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WSJ Survey: U.S. Recession Probability Drops to 25%, Down From 33% in April

According to survey data from The Wall Street Journal, the probability of a U.S. economic recession has dropped to 25%, down from 33% in April.

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Commercial shipping traffic through the Hormuz Strait has dropped significantly.

According to reports from China Central Television (CCTV), commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply following Iran’s announcement of the reclosure of the strait. Citing commercial shipping tracking data, Iran stated that only 11 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, including 8 oil tankers and 3 cargo ships.

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Polymarket's weekly revenue topped $11 million this week, hitting an all-time high.

According to Defillama data, Polymarket's weekly revenue exceeded $11 million this week, hitting an all-time high, while the protocol's cumulative revenue has surpassed $97 million.

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Robinhood Chain’s DEX trading volume exceeded $877 million over the past 24 hours, ranking second among all blockchains.

According to DefiLlama data, Robinhood Chain’s 24-hour DEX trading volume hit $877.6 million, ranking second among all blockchains—only trailing Solana’s $1.133 billion, while Ethereum’s mainnet came in third with $778 million in trading volume.

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The volume of ETH bridged from Ethereum Mainnet to Robinhood Chain has surged roughly tenfold in a week, surpassing $100 million.

According to Token Terminal data, over the past week, the volume of ETH bridged from Ethereum mainnet (L1) to Robinhood Chain (L2) has surged roughly 10-fold, surpassing $100 million. Robinhood Chain uses ETH as its native gas token, as noted. Token Terminal stated that if adoption of the chain continues to grow, it could become a new, significant source of demand for ETH.

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Binance Wallet has integrated Robinhood Chain.

According to official announcements, Binance Wallet has integrated Robinhood Chain. Users can directly access and trade tokens on Robinhood Chain via the Binance Wallet App and browser extension, delivering a more convenient multi-chain operation experience.

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A new Cambridge study placed Ethereum near the lower end of energy intensity among major proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, although the network still used more electricity overall than most of the PoS networks studied.

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance estimated that Ethereum consumes about 7.87 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually. When adjusted for market value, the network used roughly 33 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per $1 million, the second-lowest figure among the proof-of-stake networks assessed, behind BNB Chain.

Solana used the most electricity among the PoS networks studied, at about 13.48 GWh per year. Its energy intensity was roughly 283 kWh per $1 million of market value, around 8.5 times Ethereum’s, while the networks in the comparison consumed about 38 GWh combined.

The report provides one of the most detailed assessments yet of Ethereum’s post-Merge footprint, giving policymakers and investors a more current basis for comparing blockchain sustainability.

Illustration of post-Merge Ethereum consumption. Source: Cambridge

New estimates map Ethereum’s energy useCambridge measured how much electricity Ethereum nodes used at the wall across 20 combinations of the network’s main software clients. It found that a typical home setup used about 18 watts, while a more powerful workstation used roughly 153 watts.

Using Ethereum’s mix of residential and professionally hosted nodes, the researchers estimated an average power draw of about 105 watts per node. Cambridge counted around 8,522 discoverable full nodes, with 64% running in cloud or enterprise facilities and 36% on residential connections.

Cambridge said Ethereum’s remaining emissions are now driven mainly by the electricity grids supplying its nodes. The study estimated that about 56.4% of the network’s electricity mix came from renewable and nuclear sources, compared with 43.6% from fossil fuels.

Ethereum moved from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake validation through the Merge in September 2022. The Merge replaced miners competing with one another using energy-intensive computing equipment with validators who secure the network by staking Ether.

After the Merge, energy estimates showed that the upgrade had reduced the network’s electricity use by more than 99.9%, as the mining process used to secure the blockchain was removed. 

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BNB Chain has maintained its dominant position in the stablecoin sector, recording approximately 15 million active stablecoin addresses per month. Data compiled by Binance Research and Dune indicate that this network consistently outpaces all other blockchains in terms of active stablecoin users.

BNB Chain’s expanding user baseThe percentage of active stablecoin users on BNB Chain was significantly lower in 2021. Since then, the network has experienced robust growth in its user base, reinforcing its standing as the primary blockchain for stablecoin transactions. Competing networks, including Ethereum and Solana, have also seen their user numbers climb, but none currently match the address activity registered on BNB Chain.

Stablecoins are widely used on blockchain platforms for trading, payments, transfers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, serving as a critical foundation for on-chain activity. Analysts generally interpret a growing stablecoin user base as a sign of higher liquidity and stronger ecosystem participation. However, user activity tells only part of the story.

Address activity vs. capital flowsHigh address activity does not always translate into greater capital concentration. While BNB Chain leads in active users, it does not hold the largest stablecoin market capitalization or transaction value, nor does it attract the same level of institutional adoption observed on other networks.

The chain’s accessibility and low transaction costs have encouraged many users to conduct smaller-value transfers. In contrast, blockchains like Ethereum attract fewer active addresses but record substantially higher capital flows and more institutional-grade transactions.

From a market perspective, this distinction is significant. Although strong address activity points to heightened retail involvement and network utility, it should not be assumed that every user contributes equally to total economic value.

BNB price action under pressureRecent movements in the price of BNB reflect this complex situation. Data show that BNB, the native cryptocurrency of BNB Chain, is currently trading near $573 after a prolonged period of declining highs and lows. The price remains below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, signaling that the broader downward trend is still in effect.

Although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has rebounded toward the neutral 50 mark—suggesting that selling pressure is easing—buyers have not yet provided sufficient momentum for a meaningful breakout. Immediate resistance for BNB hovers at the 50-day EMA, close to $579, with stronger barriers marked by the 100-day and 200-day averages.

Despite these technical headwinds, BNB Chain’s network continues to demonstrate leadership in user activity within the stablecoin market.

Mini dictionary: BNB Chain is a decentralized, public blockchain platform developed by Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The network supports high-throughput applications and is widely used for trading, DeFi, and digital asset transfers, with a focus on low fees and scalability.

BlockchainMonthly Active Stablecoin AddressesMain AdvantagesBNB Chain15 millionLow fees, high retail activityEthereumLower than BNB ChainHigh capital flows, institutional adoptionSolanaLower than BNB ChainFast transactions, growing user baseWhile BNB Chain maintains its lead in user activity, transaction values and institutional involvement often favor other networks like Ethereum. This nuanced dynamic influences both ecosystem participation and cryptocurrency price behavior.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is drawing renewed attention as it approaches a significant technical level that some analysts identify as a potential catalyst for a breakout. While current trading patterns indicate a stabilization of bearish momentum, broader market sentiment continues to play a critical role in DOGE’s near-term trajectory.

Technical signals and current DOGE priceDogecoin is currently trading at $0.07306, reflecting a 1.42% loss over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency’s 24-hour trading volume stands at $423.83 million and its market capitalization totals $11.31 billion. Despite recent downward price action, technical analysts note a gradual decrease in selling pressure, which suggests the possibility of a bullish reversal.

Javon Marks, a digital asset analyst, emphasized that DOGE has consistently exhibited a technical price pattern throughout previous market cycles. Marks and other commentators have pointed to repeated formations that historically preceded significant upward rallies for the coin.

Recent analysis of DOGE charts indicates a potential breakout phase, which, if buying momentum builds, could propel the token into a parabolic rally. Analysts have outlined possible upside targets at $0.6533, $1.20, and $2.80. Reaching these levels would represent an 8 to over 10 times increase compared to the current price.

However, several analysts have cautioned that these targets remain speculative and are closely tied to the direction of the broader crypto market, particularly Bitcoin. The future of DOGE is likely to remain tied to overall market sentiment and the trajectory of leading cryptocurrencies.

Recent price history and market structureAccording to technical data from TradingView, Dogecoin transitioned from a strong spring rally, which lifted the price above $0.1150 in mid-May, to a summer period dominated by bearish sentiment. June’s selling pressure pushed DOGE down to the $0.0700 region, and it is now trading 1.15% below the $0.07320 level.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for DOGE currently sits near 35.95. This lower reading typically suggests the asset is oversold, signaling weakening selling pressure, but also highlights that the downward trend has remained in place since May. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, though still in negative territory, shows a narrowing histogram, reinforcing signs that bearish momentum is fading.

Mini dictionary: MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence), a momentum indicator used in technical analysis, helps reveal changes in the strength, direction, momentum, and duration of a price trend in an asset’s chart.

PeriodDOGE Price HighDOGE Price LowMid-May 2024Above $0.1150$0.0900June 2024–$0.0700Market outlook and investor cautionWhile technical signals are increasingly supportive of a turnaround, analysts urge caution. Expectations of a recovery for DOGE rely heavily on buyers holding existing support levels and reclaiming key resistance. A breakout accompanied by rising trading volume could attract new investors and reinforce the bullish scenario.

