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• What Is a Tokenized Stock? From Fractionalized Shares to Perpetual Contracts

  03-08-2026 14:40 via litefinance.org
  
  Imagine buying a fraction of a Tesla share for the price of a cup of coffee and trading it at 3 a.m. while stock exchanges are closed. Sounds impossible? At first glance, yes. However, a technology combining blockchain and traditional finance has made it possible.Welcome to the world of tokenized stocks, where the boundaries between traditional equity markets and the cryptocurrency market are disappearing. The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is one of the few trends with the potential t
  
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• Intel raises $20 billion from upsized share sale

  11-08-2026 23:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Intel completed a $20 billion equity offering on Tuesday, exceeding its initial target of $15 billion, according to filings and reports. The company priced shares at $95 per share, representing a 2.6% discount from the previous close. The capital raise comes as Intel seeks to fund its costly expansion into chip contract manufacturing, an area where it aims to compete with established leaders like TSMC.
  The chipmaker’s shares experienced significant volatility during the offering process,
  
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• Wheat Posting Monday Morning Strength

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Wheat futures demonstrated strength early in the trading week, with multiple contract months advancing substantially. Chicago SRW wheat contracts closed between 7 and 9 cents higher, while Kansas City HRW futures gained 13 to 15 cents. Minneapolis spring wheat added 8 to 9 cents at the close. September contract months showed mixed performance compared to the previous week, with Chicago SRW September declining 1 3/4 cents while Kansas City HRW September gained ½ cent and Minneapolis sprin
  
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• Strategy Sells $109M in Bitcoin as Dollar Reserve Tops $4.6B

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy completed a sale of 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million in the week ending August 9, according to regulatory filings submitted on Monday. The transaction brought the firm’s Bitcoin holdings down to 840,447 from 842,138 BTC held the previous week. The coins were sold at an average price of $64,262 per unit, net of fees.
  The proceeds from the Bitcoin sale were directed entirely toward repurchasing preferred stock. Strategy repurchased 1,152,020
  
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• Soybeans Pushing Higher to Begin the Week

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Soybean markets opened the week with broad-based strength, as cash prices and most futures contracts moved higher. The cmdtyView national average cash bean price reached $11.33¾, up a penny from the prior session. August soybeans closed at $11.56½, down fractionally but holding gains in morning trading at 3½ cents higher. September futures closed at $11.59, down a cent on the day but up 6¼ cents in the morning session, while November futures closed at $11.76¼,
  
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• Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  International hotel chain IHG announced financial results showing resilience across its portfolio of brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, and Six Senses. Operating profits from reportable segments expanded 10% in the first half of the year to $665 million, while revenue from reportable segments increased 7% to $1.3 billion. The company’s global revenue per available room metric rose 4.1% compared to the prior-year period.
  Growth showed signs of deceleration as
  
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• Corn Ticking Higher on Monday Morning

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Corn prices moved higher during early trading on Monday, with futures contracts posting gains of 2 to 3 cents. September corn futures closed at $4.39 and were trading up 2 3/4 cents from the previous close, while December contracts reached $4.62, also up 2 3/4 cents. March futures advanced to $4.77 3/4, gaining 1/4 cent. The cash corn market remained steady, with the national average holding at $4.09 1/2.
  Market participants were preparing for the release of the August Crop Production report fr
  
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• CoreWeave stock pops 12% as revenue doubles on accelerating AI infrastructure demand

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure company, saw its stock rise 12% in extended trading following the release of quarterly results that beat analyst forecasts. The firm reported revenue growth of 112% compared to the same period a year prior, demonstrating strong momentum in the market for data center capacity supporting artificial intelligence applications.
  However, CoreWeave’s path to profitability remains uncertain. The company posted a net loss of $626 million, compared to a loss of $290
  
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• Bitcoin News Today: BlackRock IBIT Drives Five-Day BTC ETF Inflow Streak

  11-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a reversal in investor sentiment during the opening week of August, posting net inflows totaling approximately $853.5M across five consecutive trading sessions from August 3 through August 7. This marked a significant shift from the previous week, when the products had recorded $61.5M in net outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led the rally, attracting an estimated $693M, or roughly 81% of the category-wide inflows.
  Daily inflows varied throughout the
  
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• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as US, Iran harden stances

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Stock market futures showed little movement during premarket trading following a decline in equities the previous session, as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified. The two nations remained at an impasse regarding negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with disagreements centered on compensation demands.
  President Trump indicated reluctance to meet Iran’s reparations claims, stating he would allow economic pressure to accumulate against the countr
  
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• Robinhood Now Has 13 Separate Business Lines Above $100 Million in Annualized Revenue. Here’s Why Crypto No Longer Decides the Quarter.

