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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

Predicting Bubbles: A Two-Step Guide Under Fluctuating Markets

Economists have been grappling with the challenge of predicting bubbles in financial markets. One recent study took a fresh approach by dividing the market into four regimes and assuming that volatility can change over time. This four-regime bubble model focuses on identifying the start, peak, colla

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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Big Leap: Nearing $100, 000 After Election

Bitcoin's value has shot up to nearly $100, 000, making headlines after the U. S. election. In just two weeks, it's jumped more than 40% to new highs. Experts think this is happening because the incoming U. S. President is seen as more friendly towards cryptocurrencies. However, the future is uncert

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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

The SEC Shakeup: Gary Gensler Steps Down

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is leaving his post on January 20, 2023, when Donald Trump's administration takes over. Gensler, appointed by President Biden in 2021, was known for his tough stance on Wall Street and the crypto industry. He pushed for more transparency, reduced risks, and fought conflicts of

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

Balancing Act: B. C. 's New Finance Minister Faces Economic Challenges

Brenda Bailey, B. C. 's new finance minister, has her work cut out for her. The economy is slowing, trade and immigration policies are uncertain, and prices are still high despite declining inflation. Bailey is tasked with delivering a $1, 000 tax cut per household, which could add $2 billion to the

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

Big Crypto Gains Ahead? Why Robinhood Might Soar

Imagine if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) turned pro-crypto. That's what analysts are banking on for Robinhood's stock to skyrocket. Gautam Chhugani from Bernstein sees a 44% upside for the online trading platform, especially with former President Donald Trump potentially easing regula

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Jail Time, Gets Unsupervised Release

In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Inflation Surges in the U. K. , Hitting 2. 3% in October

In October, the U. K. saw a surprising jump in inflation, reaching 2. 3%. This is higher than the expected 2. 2% and a significant increase from September's 1. 7%. The news might put a pause on the Bank of England's plans to lower interest rates in December. The Bank aims to keep inflation at 2%, bu

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Should You Invest in Zscaler? Analysts and Insiders Weigh In

Looking for investment tips? Analysts from RBC Capital and Stifel Nicolaus are pointing to Zscaler, a cloud-based security company, as a potential winner. On November 17, RBC Capital's Matthew Hedberg highlighted Zscaler (ZS), setting a price target of $230. Zscaler's stock closed at $204. 36 the da

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Predicting Markets Better: A New Way to Learn from Each Other

Making money and staying safe in the financial market depends on good predictions. Markets are connected, so understanding one can help understand others. While current methods work, they often pick up on noise and miss the complex links between markets. We're introducing a new model that learns fro

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Nov 20 2024FINANCE

Investing in Crypto: A Strategic Mix

Did you know that mixing cryptocurrencies in your investment portfolio can help reduce risk? Researchers recently put this idea to the test using a famous theory by Markowitz. They found that spreading out your investments across different coins can balance out the highs and lows. For instance, betw

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