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Bitcoin Price Plunges From $82K as $78,000 Becomes the Line
Bitcoin's price was caught between short-term selling pressure and a still-rising daily trend Friday, Sept. 4, after a surge to $82,281 gave way to a retreat into the $79,000 area.
Monero liquidity after exchange delistings: How traders compare XMR swap routes
Monero's delisting from exchanges complicates trading, leading to varied liquidity and pricing, necessitating careful route comparison by traders. Monero liquidity after exchange delistings: How traders compare XMR swap routes.
Nextech3D.ai first quarter revenue doubles as event tech scales - ICYMI
Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) earlier this week highlighted strong first-quarter growth as CEO Evan Gappelberg said the company was moving beyond its transformation phase and focusing on scaling its AI-powered event technology platform. Gappelberg told Proactive that Q1 revenue grew about 100% year over year, effectively doubling the business, while gross profit increased 79%.
NEXCF -0.81% Zscaler shares fall despite earnings beat as free cash flow slides
Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ:ZS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit that topped Wall Street estimates on Friday, but a sharp decline in free cash flow sent shares of the cybersecurity company down 3.5%. Free cash flow came in at $60.8 million, missing estimates of $66.9 million and falling 65% from a year earlier, even as the company posted revenue of $898.2 million for the quarter, above analyst estimates of $877 million and up 25% from a year earlier.
ZS -0.24% 
3 Pipeline Stocks Paying Huge Dividends Without Stretching the Payout
High midstream yields look tempting until a payout cut wipes out a year of income, so the real question is not the yield itself but whether the cash flow behind it can actually survive a rough quarter.
EPD +0.39% 
Nvidia has built a $99 billion equity portfolio from almost scratch in 2 years
Nvidia has amassed $99 billion in equity investments by backing its tech peers. That's a 14-fold increase from last summer when it had a roughly $7 billion equity portfolio.
NVDA +0.92% 
Jackson Financial: A Buyback Machine With An Attractive Valuation - Strong Buy
Jackson Financial (JXN) is misunderstood by the market, trading at highly attractive valuation metrics due to perceived earnings volatility. JXN is leveraging cash from its variable-annuity franchise to build a more profitable spread-based annuity business while returning significant capital to shareholders. Q2 2026 results highlight robust expansion: retail annuity sales rose 34%, RILA sales 69%, fixed and FIA sales 73%, with adjusted EPS up 50%.
JXN -0.83% 
Federal Regulators Open Investigation After Tesla Launches Car With No Steering Wheel
On Thursday evening, at ACL Live in downtown Austin, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction) held an invitation-only launch event for the Cybercab, a passenger vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no side mirrors.
TSLA +0.43% 
Shell Partners With BP to Expand Deepwater Footprint in Brazil & GoA
SHEL buys stakes in BP-operated deepwater prospects in Brazil and the Gulf of America, expanding exposure to potentially significant discoveries.
SHEL +0.16% 
IONS Secures FDA Nod for Rare Brain Disorder Drug Zanvastro
Ionis' FDA approval of Zanvastro marks the first disease-modifying treatment for Alexander disease and adds a priority review voucher.
IONS +0.12% 
Ciena Outlines Strong 2027 Outlook: What's Fueling the Momentum?
CIEN's AI-driven optical demand, record backlog and supply agreements underpin strong growth through fiscal 2027.
CIEN +6.37% 
Vertiv's UIG Deal Targets the Next Big Constraint in AI Data Centers
Vertiv Holdings NYSE: VRT just made its clearest statement yet about where the next phase of AI infrastructure spending is headed. On Sept. 2, the company announced it will acquire UtilityInnovation Group (UIG), a microgrid and behind-the-meter power specialist.
VRT +1.79% 
Avalo Therapeutics: Phase 2 Validation Has Created An IL-1β Franchise
Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) is now a well-funded, registrational-stage biotech with validated Phase II data for abdakibart in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Abdakibart demonstrated statistically significant HiSCR75 response rates and clean safety, with monthly dosing and efficacy across both biologic-experienced and naive patients. AVTX's $472M cash position secures operations into 2029, reducing near-term dilution risk and enhancing negotiating leverage for Phase 3 and beyond.
