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Tech fund manager says the market is misreading Alphabet’s second-quarter earnings

Investors should focus more on earnings growth and less on capital expenditures, says Catalyst Funds’ chief investment officer.

PayPal delivers an earnings beat — and suggests it’s not against a merger deal

“If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders than executing our current strategy, we would, of course, carefully consider them,” CEO says

The Fed isn’t your biggest worry. The central-bank decision that actually impacts your 401(k) lands in Tokyo.

Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America’s debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.

Micron’s stock sinks toward worst monthly drop in 11 years as China fears escalate

Investors are worried about China’s domestic supply of chips and manufacturing tools, analysts noted.

Roth conversions as early as your 20s and 30s? It’s not a crazy idea.

Most people don’t get a break in their tax rate until they retire, but there could be earlier opportunities

As chips sell off, rattled investors should heed this Cisco Systems lesson from the last millennium

The market should recover its poise within the next few days, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.

Las Vegas home prices post largest drop in the nation

Among the largest U.S. cities, Las Vegas saw the biggest drop in home prices, while Chicago saw the biggest increase.

How coordinating 401(k) contributions with your spouse can unlock thousands in retirement wealth

There are financial challenges that come with being in a couple, but one of the greatest may be simply talking about money.

Apple is now letting you lease an iPhone like a car. Here’s what to know.

The program represents a historic shift in how the company sells its consumer electronics — just as consumers are worried about high prices.

I got an unexpected $1,000 medical bill. Here’s why I’m not paying it yet.

Before you pay any medical bill, take these steps to check it — and possibly lower it.

The real reason DeFi projects that survived 2022 crash are shutting down now

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bear.jpg" alt="The real reason DeFi projects that survived 2022 crash are shutting down now" class="type:primaryImage">DeFi projects that survived the fallout from the Terra and FTX collapses in 2022 are dying out in 2026. But analysts say it’s not a case of industry consolidation — but the opposite.

Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-china-bitcoins.jpg" alt="Markets eye Bank of Japan meeting on Friday as yen repeats 40-year US dollar lows" class="type:primaryImage">Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carry-trade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of Japan interest-rate meeting.

Ethereum, Solana led crypto hack losses in H1 2026: Blockaid

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-solana-vs-ethereum-a-comprehensive-blockchain-comparison.jpg" alt="Ethereum, Solana led crypto hack losses in H1 2026: Blockaid" class="type:primaryImage">Blockaid found Ethereum remained the hardest-hit blockchain in H1 2026, while Solana replaced Arbitrum as the network with the second-highest losses, driven largely by key compromises.

PayPal expands stablecoin push as crypto assets factor into Q2 results

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/paypal.jpg" alt="PayPal expands stablecoin push as crypto assets factor into Q2 results" class="type:primaryImage">PayPal highlighted growth of stablecoins and AI-driven payment tools in Q2 while reporting $8.68 billion in revenue and an $81 million crypto-related earnings adjustment.

1inch moves to unite DeFi liquidity across 13 chains with Aqua

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/1inch.jpg" alt="1inch moves to unite DeFi liquidity across 13 chains with Aqua" class="type:primaryImage">Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch announced the launch of its Aqua protocol allowing users to provide liquidity to many protocols at once.

IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-imf-and-tokenization.jpg" alt="IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows" class="type:primaryImage">The IMF said Brazil’s stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows.

Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-what-is-lido-ldo-a-beginners-guide-to-liquidity-for-staked-assets.jpg" alt="Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third" class="type:primaryImage">Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.

Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-blockchain-explanatory-articles-for-the-very-beginner-ondo-1.jpg" alt="Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network" class="type:primaryImage">The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025.

Actor Orlando Bloom tries again to sell Malibu beach house — now for $10 million

Hollywood star Orlando Bloom is making another attempt to sell his longtime Malibu beach mansion—relisting the property at a big discount, just a few weeks after it was taken off the market.

Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-ledger-and-monero2.jpg" alt="Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses" class="type:primaryImage">Three users allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple’s App Store drained their Bitcoin holdings, with losses totaling more than $1.8 million.