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BHP Group's 30% rally this year is copper-driven, not iron ore. Alpha Score 66/100 reflects solid fundamentals. The June production report is the next catalyst.
Vertex's Casgevy cleared for children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia, expanding the gene therapy's addressable market after a slow launch in older patients.
Transocean's $1 billion Deepwater Atlas contract locks in premium dayrates through 2027. The deal confirms demand for top-tier rigs but does not fix the debt or utilization problems that have weighed on the stock.
Global sea surface temperatures hit a record 20.98°C in June, fueling extreme storms, wildfires, and heat waves across the U.S. and Europe. The Trump administration declared a power emergency for the PJM grid as 230 million Americans face extreme heat.
The ratio of housing starts to household formation fell below 0.8, a 60-year low. Median rent crossed $2,000 a month. Home prices rose 4.7%. The April 16 housing starts report is the next data point.
Patterson-UTI Energy faces downside from lower oil prices as the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Term contracts and gas exposure may limit the damage. The next Baker Hughes count is Friday.
37% of retailers plan to invest in AI shopping assistants over the next three years, while cross-channel and payment feature investment declines. The gap between consumer demand and merchant support for price matching and stored payments is widening.
Phinia's acquisition push after a strong spin-off run signals management confidence but introduces integration and leverage risks.
Target comps rose 5.6% and traffic 4.4% on merchandising wins, but SG&A overhead leaves the deep-value argument unfinished. Alpha Score 64 / 100, Moderate.
Ollin Biosciences raised $330M led by TCGX and ARCH. Blackstone, CPP, and T. Rowe Price joined the oversubscribed round, signaling strong crossover demand for late-stage biotech.
Bybit now accepts BYUSDT as margin for CFD trading across forex, gold, oil, and 380+ stock CFDs. A limited rewards program offers up to 20x APR multipliers through July 2026.
Gold weakness and financing concerns sent Integra Resources down 40% without company news. A cost confirmation or gold rally could mark a floor.
Bradesco's return on average equity spread over cost of equity has turned positive for the first time in two years, signaling a structural recovery. Alpha Score 59.
TotalEnergies (TTE) raised its dividend 5.9% and doubled buybacks to $1.5B after strong Q1 earnings. CICC sees 32% upside. The payout hinges on elevated oil prices.
President Trump's financial disclosure shows $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. With the World Cup final approaching, political scrutiny could pressure sponsors.
Taiwan's Virtual Asset Service Act imposes full reserve requirements and bans stablecoin yields. Unlicensed issuance carries up to 7 years in prison and NT$100 million fines.
MetaMask's new batch sell feature lets users swap up to five tokens for a single stablecoin in one transaction, cutting gas costs and approval clicks.
The rooftop above Santa Monica Place celebrates four years with a new summer menu and weekly events. Past corporate clients include Netflix and Amazon. Fourth of July brunch starts at $55.
Brennan sues to preserve DOJ records tied to the Russia probe investigation, arguing they could show political motivation if he is indicted.
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Transocean secures $1B+ in backlog from Equinor for three harsh-environment rigs on the Norwegian shelf, with day rates above $400,000.
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Trump's disclosure reveals $1.4B in crypto assets, including MSTR trades and altcoin holdings. The Senate vote on the Clarity Act will test the ethics of presidential crypto holdings.
Alaska Airlines relaunched its credit card lineup with Atmos Rewards. The Summit card offers 80,000 points plus a 25,000-mile companion award. A look at the bonuses and which travelers benefit most.
A federal indictment alleges egg producers conspired to cut supply and fix prices, then blamed avian flu. Cal-Maine leads the list of named defendants.
Reagan National Airport closes 15 hours July 5 for America's 250th birthday. Airlines reschedule hundreds of flights. FAA orders airspace cleared for flyovers and fireworks.
The S&P 500 rose 15% in Q2, its best in six years. The rally is narrow and valuations are stretched. The June jobs report and Q2 earnings will test whether the gains hold.
Natural gas presses against trendline support at $3.16. A break below confirms failure; a hold targets $3.40 and the 200-day moving average. Weekly storage report due Thursday.
The dollar gained broadly after ISM Prices Paid fell sharply and four central bankers in Sintra warned inflation is not defeated. EURUSD dropped to 1.1378. Sterling was the only major to beat the greenback. Friday's payrolls are the next test.
Comstock Resources reports Q2 earnings July 29 after the close. The July 30 call will show how the $600M Pinnacle sale reshaped the balance sheet and what it means for the rig count.