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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 04.08.2026

  04-08-2026 08:38 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 0.999. ETHUSD: The price is moving lower in a bearish impulse wave. Short positions can be considered w
  
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• SpaceX dives 12% after AI spending surge rattles investors

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  SpaceX experienced a significant stock decline following the release of its first earnings report as a public company. The shares fell 12% in premarket trading on Wednesday, a day after closing below the company’s initial public offering price of $135.
  The primary driver of investor concern was a substantial increase in capital expenditures during the second quarter. The company reported capex jumped sixfold to $18.4 billion, with the majority directed toward artificial intelligence initi
  
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• Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Oil futures experienced an upward move on Wednesday following reports that Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces had launched a missile strike against a Saudi-operated tanker near Yanbu, a critical export hub for Saudi crude. Brent crude futures increased by $1.51, or 1.9%, reaching $80.87 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures climbed 90 cents, or 1.19%, to $76.67.
  The attack announcement reversed momentum from the previous trading session, when reports of diplomatic progres
  
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• Novo Nordisk CEO defends economics of Wegovy pill as lower prices weigh on sales; shares fall

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Novo Nordisk reported adjusted sales and operating profit that exceeded expectations and raised its full-year guidance, though investor sentiment turned negative following the announcement. CEO Mike Doustdar emphasized that the company’s pill formulation of Wegovy was performing well and driving profitable growth, noting that the strategy would not be producing positive financial results if the oral medication were not succeeding.
  The company reported adjusted sales rose 7% at constant ex
  
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• Kenya’s stock exchange plans East Africa’s first AI-focused ETF

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Nairobi Securities Exchange announced plans to introduce East Africa’s first exchange-traded fund focused on artificial intelligence stocks, with the product expected to become available to investors before year-end. The exchange’s CEO stated the fund would offer investors exposure to companies with direct involvement in AI development and implementation, potentially using firms like Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI as reference points for the underlying asset basket.
  The NSE cu
  
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• Eli Lilly easily tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Eli Lilly reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, prompting the company to increase its outlook for the full year. The pharmaceutical manufacturer now anticipates 2026 revenue between $85 billion and $87 billion, up from prior guidance of $82 billion to $85 billion. Full-year adjusted profit guidance was set at $35.50 to $36.50 per share, compared with the previous range of $35.50 to $37 per share. The company noted that underlying profit guidance incre
  
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• Disney tops earnings estimates as parks and streaming offer a boost

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Disney released its fiscal third quarter results, exceeding Wall Street expectations for earnings while narrowly missing revenue projections. The company’s experiences segment, encompassing global theme parks and cruises, generated $9.97 billion in revenue, representing a 10% year-over-year increase. Domestic park attendance rose 3% with a 4% gain in per capita spending, and Walt Disney World in Orlando demonstrated particularly strong performance.
  The company’s entertainment stream
  
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• CVS raises annual profit forecast on improved drug revenues

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  CVS Health increased its annual profit guidance following better-than-expected second-quarter results driven by an improved pharmaceutical mix and bonus payments from highly-rated government health insurance plans. The company adjusted its 2026 adjusted profit per share forecast to a range of $7.90 to $8.10, up from prior guidance of $7.30 to $7.50. Wall Street analysts had been expecting full-year earnings per share of $7.45.
  The pharmacy and insurance operator posted adjusted second-quarter p
  
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• AMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations

  05-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  AMD’s stock experienced a significant decline in premarket trading on Wednesday following the release of its second-quarter financial results. While the company’s earnings topped analyst expectations, investors reacted negatively to the news, with shares dropping 8.7% in premarket activity.
  The semiconductor manufacturer reported quarterly revenue of $11.54 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $11.28 billion. Revenue growth reached 50% compared to the prior year, driven sub
  
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• Tariff refund drives Q2 profit at Delta Galil

  05-08-2026 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  
  Delta Galil, a manufacturer of intimate apparel, underwear, loungewear, activewear, sleepwear, shapewear and socks, reported second-quarter financial results showing substantial year-over-year growth. The company supplies products to major retail and brand partners including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Lululemon, Skims, and Walmart.
  Revenue for the period reached $511.6m, representing a 9% increase from $470.1m in the same quarter a year prior. Gross profit expanded by 26%, while earnings be
  
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• EuroStoxx 50 Hits New Highs on Earnings Strength. Forecast as of 05.08.2026

