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CPSC recalls 1.7M Cuisinart grill brushes after metal bristles detach, posing ingestion hazard. Ross Stores among retailers; Alpha Score 59 Moderate.
Solana dominates as tokenized equity transfers hit $8.41B, up 105% in month. June trading volume record $3.86B. First-half volumes on Solana 6x H2 2025.
Fed minutes cited AI 21 times, linking AI investment to persistent inflation. Core PCE 6-month annualized hit 4.1%, reviving rate hike talk.
The SEC's Corp Finance division told UBS it won't recommend enforcement over securities exchanged under FINMA orders, removing a key legal obstacle to the bank's bail-in plan.
WD-40 reports Q3 earnings Thursday with consensus at $1.56 EPS and $172.8M revenue. The key number: gross margin above or below 52.5%.
The Indian rupee slid to 274.01 against the Vietnamese dong, down 6.2% from January, with Vietnam's manufacturing boom and FDI inflows driving demand for the dong.
BellRing Brands appoints Michael Axelrod CEO effective July 29, replacing Darcy Davenport. The change comes as the protein-shake maker competes for retail space.
US military strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz push crude higher. Risk of supply disruption and retaliation follows. Defense stocks also rally.
US removes Syria from terror blacklist after 47 years. Germany's USDC aid pilot cut costs 73%. The 45-day review period ends by late August 2026.
BoE governor Andrew Bailey wrote a letter saying a meeting with Nigel Farage did not change the central bank's digital pound position. Farage faces a by-election and investigations.
RH CEO Gary Friedman sold 125,000 shares worth ~$44M to fund home improvements and repay debt. The sale is a routine liquidity event, not a bearish signal.
Brent crude jumped 3% to $73 after Trump ended talks with Iran. The ASX 200 is set to open 0.3% lower. Energy stocks gain, but transport and retail face pressure from higher fuel costs.
Russia's Duma approved a crypto bill that drops wallet disclosure requirements and caps retail investment at 300K rubles. Central Bank gets oversight.
BitGo says stablecoin and jurisdiction bills could cut offshore reliance. Prediction markets price long odds on Bitcoin at $200,000 by 2026, with sub-market odds below 6%.
The SEC's new Retail Fraud Working Group targets digital asset promotions aimed at everyday investors. The group coordinates across enforcement divisions to catch influencer and microcap token schemes.
North American Construction Group adds $135 million to backlog with a five-year oil sands services contract. The deal improves revenue visibility. Earnings remain tied to crude demand.
Hudbay Minerals (HBM) will report second-quarter results on July 29, with a conference call at 11 a.m. ET to discuss production from its three copper mines and growth projects.
Blue Origin is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation in its first external funding round, CEO Dave Limp told employees. The rocket startup aims to close the gap with SpaceX.
AI disruption fears hit legacy info companies; Wolters Kluwer's verified, authoritative content creates a moat. Record revenue, 1.5% yield, and a long author position.
Nium acquires Cypher's non-custodial wallet and Visa card tech, adding zero-fee USDC loading to its stablecoin payment platform across 25+ chains.
A California judge approved the final distribution of Nipsey Hussle's estate on July 5, ending seven years of probate. The $11 million estate will be split between his two children.
ESMA says many prediction market event contracts already fall under EU binary options ban; tokenized ones may face MiCA rules. Platforms face a narrow path to European retail.
U.S. military strikes against Iran after Strait of Hormuz ship attacks push oil prices higher. USO (Alpha Score 40) tracks crude futures. Traders assess supply risk.
Agnico Eagle's recent decline has erased its mid-2024 gains even as the stock remains up 28% over 12 months. Rising costs and fading gold premiums create a divergence for holders. Alpha Score 60/100.
After-hours movers: Costco Jan sales rose 9.5%, NovoCure fell 12% on trial miss, Pinnacle West surged 6.3% on EPS beat ($1.82 vs $1.56).
Etihad Airways nears order for 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say. The deal could be announced at the Farnborough Airshow, giving Boeing a boost.
CFTC Chair Selig says the Clarity Act is close to passage. The bill would give the CFTC jurisdiction over digital commodities. Senate action is the next hurdle.
JPMorgan's tokenized money fund hit $693M in June, doubling. The SEC-registered vehicle lets stablecoin issuers earn yield compliantly. Competitors BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are close behind.
Natural gas is testing support near the 20-day moving average after sellers rejected a rally to $3.36. Bruce, a CMT charter holder, explains the key levels to watch.
SunRice cuts shifts at Leeton and Deniliquin mills as drought and water buybacks slash rice supply. Hundreds of jobs at risk, with zero water allocations for the coming season.