Bitcoin Approaches $64,000 as Strategy Exits 1,638 BTC, Markets Deliver Mixed Results
August 4, 2026, 5:44 AM EDT.Bitcoin trades near $64,000 with Strategy having sold 1,638 BTC at an average of $63,957, totaling $105 million-falling short of the $75,419 cost basis. Strategy now holds 842,138 BTC, with no purchases for over five weeks. Stock markets are mixed: MSCI Asia Pacific off 0.7%, Kospi down 1.1%, Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.4%. Investors monitor whether Bitcoin can keep above $63,000.
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Jio Financial and BlackRock Begin Nifty 50 ETF Trading in India
August 4, 2026, 5:43 AM EDT. Jio Financial Services and BlackRock have launched the JioBlackRock Nifty 50 ETF, making their first move into India’s exchange-traded fund ETF market through their asset management partnership.
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Invesco (IVZ) Delivers Strong Q2, Lifting Earnings Outlook
August 4, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT. Invesco (IVZ) posted robust Q2 results, supported by higher equity markets and growth in assets under management (AUM). The firm reported record net inflows of $45.1 billion, with AUM up 14% to $2.5 trillion. Adjusted Q2 EPS rose 97% to $0.71, topping expectations, as revenue climbed 20% to $1.33 billion. Analysts have boosted EPS forecasts for Q3 and Q4 by more than 8% and 12%, while full-year EPS is projected to rise 38% in FY26 and 15% in FY27.
Bull of the Day: Invesco (IVZ)
DSV's Road Struggles and DB Schenker Integration Weigh on Profit, Analyst Estimates Fall
August 4, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT. DSV reported revenue rising to $11.92 billion in Q2 but came in short on EPS at $1.13, below the $1.20 expected. Persistent operational challenges in the Road segment and continued difficulties integrating DB Schenker have prompted analysts on Wall Street to revise earnings projections downward: current-quarter EPS is now lower by 11.48%, next quarter by 10.67%, and the full-year 2026 forecast has dropped by 9.17%. The company holds a bearish Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Zalando Shares Slide 16% as Outlook Narrows, Q2 Performance Disappoints
August 4, 2026, 5:40 AM EDT. Zalando shares dropped 16% after the German online retailer posted weak Q2 results and tightened its full-year financial forecast, signaling a more cautious business outlook.
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3 Stocks Under $50 Facing Headwinds: PUBM, KSS, CRK Reviewed
August 4, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT. This piece reviews three stocks trading below $50 that investors may want to reconsider: PubMatic (PUBM) at $12.85, which is experiencing challenges with customer retention and cash flow margins; Kohl’s (KSS) at $19.31, reporting weak sales, a narrow operating margin, and an elevated net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio; and Comstock Resources (CRK) at $13.29, grappling with slow revenue growth and increasing expenses. Alternatives may offer better opportunities for investors.
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Brent Crude Advances to $89.81 a Barrel on August 4, 2026, Posting Robust Annual Gain
August 4, 2026, 5:37 AM EDT. On August 4, 2026, Brent crude is priced at $89.81 per barrel, a rise of $2.43 from the day before and about $20.50 more than the same time last year. This marks a 29.57% increase year-on-year and a 23.62% jump in the past month. Oil prices play a role in determining fuel costs, with strategic stockpiles maintained to help stabilize markets during disruptions.
Current price of oil as of August 4, 2026
Micron Technology (MU) Valuation at 5.3x FY27 P/E Tied to Memory Markets
August 4, 2026, 5:36 AM EDT. Micron Technology NASDAQ:MU ended trading at $829.50 on August 3, 2026, with fiscal 2027 EPS projected at $155.56, which translates to a P/E ratio of 5.3x. This valuation is linked to the durability of earnings as DRAM prices surged around 260% YoY in Q3 fiscal 2026 and bit shipments rose about 20%. The company reported Q3 revenue of $41.46 billion and expects Q4 revenue near $50 billion. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra points to Strategic Customer Agreements as providing stability.
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New India Closing Auction Highlights Market Gaps
August 4, 2026, 5:28 AM EDT. The debut of India’s new closing auction drove the Nifty to close almost 183 points higher than its derivatives-implied level, spotlighting challenges such as thin liquidity, split exchange order books, and adding fresh risks for intraday traders across both cash and derivatives markets.
