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Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis calls for U.S. to spearhead AI standards body
The boss of Google's AI division, Demis Hassabis, on Tuesday called for a U.S.-led standards body to test new frontier models for national security risks. CNBC previously reported that Hassabis, along with other leading tech chiefs, called for an American-led AI coalition at a G7 meeting with world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
GOOG SPYI vs. JEPI: Which Monthly ‘Paycheck' ETF Actually Wins When the Market Gets Ugly?
The NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (BATS:SPYI) crossed roughly $10 billion in assets under management in June.
SPYI Pearl Diver Credit: 7.8% YTM On Preferred Stock Remains Attractive
Pearl Diver Credit has seen its NAV per share decline by 22% in the first five months of 2026, raising concerns about portfolio erosion. I focus on PDCC's term preferred shares (PDPA), which offer an 8% yield and a hard maturity date of December 31, 2029, providing a senior claim and asset coverage protection. Preferred dividends are well-covered by net investment income, but ongoing unrealized losses and NAV stability remain key monitoring points for both common and preferred holders.
PDCC Price Prediction: Can Microsoft Reach $650 Next Year?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) is running one of the fastest scaling AI businesses in corporate history, yet the stock is acting like the story just broke.
MSFT 
South Korea's Kweather taps Flare to develop weather finance products
Integrating climate data on-chain could revolutionize weather finance, enhancing transparency and efficiency in climate-related sectors. South Korea's Kweather taps Flare to develop weather finance products.
Ethereum falls to $1.7K – Will a $153 mln whale push help ETH bounce back?
Ethereum whales have continued to accumulate, purchasing 87,083 ETH worth $153.8 million.
Alex Karp Thinks AI's Irresponsibly Oversold, Critiques OpenAI and Anthropic — Is He Right?
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction) CEO Alex Karp has been making headlines for his heated rant on CNBC, critiquing OpenAI and Anthropic for how they're selling AI.
PLTR 
BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
BayFirst Financial Corp. (BAFN) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
BAFN 
Rivian Stock Volatility Won't Be Tamed by Earnings
Barclays analyst Dan Levy believes updates about new R2 demand will be important for Rivian stock when the company reports Q2 earnings at the end of July.
RIVN 
IBM sends 'shock wave' through tech industry with AI warning
IBM's profit and revenue fell short of analysts' expectations after the tech firm released its second quarter earnings report on Tuesday.
IBM 
Is a Bitcoin whale from 2018 about to cash in after awakening to transfer $188 million?
The 2,931 BTC balance moved twice and still sits in an unlabeled second-hop address with no outbound transaction.
Shopify's $120 Billion Revival Is Catching Shorts Off Guard
$123.84 billion. That is how much merchandise flowed through Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP | SHOP Price Prediction) in the company's fourth quarter of 2025.
SHOP 
SBI partners with Doppler to enhance institutional XRP adoption in Japan
SBI's partnership with Doppler could significantly boost institutional trust and adoption of blockchain solutions in Japan's financial sector. SBI partners with Doppler to enhance institutional XRP adoption in Japan.
BASFY Boosts BMB Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
BASF expands its certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio, helping coatings makers cut carbon footprints without sacrificing performance or reformulation.
BASFY 
Why Fast-paced Mover Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Allegiant Travel (ALGT) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
ALGT 
Eth_systems joins Ethereum ecosystem to enhance privacy tools
EthSystems' integration into Ethereum could significantly boost institutional adoption by balancing privacy with regulatory transparency. Eth_systems joins Ethereum ecosystem to enhance privacy tools.
4 Miscellaneous Food Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Industry Headwinds
MDLZ, SYY, UNFI and MAMA navigate industry headwinds through innovation, operational efficiencies and evolving consumer trends.
MAMA 
TTMI's Defense Electronics Demand Remains Strong: What's Ahead?
TTM Technologies is riding strong defense electronics demand with a $1.6B backlog, key radar program wins and growing military bookings supporting long-term growth.
TTMI 
Bitcoin Price Rallies Toward $64,000 as US Inflation Cools to 3.5%
Bitcoin price rose toward $63,400 after US annual inflation cooled to 3.5% in June, while Polymarket odds of a 2026 Fed rate hike fell to 55%.
Gold Jumps as Weaker CPI Defends $4,000 Support
The gold market rallied after the CPI numbers came out weaker than anticipated.
Duni AB (publ) (DUNNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Duni AB (publ) (DUNNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
DUNNF 
Compass Minerals: Why This Turnaround Is Different
Compass Minerals (CMP) is undergoing a structural transformation, prioritizing disciplined capital allocation and operational efficiency over cyclical growth. CMP's portfolio simplification and focus on core salt and plant nutrition segments have improved cash flow, reduced debt, and strengthened financial stability. Despite a 14.9% EV/EBITDA discount to the sector median, CMP's ongoing deleveraging and operational gains are not yet recognized by the market.
CMPGY 
AMKR Trades Cheaper Than Industry at 2.06X P/S: Is the Stock a Buy?
Amkor trades at a steep P/S discount despite AI-driven advanced packaging growth, Arizona expansion and rising smartphone demand, backed by long-term catalysts.
AMKR 
SBI picks Solana: What Japan's tokenization pivot means for SOL
On July 13, one of Japan's largest financial conglomerates rewired its blockchain strategy in a single press release.
Brookfield Infrastructure: High-Yield, Quality Infrastructure Still Selling At A Discount
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) remains a Buy, supported by robust cash flow, resilient global assets, and attractive yield despite macro headwinds. BIP reported Q1 AFFO growth to $596M, advanced portfolio recycling, and executed strategic acquisitions, still targeting 12–15%+ IRR and >10% FFO/unit growth. Balance sheet strength is underpinned by long-term, fixed-rate, non-recourse debt and no maturities due in 2026, mitigating interest rate risk.
BN 
AMD Rallies 5%, Intel Rises 4% as Cooling Inflation Sparks a Chip Rebound
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD | AMD Price Prediction) are up 5% to $560.66 in early Tuesday trading, rebounding sharply after Monday's selloff.
AMD 
Wedbush Pounds the Table—Buy Sandisk Before August 5 Earnings
Wedbush is making a bold call on memory chip maker Sandisk NASDAQ: SNDK. The firm aggressively raised its targets for revenue, earnings, and stock price, citing pricing trends and a high likelihood that management had underestimated the strength.
SNDK 
The AI Boom Isn't Over: 3 Stocks to Buy for 2H 2026
MU, AMAT and CSCO are expanding AI products, partnerships and infrastructure to capitalize on strong demand in 2H 2026.
AMAT 
Goldman Sachs (GS) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Goldman Sachs (GS) came out with quarterly earnings of $20.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $10.91 per share a year ago.
GS 
Silver Clings to $60 as Geopolitical Headwinds Mount
Silver rallied early on Tuesday, as we continue to see a lot of noisy behavior. At this point, the markets are confused as far as I can see.