Analysts have stated that, with upside targets between $0.6533 and $2.80, DOGE could post substantial gains if a breakout occurs, but stressed that Dogecoin’s next moves remain largely dependent on overall crypto market conditions and Bitcoin’s price stability.

Continued sideways movement or renewed declines in Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies could prolong the current stagnation in the Dogecoin market. Observers are monitoring Bitcoin’s recent steadiness as a potential signal for improvements across the wider crypto sector.

Dogecoin, originally created as a meme-based cryptocurrency in 2013, now ranks among the largest cryptocurrencies by market value and is closely watched for large price swings often fueled by social media discussions and retail enthusiasm.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Cardano, one of the major smart contract blockchains, is drawing increased attention from traders as it approaches a significant market capitalization support level near $6.83 billion. Market observers see this threshold as a pivotal point for the cryptocurrency’s future trend, with recent activity suggesting heightened buyer interest around this zone.

Key market structure and ADA’s potential reversalTechnical analyst Vuori Trading identified the $6.83 billion mark as a strong support area where past cycles have attracted considerable buyer momentum. The analyst noted that maintaining this level is essential for preserving a positive market outlook, while a drop below it could indicate a shift towards weakness for Cardano’s ADA token.

Cardano has experienced an extended period of ranging price action following its previous highs. ADA has remained above its key support, with traders watching closely for signs of a reversal or further decline.

A separate assessment by trader Jesse Olson emphasized Cardano’s ability to achieve two upside targets before retracing toward critical support levels mapped out by trend indicators. Olson pointed out that this retracement could help ADA form a higher low—an encouraging signal by bullish standards, especially compared to similar patterns observed in Ethereum.

Cardano has broken above its descending daily trendline, advancing to the $0.19–$0.20 area and remaining above previous resistance. The main support area now stands at $0.168–$0.172, and holding above this zone could enable a further push to $0.22 and eventually to $0.235–$0.24.

Support/Resistance LevelSignificance$0.168–$0.172Key support area; holding above could signal strength$0.19–$0.20Recent breakout area$0.22, $0.235–$0.24Upside targets if support holdsTechnical indicators, including the Relative Strength Index (RSI), signal low momentum levels for ADA. Historically, such readings have preceded price rebounds and potential trend reversals.

Mini dictionary: Relative Strength Index (RSI), a popular technical analysis tool used to measure the speed and change of price movements, indicating whether an asset is overbought or oversold.

Fibonacci projections suggest massive upsideAccording to the analysis by Vuori Trading, Fibonacci extension methods indicate that ADA’s next key target would be a market cap of $37 billion, with a longer-term projection at $569.5 billion, should a major market rally occur. In an optimistic scenario, ADA’s price could multiply by up to 80 times during a strong crypto bull run.

Analysts view the combination of deeply oversold technical indicators, key support retention, and high upside projections as a possible setup for a significant ADA rally, contingent on broader crypto market dynamics.

Cardano founder’s confident outlookCharles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, remains confident about the network’s trajectory, describing 2026 as a year in which Cardano will be in stronger shape. Hoskinson anticipates that Cardano will secure its place among the top ten digital assets by market capitalization.

He attributed ongoing growth prospects to development initiatives such as the Midnight side chain and broader ecosystem expansion, emphasizing technological and infrastructure progress over short-term price movements.

Hoskinson’s optimism reflects the sentiment among a segment of the Cardano community who expect further development and adoption, potentially supporting future price action.

Mini dictionary: Charles Hoskinson is a blockchain developer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Cardano and a co-founder of Ethereum.

Hoskinson has stressed that Cardano’s long-term growth will be driven by its infrastructure and application ecosystem, not just its market price.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

BNB Agent Studio launched on July 1, 2026, on BNB Smart Chain, integrating Amazon Bedrock’s AgentCore as its managed cloud runtime. The result is autonomous AI agents that stay live around the clock, billed only when active, and completely independent of whatever machine a developer happens to be running.

Here’s the core pitch: a developer writes a single prompt inside familiar tools like Cursor or Claude Code, and a fully operational on-chain AI agent is live in under 15 minutes. Deploying autonomous agents on blockchain infrastructure historically involved days of configuration work, sometimes weeks, covering identity management, payment rails, task interfaces, and compute provisioning separately.

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Nina Rong, Executive Director of Growth at BNB Chain, framed it directly: with BNB Agent Studio, developers can dedicate their creativity and focus toward agent logic as the platform streamlines the underlying infrastructure requirements.

In practice, three open standards are doing the heavy lifting underneath. ERC-8004 handles on-chain identity, giving each agent a permanent, ownable digital presence on BNB Smart Chain. ERC-8183 defines the task interface, standardizing how agents receive and execute instructions. The x402 protocol manages self-funded payments, meaning agents can pay for their own operations without a developer manually topping up wallets.

The AWS Bedrock AgentCore integration is what makes the persistence story credible. Rather than running on a developer’s local machine or a self-managed server, agents execute inside isolated cloud environments managed by Amazon’s infrastructure. BNB Chain uses microVM technology for agent isolation, meaning each agent runs in its own sandboxed environment. The billing model follows a pay-per-use structure, with agents only charged for compute when they’re actually doing something.

AWS joins Trust Wallet and PieVerse as the platform’s anchor partners. Trust Wallet handles wallet integration, giving agents a native interface with the BNB Chain ecosystem. PieVerse provides payment infrastructure, sitting alongside the x402 protocol to support the agent economy.

Over 120,000 AI agents have already been created on BNB Smart Chain using the platform. A follow-up update on July 7, 2026, added real-time CoinMarketCap data access through Binance Pay’s B402 integration, meaning agents can now query live market data natively as part of their decision logic without developers building separate data pipeline connections.

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Virtual Protocol [VIRTUAL] attracted renewed market attention after its price surged 15.92% over the past 24 hours, reflecting growing investor confidence in a series of ecosystem developments. 

The project migrated $700 million worth of VIRTUAL tokens from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). 

This aligns with a broader shift toward Chainlink’s cross-chain infrastructure after the recent KelpDAO exploit heightened security concerns across DeFi. 

Investors rewarded the decision as a proactive step to strengthen interoperability and reduce cross-chain risks. 

Interest also increased after Robinhood Chain integrated Virtuals’ AI agent infrastructure, allowing developers to launch, fund, own, and use tokenized AI agents from day one. The integration expanded Virtuals’ presence within the tokenized AI economy. 

As confidence strengthened, buyers continued accumulating the token, supporting the rally and reinforcing the project’s long-term infrastructure narrative.

Volume surged as traders increased exposure on VIRTUAL Market participation accelerated sharply as speculative interest returned alongside the positive ecosystem updates. 

At the time of press, VIRTUAL’s 24-hour trading volume jumped 385.69% to approximately $124 million, highlighting a significant rise in buying activity across exchanges. 

Derivatives traders also increased exposure, with Open Interest climbing 35.85% to $70.33 million, indicating that fresh capital entered the futures market rather than existing positions simply rotating. 

This combination suggested traders actively positioned for additional upside instead of closing previous contracts. 

Rising spot activity alongside expanding Open Interest often reflected stronger conviction behind the move, although leveraged participation also increased the possibility of larger price swings. 

If fresh demand continues supporting derivatives positioning, VIRTUAL could preserve its recent strength despite elevated speculative activity.

Source: CoinGlass Bears absorbed the largest liquidation losses The sharp rally quickly forced bearish traders out of their positions as liquidation data shifted heavily toward short sellers. 

During the latest reporting period, short liquidations reached approximately $270,950, while long liquidations totaled about $95,160. 

Binance recorded the largest share of short liquidations at roughly $157,830, followed by Hyperliquid with $47,180 and Bybit with $41,070. 

These figures showed that the rapid upside move caught many leveraged bears on the wrong side of the market. 

Long-side liquidations remained comparatively limited, suggesting buyers retained greater control throughout the session. 

However, liquidation-driven rallies sometimes cooled after the largest short positions disappeared. 

Additional buying demand would likely determine whether VIRTUAL could continue advancing once forced covering subsided.

Source: CoinGlass Breakout shifts focus toward key resistance VIRTUAL broke above its descending channel after spending several weeks respecting lower highs and lower lows. 

The breakout carried the token from support near $0.5134 toward the important $0.6500 resistance zone, where buyers tested the next major barrier. 

The Relative Strength Index climbed to 59.91, recovering from weaker readings and moving comfortably above the neutral level. 

This improvement showed buying strength had increased without entering overbought territory. 

Price also closed near $0.6284, leaving the recent breakout intact despite approaching resistance. 

If buyers secure a decisive close above $0.6500, the recovery could extend toward the next higher resistance around $0.8000. 

However, failure to overcome that barrier could encourage short-term profit-taking before another breakout attempt.

