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• New Zealand Dollar Clobbered as PM Key Steps Down

  05-12-2016 01:53
  The New Zealand Dollar took a knock on Monday following the surprise resignation of the country’s Prime Minister John Key. He will also not compete in next year’s election.
  
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• Time Frames in Forex Explained: How to Choose Yours

  31-08-2026 14:27 via litefinance.org
  
  Forex trading begins with basic concepts, and time frames are among the most important. Forex traders may notice that the same currency pair can perform differently depending on the chart. This is because each time frame represents a specific period of time covered by a single candlestick.What is a time frame in Forex? It is an essential concept in market analysis. Market movements on a minute chart show more short-term fluctuations, while daily and weekly timeframes provide a clearer picture of
  
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• Cryptocurrency Fundamental Analysis

  31-08-2026 13:52 via litefinance.org
  
  Cryptocurrency fundamental analysis provides insight into what drives interest in a digital asset. Price and news are not the only factors that matter. You evaluate the blockchain technology, tokenomics, product demand, and network activity.Without this kind of analysis, you risk buying a story instead of a product. Hype can drive the price up, but a project with no users and no clear business model can quickly erase those gains. Therefore, you should learn to analyze cryptocurrencies before buy
  
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• BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earnings

  31-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  BYD’s Hong Kong-traded shares fell nearly 5% on Monday following the publication of the automaker’s interim financial results on Friday. The company’s second-quarter net profit totaled 8.2 billion yuan, representing a 30% increase compared to the same period a year prior, though revenue declined 3% year on year to 194.6 billion yuan.
  For the broader first-half period, BYD reported total revenue of 344.8 billion yuan, down 7.1% from the prior-year period. Net profit attributabl
  
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• Türkiye imposes new hedge fund limits – report

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Türkiye’s capital markets regulator announced new restrictions on hedge fund activities, establishing maximum holdings based on an issuer’s publicly tradable shares. The rules allow hedge funds to hold between 2% and 8% of shares depending on a company’s free-float ratio.
  Additionally, hedge funds face a constraint preventing them from allocating more than 20% of their assets into securities issued by affiliated or controlled companies. The regulator also limited large in
  
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• Lithium Miners Cash In as Battery Storage Demand Surges

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Major lithium producers achieved their strongest financial results in three years during the first half of the year, capitalizing on accelerating demand for battery storage systems. Chinese companies Tianqi Lithium Corp. and Ganfeng Lithium Group led the gains, while U.S.-based Albemarle reported that global lithium demand had increased 45% year-over-year through May. The expansion was primarily driven by growing requirements for energy storage applications rather than traditional battery uses.
  
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• Bitcoin Faces a Three-Way Macro Test Near $78,000

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bitcoin was trading at $78,500 amid converging macroeconomic headwinds spanning currency markets, geopolitical developments, and monetary policy signals. The Japanese yen breached 160 per dollar during Tokyo trading, a threshold closely monitored by market participants for potential intervention triggers. Separately, a U.S. strike on Iran’s Larak Island introduced additional uncertainty into global markets, with oil prices rising and equity indices declining in response to heightened Gulf
  
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• Asian Refiners Turn to Argentina as Iran War Disrupts Oil Supply

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Asian crude oil importers, including China, Japan, and South Korea, have begun sourcing petroleum from Argentina to compensate for supply losses stemming from Middle Eastern conflict, according to traders familiar with the transactions.
  Refiners across Asia previously depended on Middle Eastern crude for a significant portion of their contracted supplies. The shift reflects efforts to secure barrels that circumvent the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and other geopolitically sensitive transit ro
  
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• AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey raised alarm regarding artificial intelligence’s potential impact on cybersecurity risks within the global financial system during communications with G20 officials. In correspondence to finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of meetings, Bailey emphasized that AI technology could fundamentally alter the nature of cyber threats by increasing their speed, scale, and economic feasibility.
  Bailey, who simultaneously serves as governor
  
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• AI data center boom sends PE into the trades

  31-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Private equity investors have increasingly focused on the construction and engineering sectors amid growing demand for AI data center development, according to market data and industry analysis.
  PitchBook reported that PE activity in construction and engineering reached a record 529 deals during the second quarter, representing a 56.5% increase from the prior year. While deal value declined slightly from the previous quarter, investors shifted strategy toward pursuing more numerous smaller tran
  
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• Warsh's Hawkish Stance Puts Aussie's Rally at Risk. Forecast as of 31.08.2026

