Stock Market & Financial News
AI rally faces reality check as Asian stocks slip before Samsung earnings
Asian markets started the week with a more careful tone as investors moved from macro relief to earnings scrutiny. Lower oil prices have eased one of the biggest inflation worries, while softer US payrolls have reduced the pressure for an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike.
SSNLF Bitcoin Price Tests $63.5K as ETF Flows Shift Back Into Market
Bitcoin steadies near reclaimed support as ETF demand returns and macro traders await Fed minutes.
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
TEC:CA: Expecting A Strong Q2
TEC:CA is the top Canadian ETF for broad-based, liquid U.S. tech and AI exposure, tracking the Solactive Global Technology Leaders Index. TEC:CA offers strong liquidity, low fees (0.39% expense ratio), and effective benchmark tracking, outperforming less liquid Canadian tech ETFs. Entering Q2 earnings, robust ad spend, resilient consumer demand, and flexible big tech CapEx position TEC:CA for continued strength despite macro/geopolitical risks.
TEC 
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 185.00 after breaking above moving averages
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests 185.00 after breaking above moving averages
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Retreats from 38.2% Fibo. hurdle; holds above 0.6900
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Retreats from 38.2% Fibo. hurdle; holds above 0.6900
TSMC stock eyes 52-week high: here's why Citi hiked its target by 32%
TSMC stock is hovering near its 52-week high as analysts grow more confident that the world's most important contract chipmaker still has room to run. Taiwan-listed shares recently traded around NT$2,445-NT$2,465, close to their 52-week high of NT$2,535.
TSM 
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD corrects to near $62, increasing bearish bets on oil prices limit downside
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD corrects to near $62, increasing bearish bets on oil prices limit downside
Bitcoin Whale Inflows to Binance Drop 34%, Hinting at Lower Selling Pressure
Bitcoin whale inflows to Binance fell to 34% since mid-June, nearly twice the pace of retail deposits, suggesting large holders are inactive.
EasyJet Agrees in Principle to Castlelake's Latest Takeover Offer
The latest proposal—the fifth from Castlelake—stands at £6.90 a share. This is up from a previous proposal of £6.50 a share.
EJTTF 
Aave V4 crosses $250M – But ONE liquidity challenge still remains
Aave's recovery story extends beyond deposits, with liquidity quality and capital flows now taking the center stage.
Gold struggles to find acceptance above $4,200; eases from two-week high amid USD uptick
Gold struggles to find acceptance above $4,200; eases from two-week high amid USD uptick
Vanadi Coffee's Bitcoin Pivot Soured by Exorbitant Board Fees and Shareholder Revolt
Vallecid, a tourism conglomerate that owns nearly 10% of Vanadi's shares, has filed a petition to renew the board of directors and to monitor the fees some of its members collect each time a financial transaction is executed, which can reach up to 5%.
Nvidia's next-gen AI rack system delayed to 2028 on manufacturing snags, SemiAnalysis says
The Kyber NVL144 has been pushed to 2028 due to difficulties in manufacturing a key circuit board: SemiAnalysis. The reported delay adds to concerns that Nvidia's breakneck annual release cadence contested manufacturing limits.
NVDA 
Cardano Budget Process Puts ADA Treasury Spending Back In Focus
Cardano's 2026 budget framework highlights how treasury spending, KPIs, and DRep validation are becoming central to the network's governance story.
Amkor Continues Its Bullish Momentum As Demand Is Fueled By AI And Tech
Amkor gets upgraded to a buy, from my prior hold rating in 2025, driven by a strong growth thesis, low D/E, and global supply chain. AMKR has seen earnings improvement, growth of a new facility in Arizona, and demand across multiple business segments. Although Fitch rated it just below investment grade, it has a low D/E among peers.
AMKR 
Kospi Index slides as foreigners dump ahead of Samsung earnings
The Kospi Index retreated by over 1.5% today, July 6, as foreign investors continued to sell their shares ahead of Samsung Electronics' preliminary earnings report. It was trading at 7,947, down by 15% from its highest point this year.
EWY 
NZD/USD Bears Await RBNZ Verdict After Relief Rally
Last week's post-US NFP rebound has given NZD/USD some breathing room, but it has done little to convince traders that the recent downtrend has run its course. With the Reserve Bank of New Zealand set to announce its policy decision this week, the Kiwi now faces a catalyst that could determine whether the recovery develops into something more durable or simply marks another pause before sellers return.
Crypto Traders Compete for 600K USDC, Private Island Grand Prize via Deribit Contest
Deribit and Signalplus opened registration for a five-week trading competition offering a prize pool that scales up to 600,000 USDC. The contest, called “The Island,” starts tomorrow on July 6 at 08:00 UTC and runs through August 10 at 23:59 UTC. Deribit owns the platform where the trading happens.
EUR/USD Recovery Faces a Tough Climb from Current Levels
Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair was able to surpass the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the downward move from the 1.1672 swing high to the 1.1324 low. However, the bears remained active near the 1.1675 resistance and the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour).
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Fed Minutes Put Breakout Levels in Focus
Gold and silver rebound after weak U.S. jobs data lowers Fed rate hike expectations, but upcoming Fed minutes and ISM services PMI may decide the next move.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows, Oil Geopolitics Drive Crypto Market Sentiment Shift
Crypto traders are increasingly treating the market as a macro-driven tape, as a cluster of oil and geopolitics headlines—ranging from the Strait of Hormuz to OPEC+ supply plans—dominated Telegram conversations and spilled into broader risk-asset sentiment. The same discussions also carried renewed warnings about continued spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF outflows, reinforcing a cautious tone across digital assets.
Is altcoin season here? Why Bitcoin's $21B OI says not yet
Is Bitcoin still calling the shots, or has altcoin season finally arrived?
Down 32%, Is Nike the Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy for the Second Half of 2026?
Nike is still navigating challenges in growing sales, with revenue down 1% year over year last quarter. Over the last year, Nike paid out significantly more in dividends than it generated in free cash flow.
NKE 
Following Weak U.S. Employment Data USD/JPY Volatility Rises
USD/JPY was the main focus for many traders last week, moving above 162 as markets tested the Japanese government's willingness to intervene. Intervention warnings from Japanese officials, together with rumors that intervention may have started, triggered a quick retracement, although actual intervention was not confirmed.
Vaalco Energy: Drilling Campaign Overlap
Vaalco Energy is ramping up production as the Etame drilling campaign concludes and a new joint venture with Canadian Natural Resources begins. Recent Gabon drilling results have exceeded expectations. Cash flow is set to improve due to strong drilling outcomes and higher-than-anticipated commodity prices.
EGY 
Bob's Discount Furniture: Unit Growth Is Still Not Fully Priced In
Bob's Discount Furniture is rated Buy, driven by robust unit growth, attractive store economics, and a compelling value pricing model. BOBS targets >500 stores by 2035, with mature stores delivering ~$9M AUV, >60% cash-on-cash returns by year two, and ~2-year payback. Value strategy underpins share gains: everyday prices ~10% below value competitors' lowest promotions and ~86% of orders in stock for rapid delivery.
UNTC 
Dollar nears two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, sending Bitcoin and Ether sharply higher
The dollar's decline amid receding rate-hike bets boosts crypto, highlighting market sensitivity to economic data and Fed policy shifts. Dollar nears two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, sending Bitcoin and Ether sharply higher.
