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Bakkt Selects Thredd to Power Credit Card-as-a-Service Program Settling in Stablecoins

AUSTIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced a partnership with Bakkt to power a credit card-as-a-service program in the United States designed to settle in stablecoins. Bakkt, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) operates regulated infrastructure for trading, stablecoin settlement and cross-border payment for the AI and token economy. Through this partnership, Thredd will provide the modern card processing and integrated credit infrastructure extending Bakkt’s settlem

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Data center securities flash warning signs over AI debt supply

Real estate securities backing data centers are showing signs that investors are concerned over the massive amounts of financing that have built up in the AI race. Because of their structure, data center asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) should, in theory, trade at prices similar to other securitized assets such as ABS products like pooled auto loans or credit card payments. But in recent weeks these securities have become somewhat detached from the ABS market and are now trading with spreads closer to the corporate and high-yield bonds issued by AI hyperscalers like Google and Meta. The […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal.

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Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD), Circle (CRCL) stand to gain from SEC's tokenized-stock push: analysts

Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD), Circle (CRCL) stand to gain from SEC's tokenized-stock push: analysts CoinDesk Tokenized Stocks Get U.S. Regulator’s Green Light to Come Ashore WSJ Crypto names climb after SEC prepares for stock tokenization, TradFi names weaken: Financials week Seeking Alpha US securities regulator rolls out five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading Reuters Strategy, Circle, and Coinbase Lead Crypto Stock Rally on Tokenized Stock Approval Yahoo Finance

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Natural Computing in Computational Finance

Natural Computing in Computational Finance is a innovative volume containing fifteen chapters which illustrate cutting-edge applications of natural computing or agent-based modeling in modern computational finance. Following an introductory chapter the book is organized into three sections. The first section deals with optimization applications of natural computing demonstrating the application of a broad range of algorithms including, genetic algorithms, differential evolution, evolution strategies, quantum-inspired evolutionary algorithms and bacterial foraging algorithms to multiple financial applications including portfolio optimization, fund allocation and asset pricing. The second section explores the use of natural computing methodologies such as genetic programming, neural network hybrids and fuzzy-evolutionary hybrids for model induction in order to construct market trading, credit scoring and market prediction systems. The final section illustrates a range of agent-based applications including the modeling of payment card and financial markets. Each chapter provides an introduction to the relevant natural computing methodology as well as providing a clear description of the financial application addressed. The book was written to be accessible to a wide audience and should be of interest to practitioners, academics and students, in the fields of both natural computing and finance.

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Crypto stocks fall as U.S. Senate fails to advance 'Clarity Act'

The U.S. Senate has blocked the "Clarity Act" from advancing, in a major setback for the crypto industry. The bill, backed by President Trump. is designed to provide a comprehensive market structure framework and divide oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the sector.

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Stock Market Today: 10-Year Yield at 5% With Dow Futures Lower — Live Updates

Stock Market Today: 10-Year Yield at 5% With Dow Futures Lower — Live Updates WSJ 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets CNN Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge Al Jazeera Surging US Treasury yields are starting to spook investors Yahoo Finance Traders Game Plan What 10-Year Yield at 5% Spells for US Stocks Bloomberg.com

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Nike falls out of S&P 100 as shares tumble 39% this year

Nike falls out of S&P 100 as shares tumble 39% this year KGW S&P 100 index to remove Nike’s stock as turnaround work continues OregonLive.com NIKE Near 52-Week Low: Should Investors Buy or Stay Cautious? Yahoo Finance Nike: 12-Year Low, 4%+ Yield, But The Stock Still Isn't Cheap (NYSE:NKE) Seeking Alpha Nike exits the S&P 100 after 18 years and a $200 billion market-cap wipeout Fortune

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Critical Survey: Amber International (NASDAQ:AMBR) vs. Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP)

Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP – Get Free Report) and Amber International (NASDAQ:AMBR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends and earnings. Volatility and Risk Perella Weinberg Partners [...]

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Comparing Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) and Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO)

Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO – Get Free Report) and Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation and dividends. Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent [...]

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USA Rare Earth Gains 7%, MP Materials Jumps 8%: Here's Why Critical Minerals Are Moving Today

USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP) saw significant stock gains of 7% and 8% respectively, driven by investor interest in the U.S. domestic critical-minerals supply chain. This movement is attributed to increasing federal support extending beyond mining to include separation, refining, and magnet manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on China. While MP Materials has demonstrated operating proof with its Q2 revenue and EBITDA, USA Rare Earth is still in an earlier development stage, focusing on its Round Top project and domestic magnet production.

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Howland Capital Management LLC Sells 8,635 Shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) $PG

Howland Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) by 6.4%, selling 8,635 shares but retaining 125,547 shares valued at $18.4 million. Despite the sale, institutional investors collectively own 65.77% of PG. The company reported quarterly EPS of $1.43, beating estimates, and revenue growth of 1.5% year over year, though it missed revenue expectations.

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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Raises $1.5 Billion in Senior Notes Offering

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has successfully issued $1.5 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 4.650% interest rate, maturing on August 13, 2029. The company intends to use the proceeds primarily to repay outstanding commercial paper obligations and for general corporate purposes, aiming to extend its debt maturity profile and optimize its capital structure. This move reflects ITW's financial discipline and strategic refinancing efforts in the current interest rate environment.

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OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) reports $1.9M quarterly loss and going concern risks

OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) reported a net loss of $1.90 million on minimal revenue of $14,879 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, primarily due to high depreciation and amortization expenses. The company disclosed an accumulated deficit of $11.1 million and a net working capital deficit of $4.58 million, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management believes this doubt is alleviated by real-world asset tokenization agreements, equity financing, cost controls, and ongoing service revenue, while noting recent expansion into Japan and a one-for-ten share consolidation.

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Summit Global Investments Makes New Investment in Cummins Inc. $CMI

Summit Global Investments recently acquired 4,102 shares of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) worth approximately $2.93 million in the second quarter. Cummins reported strong quarterly revenue growth of 9.4% year-over-year, reaching $9.46 billion, though its EPS of $6.73 missed analyst estimates. The company also increased its quarterly dividend from $2.00 to $2.20 per share, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $745.64.

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