Upstart's (UPST +1.67%) business has come a long way in recent years. The fintech stock was one of the biggest losers in the post-pandemic bear market as its profits evaporated in 2022, but since then, it has regrouped, returned to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) profitability, and delivered strong growth.
However, that hasn't been enough to please investors, at least so far this year, and concerns about its business model and the departure of CEO Dave Girouard have hung over the company, despite its continuing to deliver solid results.
As a result, the stock fell 19% in the first six months of 2026, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. As you can see from the chart below, shares fell sharply through the first quarter before recouping some of those losses in Q2.
UPST data by YCharts
What happened with Upstart this year Upstart actually jumped out of the gate, scoring a buy rating from Truist early in the year, crediting its advantage over traditional credit scoring and its AI foundation. However, by the end of January, the stock was in the red.
Upstart tumbled in February as it gave investors two bitter pills to swallow. First, it said that co-founder Dave Girouard was stepping down as CEO, to be replaced by co-founder and then-CTO Paul Gu, and it reported fourth-quarter earnings, delivering solid results but offering underwhelming guidance.
Overall growth in the quarter was impressive, with loans originated up 86% to 455,788 and revenue up 35% to $296.1 million as the company targets smaller loans and lower-risk borrowers, which offer less of a premium and have led to lower take rates. That figure beat estimates at $288.6 million.
On the bottom line, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose from $38.8 million to $63.7 million, and it reported a GAAP profit per share of $0.17.
However, the company guided 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin to fall slightly from 22% to 21%, and investors also seemed worried about declining take rates, suggesting its lending partners aren't paying as much as they previously were. The stock fell 15% on Feb. 11 on the news and continued to decline from there.
The stock began to come back in April, popping 13% on April 15 in response to comments from Morgan Stanley that downplayed the risks in the private credit market, which have weighed on Upstart.
Shares pulled back again following the first-quarter earnings report in May, as it delivered solid growth but similar concerns persisted, including its declining take rate. More importantly, its adjusted EBITDA margin fell from 20% to 13%, driven by higher sales and marketing expenses, and its net loss widened from $2.4 million to $6.6 million.
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What's next for Upstart The company maintained its guidance for the year in the Q1 report, and CEO Paul Gu bought 50,000 shares of the stock the following week in May, which is typically a bullish signal.
Management also offered guidance through 2028, calling for a compound annual growth rate of around 35% during 2025-2028 and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28%. If it can execute on that, the stock should move higher, but this is still a risky stock, especially considering that interest rates are now expected to move higher by the end of the year.
Vaxart (OTCMKTS:VXRT) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where investors re-elected the company’s full slate of directors, ratified its auditor and rejected the company’s non-binding advisory proposal on executive compensation.
Mark Watson, Vaxart’s lead independent director and chair of the meeting, said proxies had been received for 110,631,100 of the company’s 242,044,838 outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote as of the May 26, 2026, record date. That represented about 45.71% of eligible shares and constituted a quorum.
Stockholders Elect Directors, Reject Say-on-Pay Proposal Stockholders approved the election of James B. Breitmeyer, M.D., Ph.D.; Kevin P. Finney; Elaine J. Heron, Ph.D.; Steven Lo; W. Mark Watson, CPA; and David Wheadon, M.D., as directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Investors also approved the ratification of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as Vaxart’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026.
However, Watson said the company’s non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers, referred to as the say-on-pay proposal, “did not pass.” Vaxart said it expects to report preliminary voting results, or final results if available, in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission within four business days of the meeting.
Management Says No Reverse Split Is Currently Planned Several stockholder questions focused on whether Vaxart would pursue a reverse stock split. Steven Lo, Vaxart’s president and chief executive officer, said the company is “not working on a reverse stock split at the present moment.”
Lo said Vaxart is focused on executing its corporate strategy, including completing its COVID-19 study and seeking potential norovirus partnerships. In response to a question about shareholder feedback, Lo said the company did not propose a reverse split at the annual meeting because it had heard from stockholders.
“Your opinion does matter,” Lo said.
Asked whether management anticipated calling a special meeting to revive a reverse split initiative, Lo said there is no current plan for a special meeting. He added that the company would prefer to execute its plan and, in a best-case scenario, see the stock price grow organically.
COVID-19 Program and BARDA-Backed Study Discussed Lo addressed questions about the 400-participant sentinel cohort data from Vaxart’s COVID-19 vaccine study. He said the company had announced top-line 12-month safety data from the cohort on July 6 and directed investors to the company’s press release for more detail.
Lo said Vaxart was “very happy” with the safety findings, including systemic effects, and said the Vaxart cohort “did much better than the mRNA” comparator on certain safety measures. He said the findings reinforced the safety of the company’s oral vaccine platform, noting that Vaxart has cumulatively dosed more than 1,000 subjects across studies.
On efficacy, Lo said the 400-participant cohort was not powered or designed to compare efficacy against mRNA vaccines. Still, he said the numbers were “certainly very close” and that Vaxart was encouraged by the results as it moves into a 5,000-subject cohort.
Lo said the sentinel 400 cohort targeted the XBB strain, matching the mRNA comparator used at that time. For the 5,000-participant cohort, he said the vaccine was updated to target the KP.2 strain, again matching the mRNA comparator. He also said the program uses Vaxart’s current second-generation constructs.
Regarding BARDA funding, Lo said Vaxart remains one of the few companies with a COVID-19 program agreement with BARDA after the agency canceled many projects in 2025. He said weekly interactions with BARDA could help position Vaxart for future opportunities, though any additional funding would depend on BARDA’s priorities and available budget.
Norovirus Partnerships Remain a Focus Lo said Vaxart has maintained ongoing conversations with various companies regarding a potential norovirus partnership. He emphasized that the company views the norovirus asset as highly valuable and would only be interested in offers that reflect what management sees as the full potential of the market.
“We only are going to be interested in offers that realize the full value of the potential of the norovirus market,” Lo said, adding that Vaxart believes it has one of the only norovirus vaccine candidates in development.
Asked about advancing the norovirus pipeline into a Phase II clinical study, Lo said the timing depends on additional funding and, at this point, would require a partnership commitment.
Cash Runway, Funding Efforts and Other Pipeline Updates Jeroen Grasman, Vaxart’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, said the company’s cash runway, as previously announced in its Form 10-Q, extends through the second quarter of 2027.
Lo said Vaxart continues to pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities, including through entities such as BARDA, the Gates Foundation and other government sources. He noted that the Gates Foundation previously funded Vaxart’s lactating mother study and said the company remains in dialogue with the foundation.
Management also addressed Vaxart’s licensing agreement with Altesa Biosciences for Vapendavir. Lo said Vaxart is eligible to receive up to $130 million in total payments if Altesa is successful, including tiered royalties ranging from low single digits to low double digits based on global net product sales. He directed investors to the company’s Form 10-K for additional details.
In response to concerns about the company’s share price, Lo said management and the board share investors’ disappointment. Watson added that the board is focused on creating value for all shareholders, including Vaxart’s large retail investor base.
Lo also said Vaxart remains in contact with the Dynavax/Sanofi team and that they are aware of the company’s COVID-19, norovirus and flu programs.
