Year: 2025
Bitcoin is expected to rally further. Here’s how the pros are investing
Bitcoin had an eventful week. The cryptocurrency surged past the $120,000 threshold for the very first time on Monday as crypto investors anticipated U.S. legislation that could could boost institutional demand. Bitcoin rose over 3% to a record high of $123,153.22 on Monday , but has since lost some steam. It was seen up 1.08% […]
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European shares tick higher as earnings hold the spotlight
Saab shares pop 10% Shares of Saab were last seen trading 10% higher, after the company reported stronger-than-expected profit and sales growth for the second quarter. — Chloe Taylor European shares open higher The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, May 7, 2025. Staff | Reuters […]
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Investing in Space: The market’s taking off
Digital generated image of a futuristic financial dashboard with holographic displays of various stock market graphs and data visualizations. The scene includes detailed graphs with line and bar charts, real-time data feeds, and transparent screens, indicating a high-tech, data-driven environment suitable for financial analysis and trading. Eugene Mymrin | Moment | Getty Images CNBC’s Investing […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. economy does not look down and out
The New York Stock Exchange on April 8, 2025. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Despite the noise around tariffs and inflation fears, the U.S. economy seems to be holding its ground — for now. June retail sales came in stronger than expected, and weekly jobless claims dropped below forecasts. Add to that a solid start to earnings season, […]
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When does arbitrage become market manipulation? Jane Street case brings gray line in focus
A screen shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the close of trading on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange after the closing bell in New York City, U.S., April 4, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The line between arbitrage and market manipulation has long been one of the grayest areas in financial […]
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Israel’s stock market outperforms Middle East counterparts despite multi-front wars
A missile is intercepted over Tel Aviv on June 20, 2025, after a Iran fired a fresh salvo of missiles. John Wessels | Afp | Getty Images Israel’s stock market is at a record high and has seen the greatest gains of any country in the Middle East over the 22 months of war that […]
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Trump’s cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress
The Republican-controlled House voted 216-213 to give final passage to a bill cutting $9 billion in spending that had already been approved, sending it to President Donald Trump to become law. The cuts aimed at public media and foreign aid passed in another middle-of-the-night vote on Capitol Hill, one day after the Senate voted 51-48 after 2 a.m. Thursday […]
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Travelers to the US must pay a new $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ — What to know
Visitors to the United States will soon need to pay a “visa integrity fee,” according to a provision of President Donald Trump administration’s recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The fee applies to all visitors who need non-immigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived. However travelers may also be able to get […]
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Trump AG to seek release of Jeffrey Epstein case grand jury transcripts
U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a multilateral lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump, facing growing pressure to release Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, said on Thursday night […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. economy is not built on rock and roll
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on July 15, 2025. NYSE Despite the noise around tariffs and inflation fears, the U.S. economy seems to be holding its ground — for now. June retail sales came in stronger than expected, and weekly jobless claims dropped below forecasts. Add to that a solid start to earnings season, and you’ve got […]
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