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easyJet to Schroders: why foreign buyers are snapping up UK companies
The proposed £5.5 billion takeover of easyJet by US investment firm Castlelake has become the latest example of overseas buyers targeting London-listed companies, highlighting how Britain's valuation discount is fuelling a record year for mergers and acquisitions even as concerns grow over the shrinking size of the country's public equity market. easyJet said on Sunday that it intends to accept Castlelake's revised offer, marking another high-profile acquisition in what has become one of the busiest years for foreign takeovers of UK-listed businesses.
SHNWF Bitcoin bettors see a bounce, but the big targets stay long odds
Bitcoin has clawed its way back to $63,000, and the punters on Polymarket think the recovery has a little further to run. That's a world away from the gloom of a few days earlier.
Italy's Eni Invests $225 Million in U.S. Startup EnergyX's Chile Lithium Project
Eni's stake gives it the rights to up to a quarter of future lithium production from the Black Giant project.
LTUM New UK election funding rules could impact Reform's Tether billionaire donors
The new UK election funding rules could reshape political financing, potentially curbing foreign influence and prompting stricter crypto regulations. New UK election funding rules could impact Reform's Tether billionaire donors.
Ukraine's military strikes Russian oil refineries, oil terminal in Vysotsk
Ukraine struck three Russian oil refineries and an oil terminal in the Baltic Sea port of Vysotsk, Ukraine's military and security service said on Monday, as Kyiv intensifies its attack on Russian energy infrastructure.
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Micron Technology Earnings Summary: Perspective On The Memory Cycle And Micron's Business Model Adjustments To It
On Wednesday, June 24, Micron Technology reported what could only be described as a blowout fiscal Q3 '26, as revenue, operating income and EPS materially exceeded Street consensus. Capex is especially crucial to Micron as it is to all capital-intensive industries. The company guided fiscal Q4 '26 capex to $10 billion, versus the $7.8 billion in Q3 '26, which would put full-year capex close to $30 billion. Management guided to free cash flow in Q4 '26 to “increase substantially again”.
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Euro: Choppy range outlook against US Dollar – Rabobank
Euro: Choppy range outlook against US Dollar – Rabobank
Micron Stock Dip Is a Buying Opportunity, Analyst Says
Micron stock has fallen 14% in the past five trading sessions.
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Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) (WIHLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) (WIHLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD struggles to extend recovery above 20-day EMA
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD struggles to extend recovery above 20-day EMA
Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg upgraded to fully compliant
The approval means Ripple is now fully MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
Fincantieri Shares Surge on Underwater Deal-Making Spree
Shares in Milan gained more than 12% after the group said it had sealed agreements to acquire stakes in four companies to shore up its operations.
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Micron: Buy On Stock Pullback, Strong Fundamentals, Value, And Potential Stock Split
Micron Technology (MU) is a STRONG BUY under $1000, driven by robust AI data center demand and a three company oligopoly memory market (along with Samsung and SK Hynix). MU's Q3FY26 saw revenue up 346% YoY, record 85% gross margin, and $18.3 billion adjusted free cash flow, with similar strength guided for Q4. Strategic multi-year customer agreements guarantee ~$100 billion in revenue (backed by ~$22 billion in customer deposits), enhancing financial visibility and justifying a higher valuation multiple.
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Hillman Solutions Is Getting Too Cheap To Ignore
Hillman Solutions remains a compelling 'Buy' despite a 12.4% share price decline and recent bottom-line weakness. HLMN continues to post revenue growth across all segments, driven by new business wins and strategic acquisitions. Management guides for 2026 revenue of $1.63–$1.73 billion and targets $2.5 billion by 2030, with margin expansion and low double-digit EBITDA growth.
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XRP Gains 10% as Large-Cap Altcoins Rally on Market Sentiment Shift
Ripple's XRP has re-emerged as a focal point in the latest altcoin upswing, with traders rotating back into large-cap tokens as broader crypto market sentiment improves. The move matters because XRP is being treated as a bellwether for ‘major altcoins' alongside Binance Coin (BNB), Solana (SOL), and Ethereum (ETH), and its price action is increasingly viewed as a proxy for risk appetite beyond Bitcoin (BTC).
Micron to pay dividends this month: Here's how much 100 shares will earn
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is set to pay its next quarterly dividend later this month, with eligible shareholders scheduled to receive $0.15 per share on July 21, 2026.
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Two things Samsung might be considering: price hikes and a U.S. listing
Samsung Electronics is reportedly proposing to raise the average selling price of its dynamic random access memory chips by 20%, another sign of the bottlenecks that are gripping the industry.
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DXY & EUR/USD Technical Outlook: Dollar Holds Above 101, Euro at Risk?
The US dollar continues to hold above the 101 mark, primarily supported by the new Federal Reserve leadership and a higher-for-longer monetary policy outlook amid persistent inflation concerns. Despite the recent pullback in the US Dollar Index (DXY), the broader trend remains constructive, keeping pressure on the euro below 1.1430.
NXP Semiconductors: Too Cheap Ahead Of Earnings
NXP Semiconductors is rated a Buy ahead of Q2 earnings, with valuation looking attractive versus peers despite improved fundamentals. NXPI's Q1 delivered 12% revenue growth and margin expansion; Q2 guidance calls for $3.45B revenue (+18% y/y) and 58% gross margin. Automotive growth is driven by increased semiconductor content per vehicle, not just unit sales, with software-defined vehicles and connectivity as key drivers.
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$1,000 invested in SanDisk stock a year ago is now worth
The memory giant SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has been on a relentless rally since getting spun off from Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) in early 2025 and is among the top-performing stocks in the last 12 months.
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Indian IT firms face muted Q1 as AI shift, weak demand weigh
India's top information technology companies are expected to report another subdued quarter, as AI-driven pricing pressure, weak client spending, and global geopolitical turmoil continue to weigh on growth, nine brokerages said.
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Centene: How Paperwork Disrupted An Entire Sector
Centene offers a defensive shelter as the AI infrastructure market faces skepticism and volatility. ACA insurance exchanges suffered adverse selection as healthy individuals exited, leaving a sicker, costlier pool. Regulatory shifts and flawed industry algorithms led to unexpected losses for insurers unable to adjust patient mix.
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Why The $2.1 Billion Sky ITV Deal Is Bigger Than Television
There have been plenty of mergers in broadcasting over the years. Few have had the potential to reshape how brands communicate with consumers quite like this one.
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GlobalFoundries: AI Infrastructure Is Creating A Better Business
GlobalFoundries is expanding into higher-value semiconductor technologies, including silicon photonics, AI infrastructure, and automotive applications. Communications Infrastructure and Data Center revenue grew 32%, while Automotive revenue increased 24%, improving the company's revenue mix. Management expects silicon photonics to become a $2 billion revenue opportunity by 2030 while expanding higher-margin Technology Services.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 6th
BBCP, KUBTY, ADM, COLL and W have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 6, 2026.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Ripple secures full MiCA CASP authorization for crypto services across 30 EEA countries
Ripple secured full MiCA CASP authorization from Luxembourg for regulated crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
EasyJet agrees to a takeover price. The market has its doubts on the deal.
EasyJet shares on Monday traded at a discount to the price the U.K. airline says it's reached with an American investment firm on a buyout.
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Michael Saylor's Strategy Is Trapped by Its Own Broken Bitcoin Math
The bitcoin hoarder created a bespoke valuation metric that ignores market realities.
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Ripple joins Europe's licensed crypto firms after MiCA win
Ripple won full MiCA CASP approval in Luxembourg, allowing regulated crypto payment services across all 30 EEA countries.
