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Ripple CEO links U.S. crypto lead to CLARITY Act
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said U.S. crypto leadership remains within reach as the CLARITY Act approaches a key Senate vote.
Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Canaan Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:CAN) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
CAN -7.38% Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Takes Center Stage as Fed Hike Bets Ease
Gold and silver await U.S. NFP at 12:30 GMT as Fed hike expectations ease, while Iran tensions and lower rate pressure support precious metals.
AAAU -0.49% USD/CAD Price Forecast: 100-day EMA remains key hurdle
USD/CAD Price Forecast: 100-day EMA remains key hurdle
Redwood Trust: Legacy Losses Obscure A Profitable Mortgage Banking Franchise
Redwood Trust is rated Buy with a 12-month base case price target of $5.52, reflecting a 35% total return potential. RWT trades at a 33% discount to GAAP book value, as the market over-penalizes legacy asset risks despite strong core mortgage banking performance. Core platforms delivered a 33% annualized return on capital and robust volume growth, but legacy losses continue to drag on consolidated earnings and dividend coverage.
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Pocket Bitcoin breach exposes 5,411 customer records
Pocket Bitcoin said its August breach exposed records involving 5,411 customers, including addresses, bank transfers and some identity documents.
Microsoft Has Proven That An ROI Is Possible
Microsoft is rated a Strong Buy, driven by robust AI monetization, resilient ROI on hyperscaler capex, and unmatched enterprise moats. MSFT's identity platform and Agent 365 create a defensible position in enterprise AI agent adoption, with 40 million agents registered across thousands of companies. Azure and the SaaS Suite drove nearly all the company's 18% revenue growth, with Azure contributing 61% of incremental revenue and SaaS 38%.
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XRP Trading Activity Hits Highest Level Since February as Price Jumps 8%
Binance led the surge, handling about $7.28 billion in XRP spot trades during August, well ahead of other major exchanges.
Arbitrum price prediction: Do ARB's overbought conditions signal a looming dip?
Surging DEX volume on Robinhood Chain and high daily fee revenue numbers have translated into Arbitrum token price gains since 10% of the fees are shared.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Risks Lift WTI as U.S. Crude Stocks Fall
U.S.-Iran tensions tighten crude supply as WTI eyes $92.67 and Brent holds bullish, while recovering LNG demand supports natural gas.
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USD/JPY Breakdown Accelerates—Where Could Sellers Strike Next?
Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair traded below a key bullish trend line with support at 159.70. The bearish momentum gained strength after there was a close below 158.00, the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour), and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).
BlackRock clients purchase $454M worth of Bitcoin in a single transaction
Institutional Bitcoin investments are reshaping financial strategies, highlighting digital assets' growing role in diversified portfolios. BlackRock clients purchase $454M worth of Bitcoin in a single transaction.
Europe is rethinking where it keeps its gold
The Netherlands shifted billions in gold from North America to London, citing geopolitical unrest. France has also reshuffled its gold holdings, while Germany and Italy face pressure to bring their reserves home.
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Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Pound to Dollar Price News, Forecast: Soft US Jobs Could Push GBP Higher
Pound-Dollar could extend its recovery if US payrolls disappoint, although cautious comments from Bailey may limit Sterling's upside. The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged up on Thursday, after touching a 20-day low on Wednesday, although the recovery was limited.
Bitcoin's volatility ratio against gold collapses to 6-year low as traditional safe haven turbulence surges
Bitcoin and gold are trading more like each other than at any point since 2020, even as their latest divergence tests that relationship. Their 90-day correlation has climbed to about 0.55, the highest in nearly six years, while Bitcoin's volatility stands at 36.2% compared with 25.3% for gold.
One full bitcoin now buys a little more than 18 ounces of gold, the most since January
Bitcoin is pulling ahead of gold even as both hard assets rally together, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.
El Salvador used no public funds for Bitcoin, IMF says
El Salvador documented that recent Bitcoin accumulation came from private donations as it moved closer to another $140 million IMF payment.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Germany warming to UniCredit on Commerzbank seen bolstering way for European bank deals
Germany's tilt towards a deal with UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel to take over Commerzbank, after years of his manoeuvring, could prompt other European nations and banks to warm to further banking consolidation.
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Rayonier: The Merger Is Starting To Work, And The Market Is Still Discounting The Execution
Rayonier Inc. is rated Buy, following its transformative merger with PotlatchDeltic, which nearly doubled share count and expanded timberland and manufacturing assets. RYN now offers a 5% dividend yield, improved cash flow, and enhanced land optimization, though post-merger leverage is higher and dividend coverage remains tight. The $40 million synergy target is key for per-share value gains, with real estate and wood products diversification providing both upside and increased cyclicality.
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Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Bitcoin bear market may not be over, Fidelity warns
Fidelity says Bitcoin's strong August rally may signal improving conditions, but it remains unclear whether the bear market has ended.
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Millionaire Maker?
The company's reusable medium-lift Neutron rocket could be headed to the launchpad later this year. Rocket Lab has nearly $2.4 billion in launch backlogs, and the company has lots of potential to benefit from the burgeoning space industry.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 112.50, while staying constrained below 100-day SMA
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds above 112.50, while staying constrained below 100-day SMA
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold Price Forecast: Tempered hawkish Fed bets lift XAU/USD near $4,500
Gold Price Forecast: Tempered hawkish Fed bets lift XAU/USD near $4,500
Bitcoin Hits $82,000 and Fidelity Says It's Unsure If the Bear Market Is Over
Bitcoin (BTC) hit an intraday high of $82,108 before easing to trade near $81,050. That is up 4.5% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.
