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• DHL owner Deutsche Post forecasts no recovery this year after 25% decline in annual profit

  06-03-2024 10:27 via rocketnews.com
  Shares in DHL owner Deutsche Post fell on Wednesday after the German package courier posted a sharp drop in its full-year profits and said it expects to post similar results at the end of 2024.  The Bonn headquartered company performed in-line with analysts’ expectations, posting a 10% drop in its full-year sales, to €81.76 billion, as it blamed a slump in the global economy for its underwhelming performance compared to the record results it reported in 2022.  Shares&hellip
  
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• Target hikes outlook as sales rebound and huge tariff refund boosts bottom line

  19-08-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Target reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations and prompted the retailer to increase its full-year guidance. Net sales climbed 5.3% compared to the prior-year period, while comparable sales grew 3.8%, surpassing Wall Street estimates of 2.4%. The company noted strength across multiple product categories.
  A significant portion of Target’s earnings improvement came from tariff refunds. The company received a $752 million boost to net earnings, equivalent to $1.65
  
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• Nvidia Backs 8-GW Ohio AI Campus for OpenAI With $1.5 Billion Investment

  19-08-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nvidia announced a major partnership to support construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence data center campus in Pike County, Ohio. The chipmaker will invest $1.5 billion directly in SB Energy, the company that will build, own and operate the facility. OpenAI will serve as the primary customer under a 20-year lease arrangement.
  The initial phase of development is designed to deliver 4.25 gigawatts of IT capacity, with Nvidia holding an option for an additional 3.75 GW. At full buildo
  
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• Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’

  19-08-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Home Depot reported fiscal second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings while maintaining its full fiscal-year guidance. The company generated net income of $4.77 billion, or $4.79 per share, compared with $4.58 per share in the prior year period. Revenue increased 5.7% to $47.86 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.92 for the quarter.
  Comparable sales rose 1.7%, beating analyst expectations of 0.9% growth and representing the highest co
  
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• Fabrinet Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  19-08-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Fabrinet achieved record fourth-quarter revenue of $1.316 billion, representing 45% year-over-year growth across its business segments. The company implemented a new revenue reporting structure organized around three end-market categories: Data Centers, Communications Infrastructure, and Automotive/Industrial, to better align reporting with how its optical and electronic products are deployed.
  Data center revenue grew 68% year-over-year to $669 million and now accounts for 51% of total company
  
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• Credo (CRDO) Soars Ahead of Earnings, Revenues Seen to More-Than-Double

  19-08-2026 13:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO) advanced 8.82 percent on Monday, closing at $282.82 as market participants repositioned ahead of the company’s fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings announcement. The semiconductor company is scheduled to release results after market close on September 1, 2026, followed by a conference call with management.
  Credo provided forward guidance indicating first-quarter revenues between $465 million and $475 million, representing projected
  
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• The Estée Lauder Cos. Reports 6 Percent Sales Increase in Q4

  19-08-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Estée Lauder Cos. announced fourth-quarter results demonstrating ongoing recovery momentum, with net sales reaching $3.6 billion, a 6 percent increase from the prior year. The results surpassed Wall Street analyst forecasts of $3.54 billion, with growth registered across all product categories except hair care and spanning all geographic regions.
  The company reported a net loss of $116 million for the quarter, compared to $546 million in the equivalent prior-year period. Diluted net
  
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• Lowe’s gives muted outlook as it sees ‘pressure’ in home improvement spending

  19-08-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Lowe’s reported its second fiscal quarter results, posting net income of $2.4 billion, or $4.27 per share, which was roughly unchanged compared to the year-ago period. On an adjusted basis excluding one-time items, the company reported earnings of $4.40 per share, benefiting from tariff refunds that provided an 11 cent boost to earnings per share during the quarter.
  Total sales for the quarter reached $25.96 billion, up from $23.96 billion in the prior year period. Comparable sales increa
  
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• Swiss Franc Under Pressure as Carry Trades Gather Pace. Forecast as of 19.08.2026

  19-08-2026 12:45 via litefinance.org
  
  The lack of support from the central bank, divergent monetary policies, and the Swiss franc's growing use as a funding currency instead of the Japanese yen are pushing the EUR/CHF and USD/CHF higher. Let's examine the factors driving these moves and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The franc is a preferred funding currency. Speculators are increasing their short positions in the Swiss franc. The SNB is unlikely to raise rates in the near term. Long positions on the EUR/CHF can be considere
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 19.08.2026

  19-08-2026 09:30 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.The euro is trying to break through the upper Target Zone of 1.1601–1.1576.Major Takeaways USCrude: The oil price has stalled just below resistance, which is the Target Zone of 86.82–85.61. XAUUSD: Gold is rising after touching support A of 4,34
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 19.08.2026

