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Medtronic upgraded to Buy at UBS on turnaround signs

UBS upgraded Medtronic to Buy, citing a turnaround underway. The company just reported its highest annual revenue growth in a decade, with cardiac ablation surging 78% globally. But tariffs, competition, and concentration risk remain headwinds.

Stocks22d ago

S&P 500 Hits Record as Soft Jobs Data Fuels Weekly Rally

U.S. stocks posted their best week since April after July payrolls missed expectations, easing rate-hike fears. The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,757.64. Airbnb and Microchip surged; Trade Desk slumped. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw renewed inflows.

Crypto22d ago

CLARITY Act odds sink to 21% as Senate delay pushes crypto vote

Polymarket traders price the CLARITY Act at 21% odds after the Senate missed its pre-recess vote. Galaxy Research trimmed its estimate to 30% as ethics and stablecoin disputes remain unresolved.

Stocks22d ago

Budget Housing Reforms Open Door for First Home Buyers

Budget reforms to negative gearing and CGT discount spark first-home buyer activity as prices soften; Five per cent Deposit Scheme widens LMI-free options.

Crypto22d ago

Crypto's Global Finance Role: Armstrong Says More Credit Is Due

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized stocks and Bitcoin are already reshaping global finance. He acknowledged regulatory and custody risks remain.

Stocks22d ago

Jury Duty Scams Surge as Impersonation Fraud Evolves

Impersonation scammers target people afraid of missing jury duty. Reports in one Florida county jumped to 44 this year from 25 in all of 2025. Experts say the "panic scam" impairs rational thought.

Crypto22d ago

AIxCrypto's Cash Fell 97% After $12M Faraday Stake

AIxCrypto ended June with $577,328 in cash, down 97% in six months. The RoboShare launch must produce revenue before the draw facility or asset sales.

Commodities22d ago

Gran Tierra Faces Shareholder Vote on Colombia-Ecuador Exit

Gran Tierra's $25M Q2 profit masks the big risk: a shareholder vote on selling Colombia and Ecuador assets. CEO says details are limited until the meeting. The deal could reshape the company's portfolio.

Stocks22d ago

JINRO Launches K-POP Star Toad Green Grape Limited Edition Globally

World's No.1 soju brand JINRO launches limited-edition K-POP Star Toad Green Grape globally, with collectible packaging and a bottle-cap message challenge to drive international sales.

Stocks22d ago

S&P 500 20-Year Returns Have Never Been Negative: Crestmont

Major market indexes are surging yet again, with both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) hitting new record hi...

Stocks22d ago

OCC Rejects Bunq's US Banking License Application

The OCC denied Bunq's US banking license application Friday, citing an unrealistic marketing plan and concerns about the founder's familiarity with US banking laws.

Stocks22d ago

ASX Set to Open Higher After Wall Street Record; RBA Decision, Gold Inflows in Focus

The ASX is tipped to open higher after the S&P 500 hit a record on a better-than-expected July jobs report. All eyes on the RBA rate decision tomorrow and a wave of financial releases.