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Palantir: An Elite Bet On The Software Recovery
Palantir is rated a buy, driven by accelerating growth, expanding margins, and a misunderstood business model with a durable moat. PLTR delivered 85% YoY revenue growth, a 60% adjusted operating margin, and a Rule of 40 score of 145, outpacing software peers. Valuation is at the low end of the historical range, with PLTR trading at 81.4x P/E NTM but offering superior growth and profitability versus winners like DDOG and SNOW.
PLTR This “Boring” ETF Could Be One of the Biggest Winners from the AI Boom
The State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) has long been viewed as a defensive investment, preferred by investors seeking stable cash flows, consistent dividends, and lower volatility.
WNRS Expert sets dates when AMD stock will drop to $335
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) could be headed for a significant correction toward $335 if a key technical support level breaks, according to a TradingView analysis.
AMD Ethereum (ETH) Enters Critical Accumulation Zone as MVRV Flashes Bottom Signal
Ethereum currently sits at $1,794, displaying signals of possible upward movement despite facing notable resistance factors. Here's what current market data reveals.
Bitcoin: Ki Young Ju Sees a Rebound in the Coming Months
Ki Young Ju asks bitcoin holders to hold on for a few more months. The founder of CryptoQuant believes that bullish signals could ease the market, even if the cycle remains fragile.
Zcash Returns to the Privacy Spotlight With New Supply Verification Upgrade
Zcash is gaining attention after developers introduced a supply verification approach for shielded funds. The upgrade proposal seeks to improve transparency without exposing private transaction data. On-chain activity, including major shielded pool movements and rising privacy usage, has increased focus on ZEC's technology, security model, and long-term role in decentralized finance.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Forecast: Standard Chartered Says $64K Presents Major Buying Opportunity
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline from $80,000 to $60,000 following Strategy Inc.'s June 1 disclosure that it had liquidated 32 BTC during the prior week. The revelation sent shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets and sparked widespread panic selling.
InterDigital: A More Predictable Licensing Engine Is Emerging
InterDigital maintains a stable, de-risked smartphone licensing base, complemented by a $0.70/share quarterly dividend and ongoing buybacks. IDCC's annualized recurring revenue grew 13% to $567.2M, with smartphone ARR up 18% and significant CE/IoT/Auto diversification offsetting smartphone timing declines. Margins are compressed near-term due to LG revenue-sharing and IP enforcement costs, but management reaffirms full-year guidance and expects normalization post-2026.
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Futura Medical: US Eroxon deal and WSD4000 breakthrough - ICYMI
Futura Medical PLC (AIM:FUM, OTC:FAMDF, FRA:GYX) chief executive Alex Duggan talked with Proactive about the company's new US commercial partnership for Eroxon and encouraging new clinical data for its women's sexual health product candidate, WSD4000. Duggan explained why Futura Medical selected Market Performance Group (MPG) as its new US commercial partner, highlighting the group's extensive experience in consumer healthcare and its role in managing commercial execution, advertising, distribution and customer operations.
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Pfizer: The Post-Pandemic Turnaround Is Already Underway
Pfizer is undervalued, trading at just over 8x 2026 earnings, with a 7% dividend yield and improving core business fundamentals. Core business excluding COVID drugs grew 7% in Q1, and newly launched/acquired products, especially from Seagen, are driving robust 20%+ growth. Seagen's acquisition is reshaping PFE's growth, with Padcev leading oncology momentum and a strong cost savings program underway.
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Haverty Furniture Company: A Focus On Affluent Customers Could Pay Off Big
Haverty Furniture is more resilient than a pure housing market play, benefiting from a complex, durable business model. HVT targets an affluent customer base, providing stability and protection from broader economic and housing market fluctuations. Recent financials show HVT gaining market share, with Q1 net sales up 4.1% and gross margin at 61.5%.
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Suspected Hedera exploit sends over $5.8M to Ethereum as HBAR slips
Hedera's native token HBAR has fallen more than 2% after blockchain security researchers reported that a suspected exploit had moved more than $5.8 million in assets from the Hedera network to Ethereum.
Fresenius Medical: High Yield, Utilities-Like Stock At Valuation Lows
FMS is a defensive dialysis services provider with stable and recurring demand and regulated pricing. Profitability is recovering as FME25+ cost savings flow through the business. The stock offers attractive shareholder returns through high free cash flow, dividends, and large buybacks.
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Former Meta Engineer Warns Quantum Computing and Miner Incentives Threaten Bitcoin
Ex-Meta engineer flags quantum risk and shrinking miner rewards as Bitcoin's core vulnerabilities
Bitcoin's $64K rebound has three days before its next big challenge threatens to derail momentum
July 14 will show whether one day of ETF inflows can outlast firm yields and restrained leverage.
