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The FOMC minutes from the last meeting in June will be released this evening and we would caution against reading too much into the details of the minutes given the backdrop in the run-in to the meeting on 17lh June are quite different to now. The dots were likely submitted at the end of the previou

Short-end interest rates and the NZD/USD exchange rate both rose moderately after the hike. Given markets went into today with around 80% of a hike priced in, the bigger surprise would have been a hold. The Committee stopped short of offering firm forward guidance, preferring to emphasise conditiona

Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. trades at 1.0x P/NAV after a NAV and NII dip, with Q2 expected to normalize. Click for this updated look at TSLX stock.

Tech major Apple Inc. announced a new multi-year, over $30 billion worth deal with chipmaker Broadcom Inc. to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips, aiming to accelerate manufacturing in the U.

Was yesterday the bottom? We think you buy the dip. (i) It feels like we may have seen the end of the Momentum unwind, with typical corrections averaging a 10-15% decline, and currently Momentum (JPMPURE Index) seeing about -13% peak-to-trough decline. This point to a tactical rebound but this may n

Following several quarters of record order books, a skilled-labor shortage is testing the limits of growth for the craft-labor providers who build data

Applied Systems announced a new AI-powered submissionless commercial insurance experience in partnership with Travelers, the first anchor carrier. The capability, powered by Cytora's agentic AI platform, enables carriers to automatically deliver renewal quotes directly within Applied Epic agency management systems before the remarketing process begins, streamlining the commercial insurance transaction flow.

Sandler, part of Trilliad's Sales Performance Solutions service line, announced the launch of the Sales Performance Ecosystem, an integrated platform that measures selling skills in real buyer conversations and provides AI-powered coaching. The solution addresses the industry challenge where 84% of training content is forgotten within three months by establishing continuous performance benchmarks and connecting training adoption directly to revenue outcomes.

A Progress Software survey of 304 U.S. lawyers reveals that while 85% have adopted AI tools, 77% still rely heavily on manual processes and 73% report workflows with too many steps. The report highlights significant opportunities for legal firms to modernize by integrating AI with streamlined processes, improving client intake (currently taking 4+ days), and reducing tool fragmentation to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

Eli Lilly's stock is predicted to reach $1,400 by end of 2026 (15% gain from July levels), driven by expanded drug access rather than efficacy. The company's new oral obesity drug Foundayo, combined with $27 billion in manufacturing expansion, direct pharmacy distribution, and Medicare pricing deals, positions it to reach patients that injectable competitors cannot. However, competition from Novo Nordisk, premium valuation, and execution risks remain concerns.

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2, beating analyst expectations by 74,000 units and showing 25% year-over-year growth. However, the author predicts the stock will decline at least 10% by end of July, forecasting a trading range of $365-$455. While the delivery beat is positive for revenue, margin expansion remains unclear. Tesla stock typically exhibits extreme volatility around earnings reports, with outcomes heavily dependent on management commentary about autonomous vehicles, robotaxi deployment, and AI investments.

Vanguard's VXUS and iShares' IXUS are nearly identical international stock ETFs with minimal differences. VXUS offers a lower expense ratio (0.05% vs 0.07%), broader holdings (8,738 vs 4,337 stocks), and significantly larger assets under management ($652.3B vs $58.9B), providing better liquidity. IXUS offers a slightly higher dividend yield (2.9% vs 2.6%). Both funds deliver comparable performance and risk profiles, making VXUS marginally preferable primarily due to its size and trading liquidity.

Microsoft and Meta Platforms are underperforming AI stocks trading at discounts to the broader market despite strong fundamentals. Microsoft benefits from successful Copilot adoption and Azure cloud growth, while Meta's core advertising business is thriving with 33% revenue growth. Both stocks are positioned for potential rebounds in the second half of 2026 as market sentiment shifts.

FedEx demonstrates stronger revenue momentum with consistent year-over-year growth and steady quarterly expansion, while UPS experiences volatile quarterly performance due to its strategic decision to shed low-margin Amazon business and prioritize profit margins over revenue growth. FedEx's recent freight spinoff and expected 11% fiscal year growth contrast with UPS's intentional volume reduction driven by higher unionized labor costs.

Despite significant stock price declines in 2026, drone and defense companies AeroVironment, Red Cat Holdings, and Kratos Defense are positioned for growth due to record backlogs, funded contracts, and strong tailwinds from Pentagon's shift to unmanned systems and Western de-risking from Chinese defense technology. The 2027 defense budget includes nearly $75 billion for unmanned systems, supporting long-term revenue and earnings strength.

Micron stock has surged 225% in 2026 due to strong AI-driven demand for memory chips, with revenue growing from $23.9B to $41.5B in recent quarters. However, analyst projections suggest only ~4x returns by 2028, falling short of the 10x threshold typically needed to turn a $10,000 investment into $1 million. While not a millionaire-maker, Micron remains a strong stock pick expected to outperform the market.

Oracle and Microsoft stocks declined 24.8% and similarly in the first half of 2026 due to increased AI infrastructure capital spending requirements and significant exposure to OpenAI. Bond markets priced in increased default risk for Oracle following its $300 billion OpenAI deal, as investors question OpenAI's ambitious financial projections of $650 billion cash burn through 2030 against $280 billion expected revenue by 2030.

