Starknet 8. července spustí na mainnetu verzi v0.14.3, která zavádí dynamické gas poplatky navázané na cenu STRK a snižuje cílový gas na blok o 30 %. Upgrade má zrychlit síť a zkrátit latenci transakcí.
Starknet is rolling out its v0.14.3 upgrade to mainnet on July 8, bringing a suite of changes designed to make the Layer 2 network cheaper, faster, and harder to break. The headline features: dynamic gas fees that adjust to STRK’s token price, a 30% cut to target gas per block, and a quiet but meaningful shift toward quantum-resistant cryptography.
For a network whose native token is currently trading around $0.03 and whose total value locked sits at roughly $204 million, this is less a victory lap and more a necessary step to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded L2 landscape.
What’s actually changing The most consequential piece of the upgrade is SNIP-35, a proposal that introduces dynamic L2 gas base fee adjustments. Instead of static minimum gas fees, the network will now automatically recalibrate fees based on two variables: the fluctuating price of the STRK token and real-time network congestion.
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The second major change involves block architecture. Starknet v0.14.3 reduces the target L2 gas per block by 30% while keeping the maximum block size unchanged. The result is smaller but more frequent blocks, which translates directly into shorter block production times and reduced transaction latency.
The upgrade also introduces Keccak support for client-side proving and transitions specific operations from Pedersen hashing to BLAKE hashing. The BLAKE switch is explicitly aimed at quantum resistance.
Breaking changes and developer migration Starknet v0.14.3 deprecates RPC v0.8, meaning any developer or application still relying on that version needs to migrate before the switch flips.
StarkWare, the primary development team behind Starknet, has been providing migration guidance ahead of the July 8 date. The testnet activation happened in June, following multiple delays from earlier targets like June 22, giving developers a window to test their applications against the new protocol.
The mainnet migration itself is expected to incur approximately 8 minutes of downtime.
What this means for investors STRK trading at around $0.03 puts it in a challenging position. The dynamic fee adjustment mechanism ties gas fees to STRK’s market price, creating a feedback loop where network revenue remains somewhat stable in dollar terms regardless of token volatility.
Watch the TVL numbers in the two weeks following July 8. If locked value climbs meaningfully from the current $204 million, it suggests the fee and latency improvements are translating into actual user behavior changes.
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Mantle přidal Bending Spoons (BSPx) jako třetí tokenizovanou soukromou akcii za méně než 30 dní. Tím posiluje svou pozici distribuční vrstvy mezi tradičními financemi a on-chain trhy.
The speed at which Mantle is onboarding tokenized private company equities has turned from trickle to signal. The network just landed Bending Spoons (BSPx) as its third such listing in under 30 days, according to the original report. That cadence is rare for a sector still defined more by experimentation than by sustained volume. Mantle is now explicitly positioning itself as a distribution layer between traditional finance and on-chain markets, and the BSPx listing underlines the operational capacity backing that claim.
Tokenized equities remain a small fraction of the broader real‑world asset (RWA) market. Yet the RWA space itself crossed $20 billion in on‑chain value earlier this year, a milestone that recent analysis tracked alongside major institutional moves. Bending Spoons, the Italian mobile app developer behind products like Evernote and Remini, is privately held—there is no public stock. Bringing its tokenized shares on-chain lets accredited investors access exposure without the friction of traditional private markets. For Mantle, repeatedly drawing such assets suggests its infrastructure is being treated as ready for production, not just pilot phases.
Why the Listing Pace Matters Three tokenized equity launches inside a single month on one Layer 2 is atypical. Most networks handling RWAs lean heavily on tokenized government securities or stablecoin collateral. Illiquid private company shares carry different risks: settlement complexity, issuer‑side compliance demands, and thin secondary liquidity. Mantle’s quick succession of BSPx after earlier issuances signals that the technical and legal rails are holding.
Not every blockchain can reliably support tokenized equity without external trust assumptions. Mantle’s design—built as an Ethereum rollup with a native focus on institutional‑grade bridging—has been refined over quarters. The network’s modular data availability layer and its native token economics aim to keep gas costs predictable, which matters when issuers want to avoid fee spikes during distribution events. Three listings with real companies indicate that the sales pitch is landing with corporates that can choose any chain.
The Private‑Market Liquidity Gap Private company shares have long been stuck in an illiquidity trap. Employees hold options, early investors sit on paper gains, and secondary transactions are manual, slow, and opaque. Tokenization doesn’t solve legal transfer restrictions overnight, but it does make compliant fractional sales technically feasible. That’s why Mantle’s cadence—moving from concept to live listings—is being watched by market operators who see a pipeline forming.
At the same time, on‑chain orderbooks for tokenized equities are immature. The spreads on BSPx are unlikely to resemble anything seen on Nasdaq. Early adopters are effectively betting that infrastructure precedes liquidity, not the reverse. For Mantle, the play is to aggregate enough high‑quality private names that market makers and custody providers eventually consider integrating with its native asset vaults. That is a long game, but the velocity of new listings shortens the feedback loop.
Regulatory Shadows and How Mantle Fits Any securities‑adjacent token launch in 2026 operates under a regulatory framework that is still hardening. Weeks of intense lobbying in Washington recently culminated in a battle over a landmark crypto bill, as reported just days ago. The outcome will likely shape what can be tokenized without triggering legacy securities laws. Mantle’s focus on equities places it directly in the crosshairs of these debates.
The network’s disclosure has not detailed how it structured the BSPx offering under applicable exemptions, which will matter to institutional compliance desks. European private companies like Bending Spoons may lean on EU prospectus exemptions, but the token marketing likely touches investors across jurisdictions. That jurisdictional patchwork remains the largest unhedged risk for the space. Mantle’s consistent listing pace will force these questions to be answered sooner rather than later.
What The Market Is Discounting Tokenized equity is not an asset class yet—it is a product category in alpha. The market is not pricing in sudden volume or deep liquidity for BSPx. What it may be discounting, however, is how quickly a Layer 2 network can become the default conduit for private company tokens if existing financial intermediaries continue to move slowly. Institutional interest is real: recent moves such as a Nasdaq firm deepening its staking footprint on Sui show that traditional players are testing blockchain rails in earnest.
Mantle’s ability to land three name‑brand issuances in rapid succession suggests it understands that speed of execution, rather than permissionless maximalism, is what attracts equity issuers. The test for BSPx will be whether secondary market data—however modest—starts to flow on-chain, and whether that attracts a fourth issuer even faster. For now, the network is stacking proof points that a tokenized private capital market can run on its infrastructure, one listing at a time.
Each new tokenized equity on Mantle adds a data point for an industry that remains reliant on narratives. The underlying message is that private company shares are not a one‑off gimmick on the network—they are becoming the baseline, not the exception.
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Meta Platforms v červnu klesla o 11 % kvůli obavám z vysokých výdajů na AI, možného vydání nových akcií a absence cloudového byznysu. Firma letos plánuje kapitálové výdaje ve výši 125 až 145 miliard USD.
Shares of Meta Platforms (META +2.59%) were heading lower last month as a slew of concerns mounted for the social media giant. Among those were layoffs, overspending on AI and capital expenditures, and a lack of direction in artificial intelligence, as the company has struggled to develop a meaningful revenue stream beyond advertising.
The stock also fell on a report that it would sell new shares to fund its AI ambitions. By the end of the month, shares had given up 11%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
As you can see from the chart below, the stock fell steadily throughout the month.
META data by YCharts
Why is Meta sliding? Meta is the only one of the four hyperscalers, which includes Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, to not have its own cloud computing business, though a report broke in July that said it would launch one.
The lack of cloud computing business makes its plans to spend a $125 billion-$145 billion on capital expenditures this year especially risky, and the stock paid the price for it last month.
On June 5, the stock fell 6% after Financial Times reported that the company had been considering raising tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to support its AI-related spending. The sell-off is understandable as Meta is burning approximately $20 billion a year on Reality Labs, its division that supports its AI projects, and investors have yet to see a return on that investment.
As evidence of the ongoing backlash against social media, the U.K. banned social media for children under 16, which could add to calls for other companies to do the same.
Meanwhile, other reports indicated that morale was low at the company following several rounds of layoffs and after CTO Andrew Bosworth told Wired that its AI reorganization was "atrocious." The head of product for "AI for Work" also said she was leaving the company shortly after being named to the position.
Image source: The Motley Fool.
What's next for Meta The stock popped on July 1 after Bloomberg reported that the company was planning to launch its own cloud computing business, news that came weeks after CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the idea was "definitely on the table."
Following the stock's sell-off in recent months, Meta stock looks cheap, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of just around 24 after adjusting for a one-time tax gain in the first quarter.
That looks like a great price to pay for a company that just grew revenue by 33%, but Meta will have to convince investors it's spending its capex dollars wisely in order to unlock the stock's potential.
Jeremy Bowman has positions in Amazon and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Vana spustila beta verzi nové aktualizace aplikace s osobním datovým serverem, který drží data lokálně a umožňuje jejich přenos mezi AI aplikacemi. Zároveň získala tým stojící za Memory Protocol.
Every major AI added memory in the first half of 2026. OpenAI's Dreaming. Claude Chat Memory. Gemini Personal Intelligence. Grok Skills. Microsoft's M365 Copilot Memory rollout. Five launches, five more walled gardens.
Each one is a retention feature. Your context lives on their servers, serves their product, and stops at their wall. If you move to a different AI tomorrow, or use two at once, you start from zero.
Until now. Vana was built to give you an exit from walled gardens so that your data belongs to you. Today, the Vana App Upgrade is live in Beta. And the memory layer inside it is now something you own.
What is the Vana App upgrade? The Vana App upgrade gives you a personal data server, on your device, that you control.
Connect your data sources once. Your Spotify listening history, your Oura sleep and recovery data, your calendar, your conversations across platforms. That data lives locally, not on any platform's servers. It's yours.
From there, you decide what it serves and to whom. Grant a permission, revoke it anytime. No platform intermediary, no asking anyone for access to your own context. Your data becomes self-sovereign.
You can permission your data to any app built on Vana's Data Portability API, or port your memory using MCP.
Portable Memory MCP Vana has acquired the team behind Memory Protocol to lead these important upgrades. Jack Spallone has joined the Vana team and brought his deep know-how and expertise on portable memory into the Vana stack.
The Vana App upgrade ships an MCP endpoint for your personal server. That means Claude can read from it. ChatGPT can read from it. Any MCP-compliant tool can read from it. Your memory and context are now portable, from one source you own, across every AI or app you use.
This is what we mean by open data infrastructure for human-grounded AI. Portability as a protocol.
For builders Vana's Data Portability API now makes it possible to ship apps that read from a user's Vana personal server with their permission.
Your users bring their own context to your app. You don't need to build memory infrastructure from scratch. You don't need to ask a third-party platform for access to user data. You can ask the user directly.
Start building, or add personal data portability to your app today. The docs are at docs.vana.org. We will be holding Builder Workshops and Office Hours in Vana's Discord throughout the week, so be sure to tune in.
How to try it Try the Beta version of the Vana App Upgrade at app.vana.org.
Those who try it out and offer feedback will be given priority slots for the Full Release.
Interested in building on it? Visit docs.vana.org. For workshops and questions, join our Discord.
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Strike spustil „volatility-proof“ Bitcoin úvěr bez margin callů a nucených likvidací, ale s úrokem mezi 10,7 % a 14,2 % ročně a splatností šest měsíců. Při zmeškání splátky může po 10 dnech začít likvidovat Bitcoin.
