repeat
I keep hitting the buy button on Nike (NYSE:NKE | NKE Price Prediction), and every fresh leg down only makes the case stronger to me.
NKE 
Gold News: Does the Death Cross Still Matter for Gold Prices?
Gold prices tumble as rising oil boosts Fed rate hike bets. Can the Death Cross and widening moving averages drive gold even lower?
AAAU 
Big tech faces AI spending scrutiny ahead of Q2 earnings: Wedbush
Investors are entering the second-quarter earnings season focused on whether heavy artificial intelligence spending by major technology companies will begin translating into stronger revenue growth, according to Wedbush Securities analysts. Wedbush wrote that recent weakness in large-cap technology stocks reflects growing investor concerns over the timing of returns from record AI infrastructure investments rather than a deterioration in the long-term outlook.
MSFT 
Transgene SA (TRGNF) Discusses Progress in Individualized Neoantigen Therapeutic Vaccines and Expansion into Early-Stage NSCLC Transcript
Transgene SA (TRGNF) Discusses Progress in Individualized Neoantigen Therapeutic Vaccines and Expansion into Early-Stage NSCLC Transcript
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XRP Ledger Foundation and VS1 Finance Launch Compliant Lending App for XRPL
XRP Ledger Foundation partners with VS1 Finance to expand compliant XRP Ledger lending infrastructure
Silver Price Forecast: XAG stays below $60 as death cross threat looms
Silver Price Forecast: XAG stays below $60 as death cross threat looms
SHIB Returns to Top 30 While Exchange Balances Hit Multi-Year Lows
SHIB returns to the top 30 as exchange reserves fall to 87.18 trillion tokens, signaling continued accumulation by large holders. Net outflows of 781 billion SHIB reduce selling pressure and tighten supply on centralized platforms. Price action stabilizes in a narrow range, while broader crypto sentiment and Bitcoin flows increasingly guide short term direction.
Implied Volatility Surging for Seadrill Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to SDRL stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
SDRL 
Evolv Technologies: Business Up, Share Price Down, Something Has To Give
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. is attractive after a recent share decline, with business fundamentals stronger than ever and robust growth across key verticals. EVLV's proprietary AI-driven security platform benefits from a data flywheel, high customer retention, and a land-and-expand strategy, supporting durable competitive advantages. Transitioning to a more profitable model, EVLV is investing $20M in sales, marketing, and R&D to drive $250M incremental revenue over five years, with recurring software revenue set to increase.
EVLV 
IONQ vs. QUBT: Which Quantum Stock is Poised for More Upside in July?
QUBT may offer stronger upside in July as improving estimates, acquisitions and commercial momentum contrast with IonQ's weaker revisions.
IONQ 
3 AI Infrastructure Stocks Up 500%+ With More Upside in 2H 2026
MU, STX and WDC screened as top momentum stocks, backed by strong earnings trends and AI infrastructure demand heading into the year's second half.
MU 
Canton Network: Can CC absorb its latest $3.11M token unlock?
Another $3.11M CC unlock approaches with traders weighing rising Circulating Supply against weakening market participation.
Super Micro stock falls after Taiwan raids expand Nvidia chip probe
Shares of Super Micro Computer Inc. SMCI fell sharply on Monday after Taiwanese authorities reportedly raided the company's offices. The raids were part of an expanding investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia artificial intelligence chips into China through Super Micro servers.
SMCI 
Super Micro Plunges 7% as Taiwan Raids Its Offices in NVIDIA AI Chip Smuggling Probe
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI | SMCI Price Prediction) stock is down 7% to $28.57 in Monday afternoon trading after Taiwan authorities raided the company's offices on the island as part of a widening investigation into alleged smuggling of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI chips into China.
NVDA 
BlackRock Steps Further Into DeFi With Ethena Support and a $100 Million Liquidity Boost
The governance token of Ethena (ENA) registered an 8% increase in the last 24 hours after the strategic partnership with the asset manager was confirmed. The Ethena ecosystem currently has a circulating supply of its synthetic dollar USDe hovering around $4.5 billion as of June 29, 2026.
Bitcoin Falls Below $59,000 as U.S. CBDC Ban Bill Advances
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $59,000 mark as risk appetite softened across crypto markets, while a U.S. housing bill containing a temporary restriction on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) moved toward President Trump's desk—two developments that traders viewed as near-term signals for both liquidity and policy direction. BTC was last seen trading around $58,988 on OKX, down about 2% over 24 hours, according to market data cited by local reports.