About Vaxart (OTCMKTS:VXRT) Vaxart, Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of oral recombinant vaccines administered in tablet form. Leveraging a proprietary, room-temperature-stable platform, the company aims to simplify vaccine delivery while eliciting both systemic and mucosal immune responses. Its technology is based on the replication-defective adenovirus vector system, which encodes target antigens designed to protect against a range of infectious diseases without the need for injections or cold-chain logistics.
The company’s pipeline includes multiple vaccine candidates in various stages of development.
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Zoetis Inc. (“Zoetis” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ZTS) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Zoetis suffered from weakening veterinarian prescription growth for its Librela medication after the FDA issued safety warnings about neurological complications in dogs. The Company’s Trio product lost market share to competitors. The Company’s Apoquel and Cytopoint dermatology products lost market share to newly launched competing treatments for dogs. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Zoetis, investors suffered damages.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review.
Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the domestic feed industry, the international export market and, more recently, biofuels.
The new basis contract reflects the price difference between sorghum and corn, two types of grain used in animal feed as well as ethanol feedstock. Sorghum's premium over corn usually signals international demand driving values higher. A deep discount compels domestic buyers to shift feed rations toward cheaper sorghum.
"While sorghum prices tend to track corn closely over extended macroeconomic cycles, geopolitical events and regional supply shifts can disrupt that relationship," said John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agricultural Products, CME Group. "In recent years, the sorghum-to-corn cash spread has experienced considerable volatility, swinging from sharp premiums to steep discounts. The Sorghum futures contract will provide market participants a precise instrument to hedge that basis risk."
The contracts will be physically delivered, with grain being loaded out by truck or rail from a network of elevators in Kansas, the nation's largest sorghum-producing state, by using the established Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat delivery network.
CME Group achieved record quarterly volume of 2.1 million contracts for Agricultural products in Q2 2026. Corn futures and options reached record open interest of 4.1 million contracts in Q2 2026, with the second highest quarterly volumes on record at 695,000 contracts traded.
The new Sorghum basis futures contracts will be listed and subject to the rules of CBOT. For more information on these products, please visit https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/agriculture/grains/sorghum.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that its APX NEXT XN P25 smart radio and XVN500 remote speaker microphone (RSM) are the first in the industry to achieve the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 1930 certification. This latest set of standards supersedes the NFPA 1802 certification, representing the highest level of ruggedization with new software safety protocols for flexible volume control, clearer diagnostics and automatic audio battery alerts.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Gold Provides Preliminary Financial Information and Details for the Release of Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2026.
Net Revenue: Record net revenues achieved.Pretax Profit Margin: 77%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter above 70%.Commissions: Increased by 30% year-over-
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) today announced net income for the second quarter of 2026 of $3.0 billion, or $4.73 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $2.2 billion, or $3.34 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2026, and with net loss of $4.3 billion, or $(8.58) per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income(1) for the second quarter of 2026 was $5.81 per diluted common share. "Our results in.
Earnings: $3 billion or $4.73 per diluted common share.Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $5.81.Revenue Growth: Increased 4% quarter-over-quarter.Non-Interest Expens
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedia® today released its 2026 Island Hot List, revealing the Next Wave of island destinations gaining global momentum with searches for islands rising an average of 55% year-over-year,1 alongside social media mentions up 20%.2 Based on Expedia's search data, the Island Hot List highlights 10 fast-rising islands offering travelers an alternative to traditional hotspots, combining natural beauty, cultural depth, and sometimes better value. Expedia's 2026 Island Hot Li.
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EnergySolutions--Fluor Awarded Front-End Engineering and Design for Petrochemical Facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
AppLovin (APP +1.01%) has been one of the biggest winners on the stock market since 2022 as the company has gone from a mobile-game maker to an adtech powerhouse after leveraging the ad tools it built inside its games.
Its ad business has been so successful that it sold off its mobile games business last year and is now a pure-play adtech company. However, the AI boom has brought a mixed bag for the company, and it's been pressured by the broader worries about disruption in the software sector. AI is a key component of Axon, its AI-powered advertising engine, but investors also seem to believe its competitive advantage is more vulnerable as AI tools become more widely embraced.
As a result, the stock slipped 24% through the first half of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. As you can see from the chart below, the stock pulled back in the first two months of the year, and then mostly traded sideways.
APP data by YCharts
What's happening with AppLovin A number of factors weighed on the stock to start the year. It faced a short-seller attack from CapitalWatch, which alleged that the company was avoiding typical anti-money-laundering controls and being financially unscrupulous in other ways. The company pushed back on the claims, calling them "false, misleading, and nonsensical." It's also faced similar short reports in the past, though none of the allegations have stuck.
Additionally, mobile game-related stocks initially fell after Google announced Project Genie, a new platform for AI game creation, which potentially threatens the app-based game ecosystem, which includes AppLovin, as much of its business comes from ads that run on mobile games.
AppLovin then plunged in February after it reported fourth-quarter earnings, even though it beat estimates. Revenue jumped 66% to $1.66 billion, and earnings per share nearly doubled to $3.24.
Nonetheless, the results were not enough to push the stock higher, especially due to signs that Meta Platforms was planning on competing for untracked ad traffic on Apple's iOS that it had historically ignored.
AppLovin redeemed itself in the first-quarter report in May as the stock moved up 6% after another round of strong results and rapid growth.
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What's next for AppLovin Despite fears about disruption from AI, Meta, or other weaknesses, AppLovin has continued to deliver impressive results. It generates blockbuster profit margins, a sign of competitive advantage, and it has begun repurchasing stock, showing management confidence in future growth.
If AppLovin maintains its current momentum, the stock will eventually bounce back.
Dollar Index Price Chart – Source: Tradingview The US Dollar Index (DXY) is maintaining the medium-term uptrend as the price managed to defend the demand zone around 100.50 and the rising trendline on the daily timeframe. Currently, it is seen changing hands near the 101.14 area above the 50-EMA (100.35) and the 100-EMA (99.78) on the daily chart, and the bulls continue to be in control.
Price faced some initial resistance around the 101.65 level with resistance at 102.30, and then 103.02. On the downside, support is seen near 100.50, then 99.53, and then 98.76. The RSI recovered to the 57 level, indicating that the bullish trend continues.
Technically, the trendline support area witnessed its retest and price bounced off it, reinforcing the bullish trend. The price is expected to continue to the upside as long as the 100.50 level continues to hold the support. The bears are likely to lose control of the market and buyers will move prices towards 101.65 and then 102.30, but the support at the 100.50 level is critical and any failure will open up the downside for the price and it will fall towards 99.50.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Bears Test Channel Support Below Key Moving Averages
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACV Auctions (NYSE: ACVA), the leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners, today announced an integrated set of enhancements across the ACV Marketplace designed to help dealers buy and sell vehicles with greater speed, confidence, and efficiency. Built on data from millions of vehicle inspections, marketplace transactions, and years of dealer feedback, ACV's latest Marketplace updates simplify the wholesale.
