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Antipodes Global Value Strategy increased its stake in Booking Holdings (BKNG) in Q2 2026, believing the market undervalues it.
The fund states that despite market concerns that AI agents might divert consumers and travel uncertainties arising from the Iran conflict, Booking Holdings, as a leading online travel agency, has cor
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Google Maps' "Ask Maps" feature adds agent capabilities, supporting food ordering, hotel booking, and finding event tickets
Google announced that its Maps app's "Ask Maps" feature will gain a series of new agent capabilities, including ordering food, booking hotels, and finding event tickets. Additionally, the feature will
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US preliminary 2Q labor productivity rises 1.4% Q/Q, exceeding estimates of +0.6%.
US preliminary 2Q labor productivity rises 1.4% Q/Q, exceeding estimates of +0.6%.
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U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending August 1 increased by 1,000 to 199,000, lower than the expected 204,000; continuing jobless claims for the week ending July 25 increased by 24,000 to 1,801,000.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, initial jobless claims for the week ending August 1 were 199,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week, and lower than the market expectatio
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Chinese camera maker Insta360 states surging chip costs from the AI boom are a bigger challenge than U.S. tariffs, as it expands in the American market.
Chinese camera maker Insta360 states surging chip costs from the AI boom are a bigger challenge than U.S. tariffs, as it expands in the American market.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia, seeking economic support and strengthening defense cooperation, as tensions escalate in the Gulf region.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry stated that the two-day visit comes amidst escalating tensions in the Gulf region, and Pakistan hopes Saudi Arabia will increase financing and approve an extension of oil l
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Wall Street Bulls Flock to S&P 500 Calls as Rally Broadens
Traders are showing strong demand for options betting on further gains in the S&P 500 Index, a benchmark that for months had been overshadowed by its more volatile rival, the Nasdaq 100.
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Meta Platforms' Q2 free cash flow plummeted 91% to $784 million as AI spending surged to $30 billion.
Meta Platforms invested $30 billion in capital expenditures in the second quarter to pursue a leading position in artificial intelligence (AI), causing its free cash flow to plummet 91% year-over-year
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Hong Kong raises guaranteed coupon rate for its latest batch of Silver Bonds to 4.25%, up from 3.85% last year, with up to HK$50 billion (US$6.4 billion) on offer.
The 11th batch of three-year Silver Bonds, aimed at senior citizens, will go on sale from August 21, amid market expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.
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U.S. stock futures were mixed: Dow and S&P 500 futures edged up, Nasdaq Composite futures fell, while SanDisk, Western Digital, and Datadog led losses due to poor earnings reports
Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 futures edged up in early trading on Thursday, while Nasdaq futures declined. Storage giants SanDisk and Western Digital, along with Datadog, were among the ma
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State Street's Noel Dixon Sees Continued Upside Potential in Tech Stocks, Suggesting Further Market Gains
State Street's Noel Dixon Sees Continued Upside Potential in Tech Stocks, Suggesting Further Market Gains
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Analysis suggests Bitcoin corporate treasury model is 'breaking' as institutional BTC fund holdings drop 10%
Analysis indicates that institutional Bitcoin investment vehicles have cut their holdings by 10%, leading to emerging doubts over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model.
