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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Small tech fund gives investors a shortcut to AI profits

Investors looking to cash in on AI’s rise often face a tough choice: buy early-stage startups at sky-high prices or wait for a safer public stock to climb. One fund, BlackRock’s Science and Technology Term Trust, offers a middle path. It holds a mix of fast-growing tech names—including a tiny slice

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Apr 17 2026OPINION

New tech, old problems: Gen Z pays the price for broken education and job markets

Young adults aren’t just worried about AI—they’re actively losing faith in it. Recent polls show Gen Z’s positive view of artificial intelligence has dropped sharply in the past year, with only 22% feeling excited. Daily use makes things worse: those interacting with AI daily saw even bigger drops i

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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Stocks soar while Bitcoin stays stuck

A surprising gap has opened in the market with the S&P 500 charging back to fresh records while Bitcoin sits stuck far below its peak. The stock index climbed 0. 8% in the latest week, closing at 7, 023—its highest ever—after fighting back from a steep March drop of nearly 10%. Back then, tensions b

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Natural gas prices bounce back as forecasts shift

Prices for natural gas nudged up recently as weather predictions turned cooler across most of the country. Traders who had bet against gas prices scrambled to buy back their positions, pushing values higher. A private weather team noted that temperatures could dip below normal in many central and ea

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Are markets ignoring real-world risks for flashy numbers?

Stock markets hit new highs despite multiple crises. Energy shortages, two ongoing wars, and rising deficits suggest trouble ahead, yet investors keep buying. Historically, markets climb when they shouldn't—a trend called "climbing the wall of worry. " This time feels different. The current optimism

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Is Marvell’s Stock Worth the Hype at These Prices?

Marvell Technology has been on a wild ride lately. Over the past year, its stock has surged more than 150%, pushing its value past $117 billion. That’s not a small jump—it’s massive. The company designs chips used in everything from data centers to smart home devices, and its products power everythi

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Why These Three Big Stocks Matter Right Now

Investors often rely on loud voices in finance to guide their choices. Among those voices, one analyst keeps spotlighting three major companies—Nike, Amazon, and Nvidia—each facing very different challenges and opportunities. The real question isn't just why they’re relevant today, but whether their

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Apr 16 2026CRYPTO

Ether’s Bumpy Ride: Big Loss and Big Bets by a Major Holder

A company known for its massive Ether stash just took the biggest quarterly hit ever, losing nearly $3. 8 billion—all because its crypto investments lost value on paper. The loss came mostly from ETH’s price drop, not from selling any coins. Yet, instead of pulling back, the firm doubled down, buyin

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Bank of New York Mellon: A Bull Run and the Questions That Follow

Bank of New York Mellon, trading under the ticker BK, has pushed past every previous peak in its share price. The stock jumped more than 68 % over the last year and recently hit an all‑time high of $130. 59 on April 14. Analysts from Barchart give the stock a full 100 % “Buy” rating, and its Trend S

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Learning Over Selling: How Brands Are Changing the Game

Brands once chased after more and bigger pieces of content, hoping that sheer volume would win customers over. The reality is now different: people are overwhelmed by noise and want clear, useful guidance instead of flashy ads. To stand out, companies are shifting from selling to teaching. They p

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