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Robinhood Markets disclosed second-quarter earnings results that underscored the company’s evolving business model beyond its origins as a crypto and equities trading platform. The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.3 billion, representing 32% year-over-year growth, while posting a 48% increase in earnings with an adjusted operating profit margin of 57%. Operating expenses rose 33% year over year, yet the company maintained efficient investment in new product development.
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• Intel’s huge rally is helping pay for its AI comeback: Chart of the Day

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Intel announced plans to raise $15 billion by issuing new shares to investors, allocating the capital toward factory construction, equipment, operational expenses, and other corporate needs. The offering will result in shareholder dilution, as each existing share will represent a proportionally smaller stake in the company.
  However, Intel’s substantial stock performance has materially reduced the financial impact of this dilution. At Monday’s closing price of approximately $98 per s
  
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• Hong Kong considers widening tax reforms to proprietary trading firms

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Hong Kong officials are evaluating whether to expand planned tax reform legislation to include proprietary trading firms, according to reporting from the Financial Times. The contemplated changes would allow employees at such firms to avoid taxation on performance-based compensation. Policymakers are weighing two potential approaches: modifying the proposed legislation directly or issuing clarifying guidance to confirm that traders qualify for the tax exemption. Officials have indicated that an
  
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• Babcock & Wilcox Shares Surge 40.5% After Q2 Results Beat Expectations and Guidance Rises

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Babcock & Wilcox shares experienced a significant intraday advance in pre-market trading following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial results that substantially exceeded analyst expectations. The power generation equipment manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.07, more than doubling the consensus forecast of $0.03, while revenue reached $319.7 million against expectations of $196.97 million, representing year-over-year growth of 130%.
  The company’s profitab
  
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• AST SpaceMobile Stock Falls After Q2 Revenue Miss and Wider-Than-Expected Loss

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  AST SpaceMobile experienced a decline in its share price following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial results that fell short of Wall Street projections. The company reported revenue of $31.5 million compared to analyst expectations of $35.18 million, while the adjusted loss per share reached $0.77, significantly exceeding the anticipated loss of $0.26. Shares dropped 2.8% to $66.82 in pre-market trading as investors reacted to the shortfall.
  The quarter’s results were compounde
  
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• Alcon Raises 2026 Profit Guidance as Expected U.S. Refund Reduces Tariff Impact

  11-08-2026 13:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Alcon revised its full-year financial outlook upward, citing a significant reduction in anticipated tariff-related expenses. The company now expects tariffs to cost between $40 million and $90 million annually, a substantial decrease from its prior estimate of $100 million to $150 million, driven by an expected refund from the U.S. government totaling approximately $60 million.
  The reduced tariff burden prompted Alcon to increase its profitability guidance for the year. The company raised its f
  
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• Aussie Fails to Rally Despite Bullish Tailwinds. Forecast as of 11.08.2026

  11-08-2026 12:22 via litefinance.org
  
  When a currency fails to move in the expected direction, it is more likely to head the other way. Unfortunately, neither the RBA's hawkish rhetoric nor the rallies in the S&P 500 and the yuan are providing much support for the AUD/USD pair. Let's take a closer look and develop a trading plan.Major Takeaways The RBA kept the cash rate at 4.35%. The AUD/USD is lagging behind the S&P 500 rally. US corporate earnings are fueling inflation. Weak CPI data could provide an opportunity to sell A
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 11.08.2026

  11-08-2026 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.Yesterday, oil turned bullish in the short term.Major Takeaways USCrude: Oil's short-term trend has shifted to an uptrend. XAUUSD: Gold has breached the Gold Zone of 4,380–4,370. EURUSD: The euro is retreating from the Target Zone of 1.1601–1.15
  
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• US Dollar Gains as Markets Await Crucial US CPI Report. Forecast as of 11.08.2026

  11-08-2026 09:27 via litefinance.org
  
  Has the market managed to do the Fed's job for it, as Kevin Warsh would like? The answer may lie in the July inflation report. If the roller-coaster ride in Treasury yields succeeds in bringing inflation down, the Fed chair could emerge victorious. Let's analyze the situation and develop a trading plan for the EUR/USD pair.Major Takeaways Inflation will set the record straight. The US and Iran are demanding reparations. Kevin Warsh's credibility is on the line. A rebound from 1.1525 could provid
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 11.08.2026

