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Micron projects fiscal Q4 revenue of $50B ± $1B as it outlines $100B in SCA RPO (NASDAQ:MU)
Micron (MU) Q3 FY2026 earnings call highlights: record revenue/EPS, $100B SCA backlog and $22B deposits, plus Q4 guidance.
Hang Seng Index Falls Below 19,000 Points; Tech Stocks Drag as Tencent and Alibaba Lead Decline
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped below the key 19,000-point psychological level, pressured by a tech sector selloff led by Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes market sentiment, reasons for the decline, and future outlook.
LiveOne Issues Optimistic Guidance, Hints at Imminent Accretive Acquisition
LiveOne forecasts FY revenue of $85M-$95M and EBITDA of $8M-$10M, surpassing expectations, and hints at a soon-to-close accretive acquisition. Market sentiment is bullish, with shares rising in after-hours trading.
Gold Futures Hit Record High: Geopolitical Risks and Central Bank Buying Fuel Safe-Haven Surge
Gold futures have surged to an all-time high as escalating geopolitical tensions and a global central bank buying spree drive demand for safe-haven assets. This article analyzes the key drivers and explores the outlook for gold prices amid shifting Fed policy expectations.
Hang Seng Index Falls Below 19,000 as Northbound Capital Defies Trend to Add Tencent and Alibaba: Short-Term Pressure vs. Long-Term Value in Hong Kong Stocks
The Hang Seng Index lost the 19,000 mark, while southbound capital bucked the trend to increase holdings in Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the reasons for the decline, capital flow logic, and the divergence between short-term pressure and long-term value, offering deep insights for Hong Kong stock investors.
Trump Revives Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales Plan: Impact on US Energy and Agricultural Stocks
Trump pushes for year-round E15 gasoline sales, boosting ethanol producers and agricultural stocks but facing environmental and legal hurdles. Analysis of impacts on US stocks like GPRE and ADM, along with investment strategies.
Gold and Oil Surge Triggers Options Volatility Spike, Hedging Demand Soars
Gold and crude oil futures hit new highs, causing options implied volatility to surge and hedging demand to skyrocket. This article analyzes the driving factors, market shifts, and future outlook.
Hang Seng Index Edges Lower, Tencent Rises Against the Trend: Drivers and Market Sentiment Analysis
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index traded in a narrow range and closed slightly lower, while Tencent Holdings bucked the trend, driven by increased share buybacks, improved game business expectations, and effective cloud restructuring. This article analyzes market sentiment and future outlook.
Trip.com Earnings: Non-GAAP EPS Misses Estimates, Revenue Beats, Market Eyes Profit Quality
Trip.com's latest earnings report shows revenue of $2.35 billion beating expectations, but Non-GAAP EPS of $0.83 falls short. Analysis of the revenue-profit divergence, industry competition, and future outlook.
Hang Seng Index Falls Below 20,000 Points as Tech Giants Drag Market Down
The Hang Seng Index briefly broke below the key 20,000-point psychological level today, dragged by a broad sell-off in tech heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the short-term decline, including external market volatility, northbound capital outflows, and diverging earnings expectations, while offering an outlook on future trends.
Ethereum (ETH) news: Upheaval at the foundation has some of crypto’s biggest names feeling bullish
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at Ethereum's eventful week that started off with the launch of EthLabs, plus the layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, and what this all means for the network.
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo Among Major Banks Planning Dividend Hikes and Stock Buybacks as Market Sentiment Turns Bullish
Major U.S. banks including JPMorgan and Wells Fargo announce dividend increases and stock buyback plans, signaling restored confidence in the banking sector. Analysts say this could boost U.S. stock market sentiment and offer investors opportunities in bank stock valuation recovery.
Middle East Tensions Fuel Surge in Gold and Crude Oil Options Implied Volatility: Investor Hedging Strategies Explained
Escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has driven a sharp rise in implied volatility for gold and crude oil options, with call option premiums expanding. This article analyzes volatility surface changes, the evolution of investor hedging strategies, and the outlook ahead.
YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF Announces Weekly Dividend of $0.0711: Strategy and Market Impact Analysis
YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF (XOMY) declares a weekly dividend of $0.0711 per share. This article analyzes its covered call strategy, suitability in the current US stock market, and key investor considerations to help understand the risks and rewards of option income products.
COMEX Copper Futures Open Interest Surges on Green Demand Recovery Bets: Mid-Term Bullish Logic Explained
COMEX copper futures open interest has surged sharply, with capital betting on accelerated global green energy transition and supply-side disruptions. This article analyzes changes in positioning data, short-term volatility logic, and mid-term bullish expectations, decoding the core drivers of copper price trends.
Hang Seng Rally Stalls: Can Tencent Earnings Ignite a Bullish Catalyst? Hong Kong Stock Analysis
The Hang Seng Index's rebound faces technical resistance as the market awaits Tencent's earnings report. This analysis examines the index's outlook, Tencent's expected performance, and potential market impact.
Top 10 Weak-Momentum Industrial Giants: GE, Caterpillar Lead Declines, Investors Beware
The U.S. industrial sector is showing increasing divergence, with ten large-cap stocks like General Electric, Caterpillar, and 3M hitting year-low momentum ratings due to slowing demand, cost pressures, and capital outflows. This article provides an in-depth analysis and strategic advice.
Geopolitical Risks and Rate Cut Expectations Propel Gold Futures to Record High Above $2,500
An analysis of how escalating Middle East tensions and Fed rate cut expectations drove gold futures past $2,500, exploring the impact of safe-haven demand and dollar trends on gold prices, and offering derivatives strategy insights for investors.
Binance withdraws Greek MiCA bid but vows to remain in the EU
The crypto giant must find a home base in the EU by July 1 or regulators will force the company to shut down operations for millions of regional users.
Airbus A380 Wing Cracks Trigger Global Safety Review, US Stock Investors Eye Operating Cost Impact
Airbus A380 wing cracks prompt a global safety review by EASA, raising concerns among US stock investors about operating costs and the aircraft's residual value.
