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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Tuesday following cooler-than-expected inflation numbers, despite elevated geopolitical tensions remaining in place. Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+3.50%$64,752.40Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +4.72%$1,876.36XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) +3.52%$1.10Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +2.93%$77.59Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +2.64%$0.07403 Crypto Market Rallies Bitcoin hit $65,000 for the first time in over three weeks, while Et

The Writers Guild of America became the latest group to challenge Paramount's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, filing a lawsuit that seeks to block the merger on the grounds it would cause “specific harm” to movie and TV writers working across the U.S. A Paramount-Warner merger “threatens the economic and creative health of the American entertainment industry,” reads Tuesday's federal complaint, which was filed by both the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East (jointly the WGA). “This proposed combined entity would be the largest employer of writers, with tremendous power to suppress our wages, eliminate opportunities for emerging writers, cut jobs across the industry, and produce less programming," WGAE President Tom Fontana said in a statement.

On July 14, 2026, cooling consumer prices sparked a broad tech rebound.

Cooler inflation data sent cybersecurity stocks surging Tuesday, but the real question is whether today's spike reflects genuine conviction or a rate-cut sugar rush that evaporates the moment sentiment shifts.

CleanSpark stock bolts after signing its first major HPC data center lease, which could balloon to $12 billion. Bitcoin, cryptos jump on CPI data.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

A cooler-than-expected inflation print sent chip stocks surging Tuesday, but AMD sitting at a 185x P/E after a 150% year-to-date run raises a sharp question: is this a breakout toward $600 or the setup for a painful unwind?

Stock futures picked up steam after June inflation data cooled more than expected. Nasdaq futures were up 1.3%, while S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%. Dow futures were roughly flat as investors assess what the new economic data means for the Federal Reserve.

The iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) is one of the cheapest and simplest ways to hold gold in a brokerage account. Investors own IAU for a direct claim on the metal, low tracking error relative to the spot price, and as a hedge against inflation, real rates, and dollar weakness. The trust has delivered exactly what ... The Same Gold Rally, 79% More Upside: Miners vs. Bullion Over the Past Year

Markets were subdued ahead of a busy week for markets, with inflation reports, bank earnings, and geopolitical risk hanging in the balance.

Nearly three-quarters of last quarter's earnings came from a one-time tariff refund. Strip it out, and the picture gets more interesting.

Circle's new OCC-chartered trust bank gives USDC federal custody backing, sending CRCL up 10%+ as it claws back OpenUSD selloff losses.

Scott Melker dives into Circle winning approval to become a federally regulated bank, New Hampshire and it's $100 million bitcoin bond, the CLARITY Act being stuck, and other big crypto headlines. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

Federal trust charter expands Circle's custody services and consolidates oversight under the OCC.

The OCC granted final approval for Circle National Trust

Circle secured final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, shifting its $73.2 billion stablecoin to a unified federal framework.

Circle Internet shares jump after the company says it won regulatory approval to establish a crypto national trust bank.

A federal banking charter sent Circle stock surging Friday, but with 69% losses over the past year and a rival stablecoin backed by Visa looming, the question is whether this rally marks a turning point or just a dead-cat bounce.

The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF targets government debt with lower costs and higher yields, while the Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers federal tax-free municipal bond income.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee returned to CNBC’s Morning Call Sheet on Thursday, July 9, alongside JonesTrading’s Mike O’Rourke and Vital Knowledge’s Adam Crisafulli, to discuss a market that is simultaneously celebrating the AI build-out while rotating into value and defensive names. Lee argued: “AI is probably one of the most important structural stories in our lifetime.” ... Fundstrat’s Tom Lee: AI Is a Once in a Lifetime Story – Why Easing Inflation in H2 2026 Could Fuel the Next Rally

Caterpillar is losing momentum as investors weigh rich valuations, tariffs and execution risks.

The long-duration iShares 20+ year bond yield ETF dropped on Wednesday after Fed Minutes hinted towards a possibility of a rate hike, while US-Iran risks resurfaced.

Transcript: Caroline Woods:Inflation expectations are creeping higher again and investors are wondering whether traditional income strategies are enough anymore. How does that change the income playbook? Matt Kaufman is global head of ETFs at Calamos Investments and joins us now. Matt, so good to ...

Zillow Group (Z, ZG) and Rocket Companies' (RKT) Redfin are headed to trial in August in the Federal

Bond yields rose on Wednesday as oil prices surged amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

July is shaping up as a pivotal month for index investors. The S&P 500 has cooled a bit, with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) down 1.36% since its year-to-date high on June 2 as the 10-year Treasury yield has eased to 4% and the VIX has settled at 17.65. With the Fed funds rate parked ... 4 Brilliant Vanguard ETFs to Buy in July

CMA CGM is buying FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B, sharply expanding CEVA Logistics' North American warehouse and distribution footprint.

Ford (NYSE:F) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) just closed the books on Q1 2026. Ford leaned on trucks, fleet software, and a raised outlook. Tesla leaned on margin recovery, FSD subscriptions, and a roadmap stuffed with robots. Both grew revenue. Only one is priced like a growth story. Trucks Carry Ford. Margins Carry Tesla. Ford posted $43.25 ... Ford Vs. Tesla: 2 American Icons With Upside, Which to Buy

<body><p>STORY: From Tesla driving up sales to robot footballers competing in their own competition...</p><p>This is Tech Weekly.</p><p>:: Tech Weekly</p><p>Tesla beat Wall Street estimates when it posted record second-quarter deliveries.</p><p>The electric vehicle maker delivered more than 480,000 vehicles between April and June - up about a quarter from a year ago.</p><p>The results were partly driven by a rebound in Europe.</p><p>China was another bright spot, although demand was still under pressure in the U.S.</p><p>The World Cup witnessed a technological first during Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil in the Round of 16.&nbsp;</p><p>An advanced humanoid robot called Atlas delivered the match ball to the referee at half-time.</p><p>The robot was developed by U.S. firm Boston Dynamics and presented by tournament sponsor Hyundai Motor.</p><p>Atlas can&nbsp;impersonate famous goal celebrations, including Norway striker Erling Haaland's meditation pose.</p><p>While Atlas delivered a ball, robots in South Korea showed they could actually play soccer.</p><p>They competed at the finals of RoboCup 2026 in Incheon - a major robotics and AI competition.</p><p>Organisers said more than 3,000 competitors from 45 countries took part, and many teams reportedly used platforms developed by China's Booster Robotics.</p><p>The robots stumbled around and collided with rivals but got back up to keep playing, with Team Hephaestus of Tsinghua University winning the contest.</p><p>Google lost its long fight against a record $4 billion plus fine imposed by the EU eight years ago.</p><p>The European Commission had punished the tech giant for its dealings with phone manufacturers.</p><p>The phone makers were forced to pre-install Google Search, the Chrome browser and the Google Play app store on their Android devices - and prevented from using rival systems.</p><p>A Google spokesperson said the judgment didn't account for its efforts to make sure Android is open, interoperable and free.</p><p>And customers at the Lounge X coffee shop in Seoul are now assisted by a robot named Baris.</p><p>Its a technological sight which has become more common across South Korea.</p><p>Lounge X CEO Kim Dongjin said the firm turned to robots and self-service to overcome rising labor costs.</p><p>Kim says his company runs eight such unstaffed 24-hour coffee shops across South Korea, while four stores are still operated by humans.</p></body>

Possible Fed rate increases in 2026 could make short-term bonds a good choice.