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• Market volatility stalling IPOs - Nasdaq president

  19-02-2016 12:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sharp stock market swings in recent weeks are for now giving companies cold feet about going public with initial public offerings (IPOs), Nasdaq President and Chief Operating Officer Adena Friedman said on Friday. "We have a healthy pipeline of IPOs, though given the current market environment, many of these companies are holding off going public," Friedman said in Paris at a French-American Foundation event.
  
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• WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 13:50 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 77.05 with a target of 105.17–115.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 77.05. Stop Loss: below 75.50, Take Profit: 105.17–115.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 77.05 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 67.00–58.50. A sell signal: the level of 77.05 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 78.60, Take Profit: 67.00–58.50.Main ScenarioConsider
  
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• USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 13:20 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 157.85 with a target of 166.50–170.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 157.85. Stop Loss: below 157.20, Take Profit: 166.50–170.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 157.85 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 155.00–152.40. A sell signal: the level of 157.85 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 158.50, Take Profit: 155.00–152.40.Main Scenari
  
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• WEC Energy Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  WEC Energy Group detailed Q2 2026 results in an earnings call, with performance supported primarily by grid-based growth and infrastructure investments contributing $0.13 to earnings. Grid projects under construction, predominantly serving large customers, added $0.11 to the earnings figure.
  Management attributed the company’s robust $37.5 billion capital plan to surging demand from hyperscalers, with projections indicating that 15% of the asset base would serve large customers by 2030. T
  
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• Stepan Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Stepan Company posted strong second-quarter results characterized by significant EBITDA expansion and operational improvements across its business segments. Adjusted EBITDA increased 45%, supported by 6% organic volume growth, disciplined pricing actions, and productivity improvements. The company successfully applied contractual pass-through mechanisms to offset raw material cost fluctuations, enabling margin recovery during a period of commodity price volatility.
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• Safe Bulkers, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Safe Bulkers, Inc. posted financial results reflecting operational strength during the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $50.3 million. This performance was underpinned by favorable conditions in the charter market and enhanced profitability from its bareboat charter vessel segment.
  The company has been pursuing a comprehensive fleet modernization program, taking delivery of 14 Phase 3 newbuilds over the preceding five years. This strategy has maintained a competitive average fleet age of
  
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• Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Capital Power reported second quarter results driven by expansion of its PJM portfolio and recognition of Canadian Clean Tech ITC government grants, which contributed to an increase in AFFO to $328 million. The company increased its estimate of embedded annual adjusted EBITDA upside to $1.25 billion, driven by recontracting confidence and stronger Alberta merchant pricing expectations. Management noted that 2026 guidance assumes a heavy maintenance cycle, with 66% of planned outage days already
  
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• Littelfuse, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Littelfuse disclosed second-quarter performance characterized by growth across key business segments, particularly in computing, communications, and diversified industrial markets. Data center demand emerged as a principal growth driver, primarily from low-voltage architectures, with the company pivoting toward high-voltage proof-of-concepts. The Industrial segment experienced accelerated recovery in the HVAC market, marking its first organic growth period since the first half of 2025.
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• IDEX Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  IDEX Corporation outlined strong operational performance during its second quarter earnings discussion, marked by organic growth of 5% and record orders surpassing $1 billion. The company attributed this momentum to deliberate strategic shifts in its portfolio toward high-growth sectors including data centers, semiconductors, and space and defense applications.
  The Health & Science Technologies segment emerged as the primary growth driver, achieving 47% organic order growth fueled by accele
  
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• Fed interest-rate decision rocks Wall Street’s inflation fears

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve’s policymaking committee voted 9-3 on July 29 to maintain benchmark short-term interest rates in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, without raising rates or providing forward guidance. The decision sparked significant market reaction, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 1,153.18 points, or -2.19%. Wall Street interpreted the outcome as signaling concerns that the Fed’s current approach may be insufficient to comb
  
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• Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results

  31-07-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Coinbase experienced a significant decline in its stock price following the release of second-quarter financial results that disappointed market expectations. The cryptocurrency exchange reported a loss of $359.5 million, or $1.36 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of $1.43 billion, or $5.14 per share, in the corresponding period one year prior. The results represented the third consecutive quarter in which the company failed to meet Wall Street forecasts for both
  
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• Gold Buys the Dip. Forecast as of 31.07.2026.

