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• Russia deploys military police at 'safe zone' in Syria

  24-07-2017 16:08 via yahoo.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has deployed military police to monitor the cease-fire in a safe zone in the eastern suburbs of Syria's Damascus, the chief of the Russian General Staff said on Monday.
  
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• Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro tells CNBC parks were ‘big surprise’ in last quarter, company has ‘clarity’ and ‘stability’

  24-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said in a Friday interview with CNBC that the company’s parks segment produced unexpected strength in the most recent quarter. D’Amaro, who assumed the CEO role in March following a succession process, stated he was feeling confident about the company’s direction and emphasized that leadership has achieved clarity about strategic priorities while maintaining stability among the management team.
  D’Amaro acknowledged investor concerns about th
  
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• T. Rowe Price to buy fixed income fund manager F/m Investments

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  T. Rowe Price Group announced it has agreed to purchase F/m Investments, a fixed income investment manager and ETF specialist, in an acquisition aimed at strengthening the acquirer’s bond market capabilities. As of 31 July 2026, F/m Investments managed $19bn across multiple fund structures, including exchange-traded funds, institutional separate accounts, and separately managed accounts focused on taxable and municipal securities.
  The transaction is designed to enhance T. Rowe Price&rsquo
  
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• Ross Stores raises forecast after surge in Q2 sales and store openings

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Off-price retailer Ross Stores lifted its fiscal 2026 earnings per share guidance to a range of $8.61 to $8.77, driven by stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance and tariff refunds totaling approximately $253 million.
  For the quarter ended 3 August 2026, the company reported total sales of $6.3 billion, representing a 13% increase compared with the prior-year period. Comparable store sales advanced 10%, with customer traffic serving as the primary driver of growth. Net income reached
  
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• Canadian retail sales rise 0.6% in June, e-commerce jumps 9.9%

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Canadian retail sales totaled C$74.3bn in June, marking a 0.6% increase from the previous month, according to data released by Statistics Canada. Seven of nine retail sub-sectors posted gains during the period. Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations, fuel vendors, and motor vehicle dealers, rose 1.2%, representing the second consecutive monthly increase in this measure.
  E-commerce activity demonstrated particularly strong performance, with seasonally adjusted online sales climbing 9
  
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• Alibaba shares fall 5% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alibaba reported results for the June quarter that reflected significant headwinds from investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company’s net income fell 75% during the period, marking a substantial decline in profitability despite modest revenue growth.
  Revenue reached 268.95 billion Chinese yuan, representing a 9% increase and slightly exceeding analyst expectations of 268.88 billion yuan. However, the company’s capital expenditure surged 75% to 67.7 billion Chi
  
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• A Lumentum VP Just Parted With $10 Million in Stock. Here’s What Long-Term Investors Should Know

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Vincent Retort, vice president of global reliability and quality at Lumentum Holdings Inc., conducted stock transactions on August 19 and August 20, disposing of 12,566 shares for a combined value of $10.7 million according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The weighted average sale price for these shares was $851.01 per share.
  The majority of the shares sold were withheld by Lumentum to cover income tax withholding and remittance obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units. An addition
  
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• 3 Trading Firms Still Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Sharp Price Rally

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Three cryptocurrency trading firms—Abraxas Capital, Fasanara Capital, and Wintermute—continue to hold substantial short positions totaling more than $600 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to analysis from blockchain tracker Lookonchain. The positions consist of 138,569 Ethereum tokens valued at $338 million and 3,425 Bitcoin tokens worth $265 million. Lookonchain identified these accounts as market maker hedging operations rather than speculative short bets.
  The cryptocurre
  
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• 3 Things Nvidia Needs to Get Right This Week

  24-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nvidia was set to announce its fiscal second-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, with the semiconductor company representing a key bellwether for the artificial intelligence sector. Wall Street analysts had projected revenue growth of 97% to $92.1 billion for the quarter, marking the company’s largest year-over-year increase in two years and its fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue expansion.
  The company faced elevated expectations heading into the earnings repo
  
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• Aussie Rides AI Bond Wave. Forecast as of 24.08.2026

  24-08-2026 11:35 via litefinance.org
  
  The colossal sums that hyperscalers are spending on artificial intelligence are forcing them to seek out new sources of funding. Australia is emerging as a haven. Meanwhile, Alphabet's bond offering has fueled a rally in the AUD/USD pair. Let's analyze the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Demand for Alphabet securities was three times higher than supply. Rising bond yields supported the AUD/USD pair. The Australian labor market is cooling. Short positions on the AUD/USD can b
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 24.08.2026

