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• Vertiv’s stock drops on missed revenue, and weaker-than-expected Q1 view

  21-02-2024 14:06 via rocketnews.com
  Vertiv Holdings Co.’s stock fell more than 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the digital-infrastructure company missed its fourth-quarter revenue target and warned its next quarter could fall short of estimates. While Vertiv Holdings VRT, -1.51%issued bullish comments on its prospects to fuel growth in Artificial Intelligence, the stock gave back some of its double-digit percentage gains from 2024.Vertiv said its fourth-quarter net income rose to $232.6 million, or 60 cents a sha
  
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• Switch to winter time in Europe and the USA in 2026

  30-09-2026 16:27 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear clients,Please be informed that Europe switches to the winter time on the night of the 24 - 25 October 2026. Therefore, the trading hours for all instruments on the list below shift 1 hour back compared to their regular trading hours until 1 November 2026 when the USA switch to winter time.ForexOpen from 23:00 of Sunday till 23:00 of Friday.MetalsOpen on Mon.-Fri. from 00:00 till 23:00.XNGUSDOpen from 00:00 of Monday till 23:00 of Friday.ASX200Open on Sun.-Fri. from 23:5
  
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• Nike (NKE): Wall Street Tests Whether the Turnaround Can Outrun Weak Demand Ahead of Q1 Results

  30-09-2026 13:07 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nike prepares to report fiscal 2027 first-quarter results on October 1, with analyst attention focused beyond headline revenue figures to whether the company’s turnaround strategy is broadening demand across its portfolio. The company enters the period with mixed signals, as several Wall Street firms have recently adjusted outlooks amid concerns about consumer demand weakness in key categories.
  Stifel cut its price target to $40 from $45 on September 21, reducing FY2027 and FY2028 adjuste
  
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• Brent Stays Elevated Despite Middle East Export Recovery. Forecast as of 30.09.2026

  30-09-2026 12:34 via litefinance.org
  
  Iran's chokehold on Gulf oil exports is loosening. As a result, the country has lost a key negotiating advantage in talks with the US. At the same time, the US embargo increases the risk of further escalation in the region. How could these developments affect the oil market? Let’s examine the key risks and develop a trading plan for Brent crude.Major Takeaways Oil exports from the Middle East are recovering. Iran has been backed into a corner and may escalate the conflict. Demand for oil f
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction & Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030

  30-09-2026 11:45 via litefinance.org
  
  Bitcoin is the world's first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, dominating the cryptocurrency market and shaping the entire digital asset industry. Its decentralized nature and limited supply of 21 million coins make it unique, ensuring long-term demand among traders and investors.This article explores Bitcoin's future price potential through technical analysis, market sentiment, global economic trends, and historical data. It also examines whether Bitcoin could gain further value in 202
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 30.09.2026

  30-09-2026 09:54 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 rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 30.09.2026

  30-09-2026 09:48 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Gold is experiencing a modest technical rebound.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is attempting to break through the lower Target Zone of 88.79–87.46. XAUUSD: Gold is approaching the resistance A at 4,223–4,213. EURUSD: The euro broke through th
  
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• US Dollar Pulls Back as Markets Scale Back Fed Rate Hike Bets. Forecast as of 30.09.2026

  30-09-2026 08:25 via litefinance.org
  
  As soon as New York Fed President John Williams said the Fed didn't need to raise rates immediately, the odds of an October rate hike dropped sharply, and EUR/USD bears retreated. Let's discuss this and build a trading plan.Major Takeaways The rally in Treasury yields is causing panic. The Fed's doves are in no hurry to raise rates. Lagarde's dovish rhetoric has put pressure on the euro. Some short positions in the EURUSD pair can be closed.Weekly Fundamental Forecast for DollarOver the past six
  
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• Weekly Economic Calendar for 05.10.2026–11.10.2026

  30-09-2026 02:00 via litefinance.org
  
  The week ahead (October 5–11, 2026) is expected to be relatively light on major economic events. Nevertheless, market participants will closely monitor key macroeconomic data from the US, the Eurozone, China, and Canada. The main event will be the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting on Wednesday. Meanwhile, developments in the Middle East and movements in oil prices are likely to remain important drivers of market sentiment.Note: During the coming week, new
  
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• Cantor Fitzgerald Sees Big Upside in Securitize (SECZ): Is It Time to Buy?