Empery abandons part of Bitcoin treasury to tackle debt burden
Empery has sold 1,400 Bitcoin for about $87.1 million since May, using the proceeds to reduce debt, fund acquisitions, cover legal costs, and strengthen its cash position while scaling back part of its Bitcoin treasury.
GAM: Strong History Without Strong Reasons To Own It
General American Investors Company is a nearly century-old closed-end equity fund focused on long-term capital appreciation, not income. GAM trades at an 11.3% discount to NAV, but the discount has persisted historically, making a narrowing unlikely as a catalyst. The portfolio is diversified, tilted toward large, liquid public companies, and shows strong absolute performance, with 5- and 10-year returns above the S&P 500.
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The U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Gains Momentum, But Faces Legal and Political Challenges
The possibility of the United States establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve has moved beyond a discussion limited to the crypto ecosystem and has become part of a broader institutional debate. The initiative, promoted by the U.S.
Intel's Turnaround Is Accelerating (Rating Upgrade)
Intel has recorded 32 upward EPS revisions and 32 upward revenue revisions with zero downgrades, signaling an unusually broad consensus upgrade. Consensus projects EPS to increase from $1.09 in FY26 to $12.29 by FY35, while revenue is expected to exceed $122.7 billion. Agentic AI is expanding server CPU demand, with the 2030 market opportunity rising to $223 billion, and a bullish scenario reaching $330 billion.
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Ford's $30,000 EV truck is under wraps. Its camouflage is an ad.
Ford's EV truck has been wearing camo during public testing. That outfit had a QR code which brings curious onlookers to a product announcement site.
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$1.5B Bitcoin treasury raise scrapped as SPAC vehicle loses its premium
The collapse underscores the volatility risk in Bitcoin treasury models, highlighting the need for diversified assets and robust market strategies. $1.5B Bitcoin treasury raise scrapped as SPAC vehicle loses its premium.
Former Meta Engineer Dumps Bitcoin, Backs AI Amid Heavy Capital Rotation
A former Google and Meta software engineer stepped back from Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets after several losses.
SSR Mining's American Rebirth Unlocks Great Value
SSR Mining Inc. offers a compelling buy opportunity, trading at a 0.76x P/NAV discount post-Çöpler sale and portfolio transformation. Çöpler and Hod Maden exits have eliminated major jurisdictional risks, unlocking $1.5 billion in cash and streamlining the asset base for re-rating. Management is returning $800 million to shareholders via buybacks and a reinstated dividend while maintaining a robust $1 billion net cash buffer.
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IShares U.S. Insurance ETF: Separating Financial Sector Winners From Losers
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) earns a Very Attractive rating for its superior allocation to profitable, undervalued insurance stocks. IAK's holdings deliver an 18% ROIC, 4% FCF yield, and a low 0.8 PEBV ratio, outperforming SPY and XLF on key profitability and valuation metrics. IAK benefits from strong, recurring macro demand drivers in the insurance industry, including regulatory requirements and embedded coverage in U.S. commerce.
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CoreWeave: Bound To Stay An Industry Leader For A Reason
CoreWeave is the leading neocloud operator, trading at a discounted 11.9x forward EV/EBITDA versus the sector median of 15x. CRWV's $99.4B backlog is 98% under five-year take-or-pay contracts with major hyperscalers, supporting robust forward revenue visibility. Backlog risk is real; however, thanks to heavy CapEx, CRWV provides quality and dominance for their clients. Realization of contracts is key.
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Sonoco Products Company Doesn't Deserve To Be Kicked To The Can
Sonoco Products Company remains a soft ‘buy' due to its attractive valuation and ongoing cost-cutting initiatives, despite recent underperformance and financial volatility. SON's recent results show declining revenue and mixed profitability, but management expects adjusted net income to rise and is targeting $150–$200 million in cost savings over three years. Recent portfolio actions include the $3.8 billion Eviosys acquisition and divestitures totaling $2.5 billion, aiming to streamline operations and focus on higher-confidence segments.
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Hyundai's Avalanche USDT Pilot: Can Corporate Treasury Transfers Become an AVAX Catalyst?
Hyundai Card moved $20,000 USDT on Avalanche in seven minutes, vs 3–4 hour bank wires. A Europe test with Visa and Circle is next.
Ethereum's Power Use Drops 99.9% Post-Merge, Cambridge Study Finds
CCAF audit finds Ethereum consumption down 99.9%, emissions cut 99.98% post-Merge
Hyundai's ‘real world adoption of USDT' cut transfers to 7 minutes: Details
USDC dominate 2026 stablecoin transfer volume with 63%
Canadian Dollar Recovery Builds as USD/CAD Tests Key Support - Scotiabank Forecast
The US Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD) exchange rate has retreated to around 1.4160 after reaching highs above 1.42 earlier this month, with the Canadian Dollar showing signs of stabilising following its steep May and June losses. Scotiabank believes the CAD sell-off may have run its course as short-term US-Canada interest-rate spreads.
