Stock Market & Financial News
Wall Street analysts update Google stock price ahead of earnings
Wall Street analysts remain overwhelmingly bullish on Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) ahead of its July 22 earnings report, with the average Google stock price target implying more than 26% upside from current levels.
GOOGL Saylor's Strategy raises cash reserves to $3.225 billion, leaving bitcoin holdings unchanged
For the second consecutive week, the firm kept bitcoin holdings steady, choosing to use the raised capital to boost cash for paying dividends on its preferred stock.
Xencor (XNCR) Soars 16.9%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Xencor (XNCR) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
XNCR Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) Moves 13.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
ETON 
Why I Can't Stop Buying Credo Technology Stock
I keep hitting the “Buy” button on Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO | CRDO Price Prediction) because I have not found another pure-play way to own the wiring of the AI data center at this scale.
CRDO 
ImmunityBio: Revisiting My Bearish Call After A Strong Rally (Rating Upgrade)
ImmunityBio earns a cautious buy rating as Anktiva demonstrates strong efficacy and safety in NMIBC and shows promise across broader oncology indications. IBRX's valuation now reflects significant future revenue; rapid share appreciation and anticipated dilution temper near-term upside despite robust revenue ramp and pipeline catalysts. Anktiva's combination with BCG outperforms competitors, with 84% CR in BCG-naïve NMIBC and potential label expansion pending FDA decision in early 2027.
IBRX 
Bank Earnings Are Roaring, But Wall Street Isn't Ready to Celebrate
That matters because high expectations raise the bar for what counts as "good enough"—a company can beat last year's numbers and still disappoint the market if it doesn't beat this year's inflated bar.
AAPL 
McDonald's: I Just Bought The Stock Before It Becomes A Dividend King Yielding 2.78%
I initiated a position in McDonald's at ~$268, viewing its 12% YTD decline as a value opportunity despite strong Q1 results. MCD is set to become a Dividend King with its 50th consecutive dividend increase, boasting a 2.78% yield and robust 7%+ annualized dividend growth. Q1 2026 delivered a double beat, 3.8% global comps, 46% adjusted operating margin, and reaffirmed full-year guidance, highlighting operational strength.
MCD 
Yara: Great Quarter, But I'm Downgrading The Stock
Yara International (YARIY) is downgraded to hold despite a strong Q2, as margin gains from the urea supply shock are seen as transient. Q2 EBITDA rose 39% to $906M, driven by higher nitrogen prices, but volume fell 17% and risks of price normalization persist. The $1.3B Gulf Coast Ammonia acquisition improves Yara's cost structure and strategic flexibility, reducing reliance on expensive European gas.
YARIY 
Strive buys additional 21 Bitcoin, bringing total treasury to 19,921 BTC
Strive Inc. added 21 BTC to its treasury on July 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 19,921 Bitcoin and cementing its top-ten corporate holder status. Strive buys additional 21 Bitcoin, bringing total treasury to 19,921 BTC.
Bitcoin bulls push back on Social Capital's CEO 'two problems' for crypto
At the start of the week, Chamath Palihapitiya, the Social Capital CEO, stated that Bitcoin faced two major problems. One of the problems highlighted was where speculators are putting their money, and the other was where miners are pointing their power.
IREN, Hut 8 Stocks Surge as AI Deals Restore Neocloud Cheer
IREN stock was gaining alongside Hut 8 as both companies announced big cloud-computing deals.
IREN 
Russia's Crypto Bill Advances: Cross-Border Trade Stays in Focus as Bitcoin Prints 5-Week High
Russia's revised crypto bill clears committee ahead of a second reading, keeping cross-border trade central — as Bitcoin posts its best weekly close in weeks.
Hyperliquid sets 500,000 HYPE stake for permissionless prediction market deployers
Hyperliquid plans to require developers to stake 500,000 HYPE, worth about $30.4 million, to deploy permissionless prediction markets under HIP-4.
Solana Price Prediction: Holding $75 Could Open the Road to $125
Solana holds $75 support as traders watch a breakout toward $94, $125 and potentially $143 if bullish momentum strengthens.
Reddit Still Believes in Rocket Lab Even as Shares Slide: Inside the Retail Sentiment
Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) closed most recently at almost $67.62, capping a brutal stretch that saw the stock fall 37.4% over the past month and 16.6% in the last week alone.
RDDT 
CareDx's Growth Prospects With Naveris Keep Me Bullish
CareDx has a transplant-testing franchise that taps into recurring surveillance demand and has deeper integration into transplant centers. I also think CDNA's AlloHeme gives them longer-term optionality in post-cell-therapy monitoring. More recently, CDNA sold Lab Products and purchased Naveris. These major strategic M&A deals mean CDNA now has a potential growth engine in oncology.
CDNA 
Ethereum Price Prediction: Breakout Could Send ETH Toward $2,500
Ethereum holds above $1,825 and gains strength against Bitcoin, keeping a breakout toward $2,500 and broader altcoin gains in play.
FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and political uncertainty weigh on sentiment
London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors also turned their attention to Britain's political transition as Andy Burnham prepared to take office as the country's new prime minister.
EWU 
GBP/USD's Resilient Comeback and Why the Dollar's Losses Could Pile Up
GBP/USD has rebounded after two successive daily losses and gained in each of the last three sessions. Is risk setting in?
The Consortium Fueling the Nuclear Renaissance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the approved voluntary agreement that formally establishes the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium under the Defense Production Act (DPA). While the name centers on fuel production, the framework and its broad list of participants reach across the entire nuclear value chain.
AMTM 
Investigate Intel Earnings With This Exciting ETF
The week of July 20 brings an avalanche of marquee earnings reports and with the artificial intelligence (AI) trade experiencing significant retrenchment, semiconductor stocks are under duress. That could put added focus on Intel (INTC), which reports quarterly results on Thursday, July 23.
INTC 
Thule Group AB (publ) (THUPY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Thule Group AB (publ) (THUPY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
THUPY 
Strategy adds $225M to USD reserves and pauses Bitcoin purchases
Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases and boosted USD reserves to $3B, selling 3,588 BTC to cover dividends and debt for roughly 20 months. Strategy adds $225M to USD reserves and pauses Bitcoin purchases.
Cardano's Van Rossum hard fork goes live, reducing smart contract costs
Cardano's Van Rossem hard fork activates Protocol Version 11, cutting smart contract costs and marking the first upgrade ratified through on-chain Cardano's Van Rossum hard fork goes live, reducing smart contract costs.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: One Final Crash Could Set Up the Next Bull Run
Bitcoin may face one final drop toward $25,000–$35,000 before a broader recovery and a potential bull market peak in 2029.
Prediction Markets Are Pricing Real Risk Into MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet: What the Odds Say
Prediction markets have become a useful sentiment thermometer for one of the most polarizing stocks on Wall Street.
MSTR 
GameStop Doubles Down On eBay Bid As Ryan Cohen Escalates Pursuit
Ryan Cohen has never been afraid of taking on larger rivals. He transformed Chewy into one of America's biggest online pet retailers, became the architect of GameStop's unlikely revival after the meme-stock frenzy, and has consistently argued that retailers need to reinvent themselves rather than simply chasing scale.
GME 
Hyperliquid opens prediction markets to all users with HIP-4 upgrade
Hyperliquid activated its HIP-4 upgrade, opening prediction markets to all users. Market sees 29% YES for Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026.
Gas Tops $4 Again, Oil Hits $82. Here's Why the Fed Has a Big Problem
Inflation looked as though it was finally settling into a more manageable pattern, but energy markets have a habit of rewriting the script.
BNO 
