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08/22/2026 02:45 PM China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens as Spending, Investment and Property Slump
TLDR: China’s retail sales rose just 0.6% in July, while industrial output growth slowed to 4.5% from 5.3%. Fixed-asset investment fell 6.7% through July, worsening from a 5.7% contraction recorded in the first half. Property investment dropped 19.2% through July as new construction starts fell 24% and sales value slid 13.1%. China’s exports surged 23.9% [...]
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08/22/2026 02:13 PM Bitcoin Price Correction Risk Grows After Rapid $15K BTC Surge
TLDR: Bitcoin price correction risk increased after BTC failed near $80,000 and slipped toward $77,325 following a $15,000 two-day advance. Bitcoin whale selling added supply near resistance, led by one address that disposed of 7,700 BTC worth $576.6 million in three days. Bitcoin RSI reached historically stretched short-term levels, while the Fear and Greed Index [...]
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08/22/2026 01:26 PM BTC.TOP Founder Jiang Zhuoer Flips Bullish, Says ETH Could Outperform Bitcoin
TLDR: Jiang Zhuoer says he is 90% confident the crypto bear market has ended after Bitcoin neared $79,500. He bought ETH near $2,100 after selling at 1,738-1,931, then sold half his spot position near $2,525. Jiang keeps 20%-30% of planned capital undeployed, with an ETH buy possible if BTC falls to 67,000-72,000. U.S. spot Bitcoin [...]
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08/22/2026 12:21 PM Critical Metals (CRML) Stock Surges on Revised European Lithium Acquisition Terms
Critical Metals (CRML) stock jumped up to 16.55% Friday after revealing amended European Lithium deal terms and benefiting from DOE mineral funding news.
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08/22/2026 12:20 PM Infleqtion (INFQ) Stock Surges 8% Following Citi’s Price Target Upgrade to $22
Infleqtion (INFQ) stock jumped 8% after Citi boosted its price target to $22. Discover latest analyst ratings, insider activity, and institutional moves.
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08/22/2026 12:20 PM Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) Stock Plunges Following GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks
Take-Two (TTWO) stock dropped from $248 to low $230s after GTA 6 leaks emerged. Publisher subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to identify source of breach.
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08/22/2026 12:19 PM Gates Foundation Makes $352M Home Depot (HD) Investment Following Solid Q2 Performance
Gates Foundation invests $352M in Home Depot (HD) after Q2 earnings beat with $4.92 EPS. Comparable sales reach four-year high despite housing headwinds.
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08/22/2026 12:18 PM MP Materials (MP) Stock Rockets 9% Higher on Critical Minerals Boost
MP Materials (MP) stock rose 9.3% to $60.16 Friday on DOE critical mineral funding news and strong Q2 earnings. Analysts maintain Buy ratings.
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08/22/2026 12:17 PM Snowflake (SNOW) Director Offloads Nearly $100M as Stock Nears Peak
Snowflake (SNOW) director Frank Slootman sold $97.4M in shares through pre-planned trades, slashing direct stake 90% while analysts maintain bullish outlook.
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08/22/2026 11:46 AM Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Stock Plunges 10% on Third Major Capital Raise of 2026
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock slid 10% after-hours following news of a $600M stock offering, the company's third major capital raise this year.
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