Source: TradingView Final Summary VIRTUAL’s ecosystem upgrades attracted fresh demand and reinforced confidence in the project’s long-term outlook. Rising Open Interest and short liquidations supported the breakout, while $0.65 remained the next hurdle.

Meta Platforms (META +6.16%) is one of the big spenders in the artificial intelligence (AI) race. Its capital expenditures in 2026 will total between $125 billion and $145 billion. At the midpoint, that estimate would be 88% higher than last year's figure.

However, investors have reason to be skeptical that this will result in a meaningful payoff.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who currently has a net worth of $231 billion, admitted that the company's AI bets "haven't come to fruition yet." He said that during an internal town hall on July 2, Reuters reported.

The social media stock dipped 5% that day, although it's up 19% in the month of July (as of July 10).

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Not living up to the hype Meta has been one of the fastest companies to commit fully to AI. Earlier this year, the business laid off 8,000 employees, translating to 10% of its workforce. It also moved 7,000 people into different AI roles. One of the goals was to develop and implement AI agents throughout the organization, an objective that so far has failed to live up to expectations.

Zuckerberg said notable progress should be made in the coming months. But based on the immediate negative share-price reaction, investors were less enthusiastic.

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The slow AI headway is giving shareholders flashbacks to late 2021, when the business changed its name from Facebook to Meta Platforms. The company believed that the metaverse would replace mobile internet as the next major computing platform, a strategic pivot that Meta has since scaled back.

Investors haven't been pleased with Reality Labs' financial performance. This segment of Meta posted a cumulative operating loss of $77 billion during the five-year period from the start of 2021 through 2025. But this dollar figure is peanuts compared to the money being allocated to AI.

Zuck's gamble makes sense With a world-class advertising platform and 3.56 billion daily active users across its family of apps, Meta aims to leverage AI not only to boost engagement and drive higher ad revenue, but to also bring personal superintelligence to everyone around the world. This gives the business a different position than its hyperscaler peers, which largely sell AI and other computing capabilities to enterprise clients.

Meta's huge AI spending makes sense, since the company wants to lead the AI revolution from an individual's perspective. However, Zuckerberg's comments about AI progress being slow have three implications for the broader AI secular trend.

It's almost impossible to precisely measure early results from AI implementation, even for a dominant technology business. Worries about AI agents replacing jobs appear to be overblown right now. And no one has any idea what the ultimate payoff will be from the unprecedented AI spending taking place.

Despite what the stock price has done this year, there's a lot to like about Netflix (NFLX 2.76%) as a long-term investment.

It has new revenue opportunities through video podcasting and gaming units, and its entertainment venue, Netflix House, is expanding from locations in Dallas and Philadelphia to Las Vegas in 2027.

For the rest of this year, however, it could still be a bumpy ride for investors, depending on what's reported on July 16 in Netflix's 2026 second-quarter earnings. That report will allow Netflix to show whether content costs are under control, what its acquisition strategy is, and whether the company can reassure shareholders enough to reverse recent stock price losses.

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Content costs When Netflix reported its first-quarter earnings in April, a few things stuck out that weighed on the stock price immediately after the report. But one of the biggest worries from the market seemed to be Netflix's content costs.

The management team warned that a large portion of content costs would be front-loaded at the start of the year, and that its content amortization rate would peak in the second quarter of 2026.

Netflix's upcoming report will show whether that expectation held true or if the cost of that content is continuing to rise.

What's next after Warner After Netflix walked away from a bidding war in February to acquire assets from Warner Bros. Discovery, investors initially cheered the move. That's because there were always questions about how much value Netflix could extract from Warner Bros., and finding out would have come at a hefty cost.

It didn't take long for Netflix to find another acquisition target. In March, the streaming giant acquired the filmmaking technology company founded by actor Ben Affleck, InterPositive, for a reported $600 million. More recently, in June, rumors surfaced that Netflix was interested in acquiring streaming software company Roku. However, Fox entered a definitive agreement to acquire Roku, and it seems unlikely Netflix would make a competitive bid.

Currently, there doesn't seem to be a unifying theme for the types of acquisitions Netflix is pursuing or may be interested in. More clarity from the management team on the acquisition strategy would help shareholders better understand the company's long-term goals.

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Slumping stock price The biggest reason Netflix has a lot to prove in its upcoming earnings report is because of its slumping stock price. As of this writing, not only are shares down nearly 20% so far in 2026, but the stock price is down around 40% over the last 12 months.

Starting a position before earnings could lead to short-term gains if the report is positive, but it could just as easily lead to fast losses if the report is mediocre or disappointing.

For long-term investors, this will serve more as a scorecard: Has Netflix found its footing, with progress to build on, or is the company still stuck in a slump and facing more uncertainty ahead?

Nvidia (NVDA +3.90%) and Broadcom (AVGO 0.31%) have been the two biggest ways to bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) chip boom, and both have made long-term shareholders a great deal of money. But which one turned a $1,000 investment into more?

It depends entirely on when you would have put the money in.

Go back five years, and Nvidia wins. As of this writing, $1,000 invested in Nvidia in mid-2021 would be worth about $10,100 today, with dividends reinvested. The same $1,000 in Broadcom would be worth about $9,100. Both are extraordinary outcomes, roughly 9 to 10 times your money.

Shorten the window to three years, though, and the two are essentially tied at about $4,800 each.

Over the past 12 months, by contrast, Broadcom is the clear winner, turning $1,000 into roughly $1,440 versus about $1,280 for Nvidia. Nvidia's stock cooled in 2026 even as its business kept booming, while Broadcom surged.

With all of this said, the more useful question for anyone with money to invest today is which of these two looks better positioned from here.

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Nvidia: still the center of the boom Nvidia is still the center of the AI build-out. In its most recent fiscal quarter (ended in late April), revenue hit a record $81.6 billion, up 85% year over year and 20% from the prior quarter. Data center revenue of $75.2 billion climbed 92%.

For a company already generating this much, that pace of growth is remarkable. Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) remain the default hardware for training and running the largest AI models, and demand still outstrips the company's supply.

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In years past, the knock on Nvidia was often valuation. However, that argument has quietly weakened. After lagging in 2026 even as earnings climbed, Nvidia now trades at about 20 times forward earnings.

That's cheaper than the broader market and, worth noting, cheaper than Broadcom. For a company growing this fast, that's arguably an unusually reasonable price.

The risks are familiar. The semiconductor cycle can turn, big customers are designing their own chips to lean less on Nvidia, and any slowdown in data center spending could hit the stock hard. But when you look at growth and price together, Nvidia's setup looks more attractive to me than it has in a while.

Broadcom: the diversified challenger Broadcom's AI business is smaller than Nvidia's, but it's growing even faster off a lower base. Its AI chip revenue jumped 143% year over year last quarter to $10.8 billion, and management sees roughly $16 billion this quarter.

Rather than sell off-the-shelf GPUs, Broadcom designs custom AI accelerators and networking chips for a handful of the largest cloud companies -- a different, more concentrated way to profit from the same build-out.

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It's also a more diversified business overall. Alongside AI chips, Broadcom sells a wide range of other semiconductors and, since acquiring VMware, a large and profitable infrastructure-software operation. Further, this week it also deepened its long relationship with Apple through a multiyear manufacturing commitment expected to exceed $30 billion.

The trade-off is valuation and concentration. Broadcom trades at about 25 times forward earnings, a premium to Nvidia, and a large chunk of its AI revenue comes from just a few customers.

Which is the better buy? Both are excellent businesses, and over the past year, Broadcom has been the better stock. But looking forward, I'd give the edge to Nvidia.

It's growing faster and sits more squarely at the center of AI computing. And -- the part that surprises people -- it's actually the cheaper of the two on forward earnings. You're getting the faster-growing one at a lower valuation multiple.

Of course, Broadcom is a great business. It offers something Nvidia doesn't: a more diversified revenue base and a fast-growing software arm that could help soften the blow if AI chip demand ever cools. For investors who want that cushion, Broadcom is a reasonable pick, and its custom-silicon niche is a strong business in its own right.

But if I had a fresh $1,000 to put into one of these two AI chip stocks today, I'd choose Nvidia. Mostly, I'd rather own the faster-growing company at the cheaper price. The last five years rewarded both handsomely, but the next stretch, I think, tilts back toward the name that started this whole boom.

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The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate is holding close to 1.1415, despite renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that would normally be expected to support the US Dollar.

UniCredit believes the Dollar's muted response reflects a combination of higher global bond yields, resilient equity markets and fading expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate increase.

The bank identifies rising long-term yields outside the United States as the most important factor supporting the Euro.

According to UniCredit, higher German Bund and Japanese government bond yields are providing a "parachute" for other major currencies, reducing the Dollar's traditional safe-haven advantage during periods of geopolitical stress.

