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• US general says North Korea military engagement would be 'horrific'

  24-07-2017 15:12 via yahoo.com
  Tensions between the U.S. and North Korea continue to escalate, but Gen. Joe Dunford, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, warns against engaging in a military conflict with the reclusive Asian nation, reports Time.
  
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• Liquidity Sweep (Liquidity Grab): What It Is and How to Trade It

  17-08-2026 15:39 via litefinance.org
  
  Have you ever watched price hit your stop-loss before reversing in the direction you originally predicted? If so, you may have been caught in a liquidity sweep, a common feature of institutional price action.A liquidity sweep occurs when price briefly breaks a key level, triggering a cluster of stop-loss and pending orders, before reversing. These orders create the liquidity that large market participants may use to enter positions, often at the expense of retail traders whose stop-losses are tr
  
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• Trading Strategies for a Bear Market

  17-08-2026 14:32 via litefinance.org
  
  A bear market is a prolonged period of falling prices in which the broader market or a specific asset class loses 20% or more from its recent high. For example, bear markets are common in crypto when virtually all coins are in the red. In the stock market, bear markets are usually driven by fundamental factors. During a downtrend, many traders panic and start selling assets at a loss. Is this the right approach, and how can you take advantage of a bear market? Find out in this article.Major
  
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• Dollar falls to lowest since early June as rate hike bets fade

  17-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  The dollar declined to its weakest point since early June on Monday, driven by diminishing expectations for additional U.S. interest rate increases in the near term. The currency’s descent reflected a series of softer-than-anticipated economic indicators that led market participants to reassess the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory.
  The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of major peers, reached its lowest level since early June. The euro climbed to a two-mont
  
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• AI Is Driving Up Treasury Yields: ‘It Just Touches Everything’

  17-08-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Treasury yields have climbed to their highest levels in 25 years as multiple forces compete for market funding, with artificial intelligence-driven corporate borrowing emerging as an increasingly significant factor alongside traditional drivers of government debt costs.
  Hyperscale technology companies including Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia have launched an unprecedented borrowing campaign to finance AI infrastructure, with investment-grade companies selling nearly $1.5 trillion in bonds this ye
  
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• SaaSpocalypse Defied: Atlassian and Cloudflare Push Back Against Enterprise Tech Fears

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Enterprise software companies Atlassian Corporation and Cloudflare, Inc. posted earnings results that offered counterweight to a broader downturn in the sector. Concerns about slowing corporate IT spending and artificial intelligence disruption, colloquially referred to as “SaaSpocalypse,” had pressured valuations across the industry following disappointing results and guidance from competitors including Datadog, Figma, and HubSpot.
  Atlassian reported fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted
  
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• Paul Tudor Jones’ Firm Buys Back Into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After a Year of Selling

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tudor Investment, the macro hedge fund founded by billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, increased its stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the second quarter, marking a significant shift after an extended period of reductions in the position.
  The Connecticut-based firm held 688,529 shares of IBIT valued at approximately $22.9 million as of June 30, based on regulatory filings submitted on August 14. This represented an 18.9% increase from the 579,083 shares the firm reported three mo
  
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• Morning Bid: Retail risk

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  American retail sales registered their first monthly decline in nine months, creating uncertainty about consumer spending patterns and influencing market expectations for monetary policy decisions. The drop was partially attributed to a temporary pullback in oil prices that has since reversed and a calendar shift in Amazon’s promotional discount event moving to June from its traditional July timing. Despite these technical factors, the sales decline aligned with recent consumer confidence
  
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• Dutch Prosecutors Sell $2.5M of Crypto From Bankrupt Platform Knaken

  17-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Dutch Public Prosecution Service completed a sale of cryptocurrency holdings confiscated from Knaken, a now-defunct cryptocurrency trading platform, generating $2.5 million (€2.2 million) to be distributed among the platform’s creditors. Court-appointed trustee Carl Hamm confirmed the transaction and noted that these proceeds currently represent the only funds available in the bankruptcy estate.
  Knaken operated as a mobile application allowing customers in the Netherlands to purc
  
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• Weaker Dollar Gives Yen Room to Recover. Forecast as of 17.08.2026

  17-08-2026 12:28 via litefinance.org
  
  While the markets speculate that, without proactive measures from the Bank of Japan, the yen will be unable to sustain the gains it has made through currency interventions, speculators are reducing their net short positions. Let's discuss this topic and develop a trading plan for the USD/JPY pair.Major Takeaways The US and Japanese economies are slowing down. The BoJ's overnight rate could rise to 2.25–2.5%. Hedge funds have halved their net short positions in the yen. Long positions on th
  
