Used Nintendo 3DS prices have surged recently, with New 3DS XL consoles reaching $200-350 on eBay, likely due to broader tech hardware shortages driven by the AI boom and DRAM shortages, affecting prices across gaming and tech markets. This increase makes buying or modding a 3DS more expensive, suggesting potential price stabilization in the future.
Many previously loss-making companies with diverse backgrounds have pivoted to focus on cryptocurrency, becoming digital asset treasury companies (DATs) to capitalize on the crypto boom, though the sustainability of this trend remains uncertain.
Bitcoin reached a new peak above $125,700 as exchange balances hit a six-year low, with over $14 billion leaving centralized platforms in two weeks, indicating strong long-term holding sentiment and potential for further price increases.
A seemingly useless Magikarp Pokémon card from the Paldea Evolved set has experienced a significant price increase of over $100 in two weeks, driven by its artwork and rarity, despite its poor gameplay stats, highlighting how collector interest often values artistic and rarity factors over in-game utility.
Nvidia and Coherent lead a list of five stocks near buy points, driven by strong AI and data center growth, amid a generally bullish market with the S&P 500 reaching new highs. Other stocks like Sea Ltd., United Rentals, and Expedia also show promising technical setups, with Nvidia solidifying its position as a key AI infrastructure player and market conditions favoring high-volatility stocks. Investors should monitor these stocks for potential buy signals amid ongoing market strength.
The market for XY-era Mega Evolution Pokémon cards is heating up ahead of new releases, with some cards like Rayquaza EX and Gengar EX soaring in value by over 400%, while others are stabilizing, offering buying opportunities before demand surges again.
Investors are exiting Palantir (PLTR) stock, indicating a shift in market sentiment or concerns about the company's prospects, leading to increased selling activity.
Crocs' US sales declined by 6.5% in Q2 as consumers shifted towards trainers ahead of major sporting events, leading to a 30% drop in share price and a warning of a challenging second half of the year due to economic cautiousness and tariffs. Despite struggles in the US, Crocs saw growth in China through influencer marketing, but overall revenue increased slightly, though with a significant pre-tax loss.
Ethereum's recent price increase above $3,860 is supported by bullish technical signals and positive institutional inflows, despite a slight decline in holder accumulation ratio and high profit-taking, suggesting potential for further growth in the coming months.
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor announced the company will resume Bitcoin purchases after a one-week pause, continuing its aggressive accumulation of BTC, which now totals over 597,000 coins valued at more than $70.9 billion. The company has been a major player in the institutional Bitcoin market, with its buying activity potentially impacting supply and prices, amid warnings of unsustainable debt-fueled buying and systemic risks.