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Despite the plunge in chip stocks, global institutions are snapping up SK Hynix ahead of its blockbuster Nasdaq listing.
SK Hynix’s roughly $28 billion American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering was oversubscribed several times ahead of pricing, with around 1,000 institutional investors taking part in roadshows, drawing strong subscriptions from global long-term funds and tech investors. If completed smoothly, the offering will rank among the largest U.S. listings by a foreign company, with the chipmaker set to debut on the Nasdaq Global Select Market this Friday. Despite recent sharp volatility in the global semiconductor sector, SK Hynix’s stock has declined around 17% this month, yet institutional subscription enthusiasm has not been materially impacted. Market observers note that U.S. investors have relatively limited investment access to the South Korean memory chip leader, and the scarcity premium plus long-term growth prospects tied to AI remain key supports for the offering. Jung In-yoon, CEO of Fibonacci Asset Management Global, said market volatility “may affect short-term investor sentiment or execution timelines, but I would be surprised if it materially disrupts the transaction itself. Unless market conditions deteriorate significantly from here, the pricing impact should be manageable.”
New Hampshire ve středu projedná plán na vydání až 100 milionů USD v dluhopisech krytých Bitcoinem. Pokud projde, půjde o jeden z prvních komunálních projektů v USA navázaných na Bitcoin.
New Hampshire is taking another big step toward using Bitcoin in public finance. On Wednesday, the state’s Governor and Executive Council will hold a public hearing . They will decide whether to approve a plan for up to $100 million in Bitcoin-backed bonds.
If approved, the plan would move forward as one of the first municipal bond projects in the US linked to Bitcoin.
What Is the Plan?The bonds would help finance private Bitcoin purchases through a company connected to Bitcoin miner CleanSpark. The state would not borrow the money itself. Instead, it would act as a middleman by issuing the bonds. Meanwhile, the private borrower is responsible for paying investors back.
State officials say this means taxpayer money is not at risk.
Governor Kelly Ayotte has called the idea a way to attract investment. Additionally, it would make New Hampshire a leader in digital finance without using public funds.
Granite Staters pay way too much for electricity, and it’s unacceptable that utilities would attempt to block relief after overcharging for more than a decade.
New Hampshire joined fellow New England states in calling for the return of $1.5 billion to ratepayers, including $150… pic.twitter.com/3DyjjlmiiN
— Governor Kelly Ayotte (@KellyAyotte) July 6, 2026 Why It MattersNew Hampshire has been one of the most crypto-friendly states in the US. In 2025, it became the first state to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This allows the government to invest a small portion of public funds in large digital assets like Bitcoin.
The new bond proposal is another move that could strengthen the state’s position in the crypto industry.
But There Are RisksNot everyone is convinced the idea is a good one.
Financial experts warn that Bitcoin’s price can change very quickly. If the value of the Bitcoin used as collateral drops too much, around 12.5% from the required level, the bonds could be forced into early liquidation.
Moody’s has also given the proposed bonds a Ba2 rating. This rating is considered speculative and carries higher credit risk than investment-grade bonds.
Finance professor David Krause said the project could be a useful experiment. However, it may not be practical as a long-term public financing tool because of Bitcoin’s volatility.
Looking AheadThe hearing is expected to be the final major government step before the bonds can be issued. While approval seems likely, the real challenge will come after launch. The project’s success will depend heavily on Bitcoin’s price and market conditions.
If the plan moves forward, New Hampshire could set an example for other US states. Other states are exploring new ways to use digital assets in public finance.
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Clearstream, the major European post-trade services provider and subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group, is doubling down on its digital asset strategy by expanding its institutional cryptocurrency custody offering.
Clearstream, the major European post-trade services provider and subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group, has expanded its cryptocurrency custody footprint.
The firm has announced the addition of a roster of new cryptocurrencies, including the Ripple-linked XRP, Stellar (XLM), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Avalanche (AVAX). These new digital assets join Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).
According to the firm, this expansion caters to the growing demand for MiCA-compliant (Markets in Crypto-Assets) digital assets within institutional finance.
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Initial entry into crypto Clearstream is one of the world's largest settlement and custody firms. It provides infrastructure securities across 60 different markets.
In early 2025, the Deutsche Börse Group announced that Clearstream would begin offering crypto custody and settlement services to its institutional clients.
The launch, which officially went live in April 2025, was made possible via an internal partnership. Clearstream used Crypto Finance (another entity within the Deutsche Börse Group that had recently secured a highly coveted MiCAR license) as its sub-custodian.
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This structure made it possible for Clearstream to rely on Crypto Finance's expertise while maintaining strict regulatory compliance across Europe.
As mentioned above, the original offering was strictly limited to the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization: Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Clients of Clearstream’s International Central Securities Depository (ICSD) were able to use their existing accounts in Clearstream Banking S.A. (Luxembourg) to access cryptocurrency custody and settlement.
The most recent additions show that the firm is doubling down on crypto.
$111 Million in ETH Lands on CoinbaseA wallet believed to be connected to CoinShares, the European digital asset investment firm, has deposited 63,000 $ETH valued at approximately $111 million to Coinbase, according to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain. The transfer was flagged on July 8, 2026, and quickly drew attention from market watchers tracking large institutional flows.
Deposits of this size to a major exchange typically raise questions about intent. Lookonchain, which monitors on-chain wallet activity in real time, identified the sending address as one possibly associated with CoinShares, though the firm has not publicly confirmed the transfer or its purpose.
Sale Speculation, But No ConfirmationThe movement has fueled speculation that a significant sell order could follow. However, no sale has been confirmed. Large transfers to exchanges do not always precede disposals. As industry observers note, institutional players often route assets to exchange wallets for settlement, rebalancing, or custody management rather than outright liquidation.
CoinShares is one of Europe's largest regulated digital asset managers, offering a range of crypto exchange-traded products. Transfers of this scale from asset managers can reflect routine operational activity, such as meeting redemptions from an investment product, rather than a directional market call.
For now, the transfer remains unconfirmed in terms of its purpose, and the broader market context will determine whether any follow-on selling pressure materialises. Traders and analysts will be watching Coinbase order flow closely in the hours ahead for any sign of a large $ETH sale.
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Lookonchain: On-chain analytics and whale tracking
CoinShares: Official website
Strike spustil bitcoinem kryté půjčky bez margin callů a likvidací, přičemž riziko nese Tether, který za programem stojí přes úvěrovou linku v objemu 2,1 miliardy USD. Tether zároveň navrhuje sloučení Strike, Twenty One Capital a Elektron Energy do jedné platformy.
Strike’s new volatility-proof Bitcoin loans shift price risk from borrowers onto the lender’s capital providers. Tether supplies the $2.1 billion credit facility behind the program and co-designed the loan structure itself. A proposed merger would fold Strike, Twenty One Capital, and miner Elektron Energy into one Tether-linked platform. The combined stack covers every core banking function except the safety net regulated banks carry. The headline this week belongs to Strike. On July 7 the company launched Bitcoin-backed loans with no margin calls and no price liquidations, promising that collateral stays untouched no matter how far Bitcoin falls, as long as borrowers keep paying. Most coverage stopped there. The more consequential story sits one layer down, with the entity actually carrying the risk. A loan that never liquidates on price means somebody holds undercollateralized debt through every drawdown, and that somebody, directly and indirectly, is Tether. The merger proposal from April read as corporate maneuvering at the time. Yesterday’s launch is what it looks like in production: a stablecoin issuer assembling deposits, credit, energy, mining, and capital markets into a working bank for the Bitcoin economy. No banking license. No central bank behind it. No deposit insurance in front of it.
The loan Strike sells, the risk Tether keeps Strike’s volatility-proof structure only works with deep pockets behind it. A borrower posts $100,000 in BTC at the product’s 45% loan-to-value cap and takes $45,000 in cash. If Bitcoin then falls 60% and stays there, the collateral covers about $40,000 against a $45,000 debt. A conventional crypto lender would have sold at 85% LTV. This one waits, holding the shortfall until repayment or maturity.
That patience is a balance-sheet luxury, and the balance sheet providing it is not Strike’s. Jack Mallers announced a $2.1 billion credit facility that he said gives the company capacity to meet demand at any order size, and Tether co-developed the volatility-proof loan structure itself. Even Strike’s proof-of-reserves system, which lets borrowers verify their collateral at a segregated on-chain address, was built with Tether’s help. Strike originates and services. Tether underwrites the tail risk. Traditional finance has a name for this division of labor: the originator model, the same architecture mortgage banks run with their warehouse lenders.
Six of seven banking functions, already in place Take the classic functions of a commercial bank and check them against what Tether now touches. The gaps are few.
Banking function Tether’s version Scale Deposits USDT in circulation Largest stablecoin by supply Lending Own CeFi loan book + Strike credit facility $2.1B facility; top-3 CeFi lender Payments & custody Strike (proposed merger) 95+ countries Reserves / treasury Twenty One Capital BTC treasury Top-tier corporate BTC holder Physical infrastructure Elektron Energy mining (proposed merger) ~50 EH/s, ~5% of network hashrate Capital markets Planned securitization arm Loan-book and mining revenue debt Lender of last resort None – Tether Investments published a proposal to merge Twenty One Capital with Strike and Elektron Energy, a mining operator managing roughly 50 EH/s, about 5% of Bitcoin’s network hashrate, into a single listed platform integrating treasury holdings, mining, financial services, lending, and capital markets. Mallers endorsed it from the stage at Bitcoin 2026. “Simply put, I think it’s a great idea,” he said, adding that his founding goal was always a Bitcoin company rather than a payments app.
Terms and timelines remain undisclosed, but the machinery is moving: in June, Tether designated an additional independent director to XXI’s board to restore the audit committee to SEC and NYSE independence standards, the kind of housekeeping that precedes a transaction, not one that follows a dead deal.
Mallers described an operation built around loan-book securitization, mining revenue securitization, Bitcoin-backed debt, and structured products. Packaging loans into securities and selling them onward is how banks recycle capital and lend beyond their own balance sheets. Nobody in crypto has run that machine at size. A merged Tether-Strike entity would be the first with both the origination volume and the distribution to try.
Three lenders now hold 89% of a market that used to have ten The crypto credit market recovered from 2022 with far fewer players. According to Galaxy Research data, the three largest centralized lenders, Tether among them alongside Galaxy and Ledn, hold combined loan books of $9.9 billion, close to 89% of the CeFi lending market. Tether sits at the top of that group with its own book, and now also funds the most aggressive product structure in the industry through Strike.
The pre-collapse era looked different. Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager, and Genesis competed for the same borrowers, and when they fell, the survivors absorbed the clients and the market kept functioning. The 2026 market has no such redundancy. One dominant creditor now stands behind deposits (USDT), wholesale credit (the Strike facility), and soon, if the merger completes, a meaningful slice of the mining hardware securing the network itself. Bank supervisors have a term for an institution whose failure would cascade through every layer of its system. Crypto has quietly grown one without anyone signing off on the designation.
To be fair to the other side of the ledger: Tether reports billions in annual profit from reserve yields, which gives it more loss-absorbing capacity than any pre-2022 crypto lender ever had. The company can genuinely afford to sit on underwater loans through a bear market. That is exactly what makes the no-liquidation promise credible today. It is also what makes the arrangement fragile in the one scenario that counts. A shock hitting Tether itself, whether from reserves, regulation, or redemption pressure, would now propagate simultaneously into stablecoin markets, the CeFi loan book, Strike’s borrowers, and a mining fleet. Banks carry deposit insurance and central bank liquidity lines for precisely this correlation problem. This structure carries neither.