New Y-style MC4 test leads enable safer operating voltage measurements on live PV systems without opening energized enclosures July 21, 2026 03:00 ET | Source: Fluke Corporation
Eindhoven, Netherlands, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set from Fluke Corporation gives solar technicians a safer way to measure operating voltage on energized photovoltaic (PV) systems without opening electrical enclosures or working around exposed live connections. Designed to enable touch-safe voltage measurements directly from PV module connections, the TLPV2 helps technicians capture critical performance data while systems remain operational.
As solar installations continue to grow in size and complexity, safely troubleshooting energized systems has become more critical than ever. Featuring a unique Y-style design with official Stäubli MC4 connectors that install directly in-line with PV modules, the Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set transforms how technicians test live solar systems. It enables touch-safe operating voltage measurements and faster diagnostics while systems remain energized, all without opening live electrical enclosures or increasing exposure to electrical hazards.
“As solar systems become more complex, the tools technicians rely on must evolve to make safety non-negotiable,” said Will White, Senior Solar Product Manager at Fluke. “The TLPV2 represents a new approach to PV troubleshooting, one that delivers the visibility technicians need while reducing exposure to energized equipment. We’re helping customers solve problems faster while raising the standard for safety across the solar industry.”
The Fluke TLPV2 delivers several key benefits for solar installation, maintenance and troubleshooting professionals:
Improved technician safety by enabling operating voltage measurements without opening energized combiner boxes or inverters.Touch-safe testing with official Stäubli MC4 connectors and fully shrouded banana plug connections.CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V safety ratings for use in demanding solar environments.Real-time operating voltage measurements that help technicians diagnose performance issues while systems are actively generating power.Compatibility with Fluke solar measurement tools, including the Fluke 393 FC Solar Clamp Meter, 283 FC/PV multimeter, and other meters accepting 4 mm shrouded banana plugs.Durable gold-plated contacts designed for long service life and reliable performance in the field.Included PV unlocking tool for safe disconnection of MC4 connectors during maintenance activities. The TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set is ideal for PV system commissioning, inverter verification, troubleshooting, maintenance inspections, energy audits and system performance evaluations where operating voltage measurements are required.
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What is the Fluke TLPV2?
The Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set is a Y-style MC4 test lead solution that enables solar technicians to safely measure operating voltage on energized PV systems without opening electrical enclosures. It helps simplify troubleshooting by providing real-time system measurements while keeping technicians away from live electrical components.
What are the safety-critical features of the TLPV2?
The TLPV2 enables touch-safe operating voltage measurements outside energized electrical enclosures and is rated CAT III 1500 V / CAT IV 1000 V for demanding solar environments. Its Stäubli MC4 connectors and fully shrouded banana plugs help provide secure, reliable connections during testing.
What are the major features of the TLPV2?
Key features include a Y-style in-line design for PV modules, official Stäubli MC4 connectors, compatibility with Fluke solar test tools, durable gold-plated contacts, and a design optimized for solar installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting applications.
New Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set Eliminates Risky Live-Box Voltage Measurements New Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set Eliminates Risky Live-Box Voltage Measurements
New Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set Eliminates Risky Live-Box Voltage Measurements New Y-style MC4 test leads enable safer operating voltage measurements on live PV systems New Fluke TLPV2 Solar Test Lead Set Eliminates Risky Live-Box Voltage Measurements New Y-style MC4 test leads enable safer operating voltage measurements on live PV systems
Grayscale Investments, a key player in digital asset management, has taken another step to broaden its lineup of cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by submitting a registration statement for a spot Worldcoin ETF. This move underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing investors with regulated access to emerging crypto assets amid a maturing market for such products.
The proposed fund, which would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GWLD, aims to offer passive exposure to Worldcoin’s native token, WLD. Shares of the ETF would derive their value primarily from the trust’s holdings of WLD, net of expenses and liabilities.
This structure mirrors Grayscale‘s successful conversions and launches of other single-asset vehicles, allowing traditional investors to gain indirect ownership without the complexities of direct cryptocurrency custody or wallet management.
According to details in the filing, the trust was established on July 10, 2026, with the formal S-1 submission following just ten days later on July 20. BitGo Bank & Trust is designated as the custodian responsible for safeguarding the WLD tokens, while BNY will serve as the administrator and transfer agent.
These partnerships with established financial institutions highlight efforts to meet stringent regulatory standards for security and operational integrity.
Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, operates as a blockchain-based identity verification network.
It uses biometric iris-scanning technology via a device known as the Orb to issue “proof-of-humanity” credentials, distinguishing real individuals from AI-generated entities in an increasingly digital world.
The project has registered millions of users globally and positions WLD as an incentive and utility token within its ecosystem.
However, the filing itself outlines notable risks associated with the investment.
Regulatory challenges have been significant, with authorities in countries including Spain, Portugal, Germany, Hong Kong, Brazil, Kenya, and Indonesia imposing restrictions or bans on biometric data collection activities between 2024 and 2025.
Additionally, token distribution remains highly concentrated, with the top 100 wallets controlling roughly 90% of circulating supply.
Ongoing unlocks for team and investor allocations are scheduled to continue through July 2028, potentially exerting downward pressure on prices.
Market performance reflects these dynamics. As of the filing period, WLD was trading around $0.375, representing a steep decline of approximately 97% from its all-time high near $11.74 in March 2024.
Despite a modest uptick following news of the ETF submission, the token’s volatility underscores the speculative nature of the asset. Grayscale’s track record includes pioneering the transition of its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot ETF in early 2024, followed by products focused on Solana and Dogecoin in late 2025.
Industry observers, including Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, noted the filing on social media, sparking discussions about its potential impact.
Key details such as the management fee and authorized participants remain unspecified at this stage, which is typical for initial registrations. Approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and final listing clearance from Nasdaq would be required before trading commences.
This latest development aligns with broader trends in the crypto investment space, where asset managers seek to capitalize on growing institutional interest in innovative blockchain projects.
While Grayscale continues to lead with a diverse suite of products, success for the Worldcoin ETF will depend on navigating regulatory hurdles, achieving wider adoption of the underlying technology, and managing inherent market risks. Investors should approach such offerings with caution, considering the high volatility and evolving ecosystem of digital assets.
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Gold – Chart Gold managed to break above triangle resistance on the 4-hour chart, indicating a recovery for buyers over the short-term. XAU/USD now sits around the $4,127 level above the 50-EMA (at $4,049) and 100-EMA (at $4,076) following a strong impulsive move higher from the $3,965 support level. With the breakout, the recent bearish consolidation structure has been invalidated.
On the upside, key resistance lies in the $4,140 level, followed by the $4,200 round figure and then the $4,278 price level. Support is now expected near the $4,080 to $4,050 region, where the breakout took place, followed by the $4,040 level and then the $3,965 zone. The RSI has moved well above 70, implying strong bullish momentum in the market. This also suggests the market can consolidate for some time after the sharp price increase.
I rate Enpro Inc. (NPO) a buy, favoring its durable Sealing segment and fast-growing semiconductor-focused AST segment. NPO's mission-critical, engineered components command pricing power and high retention, supporting robust margins—Sealing >30% EBITDA margin for nine quarters, AST at 23.3% in Q1 2026. Sealing's aftermarket-driven, recurring revenue base remains resilient through cycles, while AST leverages semiconductor upcycle and lifecycle services for accelerated growth.
