TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin ETFs saw $608 million in inflows, pushing August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000. Ether ETFs also experienced their largest single-day inflow since October, with Ether climbing to $2,357.
TREE NEWS update: HSBC has raised its price target for Nvidia to $360, citing strong demand for AI chips and robust growth prospects. The new target implies a significant upside from current levels, reflecting confidence in the company’s continued market leadership.
TREE NEWS update: MSX will open the third phase of its Pre-IPO subscription on August 31, exclusively offering shares in Neuralink and Anduril. This move allows investors to access private companies before their public listings.
TREE NEWS reports: Walmart reported Q2 FY2027 revenue of $187.9B and adjusted EPS of $0.81, both beating estimates, but US same-store sales growth of 2.6% was the lowest in over six years due to pharmacy price deflation. The company raised its full-year guidance, though the upper end of EPS guidance still missed consensus, signaling slowing growth momentum.
TREE NEWS update: Walmart beat Q2 FY2027 revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, but US same-store sales grew only 2.6%, the slowest in over six years, due to pharmacy price deflation. The company raised its full-year guidance, yet the adjusted EPS upper end remained below consensus, signaling slowing momentum.
TREE NEWS reports: Alibaba’s FY2027 Q1 revenue slightly beat estimates, but adjusted net profit and EPS missed, due to increased AI spending and one-time items. AI Cloud & Computing revenue surged 45% YoY with EBITA up 133%, while capex soared 75% and free cash flow turned negative.
TREE NEWS update: Alibaba’s Q1 FY2027 revenue slightly beat estimates but adjusted net profit and EPS missed, due to higher AI investment and one-off items. AI Cloud & Computing revenue grew 45% with EBITA up 133%, while traditional e-commerce declined. Capex surged 75%, leading to negative free cash flow.
TREE NEWS reports: US stocks fell with Dow down 1.32%, while gold and bitcoin both rose over 10% in the past month as Treasury Secretary Bessent’s two attempts to rescue the bond market failed to lower yields. The market remains concerned about high deficits and inflation, with Walmart’s weak guidance highlighting consumer slowdown fears.
TREE NEWS reports: Micron’s CEO stated that memory has become strategic infrastructure for AI, with data center demand currently exceeding supply by 50%. This underscores the critical role of memory chips in the AI boom.
TREE NEWS update: Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $221 million on August 20, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $173 million, bringing its historical total to $12.019 billion.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $606 million on August 20, marking the fourth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $503 million, bringing its historical total to $62.187 billion, while Fidelity’s FBTC added $64.737 million. The total net assets of Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $90.164 billion, with a cumulative net inflow of $53.399 billion.
TREE NEWS update: Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) has withdrawn 146.15 BTC from Coinbase Prime, as reported by data. This move indicates ongoing institutional activity in the crypto market. The ETF’s actions reflect continued interest from traditional finance in digital assets.
TREE NEWS update: Bitwise CEO reported that the company’s ETF has seen daily trading volume surpass $300 million for two consecutive days, indicating strong investor interest. This surge highlights growing demand for crypto investment products.
TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood’s CFO Verma Shiv and director Bhatt Baiju have sold more than $5.25 million worth of company stock over the past three days. The sales come as the company continues to expand its crypto offerings, but the news has no direct impact on tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: Tesla has stopped production of its solar roof tiles, according to a report. The move marks a shift in the company’s renewable energy strategy, though no official reason was given. This development is unrelated to crypto or RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: Serenity notes that leveraged traders are rotating into crypto and biotech sectors, while AI stocks could see a quicker recovery. The firm highlights changing market dynamics and risk appetite among traders.
TREE NEWS reports: China Merchants Securities has cut its earnings forecast for Pop Mart by 25% and issued a sell rating, citing weak consumer spending and slowing growth. The move reflects growing bearishness on the toy maker’s near-term prospects.
TREE NEWS update: Gate has officially launched trading in Japanese stocks, initially covering approximately 300 stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This marks a significant expansion of Gate’s services into traditional equity markets, bridging crypto and TradFi.
TREE NEWS update: Morgan Stanley has increased its Bitcoin holdings by approximately 320 BTC over the past two days, bringing its total position value to over $500 million. This move underscores growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency.
TREE NEWS reports: Strategy’s unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings has narrowed to $685 million, and a further price increase of about $800 would bring the company back to break-even. This marks a significant recovery from larger losses earlier, reflecting Bitcoin’s recent rally.
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