The grand announcement, made on Tuesday, following a public consultation, calls for a ban that extends beyond just government departments to encompass all public sector bodies and vital national infrastructure, including energy, health services, and local councils. It’s like telling the pirates of the digital seas, “No more treasure for you!” 🏴☠️💰
Top holdings after the filing:
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It’s worth mentioning that Annaly is a distinctive player within the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry. Unlike traditional REITs that purchase and lease physical properties, Annaly acquires mortgage-backed securities, which are more akin to bonds than tangible properties. These securities are affected by factors such as interest rates, housing market trends, and mortgage repayment patterns, making it challenging for many investors to monitor this specific business.
Today saw a significant increase in Nio’s valuation following the announcement of their new three-row SUV model. This boost has pushed the stock price up approximately 15% throughout this year’s trading period.
Over the given period, both recognized brands – Home Depot (HD) and PepsiCo (PEP) – have underperformed, experiencing declines of 1.8% and 15.9%, respectively.
According to sources (who, naturally, requested anonymity because adulting is hard), the unnamed CFPB bigwig is side-eyeing the agency’s own sabotage of Biden’s open banking rule. Turns out, repealing regulations without a plan is like inviting a dragon to a tea party—suddenly everyone’s paying for damages. Bloomberg reports the CFPB’s Acting Director, Russell Vought, is now begging a judge to ax the rule, claiming banks have a “right” to charge fees for APIs. 🤦♂️
Due to a sudden increase in optimistic trading for cryptocurrencies, investors are hesitating between supporting Bitcoin, currently leading the market, or investing in riskier alternative coins like Dogecoin. Although Dogecoin’s valuation growth seems to be slowing down a bit, its token price has increased by approximately 70.5% over the past three months.
Based on a filing made on July 10th with the SEC, Exchange Traded Concepts sold off 1,243,500 shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF during the second quarter. This transaction was worth approximately $69.50 million. As a result, as of June 30, 2025, the fund held 1,250,000 IBIT shares valued at around $76.51 million. This sale reduced the IBIT’s portion of the fund’s reportable assets under management to 0.94%.
I found myself in an exhilarating yet puzzling situation today as a shareholder of Micron. The day took an unexpected turn following a report from The Wall Street Journal suggesting that the Stargate Project, with its ambitious $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiative, has encountered some hurdles.
Despite the broader market rallying in the afternoon due to the U.S.’s trade agreement with the Philippines, Micron’s stock valuation remained in the red, undeniably influenced by the Stargate Project news. I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension, eagerly awaiting updates on this development and its potential impact on our beloved tech giant.
