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Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 20,000: Deep Dive into Hong Kong Stock Liquidity Crisis
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the 20,000-point mark, with shrinking trading volumes and accelerating foreign capital outflows. This article analyzes whether Hong Kong stock liquidity has reached a critical point from three perspectives: macro environment, capital flows, and market structure, and explores the market outlook.

BitMine Nears 5% of Ethereum supply with 5.78M ETH Treasury
BitMine increased its Ether treasury to 5.78 million ETH, or about 4.8% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, as the company closed in on its 5% accumulation target and Ether continued to outperform Bitcoin.

Domino's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates but Outlook Hazy: US Investors Beware
Domino's Pizza exceeded Wall Street expectations in Q2 with strong same-store sales and profit growth. However, cautious management guidance on consumer spending shifts and cost pressures leaves investors questioning the growth outlook.

Copper Prices Hit Record High: Supply-Demand Gap Drives Surge in Futures and Options Trading
Copper prices have broken through $10,000 per ton, hitting an all-time high, as supply shortages and green energy demand fuel a surge in copper futures and options open interest. This article analyzes copper mine deficits, derivatives market structure, and options strategy trends.

Hang Seng Index Falls Below 18,000: Analyzing the Causes and Solutions to Hong Kong Stocks' Liquidity Crisis
The Hang Seng Index has slipped below the 18,000 mark, with trading volumes shrinking, southbound capital showing divergence, and international capital flowing out. This article delves into the causes of the liquidity crunch and explores solutions like stamp duty cuts and cross-border connectivity, offering insights for investors.

Hut 8, IREN land billions in new contracts, lifting AI compute stocks MARA, RIOT, WULF
The deals sparked a rebound in AI compute stocks after investors questioned demand for new data center capacity.

Bitcoin and gold are both down YTD; this has never happened before in a year
Bitcoin and gold are 2026âs worst major assets so farâBTC down 26% YTD, gold off 7%.

Hang Seng Index Recovers 22,000 Points with Three-Day Winning Streak, Tech Stocks Lead the Rally
The Hang Seng Index has reclaimed the 22,000-point level after three consecutive days of gains, driven by a tech stock rally. This article analyzes the impact of Tencent and Alibaba earnings expectations, southbound capital flows, and policy and external factors on Hong Kong stocks.

Inside Cardano's 'Van Rossum' hard fork, and how it matters for users
The Van Rossem hard fork moved Cardano to version 11 on Saturday. And for the first time, Cardano's community voted in the upgrade, not the company that built it.

Kimi K3 arrival could benefit cybersecurity and infrastructure names: Stifel
Kimi K3âs low-cost open-weight AI could boost cybersecurity & AI infrastructure stocks (CRWD, NET, PANW, SNOW).

Gold Options Open Interest Surges as Market Bets on $2,500 Breakout; Fed Rate Cut Expectations Key
Gold options open interest has surged, with bullish bets concentrated above $2,500, as institutions and retail traders intensify their battle. Fed rate cut expectations, geopolitical tensions, and central bank buying support gold prices, but high leverage risks remain.

Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 18,000: Tencent and Alibaba Drag Tech Sector Amid Earnings and Regulatory Pressures
The Hang Seng Index fell below the key 18,000 mark, with the tech sector weighed down by disappointing earnings from Tencent and Alibaba and renewed regulatory concerns. This article analyzes capital flows, market sentiment, and the outlook for Hong Kong stocks, highlighting short-term headwinds and long-term value.

Exodus (EXOD) to cut 25% of global workforce in payments shift
This restructuring is part of a strategy to build a full-stack payments platform following its acquisitions of Monavate and Baanx.

US Financial 15 Split Corp. Announces Preferred Share Dividend of C$0.0789: Analysis and Outlook
US Financial 15 Split Corp. declares a monthly preferred dividend of C$0.0789 per share, offering an annualized yield of approximately 5.5%. This article analyzes the dividend details, portfolio composition, and the financial sector outlook.

Gold Futures Hit All-Time High: Decoding the Triple Drivers Behind Surging Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures have shattered key resistance levels to reach a historic peak, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, a weakening U.S. dollar, and sustained central bank gold purchases. This analysis explores how these three forces are fueling safe-haven demand and shaping the outlook for gold.

Tencent and Alibaba Earnings Diverge, Weighing on Hong Kong Tech Stocks and Hang Seng Index
Tencent's strong earnings contrast with Alibaba's weak performance, pressuring Hong Kong tech stocks. This article analyzes the impact on the Hang Seng Index and capital flows, offering insights into sector trends.

Strategy (MSTR) raises cash reserves to $3.2 billion without bitcoin (BTC) sale
For the second consecutive week, the firm kept bitcoin holdings steady, choosing to use the raised capital to boost cash for paying dividends on its preferred stock.

U.S. gasoline prices top $4 a gallon for first time in a month amid rising tensions in Middle East
U.S. gas prices topped $4 again as Middle East tensions lift oil and inflation fears.

Middle East Escalation Fuels Risk Aversion, Gold Options Implied Volatility Surges
An in-depth analysis of how Middle East conflict impacts gold futures and options markets, exploring trading strategies and capital flows behind the implied volatility spike, providing investors with the latest derivatives market insights.

Hang Seng Plunges 2% in a Day: Tencent's Disappointing Earnings Drag Down Tech Sector
The Hang Seng Index tumbled over 2% today, triggered by Tencent's weaker-than-expected earnings, sparking a chain reaction in the tech sector. Southbound capital saw a net sell-off of HKD 3 billion, reflecting cautious market sentiment. An in-depth analysis of Hong Kong stocks' outlook.