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• Cooling US Economy and High Oil Prices Weigh on Dollar. Forecast as of 17.08.2026

  17-08-2026 09:17 via litefinance.org
  
  If it is not the bond market, macroeconomic data will allow the Fed to monitor developments passively. A cooling US economy reduces the need for the central bank to tighten monetary policy. Let's examine this situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways US retail sales declined in July. The likelihood of a Fed rate hike in 2026 is declining. The US dollar found support from oil prices. Long positions on the EUR/USD can be considered if the price settles above 1.
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 17.08.2026

  17-08-2026 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.Gold has rebounded from the support A of 4,347–4,336.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has reached the first bullish target and is now consolidating near 81.33. XAUUSD: Gold continues its short-term uptrend. EURUSD: The euro is testing the upper Target Zon
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 17.08.2026

  17-08-2026 08:44 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 price may fall in a bearish impulse wave. Consider short positions with a Take Profit at 0.957. ETHUSD: The fifth part of a bullish correction (B) is projected to form. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1,978.54
  
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• Chinese tech giant Tencent sees spending surge, defends potential ‘superior’ AI returns

  16-08-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tencent posted significantly elevated spending in the June quarter as the Chinese technology company continues to build out computing capacity for its artificial intelligence initiatives. Capital expenditures rose 65% from the prior quarter to 52.8 billion yuan, equivalent to $7.8 billion, while free cash flow turned negative at 13.8 billion yuan during the period.
  Company leadership defended the substantial investment outlay by emphasizing potential returns on AI-related spending. Chief Execut
  
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• Under Armour’s Turnaround Hits a Wall as North America Demand Craters

  16-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Under Armour faced renewed challenges to its multiyear turnaround effort when it revised its financial outlook on August 7. The athletic apparel company now projects full-year revenue will decline by a mid-single-digit percentage, a substantial shift from its earlier forecast of only a slight decline.
  The company’s North America segment, its largest market, experienced particularly sharp headwinds. Revenue in that region fell 9% to $609.8 million during the quarter ended June 30. Company
  
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• Ondo Stocks Volume Hits $27B, Tokenized Equity Platform Holds Above $1B

  16-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Ondo Finance’s tokenized equities platform maintained a valuation above $1 billion while its ecosystem demonstrated accelerating trading activity. The platform’s cumulative trading volume reached $27 billion following its launch in September 2025, with approximately $1.01 billion in total value locked. The platform provides tokenized versions of more than 440 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds, with each token backed by corresponding securities held through licensed U.S. custodia
  
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• Casino operator liquidated as Chapter 11 bankruptcy ends

  16-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Imperial Pacific International, which operated a casino resort in Saipan, an island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process following a federal judge’s approval of a structured dismissal. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in April 2024 with debts of $141.6 million owed to multiple creditors, including the Commonwealth Casino Commission, CNMI Treasury, main contractor MCC International, former employees, and various con
  
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• SanDisk CEO reveals what’s next after explosive 3,150% stock rally

  16-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  SanDisk presented an extended financial projection spanning fiscal years 2028 through 2030 at an Investor Day event on August 13, detailing targets for profitability and capital allocation. The company projects annual revenue growth in the mid-to-high teens range, with adjusted gross margins estimated at approximately 80% and adjusted operating margins near 75%. Operating expenses are targeted at roughly 5% of revenue, while adjusted free cash flow margin is expected to reach approximately 50%
  
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• Reddit (RDDT) Is Joining the S&P 500 —What’s Next for the Company?

  16-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Reddit Inc. announced it would be added to the S&P 500 index effective Tuesday, August 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities in the benchmark. The company’s stock price climbed 12.63 percent on Friday to close at $178.09 per share in response to the news. According to the S&P Dow Jones Indices, the inclusion represents a major milestone that could increase the platform’s exposure to index-tracking funds and global investors.
  The addition comes after strong financial performanc
  
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• Markets just flipped the script on Kevin Warsh’s Fed: Chart of the Day

  16-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  A Bloomberg gauge of U.S. financial conditions reached its most accommodative level since 1996 following a sharp reversal in market dynamics. The index, which measures the ease or difficulty of taking on risk and raising capital in financial markets, rose Thursday to reflect a substantial loosening after weeks of tightening pressure.
  Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh had stated during his initial meeting on June 17 that markets had performed “quite a bit” of the Fed’s tightening work.
  
