TotalEnergies Sees Stronger Q2 Profit as Refining and Oil Trading Surge
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TotalEnergies Sees Stronger Q2 Profit as Refining and Oil Trading Surge

TotalEnergies expects higher cash flows from its oil production and strong refining margins and oil trading results to boost second-quarter profits compared to the prior quarter, as oil prices rose and fuel markets tightened in the wake of the Iran war. “Downstream results and cash flow are expected to increase sharply compared to the first…

GOLD BEARISH CONTINUATION XAUUSD 4H SIGNAL
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GOLD BEARISH CONTINUATION XAUUSD 4H SIGNAL

On the 4-hour chart, gold has been bearish for some time. Price recently formed another block in a chain of downside moves, suggesting continued institutional selling. The take profit sits just above a previous 4-hour buy order block, targeting a 1 to 5 risk reward ratio. This is for educational purposes only, not financial advice….

Geopolitical Risk Premium Driving the Next Bullish Expansion?
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Geopolitical Risk Premium Driving the Next Bullish Expansion?

USOIL | Geopolitical Risk Premium Driving the Final Bullish Expansion? Watching HTF Supply for a Major Reversal The current structure in WTI continues to favor buyers in the short term, but the underlying narrative is becoming increasingly asymmetric. While the market remains supported by geopolitical tensions and the risk premium associated with Middle East supply…

ZRO: liquidity sweep before the next leg down
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ZRO: liquidity sweep before the next leg down

The Macro Picture 🗺️ ZRO has been in a controlled downtrend since the $1.90 May top — a clean staircase of lower highs and lower lows. The July bounce topped at $1.05 (another lower high) and price is already rolling back over toward $0.82, with RSI failing under 50 and turning down. Structure still favors…

UnitedHealth raises 2026 forecast as it controls medical costs
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UnitedHealth raises 2026 forecast as it controls medical costs

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group raised on Thursday its 2026 profit forecast as the company tightened spending on medical costs and improved operating income in its Optum health services business. Shares of the ‌healthcare giant rose nearly 5% before the bell. Chief Financial Officer Wayne DeVeydt said cost controls…

TSMC to invest another 0 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts
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TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts

By Wen-Yee Lee, Ben Blanchard and Faith Hung TAIPEI, July 16 (Reuters) – TSMC, the world’s main producer of advanced AI chips and a major Nvidia supplier, pledged on Thursday to invest a further $100 billion in the U.S. state of Arizona in a win for President Donald Trump, who has pushed for more chipmaking…

Best CD rates today, Thursday, July 16, 2026: Lock in up to 4.10% APY
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Best CD rates today, Thursday, July 16, 2026: Lock in up to 4.10% APY

Find out which banks are offering the best CD rates right now. If you’re looking for a secure place to store your savings, a certificate of deposit (CD) may be a great choice. These accounts often provide higher interest rates than traditional checking and savings accounts. However, CD rates can vary widely. Learn more about…

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, July 16, 2026: Rates on the rise
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, July 16, 2026: Rates on the rise

According to the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are generally higher today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, than yesterday. The 30-year fixed-rate purchase loan rose 3 basis points to 6.49%; the 15-year fixed purchase loan increased by 10 basis points to 5.96%; and the 5/1 ARM purchase rate rose 9 basis points to 6.74%. Read more: Discover the best mortgage…

Crypto Market at .23T: A Bullish Pause Above the 50-Day MA
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Crypto Market at $2.23T: A Bullish Pause Above the 50-Day MA

Market Overview The crypto market has stabilised at levels around $2.23T, remaining there for the second day running. The market is in a fairly bullish consolidation above the area of previous local highs and the 50-day moving average, signalling a smooth transition to a bull market: without dizzying rallies, but with a steady upward trend….

Inside Wall Street’s Blockbuster Second Quarter
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Inside Wall Street’s Blockbuster Second Quarter

Concerned about an AI bubble? Sign up for The Daily Upside for smart and actionable market news, built for investors. It’s getting better all the time. Wall Street is celebrating a second quarter that delivered stellar earnings for banks, wirehouses and asset managers alike. With major indexes up roughly 10% so far this year, a…

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