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MicroStrategy’s Saylor on the strategy to load up on bitcoin and how investors should value it
A recent interview helps explain what MicroStrategy is doing with its strategy to issue securities to buy bitcoin.Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago -
Beaten-up Nextracker provides investors a reason to believe. But timing is key here
Shares of Nextracker jumped 22% on the back of stronger-than-expected results and an increase to its project backlog.Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago -
Beijing calls for Pakistan to step up security after attacks on Chinese workers
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investmentsWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Eye Opener: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris step up campaigns in Pennsylvania
With just three weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris step up their attacks in Pennsylvania. Plus, a man faces charges in North Carolina for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On Mobile
With the iPhone 16 lineup of phones, both the base 16 and 16 Pro can play AAA games. How do they compare to one another? How has AAA gaming on iPhone improved in the last year?Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Iraq militias step up Israel attacks as Iran looks to junior proxies
Analysts suggest proxies in Syria, Iraq and Yemen fighting hidden conflict could be targets for Israel as it considers retaliation against Tehran. Iran-linked militias in Iraq have launched about ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers
A court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Israel Steps Up Attacks Near Beirut, Despite U.S. Warnings
Israel carried out a series of strikes near the Lebanese capital on Saturday, killing two people fleeing a vehicle on a busy highway. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin warned Israel to scale back ...World - The New York Times - October 20 -
Vance weighs on Jill Stein's candidacy, steps up attack on Harris
During an appearance rally in Waukesha, Wis., Ohio Sen. JD Vance made remarks about Green Party candidate Jill Stein and slammed Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her "anti-Christian" in an ...Politics - NBC News - October 21 -
Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support
Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico
Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Elon Musk Steps Up His Support for Donald Trump’s Campaign
The tech mogul is pushing even harder in the final days of the presidential race to get Donald Trump re-elected, with plenty at stake for his businesses.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital
Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
EU considers stepping up engagement with Syria for migrant returns
Also in this newsletter: Why Italy’s anti-migrant government wants to hire Indian nursesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Harris steps up Latino outreach amid Trump rally fallout
Vice President Harris is stepping up her outreach to Latino voters in the final days of the election as former President Trump grapples with the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest pollWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won
Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Whether you vote for Harris or Trump, it’s a sure bet the stock market will thrive
Inflation could be a problem, but real growth and profits should be robust.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
DJT stock soars amid Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets
Trump Media's shares have soared with the former President Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Presidential Betting Markets Are a Real-Time Experiment for Regulators—and It Could End Poorly
Billions have been wagered on the presidential election on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The bets are comically bullish on Trump. Are gamblers about to lose a bunch of money?Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax
Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation
Emilio Azcárraga has taken a leave of absence from his position as chief executive of Televisa because he is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice on a FIFA-related issueSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory
The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Why investors are sticking with cash as bond yields climb on election jitters
The Federal Reserve likely needs to cut rates to less than 1% to spur notable outflows, or longer-term Treasury yields need to dramatically rise from current levels, says portfolio managerBusiness - MarketWatch - October 24 -
‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election
During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago -
Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Georgia Supreme Court won't step in to reinstate controversial election rules
The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Prediction Markets Could Reshape Elections Forever
Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood give bettors and gamblers a say on who takes the White House.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Trading lessons on US elections
Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is criticalWorld - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
Microsoft bets on latest ‘Call of Duty’ to power up video games strategy
Tech giant hopes ‘Black Ops 6’ will boost Game Pass subscription service as Xbox sales declineBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.
Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Bond investors load up on ‘Magnificent Seven’ debt in bullish move ahead of earnings
Investors have been snapping up bonds issued by Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying offTech - ABC News - Yesterday
