Loading… Loading… Visa Inc V stock recorded an all-time-high (ATH) on Wednesday. The stock was seen trading at a high of $262.48 during intraday trading, marking a new high in the stocks history. The stock has returned 26.52% to investors so far this year. The surge has been propelled by a combination of strategic moves,
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a piece of a Boeing 737 Alaska Airlines plane that detached mid-flight has been found in a mans backyard in Portland. Following its takeoff from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, last Friday, a refrigerator-sized door plug blew off from the plane, prompting an emergency landing.At the time of
Loading… Loading… The once high-flying and now defunct German payment processing and financial services company, Wirecard, fell into oblivion after a fraud that involved the siphoning off of $2 billion from the companys balance sheet in June 2020 was uncovered. A new Wall Street Journal report now says the tainted companys COO Jan Marsalek may
Drug imports, eh? — Canada vows to defend its drug supply against Florida importation plan Canada adds that importing its drugs will not solve America’s drug pricing problems. Beth Mole – Jan 9, 2024 10:16 pm UTC Enlarge / A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer stands guard outside the Senate of Canada prior to the
A new video proclaiming God Made Trump went viral and sparked pushback from Christian and conservative commentators across the spectrum over the weekend, who said the videos messianic-like message — it claims Trump will never leave nor forsake America — is blasphemous. Trump shared the 150-second video on his Truth Social accounts, and it
Loading… Loading… The COVID-19 pandemic brought an influx of new retail traders to the public stock markets. Post-pandemic, many of the retail traders are sticking around. Nasdaq NDAQ senior vice president and global head of data Brandon Tepper recognized this trend. "We've actually seen a huge rise in activity through the pandemic," Tepper told Benzinga
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks, before many people know theyre pregnant, further decimating abortion access in the South. The bill passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon in a 7040 vote. DeSantis signed it into law hours
Loading… Loading… From July 2021, Visa entered a consolidation phase, with its stock price oscillating between $174 and $252, testing investor patience over a two-year period. Despite a minor pullback after reaching $263, Visa's stock found support at the daily 20 simple moving average around $255, suggesting a regaining of buyer momentum. Surpassing the previous
Out of harm’s way? — Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends Meta hiding harmful content from teens isnt enough, whistleblower says. Ashley Belanger – Jan 9, 2024 10:38 pm UTC Enlarge reader comments 65 Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram,
Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become
Loading… Loading… The Bitcoin BTC/USD ecosystem is predicted to witness unprecedented opportunities and growth in 2024, according to areportthatdissects macro and micro trends andforecastsa bright future for the largest cryptocurrency and related assets. Foremost among the predictions made by the analysis, titled Bitget's 2024 Bitcoin Report,is the surge in value for popular cryptocurrencies such as
Loading… Loading… A new survey reveals that 99% of U.S. financial services companies put similar, or more focus, on crypto or blockchain projects in 2023 compared to prior years. What Happened: Paxos surveyed 400 U.S.-based executives from companies with at least $50 billion in assets under management or $50 billion annual payments volume. Here's a
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK government awarded billions of pounds of contracts involving Fujitsu on Rishi Sunak’s watch after the Japanese company’s software was found to be at fault in the Post Office scandal in a landmark 2019
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Post Office’s former chief executive Paula Vennells will hand back her CBE after the UK prime minister backed calls for a review into whether she should be stripped of her honour. Vennells said in
Putting the “Rude Man” in topological, cultural context — Cerne Abbas Giant is a depiction of Hercules It’s “just the most visible of a whole cluster of early medieval features in the landscape.” Jennifer Ouellette – Jan 8, 2024 11:24 pm UTC Enlarge / Behold, the “Rude Man” chalk giant carved on a hill above
Loading… Loading… The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has officially registered Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Ripple XRP/USD , as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), enabling itto offer specific digital asset services in the country. The inclusion of Ripple Markets in the CBI's list of registered VASPs marks a strategic advancement for
trying pi — What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks Pi 5’s speed makes it a useful and usable general-purpose desktop, with limits. Andrew Cunningham – Jan 8, 2024 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case.Andrew Cunningham reader comments 193
The world of investing is a fascinating one that offers numerous possibilities for anyone looking to grow their wealth. However, investing is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each individual has different needs, preferences and goals, which require customized strategies. It's like embarking on a journey; while some may prefer leisurely strolls along well-trodden paths, others may
Loading… Loading… Digital asset bankSygnum recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of blockchain technology in comparison to crypto assets. According to the results, a substantial 81% of respondents believe that crypto assets are crucial for the future of global finance??. This survey underscores a significant shift in perceptions toward cryptocurrencies. Historically, the banking
Loading… Loading… Singapore-based fintech startup Alchemy Pay joined hands with Worldpay to enable users to purchase cryptocurrencies through credit and debit cards. What Happened: Alchemy Pay is partnering with U.K.-based Worldpay to grant access to the formers Visa and Mastercard payment rails. Alchemy Pays mission to promote the global adoption of digital assets by connecting