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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.
Brazil bans crypto payments for licensed betting operators and requires addiction warnings on all gambling ads starting July 2026. Compliance costs rise as operators face legal review for every marketing piece.
Coinbase and Grayscale's top legal and finance chiefs step down on the same day, leaving key positions open at a critical time for crypto adoption. The exits could shape the next wave of regulatory strategy.
Healthcare REITs are emerging from a tough cycle as occupancy stabilizes and cost inflation slows. The next catalyst is first-quarter earnings from the largest operators.
Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust to advise on AI's economic impact, bringing central bank crisis experience to governance.
Singapore's COE for large cars has crossed $100,000, up fourfold from pre-pandemic levels. The cost of a permit alone now exceeds the median annual household salary.
Indonesia breaks ground on a 500,000-tonne waste-to-energy plant on Bali. The facility will power 100,000 homes and cut landfill waste 80%. Could the project become a template for other provinces?
Figure Technology Solutions priced $600M of 8.5% senior notes due 2031 to fund its acquisition of Kiavi and for general corporate purposes.
General Dynamics' Electric Boat division won a $255M Navy contract modification for submarine engineering support through 2026. The deal locks in higher-margin engineering hours during a period of accelerated submarine production.
BlackRock's BUIDL fund crossed $500 million in AUM, cementing its place as the largest on-chain money market fund. The milestone, three months since the last $100M leg, shows steady institutional demand for tokenized Treasuries.
MSCI's Alpha Score of 46 out of 100 reflects mixed fundamentals. Regulatory scrutiny on benchmark administration and asset-based fee exposure are the key risks to watch.
Senate negotiators merge CLARITY Act drafts ahead of a possible July 20 floor vote. A Democratic ethics provision barring presidential crypto holdings remains the main hurdle to the 60-vote threshold.
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Grand Canyon Education's strong growth hasn't created a valuation edge. The stock prices in the upbeat outlook, leaving regulatory and competitive shifts as risks.
Coinbase's Base layer-2 launched B20, a token standard with built-in freeze, blocklist, and seize powers. Developers warn holders cannot see who controls those roles on current explorers.
Executive Order 14178 killed the US CBDC effort. Regulated stablecoins now fill the gap, while China pushes its e-CNY deeper into the financial system.
GMG shares fell 2.9% since start of 2025 while PLS shares surged 215% from their 52-week low. The valuation gap reflects different cycles. A full comparison is in the linked article.
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