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• Crude Oil, Gold Prices Look to Fed Rate Hike Bets for Direction

  07-09-2016 08:33
  Crude oil and gold prices are looking to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book survey for direction as bets on rate hike timing remain in focus for financial markets.
  
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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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• UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as it reins in costs

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  UnitedHealth Group reported second-quarter results that surpassed analyst forecasts, prompting the company to elevate its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook. The revised guidance projected earnings between $19.50 and $20 per share, an increase from the prior forecast of more than $18.25 per share. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance of greater than $439 billion, though Chief Financial Officer Wayne DeVeydt indicated the company expected to exceed that target based on quarterly per
  
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• Tesla just lost a near-free money stream worth $2.76 billion a year after Trump rolled back fuel economy standards

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tesla experienced a significant decline in revenue from automotive regulatory credits following recent regulatory changes implemented by the Trump administration. In the second quarter of 2026, the company reported $146 million in credit revenue, a dramatic decrease from the $400-500 million per quarter the company had been generating in 2025, and far below the $2.76 billion the credits generated for the entirety of 2024.
  The collapse of this revenue stream stems from the Working Families Tax C
  
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• Super Micro surges 15% on new order and margin disclosure after SpaceX announcement

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Super Micro Computer saw its shares rise following a preliminary business update in which the company raised its margin expectations for the June quarter. The server manufacturer indicated its gross margin and adjusted gross margin would fall between 15% and 17%, representing a significant increase from the 8.2% to 8.4% range previously communicated in May.
  The company attributed the margin improvement to favorable shifts in customer and product mix. Super Micro has benefited from sustained dem
  
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• Netflix stock falls as earnings forecast disappoints, company says it will give fewer engagement updates

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Netflix reported second-quarter results that largely met analyst expectations, with revenue of $12.56 billion representing 13% year-over-year growth and net income of $3.40 billion, or 80 cents per share. The company attributed revenue increases to membership expansion, subscription price adjustments implemented earlier in the year, and growing advertising revenue. However, the stock declined more than 7% in subsequent trading as investors reacted negatively to the company’s earnings fore
  
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• Morgan Stanley posts record quarterly revenue and profit as equities trading surges 69%

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Morgan Stanley posted record quarterly results, with net profit climbing 58% year-over-year to $5.58 billion and total revenue advancing 27% to $21.35 billion, according to results released on Wednesday.
  The standout performance was driven by a dramatic surge in equities trading revenue, which reached a record $6.3 billion—roughly $1.9 billion above analyst expectations tracked by StreetAccount. The company attributed strength across its equities business globally, highlighting particular
  
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• Google just posted the biggest profit in its history — but two-thirds of it was money it hasn’t actually made yet

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced its largest quarterly profit on record at $112.1 billion for the three-month period ending in June, a nearly fourfold increase from $28.2 billion in the comparable prior-year quarter. However, approximately $77.1 billion of this profit derived from gains on investments that had appreciated in paper value but had not yet been converted to cash through sales.
  The company’s substantial artificial intelligence infrastructure investments are c
  
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• GM beats on earnings, raises guidance amid ‘resilient’ consumer, pricing

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  General Motors announced raised earnings guidance for 2026 following better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven primarily by strong performance in its North American operations. The Detroit automaker increased its full-year adjusted earnings before interest and taxes guidance to between $14 billion and $16 billion, up from a prior range of $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion. Adjusted earnings per share guidance was also raised to between $12 and $14, compared with the previous range of $11
  
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• Clearwater Paper launches recycled paperboard line in US

  25-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Clearwater Paper Corporation introduced the Circa paperboard line to the United States market, marking an expansion of the company’s product offerings in the recycled paperboard segment. The launch came through a partnership with Greenpaper and represented a strategic move to address customer demand for sustainable packaging solutions alongside the company’s existing premium offerings.
  The Circa range comprises two primary product lines designed for distinct applications. Circa Cart
  
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• What to Expect From LyondellBasell Industries’ Q2 2026 Earnings Report

  24-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  LyondellBasell Industries N.V., a major chemical and plastics manufacturer with a market capitalization of $20.1 billion, is preparing to release its second-quarter earnings results. The Houston-based company operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving industries including packaging, automotive, construction, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial applications.
  Analysts anticipate the company will report non-GAAP earnings per share of $3.56 for the quar
  
