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Existing home sales fell 2.4% in June to a 4.09M annual rate while median prices hit a record. Higher housing costs squeeze consumer budgets, with Apple (AAPL) as a bellwether for discretionary spending.
KB Kookmin halves mortgage caps in Seoul and nationwide as household loan growth triggers tighter restrictions. Shinhan has already suspended broker loans.
WD-40 posted record Q3 sales but faces margin pressure. FY2026 sales guidance set at $675M-$690M, homecare brands reclassified, $100M buyback authorized.
WD-40 Company (WDFC) held its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call on July 9. CEO Steve Brass and CFO Sara Hyzer presented results and answered analyst questions. The earnings release and 10-Q are available on the IR website.
Japan's CGPI rose 6.3% YoY, the fastest since 2023. The BoJ hiked to 1.0%. Past rate hikes triggered 27% Bitcoin drawdowns. Next CGPI data due July 10.
Educational Development Corp held its Q1 2027 earnings call after market close. CEO Craig White led the session with CFO Dan O'Keefe and CSMO Heather Cobb. The press release is available on the company's website.
DOJ prosecutors expect less cooperation from Binance in crypto investigations, per memo. Binance pushes back. Meanwhile, stablecoin adoption in LATAM and MENA accelerates.
OpenAI applications CEO Fidji Simo steps down after medical leave, citing a chronic illness. She will advise as the company pushes toward a for-profit structure.
Japan's June PPI rose 7.1% y/y, above the 6.8% estimate and accelerating from May's 6.3%. The print raises the odds of a BOJ rate hike at the July 30-31 meeting.
Flexa expanded to 37 SEPA countries as Ripple won MiCA passporting rights, removing the two biggest hurdles for merchant crypto adoption. August data will show uptake.
Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) starts maiden drilling at Guajaraz zinc project in Spain, targeting high-grade polymetallic zones with historical grades up to 70% lead and 51% zinc. Results due in coming months could define the project's potential alongside Novales-Udias.
Commerce ministry directs states to stop parallel funds and co-invest through FoF 2.0, targeting deep tech and tier-2/3 cities.
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's product and business chief, is stepping down after a severe chronic illness flare-up. She will remain a part-time advisor. The move comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced five task forces led by Mankiw, Andreessen, Rajan, and others. The picks tilt toward academic rigor, with implications for the rate path and balance sheet policy.
Indian Oil Corp plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore to add 17.3 MMTPA refining capacity by December 2026, aiming to boost exports by 25% and pressure global margins.
The sudden closure of seven venues highlights a structural shift: younger drinkers pre-load at home, order fewer rounds, and choose one night out over two. What it means for other operators.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh named five outside task forces to help overhaul the central bank. Members include Marc Andreessen and Asha Sharma. The groups will report recommendations for reform.
Erdene Resource Development published its Q1 2026 earnings call slide deck. The presentation updates progress at the Bayan Khundii gold project in Mongolia, targeting first gold in Q1 2026.
At least 20 Labour MPs, led by Liam Byrne, back amendments to the Representation of the People Bill to permanently ban crypto donations and cut spending limits by 28%.
The Fed's new AI task force is stacked with true believers, reinforcing Chairman Warsh's view that AI could boost productivity and justify rate cuts. The FOMC and NY Fed's Williams offer caution.
Axel targets field trial at Woolrich after column tests recovered up to 560ppm soluble TREO. The ASX-lister's Caladão resource holds ~861kt TREO and 16.7kt gallium. A scoping study would follow if the ISR concept holds in-ground.
Canada's big banks have stopped opening in-trust accounts for minors. With a child's first job and $10,000 to invest, parents need a new plan.
Base's Beryl upgrade slashes layer 2 withdrawal delays from 7 days to 5 hours. The B20 native token standard brings built-in compliance tools for stablecoin issuers.
SFC gives brokers and crypto platforms 12 months to kill OTP logins, mandates passkeys and tied devices. Firms face liability for client losses from preventable hacks.
UK lender Lendable raised $670M through a securitization of personal loans, fueling its US expansion after profits doubled to $155M. The deal shows a shift from bank lending to capital markets.
Sony Bank's Connectia Trust won conditional OCC approval to issue dollar stablecoins. Banking trade groups warn of banking-commerce separation risks. Commercial operations delayed to 2027.
Japan's June PPI due Friday is expected to show a slower monthly gain but faster annual pace. NZ holiday thins liquidity. Implications for BOJ and yen.
AMAT has fallen 20% in weeks as AI capex concerns mount. Alpha Score 68 signals moderate risk. The next catalyst is the quarterly report in late August. What would confirm or reverse the setup?
Oneok Inc. (OKE) fell 1.82% to $89.5 on a day the broader market gained. The energy stock's Alpha Score of 58 flags moderate risk, with dividend sustainability a key watch.
Phillips 66 rose 1.07% to $189.82, beating the S&P 500. Analysts cite lower crude costs and strong refining margins. Alpha Score 61/100.