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homes.com, a leading online residential marketplace and part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), published the most expensive publicly marketed home sales across major U.S. metropolitan areas for the month of June. The full analysis is available here. The list highlights the top closed sales in leading markets nationwide based on publicly marketed transactions recorded in multiple listing service (MLS) data. June's highest-priced publicly marketed home sale occurred.
NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of ON Semiconductor Corporation (“Onsemi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ON). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Onsemi and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On June 25, 2026, Onsemi announced an agreement to buy the internet-of-things company Synaptics Incorporated (“Synaptics”) in an all-stock transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Synaptics shareholders will receive 1.35 shares of Onsemi stock for each Synaptics share, representing an enterprise value of around $7 billion.
Following announcement of the agreement, Onsemi’s stock price fell $28.09 per share, or 23.66%, to close at $90.65 per share on June 26, 2026.
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today introduced a new brand identity, the company's first major visual update since its founding. Built alongside customers and grounded in the world in which they operate, the new brand reflects a decade of work to bring AI-driven products to the physical world. Over the past decade, Samsara has evolved from a telematics solution into the AI orchestration layer for industri.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), a leader in networking for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) fabrics, today announced the launch of its new AI-driven Edge Threat Management (ETM) for VeloCloud SD-WAN, delivering integrated zero trust security for enterprise branch offices. Customers can leverage this integration to simplify the branch, collapsing multiple disparate boxes into a single unified secure SD-WAN edge platform. Integrated ETM provides perimeter.
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. AeroVironment downplayed the threat of competition related to its work with the U.S. Space Force's Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about AeroVironment, investors suffered damages.
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Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 487.29 United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) per gram, up compared with the AED 481.47 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to AED 5,683.66 per tola from AED 5,615.73 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in AED
1 Gram
487.29
10 Grams
4,872.91
Tola
5,683.66
Troy Ounce
15,156.44
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in United Arab Emirates by adapting international prices (USD/AED) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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Gold prices rose in Philippines on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 8,196.87 Philippine Pesos (PHP) per gram, up compared with the PHP 8,098.74 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to PHP 95,600.64 per tola from PHP 94,462.05 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in PHP
1 Gram
8,196.87
10 Grams
81,964.21
Tola
95,600.64
Troy Ounce
254,948.50
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Philippines by adapting international prices (USD/PHP) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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Gold prices rose in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 498.23 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per gram, up compared with the SAR 492.14 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to SAR 5,811.27 per tola from SAR 5,740.20 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in SAR
1 Gram
498.23
10 Grams
4,982.24
Tola
5,811.27
Troy Ounce
15,496.74
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Saudi Arabia by adapting international prices (USD/SAR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Calix, Inc. (“Calix” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CALX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Calix’s Q1 margins benefited from the advanced purchasing of memory components. The Company’s supply of these memory components was rapidly decreasing due to these advanced orders. The Company’s margin faced negative pressure based on the purchase of memory at increasing market prices. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Calix, investors suffered damages.
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HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LSCC #CNSA20--Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced that its Lattice MachXO5™-NX TDQ FPGA family was named a Gold winner in the “First-to-Market Innovation” category of the 2026 Globee® Awards for Technology. Lattice MachXO5-NX TDQ is the industry's first secure control FPGA family with full CNSA 2.0-compliant post-quantum cryptography, purpose-built to address both the encryption key establishment and digital signature requ.
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” The Company touted “strong” demand and a “long runway” for growth. In truth, the Company’s performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.
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The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
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Gold prices rose in Malaysia on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 543.61 Malaysian Ringgits (MYR) per gram, up compared with the MYR 536.92 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to MYR 6,340.43 per tola from MYR 6,262.55 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in MYR
1 Gram
543.61
10 Grams
5,435.99
Tola
6,340.43
Troy Ounce
16,907.82
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Malaysia by adapting international prices (USD/MYR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 12,778.83 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, up compared with the INR 12,628.91 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to INR 149,049.40 per tola from INR 147,301.20 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in INR
1 Gram
12,778.83
10 Grams
127,788.00
Tola
149,049.40
Troy Ounce
397,476.90
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in India by adapting international prices (USD/INR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 36,918.19 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per gram, up compared with the PKR 36,474.75 it cost on Tuesday.
The price for Gold increased to PKR 430,606.60 per tola from PKR 425,434.30 per tola a day earlier.
Unit measure
Gold Price in PKR
1 Gram
36,918.19
10 Grams
369,181.90
Tola
430,606.60
Troy Ounce
1,148,285.00
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Pakistan by adapting international prices (USD/PKR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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British Pound bounces off one-week low vs USD amid Iran diplomacy hopes, ahead of UK CPIThe GBP/USD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak to the 1.3360 area, or a one-week low, touched the previous day. Spot prices, however, lack follow-through buying and trade below the 1.3400 mark, warranting caution before confirming that the recent pullback from an over two-month high has run its course.
The US Dollar (USD) pauses following a four-day rally to a one-week high amid hopes that US-Iran diplomacy could ease energy prices and temper hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations. This, in turn, is seen as a key factor lending support to the GBP/USD pair. However, the geopolitical risk remains in play amid a further escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. Read more...
British Pound Sterling gets a decent jobs report and sells off anywayThe British Pound received a labour market report on Tuesday that beat consensus on nearly every line, and sold off anyway. Sterling slid from a London morning high just above 1.3450 to a New York low just above 1.3350, knifing through the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages that sit converged just below 1.3400. GBP/USD trades near 1.3380 late in the session, the weakest of the majors on the day, on track for a fourth consecutive daily decline, and holding its first session beneath both long-term averages since the mid-July rebound began. More than a third of that rebound off the summer base near the 1.3150 area is already gone.
On the surface, Tuesday's labour market data argued for a Pound bid rather than a fourth day of selling. Employment rose 147K in the three months to May against 100K prior, the claimant count climbed just 6.7K in June against a 28.3K consensus, and the unemployment rate slipped to 4.9% when the market expected 5%. The blemish sat in the pay figures, where average earnings including bonuses slowed to 4.3% against a 4.5% consensus, extending the cooling trend the Bank of England has spent months waiting for. Read more...
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA support near 1.3400GBP/USD remains weaker for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 1.3430 during the European hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a prevailing bullish bias as the pair remains within the ascending channel.
The GBP/USD pair is holding a constructive bullish bias as spot remains above both the nine-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The alignment of shorter and longer EMAs below price suggests an underpinning uptrend, while the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at roughly 55 points to steady, rather than overstretched, positive momentum. Read more...
The AUD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and extends its sideways consolidative price move around the 0.7000 psychological mark on Wednesday.
The US Dollar (USD) preserves its recent strong gains registered over the past four days amid escalating US-Iran tensions and expectations that energy-driven inflation would force the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to hike rates in 2026. This, in turn, is seen as a key factor acting as a headwind for the AUD/USD pair.
