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Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock closed at $23.72 on July 7, down 2.47% for the day. Over the past month, Pfizer shares fell 6.61%, underperforming the healthcare sector. HSBC analyst Rajesh Kumar downgraded Pfizer from "Buy" to "Hold" and lowered the price target from $32 to $28. HSBC Downgrades Pfizer to "Hold", Beta Raised to 0.85 According to Zacks and Investing.com, HSBC analyst Rajesh Kumar released a pharmaceutical stock rating report on July 7, 2026, taking the following actions on Pfizer and co

Neuberger Berman Chief Investment Officer Ashok Bhatia forecasts the Federal Reserve will maintain rates frozen rather than hiking or cutting, describing this as a 40% probability baseline scenario in a report released on the 6th (local time). The forecast stems from expectations of US

The Wall Street Journal issued a warning that the Korean stock market could end like the drama 'Squid Game,' suggesting that most individual investors may be left with losses after a spectacular rally. According to WSJ's Markets A.M. newsletter, the Korean stock market has risen 165% over the past y

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $143 million in net inflows, according to data from Farside Investors, marking a recovery in institutional demand after recent market pressure. The positive flow suggests institutional buyers have not exited the market despite volatility from

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) shares plunged 7.89% in after-hours trading on July 7, temporarily trading at $18.55; the direct trigger was the company's announcement of a public offering of up to 75 million shares of common stock. Rivian delivered 12,194 vehicles in Q2, beating market expectations of approximately 11,000 vehicles, and produced 12,613 vehicles in Q2. Rivian Announces 75 Million Share Public Offering, Stock Plunges 7.89% After Hours According to Rivian's announcement, this publ

Korean stocks plunged on July 7, with the KOSPI falling 465.12 points (5.78%) to 7586.12 at 10:33 AM, after declining more than 6% intraday. Samsung Electronics dropped 7% and SK Hynix fell 6%, driving the index lower despite Samsung announcing record second-quarter earnings and overnight strength i

South Korea's comprehensive real estate tax system has undergone extreme cycles of tightening and easing over its 22-year history, driven by political administration changes and market conditions. According to industry sources, the tax regime introduced in January 2005 under the Roh Moo-hyun

The South Korean government ended the capital gains tax surcharge exemption for multiple homeowners in May and signaled potential reforms to the registered rental housing system last month, drawing criticism for a tax-focused approach to real estate policy. The moves aim to encourage multiple homeow

TeraWulf (NASDAQ:WULF) stock as of July 7 has risen 95% year-to-date, closing at $22.10, up about 4.86% in a single day, far outperforming peers such as Cipher Mining, Applied Digital, etc. The core driver is the 20-year lease agreement signed with AI company Anthropic, expected to bring about $19 billion in contract revenue. TeraWulf Signs 20-Year Lease Agreement with Anthropic, Expected to Bring About $19 Billion in Contract Revenue According to reports, the 20-year lease agreement between Ter

On July 7, 2026, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened sharply lower, with an intraday drop of over 4%. Heavyweight stock Samsung Electronics led the decline, with its intraday loss widening to 7.5% at one point. As of writing, Samsung Electronics' decline remains above 7%. The trigger for the sell-off was precisely an explosive earnings guidance. Samsung Electronics' preliminary second-quarter financial results released on the same day showed consolidated revenue of 171 trillion

Marathon Digital reported a self-mining hash rate of 31.5 EH/s in its June production update, according to the company's investor relations platform. The increase reflects continued ASIC fleet expansion following the Bitcoin halving, as the publicly traded miner pursues scale to defend production sh

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) filed an 8-K with the U.S. SEC on July 6, disclosing the sale of 3,588 bitcoins for $216 million to pay dividends on five preferred shares: Q2 quarterly dividends for STRF, STRE, STRK, and STRD, and the full-month June dividend for STRC. Yield Terms for STRF, STRE, STRK, STRD, and STRC According to Strategy’s 8-K, proceeds from this sale cover dividends for the following five preferred securities: STRF (Senior Fund): Annual fixed dividend of 10%, par value $100 STRE (Euro

The US Treasury prepared an internal draft report warning that the artificial intelligence industry carries risks similar to the dot-com bubble that collapsed in the early 2000s, according to a document obtained by political outlet NOTUS on 6일(현지시간). Treasury analysts assessed that the AI sector is

Strive (ASST) disclosed in its 8-K filing submitted on July 6 that between June 29 and July 2, it purchased 17.76 bitcoins at an average price of approximately $59,850 per coin (symbolizing the year 1776 of American independence), bringing total Bitcoin holdings to 19,882. Q2 Bitcoin yield reached 24.0%, with 3,264 bitcoins added. Strive Purchases 17.76 BTC in 1776 Symbolism, Total Holdings Reach 19,882 (Source: Strive) According to Strive's 8-K filing and CEO Matt Cole’s disclosure on X, Strive

Bitcoin (BTC) buying volume surged sharply, temporarily reported at around $64,015 on July 7. U.S. President Trump hinted that Bitcoin could eventually be included in the Trump Account, a new tax-advantaged account designed for children. BonkDAO was attacked via a malicious governance proposal, resulting in the theft of $20 million worth of BONK tokens. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to BeInCrypto, President Donald Trump stated that Bitcoin (BTC) could ultimately be included in the T

NVIDIA's next-generation AI server rack faced a production setback as semiconductor analysis firm SemiAnalysis reported the Khyber NVL144 launch would be delayed to 2028, over 12 months behind the original schedule. The delay stems from difficulties in mass-producing multilayer printed circuit

Samsung SDS formed its first-ever labor union following employee opposition to a performance bonus restructuring. The company replaced cash Performance Incentive with stock grants worth 20% of annual salary. Viva Republica postponed its Nasdaq ADR listing, which targeted a 10–20 trillion won

South Korea's Financial Services Commission held a kickoff meeting on the 7th at the Korea Federation of Banks building in Jung-gu, Seoul, to discuss mid-interest rate loan expansion and funding supply measures for mid-to-low credit borrowers. The meeting aimed to resolve the interest rate gap, a

Oxford Economics (OE) identified the sustainability of the US-Iran peace agreement as the pivotal factor for the global economy in the second half, according to a report released on 6일 (local time). The institution stated that whether the peace agreement continues will determine if other risk factor

Japanese government bonds experienced severe selling pressure on July 6, with the 10-year yield surging to 2.830% intraday — the highest level since October 1996. The spike followed Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's announcement of an annual 10 trillion yen