  05-08-2026 12:48 via litefinance.org
  
  Thanks to its relative resilience to AI risks, improving economic conditions, favorable geopolitical developments, and strong corporate earnings, the EuroStoxx 50 has been reaching new record highs for several consecutive days. Let's analyze the current situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Earnings surprises are supporting the EuroStoxx 50 rally. Geopolitical developments are also favoring European markets. The ECB may keep interest rates unchanged throughout 2026. Long trades on
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 05.08.2026

  05-08-2026 09:41 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 continues to trade in the short-term uptrend.Major TakeawaysUSCrude: Oil prices continued to decline, piercing the Gold Zone of 76.24–76.63. XAUUSD: Gold has entered a short-term uptrend. EURUSD: The euro is poised to hit a fresh we
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 05.08.2026

  05-08-2026 09:33 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 0.999. ETHUSD: The price is moving lower in a bearish impulse wave. Short positions can be considered w
  
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• US Dollar Under Pressure As Markets Embrace Warsh's Dovish Stance. Forecast as of 05.08.2026

  05-08-2026 08:23 via litefinance.org
  
  The markets appear to have figured out Kevin Warsh. Investors increasingly believe he sees little need to raise interest rates, regardless of whether Treasury yields rise or fall. That dovish perception is weighing on the US dollar. Let's examine the outlook and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways De-escalation sent the US dollar tumbling. Brent fell below $80 per barrel. Kevin Warsh is not a hawk. Strategies targeting a return of the EUR/USD to the 1.1500–1.1565 ra
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 10.08.2026–16.08.2026

  05-08-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The outcome of the Fed's July meeting, Chair Warsh's cautious remarks at the press conference, and the mixed July US labor market report have left investors searching for fresh signals. Market participants are awaiting new macroeconomic data to better assess the outlook for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy—and, consequently, the direction of the US dollar and major financial assets.The key release this week will be the US consumer price index report on Wednesday, which could provide i
  
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• Thai Union ups forecasts after “strong” Q2

  04-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Thai Union, a major seafood company operating brands including King Oscar and John West, announced revised guidance for its financial performance later this year. The company increased its projected sales growth to a range of 4-6%, up from an earlier estimate of 3-4% expansion. Additionally, the company raised its forecast for gross margin performance, now expecting a range of 19.5% to 20.5% compared with its previous projection of 19-20%.
  The company’s second-quarter results provided the
  
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• Loews Reports Higher Second-Quarter Profit as Revenue Continues to Grow

  04-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Loews Corporation announced higher second-quarter earnings driven by stronger performance across its major operating divisions. The diversified holding company recorded net income of $444 million, or $2.16 per share, compared with $391 million, or $1.87 per share, in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Quarterly revenue climbed to $4.73 billion from $4.56 billion a year earlier, reflecting across-the-board improvement in operating performance.
  CNA Financial, Loews’ largest subsid
  
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• Easterly Government Properties Tops Second-Quarter Forecasts and Lifts Full-Year Outlook

  04-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Easterly Government Properties Inc. reported second-quarter results that surpassed analyst forecasts, leading the real estate investment trust to increase its full-year outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.78 per share, with revenue reaching $92.42 million compared to the consensus estimate of $90.94 million. This represented a 9.7% increase from the prior-year quarter’s $84.23 million in revenue.
  Core funds from operations totaled $37.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share,
  
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• Wheat Starting August with Slight Losses

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wheat futures opened the month of August with slight declines, with front-month contracts registering losses of 1 to 4 cents during early trading on Monday. The wheat complex had experienced broader losses heading into the weekend, with declines posted across all three major exchanges.
  Chicago SRW wheat contracts closed down 18 ¼ to 24 ¼ cents, though September contracts remained 50 cents higher on the month despite falling 38 ¾ cents during the week. Open interest rose 6,7
  
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• Wayfair stock jumps 30% as retailer posts strongest U.S. growth since 2020

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wayfair reported robust second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driving its stock price up approximately 30%. U.S. sales, the company’s largest market, grew 8.7% to $3.1 billion, marking the strongest performance in that region since 2020. The online furniture retailer also generated $301 million in free cash flow during the quarter, representing its best quarterly result on that metric since the pandemic period.
  The company’s overall revenue increased 7.5% to
  
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• Soybeans Falling on Monday Morning