Ledn and Unchained now need a $2 billion backstop of their own For borrowers, none of this is visible. Loans get approved, Bitcoin stays put, and the plumbing behind the $2.1 billion never surfaces in the app. The market feels it differently. Competing lenders like Ledn and Unchained still run LTV-triggered liquidation models, and matching Strike’s no-liquidation terms would require a capital partner willing to eat drawdowns measured in years, not hours. Few candidates exist. The likely outcome is consolidation around whoever has the largest balance sheet, which is the opposite of what a market still scarred by 2022 says it wants.
Bitcoin’s spot price mechanics change too. Forced liquidations have amplified every major sell-off since 2018 by dumping collateral onto exchanges at the worst possible moment. Loans that never sell on price remove one of those feedback loops. The selling pressure does not vanish; it converts into credit exposure sitting on Tether-linked balance sheets, waiting.
The open question lands on regulators’ desks, not traders’ screens. U.S. stablecoin legislation focused on reserve quality and redemption rights, not on what an issuer’s investment arm does with its profits. Lending billions against volatile collateral through affiliated platforms sits outside that perimeter entirely, and European supervisors under MiCA face the same gap. The proposed merger, which would put Elektron founder Raphael Zagury in the president’s seat of a listed entity combining all these pieces, will eventually force a decision: at what point does the Bitcoin economy’s largest private creditor become subject to something resembling bank supervision, and who moves first, Washington or Brussels?
Binance spustila BNB Agent Studio, platformu pro AI agenty s přímým přístupem k datům CoinMarketCap přes Binance Pay. BNB se drží kolem 580 USD a testuje rezistenci na 590 USD.
Binance has introduced BNB Agent Studio, a new platform that allows AI agents to access CoinMarketCap data directly via the Binance Pay infrastructure. This move is seen as a step that could expand the role of the BNB Chain ecosystem for developers, and market watchers are now focused on whether the announcement will drive significant short-term price action.
The structure behind the new platformCurrently, BNB is trading near $580, having rebounded from a low of $565 and even testing the $590 level. Market participants are closely monitoring whether the launch of this new feature will positively impact the technical backdrop for BNB’s price.
BNB Agent Studio enables developers to create AI agents without needing to set up an API key or a separate payment system. Binance has stated that every request is processed automatically via the B402 protocol. As one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance operates an extensive suite of products, including spot, derivatives, and payment infrastructure.
Glossary: B402 is a payment standard designed to automate pay-per-request flows for digital services, enabling software agents to make direct payments from their wallets when accessing data or services.
Binance has announced that developers can create AI agents with one-click access to CoinMarketCap data, with payment flows handled automatically through the agent’s wallet.
This development not only marks a product update, but also aims to make BNB Chain more attractive to teams building autonomous AI services. If adoption increases, it’s expected that transaction volumes on the network could grow over the long run.
The $590 threshold on the technical chartOn the daily chart, BNB found support at $565 and is now making an attempt to overcome the $590 resistance. The MACD indicator is signaling weakened selling pressure, suggesting potential for further upward momentum.
According to CoinGlass data, the size of open positions remains between $850 million and $900 million. This indicates that market participants are not entering with heavy leverage, but are instead approaching the market with greater caution.
IndicatorLevelInterpretationSupport$565A loss of this level could intensify downside pressureResistance$590A breakout could open up further upsidePotential target$620Next area to watch if momentum continuesOpen positions$850 million to $900 millionIndicates cautious participationIf BNB can break above $590 with strong volume, attention could turn to the $620 level; however, losing support at $565 could weaken the outlook again.
The strength of technical indicators and the level of developer interest in BNB Agent Studio are likely to shape BNB’s next move. If open positions grow alongside price increases, it could signal new capital entering the market.
On the other hand, failure to surpass $590 or a drop in open positions may sap the current recovery momentum. For now, the $590 barrier stands out as the most closely watched level in the short term.
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.
MYR Group v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby na 1 miliardu USD, což je meziročně o 20 % více, a EPS vyskočil o 106 % na 2,99 USD. Backlog dosáhl rekordních 2,84 miliardy USD.
Mid-cap stocks MYR Group (MYRG 5.06%) and VSE Corporation (VSEC 7.12%) operate in completely different industrial sectors, with MYR Group focusing on electrical contracting and VSE on aviation aftermarket services.
However, they are fundamentally cut from the same cloth, as they rely heavily on recurring, non-discretionary service revenue. Utilities must maintain the grid, and that's where MYR comes in. Planes must be serviced to remain airworthy, which is how VSE generates income.
As of July 6, VSE's shares are up more than 38% this year, and MYR's shares are up more than 102%. Here are three reasons why I still like each of these pick-and-shovel stocks.
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MYR Group benefits from the data center supercycle The company is well-positioned for the massive multi-year build-out of data centers, renewable energy integration, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Because its commercial and industrial (C&I) segment specializes in complex electrical contracting, it is seeing intense demand from tech companies expanding their artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Additionally, utility companies face a multi-decade grid modernization cycle to handle higher power loads and connect new clean energy sources, giving MYR Group a structural tailwind that isn't reliant on normal economic cycles.
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Double-digit revenue and earnings growth MYR Group's execution is translating into rapid earnings growth. In the first quarter, revenue was reported as $1 billion, up 20% year over year, led by strong growth from its transmission and distribution segment. Earnings per share (EPS) jumped 106% over the same period last year to $2.99. Consolidated gross margins expanded to 13.4% (up from 11.6% the prior year), fueled by excellent productivity, favorable project closeouts, and shifting to higher-margin project mixes.
Record backlog for MYR and expansion MYR Group provides incredible long-term revenue visibility. It ended Q1 with a record backlog of $2.84 billion (up nearly 8% year over year). To capitalize on this pipeline, the company is aggressively expanding via acquisition. In May, MYR entered a definitive agreement to acquire Valley Electric and Comet Electric for $328 million. This strategic move heavily scales its C&I presence in the Western United States, giving it immediate local market share to capture sweeping infrastructure projects across the coast.
VSE's acquisitions should drive growth In May, VSE closed a $2 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group. This deal is a game changer that dramatically expands VSE's global footprint, scaling its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to 61 locations across eight countries. The business is expected to be immediately accretive to VSE's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin.
In April, VSE bought NorthStar Technologies, a provider of MRO and third-party logistics services supporting the engine aftermarket. NorthStar specializes in teardown, kitting, and other labor- and technically intensive services across multiple engine platforms. The acquisition enhances VSE's position within original equipment manufacturer (OEM) aftermarket supply chains.
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VSE is seeing strong earnings growth Thanks to massive demand in commercial engine aftermarket sales and exclusive long-term OEM distribution agreements, VSE is seeing strong revenue and earnings growth.
In Q1, it reported revenue of $324.6 million, up 26.8% year over year, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, up 55.2% over the same period a year ago. The company's recent acquisitions led VSE to boost its yearly forecast. It now expects full-year revenue to grow from 57% to 61%, compared to earlier guidance of 19% to 23%. It also increased its estimated adjusted EBITDA to 18.1% to 18.5%, up from earlier estimates of 16.8% to 17.3%.
A highly resilient business mix insulated from macro risks VSE operates in a strategic sweet spot within the aviation aftermarket. Roughly 48% of its exposure is in business jets and general aviation, with about a 50% focus specifically on engine components. This mix makes VSE highly resilient to macroeconomic headwinds, such as fluctuating commercial airline demand, fuel price spikes, or geopolitical conflicts.
John Cuomo, VSE's president and CEO, said that as it integrates Precision Aviation Group and realizes cost synergies, the company is targeting long-term adjusted EBITDA margins of more than 20%. This means that the company is becoming substantially more profitable as it scales.
The rewards outweigh their risks MYR's biggest concern is its exposure to fixed-price contracts, particularly in its C&I business. However, despite the fixed-price nature of its backlog, consolidated gross margins recently expanded to a record 13.4% as the company shifts away from low-margin clean energy projects toward high-margin data center and grid modernization infrastructure.
VSE's big concern is that it took on substantial debt to purchase Precision Aviation Group. If integrating that business hits operational bottlenecks, cost overruns, or corporate friction, it could delay the synergy timeline and pinch near-term cash flows. However, Precision Aviation brings highly predictable, immediately cash-accretive cash flows, which should enable VSE to quickly pay down its debt.
This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Starting at approximately 2026-07-08 15:00 (UTC), Binance will suspend the deposits and withdrawals of token(s) on the Metal DAO (MTL) network to support its network upgrade and hard fork to ensure the best user experience. The network upgrade and hard fork will take place at approximately 2026-07-08 16:00 (UTC). Please note: The trading of token(s) on the aforementioned network will not be impacted.Binance will handle all technical requirements involved for all users.Deposits and withdrawals for token(s) on the aforementioned network will be reopened once the upgraded network is deemed to be stable. No further announcement will be posted.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. For more information, please refer to the announcement from the project team. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2026-07-08
Uniswap Labs spustila hlasování o rozšíření programu pálení UNI o protokolové poplatky ve v4 poolech. Pokud návrh projde, UNI v hodnotě vybraných poplatků bude spáleno.
Uniswap Labs has called on UNI token holders to approve the next phase of its “UNIfication” burn initiative by voting on incorporating protocol fees across a segment of Uniswap v4 liquidity pools. The voting process began on July 7 and is set to run until July 12. Currently active on 11 blockchains, the program seeks to broaden its scope with these planned updates.
Voting process and program expansionThe process begins with a five-day Snapshot vote, after which an on-chain binding vote is expected to occur during the week of July 13. The proposal seeks to integrate the existing fee and burn mechanism with v4 pools on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Celo, OP Mainnet, Soneium, X Layer, Worldchain, Zora, BNB Chain, and Polygon.
Mini glossary: A Snapshot is an off-chain voting system used by decentralized communities. Although results are not written directly to the blockchain, they serve as an important reference for subsequent binding governance votes.
Uniswap is recognized as one of the world’s largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, providing critical infrastructure for decentralized exchanges. If the proposal passes, UNI tokens equivalent in value to the protocol fee collected from transactions will be burned. These tokens will be moved to an irretrievable address on the Ethereum network, permanently removing them from circulation.
Uniswap Labs launched Snapshot voting on July 7 to include v4 pools in the current fee and burn program, with an on-chain vote expected during the week of July 13.
What sets v4 apart?Unlike the more fixed fee structures of Uniswap v2 and v3 pools, fees in v4 pools can vary from block to block due to its unique “hook” system. This added complexity means v4 integration requires a more advanced architecture. The proposal outlines a dual-contract system to address this challenge.
The first contract establishes the pool’s applicable fee rate, while a secondary contract ensures the enforcement of these policies and transfers the collected fees to the designated address. This modular approach allows governance to adapt policies in the future simply by updating the policy contract, without having to overhaul the entire system.
Three types of v4 pools are covered in the proposal: pools without hooks, pools created through auctions, and pools that leverage aggregator hooks to import external liquidity. For the Base network, the fee is set at 3 basis points, while it’s planned at 10 basis points on other networks. Aggregator hook pools may set fees above the standard cap.
Network or pool typePlanned feeBase3 basis pointsOther networks10 basis pointsAggregator hook poolsAbove standard capImplications for liquidity providersWith protocol fees in place, a share of user transaction fees would be allocated to Uniswap itself, effectively reducing the returns for liquidity providers. This potential shift has ignited debate over balancing the interests of UNI holders and liquidity providers, who supply capital to the pools.
