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Bit Digital raising $500M for cloud service pivot as BTC mining profit margins tighten
Bit Digital, a global platform for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and digital asset mining company, has announced plans to raise up to $500 million through an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering. The fundraising move by the firm is an attempt to boost its expansion into HPC and cloud services, as traditional Bitcoin mining becomes less profitable […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Hits 6-Month High In Active Addresses: Is $100K The Next Target?
Bitcoin bulls are trying to push higher from just under $97,000, attempting to confirm its latest breakout above a multi-day consolidation range. After stalling near $95,000 for over a week, Bitcoin broke out to $97,000 before reversing and forming a fair value gap. Related Reading: Bitcoin To Infin...NewsBTC
Sun, May 4
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Missile fired by Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel's main airport
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for strikeIsraeli PM Netanyahu threatens retaliationMost Houthi missiles have been interceptedForeign airlines cancel flights to Tel AvivBy Mustafa Abu Ganeyeh BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel, May 4 (Reuters) - A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Bill Backlash: Senators Warn Stablecoin Act Isn’t Safe
What began as a promising effort to apply transparent rules to crypto and stablecoins has run into a serious roadblock. Related Reading: Big Bitcoin Plan: Metaplanet Heads To Miami With $250 Million BTC Strategy On May 4, 2025, ten US Senators came out swinging against the revised version of the ...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Could One of These 2 Cryptos Repeat Dogecoin’s (DOGE) Legendary 2021 Run? Experts Think So
Pepe Coin (PEPE) is gaining traction as a potential successor to Dogecoin’s legendary 2021 run. Analysts predict that PEPE’s price can reach as high as $0.00006 by mid-2025, proposing over a 500% gain from the current level. PEPE’s recent breakout above a multi-month downtrend and the formation of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, typically suggestive of […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, May 4
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Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO at end of 2025
May 4 - (The Insurer) - Warren Buffett said on Saturday that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year, with vice chairman Greg Abel set to take over. "I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive officer of the company at year end,...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Prediction: This Will Be the Top-Performing Semiconductor Stock Over the Next 10 Years (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)
The launch of ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022 represented one of the leading catalysts that sparked the revolution around artificial intelligence (AI). Since that date, shares of semiconductor stock Nvidia have soared an astronomical 550%, transforming the company to a multitrillion-dollar enterprise in th...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Motor racing-It's lights out and away they Lego for F1 drivers parade in Miami
By Matthew MajendieMIAMI, May 4 (Reuters) - Formula One's 20 drivers carried out a novel brick test when they took to the track in life-size two-seater cars made of Lego for a parade like no other ahead of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix.From champions and front-runners McLaren to backmarkers Sauber,...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Stocks
The S&P 500 Went for a Roller-Coaster Ride During Trump's First 100 Days in Office. What Can Investors Expect for the Next 100 Days?
President Donald Trump promised to shake things up once he took office, and boy, did he. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on goods from most countries in an attempt to transform decades of globalization that he believes has made global trade unfair for the U.S.The extent of the tariffs in the initial ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Is Now the Time to Buy Beaten-Down AI Stocks?
Investors rushed to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past two years as it became clear that AI might be the next big thing. The idea was that this newish technology could join the ranks of electricity or the internet, revolutionizing our daily lives and a whole lot more. As a r...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
This More Than 5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Looks Like a Can't-Miss Buy for Income and Upside Potential
There aren't a lot of can't-miss investing opportunities out there. However, Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) certainly seems to be one of them. The leading global renewable energy company is capitalizing on the surging demand for clean power, which should continue for decades. Few compa...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Do Strong Earnings Results and a Dividend Hike Make Alphabet a Growth Stock to Buy Right Now?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported excellent first-quarter 2025 earnings. It also raised its dividend by 5%, marking the first raise since Alphabet initiated its dividend last year.And yet, Alphabet is still down big year to date -- underperforming the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^I...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Dollar General Stock's Hot Start to 2025
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) stock is up 20% to start 2025. The sleepy discount retailer has missed most of the market volatility at the start of 2025 and may actually benefit from more restrictions on competition from ultra-discount online marketplaces from China such as Temu. Discount retailers like ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo
Beverage giants Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) have a lot in common. Some investors might consider them interchangeable investments, but they aren't.Right now, one is far more attractively valued than the other, which is why you might want to be selective if you are looking to buy on...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Analyst Identifies When Bitcoin Price Will Reach Cycle Top — Here’s The Timeline
The Bitcoin price appeared to have reached its top in this current cycle, embarking on a downward trend after notching a new all-time high of $108,786 at the beginning of the year. The story seems to be changing again for the premier cryptocurrency, as it builds on recent bullish momentum and looks ...NewsBTC
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Solaris Enables Smartphone Mining Where Monero Once Required Desktop Rigs
In the early days of Monero, mining meant one thing: CPU power. You’d configure a machine, install the software, and let it run. It was decentralized in theory, but in practice? It favored people with the right tech and the time to set it up. That same model pushed everyday users out of the equation. […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.
It's hard for most of us to imagine what life as a billionaire is like. With that much money, there's no need to worry about how you'll pay for a medical procedure or whether you'll have enough money to afford basic living expenses. For some, their whole life is like a fancy retirement where they ca...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Iran says it will strike back if US or Israel attack
May 4 (Reuters) - Iran's Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Sunday that Tehran would strike back if the United States or Israel attacked. Nasirzadeh's comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Iran for the Tehran-backed Houthi group ...Reuters
Sun, May 4
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'Thunderbolts' kicks off moviegoing summer with $162 million worldwide
Marvel movie brings in $76 million in US, CanadaDomestic sales double last summer's start at box office'Thunderbolts' starts slow in ChinaBy Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, May 4 (Reuters) - Marvel movie "Thunderbolts" brought in $162 million at theaters around the world over the w...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Vitalik Buterin Proposes ‘Simplifying’ Ethereum Like Bitcoin — Details
In a significant update to the protocol’s long-term roadmap, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for the simplification of ETH’s base protocol to make the network more efficient and resilient. How Can Ethereum Achieve Protocol Simplicity? In a May 3rd blog post titled “Simplifying t...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 4
