Bitcoin (BTC) fell back in line at the June 12 Wall Street open after a brief macroeconomic data jolt failed to shift the status quo. Markets expect first Fed pause since 2021 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD continuing to circle $26,000, avoiding major volatility. The largest cryptocurrency saw a brief spike
Buying a small-town soccer club with the aim to propel it into the Premier League — the world’s most popular football league — is a script suitable for a Netflix series. In fact, actor Ryan Reynold’s bid to revitalize lower-league Welsh soccer team Wrexham FC has already caught the attention of Disney+ writers. It’s a
In this article KEY CCL ORCL CTLT ILMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines sits docked at Pier 27 on September 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Carnival — The stock
Are you still searching for a Father’s Day gift for the man – or men – in your life? Why not offer a gift that supports his well-being? (He probably has more than enough ties, am I right?) Here are 15 ideas inspired by the five facets of wellness design. Health & Fitness Facet Gifts
The threat of tornadoes is rising as the weather conditions that create them are becoming more frequent and widespread due to global warming, experts say. That means a lot of areas that rarely see these storms are now in their paths. The U.S. experienced six times more billion-dollar severe storms in the past decade than
Municipals were steady ahead of this week’s consumer price index print and Federal Open Market Committee meeting. U.S. Treasuries were slightly firmer on the front end and equities were up near the close. The two-year muni-Treasury ratio Monday was at 64%, the three-year at 67%, the five-year at 68%, the 10-year at 69% and the
MPs will grill top executives from the UK financial watchdog next month over the regulator’s handling of misconduct allegations against the hedge fund manager Crispin Odey. The move comes after the Financial Times revealed that 13 women alleged they had been sexually harassed or assaulted by Odey over the past 25 years. The revelations have
A bearish trend formation has been pressuring cryptocurrency prices for the past eight weeks, driving the total market capitalization to its lowest level in more than two months at $1.06 trillion, a 2.4% decline between June 4 and June 11. This time, the move wasn’t driven by Bitcoin (BTC), as the leading cryptocurrency gained 0.8%
Facing projections its unfunded liability for retired city worker benefits like health care would balloon to about $9 billion over 30 years, Houston last week created a trust, which along with previous cost-saving measures, are aimed at greatly shrinking that obligation. The other post-employment benefits (OPEB) trust was part of a $6.2 billion all-funds, fiscal
The Bitcoin network’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism could become a useful means of securing a variety of proof-of-stake (PoS) smart contract blockchain protocols, thanks to efforts from a Stanford University professor. David Tse and his research team are driving the use of the preeminent cryptocurrency to provide added security to PoS networks. Tse’s proprietary Babylon blockchain aims
NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. GameStop — The meme stock tumbled nearly 18% after the company fired CEO Matthew Furlong and appointed Ryan Cohen as executive chairman, effective immediately. The company didn’t provide a reason for the termination. related investing news Wells Fargo says improving
As housing affordability has become a flashpoint nationwide, state legislatures across the country have introduced over 60 rent control-related bills, adding to the rent regulations already implemented by more than 200 local governments, according to the National Apartment Association (NAA). While 33 states preempt local governments from adopting rent regulation laws, New York, California, the
When it comes to buying a home now, there are plenty of challenges. But homeownership can be a great way to build wealth and to maintain housing stability, said Kamila Elliott, a certified financial planner and co-founder and CEO of Collective Wealth Partners, a boutique advisory firm in Atlanta. Achieving that goal now can be challenging, with
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has introduced the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration’s funding over the next five years, expanding the Airport Improvement Program and including a number of improvements aimed at improving workforce and services of the aviation
EU funds managed by Odey Asset Management are discussing restrictions on investors’ withdrawals as part of emergency measures to contain the fallout of sexual misconduct allegations against the hedge fund manager’s founder. It comes as the firm announced a series of management changes to funds run by Crispin Odey ahead of the market opening on
With the rapid evolution and increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, the need for regulatory clarity has become paramount. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has said that her efforts to push for a positive regulatory framework are still in motion. Senator Lummis garnered praise from the crypto community on Twitter as she shared her commitment to developing a
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority approved a $2.72 billion fiscal year 2024 budget that features $174 million in new spending amid declining revenues and expectations of a budget shortfall. The MBTA executive board voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the plan and a 7% bump in year-over-year spending amid predictions for a 10% dip in
Bitcoin (BTC) challenged three-month lows into June 10 as altcoins in particular felt the heat from United States regulatory pressure. Altcoin bloodbath as exchanges reshape landscape Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting $25,483 on the day, down over $1,200 from the previous day’s high. While showing weakness, Bitcoin was spared the
Top Stories This Week U.S. SEC sues Binance and Coinbase amidst crypto crackdown Binance and Coinbase have been targeted in a new round of lawsuits by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against crypto businesses. The regulator pressed 13 charges against Binance on June 5, including those involving unregistered offerings and sales of tokens,
Shopping carts outside a Target store in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Target Corp. is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 17. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Tesla, General Motors — Both carmaker stocks were climbing