  29-09-2026 23:06 via rocketnews.com
  
  Securitize Corp. received coverage initiation from Cantor Fitzgerald on September 21, with the investment firm assigning an Overweight rating and establishing a $21.20 price target for the stock. The analysis centered on the company’s positioning within the emerging market for tokenization of traditional financial assets, which remains in early adoption stages. Cantor Fitzgerald noted that traditional financial assets globally are valued at approximately $319 trillion, with only about $39
  
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• Yen Steadies as Tokyo Steps Up Intervention Warnings. Forecast as of 29.09.2026

  29-09-2026 12:07 via litefinance.org
  
  No matter how strongly Washington and Tokyo may seek to temper USD/JPY bulls, rhetoric alone is unlikely to be enough. Recent comments have encouraged speculators to increase their yen exposure, but without a fundamental shift, the trend could eventually reverse. Let’s examine the situation and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways Verbal interventions have temporarily halted the USD/JPY advance. Hedge funds have become net buyers of the yen. The Fed is tightening monetary policy fas
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 29.09.2026

  29-09-2026 09:26 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 rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 29.09.2026

  29-09-2026 09:16 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.The oil price has once again tested the resistance B of 95.44–94.79.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil is trading below the resistance B of 95.44–94.79. XAUUSD: Gold has reached the Target Zone 2 of 4,158–4,135. EURUSD: The euro h
  
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• US Dollar Strengthens as Dollar Smile Returns. Forecast as of 29.09.2026

  29-09-2026 08:30 via litefinance.org
  
  Even if the Fed tightens monetary policy so aggressively that the US economy enters a recession, the US dollar may still find support. According to the Dollar Smile Theory, the greenback can strengthen anyway. Let's examine the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD.Major Takeaways A yield curve inversion is approaching. The market expects the Fed to raise rates to 4.75%. Oil prices are holding steady despite rising supply. Short trades can be opened with targets of 1.13 and 1.12.W
  
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• Solana (SOLUSD) Price Forecast & Predictions for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030

  28-09-2026 15:01 via litefinance.org
  
  Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform whose architecture combines Proof of History for transaction ordering with Tower BFT consensus built on Proof of Stake. Together, these innovations enable transaction throughput comparable to Visa at minimal cost. Although the network has weathered several major outages, reliability concerns remain, and competition from Ethereum, Sui, and Aptos continues to intensify.The long-term SOL price outlook depends above all on the network's ability to sca
  
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• World Stock Market Holidays: October 2026

  28-09-2026 13:26 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear clients,Please get acquainted with upcoming changes in LiteFinance’s trading schedule this month.National Day of the People's Republic of China, 01.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption HK50 22:00 30/09/2026 04:15 02/10/2026 HKEX CFD's 11:00 30/09/2026 04:30 02/10/2026National Foundation Day, South Korea, 03.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption USDKRW 23:00 02/10/2026 03:00 06/10/2026Hangul Day, South Korea, 09.10.2026 Trading instrument Closure Resumption USDKRW 23:0
  
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• MGM Resorts shares sink 11% after Barry Diller’s People Inc. rescinds takeover offer

  28-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  People Inc., the investment company chaired by Barry Diller, rescinded its offer to acquire MGM Resorts International, resulting in a significant stock price decline for the casino operator. The withdrawal came nearly four months after People Inc. proposed purchasing MGM Resorts at $48.30 per share. People Inc. currently holds approximately 26.1% ownership in MGM Resorts.
  Diller attributed the decision to withdraw from the transaction to complexities surrounding the proposed acquisition. In a s
  
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• Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth

  28-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Darden Restaurants reported fiscal first-quarter results that fell short of Wall Street projections, prompting an initial decline in share value. The stock dropped as much as 5% in premarket trading before recovering to approximately 2% losses in morning trading as company executives provided reassurance during the earnings conference call.
  For the quarter ended August 30, Darden posted net income of $233.4 million, or $2.04 per share, compared with $257.8 million, or $2.19 per share in the pri
  
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• Will the RBA Throw the Aussie a Lifeline? Forecast as of 28.09.2026

  28-09-2026 11:40 via litefinance.org
  
  Problems in the Chinese economy and capital flowing back from Australia to the US as AI demand rebounds are pressuring AUD/USD. Moreover, expectations for RBA rate hikes appear overstated. Let’s discuss this topic and outline a trading plan for AUD/USD.Major Takeaways Australia is ready to raise rates. The S&P 500's stabilization isn't helping AUD/USD. Bad news from China is weighing on the Aussie. Short trades on AUD/USD with targets at 0.69 and 0.68 remain relevant.Weekly Fundamental
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 28.09.2026

  28-09-2026 09:16 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 rise in a bullish correction (B). Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 88,096.74. XRPUSD: The asset continues to rise in impulse [C] of XX. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.694. ETHUSD: The rise in the fifth part of a bullish impulse continues. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 2,859.38.Elliott Wave An
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 28.09.2026

