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TransMedics Awards Inducement Stock Grants to New Hires
Indices

TransMedics Awards Inducement Stock Grants to New Hires

TransMedics grants inducement equity to new employees under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4), aligning incentives with long-term growth.

PR Newswire Aug 4, 2026
Stock Market Rally on Trump Tariff Pause; Palantir Jumps on Earnings
Indices

Stock Market Rally on Trump Tariff Pause; Palantir Jumps on Earnings

Equities rallied after President Trump announced a temporary tariff pause, while Palantir surged on strong quarterly results. SpaceX's valuation is next in focus.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 4, 2026
Karyopharm Grants Equity Inducement Awards to New Hires
Indices

Karyopharm Grants Equity Inducement Awards to New Hires

Karyopharm Therapeutics announces inducement grants under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4), aligning new employees with long-term shareholder value.

Karyopharm Aug 4, 2026
Six Plead Guilty in Scheme to Steal and Resell Thousands of Barrels of Crude Oil
Commodities

Six Plead Guilty in Scheme to Steal and Resell Thousands of Barrels of Crude Oil

Six individuals admitted to stealing tens of thousands of barrels of crude oil and selling them at discounted prices, a scheme that disrupted supply chains and raised security concerns.

Upper Michigan's Source Aug 4, 2026
Braves Reinforce Bullpen with Suter and Uberstine
Commodities

Braves Reinforce Bullpen with Suter and Uberstine

Atlanta adds lefty Brent Suter and righty Jackson Uberstine to their relief corps, aiming to deepen a bullpen that has faced late-inning questions.

MLB.com Aug 4, 2026
South Korea's Inflation Eases More Than Expected, Easing Rate Pressure
Economic Data

South Korea's Inflation Eases More Than Expected, Easing Rate Pressure

South Korea's consumer inflation cooled more than anticipated in May, offering some relief to households and potentially influencing the central bank's policy path.

Bloomberg.com Aug 4, 2026
BOJ Holds Rates, Yen Weakness Clouds Inflation Path
Economic Data

BOJ Holds Rates, Yen Weakness Clouds Inflation Path

Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, but a soft yen threatens its inflation outlook. Markets eye FX intervention risks.

WSJ Aug 4, 2026
Kansas City Fed Tour Highlights Southeast Oklahoma's Tourism-Led Growth
Central Banks

Kansas City Fed Tour Highlights Southeast Oklahoma's Tourism-Led Growth

The Kansas City Fed's Tenth District tour showcased southeast Oklahoma's tourism boom and business successes, offering regional economic insights.

Kansas City - Federal Reserve Aug 4, 2026
Fed Holds Rates as Inflation Hits 3-Year High: Traders Weigh Next Move
Central Banks

Fed Holds Rates as Inflation Hits 3-Year High: Traders Weigh Next Move

The Fed left rates unchanged while inflation hit a 3-year high. Traders assess the hawkish stance and market implications.

abcnews.com Aug 4, 2026
Bowman to Keynote 2026 Community Banking Conference
Central Banks

Bowman to Keynote 2026 Community Banking Conference

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will deliver the keynote at the 2026 Community Banking Research Conference, spotlighting regional lender issues.

stlouisfed.org Aug 4, 2026
Yen Intervention Unusual: US Sells Euros to Boost Yen
Forex

Yen Intervention Unusual: US Sells Euros to Boost Yen

US-led yen-buying via euro sales shakes FX markets, signaling coordinated intervention. What it means for traders.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
Euro Technical Forecast: EUR/USD Hits Fresh Highs, EUR/JPY Slides to New Lows
Forex

Euro Technical Forecast: EUR/USD Hits Fresh Highs, EUR/JPY Slides to New Lows

Euro diverges as EUR/USD prints fresh highs while EUR/JPY sinks to new lows. Technical outlook shifts as traders weigh momentum and key levels.