Guillaume Lambert, head of Panoptic, argued that a tax-like protocol fee structure in v4 could drive away liquidity providers, potentially harming the platform by repeating similar reductions seen in v2 and v3.
Burn metrics and recent ecosystem growthLast month, Uniswap posted a new daily record by burning 186,000 UNI tokens in a single day, surpassing the previous high of 134,000. As of July 7, UNI trades at $3.23 with a market capitalization of around $2 billion, far below its peak of $44.97 reached in May 2021.
Despite this price gap, Uniswap’s ecosystem continues to expand. At the start of July, the protocol debuted on Robinhood Chain, activating v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX products from day one. In less than a week, Uniswap processed over $250 million in trading volume on the new network.
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.
According to monitoring by OnchainLens, Circle has issued an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. So far in 2026, Circle’s total USDC issuance on the Solana chain stands at $65.03 billion.
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Strike has launched a new "Volatility-Proof" Bitcoin mortgage product that eliminates margin calls and forced liquidations triggered by Bitcoin price declines. Jack Mallers noted that regardless of how much Bitcoin’s price drops, as long as borrowers make timely repayments, their pledged Bitcoin will not be liquidated due to price fluctuations. The new product features a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 45%, a 6-month term, and an annual percentage rate (APR) ranging from roughly 10.7% to 14.2% — higher than Strike’s standard loan offerings. Should a borrower default, they must repay within 10 days or coordinate with the platform; otherwise, Strike retains the right to sell a portion of the Bitcoin collateral to cover the outstanding balance. The company added that the product is now available in most U.S. states, applicable for new loans, refinancing, and debt consolidation.
NZD/USD po zvýšení sazby RBNZ na 2,50 % sice vzrostl, ale rally rychle ztratila dech. Trh čeká na další data, protože další zvýšení sazeb je sice pravděpodobné, ale načasování je velmi nejisté.
The New Zealand dollar received the boost that normally accompanies a rate hike, but the rally quickly lost momentum. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point increase in the Official Cash Rate to 2.50%, yet investors stopped short of pricing a more aggressive tightening cycle. Instead, the market came away with the impression that while another hike is still likely, policymakers have set a considerably higher hurdle before taking the next step.
At first glance, the statement appeared hawkish. The Committee said “some further reduction in monetary stimulus is likely to be required” and that “further OCR increases appear likely at upcoming meetings.” But those remarks were balanced by equally strong caveats. The RBNZ repeatedly emphasized that medium-term inflation remains uncertain and that future decisions will depend on incoming data, firms’ price-setting behaviour and the strength of the recovery, adding that the timing of future hikes is “highly uncertain.”
That balance was reflected in the Record of Meeting. While all six members agreed to raise the OCR, they were not fully aligned on the inflation outlook. Prasanna Gai and Hayley Gourley believed risks remained tilted to the upside. However, Governor Anna Breman, Chief Economist Paul Conway, Assistant Governor (Money) Karen Silk and external member Carl Hansen judged the risks to be broadly balanced instead.
Those differences matter because the balanced camp included the Governor and two of the Bank’s most senior policy officials. Breman argued that weak demand could continue limiting businesses’ ability to pass higher costs on to consumers. Conway questioned how quickly the recovery would spread beyond stronger parts of the economy even while acknowledging firms might eventually rebuild margins. Silk pointed to two-way risks, noting that a weaker exchange rate could add to imported inflation, but slower immigration could simultaneously restrain growth, housing and inflationary pressure. Together, their comments suggest the Committee is looking for clearer evidence that inflation is becoming genuinely persistent before tightening again.
That explains the Kiwi’s muted reaction. The RBNZ reinforced its inflation-fighting credentials with another rate hike, but it deliberately avoided creating expectations of an automatic follow-up move. Investors appear to have concluded that policymakers are comfortable pausing at 2.50% until the data justify another increase, rather than feeling compelled to keep tightening simply because the cycle has begun.
The charts tell a similar story. NZD/USD recovered after the decision but remained comfortably below last week’s high at 0.5726, suggesting buyers have yet to seize full control. The rebound from 0.5625 may still extend in the near term, but it continues to resemble a corrective recovery within a broader downtrend.
Even if another leg higher develops, upside should be capped by the 0.5768 resistance cluster, including the 38.2% retracement of 0.5993 to 0.5625 at 0.5766. Once the corrective rebound is complete, a break below 0.5625 remains the preferred scenario. A subsequent move through 0.5580 would shift focus back to the 2025 low at 0.5484.
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Dhivya Suryadevara rezignovala na post prezidentky Fiserv v úterý 7. července s odkazem na klauzuli „good reason“ v nabídce. Ve firmě zůstane jako neexekutivní zaměstnanec do 31. července kvůli hladkému předání.
Dhivya Suryadevara resigned as president of Fiserv on Tuesday (July 7), the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Suryadevara resigned for “good reason” under her offer letter, her resignation is effective Tuesday, and she will remain a non-executive officer employee through July 31 to enable an orderly transition of her duties, according to the filing.
According to the offer letter dated Aug. 28, 2025, and included in Fiserv’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, “good reason” events include a material reduction in base salary or annual incentive compensation target, a material adverse change to duties or responsibilities, or a change to the company’s CEO.
Fiserv announced June 15 that Mike Lyons stepped down as CEO and member of the board of directors to become CEO of Truist. The company also said it appointed Takis Georgakopoulos, who was its co-president leading Technology and Merchant Solutions, as CEO and as a member of the board of directors, effective June 15.
About eight months earlier, the company announced in an October press release that Georgakopoulos and Suryadevara would serve as co-presidents, effective Dec. 1, 2025, with Suryadevara serving as the head of Financial Solutions, Sales and Operations.
Suryadevara joined Fiserv at that time. Immediately prior to that, Suryadevara served as CEO of Optum Financial and Optum Insight at UnitedHealth Group.
When Suryadevara discussed artificial intelligence and banks with PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster in June, PYMNTS reported that Suryadevara also held senior leadership roles at Stripe and General Motors before joining UnitedHealth Group and then Fiserv.
Fiserv also announced in its Tuesday filing with the SEC that it appointed Andrew Gelb and Srini Krish as interim leaders of the company’s Financial Solutions business, effective immediately.
Gelb joined Fiserv in 2014 and is the company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, Financial Solutions. Krish joined Fiserv in 2014 and is the company’s head of technology and operations, Financial Solutions.
When announcing Lyons’ departure in a June 15 press release, Fiserv said that it reaffirmed the outlook for the full year 2026 that it provided on May 5. The outlook called for organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share of $8 to $8.30 for 2026.
Netflix zveřejní výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí 16. července, zatímco akcie jsou asi 42 % pod historickým maximem. Firma dál roste: v 1. čtvrtletí tržby vzrostly o 16 % na 12,25 miliardy USD.
Netflix (NFLX +0.31%) reports second-quarter results on July 16, and it does so from an unusual spot: the business keeps growing, yet the stock has been sliding for a year. Shares trade around $76 as of this writing, down about 42% from the high of $130.23 they set last summer -- even as revenue, profits, and the company's nascent advertising arm all keep climbing. With the report just over a week away, is this a good time to buy the stock?
Let me walk through what the quarter needs to show, and whether the discounted price is worth the risk of another slide.
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A business that keeps growing Netflix's problem, if you can call it that, isn't the business. In the first quarter of 2026, revenue rose 16% year over year to $12.25 billion, helped by membership growth, a price increase, and a fast-growing advertising business. Its operating margin, meanwhile, widened to 32.3% from 31.7% in the same quarter a year ago. The company has stopped disclosing subscriber counts every quarter, but it topped 325 million paid memberships and is now entertaining an audience approaching 1 billion people.
The streaming service's advertising arm is the piece to watch. Netflix expects ad revenue to roughly double this year to around $3 billion, it now works with more than 4,000 advertisers, up about 70% from a year ago, and the ad-supported plan has become the most popular choice for new sign-ups in the countries where it is offered. For a company that long leaned almost entirely on subscription fees, that second engine matters, because it lets Netflix lift revenue per member without relying solely on price increases. For all of 2026, management is guiding for revenue between $50.7 billion and $51.7 billion -- a 12% to 14% increase -- with an operating margin near 31.5%.
If results are this solid, why has the stock lost 42%? Two reasons. First, Netflix came into 2025 with expectations set impossibly high, and once its guidance stopped clearing an ever-rising bar, that premium began to unwind. Second, the company spent months tangled in a takeover fight. Netflix had agreed to acquire the Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max from Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal with an equity value around $72 billion, which drew a rival bid and a stretch of uncertainty -- before Netflix ultimately walked away and turned to share buybacks instead.
With that distraction behind it, the story is simpler now: a steadily growing business trading well off its highs.
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Buy before the report? Valuation is where the decision gets interesting. After the slide, Netflix trades at about 25 times earnings and around 23 times the earnings expected over the coming year. For a company still growing revenue in the mid-teens, expanding margins, and doubling its advertising business, that is a far more reasonable price than the stock commanded at its peak.
It is worth appreciating how far the stock has already de-rated. A year ago, Netflix carried one of the richest multiples in big-cap tech. Today it trades at a fraction of its former multiple, even though it is still growing faster than most of its large-cap peers. The company is also throwing off record free cash flow and using part of it to buy back stock, which quietly lifts per-share earnings. None of that guarantees the shares have bottomed, but it does mean today's buyers are paying a far more grounded price than they were 12 months ago.
Of course, there are risks. Streaming is fiercely competitive, and Netflix has to keep spending heavily on content to hold its lead against deep-pocketed rivals. In addition, there are risks associated with buying before July 16. Buying right before an earnings report is a bet on the outcome of a single day. If subscriber trends or another key metric, like revenue growth, disappoints, shares could take a hit -- reasonable valuation or not.
So, is Netflix a buy before the report? For long-term investors, I think the stock is finally priced attractively enough to start a position -- but not to try to make a quick buck from a potential bounce when the earnings report is released. Shares could just as easily fall. If you like Netflix for its long-term potential, though, this looks like a reasonable entry point.
McCormick oznámil dohodu o fúzi s potravinářskou divizí Unileveru v transakci za 45 miliard USD. Po spojení má podíl koření na tržbách klesnout z více než 30 % na méně než 15 %.
The spice aisle will no longer determine McCormick's (MKC +0.85%) fate. In March, the 137-year-old company announced an agreement to merge with Unilever's (UL +1.88%) food division, a business 1.5 times its size, in a $45 billion transaction.
The deal adds established brands like Hellmann's mayonnaise and Knorr bouillon to McCormick's portfolio, alongside household favorites like French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce.
The addition of Unilever Foods is an attempt to address the structural weakness that has weighed on the stock over the past few years. The complex nature of the transaction has done little to win over investors.
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A strategic shift away from seasonings The stock has been under pressure from the growth of private-label brands. In its core spice and seasoning category, store brands now command nearly 40% of unit volume, one of the highest penetrations in any grocery aisle.
This has eroded the company's pricing power and contributed to its recent underperformance. The merger is designed to dilute the effect of this challenged category.
Post-merger, the spice business will shrink from over 30% of total sales to less than 15%. In its place, McCormick adds categories like mayonnaise and bouillon, which face less private-label competition due to strong brand loyalty and taste differentiation.
The combined company will be larger, more diversified, and more profitable, with operating margins projected to expand from 17% to 21% post-integration. Yet, some investors see a complex transaction that dilutes current shareholders, adds significant debt, and creates a year-long overhang.
