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• RBNZ raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%. • Weak U.S. non-farm payrolls data increased pressure on the U.S. dollar. • NZDUSD momentum is supported by widening interest-rate differentials and domestic economic growth.

• Institutional inflows into spot ETFs are driving increased Ethereum capital allocation. • Reduced liquid exchange supply is amplifying price volatility during buy-side pressure. • Short-covering in perpetual futures markets accelerated recent Ethereum price gains.

TradingKey - As of July 9 ET, Micron Technology (MU) was trading at $991.64, up 4.42% for the day, with an intraday high of $1,035.00. Benefiting from the company's announced plan to expand investment in the U.S., the price correction may be ending, signaling the start of a new rally.

Arista Networks jumped 7% on July 8 after launching its 1.6Tbps 7060XE7 AI switch backed by Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle. BofA and KeyBanc raised targets to $200. Q1: $2.71B revenue, 35% growth. Q2 earnings August 4.

Continued technical negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on the nuclear issue have bolstered bullish sentiment for Bitcoin and gold.

Palantir surged 9% on July 1 after a Nvidia AI partnership, Burry trimming his short, and Trump disclosing a $1M+ PLTR stake. DA Davidson upgraded to Buy at $175. At $127 down 27% YTD, is the rotation beginning?

OpenAI has released GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work, triggering an 11% surge in SoftBank's share price and leading gains across Japanese and South Korean stock markets.

Apple confirmed a $30B+ multiyear Broadcom chip deal for 15 billion US-made chips, including a $1.5B Colorado facility expansion. AVGO at $404, defying a broad selloff driven by Trump declaring the Iran ceasefire over

TradingKey - On July 9, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indices closed higher across the board, driven primarily by the technology and semiconductor sectors. As oil prices retreated from the previous session's highs, market concerns that an escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict would fuel in

Both the Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened sharply higher, with the Nikkei 225 and the KOSPI index continuing to surge. SoftBank soared nearly 7%, while SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Kioxia all rose by over 4%.

TradingKey - Donald Trump stated that Iran took the initiative to contact the U.S. seeking to reach a deal. The subsequent decline in oil prices boosted overall market sentiment. The three major U.S. stock indices all rose, with technology stocks extending their gains, led by chipmakers, memory chip stocks, and optical communication stocks. As of the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.27% to 52,487.41 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 1.30% to 26,206.89 points; and the S&P 500 Index climbed 0.81% to 7,543.64 points.

• Capital rotated from defensive consumer staples into high-growth technology and semiconductor stocks. • Persistent high interest rates reduced the relative appeal of dividend-paying defensive equities. • Elevated price-to-earnings ratios above the five-year median contributed to recent stock price volatility.

• Meta begins manufacturing proprietary AI semiconductors in September to reduce third-party dependence. • New AI software rollouts target deeper engagement across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. • Meta plans to monetize infrastructure by selling excess computing capacity to enterprise customers.

• Cadence reported 18.6% year-over-year revenue growth to $1.47 billion. • The company maintains an $8 billion backlog with strong AI industry demand. • Institutional ownership remains high at approximately 85% despite a bearish market index.

• Analyst upgrades from Zacks and Bank of America drove Shopify share price increases. • Shopify settled a copyright lawsuit against Shopline, protecting its proprietary theme software technology. • The company faces volatility due to leadership transitions and high premium stock valuations.

• KLA Corporation shares rose following a semiconductor sector recovery and positive analyst commentary. • Strong demand for wafer fab equipment and AI infrastructure drives the company’s backlog. • Analysts issued multiple buy ratings with an average price target of $219.31.

• PepsiCo shares fell due to volume declines within North American food and beverage divisions. • Core operating margins contracted by 40 basis points amid increased promotional and distribution costs. • Management reaffirmed full-year financial guidance despite investor concerns regarding persistent domestic consumer demand weaknesses.

• Capital One begins integrating Discover consumer card portfolios on July 27. • Wall Street analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus for Capital One stock. • High interest rates support net interest income for Capital One's lending portfolios.

• Tesla shares recovered following optimism regarding autonomous driving and robotics initiatives. • Strong second-quarter vehicle deliveries exceeded analyst estimates by nearly 74,000 units. • Expanding global Megapack orders provide a high-margin revenue hedge for the company.

• Vertiv benefits from high demand for artificial intelligence power and cooling infrastructure. • The new Malaysian manufacturing facility aims to reduce the current order backlog. • Analysts maintain a constructive outlook despite the company's current premium market valuation.