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• 5 Couples Get Honest About Being In A Mixed Race Marriage In 2017

  01-09-2017 01:45 via yahoo.com
  This summer marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark Loving v. Virginia case, which invalidated laws banning interracial marriage in the U.S. in 1967.
  
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• What Are Perpetual Futures Contracts (Perps)?

  27-07-2026 14:13 via litefinance.org
  
  Imagine a futures contract that never expires. Instead of closing on a fixed expiration date, you can keep your position open for as long as you choose, whether it is a day, a week, a month, or even longer. That is exactly how perpetual futures contracts work.This financial instrument originated in the cryptocurrency market and quickly gained popularity. Commonly known as "perps," they are now offered by many centralized exchanges, including those that support traditional financial markets. They
  
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• VW H1 operating profit falls 11.6% on US ID.4 exit, China slump

  27-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Volkswagen Group reported first-half operating profit of €5.93bn, representing an 11.6% decline from the prior year, as the automotive manufacturer navigated what it characterized as a demanding operating environment. Sales revenue for the period decreased marginally by 0.2% to €158.10bn, while operating return on sales contracted to 3.8% from 4.2% in the comparable period.
  The company attributed the €0.8bn profit decline primarily to approximately €0.5bn in costs associated
  
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• Oil prices tumble as U.S.-Iran tensions show signs of easing

  27-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Crude oil futures experienced a significant decline on Monday as market participants reassessed geopolitical risk premiums following indications that U.S.-Iran tensions may be subsiding. Brent crude futures dropped 6% to $90.93 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 6.1% to $83.83 per barrel. The decline reversed much of the previous week’s gains, when conflicts expanding into the Red Sea had pushed Brent close to the $100-per-barrel level.
  Market sentiment shif
  
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• Gold edges higher as softer dollar offsets easing geopolitical tensions

  27-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Gold prices moved higher on Monday as weakness in the U.S. dollar supported the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,096.36 an ounce, while August U.S. Gold Futures advanced 0.68% to $4,098.60 an ounce by early trading. The metal had posted gains of nearly 1% at the end of the prior week despite volatile conditions.
  The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.3% on Monday, making gold more accessible to investors using other currencies and underpinning demand. Energy markets also contributed to se
  
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• Five market themes investors will be watching this week

  27-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Financial markets were preparing for one of the busiest weeks of the year, with multiple events poised to influence sentiment across global asset classes. Central bank decisions, major technology company earnings reports, key U.S. economic data releases, and developments in the Middle East were all anticipated to shape trading activity.
  The Federal Reserve was scheduled to announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday following a two-day meeting, with investors monitoring how policymakers
  
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• Eli Lilly says it will file for approval of next-generation obesity drug in 2027 as it clears two more trials

  27-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Eli Lilly stated on Thursday that it intends to file for regulatory approval of retatrutide, its next-generation obesity treatment, during the first quarter of 2027. The company had previously indicated it might submit an application as early as that year, but determined it requires additional time to compile and verify manufacturing and quality-control data required by regulatory authorities before proceeding with the filing.
  The pharmaceutical company reported positive results from two separa
  
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• What Is Liquidation in Crypto Trading?

  27-07-2026 12:21 via litefinance.org
  
  Imagine a trader who opens a Bitcoin trade with 1:10 leverage after reading market analyses and listening to yet another "guru." If the market moves just 10% against the position, the trader's margin is wiped out, and the exchange automatically closes the trade.This process is called liquidation: the exchange closes the trader's leveraged position and uses margin to cover borrowed funds. Such events are common. In May 2021 alone, approximately $8 billion worth of crypto positions were liquidated
  
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• EuroStoxx 50: The Third Attempt Finally Proved Successful!

  27-07-2026 12:15 via litefinance.org
  
  The de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, optimistic earnings prospects for European companies, lower exposure to Big Tech, and other factors continue to fuel the EuroStoxx 50 rally. Let's discuss this topic and outline a trading plan.Major Takeaways De-escalation has lifted the EuroStoxx 50. The risk of further ECB rate hikes is receding. Corporate earnings forecasts in Europe are being revised upward. Long positions in the EuroStoxx 50 targeting 6,600 and 6,800 remain relevant.Fund
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 27.07.2026

  27-07-2026 09:33 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders.Short-term forecast for oil, gold, and euro-dollar today. Amid news concerning Iran, oil prices opened below the key support level today.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is in a downward correction. XAUUSD: Gold has hit the first downside target near 4,044. EUR
  
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• Middle East De-escalation Keeps Euro Afloat. Forecast as of 27.07.2026