Integration will take time The transaction is structured as a Reverse Morris Trust, which complicates matters for shareholders of both companies. Existing McCormick shareholders will be heavily diluted, while debt on the balance sheet will increase to 4 times net debt-to-earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
Meanwhile, Unilever shareholders may create selling pressure on the stock after receiving their MKC shares.
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The strategic rationale for reducing spice exposure is sound, but the execution risks create uncertainty. The merger is not expected to close until mid-2027 at the earliest, creating an extended overhang.
Currently, with inflation driving shoppers to cheaper alternatives, there's no reason to rush into the stock. As the dust settles on the deal and we get a better sense of the company's integration plans and cost structure, the stock could be worth a closer look.
Oregonský generální prokurátor chce, aby soud přinutil Paramount předložit dokumenty k šetření jeho 110miliardové nabídky na převzetí Warner Bros. Stát zároveň usiluje o urychlené jednání nebo zákaz uzavření dohody do jeho uskutečnění.
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SummaryCompaniesParamount expected to close deal on or before July 16Oregon wants records of Paramount lobbying effortCalifornia, New York also probing dealJuly 7 (Reuters) - The Oregon attorney general will ask a court to order Paramount (PSKY.O), opens new tab to comply with investigative demands related to its $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros (WBD.O), opens new tab, according to documents reviewed by Reuters.
Paramount intends to close the deal on or immediately after July 16, the state said in documents to be filed in court. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will seek an expedited hearing on the matter, or an order that would prevent the deal from closing until a hearing can be held, according to the documents.
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"The information the Oregon Department of Justice is seeking has nothing to do with whether this transaction complies with Oregon’s antitrust laws and is not a legitimate basis to delay a plainly lawful, pro-competitive transaction," a Paramount spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The company has provided the state with documents relevant to the merger, the spokesperson added.
The company has said the deal would create a stronger streaming competitor to Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab and Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab, and benefit creatives and consumers.
California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing to sue to block the deal, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters last month. The states have authority to enforce laws against mergers that they believe would unlawfully decrease competition.
Opponents of the deal, including some actors, writers and media workers, have worried that it would hurt jobs.
Oregon is seeking documents regarding "Project Warrior," which was Paramount's internal code name for efforts to obtain regulatory clearance. The state is also asking for records related to the company's efforts to lobby the Trump administration for support of the merger.
Paramount CEO David Ellison's father, billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has cultivated ties with President Donald Trump, and the company has hired former Trump officials.
The state wants the documents in order to evaluate the U.S. Department of Justice's clearance of the deal, according to the documents.
While Oregon ordinarily "would afford significant weight" to the DOJ's determination, the state cited a Wall Street Journal report that officials overrode career staff attorneys at the DOJ who were leaning towards a recommendation to challenge the deal.
The DOJ issued a lengthy statement last month saying it believed the deal would "increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers."
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McKesson zakončil poslední seanci na 807,33 USD, což představuje denní růst o 2,95 % a lepší výkon než S&P 500. Před výsledky za 5. srpna 2026 analytici čekají EPS 9,63 USD a tržby 104,39 mld. USD.
McKesson (MCK - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $807.33, demonstrating a +2.95% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.45%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.25%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.16%.
The prescription drug distributor's shares have seen an increase of 2.29% over the last month, not keeping up with the Medical sector's gain of 6.33% and outstripping the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The upcoming earnings release of McKesson will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 5, 2026. In that report, analysts expect McKesson to post earnings of $9.63 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 16.59%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $104.39 billion, indicating a 6.7% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $44.28 per share and a revenue of $432.83 billion, signifying shifts of +13.22% and +7.29%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for McKesson. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0% higher. Currently, McKesson is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, McKesson currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.71. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.08.
It's also important to note that MCK currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.29. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Medical - Dental Supplies was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.9 at yesterday's closing price.
The Medical - Dental Supplies industry is part of the Medical sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, putting it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Progressive (PGR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $234.40, moving +1.18% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.16%.
The insurer's stock has climbed by 15.69% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 5.72% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Progressive in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Progressive is projected to report earnings of $4.56 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 6.56%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $23.12 billion, up 6.95% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $17.26 per share and a revenue of $92.89 billion, representing changes of -5.42% and +6.84%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Progressive. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 4.55% higher. Progressive currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Progressive has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.42 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 12.05, which means Progressive is trading at a premium to the group.
One should further note that PGR currently holds a PEG ratio of 4.39. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. PGR's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.52 as of yesterday's close.
The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, placing it within the top 44% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
In the latest trading session, Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) closed at $379.03, marking a -2.52% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.16%.
The semiconductor maker's shares have seen a decrease of 3.73% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Analog Devices in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Analog Devices is projected to report earnings of $3.33 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 62.44%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $3.93 billion, indicating a 36.28% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.41 per share and a revenue of $14.58 billion, indicating changes of +59.31% and +32.29%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Analog Devices. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Right now, Analog Devices possesses a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, Analog Devices is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 31.33. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 52.25 of its industry.
Meanwhile, ADI's PEG ratio is currently 1.09. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.01.
The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 16, putting it in the top 7% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Duolingo v poslední obchodní den vzrostlo o 1,72 % na 131,95 USD a za poslední měsíc přidalo 9,97 %. Před výsledky trh čeká EPS 0,58 USD a tržby 296,19 milionu USD.
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $131.95, moving +1.72% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.25%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.16%.
The stock of company has risen by 9.97% in the past month, leading the Business Services sector's gain of 4.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Duolingo, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.58, showcasing a 36.26% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $296.19 million, up 17.42% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.76 per share and revenue of $1.21 billion. These totals would mark changes of -67.79% and +16.36%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Duolingo, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Duolingo, Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Looking at its valuation, Duolingo, Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 46.97. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.75.
We can additionally observe that DUOL currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.01. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Technology Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.53 at yesterday's closing price.
The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 110, this industry ranks in the top 45% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Dr. Lin Han z Gate Group varuje, že MiCA bude fungovat jen tehdy, pokud budou všichni provozovatelé na trhu dodržovat pravidla. Neautorizované platformy podle něj dál vytvářejí neférovou výhodu.
Europe’s most ambitious crypto regulation went fully live on July 1, 2026. The Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, known as MiCA, replaced 27 separate national regimes with a single unified licensing system for crypto-asset service providers across the EU.
Dr. Lin Han, founder and CEO of Gate Group, warned in early July 2026 that MiCA’s success depends on universal compliance among crypto platforms. His position: as long as unregulated operators continue to serve EU clients, the goal of a fair competitive landscape will remain unattainable.
The compliance gap problem Licensed platforms invest heavily in compliance infrastructure, legal teams, and regulatory capital. Unlicensed overseas operators serving the same EU customer base carry none of those costs. The result is a structural imbalance that rewards ignoring the rules.
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Gate Technology Ltd, the EU-facing arm of Gate Group, obtained its MiCA CASP license from the Malta Financial Services Authority in late 2025. The license covers exchange and custody services. The company also secured a Payment Institution license under the revised PSD2 framework in early 2026.
The European Securities and Markets Authority, ESMA, has stated that non-authorized firms serving EU clients are in violation of EU law and must stop. No specific penalties for non-compliant platforms have been highlighted in present coverage.
Tether’s absence and what it signals Tether, the issuer of USDT, announced it would not pursue MiCA authorization. The company cited concerns about the reserve requirements MiCA imposes on stablecoin issuers.
USDT is the dominant trading pair on most global exchanges, and a significant volume of EU-based trading runs through it. If MiCA’s stablecoin rules effectively push the most liquid dollar-denominated asset out of compliant EU platforms, traders do not simply stop using USDT. They find other ways to access it, often through platforms that are not MiCA-authorized.
What this means for traders and the EU crypto market Smaller platforms that lack the capital to absorb MiCA compliance costs are already exiting the EU market or scaling back services.
Gate’s dual licensing, MiCA CASP plus PSD2 Payment Institution, gives it a broader service footprint than many competitors who cleared only one of those hurdles. That positioning becomes more valuable as the compliance barrier rises and fewer entrants can clear it. But its value depends entirely on regulators making that barrier real for everyone, not just the firms that volunteer to clear it.
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Sui na úrovni protokolu zavedl nulové gas poplatky pro peer-to-peer převody stablecoinů a za zhruba pět dní zpracoval téměř 65 miliard USD. Od oznámení SUI vzrostl asi o 5 %.
Moving stablecoins has always come with a hidden tax. You want to send $50 in USDC, and the network wants a cut in its native token, which you may or may not own. Sui just made that problem disappear, at least for stablecoin transfers.
On May 20, 2026, Sui Network activated a protocol-level feature that sets the gas cost for stablecoin peer-to-peer transfers to exactly zero. Not subsidized by a third party. Not abstracted away by a dApp. Zero, baked directly into the infrastructure.
The transfer cost is the same whether you’re moving $1 or $1,000,000.
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How it actually works The technical engine behind this is a new system called Address Balances. Rather than requiring users to hold SUI tokens to pay fees, the protocol absorbs the cost of stablecoin transfers at the network layer itself.
Sui’s fix is architectural, not cosmetic. That’s the distinction that separates it from gas abstraction solutions built at the wallet or application layer, which still rely on someone, usually a relayer or the app developer, paying the fee in the background.
Supported stablecoins at launch include USDC, USDsui, suiUSDe, USDY, FDUSD, AUSD, and USDB. Infrastructure provider Fireblocks is among the backers supporting the rollout.
The numbers are hard to ignore Within roughly five days of the feature going live, the network processed nearly $65 billion in stablecoin transfers. Sui’s cumulative stablecoin volume since early 2024 has already surpassed $2.27 trillion.
The SUI token responded accordingly, gaining approximately 5% following the announcement.
The risk worth watching is whether zero-cost transfers at the protocol level creates long-run sustainability questions for network economics. Gas fees, even small ones, have traditionally served as a spam deterrent and a revenue mechanism for validators. How Sui has structured the economics behind this feature, specifically who absorbs the cost and what prevents abuse at scale, will be worth watching as volume grows.
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GE Vernova v poslední obchodní den klesla o 6,51 % na 1 077,08 USD. Trh čeká výsledky za 22. července 2026, s odhadovaným EPS 3,23 USD a tržbami 10,78 mld. USD.
GE Vernova (GEV - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $1,077.08, moving -6.51% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.16%.
The the energy business spun off from General Electric's shares have seen an increase of 23.36% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 5.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of GE Vernova in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 22, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $3.23, signifying a 73.66% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $10.78 billion, up 18.32% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $30.64 per share and a revenue of $45.34 billion, representing changes of +73.21% and +19.09%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for GE Vernova. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.42% higher. GE Vernova currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, GE Vernova is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 37.6. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 18.07, so one might conclude that GE Vernova is trading at a premium comparatively.
We can also see that GEV currently has a PEG ratio of 2.09. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Alternative Energy - Other was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.16 at yesterday's closing price.
The Alternative Energy - Other industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 101, placing it within the top 42% of over 250 industries.
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Silicon Motion (SIMO) v poslední seanci klesl o 7,51 %, zatímco S&P 500 klesl o 0,45 %. Firma zároveň vyhlíží nadcházející výsledky, přičemž EPS má být 2,09 USD a tržby 401,53 milionu USD.
Silicon Motion (SIMO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $294.90, demonstrating a -7.51% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.25%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.16%.
