As the economic landscape continues to shift, leveraged buyouts (LBOs) have reemerged as a powerful strategy for unlocking value in companies across a variety of
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The retail sector has been deteriorating over the last two years after recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic when retailers were forced in 2020 to close
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Kendrick Lamar didn’t get paid for his Superbowl performance; contrary to popular belief, the NFL does not compensate its Halftime Show stars, but the epic
In January 2025, Scott Bessent was confirmed as the 79th Treasury Secretary under President Trump’s administration, and he took over at a time when the
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During the last week, over 4,400 U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service workers were unceremoniously fired. The government agencies in charge of overseeing public
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Transcript: Conway Gittens: Details are out for the newest member of the iPhone family. Apple is replacing its cheapest model – the iPhone SE – with
Glassdoor released its 17th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, revealing the best places to work in the U.S. and the U.K. Daniel Zhao, Lead Economist at Glassdoor,
If you’re like one of many online shoppers in the U.S., chances are you’ve recently bought something from Amazon. The Seattle retail and tech group
The electric vehicle industry suffered a rough year in 2024. The industry’s leading battery electric vehicle company Tesla had its first-ever sales decline in 2024,
After two decades of stability, mortgage rates skyrocketed in 2022 and 2023 and have yet to recover fully. Mortgage rates rose when the Fed implemented
If one vehicle can define the bread-and-butter business of the Ford Motor Company — apart from the legendary, V8-powered Mustang sports car, of course —
Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox is a contagious disease that comes from the same family as smallpox. While nowhere near as fatal as smallpox, monkeypox
Nearly 76 years ago Wednesday, the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA), a professional
A tech company that has struggled significantly over the past year may have an unexpected saving grace. Intel (INTC) was once ranked among the tech
Americans planning and saving for retirement have a general understanding that two federal programs exist to assist them during their post-employment years: Social Security (for
Almost every woman who has ever used a dating app seems to have walked away with at least one horror story. One anonymous BuzzFeed (BZFD)
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U.S. stocks moved lower in early Thursday trading, with Treasury yields and the dollar also in the red, as global markets grow increasingly cautious about
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Updated at 9:42 AM EST Nvidia shares edged higher in early Thursday trading, but continue to lag the broader Nasdaq benchmark, following a bullish note
Updated at 9:40 AM EST Walmart posted stronger-than-expected fiscal-fourth-quarter earnings Thursday, but a muted near-term forecast, tied to tariff and inflation risks, sent shares in
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Looks as if 13 could be DraftKings’ lucky number. The sports-betting platform beat Wall Street’s fourth-quarter-earnings forecasts, and Jason Robins, co-founder and chief executive, wasn’t
Things are tensing up in corporate America as more large companies unexpectedly announced a few eyebrow-raising decisions over the last two weeks. While diversity, equity
Adoption of digital menus by restaurants was dramatically accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they’ve now become the standard for many dining establishments across the
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No matter what cruise line you choose to sail, going on a cruise for your birthday can be a fun and memorable way to celebrate.
Wednesday was, well, a very strange trip for Palantir Technologies (PLTR) . The shares opened at $123.86, rushed up to a 52-week high of $125.41
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) began as a humble chicken shop in a small town in Kentucky in 1930. Since then, it has grown into a
In 1965, Warren Buffett took control of a struggling textile company, Berkshire Hathaway, and transformed it into one of the world’s most successful investment groups.
