GrandAlpha Journal

Invest with data,
not with noise.

Market keys and news explained with judgement: what is happening, why it matters and how to read it better.

Berkshire doubles down on housing, tech and airlines

Warren Buffett reshuffles Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio with more weight in Alphabet, housing and Delta.

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Anthropic's IPO bets its valuation on a 2028 revenue forecast

Anthropic's stock market debut hinges on a revenue target of up to 200 billion dollars just three years from now.

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Prediction markets caught between banks and regulators

Polymarket was debanked by JPMorgan as scrutiny grows over these event-betting platforms.

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Arabica coffee hits record highs amid tariff dispute

Arabica coffee prices reach record levels as trade tension between the U.S. and Colombia escalates.

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Washington tightens economic pressure on Iran over Hormuz

The US vows economic tactics 'never seen before' against Iran as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is capped.

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Reddit joins the S&P 500: what worries analysts

The social platform enters Wall Street's benchmark index after months of speculation, though not everyone is celebrating without reservations.

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Copper, the metal now hinting at Trump's next tariff move

A niche copper trade has turned into a near real-time gauge of Washington's trade policy direction.

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Asian markets post their best week despite geopolitical noise

Asian stocks close out a strong week as bets on a US rate hike continue to fade.

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An oil slick threatens Oman's coastline

A crude oil spill is hitting Oman's shore as authorities warn of a possible environmental disaster.

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US budget deficit surges in July to levels not seen since 2021

Higher public spending and lower tariff receipts widen the US budget gap.

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A DeepSeek report rattles AI stocks on Wall Street

AI-linked shares fell sharply while money flowed into the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen as safe havens.

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Shein eyes a Hong Kong stock debut after years of false starts

The fast fashion giant is reportedly looking to list in Hong Kong after failed attempts in London and New York.

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Red Sea tensions reignite oil's risk premium

A deadly Houthi attack and the US military response are reviving fears over disruptions to key oil shipping routes.

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AI infrastructure suppliers post surging earnings

CoreWeave, Lumentum and Super Micro are showing with hard numbers that demand for AI infrastructure keeps accelerating.

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Why historic intervention hasn't stopped the yen's slide

The joint US-Japan effort to prop up the currency reveals the limits of intervening against persistent underlying forces.

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AI computing power starts trading like a commodity

CME launches futures contracts on artificial intelligence processing capacity, putting compute alongside oil or gold.

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Nvidia lines up $500 billion with Wall Street for AI

Wall Street banks are joining Nvidia to help finance half a trillion dollars in AI infrastructure.

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Gold extends gains to a third session as inflation data looms

The metal notches its third straight day of gains as markets await fresh inflation figures.

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China alone is now balancing Asia's entire crude oil demand

Other major Asian economies are cooling their oil appetite while China makes up the difference on its own.

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OpenAI completes $7 billion share sale ahead of possible IPO

The deal gives employees and investors liquidity while the company still hasn't confirmed when, or if, it will go public.

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Arabica coffee hits record highs amid tariff dispute

A trade tension between the United States and Colombia sends arabica coffee prices to unprecedented levels.

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QXO launches hostile bid for Beacon in building materials

Distributor QXO is seeking to take over Beacon without its board's approval, shaking up the sector.

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More stocks are beating the S&P 500 than in years: what it means

The number of stocks outperforming the index is at its highest in four years, a signal worth understanding.

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Wall Street awaits inflation data as futures trade without clear direction

Investors are waiting for the next inflation reading, key to understanding the next move in monetary policy.

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Live cockroaches, a funeral wreath and 56 million dollars: the price of Silicon Valley’s most grotesque scandal

Seven years after eBay launched a harassment campaign against a couple of journalists, the bill is complete: a 55.7 million civil settlement, a 3 million criminal penalty and seven convictions. The story of a case that taught Wall Street to look at governance.

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What compound interest is and why time is your greatest ally

The force that turns small contributions into a large capital. How it works, with examples and a calculator to see it yourself.

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Why a verified track record changes who you should follow

On social media everyone is right — from memory. Why sealing a prediction with a price and a date changes everything.

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How to read a prediction: entry, target and time frame

Entry price, target, time frame, conviction and conflict of interest. A quick guide.

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