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• Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter

  16-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Anthropic disclosed preliminary financial results for the second quarter showing substantial revenue growth, according to reporting by Bloomberg News. The AI company generated more than $11.5 billion in quarterly revenue, a significant increase from $787 million in the comparable period a year prior. The figures also reflected growth from the first quarter of 2026, when the company posted $4.73 billion in revenue.
  Beyond the top-line expansion, Anthropic achieved positive adjusted operating inc
  
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• AMD, Intel and NVIDIA All Rally as Super Micro’s Blowout Numbers Reignite the AI Trade

  16-08-2026 13:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Three major semiconductor companies closed higher on August 12 following the release of earnings results from Super Micro Computer Inc., a key supplier in the AI server infrastructure space. Advanced Micro Devices closed up 1.8% at $483, Intel rose 3.3% to $101, and NVIDIA gained 3% to $224.
  Super Micro released its fiscal fourth-quarter report on August 11, delivering results that impressed investors on multiple fronts. Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $1.70, significantly exceeding analyst
  
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• XMAG Is Outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026 as the Magnificent Seven Stall

  15-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, which tracks seven mega-cap stocks through equal weighting, has underperformed the broader market during the current year. MAGS returned 4.82% year-to-date through August 7, lagging behind the S&P 500’s 13.39% return and significantly trailing the Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF, which posted a 15.95% year-to-date gain.
  The performance drag on MAGS stems primarily from Tesla, which declined 26.94% year-to-date. Because the fund weights each of its
  
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• Nebius Just Gave Bloom Energy a Big Boost. What It Means for BE Stock.

  15-08-2026 23:03 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nebius Group N.V. released quarterly results highlighting plans to deploy Bloom Energy Corporation’s fuel-cell technology at its planned 300-megawatt AI data center in Vineland, New Jersey. During the earnings call, company executives noted that the fuel cells would enhance the project from a community perspective and could be implemented without significant timeline impacts. The endorsement proved timely, as the project had previously encountered permitting, zoning, and community opposit
  
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• CoreWeave stock pops 14% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

  15-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  CoreWeave reported strong financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, with shares rising 14% in extended trading. The company, which provides infrastructure for artificial intelligence applications, demonstrated accelerating growth across multiple metrics.
  Revenue increased 112% during the quarter compared to the prior year period. However, the company’s net loss expanded to $626 million from $290 million a year earlier. CoreWeave’s backlog reached $104 billion, not in
  
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• The US dollar is caught between 2 competing forces

  15-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  The US dollar is experiencing conflicting forces that are shaping its near-term direction, according to analysis from Rabobank’s senior foreign exchange strategist. The currency has historically moved inversely to oil prices, but that relationship began shifting in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets.
  The shift in the dollar-oil dynamic reflects a fundamental change in the US economic position. As a major energ
  
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• IonQ (IONQ) Just Posted Record Results, So Why Is The Stock Still Down?

  15-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  IonQ delivered its strongest quarter on record in early August, with second-quarter revenue reaching $80.1 million, representing 287% year-over-year growth and approximately 20% above the company’s own guidance. The result marked the fifth consecutive quarter of record revenue. Remaining performance obligations, which track contracted future revenue, climbed to $485 million from $122 million in the prior year period, prompting management to raise full-year guidance to a range of $280 mill
  
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• e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) Just Logged Its 30th Growth Quarter. Can The Streak Hold?

  15-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  e.l.f. Beauty reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on August 5, delivering net sales growth of 36% year-over-year. The performance marked the company’s 30th consecutive quarter of net sales expansion, a streak spanning more than seven years. According to management, only 6 of 516 public consumer companies tracked have achieved comparable growth while maintaining an average of at least 20% quarterly expansion.
  Following the strong quarterly results, e.l.f. raised its full-year net sa
  
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• Bit Digital Stock Rises Despite $107.2 Million Q2 Loss

  15-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bit Digital’s Nasdaq-listed shares climbed following the company’s second-quarter earnings report, which disclosed a substantial net loss but showed signs of operational progress. The stock gained 2.05% to close at $1.49 on Thursday, followed by an additional 1.34% increase in after-hours trading to $1.51. This performance contrasted sharply with the broader crypto sector’s reaction to earnings announcements during the week, as competing companies such as Bitdeer and Forward I
  
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• Applied Materials slips as investors seek faster growth after stellar run

  15-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Applied Materials experienced a stock decline in early trading, with shares falling approximately 4% as market participants reassessed the company’s growth trajectory relative to competitors in the semiconductor equipment sector.
  The company had provided fourth-quarter revenue guidance of roughly $10.25 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $9.54 billion, and indicated that operating margin would remain steady at 50.4% for the October quarter. Despite these positive metrics, the m
  
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