  19-08-2026 09:23 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 is expected to rise in the final part of correction 4. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 66,931.90. XRPUSD: The price may fall in a bearish impulse wave. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.957. ETHUSD: The fifth part of a bullish correction (B) is projected to form. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1,978.54
  
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• US Dollar Struggles as Bond Yields Normalize. Forecast as of 19.08.2026

  19-08-2026 08:56 via litefinance.org
  
  It might seem that the S&P 500's decline and rising oil prices should have given bears a clear advantage in the EUR/USD. Instead, the pair rose as interest rates in the bond market continued to normalize. Let's examine the factors behind this move and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The global bond market is returning to normal. Brent continues to rise amid US inaction. The Fed's changing stance is weighing on the US dollar. Trades on the EUR/USD can be considered if the pair bre
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 24.08.2026–30.08.2026

  19-08-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  During the coming week (August 24-30, 2026), no major macroeconomic data releases are scheduled. The markets will focus primarily on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, organized annually by the Federal Reserve.On Thursday, August 27, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh plans to speak at the symposium on monetary policy (the exact time has not yet been specified). The main topic of concern for market participants remains the likelihood and extent of further monetary policy tightening by the Fe
  
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• Peter Thiel’s Thiel Macro buys stake in Vista Energy Q2 2026

  18-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Thiel Macro LLC, the hedge fund associated with investor Peter Thiel, established a position in Vista Energy during the second quarter, according to SEC filings released Friday. The fund purchased approximately 1.2 million American Depositary Shares of the Argentine energy company, representing roughly 1% ownership and valued at around $76 million at the close of June 30. The stake became Thiel Macro’s second-largest disclosed holding at that time, behind only its Amazon position worth ap
  
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• Micron stock heats up again, crossing $1,000

  18-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Micron stock reached the psychologically significant $1,000 price level in premarket trading on Monday, marking a recovery from weakness seen earlier in the month. The memory chip manufacturer had not traded at or above this price since July 6. Following a 25% decline through July 29 driven by concerns about overvaluation in momentum artificial intelligence trades, the stock rallied 36% from those lows. Year to date, shares gained 240%.
  Several market dynamics are supporting the stock’s u
  
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• Citius Oncology shares tumble as Q3 revenue misses forecasts despite LYMPHIR launch momentum

  18-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Citius Oncology Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter results that disappointed the investment community, with the company’s stock declining 10.05% in pre-market trading. Quarterly revenue reached $1.5 million, substantially trailing the analyst consensus forecast of $12.52 million. The company posted a loss of $0.34 per share against expectations for earnings of $0.03 per share. For the nine-month period ended June 30, 2026, the company generated $7.1 million in total revenue.
  Despite the r
  
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• Triple Witching: What It Is and How to Trade It

  18-08-2026 13:45 via litefinance.org
  
  Every quarter, the financial world prepares for one of the market's most dramatic days. Traders call it triple witching, when three categories of derivatives expire on the same day. This day is known for extreme market volatility and exceptionally high trading volumes. But what lies behind this mysterious name? What is triple witching, exactly? For some, it is a time of panic; for others, a unique opportunity to profit.In this article, we will explain how triple witching works, how it affec
  
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• Retail Investors and Indian Demand Could Boost Silver. Forecast as of 18.08.2026

  18-08-2026 12:24 via litefinance.org
  
  Silver does not enjoy the same advantage as gold, which is purchased in bullion form by central banks, but it does have a strong base of retail investors ready to enter the market. Demand for physical silver is also growing in India. Let's examine these factors and develop a trading plan for the XAG/USD.Major Takeaways Silver continues to lag behind gold. Indian imports are gradually increasing. Waning interest in AI could support the precious metal. Long positions on the XAG/USD can be consider
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 18.08.2026

  18-08-2026 09:54 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.Oil prices continued to rise yesterday.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has climbed to the second bullish target of 83.54. XAUUSD: Gold is rising and approaching the August 13 high. EURUSD: The euro has failed to break through the upper Target Zone of 1.1601&nd
  
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• US Dollar Gains Ground Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty. Forecast as of 18.08.2026

  18-08-2026 09:18 via litefinance.org
  
  While Brent was trading in the $80–90 per barrel range, the divergence in monetary policy worked in favor of Brent bulls. However, everything changed after Iran seized a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways Rising geopolitical risks have boosted the US dollar. Monetary policy divergence is supporting the EUR/USD. The rally in Treasury yields is dampening risk appetite. Short positions on the EUR/USD can
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 18.08.2026

