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• USD/CAD Range Vulnerable to Fresh Fed Rhetoric, Slowing U.S. GDP

  19-02-2016 01:28
  The long-term outlook for USD/CAD remains tilted to the upside amid the deviating paths for monetary policy, but signs of a slowing recovery in the world’s largest economy may spur a further correction in the exchange rate especially as the Federal Reserve remains in no rush to implement higher borrowing-costs.
  
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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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• Samsung’s retail investors seek extra shareholder meeting over buybacks, bonuses

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  A South Korean retail shareholder platform designated ACT initiated a campaign to convene an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting at Samsung Electronics, calling for the company to execute a substantial share repurchase program and implement restrictions on executive performance-based compensation.
  ACT announced it would begin collecting electronic signatures from shareholders and intended to seek backing from major institutional investors, including the National Pension Service and both d
  
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• Merck posts better-than-expected second-quarter results on Keytruda strength

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Merck exceeded analyst expectations in the second quarter, posting revenue of $16.61 billion, up 5% compared to the prior year period. The result surpassed the consensus estimate of $16.36 billion and prompted the pharmaceutical company to increase its full-year revenue outlook.
  The company’s cancer immunotherapy Keytruda, the world’s top-selling prescription medicine, delivered quarterly sales of $8.37 billion, representing 5% growth and exceeding analyst projections of $8.07 billi
  
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• McDonald’s revenue misses estimates as chain looks to accelerate U.S. growth

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  McDonald’s delivered mixed financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, with the company reporting net income of $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, compared with $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share, in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis excluding restructuring charges and other items, the company earned $3.38 per share. Net revenue increased 4% to $7.1 billion.
  The company’s global same-store sales rose 1.3%, meeting expectations. However, performance in the U.S. m
  
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• Fresenius Medical Care Shares Slide Despite Second-Quarter Earnings Beat

  04-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Fresenius Medical Care experienced a significant share price decline during Tuesday’s trading session, dropping 8.0% to €41.285 despite delivering financial results that surpassed analyst expectations. The dialysis provider opened the day at €41.16 before falling to a low of €40.555, a sharp reversal from the prior closing price of €44.86.
  The company’s second-quarter operating income, excluding special items, reached €569 million, representing a 23% increas
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 04.08.2026

  04-08-2026 09:38 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.Crude remains under selling pressure.Major TakeawaysUSCrude: Oil remains under selling pressure, with the downside target at 77.14. XAUUSD: Gold continues to trade in a short-term downtrend. EURUSD: The euro is undergoing a correction.
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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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• American Exceptionalism Keeps US Dollar in Demand. Forecast as of 04.08.2026

  04-08-2026 08:22 via litefinance.org
  
  The Fed watches the markets, and the markets watch the Fed. A sustained rise in Treasury yields could help the Fed curb inflation without additional policy tightening—but only under certain conditions. The odds of that scenario unfolding remain low. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways Kevin Warsh is creating a negative feedback loop. The chances of the Strait of Hormuz reopening are dwindling. American exceptionalism is propping up th
  
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• Seagate Rallies on Strong Q4 Results and Guidance. What Does This Mean for STX Stock Here.

  03-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Seagate Technology reported fourth-quarter results on July 28 that exceeded analyst expectations across key metrics. The data-storage manufacturer generated revenue of $3.63 billion, representing 49% year-over-year growth, while earnings per share reached $5.71, surpassing the consensus estimate of $5.10. The company’s gross margin expanded to 52.7%, marking the 13th consecutive quarter of margin expansion and reflecting the company’s strong competitive position in the mass-storage
  
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• Jersey Mike’s stock falls 6% in public market debut after pricing shares at $23

  03-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Jersey Mike’s completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol JMKE, with shares opening below the offering price during trading. The company had priced 43.5 million shares at $23 per share, positioning the offering as one of the largest fundraises in restaurant IPO history. By afternoon trading, shares had declined approximately 6% from the initial pricing level, closing below the $23 mark.
  The sandwich chain operates nearly 3,300 locations across
  
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• Financial stocks are crushing it. These charts show why the ‘breakout’ rally may have just begun.

  03-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  The financial sector has experienced a notable rally in recent weeks, driven by multiple supportive factors including robust earnings reports, diminished concerns about private credit risks, and increased capital-markets activity. This momentum has attracted investors rotating away from previous market leaders that have faced headwinds, particularly semiconductor stocks and artificial-intelligence companies.
  The State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF XLF gained 4% through Friday of the w
  
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• SpaceX’s post-IPO plunge sets tense backdrop for first earnings report

  03-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  SpaceX shares have experienced a significant decline following their initial public offering, losing more than $500 billion in market capitalization and falling more than 50% from their intraday peak. The stock has recorded four consecutive weekly losses, creating an atmosphere of investor disappointment reminiscent of Facebook’s 2012 IPO, though the absolute value destruction at SpaceX has been substantially larger.
  The company’s first earnings report as a publicly traded entity is
  
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• Palantir soars 12% on blowout quarter, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring nearly 150%

  03-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Palantir Technologies delivered second-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations, driving a significant stock price increase. The company reported revenue growth of 93% compared to the prior year, reaching approximately $1 billion. Net income totaled $1.07 billion, or 41 cents per share, compared with roughly $329 million, or 13 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
  The software company’s U.S. government revenue expanded 90% year-over-year to $809 million. More nota
  
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• Amazon tops $3 trillion market cap as stock continues post-earnings surge

  03-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Amazon shares closed at a record high on Monday, with the company’s market capitalization surpassing $3 trillion for the first time. The stock gained 4% during the session, marking its best performance since May 5.
  The rally followed the company’s second-quarter earnings report released the previous week, which demonstrated robust expansion in its cloud computing division fueled by artificial intelligence demand. Amazon reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.97, exceeding analys
  
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