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean futures experienced losses on Monday morning, with prices trading down 8 to 9 cents per bushel. The prior Friday session had seen declines of 1 to 5 1/4 cents across most contracts. August futures declined 76 cents for the week, while November contracts fell 66 cents over the same period. Despite the weekly losses, November futures posted a gain of 43 3/4 cents for the month. Open interest declined by 812 contracts on Friday.
  The cmdtyView national average cash soybean price moved lower
  
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• Pinterest shares fall on lukewarm sales guidance

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Pinterest experienced a stock price decline in extended trading following its earnings announcement, despite delivering results that exceeded analyst expectations in several areas. The social media platform reported revenue growth of 18% compared to the prior year, reaching approximately $1 billion in sales. The company posted a net loss of $47 million, or 8 cents per share, compared to net income of 38.76 million, or 6 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier.
  Company executives attr
  
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• Pfizer tops estimates, hikes low end of revenue guidance on strength of Eliquis, other drugs

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Pfizer reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst expectations and prompted the company to adjust its full-year revenue outlook upward. The pharmaceutical manufacturer now anticipates total revenue between $60.5 billion and $62.5 billion, raising the lower bound from a previous guidance of $59.5 billion while maintaining the upper end. This updated range would represent roughly flat performance or a slight decline compared with 2025 revenue of $62.6 billion.
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• Merck hikes revenue outlook as new drug sales grow, but cuts profit guidance due to deal charges

  04-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Merck reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded analyst expectations, leading the pharmaceutical company to increase its full-year revenue forecast. The revised guidance projects 2026 revenue between $66.3 billion and $67.3 billion, up from the previous range of $65.8 billion to $67 billion.
  The company generated $16.61 billion in quarterly revenue, representing 5% growth compared to the prior-year period. Merck’s flagship immunotherapy drug Keytruda continued to drive resul
  
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• Inverse Fair Value Gap (IFVG): What It Is and How to Trade It

  04-08-2026 15:43 via litefinance.org
  
  The world of trading offers a wide range of indicators and strategies for analyzing market movements. One such concept is the Inverse Fair Value Gap (IFVG), which originated in institutional trading and has become increasingly popular among retail traders.An IFVG forms when a Fair Value Gap (FVG) fails and reverses its role, signaling a shift in market sentiment. In this scenario, a former support area can turn into resistance, or vice versa, creating potential trading opportunities. Understandi
  
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• Brent Trapped Between Escalation and Diplomacy. Forecast as of 04.08.2026

  04-08-2026 13:25 via litefinance.org
  
  The balance between bullish and bearish factors has kept Brent crude locked in a trading range. A decisive breakout is likely to require a major catalyst—either an escalation of geopolitical tensions or a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations. Let's examine the key drivers and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The rise in Asian imports suggests that alternative routes are being used. Saudi Arabia's oil exports may recover. WTI is being bought on expectations of rising demand. Brent is
  
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• Retailer Reformation closes flat in NYSE debut as CEO says company is ‘ready to scale’

  04-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Reformation, a women’s fashion retailer, commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday under ticker symbol “REF.” The company priced its initial public offering at $15 per share and offered 14,062,500 shares, generating $210.9 million in proceeds. The stock closed the trading day essentially unchanged from its offering price.
  The company reported significant financial performance metrics in its public filings. Net revenue for the full year 2025 reached $507.1 mi
  
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• Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft added nearly $1.5 trillion in combined value this week

  04-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wall Street displayed a divergent sentiment regarding artificial intelligence investments during a pivotal week of technology earnings reports. The three leading cloud infrastructure providers—Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet—collectively increased their combined market capitalization by approximately $1.5 trillion after releasing financial results that demonstrated robust cloud growth and reaffirmed substantial capital expenditure plans.
  Microsoft’s market cap surged by more t
  
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• Yen slips but holds intervention gains, traders alert to more action

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The yen declined slightly on Tuesday but held onto the majority of its recent gains following coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States the previous week. The currency traded at 157.8 per dollar, down 0.4% from the prior session, after hitting a three-month peak of 155.20. The yen had appreciated approximately 5% over the preceding three trading days following the joint yen-buying action announced by Tokyo and Washington on Friday, a rare coordinated move that kept traders cautiou
  
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• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures coast higher as earnings roll in, Palantir stock soars

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Stock market futures climbed at the opening of trading on Tuesday as investors digested mixed geopolitical signals and prepared for additional corporate earnings announcements. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.6%. Dow Jones futures also posted a 0.1% increase following momentum from the previous session, when crude oil prices declined and helped propel the blue-chip index to reach new heights.
  Technology stocks remained in focus after a strong performance on
  
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