Stock Market & Financial News
Bitcoin tops $64,000 as cooling U.S. inflation guts the Fed rate-hike trade
The June CPI print pulled hike odds from 43% to 13%, with analysts now watching the September FOMC meeting for further cues on positioning.
VeriSign: A Little Overpriced For What It Is (Earnings Preview)
Verisign remains a stable, predictable monopoly on .com and .net domains, with contractual price-hike levers supporting consistent growth. VRSN is trading at a 20% premium to intrinsic value ($217/share); I maintain a Hold rating and prefer entry below $200. Revenue and EPS growth are driven primarily by scheduled price increases, with margins likely to remain robust but unlikely to expand significantly.
VRSN Xiaomi stock at risk as phone market share slips while Samsung, Apple gain ground
Xiaomi stock retreated for two consecutive days after a report confirmed that the company was losing market share in the smartphone industry. It slipped to H$25.82 in Hong Kong, a few points below this month's high of H$26.70.
XIACY Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
Intel has decided to use a high-end machine from ASML to manufacture some of its flagship Panther Lake laptop chips, ASML said on Tuesday, a move that will help the chipmaker learn to use the tool more effectively.
INTC 
Bitcoin, Ethereum spot ETFs see $239M in net inflows on July 14
Institutional interest in crypto ETFs may signal renewed confidence, but macroeconomic volatility could still disrupt this emerging trend. Bitcoin, Ethereum spot ETFs see $239M in net inflows on July 14.
ASML tops Q2 estimates on AI chip demand
ASML , the world's biggest supplier of equipment used to manufacture computer chips, on Wednesday reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and profit, as demand from makers of artificial intelligence chips offset uncertainty over sales to China.
ASML 
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Assessing ENA's target price after Ethena bulls extend post-Coinbase rally
Profitable transactions outweighed losses amid increasing whale and retail activities.
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bulls remain cautious below 23.6% Fibo. and 1.1470 hurdle
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bulls remain cautious below 23.6% Fibo. and 1.1470 hurdle
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Gains traction above 113.00, bullish trend stays firm above 100-day SMA
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Gains traction above 113.00, bullish trend stays firm above 100-day SMA
AEHR stock explodes 40%: could it be a hidden winner of Nvidia's AI boom?
Aehr Test Systems stock (NASDAQ: AEHR) surged more than 40% in extended trading on Tuesday after the semiconductor-equipment maker delivered stronger-than-expected earnings, record bookings and an aggressive growth forecast. The gain later eased, with the stock trading nearly 28% higher at about $92 after closing the regular session at $72.01.
AEHR 
Chainlink wins Aave as default cross-chain rail as $7.2B exits LayerZero
Aave's adoption of Chainlink CCIP highlights a shift towards prioritizing security and formal risk assessments in DeFi infrastructure choices. Chainlink wins Aave as default cross-chain rail as $7.2B exits LayerZero.
USD/CAD to Test Key Support Around 1.4 as Three Tailwinds Boost Loonie Ahead of BoC
By the time the Bank of Canada announces its policy decision today, the Canadian Dollar has already built a powerful foundation for further gains. USD/CAD has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a month, supported not by a single catalyst but by three reinforcing forces: a broad retreat in the US Dollar after softer inflation data, higher oil prices that strengthen Canada's export outlook, and growing expectations that the Bank of Canada may sound more hawkish than markets anticipated only a week ago.
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How high can MemeCore [M] rally as it leads top 100 with 16% gains?
Mindshare typically fuels meme-related assets, yet MemeCore is rallying while its own mindshare falls.
Alaska pushes crypto kiosk victims toward Bitcoin Depot's bankruptcy claims deadline
Alaskans who were scammed by Bitcoin Depot kiosks have until July 21, 2026, to ask for a share of the company's bankruptcy estate.
Gold edges lower as elevated oil prices bolster Fed hike prospects and offset soft USD
Gold edges lower as elevated oil prices bolster Fed hike prospects and offset soft USD
Evolution Mining Limited (CAHPF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Evolution Mining Limited (CAHPF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CAHPF 
PBJ: Food And Beverage Stocks Are Cheap But Come With A Hidden Quality Cost
Invesco Food & Beverage ETF earns a 'hold' rating due to persistent long-term underperformance and quality concerns despite improved near-term growth metrics. PBJ's 11.49% next-year EPS growth and 13.76x forward P/E create a compelling GARP profile, but quality and debt remain key risks. High portfolio turnover and a quant model not tailored to consumer staples drive volatility and inconsistent factor exposures.
PBJ 
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum as SBI Expands Finance Infrastructure in Japan
XRP is at the center of a new institutional finance initiative in Japan after SBI Digital Finance and Doppler Finance formed a strategic partnership, extending Doppler's collaboration with SBI Group companies beyond an earlier XRP yield and tokenization initiative.
Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say
Payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion, two people familiar with the matter said.
ADN 
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Softer CPI Fuels Rebound as Oil Raises Inflation Risks
Gold and silver rebound after softer US inflation data, but rising oil prices and Middle East risks may revive inflation concerns and limit further gains.
Alameda moves over $15M on Solana
The bankrupt firm Alameda Research reactivated its fund movements on the Solana network. According to data from the on-chain monitoring platform Onchain Lens, a wallet linked to the entity transferred a total of 201,000 SOL (equivalent to $15.14 million USD) to multiple custody addresses managed by BitGo Custody, distributing the tokens across several consecutive transactions.
Whales initiate $90K long positions on Hyperliquid's $HYPE token
Whale activity on Hyperliquid's $HYPE token suggests growing investor confidence, potentially influencing market sentiment and future price trends. Whales initiate $90K long positions on Hyperliquid's $HYPE token.
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
PGPHF 
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Remains near the symmetrical triangle top around 185.50
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Remains near the symmetrical triangle top around 185.50