The bank also notes that minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting remained cautious on inflation but stopped short of signalling an imminent interest-rate hike, while global equity markets have remained remarkably resilient.

UniCredit adds that investors have become increasingly accustomed to shifts in President Trump's rhetoric, making markets less likely to react aggressively to geopolitical headlines alone.

Even so, the bank does not expect a sustained Dollar sell-off until diplomatic progress resumes.

According to UniCredit, "a rapid move back above 1.15 in EUR-USD... appears unlikely" while negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled. At the same time, the risk of EUR/USD slipping back towards the year's low near 1.1325 "has therefore not disappeared" if tensions escalate further.

Composizione della tesoreria di Eightco all'8 luglio 2026: 90 milioni di dollari di azioni OpenAI (indirette), 18 milioni di dollari di azioni Beast Industries, 16.278 ETH, 283 milioni di WLD e 149 milioni di dollari in contanti e mezzi equivalenti, per un totale di circa 397 milioni di dollari

Il token Worldcoin (WLD) è ora quotato su Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), consentendo maggiore accesso a milioni di persone

OpenAI ha recentemente annunciato di aver presentato un S-1 riservato, preparandosi per un'offerta pubblica iniziale

Eightco offre un'esposizione indiretta ad alcune delle società private più innovative, tra cui OpenAI e Beast Industries

, /PRNewswire/ -- Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("Eightco" o "la Società") ha fornito oggi un aggiornamento sulle proprie partecipazioni complessive, evidenziando la crescente presenza nel settore degli asset digitali e degli investimenti strategici in aziende tecnologiche private leader.

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The ORBS Portfolio Thesis

All'8 luglio 2026, alle ore 18:00. ET, ORBS detiene partecipazioni che includono un investimento di 90 milioni di dollari (indirettamente, tramite società veicolo) in OpenAI, un investimento di 18 milioni di dollari in Beast Industries, un investimento di 1 milione di dollari in Mythical Games, 283.452.700 Worldcoin (WLD) a 0,39 dollari per WLD (per Coinbase), 16.278 Ethereum (ETH) e un totale di circa 149 milioni di dollari in contanti e stablecoin, per un valore complessivo delle partecipazioni pari a circa 397 milioni di dollari.

Le principali notizie in testa all'informazione:

Il management di ORBS ritiene che il portafoglio di tesoreria della Società contenga alcuni degli elementi più cruciali per il futuro dell'intelligenza artificiale e del sistema finanziario digitale. Tra le principali notizie di questa settimana vi sono:

OpenAI ha comunicato che renderà pubblici i suoi modelli GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra e Luna, il 9 luglio 2026. Secondo OpenAI, GPT-5.6 Sol è il suo "modello più potente", con maggiori capacità nella programmazione, la biologia e la sicurezza informatica (CNBC). L'8 luglio è stato comunicato che OpenAI Deployment Company ha raggiunto un accordo per l'acquisizione di Northslope, un'azienda di IA applicata. Con tale accordo, il team della Deployment Company si amplia, arrivando a centinaia di "forward deployed engineer" (FDE), che lavorano insieme ai clienti per creare sistemi di IA all'interno delle loro organizzazioni. Ciò sottolinea in che modo la corsa all'IA potrebbe essere determinata da chi sarà in grado di fare utilizzare alle aziende i propri strumenti di IA , piuttosto che dal rilascio dei modelli (Axios). Il 7 luglio, la ABC ha comunicato che MrBeast parteciperà come Shark ospite alla 18a stagione di Shark Tank, questo autunno. L'apparizione segna l'inizio nel ruolo di investitore nel programma (ABC) del creator con il maggior numero di iscritti al mondo. Il 6 luglio, World ha aperto il suo negozio principale a Londra; qui, i visitatori possono scoprire i vantaggi della prova privata di umanità e verificare la propria natura umana tramite un Orb (World). Successivamente, questo mese, il 24 luglio 2026, la quantità di WLD, che entra ogni giorno sul mercato, registrerà automaticamente una riduzione del 43%, passando da circa 5,1 milioni a circa 2,9 milioni di token al giorno, concludendo il periodo più intenso di rilascio triennale per il token (World Foundation). Questa tabella di marcia è stata fissata nel whitepaper di World, quando il token ha avuto inizio. La Società detiene 283.452.700 WLD, pari a circa l'8,1% di tutti i WLD al momento in circolazione e alla maggiore posizione resa pubblica nel mondo. Tale posizione non subisce cambiamenti il 24 luglio; ciò che subirà un cambiamento sarà il continuo incremento dell'offerta di WLD, tuttavia, il ritmo di tale incremento, a partire dal 24 luglio, sarà quasi la metà di quello precedente. "Apparentemente, ogni settimana, le capacità e le innovazioni dell'IA continuano a sorprendere i mercati", ha affermato Thomas "Tom" Lee, membro del consiglio di amministrazione di Eightco. L'imminente rilascio di GPT-5.6 da parte di OpenAI e l'acquisizione di Northslope dimostrano che la prossima fase dell'IA non interessa solo la creazione di modelli più capaci, ma anche favorirne l'adozione da parte delle aziende su larga scala.

Riguardo a World, pensiamo che la relativa espansione a Londra dimostri la crescente importanza di un'identità digitale affidabile, mentre l'IA si integra a ritmo crescente nella vita quotidiana. Crediamo che ORBS abbia una posizione unica grazie all'esposizione sia a OpenAI che a World, due piattaforme che stanno contribuendo a determinare il futuro dell'IA e l'infrastruttura necessaria a supportarla", ha continuato Lee.

Eightco: Esposizione ai principali megatrend

Eightco si fonda su tre megatrend che, secondo la società, daranno forma al prossimo decennio di innovazione: IA, identità digitale e economia dei creatori, con presenza in ciascuno di questi ambiti tramite investimenti indiretti in OpenAI (23% delle riserve di tesoreria di ORBS), Worldcoin (28%) e Beast Industries (5%).

Intelligenza artificiale: OpenAI

Eightco ha investito circa 90 milioni di dollari in veicoli a scopo speciale con esposizione a partecipazioni azionarie nella società madre di OpenAI, pari a circa il 23% delle attività di tesoreria, una delle concentrazioni più elevate tra tutti i veicoli quotati.

ChatGPT, l'app di OpenAI destinata al grande pubblico, è diventata l'app di IA per consumatori numero uno al mondo (Sensor Tower) e nel febbraio 2026 ha superato i 900 milioni di utenti attivi settimanali, diventando così la tecnologia consumer con la crescita più rapida della storia (UBS via Reuters).

Identità digitale: Token WLD

Eightco detiene oltre 283 milioni di WLD, pari a circa l'8,1% della fornitura circolante, la maggiore posizione istituzionale resa pubblica a livello globale e che costituisce circa il 28% degli asset di tesoreria di Eightco.

Worldcoin è il token nativo di World, una rete globale di "Proof of Human" creata da Tools for Humanity (cofondata da Sam Altman e Alex Blania) e gestita dalla World Foundation. I dispositivi Orb rilasciano un World ID che tutela la privacy e verifica che l'utente sia una persona fisica e non un agente AI.

In base al modello di business annunciato da World, le applicazioni pagano commissioni per ogni verifica, mentre la verifica degli utenti finali rimane gratuita, con sia gli emittenti di credenziali che il protocollo World che monetizzano l'autenticazione degli utenti verificati. World individua un'opportunità di fatturato potenziale complessiva pari a 6,35 trilioni di dollari in 13 settori, tra cui quello bancario, l'e-commerce, il gaming, i social media e l'IA agentica (secondo Tools for Humanity).

Economia dei creatori — Beast Industries

Eightco ha investito 18 milioni di dollari nel capitale azionario di Beast Industries, pari a circa il 5% delle attività di tesoreria.

Beast Industries vanta una delle più ampie reti di distribuzione diretta al consumatore al mondo, con oltre 500 milioni di follower complessivi su tutte le piattaforme, grazie soprattutto a MrBeast, la persona più seguita su YouTube a livello globale. Man mano che l'IA trasforma la creazione di contenuti in un bene standardizzato, la distribuzione e la fiducia del pubblico diventano risorse sempre più scarse.

Informazioni su Eightco Holdings Inc.

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) è una holding quotata in borsa, che sta implementando una strategia di tesoreria innovativa basata su Worldcoin (WLD), offrendo agli investitori un'esposizione indiretta, tramite un unico ticker, a tre dei trend principali di questo ciclo: l'IA attraverso il suo investimento indiretto in OpenAI, l'identità digitale attraverso la posizione di maggiore detentore pubblico di WLD e del protocollo Proof-of-Human, e l'economia dei creator attraverso la partecipazione azionaria in Beast Industries di MrBeast. Grazie al supporto di investitori istituzionali leader, tra cui Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, CoinFund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Payward/Kraken, Pantera e GSR, Eightco sta creando l'infrastruttura per la verifica umana nell'era dell'IA agentica.

