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Insiders Offer A Defense Of Netflix And Streaming TV
When it comes to weekly news cycles, Netflix has just had a particularly bad one. It began when Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw wrote a piece arguing that Netflix's subscriber engagement seems to decreasing, and that a number of shows recently returned for a second season to rapidly declining viewing numbers.
NFLX MasTec Bets Big on AI Infrastructure With $1.65B Superior Group Deal
MasTec NYSE: MTZ said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Superior Group, an electrical infrastructure contractor focused on data centers and other mission-critical markets, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.65 billion upfront.
MTZ Inflation, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Goldman, ASML, J&J, and More to Watch This Week
Big banks kick off earnings season this week, which will also bring reports from GE Aerospace, Netflix, and Taiwan Semi. In economic news, we'll get the consumer and producer price indexes, and retail sales data.
ASML Bitcoin staking on Stacks allocates 15% of surplus revenue to protocol reserve fund
The proposed upgrade could enhance network stability and security while fostering demand for STX, potentially boosting its market value. Bitcoin staking on Stacks allocates 15% of surplus revenue to protocol reserve fund.
'If You Want to Get Rich Hold Bitcoin,' Prominent Investor Says: 'You Just Didn't Do the Obvious Thing'
Holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through every downturn is the only strategy that has consistently worked in crypto, according to Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi. Yet, he says most people don't do “the obvious thing.
Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch
Michael Saylor outlined five risks facing bitcoin, arguing that the threats come not from bitcoin disappearing but from changes in financial structures, custody systems, regulation, and long-term network security. The Five Risks Saylor Says Could Shape Bitcoin's Long-Term Path Strategy Inc.
Sam Altman Is Waiting for a $1 Trillion OpenAI Valuation. SoftBank Has a $40 Billion Loan Due March 2027.
OpenAI originally planned to go public in late 2026, but it now looks like that won't happen until 2027. A $40 billion loan that SoftBank took out to support its OpenAI investment comes due in March 2027.
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Silence Therapeutics: PV Data Could Wake The Stock (Initiating Buy)
I initiate Silence Therapeutics at a speculative Buy, driven by near-term divesiran/SLN124 catalysts in polycythemia vera (PV). SLN's mRNAi GOLD GalNAc-siRNA platform enables infrequent dosing and strong target knockdown, potentially differentiating divesiran from weekly competitors like Rusfertide. Phase 1 SANRECO data show promising phlebotomy reduction and symptom improvement, but safety and efficacy require confirmation in the pivotal Phase 2 readout (August 2026).
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XRP Near $1.10 as On-Chain Activity Hits Yearly Lows, Demand Concerns Rise
Ripple's XRP is hovering around the $1.10 level as fresh on-chain indicators suggest the network is seeing its weakest user activity of the year—an imbalance that is amplifying concerns about whether the token's recent slide is being matched by real demand. Adding to the cautious tone, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revisited the firm's past standoff with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), describing how close the company came to shutting down during the lawsuit.
Eric Trump's Bitcoin mining venture loses over $600M amid market downturn
The significant loss highlights vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency investments, potentially dampening market confidence and influencing future strategies. Eric Trump's Bitcoin mining venture loses over $600M amid market downturn.
Solana Slides to $77 as Trading Cools, Key Support Zone in Focus
Solana (SOL) slipped into a short-term pullback, hovering around the $77 level as trading activity cooled and traders increasingly shifted focus to technical levels rather than fundamentals. According to CoinMarketCap data observed Tuesday UTC, SOL was trading at $77.15, down 1.09% over the past 24 hours.
Disney's ‘Moana' Remake Crashes at Box Office
The live-action version came just 10 years after the original animated hit.
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Element Solutions Lands $14.5B Solstice Deal as AI Data Center Demand Booms
Solstice Advanced Materials said it has agreed to acquire Element Solutions NYSE: ESI in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including the assumption of net debt, as the companies outlined plans to create a larger advanced materials platform with a heavier focus on electronics, data centers and related thermal management applications.