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Hadron by Tether Launches Collaboration with First Data and BKN301 to Advance Institutional Real Estate Tokenization in Saudi Arabia
Tether announced a strategic collaboration with Saudi-based First Advanced Data for Artificial Intelligence LLC (First Data) and BKN301 to deploy Hadron by Tether as the core technology platform. Firs
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EU urges five Caribbean nations to close "golden passport" schemes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access by 2028
The European Union has notified Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis, demanding that these countries cease their Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs. These
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Officials say Russia is amplifying inflammatory English posts ahead of German state elections through 'Matryoshka' operation, targeting Maga influencers
Officials say Russia is amplifying inflammatory English posts ahead of German state elections through 'Matryoshka' operation, targeting Maga influencers
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CoinDesk analysis suggests Bitcoin's low volatility doesn't necessarily mean low risk, with 30-day implied volatility dropping to 36%
The analysis highlights that while Bitcoin's 30-day implied volatility has fallen to a long-held floor of 36%, this should not be mistaken for low risk. Adam Haeems, head of asset management at Tesser
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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger Rejects WSJ Editorial's Interpretation of Clarity Act, Calling it Pro-Innovation and Pro-Competition
Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC commissioner, argued that The Wall Street Journal's editorial board misinterpreted the Clarity Act. Mersinger stated the bill is pro
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China's MLCC Supply Chain Rapidly Expands Capacity Amid Surging Global AI Demand; Shandong Sinocera Actively Boosts AI Server and Vehicle Production
China's MLCC Supply Chain Rapidly Expands Capacity Amid Surging Global AI Demand; Shandong Sinocera Actively Boosts AI Server and Vehicle Production
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MUFG says U.S. dollar remains undervalued against 8 of 9 G10 currencies, citing Middle East ceasefire expectations, U.S.-Japan yen intervention, and concerns over Fed independence
The bank suggests an extra risk premium is still priced in, noting that despite a small rebound, the DXY remains near a seven-week low. Concerns over Fed independence stem from reports that President
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Invesco analysis suggests that the Federal Reserve is not behind the curve, and current interest rates are still restrictive or neutral.
Invesco noted that its estimated neutral interest rate is between 3.5% and 4.0%, which is close to the Federal Reserve's current policy range of 3.50% to 3.75%. The institution also stated that inflat
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Fed Governor Kevin Warsh is open to a September rate hike if upcoming inflation data comes in hot and markets increase expectations for higher borrowing costs, according to people familiar w
Fed Governor Kevin Warsh is open to a September rate hike if upcoming inflation data comes in hot and markets increase expectations for higher borrowing costs, according to people familiar with his th
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Chinese PCB Maker Victory Giant Technology Expands Manufacturing with New Plant and Negotiates New US Orders Amid Surging AI Demand for GPUs and ASICs
Chinese PCB Maker Victory Giant Technology Expands Manufacturing with New Plant and Negotiates New US Orders Amid Surging AI Demand for GPUs and ASICs
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Leading PC makers including HP, Asus, and Acer have started using DRAM chips from China's CXMT (CXMT).
The move comes amid an unprecedented shortage of memory chips driven by demand for AI infrastructure. Many major PC manufacturers completed the certification process for CXMT DRAM chips in the middle
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Japanese lunar exploration startup ispace chooses Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' H3 rocket for 2028 moon mission, after previously relying on SpaceX
ispace CEO Takeshi Hakamada stated that economic factors and exchange rates were among the reasons for this decision. He pointed out that the Japanese Yen is currently significantly depreciated, while
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Societe Generale strategist Albert Edwards: Conditions are ripe for a market "accident," but soaring bond yields themselves won't trigger it.
Edwards, known for his pessimistic views, pointed out that rising bond yields make stock investors more vulnerable to bad news, such as a decline in overly optimistic sentiment about profits.
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On the eve of the US midterm elections, the controversy surrounding AI data centers has become a focal point for both parties, with the Governor of Pennsylvania signing an executive order for stringent development standards.
As the US midterm elections approach, the controversy surrounding AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan concern. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Tuesday, setting str
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ETF Market Sees Over $1 Trillion Inflows in 2026, On Track for 'Triple Crown' With Record Launches and Trading Volume
ETF Market Sees Over $1 Trillion Inflows in 2026, On Track for 'Triple Crown' With Record Launches and Trading Volume
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Chainlink's McCormick: AI Agents and Robots to Drive Blockchain Transactions
Chainlink Chief Strategy Officer Johann McCormick expects a multi-chain future as artificial intelligence (AI) lowers the cost of creating new blockchain networks, increasing the need for interoperabi
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Donald Trump announced that James Braid, Director of White House Legislative Affairs, will depart in September.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that James Braid, Director of Legislative Affairs for the White House, will be leaving in September. Donald Trump praised James Braid's achievements in Congress, in
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San Francisco Federal Reserve President Daly stated that the Federal Reserve's policy is in a good state.
She responded to the recent bond sell-off and suggested that the U.S. Treasury market is signaling that monetary policy is in a good place.
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Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility, expects revenue by early 2027 and aims for 350MW capacity by 2028
Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility, expects revenue by early 2027 and aims for 350MW capacity by 2028
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BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
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Hypersonic missile startup Castelion completes $1 billion Series C funding at a $13 billion valuation.
