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Gold Hits Record Highs, Options Implied Volatility Surges: How Hedging Strategies Are Evolving
Geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations drive gold options implied volatility to multi-month highs. Institutions and retail investors shift from naked longs to volatility trading and tail-risk protection.
Hang Seng Index Rebounds 1.2% to Reclaim 20,000 Points as Tech Stocks Lead Rally
Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index climbing 1.2% to reclaim the 20,000-point level, driven by strong gains in technology shares. The rally was supported by improved risk sentiment and steady southbound inflows.
Keel Shuts US Bitcoin Mining Operations as Q2 Revenue Falls 50%
Keel completed the shutdown of its US Bitcoin mining operations as it pivots toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Shein plans Hong Kong IPO as soon as August 19 - report (SHEIN:Private)
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein (SHEIN) plans to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering as early as August 19
Gold Price Holds Near Record Highs: Central Bank Buying vs. Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices remain volatile near record highs as central bank purchases and Fed rate cut expectations pull in opposite directions, with derivatives market volatility on the rise.
Hang Seng Index Recovers 20,000 on Heavy Volume as Southbound Buying Hits Monthly High: Rally Drivers and Support Levels
Hong Kong stocks rebounded strongly, with the Hang Seng Index reclaiming the 20,000 mark on heavy turnover and southbound net buying hitting a monthly high. This analysis explores the drivers behind the rally and key support levels to watch.
Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork is 300 blocks behind BTC and six years from fixing itself
The breakaway chain has produced two blocks since splitting off on Saturday. Bitcoin has produced more than 300 in the same stretch.
Michael Burry makes bearish trade on Palantir with put buys (PLTR:NASDAQ)
Michael Burry buys 2027 PLTR puts as volatility dips, warning Palantirâs lofty valuation may trigger a drop.
Gold Hits Record Highs: Hedge Fund Positioning at Four-Year Peak, How Is Geopolitical Risk Premium Priced?
Gold prices have reached new all-time highs, with hedge fund net long positions hitting a four-year peak. This article analyzes key variables for future price movements, including futures positioning, geopolitical risk premium, and technical support levels.
Hang Seng Index Rises 1.2% at Midday, Tech Stocks Lead as Sentiment Improves
Hong Kong stocks rallied at midday with the Hang Seng Index up 1.2%, driven by tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba. Market sentiment improved as funds flowed into tech shares, with investors eyeing fundamentals and policy signals.
A $2 trillion asset class is getting a new blockchain rail
ADI Chain and Shipfinex are the latest to bet the world's cargo ships belong on-chain.
InterContinental Hotels Q4 GAAP EPS Beats at $2.75, Revenue $1.26B, Premium Recovery Strong
InterContinental Hotels Group reported Q4 GAAP EPS of $2.75 and revenue of $1.26 billion, surpassing expectations by $10 million. RevPAR continues to recover, led by Greater China. Analysis of 2025 outlook and valuation.
Gold Hits Record High as Safe-Haven Inflows Surge, Bullish Options Positions Soar, and Institutional Hedging Strategies Shift
Gold prices have surged to record highs, driving a significant increase in bullish options positions and prompting institutions to shift from defensive to offensive hedging strategies. This article analyzes safe-haven fund flows, options market structure changes, and future risks.
Hang Seng Index Wavers Around 20,000 as Tencent and Alibaba Earnings Diverge
The Hang Seng Index struggles near the 20,000-point mark as Tencent's solid results support the market while Alibaba's weak performance weighs on the index. This article analyzes the impact of divergent heavyweight earnings on Hong Kong stocks and key factors in the bull-bear battle.
BTCPay offers $190,000 bounty after bitcoin payment servers drained in exploit
The project said it will pay 10% of recovered funds, up to 3 BTC, after attackers stole LND credentials and drained merchant Lightning wallets last week.
Gencor GAAP EPS of $0.39, revenue of $33.81M
Gencor press release (GENC): Q3 GAAP EPS of $0.39. Revenue of $33.81M (+25.3% Y/Y). At June 30, 2026, the company had $164.2 million of cash and cash equivalents
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Hits Yearly High with Record HK$300B Turnover, Tech Stocks Lead Gains
Hong Kong stocks surged to a yearly high with turnover exceeding HK$300 billion, led by tech giants Tencent and Alibaba. Southbound capital inflows and improved sentiment signal a bullish outlook.
Bitcoin (BTC) news: 'Strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show
Bitcoin wallets with over 10,000 BTC has reached a 6-month high of 90 as larger holders accumulate and retail sells amid Coldcard hacks and regulatory delays.
Samsung P/E premium over SK Hynix set to rise on HBM share gains (SSNLF:OTCMKTS)
Samsungâs P/E premium vs SK Hynix may rebound as it regains HBM market share, UBS says.
Gold Price Pulls Back After Record High, Institutions Remain Bullish: Futures Positioning and Central Bank Buying Dynamics
Gold futures positioning and central bank buying trends suggest that short-term corrections do not alter the medium-to-long-term upward trajectory. Institutions remain bullish on gold, with derivatives markets offering allocation opportunities.