  31-07-2026 12:56 via litefinance.org
  
  Despite headwinds from the Fed's hawkish stance, elevated Treasury yields, and weaker investment demand, gold continues to show resilience. Support from central banks and a weaker US dollar are helping the precious metal hold its ground. Let's discuss this topic and outline a trading plan for XAU/USD.Major Takeaways Central bank demand for bullion remains volatile. A weaker US dollar is supporting gold. Uncertainty surrounding the Fed is keeping XAU/USD in consolidation. Breakout strategies rema
  
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• GBP/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 12:50 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.3274 with a target of 1.3870–1.4140. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.3274. Stop Loss: below 1.3230, Take Profit: 1.3870–1.4140. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.3274 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.3140–1.2936. A sell signal: the level of 1.3274 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 1.3315, Take Profit: 1.3140–1.2936.Main Scenari
  
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• EUR/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 12:20 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 1.1350 with a target of 1.1790–1.2088. A buy signal: the price holds above 1.1350. Stop Loss: below 1.1305, Take Profit: 1.1790–1.2088. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 1.1350 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1.1124–1.0892. A sell signal: the level of 1.1350 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 1.1395, Take Profit: 1.1124–1.0892.Main Scenari
  
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• USD/CHF: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 11:50 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 0.8206 with a target of 0.7755–0.7593. A sell signal: the price holds below 0.8206. Stop Loss: above 0.8245, Take Profit: 0.7755–0.7593. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 0.8206 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 0.8400–0.8600. A buy signal: the level of 0.8206 is broken to the upside. Stop Loss: below 0.8165, Take Profit: 0.8400&nda
  
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• USD/CAD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 31.07.26–07.08.26

  31-07-2026 11:22 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider short positions from corrections below the level of 1.4130 with a target of 1.3900–1.3820. A sell signal: the price holds below 1.4130. Stop Loss: above 1.4170, Take Profit: 1.3900–1.3820. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 1.4130 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 1.4400–1.4540. A buy signal: the level of 1.4130 is broken to the upside. Stop Loss: below 1.4090, Take Profit: 1.4400&nda
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 31.07.2026

  31-07-2026 09:48 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.Yesterday, the euro reversed upward in the short term.Major Takeaways USCrude: oil has reached the first bearish target of 80.34. XAUUSD: Gold continues to trade under bearish pressure. EURUSD: The euro's short-term downtrend has reversed.Oil Price For
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 31.07.2026

  31-07-2026 09:05 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 decline in the fifth part of an impulse. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 57,662.00. XRPUSD: The price is declining in the final impulse wave of the zigzag pattern. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.951. ETHUSD: The price is moving lower in a bearish impulse wave. Short positions can be considered w
  
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• Fed Silence Weighs on US Dollar. Forecast as of 31.07.2026

  31-07-2026 08:24 via litefinance.org
  
  If the Fed stays silent instead of guiding the markets, investors have to figure out the path back to the 2% inflation target on their own. That weakens confidence and puts pressure on the US dollar. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways The Eurozone economy is outperforming the US economy. The chances of another ECB rate hike are rising. The Fed's silence is weighing on the US dollar. If the EURUSD pair breaks above 1.154, consider adding to
  
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• Morgan Stanley’s MSSE and MSOL ETPs Bring Staking Yields to Regulated Crypto

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced two exchange-traded products designed to provide investors with exposure to Ether and Solana while capturing staking rewards. The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) both commenced trading with a 0.14% expense ratio and represent the firm’s expansion into yield-bearing cryptocurrency products following its Bitcoin trust launch in April 2026.
  The firm committed to distributing all staking rewards genera
  
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• Meta (META), BlackRock (BLK) Form $14 Billion AI Data Center Venture—Can It Ease the Cost of Meta’s AI Buildout?