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Venezuelan Oil Exports Fall as U.S. Imports Hit Highest Level in Seven Years
August 4, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Venezuela’s oil exports slipped to 1.16 million barrels per day in July from 1.2 million in June, with reduced storage withdrawals a key factor. In contrast, U.S. imports from Venezuela climbed to 786,000 barrels per day, reaching their highest point since early 2019 after rising from 284,000 barrels in January. Shipments to India and Europe were down, leading to a global export drop, even as Venezuela brought in $13 billion in oil revenue since January while under U.S. oversight.
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IG Group (IGG) Sinks 26% After Underdog Deal: Assessing FTSE 100 Income Appeal
August 4, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT. Shares of IG Group LSE:IGG tumbled 26% after interim results despite a strong showing, including an 18% jump in revenue to £642.8m and a 66% increase in active customers. The share price was hit after IG announced a $1.3bn acquisition of US firm Underdog and a suspension of share buybacks. IG maintains a 3.6% dividend yield, robust margins and trades at a 12 P/E ratio, with US revenues doubling and further growth prospects on the horizon.
After crashing 26% in one month, is this F…
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Up as Tech Rally Pushes Market Higher
August 4, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are climbing in premarket trade as the ongoing tech rally lifts the stock market, signaling gains for the main benchmarks.
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Southwest Airlines Sticks With Boarding Procedure as Revenue Rises Despite Performance Challenges
August 4, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT. Southwest Airlines NYSE:LUV has kept its 30-45 minute boarding timeline in place following a 20.3% gain in Q2 revenue, driven chiefly by a 20.9% increase in fares, while revenue passengers declined 3.3%. The airline posted a slight 0.2% rise in capacity and achieved a 6.7% improvement in adjusted margins. A small adjustment to crew scheduling offers more preparation time but does not impact passengers directly, highlighting the carrier’s approach to controlling operational risks as fuel expenses reached $889 million.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Maintains Us…
Palantir Jumps 15% Premarket After Beating Revenue Estimates, Lifting 2026 Targets
August 4, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT. Shares of Palantir NASDAQ:PLTR jumped 15.2% premarket after the company posted a 93% rise in quarterly revenue and lifted its 2026 outlook. Growth was driven mainly by U.S. customers, who contributed 90% of total revenue expansion and accounted for 81.3% of sales in the quarter. Adjusted free-cash-flow margin grew to 63%, and the stock reached a valuation of almost 43 times expected sales. Palantir surpassed revenue forecasts by 6.85% and beat EPS estimates by 18.27%. U.S. commercial contract value climbed 153% to $2.132 billion.
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) Shares Surge 15% on…
Gold Outlook: Safe-Haven Bids Strengthen as XAU/USD, Silver Approach Resistance Levels
August 4, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT. Gold is trading close to $4,057, confined within a symmetrical triangle, and sitting between the 50-EMA ($4,059) and 100-EMA ($4,067), indicating an upcoming breakout may be possible. Resistance is marked at $4,067 and $4,115, with $4,148 as the next upside target. Major support aligns near $3,999, with a downside target at $3,969 if breached. The RSI reads 50, pointing to indecision in the market. Silver (XAG/USD) is testing the upper edge of its triangle pattern as bullish sentiment rises.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Hold Steady as Uncertainty Grows Over Middle East Peace Talks
August 4, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT. Yields on U.S. Treasuries held little changed, with the 10-year at 4.686%, the 2-year at 4.250%, and the 30-year flat at 5.232%. Caution prevailed among investors amid doubts about progress in U.S.-Iran peace efforts. The 30-year yield stayed close to its highest point since 2007, reflecting market response to the Fed’s recent “hawkish hold.” Investors are awaiting upcoming JOLTs job openings data.
Treasury yields are broadly flat as invest…
Trump Urges ExxonMobil, Chevron to Lower Fuel Costs After Posting $26.6 Billion in Q2 Profits
August 4, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. President Donald Trump called on ExxonMobil NYSE:XOM and Chevron NYSE:CVX to reduce fuel prices following their combined Q2 earnings of $26.6 billion, marking a 178% jump from a year ago. The majority of the profits came from upstream operations, accounting for 61%. The American Petroleum Institute responded that global supply and demand factors continue to drive prices. Brent crude dropped 7% to $83.77, and WTI slid 5.1% as tensions persist in the Middle East.