  28-09-2026 08:46 via litefinance.org
  
  Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for US Crude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I have identified entry signals for intraday traders.Gold continues to fall within a short-term downtrend.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil has moved from the resistance B of 95.44–94.79 to the first bearish target. XAUUSD: Gold is approaching the Target Zone 2 of 4,158–4,135. EURUSD: The euro is
  
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• Dollar Rally Gains Momentum Amid Hawkish Fed and Surging Oil Prices. Forecast as of 28.09.2026

  28-09-2026 08:30 via litefinance.org
  
  The Fed's hawkish shift in September prompted investors to look past negative factors such as the massive US budget deficit, political risks, and Treasury interventions in the currency and debt markets. Let’s examine the current landscape and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD.Major Takeaways The US and Iran cannot find common ground. The rally in Brent crude is helping the US dollar. The Fed's hawkish shift has boosted the greenback. Short positions can be considered if the EUR/USD pa
  
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• NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) Wins EU Approvals. Can Cholesterol Pills Drive Royalties?

  26-09-2026 13:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. achieved a significant regulatory achievement on September 21 when the European Commission approved Ubeslo and Evlarco, marking the first global approvals for these cholesterol-reduction treatments. Ubeslo contains 10 mg of obicetrapib, while Evlarco combines 10 mg of obicetrapib with 10 mg of ezetimibe. Both medicines are intended for adults managing primary high cholesterol or mixed lipid disorders.
  The treatments target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol red
  
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• Nvidia doubles down on selling to both sides of the AI race

  25-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Nvidia has established itself as a central player across the artificial intelligence industry by serving as the primary chip supplier while simultaneously maintaining significant equity investments in multiple competing AI development companies. The strategy mirrors the historical pattern of gold rush merchants who profit regardless of which prospectors strike it rich.
  On Sept. 21, Nvidia publicly celebrated the launch of Grok 4.7, the latest model from SpaceXAI, marking another instance of the
  
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• ImmunityBio (IBRX) Meeting With Turkish President Fuels Expansion Hopes, Shares Climb 10%

  25-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  ImmunityBio Inc. experienced a significant increase in its stock price on Tuesday, with shares rising 9.94 percent to close at $9.29 per share. The movement followed a high-profile meeting between company founder Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which was publicly documented through social media channels. The encounter generated investor enthusiasm regarding the biotechnology firm’s intentions to establish operations in Turkey.
  The company’s therap
  
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• Churchill Downs (CHDN) Prices $500 Million Loan. Could Interest Costs Rise?

  25-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Churchill Downs Incorporated priced a $500 million senior secured term loan on September 17, with an issue price of 99.875% and interest calculated at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 175 basis points. The loan matures in 2033. Proceeds from the borrowing are designated for repaying existing Term Loan B and revolving credit facilities, covering transaction costs, and funding working capital and general corporate purposes.
  The company also announced plans to redeem its 5.50% notes due i
  
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• BMO Sees Loan Demand Surge as Returns Rise Toward 2027 Targets

  25-09-2026 23:04 via rocketnews.com
  
  Bank of Montreal disclosed accelerating loan demand and improving financial returns during an investor event, with Chief Financial Officer Rahul Nalgirkar highlighting strong commercial lending pipelines and client activity despite ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Loan closings nearly doubled compared to the prior year following a slower period, with the bank well-positioned to support cross-border and export-related client needs as trade discussions progress.
  Third-quarter financial met
  
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• XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 14:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 3,960.00 with a target of 4,900.00–5,610.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3,960.00. Stop Loss: below 3,890.00, Take Profit: 4,900.00–5,610.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 3,960.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 3,720.00–3,290.62. A sell signal: the level of 3,960.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 4,030.00, Take Profit: 3,720.0
  
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• WTI Crude Oil: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 14:25 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 88.00 with a target of 115.50–125.50. A buy signal: the price holds above 88.00. Stop Loss: below 86.50, Take Profit: 115.50–125.50. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below 88.00 will allow the asset to continue declining to the levels of 79.30–67.00. A sell signal: the level of 88.00 is broken to the downside. Stop Loss: above 89.50, Take Profit: 79.30–67.00.Main ScenarioConsider
  
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• USD/JPY: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 25.09.26–02.10.26

  25-09-2026 13:55 via litefinance.org
  
  Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction has been completed, consider short positions below the level of 160.45 with a target of 151.76–148.92. A sell signal: the local correction ends and the price holds below 160.45. Stop Loss: above 161.05, Take Profit: 151.76–148.92. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation above the level of 160.45 will allow the pair to continue rising to the levels of 163.90–167.50. A buy signal: the level of 160.45 is broken to the ups
  
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