George Pachantouris/Moment via Getty Images Sometimes, it can be difficult to place a company. Some are just clearly attractive, while others are clearly unattractive. But every so often, there are firms that sit somewhere in the middle. One company that I could point to where this was the case, at least for me, is The…
WANAN YOSSINGKUM/iStock via Getty Images Foreword This article is based on 100 top sustainable companies based on Calvert Research and Management’s annual review of more than 230 Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] performance indicators, such as workplace diversity, data security, and greenhouse-gas emissions, as reported in the February 26, 2024 edition of Barron’s weekly. How…
The exterior of an AutoZone store. TennesseePhotographer In investing, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some investors may prefer growth, some may prefer value/dividends, and others may take a passive approach and buy index funds. These are all strategies that have made many investors rich over the long run. Today, I am going to diverge from…
Today, moderators of the mailing list for Bitcoin developers, Ruben Somsen, Bryan Bishop, and Warren Togami, announced the migration of the mailing list to Google Groups. “The bitcoin-dev mailing list has migrated from Sourceforge.net where it was originally hosted, to Linux Foundation, to OSUOSL, and now it is migrating to Google Groups,” said Bitcoin developer Bryan Bishop. Subscribers…
manassanant pamai Today was the day that most believed the Fed would pivot, lowering interest rates by reinstating Quantitative Easing (QE). Recent stock market gains reflect this belief. S&P But few have considered the long-term consequences of the Fed’s actions and the predicament in which it finds itself. It’s not as easy as simply turning…
However, Robinhood CEO emphasized that even though the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is rising, they are still complicated and risky Robinhood, a popular app for trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, has announced its plans to take swift action in listing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following the approval by the SEC. These ETFs aim to…
tadamichi The stock market is now on fire! What a difference a few months makes. The stock market is at or near all-time highs and it’s all about time in the market vs. timing the market. Therefore, it’s difficult to find undervalued dividend stocks right now, due to the market surging over 25% this year….
As soon as January, a Bitcoin spot ETF could be live in the U.S. – but while that much appears likely, it remains to be seen which specific investment vehicles will be approved. Indeed, in advance of the January 10 deadline, anticipation is high, with over 12 applicants ranging from disruptive Bitcoin companies to some…
Scott Olson Retailers were awful earlier this year as rising rates crimped confidence from both consumers’ willingness to spend, and Wall Street’s willingness to believe consumers would spend. Inflationary pressures have had myriad impacts on retailers, but retail sales continue to buck conventional wisdom. That doesn’t mean retailers are out of the proverbial woods by…
Reacting to Coinbase’s announcement, BONK quickly took to its heels, gaining nearly 8% in value to reach $0.00001132. Solana-based memecoin Bonk (BONK) is set to be listed on Coinbase, a major US-based cryptocurrency exchange. This was revealed in an announcement by the exchange on Wednesday as it unveiled its listing roadmap via a blog post….
Reactions from the crypto community have been mixed, with some viewing Tether’s actions positively in terms of encouraging wider adoption and demonstrating improved oversight within the stablecoin market. In an unexpected move, the USDT stablecoin issuer Tether froze 161 Ethereum wallets that were found to be linked to individuals on the US Treasury Department’s Office…
One of the 2024 predictions is the emergence of at least one breakout blockchain game that will surpass a million daily active users as Web3 gaming continues to vie for mainstream adoption. Asset manager VanEck has made 15 forecasts for the crypto industry in 2024. In what it terms a “speculative expedition”, the New York-based…
As the growing anticipation for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval continues to propel BTC prices higher, Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, believes the crypto asset could surge to over $1 billion in 2038. Fidelity Investments achieves a significant milestone as its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as FBTC, makes its appearance on…
The Forbes Under 30 List, including all categories and individual profiles are available on the Ethereum blockchain for permanence. Forbes has announced the launch of its annual Under 30 list on the Ethereum blockchain. The announcement represents news of the first time a publication like this is launching on the blockchain and is a pointer to the…
The ranking provides a measure of the credibility and perceived influence of these personalities in the eyes of the crypto community. CoinLedger’s recent compilation of the ten most popular crypto entrepreneurs of 2023 showcases a mix of highly influential and controversial figures, with Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao securing the top spot. Binance CEO Changpeng…
The listing of ORDI token on Binance comes with a Seed Tag hinting at elevated levels of risk and volatility compared to other listed tokens. In the latest announcement on Tuesday, November 7, Binance will list Ordinals (ORDI) on the platform while introducing spot trading pairs such as ORDI/BTC, ORDI/USDT, ORDI/TRY. Furthermore, Binance also announced that…
Turkish Finance Minister noted that work related to the crypto assets regulations is the final outstanding matter in order to achieve full compliance with FATF standards. Turkey’s finance minister has revealed the country’s intentions to introduce new crypto regulations, aiming to secure removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” of nations lacking sufficient…
The ALT2511 bond would start trading at the price of 100 USDT and has a minimum investment threshold of 125,000 USDT. Bitfinex Securities has revealed its plan to list its first tokenized bond – ALT2611 – next month. According to the announcement, ALT2611 is a 36-month offering that comes with a 10% coupon rate. The…
In a bid to showcase how serious the Neutron project has become, more than 190 million ATOM tokens have been staked through the CosmWasm platform. Leading cryptocurrency exchange by Bitcoin balance and registered global users with KYC, Binance, has announced that Neutron (NTRN), a cross-chain smart-contracting platform, will be available for spot and margin trading…
By securing the latest regulatory approval, Coinbase would be able to offer its eligible customers access to regulated perpetual futures contracts on the Coinbase Advanced platform. Coinbase International Exchange, holding a class F license granted by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), has disclosed that it has secured further regulatory clearance. This authorization now permits Coinbase…
LordHenriVoton There will be a lot of market-moving news this week This week has a lot of known unknowns to be discovered, Does the strident leader of the UAW strike all three unionized car makers this week? Will the CPI and PPI beat estimates on lower inflation (Just meeting estimates won’t be good enough)? Will…
WANAN YOSSINGKUM The IPO market was back in the spotlight this past week, as Arm (ARM) revived the calendar with its highly-anticipated deal. UK-based chip designer Arm dominated the week’s headlines, announcing terms for its blockbuster IPO on Tuesday. Planning to raise $4.7 billion, Arm would be one of the largest tech IPOs of the…
The spotlight recently came on sanctioned Russian banks after they were spotted as payment options on some top crypto exchanges. OKX and Bybit appear to have followed in the footsteps of Binance in a recent move that saw the exchanges de-list two Russian banks from their accepted payments option. As seen on both exchanges, Tinkoff…
PM Images The stock market is starting to cool off, as expectations for high interest rates may last a little longer. That has opened up just a little bit more of an opportunity in the stock market, giving more of a discount to dividend stocks. Putting together a dividend stock watch list each month is…
Pgiam/iStock via Getty Images Investment briefing Silk Road Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:SILK) posted Q2 FY’23 numbers last week with a reasonable performance throughout the P&L and cash flow statement and balance sheet strength. Despite this, the outlook is mixed on the firm as an investment-grade company. Since my last publication in December, the stock has slipped…