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Gold News: Gold Price Hinges on CPI, Warsh and Hormuz Risks
Gold price faces a defining week as CPI, Warsh testimony and Hormuz risks could reshape Fed expectations, Treasury yields and gold's next move.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KBGGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KBGGY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ASA Bitcoin Network Adjusts Difficulty As Miners Face Pressure
The Bitcoin protocol has just activated one of the most powerful self-regulation mechanisms in its recent history, profoundly changing the financial balances of mining operators. While the sector has been continuously eroding its margins since the beginning of the year, this algorithm update comes at a critical time when the economic survival of mining facilities depends on the smallest fraction of a dollar.
LendingTree: Looks Cheap Even After The Leadership Transition
LendingTree is an online marketplace connecting consumers with lenders and insurers across three segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance. Founder-CEO Doug Lebda died unexpectedly in October 2025. He was succeeded by COO Scott Peyree, who built TREE's Insurance segment as founder of the acquired QuoteWizard. Performance looks steady, with 2026 guidance of revenue at $1.30–$1.35bn, variable marketing margin $378–$395mn, and adjusted EBITDA of $152–$162mn.
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StandardAero: Engine Aftermarket Growth Is Attractive
I assign a buy rating to StandardAero, driven by robust aftermarket demand and strategic positioning on LEAP and CFM56 engine platforms. SARO benefits from industry-wide aircraft delivery constraints, aging fleets, and surging maintenance demand, supporting a long-term growth runway. Component Repair's high margins (29.2% in Q1 2026) and >$500 million investment since 2017 enhance SARO's profitability and competitive advantage.
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EUR/USD: US Inflation Will Determine Everything
EUR/USD opens the week around 1.1433. Investors continue to assess the situation in the Middle East, where uncertainty remains high.
Ripple backs UK tokenization plan targeting £33B annual boost
Ripple backs Britain's tokenization plan focused on live repo trials, digital gilts and up to £33 billion in annual economic output by 2035.
My wife's 2011 Ford Fiesta was totaled. Should we accept a $2,000 insurance settlement or give up the car for $2,700?
“The hood is bent, the radiator is cracked, and the front bumper is destroyed.”
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Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Says 75,000 XRP Holders Kept Ripple Alive During SEC Battle
Crypto lawyer John Deaton says the unwavering support of 75,000 XRP holders gave Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen the confidence to withstand years of pressure from the SEC lawsuit.
Fortuna Mining: Positive Catalysts Keep Building
Fortuna Mining remains a Buy as its gold-focused pivot advances, supported by robust financials and promising project developments. Q1 2026 saw realized gold and silver prices surge, driving a 222% increase in operating income and 161% higher free cash flow, despite elevated AISC. FSM's Senegal Diamba Sud project targets 158,000 oz annual gold production at $1,332/oz AISC, with first output expected Q2 2028 and a $1B NPV.
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Machine learning algorithm sets Bitcoin price for August 1, 2026
A machine learning algorithm tracked by the Finbold AI Agent projects that Bitcoin (BTC) could trade at an average price of $64,784 on August 1, 2026, representing a 2.9% gain from its current price.
Volkswagen CEO threatens 50,000 more job cuts in memo to staff
Volkswagen could cut around 50,000 additional jobs based on calculations aimed at bringing the carmaker into line with the cost competitiveness of other companies, CEO Oliver Blume told staff in an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.
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TSMC just reported a record month for revenue ahead of critical earnings report on Thursday
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., or TSMC, just reported a record month for revenue as demand for its chips soared — and analysts think there's more to come.
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Bitcoin ETFs end 8-week outflow streak with $197M inflows – Details
Bitcoin ETFs swung between inflows and outflows, with IBIT leading $351M weekly gains despite volatility.”
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Dollar Strength Puts 1.1350 Support Back in Focus Ahead of US CPI
Summary:EUR/USD has slipped as renewed US-Iran tensions strengthened safe-haven demand for the US dollar and pushed Treasury yields higher. A break below 1.1370 could expose the pair to 1.1350 and 1.1300, while recovery attempts remain capped near the 1.1475 to 1.1500 area.
Ripple considered shutdown in 2020 amid SEC lawsuit, spent $150M on defense
Ripple's legal battle with the SEC highlights the significant impact regulatory challenges can have on market sentiment and cryptocurrency valuations. Ripple considered shutdown in 2020 amid SEC lawsuit, spent $150M on defense.
XRP Breaks 2-Month ETF Inflow Streak, Misses Out on Massive US Market Rebound
The trading week from July 6 to July 10 restored optimism to the US cryptocurrency ETF market, but the XRP sector unexpectedly remained on the sidelines of the rally. While institutional investors were actively buying discounted BTC and ETH, spot XRP ETFs recorded $7.18 million in net outflows, according to SoSoValue.
DAX, Gold Forecast: Two trades to watch
The DAX, along with its European peers, is opening lower as investors weigh a tech sell-off alongside a fresh escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which has pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates.
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Oil Rally Revives Rate Hike Fears, Silver Weakens
Silver prices slide as the U.S.-Iran conflict lifts oil, fuels inflation fears and raises Fed rate hike risk. See key support levels and market outlook.
Acrivon Therapeutics: Priced For Failure, Built For Precision
Acrivon Therapeutics (ACRV) trades below cash value, with the market deeply discounting its platform and pipeline despite promising early data. ACRV's AP3 platform enables precision patient-matching for kinase inhibitor therapies, showing a 50% response rate in serous endometrial cancer with ACR-368. Key near-term catalysts include Phase 2b ACR-368 data and Phase 1 ACR-2316 expansion results, both critical for de-risking and expanding commercial potential.
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DAL Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Durable Demand, Firm Outlook
Delta Air Lines reaffirms its 2026 outlook as disciplined capacity, stronger pricing and diversified revenues offset record quarterly fuel costs.
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Bitcoin Drops 3% as US-Iran Hostilities Escalate
The Bitcoin price has refused to break and hold above the $64K horizontal resistance level. Middle East conflict escalation could be the cause of the recent dip below $63K.
XRP price drops to $1.08 as ETF outflows and whale demand fade
XRP trades near $1.08 as whale transactions and ETF demand weaken, leaving traders focused on $1 support and a possible rebound above $1.10.
Bitcoin's $60K price floor is back in play as Hormuz oil shock returns
BTC fell below $63,000 after new U.S. strikes as oil, the dollar and yields rose and equity futures retreated.
EUR/USD & Gold Price Outlook: Hormuz Strikes, US CPI and Dollar Strength in Focus
EUR/USD and Gold price outlook ahead of US CPI and amid re escalating Hormuz tensions. Key technical levels, patterns, and c.
Oxford Nanopore shares slide 16% after first-half sales miss expectations
Shares in Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC (LSE:ONT) fell 16% to 101.2 pence after the company said first-half trading had come in below management expectations. The maker of nanopore-based technology for analysing DNA and RNA, expects revenue of around £116.5 million for the six months to 30 June.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 13th
FOX, LION, EDRY, PTGX and SPH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 13th, 2026.
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Blackrock's Tokenized Funds Hit $2.93B Onchain as Ethereum Leads With $1.1B
Blackrock now manages $2.93 billion in tokenized assets onchain, with Ethereum leading the pack ahead of Avalanche, Solana, and BNB Chain.
New Strong Sell Stocks for July 13th
ATNI, CWEN and RGLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 13th, 2026.
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Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Oil Surge Tests Key Support Ahead of US CPI
Gold and silver remain under pressure as surging oil prices revive inflation fears and strengthen the US dollar, while key support levels and upcoming CPI data may determine the next major move.
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