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Meta Platforms and BlackRock announced on July 28 a partnership to develop and operate a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with a total development cost of approximately $14 billion. Under the arrangement, BlackRock-managed funds will hold an 80% ownership stake while Meta retains 20%. BlackRock’s investment will be partially financed through $12.5 billion in debt, with Meta receiving a $1 billion distribution to align ownership stakes.
  Meta’s contribution includes land and in-p
  
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• Markets react to Fed’s July interest rate decision

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day policy meeting on July 29 by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged within the 3.50%-3.75% range. The decision came despite external pressure from the Trump administration, which has vocally advocated for lower rates.
  Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, recently appointed to lead the central bank, has prioritized reducing inflation to the 2% target. However, the chair has not yet presented a comprehensive strategy for achieving this goal. Presiden
  
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• Ferrari raises 2026 guidance after Q2 earnings beat

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ferrari increased its 2026 financial targets following better-than-expected second-quarter results driven by robust demand for its luxury sports cars. The company now projects revenue of approximately 7.6 billion euros, up from the prior guidance of 7.5 billion euros. Adjusted earnings guidance was also raised to at least 2.97 billion euros, or 9.68 euros in adjusted earnings per share, compared with previous guidance of 2.93 billion euros, or 9.45 euros adjusted EPS. The company also provided
  
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• Cyclospora outbreak has hurt Taco Bell but sales are already improving, Yum Brands CEO says

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Yum Brands reported that a cyclospora outbreak connected to Taco Bell restaurants has created a meaningful near-term sales impact for the chain. The parasitic outbreak, which the Food and Drug Administration linked to iceberg lettuce served by Taco Bell in mid-July, has resulted in significant traffic declines at locations. Through July 27 in the current quarter, Taco Bell’s U.S. same-store sales have fallen 2%, with daily traffic plunging by double-digit percentages according to tracking
  
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• Corning tumbles 12% after earnings, leading rout in optical stocks

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corning experienced a significant stock decline on Tuesday following the release of its second-quarter financial results. Although the company exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for both earnings per share and revenue, investors reacted negatively to the company’s forward-looking guidance.
  The company reported earnings per share of 78 cents, surpassing analyst estimates of 76 cents, and generated revenue of $4.74 billion, ahead of Street expectations of $4.61 billion. However, Corn
  
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• Cognizant Misses Earnings Forecast Despite Revenue Beat and Higher Full-Year Outlook

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. reported mixed second-quarter financial results. The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.37 per share, falling short of the consensus analyst estimate of $1.38. However, revenue performance exceeded expectations, with the company generating $5.5 billion in quarterly revenue compared to the consensus forecast of $5.49 billion. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 4.1% year over year.
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• Clean Harbors announces $305M deal and data center strategy

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Clean Harbors released its second quarter 2026 financial results, demonstrating significant growth across key metrics. Revenue reached $1.74B, representing an 11.9% increase compared to the prior year period. Net income climbed to $170.5M, up 34.3% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $409M, a 21.6% increase from the same quarter in the prior year.
  The company’s Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions segment delivered notably strong performance, with quarterly revenue rising 41% y
  
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• ArcBest’s Q2 a step on path to recovery

  30-07-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  ArcBest’s second-quarter performance demonstrated gains in operational efficiency across its two primary business divisions. The asset-based segment, which encompasses less-than-truckload operations including ABF Freight, generated $784 million in revenue, representing a 10% year-over-year increase. Despite a 3% decline in the number of shipments, tonnage per day climbed 5% due to an 8% increase in weight per shipment. Tonnage growth remained relatively consistent throughout the quarter,
  
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• Amazon stock soars 9% on ‘booming’ cloud growth, revenue beat

  30-07-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Amazon reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driving the stock higher in extended trading. Revenue in the company’s cloud segment, known as AWS, expanded 37% year over year, outpacing analyst forecasts for 31% growth and marking the unit’s fastest expansion since 2021, according to CEO Andy Jassy.
  The cloud performance drew particular attention as investors monitored Amazon’s competitive position against larger rivals in the space. Alphabet&rs
  
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• What Are Privacy Coins and How Do They Work?

  30-07-2026 15:56 via litefinance.org
  
  Imagine withdrawing cash from an ATM. Once you have the money, neither the bank nor anyone else can track how you spend it. Most cryptocurrencies work differently. Their transactions are recorded on a public blockchain, allowing anyone to view your wallet history with a blockchain explorer. Privacy coins are designed to protect financial privacy by concealing transaction details.However, this level of privacy comes at a cost. Privacy coins are under growing regulatory scrutiny, and buying or usi
  
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