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Domande frequenti

Che cos'è il titolo ORBS?

Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) è una società quotata in borsa al Nasdaq. ORBS offre un'esposizione indiretta a: OpenAI e Beast Industries.

Chi detiene la maggior quantità di Worldcoin (WLD)?

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) detiene 283 milioni di WLD, pari a circa l'8,1% dell'offerta circolante e alla maggiore posizione istituzionale resa pubblica a livello globale.

Che cos'è la Proof of Human?

Proof of Human è una verifica crittografica, secondo cui un utente è una persona fisica unica e vivente, non un bot o un agente AI. Si tratta di un'infrastruttura fondamentale per i social network, il settore bancario, il commercio agentico e qualsiasi sistema che richieda il principio "una persona, un account" nell'era dell'IA agentica.

In che modo Eightco (ORBS) si collega a Proof of Human?

Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) è il maggiore detentore istituzionale pubblicamente noto di Worldcoin (WLD), il token che alimenta la rete 'Proof of Human' di World.

Chi è il CEO di Eightco Holdings?

Kevin O'Donnell è il CEO di Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS). Nel consiglio di amministrazione della società vi sono Tom Lee (Managing Partner e Responsabile della ricerca presso Fundstrat e presidente di Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR)) e, in veste di consulente del consiglio di amministrazione, Brett Winton (Chief Futurist presso ARK Invest).

Dichiarazioni previsionali

Il presente comunicato stampa contiene dichiarazioni previsionali ai sensi del Private Securities Litigation Reform Act del 1995. Tutte le dichiarazioni contenute nel presente comunicato stampa, differenti rispetto a quelle relative a fatti storici, possono essere considerate previsionali, tra cui, a titolo esemplificativo ma non esaustivo, le dichiarazioni riguardanti: le aspettative dell'Azienda secondo cui l'IA, l'identità digitale e l'economia dei creator daranno forma al prossimo decennio di innovazione; la convinzione dell'Azienda secondo cui il proprio portafoglio di tesoreria contenga alcune delle componenti più critiche per il futuro sistema finanziario digitale e basato sull'IA; le dichiarazioni riguardanti il potenziale di un'offerta pubblica iniziale (IPO) di OpenAI in seguito alla presentazione di un modulo S-1 riservato; le affermazioni secondo cui la verifica Proof-of-Human offre un'infrastruttura importante per i social network, il settore bancario, il commercio agentico e qualsiasi sistema che richieda il principio "una persona, un account" nell'era dell'IA agentica; le dichiarazioni rispetto all'opportunità di ricavi accessibili a World, pari a 6,35 trilioni di dollari, in settori quali quello bancario, l'e-commerce, il gaming, i social media e l'IA agentica; le dichiarazioni relative alla posizione dell'Azienda come maggiore detentore istituzionale di WLD a livello globale tra quelli resi pubblici; le affermazioni secondo cui la distribuzione e la fiducia del pubblico diventano risorse sempre più scarse mentre l'IA rende la produzione di contenuti una commodity; le dichiarazioni rispetto alla realizzazione, da parte dell'Azienda, dello strato infrastrutturale per la verifica umana nell'era dell'IA agentica; le dichiarazioni relative alla quotazione di Worldcoin (WLD) su Robinhood, che amplia l'accesso a milioni di utenti; le dichiarazioni relative alle capacità e al previsto rilascio dei modelli GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra e Luna di OpenAI; le dichiarazioni rispetto al significato dell'acquisizione di Northslope da parte della OpenAI Deployment Company per l'adozione dell'IA a livello aziendale; le dichiarazioni riguardo alla crescente importanza di un'identità digitale affidabile mentre l'IA si integra nella vita quotidiana; le dichiarazioni relative alla prevista riduzione del tasso di crescita dell'offerta di WLD dopo il 24 luglio 2026; le dichiarazioni rispetto al posizionamento unico della Società grazie all'esposizione alle piattaforme OpenAI e World; e le dichiarazioni relative alla convinzione di OpenAI secondo cui GPT-5.6 Sol sia il suo "modello più potente sviluppato finora". Termini quali "pianifica", "prevede", "volere", "anticipa", "continuare", "espandere", "far avanzare", "sviluppare", "crede", "indicazioni", "obiettivo", "potrebbe", "rimanere", "progettare", "prospettiva", "intendere", "stimare", "potrebbe", "dovrebbe", "posizionato," "vedere" e altre espressioni di significato analogo sono volti a identificare dichiarazioni previsionali, sebbene non tutte le dichiarazioni previsionali contengano tali parole. Le dichiarazioni previsionali si basano sulle attuali convinzioni e ipotesi del management, che sono soggette a rischi e incertezze e non costituiscono una garanzia dei risultati futuri. I risultati effettivi potrebbero differire in modo sostanziale da quelli contenuti in qualsiasi dichiarazione previsionale a causa di vari fattori, tra cui, a titolo esemplificativo ma non esaustivo: l'incapacità della Società di influenzare la gestione o le operazioni di società private in cui la Società non detiene una partecipazione di controllo, tra cui OpenAI e Beast Industries; il rischio di perdita o svalutazione degli investimenti strategici della Società, inclusa la sua posizione indiretta nel capitale di OpenAI (detenuta tramite veicoli a scopo speciale), la sua posizione in WLD e la sua posizione nel capitale di Beast Industries; la capacità della Società di mantenere la conformità ai requisiti di quotazione continua del Nasdaq; costi, oneri o spese imprevisti che riducono le risorse di capitale della Società o ritardano in altro modo l'impiego di capitale; l'incapacità di raccogliere capitale adeguato per finanziare o espandere le proprie operazioni aziendali o gli investimenti strategici; volatilità dei prezzi degli asset digitali, inclusi WLD ed ETH, che potrebbe influire in modo significativo sul valore delle partecipazioni di tesoreria della Società; cambiamenti normativi, legislazione futura e regolamentazione che incidono negativamente sugli asset digitali, sull'adozione dell'intelligenza artificiale o sulla raccolta di dati biometrici; rischi relativi allo sviluppo, all'adozione e all'accettazione da parte del mercato della tecnologia Proof-of-Human e della rete World; incertezza riguardo al ritmo e alla traiettoria dell'implementazione dell'IA agentica nelle applicazioni aziendali e di consumo; l'incertezza relativa alla roadmap dei prodotti di OpenAI e alle tempistiche o al lancio di una eventuale IPO o quotazione diretta; rischi relativi alla capacità di Beast Industries di raggiungere le proprie proiezioni di crescita; concorrenza nei mercati dell'identità digitale e delle infrastrutture di IA; dipendenza da fonti terze per la valutazione di determinati investimenti; incertezza riguardo al successo continuativo di MrBeast e alle prestazioni del modello di business di Beast Industries incentrato sui creator; rischi relativi alle posizioni concentrate della Società in determinati asset digitali e investimenti in società private; e cambiamenti nelle posizioni dell'opinione pubblica e dei governi riguardo agli asset digitali o ai settori legati all'intelligenza artificiale; rischi legati alle tempistiche, alle caratteristiche e alla ricezione a livello commerciale dei rilasci dei modelli di OpenAI; e rischi che le dinamiche dell'offerta di WLD non diano gli effetti di mercato previsti. Alla luce di tali rischi e incertezze, si raccomanda ai lettori di non fare eccessivo affidamento su tali dichiarazioni previsionali. Per un'analisi di altri rischi e incertezze, nonché di altri fattori rilevanti, ognuno dei quali potrebbe far sì che i risultati effettivi di Eightco differiscano da quelli contenuti nelle dichiarazioni previsionali qui riportate, si rimanda ai documenti depositati da Eightco presso la Securities and Exchange Commission (la "SEC"), inclusi i fattori di rischio e le altre informazioni contenute nella Relazione annuale sul modulo 10-K depositata presso la SEC il 15 aprile 2026 e nei successivi documenti depositati presso la SEC e disponibili al pubblico. Tutte le informazioni contenute nel presente comunicato stampa sono aggiornate alla data di pubblicazione e Eightco non si assume alcun obbligo di aggiornare tali informazioni o di annunciare pubblicamente i risultati di eventuali revisioni di tali dichiarazioni al fine di riflettere eventi o sviluppi futuri, salvo quanto richiesto dalla legge.

Solana has reclaimed the top position in global blockchain network activity, reflecting a surge in both on-chain participation and technical optimism for the network, as industry observers point to growing interest from developers, traders, and everyday users.

Solana outpaces rivals in network throughputIn a new set of rankings published by blockchain analytics company Chainspect, Solana registered a network throughput of 1,635 transactions per second (TPS), putting it well ahead of other major blockchains. Second place went to Internet Computer, which recorded 1,035 TPS.