Shares of the chip company witnessed a gain of 21.14% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 0.38%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Silicon Motion in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.09, reflecting a 202.9% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $401.53 million, up 102.1% from the prior-year quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $8.87 per share and a revenue of $1.57 billion, signifying shifts of +149.86% and +77.66%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Silicon Motion. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 3.66% higher. As of now, Silicon Motion holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Silicon Motion is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 35.96. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 27.52, so one might conclude that Silicon Motion is trading at a premium comparatively.
We can also see that SIMO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.67. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Computer - Integrated Systems was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.03 at yesterday's closing price.
The Computer - Integrated Systems industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 5, finds itself in the top 3% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Pomerantz LLP vyšetřuje možné porušení zákona ze strany společnosti Cerebras Systems a jejího vedení. Akcie CBRS po zveřejnění výsledků za 1. čtvrtletí klesly o 19,61 %.
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On this news, Cerebras’s stock price fell $44.46 per share, or 19.61%, to close at $182.26 per share on June 24, 2026.
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In the latest close session, Tesla (TSLA - Free Report) was down 4.02% at $402.90. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.25%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.16%.
The electric car maker's stock has climbed by 2.65% in the past month, falling short of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 5.02% and outpacing the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The upcoming earnings release of Tesla will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 22, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.46, signifying a 15.00% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $24.47 billion, indicating a 8.76% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.01 per share and revenue of $101.25 billion. These totals would mark changes of +21.08% and +6.77%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Tesla. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.14% higher. Currently, Tesla is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Tesla currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 208.52. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.85.
We can additionally observe that TSLA currently boasts a PEG ratio of 9.91. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Automotive - Domestic stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, finds itself in the top 34% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Amazon plánuje v roce 2026 investovat 200 miliard USD do datových center, což tlačí na ocenění akcií. AWS přitom ve 1. čtvrtletí tvořil 59 % provozního zisku při 21 % tržeb.
Amazon (AMZN +0.84%) and the phrase "cheap stock" have historically not been associated with each other. For the better part of two decades, Amazon has traded at meaningful premiums as it has grown its dominant e-commerce empire. Now, it's building another empire in a different space: cloud computing. It has been pouring major resources into expanding its artificial intelligence computing footprint, and plans to lay out a jaw-dropping $200 billion on data center capital expenditures in 2026.
The market isn't enthusiastic about that level of spending, which is why the stock isn't trading at its usual premium valuation. As a result, I think now is the perfect time to load up on Amazon shares, as this weaker short-term sentiment is exactly what long-term investors need to gain an upper hand.
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AWS is a major part of the Amazon investment thesis Amazon's commerce growth in North America has maxed out, and the result of that is that its revenue growth has become lackluster. However, its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is arguably a more important part of its business anyway.
During Q1, AWS accounted for 59% of Amazon's operating profits despite only making up 21% of revenue. That's because the operating margin in this segment is far higher than in e-commerce.
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However, AWS is also the fastest-growing segment within Amazon, so this produces double the effect. During Q1, AWS grew at a 28% rate -- the best in nearly four years. But that growth rate is expected to continue ramping up, as Amazon is spending big on new data centers.
CEO Andy Jassy discussed this effect in his Q1 shareholder letter, noting that the faster AWS grows, the higher its capital expenditures must be to support that growth. AWS has already experienced record-setting growth, and it's clear that more strong growth is on the horizon. Furthermore, AWS already has several customers lined up to use a large chunk of that $200 billion in new capacity it's building, making it a less risky proposition.
As for valuation, there are several ways to value a stock, but when looking at a company where earnings are often heavily affected by one-time costs or changes in the values of investments, using a cash flow-based metric is smart. Because of Amazon's high capex, gauging the stock in relation to cash from operations makes the most sense, as that metric (unlike free cash flow) ignores capital expenditures. From this standpoint, Amazon's stock is near the cheapest level it has been over the past two decades.
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With all that in mind, this looks like a perfect time to load up on Amazon shares.
AMD v poslední obchodní seanci klesla o 6,97 % na 513,58 USD, tedy výrazně více než širší trh. Před výsledky se čeká EPS 1,6 USD a tržby 11,27 miliardy USD.
In the latest trading session, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD - Free Report) closed at $513.58, marking a -6.97% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.16%.
Coming into today, shares of the chipmaker had gained 12.59% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.38%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.14%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Advanced Micro Devices in its upcoming release. On that day, Advanced Micro Devices is projected to report earnings of $1.6 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 233.33%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $11.27 billion, indicating a 46.67% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $7.18 per share and revenue of $48.8 billion, indicating changes of +72.18% and +40.87%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Advanced Micro Devices. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Right now, Advanced Micro Devices possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Advanced Micro Devices is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 76.93. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 27.52, so one might conclude that Advanced Micro Devices is trading at a premium comparatively.
It's also important to note that AMD currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.39. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Computer - Integrated Systems industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.03 as of yesterday's close.
The Computer - Integrated Systems industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 5, placing it within the top 3% of over 250 industries.
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Akcie AMD v úterý klesly téměř o 7 % poté, co Reuters uvedl, že DeepSeek vyvíjí vlastní AI čip. Pokud uspěje, může to omezit závislost na AMD i Nvidii.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 6.97%) might be the company behind some of the more dependable microchips on the market, but its stock was wobbly on the second trading day of the week. On reports that yet another artificial intelligence (AI) company aims to develop its own specialty processors for the technology, investors sold AMD stock, leaving it with a loss of almost 7%.
Deep search for a proprietary chip Early Tuesday morning, Reuters reported that Chinese AI developer DeepSeek is planning its own AI chip. If the company is successful, at the very least it would gain independence from its current supplier, AMD, and peer/rival Nvidia. If the chip resonates with other AI businesses, though, it could directly threaten the AMDs and Nvidias of this world.
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Citing three unidentified "people familiar with the matter," the news agency added that DeepSeek's chip is being designed for inference. This is the stage where an AI model leverages its considerable training to produce responses to user queries.
DeepSeek hasn't officially commented on the Reuters story, and neither AMD nor Nvidia has responded.
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DIY hardware Currently, a great many chips on the market support an earlier phase of AI development, training. The future surely belongs more to hardware capable of powering inference. Even if prohibitive export controls prevent DeepSeek from easily selling its chip abroad, a successful product will likely encourage other developers to go the proprietary route. That will drain business from third-party suppliers.
While the apparent Chinese project is certainly worth monitoring, AI chips are immensely complex, and their development process can be long, intense, and expensive. Given that, DeepSeek's effort might not result in a product at all -- so that rout in AMD stock Tuesday feels a bit overblown.
Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Tilray Brands je stále ztrátová: za devět měsíců do 28. února vzrostly čisté tržby jen o 6 % na 633,7 milionu USD, ale hrubý zisk klesl o 2 % a provozní ztráta činila 46,6 milionu USD.
Tilray Brands (TLRY 1.60%) is a leading cannabis company based in Canada that has been growing its operations all over the world. It's also expanded into beverages in a bid to diversify its operations and pursue even more growth opportunities.
However, while the company has been growing over the years, it remains unprofitable. And many investors bought the cannabis stock in the hopes that it would one day be able to capitalize on opportunities in the U.S. if legalization takes place -- something that hasn't happened yet and may not happen anytime soon.
This year, the marijuana stock is down more than 50%. It's a risky investment, but has its value gotten so low that it's worth buying despite the challenges it's facing?
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Tilray's business is getting bigger, but whether it's better is debatable Tilray has leaned on acquisitions to grow its business over the years, particularly as it has expanded its alcohol segment, but that isn't necessarily a surefire recipe for success. Acquisitions can be an easy way to generate more revenue, but there's also plenty of work involved to eliminate inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses, so they're accretive to the bottom line.
The company's most recent financial results show that for the nine-month period ending Feb. 28, Tilray's net revenue rose by a fairly modest 6% year over year, totaling $633.7 million. However, despite the increase, its gross profit actually declined by 2% due to worsening margins. And the company incurred an operating loss of $46.6 million. With limited growth and no profitability, it's difficult to make the case that the stock is worth investing in, despite all of its acquisitions.
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The stock may look cheap, but that doesn't mean it's a good buy For investors who may be tempted to buy the dip on Tilray's stock, it may be worthwhile to look at the longer, five-year trajectory of the stock. During that longer time frame, the stock has plummeted a massive 97%. Time and time again, investors along the way were likely confident the stock had bottomed out and was destined to rally, only to leave them with significant losses and disappointment.
When a stock has such troubling fundamentals and financials as Tilray, and its growth prospects are questionable, there's no magic price that suddenly makes it worth buying. The business needs to prove to investors that it's worth investing in, and Tilray is nowhere near that point. Simply acquiring more companies doesn't fix its problems. In fact, I'd argue it needs to get leaner and smaller, rather than larger and bloated, just to show growth. While it may look cheap right now, I wouldn't be surprised if it looks even cheaper in the future.
Fordův F-150 v první polovině roku zaostal za Hondou CR-V v boji o nejprodávanější vůz v USA. Výpadky dodávek po požárech v závodě Novelis omezily výrobu a mohou Fordu snížit EBIT o 1,5 až 2 miliardy USD.
For Detroit automakers such as Ford Motor Company (F 1.95%), big trucks mean big business. Ford's lucrative F-Series truck lineup is estimated to bring in about one-third of the company's total revenue, and it's long been estimated by Wall Street firms such as Morgan Stanley that it generates as much as 90% of Ford's net profit. During the first six months of 2026, Ford's F-150 now trails a Japanese rival for best-selling vehicle, and that's a big deal for investors.
Wording is key Let's first clear up some confusing wording. Ford's F-Series has been America's best-selling vehicle for over four decades, but the sales figure comprises the entire line of not only F-150s but also heavy-duty F-250s and larger trucks. Ford's F-150 is one component and has individually been the U.S. industry's top seller for 15 of the past 16 years.
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However, thanks to not only one, but two supplier fires dating back to last fall, the aluminum supply and ensuing supply of Ford's important trucks have dwindled during what is historically a strong selling season. Ford wasn't the only major automaker hitting speed bumps; Toyota also had issues, opening the door for Honda's popular CR-V to overtake the Ford F-150, General Motors' Silverado 1500, and Toyota's RAV4.
Honda's CR-V turned up the heat to finish the first half of the year with a 19% U.S. sales surge in May, followed by an even more lucrative 30% jump in June, for a total first-half tally of 226,114 units. While numbers are still trickling in, GlobalData estimates Ford's F-150 has fallen just short of that, with estimates just under 210,000 units, while GM's Silverado 1500 checked in just under 195,000 units. Toyota's RAV4 lost more ground, with reported sales checking in at 153,955.
Through Honda's increased incentives (for now), high lease customer retention rate, and strong demand for hybrids -- the hybrid CR-V accounted for 55% of its total sales during the first half of 2026 -- the CR-V is thriving and has only about 15 days' worth of inventory with its CR-V production lines running at full capacity.
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Ford can offset some losses Late last year, the Novelis supplier plant fire, and its delayed restarting of production due to a second fire, forced management to reduce last year's earnings guidance as it wasn't able to immediately offset production losses. Initially, Ford said the production hiccup would cost it about $1.5 billion to $2 billion in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), although it is aiming to add additional shifts to offset about $1 billion of that throughout this year.
While Novelis does supply other major automakers such as Toyota and Stellantis, Ford's impact was more severe due to its F-150 using a primarily aluminum body. Ultimately, Ford's F-150 is losing a sales race it has rarely lost over the past 15 years, but more importantly for investors is how much production it can recoup during the second half of the year. It's certainly a major ongoing development to keep track of.
GE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $366.98, demonstrating a -3.09% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.25%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.16%.
