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NVIDIA Partners with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital

NVIDIA has partnered with six major financial institutions, including Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR, to create AI compute infrastructure financing platforms. These platforms aim to mobilize over $500 billion of third-party capital to fund the buildout of AI infrastructure globally. The …

Sphere 3D (NASDAQ: ANY) Among JWEL, SCKT, STKH, as Company Adopts Rights Plan, Advances AI, HPC Data Center Strategy

Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) has adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan to protect against unsolicited takeovers, following a significant accumulation of its common shares. This move coincides with the company's strategic transition, including a merger with Cathedra Bitcoin, a planned name change to …

MarketAxess (MKTX) investor files to sell 300 shares after recent sales

Scott Pintoff, an investor in MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX), has filed a Form 144 notice to sell 300 shares of common stock through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. The proposed sale date is August 10, 2026, and the shares are related to RSU/PSU equity …

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were mixed in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasi PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. price history | XBMNR historical price data

This article provides the historical price data for BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (XBMNR), allowing users to track its performance over time. It includes daily open, high, close, low prices, and trading volume. The content also features a FAQ section addressing the all-time highest price …

Sharplink outlines $125M Galaxy on-chain yield fund as it targets incremental ETH returns above staking rate

Earnings Call Insights: Sharplink, Inc. (SBET) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * Joseph Chalom (CEO, President & Director) said Sharplink is “actively building” what he called an “institutional super cycle” for Ethereum, and described deploying ETH through “staking, our DeFi deployments, and the Galaxy Sharplink …

Weekly Recap: ICE to acquire MarketAxess $6B and ADV & OI gains

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) plans to acquire MarketAxess for approximately $6 billion, driven by a significant surge in core trading volumes, with ADV and OI increasing by around 39% and 38% respectively. This growth is largely attributed to gains in interest-rate venues. Additionally, ICE …

Goldman Sachs Launches New Actively Managed ETFs For Fixed-Income Investors

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has introduced two new actively managed ETFs, GCPB and GINC, aimed at diversifying fixed-income portfolios for investors. GCPB focuses on core-plus bond exposure by combining investment-grade bonds with higher-yielding assets, while GINC prioritizes generating current income. These launches are part …

Nvidia teams up with Wall Street asset managers on $500 billion AI infrastructure push

Nvidia is working with some of Wall Street's largest asset management firms on a $500 billion effort to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC Monday. The chipmaker has enlisted Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners unit, …

MARA Stock Drops As Q2 Earnings Miss Shock Wall Street

Mara Holdings Inc. (MARA) shares dropped significantly after reporting a Q2 earnings miss that shocked Wall Street. The company posted a loss of ($1.60) per share, a sharp decline from the previous year's earnings, and revenue fell well below expectations, largely due to a …

AI Trading Plans Come Before Code in Waton’s AlphaSchema

Waton Financial announced research progress on AlphaSchema, a framework for structured, large-language-model-assisted discovery of quantitative trading signals. The company emphasizes prioritizing explicit, inspectable trading hypotheses before code generation, using semantic plans and historical Chinese equity data for backtesting. Waton clarifies that this is a …

Schwab Trading Activity Index up modestly in July (SCHW:NYSE)

The Charles Schwab Corporation's trading activity index (STAX) showed a modest increase in July, rising to 59.80 from 59.12 in June. Schwab clients were net buyers of ETFs and equities at a two-to-one ratio, indicating continued bullish sentiment among self-directed traders.

IREN Raises AI Cloud Revenue Target to $4 Billion After Signing $2.8 Billion in New Contracts

IREN has increased its annualized AI cloud revenue target to over $4 billion after securing $2.8 billion in new contracts, marking a significant transition from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. The company's stock has surged, though its high P/E ratio and dependence on Bitcoin …

Linqto Continues to Pursue Litigation Against Forge and Schwab to Recover Millions of Dollars in Damages to More than 13,000 Linqto Customers

Company Also Moving Forward With Risk Mitigation Strategies to Exit Bankruptcy as Quickly as Possible SAN JOSE, Calif. & HOUSTON, August 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linqto, Inc. today announced that it continues to pursue its litigation against Forge Global, Inc. and its owner, The Charles Schwab …

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Mixed Monday Afternoon

Financial stocks were mixed in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) adding 0.2%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 2.5%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF Silver …

HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:HIVE) Stock Price Down 6.5% - Here's Why

Rockefeller Snags $4.4 Million Morgan Stanley Team

Rockefeller Global Family Office has recruited a women-led team, The Blue Sandstone Group, from Morgan Stanley, which produced $4.4 million in annual revenue and managed $550 million in assets. The team, led by Cindy B. Rudbart and Corinne James Menacho, will operate out of …

Riot Platforms and MARA Drop 6%, CleanSpark Sinks 5% as Strategy Sells Bitcoin, Shares

Quick Read RIOT and MARA each fell 6% after Strategy's 8-K revealed Saylor sold 1,690 Bitcoin below the firm's $75,385 average cost basis. Strategy (MSTR) sold Bitcoin at a realized loss, with the board authorizing up to $1.25 billion in total sales to build …

LPL Financial Opens Focus 2026, Bringing Together Thousands of Advisors to Explore the Future of Wealth Management

