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X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS

X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, and more.

CFTC report shows traders reposition amid US-Iran conflict, S&P 500 set to open higher

Traders' confidence in market resilience amid geopolitical tensions suggests potential volatility and strategic repositioning ahead. The post CFTC report shows traders reposition amid US-Iran conflict, S&P 500 set to open higher appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tell us about alternative physical investments people can stack, or would like to. Let's get weird

Post title says it all. I'm looking at ways to diversify my physical assets beyond precious metals and USD. There are many reasons to horde tangible assets. Maybe you're concerned about inflationary spirals? a zombie apocalypse? a quantum AI crypto-catastrophe? Or, maybe you're like me and just want to leave a complex and irritating inheritance when you die? Some of you are stacking (or thinking about stacking) really cool stuff, and I'd love to hear about it! What's in your hypothetical dragons horde? Here are some examples to get you started: 1.Natural turquoise is almost completely mined out, its value will increase exponentially 2.Swiss francs have a quarter of the expected inflation of the USD and they make girls think I'm Jason Bourne, 3.Beanie babies are making a HUGE comeback ANY DAY NOW A tangible physical asset is anything that you can touch, and expect a future financial benefit from. In this case I'd appreciate narrowing it down to stuff you can physically move, transport, and store, so traditional real estate won't work. (but livestock would) Thank you in advance for your creative and well thought out responses! submitted by /u/Old_Ad_3655 [link] [comments]

Buying chip stocks is getting pricey. Traders don't care

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) tracking the sector is up more than 30% this month.

IPO Stock Of The Week: Life Insurer Ethos Technologies Eyes Buy Point After 78% Rally

IPO Stock Of The Week: Ethos stock is approaching its first buy point as a public company after a 78% rally in recent weeks. The post IPO Stock Of The Week: Life Insurer Ethos Technologies Eyes Buy Point After 78% Rally appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

The person who allegedly leaked Paramount’s new Avatar movie has been arrested

Following Paramount Skydance's move to launch an investigation into how its upcoming Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender animated feature leaked onto the internet, a suspect has been taken into custody by police. The Straits Times reports Singaporean police have arrested a 26-year-old man who is alleged to have uploaded the new Avatar movie (previously titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender) online after accessing a server where the project was being held ahead of its scheduled October 9th premiere on Paramount Plus. According to the authorities, a copy of the entire movie was found on the suspect's electronic devices. If he is ultimatel … Read the full story at The Verge.

IEA’s Birol Says Iran War Will Permanently Cut Into Future Oil Demand

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol says the Iran war has permanently changed the fossil fuel industry and will accelerate a shift toward renewables, nuclear power and electrification at the expense of oil demand. That is a bold claim in the middle of an oil crisis that has Brent trading above $105 a barrel and physical supply still constrained. Birol told The Guardian that the damage to confidence in fossil fuel security is permanent, and that countries exposed to the Strait of Hormuz disruption will rethink how much geopolitical risk…

SLB outlines $1B data center run rate exit for 2026 amid Middle East disruption

Fmr. Fed General Counsel Discusses DOJ's Powell Probe

Scott Alvarez, former general counsel at the Federal Reserve Board and adjunct professor at the George Washington School of Law, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns at the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the central bank. (Source: Bloomberg)

Pakistan engages with Iran to address Hormuz crisis amid market volatility

Pakistan's diplomatic engagement with Iran could influence regional stability and market dynamics, highlighting the complexity of geopolitical negotiations. The post Pakistan engages with Iran to address Hormuz crisis amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SLB N.V. (SLB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Iran confirms no US talks planned in Pakistan, shifting focus to other dates

The absence of US-Iran talks in Pakistan may indicate a prolonged diplomatic standoff, affecting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The post Iran confirms no US talks planned in Pakistan, shifting focus to other dates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Big Four accounting chooses AI over humans, cuts benefits & hiring

Accounting used to be a career. It was long hours, but the promise of a six-figure salary, healthy benefits, and ownership in a firm. It was boring, but historically, it was a reliable ladder to the upper-middle class for those who sought its refuge. The Ghost of Accounting Past is still coasting ...

Trump claims Iran ready for talks, Tehran denies; US-Iran peace deal odds drop

The conflicting narratives and market skepticism highlight the fragile nature of US-Iran relations, impacting diplomatic and economic stability. The post Trump claims Iran ready for talks, Tehran denies; US-Iran peace deal odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Treasuries Gain as DOJ Drops Fed Probe, Opening Path for Warsh

Ian Lyngen, head of US rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, and Bloomberg Intelligence's chief US interest rate strategist, Ira Jersey, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Treasuries edged higher after the Justice Department dropped its investigation into the Federal Reserve, potentially opening a path for President Donald Trump’s pick Kevin Warsh to become Fed chair and push for interest-rate cuts. (Source: Bloomberg)

Maine Governor Mills Vetoes Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed what would have been the first statewide freeze on large data center development, saying it would hurt a part of Maine in need of an economic boost.

Trump sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 firms linked to Iranian oil

The sanctions reinforce a hardline U.S. stance, reducing chances for negotiation and potentially driving oil prices higher due to supply constraints. The post Trump sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 firms linked to Iranian oil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Applied Digital adds $1B in market cap on major announcement

Applied Digital (APLD) stock gained 12% on April 23 after reporting a 15-year, 300 megawatt lease for Delta Forge 1 from an unnamed U.S. hyperscaler. This deal adds significant contracted value while delivering real proof of earnings power at scale. The company's story is starting to shift from ...

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US naval presence

Iran's actions may strain international relations, potentially prompting strategic military recalibrations and impacting global trade routes. The post Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, challenging US naval presence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

UnitedHealth: Recovery Is Progressing, But Upside May Be Limited Near Term

First Business (FBIZ) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

WSFS (WSFS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Flagstar forecasts adjusted EPS of $0.60-$0.65 for 2026 as CRE payoffs push down net interest income outlook

Islamabad Return Signals Iran, US 'Don't Want to Go Back to War,' Says Amb. Herzog

Amb. Michael Herzog, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, said the decisions from the US and Iran to send envoys back to Pakistan signal that they countries 'don't want to go back to war. ' resident Donald Trump will send envoys to Pakistan with the intention of meeting with Iranian officials, while Tehran sounded a pessimistic tone on the prospects for talks to end the eight-week war roiling the global economy. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to depart Saturday for talks this weekend, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Fox News interview on Friday. The New York Times reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plans to meet with Witkoff and Kushner in Islamabad, citing unnamed Iranian officials. The foreign minister intends to present a written response to a US peace proposal, according to the paper.  (Source: Bloomberg)