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Nvidia Surges $143 Billion as AI Investment Fuels Cloud Demand Optimism
August 4, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT. Nvidia NASDAQ:NVDA rose 2.9% on Monday, increasing its market value by $143 billion-about 1.6 times its quarterly sales forecast. Shares finished at $206.64. The advance followed upbeat cloud-demand cues from Amazon, Microsoft and peers, who projected total capital expenditures of $720-$745 billion in 2026. Investors now await Nvidia’s sales delivery as spending trends gain pace.
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SpaceX Faces Investor Focus as $104 Billion in Shares Set to Unlock; Starlink Profit Fails to Meet AI Funding Goals
August 4, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. SpaceX NASDAQ:SPCX draws investor attention ahead of a $104.4 billion share unlock involving 911.5 million shares set for August 6. Early Q2 estimates point to $6.93 billion in revenue and a $1.55 billion operating loss. Starlink is projected to deliver an operating profit of $1.42 billion, covering just 13.9% of the $10.2 billion needed for AI capital expenditure. The stock ended at $114.53, remaining below its $135 IPO price, as market volatility and increased AI spending weigh on performance.
SpaceX earnings under scrutiny amid Starli…
Nifty 50 Drops After Gains Reverse on New Closing Mechanism
August 4, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT.India’s Nifty 50 index slipped as the previous rally attributed to a new closing mechanism reversed, indicating market recalibration. Analysis was backed by ICE Data Services and FactSet, with full coverage including sources like the American Bankers Association and TradingView.
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CSL and CBA See Renewed Fund Manager Interest After Earnings Misses
August 4, 2026, 4:50 AM EDT. Following underwhelming earnings results in the last season, fund managers have renewed their large bets on CSL and Commonwealth Bank (CBA), two of the Australian market’s major stocks. Both names continue to dominate market attention and feature prominently in investor strategy this profit season, despite ongoing market swings.
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Gulf Shares Climb as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Talks, Earnings
August 4, 2026, 4:49 AM EDT. Gulf stock indexes advanced on Tuesday, with investors weighing mixed signals over possible U.S.-Iran negotiations and drawing support from upbeat corporate earnings that boosted sentiment across the region.
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Bitcoin Wallet Untouched Since 2013 Shifts $31 Million Following $130 Million Coldcard Breach
August 4, 2026, 4:41 AM EDT. An inactive bitcoin wallet from 2013 transferred $31 million. Since July 30, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Coldcard wallets dating back to March 2021, siphoning around $130 million in BTC. CryptoQuant reported an uptick in transfers from wallets idle for 5-10 years, with 935 BTC not moved in over a decade transferring on Aug. 3, and 6,388 BTC dormant for 5-7 years moved on July 31, indicating possible security-related migrations triggered by the breach.
BTC news: A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2…
Toyota Sees Fifth Straight Quarterly Profit Drop as Weak China Sales and Iran Conflict Press Margins
August 4, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT. Toyota reported its fifth consecutive quarterly profit drop, as falling China sales and higher material and parts costs from the Iran war hurt performance.
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Jio-BlackRock Debuts Nifty 50 ETF in India
August 4, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Jio Financial Services and BlackRock have launched the JioBlackRock Nifty 50 ETF, marking their entry into India’s ETF segment. The ETF mirrors the Nifty 50 Index, which includes India’s top 50 firms. By June 30, Jio BlackRock Asset Management reported assets under management of approximately ₹180 billion ($1.89 billion). BlackRock’s global ETF holdings total $5.5 trillion. The ETF is available through the JioBlackRock website and the JioFinance and MyJio applications.
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ABTC CEO Mike Ho Sticks to Bitcoin Growth Strategy as Holdings and Shares Rise in Q2
August 4, 2026, 4:38 AM EDT. American Bitcoin Corp. NASDAQ:ABTC CEO Mike Ho reiterated a focus on increasing Bitcoin per share, after the company lifted its Bitcoin holdings by 14% and shares climbed 3%, marking an 11% gain in per-share Bitcoin ownership. The firm reported second-quarter revenue of $67.015 million and a per-share loss of $0.80, both missing analyst forecasts. Eric Trump underscored his continued confidence in Bitcoin’s future. After jumping 5.98% in the regular session, ABTC shares dropped 2.22% in after-hours trading.