  31-08-2026 12:27 via litefinance.org
  
  Expectations that the RBA would resume its rate-hiking cycle, combined with the Australian dollar's status as a commodity currency, had allowed the aussie to steadily strengthen. However, Kevin Warsh's hawkish speech at Jackson Hole turned the outlook on its head. Let's analyze the situation and develop a trading plan for the AUD/USD pair.Major Takeaways A cash rate hike is expected in September or November. The Fed's intention to raise rates triggered a decline in the AUD/USD pair. The aussie r
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 31.08.2026

  31-08-2026 09:18 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: A bullish correction (B) is expected to complete. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 81,397.56. XRPUSD: A rise in impulse [C] of XX is projected. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: A rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse is expected. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,565.06.Elliott Wave Analysi
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 31.08.2026

  31-08-2026 09:13 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.Last week, gold's short-term trend turned bearish.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has bounced off the trend boundary of 81.30–80.70 and reached the first target of 84.02. XAUUSD: Gold is trading within a short-term downtrend. EURUSD: The euro has decline
  
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• Warsh's Hawkish Turn Puts US Dollar Back in Focus. Forecast as of 31.08.2026

  31-08-2026 08:18 via litefinance.org
  
  Kevin Warsh surprised investors with his strongly hawkish rhetoric at Jackson Hole. He does not believe monetary policy is currently restrictive and appears to have little confidence that inflation is slowing sustainably. Let's take a closer look at the implications of his comments and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways Kevin Warsh surprised the market with a distinctly hawkish speech. Markets have once again begun pricing in the possibility of two Fed rate hikes. Rising
  
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• This Newly Public Nuclear IPO Is Already Using AI to Speed Up Reactor Design. Is It a Buy?

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  X-Energy has emerged as a company positioned at the convergence of two significant market trends: artificial intelligence and nuclear energy. The company, which began trading publicly in April, joined Project Prometheus in July as a founding member alongside Idaho National Laboratory, Nvidia, and Amazon. The Department of Energy provided $60 million in funding for the initiative, with X-Energy committing $10 million and contributing proprietary reactor and nuclear fuel data.
  The primary objecti
  
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• Russia’s Largest Bank Wants Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, announced plans to accept Bitcoin, Ether, and Tether as collateral for loans, according to comments from deputy chairman Anatoly Popov made on Friday. The bank intends to use these cryptocurrencies as security rather than as payment methods, a distinction that becomes relevant as Russia’s new digital currency regulations take effect on September 1.
  The regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency activity in Russia underwent significant developmen
  
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• Pinterest’s (PINS) CFO Exit Tests Whether The Growth Story Holds

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Pinterest announced on August 28 that Chief Financial Officer Julia Donnelly will leave the company effective October 30 to join a private early-stage venture. Vice President of Finance and Business Operations Vikram Naidu will assume the interim principal financial officer role while the company conducts an external search for a permanent replacement. Donnelly’s tenure spanned roughly three years, during which CEO Bill Ready noted the company achieved 11 consecutive quarters of double-di
  
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• PayPal just lost its $53 billion safety net

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  A payment industry consortium comprising Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International withdrew its acquisition proposal for PayPal, eliminating a major source of support for the company’s stock valuation. The group had offered $60.50 per share, representing approximately $53 billion in total value. Following the withdrawal announcement, PayPal shares fell 12.7% to close at $53.66, with trading volume reaching roughly 36 million shares—more than double typical daily activity.
  
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• Miniso (MNSO) Booming Membership Growth Collides With A Struggling Global Expansion

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Miniso Group Holding Limited reported interim earnings on August 28 that revealed divergent trends across its operations. The company’s China business achieved its fastest first-half revenue growth in three years at 26.2%, significantly outpacing the country’s broader retail sales growth of 1.3%. This performance suggested market share gains rather than overall market expansion. The growth was anchored by a membership program that reached 130 million people as of June 30, representi
  
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• Frontline (FRO) Just Delivered Its Best Quarter Yet, But Can It Last?

  30-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  On August 28, Frontline reported its strongest quarterly results in company history, generating net income of $659 million and adjusted profit of $580 million for the second quarter of 2026. The performance reflected elevated tanker rates across the company’s entire fleet, spanning from its largest crude carriers to smaller product tankers. CEO Lars Barstad characterized the market environment as unprecedented, driven by geopolitical disruptions that are altering global oil transportation
  
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• Salesforce Just Jumped 23%. Did the “SaaSpocalypse” Trade Finally Break?

