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Ether nears 2021 record high as money pours into ETFs, bullish forecasts abound
Key Points Ether at one point Wednesday traded as high as $4,714.02, putting it less than $200 away from its November 2021 all-time high. Inflows into ether ETFs are up to $1.5 billion so far this week, compared to $244 million into bitcoin ETFs. Standard Chartered raised its price target on ETH to $7,500 by […]
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BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says CPI gives Fed justification for a half-point cut in September
Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer for global fixed income, is sticking with his call for a jumbo rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month after new inflation data showed less-than-expected price pressures. “We expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September, and it could be justified cutting the Funds rate by 50 basis […]
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Circle shares rise as second-quarter revenue jumps 53% on strong stablecoin growth
A banner for Circle Internet Group, the issuer of one of the world’s biggest stablecoins, hangs on the front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the company’s IPO in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Circle Internet Group shares jumped Tuesday after reporting its first quarterly earnings […]
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Crypto exchange Bullish raises IPO size, seeks nearly $5 billion valuation
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | AP Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish raised the size of its initial public offering. Bullish is aiming to raise $990 million, offering 30 million shares priced between $32 and $33 apiece, and targeting a valuation of $4.8 billion, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The […]
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Bitcoin retakes $120,000, ether touches 2021 highs after breaking key $4,000 level
People walk past a neon sign advertising a Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto currency exchange in Warsaw, Poland on 19 May, 2024. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin is a stone’s throw from its all-time high after an overnight rally that also propelled ether to levels not seen since 2021. The price of bitcoin […]
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Travel card benefits are ‘getting harder to maximize,’ analyst says. What to know before you apply
Oleksandra Yagello | Moment | Getty Images As some popular travel credit cards boost annual fees and amend benefits, experts say it’s time to reassess which cards — if any — merit a spot in your wallet. “Annual fees are not inherently bad; you just need to make sure that you’re getting value from [the […]
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Stock futures tick higher ahead of key inflation data expected this week: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2025. NYSE U.S. stock futures inched higher Sunday night, with the market once again on the cusp of all-time highs ahead of a week of key inflation reports. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 56 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 […]
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Some concertgoers use buy now, pay later loans for tickets. Start a ‘Beyoncé fund’ instead, analyst says
Fans enjoy Taylor Swift’s performance during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Aug. 7, 2023. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Many Americans have become accustomed to breaking up big purchases with buy now, pay later loans — including tickets for concerts and other live events. Going to […]
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Goldman Sachs names five stocks with more upside following their latest earnings
Goldman Sachs highlighted five companies that have more room to run following their latest quarterly earnibgs reports. The Wall Street investment bank says stocks like Shake Shack have plenty of upside ahead. Other buy-rated names include: Tyson Foods, FMC, Match Group and Woodward. FMC Corporation Buy the dip in shares of the chemical maker, analyst […]
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Inflation data takes the spotlight next week on Wall Street
Suddenly, Wall Street cares about inflation again. After taking a backseat to the jobs report earlier this year, inflation data will take center stage next week as investors try to discern whether the Federal Reserve will cut in September. The latest consumer price index is set to release Tuesday, and the producer price index is […]
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