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UK Stocks: BP Profit Grows, Keller Lifts Dividend, Filtronic Falls Short
August 4, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT.BP posted a jump in profit with underlying replacement cost profit reaching $8,930m against $3,734m a year earlier and raised its dividend by 4%. Keller delivered strong interim results, with revenue up 11.1% to £1,608m, earnings climbing 22.4%, and a dividend increase of 57%, driven by high US infrastructure demand. Filtronic underperformed expectations, reporting revenue of £55.5m versus £56.3m the previous year, and profit fell to £4.6m from £14m, resulting in an 8% share slide.
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Mercury General (MCY) Shares Seen 17% Undervalued After 267% Three-Year Rally
August 4, 2026, 4:36 AM EDT. Mercury General (MCY) shares have skyrocketed 267% over three years and added 50.5% in the last year, yet the stock appears 16.8% undervalued based on the Excess Returns intrinsic value of $128.90 compared to current levels. The firm demonstrates efficient equity-to-earnings conversion, posting a 17.53% return on equity and steady EPS of $5.76. While valuation signals are mixed, MCY continues to screen as undervalued across several metrics.
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Celestica TSX:CLS Raises 2026 Forecast as Shares Drop 18%
August 4, 2026, 4:35 AM EDT. Celestica TSX:CLS posted improved Q2 2026 results and boosted its full-year revenue guidance. The stock has fallen 18% over the past 90 days, suggesting a potential 32% undervaluation, with fair value estimated at CA$677, compared to a recent trading price of CA$463.87. The company’s growth is fuelled by rising demand for AI infrastructure and digital transformation, though its dependence on hyperscaler clients presents a risk to continued momentum.
Celestica (TSX:CLS) Lifted Guidance, Is Th…
Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) Announces Dividend; Stock Trades Near Fair Value
August 4, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Pelagos Insurance Capital (PLGO) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, scheduled to be paid on September 25, 2026. Shares currently trade at $25.31, providing a 30.60% return for the year to date and a 66.73% total return over one year. With a fair value estimate at $25.72, PLGO is trading around 1.6% below fair value, supported by advanced AI technologies and creative underwriting, while facing exposure to catastrophe risk and competitive pricing pressures.
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Monster Beverage (MNST) Q2 2026 Earnings on Radar as Valuation Stretched
August 4, 2026, 4:33 AM EDT. Monster Beverage (MNST) reports Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, with market attention on international sales and new product results against a pricey valuation. The stock stands at $93.55 after a recent dip, delivering a 1-year shareholder gain of 58.45%. Analysts see MNST as 34.6% overvalued, with a conservative fair value target of $69.48, reflecting concerns about potential pressures on growth and profit margins.
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LIC shares fall 7% after government unveils Rs 31,000 crore OFS to offload 6.5% stake at discounted price
August 4, 2026, 4:20 AM EDT. LIC stock declined 7% to Rs 398.5 on August 4 following the government’s announcement of an offer for sale (OFS) for up to a 6.5% stake at Rs 382 per share, reflecting an 11% discount. The offer aims to collect Rs 31,000 crore and will help LIC comply with SEBI’s minimum public shareholding rule, lowering state ownership from 96.5% to 90% by May 2027.
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Markets Live: US Overheating Risks Mount With Fiscal Policy and Investments in Focus
August 4, 2026, 4:18 AM EDT. The US economy faces overstimulated conditions driven by significant fiscal support, accommodative monetary policy, robust business spending, and persistently low real interest rates. These dynamics raise concerns of overheating in bond markets, even as political and geopolitical uncertainties persist. At the same time, Czech ammunition producer CSG has committed more than €100 million to an industrial facility in Saxony, Germany.
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US fiscal boost and easy money spark concerns of economic overheating
August 4, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. The US economy is exhibiting overstimulated conditions as a result of fiscal largesse, loose financial conditions, strong business investment, and real interest rates near zero. While political turbulence and international tensions persist, these drivers are propelling growth and prompting unease in bond markets about the prospect of overheating.
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CSG of Czech Republic Buys Industrial Site in Saxony, to Invest More Than €100M
August 4, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT.CSG, a Czech ammunition manufacturer, purchased the Gnaschwitz industrial facility in Saxony, Germany, with an initial development investment planned at over €100 million ($115 million), the company said on Tuesday.
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