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SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: SNDK, TSM, NFLX, YUMC
Analyst rating upgrades and downgrades on SNDK, NFLX, YUMC, and TSMâAI infrastructure shift, Netflix dip-buy case, China headwinds, TSM valuation.

Safe-Haven Demand Surges, Gold Futures Hit Record High Near $2,800: Geopolitical Risks and Rate Cut Expectations Drive Rally
Gold futures break through previous highs to approach $2,800, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising expectations of a Fed rate cut. This analysis explores key bullish and bearish factors, technical signals, and the outlook for investors.

Hang Seng Index Breaks 21,000: Tech Stocks Lead Hong Kong Rally, Analyzing the Drivers and Sustainability
The Hang Seng Index surges past 21,000 points, driven by tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba. This article examines earnings, capital flows, and whether the rebound can last.

Twenty One Capital CEO steps down as Tether's plans to merge three bitcoin firms falls
The proposed three-way merger between Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy has been abandoned, with Strike no longer participating.

TD Ultra Short Term Bond fund - ETF Series declares CAD 0.023 dividend (TSX:TUST:CA)
TD Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (TUST:CA) declares CAD 0.023/share monthly dividend, payable Aug 7; record & ex-div July 31.

International Gold Hits Record High: Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Expectations Drive Analysis
An in-depth analysis of the core drivers behind the recent surge in international gold prices to record highs, including geopolitical safe-haven demand, Fed rate cut expectations, and global central bank gold purchases, with a look ahead at the impact on gold futures and options markets.

Hong Kong Hang Seng Index Falls Below 18,000 Again as Tech Heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba Lead Decline
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index lost the 18,000 mark, dragged down by tech giants Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the reasons for the drop, capital flows, and future outlook, offering professional insights for investors.

Clarity odds jump to 43% on Polymarket after unverified reports Trump agreed to ethics deal
Bettors moved the crypto market structure bill to a 43% chance of passing this year, up from a record low last week, though the reports remain unconfirmed and no bill text has appeared.

Aebi Schmidt Holding AG declares $0.025 dividend (NASDAQ:AEBI)
Aebi Schmidt Holding (AEBI) declares a $0.025 quarterly dividend (0.78% forward yield).

Gold Options Volatility Surge: Fed Rate Path Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risks
An in-depth analysis of the recent spike in gold options implied volatility, driven by shifting Fed policy expectations and geopolitical tensions, with strategies for navigating the market.

Tencent's Strong Earnings Spark Rally: Hang Seng Reclaims 23,000 as Tech Stocks Surge
Tencent's better-than-expected quarterly results triggered a rebound in Hong Kong tech stocks, pushing the Hang Seng Index back above 23,000. This article analyzes the logic behind major brokerages' bullish calls on Tencent, the improving market sentiment, and capital flows, while assessing the outlook for tech stock valuation recovery.

Bitcoin Trader Sees Up To 6% Gains ‘Very Quickly’ If $68,000 Is Hit
Bitcoin expands to its highest levels in over a month as a trader sees another 6% upside if BTC price action reaches $68,000.

Valmont GAAP EPS of $6.14 beats by $0.39, revenue of $1.12B beats by $30M (VMI:NYSE)
Valmont (VMI) Q2 earnings beat: GAAP EPS $6.14 and revenue $1.12B (+6.7% YoY).

Gold Options Strategies Gain Traction Amid High-Volatility Price Swings and Shifting Rate-Cut Expectations
As gold prices oscillate near record highs and Fed rate-cut expectations fluctuate, investors increasingly turn to gold options for hedging and tactical trading. This article explores collar strategies, straddles, and other practical approaches.

Hang Seng Index Reverses Gains, Tencent and Alibaba Lead as Tech Sector Divergence Intensifies
The Hang Seng Index experienced a classic rally-and-reversal today, with tech stocks driving early gains but profit-taking erasing most advances. Tencent and Alibaba both rose but showed divergent performance, highlighting growing sector divergence.

UK Inquiry Probes Banking Barriers Facing Crypto Firms
The inquiry will assess whether limits on accounts and crypto-linked transactions are proportionate and harming investment, competition and growth.

AM Markets Need to Know: Samsung card, Oracle debt, and more (SP500:)
Stock futures edge up as earnings loom; track Samsungâs new credit card, Oracle credit risk, Dimonâs warning, Alphabetâs bond slide & LSE 24âread now.

Gold Futures Hit All-Time High: Rate Cut Hopes and Safe-Haven Demand Converge
A deep dive into the drivers behind gold futures' surge: Fed rate cut expectations, geopolitical risks, and central bank buying. Explore the outlook and derivatives strategies to seize gold price opportunities.

Hang Seng Index Falls Below 17,000: Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Stock Decline, Analysis of Hong Kong Market Correction
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped below the 17,000 mark, with tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba leading the decline. This article analyzes the impact of divergent Fed policy expectations and slowing mainland economic data on the market, and looks ahead to key variables.

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs post a fifth straight day of inflows in a first since April
The run has pulled in roughly $727 million, the most sustained stretch of buying since the record outflows of June.