These figures, provided for July 10, give both Solana and Internet Computer a clear lead over their nearest competitors. BNB Chain, widely used for decentralized applications and trading, processed only 179 TPS, while Aptos posted a similar TPS rate.

Other notable layer-1 and payment networks lacked comparable processing power. TRON and Stellar, focusing heavily on stablecoin and cross-border activity, processed between 130 and 150 TPS. Base, Polygon, Fogo, and Keeta Testnet each recorded under 100 TPS, signaling a significant gap with the top blockchains in terms of on-chain activity.

BlockchainTransactions Per Second (TPS)Solana1,635Internet Computer1,035BNB Chain179Aptos170–180TRON130–150Stellar130–150Base<100Polygon<100Fogo<100Keeta Testnet<100Analysts note that Solana’s ability to process large volumes of low-cost transactions has made the network attractive for both established and emerging projects, retaining high user and developer engagement even as market volatility persists.

The Internet Computer, developed by the DFINITY Foundation, maintains a strong presence as a scalable smart contract platform, but still trails Solana’s current throughput levels.

Mini dictionary: Chainspect, a blockchain data and analytics platform, provides real-time monitoring and comparative research on various blockchain networks’ performance and activity.

On-chain activity and technical indicators signal optimismAccording to analysts, signs of strong activity in Solana align with bullish technical developments. Ali Charts, a well-known market analyst, highlighted a renewed buy signal after Solana’s price climbed above $78 on June 30, triggering a positive SuperTrend reading for the first time in weeks. This technical setup is seen as reinforcing investor sentiment.

Ali Charts emphasized that a buy signal was generated on Solana after surpassing the $78 threshold, with the SuperTrend indicator turning bullish.

Supporting these bullish signals, on-chain data also points to major capital flow into long-term holding strategies. Between June 24 and July 3, about 1.5 million SOL tokens were withdrawn from exchanges, indicating that holders preferred to move their coins to secure self-custody rather than sell. In the same period, Solana’s network recorded an increase of 1.6 million wallet addresses, further suggesting rising participation.

Key resistance levels and market risksDespite bullish momentum, analysts caution that Solana faces significant resistance in the $79 to $85 range. The UTXO Realized Price Distribution data shows that around 105 million SOL have previously changed hands within this zone, posing a potential supply barrier if upward price movement continues.

According to technical projections, if Solana’s price breaks above the $85 level, further upside targets could be set at $100 and $127. Conversely, a decline below $74 may signal a reversal and increase the potential for a pullback down to the $53 support level.

On-chain and technical indicators both highlight the importance of the $85 resistance and the $74 support in determining short-term trends for Solana.

These developments unfold at a time when the broader crypto sector is searching for new growth drivers, adding focus to networks that demonstrate both robust user demand and technical capability.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Phantom, the self-custodial wallet that dominates Solana’s ecosystem, confirmed on July 12 that some users are experiencing degraded performance when trying to send tokens or execute swaps. The wallet’s other features, like checking balances, are reportedly working fine.

What we know so far Phantom’s public acknowledgment was brief and to the point: some users are hitting walls when attempting sends and swaps, the team is investigating, and updates will follow. The company hasn’t disclosed how many users are affected, which specific tokens or chains are involved, or what’s causing the degradation.

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Phantom supports multiple blockchains including Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Polygon. A send-and-swap issue could be chain-specific, or it could be something deeper in Phantom’s own infrastructure. Without clarity on the root cause, users are left guessing.

Phantom has been through this before. Back in April 2024, users reported similar frustrations with Solana token sends specifically. At the time, community feedback pointed fingers at network congestion and app updates as likely culprits. Whether the current situation shares the same DNA remains unclear.

Why this matters for the Solana ecosystem Originally built exclusively for Solana before expanding to other chains, Phantom has positioned itself as the go-to self-custodial option for anyone interacting with Solana-based DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and meme coin markets.

Phantom competes with options like Solflare on Solana, MetaMask across EVM chains, and a growing roster of multi-chain wallets vying for market share.

For now, Phantom users who need to move funds urgently might consider using alternative wallet interfaces that connect to the same underlying accounts. Since Phantom is non-custodial, your assets aren’t locked inside the app itself. They’re on-chain, accessible through any compatible wallet that accepts your recovery phrase.

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Injective (INJ) is capturing renewed attention in the cryptocurrency market as analysts and traders highlight a recurring chart pattern that has preceded each of its past major bullish cycles.

Technical pattern signals potential rallyAnalyst Logical has pointed to a specific trading structure that has reliably appeared ahead of INJ’s strongest rallies. According to Logical, during the 2020–2021 market cycle, INJ surged approximately 4,898%, while the subsequent expansion saw gains of around 6,143%. Both of these large moves followed extended periods of price accumulation near cycle lows, staggered by decisive upward breaks through descending trendlines.

The latest weekly chart indicates this pattern is emerging again. INJ has spent several years retracing from its all-time highs, but now trades just above its long-term downward trendline and sits near the lower end of its historical price range. The token stays above crucial support zones, suggesting gradual accumulation by buyers may be under way.

Based on previous cycle durations and gains, market participants expect INJ could be entering a new growth phase—potentially targeting the $80 to $90 price range. However, analysts believe confirmation will require a clear breakout on the weekly chart, ideally accompanied by increasing volumes.

Market watchers highlight that signs of a third rally are visible, but emphasize that a confirmed breakout and stronger trading volumes are needed to validate this scenario. Without those triggers, the pattern remains an unproven projection at this stage.

Strengthening fundamentals underpin market optimismWhile technical patterns attract traders, ongoing expansion within the Injective ecosystem is also adding momentum to bullish expectations. CoinGecko has described Injective as an advanced Layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized finance, offering streamlined trading, settlement, tokenization, and decentralized application creation on a single chain.

Since January 2025, Injective’s protocol has facilitated approximately $34.4 billion in derivatives trading volume and processed spot trades worth around $888 million. Of the total derivative activity, some $6.8 billion in volume is tied to real-world assets, accounting for about one-fifth of overall derivatives.

MetricValueDerivatives Volume (since Jan 2025)$34.4 billionSpot Volume (since Jan 2025)$888 millionReal-world Asset Derivatives$6.8 billionINJ Burned (since 2021)7.1 million tokens ($36.6 million)Protocol Profit (past year)$3.41 millionThe protocol’s rising transaction activity has generated approximately $3.41 million in profits for the chain over the past year. This performance places Injective among the ten most profitable Layer 1 blockchains, according to CoinGecko. Notably, the majority of these profits are directed toward community buybacks and token burns, with more than 7.1 million INJ removed from circulation since 2021—equivalent to $36.6 million in value.

Mini dictionary: Injective is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain designed for finance applications. It offers a range of DeFi services such as derivatives trading, spot trading, and tokenization, enabling developers to build a variety of decentralized apps within its ecosystem.

Protocol updates and integration effortsThe pace of development may influence whether the breakout pattern continues along its historical route. The introduction of native USDC, as well as the integration of Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), could further boost settlement activity on the Cosmos network, which is the broader ecosystem within which Injective operates.

In April, Bitnomial exchange listed INJ futures, joining the growing array of exchange-traded products linked to the token. Additional exchange listings may follow, as some issuers have filed applications in recent months. For now, traders await stronger confirmation of the technical breakout.

Analysts continue to remind participants that, while technical and fundamental conditions appear constructive, price projections remain speculative. The cryptocurrency market is characterized by high volatility and rapid trend changes, warranting a cautious approach to forecasts.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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The Hedera network, an open enterprise-scale blockchain ecosystem, has recently experienced a notable security exploit. As a result, the Hedera network has lost a staggering $5.25M amount. As per the data from PeckShieldAlert, the exploiters have already bridged the stolen funds to Ethereum. Specifically, the attacker’s Ethereum wallet was first funded with just 1 $ETH from Tornado Cash, a popular crypto mixing service platform.

Attacker Bridges $5.25M to Ethereum after Hedera Exploit The Hedera network’s exploit has led to a huge loss, and the attacker has already bridged a notable $5.25M to Ethereum. In this respect, the exploiter utilized Tornado Cash to eliminate the trail of the stolen capital after shifting the funds to an Ethereum wallet. At the moment, the wallet reportedly holds approximately 2,360 $ETH.

Apart from that, the wallet also contains 15.58 $WBTC. Cumulatively, these holdings account for a total of $5.25M. The exploit has triggered apprehensions over blockchain security and the movements of assets across chains. The exploiter reportedly bridged the respective funds to Ethereum just following the exploit.

Hedera Yet to Disclose Exact Attack Vector This permitted the attacker to hold the stolen funds within the Ethereum network. Blockchain bridges allow the asset movement between diverse networks, but they can also enable the swift transactions of illegally obtained capital ahead of the start of recovery endeavors. As the exploiter used an Ethereum wallet, it provides the onlookers with clear on-chain records.