  27-07-2026 09:12 via litefinance.org
  
  The odds seemed stacked against the euro. The ECB did little to support the EUR/USD pair, while the conflict in the Middle East and fresh US tariffs boosted demand for the US dollar. But as tensions began to ease, the narrative quickly shifted. Let's examine the key drivers and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict has saved the euro. White House tariffs lose their impact. The return of the TACO trade is weighing on the US dollar. Consider holding long
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 27.07.2026

  27-07-2026 08:42 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may decline in the fifth part of an impulse. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at a low of 57,662.26. XRPUSD: The price is expected to decline in the final impulse wave of the zigzag pattern. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.951. ETHUSD: The price may fall within a bearish impulse wave. Short positions can be consi
  
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• Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs

  26-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Southwest Airlines announced a 9.4% increase in second-quarter net income compared with the previous year, reaching $233 million or 47 cents per share. The airline’s revenue climbed 16.4% to $8.4 billion during the period. However, the Dallas-based carrier’s forward guidance disappointed market participants, forecasting third-quarter adjusted earnings of 50 cents to 75 cents per share, below the 82 cents that analysts had projected.
  The airline anticipates third-quarter sales will r
  
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• Oil Market’s Glut Narrative Just Blew Up

  26-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The oil market’s anticipated oversupply narrative reversed sharply following escalating geopolitical tensions that disrupted critical supply routes. Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel this week after Houthi forces struck Saudi tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key chokepoint through which Saudi Arabia has been routing exports due to Iranian blockade activity at the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks prompted tanker operators to redirect vessels toward longer, more expensive alterna
  
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• Mobileye Stock Is Down Despite Strong Results as Its Founder Steps Down. View the CEO Switch as a Reset, Not a Red Flag.

  26-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Mobileye Global reported strong second-quarter results on July 23, 2026, posting revenue of $508 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.19, both surpassing analyst expectations. The company also raised its full-year revenue guidance to a $2 billion midpoint from $1.98 billion previously. Adjusted operating income reached $155 million compared to a forecast of $42.74 million, while operating margin improved to 30.5%.
  Despite the solid quarterly performance, the stock experienced a sharp d
  
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• After 80 stores close, 63-year-old chain gives Chapter 11 warning

  26-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Leslie’s Pool Supply is confronting significant financial difficulties that have prompted the company to explore restructuring options including a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The pool supply retailer, which has operated for 63 years, closed approximately 80 underperforming locations during the first quarter as part of a broader cost-reduction and operational restructuring initiative. The company also shut down one distribution center in I
  
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• Why CoreWeave Stock Fell 30% in Just 1 Month

  26-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  CoreWeave, a neocloud provider, experienced a significant stock decline that raised questions about the sustainability of its business model and market position. The company had recently reported strong revenue growth, with first-quarter 2026 revenue reaching $2.1 billion, more than double the prior year, and a revenue backlog of approximately $100 billion. Despite these impressive figures, the company remained unprofitable under generally accepted accounting principles, though it reported posi
  
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• Rising inflation turns July Fed meeting into rate-hike showdown

  26-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting on July 28-29 has shifted from an expected routine hold on interest rates to a closely contested decision, with economists and traders now viewing the outcome as highly uncertain. Several economic developments have altered the landscape since earlier projections suggested the central bank would maintain its benchmark Federal Funds Rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range.
  Geopolitical escalation in the Middle East has caused energy prices to rise again
  
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• Alphabet Raises AI Spending But Still Can’t Meet Demand: ‘We’re Still in a Supply Constraint Environment’

  26-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alphabet Inc. announced an increase to its capital expenditure forecast during its second-quarter earnings period, raising the outlook to $195 billion to $205 billion from a prior range of $180 billion to $190 billion. The adjustment reflected the company’s assessment of ongoing infrastructure needs as it expands its artificial intelligence and cloud service offerings.
  During the earnings call, company leadership outlined the dynamics driving the increased investment. Chief Executive Offi
  
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• Why aren’t oil prices higher? Staggering drop in energy demand leaves strategists puzzled.

