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• Economic calendar for the week 04.03.2024 – 10.03.2024

  27-02-2024 13:42 via litefinance.org
  
  The focus of investors' attention next week will be on several important events and publications. Among them are interest rate decisions of the central banks of Canada, the Eurozone, as well as the publication of data on the US labor market for January.Labor market information is critical, along with GDP and inflation data, to the Federal Reserve's consideration of its monetary policy. At the moment, comparative analysis of economic indicators is tilted in favor of the United States and the
  
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• Benner Cycle: What Is the Samuel Benner Chart and How to Use It in Investing

  11-09-2026 09:07 via litefinance.org
  
  The Benner Cycle is one of the most popular trading methods based on stock market cycle theory. It is a well-known model for chart forecasting. Today, many similar theories exist, but proponents believe the Benner Cycle is more accurate, noting that it has been used to predict major events for more than 150 years.This model can forecast long-term trades. In addition, the method is applied in wave analysis when a 5–10-year forecast is required.A trading strategy based on market cycles
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 11.09.2026

  11-09-2026 08:52 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, 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: After a sharp rise, oil is correcting lower and approaching the support A of 96.45–96.01. XAUUSD: Gold has almost hit its second selling target today. EURUSD: The euro is falling after reach
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.09.2026

  11-09-2026 08:52 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis.Despite minor declines within corrective waves in all three cryptocurrencies, the previous scenarios remain valid.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,336.26. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of wave XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise i
  
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• Dollar Gains Ground as Fed Tightening Expectations Rise. Forecast as of 11.09.26

  11-09-2026 08:12 via litefinance.org
  
  Could a single inflation report be enough to prompt the Fed to raise interest rates? The market appears to think so, largely overlooking Christine Lagarde's hawkish rhetoric and the decline in US Treasury yields. Let's examine the key factors driving the EUR/USD outlook and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The ECB raised its rate to 2.5% but gave no signals. US producer prices rose to 5.4%. The probability of a Fed rate hike in September has risen to 72%. High inflation is a reason to incr
  
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• ServiceTitan, Inc. Q2 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  ServiceTitan management outlined a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence-driven operations during the second quarter earnings discussion. The company is transitioning to Max, an agentic operating system designed to automate routine coordination tasks that were previously handled manually. Early adoption data indicated that the system enabled contractors to improve their technician-to-administrator ratios from 2:1 to 3:1, signaling potential operational efficiency gains.
  Gross transacti
  
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• J.Jill, Inc. Q2 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  J.Jill’s second-quarter results reflected stronger-than-anticipated performance propelled by gains in full-price merchandise sales across both retail locations and online platforms. The company also noted stabilization in its customer base while simultaneously attracting younger shoppers who demonstrated elevated average transaction values compared to prior acquisition cohorts.
  Operational initiatives included consolidating the Wearever sub-brand into core offerings to streamline the prod
  
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• Braze, Inc. Q2 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  Braze held a Q2 earnings call highlighting significant operational and financial improvements. Large customer retention rates reached 112%, indicating deeper platform integration and expanded adoption within enterprise accounts. The company attributed growth to its ‘Agentic Harness’ framework, which combines first-party data, workflow orchestration, and proprietary feedback loops to deliver business outcomes through AI capabilities.
  The Braze Data Platform remained a cornerstone off
  
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• MIND Technology, Inc. Q2 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  MIND Technology, Inc. outlined challenges and strategic adjustments during its second quarter of fiscal 2027, citing significant operational disruptions stemming from regional conflict in the Middle East. The company experienced direct interruptions to existing projects in that region and encountered delays in launching new contractual awards as a result of the geopolitical environment.
  The company’s revenue composition reflected a heavy reliance on its aftermarket segment, which encompas
  
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• Chewy, Inc. Q2 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Chewy delivered results that outpaced the broader pet category by approximately 2x to 3x during the quarter, with performance anchored by a recurring revenue model. Autoship sales expanded 9.3% and now represent 84.6% of total net sales, providing a stable revenue foundation.
  The company achieved triple-digit revenue growth in its Chewy Vet Care segment and triple-digit unit growth in fresh and frozen offerings. The equine and farm business marked its seventh consecutive quarter of mid-double-d
  
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• Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Q1 2027 Earnings Call Summary

  10-09-2026 23:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Casey’s General Stores outlined Q1 results centered on what management termed the “convenience QSR flywheel,” where prepared food and dispensed beverages drove traffic gains and margin expansion amid a volatile macroeconomic environment.
  Margin growth was primarily fueled by a favorable product mix shift toward high-margin prepared foods and cost management initiatives, including a 9% decrease in cheese costs. Fuel performance significantly outpaced the Mid-Continent region, w
  
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• PVH (PVH) Reaffirmed its Outlook as Tariff Refunds Lifted Margins. Can the Core Business Recover Without the One-Off Benefit?