However, speculations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will tighten policy further might continue to lend some support to the Australian Dollar (AUD). Traders might also refrain from placing aggressive bearish bets on the AUD/USD pair and opt to wait for the Australian June employment data on Thursday.
From a technical perspective, spot prices, so far, have been struggling to make it through the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the May-June downfall. Hence, acceptance above the said barrier is needed to back the case for an extension of the AUD/USD pair's recent bounce from the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
Meanwhile, momentum indicators remain supportive, with the Relative Strength Index (14) hovering just above the neutral 50 area and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator showing a positive reading. This hints at sustained buying interest as long as the AUD/USD pair stays supported on dips.
In the meantime, nearby support below the current area is seen around the 23.6% retracement at 0.6955, with the 200-day SMA at 0.6894 protecting any further pullback ahead of the broader structural floor around the Fibonacci anchor at 0.6857.
On the topside, strength beyond the 38.2% Fibo. retracement at 0.7015 should allow the AUD/USD pair to accelerate the positive move towards the 50.0% level at 0.7064 and the 61.8% retracement at 0.7113. The next relevant resistances are aligned at 0.7182 and 0.7271, subsequent Fibonacci barriers.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
AUD/USD daily chart
US Dollar Price This week The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies this week. US Dollar was the strongest against the Canadian Dollar.
USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.18%0.52%0.51%0.64%-0.48%0.15%0.55%EUR-0.18%0.35%0.28%0.46%-0.65%-0.04%0.36%GBP-0.52%-0.35%-0.09%0.11%-1.00%-0.38%0.06%JPY-0.51%-0.28%0.09%0.21%-0.94%-0.42%0.14%CAD-0.64%-0.46%-0.11%-0.21%-1.07%-0.63%-0.05%AUD0.48%0.65%1.00%0.94%1.07%0.62%1.04%NZD-0.15%0.04%0.38%0.42%0.63%-0.62%0.44%CHF-0.55%-0.36%-0.06%-0.14%0.05%-1.04%-0.44% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).
Redwire Corporation is rated Hold with a $9.00 price target, reflecting 4% downside amid significant execution risk. RDW's record $498M backlog, 1.92 book-to-bill, and 26.6% gross margin are offset by flat organic growth, persistent cash burn, and 20% share dilution. Q2 2026 earnings are pivotal; sustained >25% gross margin, >$110M revenue, improved cash flow, and limited dilution are required for a positive rating event.
Bitcoin is trading at $66,259 as of Tuesday morning, up 1.3% over the past 24 hours and roughly 6% since bottoming near $62,517 earlier this week, according to CoinGecko data. Ether has climbed alongside it, trading at $1,930.83, up 0.4% on the day and 3.3% over the past week, marginally outperforming bitcoin's seven-day gain of 2.5%.
The move extends a rally that began last week on the back of soft U.S. labor market data, and has picked up further this week on renewed optimism that Congress may finally advance crypto market structure legislation before its August recess.
The CLARITY Act, which would establish a federal framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the SEC and CFTC, passed the House by a 294-134 vote in July 2025 and was advanced by the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 vote in May. Since then it has stalled, with Democratic senators including Angela Alsobrooks and Ruben Gallego withholding support over the bill's ethics provisions.
Reports this week of a potential compromise on those ethics terms have revived hopes that a floor vote could happen before the recess, a deadline lawmakers and industry groups have flagged as critical: missing it risks pushing the bill into next year, when its prospects would likely worsen.
Macro conditions have added a second tailwind. A weaker-than-expected June jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy adding only 57,000 positions against consensus estimates of roughly double that, combined with recent comments from Federal Reserve officials suggesting AI-driven productivity gains could help ease inflation, have strengthened bets that the Fed will cut rates later this year. Softer inflation prints in the weeks since have reinforced that view, adding to the risk-on backdrop that has lifted bitcoin, ether and other major tokens together.
Trading volume has moved with the price. Bitcoin's 24-hour volume sits at $31.68 billion, up roughly 1% on the day, while ether's has risen more sharply, up 11% to $11.7 billion. Both remain well below bitcoin's all-time high of $126,080 set in October 2025 and ether's all-time high of $4,946.05 set last August, with bitcoin still down 47% and ether down 61% from those peaks respectively.
Whether the rally holds likely depends on whether the Senate actually schedules a CLARITY Act vote in the coming days, and whether upcoming economic data continues to support the case for a Fed cut. A stalled vote or a hotter-than-expected inflation reading could just as quickly take the momentum back out of the market.
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 25, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: FUTU), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Futu as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-833-538-3616 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgm-futu/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 25, 2026.
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About the Lawsuit
Futu and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company was not in compliance with the requirements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, including because it continued to conduct securities business, public fund sales business and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the requisite licenses or approval; (ii) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to face regulatory penalties, including the disgorgement of ill-gotten gains and other penalties; (iii) as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s financial results were overstated; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
The case is Tang v. Futu Holdings Limited, et al, 26-cv-05453.
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KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 25, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Futu securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Futu class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 25, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Futu was not in compliance with the requirements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the "CSRC"), including because Futu continued to conduct securities business, public fund sales business and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the requisite licenses or approval; (2) as a result, Futu was reasonably likely to face regulatory penalties, including the disgorgement of ill-gotten gains and other penalties; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Futu's financial results were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Futu's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Futu class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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On a recent segment of Ramsey’s Everyday Millionaires, a caller named Seth, 52, from Boca Raton, opened with a line most investors only fantasize about: “We kind of hit the stock lottery, Dave.”
His 84-year-old father, now in memory care with Alzheimer’s dementia, once bought 1,000 shares of a single company at $22 per share. Those shares now trade for over $1,000 apiece, turning a $22,000 stake into roughly $1 million. The rest of the estate includes an $800,000 to $900,000 IRA and two Morgan Stanley accounts, bringing the total to just under $5 million.
The family got lucky. The real question is what to do next. Sell the position now and the IRS collects an estimated $150,000 in capital gains taxes. Hold until the father passes and that tax bill can legally disappear. That is the pivot the entire conversation turns on.
The Verdict: The Host Is Right on Risk, but the Framing Is Incomplete The host was blunt: “Whatever that company does, so does the million dollars.” And if “the stock goes in half, then you lost $500,000.” That is a real risk. But treating this as a binary sell-or-hold decision misses the tool that makes patient inaction powerful here: the step-up in basis.
Here is the mechanic in plain English. When someone dies holding appreciated stock, the cost basis resets to the market value on the date of death. Seth put it clearly: “if we keep it and then he passes away, we then get that new step-up basis”. The heirs inherit the shares as if they paid today’s price. Sell the next day at that price and the taxable gain is essentially zero. Decades of appreciation vanish for income tax purposes.
Long-term capital gains for high-income households can hit 20% federal, plus the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax, plus state tax. That stack is how a $1 million sale generates the $150,000 hit the host called a $150,000 decision. Waiting for the step-up could erase most of it. On a sub-$5 million estate, the $15 million federal estate exclusion for 2026 decedents means no federal estate tax either.
