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MapLight Therapeutics Q1 GAAP EPS -$1.32 Slightly Misses, CNS Pipeline in Focus
MapLight Therapeutics reported a Q1 GAAP loss of $1.32 per share, slightly wider than the expected $1.31 loss. Investors remain focused on the company's CNS pipeline progress and future funding plans.

Gold's Record High: Options Market Signals Rising Pullback Risk, Institutions Turn Defensive
As gold hits record highs, options market indicators like implied volatility and put/call ratios reveal institutional caution. This article analyzes risk reversals, positioning, and strategy shifts to gauge the probability of a pullback.

Hang Seng Index Rallies for Fourth Day to Reclaim 28,000 as Southbound Inflows Exceed HK$10B: What's Driving Hong Kong Stocks?
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed for a fourth straight session, reclaiming the 28,000 mark, with southbound net buying surpassing HK$10 billion in a single day. Analysts see momentum from valuation repair and earnings growth, though risks remain.

Forecasts for $1 million bitcoin price likely look too ambitious, key ratio suggests
The thesis is that high yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries make non-yielding assets like bitcoin less attractive.

Tether says KPMG completes audit (USDT-USD:Cryptocurrency)
Tether says KPMG completed a full independent USDT audit with an unqualified opinion, verifying reserves.

Gold Hits Record Highs: Options Market Bets on $3,000 as New Normal, Institutions Split on Strategy
As gold breaks record highs, options markets increasingly price in $3,000 as a new normal, revealing deep institutional divides and a shift toward volatility-based hedging strategies.

Hang Seng's 20,000-Point Battle: Can Record Southbound Inflows Sustain?
The Hang Seng Index is fluctuating around the 20,000-point mark, with record southbound inflows providing key support. This article analyzes the drivers, sector divergence, and bull-bear dynamics, exploring sustainability and future strategies.

Tether (USDT) says it completed long-promised audit from KPMG, down to counting its gold bars
KPMG U.S. examined Tether's books and even counted its gold bars as the $180 billion USDT issuer said it completed its long-promised financial audit.

Unisync GAAP EPS Beats at $0.07, Revenue Grows to $23.6M
Unisync's latest earnings report shows GAAP EPS turned positive at $0.07, with revenue of $23.6 million beating expectations, driven by cost optimization and demand recovery. The outlook remains positive.

Gold Hits Record High, Options Market Bets on $3,000: Institutional and Retail Strategies Analyzed
Gold futures and options open interest surge as bullish options heat up, with institutions and retail traders vying around the $3,000 level. This article analyzes derivatives positioning, strategy divergence, and breakout probabilities, decoding the options trading logic behind gold's new highs.

Hang Seng Index Reclaims 20,000 Points as Southbound Capital Hits Record; Institutions Split on Outlook
The Hang Seng Index has reclaimed the 20,000-point mark, with southbound capital inflows setting a record. Institutions remain divided on the market's outlook, with bulls citing valuation recovery and bears warning of liquidity risks.

Custodia Gets Crypto Industry Backing in Supreme Court Fed Case
The Blockchain Association urged the US Supreme Court to hear Custodia Bank’s challenge over its denied Fed master account as crypto firms push deeper into US banking.

enCore Energy GAAP EPS of -$0.21 misses by $0.07, revenue of $15.7M beats by $2.39M
enCore Energy press release (EU:CA): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.21 misses by $0.07. Revenue of $15.7M beats by $2.39M.

Hang Seng Plunges Over 500 Points at Midday, Tech Stocks Lead Decline as Tencent Breaks Below HK$300; Southbound Capital Flow Analysis
Hong Kong stocks tumbled over 500 points at midday, with tech shares leading losses as Tencent fell below HK$300. Southbound capital turned to net outflow, weighing on sentiment. This article analyzes short-term trends, key support levels, and investment strategies.

B2C2 targets Asia’s family offices with Schroders veteran hire
The institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers across the region.

Blue Moon Metals refutes short-seller claims on Nussir project (BMM:NASDAQ)
Blue Moon Metals denied allegations made by short seller Viceroy Research, alleging a "short-and-distort" campaign containing "numerous false, unfounded and meritless statements."

Hang Seng Drops 1.2% at Midday, Tencent Defies Trend to Support Index; What's Next for HK Stocks?
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.2% by midday, but Tencent's counter-trend strength provided crucial support. We analyze the key drivers, turnover, and southbound flows, and explore the outlook for tech stocks and the market's next moves.

Crypto for Advisors: The crypto advice gap
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Mandatum Oyj Non-GAAP EPS of â¬0.13, revenue of â¬22.4M
Mandatum Oyj Q2 results: non-GAAP EPS â¬0.13, revenue â¬22.4M flat Y/Y, profit before taxes jumps to â¬79.1M on net finance gainsâread now.

Hang Seng Drops Below 18,000 as Southbound Funds Defy Selloff, Buying Tencent and Alibaba
Hong Kong stocks tumbled, with the Hang Seng Index falling below 18,000, but southbound capital seized the dip to buy heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba, highlighting a tug-of-war between risk-off and bargain hunting.
