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Tencent and Alibaba Earnings Loom: Can Hong Kong Stocks Break Out? Tech Giants' Catalysts Analyzed
As Tencent and Alibaba prepare to release quarterly results, the market eyes a potential boost for the Hang Seng Index. This article analyzes earnings expectations, market sentiment, and risk factors for a possible breakout.

AFX Protocol Hit by Reported $24M Bridge Exploit
Blockchain security firms reported a $24.15 million exploit targeting an AFX Protocol bridge, with investigations ongoing.

Sands China EBITDA Target of $700M; Singapore Marina Bay Sands Expansion to Open in Early 2031
Las Vegas Sands sets a quarterly EBITDA target of $700 million for Macau and confirms the Marina Bay Sands expansion in Singapore is on track for an early 2031 opening, highlighting a dual-engine growth strategy.

Copper Hits Yearly High: Supply-Demand Gap Ignites Bull Run, Green Energy Demand and Mine Disruptions Fuel Rally
Copper futures break through key resistance as global mine outages and surging green energy demand create a supply deficit, with bullish positions surging and prices poised to climb further.

Hang Seng Index Falls Below 22,000 as Tech Stocks Lead Decline: Hong Kong Market Outlook Dims
The Hang Seng Index plunged over 2%, breaching the key 22,000 level, with tech heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba leading the sell-off. This article analyzes the causes, market sentiment, and future outlook, highlighting policy and liquidity risks.

Crypto PAC Pours $1M into Michigan Democratic Primary Race
Representative Shri Thanedar will face Donavan McKinney in Michigan’s 13th district primary next month, with ads funded by the crypto industry potentially swaying voters.

Alphabet signals $195B-$205B 2026 CapEx while expanding third-party capacity as a bridge (NASDAQ:GOOG)
Alphabet (GOOGL) Q2 2026 earnings call: 24% revenue growth, Cloud +82% and $514B backlog, higher CapEx and AI compute constraintsâread the key takeaways.

Hang Seng Index Rises for Third Consecutive Week as Tech Giants Tencent and Alibaba Lead Rally
The Hang Seng Index has posted gains for three straight weeks, driven by strong performances from tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba. This article analyzes the key drivers behind the rebound and the outlook for Hong Kong stocks.

Senator Lummis: Ethics, other provisions in crypto Clarity Act to be further discussed
Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the lead negotiators on the bill, told CoinDesk she was "pleased" that the updated bill was ready for release.

SEI outlines $100M annual run rate revenue target in 5 years as private markets expand into retail and retirement (NASDAQ:SEIC)
SEI Investments (SEIC) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: record revenue and EPS, margin gains, strong pipeline, alts go-live Aug 3, buybacks.

Gold Futures Hit Record High: Dual Drivers of Safe-Haven Demand and Central Bank Buying
An in-depth analysis of the key factors driving gold futures to new highs, including geopolitical risks, Fed rate cut expectations, and global central bank gold purchases, with an outlook on future trends.

Hang Seng Index Breaches 19,000 Points as Tencent Leads Tech Sector Decline: Pre-Earnings Market Expectations and Capital Flow Analysis
The Hang Seng Index fell below the 19,000-point mark today, with Tencent Holdings dragging down the tech sector. This article analyzes the reasons for the decline, focusing on market expectations and capital flows ahead of Tencent's earnings, and explores future trends and key support levels.

Key Democratic lawmakers say crypto Clarity Act 'falls short' on ethics, other issues
Several of the Democrats most likely to vote for the crypto market structure bill said they had issues with the new draft published by Republicans earlier in the day.

Iberdrola's Scottish Power Invests £1.5 Billion to Upgrade UK's Largest Onshore Wind Farm: Implications for US Stocks
Iberdrola's Scottish Power announces a £1.5 billion upgrade of the Whitelee wind farm to over 1 GW, involving turbine replacement and energy storage. Analysis of the impact on US stocks IBDRY, AGR, and the renewable repowering sector.

S&P Unveils Digital Asset Index Tracking Blockchain Fundamentals
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched a digital asset index that ranks blockchain networks by protocol revenue instead of market capitalization, offering a new benchmark for fundamentals-based crypto investing.

BankUnited signals 5%-6% 2026 net interest income growth while lifting NIDDA outlook to 12%-13% (NYSE:BKU)
BankUnited (BKU) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: deposit mix hits 34.4% NIDDA, NIM improves, NII guide cut on loan competition.

Geopolitical Risks and Rate Cut Expectations Drive Gold Futures to Record Highs; Institutions See Sustained Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures hit an all-time high as Middle East tensions and Fed rate cut expectations converge. Analysts expect safe-haven demand to persist, with the precious metal's outlook remaining bullish.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Rises for Third Consecutive Day, Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Sector Rally
The Hang Seng Index rebounds for three straight days, driven by Tencent and Alibaba, with improved capital flows and foreign investor sentiment. Can the rally sustain?

Tesla holds bitcoin steady, reports $112M impairment loss
The electric vehicle maker maintained its 11,509 BTC treasury through the second quarter as bitcoin declined 14%, alongside mixed earnings that beat revenue expectations but missed on profit.

ARMOUR Residential REIT Declares $0.24 Quarterly Dividend, Attracting Income Investors
ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) announces a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, with an annualized rate of approximately $0.96. This article analyzes dividend details, interest rate impacts, financial performance, and investor perspectives, offering professional insights for income-focused investors.