At the same time, blockchain analysts and researchers can also monitor the asset transfers in real time. Currently, Hedera has not revealed any extra technical details concerning the exploit, nor has it confirmed the exact attack vector. Overall, the market members will be keenly watching for future updates regarding the exploit from blockchain security entities and Hedera.

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Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX 4.51%) pulled off the largest IPO in history last month, opening at $150 per share and ending the day at $161, with a market value of $2.1 trillion. The stock has been highly volatile since then, rising to a high of about $225 before eventually declining below its opening price. SpaceX's shares are currently worth $145 apiece. Should investors buy the stock at current levels?

When expectations meet reality IPOs tend to generate significant enthusiasm because they offer the opportunity to invest in promising companies early. Imagine buying shares of Amazon (AMZN 0.73%) on the day it went public. Even a relatively modest investment in the e-commerce leader then would be worth a small fortune today. Not every company is Amazon, but SpaceX could deliver similar -- or even better -- returns over the long run, provided the corporation's ambitious vision materializes.

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SpaceX is looking to revolutionize and commoditize space travel through its pioneering work with reusable rockets. The company's next-gen rocket, Starship, is fully reusable and has a much greater capacity than its previous ones. This could unlock several opportunities for SpaceX, including space tourism, as Starship significantly reduces the cost of space travel. SpaceX could also substantially improve its most important business, Starlink, which offers internet connectivity through Low Earth Orbit satellites. Starlink was SpaceX's only profitable segment last year, and the company recently requested regulatory approval to send 100,000 of its Gen3 Starlink satellites into orbit.

Considering the company has just over 10,000 satellites in orbit right now -- and the fact that it is looking to operate these new satellites in very low Earth orbit -- this could improve Starlink's internet speeds and potentially allow it to target customers outside of those in rural and other underserved areas it has focused on so far. Clearly, there is a large opportunity ahead for SpaceX, and we haven't even mentioned the company's artificial intelligence opportunity, which it sees as its largest addressable market across its entire business.

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Despite all that, there are reasons to be skeptical of SpaceX's prospects. For one, SpaceX is spending significant sums to make its ambitions a reality. That means the company may not turn a profit anytime soon, which is fine, provided it can pull off its vision. But there will be significant challenges, including growing competition in the space industry and risks to the company's ability to innovate, execute, and remain the leading company in the space sector.

Factors such as regulatory delays related to Starship -- which is central to its future -- and slower-than-expected development timelines may sink the stock. Further, SpaceX will also face increased competition in its Starlink business. These are just some of the problems it may encounter. In the meantime, SpaceX is the only $2 trillion (or more) company that isn't consistently profitable, which suggests its valuation already reflects significant success. For all those reasons, the stock still isn't a buy, even below its opening price. Perhaps once it falls much further, its shares will become attractive.

The DRAM - Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM 2.05%), the first-ever exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to memory stocks, came out of the gate strong, with the fund tripling from its $27 opening price when it debuted on April 2. However, more recently, the fund has pulled back, along with memory stocks, and is down more than 20% from its highs as of this writing.

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A concentrated bet on memory stocks The DRAM - Roundhill Memory ETF is not your typical diversified fund, nor even a sector-specific fund. It's a highly focused play on the memory market, especially DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and, to a lesser extent, NAND (flash) memory. Nearly 75% of the ETF's holdings are concentrated in the big three DRAM makers: Micron (MU 1.05%), Samsung, and SK Hynix. The weightings of the three are currently pretty evenly spread out, with Micron the highest at 25.8% and SK Hynix the lowest at 23.7%.

All three DRAM makers are basically riding the same tailwinds. DRAM prices have soared as demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a special form of DRAM, has taken off. HBM is packaged with graphics processing units (GPUs) and other AI chips to help optimize their performance. This demand is increasing even more with the rise of AI inference, which tends to be more memory-bound than compute-constrained. With inference expected to become the larger market than training, demand for HBM is expected to remain strong.

At the same time, HBM takes upwards of three times the wafer capacity of ordinary DRAM, which is helping exacerbate the current supply shortage. With the big three memory makers focused on higher-margin HBM, this has led all DRAM prices to skyrocket due to the current supply-demand imbalances.

The result is that all three companies have seen both their revenues surge and gross margins balloon. This isn't expected to let up soon, with SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung recently saying he expects the worst-ever DRAM supply shortage next year. He has predicted the market will remain supply-constrained beyond 2030.

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This is a typically highly cyclical business, and the big three DRAM makers have also all been locking in longer-term contracts for the first time. This should help reduce some of the cyclicality of the business, and could help the stocks attain higher multiples.

The DRAM ETF is a great way to play the memory market, giving you exposure to not only the big three DRAM players but also NAND companies like Sandisk and Japanese company Kioxia, which are both looking to develop high-bandwidth flash (HBF). Notably, the ETF will sometimes use leverage and total return swaps, but this is largely done for tax purposes and as a way to quickly gain exposure to a stock. Roundhill offers a distinct leveraged version of the ETF, the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF, but I generally don't recommend leveraged ETFs.

All in all, this is an ETF I'd treat more as an individual stock, and I think it is a nice way to play the current DRAM supercycle, which looks like it could have some legs over the next several years.

Key Points:Rising producer prices, import costs and bond yields keep another BOJ rate hike in focus.USDJPY remains bullish above 160.30, with a break above 163.70 opening the door toward 175.GBPJPY may target 220, while EURJPY could extend toward 190.50 if key support levels hold.

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The interest rate outlook for Japan remains uncertain as inflationary pressure continues to build. The producer prices are rising, import costs remain high and government bond yields have moved to multi-decade highs. These trends support the case for another Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike later this year. But the BOJ may still wait for stronger wage growth and increase in consumer inflation. This leaves the yen sensitive to policy signals, while USDJPY, GBPJPY and EURJPY remain technically strong.

BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Strengthens as Japan Inflation Rises Japan’s producer price index (PPI) increased by 7.1% YoY in June. This beat the market expectation of 6.8% and exceeded the upwardly revised 6.6% gain in May. The increase indicates that businesses are passing their increased input costs to customers faster than in the past. The trend could increase the consumer inflation and lead the BOJ to tighten again.

According to the data, the fuel prices increased by 22.8% while non-ferrous metal prices jumped by 39.2%. Energy prices were pushed up by the Middle East conflict while the AI material demand has lifted the metal prices. These pressures may remain high if tensions continue and supply conditions remain tight. This suggests that the BOJ may hike the interest rate in October.

A low yen is putting on a new layer of inflation. The import prices continued to rise as weak yen and higher energy costs raised the cost of imported goods. The chart below shows that Japan’s imports increased 12.5% to JPY 9,890.2 billion in May 2026. Now the BOJ must decide whether the higher import prices will spread into wages and consumer prices or remain at the wholesale level.

Japan Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs on Inflation Fears Japanese government bond yields are also pointing toward a higher interest rate environment. The 10-year JGB bond yield rose to a 2.90%, the highest rate since September 1996. It rose during nine consecutive sessions since 26 June, in response to rising oil prices, higher inflation and concerns about Japan’s fiscal health.

The strong drop in yields on Friday does not change the bullish trend. Rising yields suggest that the bond investors want greater compensation for the long term inflation risks.

The long term bond yields have increased with bigger momentum. The 20-year yield rose to 3.89%, while the 30-year yield reached 4.03%. The 40-year yield advanced to 4.055%. These moves indicate that investors are worried about the big government spending plans and that the policy may stay too loose and inflation will continue to rise.

But the shorter end of the yield curve is sending a more cautious signal. The 2-year yield reached to 1.445% and the 5-year yield reached to 1.99%. The yield gap between the 10-year and 2-year yields has increased significantly as seen in the chart below.

The steepening reflects a greater sense of inflation risk in the long end, and less confidence that the BOJ will hike soon. This suggests that BOJ may wait for stronger consumer prices and wages to increase its policy rate from 1% to 1.25%.

USDJPY Forecast: BOJ Rate Hike Risk Challenges Dollar Strength US–Japan Yield Gap Narrows as Japanese Yields Rise The interest rate outlook creates mixed environment for USDJPY. The yen should find support with higher Japanese yields and the prospect of another BOJ rate hike. A more hawkish BOJ could reduce the yield gap between Japan and the U.S. This would detract from any yen funded carry trades and may potentially lead to a lower USDJPY.

The chart below shows that the Japanese yields have increased much faster since 2022. But the U.S. yields have remained relatively high. As a result, the yield gap between the two countries has narrowed. This trend reduces the interest rate advantage of holding dollars over the yen. This may provide support for the Japanese currency. But the U.S. yields remain higher so the dollar still retains an important yield advantage.