The stock of industrial conglomerate has risen by 17.59% in the past month, leading the Aerospace sector's gain of 6.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of GE Aerospace in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 16, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.86, reflecting a 12.05% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $11.84 billion, reflecting a 16.64% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.48 per share and revenue of $48.75 billion, which would represent changes of +17.43% and +15.18%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for GE Aerospace. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Right now, GE Aerospace possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, GE Aerospace is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 50.64. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 23.44.
Investors should also note that GE has a PEG ratio of 3.36 right now. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Aerospace - Defense industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.62 as of yesterday's close.
The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 110, positioning it in the top 45% of all 250+ industries.
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UnitedHealth za první polovinu roku vzrostl o 25 % a stal se nejvýkonnější mega-cap zdravotnickou akcií v indexu S&P 500. Loni přitom oslabil o 34 % kvůli tlaku na zisky a vyšetřování Medicare Advantage.
Last year, UnitedHealth Group (UNH +2.44%) faced a series of headwinds that weighed on the stock, dragging it down 34%. The biggest U.S. health insurer saw earnings suffer as it underestimated the cost and use of services, and the company unexpectedly lost its chief executive officer. Investors also grew more cautious as the Justice Department launched a probe into the insurer's Medicare Advantage operations.
But, UnitedHealth launched a series of steps to turn things around, and the plan is bearing fruit. Longtime CEO Stephen Hemsley returned to the leadership role, the company completed an independent audit of its practices and put into place new actions where needed, and earnings are improving. As a result, investors have returned to the stock. It climbed 25% in the first half, for the biggest gain by a mega-cap healthcare stock in the S&P 500.
Is it now too late to buy UnitedHealth stock? Let's find out.
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UnitedHealth's biggest challenge First, let's take a look back at the path of UnitedHealth over the past year. As mentioned, the company faced several challenges. And the biggest may have been the earnings situation. UnitedHealth underestimated the utilization levels of healthcare amid an environment of rising costs, and these factors hurt growth.
Since, the company has taken action by exiting certain plans, increasing pricing where necessary, and using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to boost efficiency. The insurer is also reinforcing its position in rural areas and cutting prior authorization requirements -- It just recently said it would decrease these requirements by 30% this year. This is an important move as it streamlines operations for UnitedHealth and hospitals and medical offices. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth's use of technology makes prior authorizations easier to manage, with 95% performed electronically and 90% approved within one business day.
In the recent quarter, UnitedHealth's total revenue increased 2% to $111 billion, while adjusted earnings per share at $7.23 surpassed the company's expectations. Importantly, the medical care ratio -- a measure of the insurer's costs in relation to its revenue from plans -- improved. A lower ratio suggests higher profitability. In the quarter, UnitedHealth's ratio came in at 83.9%, down from 84.8% a year earlier. The company said this was due to improved cost management.
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Margin pressure may continue All of these efforts are ongoing, so we should expect to see additional improvements in the quarters to come. That said, the company said margin pressure will remain this year due to high utilization trends, though this should improve in 2027. UnitedHealth and other insurers also will benefit from higher-than-expected Medicare Advantage rates next year. The government approved a 2.48% average rate increase for 2027, up from the initial proposal of 0.09%.
Now, let's consider whether this healthcare giant is a stock to buy -- or whether it's too late after recent gains. It's true that UnitedHealth isn't completely out of the woods. The insurance giant is still in the recovery phase and must manage various challenges. The path to growth may not be completely linear and full results may not happen overnight.
A fantastic moat But it's important to note that UnitedHealth offers investors certain positive elements. It has a fantastic moat, or competitive advantage, as the country's insurance leader. And its combination of insurance and services businesses -- UnitedHealthcare and Optum, respectively -- makes it difficult for another to unseat. UnitedHealth has also been proactive, taking quick action to turn things around, and we've already seen certain results.
Now, let's consider the stock's valuation. UnitedHealth trades at 23x forward earnings estimates, which is its highest level this year.
But the stock isn't particularly expensive if we look at a longer time period -- it traded at more than 32x estimates early last year.
Considering that UnitedHealth is in the early days of its recovery story, I would expect significant growth in the years to come -- and that means that it isn't too late to get in on the first half's top-performing mega-cap healthcare stock.
Emerson Electric (EMR) uzavřel poslední obchodní den na 137,91 USD, což představuje pokles o 2,58 % a horší výkon než širší trh. Před zveřejněním výsledků analytici očekávají EPS 1,68 USD a tržby 4,8 miliardy USD.
Emerson Electric (EMR - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $137.91, moving -2.58% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.25%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.16%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments had gained 1.79% lagged the Industrial Products sector's gain of 4.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The upcoming earnings release of Emerson Electric will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.68, showcasing a 10.53% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $4.8 billion, indicating a 5.48% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.49 per share and a revenue of $18.81 billion, representing changes of +8.17% and +4.41%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Emerson Electric. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.01% decrease. Right now, Emerson Electric possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Emerson Electric is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.8. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 22.99.
Also, we should mention that EMR has a PEG ratio of 2.26. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Manufacturing - Electronics industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.73.
The Manufacturing - Electronics industry is part of the Industrial Products sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, finds itself in the bottom 34% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Palantir oznámil novou dohodu s GNP Seguros, největší pojišťovnou v Mexiku, a získal tak prvního veřejně oznámeného komerčního zákazníka v Latinské Americe. Akcie v úterý stouply o 1,4 %.
One perceived weakness of Palantir's (PLTR +1.54%) business is that it was too concentrated in its native U.S. On the company's Tuesday announcement of a major new deal abroad, those worries abated somewhat. Grateful investors pushed the company's stock 1.4% higher, in a trading session that saw the S&P 500 index slump by 0.5%.
South of the border Well before market open that day, Palantir reported that it had agreed to an "enterprise expansion agreement" with Mexico's largest insurance company, GNP Seguros. This is a historic win for the American data analytics company, as its new client is its first publicly announced commercial customer in Latin America.
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Palantir typically operates in phases; its initial work with a client is often an unannounced, under-the-radar pilot phase.
Palantir and GNP Seguros had actually been collaborating prior to Tuesday's announcement, with the insurer putting the company's Foundry and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform through its paces in a set of targeted deployments. These aided the company in various aspects of its health, auto, life, and damage insurance lines.
Palantir did not provide the financial details of the arrangement.
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New revenue streams always welcome In its press release divulging its work with GNP Seguros, Palantir wrote that its "value proposition lies in the fact that this technological acceleration is carried out while always preserving human judgment, model explainability, data traceability, and strict governance.'
Given that the company's offerings are starting to resonate more with important clients abroad, it's clearly plowing another row for growth. Investors were right, in my opinion, to view the GNP Seguros news bullishly.
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Spotify (SPOT - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $493.95, demonstrating a +2.26% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.25%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.16%.
Coming into today, shares of the music-streaming service operator had lost 4% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.38%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.14%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Spotify in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 4, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $3.29, showcasing a 785.42% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $5.6 billion, reflecting a 17.66% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $14.62 per share and revenue of $22.67 billion. These totals would mark changes of +22.96% and +16.66%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Spotify. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
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The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.42% lower. Spotify is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Spotify is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 33.04. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 19.77, so one might conclude that Spotify is trading at a premium comparatively.
Investors should also note that SPOT has a PEG ratio of 1.19 right now. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Internet - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.09 as trading concluded yesterday.
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Na společnost Zoetis byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému podvodu s cennými papíry. Firma po výsledcích za 1. čtvrtletí snížila celoroční ziskový výhled na 6,85 až 7 USD na akcii, z původních 7,00 až 7,10 USD na akcii.
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On May 7, 2026, Zoetis reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Among other items, Zoetis reported net income of $601 million, flat year over year, and cut its full year 2026 profit guidance to between $6.85 and $7 a share, down from prior guidance of $7.00 to $7.10 a share. In the earnings release, CEO Kristin Peck said that “the first quarter unfolded in a more challenging operating environment than we anticipated. Pet owners demonstrated increased price sensitivity, resulting in a decline in veterinary visits and softer demand[.]”
On this news, Zoetis’s stock price fell $23.91 per share, or 21.5%, to close at $87.31 per share on May 7, 2026.
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Western Digital, kterou letos nakoupily účty spojené s Trumpem, dnes klesá o 7,86 %. Firma přitom ve fiskálním 3. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 45 % na 3,34 miliardy USD.
A recent federal ethics disclosure revealed that President Donald Trump's investment accounts bought shares of Western Digital (WDC 7.86%) earlier this year. It's one of the market's biggest AI winners, up more than 2,100% since the start of 2023. And in a bit of awkward timing, the stock is falling today.
Before reading too much into it, one important caveat. The accounts are reportedly managed by third-party institutions, so the president himself wasn't responsible for the decision to buy or sell any particular security. The disclosure, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, showed thousands of trades across those accounts in the first quarter. The Western Digital purchase was just one of many.
Still, the trade is a useful excuse to look at a stock that has quietly become one of the best performers in the entire market.
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An improbable run The purchase, disclosed in a range of $45,000 to $150,000, went into a company most people know for hard drives. And that ordinary-sounding business is exactly what's driving the stock.
The AI boom has turned out to need somewhere to put all the data it generates. Much of that data lands on the high-capacity hard disk drives Western Digital sells to cloud and data center customers. That demand has transformed the company's results. In its fiscal third quarter (the period ended April 3, 2026), revenue rose 45% year over year to $3.34 billion, and gross margin topped 50%, up from about 40% a year earlier. Non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share nearly doubled to $2.72.
"Virtually every AI workload, from training, inference, agentic AI to physical AI, creates data that is stored persistently and cost-efficiently on HDDs," said Western Digital CEO Irving Tan in the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings release.
Management expects the momentum to continue. It guided for fiscal fourth-quarter revenue to rise 36% to 44% year over year, with adjusted gross margin climbing further to 51% to 52%. That would extend an already remarkable run and explain why the market has repriced the stock so dramatically. A company earning better than 50-cent margins on the dollar looks very different from the low-margin drive maker investors used to shrug at.
It's also worth noting what Western Digital is today. The company spun off its flash-memory business, Sandisk, into a separate company in early 2025, leaving Western Digital focused squarely on hard disk drives. That focus has turned into an advantage: the cheap, high-capacity drives it makes are exactly what hyperscalers reach for to store the flood of data that AI systems produce and consume.
Why it's down today So why is a stock this strong falling today? It has little to do with Western Digital itself.
Samsung announced guidance for record quarterly operating profit, driven by the same AI-fueled memory demand lifting the whole sector. Yet instead of cheering, investors sold. One worry may be that results this strong might mark the top of a notoriously volatile cycle. Memory and storage stocks slid across the board, and Western Digital, up more than 200% this year as of this writing, dropped alongside them.
That's the risk hiding inside the stock's 2,100% run-up. Storage and memory have always been cyclical, with booming demand eventually leading to oversupply and ultimately resulting in lower prices (and profits).
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Does the AI storage boom justify the price? After a move this large, a stock's valuation deserves a hard look. Even after today's slide, Western Digital trades at more than 30 times forward earnings. That's a rich multiple for a business the market treated as a sleepy hardware supplier not long ago.
But a valuation like this only makes sense if the current demand surge proves durable. If AI-driven storage demand keeps growing and pricing holds, today's earnings can keep climbing and grow into the valuation over time. On the other hand, if the cycle turns, shares could crater.
So, is Western Digital a buy after its enormous run?