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. Firm showcases investments in AI, cybersecurity and wealth management solutions designed to help financial professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving industry LPL Focus 2026LPL CEO Rich Steinmeier delivers the keynote address at Focus 2026 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE …

Nvidia to Team With Wall Street on $500 Billion Package, FT Says

(Bloomberg) -- A group of US investment giants are partnering with Nvidia Corp. on $500 billion in funding for AI infrastructure projects, the Financial Times reported. Most Read from Bloomberg China Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital Markets to Challenge US in AI Stocks Wobble on …

Intel trades lower on $15B share sale

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) shares fell about 3% Monday after the company announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock, with proceeds intended for general corporate purposes including capital expenditures and working capital. Intel said the offering is intended to support its …

Committing $50M to USHP: The Product Bringing U.S. Home Prices Onchain

Galaxy Digital is committing $50 million to USHP, a new digital asset that will provide liquid, indexed exposure to U.S. home prices on the Ethereum blockchain. This initiative aims to address the long-standing challenge of accessing the U.S. residential housing market, which is a …

BMNR Stock Trades Sideways As Financials Signal High-Risk Setup

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR) stock is trading sideways after a steady uptrend, signaling slowing momentum despite a strong balance sheet with $340M in cash and minimal debt. The company exhibits a high-burn, early-stage profile with deeply negative margins and returns, presenting a high-risk, …

Is StoneX Group (SNEX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. …

Three reasons Goldman's co-head of global banking and markets says to stay invested

Goldman Sachs' Ashok Varadhan has a simple message for investors worried about higher interest rates, elevated oil prices and the durability of the economy: Stay invested. Varadhan, the firm's co-head of global banking and markets, pointed to three reasons for his constructive outlook: He …

PRA Group Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Portfolio Income

PRA Group, Inc. PRAA delivered second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.51, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents. The bottom line increased 39.8% year over year. Total revenues were $372.2 million, beating the consensus mark of $313 million and rising 29.4% year …

Schwab Clients Buy Late-July Dips Across Stocks, ETFs and Options

The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 59.80 in July, up slightly from June's 59.12, indicating that Schwab clients were net buyers during late-month market dips. Gen X clients and self-directed traders showed the strongest buying interest, focusing on individual stocks, ETFs, and …

Schwab Trading Activity Index™: STAX Score Increases Modestly in July

Schwab Trading Activity Index vs. S&P 500 (Graphic: Charles Schwab) Schwab clients were net buyers, using late-month dips to add exposure across individual stocks, ETFs, and options Key Takeaways: The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 59.80 in July, up slightly from its …

Riot jumps as Q2 revenue beats analyst expectations, landmark data center lease announced (RIOT:NASDAQ)

Riot Platforms (RIOT) saw its shares jump after announcing second-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst expectations and a new data center lease. The company reported a 14% year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching $174.2 million. This positive financial news led to a 4.23% rise in …

Unpacking Q2 Earnings: BGC (NASDAQ:BGC) In The Context Of Other Investment Banking & Brokerage Stocks

Unpacking Q2 Earnings: BGC (NASDAQ:BGC) In The Context Of Other Investment Banking & Brokerage Stocks Let's dig into the relative performance of BGC (NASDAQ:BGC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 investment banking & brokerage earnings season. Investment banks and brokerages facilitate …

Inference Market (and Micro) Structure

The article explores the emerging competitive market for AI inference, driven by the commoditization of intelligence through open-source models. It details the market structure, comparing it to a trading venue with token buyers, sellers (inference providers), and marketplaces like OpenRouter. The piece also delves …

CRCL (CRCL): Nikhil Chandhok plans $1.79M Class A stock sale

Nikhil V. Chandhok, an affiliate of CRCL (Circle Internet Group, Inc.), has filed a notice to sell 26,666 Class A shares valued at approximately $1.79 million through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. These shares originate from restricted stock vesting and a stock option exercise. Chandhok …

Goldman Sachs’ Ontex stake crossed the 3% line twice

Ontex (OTC:ONXYY) reported transparency declarations regarding Goldman Sachs Group's significant shareholdings. Goldman Sachs' combined stake in Ontex crossed the 3% threshold upward on July 31, 2026, reaching 3.21%, and then crossed downward to 2.60% on August 3, 2026. These disclosures are made in accordance …

Transparency Declaration Notification

Ontex Regulated information In accordance with the requirements of Article 14 of the Belgian Law of May 2, 2007 on the disclosure of significant shareholdings in listed companies, Ontex Group NV ("Ontex") discloses the notifications of significant shareholding by the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. …

Apple Stock Falls on Downgrade -- Jefferies Warns of Major iPhone Setback

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares slipped about 2% on Monday after Jefferies lowered its rating on the stock, citing concerns about a reported cancellation of a planned all-glass iPhone and the challenges of lifting premium pricing, according to a Monday …

Cocoa Storm Gathers as Two Crops and El Nino Line Up Against Supply

The cocoa market is facing a potential supply crisis despite a currently well-supplied harvest. Prices are rising due to concerns over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 cocoa crops, which are threatened by poor West African weather and persistent El Nino conditions. StoneX has significantly cut …