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Why Bitcoin’s Price Crash Could Be a Buying Opportunity for Big Players
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a significant drop, with its value plunging to $91,000 in the early hours of Monday. The decline follows unfavorable macroeconomic developments, including newly imposed US tariffs. This price movement has left investors and analysts closely scrutinizing the market for s...NewsBTC
Feb 4, 2025
Stocks
Got $10,000? 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy That Could Double Your Money
Just one month into 2025, and it's still a great time to take a fresh look at your investment portfolio. You may be preparing to invest a year-end work bonus or upcoming tax refund, or perhaps there are poorly performing stocks you're ready to move on from. Whatever the case, with the major indexes ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
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CORRECTED-University of California sued over alleged racial discrimination in admissions
Corrects paragraph 7 to show U.S. Supreme Court decision was in 2023, not 2024Student group says Black, Hispanic applicants get unfair advantageViolations of U.S. Constitution, civil rights law allegedUniversity says it collects race data for statistical purposesBy Jonathan Stempel Feb 3 (Reuters...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Commodities
State Farm seeks rate hikes in California to offset wildfire payouts
Feb 3 (Reuters) - California's largest private insurer, State Farm, on Monday urged the state's insurance regulator to approve an emergency hike in rates to help offset the hefty payouts the company is making after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles last month.The company is seeking rate i...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Trump says there is 'great interest' in TikTok
Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump on Monday said there is a lot of interest in TikTok, as his administration seeks to broker a sale of the popular app."GREAT INTEREST IN TIKTOK! Would be wonderful for China, and all concerned," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The app...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Commodities
GRAINS-Corn rises for second session as Mexico, Canada tariffs on hold
SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures gained more ground on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump paused his plans to impose tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. Soybeans and wheat slid after closing higher on Monday.While Mexico is the biggest importer of U.S. corn, China is the lea...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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US envoy says at least six Americans still wrongfully held in Venezuelan prisons
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - There are at least six Americans wrongfully held in prison in Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Richard Grenell said on Monday, three days after returning to the U.S. from Venezuela having secured the release of six other Americans....Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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ACLU sues over Trump ban on asylum at US-Mexico border
Adds White House comment in paragraph 7By Ted Hesson and Jack Queen WASHINGTON, Feb 3 - A leading U.S. civil rights group accused President Donald Trump on Monday of violating U.S. laws and international treaties with his sweeping ban on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. A lawsuit...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Data Reveals Whales Are Buying And Retail Selling – Market Reset Or Correction?
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline from the $106,400 level to the $91,530 mark in less than four days, shedding over 14% and triggering panic across the market. This sudden drop has left many investors uncertain about Bitcoin’s short-term direction as selling pressure intensifies. However, on-chain...Bitcoinist
Feb 4, 2025
Stocks
Palantir Stock Soars 23% as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Demand Drives 75% Earnings Growth
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock is skyrocketing in after-hours trading on Monday following the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platforms operator's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and 2025 guidance. The stock is up 22.6% as of this writing at 7:34 p.m....The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Stocks
PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady near all-time high amid US tariff concerns
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices on Tuesday hovered near a record high scaled in the prior session, as investors fretted that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico will fuel inflation and hinder economic growth.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= edged up 0.1% to $2,816.64 per...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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BRIEF-Noble Corporation Says It Plans To Divest Cold Stacked Drillships Pacific Meltem And Pacific Scirocco
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Noble Corporation PLC NE.N:NOBLE CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES FLEET RETIREMENTSNOBLE CORPORATION PLC - PLANS TO DIVEST COLD STACKED DRILLSHIPS PACIFIC MELTEM AND PACIFIC SCIROCCONOBLE CORP- INTENDS TO DIVEST THESE UNITS IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD EFFECTIVELY RETIRE THEM PERMANENTLY FROM ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Commodities
BRIEF-Tesla Japan: 548 Megawatt-Hour Megapack Batteries To Be Supplied To Orix Corp's Power Storage Plant In Shiga, Japan
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Orix Corp 8591.T:TESLA JAPAN: 548 MEGAWATT-HOUR MEGAPACK BATTERIES TO BE SUPPLIED TO ORIX CORP'S POWER STORAGE PLANT IN SHIGA, JAPANSource text: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000043349.htmlFurther company coverage: 8591.TReuters
Feb 4, 2025
Forex
Japanese Yen weakens amid fading safe-haven demand after Trump delays tariffs
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower during the Asian session on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's decision to delay plans to impose trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico dents demand for traditional safe-haven assets.
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Feb 4, 2025
Forex
FOREX-Canadian dollar, Mexican peso steady after sharp rebound on tariff reprieves
U.S. President Trump grants 30-day pause to US neighboursMarkets take view that Trump levies are largely negotiating tacticChinese yuan rebounds despite tariffs still looming from 0501 GMTBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar, Mexican peso and euro were steady against the...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Stocks
2 Growth Stocks Wall Street Might Be Sleeping On, but I'm Not
The current bull market has been fueled by a handful of stocks known as the "Magnificent Seven," which have outperformed the S&P 500 and taken over the spotlight over the last two years.However, there have been other winners that have flown under the radar or have yet to get the attention they deser...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
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Liberty Energy appoints Ron Gusek as CEO
Adds background and details from the statement Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. oilfield services firm Liberty Energy LBRT.N on Monday appointed Ron Gusek as CEO to replace Chris Wright, who has been tapped as the U.S. Secretary of Energy. Wright will be in charge of an agency whose budget is approximately...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Resistance to Musk's government team likely broke the law, US prosecutor says
Recasts with comments by federal prosecutor, paragraphs 1-7 and 9Prosecutor says law enforcement 'moving rapidly' on probeMusk solicited for information on 'questionable conduct'Musk staff reportedly blocked from accessing sensitive information probesBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