Concentration Risk Cuts the Other Way One-stock portfolios are how fortunes get both made and unmade. Seth’s father held what looks like a classic long-term compounder. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) is the archetype: the stock returned roughly 704% over the past decade. Yet even Microsoft is down about 20% over the past year and down 16% year to date, trading near $399 after touching $551 in the past 52 weeks. A best-in-class name with 46% operating margins and a $2.99 trillion market cap can still cough up six figures of value in months.
The host’s warning is grounded in real cases. Fraud, a product misstep, or a broad tech drawdown can slice a concentrated position quickly. The step-up only rewards patience if the share price cooperates while you wait.
Seth’s Middle Ground Seth’s counter was practical. The family discussed selling only 20% to 25% of the position, roughly $200,000 worth, which he said would trim the tax bill to around $30,000 to $40,000. That partial sale accomplishes two things at once. It de-risks the concentration by moving a chunk into diversified holdings, and it preserves the step-up on the remaining shares. If the stock craters tomorrow, they still kept most of the position for the basis reset. If it holds up, they only surrendered a small slice of future gain.
That is what the host’s binary framing misses. The variable that decides everything is how much to sell. The right slice depends on the family’s tolerance for a single-name drawdown, the father’s life expectancy, and the tax bracket in the year of sale.
What to Do With This If you or a parent are sitting on a concentrated winner with a low basis, take three concrete steps:
Pull the actual cost basis and unrealized gain from the brokerage. You cannot model any decision without the exact numbers on the statement. Model partial sales in tranches. Ask what selling 10%, 25%, and 50% each does to the tax bill and to the percentage of net worth still tied to one company. Loop in an estate attorney and a CPA before acting. The step-up in basis, the $15 million 2026 estate exclusion, gifting, and donating appreciated shares to charity all interact in ways worth pricing out for your specific situation. The step-up in basis is one of the few remaining giveaways in the tax code. Ignoring it costs real money. So does letting one stock decide your net worth.
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Alors que Mistral renforce ses capacités de calcul en IA en Europe, les deux entreprises renforcent leur partenariat stratégique grâce à l'engagement de Microsoft à exploiter une partie de ces capacités, ce qui permettra d'intégrer les modèles de pointe et performants de Mistral à la plateforme d'IA de Microsoft et d'offrir aux clients des options de déploiement flexibles, du cloud aux environnements complètement hors ligne
Développer la capacité de calcul IA en Europe : Microsoft et Mistral annoncent un nouvel accord pour le développement d'infrastructures d'intelligence artificielle en Europe. Microsoft utilisera l'infrastructure GPU élargie de Mistral, basée en Europe, afin d'accroître sa capacité de développement en matière d'IA et de soutenir la fourniture de ses services cloud et d'IA. Cet engagement de plusieurs milliards de dollars de la part de Microsoft constitue un moyen important pour les clients de Microsoft de bénéficier des innovations scientifiques et informatiques de Mistral. Intégration des modèles Mistral dans les produits d'entreprise Microsoft : Mistral Medium 3.5 et OCR 4 sont désormais disponibles dans Microsoft Foundry et Mistral Medium 3.5 est désormais intégré à Microsoft Copilot Studio. Les clients de Microsoft dans le monde entier peuvent ainsi bénéficier des avantages des modèles de pointe, performants et multilingues de Mistral et les développeurs ont la possibilité de créer, de personnaliser et d'exploiter des applications d'IA. Offrir aux entreprises un meilleur contrôle sur l'IA à grande échelle : Azure permet aux entreprises de déployer des modèles Mistral dans des environnements cloud, connectés au cloud ou complètement hors réseau, tout en conservant le contrôle sur les données, les opérations et la continuité d'activité. , /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq : MSFT) et Mistral ont annoncé mardi un élargissement significatif de leur partenariat stratégique afin d'aider les entreprises et les secteurs réglementés à adopter les technologies d'IA d'avant-garde en leur offrant davantage de choix, de contrôle et de cohérence opérationnelle. Les deux entreprises intègrent les modèles innovants et performants de Mistral à la plateforme Microsoft, notamment Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio et Azure, afin de permettre aux clients de développer et d'exploiter l'IA dans un large éventail d'environnements d'exploitation, allant des déploiements à l'échelle du cloud aux opérations gérées par le client et complètement hors ligne.
Partout en Europe et sur d'autres marchés réglementés, les entreprises veulent accéder aux technologies d'IA d'avant-garde tout en conservant le contrôle de leurs données, de leurs opérations et de leurs charges de travail critiques. Ce partenariat élargit l'approche de cloud souverain de Microsoft en associant les modèles d'avant-garde de Mistral à la sécurité, à la conformité et à la plateforme cloud-to-edge de Microsoft, offrant ainsi aux clients davantage de choix quant à la manière et au lieu de déploiement de l'IA.
« L'Europe devrait pouvoir accéder aux technologies d'IA les plus performantes au monde sans pour autant compromettre le contrôle qu'elle exerce sur ses données, ses activités ou son avenir numérique », a déclaré Brad Smith, vice-président et président de Microsoft. « En intégrant les modèles européens de pointe de Mistral à notre portefeuille de solutions de cloud souverain et en les rendant disponibles dans des environnements de cloud public, connectés au cloud et totalement hors ligne, nous respectons les engagements numériques européens que nous avons pris et offrons à nos clients une base fiable pour l'IA, qu'ils peuvent exploiter au gré de leurs propres conditions. »
« Notre mission a toujours été de mettre l'IA d'avant-garde à la portée de toutes les organisations, tout en leur permettant de garder le contrôle de leur technologie », a déclaré Arthur Mensch, cofondateur et directeur général de Mistral. « Grâce à notre partenariat avec Microsoft, nos modèles sont mis à la disposition des entreprises et des institutions publiques à l'échelle mondiale, par l'intermédiaire d'une plateforme reconnue pour sa capacité à traiter des charges de travail les plus exigeantes et les plus réglementées et disponible partout où nos clients exercent leurs activités. »
L'avenir de l'IA en Europe : augmentation de la capacité des GPU
Ce partenariat est basé sur un nouvel accord de plusieurs milliards de dollars visant à développer les infrastructures d'intelligence artificielle en Europe. Mistral renforce sa capacité de calcul GPU en s'appuyant sur des milliers de GPU NVIDIA Vera Rubin de dernière génération afin d'accroître la disponibilité du calcul IA pour ses clients et de proposer une plateforme partagée pour l'entraînement, l'inférence et le déploiement à grande échelle.
Cet accord renforce l'infrastructure européenne en matière d'IA tout en aidant Microsoft à répondre à la demande croissante de services cloud et d'IA. Conformément à l'approche flexible de Microsoft en matière d'infrastructure mondiale, qui associe ses propres centres de données, des installations louées et des partenariats stratégiques avec des fournisseurs tiers, cette initiative renforce la présence de Microsoft en Europe et soutient les Engagements numériques européens annoncés en 2025.