But the low yen value still plays a crucial role in Japan’s inflation issues. As energy import prices go up, the demand for foreign currencies and the pressure on the yen increase. This might keep USDJPY high until the BOJ gives more clear indication of what it will do next. Any delay of the next rate hike would be positive for USDJPY while guidance of an October increase could trigger an import yen recovery.

USDJPY Break Above 163.70 Opens the Door to 175 From technical perspective, USDJPY is consolidating at the pivotal area of 160 to 162. The price is compressing within this region before an upside breakout. A break above this zone would likely open the door for strong surge in USDJPY toward the 175 target. This target is defined by the ascending channel pattern that extends from the 2023 lows.

The consolidation around this important region is also visible on the short term 4-hour chart. It shows that the pair is now consolidating between 160.30 and 163.70. The range is widening and prices are compressing within an ascending broadening wedge pattern. A break above 163.70 would indicate a stronger rally in USDJPY toward 166. But 160.30 remains strong support in the short term. Any correction is considered a buying opportunity for traders to push the pair higher.

GBPJPY Forecast: 218 Breakout Opens the Door to 220 Higher Japan rate expectations may also put pressure on GBPJPY. The very large interest rate differential between the United Kingdom and Japan has been good for the pound. But this advantage may weaken if the BOJ hikes the rates again to 1.25%. The higher Japanese bond yields could encourage investors to reduce carry trades and move capital back to yen.

But the pair may still be supported if Bank of England maintains higher rates or takes a conservative approach to rate cuts. Thus, GBPJPY will be reliant on both central banks’ relative directionality. The most bearish risk would be a hawkish BOJ and a softer Bank of England outlook.

GBPJPY also shows strong positive price action. This positive price action is reflected in the formation of inverted head and shoulders pattern from January 2026 to April 2026.

This bullish consolidation pattern broke higher in April 2026. After the breakout, the pair continued to rally on the strength of the pound and the weakness of the Japanese yen. The pair has already broken 216.30 and is now dropping back toward support to attract buyers. The 215.60 to 216.30 area remains strong support. A break above the 218 level would likely push the pair to further highs.

EURJPY Forecast: Bullish Trend Targets 190.50 Eurozone rate expectations are not that aggressive. Therefore, EURJPY could be more responsive to BOJ communication. If the European Central Bank pivots towards easier policy ahead of the BOJ’s next rate increase, the interest rate spread between Europe and Japan will narrow. This would provide support for the yen and increase the risk of a drop in EURJPY.

The outlook also depends on the global risk sentiments. The escalation in the conflict in the Middle East would drive up energy costs for Japan and Europe. But imported fuel needs could exert pressure on the yen in the near term for Japan. The EURJPY could hold steady ahead of the BOJ. But a clear sign that the bank will hike rates in October or at year’s end could generate a deeper pullback.

EURJPY also remains strong and is consolidating within rising trend lines. The immediate support remains at 183.50. The pair is also supported by the 200-day SMA at 182.80. If EURJPY continues higher, the immediate target remains 190.50. As long as the 180 level holds in EURJPY, the next move in the pair will likely be higher. The 50-day and 200-day SMAs are rising which indicates that any correction may attract new buyers.

Final Words The interest rate outlook in Japan remains tilted towards further tightening. The producer prices are high, import costs are increasing and bond yields are rising. These factors suggest another BOJ rate hike. But the central bank might still wait for the clear signals from wages and consumer inflation. A rate hike from 1% to 1.25% could be on the cards later this year if energy prices remain elevated and the yen remains weak.

If BOJ hints at a rate hike in October or at the end of the year, the yen could get some support. But the technical picture of USDJPY, GBPJPY and EURJPY remains bullish. A break above 163.70 in USDJPY would open the door for a rally to 175. GBPJPY might push higher towards 220 and EURJPY could head to 190.50.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of purchasers of securities of Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 28, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Hub Group securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Hub Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/hub-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 28, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2023 to Q4 2024, including annual reports for 2023 and 2024, contained material misstatements-caused by the premature and incorrect recognition of certain transactions-concerning, inter alia, Hub Group's operating revenue, operating income, revenue recognition, effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth. In addition, Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2025 to Q3 2025 contained material misstatements-caused by the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable -concerning, inter alia, Hub Group's operating expenses, purchased transportation and warehousing expenses, operating income, effectiveness of internal disclosure controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Hub Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/hub-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentrix (NASDAQ: CNXC) shares opened down more than 20% on June 30, 2026 after the company reported Q2 2026 earnings and revenue below expectations and slashed its full-year 2026 guidance. Investors who lost money on Concentrix are encouraged to submit their information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

The sell-off followed a quarterly earnings report filed June 29, 2026 in which Concentrix cut FY 2026 revenue guidance from a 10.11 billion midpoint to 9.93-10.03 billion and reduced non-GAAP EPS guidance from11.48-12.07 to10.83-$11.18. The company cited off-shoring headwinds of approximately 300 basis points alongside some customers reallocating their spending distribution.

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating whether Concentrix made materially misleading statements prior to the June 29 disclosure. On January 13, 2026, Concentrix had initially provided the guided figures. CFO Andre Valentine separately reaffirmed the Company’s revenue, earnings, and cash flow guidance as recently as March 24, 2026.

Shareholders who suffered losses on their CNXC investment are encouraged to get more information about this investigation. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT LEVI & KORSINSKY, LLP -- Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CNXC Investigation

Q: What is the CNXC securities fraud investigation about? A: A securities fraud investigation has been initiated concerning Concentrix (NASDAQ: CNXC) regarding potentially materially false and misleading statements. Shares fell 20% overnight following the company’s disclosed Q2 2026 earnings miss and cut FY 2026 guidance, causing significant losses for shareholders.

Q: Who is conducting the CNXC investigation? A: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating potential securities fraud on behalf of investors who purchased CNXC securities. The firm is nationally recognized, ranked in the ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years, and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved investors.

Q: Who is eligible to participate in the CNXC investigation? A: Investors who purchased CNXC stock or securities and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: What do CNXC investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible to participate in the investigation.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities investigations and any resulting actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: What if I already sold my CNXC shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought CNXC and sold at a loss may still participate in the investigation.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. Participating in the investigation does not require court appearances or depositions. If legal action is later pursued, the overwhelming majority of affected investors never appear in court either.

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For a while now, Nvidia (NVDA +3.90%) CEO Jensen Huang has been making a point that runs counter to the usual AI hype. The bottleneck in building out artificial intelligence, he argues, isn't just chips, it's the electricians, pipefitters, and grid crews needed to raise the data centers, fabs, and power lines those chips depend on. He's gone so far as to suggest skilled tradespeople could become a new class of high earners. That thesis has a very real corporate beneficiary, and its backlog just told the story.

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Why Quanta Services sits at the center of the build-out Quanta Services (PWR 1.52%) is a specialty contractor that strings transmission lines, builds substations, and wires interconnections that enable a hyperscaler to power a new campus. When Quanta reported earlier this year, its total backlog, essentially the work already signed and waiting to be done, reached a record of $48.5 billion. Management frames the longer-term opportunity as a $2.4 trillion addressable market through 2030, driven by aging grids, new power generation, and the enormous electricity loads that AI facilities represent.

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The moat most investors overlook: Quanta trains its own workforce Here's the angle I find more interesting than the backlog figure itself. If labor is the true constraint on the AI build-out, then the company that controls its own labor supply holds a quiet advantage. Quanta does exactly that. It owns Northwest Lineman College, which trains thousands of pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey-level line workers every year, and it runs its own advanced training centers to develop crews across its service lines.

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That matters because you cannot conjure a journeyman lineworker overnight; the training takes years. While competitors bid against each other for the same scarce workers, Quanta is busy manufacturing them, then deploying them on its own projects. In a market where nearly every contractor tells investors the limit is people rather than demand, owning the pipeline of skilled hands is a genuine, durable edge.

None of this makes Quanta a sure thing. The same labor shortage that helps it can also cap how fast it grows, since even Quanta can only train and retain so many workers at once. Large infrastructure projects can slip or be delayed, backlog is a signal of future work rather than guaranteed profit, and heavy reliance on utility and data-center customers ties Quanta's fortunes to their spending plans. The stock has also climbed sharply, which leaves less room for error if results ever disappoint.

The takeaway for investors Quanta Services is one of the clearest ways to invest in the physical side of the AI story -- the concrete, copper, and cooling behind Huang's vision -- without betting on which chipmaker wins. The record backlog confirms that demand is real, and the company's control over its skilled workforce is the kind of advantage that's hard for rivals to quickly replicate. For investors who believe the trades are about to have their moment, this is a name worth studying, provided you're comfortable buying after a strong run.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 4, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Verra common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Verra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/verra-mobility-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 4, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, Verra minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Verra class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/verra-mobility-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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