Shares of software companies are trading higher in sympathy with Palantir after the company reported strong second-quarter results, highlighting continued demand for AI-driven software solutions and supporting broader sector sentiment.

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher as Bitcoin's price rises above $80,000 as the digital token extends its rally.

Wall Street Is Now Backing the Clarity Act. Here's the Most Likely Scenario for What Happens Next With Crypto.

Goldman Sachs has joined Wall Street in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but prediction markets suggest final passage is unlikely until mid-2027 at the earliest due to Democratic concerns about ethics provisions. The crypto industry may need to rely on regulatory support from the SEC, CFTC, and OCC if the legislation stalls. Companies with strong Wall Street relationships like Coinbase and Circle are positioned to grow regardless of the Clarity Act's passage.

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher as investors rotate into digital currencies as U.S. government spending concerns prompt debasement trade.

Wolfe Research Maintains Underperform on Circle Internet Group, Raises Price Target to $65

Wolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller maintains Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $50 to $65.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on CrowdStrike Holdings, Raises Price Target to $250

Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz maintains CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $240 to $250.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on CrowdStrike Holdings, Raises Price Target to $235

BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $186.25 to $235.