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Traders are aggressively buying call options on the Nasdaq 100 ETF despite a 30% three-month rally, with tech call costs relative to the S&P 500 hitting 2007 highs. This signals a concentrated bet on AI and growth stocks, though concerns over overheating are mounting.
Read MoreBlackstone's private equity fund for wealthy individuals posted its strongest monthly return ever in May, with a 4.3% net gain. The performance was driven by investments in AI leader Anthropic and payments firm Stripe. Blackstone notes improving exit environments in buyouts and IPOs.
Read MoreDragonfly partner Haseeb views the current crypto market adjustment as a healthy shakeout. He argues that the departure of early participants signals not decline, but a necessary cleansing similar to post-dotcom bubble. He remains strongly bullish on ETH and SOL, seeing crypto as the natural evolution of technology and the internet.
Read MoreSecuritize has listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ. The tokenization platform's public listing marks a significant step for the industry within traditional finance. Raised capital will support compliance infrastructure and business expansion.
Read MoreOn July 2, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant net outflow of over 6,165 BTC, with weekly outflows nearing 33k. In a stark contrast, Ethereum ETFs unexpectedly attracted a net inflow of more than 21.5k ETH, highlighting a major divergence in investor sentiment between the two leading crypto assets.
Read MoreShares of AeroVironment surged over 16% on July 2nd, reaching a high of $200.38 following news of a $500 million fixed-price contract from the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract is for commercial counter-unmanned aircraft systems and counter-small drone capabilities.
Read MoreOn July 2nd, U.S. stocks showed a sharp divergence. The S&P 500 gave up its early gains and turned negative, while the Nasdaq fell 0.7%. The Dow Jones managed to hold onto a 0.5% advance, highlighting a mixed and volatile trading session.
Read MoreU.S. job growth unexpectedly slowed in June, adding only 57,000 positions. This weaker-than-expected report may ease overheating concerns, giving the Federal Reserve more time to assess inflation trends and potentially altering the path for future interest rate decisions.
Read MoreSanDisk's stock experienced a sharp intraday decline, dropping as much as 10%. This article explores the potential factors behind this significant market movement, analyzing industry shifts and investor sentiment.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals whale "sat0shi777" had a massive Ethereum short position liquidated—31,600 ETH worth ~$53.5M, resulting in a direct loss of $4.64M. The liquidation occurred after ETH broke its liquidation price, with remaining shorts valued at $38.64M and the next liquidation level close to current prices, potentially influencing further volatility.
Read MoreA top White House economist notes strong overall jobs data aligns with economic resilience but questions unexpected declines in leisure and hospitality employment, suggesting a disconnect between certain sector figures and real-world activity levels.
Read MoreFormer White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett criticized ex-Fed Chair Jerome Powell for remaining on the board, calling it "highly unusual" and hindering new nominations. Hassett previously suggested political motives among some Fed officials, while Powell plans to serve until his term ends in 2028.
Read MoreMajor European countries have formally acknowledged that imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz is an inevitable trend. This decision will reshape global energy transport and geopolitical dynamics, triggering adjustments to international shipping costs and security frameworks.
Read MoreTesla's stock fell more than 5% during trading, with its market capitalization dropping to approximately $1.52 trillion. This sharp decline has prompted investors to reassess the EV sector's outlook and the company's near-term performance.
Read MoreMeta's planned entry into AI cloud infrastructure triggered a sell-off in CoreWeave's bonds, with prices falling for two consecutive days. This has sparked investor concerns about heightened competition in the AI compute market and the financial sustainability of specialized providers, leading to a reassessment of valuations within the AI boom.
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