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Bitcoin sales and $4 billion cash reserve fuel STRC's recovery toward par value
Bitcoin sales, what is now a $4 billion cash reserve, and a $975 million repurchase program, have supported STRC’s recovery.
Money managers face cyber incidents targeting information systems in recent days - report
Hackers have been targeting information systems at major money managers in recent days, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.
Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Up Over 3%: How Futures Positioning and Volatility Are Reacting
Geopolitical risk premium is being repriced as crude futures net longs rebound and implied volatility spikes, with call option volume hitting a recent high. This analysis breaks down the derivatives market ripple effects and forward-looking strategies.
Coldcard hack could lift demand for regulated bitcoin products, analysts say
Cantor sees positive read-through for crypto custody providers, while FRNT says the breach could drive some investors toward bitcoin ETFs.
Uber targets 15 AV cities by year-end as it outlines multiyear $10B autonomous investment plan (NYSE:UBER)
Uber Q2 2026 earnings call: $58B bookings, $10B+ FCF, Delivery Hero deal and AV rollout to 15 cities.
Gold Hits Record Highs Again: Can Central Bank Buying Spree Continue? Outlook and Analysis
Gold prices have surged to new record highs, driven by central bank purchases and safe-haven demand. This article examines the sustainability of the central bank buying spree and provides an outlook for gold's future trajectory, offering insights for investors.
Hang Seng Hits Yearly High as Southbound Inflows Surpass HK$10 Billion, Sector Rotation Accelerates
Hong Kong stocks surged today, with the Hang Seng Index hitting a yearly high and southbound net inflows exceeding HK$10 billion in a single day. Tencent, Alibaba, and other heavyweights led gains, with clear rotation across tech, financial, and consumer sectors. Analysts discuss the outlook and investment opportunities.
Crypto Long & Short: Putting the bitcoin sizing question to the test
Crypto Long & Short: Putting the bitcoin sizing question to the test
Astera Labs Stock Dips Post-Earnings: Scorpio X Praised by Analysts, but Near-Term Pressures Loom
Astera Labs shares fell after Q2 earnings despite positive analyst reviews of its Scorpio X product line. This article analyzes the earnings details, market reaction, industry context, and key watch points to help investors understand the bull-bear debate.
Gold Hits Record High: Central Bank Buying and Rate Cut Hopes Shape Outlook
Gold prices surge to new highs as central bank purchases and Fed rate cut expectations provide support, but high-level risks loom. This article analyzes market sentiment, the sustainability of central bank buying, and derivatives trading strategies.
Southbound Capital Surges into Tencent and Alibaba on First Day of Stock Connect Expansion, Exceeding Expectations: Impact on Hang Seng Index Weights
On the first day of the Stock Connect expansion, southbound capital saw significant net inflows into tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba, surpassing market expectations. This article analyzes the capital flow logic, the impact on Hang Seng Index weights, and future outlook.
Nomura’s Laser Digital backs ZIGChain for onchain private credit push in UAE
Laser’s investment in ZIGChain is understood to be in the single-digit millions.
Immunovant Q1 FY2027 Earnings Preview: IMVT-1402 Progress and Cash Runway in Focus
Immunovant is set to report Q1 FY2027 results, with investors eyeing IMVT-1402 clinical updates, batoclimab's fate, and cash burn. Pipeline catalysts and valuation risks are analyzed.
Gold Options Surge: Implied Volatility Reveals Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Battle
Gold options open interest has surged, with implied volatility curves shifting as markets price in a more cautious Fed rate-cut path. Institutional strategies and policy expectations are analyzed.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Returns to 20,000 Points with Three-Day Winning Streak, Tech Stocks Lead as Turnover Exceeds HK$100 Billion
Hong Kong stocks rallied for a third consecutive session, with the Hang Seng Index reclaiming the 20,000-point mark. Tech stocks led the gains, with Tencent and Alibaba performing strongly, while turnover surpassed HK$100 billion, signaling improved market sentiment. Investors now focus on policy and earnings drivers.
SpaceX earnings news: SPCX down 11% after first public quarterly results
The company reported no BTC sales in the second quarter, but shares fell before the open as investors focused on capital spending, free cash flow pressure and a looming insider lockup expiry.
Wall Street bankers set to see bonus hikes amid volatile market - report (XLF:NYSEARCA)
Investment and commercial bankers could see their 2026 incentives jump by 10%-15% from 2025 amid record earnings driven by equity trading, underwriting, and advisory, said a report by Johnson Associates.
Gold's Record High: Options Implied Volatility Reveals Fed Rate Cut Timing Bets
As gold hits record highs, shifts in the implied volatility term structure of gold options signal market bets on Fed rate cuts in H2. This article decodes how derivatives markets price policy paths and options strategies at elevated gold prices.
Hang Seng Index Fluctuates, Edges Up 0.3% at Midday; Tencent Leads Gains Ahead of Earnings
Hong Kong stocks saw a mixed session at midday, with the Hang Seng Index edging up 0.3% as Tencent led gains ahead of its earnings release. Markets focus on gaming, advertising, and buyback guidance.
AI agent token AI16Z, once worth $2.4 billion, ends with founder calling it 'dead'
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said the ELIZAOS foundation is closing and holders should sell, ending the token that replaced AI16Z after a lawsuit, rebrand and 97% crash.
