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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 1,000%, According to Michael Saylor
ReutersTue, Jan 20
Trump says 'you got to let the UN continue' when asked about so-called 'Board of Peace'
CryptopolitanTue, Jan 20
CFTC is rolling out a “Future-Proof” initiative to modernize the regulatory approach to crypto and prediction markets
The Motley FoolTue, Jan 20
Is Archer Aviation a Buy in 2026?
ReutersTue, Jan 20
State Department approves potential sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore for $2.3 billion, Pentagon says
The Motley FoolTue, Jan 20
PPLT Delivers Bigger Gains Than AAAU but Swings More Widely
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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 1,000%, According to Michael Saylor
Key PointsBitcoin has dropped nearly 30% from its all-time high.Strategy’s Michael Saylor expects it to soar more than 1,000% this year.It could struggle to hit that ambitious price target in this choppy market.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price hit an all-time hig...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
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Trump says 'you got to let the UN continue' when asked about so-called 'Board of Peace'
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday "you got to let the U.N. continue" when asked about his plans for a so-called "Board of Peace" that has alarmed international experts."The U.N. just hasn't been very helpful. I am a big fan of the U.N....Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Cryptocurrencies
CFTC is rolling out a “Future-Proof” initiative to modernize the regulatory approach to crypto and prediction markets
Michael Selig, the current Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently talked about what he described as a “Future-Proof” initiative, which focuses on modernizing the CFTC’s regulatory approach to emerging markets, with a strong emphasis on digital assets and other innovative areas like prediction markets. Selig says that under his leadership, the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
Stocks
Is Archer Aviation a Buy in 2026?
Key PointsArcher Aviation aims to dramatically scale up its eVTOL business over the next few years. Right now, the upstart company generates no revenue yet, but this could soon change. 10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › If you want the potential for life-changing returns in the stock ma...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Commodities
State Department approves potential sale of aircraft, torpedoes to Singapore for $2.3 billion, Pentagon says
Jan 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore in a deal valued at an estimated $2.3 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.The principal contractor is Boeing BA.N...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Stocks
PPLT Delivers Bigger Gains Than AAAU but Swings More Widely
Key PointsPPLT has delivered a much higher one-year return than AAAU but with a steeper five-year drawdown.AAAU is notably less expensive to hold, with a lower expense ratio.Both funds are physically backed metals ETFs, but PPLT tracks platinum while AAAU tracks gold, leading to different risk and s...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Stocks
PREVIEW: Johnson & Johnson down ahead of quarterly earnings report
Shares of Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N down 0.1% to $218.39 ahead of quarterly earnings due before the opening bell on WednesdayWall Street analysts expect JNJ to report ~7.3% growth in rev to ~$24.16 bln as well as a ~20% jump in adj EPS to $2.44JNJ's rev and adj EPS have met or exceeded analyst...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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Blackstone weighs $5 billion sale of Beacon Offshore, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N is in talks to sell its Beacon Offshore Energy, which operates oil and gas assets in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for more than $5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The asset manager has begun early talks with investmen...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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Trump-backed congresswoman Letlow challenges Cassidy for US Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Julia Letlow announced a Trump-backed primary challenge against Republican Senator Bill Cassidy on Tuesday, with a message that underscored her loyalty to President Donald Trump and promised to deliver unflinching conservative leadership....Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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TREASURIES-US government bonds slump as Trump's tariff threat, Japan selloff weigh
US 10-year yield hits highest since late AugustUS 30-year yields rise to highest since early SeptemberUS 2/10 yield curve hits widest on two weeksUS rate futures price in less than two cuts in 2026By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries fell on Tuesday, with the s...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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Trump says his administration may have a deal with Harvard University
Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration may have reached a deal with Harvard University."I hear we have a deal but who the hell knows with them," Trump told reporters at the White House.Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Stocks
KBW raises PNC's PT as operating leverage, fee strength improve
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raises PT on lender PNC PNC.N to $247 from $228New PT is 10.6% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage cites faster operating leverage gains, higher capital markets activitySays M&A remains possibility due to well-documented benefits of scale, but until that materia...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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South Carolina measles cases rise to 646, Clemson exposure widens outbreak risk
By Mariam Sunny, Siddhi Mahatole and Julie SteenhuysenJan 20 (Reuters) - South Carolina's health department on Tuesday reported 646 measles cases tied to the state's ongoing outbreak, an increase of 88 since Friday, with new public exposures at Clemson and Anderson universities raising the r...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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Legal tech firm Clio hit with countersuit in Alexi trade secrets case
By David Thomas Jan 20 (Reuters) - Legal technology firm Alexi is mounting a counterattack against Fastcase and its parent company Clio, accusing them of trying to use an "objectively baseless" trade secrets lawsuit to eliminate the company as a rival in artificial intelligence-backed res...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
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HHS Spokesperson Says South Carolina Requested $1.4 Mln In Financial Assistance, Which HHS Is Providing
Jan 20 (Reuters) - HHS Spokesperson :HHS SPOKESPERSON: SOUTH CAROLINA HAS REQUESTED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOTALING $1.4 MILLION, WHICH HHS IS PROVIDINGHHS SPOKESPERSON : CDC CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE TRANSMISSION PATTERNS OF MEASLES OUTBREAK IN SOUTH CAROLINAReuters
Tue, Jan 20
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FTC will appeal ruling in Meta antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp deals
Jan 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will file an appeal seeking to revive its case accusing Facebook parent company Meta Platforms META.O of bolstering an illegal monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, the FTC's spokesperson said on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Cryptocurrencies
Apple's first foldable iPhone is projected to launch this fall
A Wall Street analyst expects Apple to launch its first foldable smartphone later this year, shaking up a market currently dominated by Samsung. Citi analyst Atif Malik predicts the foldable iPhone will debut at Apple’s annual fall event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. The device is expected to cost around $2,000, […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 20