  24-08-2026 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 slightly pulling back after reaching swing highs on Friday.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is correcting lower from the Target Zone of 86.82–85.61. XAUUSD: Gold has settled above the Gold Zone 2 of 4,585–4,575. EURUSD: Consider long tra
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 24.08.2026

  24-08-2026 09:28 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 79,546.18. XRPUSD: An upward move in impulse [C] within correction 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 2,614.03.El
  
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• US Dollar at Crossroads as 'Sell America' Returns. Forecast as of 24.08.2026

  24-08-2026 09:05 via litefinance.org
  
  The Treasury's intention to take control of Treasury yields has revived the "Sell America" strategy. Meanwhile, bond yields have rebounded sharply. Will the US dollar follow suit? Let's explore this question and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways The US bond market has rebounded quickly. The US economy remains strong. The "Sell America" strategy is weighing on the dollar. Short positions on the EUR/USD can be considered below 1.167.Weekly Fundamental Forecast for DollarB
  
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• This Chinese Tech Giant Quietly Cut Its Buyback 80% to Fund AI

  23-08-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alibaba made a significant shift in capital allocation during the June 2026 quarter, reducing share repurchases substantially while redirecting cash toward artificial intelligence infrastructure development. The company repurchased 13.4 million ordinary shares for US$162 million, compared with 56 million ordinary shares for US$815 million in the same quarter a year prior, representing approximately an 80% reduction in American Depositary Share buybacks. The company maintained US$19.3 billion in
  
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• Your mortgage rate has a growing problem in the bond market

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  A broad-based sell-off in government debt markets has kept mortgage rates elevated and limited prospects for near-term declines. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose above 5.31% on August 17, 2026, marking its highest level since 2007, while the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held near 6.67% as of mid-August, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey.
  Three structural factors are driving the sustained rise in long-term yields. The federal government is issuing record volumes of new de
  
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• Vistra Is the Quietest Big Winner of the AI Power Boom. Here’s Why.

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Data center power demand in the United States is expected to roughly double from 31 gigawatts in 2025 to 66 gigawatts by 2027, according to Goldman Sachs research. This expansion reflects massive capital deployment into artificial intelligence infrastructure, with global AI investments potentially exceeding $1 trillion this year alone.
  Vistra, an independent power producer, stands to capture significant value from this growth trajectory compared to regulated utilities. While traditional utiliti
  
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• UBS revamps S&P 500 target for rest of 2026

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  UBS Global Wealth Management adjusted its equity outlook on August 21, elevating its S&P 500 target for the end of 2026 to 8,100 from a previous 7,900, while also raising its mid-2027 target to 8,400 from 8,200. Based on the index’s closing level of 7,674.37 on August 21, the new year-end target represents approximately 5.5% additional upside for the remainder of the year, while the mid-2027 projection implies roughly 9.5% upside from that date. The bank maintained its assessment of U
  
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• This Company Just Paid Out $6.8 Billion. Its AI Bill Was 4x That

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Microsoft went ex-dividend on August 20, 2026, with a payout of $0.91 per share totaling approximately $6.76 billion, the largest single-day dividend distribution among 26 companies taking that action. Applied Materials ranked second with a $420.8 million payout, significantly trailing Microsoft’s scale.
  For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $115.95 billion, nearly double the prior year’s $64.55 billion. Total dividends paid for the full
  
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• This Company Has Raised Its Dividend for 72 Straight Years. Almost Nobody Talks About It.

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  American States Water (NYSE: AWR) increased its dividend by 8.2% in the prior month, marking the continuation of a 72-year streak of consecutive annual dividend raises. The company retained its standing as one of fewer than 60 publicly traded corporations with at least 50 years of uninterrupted dividend growth. It has also maintained a record of paying 361 consecutive quarterly dividends.
  The water utility operates with less public recognition than other prominent Dividend Kings such as Coca-Co
  
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• $22 Billion in Customer Deposits Did Not Stop This Chip CEO From Selling $37 Million

  23-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra sold $37 million in shares on July 24, 2026, disposing of 40,000 shares at prices ranging from approximately $906 to $966 across 40 separate transactions. The timing of the sale preceded a bullish demand announcement by roughly one month. The stock subsequently continued climbing, closing at $974.33 on August 20, meaning the executive left potential gains on the table if the transaction was discretionary.
  On the company’s fiscal Q3 earnings call, Mehr
  
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• Zcash Price Hits 8-Year High as Grayscale ETF Gets Closer