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• What to Expect From Jack Henry & Associates’ Next Quarterly Earnings Report

  24-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., a Monett, Missouri-based financial technology firm with a market capitalization of approximately $10.6 billion, provides software, payment processing, digital banking, cybersecurity, and operational solutions to banks, credit unions, fintechs, and businesses.
  Analysts project the company will deliver diluted earnings per share of $1.43 for its Q4 period, representing an 18.3% decline from $1.75 in the comparable year-ago quarter. Despite this expected decline,
  
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• Medtronic Earnings Preview: What to Expect

  24-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Medtronic plc, an Ireland-based global healthcare technology company with a market capitalization of approximately $105.4 billion, develops and manufactures medical devices, software, and AI-powered solutions addressing more than 70 medical conditions. The company’s product portfolio spans cardiovascular, neuroscience, diabetes, surgical, and other therapeutic areas.
  The company was scheduled to report first-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings before market open on September 1, 2026. Analys
  
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• Here’s What to Expect From Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ Next Earnings Report

  24-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology firm with a market capitalization of $68.8 billion headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, develops antibody-based treatments for serious diseases. The company is scheduled to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings results before market open on July 30.
  Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings per share of $8, representing a 25.4% decline from the prior-year quarter’s $10.72 per share. However, Regeneron has maintained a track record
  
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• Earnings Preview: What To Expect From The Home Depot’s Report

  24-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates more than 2,300 stores across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company, with a market capitalization of approximately $330.6 billion, sells building materials, tools, appliances, and home improvement products while providing installation services and maintaining an e-commerce platform serving both DIY and professional customers.
  The retailer is scheduled to report its second-quarter
  
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• Partners Group’s $5.5B infra secondaries close leans on value creation, not discount

  24-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Partners Group has completed fundraising for its infrastructure secondaries program, securing more than $5.5 billion in commitments. The capital pool includes a $1.7 billion closed-end fund along with bespoke mandates and other investment vehicles, with new clients representing more than 70% of committed capital. The program encompasses both GP-led transactions and LP-led portfolio investments, with over 25% of the capital already committed across 20 seed investments.
  The infrastructure seconda
  
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• Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion

  24-07-2026 23:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Blackstone reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with distributable earnings per share rising 26% to $1.52, compared to consensus estimates of $1.35. The alternative asset manager’s total assets under management climbed to $1.35 trillion during the period, bolstered by substantial inflows across its investment platforms.
  The firm generated $31.8 billion from monetizing existing investments, supported by several major transactions. These included selling stakes i
  
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• Is Crypto Dead? A 2026 Reality Check

  24-07-2026 16:34 via litefinance.org
  
  When Bitcoin collapsed from $69,000 to $16,000 in 2022, the market erupted. Articles and social media posts were everywhere. Panic spread quickly, investors rushed to sell, and everyone seemed to be talking about crypto. It was a brutal sell-off, so the reaction came as no surprise. This time, however, things feel very different.Bitcoin has lost about 50% of its value since peaking at $126,000 in October 2025. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has plummeted from $4.3 trillion to $2.
  
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• World Stock Market Holidays: August 2026

  24-07-2026 16:29
  
  Dear clients,Please get acquainted with upcoming changes in LiteFinance’s trading schedule this month.National Liberation Day, South Korea, 17.08.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption USDKRW 14/08/2026 23:00:00 18/08/2026 03:00:00Summer Bank Holiday, UK, 31.08.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption FTSE 28/08/2026 23:00:00 01/09/2026 03:00:00 #AHT 28/08/2026 18:30:00 01/09/2026 10:00:00 #BAES 28/08/2026 18:30:00 01/09/2026 10:00:00 #BARC 28/08/2026 18:30:00 01/09/2026 10:00:00 #BA
  
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• XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 24.07.26–31.07.26

  24-07-2026 15:05 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above the level of 3,941.85. with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,941.85. Stop Loss: below 3,875.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below the level of 3,941.85 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,720.00–3,290.55. A sell signal: the level of 3,941.85 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,0
  
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