FOREX.com Aug 4, 2026
Japan Steps In: ¥5T Intervention Shakes USD/JPY
Forex

Japan Steps In: ¥5T Intervention Shakes USD/JPY

Japan likely bought ¥5 trillion on Friday to prop up the yen. Markets weigh further intervention risk as USD/JPY remains elevated.

nippon.com Aug 4, 2026
Central Asia's Gold Rush: High Prices Boost Regional Economies
Gold

Central Asia's Gold Rush: High Prices Boost Regional Economies

Soaring gold prices are proving a boon for Central Asian economies, boosting export revenues and fiscal positions. The rally is reshaping regional trade dynamics.

tol.org Aug 4, 2026
Deutsche Bank Sees Gold's 'Explosive' Run Continuing, Raises Year-End Target
Gold

Deutsche Bank Sees Gold's 'Explosive' Run Continuing, Raises Year-End Target

Deutsche Bank expects gold's rally to persist, forecasting a bullish year-end price. The bank cites ongoing macroeconomic factors supporting the metal's appeal.

CNBC Aug 4, 2026
12-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Moves $31M as Dormant Coins Stir
Crypto

12-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Moves $31M as Dormant Coins Stir

A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 transferred $31 million on Monday, part of a wave of old coins moving after the Coldcard hack.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Bitcoin hovers near $64K as traders shrug off Strategy sales and Coldcard sweeps
Crypto

Bitcoin hovers near $64K as traders shrug off Strategy sales and Coldcard sweeps

Bitcoin nears $64,000 despite Strategy's BTC sales and Coldcard sweeps, with most altcoins green and ether lagging.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Solana Fee Overhaul Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns to $650K
Crypto

Solana Fee Overhaul Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns to $650K

SGP-0003 proposes a fee overhaul and doubling disinflation rate, potentially raising daily SOL burns from $47K to $650K.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal to Boost Stablecoin Services
Crypto

Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal to Boost Stablecoin Services

Mastercard completes its $1.8B acquisition of BVNK, aiming to expand stablecoin payments and treasury services for banks and fintechs.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings by $19.6M, Buys Back 4.5M Shares
Crypto

Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings by $19.6M, Buys Back 4.5M Shares

Bitmine adds $19.6M in Ether, repurchases 4.5M shares, now holds ~4.8% of ETH's circulating supply, nearing its 5% target.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Exceeds $100M as Galaxy Flags Possible Fourth Wave
Crypto

Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Exceeds $100M as Galaxy Flags Possible Fourth Wave

Galaxy Research says over $100M in Bitcoin stolen via Coldcard devices across three waves; 90% remains unmoved, with a fourth wave possibly pushing losses to $130M.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Global Indices Steady as Traders Eye Fed Signals and Earnings
Indices

Global Indices Steady as Traders Eye Fed Signals and Earnings

Global stock indices held steady as investors weighed Fed policy signals and corporate earnings. Tech shares led gains, while energy lagged.

Google Aug 4, 2026
Stock Market Valuation: Why Bears May Be Wrong on Overpriced Stocks
Indices

Stock Market Valuation: Why Bears May Be Wrong on Overpriced Stocks

Despite warnings of an overpriced stock market, current valuations may be justified by earnings growth and low rates. Here's a trader's perspective.

Barron's Aug 4, 2026
Futures Up, Oil Dives on Trump-Iran Shift; AMD, Lilly, SpaceX in Focus
Indices

Futures Up, Oil Dives on Trump-Iran Shift; AMD, Lilly, SpaceX in Focus

Dow Jones futures rose while oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled a softer stance on Iran. Earnings from AMD, Sandisk, and Eli Lilly are next.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 4, 2026
JP Morgan Trims Brent Crude Price Forecast for Late 2026
Commodities

JP Morgan Trims Brent Crude Price Forecast for Late 2026

JP Morgan cuts its Brent crude forecast for H2 2026, signaling softer oil price expectations amid shifting supply-demand dynamics.