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Salesforce experienced a significant stock price increase on August 27 following the release of quarterly earnings results. The company reported $11.3 billion in revenue for the quarter, representing 11% growth compared to the previous year. Current remaining performance obligations climbed 14% to $33.5 billion, while free cash flow surged 81% to $1.1 billion.
  The earnings results highlighted substantial expansion in Salesforce’s AI initiatives. Agentforce and Data 360 annual recurring re
  
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• Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Okta delivered fiscal second-quarter results that topped analyst expectations, driving a 20% increase in share value during extended trading. Revenue climbed 11% from the prior-year period to reach levels above consensus forecasts, while net income expanded significantly with earnings per share substantially outpacing Wall Street estimates.
  The company attributed momentum to growing corporate demand for identity and access management solutions tied to emerging artificial intelligence threats. O
  
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• IREN Has $4B of Contracted ARR, but Only $1B Is Operating. How Much Will Reach GAAP Revenue?

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  IREN Limited disclosed substantial contracted capacity metrics while reporting more modest realized financial performance in its fiscal 2026 results. The company identified $4 billion in contracted annualized run-rate revenue for calendar 2026 capacity, yet only $1 billion had commenced operations as of August 26. The remaining capacity is expected to transition to active service as deployments are completed, commissioned, tested, and formally accepted by customers.
  The gap between contracted m
  
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• Haidilao shares jump as delivery growth and new restaurant brands boost outlook

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Haidilao International’s stock rose on Wednesday after the company disclosed first-half financial results demonstrating strong growth in its delivery operations. Revenue for the period through June increased 7.9% year-over-year to 22.34 billion yuan, equivalent to $3.32 billion, while core operating profit climbed 4.4% to 2.51 billion yuan.
  The delivery segment emerged as the company’s fastest-growing division, with revenue surging 121.2% to 2.05 billion yuan. This expansion was pri
  
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• CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as ‘Mythos moment’ drives AI cyber wave

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  CrowdStrike delivered results that exceeded Wall Street expectations during its fiscal second quarter, with the stock rising more than 11% in extended trading following the announcement. The cybersecurity firm reported quarterly revenue growth of 26% compared to the prior year, with CEO George Kurtz describing the period as the company’s strongest on record.
  The company’s annual recurring revenue increased 25% year over year to $5.84 billion, supported by record net new annual recur
  
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• Coinbase and Robinhood Rally as Bitcoin Marches Toward Its Best Week in Months

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Cryptocurrency-related equities experienced substantial gains on August 21, as bitcoin extended its upward momentum and positioned itself for a weekly advance exceeding 20%. Robinhood Markets and Coinbase Global both gained in premarket trading, reflecting broader sector strength. The rally was anchored in a White House meeting held earlier in the week where Trump administration officials engaged with crypto industry executives and pledged to work with Congress on the Clarity Act, legislation d
  
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• Alibaba Shares Fell on a $10 Billion AI Raise. Insiders Saw a Buying Opportunity

  30-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alibaba Group announced a HK$80 billion placement, equivalent to approximately $10.2 billion, consisting of 710 million newly issued shares priced at HK$112.70 each on August 24. The offering was designed to finance the company’s artificial intelligence expansion initiatives. The announcement triggered selling pressure as investors expressed concerns about shareholder dilution from the new issuance.
  Within a single day of the pricing, company leadership demonstrated confidence in the stra
  
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• Wall Street is building a futures market around Nvidia’s AI chips: Chart of the Day

  30-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  CME Group announced plans to introduce futures contracts linked to the hourly rental pricing of Nvidia’s H100 and B200 graphics processing units, with a proposed launch date of Oct. 5 subject to regulatory approval. The contracts would be settled based on benchmarks maintained by Silicon Data, which tracks prevailing rental rates for these chips. At the time of reporting, Silicon Data’s H100 benchmark stood at approximately $2.68 per GPU-hour, while the B200 benchmark was around $5.
  
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• ETHB Emerges as a Favorite Among Ethereum ETFs

  30-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Cryptocurrency markets experienced a recovery in recent weeks, though gains remained insufficient to overcome earlier declines. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) declined 11.6% through the year while the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) fell 18.1%. Overall net inflows into US-listed spot crypto ETFs remained modest at $565 million for the year to date.
  BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) emerged as an unexpected standout in the Ethereum ETF category. Since its March l
  
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• Covenant Logistics Eyes Higher-Return Growth as Freight Markets Recover

  30-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Covenant Logistics Group is executing a strategic transformation away from competing primarily on volume and rate within the commoditized trucking market toward specialized services where it can differentiate and generate more consistent returns. The company currently operates approximately 2,200 tractors, more than 5 million square feet of warehouse space and employs nearly 5,000 people. Annual revenue stands at just over $1 billion, with roughly 65% derived from asset-based operations such as
  
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