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Stocks return to record highs. Investors who sat tight during the recent momentum crash are being rewarded.

The S&P 500 booked its 25th record close of 2026, after a 42-day break.

Upstart’s AI upgrades pay off, as a pickup in loan growth helps send the stock higher

The AI lending company says it’s enhanced its model to better assess the risk of borrowers.

Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some locations after salmonella investigation. Here’s what to know.

While Chipotle’s stock slid on Tuesday, it said health investigators had “no ongoing concerns” with the chain after it removed the jalapenos.

Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.

U.S. stocks are entering what has historically been the weakest stretch of the year, but unusually bearish investor sentiment could help limit any pullback, according to Ned Davis Research.

McDonald’s says its value meals have become too complicated

The fast-food chain said too many promotions at once led to confusion for staff and customers alike.

Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher

Stocks have shot higher over the past four trading sessions, and investors who are worried about missing out are piling into bullish options bets just to try to keep up.

US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks

In a July 8 meeting, US and UK regulators highlighted the implementation of the GENIUS Act, payment modernization and cross-border cooperation, reinforcing a shared framework for digital asset oversight.

BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-60958-bny-mellon-s-crypto-entrance-seeks-to-bridge-generational-adoption-gap.jpg" alt="BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership" class="type:primaryImage">The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets.

The richest 20% are buying most of the new cars sold in the U.S.

The AI-fueled bull market in stocks has shifted U.S. car sales into a higher gear — and the richest Americans are doing most of the buying.

Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-oil-firm-buys-into-blockchain-iran.png" alt="Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin built on $64,000 as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening to oil traffic sent the S&P 500 index to a record $70 trillion market cap.

Bessent defends Warsh, saying markets are going through ‘detox’ from too much Fed guidance

The Treasury secretary questioned the need for an interest-rate hike.

Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-137272-bitcoin-mining-company-bitdeer-lease-ohio-site.jpg" alt="Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease" class="type:primaryImage">A 16-year agreement secures 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Norway, highlighting how crypto mining companies continue to pursue new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin.

Stocks could soar in August. Here are six potential drivers.

Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, outlined the reasons he thinks stocks could reach a new high this month.

Palantir is leaving its software peers behind in the AI race

The company’s focus on sovereign AI is resonating with customers, analysts say.

Job openings fell to a 3-month low. Is the labor market losing momentum?

After a burst of new job openings and hiring in the spring, the U.S. labor market appears to have lost some momentum.

At least 15 attackers exploited Coldcard vulnerability: Galaxy

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-safety-2025-7-easy-ways-to-avoid-hacks-and-scams.jpg" alt="At least 15 attackers exploited Coldcard vulnerability: Galaxy" class="type:primaryImage">Galaxy said that at least 15 different attackers have exploited the Coldcard vulnerability, which may have been avoided with just $2 worth of AI hardening, according to Dragonfly’s managing partner.

Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/interview-29-07-2026.jpg" alt="Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin" class="type:primaryImage">Transform Ventures founder Michael Terpin says Bitcoin could have another 30% downside from its current price before he is confident the market has reached a bottom.

Texas electric grid moratorium won’t have big impact on BTC miners: Bernstein

Monday’s announcement that Texas Governor Greg Abbott set a moratorium on approval of ERCOT-linked data centers pending an audit won’t impact miners’ approved electricity contracts.

Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-guys-in-the-list-of-richest.jpg" alt="Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years" class="type:primaryImage">XAUt added to its bullion backing during gold’s worst quarter since 2013, as tokenized commodity holder counts continued to rise.

Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares

<img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-ethereum-italy.jpg" alt="Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares" class="type:primaryImage">Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo increased its staked Ether ETF position to $7.1 million while reducing its holdings in two spot Bitcoin ETFs.