EnergyNow.com Aug 4, 2026
Oil Slumps 5% as Middle East Diplomatic Push Eases Supply Fears
Commodities

Oil Slumps 5% as Middle East Diplomatic Push Eases Supply Fears

Crude prices tumbled over 5% as diplomatic efforts in the Middle East tempered supply disruption concerns, shifting trader focus back to demand outlook.

CNBC Aug 4, 2026
Indian Shares Advance as Brent Retreat Eases Inflation Jitters
Commodities

Indian Shares Advance as Brent Retreat Eases Inflation Jitters

Indian equities climbed as Brent crude softened and earnings season delivered no major shocks, boosting risk appetite.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
Iran's Triple Crisis: Scandal, Inflation, and Protests Pressure the Regime
Economic Data

Iran's Triple Crisis: Scandal, Inflation, and Protests Pressure the Regime

Iran faces a triple threat: a political scandal, skyrocketing inflation, and widespread protests. The regime's stability is being tested, with potential ripple effects for global markets.

National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI Aug 4, 2026
Rideshare Launches Lift Regional GDP and Flexible Jobs, Study Finds
Economic Data

Rideshare Launches Lift Regional GDP and Flexible Jobs, Study Finds

New research shows rideshare entry boosts local GDP and creates flexible work, reshaping regional economies.

Phys.org Aug 4, 2026
Argentina Unveils Reform Plan for Central Bank and Capital Markets
Central Banks

Argentina Unveils Reform Plan for Central Bank and Capital Markets

Argentina's government proposes sweeping reforms to the central bank and capital markets, aiming to stabilize the economy and attract investment.

LatinFinance Aug 4, 2026
Indonesia's July Inflation Slows to 2.88% YoY, Within Target
Economic Data

Indonesia's July Inflation Slows to 2.88% YoY, Within Target

Indonesia's annual inflation eased to 2.88% in July, staying within the central bank's target range. The reading supports a steady policy stance.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
Gold Rises as Iran Diplomacy Tempers Rate-Hike Fears
Central Banks

Gold Rises as Iran Diplomacy Tempers Rate-Hike Fears

Gold prices advanced as easing Iran tensions reduced safe-haven demand, shifting focus to softer rate-hike expectations. Investors weigh geopolitical and monetary policy signals.

Bloomberg.com Aug 4, 2026
RBI Holds Rates Steady as Global Peers Tighten: Policy Divergence Ahead
Central Banks

RBI Holds Rates Steady as Global Peers Tighten: Policy Divergence Ahead

India's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged even as other major central banks pivot to hiking, signaling a policy divergence.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
China's Forex Institutional Opening-Up Set to Expand in H2
Forex

China's Forex Institutional Opening-Up Set to Expand in H2

China plans to broaden institutional opening-up of its forex market in H2, signaling continued liberalization and potential shifts for global traders.

Belt and Road Portal Aug 4, 2026
USD/JPY: US-Japan Joint FX Intervention First Since 2011
Forex

USD/JPY: US-Japan Joint FX Intervention First Since 2011

Japan and the US conducted a rare joint forex intervention on Friday, the first since 2011, targeting excessive yen weakness. Markets watch for further action.

Nikkei Asia Aug 4, 2026
EUR/USD: Can Yen Intervention Force a Trend Change?
Forex

EUR/USD: Can Yen Intervention Force a Trend Change?

Explore whether yen intervention can shift EUR/USD trends, with analysis of drivers and key levels to watch.

FOREX.com Aug 4, 2026
Gold Price Update: XAU/USD Steady at $2,450 as July 31, 2026
Gold

Gold Price Update: XAU/USD Steady at $2,450 as July 31, 2026

Gold holds near $2,450 on July 31, 2026, as traders weigh Fed signals and dollar strength. Key levels and market drivers analyzed.

Fortune Aug 4, 2026
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Stalls at 21-Day SMA Ahead of US-Iran Talks
Gold

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Stalls at 21-Day SMA Ahead of US-Iran Talks

Gold's rally hits resistance at the 21-day SMA as markets await US-Iran nuclear talks. XAU/USD remains rangebound; technicals suggest a potential breakout.

