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• NI225: Fibonacci analysis

  21-04-2017 14:16 via liteforex.com
  On the 4-hour chart the price crossed the level of 18542.50 (correction 23.6%) and reached the curve 23.6%. After the breakout of it the price can grow further to the level of 18755.00 (correction 38.2%) and 18820.00 (the area of crossing with the fan line 38.2%).
  
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• Quantum Computing, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  12-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Quantum Computing, Inc. outlined a strategic transition during its second-quarter earnings presentation, moving away from pure research and development toward commercialized production of quantum and photonic technologies. The company emphasized a dual-growth approach combining advancement of room-temperature quantum systems with expansion of its commercial photonic components and foundry services business.
  Three acquisitions—Luminar Semiconductor, NuCrypt, and Enhanced Semiconductor, Inc
  
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• Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  12-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Getty Images Holdings disclosed Q2 financial results shaped by the termination of its 18-month pursuit to merge with Shutterstock, which resulted in over $100 million in cumulative professional and financing fees that pressured revenue growth during the period.
  The company’s Agency business faced structural challenges as industry consolidation and adoption of AI-driven internal content production models reduced demand for external materials. iStock performance was similarly constrained by
  
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• S&P 500 dividend yield hits record low near 1% and it has some retirees rethinking their strategies

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The S&P 500 dividend yield reached approximately 1%, marking the lowest level on record according to market strategists. While dividend payments themselves have not declined, the yield has compressed because stock prices have risen significantly faster than payouts. The index surpassed 7,700 in early August, with the broadest index now heavily weighted toward large-cap technology companies that distribute little to no dividends.
  Retirees accustomed to relying on dividend income face diminis
  
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• Riot Shares Jump After $9.1B AI Lease and Q2 Revenue Beat

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Riot Platforms Inc. announced strong financial results and a major infrastructure agreement that drove its stock higher in after-hours trading. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $174.2 million, representing a 14% increase from $153.0 million in the prior year and exceeding analyst expectations of $152.06 million.
  The primary catalyst for the share price movement was Riot’s execution of a 20-year data center lease with an unnamed frontier artificial intelligence laboratory. Th
  
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• Red Violet, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Red Violet, Inc. announced record financial performance across all key metrics during its second quarter earnings call. The company attributed its strong results to growing market demand for identity intelligence solutions, particularly as organizations face elevated risks from AI-generated fraud and synthetic identity schemes. The platform experienced 447 new customer additions focused on identity intelligence services, reflecting a shift in market perception from optional capability to essent
  
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• Plug Power Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Plug Power management attributed sequential improvements in gross margins to its ‘Quantum Leap’ restructuring program, which enhanced operational discipline throughout the organization. Revenue growth of 9% on a sequential basis was primarily supported by an accelerating commercial engine, with particular strength in the material handling segment where GenDrive deployments experienced more than double the year-over-year growth rate.
  Service margins expanded to 27%, benefiting from i
  
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• Chinese tech giant Tencent posts revenue beat on accelerating games sales, AI-driven ads

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tencent reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue beating analyst forecasts while profitability fell short of expectations. The company’s overall revenue increased 11% year-over-year, while reported net profit rose nearly 1%. On an adjusted basis excluding one-time items and certain non-cash charges, profit reached 68.4 billion yuan, representing 9% growth compared to the prior-year period.
  The company’s China gaming division provided a significant growth driver, with dome
  
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• Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

  12-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bakkt Holdings outlined its operational structure as an integrated platform composed of three primary business segments: Markets for regulated infrastructure, Agent for intelligence and distribution, and Global for strategic market reach. The company emphasized that a interconnected foundation based on regulatory compliance, customer verification protocols, and around-the-clock stablecoin settlement capabilities creates a synergistic effect across all divisions.
  Management reported acceleration
  
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• Brent Set to Rally as Middle East Tensions Escalate. Forecast as of 12.08.2026

  12-08-2026 12:32 via litefinance.org
  
  The oil market continues to swing between periods of escalation and de-escalation and remains highly sensitive to headline news. However, fundamental factors continue to favor bears. Let's take a closer look at the situation and develop a trading plan for Brent.Major Takeaways The IEA estimates the supply shortfall at 1.8 million bpd. The crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate. Maritime oil shipments from the region have fallen to 4.9 million bpd. A break above $90 per barrel could prov
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 12.08.2026