  18-08-2026 08:11 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 is expected to rise in the final part of correction 4. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 66,931.90. XRPUSD: The price may fall in a bearish impulse wave. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.957. ETHUSD: The fifth part of a bullish correction (B) is projected to form. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1,978.54
  
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• Liquidity Sweep (Liquidity Grab): What It Is and How to Trade It

  17-08-2026 15:39 via litefinance.org
  
  Have you ever watched price hit your stop-loss before reversing in the direction you originally predicted? If so, you may have been caught in a liquidity sweep, a common feature of institutional price action.A liquidity sweep occurs when price briefly breaks a key level, triggering a cluster of stop-loss and pending orders, before reversing. These orders create the liquidity that large market participants may use to enter positions, often at the expense of retail traders whose stop-losses are tr
  
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• Trading Strategies for a Bear Market

  17-08-2026 14:32 via litefinance.org
  
  A bear market is a prolonged period of falling prices in which the broader market or a specific asset class loses 20% or more from its recent high. For example, bear markets are common in crypto when virtually all coins are in the red. In the stock market, bear markets are usually driven by fundamental factors. During a downtrend, many traders panic and start selling assets at a loss. Is this the right approach, and how can you take advantage of a bear market? Find out in this article.Major
  
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• Dollar falls to lowest since early June as rate hike bets fade

  17-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The dollar declined to its weakest point since early June on Monday, driven by diminishing expectations for additional U.S. interest rate increases in the near term. The currency’s descent reflected a series of softer-than-anticipated economic indicators that led market participants to reassess the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory.
  The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of major peers, reached its lowest level since early June. The euro climbed to a two-mont
  
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• AI Is Driving Up Treasury Yields: ‘It Just Touches Everything’

  17-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Treasury yields have climbed to their highest levels in 25 years as multiple forces compete for market funding, with artificial intelligence-driven corporate borrowing emerging as an increasingly significant factor alongside traditional drivers of government debt costs.
  Hyperscale technology companies including Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia have launched an unprecedented borrowing campaign to finance AI infrastructure, with investment-grade companies selling nearly $1.5 trillion in bonds this ye
  
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• SaaSpocalypse Defied: Atlassian and Cloudflare Push Back Against Enterprise Tech Fears

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Enterprise software companies Atlassian Corporation and Cloudflare, Inc. posted earnings results that offered counterweight to a broader downturn in the sector. Concerns about slowing corporate IT spending and artificial intelligence disruption, colloquially referred to as “SaaSpocalypse,” had pressured valuations across the industry following disappointing results and guidance from competitors including Datadog, Figma, and HubSpot.
  Atlassian reported fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted
  
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• Paul Tudor Jones’ Firm Buys Back Into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After a Year of Selling

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tudor Investment, the macro hedge fund founded by billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the second quarter, marking a significant shift after an extended period of reductions in the position.
  The Connecticut-based firm held 688,529 shares of IBIT valued at approximately $22.9 million as of June 30, based on regulatory filings submitted on August 14. This represented an 18.9% increase from the 579,083 shares the firm reported three mo
  
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• Morning Bid: Retail risk

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  American retail sales registered their first monthly decline in nine months, creating uncertainty about consumer spending patterns and influencing market expectations for monetary policy decisions. The drop was partially attributed to a temporary pullback in oil prices that has since reversed and a calendar shift in Amazon’s promotional discount event moving to June from its traditional July timing. Despite these technical factors, the sales decline aligned with recent consumer confidence
  
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• Dutch Prosecutors Sell $2.5M of Crypto From Bankrupt Platform Knaken

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Dutch Public Prosecution Service completed a sale of cryptocurrency holdings confiscated from Knaken, a now-defunct cryptocurrency trading platform, generating $2.5 million (€2.2 million) to be distributed among the platform’s creditors. Court-appointed trustee Carl Hamm confirmed the transaction and noted that these proceeds currently represent the only funds available in the bankruptcy estate.
  Knaken operated as a mobile application allowing customers in the Netherlands to purc
  
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• Weaker Dollar Gives Yen Room to Recover. Forecast as of 17.08.2026

  17-08-2026 12:28 via litefinance.org
  
  While the markets speculate that, without proactive measures from the Bank of Japan, the yen will be unable to sustain the gains it has made through currency interventions, speculators are reducing their net short positions. Let's discuss this topic and develop a trading plan for the USD/JPY pair.Major Takeaways The US and Japanese economies are slowing down. The BoJ's overnight rate could rise to 2.25–2.5%. Hedge funds have halved their net short positions in the yen. Long positions on th
  
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