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Trump's 2025 filing shows over $1 billion in crypto gains during a market downturn. The disclosure offers a single number, no strategy or asset breakdown.
While the Nifty 50 treaded water, 43 stocks turned multibaggers. The divergence between index and broader market is long in the tooth and carries reversal risk. The next catalyst is earnings season starting with TCS and Infosys.
President Trump's disclosure reveals $589M in crypto income from NFTs and memecoins. The sum creates an unprecedented conflict-of-interest dynamic as the White House pushes for clearer digital asset rules.
Japan's yen slid above 162.75 per dollar, a 40-year low, even as the Tankan survey hit its strongest since 1991. The BoJ data supports a rate hike case, but the market is focused on US yields. Iran tensions and a light China PMI add background noise.
Alcoa adds 10M tonnes bauxite and 4M tonnes alumina. Leverage rises above 3x EBITDA. CFO targets sub-2.5x within 18 months via cash flow and asset sales.
Taliban airstrikes hit ISIS positions in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Pakistan's own cross-border operations. The escalation raises regional stability risks and could affect energy markets.
FIFA's Kraken deal and $2B prediction market face July 1 knockout matches. Thin fan token markets make Chiliz (CHZ) and tokens purely event-driven.
Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by ₹183.5 follows June hike after Middle East supply squeeze. Household rates unchanged.
India cuts commercial LPG by ₹183.5 per 19-kg cylinder from July 1. Restaurants save ₹700-900 monthly. Domestic rates unchanged. Next revision August 1.
AnteoTech completed the first stage of a collaborative immunoassay program for AnteoBind NXT magnetic particles. Shares jumped 21.4%. Algorae Pharma won a NSW Health supply contract. Duketon Mining reported gold intersections at Barlee.
Three Nifty500 stocks, including Cochin Shipyard, triggered a White Marubozu bullish pattern on June 30, indicating strong buying pressure. Traders watch for confirmation in the next session.
Norway's World Cup win triggered $2.1B in global betting handle, the tournament's heaviest. Playtech and Evolution Gaming shares rose. Haaland's goal settled prediction-market contracts at 733% returns.
Polymarket's "How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?" contract shows 78% odds of zero cuts, with volume at $40M. Stellar and Pyth Network lead a crypto rebound.
Claimants seek at least £150M from Binance for losses on high-leverage crypto trades after FCA ban. Case tests whether UK courts can hold offshore exchange liable.
The US is set to decline extending USMCA on Wednesday, triggering a six-year review. The 82% auto content demand could reshape supply chains. Watch for Canadian dollar and auto stock headline risk as Canada sits out formal talks.
President Trump's filing shows $1.4B in crypto income from WLF and $TRUMP meme coin. The same tokens that enriched insiders have since cratered, leaving retail investors with losses.
Agoda's new features—real-time flight alerts and AI hotel review matching—tighten Booking Holdings' cross-sell funnel in Asia. Live now on iOS and Android.
Perseus Mining will report June-quarter results on July 30, with CEO Craig Jones hosting an investor webinar. The update covers production, costs, and guidance for its three West African gold mines.
Bastien Rebotton starts a 19,000-km bike trip from France to Vietnam on July 6, crossing 14 mountain passes to reach O Quy Ho Pass by Sept. 24.
Starting Aug. 15, drivers carrying children under 10 and shorter than 1.35 meters without proper child seats will receive a warning. The rule exempts commercial passenger vehicles.
A Thai Airways crew member was arrested at Melbourne airport with 1kg of heroin worth A$500k. She faces up to 25 years in prison; court Sept.14.
Nifty failed to hold a gap-up opening, closing down 0.34% at 23,865.75. IT stocks sank after KPIT warning of a 1% revenue drop; gold hit a seven-month low on Iran deal fears. Next watch: TCS results July 9, HDFC Bank July 18.
KPIT's revenue warning signals European OEM spending slowdown ahead of Q1 results. Below-normal monsoon adds inflation risk. Broader markets show relative strength.
Stripe, Visa, BlackRock and 140+ others back Open USD. The leap from consortium launch to global payment standard is a long one. Here's the timeline and risks.
An analyst upgraded Dell to Strong Buy, citing AI server demand and a record ISG backlog. The May earnings report will test whether the backlog is still building.
Japan's Tankan large manufacturers index rose to 22, the highest since 2018, but the forward outlook eased. The July 31 BOJ meeting will test whether the central bank prioritizes current strength or cautious guidance.
Forrestania Resources secures $310m placement at $0.40/share to fund $300m Edna May buy from Ramelius, targeting 2027 restart.
Japan's manufacturing PMI rose to 54.8 in June, capping the strongest quarter since 2014. New orders surged at the fastest pace in 4.5 years, driven by AI and semiconductor demand.
Amex card members can now redeem Membership Rewards points directly inside Apple Pay's checkout flow, covering all or part of online and in-app purchases. The integration removes a step from the rewards process, letting users apply points at the moment of payment rather than logging into a separate portal.
Over 120 weekly inquiries into UAE law firms as European crypto firms flee MiCA's July 2026 deadline. Only 8% of EU crypto firms have full authorization.