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Hyundai Motor completes $20,000 USDT transfer pilot on Avalanche
Hyundai's blockchain pilot could accelerate corporate adoption of stablecoins, but regulatory challenges may vary across global markets. Hyundai Motor completes $20,000 USDT transfer pilot on Avalanche.
SoundHound Stock Outlook as Enterprise AI Adoption Accelerates in 2026
SOUN's enterprise AI push is gaining traction, with subscription growth, OASYS and a planned LivePerson deal shaping its 2026 outlook.
ETOLF Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin's Gold Correlation Was a Myth as Nasdaq Link Finally Breaks
Peter Schiff argues that Bitcoin never showed a genuine correlation with gold and now appears to have broken its long-standing relationship with the Nasdaq, pointing to recent market performance. Many crypto analysts believe Bitcoin is following a normal market cycle driven by institutional accumulation, despite Schiff's criticism and recent price weakness.
Seagate stock jumps as Wells Fargo upgrade boosts AI storage outlook
Seagate Technology (STX) shares rose on Friday after Wells Fargo upgraded the data storage company to an Overweight rating. The analyst cited growing confidence in its long-term earnings potential and sustained demand for hard-disk drives (HDDs) driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Poland's central bank is buying the dip as gold's biggest buyers aren't backing down
While speculators and retail investors have been liquidating their gold holdings, one major pillar of support remains firmly in place, with central banks viewing the current price action as a buying opportunity.
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OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol tops presentation quality benchmark, and yes, crypto Twitter noticed the name
GPT-5.6 Sol's benchmark success highlights the growing pressure on decentralized compute providers to innovate beyond cost efficiency. OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol tops presentation quality benchmark, and yes, crypto Twitter noticed the name.
Palantir's 104% U.S. Revenue Growth is the Key Number to Watch
PLTR's U.S. business is expanding at an exceptional pace, making domestic revenue growth one of the company's most important performance indicators.
PLTR 
Institutional Demand For XRP ETF Drops Sharply
XRP-backed ETFs have just experienced their first significant setback in 2026. After months of enthusiasm around crypto-related financial products, the latest figures reveal a clear trend reversal.
Seres Therapeutics' SER-155 Posts 80% Response in Cancer Immunotherapy GI Toxicity Study
Seres Therapeutics NASDAQ: MCRB reported results from an investigator-sponsored study of SER-155 in immune checkpoint inhibitor-related enterocolitis, or irEC, saying the data support further evaluation of the live biotherapeutic as a potential non-immunosuppressive treatment option for cancer patients experiencing the gastrointestinal toxicity.
SER 
Elkem ASA (ELKEF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Elkem ASA (ELKEF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ELKEF 
Why former Bank of America strategist sees an Ethereum ‘tactical bottom'
Here's why $1800 could make or break ETH bulls in the short term
One Nuclear Energy Stock With a 100% Upside Potential
Nuclear stocks have been the surprise story of this cycle, and few names carry a bigger swing factor than Oklo.
NNE 
TRON handles $90B in stablecoins, settles $681B in 30 days
TRON's stablecoin dominance highlights its role as crucial financial infrastructure, but reliance on USDT poses significant risk factors. TRON handles $90B in stablecoins, settles $681B in 30 days.
Billionaire Tech CEO: Our $25 Billion Backlog Shows “The Demand Is Booked” as “We've Never Seen a Buildout Like This Since the Great Wall of China”
Cerebras CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman made an appearance on the All-In Podcast to describe an AI infrastructure buildout so lopsided that compute suppliers are still racing to catch up with orders placed months ago.
AMD 
Resmed Divests MatrixCare Business to Sharpen Focus on Connected Care
RMD's MatrixCare sale sharpens its focus on sleep, breathing and connected care while freeing resources for AI-powered digital health.
RMD 
Is SouthState Well-Positioned to Maintain Its Capital Return Strategy?
SSB continues rewarding shareholders through dividends and buybacks while maintaining liquidity. Can it sustain shareholder returns?
SSB 
Ryder Boosts Shareholder Returns With 10.9% Dividend Hike
The consistent shareholder-friendly efforts of R to reward its shareholders through dividend hikes highlight its financial bliss.
R 
3 Concrete & Aggregates Stocks Set to Gain From Infrastructure Boom
Federal infrastructure spending should help the Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry players like VMC, EXP and RMIX.
EXP 
OGS vs. NWN: Which Gas Utility Offers Better Growth Potential?
ONE Gas and Northwest Natural face off on earnings growth, debt, dividends, capital spending and stock performance as gas demand rises.
OGS 
Rave Restaurant Stock Gains 35.4% in the Past 3 Months: Time to Buy?
RAVE's Pizza Inn expansion, improving profitability and asset-light model support growth, while Pie Five remains under pressure.
RAVE 
Can Toast Keep Serving Gains? Buy, Sell or Hold TOST Stock Now?
TOST's growth, improving margins and AI momentum support the outlook, but rising costs and restaurant demand risks suggest holding after the rally.
TOST 
ACFN vs. DAKT: Which Industrial Technology Stock Is a Better Buy Now?
Acorn and Daktronics ride on different technology tailwinds, but which looks more compelling now? Let's dive in.
ACFN 
Aerodrome becomes the top platform for onchain Bitcoin trading
Aerodrome's dominance in onchain Bitcoin trading highlights the growing shift towards decentralized markets, emphasizing self-custody and transparency. Aerodrome becomes the top platform for onchain Bitcoin trading.
Meta Stock Had a Lousy First Half. Here's Why the Tech Giant's Shares Are Rising Again
Meta was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 on Friday as investors continued to cheer the social media giant's push to monetize its AI investments.
META 
Delta CEO Doesn't Expect Airfares to Come Down Anytime Soon While Demand Remains Strong
Americans are still spending on travel, even as surging fuel prices have driven ticket prices higher, Delta Air Lines executives said Friday.
DAL 
Soft CPI Unlikely to Fuel a Lasting Gold Rally
Global markets are nervously anticipating the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI).
How Is Post Holdings Navigating Through Inflation & Cost Pressures?
POST is balancing selective pricing, cost savings and private-label strength to manage inflation and support profitability.
POST 
MSCI Strengthens Private Markets Platform Through UBS Partnership
MSCI expands its AI-powered private markets platform with UBS to improve transparency, research, due diligence and portfolio management.
UBS 
AAOI Benefits From Strong 800G Transceivers Demand: More Upside Ahead?
Applied Optoelectronics rides on surging 800G transceiver demand, expanding capacity and targeting major revenue growth as AI infrastructure needs accelerate through 2027.
AAOI 
Can Clearway's Renewable & Storage Portfolio Power Future Growth?
CWEN's 13.6-GW portfolio, storage expansion and Google power deals support stable cash flows, grid reliability and long-term earnings growth.
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