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Genesis Minerals Makes Rival $3.9 Billion Bid For Vault Minerals
Genesis Minerals has made a rival bid for Vault Minerals that values the Australian gold miner at $3.9 billion, trumping an agreed merger with Regis Resources.
MTX Katana Acquires IDEX to Launch Perps Platform
Katana acquired IDEX to launch Katana Perps, adding native perpetuals trading with proven hybrid DEX infrastructure to its Polygon-incubated DeFi chain.
XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin and Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Analysis for July 6: First Breakout Attempt Shut Down
After rising from the $1.05 support zone, XRP is making one of its best attempts at recovery in weeks. The asset has quickly gained momentum and is currently testing the region surrounding the 50-day EMA, which has served as a ceiling during the current decline.
Solana flashes its first buy signal since 2025 – Is $90 next for SOL?
Solana's first SuperTrend buy signal since October renewed bullish hopes as buyers challenged the critical $84 resistance.
Bitcoin, gold, and silver rise as markets bet on delayed Fed rate hikes
Market optimism grows as delayed rate hikes suggest potential for sustained asset growth, but underlying risks and uncertainties remain. Bitcoin, gold, and silver rise as markets bet on delayed Fed rate hikes.
Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin Adoption Entering a Bigger Game: Here's What He Says
Michael Saylor pointed to a shift in bitcoin's trajectory, arguing that its future will be shaped less by reduced issuance and more by its use as digital capital across credit markets, institutions, and global finance.
Robinhood CEO on AI, Expansion & Trump Accounts
Robinhood Markets is expanding in the UK and Europe with a new offering of agentic AI and perpetual futures, a type of derivative investment, with crypto trading expected to come to the UK "soon". It's part of a broader international push, even as the field of fin-tech apps in the UK and the EU grows increasingly competitive.
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BCE Inc. inks major AI infrastructure deal, and a former Bitcoin miner is at the center of it
The deal underscores a strategic shift in tech infrastructure, enhancing Canada's AI capabilities while ensuring data sovereignty and security. BCE Inc. inks major AI infrastructure deal, and a former Bitcoin miner is at the center of it.
Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory
Samsung Electronics is likely to estimate that its operating profit jumped about 18-fold to another record high from a year earlier in the second quarter, as AI growth continues to strain memory supply and push chip prices higher.
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Australian Dollar Outlook: AUD/USD Bounce Lacks Conviction as ISM, FOMC Mins Loom
AUD/USD finally snapped its four-week losing streak, but the recovery has done little to alter the broader technical picture. With resistance clustered just below 0.7000 and a quiet Australian calendar shifting attention to US data and the FOMC minutes, traders may need a fresh catalyst before the next meaningful move develops.
AMD Stock and Intel Crushed Nvidia in the First Half. Here's My Prediction for the Second Half.
Nvidia dominates the AI chip market with its powerful graphics processing units (GPUs). Now, Nvidia, Intel, and AMD are vying for leadership in the central processing unit (CPU) market for data centers.
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Crypto market's weekly winners and losers – ADA, LIT, VVV, PI
Here's a look at how some of the market's most popular cryptocurrencies performed over the past week.
3 Reasons to Load Up on Netflix Stock Before July 16
Netflix's advertising business has become a major growth engine, making management's commentary on ad revenue and advertiser demand especially important. Live sports could boost Netflix ad revenue by attracting premium advertisers and creating stronger pricing power than traditional streaming content.
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Zoetis: The 60% Decline Was Justified, But Shares Are Finally Buyable
Zoetis has seen its valuation compress dramatically, now trading at just 12x trailing earnings after a 52% 12-month share price decline. Despite decelerating growth—Q1 2026 saw just 3% revenue growth—international and livestock segments are offsetting U.S. pet care weakness. Dividend growth remains robust, with a 12-year streak and a current yield of 2.8% backed by a solid payout ratio.
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JCE: Strong Total Returns With An Attractive Discount
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund offers an S&P 500-like portfolio but with an active alpha strategy and a dynamic call writing overlay. JCE trades at a -6.64% discount to NAV, with an 8.98% distribution yield, and has raised its payout twice this year amid strong equity returns. JCE's NAV total returns have outperformed several call-writing peers, but share price returns have lagged due to discount widening.
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XRP Holds Weekly Gains as Regulatory Clarity Bolsters Institutional Narrative
Ripple's XRP is holding onto a solid weekly gain despite a mild pullback over the past day, underscoring how expectations around ‘regulatory clarity' and deeper ‘institutional integration' continue to shape sentiment around the token. As of Sunday, July 5 (21:00 UTC), XRP was trading at $1.136, according to CoinMarketCap data cited in the report.