  12-08-2026 09:37 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.Gold continues to trade in a short-term uptrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil retains its upward trajectory. XAUUSD: Gold may continue rising toward the Target Zone 2 of 4,493–4,472. EURUSD: The euro is retreating from the Target Zone of 1.1601&nd
  
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• US Dollar Braces for Crucial Inflation Data. Forecast as of 12.08.2026

  12-08-2026 09:18 via litefinance.org
  
  Does the slowdown in CPI mark the beginning of a sustained disinflationary trend, or is it merely temporary? Judging by developments in the Middle East, investors appear to favor the latter scenario. If so, the EUR/USD rally may not last long. Let's take a closer look and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways US inflation is expected to slow. The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. The US dollar is likely to regain ground. A failed test of 1.1565 could provide a reason to sell th
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 12.08.2026

  12-08-2026 09:00 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 asset could rise in corrective wave (4) of the bearish impulse. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.086. ETHUSD: The fifth part of a bullish correction (B) is projected to form. Long positions can be consid
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 17.08.2026–23.08.2026

  12-08-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The release of the July FOMC minutes on Wednesday will be the key event for markets during the week of August 17–23, 2026.Market participants will also review key macroeconomic data from China, Germany, the US, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada, as well as the outcome of the People's Bank of China meeting, and monitor developments in the Middle East.Note: During the coming week, new events may be added to the calendar, and/or some scheduled events may be canceled. GMT time.Major Takeawa
  
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• Intel raises $20 billion from upsized share sale

  11-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Intel completed a $20 billion equity offering on Tuesday, exceeding its initial target of $15 billion, according to filings and reports. The company priced shares at $95 per share, representing a 2.6% discount from the previous close. The capital raise comes as Intel seeks to fund its costly expansion into chip contract manufacturing, an area where it aims to compete with established leaders like TSMC.
  The chipmaker’s shares experienced significant volatility during the offering process,
  
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• Wheat Posting Monday Morning Strength

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wheat futures demonstrated strength early in the trading week, with multiple contract months advancing substantially. Chicago SRW wheat contracts closed between 7 and 9 cents higher, while Kansas City HRW futures gained 13 to 15 cents. Minneapolis spring wheat added 8 to 9 cents at the close. September contract months showed mixed performance compared to the previous week, with Chicago SRW September declining 1 3/4 cents while Kansas City HRW September gained ½ cent and Minneapolis sprin
  
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• Strategy Sells $109M in Bitcoin as Dollar Reserve Tops $4.6B

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy completed a sale of 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million in the week ending August 9, according to regulatory filings submitted on Monday. The transaction brought the firm’s Bitcoin holdings down to 840,447 from 842,138 BTC held the previous week. The coins were sold at an average price of $64,262 per unit, net of fees.
  The proceeds from the Bitcoin sale were directed entirely toward repurchasing preferred stock. Strategy repurchased 1,152,020
  
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• Soybeans Pushing Higher to Begin the Week

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean markets opened the week with broad-based strength, as cash prices and most futures contracts moved higher. The cmdtyView national average cash bean price reached $11.33¾, up a penny from the prior session. August soybeans closed at $11.56½, down fractionally but holding gains in morning trading at 3½ cents higher. September futures closed at $11.59, down a cent on the day but up 6¼ cents in the morning session, while November futures closed at $11.76¼,
  
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• Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  International hotel chain IHG announced financial results showing resilience across its portfolio of brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, and Six Senses. Operating profits from reportable segments expanded 10% in the first half of the year to $665 million, while revenue from reportable segments increased 7% to $1.3 billion. The company’s global revenue per available room metric rose 4.1% compared to the prior-year period.
  Growth showed signs of deceleration as
  
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• Corn Ticking Higher on Monday Morning

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corn prices moved higher during early trading on Monday, with futures contracts posting gains of 2 to 3 cents. September corn futures closed at $4.39 and were trading up 2 3/4 cents from the previous close, while December contracts reached $4.62, also up 2 3/4 cents. March futures advanced to $4.77 3/4, gaining 1/4 cent. The cash corn market remained steady, with the national average holding at $4.09 1/2.
  Market participants were preparing for the release of the August Crop Production report fr
  
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• CoreWeave stock pops 12% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure company, saw its stock rise 12% in extended trading following the release of quarterly results that beat analyst forecasts. The firm reported revenue growth of 112% compared to the same period a year prior, demonstrating strong momentum in the market for data center capacity supporting artificial intelligence applications.
  However, CoreWeave’s path to profitability remains uncertain. The company posted a net loss of $626 million, compared to a loss of $290
  
