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Key Takeaways Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) traded down roughly 6.37% intraday on 17 July 2026, based on a 20-minute-delayed snapshot rather than the official close. No dated, company-specific catalyst was confirmed for the fall as at the snapshot time; the move follows a strong early-July rally. The company recently reported record FY26 gold production of about 104,000 ounces from its Plutonic operations in Western Australia. Catalyst reported a debt-free balance sheet with cash and bullion of around A$323 million at 30 June 2026. A softer, more volatile gold price and a raised all-in sustaining cost guidance are the key swing…

SUMMARY Kissht subsidiary Invincible Minds has received authorisation from the Association of Mutual Funds in India to act as an MF distributor in India The recently listed lender had earlier outlined plans to expand beyond its core offerings into allied financial services like wealth management, which many fintech players have adopted to diversify revenue streams Kissht’s net profit jumped 75% to ₹281.5 Cr in FY26 from ₹160.6 Cr in the previous fiscal. Operating revenue for the fiscal zoomed 63% YoY to ₹2,179.3 Cr Recently listed OnEMI, the parent company of lending tech player Kissht, has received authorisation from the Association…

Ninety-five percent of advisors now use alternative investments, a new survey finds, even as illiquidity remains their top concern. Alternative investments have moved from the fringes to the mainstream of the advisory business, according to new survey research. A joint survey by CION Investments, YCharts and Compound Insights found that 95% of advisors now incorporate alternatives into client portfolios. That includes 61% of all respondents saying they use evergreen vehicles and interval funds across a large share of accounts, and half reporting use of liquid alternative ETFs. The findings of the CION report offer a critical marker for those seeking to democratize…

The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is warning Queenslanders to remain vigilant, with cryptocurrency scams continuing to target victims with new tactics to cause serious financial harm across the community. Cryptocurrency scams can take many forms, including phishing attempts, fake investment offers, employment scams, impersonation of trusted organisations and romance scams. Police have recently received reports of an elaborate, highly-targeted phishing scam which encourages customers of cryptocurrency and digital asset platforms to scan a QR code on a physical letter delivered to their mailbox, which even includes all of the recipient’s personal details and links to a legitimate website which…

Capitalism is an economic ideology in which the means of production is controlled by private business. This means that individual citizens run the economy without the government interfering in production or pricing. Instead, pricing is set by the free market. This means that value is based on supply and demand and the relationship between producers and consumers. Capitalism is very different from socialism and communism, in which the government maintains tight control of the economy. The United States is arguably the most well-known country with a capitalist economy, which many citizens see as an essential part of democracy and building…

Visa announced the Visa Stablecoin Platform on July 16, a new enterprise offering designed to help financial institutions, fintechs, and payment providers come onchain without building their own infrastructure. The platform provides access to Open USD, a stablecoin introduced last week by Open Standard with over 140 institutions participating, alongside wallet infrastructure and integration with Visa’s existing settlement and treasury networks, according to a statement.The VSP solves a specific operational problem that has slowed institutional stablecoin adoption. A bank or fintech that wants to issue stablecoins, move them on-chain, or integrate them into settlement workflows faces a choice: build the…

Australia’s marketing, media and technology-enabled services sectors are still of interest to private equity investors but they are becoming more selective, according to the latest SI Global’s 2026 Private Equity Insights Report. The report finds that 55% of Australian marketing sector transactions involving private equity or PE-backed buyers in 2025 were completed with international acquirers, reinforcing Australia’s continued appeal to global investors. It also shows money continues to flow to businesses with specialist capability, strong leadership and clear long-term value creation, despite a more disciplined investment environment. Julia Vargiu, director Australia at SI Global, said the report signals a significant…

Home/News Feed/Cronos leads altcoins with 7.43% gain amid mixed crypto market movesCronos (CRO) surged 7.43% to $0.0597, leading gains among altcoins due to strategic partnerships and ecosystem growth. Other notable gainers included Beldex, Stable, Mantle, and Polkadot, each rising between 2% and 6%. Conversely, Lighter fell 10.43%, with other losses from Hyperliquid, Jupiter, Zcash, and Aave, reflecting ongoing market volatility. Traders remain cautious, watching Bitcoin’s price and upcoming economic data for potential market impact. Source link

But a strong recovery above $4,200 after a drop to $3,850 will increase the chances of an upside breakout. A break above $4,200 will push prices towards $4,350. On the other hand, a break above $4,350 will open the door for a move towards the $5,000 area. A break below $3,850 will increase the chances of a strong and quick drop in the gold market to mark the final low. Gold Must Reclaim $4,200 to Confirm a Bullish Reversal The 4-hour chart for spot gold also shows strong bearish price action since March 2026. The formation of rounding tops below…

The bank reported adjusted earnings of $6.14 per share, topping the consensus estimate of $5.79. Managed revenue rose to $58.02 billion, ahead of analysts’ expectations of $50.20 billion.However, reported earnings of $7.70 per share included about $1.56 per share in one-time items, including a $4.6 billion net gain related to Visa shares and a $1.0 billion gain from equity investments.Earnings HighlightsNet income increased 41% from a year earlier to $21.2 billion.Net interest income, excluding Markets, rose 4% year over year to $23.7 billion, driven by higher deposit balances and increased revolving balances in card services.Noninterest revenue, excluding Markets, climbed 59%…