  23-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Zcash climbed to its highest level in eight years following Grayscale’s submission of a fifth amended registration statement with the SEC for a proposed Zcash exchange-traded fund. The filing represents progress toward the potential launch of what would be the first US-listed ETF to directly track Zcash, though SEC approval remains pending.
  According to the amended registration, Grayscale set the fund’s annual fee at 2.5% of the NAV Fee Basis Amount of the Trust, accruing daily. The
  
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• Trump’s Crypto Comments Cheered: Robinhood CEO Stresses ‘Broad Ownership’ At White House Event, Binance Founder Says, ‘We’re So Back’

  23-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  President Trump held a White House event focused on cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, where he restated his administration’s dedication to securing American dominance in the digital assets sector. The gathering brought together prominent figures from both the industry and regulatory bodies to discuss the path forward for cryptocurrency policy in the United States.
  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted alignment between the CFTC and SEC on cryptocurrency regulation, noting that
  
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• Iconic fast-food fried chicken chain closes over 300 restaurants

  22-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  KFC has shuttered at least 312 of its U.S. locations between July 15, 2025, and July 6, 2026, representing a 7.64% reduction in the chain’s American footprint, according to analysis by Local Falcon, a local artificial intelligence search visibility platform. The closures came as the chicken category faced intensifying competition from established rivals and shifting consumer preferences.
  The fried chicken sector experienced moderated growth in 2025, with the category expanding 5.3% compar
  
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• Active ETFs Now Take 42% of Every Dollar Flowing Into ETFs, Up From 26% in 2024

  22-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Exchange-traded funds have historically been associated with passive, index-based investing strategies. However, the industry is experiencing a significant shift toward active management delivered through the ETF wrapper, which offers advantages including intraday trading, tax efficiency, and lower fees compared to traditional mutual funds.
  Inflows into actively managed ETFs have accelerated substantially. During the first quarter, investors channeled $245.2 billion into U.S.-listed active ETFs
  
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• Why Madison Air Solutions Stock Was Getting Mashed This Week

  22-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Madison Air Solutions, a recently listed cooling solutions provider, experienced significant stock declines during the week following its announcement of a major acquisition. As of Friday morning, the company’s shares had dropped 16% from the start of the week, according to market data.
  On Monday, Madison Air revealed it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ebm-papst, a Germany-based airflow solutions company with over 60 years of operating history. The transaction carried a
  
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• Global equity fund inflows hit three-week high before late selloff

  22-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Global equity funds attracted substantial inflows during the week through August 19, marking their strongest performance in three weeks. The $22.01 billion in net inflows represented the largest weekly gain since July 29 and reflected investor optimism surrounding an anticipated strong earnings season.
  Earnings reports from companies in the MSCI World index showed robust results, with approximately 90% of firms having reported second-quarter earnings. Combined net income among these companies r
  
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• Broadcom’s (AVGO) Massive New Debt Deal Points To Where AI Is Headed

  22-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Broadcom was reported to be negotiating more than $60 billion in fresh debt on August 20, with the deal potentially reaching as much as $100 billion once all components were counted, according to sources familiar with the matter. The financing arrangement benefits Anthropic and other customers, underscoring Broadcom’s central role in funding artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
  Broadcom’s custom AI chips have become the preferred option for hyperscalers managing large
  
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• Analysis-US corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges

  22-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  The surge in debt issuance by major technology companies to fund artificial intelligence expansion is testing the limits of investor appetite, according to market analysts and fund managers.
  While companies such as Amazon and Alphabet maintain strong credit ratings, bond investors are increasingly demanding higher yields to compensate for the volume of new offerings entering the market. Tech corporate bond spreads, which measure the extra yield demanded over U.S. Treasuries, have widened signif
  
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• Walmart stock tumbles 9% after outlook disappoints Wall Street

  21-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Walmart reported quarterly results that mixed strong headline numbers with investor disappointment Thursday. The company posted net revenue of $187.94 billion, up from $177.40 billion in the year-earlier period, and raised its full-year sales guidance to between 4% and 5% growth compared with prior expectations of 3.5% to 4.5%. However, the stock declined approximately 9% as Wall Street focused on softer-than-expected comparable sales metrics.
  Quarterly comparable sales growth of 2.6% in the U.
  
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• Crypto shares climb after Treasury’s doubled buybacks boost risk assets

  21-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Cryptocurrency-linked equities climbed on Thursday following a combination of Treasury Department actions and political developments supporting the sector. The U.S. Treasury announced it would double buyback sizes for long-duration debt instruments, a move taken after a significant bond selloff had driven the 30-year Treasury yield to levels unseen since 2007. While analysts noted the intervention offered modest and short-lived relief in the bond market, it conveyed a positive signal for risk a
  
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