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Bitcoin Holds $64,000 as Analyst Says Market Low Is 'Months, Not Weeks' Away
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed its 200-week simple moving average after falling to an early-summer low near $57,000. Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen though argues the recovery does not yet signal the end of the bear market.
SpaceX Stock Continues to Drop, Falling Under Its IPO Price—and 42% Below Peak
What a short, strange trip it's been.
SPCX Investors Can't Shake AI Bubble Fears—But They're Not Dropping Their Favorite Tech Stocks
Individual investors continue to prove their resilience and maintain their optimism more than halfway through a volatile year for stocks and continued geopolitical uncertainty, according to Investopedia‘s latest reader survey.
IBM CME Group launches NASDAQ CME Crypto Index futures for eight cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether
The launch of these futures could enhance institutional participation in crypto markets, potentially increasing market stability and legitimacy. CME Group launches NASDAQ CME Crypto Index futures for eight cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether.
Netflix shares tank on weak forecast as fears of slowing growth alarm Wall Street
Netflix is facing competition from all corners of the entertainment industry.
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IBM: AI Just Exposed A Bigger Problem
International Business Machines Corporation reported a significant Q2 revenue miss, with $17.2B vs. $17.86B consensus, and adjusted EPS of $2.93 below expectations. IBM's segment performance deteriorated: Software growth slowed to 5%, Consulting was flat, and Infrastructure declined 7%, raising concerns about broad-based demand weakness. AI infrastructure spending is benefiting hardware and data center suppliers more than IBM, intensifying competition for customer budgets and clouding IBM's AI growth narrative.
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Solana Becomes the Largest Blockchain by RWA Holder Count
Solana became the largest blockchain by RWA holder count, reaching 300,130 holders and moving ahead of Plume, Ethereum and BNB Chain. Its distributed RWA value stands near $3.32 billion, after briefly reaching $3.62 billion earlier this month. Solana recorded $3.
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (SWOBY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (SWOBY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Illinois Tool Works: Growth Could Justify The Premium Valuation
Illinois Tool Works is rated Hold due to a premium valuation not justified by its below-sector growth profile. Recovery in the semiconductor market and the Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) program are expected to drive FY2026 net sales growth. Margin expansion is supported by the 80/20 program and Product Line Simplification, with management targeting 100 bps improvement in FY2026.
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Hyperliquid ($HYPE) falls 6% in the last 24 hours
Currently, Hyperliquid ($HYPE) is trading at $65.98, recording a daily rally of 4.20% after touching the key support of its 50-day simple moving average (SMA-50) at $65.28. Despite this green movement, the asset remains 7% below its all-time high of $76.73 reached last June, in what analysts consider a technical consolidation phase.
Crude Oil Price Forecast: Can Bulls Push Above Key Resistance?
WTI crude oil is testing key resistance after a strong recovery, with a breakout potentially opening the path toward higher Fibonacci targets.
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Ether.fi jumps 11% – Can its $100M RWA bet drive ETHFI to $0.50?
Ether.fi demand stays firm as derivatives OI and volume surge, while spot netflow strengthens.
US Dollar Strength to Push EUR/USD Lower Towards 1.10 - HSBC Forecast
The Euro to Dollar exchange rate is trading around 1.1440 after remaining relatively resilient through July, but HSBC expects renewed US Dollar strength to weigh on EUR/USD over the coming months. HSBC argues that the recent Dollar recovery reflects a combination of resilient US growth, interest-rate expectations and the relative.
Truist Financial Earnings May Offer Clues About the Bank's Next Chapter
Truist Financial reports second-quarter earnings Friday, but investors may be more focused on what the leadership transition to incoming CEO Michael Lyons could mean for the bank's strategy.
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Will Gold Break Below Major Support Levels?
Gold's rejection from moving average resistance is accelerating bearish momentum, with traders watching whether key support levels hold or trigger a deeper decline.
Blackrock Ignites Crypto ETF Comeback as Bitcoin, Ether Flows Turn Green
Crypto ETF flows stayed constructive on Wednesday, July 15, as bitcoin ETFs added $107.80 million and ether ETFs brought in $53.83 million, with no outflows recorded across either group. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1 Million as ETF Flows Turn Positive The recovery in crypto ETFs did not arrive with fireworks. It arrived with consistency.
Circle adds $500M USDC liquidity to Solana blockchain
The liquidity boost could enhance Solana's network efficiency and attract institutional interest, potentially impacting its market position. Circle adds $500M USDC liquidity to Solana blockchain.
Alcoa Cuts Full-Year Alumina Guidance, Posts Higher Second-Quarter Profit
The company said it now expects to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 fewer metric tons of alumina in 2026, for a total production of 9.5 million to 9.6 million metric tons.
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Injective Protocol's INJ token now available on Robinhood Crypto
The listing enhances INJ's accessibility, potentially boosting its market presence and aligning with Robinhood's tokenization strategy. Injective Protocol's INJ token now available on Robinhood Crypto.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Netflix is getting stingier about its viewing data, and Wall Street isn't happy
Netflix has been in Wall Street's doghouse lately, and its Thursday afternoon earnings commentary sparked even more investor concern.
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UnitedHealth Group Q2: The Real Test Begins Now (Downgrade)
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated delivered a strong Q2, with improved medical care ratio and operating income up 50% YoY, signaling effective cost initiatives. UNH raised FY 2026 EPS guidance to $19.5–$20, reflecting operational recovery and solid cash flow prospects, especially from Optum's AI-driven growth. Despite operational improvements, UNH's valuation now trades above its 5-year average P/E, reducing risk-reward asymmetry and margin of safety.
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Steak ‘n Shake credits Bitcoin for company growth – But is PR value now worth more than people actually using BTC?
The chain reports 16% July sales growth, but without BTC payment share its merchant model cannot be measured.
Bitcoin Volatility Cools as Market Matures
Bitcoin's cooling volatility is being seen as a sign of market maturity, attracting institutions as BTC shifts from wild swings to steadier, investable trading.
United Airlines Breaks Passenger Records Despite Surging Ticket Prices
United Airlines saw strong demand from travelers in the second quarter despite higher ticket prices caused by surges in the price of fuel, executives said Thursday (July 16) during an earnings call.
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China's AI ambitions could make platinum the next strategic precious metal after gold - WPIC
China has already cemented its position as one of the world's most important gold markets, and the country's next wave of industrial investment could elevate platinum to a similarly strategic role as artificial intelligence and clean energy reshape global demand, according to the latest report from the World Platinum Investment Council.
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Ethereum captures 74% of tokenized ETF market as inflows surge over past year
Ethereum's dominance in tokenized ETFs highlights its infrastructure maturity, driving demand for blockspace and influencing DeFi's evolution. Ethereum captures 74% of tokenized ETF market as inflows surge over past year.
1inch confirms Anton Bukov's departure after co-founder says he was fired
1inch says co-founder Anton Bukov has not been involved with the project since December 2025 after Bukov revealed he was fired, and launched a new DeFi venture, Second Tier.
Netflix shares fall as quarterly revenue misses expectations
Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX, XETRA:NFC) shares fell about 8% in after-hours trading after the streaming company reported second-quarter revenue that came in just below Wall Street expectations, overshadowing a slight earnings beat. For the quarter ended June 30, Netflix posted diluted earnings per share of $0.80, ahead of the consensus estimate of $0.79.
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Sodexo S.A. (SDXAY) Discusses Strategic Roadmap and Medium-Term Ambitions for Growth and Competitiveness Transcript
Sodexo S.A. (SDXAY) Discusses Strategic Roadmap and Medium-Term Ambitions for Growth and Competitiveness Transcript
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