Loading… Loading… Major cryptocurrencies continued to drop on Tuesday evening as institutional sales linked to recently launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to exert downward pressure on BTC.CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded 9:30 p.m. EST)Bitcoin BTC/USD -0.08%$39,821Ethereum ETH/USD -4.34%$2,229Dogecoin DOGE/USD -4.14%$0.078 What Happened: Recent selling pressure on Bitcoin has been linked to sales from the FTX bankruptcy estate,
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL — Mass exploitation of Ivanti VPNs is infecting networks around the globe Orgs that haven’t acted yet should, even if it means suspending VPN services. Dan Goodin – Jan 24, 2024 1:36 am UTC Enlarge / Cybercriminals or anonymous hackers use malware on mobile phones to hack personal and business
Loading… Loading… CEOs of major banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM and Barclays PLC BCS , reportedly held a private meeting in Davos on Wednesday to discuss the challenges posed by fintech firms and stringent regulations. What Happened: The CEOs, who were in Davos for the World Economic Forum, expressed concerns about the competitive
Space sickness — What happens when an astronaut in orbit says hes not coming back? “If you guys don’t give me a chance to repair my instrument, I’m not going back.” Eric Berger – Jan 22, 2024 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / The STS-51-B mission begins with the liftoff of the Challenger from Pad 39A
An “Open House” flag is seen in front of a home for sale in Alhambra, California on January 18, 2024. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose slightly last week, but that did not seem to deter homebuyers who have come back after the holidays. Mortgage applications to purchase a home
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump will win the New Hampshire Republican primary, the Associated Press projected on Tuesday night, cementing his frontrunner status and raising questions about whether Nikki Haley would end her bid for the White House.
On the sidelines of Donald Trump’s Monday night rally in New Hampshire, several supporters shared their reasons for backing the former president. Debra O’Donnell, 53 a former pre-school teacher wearing a T-shirt saying “Jesus is my saviour, Trump is my president”, lamented high inflation and rampant immigration, and that the US was losing its “boundaries
Municipals were weaker in spots amid an active primary market that saw a billion-dollar-plus retail order from the Regents of the University of California price and Washington sell just shy of $1 billion general obligation bonds in the competitive market. U.S. Treasury yields rose and equities were mixed near the close. The two-year muni-to-Treasury ratio
In this article ZG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images With high mortgage rates and home prices, would-be buyers are understandably looking for deals — even if they have to move to a different city, state or region to find them. Last year, consumers moving interstate tended to pick
An appeals court ruling against Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority bondholders may hold positives for them, analysts say. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit panel of three judges on Monday rejected GoldenTree Asset Management and Syncora Guarantee’s motion to lift the bankruptcy’s stay, which would have allowed the bondholders to appoint
In this article ZG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images The top 10 hottest housing markets are expected to be spread across the South, Northeast and Midwest this year, according to an analysis by real estate marketplace Zillow. But a “hot” market isn’t always great for would-be buyers.
At least you don’t have to work on a Monday — Google lays off dozens from X Labs, wants projects to seek outside funding Google wants projects to take outside venture capital as part of budget cuts. Ron Amadeo – Jan 22, 2024 9:25 pm UTC Enlarge / Exterior view of a Googleplex building, the
Loading… Loading… Semiconductor stocks have fallen in the first two trading sessions of 2024. Is this a sign of a strained market with valuations running too hot and prompting investors to take profits? Bank of America said it remained bullish on the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) for 2024, despite its 65% gain in 2023. The
Still a pretty impressive size — Megalodon wasnt as chonky as a great white shark, experts say Fresh evidence points to megalodon being longer, more slender than previous depictions. Jennifer Ouellette – Jan 22, 2024 10:20 pm UTC Enlarge / These are the kinds of shark teeth discovered in burial sites and other ceremonial remains
Loading… Loading… The total cryptocurrency market capitalization rose to $1.69 trillion on Monday, reaching the highest valuation since May 2022. The surge in valuation comes amid escalating expectations for the landmark approval of a spot Bitcoin BTC/USD Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), setting the stage for what could be a landmark year in the digital currency space.
Persistence — NASA urged Astrobotic not to send its hamstrung spacecraft toward the Moon A propellant leak prevented the Peregrine spacecraft from landing on the Moon. Stephen Clark – Jan 23, 2024 12:35 am UTC Enlarge / A camera on Astrobotic’s Peregrine spacecraft captured this view of a crescent Earth during its mission.Astrobotic reader comments
Loading… Loading… Stride Fundinghas announced a suite of initiatives to support employer-sponsored student loan programs. What Happened?The transformative model enables employers to sponsor education for students at high-quality educational programs (degree and non-degree) nationwide to reduce the debt burden. At the same time, this model tackles critical workforce shortagesparticularly in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Carmakers, already struggling with supply chain problems, face further disruptions because of the Red Sea security problems as car-carrying vessels are rerouted, shipping executives have warned. Lasse Kristoffersen, chief executive of Oslo-based Wallenius Wilhelmsen, and
BEIJNG, CHINA – NOVEMBER 13: Illuminated skyscrapers stand at the central business district at sunset on November 13, 2023 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Gao Zehong/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Deflation may soon start biting into Chinese growth, as Beijing looks at another three to six months of
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The US and UK launched another round of joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday, the second time that Britain has been directly involved in the military action targeting the Iran-backed rebel