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GetBusy Insiders Buy £2.61M in Shares But Shares Drop 10%

July 4, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. GetBusy plc (LON:GETB) insiders have picked up £2.61 million in shares at an average £0.79 each, but the stock dropped 10.0% to £0.63, trimming their position to £2.08 million. Non-Executive Director Clive Rabie put in £1.3 million at £0.82, higher than the current price. Insiders have been net buyers in the past year, adding 3.31 million shares and selling almost none. They now hold roughly 42% of GetBusy, or about £13 million. There haven’t been insider trades in the last three months. Previous buying shows insiders remain cautiously optimistic about the company.

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8 S&P 500 Dividend Dogs to Watch for July

July 4, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT. Some investors looking for dividend income are watching 8 S&P 500 dividend dogs this July, including VICI Properties, Verizon, AT&T, and Ford. These names show strong cash flow to back up their dividends and have projected upside through 2027. The list sticks to companies seen as resilient with steady payouts, trying to offer yield plus lower risk in a choppy market. July may be a good entry point for these stocks, with a blend of income and growth ahead.

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Nasdaq Jumps 21% in Q2, Points to Possible 24% More Over Next Year

July 4, 2026, 5:12 AM EDT. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 21% in Q2 2026 for its biggest quarterly move since Q2 2020, with technology and AI-focused stocks fueling the gain. The rally topped the S&P 500’s 15% and the Dow’s 13%. The index, with 61% tech weighting, remains tied to the AI boom that kicked off in 2023. Historically, after quarters where the Nasdaq gained at least 15%, it averaged a 22% increase the following year. Traders see that pointing to a possible 24% jump in the next 12 months as bets on AI and growth continue.

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NEXT (LSE:NXT) and Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) Tap Into Secular Consumer Growth as Spending Shifts

July 4, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. The Vatican’s rift with SSPX is shifting consumer behavior and market trends. NEXT (LSE:NXT), which makes £7.8 billion in UK sales both online and in stores, is riding broader secular spending. The company posts a 12.9% net margin and solid returns on equity, but faces high debt and execution issues in stores. Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) out of Australia, with A$13 billion in mostly auto retail revenue, and similar consumer discretionary names are seeing benefits too. Changing cultural and religious patterns look set to push spending in new directions, and that could mean new investment opportunities in big consumer stocks outside niche faith-linked plays.

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Trump says economy 'soaring' as stocks hit records, credits tax cuts

July 4, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT. President Donald Trump said the US economy is ‘soaring’ with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting record highs. Trump pointed to his tax cuts, higher exports, and a shrinking trade deficit as reasons for the market rally. He said stronger 401(k) balances and more investment have led to more factories and jobs. In remarks before the US 250th Independence Day, Trump called it a ‘Golden Age’ for the economy and talked up rising wages, new plants, and jobs. He said this quarter is the strongest since his last term and predicts his policies will top his earlier results.

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Kainos Group CFO sells £5.9m in stock, trims stake by 16%

July 4, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT. Kainos Group CFO and Executive Director Richard McCann sold £5.9m worth of shares at £7.79 each, cutting his stake by 16%. This is the biggest insider sale at Kainos in a year, and came in just below Friday’s close at £7.81. Insiders still hold 21% of the company. The sale follows recent analysis pointing out two warning signs for Kainos, even with the company still profitable and growing. Investors keep a close eye on insider moves for signals on management’s outlook.

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Market Volatility Puts Focus on Quality Stocks, ETFs Like SPHQ

July 4, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT. With the ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech names struggling and many hitting correction levels, questions about the AI rally’s strength are growing. Some market strategists say it’s time to lean on quality stocks with solid balance sheets and steady cash flows, able to handle choppy markets. The Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ) is one way to gain exposure, mixing a 42% tech stake with holdings in industrials, financials, and consumer staples, and spreading risk across large, mid, and small caps. Experts warn against dumping everything on a dip, urging investors to consider holding sturdy, spread-out portfolios. Even so, not every analyst group is putting SPHQ on their current favorite lists, so picking the right names is still key.

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Perseus Mining Lifts Buyback, Keeps Focus on Costs, Shares Still Behind Rivals

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July 4, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT. Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) stuck with its cost control push and reported stable performance at its West African mines in the June quarter. The miner increased its share buyback cap to A$150 million, showing it’s comfortable with its cash position. Still, PRU stock continues to lag gold sector competitors, with analysts flagging ongoing cost risks and hurdles in project execution. Perseus says it’s aiming for A$2.9 billion revenue and A$855.9 million earnings by 2029, with those targets resting on reliable delivery. Some investors remain wary on West Africa risk, even as gold prices hold up.

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Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) talks up cost focus, ups buyback as share price trails gold peers

July 4, 2026, 4:09 AM EDT. Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) talked about its June 2026 quarter in an investor webinar, putting cost control and steady operations at its West Africa mines front and centre. Management moved to lift its share buyback limit to A$150 million, backing its cash flow and balance sheet strength. But shares are still lagging the wider gold sector. Analysts see the miner chasing targets of A$2.9 billion in revenue and A$855.9 million in earnings by 2029, goals that need fast growth and strong project delivery. Cost risks and execution challenges in West Africa are still hanging over investor sentiment despite solid gold prices.

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Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

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  • GetBusy Insiders Buy £2.61M in Shares But Shares Drop 10%
    July 4, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. GetBusy plc (LON:GETB) insiders have picked up £2.61 million in shares at an average £0.79 each, but the stock dropped 10.0% to £0.63, trimming their position to £2.08 million. Non-Executive Director Clive Rabie put in £1.3 million at £0.82, higher than the current price. Insiders have been net buyers in the past year, adding 3.31 million shares and selling almost none. They now hold roughly 42% of GetBusy, or about £13 million. There haven't been insider trades in the last three months. Previous buying shows insiders remain cautiously optimistic about the company.
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