Robinhood poised as ‘major beneficiary’ of Trump’s crypto trading changes: analyst

A boost is expected from crypto-assets listings, as one analyst flags expected changes to securities laws under a Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election

Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Robinhood jumps into election trading, giving users chance to buy Harris or Trump contracts

Users can trade a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump contract starting Monday.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Trump’s social media group in talks to buy crypto trading venue

Truth Social owner is close to an all-share takeover of Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Crypto Firms Including Kraken and Robinhood Launch Global Stablecoin Network

A group of fintech and cryptocurrency players want to increase stablecoin use through the newly created Global Dollar Network.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race

Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump 2.0 would need 53 GOP senators for a ‘truly reliable’ majority, analyst says

If Republican nominee Donald Trump is elected president, he would need 53 GOP senators to have a “truly reliable” Senate majority, reckons one analyst. With a Kamala Harris presidency, certain GOP ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

All you need to know about COP29

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

Space stocks saw big gains this week in part due to 'Trump-Elon trade' rally, analysts say

Several pure-play space stocks rallied 20% or more this week, in part driven by what sector analysts say is a "Trump-Elon trade."

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Trump Media in reported talks to buy crypto trading platform Bakkt, sending shares soaring

Trump Media is reportedly in "advanced talks" to buy the cryptocurrency trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported.

Business - CNBC - 22 minutes ago

As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China

The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda

Senegal's governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run

The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

House governance will be ‘very difficult’ for Republicans due to slim majority: analyst

Republicans appear on track to maintain their control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the new year, though yet again a narrow majority looks likely to cause headaches for GOP leaders.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Robinhood is joining the election-betting party by offering wagers on Harris and Trump

With the U.S. presidential election a week away, another brokerage is letting people bet on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

What Will Trade, Migrants, Climate Change, and EVs Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

Here’s a review of policy plans and campaign promises central to the new president’s second-term agenda.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Robinhood rolls out high-risk margin trading in the UK after getting regulator nod

Robinhood said Monday that it's rolling out margin investing — or the ability for investors to borrow cash to augment their trades — in the U.K.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Why NFL analyst believes trading Kupp to 49ers makes sense for Rams

One ESPN analyst believes trading wide receiver Cooper Kupp to the San Francisco 49ers makes the most sense for the Los Angeles Rams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Republicans to vote on Senate leader Wednesday, GOP appears poised to retain House majority

Votes are still being counted in key U.S. House races, but it's looking more likely that President-elect Donald Trump will take office with the Republicans holding majorities in both chambers of ...

Coinbase shares fall as muted crypto trading leads to a third-quarter miss

Coinbase Wednesday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results, weighed down by muted trading in the cryptocurrency market.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Trump-Aligned Group Is Poised to Be More Influential Than Project 2025

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.

Trump poised to appoint conservative justices if Thomas, Alito step down

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor ...

Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem poised to join second Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet is quickly taking shape. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are expected to be tapped as the next secretary of state and Homeland ...

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Trump tops list of crypto election victories

The cryptocurrency world is celebrating a successful operation to oust its critics and usher in a new cohort of allies up and down the ballot just two years after several scandals roiled the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump talk is enough to fire up a crypto boom

Thin foundations do not really matter to the market frenzy

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Major bitcoin hacker Lichtenstein gets five years in prison for crypto laundering scheme

The value of the bitcoin stolen by hacker Ilya Lichstenstein from Bitfinex in 2016 is worth more than $10 billion now.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Home prices only beginning to feel the bite of climate change, J.P. Morgan analysts warn

Home prices are reaching new all-time highs, but those prices may be built on outdated assumptions about climate risk, J.P. Morgan analysts warned in a new note.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Nvidia Announces Major Changes To GeForce Now Game-Streaming Platform

There are some major changes coming to Nvidia's popular GeForce Now cloud streaming service, starting with a cap on monthly playtime starting in 2025. As of January 1, new subscribers will be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Jaguars on doorstep of major changes after Lions put up 50 points, hand them worst loss in franchise history

Head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke are possible casualties

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

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