  11-08-2026 09:10 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 asset may rise in corrective wave (4) of the bearish impulse. Consider long positions with a Take Profit at 1.095. ETHUSD: The fifth part of a bullish correction (B) is projected to form. Long positions can be consider
  
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• Unity Software Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Unity Software announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026, which Chief Executive Officer Matt Bromberg characterized as a historic period for the company. Strategic revenue increased 38% year-over-year while adjusted EBITDA grew 77% to $160 million, according to Chief Financial Officer Jarrod Yahes. The company’s adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 29%, representing an 800 basis point increase from the prior year. Free cash flow reached $202 million, up 59% year-over-year,
  
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• Under Armour Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Under Armour reported first-quarter financial results that prompted a downward revision to full-year revenue expectations, though the company maintained its adjusted operating income guidance. The athletic apparel company posted sales of $1.1 billion, representing a 3% decline from the prior year, as consumer demand weakened in key markets including North America and Asia-Pacific. The softer sales environment was attributed to reduced wholesale orders during spring and summer months and increas
  
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• UGI Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  UGI Corporation reported third-quarter reportable segment earnings before interest and taxes of $58 million, down from $72 million in the prior-year period. The decline was primarily driven by warmer weather conditions and reduced retail propane volumes at AmeriGas. Year-to-date reportable segment EBIT increased modestly to $1.187 billion, up $3 million compared to the prior-year period. The company maintained its fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance range of $2.75 to $2.90.
  
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• Uber Technologies Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Uber Technologies reported second-quarter results showing gross bookings increased 22% year over year to more than $58 billion, surpassing the high end of guidance. Non-GAAP earnings per share climbed 35%, and the company achieved trailing 12-month free cash flow exceeding $10 billion for the first time. The results marked the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of growth above 20%, according to Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi.
  Autonomous vehicle deployment remains a central st
  
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• Tetra Technologies Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Tetra Technologies reported second-quarter results that reflected sequential and year-over-year growth across multiple operating metrics. Revenue reached $185.7 million, representing a 19% sequential increase and 7% growth from the prior-year period. The company attributed gains to strength in international and offshore operations, which offset the impact of delayed fluid shipments to the Middle East. Income from continuing operations totaled $10.2 million compared with $8.3 million in the firs
  
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• Oklo’s (OKLO) Groves Reactor Hits Criticality In Under A Year

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Oklo Inc. announced on August 6 that its Groves Isotope Test Reactor located in Lockhart, Texas, achieved first criticality in under 11 months from groundbreaking. The company characterized the accomplishment as the first project under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program to reach criticality on private land from a greenfield site, and potentially the fastest privately funded and privately sited reactor construction in history.
  The reactor was built entirely by Oklo&rsquo
  
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• Advanced Micro Devices Reported Record Revenue. AMD Stock Sank Anyway.

  10-08-2026 23:01 via rocketnews.com
  
  Advanced Micro Devices released second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street forecasts, but the stock’s market reaction proved negative despite the strong performance. The semiconductor firm’s shares declined 7% intraday on August 5, erasing the gains from the previous trading day when anticipation for the earnings had driven the stock upward. Analysts attributed the sell-off to elevated investor expectations that the company failed to meet.
  AMD’s financial results demons
  
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• World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC’s sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand

  10-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest chip manufacturer, disclosed significant revenue growth for July amid strong demand for artificial intelligence-related semiconductors. The company posted revenue of 467.58 billion new Taiwan dollars ($14.5 billion) for the month, marking a 44.7% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
  The revenue performance exceeded the company’s annual guidance trajectory, with TSMC projecting 40% revenue growth for th
  
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• Egypt targets higher oil and gas output in 2026/2027 development plan

  10-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Egypt announced its 2026/2027 economic and social development strategy centered on expanding hydrocarbon production and strengthening the country’s position in global energy markets. Officials from the Planning and Petroleum ministries outlined objectives that include raising domestic oil and gas output, attracting foreign investment, and decreasing reliance on petroleum imports.
  The government committed $4.5bn toward refinery modernization efforts designed to enhance domestic production
  
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• As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected

  10-08-2026 13:02 via rocketnews.com
  
  Military operations between the U.S. and Iran intensified over the weekend, with the U.S. completing its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday following a Houthi maritime embargo declaration against Saudi Arabia. The escalation occurred after a third service member death in recent fighting, prompting President Trump to pledge retaliation.
  Stock market performance remained relatively resilient despite the tensions. The S&P 500 declined only marginally on Monday after a los
  
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