I'd be cautious here. The business is booming, and the AI storage demand behind it is no mirage. But buying a cyclical stock just weeks after it set record highs, at more than 30 times earnings, after a 2,100% run, leaves little room for error if the cycle cools. Today's sell-off, triggered by good news rather than bad, is a reminder of how quickly sentiment can shift in this corner of the market.
Shares of Robinhood Markets (HOOD 3.96%) were down by more than 40% year to date at one point but have rapidly closed the gap. The stock has surged by more than 80% from its 52-week low, and it's certainly no fluke. Fundamentals continue to improve, and a major headwind that has plagued Robinhood this year will have a limited impact in future years.
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Understanding crypto's role in Robinhood's earnings Robinhood's 15% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter was disappointing for investors who have come to know the fintech company. The same business grew by 50% year over year in the 2025 first quarter and was up by another 40% a year earlier.
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Those growth rates all boil down to crypto transaction revenue. This part of the business more than tripled in 2024 and doubled in 2025, when comparing the respective first quarters of those years. In the first quarter of this year, that same part of the business was down by 47% year over year.
That backdrop makes the 15% growth rate look more impressive since Robinhood is gradually becoming less reliant on crypto. Fellow fintech Coinbase Global is practically an all-in crypto play, and that has resulted in sizable year-over-year revenue drops in recent quarters. Coinbase saw its overall revenue tumble by more than 30% year over year in the first quarter.
Robinhood was prepared for the crypto crash Coinbase has been scrambling to diversify beyond crypto. It offered stock trading at the end of 2025 and opened up prediction markets on its platform earlier this year. Robinhood was well ahead of the curve on this.
Robinhood became famous due to its zero-commission stock trading that revolutionized the entire brokerage industry. This backstory cemented it as a company that isn't just into crypto, while it will be harder for Coinbase to break out of that mold.
Prediction markets are still an area of strength for Robinhood. That part of the business was the key contributor to "other transaction revenue," which more than quadrupled year over year. It now makes up more than 10% of total sales. Options revenue inched up by 8% year over year and made up more than one-quarter of total sales. Robinhood also generates more than one-third of its revenue from margin interest, and that part of the business grew by 24% year over year.
The fintech has several high-growth products that minimize the impact of fewer crypto trades. A crypto bull market will send Robinhood higher, but it's not necessary. Crypto barely made up 10% of the company's total revenue, and the remaining parts of the business are growing.
Crypto's reduced impact on Robinhood's financials, plus the company's success in multiple verticals, will result in easy year-over-year comparables in 2027. While Robinhood reported 15% year-over-year revenue growth in the recent first quarter, it's likely to deliver a much higher rate in the same period in 2027. That's part of the reason investors are loading up on the stock and betting on a comeback.
Strike spustil bitcoinové termínované půjčky bez cenových spouštěčů likvidace. Při řádných splátkách zůstává BTC zástava nedotčena, i když Bitcoin prudce klesne.
Strike just introduced a lending product that tackles one of the biggest fears in crypto borrowing: waking up to find your collateral has been liquidated because Bitcoin dropped 20% overnight.
The company’s new “volatility-proof” bitcoin-backed term loans, launched on July 7, eliminate all price-based loan-to-value triggers. In English: it doesn’t matter if Bitcoin falls to $30K or $20K or lower. As long as you make your scheduled payments, your bitcoin stays yours. No margin calls, no forced liquidations, no 3 AM panic.
How the product actually works Strike’s new product throws the traditional LTV threshold framework out. The only thing that triggers partial liquidation is missed payments, and even then, borrowers get a 10-day grace period before anything happens.
The trade-offs are real, though. The maximum initial LTV sits at 45%, compared to 50% on Strike’s standard loans. You’re putting up more collateral upfront for the privilege of not losing it later. The term is capped at 6 months, half the 12-month duration available on standard options. And there’s an additional 2.95% APR premium baked in.
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On the fee side, the picture looks cleaner. Zero origination fees. Zero prepayment fees. Zero liquidation fees. That applies to both the volatility-proof and standard loan products.
The loans are available through the Strike app in select US states, with an important caveat: lines of credit are excluded from the volatility-proof option. This is strictly a term loan product.
Why this matters more than it sounds During previous market downturns, cascading liquidations turned manageable price corrections into full-blown crises. Borrowers who posted Bitcoin as collateral watched helplessly as their positions got liquidated at the worst possible moment, selling the bottom and locking in maximum pain. Platforms like Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager all collapsed in the fallout of the 2022 bear market, and forced liquidations were a significant accelerant.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers framed the product as a fundamental shift in risk management for bitcoin holders, one that prioritizes borrower payment adherence over volatile market conditions. The framing is deliberate: Strike is betting that the lender’s real risk is borrower creditworthiness, not Bitcoin’s Tuesday price action.
The lower 45% LTV threshold is how Strike manages its own exposure. By requiring borrowers to overcollateralize more aggressively upfront, the company creates a larger cushion that can absorb price drops without needing to liquidate.
Strike’s lending ambitions in context This launch doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Strike spent much of 2025 building out its bitcoin-backed lending infrastructure, including establishing partnerships and securing a $2.1 billion credit facility.
At the time of launch, Bitcoin was trading around $63,000, underscoring exactly the kind of volatile environment where liquidation protection becomes most valuable.
For investors considering these loans, the math is straightforward but worth doing carefully. The 45% LTV means posting roughly $2.22 in Bitcoin for every $1 borrowed. Add the 2.95% APR premium on top of whatever the base rate is, and you’re paying a meaningful cost for volatility protection.
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Enphase Energy (ENPH - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $42.99, moving -3.5% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.25%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.16%.
Shares of the solar technology company witnessed a loss of 21.68% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 5.87%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
The upcoming earnings release of Enphase Energy will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.45, reflecting a 34.78% decrease from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $291.74 million, indicating a 19.66% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.12 per share and revenue of $1.23 billion, which would represent changes of -28.38% and -16.78%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Enphase Energy. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.1% higher. Enphase Energy is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Enphase Energy is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.98. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 20.98, so one might conclude that Enphase Energy is trading at no noticeable deviation comparatively.
The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, finds itself in the top 29% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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SFEG Holdings Inc. se dohodla na prodeji Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC společnosti Enerpac Tool Group Corp. Gladstone Investment očekává plné splacení dluhu a výrazný kapitálový zisk z podílu.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") portfolio company SFEG Holdings Inc. announced today that it has agreed to the sale of Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC ("SFEG" or the "Company") to Enerpac Tool Group Corp., marking another successful realization for Gladstone Investment's buyout strategy. Gladstone Investment is expected to receive full repayment of its debt investment and realize a significant capital gain on its equity interest.
SFEG designs and sells a suite of branded, specialty equipment for the fabrication and welding industries. Enerpac is a global provider of industrial tools and services, and the acquisition further expands its portfolio of specialty industrial solutions.
"Gladstone Investment is proud to have supported SFEG across six separate acquisitions that expanded the Company's product offering, customer reach, and market position within the fabrication and welding equipment industry," said Christopher Lee, Executive Vice President of Gladstone Investment. "CEO Vinay Varma, President Aidan Tagliaferro, and the entire SFEG management team successfully scaled the business through organic growth and acquisitions while broadening SFEG's portfolio of branded specialty equipment solutions and we wish them continued success as they further expand under Enerpac."
"The successful sale of SFEG will represent Gladstone Investment's 31st realized exit from a management-supported buyout investment since inception," said David Dullum, Chief Executive Officer and President of Gladstone Investment. "This outcome reflects our strategy of partnering with management teams to build scalable lower middle market businesses while generating current income and long-term capital appreciation for shareholders."
Gladstone Investment is a publicly traded business development company that seeks to make equity and secured debt investments in lower middle market businesses in the United States in connection with acquisitions, changes in control and recapitalizations. Additional information on the transaction can be found at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.
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The statements in this press release regarding the longer-term prospects of Gladstone Investment, SFEG, Enerpac Tool Group Corp. and their management teams, and the ability of Gladstone Investment, SFEG and Enerpac Tool Group Corp. to grow and expand are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Although these statements are based on Gladstone Investment's current plans that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release, a number of factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including those factors described from time to time in Gladstone Investment's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gladstone Investment undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Na Insulet a její vedení byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajným klamavým tvrzením o výrobních kontrolách a bezpečnosti produktů. Firma už dříve oznámila dvě dobrovolná stažení zařízení Omnipod 5 a následně Omnipod 5, Omnipod Dash a Omnipod Insulin Management System (Omnipod Eros).
NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Insulet Corporation (“Insulet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PODD) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and docketed under 26-cv-13062, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities between February 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants’ violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities during the Class Period, you have until August 31, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
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Insulet develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes in the United States (“U.S.”) and internationally.
The Company offers, inter alia, its “Omnipod 5” automated insulin delivery (“AID”) system, which includes a proprietary AID algorithm embedded in the pod that integrates with a third-party continuous glucose monitor to obtain glucose values through wireless Bluetooth communication; and its “Omnipod Dash”, which features a Bluetooth enabled Pod that is controlled by a smartphone-like Personal Diabetes Manager.
Insulet also formerly offered the Omnipod Insulin Management System, its predecessor to the Omnipod 5, prior to the Class Period, but had already begun to phase out the product by the start of the Class Period.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Insulet’s manufacturing controls and procedures were defective; (ii) the foregoing created a foreseeable heightened risk that one or more Insulet products would be found to be in violation of applicable safety regulations and/or pose a risk of injury; and (iii) as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The truth began to emerge on March 12, 2026, when Insulet disclosed that it had “initiated a voluntary Medical Device Correction for specific lots of Omnipod® 5 Pods after identifying a manufacturing issue through its ongoing product monitoring.”
On this news, Insulet’s stock price fell $16.23 per share, or 6.88%, to close at $219.84 per share on March 13, 2026.
Then, on May 26, 2026, Insulet disclosed the “initat[ion]” of another “voluntary Medical Device Correction”, this time “for specific lots of Omnipod® 5, Omnipod Dash®, and Omnipod® Insulin Management System (Omnipod Eros) Pods due to a manufacturing issue, identified through ongoing product monitoring, that could result in insulin under-delivery.”
On this news, Insulet’s stock price fell $7.79 per share, or 5.07%, to close at $146.01 per share on May 27, 2026.
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Na společnost ChampionX byla podána hromadná žaloba kvůli údajnému zatajování nabídky na převzetí od Schlumberger při zpětném odkupu akcií. Investoři mohou žádat o jmenování hlavním žalobcem do 14. července 2026.
NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ChampionX Corporation (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether ChampionX and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
You have until July 14, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired ChampionX securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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A Complaint has filed on behalf of investors who sold ChampionX common stock during the Class Period, alleging that the defendants failed to disclose material information, which artificially deflated the price of ChampionX common stock.
Per the allegations of the Complaint, on February 29, 2024, ChampionX received an unsolicited non-public offer from Schlumberger Limited to purchase all the outstanding shares of ChampionX for $36.70 per share. On March 7, 2024, Schlumberger raised its offer to $37.80 per share. The ChampionX class action lawsuit alleges that while these offers were on the table and unknown to the investing public, ChampionX was repurchasing its common stock at market prices significantly below the prices offered by Schlumberger. ChampionX had an obligation to disclose that it had received a formal acquisition offer from Schlumberger or abstain from purchasing ChampionX stock from unsuspecting investors.
During the Class Period, ChampionX’s average stock price was $33.32 per share. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during pre-market hours, ChampionX disclosed the merger with Schlumberger. The merger eventually closed on July 16, 2025, with Schlumberger acquiring ChampionX for $40.58 per share.
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