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If you’ve been shopping recently, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock when examining prices. These days, it’s hard not to notice the increase in the cost
Transcript: CONWAY GITTENS: Walmart (WMT) is sounding a cautious tone on the U.S. consumer – and that is sending shivers throughout the retail sector. The world’s
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If you have ever been behind the wheel for long enough, you have probably witnessed, experienced, or felt the sudden and consuming feelings known as
The largest health insurance provider in the U.S., UnitedHealth Group (UNH) , has been embroiled in massive controversy since then-UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot
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At just 27, NASCAR driver William Byron made history by clinching his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory. The two-time champion joined TheStreet to discuss how
Since the summer of 2024, Southwest Airlines (LUV) has been engaged in a drawn-out proxy battle with its main investor. After buying enough company stock
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Loss reflects higher interest payments made to national central banks
Mathias Döpfner says many Europeans had ‘intentionally misunderstood’ the US vice-president’s speech that caused widespread horror
Shares of world’s biggest retailer slide after full-year revenue growth forecast fails to meet Wall Street’s expectations
Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald Trump
Election victors must confront economic malaise, external security threats and domestic tensions
Donald Trump is the first US president to voice a pessimistic worldview
Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine war
Mossad pager attacks inspired sabotage by Kyiv’s defence intelligence unit
FT documentary investigates rise in cases of Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian POWs
Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for war
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp announced plans to sell 10 million shares and Pentagon budget cuts may impact their defense contracts. read more
Garrett Motion Inc. (NASDAQ: GTX) reported a 11% decline in Q4 sales to $844 million, missing consensus. Gross profit increased and new buyback and dividend
Toast Inc shares tanked after mixed Q4 results. Analysts reaffirm ratings & increase price targets, citing successful expansion and growth. Latest Ratings for TOST Date
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Pool Corporation reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 97 cents, beating the street view of 90 cents. Quarterly sales of $987.48 million (down 2%
SEC restructures enforcement approach, replacing cryptocurrency unit with smaller team focused on cyber fraud and technological threats. read more
Over 13,000 investors in the LIBRA memecoin endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei lost a combined $251 million, according to blockchain research firm Nansen.
Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation, predicts the DeFi will start to boom in September and will have more entry points for new users
Montana has passed a Bitcoin reserve bill at the subcommittee level, making it the fourth US state to advance a related bill to the House.
Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter says the LIBRA token scandal is “clear proof” that retail has been playing a rigged game all along.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission abandoned its court appeal over a case it lost to expand the definition of a dealer, which was seen
Lightning Labs’ Olaoluwa Osuntokun said the issue appears to be caused by a user’s machine being compromised rather than a bug or vulnerability.
Sui Foundation managing director Christian Thompson sees opportunity as AI agents integrate into blockchains, along with the growth of robotics, AR and VR.
The BBRL stablecoin will only be initially available to institutional clients but the bank has big ambitions for expansion.
A recent YouGov poll suggests around 2 million Australians could form a pro-crypto voting bloc at the next federal election slated for May.
Eurostoxx +0.3% Germany DAX +0.3% France CAC 40 +0.3% UK FTSE -0.2% Spain IBEX +0.5% Italy FTSE MIB +0.2% This follows the setback from yesterday,
Crypto app downloads in the UAE reached 15 million in 2024, with a record 2.8 million installs in December, driven by market trends and adoption.
The annualized transaction value of stablecoins surpassed $15.6 trillion in 2024, or 119% of those by Visa and 200% of Mastercard.
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 39 bps (98% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 72 bps (95% probability of rate cut at
Stacks’ Muneeb Ali warned that most Bitcoin L2 projects will fade away within three years even as Bitcoin gains dominance over Ethereum and Solana.
San Francisco-based Kraken exchange provided information for 57% of the total 6,826 data requests from global regulators and enforcement agencies last year.
The precious metal is trading up today to record highs, seen at $2,953 at the moment. It is now poised for another week of gains
I agree with expectations of 3 more cuts in 2025. The direction of travel is clear. Next move is clear. I don’t see any good
Pig butchering scams are the biggest threat for retail crypto investors and crypto platforms in 2025, according to Cyvers.
The Blockchain Association, representing 76 crypto firms, urges Congress to repeal the IRS DeFi broker rule, arguing it threatens US crypto innovation and unfairly burdens
US has a strong dollar policy But don’t want others to manipulate their currencies China’s yuan is hard to value But on any academic model,
Nigeria’s government has launched an unprecedented legal assault against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, claiming that its operations in the country have inflicted $79.5
In a stark warning to the crypto community, a new report by onchain security firm Cyvers, shared exclusively with Cointelegraph, reveals that pig butchering scams
Kaito AI allocates 20% of its token supply for airdrops and incentives, sparking excitement and concerns over insider allocation and potential sell-offs.