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DocuSign Stock Reverses Early Gains Despite Q2 Beat
Shares of DocuSign (NASDAQ:DOCU) are down 1% to trade at $65.27, pulling back from earlier gains despite the company posting a top- and bottom-line beat for its second-quarter and a raised full-year outlook.
DOCU +3.16% 
Is Palantir's AI Growth Worth the Premium Valuation of its Stock?
PLTR pairs 93% revenue growth with a 62% adjusted operating margin, but its premium valuation leaves little room for disappointment.
PLTR +0.82% 
4 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week High With Room to Rise Further
Investors target stocks that have been on a bullish run. Stocks like PRAA, CNC, BILL and PARR are seeing price strength, and the momentum is likely to continue.
BILL +1.4% 
Wall Street's Insights Into Key Metrics Ahead of Macy's (M) Q2 Earnings
Evaluate the expected performance of Macy's (M) for the quarter ended July 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
M +0.94% 
DHI Group, Inc. (DHX) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
DHI Group (DHX) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
DHX +0.85% 
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Dell Technologies (DELL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
DELL -0.17% 
Five9, Inc. (FIVN) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Five9 (FIVN) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
FIVN +3.62% 
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.
MCFT -0.66% 
XAU/USD outlook: Gold falls almost $100 on upbeat US payrolls data
XAU/USD outlook: Gold falls almost $100 on upbeat US payrolls data
Gold Tests 50-Day EMA as Strong US Jobs Data Lifts Rates
Gold falls toward its crucial 50-day EMA after stronger-than-anticipated US jobs data sends rates higher. The longer-term outlook remains constructive, but higher rates for longer pose a clear risk.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Rejected at $2.5K Again – What Happens Next?
Ethereum has staged a sharp recovery from the June lows and is now consolidating below $2.5K after reclaiming several important technical levels. The daily structure has improved materially, but ETH is still struggling at a key resistance area, while the latest taker-flow data suggests that aggressive buying has not yet fully confirmed the move.
Ciena: The Business Is Better Than Ever, But The Stock Isn't Cheap
Ciena Corporation is capitalizing on surging AI and hyperscaler demand, driving a record backlog and robust margin expansion. CIEN delivered 37% YoY revenue growth and doubled adjusted operating margin to 22.5%, with 2026 revenue guidance raised to $6.42 billion. Despite strong execution, CIEN trades at a premium valuation (~44x 2026E EPS), with significant customer concentration and industry supply constraints posing risks.
CIEN +6.37% 
AMC Rises 6% as CEO Blasts Tokenized Shares, Robinhood Slips
A public broadside from AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) chief executive Adam Aron over tokenized shares is splitting Friday morning's tape between two retail favorites.
AMC -8.85% 
Lululemon shares tumble on weak China, North America sales
Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) shares fell 17% in early Friday trading after the athletic apparel retailer reported weaker comparable sales and cut its full-year guidance. Second-quarter revenue was $2.4 billion, down 4% year-over-year and below the $2.46 billion estimate, with comparable sales down 9%.
LULU +1.26% 
Equinor: A Strong Opportunity At Multi-Year Highs
Equinor delivers robust cash flow and a multi-year high market cap, driven by strong oil prices and disciplined portfolio management. EQNR posted $11.5B operating income and $4.8B net income and maintains a mid-single-digit P/E, reflecting significant financial strength. Production grew 3% YoY to 2.165M barrels/day, with NCS outperforming and shareholder returns exceeding 6% via dividends and buybacks.
EQNR +0.56% 
Silver Tests 200-Day EMA as Strong US Jobs Data Lifts Yields
Silver falls sharply after stronger-than-expected US jobs data pushes yields higher, but the market remains near its 200-day and 50-day EMAs. The reaction has been negative, though the technical damage remains contained so far.
Bitcoin volatility drops to 1.5th percentile as Fidelity flags ‘coiled spring' setup
Bitcoin's rare low volatility suggests potential for significant price movement, indicating a maturing market with possible upside trends. Bitcoin volatility drops to 1.5th percentile as Fidelity flags ‘coiled spring' setup.
