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Great News for Alphabet Stock Investors

Alphabet is hoping this new segment will soon contribute to the bottom line.

Massive News for Rivian Stock Investors

Higher oil prices typically increase demand for electric vehicles.

Japan’s Fast Retailing Profit Grows on Uniqlo, Seven & i Mixed

Japan kicks off its earnings season with the owners of Uniqlo and 7-Eleven stores. Earnings from the retail giants are expected to be a mixed bag with uncertainty hovering over their outlook amid the Middle East conflict.

Should You Buy Uber Stock on the Dip?

Driverless car technology threatens Uber's competitive advantages.

1 Unstoppable Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold for a Decade

One fast-growing financial giant has seen its stock slide this year, setting up a compelling opportunity for investors with a long-term horizon.

Markets bottom when fear peaks, not when clarity returns

I see most retail investors completely missing this because they’re wired backwards, they wait for things to “feel better” before buying. But the market is a forward-looking machine, not a reflection of today’s headlines. By the time the news flow improves, oil drops back down to $80-90’s, and the war narrative turns positive, prices have already moved up, often significantly. Look at every major bottom (think Covid or past recessions): things were still getting worse, layoffs were still happening, earnings were still being cut, and sentiment was awful. That’s exactly why the bottom forms, because expectations are already crushed and positioning is washed out. The market doesn’t need good news, it just needs things to stop getting worse. If you’re waiting for clarity, you’re not being disciplined, you’re just guaranteeing you’ll pay higher prices later. This may help explain why markets moved up while oil is still volatile and the war is still ongoing. submitted by /u/tdogger88 [link] [comments]

Energy Fuels: From Hold To Buy As The Story Changes

Australia says it won’t raise drug prices after Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals imported into US

Health minister Mark Butler says federal government is ‘not negotiating’ when it comes to removing price protections on common medications Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia will not cave in to pressure from pharmaceutical giants and the Trump administration by removing consumer price protections on common medications, the health minister, Mark Butler says. Donald Trump imposed a new 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the US overnight, Australian time, trying to force manufacturers to agree to drug-pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically. Continue reading...

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working with the FBI’s […]

Don’t let geopolitical rivalry skew debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been cited by several Western officials and media outlets as further evidence that Hong Kong’s legal system is in decline. Lai, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, faced multiple charges, including two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of conspiracy to publish seditious publications. He was convicted last December and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in February. That same month, however, the Court of...

Calm weather forecast for most of Australia over Easter weekend while BoM watches for possible cyclone

Bureau of Meteorology says a blend of fine days and showers expected for most capital cities over the coming days Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Many Australians can expect mild temperatures and a chance of showers over the Easter weekend, while meteorologists predict a cyclone will form in the Coral Sea from Saturday evening. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a blend of fine days and showers for most capital cities over the coming days. Continue reading...

What is Bitcoin Mining?

Title: What is Bitcoin Mining? Description: Millions of computers run around the clock to keep Bitcoin alive — and nobody's sending them a paycheck. So what's actually going on? Turns out there's a puzzle, a lottery, and a jackpot that pays out every ten minutes, somewhere in the world. Miners compete to solve a cryptographic challenge, and the winner gets to add the next block to the blockchain and collect the reward. It's called proof of work — and it's the engine that keeps the whole network honest and decentralized. I broke it all down in plain English — including how mining difficulty adjusts, what the halving means, and what happens when the rewards finally run out in 2140. No jargon. No hype. No financial advice. submitted by /u/CaptnSpalding [link] [comments]

50 minutes, 50,000 calls, US$1.2 million lost: Singapore’s high-speed scam

A Malaysian electrician was recruited by a syndicate and travelled to Singapore to set up devices in a rented house that would blast thousands of automated scam calls, with call origins masked to appear like they were being made locally. The devices transmitted over 50,000 call sessions over a 50-minute period, linked to around 18,000 phone numbers, 40 of which later featured in 42 police reports. The call sessions contained automated voice messages perpetuating scams from purported government...

Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption

The x402 protocol won't be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said.

Fidelity, AARP sound alarm on 401(k)s, IRAs

During my years of reporting on Americans' personal finance concerns, I have often written about one major warning regarding 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). That involves a commonly enforced 10% federal penalty tax on top of regular income tax for withdrawals made from these ...

What is Bitcoin Mining?

Millions of computers run around the clock to keep Bitcoin alive — and nobody's sending them a paycheck. Turns out there's a puzzle, a lottery, and a jackpot that pays out every ten minutes. I broke down how it actually works — including what happens when the rewards run out in 2140. No jargon. No hype. submitted by /u/CaptnSpalding [link] [comments]

Oil Surges Above $110 as Iran Tensions Shake Global and Crypto Markets

Oil prices jumped above $110 after rising tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruption. The move pressured global markets and weakened risk sentiment, while crypto showed relative stability as investors reacted to inflation risks and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Oil rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military action against Iran could continue. Markets reacted negatively as no clear timeline was given for ending the conflict or reopening key shipping routes. Brent crude moved above $110, while global equities declined. The jump reflected growing fears of supply disruption and prolonged geopolitical risk. submitted by /u/LavishlyRitzyy [link] [comments]

Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

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Two NSW teenagers charged over violent extremist material allegedly linked to terror

Police say they found a ballistic-style vest, several notebooks and literature they allege contained extremist references Two New South Wales teenagers have been charged with allegedly possessing violent extremist material after police searched one of their homes and found a ballistic-style vest, several notebooks and literature they allege contained extremist references. The Australian federal police and NSW police released a statement on Friday morning confirming the boys, aged 15 and 16 and both from Moree in northern NSW, had been charged with possession of alleged extremist material after a joint counterterrorism investigation. Continue reading...

Nvidia's Blackwell and Rubin Chips Will Have $1 Trillion in Lifetime Sales. What Does That Mean for Nvidia's Stock?

The market has shrugged off Nvidia's $1 trillion projection.

Why NextDecade Stock Jumped Today

Reliable and cost-effective LNG shipments are becoming even more vital.

Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30

The explosions highlight potential instability, but significant regime change remains speculative without further destabilizing events. The post Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Weekly bitcoin buys - am I doing this right?

Been putting $180 into bitcoin through coinbase every week on fridays for a while now. As someone who's still learning about all this crypto stuff but wants to get involved somehow, does this approach make sense? I know I'm not smart enough to figure out when to buy the dips or whatever, so I just stick to the same amount each week instead of trying to time anything. Anyone else doing something similar? Just wondering if I'm on the right track here. submitted by /u/No-Jello8126 [link] [comments]

Two Blue Chip Stocks I'd Buy Into This Week's Weakness Without Hesitation

With the market down, many blue chip stocks are trading at a nice discount, Apple and Coca-Cola are two of the best opportunities.