In a striking illustration of how geopolitical tensions and digital innovation are converging, a recent Chainalysis report reveals that jurisdictions and entities sanctioned by the
Headlines: USD/JPY heavy, eyes test of 150.00 level Gold homes in on the $3,000 mark Weekly update on interest rate expectations BOE odds hardly changed
The odds of a Fort Knox gold audit before May surged above 70% on Polymarket as US President Donald Trump confirmed a plan to check
Good morning from snowy, frozen Canada. We have a four-pack of economic data releases due at the bottom of the hour: Initial jobless claims Philly
Prior week initial claims 213K revised to 214K Initial jobless claims 219K vs 215K 4-week moving average of initial jobless claims 215.25 versus 216.25 last
Prior was -0.1% There is growing worry about the health of the Canadian housing market, particularly in Ontario. Listings are surging despite poor, snowy weather
Prior month 44.3 (the expectation was for -5.2….The result may have been influenced by the election) Manufacturing index for February 18.1 vs 20.0 estimate Details:
Prior was +0.2% PPI y/y +5.8% vs +4.1% prior Raw materials price index +3.7% m/m vs +1.3% prior Raw materials price index +11.8% y/y vs
Buterin said online critics have painted Ethereum as bad because it hasn’t welcomed casinos to the blockchain.
Pantera Capital managing partner Paul Veradittakit said AI agents have the potential to cause crypto trading volumes to increase exponentially.
The EU trade chief Sefcovic is speaking and says: EU is seeking currently grounded in talks with US. Discussing car industry to quite an extent.
Treehouse CEO Brandon Goh says that fixed income could be DeFi’s missing link to more widespread adoption, particularly at an institutional level, in the latest
Pres. Trump is on social media exclaiming in all capitals: BALANCE BUGET NOW??? LETS GIVE IT A SHOT. LOTS OF MONEY COMIN IN FROM TARIFFS.
The current altcoin downtrend “points toward possible capitulation as overleveraged positions are flushed out,” one analyst told Cointelegraph.
The major indices closed higher yesterday. The S&P 500 gained 0.24%, marking a record close for the index. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ posted a modest gain
Explore the informal hawala remittance and transaction market and the challenges that it poses when combined with cryptocurrencies.
The major US stock indices are trading lower to start the new trading day: Dow industrial average: 44,488.78 down -138.81 or -0.31% S&P index: 6,127.78
Geopolitics is a hot topic with wars and tariff balls in the air. Ukraine’s Zelenskiy met with US envoy Kellogg . There was no other
If Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds owing to the shift in crypto’s focus from innovation to influencer-driven marketing.
Prior month revised higher to 0.1% from -0.1% last month Leading index for January -0.3% versus -0.1% estimate This article was written by Greg Michalowski
Prior month -14.2 EU consumer confidence flesh estimate for February -13.6% versus -14.0 estimate What is consistent, is the EU consumer confidence is always negative,
Major US stock indices are moving lower today. The NASDAQ index and Dow industrial are now down 1%. The S&P index is down -0.84%. The
DOGE admitted to clerical errors in its estimated savings, but observers say they haven’t been properly reflected in its documentation.
The US SEC has announced the formation of a new group to combat crypto fraud and other cyber crimes to protect retail investors.
Strategy continues to acquire Bitcoin as part of its 21/21 plan to raise $21 billion in debt and $21 billion in equity to finance BTC
Major European indices are closing the day with mixed results. The worst performer is UK’s FTSE 100. The best performer is Spain’s Ibex. A snapshot
Crude oil 4.633M vs estimate of 3.144M. Gasoline -0.151M vs estimate of -0.006M Distillates -2.051M vs -1.634M estimate Cushing _1.472M vs a gain of 0.872M
Figure Markets has become the first company to receive approval for an interest-bearing stablecoin in the United States.
Israal Palestinian geopolitics, US middle East envoy Witkoff is on wires saying: Trump Gaza plan is not an eviction plan for Palestinians. Trump plan is
In an era of relentless geopolitical change, one provocative question continues to simmer beneath the surface of European political history: Could history be undone? More
GEOPOLITICS: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Ukraine is ready for strong and useful agreement with US on investments and security. Ukraine offered the fastest and constructive way
The US dollar is broadly softer today and falling yields have contributed to that. Prior was 2.055% Bid to cover 2.48 vs 2.61 prior There
Morgan Stanley maintains its broader G10 FX outlook, favoring AUD and JPY as top performers, GBP resilience, and NZD gains trailing AUD. They see CAD