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The U.S. dollar gained on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets following reports of attacks on three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents, which the U.S. has attributed to Iran, led to a spike in oil prices and overshadowed monetary policy as the main driver for the currency.
According to a Bank of America analysis, speculative short positions against the Japanese yen have reached stretched levels, increasing the risk of a market sell-off. The report highlights that foreign investors sold Japanese bonds and equities in June amid growing fiscal concerns.
Amazon has achieved a key milestone with its satellite internet constellation, while Rocket Lab has reportedly moved to acquire Iridium Communications. These developments intensify the race against competitors like SpaceX for finite orbital resources as a crucial U.S. Federal Communications Commission vote on licensing approaches.
Brokerage firm D.A. Davidson has begun coverage of two social media platforms, issuing a Buy rating for Pinterest and a Neutral rating for Snap. The firm sees more immediate growth potential for Pinterest's advertising business and user engagement.
Shares of Target Corp. climbed on Monday, buoyed by a new in-store beauty initiative and a series of positive analyst ratings. The rally comes despite a broader market downturn and follows the company's recent return to positive sales growth.
DWS Group, the asset management division of Deutsche Bank, is reportedly planning to rebrand as Deutsche Asset Management later this year. The move aims to increase visibility with institutional clients outside of Germany by leveraging its parent company's global brand recognition.
Strategy Inc. has announced a new capital management framework that establishes a $2.55 billion USD reserve, authorizes two $1 billion repurchase programs, and permits the sale of Bitcoin for specific financial purposes.
Oman's state-backed Asyad Group is reportedly considering a sale of an additional stake in its subsidiary, Asyad Shipping Co., to comply with regulatory free float requirements. The potential sale follows a successful initial public offering earlier this year.
After five years of development and significant testnet adoption, Autheo has launched its mainnet, a decentralized platform designed to function as a coordination layer for traditional web services, blockchain networks, and AI agents.
