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BOE Leaves Rates Unchanged, Signals Caution on Hormuz Opening
U.K. central bank says it may yet raise rates to tame inflation triggered by closure of the energy bottleneck.
BOE XRP is already settling Wall Street's treasuries. The law just has to catch up
JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ondo settled a tokenized US Treasury on the XRP Ledger in a legal gray zone. The tech works; CLARITY lets it scale.
FTSE 100 slides as Fed outlook and sector losses weigh on markets
Britain's main stock indexes moved lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in financial and materials stocks as investors awaited the Bank of England's interest rate decision and continued to assess the US Federal Reserve's policy outlook. The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% later in the day.
EWU Grayscale Research Identifies AAVE Token as Underpriced with $175 Price Projection
Grayscale Research has published analysis suggesting AAVE trades below its fundamental value, citing the protocol's strong lending revenue performance, dominant market share, and promising growth trajectory. The investment research firm established a current fair value range of $80 to $100 while projecting a base case scenario of approximately $175 within one year.
Silver price advances on US-Iran agreement, hawkish Fed limits upside
Silver price advances on US-Iran agreement, hawkish Fed limits upside
Whitbread plc (WTBDY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
Whitbread plc (WTBDY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call Transcript
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U.S. Bancorp Preferreds: Quality Preferreds Trading Far Below Par
U.S. Bancorp preferred shares, notably USB.PR.Q and USB.PR.R offers over 6% yields and trades at deep discounts to par, enhancing their appeal. USB preferreds benefit from strong dividend coverage (~18.75x), comfortable capital adequacy ratios, and a long track record of dividend stability. Current elevated interest rates favor preferreds, with USB.PR.Q and USB.PR.R providing attractive risk/reward for income-focused investors willing to accept duration risk.
TBBK 
Merck's pneumococcal vaccine wins US approval for high-risk children, teens
Drugmaker Merck said on Thursday the U.S. health regulator has approved an expanded use of its pneumococcal vaccine for children and teenagers who face a higher risk of catching the bacterial disease due to chronic health conditions.
MRK 
‘We have an exclusive license' – CME to sue CFTC over Kalshi Bitcoin perps approval
The CFTC and CME legal fight could be far-reaching
Research reveals the largest Bitcoin holders in 2026
The concentration of Bitcoin among institutions and governments in 2026 could lead to increased market stability but reduced decentralization. Research reveals the largest Bitcoin holders in 2026.
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Futures Find Peace
U.S. and Iran signed a 14-point MoU, ending hostilities and outlining phased sanctions relief, boosting global market sentiment. Apple (AAPL) plans unavoidable product price increases due to rising memory and storage chip costs, with no specific products or timeline disclosed.
AAPL 
UK Sanctions List Keeps HTX In Compliance Spotlight After OFSI Designation
HTX remains in the compliance spotlight after UK OFSI sanctions records and TRM analysis flagged Huobi Global S.A. under Russia-related measures.
Tech concentration hits dotcom-era extremes; UBS urges portfolio rebalancing
The top ten US technology stocks now account for nearly 40% of the S&P 500's total market capitalisation, marking the highest concentration since the late 1990s tech bubble and well above the 25% recorded during the dotcom crash itself. That figure underscores how completely artificial intelligence has reshaped equity market dynamics.
UBS 
Macy's: Salvaged From The Dumpster, This Is A Growth Story Again
Macy's has defied sector pessimism, delivering >100% stock gains in twelve months and reaching new multiyear highs after a strong Q1 beat-and-raise. I reiterate my buy rating, citing continued upside driven by resilient sales to higher-income consumers, operational rigor, and new growth avenues. M remains attractively valued at 11.4x FY26 P/E and 10.3x FY27 P/E, trading below peers like Kohl's despite stronger sales momentum.
M 
Hims & Hers: The Bull Case Remains Strong
Hims & Hers remains attractive at $33, supported by renewed Novo Nordisk partnership and unique access to patient demand. Despite weak Q1 2026 results—4% revenue growth, declining margins, and a net loss—international expansion and diversified categories are strengthening the long-term outlook. Management targets $6.5B+ revenue and $1.3B+ adjusted EBITDA by 2030, with valuation justified if retention and cross-sell improve.
HIMS 
Hungary urges EU parliament to drop lawsuit over funds release
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday he would ask the European Parliament (EP) to withdraw its 2024 lawsuit against the European Commission over the release of European Union funds to Hungary.
