Equities

LPL Financial reports that the relationship between bond yields and equities has turned negative again. This observation comes despite the fact that rates are at multiyear highs while stocks have hit fresh records.

Crypto.com rolled out tokenized stock derivatives. This action highlights a broader trend in which crypto exchanges are entering and expanding their offerings into the equities market.

Coinbase has opened derivatives trading in the UK market. This offering includes futures, perpetuals, and options spanning various asset classes. These products cover crypto, commodities, equities, and FX, but service is restricted to professional investors.

Berkshire Hathaway posted higher profit, reporting operating earnings that rose 16% to $12.98 billion. The company utilized this period to spend $4.5 billion on buybacks and became a net buyer of equities.

Bitcoin and ether prices declined while equities experienced a rally, with the broader crypto market poised for its best month in a year.

Robinhood's prediction markets generated $156 million in Q2, surpassing cryptocurrency trading revenue of $100 million.

Strategists at a bank, led by Max Kettner, are advocating for investments in equities despite geopolitical volatility and a decline in the technology sector. The article highlights their confidence in the resilience of stocks amid market fluctuations.

Global households gained $40 trillion in 2025, raising total net worth to $570 trillion, driven primarily by equities rather than real capital formation. The U.S. and Australia saw significant wealth growth, while China's expansion relied on corporate debt accumulation. The report highlights risks of an imbalanced 'paper wealth' economy dominated by AI-linked stocks and divergent financial strategies between major economies.

Bitcoin and US stocks remained resilient despite US-Iran tensions. Analysis suggests Bitcoin's price may outperform equities in the future.

The crypto market is declining while equities are rising, with a surge in pump activity linked to increased social-media discussions.

Cameron Dawson highlights that households are heavily investing in equities. The focus is on the growing trend of individual investors allocating significant portions of their assets to stock markets.

Chinese investors withdrew a record $2.91 billion from domestic gold ETFs in June as a stock market surge and strong yuan reduced demand for gold, leading to a shift towards higher-risk, higher-return assets, according to the World Gold Council.

Coinbase has been authorized by the UK's FCA to offer equities and derivatives to users, aligning with its goal of creating an 'everything exchange' that combines crypto and traditional financial products.

The article discusses whether the decline in tech stocks signals the beginning of a selloff or a justified pause, noting that equities have encountered a genuine problem after weeks of false alarms.

The US-Iran peace agreement has led to falling oil prices and rising equities globally, with investors anticipating inflationary effects if the Strait of Hormuz reopens fully. The article suggests that the economic benefits of the deal will primarily flow to Asia, though the broader significance remains underappreciated.

The U.S.-Iran deal caused equities to rise, oil prices to fall, and cryptocurrency markets to remain cautious.

Solayer has launched Margin Trade, a Solana-native onchain perpetual trading platform that allows users to trade crypto, commodities, and equities through a single margin account on the SVM chain.

BlackRock has reduced its equity investments following what it describes as 'generational' earnings. The move reflects a strategic adjustment in response to significant financial results.

Stocks achieved a trifecta of record closes in 2026, with equities historically showing larger upswings following positive remarks by President Trump about progress in ending the Iran war.

Robinhood is launching a beta version of its agentic stock trading feature, with plans to expand AI-powered trading to cryptocurrencies. The initiative begins with equities, targeting a retail-focused audience.

Liquid has launched Co-Invest, an AI-powered app that enables live trade execution for crypto, equities, FX, Polymarket positions, and pre-IPO secondaries across 500+ markets. The app integrates with ChatGPT and Claude to facilitate real-time trading.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses perspectives on bond markets, inflation trends, and equity valuations. The article features commentary from one of the financial industry's most prominent leaders on key macroeconomic indicators.

Stocks are under pressure due to growing correction fears and despite a record rally, geopolitical turmoil is a concern. Analysts warn that equities could soon change course. The market pendulum may swing backwards.

Goldman's analyst Snider has identified cautionary signs in equities. This indicates potential concerns in the market. The analysis may impact investment decisions.

Kraken has launched a product combining cryptocurrency and tokenized stocks to attract multi-asset investors. The offering provides diversified exposure to digital assets and equities without requiring investors to manage individual positions.

Stocks are near all-time highs while oil prices surged 15%, but US consumer sentiment hit a record low of 49.8. Wintermute highlights a disconnect between market optimism and persistent inflation, geopolitical risks, and weak consumer confidence, questioning if markets are overlooking broader macroeconomic challenges.

Schroders predicts that earnings will continue to drive equities higher, signaling sustained growth in the stock market. The firm's outlook emphasizes strong corporate performance as a key driver for equity gains.

Bitcoin's price has risen above $75,000 amid advancing Iran ceasefire negotiations and a renewed rally in equities markets. The cryptocurrency's recovery coincides with geopolitical developments and improved investor confidence in financial markets.

Equities showed weakness but analysts remain unconcerned about potential impacts from Iran tensions, as discussed in a 3-minute market update by MLIV.

Morgan Stanley analyst Sanjay Sibal warns that a potential oil price shock could negatively impact equities. The analysis highlights concerns about energy market volatility affecting stock markets.