Bitcoin Options Turn Bullish Ahead of July 8 FOMC Minutes as Traders Eye $63K Breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) options traders are showing growing optimism ahead of the July 8 options expiry, with call contracts significantly outnumbering puts as investors position for potential upside. The options expiry coincides with the release of the Federal Reserves June meeting minutes, a key macroeconomic event that could influence Bitcoin price action and broader cryptocurrency market sentiment.
Solana Reclaims $80 as 29% Volume Drop Signals Weakening Momentum
Solana (SOL) has pushed back above the $80 level after a strong week, underscoring renewed risk appetite in large-cap altcoins. Still, a sharp decline in trading activity is flashing a potential 'caution signal' that the rally may be losing immediate momentum.
Uber's European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump
Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now the Financial Times reports that five of those launches are on hold. Country launches that have been paused include Austria, Norway, and Greece.
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Peter Brandt Sees Gold Outperforming Bitcoin as XAU/BTC Ratio Breaks Out
Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes gold could outperform Bitcoin after identifying a bullish breakout in the XAU/BTC ratio, reigniting the long-running debate over which asset is the stronger store of value. The ratio, which measures how many Bitcoin are equivalent to one ounce of gold, is closely watched by traders to compare the relative performance of both assets.
VOOV: Why Value Holds Its Own Amid The AI Boom
The Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF receives a reiterated buy rating, supported by strong technicals and reasonable valuation. VOOV trades at just under 19x earnings, maintaining a 1.5-point P/E discount to the S&P 500 and a 9.83% long-term earnings growth rate. Sector overweights in Financials, Health Care, and Industrials provide momentum, with recent outperformance and Apple's 7.9% exposure aiding results.
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Binance Outflows Hit Three-Year High as MiCA Deadline and Ethereum Withdrawals Spark Speculation
Binance recorded its largest weekly crypto outflows in nearly three years as investors withdrew billions of dollars in digital assets ahead of the European Unions Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) deadline. The surge in withdrawals has fueled debate over whether users are reacting to regulatory changes or accumulating Ethereum for long-term holding.
XRP and Bitcoin Price Outlook Improves as CLARITY Act Progress and ETF Inflows Boost Crypto Sentiment
Bitcoin and XRP extended their gains this week as investors returned to major cryptocurrencies amid improving market sentiment. Bitcoin climbed above $62,000 and briefly traded past $63,000, marking its highest level in two weeks, while XRP gained nearly 10% over the past seven days to trade around $1.13.
Australian Dollar Outlook: AUD/USD Bounce Lacks Conviction as ISM, FOMC Loom
AUD/USD finally snapped its four-week losing streak, but the recovery has done little to alter the broader technical picture. With resistance clustered just below 0.7000 and a quiet Australian calendar shifting attention to US data and the FOMC minutes, traders may need a fresh catalyst before the next meaningful move develops.
OPEC+ approves further oil output increase as Strait of Hormuz exports recover
The oil-producing group agreed during an online meeting to increase quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, on top of similar increases for June and July.
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Solana Says External Assets Need More Than A Bridge To Build Real Markets
Solana's latest ecosystem piece argues that external assets need liquidity coordination, routing, and infrastructure from day one.
Cardano (ADA) Surges Past Stellar (XLM) as Wallet Growth Fuels Price Rally
Cardano (ADA) has regained momentum in the cryptocurrency market, overtaking Stellar (XLM) to reclaim the 13th position by market capitalization after a strong weekly rally. The recovery comes just days after Stellar outperformed Cardano with a 76% surge, driven by news that the Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to collaborate with the Stellar Development Foundation on tokenization initiatives.
Solana adds 2M new addresses as bullish trend emerges
Solana's rapid user growth and transaction volume highlight its potential undervaluation, suggesting a future price correction is likely. Solana adds 2M new addresses as bullish trend emerges.
Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Can Fed Minutes Lift Gold Above the 52-Week MA?
Can Fed minutes push gold above its 52-week moving average? See why that could confirm a reversal bottom and extend the latest XAU/USD rally.
The $82 Annual Fee Is Just the Start: TQQQ's Hidden Cost Structure Explained
If you bought ProShares UltraPro QQQ (NASDAQ:TQQQ) expecting a clean 3x version of the Nasdaq-100, look at the last five years.
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