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Polygon's payments push sparks POL backlash – ‘Holders have no equity'
Will Polygon payment profits boost POL's value?
Palantir's Wild Ride: Inside the Stock Wall Street Can't Agree On
Palantir Technologies TodayPLTRPalantir Technologies$134.44 +0.68 (+0.51%) As of 07/16/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$106.37▼$207.52P/E Ratio151.06Price Target$190.85Add to WatchlistFew stocks generate the visceral reaction that happens when the name Palantir Technologies NASDAQ: PLTR is mentioned.
PLTR ASML Q2 2026: Sales Growth Flattens, China Risks Intensify
ASML Holding faces valuation pressure despite stable sales and net income growth, as forward risks remain unresolved. Sales to China have sharply declined from nearly half to under 20%, with future performance hinging on evolving US export restrictions. ASML's updated guidance targets €43–45 billion in sales and 54–56% gross margin, driven by EUV and DUV capacity expansions.
ASML 3 Hypergrowth Stocks That You Should Consider Buying in July
Hypergrowth is a demanding label in 2026. To wear it, a company needs to expand revenue at a pace that leaves the broader market in the dust, and it needs to do so while the market is actively rewarding profitable, cash-generating stories.
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KKR & Co. 'D' Mandatory Convertible Preferred: Remains A Buy
KKR & Co. Inc. 6.25% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred (KKR.PR.D) remains a Buy for those expecting a rebound in KKR common. KKR.PR.D offers a 7.6% yield, a significant dividend advantage over the 0.8% yield of KKR common, and mandatory conversion in March 2028. Preferred holders benefit from downside protection and limited upside until KKR exceeds $120, with conversion mechanics favoring patient investors.
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Conagra Brands: Cutting The Dividend Was The Right Thing To Do
Conagra Brands, Inc. reported Q4 '26 earnings earlier today. Net organic sales were flat following a 1.6% decline in volume entirely offset by a 1.6% increase in price/mix. Based on the newly released guidance for fiscal 2027, net organic sales are expected to decline between 1% and 3%, and adjusted operating margins are expected to contract further to around 10%. This would mark the fourth consecutive year of organic net sales declines and margin compression. To provide some context, the company's operating margins were in excess of 15% in 2023.
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Ecolab: A Wonderful Company At A Fair Value
Ecolab is a Dividend Aristocrat delivering essential hygiene and water management solutions, with robust management and consistent earnings growth. ECL reported Q1 2026 net sales up 10% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in Global High-Tech, Digital, and Life Sciences segments. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 31.7, just below the 10-year average, with a fair value estimate of $283, implying a 1% discount.
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Is ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) made its debut on 07/07/2009, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
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Is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (GSSC) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (GSSC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 06/28/2017.
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Is State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) made its debut on 09/28/2011, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Health Care ETFs category of the market.
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Is VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market, the VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 10/04/2022.
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Is Inspire Small/Mid Cap ETF (ISMD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 02/28/2017, smart beta exchange traded fund Inspire Small/Mid Cap ETF (ISMD) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 17th
P, UI, JPM, GS and C have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 17, 2026.
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FedEx Freight: Spare Capacity Makes An Early Recovery Attractive
I assign FedEx Freight Holding Company a buy rating, driven by early signs of freight recovery and substantial spare capacity. FDXF's high fixed-cost base and 30% available terminal capacity enable outsized profit leverage as shipment volumes normalize. Dimensional pricing and a fully staffed LTL sales force are set to enhance yield and capture higher-margin demand during the upcycle.
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Wall Street headed for the red with Netflix and chips leading the charge lower
Ahead of the bell Wall Street looks set to be headed for the red with US stock futures falling on Friday, leaving the major indices on course for weekly losses as the semiconductor sell-off rolled on. Dow Jones futures slipped 0.6%, and S&P 500 contracts dropped around 0.8%.
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38 Billion Shiba Inu Netflow Reverts Bullish Trend
Shiba Inu has seen its exchange activity slow significantly as investors appear to be taking caution again amid the broader crypto market downturn.
AI frenzy losing steam leaves bitcoin less volatile than South Korean stocks
While geopolitical tensions are pressuring bitcoin BTC$63,283.79 and the broader crypto market, a compelling data point has surfaced, highlighting the side effects of this year's AI frenzy.
Single-Country Swagger: Capture Localized Alpha With These ETFs
When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.
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Q2 Earnings Report Could Shift These Tesla ETFs Into High Gear
Second-quarter earnings season is ramping up with the third week of July slated to bring some high-profile reports, including one from Elon Musk's Tesla, Inc. (TSLA). The electric vehicle giant is scheduled to deliver its latest batch of quarterly results on Wednesday, July 22, after the close of U.S. markets.
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XLM falls despite Stellar's $114T tokenization opportunity – Just bad timing?
Can growing institutional adoption finally pull XLM beyond its months-long consolidation?
Largest U.S. gold ETF sees $14 billion in outflows since March, amid gold's year-to-date pullback
Amid the 7.8% Gold sell-off year-to-date (YTD), the largest gold ETF (exchange-traded fund) in the United States, SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE Arca: GLD), has recorded over $14 billion in cash outflows since March 1, 2026.
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Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP's path to $1.26
Glassnode has identified Bitcoin's short-term holder cost basis near $69,000 as the market's next major recovery test, potentially affecting the outcome for altcoins such as XRP.
Prediction Markets Are Betting Against Rocket Lab: Here's What the Odds Say
Prediction markets are flashing warning signs for Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction), even as Wall Street analysts remain overwhelmingly bullish on the space company.
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Wall Street Doubles Down on XRP as Cumulative ETF Inflows Near $1.5 Billion with Bulls Eying $1.35
Institutional demand for XRP keeps building as cumulative XRP ETF inflows approach $1.5 billion since launch, while a breakout above $1.13 could trigger a 20% rally toward $1.35.
Grant Cardone Stacks Another 10.5 Bitcoin From July Rent Cash Flow, Keeping Holdings Above 2,700 BTC
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone said Cardone Capital added another 10.5 BTC from July property cash flow, bringing his total keep somewhere around 2,700 BTC.
XRP is a commodity until the SEC changes its mind
XRP won. Seven years of legal limbo ended on a single Wednesday in March, when two agencies put it in writing.
Karooooo's Q1 Earnings: Core Growth Remains Intact, Despite Its FX Headwind
Karooooo Ltd. delivered another strong earnings beat, with revenue up 22% and robust subscriber growth in its core Cartrack product. KARO maintains high EBITDA (45%) and operating (28%) margins, despite FX-driven margin compression and increased sales and marketing spend. Balance sheet metrics are healthy, with $756 million in hard currency cash and a 2.13% dividend yield supporting capital flexibility while reducing default risk.
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CAD/JPY's Contrarian Rally and Why Safe Haven Posture Isn't Helping the Yen
CAD/JPY is on a winning streak despite a notable spike in geopolitical risk following renewed US-Iran hostilities. Why has the yen lost it?
Firebird Metals banks A$1 million ARENA payment as Perth battery plant advances
Firebird Metals Ltd (ASX:FRB, OTC:FRBMF, FRA:7Y2) has received its first A$1 million payment from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency after completing...
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Volvo Car AB (publ.) (VLVCY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Volvo Car AB (publ.) (VLVCY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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