« L'IA agentique suscite une demande sans précédent pour des infrastructures d'IA hautes performances et économes en énergie », a déclaré Ian Buck, vice-président chargé de l'informatique hyperscale et haute performance chez NVIDIA. « En déployant à grande échelle les systèmes NVIDIA Vera Rubin, Mistral et Microsoft offriront à leurs clients l'infrastructure informatique dont ils ont besoin pour développer et exploiter la prochaine génération d'IA en Europe et au-delà. »
L'IA d'avant-garde, prête pour les entreprises : modèles Mistral dans Microsoft Foundry et Copilot Studio
Au niveau de la plateforme, les derniers modèles de Mistral, Medium 3.5 et OCR 4, sont désormais disponibles dans Microsoft Foundry, permettant ainsi aux développeurs d'accéder à des modèles d'avant-garde au sein d'un environnement cohérent pour créer, personnaliser et déployer des applications IA. Mistral Medium 3.5 intègre un modèle à poids ouvert dans un environnement Azure géré, permettant ainsi aux développeurs et aux entreprises de créer, personnaliser et déployer des applications d'IA tout en bénéficiant d'un contrôle total, d'options de déploiement souveraines et d'une évolutivité prévisible et rentable. OCR 4 prend en charge les pipelines de traitement de documents structurés et les workflows basés sur des agents ; ces deux modèles peuvent être appliqués à des applications basées sur des agents, à l'automatisation et à des solutions spécifiques à un domaine, à l'aide des outils et des workflows déjà en place sur la plateforme Foundry.
Au niveau de la couche applicative, les entreprises ont intégré le modèle Medium 3.5 de Mistral à Copilot Studio, alliant ainsi la flexibilité du modèle à une gouvernance de niveau entreprise. Cela permet aux équipes de choisir le modèle le mieux adapté à un scénario donné, tout en conservant le contrôle sur la manière dont les données sont traitées et sur le lieu du traitement.
Une expérience de déploiement unique, quel que soit l'environnement : Microsoft Foundry et Foundry Local
Les entreprises peuvent développer des applications IA en utilisant les mêmes modèles, outils, API et flux de travail sur Microsoft Foundry et Foundry Local. Les équipes disposent ainsi d'une méthode cohérente pour développer, personnaliser et exploiter des applications IA, quel que soit l'environnement dans lequel ces applications seront finalement exécutées.
Microsoft Foundry fournit une plateforme de développement permettant de découvrir, de créer et de déployer des modèles et des agents dans le cloud. Foundry Local étend cette expérience de développement et d'exécution à Azure Local, permettant ainsi aux entreprises de rapprocher l'IA de leurs données, de leurs utilisateurs et de leurs environnements opérationnels. Ensemble, ces éléments limitent la nécessité de repenser les applications pour chaque scénario de déploiement, tout en offrant aux clients davantage de flexibilité pour répondre aux exigences en matière de souveraineté, de latence et de résilience.
Un déploiement flexible grâce à un modèle opérationnel commun : Azure et Azure Local
Les organisations ont de plus en plus besoin de différents niveaux de contrôle opérationnel en fonction de la sensibilité de la charge de travail, des obligations réglementaires et des exigences liées à leur mission. Azure et Azure Local offrent une plateforme commune prenant en charge les déploiements d'IA dans un large éventail d'environnements d'exploitation :
Le cloud : déploiements hébergés sur Azure pour bénéficier d'une évolutivité à l'échelle du cloud, d'une grande agilité et d'un accès aux dernières innovations de la plateforme. Connecté au cloud : des environnements Azure Local gérés par le client qui restent connectés aux services et aux opérations Azure lorsque cela est nécessaire. Complètement déconnecté : déploiements Azure Local pouvant fonctionner indépendamment de toute connexion externe, destinés aux environnements hautement sensibles, soumis à des contraintes ou critiques. Quel que soit le modèle d'exploitation choisi, les clients peuvent utiliser les modèles Mistral en bénéficiant d'une plateforme et d'une approche opérationnelle cohérentes. Cela permet aux organisations soumises à une réglementation d'éviter une architecture d'IA fragmentée, tout en garantissant le niveau de contrôle, de résilience et de connectivité requis par leurs charges de travail.
Pour les secteurs réglementés où l'autonomie stratégique est indispensable, cela présente des avantages concrets. Ces clients peuvent utiliser l'IA dans des processus critiques tout en adaptant les données, les opérations et les contrôles d'accès à leurs besoins spécifiques. Les opérateurs d'infrastructures critiques peuvent maintenir des capacités d'IA là où la résilience et la continuité de service sont essentielles. Les entreprises du secteur manufacturier et industriel peuvent analyser localement les données relatives à la production, la qualité et les opérations, là où la latence, la protection de la propriété intellectuelle, les contrôles à l'exportation, la cybersécurité et la résilience de la chaîne d'approvisionnement peuvent influencer les exigences de déploiement. Les établissements de santé peuvent mettre en place des processus de travail basés sur l'IA, dans lesquels la protection de la vie privée, la localisation des données, la continuité des soins et le traitement des données conformément à la réglementation constituent des exigences fondamentales.
Bénéfices pour nos clients
Dans le cadre de ce renforcement de leur collaboration, les deux entreprises vont utiliser un plan de commercialisation commun et exploiter ensemble des opportunités auprès des grandes entreprises, tant en Europe qu'à l'échelle mondiale. Mistral et Microsoft étendent également leur partenariat afin d'accélérer l'adoption par les clients, notamment en finançant des démonstrations de faisabilité (PoC), en offrant des crédits Azure et en organisant des ateliers destinés à stimuler l'innovation en matière d'IA avec leurs clients.
Les entreprises des secteurs des services financiers, de l'industrie manufacturière, de la santé et d'autres secteurs réglementés exploitent l'IA dans des environnements dans lesquels le contrôle et la résilience sont indispensables. Grâce à ce partenariat, ils peuvent développer des applications d'IA dans Microsoft Foundry et les exécuter sur Azure ou sur Azure Local, en utilisant les modèles Mistral dans des environnements de fonctionnement dans le cloud, connectés au cloud ou complètement hors ligne.
Microsoft et Mistral vont continuer de travailler pour leurs clients tout en innovant dans les domaines des modèles, de l'expérience de développement, de la plateforme de développement et de l'infrastructure européenne d'IA qui rendent cela possible.
Informations supplémentaires
Pour en savoir plus, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant : www.mistral.ai Découvrez Microsoft Sovereign Cloud : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sovereignty En savoir plus sur Azure Local : https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/local En savoir plus sur Microsoft Foundry : https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-foundry En savoir plus sur Microsoft Copilot Studio : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio À propos de Mistral
Mistral est un pionnier de l'IA générative qui fournit au monde les outils nécessaires pour construire et tirer profit de la technologie la plus transformatrice de notre époque. L'entreprise démocratise l'IA grâce à des modèles, des produits et des solutions open source hautement performants, optimisés et à la pointe de la technologie, ainsi qu'à une infrastructure de bout en bout avec Mistral Compute. Basée en France et indépendante, Mistral prône une approche décentralisée et transparente de la technologie, et bénéficie d'une forte présence internationale aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et à Singapour. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter www.mistral.ai
À propos de Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq « MSFT » @microsoft) crée des plateformes et des outils activés par l'IA pour offrir des solutions innovantes répondant aux besoins en constante évolution de nos clients. L'entreprise technologique s'est engagée à rendre l'IA largement disponible et à le faire de manière responsable, avec pour mission de permettre à chaque personne et à chaque organisation de la planète d'accomplir davantage.