FXStreet Aug 4, 2026
Senate Summer Break Looms: Crypto Clarity Bill Faces August Deadline
Crypto

Senate Summer Break Looms: Crypto Clarity Bill Faces August Deadline

With the Senate heading into its summer recess in a week, the clock is ticking for the Clarity Act. The crypto industry watches closely as legislative priorities hang in the balance.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Strategy Tracks Bitcoin's 200-Week MA as Key Support
Crypto

Strategy Tracks Bitcoin's 200-Week MA as Key Support

Michael Saylor's Strategy is now monitoring bitcoin's 200-week moving average, a long-term support level that has historically held.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Trump Media's Bitcoin Collateral: $165M Move Raises Sale Questions
Crypto

Trump Media's Bitcoin Collateral: $165M Move Raises Sale Questions

Wallets tied to Trump Media now hold roughly the bitcoin pledged as note collateral, making the next 10-Q the key test of whether Crypto.com transfers were custody moves or sales.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Suspected 4th Coldcard Attack Wave Hits 448 BTC: Galaxy's Thorn
Crypto

Suspected 4th Coldcard Attack Wave Hits 448 BTC: Galaxy's Thorn

Galaxy's Alex Thorn warns of a suspected fourth attack wave targeting Coldcard users, with 448 BTC at risk. Unconfirmed transactions may offer a narrow window to save funds.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
South Korean Stablecoin Outflows Hit $367M in June Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Crypto

South Korean Stablecoin Outflows Hit $367M in June Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Stablecoin outflows from South Korean exchanges topped $367M in June, marking 18 straight months of exits as regulators eye tighter crypto oversight.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Coldcard's 5-Year Bug Exposes Hardware Wallet Testing Gap
Crypto

Coldcard's 5-Year Bug Exposes Hardware Wallet Testing Gap

Kraken's security chief reveals a five-year flaw in Coldcard, highlighting a critical oversight in hardware wallet testing.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Aug. 4 Jobs Report Could Set the Next Big Market Direction
Indices

Aug. 4 Jobs Report Could Set the Next Big Market Direction

The upcoming Aug. 4 nonfarm payrolls release may be pivotal for stocks as traders weigh Fed policy and economic resilience.

Yahoo Finance Aug 2, 2026
Markets Rebound as Investors Eye Next Catalyst
Indices

Markets Rebound as Investors Eye Next Catalyst

Global indices recover from recent losses. Focus shifts to upcoming data and earnings for direction. Here's what traders should watch now.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 2, 2026
US Stock Bubbles: A Recurring Theme, Yet Markets Keep Recovering
Indices

US Stock Bubbles: A Recurring Theme, Yet Markets Keep Recovering

The US has a history of stock market bubbles that often burst, but the economy and markets tend to bounce back. Here's what traders should know.

WSJ Aug 2, 2026
Brent Crude Slides as Hawkins, Brent.jpg Signals Weak Demand
Commodities

Brent Crude Slides as Hawkins, Brent.jpg Signals Weak Demand

Brent crude prices dip as Hawkins, Brent.jpg hints at softer demand. Traders eye key support levels amid bearish sentiment.

The Killeen Daily Herald Aug 2, 2026
Inflation Gauges Hit Multi-Year Lows as Fed Faces Warsh's Pressure
Economic Data

Inflation Gauges Hit Multi-Year Lows as Fed Faces Warsh's Pressure

Key inflation indicators have fallen to their lowest levels in years, even as Kevin Warsh's Fed faces mounting pressure to act. Here's what it means.

CNBC Aug 2, 2026
Jobs Report, McDonald's, SpaceX: Key Events in the Week Ahead
Economic Data

Jobs Report, McDonald's, SpaceX: Key Events in the Week Ahead

US monthly jobs report, McDonald's earnings, and SpaceX updates headline the week. Markets brace for labor data that could shape Fed policy.

AP News Aug 2, 2026