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US data center construction spending surged in June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $68.3 billion. This represents a 7% increase from the previous month and a dramatic 45.8% jump compared to June of last year, highlighting robust infrastructure investment driven by AI and cloud computing demands.
Read MoreFollowing South Korea's stricter investment rules for single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs, trading volume has collapsed. Just two days after a major increase in margin requirements, turnover plummeted to one-tenth of previous levels, as retail investors exited en masse, cooling an overheated market.
Read MoreSpaceX is set to release its first quarterly earnings since going public, putting its rocket launch, Starlink, and AI businesses under intense scrutiny. Analysts warn of potential expectation gaps as investors assess if revenue growth and AI returns can justify its high valuation.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged past the $63,000 mark, currently trading at $63,009.99. Despite a slight 0.18% dip over 24 hours, the market is experiencing significant volatility. This analysis explores the current market dynamics and offers practical strategies for investors to manage risk during turbulent periods.
Read MoreOn August 3rd, Amazon's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time, with shares rising 4.5%. This milestone solidifies its dominance beyond e-commerce, highlighting its evolution into a diversified technology powerhouse.
Read MoreAlphabet (Google) has surpassed Apple to become the world's second most valuable company with a $4.51 trillion market cap. Nvidia leads at $4.81 trillion, while Apple dipped to $4.48 trillion, signaling a shift in tech giant rankings.
Read MoreUS stocks opened higher on August 3rd with gains across major indices. Cloud service providers like Amazon and Microsoft led the advance, while AI hardware stocks including NVIDIA and TSMC fell, highlighting a sector divergence.
Read MoreKKR has closed its largest-ever infrastructure fund at $19.2 billion. Targeting North America and Western Europe, the fund will focus on digital infrastructure, energy transition, and logistics, signaling a major bet on data centers and sustainable energy assets.
Read MoreIran has reportedly rejected a recent U.S. proposal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it will not do so until regional conflicts end. Sources indicate Washington made concessions on southern routes, though these claims remain unverified independently.
Read MoreAugust 3rd saw significant crypto market movements. Institutions like Strive and BitMine increased holdings, Bithumb revealed IPO plans, while Japan's forex intervention and Fed remarks drew macro attention. This article analyzes key events and their implications.
Read MoreBlackRock expands its blockchain-based cash management offerings with two tokenized money market funds. These products merge traditional fund liquidity with blockchain infrastructure, providing institutional investors with flexible tools to navigate both traditional and digital asset markets.
Read MoreA major investment firm disclosed a new purchase of 20 Bitcoin at around $63,191, bringing its total holdings to 20,020 BTC. The filing reveals a strong balance sheet with significant cash and equity holdings, highlighting continued institutional accumulation despite market conditions.
Read MoreBitMine's combined crypto and cash holdings reached $11.3B as of Aug 2, with its Ethereum stash growing by 10,399 ETH to nearly 5.8 million, representing 4.8% of total supply. The firm also repurchased 4.5 million shares last week, bringing total buybacks to over 16 million shares, underscoring its commitment to shareholder value and treasury strength.
Read MoreSouth Korean AI chip designer DeepX has secured the first tranche of its Series D funding, with its valuation soaring to approximately $22 billion—a fourfold increase from its previous round. This surge highlights intense investor confidence in core AI hardware.
Read MoreBlackRock's IBIT transferred 1,948.07 BTC ($122M) to Coinbase Prime on Aug 3. IBIT holds over 737,000 BTC ($46.18B). The fund shows a 12.18% return since inception but remains negative over the past year.
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