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USD/CAD Price Forecast: More downside likely towards 1.3970
USD/CAD Price Forecast: More downside likely towards 1.3970
Ethereum Options Signal Downside Hedging as Solana Shows Bullish Skew
Options positioning in major altcoins pointed to diverging near-term expectations on Thursday, with Ethereum (ETH) showing heavy downside hedging into expiry, Solana (SOL) retaining a comparatively constructive bias, and XRP (XRP) drawing short-term rebound interest despite a largely neutral open-interest mix. Data from Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange, showed that as of 02:40 ET on July 17 (06:40 UTC), same-day expiring open interest totaled 131,684 contracts for Ethereum (about $242.93 million), 20,935 contracts for Solana (about $15.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejection at 0.8100 keeps the US Dollar on the back foot
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejection at 0.8100 keeps the US Dollar on the back foot
Red Rock Resorts: Las Vegas Growth And Scarce Land
Red Rock Resorts offers a durable Las Vegas locals casino business and a unique portfolio of scarce, gaming-entitled development land. RRR benefits from recurring local demand, demographic tailwinds, and strong barriers to entry due to regulatory restrictions on new casino sites. Expansion projects like Durango North are positioned to capture population growth, with management targeting >6,000 additional households within three miles.
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Bitcoin price falls below $63K as fresh U.S.-Iran strikes hit markets
Bitcoin falls below $63K as renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and Trump's China claims pressure risk markets despite fresh ETF inflows.
Intraday Analysis 17.07.2026
GBPUSD finds resistance Cable struggles as the pair met firm resistance after pushing over 100 pips in the past session. • Not even a lift in GDP data could prevent the pound from slipping away from the 1.3500 level.
PancakeSwap open-sources AI agent for ERC-8183 settlements on BNB Agent Studio
PancakeSwap open-sources a reference ERC-8183 AI settlement agent on BNB Agent Studio, enabling atomic swaps with slippage controls and 15-minute PancakeSwap open-sources AI agent for ERC-8183 settlements on BNB Agent Studio.
Bitcoin Japan Raises 9.7B Yen, Sets 662M Yen for Initial BTC Buy
Bitcoin Japan has completed a 9.7 billion yen financing round and earmarked 662 million yen of the proceeds for an initial Bitcoin purchase, according to the announcement, marking an early step toward building a corporate BTC treasury position.
Itaconix upgrades outlook after 72% jump in sales
Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF, FRA:18G0) lifted its 2026 revenue outlook after first-half sales jumped 72% to a record $8.3 million, driven by growth across its main product segments. The plant-based polymers specialist now expects full-year revenue of at least $14.8 million, compared with the $13.3 million analyst forecast cited in its statement.
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USD/JPY: Battling at the Top of the Triangle
On 3 July, Japan's Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, stated that the Ministry of Finance remains in close contact with US authorities regarding developments in USD/JPY as the yen traded near its weakest level in almost 40 years. Similar verbal warnings have become increasingly common whenever the pair approaches the 162.00 area, although no direct intervention has been announced so far.
Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 17th
BMA, FIVE, and DY it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 17, 2026.
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Stellar (XLM) Golden Cross Confirmed: Price Analysis for July 17
Stellar has just produced a golden cross, one of the most crucial technical signals that traders look for. A possible change in momentum following months of weakness was indicated by the bullish crossover, which happened when the shorter-term moving average crossed over the longer-term trend indicator.
2 Solar Stocks for Your Watchlist
SUNE and SMXT are pivoting to adapt to solar industry.
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Bitcoin Ethereum Weekly Outlook Eyes Support and Resistance
Bitcoin at $62,828 and Ethereum at $1,828 set the stage for weekend technical focus on support, resistance and the 200-day MA narrative with position manag
Top FTSE 100 Index shares to watch next week: Airtel, BT Group, Compass Group
The FTSE 100 Index has remained in a narrow range this week as traders reacted to the rising tensions between the US and Iran. It also wavered as the United States earnings season started, with big names like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Netflix releasing their earnings.