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• Bitcoin News Today: BlackRock IBIT Drives Five-Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a reversal in investor sentiment during the opening week of August, posting net inflows totaling approximately $853.5M across five consecutive trading sessions from August 3 through August 7. This marked a significant shift from the previous week, when the products had recorded $61.5M in net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the rally, attracting an estimated $693M, or roughly 81% of the category-wide inflows.
  Daily inflows varied throughout the
  
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• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as US, Iran harden stances

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Stock market futures showed little movement during premarket trading following a decline in equities the previous session, as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified. The two nations remained at an impasse regarding negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with disagreements centered on compensation demands.
  President Trump indicated reluctance to meet Iran’s reparations claims, stating he would allow economic pressure to accumulate against the countr
  
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• Robinhood Now Has 13 Separate Business Lines Above $100 Million in Annualized Revenue. Here’s Why Crypto No Longer Decides the Quarter.

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Robinhood Markets disclosed second-quarter earnings results that underscored the company’s evolving business model beyond its origins as a crypto and equities trading platform. The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.3 billion, representing 32% year-over-year growth, while posting a 48% increase in earnings with an adjusted operating profit margin of 57%. Operating expenses rose 33% year over year, yet the company maintained efficient investment in new product development.
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• Intel’s huge rally is helping pay for its AI comeback: Chart of the Day

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Intel announced plans to raise $15 billion by issuing new shares to investors, allocating the capital toward factory construction, equipment, operational expenses, and other corporate needs. The offering will result in shareholder dilution, as each existing share will represent a proportionally smaller stake in the company.
  However, Intel’s substantial stock performance has materially reduced the financial impact of this dilution. At Monday’s closing price of approximately $98 per s
  
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• Hong Kong considers widening tax reforms to proprietary trading firms

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Hong Kong officials are evaluating whether to expand planned tax reform legislation to include proprietary trading firms, according to reporting from the Financial Times. The contemplated changes would allow employees at such firms to avoid taxation on performance-based compensation. Policymakers are weighing two potential approaches: modifying the proposed legislation directly or issuing clarifying guidance to confirm that traders qualify for the tax exemption. Officials have indicated that an
  
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• Babcock & Wilcox Shares Surge 40.5% After Q2 Results Beat Expectations and Guidance Rises

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Babcock & Wilcox shares experienced a significant intraday advance in pre-market trading following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial results that substantially exceeded analyst expectations. The power generation equipment manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.07, more than doubling the consensus forecast of $0.03, while revenue reached $319.7 million against expectations of $196.97 million, representing year-over-year growth of 130%.
  The company’s profitab
  
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• AST SpaceMobile Stock Falls After Q2 Revenue Miss and Wider-Than-Expected Loss

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  AST SpaceMobile experienced a decline in its share price following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial results that fell short of Wall Street projections. The company reported revenue of $31.5 million compared to analyst expectations of $35.18 million, while the adjusted loss per share reached $0.77, significantly exceeding the anticipated loss of $0.26. Shares dropped 2.8% to $66.82 in pre-market trading as investors reacted to the shortfall.
  The quarter’s results were compounde
  
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• Alcon Raises 2026 Profit Guidance as Expected U.S. Refund Reduces Tariff Impact

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alcon revised its full-year financial outlook upward, citing a significant reduction in anticipated tariff-related expenses. The company now expects tariffs to cost between $40 million and $90 million annually, a substantial decrease from its prior estimate of $100 million to $150 million, driven by an expected refund from the U.S. government totaling approximately $60 million.
  The reduced tariff burden prompted Alcon to increase its profitability guidance for the year. The company raised its f
  
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• Aussie Fails to Rally Despite Bullish Tailwinds. Forecast as of 11.08.2026

  11-08-2026 12:22 via litefinance.org
  
  When a currency fails to move in the expected direction, it is more likely to head the other way. Unfortunately, neither the RBA's hawkish rhetoric nor the rallies in the S&P 500 and the yuan are providing much support for the AUD/USD pair. Let's take a closer look and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The RBA kept the cash rate at 4.35%. The AUD/USD is lagging behind the S&P 500 rally. US corporate earnings are fueling inflation. Weak CPI data could provide an opportunity to sell A
  
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