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Renowned trader Peter Brandt predicted a potential 50% drop in the value of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) on Saturday, marking a significant shift from his previous bullish predictions.
OpenAI and Microsoft have officially backed the Model Context Protocol (MCP), signaling a major step toward standardized, interoperable AI agents, while Google CEO Sundar Pichai hints at possible support with a cryptic Shakespearean post.
An investor with an over-leveraged long bet on frog-themed cryptocurrency Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) is now sitting on unrealized losses worth millions of dollars.
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday night as investors braced for a potentially volatile week ahead of President Donald Trump's anticipated "Liberation Day" tariff announcements.
Analyst and Grok investor Pierre Ferragu predicts Elon Musk's $113 billion merger of xAI and X will soon appear modest, citing massive growth potential in the combined AI and social media venture.
BOC Aviation Ltd. has signed agreements to acquire 50 Boeing Co. 737-8 jets and 70 Airbus SE A320neo aircraft, the Singapore-based leasing firm said Monday.
President Donald Trump has expressed fury over recent remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should be replaced.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is moving ahead with its most ambitious health initiative to date, aiming to elevate its Health app with AI capabilities that mimic real doctors.
Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, revealed that his ownership of the team resulted in financial losses running into hundreds of millions of dollars.
Paul Tudor Jones II, a legendary trader known for his unique investment strategy, stresses the significance of protecting existing wealth rather than chasing new fortunes.
The political activities of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SpaceX, have led to a significant backlash, causing a decline in Tesla's sales and triggering protests against the company.
Renowned macro expert and ex-Goldman Sachs executive, Raoul Pal, has signaled an imminent upswing in the value of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), attributing the expected surge to increasing global liquidity.
In the wake of hints from the Federal Reserve about possible monetary easing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are projected to experience a price surge in April.
The weekly round-up covers major developments in the EV space, including the FBI launching a task force over Tesla protest violence, Rivian spinning off its micromobility unit, Waymo facing hefty parking fines, and Ford exploring manual EV shifts—while experts debunk claims of coordinated attacks on Tesla.
The past week in the financial world was nothing short of eventful. From Ripple’s legal victory to GameStop’s new Bitcoin strategy, there was no shortage of intriguing developments. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. XRP’s Legal Win: A Boost Amid Stablecoin Surge
Last week in U.S. financial news, Trump's 25% auto tariffs sparked economic concerns, the Fed's inflation messaging drew criticism, gold hit a record high amid dollar skepticism, stock futures dipped on tariff volatility, and U.S. GDP growth was slightly revised upward to 2.4% for Q4 2024.
The past week was filled with significant developments, from oil and gas executives expressing their frustration with President Donald Trump's drilling policies to Vice President JD Vance raising security concerns over Greenland.
Mark Cuban has raised questions about Elon Musk's silence regarding the productivity emails that the White House DOGE office required federal employees to submit last month.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has spent most of his life creating things to facilitate human connection and he continues to push the limits of interaction as Meta leans into the Metaverse.
Knowing which stocks to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Vice President JD Vance has raised concerns over Denmark's ability to protect Greenland, suggesting that the U.S. could provide better security for the region.
Elon Musk, a key advisor to President Donald Trump, is set to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Monday. The meeting will focus on enhancing government efficiency.
Scale AI, backed by tech giants like Nvidia, Amazon, and Meta, is reportedly targeting a $25 billion valuation in a new tender offer, nearly doubling its previous valuation as demand for labeled data and AI infrastructure soars—despite facing a federal labor investigation.
Bill Gates criticized escalating U.S.-China tensions for hindering global access to critical green technologies, praising China as a global leader in solar, batteries, and AI while warning that geopolitical rifts could stall progress on climate change.
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator defended the company's heavy reliance on Microsoft and OpenAI following its IPO, arguing that Wall Street is underestimating CoreWeave's long-term growth potential and the surging demand for its AI infrastructure.
Elon Musk lashed out at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for mocking Tesla's stock decline, calling him a "creep" and "evil," as the EV maker faces mounting investor pressure amid falling shares and political controversy.
Former TSMC executive Chiang Shang-Yi says Intel is no longer a chip industry leader and should stop chasing cutting-edge nodes, instead merging with mature chipmakers like UMC or GlobalFoundries to stay competitive.
Retirement should be a time of financial peace, not stress; yet, for many soon-to-be retirees, the transition from wealth accumulation to income generation can be challenging.
