ULTRA QUANT · GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP
July 24, 2026
Post-Market Edition
Global markets navigated shifting investor sentiment and corporate developments as the trading week drew to a close. Inflationary pressures continue to prompt a reassessment of traditional asset classes, while key earnings reports and regulatory notices influenced sector-specific movements.
SOURCE · Investing Us
Inflation Forces U.S. Investors to Re-evaluate Bond Holdings
Persistent inflation is compelling American investors to reconsider the traditional role of bonds within their portfolios. The changing economic landscape is prompting a strategic shift as individuals adapt their investment strategies to mitigate inflation’s impact on their wealth.
SOURCE · Globe Newswire
Viomi Receives Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Warning
Viomi Technology has been notified by Nasdaq that its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) have fallen below the $1.00 per share minimum bid price for 30 consecutive trading days. The company is now non-compliant with the exchange’s listing requirements.
SOURCE · Seeking Alpha
IREN Shifts Focus from Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure
IREN is transitioning its business model, leveraging its power resources to generate contracted revenue from AI computing. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on the growing demand for AI infrastructure, making it a compelling ‘Buy’ according to recent analysis.
SOURCE · Sccg Management
New Report Argues Crypto’s True Value Lies in Technology, Not Speculation
A new research report from SCCG contends that the primary advantage in the digital asset space has always been portable settlement technology, not speculative crypto trading. The analysis highlights how regulated borders diminish the speculative “casino” aspect of crypto.
SOURCE · Openpr.com
House of Doge Debuts on Nasdaq, Boosting Dogecoin Ecosystem Access
House of Doge’s merger completion and subsequent Nasdaq trading under the HODO ticker are expected to significantly enhance the Dogecoin ecosystem’s access to U.S. capital markets. This development opens avenues for pursuing digital asset treasury management and tokenization.
SOURCE · Ticker Report
NewEdge Wealth Significantly Increases Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Holdings
NewEdge Wealth LLC substantially expanded its investment in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF during the first quarter, reporting a more than 3,000% increase in its holdings. The firm’s stake is now valued at approximately $11.5 million.
SOURCE · Asianet Newsable
Futures Dip as Tech Earnings Reignite AI Spending Concerns
Futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 experienced declines as recent earnings reports from major tech companies like Tesla and Alphabet raised fresh concerns about AI spending. Retail sentiment has consequently shifted towards a more bearish outlook.
SOURCE · Openpr.com
BNB Chain Completes Major Token Burn, Reducing Supply
BNB Chain has executed its 36th quarterly token burn, destroying approximately 1.616 million BNB tokens valued at $932 million. This significant reduction in total supply moves the network closer to its long-term target and reinforces its scarcity narrative.
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