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Middlesex Water Declares $0.36 Quarterly Dividend: Steady Payout and Long-Term Value Analysis
Middlesex Water announces a $0.36 per share quarterly dividend, continuing its tradition of stable payouts. This article analyzes the company's financial health, industry backdrop, and shareholder return prospects, offering investors in-depth insights.
Gold Wobbles at Highs as Options Market Sees Surge in Hedging Trades; Institutions Bet on Fed Policy
Gold futures options open interest surges with a rising put-call ratio as institutions use collar strategies to hedge volatility. Diverging expectations on Fed rate cuts keep implied volatility elevated.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Rebounds with Tech Stocks Leading; Alibaba and Tencent Drive Market Sentiment Recovery
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rebounded on Tuesday, led by technology stocks as Alibaba and Tencent Holdings surged. Analysts note capital inflows into the tech sector amid attractive valuations, with focus on policy catalysts and earnings reports ahead.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account hacked to promote token amid memecoin frenzy
The post, now deleted, touted a token called $VLAD and falsely claimed it would be listed on Robinhood.
JAKKS Pacific Non-GAAP EPS of $0.25 beats by $0.31, revenue of $139.2M beats by $16.18M (JAKK:NASDAQ)
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) Q2 results: EPS and revenue beat estimates, sales up 16.9% Y/Y, and net income turned positive.
The SEC settles with Coinbase over its missing Gary Gensler texts
Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong targeted the agency on social media, claiming the erased message chains point to a broader lack of government accountability.
Lazard targets $10m per MD by 2028 as it reiterates $500m Lazard CL 2027 revenue plan (NYSE:LAZ)
Lazard (LAZ) Q2 2026 earnings call highlights: revenue, record AUM, advisory momentum, Campbell Lutyens deal and buybacks.
Gold Hits Record High as Options Market Bullish Bets Surge: Decoding Fed Rate Cut Expectations
An in-depth analysis of capital flows and implied volatility shifts in gold futures and options markets, revealing how investors are pricing in Fed rate cut expectations and signaling a breakout above historical highs.
Hang Seng Index Weakens Amid Tech Stock Decline; Tencent Buyback Fails to Stem Losses
The Hang Seng Index opened lower and remained weak, with tech stocks under pressure despite Tencent's continued share buybacks. Market sentiment is cautious as capital outflows from the tech sector persist.
Tassat wants to help smaller banks tap the stablecoin boom before big banks lock them out
The former Signet developer aims to launch early next year a marketplace connecting stablecoin issuers with regional lenders to manage reserves.
Oil Breaks $100, U.S. Stocks Slide as Tech Earnings Divergence Stirs Market Turmoil
International oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, fueling inflation fears and dragging down major U.S. stock indexes. Mixed tech earnings amplified short-term volatility as investors eye Fed policy signals.
Gold Retreats After Record High: Fed Rate Cut Timing Repriced and Dollar Strength Analysis
Gold pulls back after breaking $2,400, as markets refocus on Fed policy shifts. This article analyzes the impact of delayed rate cut expectations and a stronger dollar on gold prices, with a look at derivatives trading opportunities.
Hang Seng Index Breaks Below 18,000: Foreign Outflows vs. Mainland Bottom-Fishing Intensify, Support Levels Analyzed
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the 18,000 mark, with persistent foreign outflows clashing against mainland capital buying the dip. This article analyzes the impact of Fed rate cut expectations, southbound Stock Connect net buying data, and short-term support levels to assess conditions for a rebound.
Coinbase's corporate customers can now accept payments from AI agents
Rolling out this week, Coinbase Business users will be able to accept payments from AI agents, done via the x402 protocol, developed and incubated by the exchange.
Getty Realty anticipates $2.52-$2.54 2026 AFFO per share as it expands investment activity (NYSE:GTY)
Getty Realty (GTY) Q2 2026 earnings call: AFFO rises, guidance raised to $2.52â$2.54, and $172M deployed at 7.6% yieldâread key takeaways.
Gold Hits New Record Highs: Options Market Shows Rising Bullish Sentiment Amid Geopolitical Risks and Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices have surged to new all-time highs, driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions and growing expectations of central bank rate cuts. Options market data reveals a sharp increase in implied volatility and call option open interest, indicating intense investor positioning for further upside.
Hang Seng Index Breaches 18,000 Mark as Tech Earnings Miss Weigh on Hong Kong Stocks
The Hang Seng Index falls below 18,000 points, led by tech stocks. This article analyzes the impact of disappointing earnings from Tencent and Alibaba, along with capital flow shifts, on Hong Kong stocks and looks ahead to market prospects.
Uniswap (UNI) pushes deeper into tokenized RWAs with permissioned trading pools
The framework, developed with Superstate, Securitize and Dowgo, lets regulated funds and securities trade on Uniswap while enforcing compliance rules necessary for institutions.
First Citizens projects $6B-$8B FDIC note paydown in Q3 2026 backed by BMO branch acquisition (NASDAQ:FCNCA)
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) Q2 2026 earnings call: loan/deposit growth, NII outlook, FDIC note paydown, buybacks, and risksâread key takeaways.
Gold Breaks All-Time High, Options Market Bets on $3,000: Implied Volatility Surges and Bullish Positions Soar
After gold spot prices hit a record high, implied volatility in the options market rose sharply, with call option positions at $3,000 surging over 40%. This article analyzes speculative bets, macro backdrop, and future risks.