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  PVH Corp reported second-quarter revenue of $2.097 billion, representing a 3% decline from $2.167 billion in the prior year. Gross margin expanded 530 basis points to 63.0% from 57.7%, though approximately 510 basis points of that improvement originated from $107 million in tariff refunds, indicating limited underlying margin growth.
  The remaining 20-basis-point margin improvement reflected lower product costs, favorable foreign exchange, and advantageous product mix, partially offset by increa
  
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• Petco (WOOF) Reported Adjusted EBITDA Growth but a $6.8M Tariff Refund Helped the Quarter. Is the Turnaround Self-Funding?

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Petco Health and Wellness Company reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.49 billion, representing a 0.05% increase from the prior year, while comparable sales grew 0.6%. The company’s adjusted EBITDA reached $122.2 million compared with $113.9 million in the year-ago period, marking a rise of approximately $8.3 million.
  However, the adjusted EBITDA improvement was significantly influenced by a $6.8 million net benefit from tariff refunds related to the International Emergency Econom
  
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• Nasdaq (NDAQ) Completed the Dasseti Acquisition to Deepen eVestment’s Private-Market Capabilities

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nasdaq, Inc. completed the acquisition of Dasseti, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that provides due diligence and ongoing monitoring capabilities across public and private markets. The purchase price and financial details were not made public. Dasseti will be incorporated into the Nasdaq eVestment platform, which currently serves asset managers, asset owners, and intermediaries across multiple countries.
  Dasseti maintains coverage of approximately 17,000 asset managers and general
  
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• LTC (LTC) Completed a $200M Senior-Housing Acquisition. Can Higher Operating Exposure Beat the Income It Divested?

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  LTC Properties, Inc. finalized the acquisition of four Minnesota senior-housing communities containing 453 units on September 2 for $200 million. The properties, which average nine years in age, will be operated by Lifespark Senior Living, an existing operating partner for the company.
  The deal fits within LTC Properties’ Senior Housing Operating Portfolio, or SHOP structure, which differs from traditional REIT arrangements. Rather than collecting fixed contractual rent payments, the comp
  
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• FuelCell (FCEL) Reported $1.3B of Committed Backlog and $2.3B of Awarded Capacity Backlog. How Much Can Become Profitable Revenue?

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  FuelCell Energy, Inc. concluded its fiscal third quarter with $1.296 billion of Committed Backlog, representing a 4.1% increase from $1.245 billion in the prior year. The company defines this metric as definitive, non-cancelable agreements with customers. Additionally, the company reported $2.350 billion of Awarded Capacity Backlog, which represents estimated product and service value associated with 350 megawatts under multiple phases of a capital-equipment purchase agreement with Fit Energy U
  
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• Apogee (APOG) Agreed to Acquire GroGlass for Up to €62.5M. Can a High-Margin Niche Deliver the Promised Synergies?

  10-09-2026 13:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Apogee Enterprises entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SIA GroGlass, a Latvia-based company, for up to €62.5 million, or approximately $72.5 million at prevailing exchange rates. The transaction will be structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with €10 million of the consideration contingent on the target achieving specified financial targets over a three-year period. The purchase is anticipated to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to standard closing re
  
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• Brent Rally Gains Momentum as Supply Buffers Weaken. Forecast as of 10.09.2026

  10-09-2026 12:21 via litefinance.org
  
  The factors holding back the Brent rally—including supply diversions, declining Chinese imports, rising US production, and other headwinds—no longer exert the same pressure they once did. As these constraints weaken, oil prices are coming under renewed upward momentum. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways China is increasing its oil imports. Saudi Arabia's alternative supply routes are coming under threat. US strategic reserves are at their lowe
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 10.09.2026

  10-09-2026 10:44 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 continues to rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 82,336.26. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of wave XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,568.33.Elliott Wa
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 10.09.2026

  10-09-2026 09:46 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, 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.Gold continues to trade in a short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil faced resistance at the Target Zone 2 of 94.49–93.68. XAUUSD: Gold maintains a bearish bias. EURUSD: The euro is rising and is attempting to break above the 1.1642 level.
  