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Major disruptions to global oil supplies have failed to drive crude futures to their earlier wartime highs, puzzling market strategists. Since fighting escalated in late February, approximately 11.1 million barrels per day of production—roughly 10% of global demand—has been lost, according to JPMorgan analysts. Red Sea attacks by Houthis have threatened to cut off approximately 5 million barrels daily from Saudi Arabia, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined signifi
  
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• Micron’s AI Repricing Is Real — But the Market Still Isn’t Sure It Can Last

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Micron Technology has undergone a significant transformation from a traditional cyclical memory chip manufacturer into a key component supplier for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company’s earnings per share trajectory has been dramatic, moving from a negative $5.34 in fiscal year 2023 to an estimated $73.23 in fiscal year 2026. This shift reflects the company’s integration into the AI ecosystem, particularly through high-bandwidth memory chips used in advanced processo
  
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• Google and Tesla lost half a trillion dollars this week as their suppliers cashed in: Chart of the Day

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wall Street reassessed its positioning in artificial intelligence investments this week, with major tech companies that have been spending heavily on AI infrastructure experiencing significant declines while their suppliers rallied sharply.
  Alphabet led the declines despite strong operational performance, with revenue growth of 24% and cloud business expansion of 82%. However, the company’s capital expenditures doubled to nearly $45 billion, pushing free cash flow below zero for the first
  
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• GE Aerospace (GE) Just Beat and Dropped Again — Is the Third Straight Selloff Any Different This Time?

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  GE Aerospace experienced a stock decline of nearly 5% in early trading following the release of its second-quarter 2026 earnings report on July 16, continuing a pattern established over the previous two earnings announcements. Despite delivering solid financial results that exceeded expectations, the stock retreated as investors reassessed their expectations for the aerospace manufacturer.
  The primary driver of the selloff appeared to be valuation concerns rather than fundamental business deter
  
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• Elon Musk Warns Short Sellers as $25 Billion Bet Builds Against SpaceX Ahead of Earnings

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Space Exploration Technologies Corp conducted the largest initial public offering in history during June, debuting at $135 per share and briefly achieving a valuation of $2.1 trillion. In the five weeks following the listing, the company became the most heavily shorted newly listed stock tracked by Wall Street, according to data from S3 Partners.
  Short interest in the company expanded significantly during this period, growing from approximately 40 million shares representing 5-7% of the tradabl
  
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• AT&T’s Q2 Beat Suggests the Wireless Giants Still Have Room to Run

  26-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  AT&T Inc. released second-quarter results that addressed concerns about cash depletion from network investments. While consolidated revenue reached $31.6 billion, slightly below forecasts, the company demonstrated strong operational performance through adjusted earnings per share of $0.65, surpassing analyst expectations of $0.59.
  Free cash flow generation emerged as a key strength, totaling $4.7 billion and representing a 6.3% increase year-over-year. This result exceeded management’
  
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• Shippers face tighter capacity as trucking rates hold near record highs

  26-07-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  The trucking industry is experiencing a significant supply-demand imbalance that favors carriers, according to ACT Research’s analysis of its June For-Hire Trucking Index. The Freight Rate Index declined 9.5 points to a seasonally adjusted 70.2 in June, down from May’s reading of 79.7, yet this still represents one of the strongest readings in the survey’s nearly 17-year history. Market conditions have shifted decisively in favor of freight providers this year, with researcher
  
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• PayPal’s Board Reportedly Called $60.50 a Share Inadequate. The Stock Trades at $56.

  25-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  PayPal has received a $60.50-per-share cash offer valuing the company at over $53 billion from payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International. According to multiple reports, the company’s board has viewed this bid as insufficient and questioned whether it merits opening formal negotiations.
  Three distinct valuations have emerged regarding PayPal’s worth. The acquisition offer stands at $60.50 per share with approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing,
  
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• IBM stock craters 25%, the worst day on record, after company issues second-quarter earnings warning

  25-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  International Business Machines experienced a severe stock decline on Tuesday, with shares dropping 25% after the company released preliminary second-quarter results that fell short of market forecasts. The decline represented the worst trading day in the company’s history since records began tracking activity in 1968, surpassing the previous record set on October 19, 1987, when shares fell 23.7%.
  The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.93 per share on revenue of $17.2 billion, both
  
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• ASML shares fall after hiking sales forecast for second time this year on strong AI chip demand

  25-07-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  ASML, Europe’s most valuable company and the world’s sole manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, increased its financial projections for the second time in the year following better-than-anticipated quarterly performance. The Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker lifted its full-year sales forecast to between 43 billion euros and 45 billion euros from a previous range of 36 billion to 40 billion euros, while also raising its gross margin expectations to between 54%
  
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• Ziggi’s Coffee taps Noodles vet as growth chief

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ziggi’s Coffee announced the appointment of Stacey Pool to the position of chief growth officer. Pool brings extensive marketing and branding experience from her previous roles, most recently serving as chief marketing officer at FullSpeed Automotive, a franchised system operating approximately 900 units.
  Pool previously held the role of chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company for a four-year period that concluded in 2024. During her tenure there, she focused on improving guest l
  
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