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +7.91%) climbed on Tuesday after the chipmaker expanded its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT 1.11%).
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AMD jumps into the next leg of the AI race As part of their collaboration, Microsoft will deploy AMD's new Helios rack-scale systems on its Azure cloud computing platform to power artificial intelligence (AI) inference workloads for its customers.
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Helios combines AMD's Instinct GPUs, Venice CPUs, networking solutions, and software. The integrated system is designed for maximum efficiency to slash the costs of running AI applications.
"We're very focused on providing the best total cost of ownership, the lowest cost per token, all in," AMD executive Forrest Norrod said during an interview with CNBC. "And our customers are telling us that we're achieving that."
AMD plans to begin shipping its Helios systems to Microsoft and other clients later this year.
AMD is emerging as a worthy challenger to Nvidia Nvidia dominates the market for AI chips used in data centers, with most estimates placing its market share at over 90%.
Yet if Helios enables companies to reduce the costs of running inference and other AI workloads, AMD could quickly win a larger piece of this rapidly expanding pie.
For a business that's still less than one-fifth the size of its larger rival, those potential market share gains could drive substantial stock price appreciation in the months and years ahead.
Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Nike is tightening online sales in China as it tries to restore pricing power and reverse a deepening decline in its third-largest market.
From January 2027, most of Nike’s 16 major Chinese retail partners will stop selling its products online and focus on physical stores.
Those partners operate thousands of Nike outlets, but the company is not cutting off thousands of separate distributors.
Digital sales will instead move through Nike-branded storefronts on Tmall, JD.com and Douyin, alongside its website and app.
The strategy could reduce discounting and improve control over customer data and presentation.
Greater China sales fell 17% on a constant-currency basis in the latest quarter, underscoring that tighter distribution must be matched by stronger product demand to revive the business.
Nike stock NYSE:NKE closed 1.2% lower at $42.96 on Tuesday, reflecting continued investor caution over the pace of its turnaround.
Nike believes its Chinese digital marketplace has become fragmented, with products sold by multiple retailers at different prices.
“Our marketplace has become so fragmented and cluttered,” Greater China chief Cathy Sparks told Reuters.
She said consumers wanted an experience that was premium and trustworthy.
By concentrating e-commerce through official storefronts, Nike can coordinate launches, reduce competition between sellers and encourage full-price purchases.
Retail partners will continue operating physical stores, so the overhaul is not a complete retreat from wholesale.
The disruption for partners could be considerable, as Topsports, which generates 22% of its revenue from online Nike sales, warned of a significant short-term impact.
Shares in Topsports and fellow distributor Pou Sheng fell sharply after the plan was confirmed.
For Nike, the trade-off is to sacrifice some reach for tighter control over pricing and inventory.
Nike is taking the risk because its China recovery continues to disappoint. The latest 17% sales decline worsened from a 10% fall in the previous quarter, while Anta and Li Ning gained share.
On and Hoka have also captured demand in performance running and faster-growing categories.
Excessive discounting is only part of the problem. Chinese shoppers have more credible choices, while rivals have often moved faster on local preferences and performance products.
Nike has appointed a vice-president of local product creation in Greater China, signalling that management recognises the need for market-specific products.
“The Nike turnaround is progressing slowly,” Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez told Reuters.
She said weakness in sportswear and international markets was unlikely to reverse meaningfully before fiscal 2028.
Jefferies analysts similarly said sportswear and Jordan streetwear remained an overhang, although Nike’s core business was stabilising.
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TAIPEI, July 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Wistron (3231.TW), opens new tab, a supplier to Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab, launched a $700 million manufacturing facility in Texas on Tuesday to produce the U.S. chipmaker's latest AI systems, as Taiwanese electronics makers expand U.S. production to meet soaring demand for AI infrastructure.
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The Fort Worth facility manufactures Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described the AI system built around the product as "the most powerful AI supercomputer in the world."
Wistron said the site is where Nvidia's first GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip was built and mass-produced in the United States.
The factory will also manufacture Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin Superchip, Wistron said.
The factory is expected to scale up production this year to manufacture tens of thousands of computing boards per month, according to Nvidia.
The factory has created more than 500 jobs, Nvidia said, adding that it is on track to expand its workforce to 1,000 employees by the end of the year.
Nvidia said Wistron's Fort Worth plant forms part of the $500 billion U.S. investment commitment it announced in 2025.
Reporting by Wen-Yee Lee; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips
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Wistron Corporation shares jumped 9.7% on Wednesday after the Taiwan-based technology service provider announced the opening of its first U.S. facility to build AI servers for Nvidia.
Its D1 AI smart facility, a $700 million, 324,000-square-foot site in Fort Worth, Texas, currently produces Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, an advanced AI processing platform. It will later expand to produce Nvidia's Vera Rubin Superchip, which is critical to powering the next generation of AI computing.
"In the next couple of years, this location will be one of the most important, as we build AI infrastructure here in the United States," Wistron Chairman Simon Lin said in the press release.
The new footprint highlights a broader trend of Taiwanese tech giants expanding their footprint in the U.S., following TSMC's announcement last week that it is doubling down on its investment in Arizona.
Wistron's new facility will ramp up production of Nvidia AI servers, expanding domestic capacity to assemble and test the systems, which integrate into Nvidia's DSX infrastructure to deploy energy-efficient AI factories at scale.
Wistron said it is creating a new model for AI infrastructure production built on digital manufacturing, energy optimization and local operations.
"Demand for AI factories—the engine of this next industrial revolution—is incredible, and they must be produced everywhere," Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia, said.
Wistron said the Fort Worth plant will serve as the core engine of its U.S. manufacturing operations, adding that the investment reflects the next phase of AI infrastructure development.
Nvidia's partner manufacturing facilities span 43 U.S. states, with partners including Wistron, TSMC and Foxconn, contributing an estimated $485 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2026.
Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs because an issue with the second-row easy-entry seats could increase the risk of injury, according to federal regulators.
A total of 387,911 vehicles are affected, including certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice.
The NHTSA said the vehicles may have a defect that could cause a second-row seat to tip or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
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Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 vehicles over an issue with the second-row seating that could raise the risk of injury. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
"A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury," the NHTSA said.
"The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly," the agency explained.
The agency noted some warning signs that vehicle owners should keep an eye out for.
A total of 387,911 vehicles are affected by the recall. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
"If the button is stuck in the down position, the customer may not be able to use the easy entry feature or return the seat to its normal position after using the easy entry feature," the notice reads.
Ford's Critical Concern Review Group identified 14 reports as of June 16, 2026, of unintended second-row seat movement while the vehicle was in drive. Six involved vehicles that had already received a remedy under an earlier recall, while eight involved vehicles that were not covered by the previous campaign. Ford said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue.
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The NHTSA said the vehicles may have a defect that could prevent occupants from being properly restrained. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealership, where the second-row easy-entry switch bezel and housing will be replaced with a revised design at no charge.
Owner notification letters will be mailed out later this month, with another letter about the remedy expected to be sent out in January.