Goldman Sachs and Interactive Brokers represent two different approaches to financial services. Goldman Sachs dominates institutional finance with $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision and a 29.5% net margin, but carries significant debt (4.9x debt-to-equity) and negative free cash flow. Interactive Brokers operates a highly automated platform serving 5 million accounts with 70% net margin, zero debt, and $15.7 billion in free cash flow. The choice depends on investment goals: Goldman Sachs offers stability and capital preservation, while Interactive Brokers provides growth potential through technology-driven innovation.

Amazon dominates in absolute revenue scale with $181.5 billion in Q1 2026, while Shopify grows faster at 34% year-over-year compared to Amazon's 17%. Both companies show seasonal patterns with Q4 peaks. Amazon trades at a more attractive valuation (P/S ratio of 4 vs. Shopify's 13) and is investing heavily in proprietary AI infrastructure, while Shopify focuses on providing AI-enhanced tools to smaller merchants.

Kimberly-Clark is outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2026 with a 4.5% dividend yield and 54 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company trades at a discount valuation (15.2x 2026 earnings vs. 21.9x historical median) and is acquiring Kenvue to diversify revenue streams and unlock $2.1 billion in annual synergies. However, risks include execution challenges from the acquisition and potential dividend sustainability concerns.

Enlight Renewable Energy will release its Q2 2026 financial results on August 4, 2026, with a conference call and webcast. The company has reached financial close for the CO Bar Complex, securing $2.6 billion in debt financing for its largest project (1.2 GW solar + 4.0 GWh storage), and signed a 200 MW solar power purchase agreement with Google for Oklahoma data center operations.

Westwood Holdings Group announced monthly income distributions for three ETFs: MDST (9.3% annualized rate, $272M AUM), WEEI (12.2% annualized rate, $83M AUM), and YLDW (7.0% annualized rate, $33M AUM). All three funds combine dividend yields with options premiums from covered calls. MDST and WEEI showed positive year-to-date performance of 17.31% and 20.73% respectively, while YLDW launched in December 2025 with 5.35% inception performance.

Pacira BioSciences granted inducement equity awards to ten new employees on July 2, 2026, consisting of stock options for 9,200 shares and restricted stock units for 18,200 shares. The awards were approved by the People & Compensation Committee under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) without stockholder approval.

Fiverr International Ltd. announced it will release second quarter 2026 financial results on July 29, 2026, before market open, followed by a management conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss business and financial performance.

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Robinhood's partnership with Lighter to route perpetual futures trading through its platform presents a competitive challenge to market leader Hyperliquid. While Lighter benefits from the Robinhood deal and favorable tokenomics, Hyperliquid maintains a stronger market position with 61.5% market share, a lucrative stablecoin deal with Coinbase and Circle generating $137-160 million annually in buyback fuel, and superior revenue generation. The article concludes Hyperliquid is the better buy despite both coins carrying significant risk.

The article compares two healthcare ETFs: VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH) with 25 concentrated holdings and State Street SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF (XPH) with 65 diversified holdings. Both charge identical 0.35% expense ratios and offer 0.50% dividend yields, but XPH delivered significantly higher 1-year returns (64.30% vs 33.30%) and lower volatility, making it potentially more suitable for beginners seeking diversification.

SpaceX stock has declined 20% from post-IPO highs, presenting a buying opportunity for AI investors. The company's primary growth catalyst is its potential to build orbital data centers powered by its Starlink network, which could generate $300 billion in annual revenue by 2030 according to Ark Invest. While orbital data centers remain unproven, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to execute this vision.

Tom Lee of Fundstrat predicts Ethereum could reach $62,000, representing a 3,442% return from current levels of $1,750. While the cryptocurrency is down 40% year-to-date, potential catalysts include growth in stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and AI projects on the Ethereum blockchain. However, analysts note that a $62,000 price target would require an unrealistic $7.5 trillion market cap, making a more conservative recovery to its $4,954 all-time high more plausible.

An analysis of six major monthly dividend-paying stocks over a decade reveals mixed results. While some companies like Main Street Capital (MAIN) have consistently paid monthly dividends with strong total returns of 236%, others like EPR Properties and Apple Hospitality suspended payments during crises. The article evaluates whether monthly dividend stocks can maintain reliable payouts while preserving shareholder capital.

Billionaire investor David Tepper has concentrated 56% of Appaloosa's $5.9 billion portfolio into six AI-focused companies. Two holdings (TSMC and Micron) provide critical AI infrastructure with exceptional demand and pricing power, while three others (Amazon, Alphabet, and Alibaba) are leading in AI applications through their cloud services with accelerating high-margin sales growth. Uber rounds out the six positions as an AI integrator in ride-hailing.

Endeavour Silver reported Q2 2026 production of 1.94 million silver ounces and 10,474 gold ounces (3.4 million silver equivalent ounces). The company achieved 31% higher silver production compared to Q2 2025, driven by contributions from Terronera and Kolpa expansion, though slightly below plan. Year-to-date production reached 6.8 million silver equivalent ounces.

Apple's chip agreement with Broadcom will exceed $30 billion Broadcom will manufacture more than 15 billion chips under the agreement Apple will help fund upgrades to Broadcom's facility in Fort Collins, Colorado

Today’s scheduled release of the minutes to the June 16-17 FOMC meeting will be the first minutes in the Warsh era of diminished communications. The revamp of the last post-meeting statement raises the specter of a similar revamp to the minutes. This is a risk, but we see a few factors that could li

The trade deficit widened by $23.0bn to $77.6bn in May, slightly below expectations. Total goods imports increased by $12.3bn to $317.0bn, the highest level except for the first quarter of 2025, driven by broad-based increases across industrial supply, capital goods, and consumer goods categories. T

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