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• Euro Faces ECB Reality Check. Forecast as of 10.09.2026

  10-09-2026 08:26 via litefinance.org
  
  Will the ECB follow the US Treasury's lead? The Treasury's announcement of a $6 billion Treasury buyback disappointed the bond market and triggered a pullback in the EUR/USD. Now, attention turns to the European Central Bank. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The US Treasury failed to stop yields from climbing to multi-year highs. The ECB is expected to raise its deposit rate. The EU made a costly mistake by postponing its gas purchases. Short trades can be o
  
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• Wheat Posting Tuesday AM Strength Following Lack of Peace Talks Progress

  09-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wheat contracts across three major exchanges opened Tuesday with strength, recording gains ranging from 5 to 16 cents as markets resumed activity following the Labor Day break. The recovery came after the previous week’s declines, during which Chicago SRW December contracts fell 50 cents, Kansas City HRW December dropped 42 cents, and Minneapolis spring wheat December slipped 24 ¼ cents.
  Geopolitical tensions influenced market sentiment as a US envoy visited Russia and Ukraine over
  
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• Ford’s production of highly profitable Super Duty trucks hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier fires

  09-09-2026 23:05 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ford Motor confirmed that production of its Super Duty trucks reached a 20-year high in August, marking a significant recovery from supply chain disruptions that affected the company’s truck output over the previous year. The automaker also reported that F-150 pickup production achieved its highest level in two years. These gains follow severe production constraints caused by fires at aluminum supplier Novelis, which operated a critical manufacturing facility in Oswego, New York.
  The fire
  
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• UNFI’s natural sales rise as conventional segment declines

  09-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  United Natural Foods, Inc. reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results Tuesday showing net sales of $7.6 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of just under 1%. The company’s natural segment posted sales growth exceeding 6% during the quarter, while its conventional segment experienced a decline of over 8%. Net income for the quarter reached $35 million compared with a loss in the same period the previous year, and adjusted EBITDA increased by nearly half.
  For the full fiscal 202
  
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• Twist Bioscience (TWST) Rallied as AI and Pharma Drive DNA Demand

  09-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Artisan Mid Cap Fund reported strong performance in the second quarter, with its Investor Class shares returning 17.86%, outperforming the Russell Midcap Growth Index’s 14.55% gain. Global equities rebounded sharply during the period, recovering from earlier declines as economic resilience, solid corporate earnings, and continued investment in artificial intelligence bolstered market sentiment. Healthcare emerged as the largest contributor to fund performance, with biotech holdings de
  
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• Grain Traders Are Closely Eyeballing Black Sea Region Grain Shipping as Wheat, Corn Prices Fall

  09-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Grain futures markets experienced broad declines on Friday as traders took profits and lightened positions heading into a three-day U.S. holiday weekend. December soft red winter wheat fell 20 1/4 cents to $7.34 for the week, down 50 cents, while December hard red winter wheat lost 13 1/4 cents to $8.02 1/4 and fell 42 cents on the week. December corn futures dropped 4 cents to $5.36 3/4, though they gained 1/4 cent for the week. November soybean futures declined 6 1/2 cents to $13.09 3/4 but r
  
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• What Is a Dead Cat Bounce Pattern and How to Trade It?

  09-09-2026 14:28 via litefinance.org
  
  The Dead Cat Bounce is one of the most deceptive patterns in financial markets. It traps thousands of traders who mistake a short-lived rally for a genuine trend reversal.So, what is a Dead Cat Bounce? It is a temporary price recovery after a sharp drop within a strong downtrend.Many beginners see green candlesticks after a crash and start buying, hoping for a sustained recovery. Experienced market participants know this rally is a trap and that the decline will soon resume, driving the price to
  
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• CorMedix (CRMD) Just Tripled Its Profits, But Guidance Barely Budged

  09-09-2026 13:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  CorMedix reported second quarter results on August 13 showing substantial growth across major metrics. Net revenue reached $101.9 million, exceeding the prior year’s $39.7 million, while net income totaled $26 million and adjusted EBITDA climbed to $58.7 million compared with prior year figures. Management raised its full year adjusted EBITDA guidance while maintaining its full year revenue range at $325 million to $345 million, a decision that underscored cautious sentiment despite quart
  
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• Consensus Cloud’s (CCSI) Buyback Doubles, But Growth Has A Catch

  09-09-2026 13:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  Consensus Cloud Solutions released second-quarter results on August 6 that presented a complex picture of the eFax and cloud document exchange company. Revenue increased 4.1% to $91.4 million, while net income rose 31.7% to $27.4 million. The company’s board raised its stock buyback authorization to $200 million, doubling the previous level, and the company repurchased approximately 300,000 shares during the quarter.
  The corporate segment emerged as a bright spot, posting revenue growth o
  
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• Claritev’s (CTEV) Profit Picture Brightens, But Its Cash Cushion Shrinks

  09-09-2026 13:08 via rocketnews.com
  
  Claritev Corporation reported second-quarter results on August 7 that exceeded its own projections, extending a streak of five consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth. Quarterly revenue reached $257.5 million, representing a 6.6% increase from the prior year period ended June 30. Management responded by raising full-year revenue guidance to a range of $1 billion to $1.02 billion, up from the prior $985 million to $1 billion range established on May 7. The company also lifted adjus
  
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