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Copper Options Open Interest Surges: Market Bets on Widening Supply Gap, New Energy Demand as Key Variable
Copper futures and options open interest hit new highs, driven by global mine output cuts and surging demand from the energy transition. Analysis of positioning data, long-short strategies, and macro factors reveals the intensifying battle over copper's price outlook.

Hang Seng Index Returns to 20,000: Tech Stocks Lead Hong Kong Rally, Tencent and Alibaba Key Drivers
The Hang Seng Index has reclaimed the 20,000-point mark, driven by a tech stock rally. This article analyzes the performance of heavyweight stocks like Tencent and Alibaba, market sentiment shifts, and the drivers behind Hong Kong stocks' upward momentum and future trajectory.

SEC Sets September Roundtable 24-Hour Trading
The SEC will host a roundtable on 24-hour US equity trading, as global exchanges race to extend their trading hours.

RingCentral expects $615M-$625M FY 2026 free cash flow while raising quarterly dividend to $0.125 (NYSE:RNG)
RingCentral (RNG) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: AI monetization, raised guidance, higher dividend & buybacks, and NICE/Avaya partner updates.

Gold and Copper Hit Record Highs Together: Commodity Bull Market Signal Emerges and Derivatives Market Analysis
Gold's safe-haven appeal and copper's industrial demand surge simultaneously, analyzing the macroeconomic logic, market sentiment, and derivatives market signals behind recent commodity price highs.

Binance Lists Aerodrome (AERO) with Seed Tag: New Opportunities and Risks in the DEX Sector
Binance announces the listing of Aerodrome (AERO) token with a Seed Tag, boasting a market cap of approximately $465 million. This article analyzes Aerodrome's flywheel economic model, market reactions, and investor strategies, interpreting Binance's latest move in the DeFi ecosystem.

MaxLinear forecasts Q3 revenue of $210M-$220M as it raises 2026 optical data center revenue to $210M-$230M (NASDAQ:MXL)
MaxLinear (MXL) Q2 2026 earnings call highlights: 55% revenue growth, optical data center ramp, raised 2026 outlook, Q3 guide & marginsâread now.

Hang Seng Index Falls for Third Straight Day, Breaks Below 18,000 as Tech Stocks Lead Decline: Causes and Outlook
The Hang Seng Index has fallen for three consecutive days, breaking below the 18,000-point mark. Tech stocks, including Tencent and Alibaba, are dragging down the market amid concerns over Fed policy and China's economic recovery.

Bitcoin and Risk Assets Feel the Strain as Iran War Spikes US Bond Yields
Bitcoin joined the broader risk-off move as escalating US-Iran tensions sent oil prices and bond yields higher, with July Fed rate-hike odds approaching 40%.

Intel forecasts Q3 2026 EPS of $0.38 on $15.8B-$16.8B revenue while planning 2026 CapEx above $20B (NASDAQ:INTC)
Intel Q2 2026 earnings call: demand vs. supply, 18A/14A foundry milestones, raised $20B+ CapEx and Q3 EPS outlook.

Gold Options Surge as Market Bets on Record-Breaking Rally
Gold options open interest has surged, with investors betting on a breakout above all-time highs. The rally is driven by central bank buying, rate cut expectations, and geopolitical risks.

Hang Seng Index Retreats After Rally, Hong Kong Stock Turnover Hits Three-Month Low: Analysis of Cooling Market Sentiment
The Hang Seng Index retreated after a rally, with Hong Kong stock turnover hitting a three-month low. This article analyzes the index's movement, volume changes, external market impacts, and capital flows to explain the underlying reasons for the cooling market sentiment.

Coinbase Unveils USDC Payment Tools for AI Agents
Coinbase introduced USDC payments for AI agents, AI trading tools and a developer SDK, expanding its push into blockchain-based financial infrastructure for autonomous AI.

Pool projects 2026 diluted EPS of $10.66 to $10.96 as inbound freight pressures gross margin (NASDAQ:POOL)
Pool Corp (POOL) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: 2% sales growth, EPS guidance, margin pressure from freight/mix, and POOL360 gainsâread key takeaways.

Gold Futures Hit Record High: Safe-Haven Buying and Options Position Limit Adjustments Fuel Institutional vs. Retail Battle
A deep dive into the drivers behind gold futures' record-breaking rally, including rising options implied volatility and exchange position limit changes, exploring the strategic tug-of-war between institutions and retail traders and the market outlook.

Hang Seng Breaks Below 20,000 as Tech Stocks Lead Decline, Tencent and Alibaba Under Pressure: What's Next?
The Hang Seng Index fell below the 20,000-point mark today, led by tech stocks with Tencent and Alibaba under pressure. Analysts cite regulatory uncertainty, earnings downgrades, and liquidity concerns as key factors. Focus on policy and earnings inflection points.

Gemini Sent $10M in Bitcoin to Trump PAC after Joint Motion with CFTC
The Gemini Trust Company, run by the Winklevoss twins, sent $10 million in Bitcoin to a Trump-aligned Super PAC just weeks after a joint motion with the CFTC to reverse a settlement.

Galway Metals begins drilling at Estrades project under DOWA joint venture (GAYMF:OTCMKTS)
Galway Metals launches a 5,000m diamond drilling program at Quebecâs Estrades project with DOWA funding.

Hang Seng Hits 3-Month High: Tech Stocks Lead Hong Kong Rally, Tencent and Alibaba Shine
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged to a three-month high, driven by a tech stock rally with Tencent and Alibaba leading the charge. This article analyzes the catalysts including policy support, capital flows, and valuation recovery, and offers an outlook for the market.

Clarity Act expected to miss its window before Congress' summer break, leadership says
The deadline to get the crypto market structure bill done before senators scatter will likely be missed, says Majority Leader Thune, though it may get a start before then.