The funding round was co-led by JPMorgan Chase's Strategic Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz, and funds managed by Carlyle, comprising $800 million in equity financing and a $250 million revolving
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The S&P 500 index delivered a total return of 10.2% in the first half of 2026, and analysis indicates that historically, such performance usually presages positive returns in the second half of the year.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that since 1927, in 30 years where the S&P 500 index gained more than 10% in the first half, 23 of those years also recorded positive returns in the second half, a win
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Smart ring company Oura appoints first CIO and SVP of AI to expand AI health features and prepare for IPO
Oura has appointed Sanjay Chandra as its first Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Han Chiu as its first Senior Vice President of AI and Software Engineering. This move aims to strengthen its AI-drive
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Ideal Power Positions B-TRAN Semiconductor Technology to Address Growing Power Demands of AI Data Centers, Sales Funnel Exceeds $400 Million, and Relates to NVIDIA 800V Architecture Opportunity
The company is advancing B-TRAN prototype development to meet the growing demand for solid-state circuit protection in AI data centers, energy infrastructure, and automotive applications. David Somo,
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Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises as weaker economic data changes expectations, despite a rally in oil prices.
Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises as weaker economic data changes expectations, despite a rally in oil prices.
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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam says crypto industry will get market structure rules even if Congress fails to pass legislation
Michael Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said on Thursday that the crypto industry will get market structure rules, whether or not Congress passes relevant legi
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<p>The U.S. Treasury Department proposed investment guidance for Donald Trump accounts, emphasizing low-cost investments</p>
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday released proposed investment guidance for Donald Trump Accounts, tax-deferred investment accounts for children designed to kickstart long-term savings. The pro
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BlackRock's Ronald Ratcliffe Explains Why Traditional Diversification Fails Wealth Managers Amid Macro Volatility
Ronald Ratcliffe, managing director and head strategist for portfolio analytics at BlackRock Aladdin, stated that traditional portfolio frameworks, developed during periods of stable inflation and dec
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Wall Street's Favorite Private Credit Trade Now Accessible to Regular Investors via Three ETFs, Offering Up to 11% Yields
VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) and Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) offer yields near 11%, while BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF (PCMM) provides roughly 6% monthly with less price volatility by investing i
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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar stated that the company expects to go public in 2027, with a current valuation of $852 billion.
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar revealed to employees on Wednesday that the company expects to go public in 2027, but the IPO could happen sooner if the business continues to grow. She emphasized that an IPO i
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Morgan Stanley: US AI Data Centers to Face 38 GW Power Shortfall by 2028, Industrial Stocks GE Vernova, Eaton, and Vertiv Expected to Benefit
Morgan Stanley estimates that US data centers will require approximately 68 gigawatts (GW) of power between 2026 and 2028, of which about 15 GW is already under construction and another 15 GW can be s
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Analysts expect a 3.4% increase in the U.S. Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, the largest increase in four years.
Independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson predicts that U.S. Social Security recipients will receive a 3.4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, which would be the largest inc
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Meta AI releases Mac app with built-in system-level dictation and the ability to analyze screen content and answer questions via the Muse Spark model.
The app supports dictation across all applications and allows enterprise users to connect their Instagram, Facebook accounts, Meta ad campaigns, and Google Workspace accounts to gain ad performance in
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Ukraine says it recently attacked Russia's Taneco oil refinery and a small oil terminal.
Ukraine said it recently attacked a major oil refinery (Taneco refinery) and a small oil terminal inside Russia. This attack comes as Russia faces a second wave of gasoline shortages.
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Bloomberg: Venezuelan officials negotiated oil deals with U.S. oil executives in Texas this week, but the process was opaque and rules uncertain.
Bloomberg: Venezuelan officials negotiated oil deals with U.S. oil executives in Texas this week, but the process was opaque and rules uncertain.
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Al Jazeera commented that the Israeli government is using "Islamophobia" tactics to gain support from the Western right-wing, in order to salvage its international standing.
Commentators suggest that the Netanyahu government is appealing to the Western right, which is increasingly receptive to its message, by stoking anti-Muslim sentiment. The article cites a study commis
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