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Panmure Liberum upgrades Dunelm after respectable fourth quarter
Panmure Liberum has upgraded Dunelm Group PLC (LSE:DNLM) to 'hold' from 'sell' and nudged its target price up to 820p from 810p, saying the homewares retailer's fourth quarter brought relief that trading did not deteriorate further. The broker described the outcome as respectable given challenging conditions and adverse weather, though it remains cautious about calling the turn after weaker news flow through the second and third quarters.
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E*TRADE Introduces Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana — What You Need to Know
Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE platform has successfully launched spot cryptocurrency trading capabilities for qualified retail customers. The brokerage now enables users to purchase, sell, and store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana through its interface.
Euro flattens against US Dollar while entering the weekend
Euro flattens against US Dollar while entering the weekend
BP, ConocoPhillips to back Iraq with major investment as U.S. seeks to cut Iran's energy hold
BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday. The announcements are expected during the U.S.-Iraq Business Summit in Washington.
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Wise keeps the money moving as growth stays on fast track
Wise Group PLC (LSE:WISE, NASDAQ:WSE) has kicked off its 2027 financial year with another strong quarter, as more customers turned to the fintech group for fast, low-cost international payments. The company reported first-quarter net revenue of US$714 million, up 25% from a year ago, driven by continued growth in cross-border payment volumes and customer numbers.
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Binance Coin (BNB) Eyes $647 Target Following Record $932M Token Burn
Binance Coin is currently positioned at approximately $577, developing a promising technical formation that analysts believe could drive the price toward $647. Market participants are closely monitoring a critical resistance barrier while recent token burn data strengthens the bullish narrative.
The Truth About DTCC and XRP Ledger That's Being Missed
DTCC isn't replacing or rejecting the XRP Ledger. Ripple's growing role and XRP's DTCC classification reflect blockchain's gradual integration into traditional finance.
F.N.B. Corp. Continues Its Steady, Reliable Performance In Q2 Earnings
F.N.B. Corporation remains a buy, supported by disciplined growth, strong credit quality, and a robust capital position. Q2 results were solid: EPS of $0.42, revenue up 6% to $463M, and 17% earnings growth, with prudent loan and deposit growth. FNB's conservative underwriting, low CRE and private credit exposure, and high reserves position it well against credit risks.
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Tesla stock tumbles: why a SpaceX takeover may be impossible to pull off
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) extended its decline heading into Friday as investors questioned whether SpaceX could realistically finance a takeover of Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company. Tesla fell 0.9% to $391.06 on Thursday, while SpaceX slid 3.1% to $131.11, below its $135 IPO price.
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Euro: Bullish bias but capped by resistance against US Dollar – UOB
Euro: Bullish bias but capped by resistance against US Dollar – UOB
Cardano (ADA) Price Poised for Movement as Whales Accumulate Before Van Rossem Hard Fork
Cardano (ADA) is currently hovering between $0.161 and $0.163 as of July 16–17, reflecting a modest decline of approximately 1.39% amid bearish positioning by short sellers in anticipation of an upcoming network enhancement.
This $28 million ether market bet aims to profit from pure market chaos
The mega trade aims to profit from a potential surge in ether price turbulence.
USD/CNH Holds Steady as PBoC Supports Yuan While Safe-Haven Dollar Limits Losses
Summary:USD/CNH remains range-bound as the People's Bank of China (PBoC) continues to support the yuan with stronger daily fixings. Safe-haven demand for the US dollar is offsetting pressure from softer US inflation and expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve.
Solana (SOL) Captures $900M in Real-World Asset Flows — Is a Major Breakout Approaching?
According to RWA.xyz tracking data, Solana has absorbed over $900 million in net capital directed toward real-world assets throughout the previous month. This performance positions the network at the forefront among major blockchain platforms during this timeframe.
Bitcoin ETFs add $368M in three-day buying streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.2 million on Thursday, lifting their three-day inflow total to about $368 million as Bitcoin attempted a price recovery.