EP 
Shiba Inu Claps Back At Critics After SEC Approves Crypto ETF That Could Hold SHIB: 'Just A Meme Coin They Said'
Shiba Inu's (CRYPTO: SHIB) official X account highlighted on Wednesday the approval of a new exchange-traded fund that could hold SHIB, signaling growing institutional recognition for the memecoin. SHIB Achieves Regulated Entry In Wall Street The SEC approved the T.
Murata Manufacturing (MRAAY) Moves 9.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Murata Manufacturing (MRAAY) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.
MRAAY 
NAVN Q1 Earnings Call Highlights AI Push, Enterprise Gains and Higher Outlook
NAVN raises fiscal 2027 guidance after record bookings, strong enterprise adoption and expanding AI use fueled a first-quarter beat.
ETOLF 
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Goodbye $0.000005? Analyzing Next Price Possibilities
One of Shiba Inu's most significant psychological levels is being tested once more. SHIB briefly fell below $0.000005 following a steep selloff earlier this month, but buyers intervened and drove the asset back toward the level.
Kodiak Gas Services: Distributed Power Can Support A Buy Rating
Initiate buy rating on Kodiak Gas Services due to its high-margin compression base and substantial distributed power growth runway. KGS's compression segment operates at 98% utilization with 70% gross margins, providing stable baseline earnings and capital for expansion. The distributed power segment targets >2 GW by 2030, offering significant EBITDA growth potential as data centers seek rapid, reliable power.
KGS 
Capital B shareholders approve €100B debt capacity to expand Bitcoin treasury
Capital B shareholders have approved a financing framework that authorizes up to €5 billion (~$5.36 billion) in capital increases and €100 billion (~$107.15 billion) in credit instruments to support the company's Bitcoin treasury strategy.
QuinStreet: Why The Recent Rally May Not Be The End Of The Story
QuinStreet receives a buy rating with a FY 2027 price target of $15.2, implying 17% upside. QNST's Q3 2026 saw record revenue of $346M (+28% YoY), margin expansion, and robust operating cash flow. Home Services, bolstered by the HomeBuddy acquisition, is an underpenetrated, high-growth catalyst with significant long-term revenue potential.
QNST 
Grayscale Research Says AAVE Is Undervalued, Sets $175 One-Year Bull Case Target
Grayscale applies DCF analysis to AAVE, setting a base fair value of $80–$100 and a bull case of $175.
Ethereum Price Prediction: Stablecoins Dry Powder as Exchange Supply Shrinking
Ethereum is trading under pressure, with spot prices clustering at $1,750 price level as its chart prediction tumbles bearish. But..
Moody's Rolls Out Credit Ratings on Solana in a Push to Bring Trusted Financial Data Onchain
Moody's Ratings extended its Token Integration Engine to Solana through a partnership with Alphaledger, letting tokenized-bond issuers embed credit ratings directly onchain, reinforcing Solana's institutional push in a tokenization market projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033.
GMR Solutions: The Post-IPO Discount Looks Too Harsh
GMR Solutions Inc. is rated a buy, leveraging national scale in EMS and trading at a discounted ~7.5x NTM P/E. GMRS's scale enables contract wins, new market growth, and competitive renewal advantages, driving incremental revenue and margin optimization. Strategic focus on higher-acuity, better-reimbursed services and programs like Nurse Navigation is improving revenue quality and unit economics.
GMRS 
Warsh wants to listen to markets more. Morgan Stanley says markets may regret it.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says he wants to listen to the signal from markets more. Strategists at Morgan Stanley say markets may regret being in charge.
MGHL 
Jim Cramer just revealed his top stock pick for 2026
Considering that the former hedge fund manager and popular CNBC host, Jim Cramer, tends to avoid exposure to stocks that have recently completed substantial rallies, his most recent top pick comes as both a surprise and a strong endorsement: Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).
INTC 
DHT: The Strait Of Hormuz Is Open, VLCC Tanker Rates Set To Soar (Upgrade)
DHT Holdings is upgraded to a strong buy, driven by robust Q1 results, strong Q2 guidance, and anticipated VLCC rate increases. DHT's charter coverage provides stability but limits upside; current strategy maintains around 50% of the fleet chartered out, with no plans to expand coverage. The company boasts a strong balance sheet, $126 million cash, $505 million debt, and refinanced credit facility, supporting 100% net income dividend payouts.
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