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Dogecoin Price Prediction: Pressure Builds for a Major Breakout
Dogecoin holds key support as falling volatility and a repeating cycle pattern point to a possible breakout toward $0.09, $0.15 and beyond.
Procter & Gamble vs PepsiCo: The Better Stock For Passive Income Investors
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP | PEP Price Prediction) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) both just handed investors fresh earnings, and the businesses behind the tickers are steering in noticeably different directions.
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Bitcoin price holds above $60K – But is a BTC bull trap brewing?
Bitcoin holds firm despite renewed macro FUD. Whale activity could reveal where BTC heads next.
Solana Price Prediction: Failed Recovery Puts $75 Support at Risk
Solana's failed recovery puts $75 support at risk, while a break below could expose $73-$74 and eventually bring $60 back into focus.
Ethereum Price Prediction: Bull Trap Risks Drop Toward $1,505
Ethereum faces sell signals near resistance, with a potential liquidity sweep threatening a decline toward $1,700 and possibly $1,505.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Rally Risks a Liquidity Trap Near $66K
Bitcoin nears $66K, but bearish on-chain signals and liquidity below could trigger a reversal toward the $59K-$61K support zone.
AI infrastructure companies surge 187% in past 12 months, and Bitcoin miners are riding the wave
The convergence of AI and crypto mining signals a transformative shift, offering stable revenue but posing execution and competition challenges. AI infrastructure companies surge 187% in past 12 months, and Bitcoin miners are riding the wave.
Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000
Bitcoin traded a hair above $64,000 on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as President Donald Trump declared a fragile ceasefire with Iran finished, adding a new layer of uncertainty to a market still climbing out of one of its worst months on record.
Goldman Sachs' Insane SpaceX AI Forecast Has One Clear Winner: Micron Technology
Artificial intelligence has already stretched the semiconductor supply chain to its limits.
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Real Estate Is Up 13%. The Data-Center REITs Powering AI Are Up 36%.
The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) is the default way most investors get real estate exposure, and for good reason.
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XRP loses $700 million in futures bets while XRPL builds a $4 billion institutional pipeline
Demand for XRP is weakening across several key market indicators, testing whether the XRP Ledger's (XRPL) growing institutional pipeline can translate into sustained investor and network activity. US spot XRP exchange-traded funds recorded about $7.2 million in net outflows in the week ended July 10, according to SoSoValue.
Disney: The IP Flywheel Is Working Better Than Ever
Disney (DIS) remains an IP-rich company with robust moats, monetizing content across divisions despite operational and debt challenges. Recent results show steady revenue growth, strong cash generation, and successful ecosystem synergy, notably with Toy Story 5's $780M box office performance. AI and data-driven strategies are expected to accelerate IP monetization, enhance customer engagement, and improve operational efficiency over the next decade.
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Pakistan seeks crypto dialogue after scholar rejects USDT payments
Pakistan seeks crypto dialogue after scholar rejects USDT paymentsPakistan's crypto regulator seeks Shariah dialogue after scholars reject purchases made with crypto, including stablecoin USDT payments now.
EUR/USD weekly outlook: US-Iran re-escalation and CPI in focus
The EUR/USD ended the week on the back foot, surrendering its earlier poise during Friday's session. From mid-week until that point, the pair had displayed a rather unexpected degree of composure, even as tensions in the Middle East flared up again.
3 Rare-Earth ETFs That Help Investors Balance Exposure and Risk
It's not hard to see why investing in rare-earth metals is a long-term investment theme. Rare-earth metals are 17 metallic elements with unusual magnetic, optical, and conductive properties that make them indispensable to modern technology, including:
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Price Prediction: Marvell Will Trade at This Price in 2027
Marvell Technology has become one of the loudest AI infrastructure stories of the past twelve months, and the numbers back it up.
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John Deaton Says 75,000 XRP Holders Helped Ripple Executives Fight SEC
As the prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple executives begins to surface again, renowned crypto lawyer and U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has joined in the discussion.
